The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-15

Twelve out of thirteen societies in the
Second district were represented at the
| quarterly convention of the Total Alb
| stinence union of Scranton held in st.
David's hall, West Scranton, yesterday
afternoon. The principal feature of
the meeting was an address by Rev.
j. ]. Curran, of Wilkes Barre. on the
cause of total abstinence. AS an in
centive to the various societies to in
crease their membership during the
coming year, the president offers an
oil painting of Father Mathew to the
organization making the best showing
between now and the next diocesan
convention.
Resolutions were offered outlining
the policy to be adopted by the socie-
ties and other business was transacted.
The visitors were entertained by the
local societies, and, altogether. the
convention was one OF the most en-
joyable ever held in the district.
The convention was called to order
at 3 o'clock by Vice-President Will
liam a. Daniels of South Scranton.
After the roll call of officers the COM
mittee on credentials, Patrick Carroll,
j. NJ. McNulty and John A. Ward. re-
ported twelve societies represented by
siXty-one delegates.
The delegates represent the societies
comprising the Second district of the
C.. n. A. U. of Scranton. Of which Rev.
]. j. Curran is president; William DAN
iels, e-president; p. j. Gallagher,
secretary; members of district board,
NJ. s. Lavelle, Miss Margaret Durkin,
organizer, Mrs. Charles Lasher.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE.
The chairman appointed the follow
ing committee on resolutions: Walter
McNichols, J. II. Devine, j. G. Galla-
CHER, Mrs. Charles Lasher and Michael
McGarry. The resignation Of Treas.
urer Cummings was rendered and ac-
cepted, owing to his being abser. from
the city and unable to attend to the
duties of the office. The report of the
district board in reference to the ap-
plication of an appropriation Of $50
caused much discussion. The board
| recommended that the money be used
in procuring masses at the different
churches In the district for reclaiming
drunkards, and for the use Of current
expenses The recommendations were
adopted by a vote of 46 to 10.
The committee on resolutions offered
the following, which We're adopted and
a copy ordered furnished each society
in the district:
Whereas, We, the delegates OF the Second dis
trict of the Scranton diocese, in convention now
assembled, feel that the cause of total abstinence
could be further advanced by amendments to our
diocesan constitution and bylaws in the follow.
ing manner
First, by uniformity OF constitution and by.
laws to govern the respective societies consttut-
ing the union; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we recommend the constitution.
al committee draft such laws will fully EN-.
body the above preamble; and be it further
Resolved, That recommend to the several
societies throughout the diocese of the careful
consideration OF their wants and necessities in
their respective localities and that they instruct
their delegates to the next Diocesan convention
as to their determination to assist in the carry.
ing out OF the said laws until finally approved
by the proper officials to the end that our
noble cause may be strengthened and fortified
and that any avenue that may be opened for the
advancement OF young and women Is
worthy Of the cooperation and assistance OF all
right thinking men; and be it further
Resolved, That second and approve any
legitimate efforts that have or may ne made
to restrict the evils of the liquor traffic.
OVATION TO PRESIDENT CURRAN.
The board of directors were instruct
ed to confer with the pastors of the
parish in fixing the time for celebrating
the masses ordered. At this point Rev.
j. j. Curran entered the hall and re-
ceived an ovation. He Is president of
the diocese and treasurer of the ma
tional organization, and Is one OF the
most energetic workers in the cause
of total abstinence. Upon being intro
duced he thanked the delegates for the
greeting he received and the invita-
tion extended him to be present. He
explained the impossibillty Of his at
tending all district conventions and ex-
pressed his qualification at seeing such
a large representation present
1T is very encouraging to those who
have the cause at heart" said the
speaker. "but I want to give you
suggestion. When In convention or So