The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
CATHOLIC WOMEN
In ANNUAL MEETING
Second Gathering of Circle
Shows It's Progress.
TOAST TO THE PRESIDENT
Rev. Mc6uiEan Pays Glowing Trib-
ate TO Mr.. Taft-Rev. A. p. Doyle,
i1 Outlining His Opposition TO
Woman,s Suffrage. Makes Plea for
Reform in Style of Hats.

The second annual Congress Of the Ma
tionzl Catholic Womens Circle was held
IN the banquet hall Of the ShOreham Hotel
LIST evening. and proved a vivid illustra-
ion OF the progress made by the organi-
zafion in its career OF two years.
A notable gathering OF men ard women
gTaced the boards. and tOasts indicative
oS Catholic and OF national spirit, and OF
sOod viii TO all the world. were given 4
Progressive attitude was taken toward ali
religious philanthropic. charitable. and
literary activities.
The final toast Of the evening was The
President OF the United States" by Rev.
Thomas z. McGuigsn. Of 81. Patrick's
Il was a significant statement. which was
cordially applauded by the banqUeters.
we are glad 10 extend greetings 70
tle head OF a free. prosperous. and be-
lived country he said He who is
President gains the respect. and often the
IKE. OF all the people. I think Mr.. Taft
las strengthened his position with the
women as the champion OF the bachelor.
nd yet he has not 6sthroned the woman
u the home from the position IN which
-h- Roosevelt placed her We offer him
oar homage and love God grant that
health and strength and wisdom and pros
per1ty continue 10 be his. II he should
see IT 70 champion the cause OF the suf-
Ssgette, I have no doubt he would be
elected President for life
Opposes Woman's Suffrage.
Opportunities 10 Catholic women was
the toast to which the moderator Of the
circle, Rev. a. P. Doyle, OF the Apos-
ooiic Missio nHouse, responded. and he
outlined briefly his views antagonistic to
Foman suffrage.
i am going 10 talk about boxes" he
Sad There are the hand box. the bal
Eot box, the opera box. the safety deposit
box. the question box. and that box Of
boxes, the Christian home. In all these
there is a splendid opportunity for Catho-
lic women. To the band box / will refer
enly briefly I believe that IT is within
Eour scope 10 effect a reform in hats As
10 the ballot box. I am often led to be-
Eeve that great good might be accom-
pTished by the presence Of women in the
polling booths But this idea IS a tempta-
ton which I have resOluted guarded
against. ] believe that the home is
woman's proper sphere. II woman in
sists upon her rights. she must be pre-
pared 70 give up her privileges
7 have been convinced Of the great
galue Of the question box in the Catholic
church. When in Rome last year. I
ventured 10 suggest 70 the Holy Father
hat he Issue an encyc1rcal upon the sub
Iect. which would be OF even more
practical good than that upon the cate
shism.
When the women who conceived the
ldes Of q National Catholic WOmen's Cir
Gle came 70 me two years ago I advised
them to 20 ahead. I thought the idea
3 splendid one The organization IS yet
q bouncing baby. but is making big
strides in the direction OF growth. a
year ago It was weaned- and now il is I
able 70 take solid noUrishment- IN an
other yesr It may have the measles or /
scarlet fever. But the circle has more I
than justified the ideas Of its founders"
Women Pay Tributes.
Tributes 10 Catholic life we're made 4
5y the Librarians Of the circle. and Mrs /
|. II. Colford, second national vice uresi-
dent Mrs Colford paid her tribute TO
the psrochial schools. Mrs. s. T. Andrew
70 the apostolic mission house. Miss Mary
n MCGEE 10 Christ Child Society. Miss
Mabel E. N knight 70 church extension
work, Miss Maisak 10 papal colors. Miss
Kathryn Kirby 10 Sodalitiss. Miss clara
Dillon 70 Joan Of Arc. Miss Langs 10
Our Catholic ancestors. P. J. Haltiggn 70
the Knights OF Columbus, Judge ". F.
De Lacy 70 the Society OF St Vincent se
Paul, Col N. z UreH 20 women OF the
Red Cross. and P T Moran 70 the An
zient Order Of HIbernians
Rev Thomas J Shshan. rector OF the
Sstholic University. responded TO the
cast of The Holy Father" speaking af-
ecionateiy Of the Pope Rev. James 4
5myth paid a. tribute to Cardinal Gibbons
Ealing him an ideal type OF American
.itizen who vas universally beloved. Rev
Dr.. J. Montgomery Cooper. OF 81. Mat
news. spoke OF The Catholic I-niver-
fly; Mrs. Thomas H Carter. Of Trim
y College; Mrs Margaret L. COcpa.
oundTess. Of Our motto" and Mrs Mar
Ia-et c Lohr. OF The Madonna Circle"
Mrs Margaret L. Coope was tOastnis-
ress and Mrs Thomas H Carter the pre-
iding hostess. Rev. Thomas J. Shahan.
ector, who was the guest OF honor. gave
he blessing.
The banquet was most enjoyable for the