The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-26
ALWAYS BE A TEETOTALER
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND's AD-
VICE TO YOUNG MEN
He Says That Total Abstinence Is
One eff the Safeguards Which
Furnish Protection Against the
EVIL Associations of the Saloon
Anniversary of the Crusaders
Celebrated at Cretin Hall.

While drinking may be increasing
among men, it certainly Is on the in
crease among women. I say this to
increase upon your minds the necessity
of being total abstainer."
These were the words of Archbishop
Ireland at the sixteenth anniversary Of
the Crusaders Total Abstinence society
last night at Cretin hall.
Total abstinence Is the one great
safeguard for our young men; it pro-
tects them against the evil associations
of the saloon, and as moral object
the influence of total abstinence or
ganiZation cannot be measured" con-
tinued the archbishop.
IF l was starting a young man out
in life 1 should tell him to be a teeto-
taller, above all things. Tell him to
leave drink entirely alone, as it is the
curse of mankind. Woe to the young
man who is not a teetotaler. 1t would
be better for him If Almighty God
would take him out Of the world while
pure and unsoiled. Mothers should see
that their boys join these temperance
societies, and Undue in them ideas Of
temperance and purity.
II am glad to be able to express the
satisfaction I feel at being able to ap-
pear before so large an audience to-
night. 1 wish to show by my presence
the high esteem which the church
holds of an organization Of this kind,
and the pride which 1 feel. We can
not say too much in so noble a cause.
Your organization has accomplished
great work both since its reorganiza-
ton in 1872 and before; many have been
the precious fruits which it has brought
forth during it's existence.
by the association with one another
you are strengthened and encouraged.
The benefit which Is obtained by unity
in movement of this kind cannot well
be estimated. 1 am glad indeed to see
so many Of the Catholic young men Of
the city interested and aggressive in
the cause of temperance. Their in
fluence Is not alone felt in their own
parish, but in the entire city.
Never until eternity will we realize
the true worth of a total abstinence
society. Some people have an apathy
towards societies Of this kind, but your
good works alone speak for the good
which the society accomplishes.
''There is no use of us theoriZing on
the subject of temperance for we have
the facts. Temperance is cause which
can be best championed by our young
men,"
The archbishop's presence and ad-
dress were greeted with great enthus-
iasm.
The exercises celebrating the ami
versary of the Crusaders society were
in keeping with the object of the or
ganization, and thread Of patriotism
was evident from the prOfuSe display of
American flags on the rostrum and
stage.
Around President T. B. Dougherty, Of
the society, were seated many promi-
nent members Of the society, includin g
Rev. Father Hebron. Rev. ]. M. Clearly.
of Minneapolis; Most Rev. Archbishop
others.
The audience was large, numbering
perhaps 900 people. both young and old.
In addition to the addresses, an ex-
cellent musical programme was given,
contributed to by Miss Mile Pott-
gieser, John F. Gehan, Charles Steele,
R. A. LIE Pine and Miss Marion.
John D.~O,Brien was one of the first
speakers. He congratulated the so.
ciety upon it's attainment of the six
teenth year Of it's successful work as
one of the foremost temperance organi-
cations of the city. The society had
fairly surpassed itself as a power
and influence in the community. Their
wonderful work had assured them of
a bright future.
President Dougherty then introduced
Rev. j. M. Cleary, Of Minneapolis, pres
ident of the National Total Abstinence
societies. ...
Father Cleary called attention to the
phenomenal growth of the temperance
work of the United States. 'The cause
which lies so near, our heart will not
! die" said Father Cleary. "The cause
of total abstinence has warm and ar
dent friends among the Catholic young
men of the country. Through the So
cieties they have done a great deal
to elevate the morals Of the young
men,"
Rev. Father Hebron made a very
brief talk. AS a priest at the cathedral
he had occasion to be thankful for the