When was it published?

September 25, 1897 in Blackfoot News

Foreign News September 25, 1897

Blackfoot News

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Father Hays Of Nottingham, H. Wigham, W. Dunn, B. L., H. Cosgrove, M. A., S. Comas, J. P., W. Shea, J. P., A. J. Nicholls, Ll. B., J. B. Moriarity

Q: What keywords are associated?

Temperance Crusade, Ireland Revival, Dublin Inauguration, Father Hays Oration, Pledge Taking, Temperance Societies

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What is this article about?

A major temperance revival crusade launched in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday, led by Rev. Father Hays, with speeches, pledge-taking by large crowds, and participation from various Irish temperance societies including Catholic and Church of Ireland groups.

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London, Eng., cablegram.-A great crusade for the revival of temperance work in Ireland was inaugurated at the custom house, Dublin, in the presence of a vast and enthusiastic audience on Monday. The Rev. Father Hays of Nottingham, one of the foremost and best-known Roman Catholic temperance advocates in England, opened the proceedings with a vigorous and eloquent oration, at the close of which large crowds took the pledge. The societies taking part included the Irish Association for the Prevention of Intemperance, the Band of Hope Union, the Church of Ireland Temperance Association, the Father Matthew Society, and League of the Cross, the Dublin Workers' T. A. Association, and others. Representatives were present from all parts of Ireland, and the arrangements were carried out by an influential committee, including Messrs. H. Wigham, W. Dunn, B. L., H. Cosgrove, M. A.; S. Comas, J. P.; W. Shea, J. P.: A. J. Nicholls, LL. B., and J. B. Moriarity. In days gone by Ireland took a prominent part in temperance reform, and it is pleasing to find efforts for a revival of the work attended with eminent success.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Temperance Crusade Ireland Revival Dublin Inauguration Father Hays Oration Pledge Taking Temperance Societies

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Father Hays Of Nottingham H. Wigham W. Dunn B. L. H. Cosgrove, M. A. S. Comas, J. P. W. Shea, J. P. A. J. Nicholls, Ll. B. J. B. Moriarity

Where did it happen?

Dublin, Ireland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Dublin, Ireland

Event Date

Monday

Key Persons

Rev. Father Hays Of Nottingham H. Wigham W. Dunn B. L. H. Cosgrove, M. A. S. Comas, J. P. W. Shea, J. P. A. J. Nicholls, Ll. B. J. B. Moriarity

Outcome

large crowds took the pledge; efforts for a revival of the work attended with eminent success

Event Details

A great crusade for the revival of temperance work in Ireland was inaugurated at the custom house, Dublin, in the presence of a vast and enthusiastic audience. The Rev. Father Hays of Nottingham opened the proceedings with a vigorous and eloquent oration. The societies taking part included the Irish Association for the Prevention of Intemperance, the Band of Hope Union, the Church of Ireland Temperance Association, the Father Matthew Society, and League of the Cross, the Dublin Workers' T. A. Association, and others. Representatives were present from all parts of Ireland, and the arrangements were carried out by an influential committee.