The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-06-08
TOTAL ABSTINENCE WORK.

TOTAL ABSTINENCE WORK.
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societies were organized and elected
delegates to the Winona convention,
one year ago. In recognition of this,
our union elected a lady delegate to
represent it in the Eighteenth General
Convention, which held its sessions in
the city of Boston last August After
that time, and for several months, very
little was done towards the formation
of new societies, or in the line of per-
fectirg the organization of those al
ready in existence. / am happy to
state there is an apparent renewal OF
interest in this direction, and in the
coming year we may expect to add the
names of number Of new societies o.
women to our union rolls. Most Rev.
Archbishop ireland has permitted the
publication of his view and wishes
with regard to this organization OF
ladies' societies, giving them his entire
approval, and adding his hearty en-
couragement to the work, which may
now be prosecuted with a full under
standing Of the mind Of our great lead
or in relation to this important feature
of our union system. am sure that L
utter the sentiments of the great body
Of Catholic abstainers when / say to
the lady delegates present here to-day:
ave bid you cordial welcome, and ex
tend to YOU and the societies you rep
resent Our sincerest thanks TOR having
determined to ally yourselve with our
union, and to labor as organized scott
tiss in the advancement of the great
cause of total abstinence. May our
combined efforts serve to build this
union tc the high standard OF useful-
ness which 50 long as been it's ambi-
ton, and may the accession TO our ranks
of the good Catholic women of Mime
sofa mark the beginning of an end
the complete reclamation of all our peo-
ole from the effects of the great evil of
intenperant g."
THE CADET SOCIETIES
Sufficient zeal is not manifested by
the laity in general for the formation
and development Of cadet societies.
This work is mostly left TO rest OH the
shoulders of the local pastors. Ger
tainly they are the ones 10 whom We
look for leadership iii this direction,
but too much should not be expected of
them. prit SITS having several mlssio:.
IN their charge and engaged iii the duty
of building up a new parish, of.en fluid
themselves burdened with more than
an ordinary share of responsibilities,
and have not the time they might de-
sire to devote to any special part Of the
work. The lay members Of our societies
can do very much to AID the spiritual
directors in the organization and en-
couragement of Cadet societies. and it
is not more than should be expected OF
them. It is hoped that the ladies' soci-
cites will be- the means of giving new
impetus to the work Of training the
young in the paths OF temperance. Let
us ingraft the principles OF total abstin-
ence in the minds Of the boys. They
are the hope of our cause, and [ may
safely assert, the success of our cause is
the hope of our country.
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Public temperance rallies have been
of frequent occurrence during the past
year, and it is gratifying that in most
cases our societies have been able to
find sufficient local talent to conduct
them successfully. Joint meetings Of
parish societies have also been often
held, resulting in more fraternal re
lations among members, and the
cementing of stronger friendships.
Much attention has been given by
societies to social matters. Literary
and musical entertainments have been
conducted with very pleasant and
happy results, aad in general the So
cieties are giving much attention 10
the intellectual development OF their
membership. In this, also, the good
influences Of woman is apparent, con-
Quoting to social purity and high
order OF mental culture. Using such
time as was at my disposal, / have
visited about one-half the societies Of
the union, and taken part in the public
meetings. I have found among them a
spirit of enthusiasm Tor the cause that
gives promise Of grand results in the
future.
THE WORK OF THIS SESSION.
A number of important matters will
be laid before YOU for consideration at
this session. Among the most promi-
nent Is the new revision Of the consti-
tuition and bylaws, which our Board
of Government, has caused to be print
ed and mailed to societies in accordance