The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
QUARTERLY CONVENTION
TOTAL ABSTINENCE men
Address by Rev. j. ]. Curran, Presi-
dent of the Diocesan Union, Was
a Feature of the Gathering.

At the quarterly convention of the
Catholic Total Abstinence societies of
the First district of the Scranton Do
cesan union held yesterday afternoon
in st. Johns hall. on Capouse avenue,
splendid address was delivered by
Rev. j. ]. Curran, of Wilkes Barre,
president of the union.
Rev. Father Curran advised the dele
gates present to do all in their power
to get the societies they represented
out of the rut in which they appeared
to have got settled and to arouse more
enthusiasm in the temperance move
ment than is now displayed. He
pointed to the labor organizations,
especially the United Mine Workers,
who recently won big struggle for
higher wages, and urged the temper
ance workers to pattern themselves
after such organizations.
1t was decided after q great deal Of
discussion to conduct an entertainment
in st. Thomas college hall some time
within the next few weeks for the
purpose of replenishing the district
treasury. The arrangements for this
affair were left in the hands Of the
board of officers and a committee Of
two members from each society.
1t was decided to have pledge cards
printed and distributed in all the Cath
olic churches in the city just before
Lent, which soon begins. These cards
contain q pledge to abstain from the
use of Intoxicating liquors during the
season of Lent and it was stated yes
terday that many of those who sign
them are led to forsake drink for all
time.
The board Of directors was instruct
ed TO do all in their power before the
next convention to bring the ST. Johns
society, of South Scranton, back into
the union.
The following resolutions We're unan-
imously adopted:
Whereas, We the delegates Of the Second dis.
trict OF Scranton diocese in convention now as.
semblcd, feel that the cause Of total abstinence
| could be further advanced by each society
arousing enthusiasm and showing more activity
in bringing our societies up to the standard.
Resolved That it would be beneficial to the
cause to secure the national lecturer to deliver
course OF lectures throughout the district; the
| expenses OF such to be dcfrayed as each so.
ciety may determine, and be it further
| Resolved. That the officers of the district
board aid to the best OF their ability the lady
| organizer in establishing ladies' societies and
| Resolved, That questions 10 be discussed at
| quarterly conventions be sent TO each society
| n month previous 10 the time of convention in
order that each society may fully discuss them,
so that their representatives will be able to dis.
\ cuss them more thoroughly at conventions.
| Resolved, That we second and approve any
| legitimate efforts that have been may be made
TO restrict the evils of the liquor traffic.
j. r. Phillips, Margaret Durkin, Thomas Con
merry, Joseph Murphy, Joseph Knapp. committee.
| The societies represented We're as
follows: st. Paups, of Green Ridge
and cadets; st. Paul's, of West Scran-
ton: st. Peters, of Bellevue, and ca
diets: Father Mathew, Of West Scran-
ton and cadets; st. Cecelia's, of West
Scranton; st. Irene's. of South Scran-
ton; st. Aloysius, of South Scranton
and cadets; st. Johns, of Pine Brook
st. Mary's. of Minoola; st. Leos bat
TALON, of West Scranton Father Whit
| tvs, OF North Scranton, and cadets.
The next convention will be held in
st. Leo's rooms in West Scranton In
| April.