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Reports ‘ Presented At

Catholic. Women ’s League Convention At Georgetown

The following is the report of he National Convention of the I athollc Women's Lewue read at ‘ e convention at Georgetown by firs. Frank Murray, Charlottetown. idbo was a delegate from Prince Edward Isla-nd. Following Mrs.

fflurrey‘; report is the Diocesan re- ," rt read by the Diocesan Secre- . ry, Mrs. Harold Hynes, Monta- gue. . i RECORDING SECRETAIIIPS 3- REPORT

Madam Chairman, Your Worship,-

Madam National President. Madam '-Diocesan P."esident, Hon. Chaplain,

‘Rev. fathers, deegates and visit-

Liars:-

A few days ago I was informed ~_ha.t it would be my privilege as r-Secretary of the Catholic Women's 4League of the Diocere to render to

(the year's activities. It offers an gpportunity for me to convey to _t__he members of the Catholic Wom- gxfs League in this province my deep appreciation for the honor which they saw fit to bestow upon me when theyelectod me secre- tary. Although the offlce carries with it several duties I can assure you I have found mcst of my tasks .very enjoyable. The truest hap- piness in life comes from the sat- isfaction of feeling that one has rendered a worthwhile service. No one can occupy the, ofilce of secre- tary without feeling that she is richly repaid through her widened experiences and deepened sympa- thies. I feel that I have not been able to live up to the high stan- dard of service set by my predeces- sors. but I can assure you. how- Ever, that any shortcomings on my part have been fully made up by the support given to the League by other omcers of the executive and the general rank r and file of the members.

It is very gratifying to find all lo deeply interested in the welfare of the League. I should like to pay tribute to our President for the iability which she has shown to carry out the tasks oi’ her offlce so tactfully and efficiently. A large measure of the respect and confl- dcnce whlch the League enjoys is due to the wisdom and foresight of Mrs. Murray.

I feel that a review of the year's gctivities can best be presented by reading to you a copy of the re- port submitted by this Diocese at the recent National Convention held in Ottawa. The report is as follows:

iliocese of Charlottetown-

Prince Edward Island

(mil

Mrs. Frank Murray, President; Mrs. H. J. I-Iynes, Secretary. y: It may be easily understood that bi the brief report requested the fork of each district subdivision of 52o Catholic Women's League in . e Charlottetown Diocese cannot be dealt with separately, owing to jhe very creditable number oi twenty-nine branches now operat- ing. As conditions, environment Ind activities of all are, on the whole, very similar. a. general re- Lport will adequately convey an outline of the good work being ac- complished. l, Our worthy bishop and clergy of this comparatively small Diocese may well be commended and con- gratulated on the organization of so many branches. Though e, num- ber, especially in rural dlstrictsare handicapped by severe weatherand dlfllcult travelling during the long winter season, it is surprising how well they function. An increase in membership, however, could and ghould be enjoyed by nearly ellthe subdivisions, and it is hoped that this desirable aim may be attained. We have no outstanding achieve- ments to chronicle, as depression and unemployment still hinder notable undertakings. However. de- spi."e existing conditions, we are giad to report the sum of eighty- _flve hundred dollars ($8,500) raised during the year. We paid Nat- ional obligations and contributed to the Regina Fund but dispersed most of this amount for the bene- flt and relief o1 parish and local needs. The Diocesan Convention was eld in September in the lnwn 0f umrnerslde. It lasted three days and gave the large number of dele- gates from the various subdivisions a greatly stimulated spirit of in- terest and endeavor to carry back to their respective centres. Th: gathering was honored by the pre- sence of our National President, Mrs. J. Coffey of Montreal, who graciously placed her store of knowledge and information at the service of everyone present. In an eloquent and inspiring address, she explained the aims and objects oi the League, and during the busi- ness sessions tirelessly responded t: all uuetions and inquiries. We are pleased to note that Mrs. Cof- fey was among those honored by His Majesty, the King, in his dis- tributlon of Jubilee Medals. Con-

ygntion addresses were also given

jlllits Excellency Bishop O'Sulli-

you, and several of our local cler- ',gy. Much useful jbirineas was transacted during the ;flseloiu. Interpretation of lay-laws. _f_dfecusolons on important phiaes of fliatholfo women's league vvoi-lcond

and necessary

the pacing of commendable rezo-

dutloru comprised a large portion ' the program. The tributes of ‘ ‘ and Appreciation‘ extended

i i

k I. ' inch in oiirpio-

-foo1 m‘ and forxend have certain wtondffll

_hls convention a brief outline of‘

|stw, making and . nienls.

made to libraries.

ladies contributed muoli to lo plea-no enter- large bimbo:- Of dele-

tbeless, they indirectly participate in the actlvitlesof these thmufih committees such as Church, Hos- pital, Entertainment. and. several others considered necessary t0 W" care of existing needs and require- msnLs, peculiar to our parish and people. _

Orpnlnilon: Two subdivisions have been organized during the past year. namely, East Point and Iona. Economic conditions have a deterring influence on this. as on

a'l matters of advancement. Only; Catholic Women's League of Can-.= tors of Service.

