Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-02

The total membership for the state could not
be less than 1850. During the year IA new So
cieties had been added, A few had dis
banded, but on the whole there has been an
increase, and the order is improving from
year to year.
Rev. A. Christie, J. B. Doherty, P. Moran
and e. Hoffman were appointed q committee
on address to the ordinary of the diocese.
The convention adjourned with prayer at 10
O'Clock, and re-convened at 1:30 o'clock with
prayer by Father Golfer, president Of the
speech in which he paid a
touching tribute to his iilustrious
predecessor Donnell O'Brieu, and uttered
many remarks pertinent to the occasion.
After the presidents report had been read and
accepted, Rev. Father Stanley made one of
his Enthusiastically brilliant speeches, en-
iarging upon the beauties OF gong without
whisky in the West. The speech was en-
Enthusiastically applauded.
The treasurer was absent a account Of
death in his family, and his work was per-
formed by the secretary, who worked very
hard and in the face Of many difficulties.
During the day the members were furnished
with neat white satin badges, upon which had
been printed In plain Gothic letters the word
Delegate
A part of the business of the day was 70
send to every member of the National union
an invitation, Of which the following is a
copy:
sofa to - and lady. Reception to The
G. 7. A. u. of Minnesota at the Metropolitan
hotel, Thursday evening, August 3, 1882" =
The question Of awarding the gold medal to
the society which made the best showing dur
ing the past year, gave rise to considerable
discussion, inasmuch as scarcely one Of the
societies had made full report according 10
the bylaws. 1t was finally decided to make
no award this year, and leave it until the next
annual convention 81
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
The secretary's report shows ninety -four So
cieties, with membership of 2, 427, as against
1,765 in 1881. Number of families reported,
1918.
The address to the Catholic young men was
read by Father Danehy, and was adopted.
The committee on amendments to the BY
laws reported one or two amendments, one of
which WAS to raise the salary of the secretary
from $50 per year to $50. This gave rise to
considerable discussion, but was finally
adopted.
The committee on resolutions made the fol-
lowing report, which was adopted, the last
one by rising vote:
RESOLUTIONS.
First-That the thanks of the convention
are hereby rendered to the Catholic Total
Abstinence societies of st. Paul, also to the
Catholic citizens generally for their hearty and
generous reception of the delegates of the
union OF the division Of st. Paul.
Second-We particularly desire to thank the
gentlemen managers Of the various railroads
OF the state for the courtesy extended to the
total abstinence delegates OF our union.
Third-That in the demise of Dillon O'Brien
the Catholic Total Abstinence union has lost
one OF its most valuable members; be il
therefore resolved that, at this our first con-
ventiOn since the sad event, we offer to the
family OF the deceased our hearty sympathy
for loss 80 widely felt both by his imme-
date friends and the entire people.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
Amount received at last convention. $i53 16
Received from the secretary, ]. C. No.
ian. ....... ........ ................ 40 ~
AOtoi. .s.'..s .SiJ0 %
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid capitatlon tax to general union. $6a Ga
balance,.. *tSS "A
NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTIONS.
An animated contest took place over the
selection of place for holding the next an
nual convention. Invitations were presented
from Graceviile, Avoca, Farib ault, Mime
apolis and .Winona. Faribault was finally
selected.
DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The following named gentlemen were
elected delegates to the national convention:
Albert Schaller, of Hastings.
j. O.. Nolan, of Ramsey.
Charles McKenna, OF Waseca.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The convention then proceeded to the cleo.
ton of officers for the ensuing year with the
following result:
President-Timothy Bohan, of Minneapolis.
First Vice President-P. B. O'Phelan, of
Graceville.
Second Vice President-Thomas Carol, of
Minneapolis.
secretary-John Nightingale, of Faribault.
Treasurer Thomas Slavin, of Winona.