At the conclusion of the post-prandial exercises a special meeting of the Society was held at headquarters, President-General Quinlan presiding.
A vote of thanks was tendered Col. David C. Robinson for his efficient services in behalf of the Society.
It was voted that the thanks of the Society be extended Mr. Michael W. Norton for the use of his automobiles and carriages to transport members and guests to and from the State House, and in special recognition of Mr. Norton’s kindness the President-General appointed him chairman of the Reception Committee to be on duty at the White House at Washington January 16, 1909, when President Roosevelt gives a reception to the Society.
The acting Secretary-General was directed to extend Colonel Robinson the Society’s invitation to be its guest at the Annual Dinner and President Roosevelt’s reception at Washington.
THOMAS ZANSLAUR LEE,
Acting Secretary-General.
Providence, R. I., December 16, 1908.
Following is the circular letter which was sent to members of the Society, informing them of the plans for the dedicatory exercises:
“To make better known the Irish Chapter in American History.”
THE AMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.