The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
RECEIVED
annual.
REPORTS

Tha last quarterly meeting OF the year
was held by the Society Of ST viucen;
de Paul yesterday afternoon at Ia Sale
academy II partook OF the nature OF an
annual meeting the reports for the year
being received. The meeting was opened
and closed with prayer by Very Rev.
Thomas r. Doran, spiritual adviser OF
the society.
Rev. T. f.. Seagrave OF the Cathedral
was the principal speaker. There was
a large Attendance from all parts of the
diocese. President J. W. Mcguire OF the
Particular council presided Extracts from
reports or The work OF fhe society
throughout the world were read from the
Dublin Bulletin Agent W. j. Wallace
read his report which was I'm part as fol-
lows:
ITO the Right Reverend Bishop. the
President and Brothers.,
"In reviewing the work OF the agency
for 1906 we are vividy reminded OF the
disastrous Are which visited the st. Vim
cent de Paul Infant asylum in Decem
ber last
What would seem to be a serious draw
proved only a slight hindrance. thanks to
the generous and prompt action OF all
classes OF citizens. who quickly responded
10 the urgent needs OF helpless infants
and children OF tender years, suddenly
deprived OF the comforts and sustcnance
OF a well ordered institution. While the
sisters are deeply grateful to all who
lent assistance. they wish especially to
thank the park commissioners for their
thoughtfulness I'm rendering the use OF
the Davis park mansion, which was i'm
mediately occupied temporary quar-
ters. pending the renovation and equip
ment OF the asylum.
AT the Rhode Island Catholic orphan
asylum Dur work In the investigation Of
cases the placing out OF children and
their visitation in the homes Of their
adopted parents or guardians. while not
as marked as in previous years. has been
successfully carried on
"The Rhode Island Working Boys home,
always taxed TO It's fullest capacity. con-
tinues it's Efficient labors I'm our midst.
It's silent progress is the best test Of its
growth and continued usefuenss
'Our newest diocesan charity. the
House OF the Good Shepherd, at great ex-
pense, has been put on splendid work
ing basis.
ha ton officer for men and boys in the
courts OF the city, many cases Of destitu-
tion and suffering are brought TO Hight
Thesc cases always appeal TO US. especial
Is where children. are involved. Through
the interest and veal displayed blythe
and the ladies' aid societies
OF The different parishes we are enabled
TO provide food and clothing. relieve dis
tress. furnish employment and arouse de-
llnquent parents TO a sense OF duty toward
their families.
In grateful appreciation. we beg to ex-
tend our sincere thanks 10 the right rev.
erend bishop. the reverend clergy, tho
presidents. officers and members OF the
society. tho board OF state charities and
their agent Mr. Wightman;
also TO Charles ~ Thurber OF the Rhode
Island Society for the Prevention OF Cruel
tv To children. Ovsrseer OF Poor Matthew
] Cummings. Truant officer Gilbert f.
Whittemore Miss NJ II Denehy, super
intendert Providence Rescue League mhs-
sion: the Society for organizing Charity.
the rohce a, ,partmcnt vne Rhode Island
company. and 70 all who have furthered
the interests Of our society,"
An ntresting report Of the work OF
the home for working girls established in
the Woousockct conference was given by
President Mullen OF St Charles, Woon-
socket
Rev. y. p. Scagrave spoke at length
on ~. life and work OF the founder OF
the society. Frederick Ozanau. Eighteen
included IN the Particular
council rendered verbal reports