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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
A FHi I
1026.
MEWS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights Make Fellowships in Boy
Guidance at Notre Dame Available
Albany Protestants, Jews,
Catholics Honor St Patrick
Special to The Bulletin.
Albany, Ga.—At St. Patrick's Day
banquet sponsored by the Knights
of Columbus at which speakers of
Irish extraction were conspicuous by
I heir absence and which was ad
dressed instead by Rev. John Moore
Walker, rector- of St. Paul’s Epis
copal church, Rev. Dr. E. A. Lan
dau rabbi of the Temple B’Nai Is
rael, Mayor E. H. Kalmon and Pres
ident John A. Davis Of the Cham
ber of Cominerc, was the social fea
ture of the observance of the feast
of the patron saint of Ireland here.
Dr. Walker claimed St. Patrick for
the Episcopalians, but Dr. landau
surrendered him to the Irish witli
the reservation that he was born in
Scotland.
Rev. Dr. Walker struck the key
note of the evening when he com
mented on the significance of the
gathering, and lauded the spirit
which had brought together leaders
of different faiths to pay a trib
ute to St. Patrick. He said it l>oded
well for Albany that the three
great religious divisions, Catholic,
Protestant and Jewish, could be so
tolerant and in such harmonious
accord.
President Davis of the Chamber of
Commerce, found many qualities in
the Irish worthy of praise and emu
lation particularly their loyalty and
pointed out that loyalty to one’s
native land begins with loyalty to
the community. His remarks was
seasoned with tales illustrating the
wit of the Irish people.
Mayor Kalmon, called on for a
speech, said he was unable to re
spond except to say that since every
one appeared to be claiming St. Pat
rick, he thought his people, the
Jews, should do likewise.
Dr. Landau’s address, replete with
humor, was nevertheless serious
enough to reveal that he had a
splendid knowledge of his subject.
He told of the life of St Patrick
and how the people of Ireland cap
tured, his heart. “They deserved
him,” be said. He also referred to
the great contribution made by the
Irish to the various phases of hu
man activity.
the menu for the banquet was
printed in Gaelic. During the din
ner the guests, who numbered 200
or more, sang Irish songs, inter
spersed with lilting Irish melodies
by Mrs. McCormack. Fred Holloway
also contributed to the musical pro
gram, and Miss La!relic Averitt in
a chaini ng recitation gave an Irish
recipe for making cake. The com
mittee of arrangements, which is
credited with much of the success
of the banquet, was composed of
(By N. C. W. C. News Service)
New Haven; Conn.—Applications for
the graduate Fellowships in Boy
Guidance, established by the Knights
of Columbus in Notre Dame Univer
sity are now being received. No
examination is necessary. Awards
are made on the basis of college
record in studies,. character, quali
ties of leadership, practical experi
ence in boys’ work and physical
vigor.
Fellowships are open to men be
tween the ages of 21 and 30, who
hold bachelor degrees in arts and
letters of science, and to students
now in the senior classes in col
lege. The Fellowship entitles the
holder to tuition, board, lodging, and
certain specified laboratory work
Charity Ball of Knights At
Miami On Easter Monday
(Special to The Bulletin.)
Miami, Fla.—The Knights of Co
lumbus Charity Ball, to be given at
Miami Beach Casino April 5, will be
one of the last big events of the
winter season, and 250 patronesses
have been busy disposng of tickets.
Tickets are also on sale at the lead
ing hotels E. A. Roberts of the
committee is arranging for a lawn
fete to be given at his home for the
patronesses at: a date to be announc
ed later. The proceeds of the char
ity ball will be used for the needy
of Miami without refrence to creed.
Pensacola Host to Knights
Will Entertain State Conven
tion May 17 and 18
(Special to The Bulletin.)
Pensacola, Fla.—The next slate
convention of Florida State Coun
cil. Knights of Columbus, will be
held in Pensacola May 17-13 and the
Pensacola Council, mindful of the
royal reception given the 1925 state
convention at Tampa, is making am
bitious plans to entertain the 1926
session.
Rev. ,1. .1. Bessemer, R. E. McCor
mack. George Mock and Fred Wig
gins. Mr. McCormack was song
leader during the dinenr. Every de
tail, the menu, the decorations, the
favors and the program, carried out
the, St. Patrick’s Day idea.
expenses during the academic year.
There is also provision made for
extension course expenses.
The fellowship is available for the
full course of three semesters of
advanced work at the University
and a fourth semester devoted to
field work. An eight weeks’ period
of field work in a boys’ camp dur
ing the first summer vacation of
required of the fellow. The degree
of Master of Arts and specialist’s
— in Boy Guidance are to be
obtained.
