St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-10
Ynrllimn Business.

The delegates to the convention assembled
in Pfeifcr's hall at rs a. m, and President
Spaunhorst called the meeting to order,
opening it with prayer. Not more than one
half Of the chairs in the hall were filed at the
opening, several committees beingin session
and many members being absent attending
them.
The roll of delegates was called, after
which few corrections in names and ad-
dresses were made, and the minutes of Mon
days session were read and approved.
The report Of the committee ON immigra-
ton was received and read, and referred to
the committee on resolutions.
A delegate announced that arrangements
had been completed with an artist to photo
graph the delegates in body. He thought
such photograph would be valued as a souv-
enir, and therefore moved that the delegates
90 in a body to Ascension church at 2 p. m,
where the photograph would be taken. Car
ricd.
1t was announced that number of letters
had been received from officials of different
churches rcgrcttiug their inability to be
present, and the names Of the authors were
announced.
Congratulatory kilograms having been re-
ceived from the societies of st. Bonifcuis at
Newark, n. j., Syracuse, n. Y, and Indian
apoiis Ind, the same were read and ordered
spread upon the minutes.
Bishop Ireland accompanied by Rt. Rev.
Bishop Marty, of Dakota, was announced
and he were received by the members stand
ing. The president presented Bishop Ire
land to the society in a neat speech, deliv-
pleasure of the society at meeting one who
stood so high in the church.
Bishop Ireland, in response, using the
English language, pleasantly acknowledged
the introduction of the president, and thanh ed
the convention for the hearty reception he
had received. He dwelt at some length
upon the history of the society, the work it
had accomplished, and the work it was ex-
pectcd to accomplish. He explained that he
took pardonable pride in the history of the
organization, and after speaking a few words
of encouragement and advice, once more
thanked the convention for its royal wei
come. His address was enthusiastically re-
ceiyed and he was frequently interrupted by
applause.
The president, after thanking Bishop Ire
land on behalf of the society, introduced
Right Rev. Marty to the convention, re-
marking that he would address them in the
mother tongue.
Rev. Marty spoke for a few minutes upon
the objects of the society, and gave brief
history of the church in Dakota, and was
followed by Father Stephen, manager of the
Indian Missionary bureau at Washington,
who gave an account Of what had been ac-
compliShed by the missionaries among the
Indians, and what was hoped to be accom-
plished, and the speaking at the morning
session was closed by Paul Giles, of Detroit,
who made strong appeal for the co-opera-
ton of all Catholics. He also spoke warmly
in regard to the work among the Indians
and severely criticised the course of the gov
eminent in dealing with the Indians.
Several resolutions were presented by dele
gates, and without being read, were refe rred
to the various committees.
The chairman of the committee of new So
cieties reported that the Casino society, of
Louisville, Ky, had made application for
membership. IL not being a
benevolent society he laid the application
before the convention for further instruc-
After short discussion the matter
erred to the executive committee.
president announced that he had re-
ceived an invitation from Father Stimmler.
requesting the delegates to visit the orphan
asylum.
1t was announced that meeting of the
board OF managers of the widow and orphan
fund would be held at O'Clock in the
evening to examine the condition of the
widow and orphan fund and to discuss mat
tiers relating to its disbursement and look
ing towards its increase.
At 1920 p. m. the convention adjourned
until 80 p m, Rev. Berghold leading the
closing prayer.