The morning call., 1894-04-16
THEIR FAREWELL.
League of the Cross Boys
Show Spirit.
Demonstration by Delegates From
Parishes at a Reception to
Bishop Montgomery.

Bishop Montgomery delivered his fare
well address yesterday to the League of
the,Cross in st. Joseph's Hall, Howard and
Tenth streets, where reception was
given him. When he spoke there was a
very large attendance, both on the main
floor aud in the galleries.
The society was represented by dele
gates from every parish in San Francisco,
most of whom had banners or badges of
the league, and although it was generally
understood that the reception was to be
given by junior branches only majority
of the senior branches took part in the
pleasant affair.
The floor, which has seating capacity OF
1000, was densely crowded with boys and
young men, all members Of the league. and
therefore either total abstainers from in-
toxicaticg liquors or strictly temperate
men. Friends of the society and admirers
of Bishop Montgomery filed the spacious
galleries. Then the large stage was Oc-
cupied by officers of the temperance as
socialion Bishop Montgomery, Rev. Peter
Yorke, his successor as chancellor of the
diocese, and also as spiritual director of
Scanlon. Cummings, Logan, DOran, Gea-
son aud ONell.
Rev. Peter Yorke presided. He deliy-
cred a brief opening address, In which he
encouraged the youthful soldiers of tenn
perance and spoke with feeling about the
Bishop.
A literary and musical programme was
rendered by members of the league, which
added to the reception an enjoyable en- ter
talnment. The boys made every effort to
do their best as a mark of their love for
Bishop Montgomery. and consequently a
really excellent programme was gwen.
Thomas ii. FalloD. president of the
League OF the Cross, who without being
heard or without making any noise about
his work, has done more in the cause of
temperance. perhaps, than any other lay
man in San Francisco, took part in the
reception when the boys had finished their
entertainment. He alluded to the society
and its potent influence for good in home
life, in developing the best kind of man.
hood and in public and private morals.
Its history was reviewed, and in this con-
necti0n the wonderful accomplishment of
Bishop Montgomery was shown in
striking form.
The league full we'll remem bered all 1t
owed to the Bishop, and took advantage
OF the opportunity to express its senti-
ments in practical way by presenting his
Grace with handsome chalice. Presi-
dent Fallon made the speech of presenta-
tion. which affected the Bishop. who was
aDplauded as he arose to speak.
In responding Bishop Montgomery
dwelt on the success of the league and
congratulated the members on it, He
was more than pleased to see how the
young people had stood together against
the evils of intemperance. That the So
ciety would continue to do as it had done
was his most ardent wish. After speak
ing directly to the boys. Bishop Montgom-
cry addressed the older people, saying
that parents should encourage children to
join and remain in the league, and pointed
out the inducements it offered for making
good men.
The League of the Cross was organized
In San Francisco by Bishop Montgomery.
From the first it had an extraordinary
success, quickly spreading from one parish
to another. till now every Catholic parish
church has its junior branch, and several
senior branch. The total mem bership
after few years of organization Is oyer
5000. and not 1000 as has been stated It's
members are pledged against the drinking
habits of society. The:juniors are total
abstainers unit! q years Of age. Others
pledge themselves not to treat or be
treated, not to enter saloons nor to drink
excessively, while majority are strictly
temperate or abstain altogether from
liquor In any form.