TRANSPLANTED IRISH INSTITUTIONS - University of Canterbury
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Chapter 3.<br />
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"If Not- Why Not?": Hibernianism in New Zealand. I<br />
The Loyal Orange Institution was an exclusively Protestant organization whereas<br />
the Hibernian Society represented the Catholic community. Even so, the two institutions<br />
did have features in common. Both were associated with international bodies and were<br />
voluntary societies with voluntary fees. As both groups were <strong>of</strong> Irish origins they had a<br />
loyalty to Ireland but neither group was restricted to 'Irish only'. Whether becoming an<br />
Orangeman or a Hibernian, there were certain moral and religious requirements that had to<br />
be met and as both were fraternities, they showed their solidarity through such events as<br />
parades, meetings and funerals. The L.O.I. and the Hibernian Society used ritualism and<br />
symbolism in these events. Internally, both groups were fraternities and this incorporated<br />
brotherhood, and subsequently separate ladies lodges and branches developed.<br />
To the<br />
wider community, however, they appeared to be very sectarian in nature as each was<br />
exclusively Protestant or exclusively Catholic. Ironically their similarities contributed to the<br />
sectarian divide between the two institutions.<br />
As the L.O.1. and the H.A.C.B.S. were associated to two totally different Irish<br />
communities in New Zealand, this was reflected in their respective institutions. See Table 4.<br />
Table 4: Major Differences Between the L.O.I. and the H.A.C.B.S.<br />
bill:.<br />
Progressively became a benefit society.<br />
Secret Society.<br />
Overt political aims.<br />
Loyalty primarily to Protestantism.<br />
From various denominations.<br />
Overtly anti-Catholic.<br />
Came directly from Ireland.<br />
H.A.C.B.S.<br />
Primarily established as a benefit society.<br />
Had ritualism & laws but these were not secret.<br />
Indirect political involvement ego Finance<br />
to groups supporting Home Rule.<br />
Loyalty primarily to the Catholic Church.<br />
Secondarily to Irish nationalism.<br />
From one denomination- unity.<br />
Not overtly anti-Protestant.<br />
Originated in Ireland but came via Australia.<br />
I Anon., 'Are you a Member <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Order <strong>of</strong> Hibernians? If Not- Why Not?', Dundalk, Eire,<br />
Dundalk Democrat, no date.