Putnam patriot., 1909-09-10

Minutes were adopted by the resolu- tions committee rejoicing al the favor- able reports made by the state and county officers, and the intense interest manifested where old societies have been reorganized. The zeal and energy
 of the ladies societies have been an in-
 spiration to the men in all undertak-
 ings. They congratulated the Union
 on the splendid showing made by the
 Tierney cadets.
 The sentiments of this convention
 relative to the death of the lamented
 Rt. Rev. Bishop Michael Tierney have
 been fittingly expressed by the worthy
 reverend president, in his address 10
 the convention. To quote his words:
 sIn the death of Bishop Tierney the
 .otal abstinence cause loses its noblest champion, it's best friend. His heart
 was in the cause. He watched over it
 with the tender care of a father. His example was an inspiration. He
 would desire no better memorial than
 an organization of youth, dedicated 10
 total abstinence, and pledged by him.
 self at the sacred hour of confirmation.
 Our union, therefore, plans today
 tribute of undying love and gratitude
 upon his tomb, and, inspired by his.
 kind, saintly life, and devotion 10 to-
 tai abstinence, pledges itself tocherish
 his memory by an increased and un-
 swers ing loyalty to the cause which
 lay 50 near his fatherly heart.
 1t was resolved that the prize essay
 contests be again carried into eXeea-
 ton. That the non- English speaking
 brethren be invited 10 join the state or
 ganization in order to present more
 effective force against the common en-
 attention to the gross violations of the law prohibiting the sale of intoxieanis. That peddling on the street should ee
 punished. Noted with alarm the use of intoxicants in candy and soda. Com
 mended the study of the effects Of ai- cohol on the human system. Con-
 mended to the gratitude of the state
 union, the men who had devoted themselves to this phase of tenn rerancs work. Recommended that the ofgani- cations discuss matter of erecting suitable monement to Rev. Theobald Mathew. Extended hearty felicita- tions to the President, Rev. NJ. A. Snl- livan, over his successful completion l of D years service in the priesthood. They offered the sincere thanks of The I convention 10 the Rev. J. Van den
 Noeft, pastor of St. Maryis church, for l his extreme kindness and attention 10
 their needs preceding and during me 1 convention. They thanked also the
 lion. John ]. McGarfy, mayor q ful- nam. for his cordial welcome and many courtesies.
 They acknowledged their indeeted-
 ness te the Gatholie Transcript for the i constant and generous use oi its eoi- 1. umns in this cause.
 Finally, they expressed gratitude io l the local St. Aloysius T. \. B. socels, the St. Agnes ladies society and " the various committees having chaFse of their pleasure and comfort lhes
 went away with the hope thai lheiI
 presence had been help 10 the caase
 in this comm unity, and carried away
 happy memories Of the cordial Fece
 ton extended them by the citizens a
 Putnam.
 hartford Nas selected as iae hrAs meeting place of the convention sha Deroy as The place for The neSs heaa day meeting.
 Following the close of the consen- ton the delegates were given M. qaet hr hs members of St. Alosss-- T. -A. and B., who have been the nosss of the visitors.
 The delegates began departing an '. . afternoon trains. Many new aes aalhs ances had teen made and good-ese had lo be repeated again aud aSa.ls All seemed in 6 happy frame ol hio. fenoung the pleasant entertA lss. =. they had received at the hand q v. | members of The St. Aloysius sasas..ss both ladies anu gentlemen. whc my feel highly gratiiied a. the succ their great undertaking. The gfA catior may be shared by the citfzess who must ssei proud thsf they fss~ such an energetic, progressive soeis in their midst.