The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-13
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

Installation of officers-elect of st.
Leo'S battalion was conducted last
evening in st. David's hall, North Main
avenue. 1t was public ceremony and
many were present, being invited
guests of the battalion. The hall was
decorated with the national colors.
John II. Devine acted as chairman and
upon the platform were seated Rev. j.
j. McCabe, of Avoca, president of the
Catholic Total Abstinence union; J. c.
Gallagher, first vice-president; Rev. A.
II. Broderick, of ST. Patricks; Frank
McLain and NJ. S. Lavelle.
Preliminary remarks were made by
the chairman. Rev. A. T. Broderck
spoke, his remarks bearing particular
ly upon the good work done by the
battalion. Miss Elizabeth OBoyle sang
solo. Rev. J. j. McCabe was then
| introduced and made a short address.
He outlined the temperance movement
so far as the union was concerned. He
stated that it differed from other
! movements inasmuch as it was total
abstinence and not merely temperance
in use of intoXcants. His remarks
were pithy and instructive.
Edward Walsh sang a solo and j. G.
Gallagher made few remarks of a
| general nature. After the rendition of
solo by Miss Bella Philbin, the in
| stallation ceremonies was carried out
| Rev. j. j. McCabe acted as installing
officer. Those installed were: F. ].
Gilroy. president; John j. Kadgen, vice.
| president; John Shaughnessy, record
| ing secretary: Daniel Healey. financial
\ secretary; p. O'Toole, Robert McNich-
| olas, John May, Thomas Conners, Rich
ard Langan, directors.
| The administering of the pledge to
two new members and few remarks
| by the new president, +. j. Gilroy, con-
| cluded the exercises. The audience
| then returned to the battalion's rooms
and refreshments were served. The
| members Of the battalion were assisted
! in this by the ladies of the st. Cecilia's s
| society.
Officers-elect of Washington Camp.
| No. 333 Patriotic Order Sons of Amer
lea, We're duly installed at last even
| ing's regular meeting of the camp in
Masonic hall, North Main avenue.
| District Deputy f. c. Phillips did the
installing, being assisted by Past Presi-
! dent John $. Harris. At the conclus-
ion of the beautiful ceremony, cigars
| were passed and a general enthusiastic
| social session was held. The camp will
hold their annual excursion to Lake
Ariel. August 10, and arrangements
are almost completed. Those installed
were; j. w. Gritman, president; C. l..
storm, vice-Dresident; r. Fl. Holbert,
! master alarms: W. II. Harris, record
| ing secretary: j. NJ. Wagner assistant
| w. j. sutton, conductor; Fred Buck,
| inspector: J. F.. Webster outer guard
and j. p. Harris, trustee.
Mrs. Randolph Jones. district deputy,
installed the ofiicers-el elect of Lady
Washington Camp, No. SO. Patriotic
Order of Americans. at the regular
meeting of the camp held last evening
in Red Mems hall, South Main avenue.
A short social session was held follow
ing the conclusion OF the installation.
The officers installed are as follows:
Mrs. Louisa Grass, president: Robert
Eldred, assistant; Miss Elizabeth Lee,
vice. president; Daniel Alvord, assist
ant; Miss Louisa Berry, conductor;
Miss Mary Watkins, assistant; Mrs.
Ida Eldred, recording secretary: Miss
Belle Harris, assistant; Linden Decker
financial secretary: George Hover
treasurer; A. T. Biddleman, guardian
Mrs. Agnes John, sentinel; Mrs. Eliza
Alvord, chaplain; Mrs. Hettes, orator;
Mrs. Randolph Jones, trustee.