Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
Annual Meeting Of Red Cross

The annual meeting OF the st.
Mary's Co. Chapter OF the American
Red Cross, held at St Mary's City, In
the spacious hall ~ ST, Mary's Semi
nary, was probably one oi tho most sat
isiactory, both from tho point Of view
Of attendance and interest displayed, OF
any similar meeting since the organi-
zation al the local chapter.
One OF the most representative audi
enccs ever assembled 10 the county was
In attendance aud the marked interest
and enthusiasm displayed aggars we'll
for the membership drive that will 10
the near future be inauRprated.
An Impressive program vas present
ed.
General r. ALLISON Wilmer. chair
man OF the chapter presided, and af-
ter the singing of patriotic airs and
religious hymns, rendered BY select
chorus Of the Seminary students, rc-
counted the enormous achievements Of
the organization during the year past
He pointed out the almost iucalculable
amount OF time and money that had
been dispensed under tho direction of
the Great Mother not only 10 our
sick and wounded, but To the needy
civilians In war-scourgcd Europe.
The account Of tbe stewardship rom
dered by this medium Tor tho alleyia-
ton Of human suHerings is such n one
as entities lbs usmbcrs 10 the consola-
ton and pride 81 having served faith
fully and we'll deserving cause.
Tho growing glory Of tho meeting
was hrilltant, scholarly, instructive
and interesting address delivered by
the Rev. John Lafarge, s. j., OF ST
| InigOes, whose stirring and inspiring
/ thoughts thrilled his large and respon-
| siye audience with admiration and
awe. Il was mBsteriul expression OF
! ideals lhat nre cherished by those
whose love OF justice and the right has
been the sustaining influence IN human
endeavor. His theme, moderation and
belief in ideals worthy OF belief, as
contrasted with exiremel sm- autocra-
cy, arrogance and anarchy, false gods
| of culture was treated with logic,
knowledge aud a keen statesmanshlp
which appealed most iorcibly 10 his
auditors. He pointed out the road 10
true progress by depicting the errors
aud sxcesSes tnat eliminated In the
downfall of militarisn and injustice,
and showed that the race shall pros
per, but as moderation and high ideals
are maintained.
Lieutenant Croix, Of tho French
Army. delivered AN eloquent tribute
TO his American comrades in arms and
their splendid achievements on the
battlefield of France, and paid a WE'LL
deserved tribute TO the magnificent
work OF the Red Cross. This gallant
| soldiers sincere and heartfelt appre-
citation was demonstrated not only In
his well-ehosen words, but in the Inn
pressiye manner In which his address
was delivered He urged his audience
to continue in the humane work and
assist ia securing additional member
ship for the organization.
The complete STAFF OF officers, as Of
/ last year, was unanimously reelected.
The invocation, by the Rev Harry
! G.. Crutchley, of st. PauPs Nj. Il.
Church, and the benedietion, by the
Rev. DR. II. G. Goodman, OF st.
Peters T.. u. Church, we're very inn
pressiyely voiced
The patriotic airs and religious
hymns rendered by the chorus was up
| TO the usual high STANDARD OF the Semi
nary and showed not only marked tall
ent but careful training.
/ All in all the officers and members
OF the Red Cross have an ample cause
for feeling proud OF so delightful and
impressive meeting, and tits sincere
| ly to be hoped that tho enthusiasm In
this good work displayed on this occa-
sion at old st. Mary's City will be no.
| Elected when the membership drive Is
launched next week.