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MARCH 28, 1936 THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA ELEVEN EDWARD Ci BRENNAN Catholic Missionary Society HEADS HIBERNIANS Makes 16th Annual Report Bishop O’Hara, Abit Nix, Bishop O’Hara Named Hono rary President and Miss Kate Edmund Abrahams and Walsh Re-elected President at Annual Meeting SACRED HEART COLLEGE PROGRAM AT BELMONT Annual St. Patrick’s Day Play Is Presented There (Special to The Bulletin) son were especially worthy of men tion; the other members of the splen did cast included the Misss Mar guerite Newton, Tillie Smith, Roslyn Kravitch. Margaret Middleton, Jeanne Malenchek, Doris Pruitt, Nancy Un derwood and Monica Browne. Miss Eileen Madden entertained with Irish members between acts. Turner- Logan Banquet Speakers March 17 (Special to The Bulletin) SAVANNAH, Ga.— Edward C. Brennan, a leading member of the Savannah and Georgia Bar, was elected president of the Hibernian Society at the 125th annual meeting here St. Patrick’s Day, succeeding Richard M. Charlton, editor of the Savannah Morning News, who retires after the constitutional limit of two terms. Christopher P. H. Murphy, widely known artists, was elected vice-president, John L. Sutlive, sec- rrt&ry, Jerome F. Sullivan, Jr., assistant secretary, John J. Powers, treasurer, and Clifford Purdy, mar shal. Mr. Charlton presided at the 124th annual banquet at the De Soto Hotel, attended by about 400 members and their friends, a capacity attendance. The Rev. David Cady Wright, D. D., rector of Christ Church, asked the blessing. The Most. Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, D. D., J. U. D., Bishop of Savannah responded to the toast: ‘‘The Day We Celebrate”, Edmund H. Abrahams, leading member of the Savannah Bar, spoke on "Savannah”, Hon. Abit Nix, Athens one of Georgia’s most widely known attorneys, responded for "Georgia” and the toast to “The United States” was given by Hon. Turner Logan, formerly a member of Congress from South Carolina and a leading member of the Charleston Bar. A splendid program of vocal solos interspersed the speaking pro gram. IRISH JASPER GREENS HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET Captain F. H. Ducey of the Irish Jasper Greens presided at the an nual banquet at Knights of Colum bus Hall, at which the speakers were the Rev. Daniel Bourke on “The Day We Celebrate”, Mayor Thomas Gam ble on "Our City”, Lieut. Joseph C. Hester on "Our Regiment’,, and Ma- hany Ray of the Benedictine Cadets on "The Irish Jasper Greens.” Many officers of the regular army and the state militia were guests of honor. BISHOP O’HARA SPEAKS BEFORE EXCHANGE CLUB Bishop O’Hara was the speaker at the St. Patrick’s luncheon of the Ex change Club of Savannah the day be fore St. Patrick’s Day, and here His Excellency repeated his achievement before the Rotary Club a short time ago when he delivered one of the most memorable addresses in the his tory of that organization. FATHER BARR ADDRESSES KIWANIANS ON ST PATRICK The Rev. Harold J. Barr, rector of the Cathedral, delivered an address on St. Patrick and his influence on the Irish and on the world at the meeting of the Savannah Kiwanis Club St. Patrick's Day; his address was splendidly received. Charles Powers presented Father Barr. BISHOPS FROWN ON FILM CENSORSHIP Fublic Opinion Safer Guide Legion of Decency Commit tee Says in Statement (BY N. C. W. C. NEWS SERVICE) WASHINGTON. - Censorship through legislative measures is warn ed against and assurance is given that the Legion of Decency will go on, vigilant and urging the mainte nance of an active interest in the moral significance of motion pictures, in a statement made public here by the Bishops’ Committee on Motion Pictures. The members of the Bish ops’ Committee are: the Most Rev. John T. McNicholas. O.P., Archbishop of Cincinnati; the Most Rev. John F. Noll, Bishop of Fort Wayne; the Most Rev. John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Los Angeles and San Diego; the Most Rev. Hugh C. Boyle, Bishop of Pitts burgh, and the Most Rev. Stephen J. Donahue, Auxiliary Bishop of New York. "Since there has been a marked improvement in the moral tone of pictures effected through public opinion,” the statement says, “it seems reasonable to let the good work go on. The Legion of Decency will con tinue to be vigilant and to urge that all groups maintain an active inter est in the moral significance of mo tion