The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-26
ARCHIBALD

On Thursday evening the Knights of
Father Mai.hew celebrated their ninth
anniversary by holding magnificent
banquet and social session in Moyles'
and the Father Mathew hall. The ceie-
bIai ion was means OF bringing to-
gether large percentage OF the youth
and beauty oc this ard the surround
ing towns, and seldom has there been
seen here, ranged around the festal
board, SO many charming ladies and
handsome gentlemen. The affair was
one long to ibe remembered with pleas
ure and the energetic young men who
arranged 1t are entitled to high praise
for the admirable manner in which it
was conducted.
The members of the society. with
their guests, the Father Mathew So
ciety, assembled in the hall at 8 O'clock.
Here G.lroy's famous orchestra gave
forth its sweetest strains and for two
hours the ladies and gentlemen moved
to and fro in the stately measure of the
da nee. Shortly after 10 tine party pro-
ceeded to the banquet hall, which was
elaborately decorated and partook of
the bouneeous and well-prepared feast
provided by Caterer Kelly, of Scranton.
I,lhe banqueting over, II. j. kiel.y, who
acceptably presided as toastmaster,
made a brief address and introduced
Rev. DR.. Lucas. who explained the rela-
tion5 Of the church to the total absti-
nence movement. He complimerted
the society On ithe zeal and eaInestneGs
1t displays In its efforts to entend the
good work began by Father Mathew
and expressed hope that its future
would be crowned with great triumph
for the Noble movement in which 1t Is
engaged. James F. McAndrew, the
president. ara one cf the founders of the
society, eloquently responded to the
toast, "The knights of Father Ma
thew" and told Of the great good that
the society had accomplished since its
foundation. He SPOKE also of its pres
ent fourishirg condition and looked for
ward with confidence to a greater and
more prosperous future. William MUIR
ply paid nigh and fervent tribute to the
memory CT the Apostle CT Temperance
Father Mathew, and incidentally re-
ferred to '.he beneficent work of his life
time. Niles ]. McAndrew in an ad-
dress flied with patriotic sentiments,
responded to the toast. "The United
States" and John A. Focte established
q reputation as post-prand!al ora
tor by his witty response to "The La
dies" John A. Reilly, of the Father
Mnthew society, spoke of the pioneer
Temperance organization of Archibald"
and his remarks, beside being reminis-
cent. Were both witty and timely. p.
A. Ph.lbln briefly spoke of "Our Town."
and Hon. A. f. McNulty fittingly re-
sporded to "The Press" After few
closing remarks by Toastmaster Kielty
the guests returned to the dancing hall
ard again CHASED the glowing hours
with flying feet" until the early
morning hours. The nine years that
have passed since the organization Of
the knights OF Father Mathew have
been years of uninterrupted prosperity.
The society has steadily increased in
membership and influence until 1t ~
today considered one of the most en-
erget.c and fourlshing In the Diocesan
union. Besides lending assistance ard
encOuragement to Its Crvn members the
tain every worthy cause within its
sphere Of activity and .,he amount Of
good 1t has done for this town and the
young people OF this town cannot be
overestiniated. There Is a satisfaction
in knowing that there is no immediate
prospect Of It's benefcent influence ne
ing diminished, but that there is on the
contrary every reason to believe that
Its future will be even more glorious
and cretlitable than It's past.
Mrs.D Daniel Shea. an Old resident of
this borough. died at her home on Hill
street on Thursday morning after
short Illness. Che is survived by one
son, Daniel Shea and daughter. Mrs.
John Simon. both Of this borough. Her
funeral will take place on Saturday
morning