All information concerning the
course, of studies, position as to
graduates, etc., can be had upon ap
plication to Brother Barnabus, F.S.
C. Executive Secretary, Knights of
Columbus Boy Life Bureau, New Ha
ven, Conn.
Boyology Course Planned
for Savananh May 10 to 19
Special to The Bulletin:
Savannah, Ga.—A course in boy
leadership, covering ten nights,
from May 10 to 19 inclusive, will
be conducted here by Brother Barn
abas, director of the Knights of Co
lumbus Boyology courses at Notre
Dame University a member of the
executive committee of the Boy
Scouts of America, and one of the
leading authorities on boy work in
America. Fifty have enrolled for
Hie course, and it is anticipated that
the registfation will reach at least
one hundred before the time comes
to start it. Savannah is the only
city in which the Course will be
given.
Three hours will be devoted to
the eourse each :»ight, and the ses
sions will be held at the Catholic
Club. Supper will be served the
attendants during the course. The
course is free and open to men of
all denominations and organizations
A class of about sixty has already
been enrolled for a degree to be
exemplified April 25. The committee
in charge of the degree class is com
posed of Thos. .1. Mooney, chair
man; Eugene G. Butler, vice-chair
man; Theo. E. Master, vice-chair
man; S. D’Esposilo, Hugh Grady P.
Jos. Butti-mer, A. W. Lackey. Harry
I Small, T. .1. Fogarty, Jr.. John F.
McCarthy. .1. T. McCullough, James
G. Neuslein, Joe Sheehan, Walter
Thompson, Ezra L. Edwards, Thomas
M. Kenny, Edward O’Brien, Gordon
L. Lang, .1. M. McDonough, Frank
1). Butler, P. M. Cobley and Alfred
Courvoisie.
Commemorative services, formerly
an annua! event in Savannah Coun
cil, vvilfbe conducted Memorial Day
April 26, at Benedictine Armory. In
the morning the members will at
tend a requiem High Mass. The
commemorative services will be at
tended only by members, it is an
nounced. Dan J. Sheehan is chair
man.
A picture of N. T. Stafford, deputy
grand knight, graces the front page
of the current issue of The Compass,
Savannah Council’s official publica
tion. The leading article is de
voted to “Boyology’ ’in anticipation
of the coming of Brother Barnabas
An In Memoriam article for the late
Joseph B. Sherlock also appears in
this month's issue.
Slate Deputy Usina Visits
Several Florida Councils
Special to The Bulletin.
South Jacksonville, Fla.—State
Deputy L. A. Usina, of the Florida
State Council, advises having visited
tile Knights of Columbus Councils
at Tampa, West Palm Beach and
Miami recently. At Tampa he wit
nessed the exemplification of the
Fourth Degree, with the team from
Atlanta and Savannah, Ga. Supreme
Treasurer, D. J. Callahan, of the
Knights of Columbus, residing in
Washington, D. C., was at Tampa,
and lie and Mrs. Callahan accompa
nied Mr. and Mrs. Usina. hv auto
mobile, to West Palm Beach, where
the splendid council of West Palm
Beach was visited. They then mo
tored to Miami and visited the Mi
ami Council, at which place they
had the pleasure of witnessing one
of the largest business meetings of
the Knights of Columbus held in
the state of Florida. Miami Coun
cil has now become the largest coun
cil in the state. Upon returning
home Mr. Usina stopped over at Fort
Pierce and Vero Beach in connection
with the institution of a new coun
cil, which it is expected will he in
stituted there within the next thirty
days.
Santa Clara Jubilee
Saute Clara, Cal.—Official obser
vance of the University of Sante
Clara’s Diamond Jubilee will be held
here Mav 30, it is announced by Hie
Rev. Father Maher, S. J, president
of the university.
GEORGIA STATE COUNCIL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
W. II. MITCHELL, Macon, State Deputy.
A. M. BATTEY, Augusta, State Secretary.
JAMES H. LYNCH, Albany, Stale Treasurer.
\V. A. SAUNDERS, Savannah, State Advocate.
JOSEPH F. O’BRIEN, Brunswick, State Warden.
REV. PHILIP HASSON, S. M„ Atlanta, Stale Chaplain.
Atlanta Council No. 660
J. .7. Lsllatte,. Grand
Kniglit
George T. Flynt, Financial
Secretary.
Meets Every Tuesday
Evening 8 P.,M., at
Knights of Columbus
Building'.
J8 E. Pine St„ Atianta, Ga.
Patrick Walsh Council,
No. 677
J. Coleman Dempsey,
Grand Knight.
R. S. Heslin, Financial
Secretary.
