Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-25
FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN
OBSERVANCE BY CATHOLIC
TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION.

The feast OF st. John the Baptist was
celebrated by the members of the local
branch Of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union of America last night In Good
Samaritan Home on L street northwest
Delegates from the Sons Of Jonadab. the
Rechabites, the Fraternal Sons Of Jonadab
and other kindred organizations attended.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Thomas Maloney. who presided and deliv-
cred the speech of welcome In the course
OF his remarks he said: Since we in
augurated these public meetings we find
that our ranks are being rapidly augment
ed. and believe the time Is not far distant
when we will have one OF the strongest
branch societies in the national organiza-
ton"
Mr.. Maloney then introduced Col. NJ E.
Vowles OF the Rechabite order. who said
he had been a worker in the temperance
cause for many years. II remember" he
said. the good Father Matthew movement
In this city years ago and the good &C
noble crusade. I hope to see the same in
terest manifested by your co-religionists in
reviving this commendable work among
your fellow associates. II we could see the
homes Of the unfortunate drunkards and
fully realize the untold misery which is the
lot Of the wives and children OF the unfor-
tunate drinking man. we would indeed be
convinced that we are our brothers
keeper" The speaker was roundly ap-
plauded.
Rev. NJ. o'Donohue's Address.
The next speaker was Rev. NJ ODono-
hue. acting pastor Of st. Martins Church.
who, when called upon. said: Il just drop
ped In to attend one. Of your meetings. I
have been reading in The Star each week
about your organization and Of the efforts
that are being made by my good friend.
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with him in the temperance work. It Is,
indeed. grand movement. and one which
have at heart.
1T is not good. say. for men to indulge
in strong drink. and the custom OF free
treating should be discouraged"
The speaker then gave portrayal of the
drink evil, drawing beautiful word pic
ture of the homes Of the sober man in con-
trast to that of the drunkard, and in con-
clusion said:
Let us do all we can to bring the drink
Ing man to the realization Of his selfish
ness. for after all selfishness is at the bot
tom Of drunkenness May God grant that
the day may come when we will be able
to wipe out this monster evil.
Mr.. William F. Downey told Of the good
results attending the years work Of the
said. been the means of closing many sa-
looms There were eight saloons in this
neighborhoOd "a few years ago." he said,
land today there is none. We publicly pro-
ness in our neighborhood. and with the
sistance of our good residents we wiped
them out"
Other Addresses
Others who spoke were F. J. McKenna of
Pioneer Council. Sons Of Jonadab; Capt.
John Shaw Of the Treasury Department,
VIM. A. Hickey and R. e. O'Brien OF the
maternal Jonadabs.
Mr.. Downey called upon each Of the fol-
owing persons and each responded briefly:
R. E. Knight. Leo P Knight John F. Har-
vey. Matthew Molloy. John A. Cole. 8. K.
McNerhaney Thomas McCabe. r. A.
Daley M. ]. Pagan. Henry Miller Henry
w. Burch. Ed Hannah. Thomas Campbell
Henry ]. Raedy. Geo. w. Keene, Thomas j.
Clark. w. A. Myers. Aloysius ]. Dent. Jas
P. McGnness of st. Vincent de Paul So
newed the pledge Of total abstinence ad-
mlnistered by Rev. Father O'Donohue.