The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-01
Mobile Is Ready For
 Knights Of Columbus
Delegates from All Over the Country Will Assem- ble in the Gulf Cfy--Fine
 Program Arranged.

Mobile, July sf.-tspecial)--For the first time in the history of the order Of Knights of Columbus the annual national convention will be held in the South. and Mobile is honored for the occasion. invitation having been ex- tended at the annual convention the past year and accepted by that body.
 All Alabama has joined with the Gulf City in an effort to appropriate ly entertain the thousands who will be here as delegates and visitors to this great convention. Every state in the Union will be represented. and al- ready the city has many visitors for the occasion.
 The city presents today Mardf Gras every public building, store house and private residence being decorated with the national colors.
 The 420 members of the order in Mo- bile. with the assistance of the Knights elsewhere in the State, and the public spirited citizens of Mobile, will receive and entertain the visitors in true Southern style.
 When it became known that Mobile was to be host to the National Con- vention. a meeting of citizens was held. at which were representative citizens of all classes and creeds. Committees were at once raised and these went 10 which will greet the eyes of the dele ing this convention the most notable In the history of Alabama. The pro- gram arranged and the splendid sights work with the avowed purpose of mak- gates and visitors attests the success they have achieved
 The program. briefly reviewed. is as follows:
 Monday--At 6 p. m., band concert in Bienvilie Square; ', electric display; S. concert by St. Louis Choral Club and Gregorian Choir in the Lyric Theatre.
 Tuesday--At 8 a. nn parade of local and visiting Knights. headed by St. Louis Knights of Columbus Zouaves. and national officers and delegates, to the Cathedral of the immaculate Con- ception. where at s:3o Pontifical High Mass will be held. the mass being sung by the Gregorian Choir, Rt. Rev. Ed ward P. Allen, Bishop of the Diocese of Mobile, the officiating prelate. and his Grace, Archbishop John J. Glen. non, of St Louis. preaching the ser- mon.
 At II o'clock the formal opening of The convention will take place in the Lyric Theatre. Mayor Pat J. Lyons will deliver the address on behalf os the city, and State Deputy Mat Ma horner, Jr., on behalf of the Knights of Mobile and Alabama. Response will be by Supreme Knight EdWard L.. Hearn, after which Archbishop Glen. non will deliver an address.
 At noon a luncheon will be served the delegates on the roof garden of the Battle House.
 At i p. m, . business session will be held in the Auditorium of the Bat fIe House. and after that the rest of the day wtll be devoted to entertain ment.
 Wednesday morning at o'clock a Requiem High Mass, for the repose of the souls of the deceased members of the order will be sung at the Cathe. dral by the Gregorian Choir.
 At Q o'clock a chartered steamer will take the ladies to Point Clear on the Eastern Shore. where a grand re- Ratta and boat races of all kinds will be held. Launch rides. sea bathing and sea-food lunches will be the order
 The St. Louis Zouaves will drill and their band furnish the music. Tn the city at 10 o'clock the convention will assemble. At noon luncheon will be served the delegates in the Cawthon vineyard. A the delegates will be given an auto ride along famous Mo- bile Bay Shell road. after which open house will be observed at the Athel- stan, Manassas, .Fidelia, Knights of Co.,