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13 THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA and specific information that peculiarly fits him for the great task he has undertaken. The Bulletin hopes Georgia Catholics will do their part in encouraging The Tribune, which should be the forerunner of a great chain of dailies that will prove a right arm to the Church in this country. THE ANNUAL MEETING. The convention of the Catholic Laymen’s Associa tion of Georgia will be held this year in Savannah, the date chosen by the executive committee being Sep tember 26th. It is hoped and believed that it will be the biggest gathering of Catholics Georgia has ever seen. The wonderful success of the organization, be gun under great difficulty here in Georgia, its rapid spread to other States until its prestige and scope is nation-wide, added to Savannah’s deserved repu tation for entertainment and hospitality, almost insure record attendance. Last year some were heard to express regrets say ing that if they had known they were entitled to a place in the convention they would have been glad to go. In order that there may be no doubt this year, it is plainly stated here that every Catholic in Georgia will be welcomed at the meeting. The en tire session is open to all. Each parish in the diocese is entitled to two dele gates, to be named by the pastor. Each mission is entitled to one delegate from each mission town, to be named by the pastor. Each society, and that means all local and parish organizations, male or female, whether a branch of a national order, or merely a sodality, altar, or aid society, women’s club (in fact, all Catholic organiza tions, associations and societies in Georgia) are en titled to one delegate, to be chosen as each organiza tion prefers. Each State organization, such as the K. of C., A. O. H., and the like, is entitled to one delegate. Mr. W. J. Ryan, whose address is care Vulcan Fuel Company, Savannah, has been named chairman of the credentials committee by President Rice. Mr. Ryan will not only be glad to get in advance the names of each accredited delegate, but will be glad to furnish information to any Catholic regarding the details of the convention, hotel rates, accommodation, or the like. The Bulletin editors join the officials in urging every Catholic who can possibly do so to attend the conven tion on September 26th. THE SHAME OF IT. Below is given a letter that should give pause to each of us laymen. The writer is friendly to Cath olics. She shows plainly that there is no bigotry in her heart. And she says that the cause of misunder standing of Catholicity is due to the answers given to Cathol ics to questions asked by those outside the Church. In other words, she arraigns the ignorance of laymen. And those of us who think of the matter even for a few minutes know there is much truth in what she says. Almost every day the publicity de partment gets letters saying in effect that the answers we give are in contradiction to those given the re spective writers by individual Catholics. We know we have given the correct information; have made sure it was correct before it was given. But, because some Catholic acquaintance rather than confess he or she did not know the answer to the question asked has given false information, the work we strive to do is harmed and delayed. Isn’t is a shame that Catholics should so frequently be ignorant of the teachings of their Church? How easy it is to keep a little catechism at hand and every now and then read it over to brush up on in formation that may be growing hazy in our minds. But let the letter speak for itself. Here it is: Atlanta, Ga., July 2, 1920. Gentlemen: The pamphlets you sent me June 19th were duly received. I had read all except “Catholics and Marriage.” 1 appreciate you wishing to send me a copy of “The Faith of Our Fathers,” by Cardinal Gibbons, but I already have the book. Laying the prejudiced people aside who read un kind criticisms of Catholics, the majority of misun derstandings are started by your faith. I, myself, have asked Catholics different points about their religion and if I did not understand the subject, the answer given me would force me to take an entirely different view than is taught. The main trouble is, I am sorry to say, the most of the congregation does not understand the religion well enough to give it a fair explanation. I have met the priests of the Sacred Heart Parish on numbers of occasions, and they are at all times pleasant and agreeable acquaintances. The pamphlets give a clear explanation of the sub jects. I thank you for your prompt attention to my re quest. Yours truly, A PROTESTANT FRIEND. CLEAN PLAYS; HOW TO KNOW THEM. Every now and then we hear some good Catholic father or mother expressing chagrin at having gone to see some play at the theater that proved indecent. And really it is not always possible for the average theater-goer whose knowledge of stage successes is gleaned only from the daily press to know just which plays are fit to be seen by clean-minded folks. Many a one that is actually indecent is so heralded that it would seem to be model. But now no Catholic in this section of the country where plays appear only at some interval after their presentation in the metropolis, can have excuse for going to improper or unclean plays. The Bulletin of the Catholic Theater Movement, published at 120 West 60th Street, New York City, gives a white list as well as brief write-ups of the other kind and at least every parent should keep in touch with this