The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-18
WILKES BARRE. Nav II.
GPHE annual convention Of the
Catholic Total Abstinence

WILKES BARRE. May II.
GPHE annual convention Of the
Catholic Total Abstinence
union Of the diocese Of Scran-
u ton closed today amid Il lively
display Of oratoricsl fireworks.
just before the convention adjourned
the question Of the disposition OF the
union trophy was raised ani produced
what WAS by far the most exciting
scene OF the convention.
The struggle for delsgateships to the
national convention was extremely
lively and it required several hours to
determine just who the proper persona
were.
President DsvIne was honored with a
reelection as a token Of the apprecis-
ton that is felt for his Jealous aud un-
firing efforts In behalf OF the move.
mant lie presided over the delibers.
tlons OF the convention with GOODNESS
aud caution aud protected the priyi-
leges of every speaker who obtained
recognition The faithful officers who
served with him were also reelected.
BUSINESS OF THE MORNING.
At S o'clock yesterday morning the
delgates attended mass at St Mary's
church, Rev. Father ORourke being
the ceicbranL President Dsvine called
the convention to order az gl5 and
said that to facilitate business he would
have to apply tho rule prohibiting any
delegate from speaking more than
once on subject without the permis
sion Of the convention
a letter from A " Duffy, one OF
the officers OF the national union, was
read. which urged as m,ny societies rs
possible to send delegates TO the Ma
tional convention In St Paul .n Aug.
ust Ho said that half rates Of fare
will be given by the railroads
Miles J McAndrew. chairman Of the
delegates who rrprersnted the di casan
union ~ the national convention held
in Springfield, Mass, last August,
presented the report Of the delegates
Il was clear and lucid presentation OF
the work done By the national couyen-
iion. Mr McAuArew said that the re-
ports Of officers showed that there were
12i societies IN the national union.
divided ~ follows Men, ijj; cadets,
l12, ladies, so; ,girls, 20 The total
membership OF those organizations at
that time was ji 6i6
MUTUAL AID AGAIN CONSIDERED.
Maurice Walsh. OF West Scranton,
claimed tho attention OF the convention
and urged that the plan Of Insurance
WIKI ch. 10 was stated on Wednesday
would be brought TO the attention
OF the convention today. DO given the
body. lie spoke warmly In favor Of
insurance. The request Of Mr.. Walsh
for the new plan brought NJ z. Burke
before the body aud he stated that the
new plan was very exhaustive and that
1t was desirable that It should be care
fully considered by the societies. lie
said that before the convention =
juurnJd the insurance committee
would recommend that tho plan be
printed and sent TO the different soce-
ties for constellation
J. j. McNealis. OF Driiton, moved
that general parade OF all the socie-
next to commemorate the birth OF Rev
Theobald Mathew. the apostle Of tom.
perance and founder OF tue movement
The proposition produced a stormy
debate, participated In by Mr., CafTr,y.
Jermyn, MIR, Burke, Carbondsle; Mr..
McEiwse, Plymouth: Mr. Barry. KINGS.
ton; Mr.. McAndIew, Archibald Mr.
MulrAney, Carbondale; Mr.. O'Toole,
Wilkes Barre; Mr.. Gallagher, Wilkes
Barre Mr. Cullen, Scranton; Mr.. Walsh,
Wiuton.
TWO PARADES WILL De HELD.
MIR. Burkn OF CArbondale amended
Mr.. McNealis' motion by substituting
The word district" for general. 4"
The amendment prevailed and Mr..
Brrry OF Kingston moved that the
territory covered by the union be di-
vided into three districts aud as many
parades held. This motion was
amended by Mr. McElweo Of Plymouth
to read that four parsdos be held.
After long discussion Mr., Murray
Of Plymouth amended the motion to
the effect that two parades be held
The motion carried and on motion Of
Mr.. Cullen of Scranton 1t was decided
that societies north OF the dividing line
between Luzsrne aud Lackawanna
counties should have one parade and
those south OF that point another
a recess was then taken aud the dele
gates from these portions of the union
caucused. Charles LAWN was chair
man OF the Luzerne meeting aud j. j.
Gallagher secretary. Hazleton, Pittstou
and Parsons were nominated for the
parade and on the second ballot Pitts
ton was chosen Edward Dougher, of
that place, was nominated marshal
PARADE AT JERMYN.
James Pidgeon, of COrbondale, pre-.
side over the meeting of the Lacka-
wanna delegates and J. J. Sweeney. OF
Scranton was secretary. Jermyn aud
Jessup were nominated for the parade.
A ballot resulted in the selection OF
Jsrmyn. Michael McHale. of Jermyn.
was elected marshal OF that parade.
The result Of the work of these meet.
ings was reported to the convention
and ratified.
NJ. I. Burke, chairman of the COM
mittee on constitutional amendment,
submitted the report Of that body, and
on motion of Mr.. O'Toole, of Wilkes,
Barre. it was accepted and its recon-
mendations complied with. The
amendments recommended that an ap-
preparation not 10 exceed 800 be made
yearly TO detray the expenses of the
Contintad IN paoa q