Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-14
TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION.

AVAhA AOOxx4NGNOU UN1VNs
A Large Meeting Last Resolutions
on the Death of Hon. Dillon O'Brien-
Bishop Ireland's Remarks.
Last evening the Catholic Total Abstinence
association, that is doing so much good work
In the temperance field had big meeting at
Armory hall. The usual musical programme
was omitted on this occasion, in view of the
recent sudden death of Mr. Dillon O'Brier,
president of the society, and the proceedings
of the meeting were limited to remarks sulta-
able to the occasion.
". 8. MOORE,
being the first speaker, began by remarking
upon the absurdity of talking of total abstl-
nence to protesting Christians. People pro-
Tossing religion ought to be able to abstain
from the use of liquor, from the mere fact
that they are protesting Christians. He said
Christ died because of sin, and this
is the reason that should lead men
to be temperate. There were a few minor
motives, however, worthy of consideration.
The first is that any true man should practice
self.denial. Indulging all appetites is injuri.
Gus to health and an obstacle in life. In the
second place every man should have a will
power for 1t is the strength of will that brings
success in life. The use of liquor destroys
omical side of the question, and pointed out
how men could save money and succeed in
life by total abstinence. He made very ex-
cellent speech and laid before his hearers the
way of life which, If they could be induced to
follow they would be successful and pros
porous.
FATHER MEALS.
The next speaker was Father Nealis who
began by abiding to the success Of the meet
ings and the large number of young men that
were taking the pledge. This he considered one
of the most gratifying signs of the meetings.
We frequently, he SAID, hear Instructions
given by the parents as to how they
should educate their children, the good ex-
ample they should set them. 1t seems now
that this instruction might be changed, and
that it looked as though the children were
setting good example to their parents, He
advised ali young men who had signed the
pledge to bring their fathers along to
the meetings and escort them to the platform
and have them enroll themselves. He then
considered the subject from an economical
stand point, and cited instances of men who
years ago were in poverty that have raised
themselves, by total abstinence, to positions,
of comparative wealth, whereas, on the other
side, persons who were living IN shant-
les ten years ago In st. Paul
shanties still and bid fair to remain in shanties
till the day of their death. He them made
stirring appeal for all to take the pledge.
DILLON o'BRIEN.
At this point Father Stanley offered the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, The illustrious president of the
M - hI.<:- rs fIn liz
cese of st. Paul, Hon. Dillon O'Brien, has been
stricken by death, and
WHEREAS, In his death the members of the
Catholic Total Abstinence cause have suffered
q personal and irreparable loss, be it,
Resolved, That we heartily give expression
to the sorrow that fills our hearts at the
loss of the most loyal teetoteler
whose eloquent voice was ever raised in the
cause of virtue; the noble hearted philan-
the true Irish patriot, whose last public act
was in the interest of Irish liberty; the zeal
GUS and faithful Catholic. whose life was an
example worthy of imitation.
RESOLVED, That while bowling in resignation
to the inscrutable dispensations of Divine
Providence, we derive consolation from the
thought that the reward of well spent life
is already his, for they who lead others to
justice shall shine like stars throughout
eternity.
BISHOP IRELAND
Rose to second the resolution and in doing 30
said:
/ rise with feelings of deepest sorrow to
second the resolutions. This duty Is to me
personally painful one. have been for long
years most intimately acquainted with Dillon
O'Brien: he has been to me most true and
loyal friend; he was always most willing CO.
operator in all that l ever undertook for re-
ligion and country, and hence, in most
special manner, it is sad for me to repeat be-
fore you, that he has left us and sleeps tonight
the sleep of death. Yet it is fitting that I
above others should perform this duty of
adding few words in explanation of the reso-
buttons, as no one as well as can tell how
much Mr.. O'Brien did during his life for total
abstinence.
He was total abstainer even before I met
him in St. Paul. Total abstnences was with
him the faith of nearly life time. When
our present movement had as yet no existence,
and total abstinence lectures were not as pOpu.
lar as they are to-day, he raised at every oppor-
'tunity his voice in behalf of the virtues self
abnegation and charity for the neighbor
His influence contributed in no slight degree
to lead ME to throw all my efforts into the
great and salutary movement for the elevation
of our people.
No one could say of Dillon O'Brian
that he ever for moment wavered
or paused before temptation. His daily
practice was always in harmony
with the principles he protested. His pledge
was for long years most faithfully observed.
He went before God with his promise I'M
broken to abstain during life from all intoxi.
eating liquors. But he was not teetotaller
merely for himself. he was valiant and per.
sistent soldier in the cause. It was the purest
delight of his soul to speak on total absti-
nence, and while doing so your own memories
testify to what I am saying--how beautiful
were his words, how graceful and appropriate
his ideas! His whole heart was In his subject,
and he was always the true orator.
His total abstinence labors had as their
basis two great principles. One was charity
for his fellow.men. His charity was broad
hearted and generous. Anything would he do
to help fellow-man, and in no manner he felt
could he do more general good in this direc-
ton thar by combating drink and the mani.
fold evils that follow from it. Another prIn.
ciple was his fervent and undyiug love for
ireland and the Irish race. 1t was the ruling
passion of his life to see the Irish people in
Ireland and in America occupy the
high position to which the traditions
of the race and their noble qualities
of head and heart entitle them. There was
one obstacle in the way, and really only one
fondness on the part of many for strong
drink. His soul burnt with zeal to remove
this defect, the product, no doubt, of GEN.
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