‘ r , r, i , d , hi l Ott J 24-28tli.‘ ld d it if t ‘ let the thirteen pa lshes hcweve remanr a a ed n awa une V glenczlefor Eeperszdagfi n" yea;5‘andl,t§chOLB:rS‘l;:p trlféiort. it was decided - o c

without a suubdivision, and W trust that they will soon join the ranks.

Social fare: Funds were raised by the different subdivisions in various ways. Amazing is the amount of good that has been done in conse- quence, The rick and needy every- where received substantial help. Food and fuel were liberally d18- tributed while clothing and other

~ necessities if life were provided in

Several local every week to

repairing gar- Large quantities of relig- 1on5 literature were given to Insti- tutions. The Chrirtmas season be- held its truc spirit reach beyond the home circle and much charity. good cheer and comfort were be- stowed on the poor and unfortun- ate.‘ The children of the Orphan- age were not forgotten-this insti- tution being remembered with a fair- share of festive bounty. Dur- ing the severe winter, Government relief, not always sufficient to ward off actual want and sufferinfl, W85 supplemented by Catholic Women's League donations. Instances are noted of medical and nursing aid

numberless cases. committees meet

supplied and of many helpful and encouraging visits made.

Education and Scholarship: Edu- cation commands a great deal of general attention. Diocesan prizes were given as usual to Prince of Walm College and suitable awards were made by the Charlottetown District Subdivisions to students of

St. Dunstatrs University, the Con-

vent-s, and Catholic schools of the city. other subdivisions donated

prires to their district schools. Sev-

eral contributions of books were Theteaching of catechism has been carried on faithfully. Supervision of library books and of serial stories in the pl‘6&§ resulted in protests from the

Catholic Women's League which led to removal of the former end eup- pression of the latter.

Study Clubs: Study Clubs activ- ities have progresed quite well. social Service, child Welfare and Education make such a demand on time that the work has been some- what retarded. Two new KIWI! were established in Indian River Parish. Interesting and instructive

meetings .are held at centres where

groups are organized.

Sisters of Service: While we 1'6- alize and appreciate the work done by the Sisters of Service in West- er-ri Canada, we find it dfmcult to

assist them to the extent whlchwe

would wish. our annual token of goodwill is a monetary offering which. though small, carries with it our best wishes for a sucoevful continuation of their work. Publicity: The majority of sub- divisions are quite faithful in pub- llshilig accounts of their meetings and activities. This is good busi- ness as lt encourages and helps to

keep alive an active Catholic W0-

men's Ioague spirit.

Magazine: Our magazine circu- labion lsnot as large as it might be. This, however, is not due to lack of zeal on the part 0f its wor- thy convcnoz". for she has devoted much time and energy in making an extensive canvas. She is one of the pioneer promoters 0f our League, and her flue Catholic spirit, together with her literary ta'tc and ability makes her work a labor of love. A timely and inter- Pstlng article from her facile P6" appeared in a recent issue Ol thfi Canadian Leagues

Juniors: Since we submitted our last report. no Junior branches of the Catholic Women's League have been established in our Diocese- There is only one, Charlottetown, carrying on work at present. This is now known as the Businws Girls‘ Unit, 1t has a large membership of active. lIldllStllOH‘. young women who take an im" riant part in the business, religious and social life of the city. and who form ore of its most worthwhile assets. A fa- vorlte project of theirs consists in contributing to the maintenance of old ladies in the sacred Heart Home. a Diocesan Institution for the aged.

It is peaslng to note that our Catholic Women's League was lep- resenied during the early spring at a, most auspicious event that. will help make future history in the religious annals oi Prince Edward Island. We refer to the consecra- tion of Archbishop McGulcan at Toronto. our President was priv- ileged to be present at the cere- monies and in company with the Archbishop's mother was duly hon- ored and entertained as n. friend and relative of the illustrious Pre- late.

congratulatory telegram were sent to Archbishop McGulgan on

his appointment to the Diocese of__

Toronto, and also to lwsiislgnor G J. McLellln of Summer-Ado. onhls reception of Papal honors. On learning of the honor conferred on our National President by His Majesty. publicity of the fact was immediately given through the

prone. District Subdivisions expressed sincere regret on the death of III

outive Secretary. and our Dfoeoiati

do Cubdlvirion had two Sigh blush

offered for the rams of ha: mil.

