The Labor enquirer., 1886-04-10
THE LEAGUE.
Rousing Good Meeting Both at the
Open and Closed Ses-
sions.

Last Sunday being the first one in
April it was the regular monthly busl-
ness meeting night of the League and
there was no special orator for the even
ing, bu. in spite of these two facts there
VISA very large and appreciatlye au-
dienCe in attendance; every seat IN the
large hall being occupied, and number
standing up during the whole Of the
proceedings.
The meeting opened at the usual hour
with the audience rising and singl IN
ringing tones the song Lab r Free For
- All;" after which lesson No. 2 of the
Socialist Catechism," entitled "The
Capitalist SYSTEM" was read by the
chairman and responded to by Comrade
Mrs. Mantle in distinct tone of voice.
Comrade Rice was upon the pro-
gramme for remarks upon the lesson,
but through a misunderstanding for
which no-one seemed to blame, he had
not prepared for the occasion. After ex-
planning that it was the following Sun
day at which he had expected to speak,
the comrade was excused and Chairman
Buchanan took his place. In MS
remarks the chair showed concIuslyely
the many evil effects and unjust work
ings of the present caDitalist sysem and
that it always operated against the work
ing people and IN favor of the ld|ers and
drones Of society.
Comrade Miss Tenant followed by
reading with great deal of expression
the poem Betsy and l are in Doubt
which was listened 10 with close atten-
ton and loudly applauded at conclusion.
Next came an original poem by Mr.SC.
II. Murray, called "The Arralgnment OF
POVERTY" 1t recited "the blightlng et
fects of povertv's curse ;" how it destroys
hone and peace, breeds d'scord, CRIME
and disease kills ambition and changes
love TO doubt and hate, and how almost
worse than useless it seemed to struggle
against what appeared to be an lnexor-
able fate, The poem was an able effort,
was rendered with a great deal of effect
and was we'll received.
Mr.. Millett-who was expected to
make a ten minute speeCh-belng SICK
and unable to be present, Comrade BE-
hymer was called on to occupy the time,
and during some entertaining and per
tinent remarks he made number OF
excellent points, which were thoroughly
appreciated by the audience.
The reading of the second paper upon
"Woman's Attitude to Socialism" by
COmrade Mrs Collar came next IN order,
but the time until recess being very
short it was decided to defer the reading
until the next meeting.
Master r. A. HatCh-the s year OLD
son of Comrade HatCh-then gave
recitation, in character, of "No Masters
The little fellow was placed upon the
spcretarv's table, with high hat on and
arane, and went through with his part
in excellent form and speaking in very
clear voice. The audience was highly
pleased, and the young prospective So
calist was much applauded and comph-
mented,
After singing "Our Cause" the chair
announced the usual ten minute recess,
during which number of new names
were placed upon the roll.
When the meeting was again called
to order the League went into executive
session for the transaction OF routine
business. The usual monthly report ol
the action taken by the Provisional
Committee, and the financial report oi
the secretarv.treasurer were presented
and acted upon; Comrade Lennon was
chosen as chairman during the absence
of Comrade- Oh hairman Buchanan, and
Q'her business of Importance trans
acted.