Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-01-21

who was the second Superintendent OF
the Sunday School and Is the present
treasurer. He has always been faithful to
the trusts reposed In him, and il always
willing to work in any position that will
further the interests of Sunday School.
His successors were; Frank E. Rowen,
j. &. Conlin, b. Dolan, John McCusker,
Charles /. McAlice, John A. Shea and John
+. MsAlevy.
1890, when it was changed to one year.
The present incumbent has held the posi-
tion longer than any of his predecessors,
being reelected for eight consecutive
terms from 1885 to 1890 and in 1891 and
1892.
The Superintendents OF the Sunday
School were: William II. Reilly, James +.
Hanley, John McCusker, John Dean, Rob-
ert Bellew and John ii. Black, the present
official, who has served since 1888.
Mr.. Robert Bellew held the position
longer than any Superintendent that the
Sunday school has ever had. lie was a
strict disciplinarian, which was evidently
was SO honorable that his picture is
among those OF the brave men of the 1st
Massac chusetts Regiment OF cavalry in the
history o, the regiment. Many young
man we'll recollects his short, decisive but
quiet reprimand. He resigned in 1888, as
his business interests in Philadelphia re-
quired his attention.
Miss Sarah Curran held the position Of
Superintendent of the girls depa, tment
from the organization Of the Sunday
Sunday until called TO her eternal reward.
Her wise counsel was always looked for at
the meetings OF the society. Her heart
was in the work OF the Sunday School.
No sacrifice was too great, no duty too
burdensome for this devoted soul when 1t
was for the interest Of the Sunday School.
After her death, the position remaineo
vacant for some time, the Sisters of st..
Joseph performing the duties Of the office.
During 1891 Miss Annie Butler was
elected to the position, but shortly after
wards resigned. At the last election Miss
Agnes RadIkin was elected to the position.
Several OF the other offices are held by
young ladies.
Efficient Teachers and Good Results.
To increase the efficiency of the teachers,
Father Fitzgerald procured books for
them and gave personal instructions at
the meetings OF the society. The teachers
in the boys department are creditable to
the organization, and the teachers In the
girls department are second to none in
the diocese. The work OF Jealous pastor
and the efforts OF the society and its infiu-
ence are ably demonstrated.
Literary Work.
During the present winter Rev. Father
Fitzgerald advocated a course OF musical
and literary work that would be enjoy
able and instructive. The society pos
sesses excellent talent for this limo of
work. John j. Fitzgerald, a student at
Brown University, Miss Agnes Boles, an
efficient teacher Of this city, and Miss
Katie McGrath, of the Central Falls High
School, were committee to carry out the
recommendation. Their report was
adopted and essays, debates and read ngs
promise to be an important feature OF the
meetings.
Present Condition.
The society at present Is in excellent
condition. To attempt to give the names
OF tho active workers would necessitate
the publishing OF the roll OF the society.
The meetings have always been held In
the vestry, or the basement OF the church
until January / OF this year. BY invi-
tation of the pastor, the meetings in the
future will be held in the hall OF the
school building
All matters in which the society is inter
ested must first be approved OF by the
spiritual director and ,onsultor, before
final action is taken, and it is to his care
full supervision that is due It's many years
OF prosperous existence.