Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-11
Banquet Of the Sacred
Heart T. A. & B. Society.
VERY PLEASANT AFFAIR.
Result of the Democratic General eau
Gus Last Night.

Matthew, was held at the society's hall on
High street last evening.
A large number of the members and
their friends were present to enjoy the
pleasures of the occasion and everything
passed of with a smoothness and finish
that won the compliments of all who par
ticipated.
The supper was well served by Welch
Bros, caterers, and after IL had been given
the attention which its excellence com
PEELED, Herman V. Babcock, the efficient
Chairman OF the committee of arrange
ments, introduced President George X
Corrigan as toastmaster. MIR. Corrigan
made happy address and welcomed all
present TO the hospitalities OF the society
He read letters of regret from Rev. Fathers
Fitzgerald ana Hurley, Hon. Hugh j.
Carroll, Editor Martin Murray of the
TRIBUNE, and Hon. p. j. Mccarthy of
Providence.
William j. Higgins, President OF the
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Provi-
dence, responded to the toast "The
Union" Mr.. Higgins briefly outlined
the principles and purposes of the union
and gave some interesting facts connected
Its work. He spoke of the proposition to
form ladies' societies, now being
agitated, and earnestly endors-
ed the idea. Mr.. Higgins com
mended the Sacred Heart Society on
the good work 1t has accomplished ano
urged its members and their friends to
continue supplementing that work.
sour Society" was well represented by
Stephen j. Casey in a neat and telling
speech.
"The Ladies" were looked after with
gallantry and grace by Thomas f. Vance.
Hugh J. Lee told in pleasant way
some tales of the "The Press" and
Thomas f. Quigley explained how "rhe
Bachelors" manage to struggle through
the troublous times Of leap year. Frank
e. Fitzsimmons responded to the senti-
ment, sour Sister Societies.
At the conclusion of the speech. making
all present repaired TO the upper hall
where dancing was INDUCED in to the
choice music of Vance's orchestra, the
leader OF which. Thomas +. Vance, is q
valuable member Of the society. owen
Moran, General Floor Director, escortlng
Miss Mamie Carlin, of Lonsdale, who was
very becomingly attired, led the grand
march. The hall was prettily decorated
for the occasion by Frank OReillv, the
Pawtucket florist.
The committee, under whose intelli-
gent direction the affair was arranged
and conducted, was made up of Messrs.
Herman V. Babcock, Owen Moran,
Thomas Ryan, William Maxwell, Thomas
J. Hart, Robert Bellew and John O'Con-
nor, Sr.
The Democratic Caucus.
The Democrats OF Lincoln met in caucus
last evening at the Town Hall in res ponse
to notice of the Town Committee. Nearly
200 were present. Thomas f. Quigley,
Chairman of the Town Committee, called
to order and explained the object of the
caucus and the reasons of the committee
for calling the electors together at one
place instead of at seven, as has been the
rule lately.
William H. Gilluly of district number
was unanimously chosen Chairman and
Andrew Moran of district one clerk. The
The call for the meeting was read, and
on motion OF Joseph f. Kelly of district
six Frank E. Fitzsimmons, Secretary OF
the Town Committee, was invited to ad-
dress the caucus and explain the present
situation of party affairs in the town.
Mr.. Fitzsimmons then gave clear and
exhaustive statement of the condition Of
the party as seen by he town committee.
He explained in detail the reasons which
Tod bp nai inY a N al Ia.
1t was in the interest of party unity and
to create interest and enthusiasm in the
present campaign. He called the attention
OF the meeting to the action OF certain
men VINO claim to be Democrats, and
made some assertions which came as re-
velations to most OF those present. Mr..
Fitzsimmons' remarks were warmly re-
ceived and heartily endorsed
A recess OF fifteen minutes was taken to
allow the electors from the several dis
tricts to meet in district caucuses and
select delegates to be presented to and
confirmed by the general body. The ap-
portionment Of delegates was the same as
heretofore.
When the general meeting reconvened
the several district caucuses, through
their Chairmen, reported as follows, and
their choice in every instance was con.
firmed: District No. l, Andrew Moran,
John b. Gouilette; No. 2, Philip Greene;
No. 3, James II. Whslen; No. 4, Frank +.
Fitzsimmons, John j. Hannah; No. 8, f..
Fred Taylor, James Byrnes; No. Z, John
E. Gobelle, Hon. A. u. Falcon.
The delegation was given power to fill
vancancies.
vote OF confidence in and endorse
ment of the Town Committee was adopted
without dissenting voice.
A vote commencing the splendid SER
vices OF Hon. Hugh J. Carroll for the
Democratic party was passed unani-
mously.
The caucus was most harmonious
throughout, and the presence OF the active
party men and consistent Democrats from
every section OF the town was evidence
that the position taken by tue town COM