The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-05
DELEGATES ENJOY
OUTING ON THE BAT
High Mass Is Celebrated At tie
Cathedral.
James A. Fiaherty Heads The 0r6eo
And Matt Mahener Of Msbile
Chosen For National Board
Of Directors.

second day of the Knights OF Column
bus convention. which brought ths
election Of officers. opened with ideal
weather. the day being fair ami
bright sun shining. the day being per-
feet for the outings In automobiles
and trips on Mobile Bay.
The exercises began today with
requiem high mass at the Cathedral
OF the Immaculate Conception for the
repose OF the souls OF the deceased
members OF the order. the church be-
ing filled with Mobile Knights. vfsit-
Ing delegates, their families and Mo-
bilians. The ceremony was most
solemn and impressive, and the music
sung by the ST. Louis Gregorian choir
was most beautiful
When the service at the Cathedral
was over. adjournment was taken to
the foot Of Dauphin street. where the
delegates. visiting knights and local
members OF the council departed Tor
the eastern shore, Point Clear being
the stopping place. Lunches furnish-
ed from the waters OF Mobile Bay. In
the shape OF fish and crabs Were
served. Yacht races and launch rides
added TO the pleasures of the day.
while the features were music BIZ the
St Louis zonave band and an exhibi-
tion drill by the Zouaves.
While the excursion was az Point
Clear. the convention assembled for 4
business session lasting several hours.
luncheon being served In the Vineyard
OF the Cawthon to the delegates and
those who remained in the city.
Late this afternoon the visitors were
taken In automobiles to differenf
points OF itnerest about the city. Visits
kafsxar A. a. A.. ".
Athelstan, Manassas and other clubs.
which were thrown open to the yisi-
tors.
Band conoerts the electrical ans
plays. and concerts by the GrexorfAu
choir of st. Louis made up the rest az
the days program. which was ended
with q dress bail In the auditorium ok
the Battle House tn compliment to the
ST Louis Choral Club asd GregoriAn
choir.
Eiessten OF Omcess.
When supreme Knight Edward Il
Hoarn called the convention to order
this morning the nrst matter taken uo
was the report Of the COMMITTEES on
laws
The convention then launched into
the election OF officers to serve for tho
next two wears.
James A. Fiaherty. Of PhiIadeiphia.
was CaGCtpQ supreme kUAHML ALlHX
moved up from deputy supreme knight.
NJ. II. carmody. OF Grand Rapids.
Mich. was elected deputy supreme
knight.
The ONCE OF historian Of the order
was created. and Daniel Coiwell. Of
New Haven. Conn. was elected 90 that
once.
Additional ofacers were elected az
follows:
W. ]. Mckinley. national secretary.
New York.
D. J. Callahan. national treasures
Washington. ID. G.
J. H. Pelletieri. national advoeatA
Boston, Mass.
DR.. q. w. Buckley. national physi-
clan. Minneapolis. MINI.
Rev. P. J. MeGivney. national chap
lain. Middletown. Conn.
p. J. Mclaughlin. national warden
Newark. N. J.
The newly elected members OF this
national board OF directors are: Mas
Mahorner. Jr.. of Mobile; w. H Guilt
yer. OF Portland. Me-: Daniel J. Grif-
I'm. Of New York City; John A Bowler
OF Sioux Falls. s. D.
C. J. Smyth. OF Omaha. Neb.. was
the nfth candidate for membership on
the national board. but was defeated
by Mr.. Mahorner.
Quebec was selected unanimously as
the next meeting place.
The selection Of Quebec as the next
place OF meeting was done with bur
little opposition. The convention Will
be held in Quebec, the second week To
August, 1910.
California had intended to ask for
this convention. but decided to wait
until 1871 on account Of the celeDra-
tfon nj rahahilitated San Francisco.
washington also intends to go In this
race for the 1911 convention. at which
time the dedication of the massive
to Christopher Columbus. to
cost 100000, will be erected on the
plaza opposite the union depot.
Testimonial for Hearn.
A testimonial Of $1,000 was given
retiring Supreme knight Edward H.
Hearn Of New haven. Conn. for his
efforts and wonderful success
in the management Of affairs.
The new position Of National HIS
torian. which was created and Will be
occupied by Retiring Secretary Dan
Colwell, who has served the order con-
tfnually for twenty-seven years, car.
ries with II an annual salary OF $4,000.
Most of the day after the election Of
officers, was devoted to the report Of
the Committee on Laws. They APP
proved a large number of amendments
as well as disappearing several.
The matter of the Catholic Univer-
sity endowment will probably be
brought ND before the convention to-
morrow. Chairman e. II. Doyle OF
Detroit will then make his annual re-
port on AFFAIRS OF the endowment. The
will adjourn tomorrow af-
ternoon.
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