Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-10-10
ANNUAL BANQUET.
Temperance Men EDjOy
ThemSeleS.
A MODEL ORGANIZATION.
The Father Matthew AnnIyer-
Sary FlttiDgly Observed.

ihe iOlst anniversary Oh tue Uutu VI
Rev. Father Matthew, the apostle of tenn
perance, was fittingly celebrated by the
Sacred Heart Temperance society last eve
ming, in the handsome hall of the organizl-
ton on High street, which has been newly
decorated, this being the first occasion since
the work began that it has been open TO the
public.
The Sacred Heart Temperance society is
one of the strongest and richest in the state
and their annual gathering takes place
every year on the anniversary of Father
Matthew.
Last evening the committee of srrang-
ments had spared nothing thst would tend
to make the evening enjoyable for the mem
bers and their friends. The stage had been
tastefully decorated by florist Hogan with
potted plants placed picturesquely about,
and long trailing vines hung in graceful
clusters across the front of the stage, max
ing il look like well kept and beautiful
garden. Vsnce's orchestra discoursed de-
flowers, which nearly hid them from view
from s. 80 until 80
AT that time about one hundred couples
had arrived and the grand march was begun
to the banquet hall IL wss lead by Secre.
tary Peter Mulligsn and Miss Rose Collins.
When the we'll laden tables were reached
the party st TO work to do justice to a
splendid menu prepared by Gelb & Norton,
consisting of oysters, salads, coffee, cake,
cream, fruit and confectionery.
When the proper time arrived, James
Callahan, chairman Of committee of ar
rangements, introduced Mstthew McCaffrey
as the tosstmastr of the evening. Mr..
but in brief, pleasant manner introduced
Charles | McAlice, president Of the Union
to respond to the toast of "The day We
| celebrate"
During tn course of his remarks he said
Father Mathew war not a statesman, moi
. warrior or orator, but an humble man
working for the glory of God and the bene.
it of humanity. l0l years ago this man
was born. In 1888 he launched forth in
the temperance cause, and we thank God
that he had the coursgc, as 1t required a
great deal of il to be come cted with the
work at that time. We thank God that we
are here tonight to celebrate his birth.
"Ireland has had great men, but only one
Father Matthew. His only fault was to for
get himself entirely, and work for the BEN
eft of humanity. 10 three days in Ireland
he administered the pledge to 100 900 per-
sons, and in Euglsnd COO. 900 lie came to
this country, he was received by the Prosi.
dent, Senate and Representatives, AMI it is
a great pleasure for us to meet tonight to
celebrate his birth.
LET US cherish his memory, ltus be true
to the cause, true to Father Matthew, true
to ourselves and humanity and we will he
surely benefited"
THE Society," was responded to by
President III. l. Babcock who said the
society was stronger today than it was & year
ago, and considering the liberal support OF
our pastor and the people there was no rea'
son, he said, why the prosperity should
| not continue.
"The Union" was ably responded to by
the secretary of the Union, p. II. Qainn OF
Phenix, who showed the terrible effects OF
intemperance and compimented the society
on their grand standing
Frank + Fitzsimmoni was assigned 20
answer to the toast of The Ladies, which
he did in very pleasant manner
that put his listeners in good humor. He
spoke Of the g'osth Of the church and of
temperance in this locality and felt assured
that it would continue.
The honor Of responding TO ths toast
THE Press" was shared by Samuel Rob
erts of the journal and the TRIBUNE repre-.
sentative.
The merry party then adjourned to the
upper hall where dancing was enjoyed until
q seasonsble hour. The COMMITTEES to
whom the credit is due for the success of
the affair are James Callahan, Jr., chair.
man, Mathew McCaffrey, Peter Mulligan,
Joseph Kelley and Charles l. McAlice.
Uncertainty msy attend lusincss ventures
and enterprises; but itnever attends the prompt
al administration of DIR. Bulls Cough S7rup