The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-04
A BRANCH OFTHECHURCH
CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE
SOCIETIES MEET.

perance Rsform-The Use OF Liquors
ct Catholic Gatherings Condemned
The Administrations of Mayor Nc
Douough OF Savannah and Mayor
Alexander of Augusta Indorsed.
The Unions of1cers for Next Year.
Augusta to Have the Next Conven-
ton.
The tenth annual state convention OF the
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
was held yesterday at Catholic Library
hall The following composed tbs conVen-
ton:
Decentralization Mulherin Of Augusta.
Vice Presldent-M. J. Barrett OF Savan-
nah.
Secretary-A. P. H. Mullarky Of Au'
gusta.
Treasurer-James O'Brien OF Savannah.
Marshal-T. McAllister of Savannah.
State Delegates-J. D. Sheahan OF Au-
gusta.
st. Johns Societ y Savannah-James L.
Gallagher, NJ. A. O'Brien, w. T. Farrell,
John NJ. Reynolds aud A. n. O'Keetfe.
st. Patrick's Society. Ssvannah-M. j.
O'Leary, J. A. Mcbride, W. j. Flood, Dan
iel Connors aud G. A. O'Brien.
st. Patrick's Society, Augussa-John D.
Sheahan, D. P O'Connor, John O'Connor,
c. A. Myers, William Mcclure, James A.
Reynolds and A. J. Bennett.
Sacred Heart Cadets. Augusta-W. J.
Mulherin, 2. H. Rioe, ]. NJ. Mahony, j. j..
Kelly and John Conlin.
St. Johns Cadets, Savannah--P. J.
O'Brien, J. J. Foley and p Hagan.
st. Patrick's Cadets, Savannah-W. L
O'Leary, William Walsh and Lucius Pal
mer.
st. Mary's Society CgirlD. Savaunah-P.
Walsh, John E. Jordan and F. z. Gallagher.
THE CONVENTION IN SESSION.
The convention was called to order at
noon by Presidsnt Mulherin, and was
opened with prayer. after which the chair
man of each state delegation presented the
names Of she delegates, and the annual per
capita was called In.
President Mulherin appointed the COM
mittees on credentials, resolutions and aud
iting, aud the annual reports of the officers
were road.
Tho Presidents report showed the union
in Georgia to be In healthy condition and
increasing steadily in membership. He
made several well-timed recommendations
for furthering the cause of total abstinence
in Georgia. Treasurer O'Brien's report
told in figures the state of the unions
At l O'Clock an adjournment was taken
until 2:30 O'Clock. On reassemhling the
committee on credentials reported twenty
nine votes in the convention.
Chairman O'Keeffe Of the committee on
resolutions reported the folio wing resolu-
tions, which were adopted with great en-
thusiasm:
THE RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, Tho Catholic Total Abstinence
I - a
| for It's answering and conscientious fidelity ia
the principles of total abstinence and blessed by
the chul Oh for its unsellsh and untirng zeal and
devotion to the moral and religious welfare OF
| general humanity; aud
| WHEREAS We the Catholic Total Absti-
! hence Union of Savannah, as members of that
body In which are banded together for the eleva
ton of man the highest dignftarieS OF the church
| and the humbiest worshipers therein. look with
| alarming apprehension on the increasing growth
| and developmen Of intemperance; aud
WHEREAS Our mutual obligations bind us 10
a consistent and persistent warfare on this ter
rible curse, especially when we see daily spread
ing about US. and the families of our coreg.
ionists the nets and meshes of an tnsiduous and
INSCRIPTIONS enemy which saps the mind
blurs the intellect, degrades the Character,
ruins the prospects of young and old aud de-
moralizes society; and
WHEREAS, 1t behooves us for the cause of
Christ, of the church, and erring and weak hu
manity to arrest and avert the present and i'm
pending evil by united, consistent and intelli-
gent action; therefore, be IL
RESOLVED, That we appeal with all the moral
force and power OF which we are capable TO the
Clergy and heads of families to join with us in
this crusade, which has for its purposes and
aims motives as pure, unself1sh and as en-
noblIng as were ever advocated by man.
Resolved. That we appeal to the Catholics
throughout the country TO organize In each
parish, wherever practicable and possible,
branches Of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union OF America for the purpose of emanci-
pating man from the slavery OF drink and
raise him from disgraceful thraldom and
ignoble servitude to the dignity of an upright,
honorable and sober man.
RsSoLued, That we reprobate and condemn as
scandalous and uncathoic the use and permits
sion to use liquor at any picnic, party or cole
bration controlled or managed by or under the
auspices of any Catholic body.
Resolved, That we appeal for their co-opera-
ton and assistance 10 the Catholic women of
the country, without whose encouragement,
prayer and moral influence our cause would be
limited and restricted.
Resolved, That we commend and indorse the
Hon. J.. J. NcDonough mayor Of Savannah, and
Hon J. H. Alexander, mayor Of Augusta, for
their fearless and conscientious enforcement Of
the laws. particularly those regulating the sale
of liquor
RESOLVED, That we work untiringly, persever-
ingly and assiduously. and with the blessing Of
God and his church " may hope for practical
accomplishment of our purposes and plans.
The resolutions were signed by A. n.
O'Keeffe, chairman; John j. Kelly, J A.
Reynolds and c. A. OBrien.
THE NEW OFFICERS.
The following officers for the next term
were reported by the nominating COMMITTEES
and unanimously elected:
Decentralization MulherIn of Au-
gusta.
Vice President-John N. Reynolds OF
Savannah.
Secretnry-M. J. O'Leary OF Savannah.
Treasurer. J. Bennett of Augusta.
Marshall. J. Kelly of Augusta.
Spiritual Director-Rev. James O'Brien
OF Augusta.
W. T. Farrell and A. N. O'Xeeffe OF st.
Johns Society OF this city were elected rep
resentatives to the national convention OF
the order which meets at indianapolis, Ind.
Aug. 2.
It was decided that at least once every
year lecture on temperance be delivered
IN Augusta and Savannah, to be attended
by the societies Of both cities. The rotation
system in selecting national delegates was
also adopted.
Augusta was selected as the place for
holding the next state convention.
The convention adjourned sine die at s
O'Clock, and the members were compli-
! mented by the local committee with a car
riage drive around the city and to Bona
venture.
At Kohler's This Week.