The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07
TOTAL ABSTAINERS AT TYBEE.
CATHOLIC TEMPERANCE UNION IN
SESSION THERE.


draI and Listened to the Bishops
SermOn-The Conventions work.
The Presidents RepOrt-New OFF,
GERS Chosen.
The sixteenth annual convention Of the
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Geor-
gia was held at the South End hotel at
Tybee yesterday. There were present at
the convention delegates from Savannah,
Augusta, Macon and Columbus, besides
many members of the various organiza-
lions of the state who were present as
spectators.
The visiting delegations arrived in Sa-
vannah on special train over the Cen
trail at o'clock. They were met at the
train by committee of reception from the
local society, Messrs. NJ. ]. Barrett, j. M
Mcbride, ]. ]. Walsh and Fl. C. Coleman.
The Sacred Heart Cadets and the st.
Patrick Cadets Of Augusta and the st.
Josephs Cadets of Macon, which are uni
formed and semi-military organizations,
came down with full ranks.
The visitors were breakfasted, after
which they assembled at the Catholic Ii
brary hall and marched in a body to the
Cathedral of st. John the Baptist, where
mass was heard. The ceremonies were
unusually imposing and were heightened
by the presence of the large number of
visitors and especially by the uniformed
companies. An appropriate sermon was
delivered by Bishop Becker, in which he
took occasion to compliment the societies
on their splendid organizations and the
excellent work they are doing. After SER
vices at the cathedral a parade was form
ed, and. headed by a brass band and the
uniformed organizations, march to the
depot was made and the train was taken
for Tybee. The parade of the companies
and the delegations was an imposing one.
Inc convention was called TO order at
the South End hotel at y o'clock by
president M. j. OLeary of Savannah The
reports of the state officers of the union
were read and accepted. They showed
that the union is doing a good work and
increasing IN power. There are about 800
members IN Georgia and the membership
showed an increase for the year. The
condition of the union financially and
otherwise is excellent. President OLeary.
in his report, said:
In compliance with the duty imposed
on me. herewith present my annual re-
port and make such suggestions as in nv
judgment will best promote the grand
cause in which we are engaged.
Il am grateful for the high honor be-
slowed on me at the last convention ana
have done my part in extending the be-
nefcent influences of the Catholic Total
Abstinence movement.
while a great deal has not been accom-
pllshed during my administration, still I
feel that some Roadway has been made
and foundation laid that will result in
much good in the future. 1t is self evil
dent that vice is not dead and, therefore,
all of us must realize the necessity of
renewed endeaVors in conquering all evils
that obstruct or interfere with our spien-
did mission.
1T is gratifying to state that a better
feeling now prevails than formerly be-
tween our respected right reverend bishop
and the UNION He has cheerfully given
his approval to the suggestion that our
spiritual director deliver series of lee
lures in behalf of the total abstinence
cause, which will bring about a general
dissemination of our heaven-born princi-
pies.
The lectures will enthuse our members
to energetic efforts, present our objects in
an interesting and effective manner, and
VIII doubtless wheel into our line many
worthy and deserving young men, The BEN
ehts thus derived will be incalcuable and
confer special favors on those who enroll
themselves under our banner We should
extend our hearty thanks to the bishop
Tor his approval and pray that he and his
clergy will always give out movement their
encouragement and supports and bestow up
on it the blessings of holy church.
i am glad to report that during the past
year the st. Augustine Cadets of Column
bus, Ga, have been organized and now
enjoys a membership of twenty-one young
men who are a credit to the organization.
wrFfc1 dom rze IL.
largest increase in membership, etc, has
been demonstrated and a continuance of
the same is recommended. The organiza-
lions connected with our union of mill
tary character have made excellent prog
ress, and are in a prosperous condition.
They deserve and should receive our good
viii and hearty cooperation.
The spirit engendered in them is heal
thy and their success will greatly re-
dound to the honor of the union.
AS the per capita tax brings in little
revenue IL is advisable that steps be
taken to enlarge same so that a portion
at least may be employed for organizing
purposes. A splendid field is before us
and proper efforts should be made TO
faithfully cultivate same. commend
that matter to your earnest attention.
Considering the advantage that ladies'
auxiliaries have been to other organlza-
tions, it is to be regretted that we have
ltDN pidilNn SOCiStAtS OF lduleS, VINO are
believers in our movement and willing to
aid us in extending same
'%heir gentle yet powerful influence and
kindly assistance will result in gaining
many recruits for us and augment the
harmony and enthusiasm of all our mem
bers.
Il sincerely trust appropriate action will
be taken at this convention looking 10
the establishment of such auxiliaries.
firmly believing that they will be a great
help in advancing the objects Of our
union. take pleasure In ex-
tending a generous and hearty God speed
to all kindred unions or societies organized
for the promotion of total abstinence
which looks TO the spiritual good and ma
terial advancement of all our people. The
selection of officers is an important part
of the work Of the convention. See to Il
that only those are chosen who will prop
erly perform their respective duties and Ia
Dor faithfully to enhance the welfare of
the union. Under the leadership Of such
officers the future will be bright and glo-
rious.~
My colleagues have been courteous ana
ready to do their part and thank them