"This true friend. ‘f t!» OHM“

women's menu lin left to Ceno- dian women I billions and ' a

ATHFLCHARLUFTETOWN _.GUAR.DIAN ..

’ of our membership and rocordedspeak fourlanguages and achievements." the said, "has con- indispensable ‘in meeting foreign‘-

aiid Canada. In conclusion, we Bishop, our Honorary Chaplain. the

oleiuy, and the National l” sideiit and embers, for their ever helpful attitude. We also gratefully ack- ioyal support and bonds of faith and charity." whole-hearted co-operatlon of the League __members within the Dio- wo hopefully beepeak for

nowlcdge the

CQSQ.

League of Canada to greater and

better eflorte f0; the glory of God

and the good of our country. Respectfully submitted, ADELIIWE C. HYNES, Hoe. Se

NATIONAL CONVENTION

‘ 1935.

| Madam National Preiident, Madam v _ l Hosts-is, Rt. Rev. Chaplain, Rover-j has_ been contributed to assist this‘ dlfitflb ‘~ end Fathers, Your Worship, Omcfl burdened Diocese. Service and Child Wel-z

ers, Mom‘ and Friends:- As delegate to the National Con-

vention of the Catholic Women's,‘ occasioned by League of Canada, I beg to submit! 21st last of Miss Margaret Jonesfl

iwho for fifteen years had been the rslllP Winners- lcfficient National Executive Score-f

the following report: The Fifteenth Annual Conven-

thank bur

r come first.

tributed in many ways to the Na- tional life of Canada, sponsoring orderly action in place of personal sentiments, and ‘ (honing the

[n81 Dioceses

"n; Le eisno tabllshdi‘ the coming convention wrdoin and thmiogmtal) Dag‘, ,,,,,,°,,,,,,‘f_ inspiration to successfully direct $11.5 out the Dominion, with seven hung stimulate the Catholic Womens d,“ and smtytm.” (763) sub, ydlvlslons. During the past flfieen‘, years, the sum of $2.288,800 ham of ‘Travellers’ Aid and Immigra- been raised, and $1,588,591 has been! tion, who told of the work at rail- lkway centres and ports of the Do- |an edzabllshtd principle of the minion. In this activity, the Dea- cy’ i League that parish and home work? gue works hand in hand with the There has been won-l land assistance given thousands of

Following is a report of the ' slonary work, the sum of $55 382.001 passengers and new Canadians can Fifteenth Annual Convention of, having been contributed to thesis“ wgll be understood.

expended for local needs, f0: it is

derful assistance given to our mis- The League ha:

already the yearly quote, of c1000

Mrs. Coffey

made ouching reference to the

the death on March

tlon of the Catholic Women's Lea- j tary and Editor of “The Canadian

gue of Canada was held June 24-

Zath. in Ottawa, capital city of thej Dominion, with headquarters in the' delegates and membe _ Convention Mass in. Notrer All sessions were held in the I Dame Basilica and received I-loly nine Dlfivimes °f ‘he 133mm“- Communion in a body. The oele- _ brant was Most Reverend J.G. For» venor said that dllflnd the

Chateau Laurier.

Convention Hall of the Chateau, and were presided over ‘by the -Na- tional President. Montreal.

A business meeting of the Na-

tional Executive was held on Mon-

, the

League." our official organ. ‘ Tuesday morning, June 25th,.

attended

Mrs. J. Cofiey,| bcs of Ottawa. who bestowed the Apostolic benediction, while Right Reverend Felix Coutourier, 0.B.E., Bishop of Alexandria, preached a

Regina l

l was a ‘lscholarship, extending over a per-

g 1 d 1 g y, ti, 1,2 fiod of four years, and already four gr” 05s an we e ague‘ young ladies have received their

day morning, June 2l"t. when Lea- gue questions were discussed pre- paratory to the work of the Con- vention. At the luncheon hour, the hostesses were the Ottawa Diocesan Executive, with Mrs. J. A. McCabe. Diocesan President, presiding. the afternoon the National Presi- dent, Mrs. Coffey, accompanied by the officers of the Executive, laid a wreath on the sarcophagus, in the Memorial Chamber of Parliament building. A reception and tea. was then Elven in the chambers of the Speaker of the Senate with Mad- ame P. E- Blondin and Mrs. R. J. Manlon hostesses to the National President and omcers of the Nat-

Formll Opening