Evening journal., 1909-11-22
CATHOLICS AID In
WHITEPLACUEWAR
Societies Of Wilmington to
Erect and Give Large
Building to Hope Farm

At a meeting OF representatives of |
Catholic societies OF Wilmington IN the
rooms Of the Benevolent Pioneer Literary
Association at Eighth and Market streets
yesterday afternoon it was decided to
erect building at the Hope Farm OF the
Anti-Tuberculosis Society at Brandywine
Springs The following societies we're rep
resented at the meeting: Benevolent Pio-
neer Literary Association, Brownson Ii
brary Association Knights OF st. Law
renee, Knights of Columbus, Division No.
6. A. O. H.. Division No. 4, A. o. H.. Di-
vision No. .. A. o. H.; Division No H. A.
o. H., St. Benedict Beneficial Society. st.
PauIs Beneficial Society. st. Paul's Holy
Name Society. ST. Thomas Holy Name
Society. st. Elzabeth's Holy Name So
ciety.
Addresses were made by the Rev.
John J. Connolly, John S. Rossel and
State Senator Thomas NJ. Monaghan.
Father Connolly emphasized the need of
assistance in the fight against consump-
tlon and told OF his own experiences with
consumptives and Of tho ravages OF the
disease. Assistance TO the Anti-Tuberculo-
sis Society would be in accord with
Christ's work. he said. and he added that
in recognizing the untiring efforts OF the
Anti-Tuberculosis Society and I'm taking
action that would result IN financial aid
to this movement would be acting in the
channels Of one Of Gods greatest graces.
charity. but aside from the one OF the
religious duty the societies likewise act
through a common duty OF brotherly
love.
Mr.. Rossell thanked the meeting for
having elected him treasurer and urged
upon all the Importance OF hearty CO.
operation. This movement must sue
ceed." he said "You, as representatives
Of the various societies present. pledge
the support Of not only your organiza-
tions. but also probably 1900 citizens OF
Wilmington who are In one way or an
other affiliated with YOU, through youi
societies, to carry this movement for.
ward earnestly and successfully. The
cause appeals TO the heart OF every one
The recent efforts in behalf OF the Anti
tuberculosis Society convinces me tha
all that is required Is 20 open the wa
to the people and they viii gladly follow
Let it be borne in mind that the widow
4 nickel is acceptable, and let. no one b
prevented, whether a member OF an or
ganization or not. from availing himsel
or herself OF this grand opportunity 10 d
something for a most worthy cause"
Senator Monaghan in part said;
'I know Of no movement in which we
as Catholics. have ever entered into tha
should arouse our enthusiasm. that shoul
stir our feelings OF charity and prompt
us the broader conception of brotherl
love- than this movement for the affair
ment OF the aim OF assisting the Ant
tuberculosis Society of Delaware and t
1 ward which the members are dcvotir
j their time and labors. I feel that evei
one present appreciates the untold goo
that the accomplishment Of this work W
bring to the unfortunate afflicted al
further, the comfort and peace It W
shower upon the families Of the sufferer
who may need its care and protection
they rest in the assurance that all tn
medical science can devise and natu
, provide, is being accorded to their b
loved ones"
1t was then decided TO erect a buildir
and donate It 10 the Anti-Tuberculos
Society. through the name Of the Unite
? Catholic Societies OF Wilmington.'The o
/, hcers OF this organization were eiect'
as follows: state Senator Thomas
Z Monaghan, chairman; the Rev. J. ]. Col
4 molly. first vice-chairmani Sylvest
\ Healy. second vice-chairman; John
Roseil. treasurer. and William A. IIal
nigan, secretary.
The building win be one Of the large
and most costly at Hope Farm, and plai
for It Will be finished in the near futur