ST. MICHAEL'S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

Among the older organization which were of benefit in the earlier days, was St. Michael's Benevolent society, organized in 1866 under the pastorate of Rev. Fr. Charles Decuennick, the chief aim of which was to furnish aid where needed in the burial of its members. The Catholic Mutual Benefit Association was organized in 1878 under the auspices of Rev. Robert W. Haire, which embodied the principle of life insurance as one of its main features. These organizations were worthy predecessors of the present Catholic benevolent societies of Flint, and in their day did great work.