pictures.” The Legion of Decency, the state ment asserts, sees in legislative meas ures “a grave danger of political cen sorship” rather than “a means of se curing a wholesome screen.” “The Legion of Decency regards public opinion as a much safer guide than would be any regulations made by political appointees in a Federal Agency.” Pointing to the need for ihe ques tion of block-booking to be dealt with from its moral side, the state ment says that in such cases as those involving “the forced acceptance of salacious pictures”, local groups "should sustain the exhibitor not merely by protesting, but in any le gal action taken against the pro ducer,” _ (Special to The Bulletin) SAVANNAH, Ga.—Miss Kate A. Walsh was re-ec-<.ted. president of the Catholic Missionary Society of Georgia at the annual meeting at the Cathedral Rectory late in February, the meeting being honored by the presence of the Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, D. D., J. U. D., who address ed the gathering and honored the or ganization by accepting the post of honorary president. Father James H. Grady was named chaplain, Miss Katherine Latham first vice-presi dent, Mrs. Jos. E. Kelly second vice- president, Miss Ernestine Walsh sec retary - treasurer. Miss Catherine Quinan corresponding secretary, and Mrs. K. E. Miles, Mrs. Hannah Mc Donough, Mrs. Elizabeth Forehand, Mrs. N. L. Grayson, Miss Margaret Duggan and Miss Mae Murphy mem bers of the advisory board. The principal item of business was the receiving of the report of the president, Miss Walsh; the report, which reveals the splendid work of the society, speaks for itself, and fol lows: “Most Reverend Bishop, Reverend Clergy, Fellow Catholics: “The work of the 16th year of the Catholic Missionary Society of Geor gia is recorded in this report. It has been a year of no large, outstanding activity, but thank God, one of steady interest and loyal support of the workers in carrying out the aim of the society. “The retirement of our well loved Bishop Keyes filled our hearts with sorow. To his guidance and interest we attribute all of the success, and the very life of the society. We shall pray for his return to health, and for many years of peace and happi ness. “To our present beloved Bishop, we extend happy greeting and wel come to our State. We beg his bless ing on and interest in our work, and pledge to him our loyal support as our Honorary President. “We rejoice in the appointment of Referend James Conlin as pastor of Saint Anthony’s Church, Atlanta, Ga., but regret deeply that this honor takes from us our beloved Chaplain. We shall sorely miss his personal in terest in our work, and wish for him many years of sucescs in his new field. Mailing Report “The mailing committee, compos ed of Mrs. Elizabeth Forehand and Miss Agnes Lyons, distributed 1.000 pieces of Catholic literature to the Missions. This committee deserves special commendation for its tireless interest and faithful work. Missionary Service “We are happy to report that the work of Monsignor Mitchell and Mrs. Joseph E- Kelly in conducting catechism classes at the Sugar Re finery is in its 12th year of ser vice. It is with sorrow we record the death of Mrs. Grevemberg, whose part in this service for the Master, was indeed not small. It was at the home of Mrs. Grevemberg that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was of fered each month. It was her happi ness to prepare for and welcome the “Divine Guest” on each occasion of His visit. May she rest in peace! “The catechism class averages about 45 children. Seven little ones received First Holy Communion this year, and a class is in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. "To the workers in this field we extend our hearty appreciation, and pray that the Great Missionary will reward them fortheir zeal. Ordination “Again our diocese has been bless ed with the ordination to tre holy priesthood of a native son. On May 30. 