The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-04

There was a convention of the first
district of the Catholic Total Abstin-
ence Union, of Scranton, at Forest City
Sunday. The convention of the sec
ond district, under the auspices of st.
Pauls society, of Green Ridge, will be
held next Sunday.
Attening the first district conven-
tion on Sunday last was Rev. ]. j.
Coroner, of Olyphant spiritual direc-
tor and parish. priest of that city. He
spoke earnestly on the theme Of total
abstinence for half an hour and con-
cluded by eXhorting all to keep the
pledge.
First Vicepresident j. g. Gallagher
and William Malloy, treasurer of the
DIOCESAN union, were present by in
vitation. The vice-presidcnt briefly
sketched the life and iators of Father
Mathew. He dwelt upon the necessity
of the young man adhering firmly to
the principles of total abstinence, as
they would find such to be true
friend on the cross road of life. Ho
advised the formation OF literary cir
cles of all the sCcities, and when prop
| erly organized and | s work in motion
| to ask assistance from ths board Of
government.
The reports Ct the several societies
during the preceding quarter Were pre-
sented and showed a small Increase.
| The new vice president of the district,
| j. j. Dougher, asked for the support
| of all the delegates and assured them
| he would not ne lacking in his duties.
Eli Birs, j. VI. Campbell, William
| Peil, I. Mcdonald and p. "hite, vet
| Grams in the cause, ave good advice
| and counsel The afternoon prnCee l.
| ings were eniivened by songs and re-
citations by the ladies Of the society.
From all indications the celelia-
| tion this year IF the anniversary of
| Father Mathew on Mondav next, al
| Wilkes Barre. will exceed in numbers
any held during the past five years
| The transportation committee of tha
| board of government has been able
| to secure accommodations and rates
| which gives the opportunity to all OF
the societies u attend. The rate from
| Scranton will be 80 cents. Passenger
| also will he carried in any If the Ieg-
| ulars train TO and from Wilkes Fare
| that day at the same rate as on The
| specials, if excursion tickets are call
ed for at the stations.
| The route of the parade will he {
| short one, not more than two and ont
half miles, through the principal street;
of that city. The picnic will pe hell
for the benefit Of Father Curran''
church, East End. The clergy of th
different parishes Of the diocese, al
we'll as detached societies, have beel
invited to take part in the parade.
LINE OF MARCH.
The following is the line of march
the parade commencing at 1C.45 sharp
First division form on Union stree
west of Washington street, right rest
ing on Washington street.
Second division form on North Rivel
street north of Union street right rest
ing on Union street.
Third division form on North Frank
lin street north of Union street, righ
resting on Union street.
Fourth division form on North MaiI
street north of Union street, right rest
ing on Union street.
| The line Of march will be us follows
| Down Washington to Ross, to River, t
| West Market, to Franklin, to North
ampton, to South Main, via OF soutl
and east side of Public square to Nortl
Main, to Union, to Canal, to Scott. t
Hillard, to Hancock, to picnic grounC
and dsband,