The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-04
Noted Catholics Deliver
Addresses.
CROWD TURNED AWAY
FROM BIG CATHEDRAL
Parade Of Members Precedes Open
ing Service.
In seuthern stronshold Of cstholseisus
Thousands Assemble To Pay
Tribute to The Great Bien-
vilie-Gresorian Choir,
with splendid Pro-
duetisss, Makes
Profound Ina
preston.

4 /
Mobile. Aug. s--(speciaI)-- The
Knights Of Columbus convention was
formally opened In Mobile today with
high mass Mt the Cathedral OF the
immaculate Conception. Right Rev
erend Bishop e. p. Allen OF the diocese
of Mobile being the officiating preiate
while Archbishop John j. Glennon de-
livered the sermon.
| The local knights. 400 strong.
| gathered at their hall on st. Joseph
Street, and were Joined there BY
visiting delegates the members of the
st. Louis Gregorian choir. the st. Louis
Zouaves. and marched In a body to the
church. presenting an inspiring scene
as they passed along the streets. The
members Of the sGregorian choir were
clad In pure white flannel suits, cut
military. and with the peakless caps
and gold band over the top OF the
| caps. The zouaves were attired In
/ regulation zouave dress. There were
about 500 men In line and they made
! q fine appearance.
/ On arrival at the church, and after
the local Knights. visitors. choir mem.
bers and others had passed IN. there
was q rush Of people to gain admit
tarice TO the church. The large and
handsome edifice was crowded 10 It's
capacity.
i Service Most Inpressivs.
II The service was one Of the most
beautiful ever seen In Mobile and very
impressive. bishop Alien said the
mass. and was assisted by priests Of
the local churches, all OF whom oc.
II cupisd seats within the chancei Fail
The Gregorian choir sung the mass.
and the music was OF a high order
A.. Al. "A
I Journed to the Lyric Theatre where
the convention was formally opened
with state Deputy George J. Sullivan
/ presiding. Mayor Pat ]. Lyons MAIDS
! the welcoming address TO the dele
i gates on behalf of the city and was
followed by Past State Deputy Mat Ma
horner, Jr., who delivered the address
of welcome on behalf of the locaI
/ knights of Columbus The response
| to the welcoming addresses was made
| by Supreme knight Edward 1. Hearn
and he was followed by Archbishop
John J. Glennon, who delivered
short address.
4 After a luncheon, at the Battle House
the delegates adjourned to the audi
forum. where the business sessions
/ were held, the meetings being Of an
executive nature. Following the bust
ness session, the Knights. visiting dele
! gates and their lady friends and wives,
were taken TOT an autoniooho NL
about the city. visiting all points OF
interest. &
Tonight on the roof garden Of the
Battle House, one of the grapdest
banauets ever held in Mobile was
| participated in by several hundred
local Knights and visiting Delegates.
Following this came the fireworks dis
play at Monroe Park and the drilt oy
the st. Louis Zouaves.
1 sesHiOms Are Executive.
The business session of the con-
yention is executive, and very little
was given out after adjournment Tor
the day. The reports OF the secretary
and treasurer were read anu sn ,s.s
the oder to be In flattering condition.
both from a financial as well as MEM
| befship standpoint. The session today
| was largely attenoed and much BUSH
ness of routine nature was transacted.
| The best Of good feeling prevailed and
delegates are having an entoyabse
| time.
| The second days session will onen
| at o'clock tomorrow morning. All
of the grand officers are present az
| the convention and we're warmly re-
| ceiyed upon their first appearance upon
| the stage at the opening OF the con-
vention.
RnIrht Edward l. Hearn. OF New
Haven. Conn, made his annual report
which was warmly received and he
| was given a rising vote OF thanks Ior
his able administration OF the attairs
! of the order the past year
Thousands See Parade.
Al q o'clock the delegates and ON
cers If the National Council assembled
AT the local knights OF Columbus nan
| ca naraded to the Cathedral OF the
immaculate conception headed oy the
ST. Louis knights of columbus Aou-
ayes and the band. the of1cers ana pre-
Iates In carriages, thousands early az
~ss the hour, lining the sidewalks to
| witness the great assemblage OF men
sron, ali sections OF this and adjoining
A. sac o'clock the pontihcal high
mass began In the CathedrA' co..
HIS grace, Archbishop John j. Glen
non, preached the sermon.
Hia grace, Archbishop Glennon, re-
| Iarrad 10 the honor and privilege OF
haine given an opportunity 10 speak
a word Of welcome 20 his oretnreh
from the historic pulpit which ne oc-
eunied. ana said II would be presump-
$3.50 FOR him to attempt to speak
Tor Mobile. her citizens. priests and
.arheir invitation to you and their
nrasence here to greet you are much
more eloquent than any words at my
disposal" -
IN Southern aspirations nnds in this
ancient city Their symbol and their
hahitation. To the Knights he said;
Memories VIII Remain.
sYou will take back TO your homes
memories as rich and rare rs her mag
More than zoo years ago. declared
the tail young preiate, the Catholic
/ Yndiana sought shelter beneath the
armed fortress Of Mobile from the ty-
rant governors of the Carolinas. who.
as,th Inc spirit they brought from Eng
land followed the Catholic Indians here