Sept. 27. In accordance with an army order issued at Washington, D. C., about this date, Capt. Michael M. McNamee, Fifteenth Cavalry, is detailed as a member of the examining board at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt. Sept. 27. Mrs. Aaron Morley Wilcox writes from Washington, D. C., for information regarding the Society. Sept. 29. Col. James Moran, Providence, R. I., writes making practical suggestions for a celebration next year of the anniversary of the battle of Rhode Island. Oct. 1. A monument is dedicated today, in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, Mass., to the late Rev. Thomas H. Shahan of that city, who was a member of the Society. The monument was erected by the parishioners of the deceased clergyman. Oct. 7. Among the nominations made today at the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention in Boston were the following: For state treasurer, Daniel J. Doherty, Westfield; for state auditor, Patrick J. Ashe, North Adams; for attorney-general, John P. Leahy, Boston. Oct. 7. Notices were issued today for a meeting of the executive council of the Society to be held on the 19th inst., at the Hotel Manhattan, New York City. The latter date is the anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. The council is to be entertained at dinner by Mr. Crimmins, president-general of the Society. Nov. 3. Anniversary of the birth of Gen. William Irvine, a soldier of the Revolution. He was a native of Fermanagh, Ireland. Nov. 23. Anniversary of the birth of Edward Rutledge, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was of Irish parentage. Nov. 29. Anniversary of the birth of Charles Thomson, the “perpetual secretary” of Congress; a native of Ireland. Dec. 2. Died on this date, in 1783, Thomas Burke. He was a native of Ireland, and was chosen governor of North Carolina in 1781. NECROLOGY. The following members of the Society died during the year 1905, much and deservedly regretted: BRENNAN, MICHAEL, New York City; owner of the Hotel San Remo, Central Park West, New York, and other property. He was born in Sligo, Ireland, 1832; died at his home, 2 West 75th Street, New York, May 30. He was a member of the New York Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and of the Catholic Club. He became a member of the American-Irish Historical Society soon after the organization of the latter, and the first meeting and dinner held by the Society in New York took place at his hotel, the San Remo, just mentioned.