1935, Reverend George P. Daly was received into the Priesthood, and our state was blessed with another worker in the Mission field. Ad Mul- tos Annos! R. I- P. “During the year five of our holy clergy have been called to their eternal reward: The Right Reverend Mcnsignor Clark, the Rev. Charles Vogel, the Rev. Eugene Peter, the Rev. Alnhonse Wolfe," and the Rev. Jerome Dollinger. “The Master’s call came also to our beloved Vice-President, Mrs H. R. Altick, and to Miss Eugenia Fitz simmons, a loyal member of our so ciety. May thev rest in peace! Tin Foil “The sale of tin foil is still a source of income, and we thank all whohelp in this way. The sale this year amounted to $4.70. Contributions “We acknowledge with thanks, the gift of a box of beautiful altar linens from our late Vice President, Mrs. H. R. Altick. These linens were made in Montclair, N. J., by friends of Mrs. Altick, whose interest in Georgia Missions was due to Mrs. Altick’s splendid missionary spirit. The lin ens were distributed among the mis sions of Albay, Athens, and Mil- ledgeville. “A gift of altar lines was also made to the church at Rocky Ford. Appreciation “Words fail us when we try to express our appreciation for the loy al support and efficient work of our officers. Most deeply grateful are we to the members, without whose sup port we should never have been able to cary on. To the colectors, who are the mainstay of the society, we can never fully express our appre ciation, but commend them to our dear Lord for their work in His be- helf. “.We acknowledge with deep grat itude contributions to our work from Mrs. R. T. Semmes, Sacred Heart School, Saint Vincent’s School, Marist School, the Ladies Auxiliary to the A. O. H., and the Catholic Woman’s Club. We also thank the Morning News, the Savan nah Press, and The Bulletin, for courtesies extended. “To our Most Reverend Bishop, to Monsignor Croke. and to our Chap lain, Father Conlin, we extend our thanks for their unfailing interest in olr work. “Our report would not be com plete did we not deplore the depar ture from the city of Mother M. Mercedes, former Principal of Sa cred Heart School. Her unusual zeal for the missions resulted in a deep ly grounded spirit of helpfulness im planted in the eharts of the children which bore fruit in most outstand ing contributions to the cause. To Mother M. Augustine we are deeply grateful for the same splendid mis sionary ardor. “In closing, I repeat the words of our beloved founder, and recom mend the daily rosary, the weekly Communion, frequent invocation of our patrons SJaint Patrick and Saint Francis Xavier, and a prayer for our Holy Father, Pope Pius XI. “Respectfully submitted, “KATE A. WALSH, “President, Savanah Branch, C. M. S.” EDITORS MUST JOIN NAZI PRESS CHAMBER New German Regulations Also Imposes Increasingly Rigid Restrictions BELMONT, N. C.—“Professor Law- son,” a comedy in three acts, was the St. Patrick’s Day play at Sacred Heart Junior College this year. Miss Olive Hennessy of Pinehurst, N. C., as Huldah Strang, president of “The Literary Idealists”, Miss Gertrude Royalls of Newton Grove, N. 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Under the pre text that the refutation of the con stant violent attacks against the Church in the neo-pagan publications constitutes “politics” not permissible in diocesan organs, a new ruling has been issued which makes it obligatory for the editors of all religious papers to become members of the Nazi “Press Chamber.” thereby submitting them to constant censorship. The religious papers may publish only official church news, strictly ec clesiastical news, historical and theo logical contributions limited to church topics and items referring to ecclesias tical arts. Only advertisements deal ing with articles required in religious practice are permissible, which means a drastic cut in revenue since many other establishments owned by Cath olics used to support the religious press. Every attack on measures such as the sterilization law, the destruction of the parochial schools and the re pression of Catholic organizations as well as the refutation of the attacks of atheistic papers against the Church is ruthlessly excluded. It is reliably reported that some 300 German Cath olic papers will be affected by these new rulings, exposing the helpless Catholic reading public to the most unscrupulous pagan propaganda, now openly tolerated by the government. ST. PATRICK’S DAY was observ ed from coast to coast in the usual comprehensive manner. In New York 40,000 marched after the Mass at the Cathedral. IT’S INEXPENSIVE TO BE WELL DRESSED IN HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHES l^ertStirreu Exclusive HART SCHAFFNER ‘ & MARX Stylist Brings You the CONTINENTAL SILHOUETTE $37.50 Robert Surrey brings you this fash ion, in Authors Club, shown here. The back view shows you the trim silhouette particularly well. 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