The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-05-11
RAPS, SIGNS And GRIPS.
Growth of the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union
in Hudson County.
DIVISION In THE ORDER OF ELKs.
The Grand Sections Conference
Other Secret Orders.
Catholic Total Abstinence Union.

ton on wednesday next, May IA. in the
city Of Camden. 1t is the strongest Of the
many large organizations connected with
the Catholic Church In this State. Or
ganized in 1872. It has steadily grown,
each year showing an increase both in the
number Of societies and IN membership.
The objects of the union were concisely
described and app1auded in an editorial
in the Boston Herald while the National
Association was in session in that city
few months ago. After complimenting
the union for the good work it had ac-
complished in conducting the battle
against intemperance on the admirable
methods employed by Father Matthew,
the writer said
This is movement in the temperance
cause that all may sanction. We Sc e no
possible objection to &c in any quarter
With the evils of drum kenness constantly
before their eyes, aud the danger that
they involve made a subject of realiza-
ton, these men pledge themselves to alb
stain altogether from the use of an arti-
Gle so dangerous as are ardent spirits In
any form. They interfere with no mans
rights in this respect they do not
stand between him and his sense of what
is his privilege as regards his own
actions. They simply set forth the risks
he incurs in the light of a warning, and
they set up for themselves their own
safeguards. They thus make OF tenn
perance a matter of moral reform
and Of personal safety. That these men
who belong to the Catholic Union are
peculiarly in way to realize the danger,
and the need of action in view of It, is
also evident. The drinking habit ha
wrought special woe in class of people
who come within their sphere of obser-
vation- There is no need of reform, and
they are applying the methods that are
recognized as appropriate to bring about
ance question as other questions have
been treated by reformers in the worlds
history, declining to make temperance an
exception to the rules that govern such
cases"
The progress of the Hudson County So
cieties has been particularly encourag-
ing. st. MichaeFs, of this city, one of the
Oldest in the county, is in a very prosper
GUS condition, and the outlook for the
future is even brighter, as lt is said the
Rev. Mons. de Concilio, the pastor, con-
templates fitting up the building on Erie
street. formerly used as the priests resi-
dence, into first-class club house, with
reading room, billiard room, ETC., for the
use of the Total Abstinence Society A
place of this kind is needed and the bene-
fits accruing to those who enjoy the priv
neges of such place are self-eVidenf
st. Peters, of this city. under the presi-
dency of J. j. Madden, has also grown
during the year and IS in prosperous
condition.
In Hoboken there are three societies
connected with the Church Of Our Lady
of Grace-the Ladies, Cadet and Mems
societies. The Rev. Father Corrigan is
untiring in his efforts to make his soci-
cites q success, and his zeal and energy
have been rewarded by having the largest
Mr.. Thomas Murphy, president of the
Mems Society, is also an active worker,
in fact all the officers and members are.
In Weehawken st. Lawrence's Society
is getting along nicely The election Of
officers will take place this afternoon.
At st. MichReps Passionists Mouas-
terry, West Hoboken, the two societies,
Adult and Cadet, established by the
County Organizer last January, have in
creased in membership to such an extent
as to surprise even the most ardent sup
porters. Organized with about ten men,
the Adult Society has increased in mem
bership at each meeting, and now num-
beers over forty, all active young men.
The Cadet Society is also increasing in
membership, and under the leadership of
the Rev. Father Lawrence, their spiritual
director, the boys will no doubt find their
membership in the society prove bene-
fetal and profitable in more ways than
one.
ST. Joseph's, of Bergen Point, and the
other societies throughout the county all
show an increased membership.
Through the efforts of the county or
ganizer Mr.. William H. Downes, presi-
dent of the Provincial Council, will adj
dress the members of St. Michaeps So
ciety, West Hoboken, at their meeting,
which will be held in St. Mary's Hall at
half-past two this afternoon. He will
then 90 down to Weehawken and adj
dress the members Of St. Lawrence's So
ciety at four O'Clock, after which he will
proceed to Hoboken and there address the
members of the Mutual Aid Association
in St, Mary's Hall. He viii be accom-
panied by Mr.. Thomas Murphy. president
of St. Mary's Society, Hoboken, and by
the county organizer.
Ancient Order of Foresters of America.
High Chief Ranger Berry would sound
well
Tuesday will be a gala day in Newark.
A great number of the boys are going on
there, though not as delegates.
Court Glenwood is particularly lucky
in having Brother De Largy for deputy
from the high Court. He is always on
hand when his services are required, and
tine smile he carries with him into the
court room makes him friend with all.
fellow, is married.
Chief Ranger Chettick, of Court Mon
mouth. is hustler in everything he uR-
dertakes.
Court Pride of Jersey City will hold
grand picnic at krOebefs Park, on the
Heights, on Decoration Day. The COM
mittee of arrangements are working hard
for it's success.
High Secretary La Pointe wears
GLASSES" and has quite distinRue air
about him, but he is seen to best adyan-
tage on the drill room floor.
Brother Clements is another military
man, but you would not know it If it was
not for that fog horn voice of his. He is
tall, and the ladies say he is good looking,
but that don't make him proud.
Court Columbia held meeting last
Wednesday night, and as ordered by the
higher authorities, proceeded TO change
their name. A ballot resulted in the
adoption of Court Westside.
Brother James 4. Wheelihan, when
properly wound up, can talk any two men
out of their boots and is very fond OF
children, though not even one calls him
Past Chief Ranger Crissey, of Court
Ashley, found his way up to Court Sher-
wood last Monday night. He is nice,
easy talker. and the boys listened atten-
lively to what he had to say.
Has anyone seen Brother Billy Kear-
ney latelyY
The many friends of Chief Ranger
Delo, of Court Columbia, will entertain
him on next Tuesday night at Rodgers
Hall, No. S32 West Newark avenue. A