Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-07-07
Patber Mathew Total Abstinence Society
Celebration

One of the features of the grand procession
on Monday was the members of the Father
Mathew Total Abstinence Society of Cleveland,
under the Marshalship of Rev. Father HANNoN
and J. O. DUFFY, Esq The long column of
stalwart Cold Water Men were preceded by a
large company of Lads, also wearing the green
sash and medal of the Society. The disciples
of the Temperance Apostle turned out about a
thousand strong, and the Society we learn now
numbers over twelve hundred men.
After the procession and public exercises on
the Square, the Society dined together in the
pleasant grove Of the Catholic Theological
Seminary grounds. Tables were bOuntifully
spread for the accommodation of fifteen hun
dred persons, and the seats were all filled by
Father Mathews Sons and Daughters. Coffee
and Lemonade supplied the place of wines and
strong drinks, and the neat cheerful, intelligent
appearance, good order and Propriely of con-
duet Of the entire assemblage, was one Of the
best of commentaries On ths eleyating infiu-
ence and useful character of the Association.
Bishop RAPPg, President Of the Father Ma
thew Society, presided. The following Toasts
were read BY J. o. DUFFY, Esq, and were
received with hearty cheers. Brief and apprO-
pirate responses were made to some of the
sentiments by Father HaSSOS, DR.. NICHOLS, J.
R. FIrzGERALD, Esq and Others. At the close
of the social Festival, Bishop RAFPE thanked
his children for their good conduct, patriotism,
and cold water example, in his own happy
way, adding words of encouragement to their
well doing.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
The DAY lee Celebrate-May its annual re-
turn aud the sentiments which it inspires ever re-
m nd US Of that memorable day, when it was an
nounced to the world, that Amerirs was the home
Of the oppressed, and the asylum Of the tyran-
nized.
2.-TAs President Of the United Sta,es,-May
he prove the worthy representative Of the nation
he governs.
5.-P0pe Pas the sfh-The jealous mission
sry.
4-The MemOrye Of Washington Patriot,
Hero and Statesman.-His soul abhoIred tyranny
his sword achieved Liberty, and bis wisdom con-
soidaied independence.
5.-ORr RI Rer BiskOp-His disinterestedness,
zeal aud devotion in the cause of Religion and So
ciety enttle him to the love and veneration of his
people
6.-TRs G0rerROr Of the SLATE Of Ohio.
THE Memory Of O'COHnsH-As an orator
be attained TO fame, despite prejudice, privation
and persecution.-A patriot, he sooihed, if not
solved the chains Of his cOuntry.-A statesman, he
eluded the snares Of tyrant who thirsted for his
destruction
s.-Tie Mayor and CITY Council Of Cleuelazd
9-The Memory Of Father Matheic.-Though
dead he still lives IN the effect Of his labors-The
happiness of millions Of rescued victims is his best
euOgy, and future generations will yenerate his
name.
l0-The Temperance Society Of CleDslGHd.-
Let its happy influence arouse others 20 labor in
the same noble cause.
II.-The Press-The vindicator Of justice,
truth and freedOm.-Msy it never become the tool
of sordid and unholy motives.
-IreiaHd.-The laud Of our Fatbers.-In ages
past the nursery Of science and learning, and the
school Of Europe, till the unholy influence Of En-
gland blghted her refinement, and crushed her en-
terprise.
i3.-AmsTied.-Erin's best benefscsor.-May the
renegade who would refuse his Earmest affections
TO the land Of his adoption. become the outcast OF
soeiely, and reprobate ofhi country.