Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09


tories q The church, cosnpr1sing
Bishope Shannon and AcCort and
Archbishop ochremna have investt-
gated the plan for margsr and ap-
proved Of It.
The Union delegates considered that
to encourage literary exercises, such
~ sssaay and debates, was good for
the Catholic youth.
| Tho convention accepted tho invi-
tation OF Providence. Rhode Island.
through Father Smith. to hold Its next
convention there.
President Slattsry told tho delegates
that no was greatly pleased with the
convention and that he wAs sure good.
constructive plans had been mapped
out at the meetings in this city.
Onacers Elected.
The union elected the following Of
| flcers:
Spiri.uai director, Most Rev. P. J.
Hayes, archbishop OF New York;
president. N. ]. Slettery. IL. D., of
Philadelphia; frat vice-rresident,
Frank Manley OF New York: second
vice-pre sident, James p. Quigley, Will
mlnEton; secretary. John J. Henessy,
Philadelphia: treasurer, Harry r.
Murray. Chicago; Executive Board.
Rev. John ]. McCahill. New York;
Rev. John ]. Connolly, Wilmington;
Rev. John NJ. Crossan, Philadelphia;
Rev. J. II. Smith, Providence, r. l.;
Rev. William ]. Munster, Pittsburg; p.
K. Flynn, Newark, n. j.; William II.
Gallagher. Detroit, Mich; John II.
Lauer, Pittsburg; William c, Sullivan,
Washington, ID. c.; Joseph r. Smith.
Philadelphia; John j. Barrett, New
York; T. j. Brinin. Boston. Mass.
Charles F. Gerhard, Philadelphia; !;
Lawrence j. Mccarthy. Wilmington: !:
Joseph Trally. Providence, r. L.;
Michael j. McNally. Philadelphia: :
James J. Corigan. Wilmington; j.
Connor French, Trenton, N. j.; ]. ].
Harding. Los Angeles Cal: Seaton
Alexander. Wheeling. ~. Va; 8. A.
B. Suhre, Cincinnati, o.
Resolutions Adopted.
The following resolutions. which
contain the meat OF the activities OF
the union for the coming year were
adopted:
1.-The Holy Father.-The Catholic
Young Mems National Union In 4sth
annual convention assembled In VIII
mington, Delaware, this Sth day OF
August, 1922, addressing itself to the
great work for the adolescent boy, and
inspired anew by the approval and en-
,coura cement OF the Hierarchy OF these
United States, finds its members turn
ing their FIRST thoughts and hopes tc
the Father Of Christendom, His Holi-
ness Pope Plus XI. We extend to
him our sincere felicitations on the
event OF his succession to the Chair
OF st. Peter, and unite our prayers
with those OF our brethern in the faith
all over the world that our Church
may be divinely favored by q long and
fruitful pontiicate.
The Hierarchy-We pledge the en-
ergetic cooperation Of our NAtiona,
body and its constituent units, 80 thai
their many burdens may be lightened
and the benefits OF their many labors
extended.
Whereas, Our country being II
great need OF industrial justice. broth
!, erhood and peace. and
Whereas, The Catholic Church
: points the way TO Justice. brotherhood
!, and peace In indusuisl NE; therefor
; he il
Resolved. Tha. The Catholic Youn,
Mems National Union commends I
its members. to all Catholics and othe
citizens Of this nation, tho indsBtr1e
. principles and proposals OF Pore lie
Xl11s Encyclical on me Condition @
;. Lsbo-. the pastoral letter of the Amer
lean Hierarchy and the Bishops pro
: grnm OF social reconstruction; and b
5. it further
Resolved. That the local clubs dis
tribute copies OF these great docu
ments, arrange for lectures upo
Catholic social teaching. and assist 1
forming groups ot persons who vi
!. prepare themselves to become leade,
in the development and application I
= Catholic social teaching.
: The School Boy--As a permaner
II stimulus 10 recruiting tho ranks
our clubs. We recommend a continue
I; interest in Juvenile athletics and sue
sgest the training Of boys to compel
+ in independent meets, and where nun
'v 'v oers warrant, the staging Of field da3
y or athletic carnivals for school boy
y. We strongly urge the employment
, part-time physical instructors und,
o. whose Intelligent direction athleti,
10 and recreative activities may be wis
ne ~ conducted. We recommend that
. possible, and II local condition. pexu1,
* and where not in conflict with pre
ent regulations, junior organisations
g. formed in connection with our pre-
te ent existing clubs. fr the better a,
IN vanoernent OF boys who arc studen
u In the Catholic and Public HI,
Schools. OF those boys who are ,
te longer IT school, but still too younx
comply with the present age reQui
" y, ments for ad1nissin to our part
- clubs
u. Boys Brsadss and Boy Scouts
We recognize in these movernsn
z tangible application Of our symp
ck thetic interest In the future citizen
b, OF the nation. and with the co-oper
,e. tion OF tho pastors We declare for {,
ny immediate organization Of at least G
~ OF these units by each parish in O
National Union. We further urge q
Ist continuation and extension Of q M
lie cial course OF training for leaders
A. each club In order that capable a
II. elHlent Leadership may be furtl
.se developed In this very important Fl,
'n' Of social service.
- Big Brother-Once more
100 strongly urge our members TO pied
On themselves TO become big brotAe
- ana we further suggest that tho
msmoers OF the loyal profession, ho
ing membership in our Catholic Ciu
" associate themselves and volunts
their services to protect the 1uven
oelinQu0ntr from the atf~rna ~ ,,o,,