Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-28


supply the spiritual needs of their focks. A
glance 1T the Catholic directory will show
that the diocese Of St. Paul compares ia
vorably with other sees and bids fair not to
remain behind in the progress of religion.
In Bigstone, Murray and Mobiles counties
thriving colonies are formed. The lands are
simply magnificent. Offering every advantage
to settlers. Accurate information can be re
ceived from the bureau of immigration IN St
Paul or from the reverend pastors of each Of
those counties. While there is yet time W.
then call upon our fellow countrymen priests
and people to take an active interest in thus
securing the true welfare of our poorer brethren
and once more we extend them cordial vel
come to the teenning plains of Minnesota.
At 1870 A. NJ. recess was taken till 2:3(
P. NJ, and at the latter hour the convention
reassembled at the Academia, when it was
announced that the society entitled to the
medal for the largest percentage of tota
abstainers for families represented, was ST.
Joseph's, of Lakeville. For the Cadet medal
the st. Paul and st. Bridget of OlmsteG
county were equal, and according to the by
laws the medal was given to ST. Bridget and
ST.. Paul was honorably mentioned. BishoI
Ireland presented the medals.
The committee on by laws reported recon-
mending that the Office of corresponding
secretary be abolished and that the secretary
be paid $50 per arnuna. The report was
adopted.
The committee on resolutions reported a
resolution on the death of Plus TX. and the
election of the successor Leo Kill; resolu-
ton recommending the establishment anc
maintenance of parochial schools; a resolu-
ton protesting against the exclusion of the
Catholic priests from official chaplaincies,
and requesting the government to permit
the establishment of Catholic chapels in the
army, the navy and Indian agencies; reso-
luton recommending the adoption of the
Northwestern Chronicle as the official
paper of the association, and resolution OF
thanks to the people of st. Paul for the kline
entertainment. The report was adopted.
It was agreed to hold the next convention
in Minneapolis.
The convention then proceeded to the
election Of officers, which resulted as fol
lows:
President--James McGolrick, Mime
apolis.
Vice Presidents-J. F. Burke, Saltwater
and VIM. Kelly, Olmstead county.
Treasurer-Martin Ring, Minneapolis.
Sergeant at Arms-John Sully.
Delegates to national convention at Indi.
annapolis August Goth, 1878-Col. T.. O'Leary
Hastings; M. H. Kelley, Faribault: M. j
O'Connor, St. Paul.
After the election of officers the conyen
ton adjourned.
The EreniMu
The Knights of st. Paul invited those
delegates who still remained in the city to &
banquet at Music hall. There were abou
200 persons, who sat down to most elegant
repast, which was served by the lady mana.
gers Of the fair for the House Of the Gool
Shepherd.
Mr.. G. M. Mccarthy acted as toast-master
and the following toasts were given:
The memory of Plus TX. and the health
of Leo XIII. Responded to by Bishop
Grace.
The Total Abstinence Cause. Responded
to by Bishop Ireland.
The health of the President of the Unior
of America-the Commander of 100000
Total Abstainers. Responded to by Rev J.
B. Golfer.
Success to the union of the diocese of St
Paul, and health and happiness to the mem
bers of the seventh annual convention, wit
nesses to its confirmation in the faith Of
total abstinence Responded to by Presi
dent McGrath.
very pleasant evening was spent, the
viands were good, and the speeches short
and thus appropriately was brought to {
close the largest and most successful con.
vention that this most worthy organization
has ever known.