The Washington herald., 1908-02-24
FEALTY To- CARDINAL
Knights Of Columbus Pledge
Him Their Support
GUEST OF ORDER YESTERDAY
Urges Contribution TO Catholic Uni
versify-BeIieyes Order Can Raise
Half Million DOlIRrs-stRte Deputy
Haltigan Addresses Welcome 10
Prelate-ProDlfses Submission.

hhl&nts OF COluInDuS, numbering ~,
gave reception to Cardinal Gibbons, at
tho knights OF Columbus Hall. Cos Z
street northwest yesterday afternoon.
Promptly at o'clock. the cardinal. es-
eorted by sup~Sme Knight Patrick J.
Donovan and Grand knights Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, entered the hall. and
10 the strains of Maryland, My Mary
land" proceeded to the stage.
Supreme Knight Donovan presided.
With a~few remarks he introduced State
Deputy Patrick ]. Ealtigan, who wei
coined the cardinal.
He said:
Promises FeaIty of Order.
For the first time in the history Of our
oTsanizsti ton. the Knights of Columbus of
the National Capital have the great hon
or, this afternoon, of having with us as
our distinguished guest. the great, the
good, the noble, the sanity Cardinal
Archbishop of Baltimore, his eminenee
Cardinal Gibbons. our beloved spiritual
shepherd, who ever faithfully watches
over the interests of his flock. and who.
during many long years of the most Won
derful ecclesiastical activity. has won for
himself name that will live forever in
the minds and hearts of the people Of
this country.
His presence with us to-day is most
sincerely appreciated. In the name OF our
organization in the District of Columbia,
now express to him our heartfelt thanks
for this visit, pledge our humble submls-
sion TO his will. and our undy1ng fealty
and allegiance to all he represents as a
prince and bishop of the holy mother
church.
Your eminence, we wish you ever TO
feel in the stupendous responsibility Of
your high and holy office, that we OF
the knights OF Columbus. not only OF
this city, but Of the nation. are ever
ready to do your will. to support your
enterprises. and to show you by every
possible means in our power that We
stand as a great phalanx of Catholic
manhood behind you in oil that you may
undertake for the intellectual elevation
OF our people, the advancement and pros
perity Of the holy church. and the glory
and honor of God.
Again 1 bid you welcome to the home
OF this Catholic organization We num-
Der nearly 1.500 Each and every one Of
US most devoutly pray that the Almighty
God, in His mercy and kindness. may
spare you 10 us for many years. to guide
US in the pathways of righteousness and
truth
Cardinal Gibbons Replies.
Cardinal Gibbons, in acknowledging the
greetings accorded him by TIE audience.
said:
4 had intended returning to Baltimore
Immediately after the installation serv-
ices at ST. Patrick's this morning It is
only out of respect fors this great order
that have remained. consider myself
more than compensated.
I desire 20 express my pleasure at
leal ming tnat this building belongs 10
your organization. 1t shows a movement
forward.
Every Knight SHOULD contribute 80
cents toward the Catholic University II
you were bat $1,000 strong when you con-
tributed $4,000, surely, with 100000. you
can raise $4,000 I want TO see every
Catholic in the country help the univer-
sity. II Is a means of benefit to US all
We should do while we can. Do not to-
morrow what you can do to-day"
Past Grand knight James s. Easily
Smith, Grand Knight DR.. William E.
Pairo. Keane Council Grand Knight
George T. Kolb. Carroll Council: Grand
knight Vincent A. Sheehy, Spsulding
Council. ard Grand Knight Thomas j.
Donavan, Potomac Council, were the
cardinals escort.