The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-08

Of all. Ny own political honors have all
come from the Fifth Ward; but whatever
success / have made or honor received
attribute 1t all to this society and the re-
straining influence IL has exercised over %
years of my life. This organization has
been active in social and municipal affairs,
and has had good influence over the city.
II has also been an important factor In tho
Diocesan Union, and Representatives from
this society have always acquitted them
selves creditably. One of the best things
that ever happened to this society was the
organization of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
which has been the foundation OF great
good to the society and the community at
large. ] attribute whatever honor has
come to me to the st. Mary's T.. A. B.
Society,""
In reply to the toast, 'vThe Ladies'
Auxiliary" Miss Bertha Devlin replied
briefly al follows: "Our Ladies' Auxiliary,
was organized in September, 1899, and was
the first lady's society organized In this
State In connection with the T. A. b.
societies, and has now risen to position
of dignity and enjoyment, after an exist
ance OF three years. In that time our
records have never been saddened by one
death, and we rejoice in the good position
occupied by our mems society and trust
the coming year may be one Of great profit
and that you may all meet again to cele-
brate your golden anniversary"
A recitation, delivered in an admirable
manner, was followed by the reply to the
toast, Temperance Work." by Michael
Nolan, who, thought the work had fallen
into very poor hands, IL he was to be
called upon to reply to the toaN. Mr..
Nolan gave an interesting talk on the
growth of G.. Il. A. associations, from
their organization in 1886 to the present.
His references to the great disciple of tenn
perance, Father Mathew, were received
with applause. The speaker said during
the time of his Office as president of the
Il. A. League 1t numbered 800 members I'm
Pawtucket, and at present there were IL
600 members In the United States. Mr.
Nolan congratulated the society on being
honored by the presence Of an Ex-Governor,
Aldermen, Councilmen and members of
the School Committee.
"Our Country" was next offered, and
Patrick Devlin, Past Senior Vice Com
mander of the q. A. r., replied in patri-
otic strain, and during his reply Mr.. Dew
lin said: 'The sentiment of the toast ap-
peals with fond memories to the old sol
diers. Our patriotism had been fostered
by the condition at the time of which /
speak. Could the present and future
generations receive our education, there
would be no lack of patriotism, which is
not taught alone by war, but there Is
patriotism in private life as WELL"
Joseph Mcclure, in speaking for the
younger members said: "Young men are
wanted not numerically, but officially, In
these days, and the value of bringing out
and giving confidence to our young men
by debate is beginning to be recognized"
In responding to the toast, "Our School
Committee" Mrs. John Jolly said: "This
Is an unexpected pleasure and l am sur
prised that have been called upon; but
feel that owe a debt Of gratitude, for it
was owing to friends that l received the
nomination for the position i now fill.
Had the heads of those who
looked after my interests been twisted
with intoxicating liquor would not have
been elected. The advice that the Hon.
John w. Davis has given the society Is ex-
cellent and should be followed"
Mrs. Jolly's reference to the name Of
John ysing popular and honest one, was
appreciated by those who saw her glance
at he her genial husband as she men
toned it.
Continuing, Mrs. Jolly said, "Agreed
that the handle that rocks the cradle ruled
the world. Let them leave 1t alone, as 1t
is the curse of the Irish"
The speaker believed that liquor was the
cause of the failure to obtain home rule i'm
Ireland. The fact that there was clause
in the school rules providing that the
teachers shall devote Is minutes month
to the instruction of the inflence of liquor
on the system, had been brought to her
notice, and she considered that total absti-
nence be taught in the public schools, and
the Catholic women may well take les
son from their devotion to the cause OF
temperance, which Is almost universal and
not confined to any particular sub
division of religious belief.
Joseph Hunt spoke of the ladies in hu-
morous vein, and concluded by saying that
the society owed much of It's prosperity
and influence to the ladies interested In It's
work.
"The Press" was responded to by e.
Fred Taylor, who spoke briefly.
This concluded the post-parandial exer-
cises and the room was rapidly cleared for
dancing, which was enjoyed until a late
hour, the music being furnished by Coch-
rams orchestra.
The committee who arranged the affair,
and to whom credit for the way In which
1t was conducted Is due, was composed Of
Vincent j. AcAloon, chairman; Henry Il.
Quirk, secretary, and William Hampton,
Michael Sullivan and Hugh +. McIntire.
The above named desire to express their
appreciation of the efforts Of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, who worked under the direc-
tion of the president, Miss Bertha Devlin.