Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-11
MEETING THE MONKS.
Alumni Association of st. Vincent's
Have an Interesting Time.
TREY ASSEMBLE AT THE COLLEGE.
A Number of Well-Known Priests There
and What Was Done.
ST. vINCENrS BEER BREwED NO MORE

The second annual meetingof the Alumni
Association of st. vincent's College was
held yesterday afternoon in the college hall
at Beatty, a few miles from Latrobe. Right
Rev. Bishop Rademacher, the President Of
the college, of Nashville. Tenn, was to have
acted as Chairman; but, as he has gone on his
first American pilgrimage this year, he was
unable to be present. as was also the case
with the First Vice President, Rev. Father
A. A. Wertembaugh, who left last Monday
for Europe. The Second Vice President,
M. B. Flattery, of Albany, N, Y, occupied
the chair in their stead.
The first address was delivered by Mr..
w. j. Curran, OF this city, who spoke at
considerable length on the subject of Cath
olics' duty to America. He told of the
eminent statesmen and others who had held
positions of trust under the Government, who
were Catholics, and who, he stated, were
models. He said it was the duty of every Cath
olic-born citizen to be true to the nation.
and by SO doing it will show to the hostile So
cieties of this country that they (the Catholics)
are loyal to the United States, and have
ITS WELFARE AT HEART.
As to the societies to which he made refer
ence, the ancient know Nothings" were cited
as an example. He further said that there are
now Catholic societies which are more of q
benefit to America than many other denom-
nations
Father ]. F. Regis Canevin, of st. Paups
Cathedral, Pittsburg, then spoke at some length
on the subject of "Objects Proper to the
Alumni Association" leaving the discussion
open to other members
Dr. j. A. Oldshue, of Pittsburg. also spoke on
the early association and recollectious such a
meeting should call up. He referred Incl
dentally to post-collegiate literary life. After
the speaking, which was listened to with rapt
attention. some fine musical selections by the
scholars were indulged in. They were led by
An election of officers for the ensuing year
then took place Rev. NJ. ]. Ducker. Of Erie,
was elected President: DR.: ]. A. Oldshue, First
Vice President; M. B. Flattery, Second Vice
President; Mr.. Krutzer, a Baltimore editor,
Treasurer; Rev. II. Ganss, of Milton, Pa, Re-
cording Secretary, and W. ]. Curran, of Pitts
burg Corresponding Secretary. They will take
the places Of Rev. Jos. Radmachmer, A. A.
Wertembaugh, DR.. NJ. B. Flattery, M. P.
Duyer, Prof. J. c. Johnston. W. ]. Curran and
Rev. II. 8. Ganss.
JUST A LITTLE BALANCE.
The Treasurer then made the annual report
which showed balance of Sl6S So. Other
routine business was then transacted.
The meeting then adjourned to the banquet
hall, where a very excellent and bountiful
spread was laid. The President-elect took the
chair at the head of the table. Seated on his
right was Dominic Block, o. q. B., and on his
left Rev. Father Lachemeier, of Erie. The
responses to the toasts were made by RevsM.
J. Decker, Rt. Rev. ]. T. Regis Canevin, DR.
j. A. Oldshue, Rev. 81. G. Ganss, Prof. !. @.
Johnston and Rev. w. s. Kelly
A telegram from the Right Rev IeoEHaid
Bishop Of North Carolina, was read. TIE con-
tents were: 'St. Mary's sends greeting to the
Alumni Association Of st. Vincen1s Col
lege."
On motion of Rev. Father Canlodia Right
Rev. Bishop Phelan, of Pittsburg was elected
an honorary member by a standing vote
About so guests attended the meeting, which
was enjoyed by all and will long be remem-
bered. The Alumni Association was formed
about two years ago, and now has "a member
ship Of 160 The college now has about $50
students, who come from all parts Of the
United states.
The college grounds, which are beautifully
situated among the hills of westmoreland
county, cover an area OF over 700 acres. About
900 acres Of this is used for farming purposes.