The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-07-08
IN THE CAUSE OF CHARITY.
Interesting Report Of the Grand
President, c. L. A. S.
Important Recommendations Made and
Adopted Officers Nominated-Ihe
Delegates Barqueted.

osltghtes paI4ueke0
The fifth Grand Council of the Catholic
Ladies Aid Society resumed its session in
st. Georges Hall yesterday morning, Grand
President Mrs. Margaret Deane presiding
All the officers were in their places.
The grand president read long and inter-
eStlng report detailing the work done By
each OF the branches which she had visited
during the year and Speaking in eloquent
terms OF the noble efforts of the members
and clergy in the cause of charity She had
made 6S visits to the branches. written s25
letters exclusive Of those sent for the grand
entertainment. sent 100 circulars. aud as
sisted at IL installations of officers
This Grand Council found them In pos
session of n valuable property at Santa
Maria Gel Mar The house there was sec
ond 10 none for convenience and suitability,
and to make its success complete each menu
Der Of the {. l.. A. 5. was urged to en-
deayor to secure patronage for that delight
ful resort. She said:
'Our quiet but effectual progress in the
work oil our beloved organization has not
as yet given us sufficient prominence to at
tract the attention Of capitalists in the
natter of requests, but we trust that our
turn VIII come at no very distant period,
and In this way add to the fund which we
hope to realize from the sale OF the re-
mainder Of our lots and from the reven ue
OF Hotel del Mar"
Attention was drawn to the fact that many
members In the grand and noble work of
active charity lost sight of the social ele-
ment, which was also most important part
OF tie aim of their organization.
IT WAS RECOMMENDED
That open meetings be held twice In each
quarter, or even once each MONTH and that
previous to these meetings the social COM
lfa ont md
range programme, and that these pro-
gtanlmes be so arranged that each member
in her turn shall, at some time during
the gear, do something TO contribute TO the
entertainment of her felow-members. Sing
ing clubs and societies could be formed and
excellent instruction from experienced
teachers received at q tritling individual
cost if two or more branches united for this
purpose. A cultivation of the speaking and
reading voice was also a great factor in
their entertainments. and by the cultivation
OF these great natural gifts the indScrimin-
ate dancing that had made their entertain
ments so popular might well be dispensed
with, and the results therefrOm be more
satisfactory.
The establishment Of library by each
branch was also advocated, and a sewing
meeting every three months, whereby many
little garments could be made aud the cost
would b. the verieSt trifie.
Their efforts had been blessed In won
derful degree and their success was as un-
expected as it was wonderful. Could they
not assemble often as body and receive
their divine Lord. aud thus offer public
praise and Thanksgiving for the nercips
shown them and the blessings they enjoyed?
That four times year they should have
solemn high maSs-at Christmas or its
octave, at Easter. on the feast of the Sacred
Heart and on the feast of All Souls.
The report concluded by praying God TO
bless each in her dearest and most tender
affections, and guide them in the work of
dear Z. y. L. ,. by his wisdom and his love.
A committee consisting of Mrs. Paehe of
Stockton and Mrs. Sweeney and Miss Jose
PhiDe MeGregor Of SAP Francisco was ap-
pointed to consider the report, and reported
in favor Of its acceptance with its recon-
mendailons. Adopted.
The Grand Council then went into ex-
eeutive session.
Miss Mary Lambert was given seat and
vote in the fifth Grand Council "a grand
trustee, and was also appointed official re-
porter for the executive sessions.
1t was resolved to introduce singing,
reading and sewing circles into the various
bran ches when practicable.
AT the afternoon session a strong recon-
incubation was made that each branch hold
an open meeting at least once a month to
keep alive the interest IF all members.
Nominations for officers then took place
Mrs. Deane. grand president; Miss NJ.
Hilary. grand treasurer, and Miss Stella
OBTiep, grand secretary, were nominated
by reclamation. The elections will take
place this morning to be followed by the
public installation of the officers.
THE DELEGATES BANoUETED.
In the evening the delegates were ten
dered reception and banquet by the city
branches in ST. Georges Hall, and it was in
every respect gratifying success. The
large reception hall was crowded with
viehed here and there. Among the gentle
men present were: Samuel McFadden,
Hon. I. NJ. Seary. j. j. O'Connor, A b.
Mcguire. j. Mckinney. b. Barclay. w.
Cundell. n. Hendry. Charles Darlington,
Il. Newbower, ). 7. Sweeney and j. DAILY,
city; James McIlroy. Ed Nobett, George
Halihan. George Smyth and p. Barry, Oak
land, and ID. Brown, Petaluma.
The reception and banquet committee was
composed of the following ladies': Mrs. A.
II. Mcguire chairman, Mrs. NJ. L. Gillen,
Miss Cecilia Graves. Mrs. 5. McFaddeu,
Miss Mary Shea. Miss A. Donahue, Miss
Mamie Sculy. Mrs. Code, Mrs. King, Mrs.
Rafferty,, Mrs. Brennan, Mrs. Adams, Miss
GTote and Mrs. ). O'Neil.
Mrs. Code introduced the grand pres-
dent, who delivered brief address OF well
come and said she was happy to see SO
many friends of the G. l.. A. S. present.
Mrs. Lohse. founder of the society. also
delivered q brief address referring to the
work done by the Grand Council.
Soios were then acceptabiy rendered by
Miss Josephine Brown. Petaluma; Miss
Code, Mss Minnie Byrne aud a recitation
by Miss MeIroy of Oakland
This concluded the informal reception
and the company retired to the banquet
hail. which bad been decorated for the ac-
casion. On the wall at the head Of the
table were the words. welcome, C. L. A.
,. The chandeliers were bright with
eyergreens and on the tables were numer-
Gus bouquets Of cut flowers. After enjoy
ing the good things provided, a short time
was spent in social chat and the pleasant
gathering dispersed.
Nothing could excel tie courteous atten-
ton of the grand officers aud ladies who
had charge of the entertain ment of the
delegates to the representatives of the
press.
The Surveyor g. neral.