The Irish standard., 1914-12-12
THE REAL CHARITABLE
WORK Of SOCIETY
st. Vincent de Paul Society Sets
Record for Economical Use
of Donations. Only Three
Per Cent for Investiga-
ton and Admins
tration.


tration.
Remainder to Needy Individuals.
The annual meeting of the st. Vim
cent de Paul Society, st. Paul, which
was held last Sunday evening, was the
most important and by far the most
successful meeting of its kind ever
held in Minnesota. The Knights of
Columbus generously threw open their
beautiful rooms and permitted the Vim
.centians Cat no cost to them to carry
out their program in the most appro-
pirate. surroundings, and under the
most favorable conditions.
Many letters had been sent out to
leading Catholics throughout the city.
Announcements were made from the
pulpits. The press aided in advertis'
ing this meeting; yet the most san,
guine were very far below the pro-
.spective estimate of the attendance.
The room selected in which to hold
the meeting was crowded before $500.
The crowd kept coming and finally the
main auditorium was thrown open.
When the president raped for order
there was an assembly that delighted
the hearts of everybody-especially
Most Rev. Archbishop Ireland, who is
very desirous of seeing every parish
take up this essential work. In atten'
dance were the leading Catholic bust.
ness and professional men of st. Paul
The clergy were better represented than
ever before and the ladies for the first
time had large and very influential
representation.
The meeting was presided over by
the president of the Particular Coun'
ell, James G. Nolan. Besides the Off.
GERS of the Particular Council and those
who were slated to report for parish
conferences there were on the program
Charles E. Vasaly, chairman State
Board of Control; Rev. James Donahoe
City Missionary, and Mrs. w. ]. O'Toole
president of the Guild of Catholic Wo'
men.
The placing of the first named on
the program proved to be wise and
very helpful move. The address of Mr.
vasaly was scholarly and Illuminating
His presentation of the charity and up
lift work of state institutions was q
new feature of our meetings and had
much to recommend it besides the
charms Of novelty. He briefly pointed
out the good features of the work Of
all Minnesota's public institutions and
gave pertinent data that made his talk
very informing even to his well-in
formed hearers. The applause that he
received showed how very pleased were
all who heard him.
Father Donahoe, City Missionary
rendered an account of his stewardship
as dispenser of most of the funds of the
Particular Council of the st. Vincent
de Paul Society. He told of his exact
records that enabled him to tell when
where and how the money was spent
and who was benefited. The most de
tailed item of his report was regarding
the manner of disbursing the donations
received. He pleased the donors by stat
ing positively that out of every dollar
collected 81 cents went to relief. HI
then gave brief but comprehensive
survey of all charities in st. Paul, esti
mated the total amount of. outdoor re
lief and called attention to the small
ness of Catholic charity in comparison
with the sum total. In concluding hi
practical address he said that if tel
times as much were paid into the st
Vincent de Paul Society there coult
easily be found persons on whom i
could be we'll spent.
This was the first time the Guild o
Catholic women had part in plac'
on the st. Vincent de Paul Society,"
program. The address of Mrs. O'Toole
the brainy president, was excellent. II
clean.cut sentences she told of the de
partmental character of the Guild, tn
wonderful work being done along re
lief, reform, preventive, home-buildin'
and educational lines. 1t is earnestl,
to be hoped that her address will enlis
more supporters for this leading Cath
Ollie women's organization.
Minneapolis was we'll represented
The only one from this city to be calle'
on for an address was John c. Sheehan
who gave very interesting accoun
of the charitable activities of the 81
Vincent de Paul Society, Of which h
y ,is the capable president.
The address of Archbishop 1relan'
emphasized the need Of conferences II
every parish. In fact he insisted tha
every pastor organize and put energ
into this great work. He expresses
great pleasure at seeing SO many prom
inent Catholic men and women In al
tendance. From brief reference to 81
Paul conditions and successes he turne
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