Meets Second and
Fourth Thursday of
Each Month
1012 Greene St. Augucta, Ga.
Savannah Council
No. 631
ios. O. Maggioni, Grand Knight
J. If. Murphy, Financial Sec
retary
J. B. McDonald, Recorder.
Meets Second and Fourth
Wednesday, 8 P. M.
3 W. Liberty Street,
Savannah, Ga.
Macon Council No. 925
Julius E. Loh,-Grand
Knight.
J. V. Sheridan, Financial
Secretary, "
Meets the First and
Third Tuesday, 8 P. M.,
at Knights of Columbus
Hall.
567 Mulberry St., Macon, Ga.
FATHER PRENDERGAST COUNCIL,
No. 2057, Albany, Ga.
J. II. Lynch. Gtgaud Knight. N. F. Dugan, Deputy Grand Knight.
Meets second Tuesday in each month at Knights of Columbus Hall.
Bishop Gross
Council No. 1019
Columbus, Ga.
J. M. Tobin, Grand Kniglit;
Robert Grier, Financial Secre
tary; George J. Ruirus, Record
ing Secretary.
Meets First and Third Toesday,
8:00 P. M., at Knights of Colum
bus Hall, Broad and Thirteenth
Street, Columbus, Ga.
J.P.O’Mahony, Indianapolis
Heads Knights of Columbus
Luncheon Club There
(By N. C. W. C. News Service)
Indianapolis, Ind.—J. P. OTtlahony"
editor of the Indiana Catholic and
Record, was elected president of the
Knights of Columbus Luncheon club
at the quarterly business meeting
of that organization held irr the
Florentine room of the Claypoo] ho
tel recently.
The retiring president. Joseph O.
Hoffman, made a report showing the
progress of the club which is con
stantly growing and in a satisfac
tory financial condition.
Atlanta Knights Conduct
Social St. Patrick’s Day
(Special to The Bulletin.)
Atlanta, Ga.—A bridge party and
dance for the benefit of Hie Knights
of Columbus Building Fund was the
social feature of the St. Patrick’s
Day observance here and it was well
attended and an encouraging suc
cess. The affair took place at the
Ansley, and was under the direction
of T. A. Kelly, general chaii-man,
and his committee, assisted by a
committee of women headed by Mrs
Mae McAipin. During the intermis
sion Miss Nellie Sullivan and her
dancers presented a spectacular re
vue oil the Roof Garden.
ADDRESSES CHARLESTON
KNIGHTS.
(Special to The Bulletin.)
Charleston, S. C.—Dr. F. Raymond
Price addressed the recent monthly
meeting of the Fourth Degre Assem
bly, Knights of Columbus on “Pro
longation of Life.” The address
was very instructive and interesting.
Macon Knights Cooperate
In St. Patrick’s Program
(Special to The Bulletin.)
Macon, Ga.—More than 500 people
were present at the program in hon
or of St. Patrick on his feast day at
Knights of Columbus ball, llie affair
being sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus and the Catholic Women's
Club. The address of the evening
was delivered by Rev. T. J. Madden,
S. J., pastor of SI. Joseph’s Church,
who for more than an hour held the
attention of tlie audience by his
graphic account of the life and
works of the patron saint of Erin.
K. A. Sheridan was master of cere
monies, and the program included
the singing of “God Save Ireland”
by Troop Eight of the Girl Scouts,
who also sang “America” dt the con
clusion, with Miss Marjorie Benedet
to as accompanist, vocal solos by
Miss Mamie Weisz, Miss Frances
Weisz, Mrs. Hugh Breen, and Ber
nard Ferry, with Miss Genevieve
Weisz as accompanist, an Irish jig
by Miss Catherine Corr, a reading,
“The Low Backed Car,” by Miss Ce
celia Cassidy, and the selections of
Irish songs by the Peerless Quar
tette, Frank Donnelly, John Owens,
George Hadaway and Cleveland
James.
The lecture committee of the
Knights of Columbus had charge of
Hie program, the members being
Charles McBrearty, lecturer, Ed P.
Lackey, B M. Bell and J. V. Sheri
dan, assisted by a committee from
the Catholic Women's Club compos
ed of MrS. G. A. Kennington, Mrs.
Dennis Cassidy, Mrs. John J. Mc
Creary and Mrs. Martin J. Calla
ghan. Julius E. Loh is grand knight
of the Macon Council and Mrs. Her
man Hulin president of the Catholic
Women’s Club, the sponsoring or
ganizations.
A Night With the Broadcaster
Radio Burlesque
Will Be Presented By
Patrick Walsh Council, K. of C.
Sacred Heart School Hail, Augusta, Ga.
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