The Evening critic., 1882-05-23

Prior to this convention the Executive Com
mittee took the initiatory steps townrd avert
by recommending system OF voluntary
arbitration by councils OF conciliation, which
was highly approved at the time by the Ameri-
can press and indorsed I'm tho State platforms
Of the great political parties in Ohio and other
States. Two important suggestions from the
corresponding secretary for the British Isles
wero made. Ho suggested that members OF
st. Georges Societies hero "rouse the feeling"
OF their friends in England who know and
have learned from us "what st. Georges
gathering is," and no added, "Then, too,
II looks as II the time had como for
take heed for keeping up and spreading
our tongue throughout America How many
there are OF our men and children in Mexico,
IN Central Amerca,i in the towns of Brazil of the
Plata and Of the West Coast, for whom there are
not English schools? For them such schools
should be set up; and for this, all-.whether
brethren OF the union or not-should be asked
TO give, so as to spread the work far and wide.
Thus not only would those Of our blood keep
up their English, but the knowledge OF a
tongue so useful would be more readily taken
up by the natives. Then wo could look
forward TO tlmo whom Sc. Georges Unions
here In Australia and South Africa would do
their share for India and for Africa" The
first OF these suggestions bore fruit In the later
organization of the 81. Georges g Society OF Lon
don, England. The last has thus far borne
none, so far as the st. Georges Union is con-
ccrned, but is being agitated by tho London
ST. Georges Society, with some promise OF
tangible results.
The Seventh Annual Convention.
held at 81. Georges Hall, Bridgeport, Conn.,,
commencing september 10, 1870, comprised
eleven out CT the thirtyfour afIlliated societies
and twenty four delegates present. During
the interval the Executive Comm ittee had
prepared and forwarded by delegation to
Lord Beaconsteld an address OF congratula-
| ton TO Her Majesty's G overnmeut on tho
triumph of British diplomacy in securing by
the treaty of Berlin an honorable peace for
Europe, and in his reply, after expressing his
"sincere thanks. " that great statesman
added; "The goodIwishes OF a body Of English.
In fnnn ol
| pose so beneficial as that which has knit to-
gether the ST. Georges Societies of tho Uni.
be mes oanaaS sna ann9t fail
| me"-and he also remarked to tho
bearer Of the address that 1t "had afforded
| him more pleasure than any he had received"
The address was largely and favorably COM
mented on by the press Of England, and I'M
doubtedly contributed to the good feeling be-
| tween the elder and younger Englands-be-
sides being one OF the instrumentalitfes in
founding the st. Georges Society OF London on
after the Incorporation OF the St. Georges So,
| ciety of Washington, which has large career
of usefulness before It, At this convention It
tees on Ways and Means, on Usefulness OF
| the Union, etc., be formed, and that q
| pamphlet or circular should be issued peri
| odically for circulation in England, for the
| guidance OF intending emigrants, giving
account OF ways, nature of soil and adaptable
ity OF localities for certain trades and employ
ment," but although Committee on Ways and
Means was appointed, nothing was done, and
the matter was referred to the Executive Com
mittee for future consideration, with the ro-
| quest that they shave q circular printed for
the beneht OF newly arrived emigrants
hey rSssss n With Se st. aas aorsC @
Society Of London, England, stating what
class class OF emigrants is required for the United
| doned.
| The Eighth Annual Convention,
held at the City Hall, Ottawa, Canada, COM
m Attext
societies and twenty-six delegates. A commu-
| nicatton from the st. Georges Society of To-
Tromo Tr6 touching the Of children
homes and occupations" was laid over
| until this convention, for lack of
authentic information. circular ad-
| dress was adopted for circulation by local
societies, 'urgtng upon all eligible persons
cieties near them, or Of organizing societies
| where none exist" memorial to tho govern
ments of Great Britain and the United States
| was adopted, praying them to take such meas
| ures as may to them seem proper to make
known In England the minimum conditions of
successful emigration from that country to
North America, and the trials and disappoint-
ments to which intending emigrants subject
themselves, who embark for America with
that provision may be made by tho British
and American Governments for obtaining and
publishing, at stated periods, authentic and
impartial information to aid English-speak-
| ing people, who may desire 70 remove from
| Great Britain to America, In choosing the
time, manner, objective point and other condi-
tions of their emigration"
have thought proper to perhaps weary you
with this recital OF the history OF our st.
| Georges Union because, without taking into
| account the great good which undoubtedly
flows from these annual meetings Of men OF
English birth and lineage, and the delightful
social amenities and hospitalities enjoyed by
towns in Canada and America, 1t will prove to
III hra fg M ,h has done good
tions on both sides of the Atlantic and that it
has every desire to extend its useful
what to both GDs Tsero ,,1os # instruction
as well as in that which ithas done. Sometimes
1t has moved blindly, sometimes hastily,
methods and good judgment-but always
good to the old land and to the new, and to
banner Of st. George, which Is the inheritance
of all the Anglo-Saxon race, irrespective Of
place. cline, condition or government. With
view let us endeavor, at this convention, II 1t
be thought desirable, to relay the old founda-
usefulness in all respects may be the result.
To this end venture to suggest,
First,That provision be made, by amend,
OF annual sessions OF the North America st.
Georges Union.
| second-That this convention issue call for
a conference Of the American st. George s
and other Anglo-American societies and socie-
ties in accord with our purposes, to meet at a
l oSsiBhdlcu piuto anu tiihc, W ioIul hn hlucrl-
can 81. Georges Union, to meet annually, and
like call for conference OF Canadian st.
| Georges Societies andI Canadian associations
having like purposes to meet at a designated
time and place In Canada TO form q Canadian
| st. Georges Union, to meet annually.
Third-That this convention select the next
| president and general secretary Of the North
| America ST. Georges Union from one and the
same place or city, and recommend similar
course to be proposed to National st. Georges
| Unions.
Fourth-That tho Executive Committee Of
this International st. Georges Union--and II
| might be we'll to substitute international -
for "North America" SO as TO include al
present or future St. Georges Societies Of
other Landslide instructed to devise and come
| digested propositions OF usefulness; and that
the same course be recommended TO the
| National ST. Georges Unions.
| Ttfth-That our constitution, section p be
| amended in respect OF its purposes, by adding
TO 1t the words, ''and for the preservation and
| propagation OF free Anglo Saxon institutions
| everywhere"
Sixth-That no society, whether open or So
cret, having like objects with our st. Georges
Societies shall be debarred from representa-
tion in our International st. Georges UnioI
Conventions, and that the same course be rec
commended to the proposedNational st.George'i
| UBions.
seventh-That an annual contribution of tc 1
cents per capita on all members Of anlliatec
| societies be requested I'm order TO meet the OK
| ponditures hereinafter suggested.
Eighth-That the International, or N. A. st
| Georges Union, appoint a lecturer and organ
izer 10 proceed TO all favorable points and or
| ganize new st, Georges Societies.