The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-21
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society withdrew all objection to the
Pittston society, at which the dele
gates decided to have the Pittton So
ciety reinstated
The next convention will be held in
Kingston and the board of govern
ment was instructed to procure white
ribbons to be worn by the delegates.
Rev. Father Melley then adminis-
tered the oath of office to the new
elected officers. The resolutions adopt
ed at today's session of the convention
follows
Whereas, Intemperance is universally
admitted TO be a crime against the laws
of God and the state, we, the members of
the Catholic Total Abstinence union of
Scranton diocese in convention assembled
at Nanticoke, offer our aid and assistance
10 bring about higher standard of tenn
pcrance. Believing as we do that total
abstinence is the only sure way to bring
about that result we therefore reafirm
our fealty TO the cause of Catholic total
abstinence as laid down and encouraged
by the church; therefore be IL
Resolved, That in tho interest of Cath
olic sobriety we fully recognize the efforts
of the clergy who have done so much to
advance this holy cause in the past and
whose support is guaranteed to us in the
future.
Resolved, That we commend TO all pas
tors i'm the various parishes throughout
the Scranton union the necessity of fur
ther appealing to their respective flock to
increase the membership in the union So
cieties.
CADET AND LADIES SOCIETIES.
Resolved, That we especially commend
the establishing of cadet and ladies' socie-
ties throughout the union as we realize
that the further hope of our noble cause
depends in a great measure upon them.
Resolved, That as a means of increasing
the membership of the societies we rec
ommend that social sessions I've conducted
at each meeting when available and a
literary programme given which would
awaken interest among the members. We
believe that this would make the meetings
attractive and would ultimately cause a
material increase in membership.
Resolved, That the thanks of the union
are due and hereby extended to the Rt.
Rev. Bishop O'Hara, of Scranton. for his
fatherly solicitudes which he has mani
Tested in our behalf for the past quarter
of century. That we recognize and ac-
knowledge that the success of our union
is in q great measure due to his fatherly
care and that we extend the heartfelt
gratitude due from his faithful children
vices and sympathy extended to us by the
coadjutant bishop of the diocese, Rt. Rev.
Bishop Hoban.
Resolved, That we look upon total absti-
nence as the chief end in view by this
| union ard for the attainment of which we
urge n close alliance between the clergy
and the societies and all until the common
cause against the aggressive war waged
by the common enemy that we lose sight
pf ole bo ,t.hip 10 he
benefit of all.
Resolved, That the thanks of this con-
vention are due and are hereby rendered
to the officers of the union for their earn
est and effective work in the cause of
| total abstinence during the past year,
| also to Rev. e. ]. Melley, the spiritual
director, and the clergy throughout the
| diocese for their able and effective intiu-
ence in the cause of Catholic sobriety.
Resolved, That our thanks are also ex-
tended TO the Rev. Frances McGuckin and
his society for the many marks of respect
shown the delegates while here.
WANT AID OF THE PRESS.
Resolved, That we recognize the work
| of the press as an agent for the dissemna-
| tion of thought and as a potent factor in
| moulding public opinion and we earnestly
call the attention of the press of the
| country to the laudable work being done
| by our societies.
Resolved. That we look upon Sunday
| opening of saloons as a dissertation of the
| Sabbath, disrespect for religion and con-
| tempt for the majesty of the law. We
| therefore emphasize our condemnation OF
| Sunday selling and call upon all good citi-
| zens of every denomination to assist in the
| enforcement of due observance of the
| Sabbath.
Resolved, That we recognize in ]. J.
| OHara, the able and popular president
a faithful officer and regret his retirement
| from the office of president, believing as
we do that he would be the unanimous
| choice of the Scranton union for many
| years to come.
William Bulkley,
Charles Eavin,
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