Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-01-07
Impressive Ceremonies Marked
the Installation On
Monday.
Eloquent Addresses Made by
Both New and Old
Officers.
UPufT OF CATHOLIC YOUTH

Mackin Council opened the new
year In blaze of glory Monday
night. 1t was the occasion for the
annual installation of officers, and
the hall was thrown open to all
friends of Mackin. The decorations
arranged for the snow dance had
been allowed to remain and the
scenery gave one an idea of the
Arctic regions, yet the warmth of
greetings extended by Mackin' S
members soon dispelled all chill.
John T. Kenney, the retiring Presi-
dent, welcomed the visitors with a
happy little talk and stated that the
only business of the evening was to
be the installation OF officers, and
that after that all would be properly
entertained.
Supreme Vice President Robert T..
Burke was the installing officer. His
work was impressive and the cross
was prominent throughout the in
stallation ceremony. Mr.. Burke ad-
monished the new officers to be
worthy of the confidence reposed in
them by their fellows and said their
work was worthy of their best eff
forts. At the conclusion of the
ceremony President Samuel L. Rob
ertson was introduced and was
greeted with applause. He spoke
feelihgly to his friends and fellow
members of the honor that had
been conferred on him. He said it
was the greatest pleasure of his life
q N 10 In . ha1 /, a..
ambition to be President of Mackin
Council. He said that those outside
had no idea of the immense amount
of work done by those inside the
council. He said that Mackin Coun-
ell was worthy of the support of any
and every Catholic. The Y. M. G. A.. !,
he said. did-grand work In --its--way-
fer the Protestant youth, but the
plaSe. for the Catholic youth is the
Y.M.I. His remarks were full of
commendation for the former Presr-
dents from James T. Shelley to the
retiring PRECEDENT, John r. Kenney.
He trusted that all would join
hands for a greater Mackin Council,
and in conclusion he wished all a
happy new year.
Vice President Joseph ]. Hancock
also. made happy little talk, and
John T. Kenney, the retiring Presi-
dent. was given a hearty greeting
He said he was happy to be relieved
of the responsibility, and at the
same time was proud of the honor
that had been conferred on him;
glad that he was numbered among
the Past Presidents. He closed with
an eloquent plea for all to give
their earnest support to the new
administration. Frank G.. Adams
made a brief but happy address.
Supreme Vice President Burke
made the closing address. He paid
nice tribute to the friends of
Mackin and especially to the ladies
for what assistance they had given
in the past. Charles s. Raidy in
vited all friends of Mackin to at
tend euchre to be given on the eve
ming of Thursday, January 10.
James T. Shelley said Mackin has
given proof that 1t was working for
the youth of the city and predicted
that II would given even better proof
III tnC lulul0s
William M. Higgins was called on,
and after briefly commencing the
work of the council, wished all a
happy new year. DR.. A. ]. Bizot
made an eloquent and humorous
speech that convulsed all. In a
more serious vein he spoke of the
worn OF the order for the unfit of
humanity.
Previous 10 the installation a
brief business session was held. Dan
Quill and Joseph Wahl, who have
been i'll, were reported we'll, while
William Shaughnessy, James Calm
back and Leo Hoerter were reported
improving. The rest OF the evening
was devoted to dancing and a New
Years reception.
Trinity Council installed the Off
GERS for 1911 last Monday night In
the midst OF a large number of its
members. Immediately following
the installation ceremonies a smoker
was given and talks were made by
several members.
An announcement was made that
on rext Monday night election OF
delegates 10 the American Fedora
tion OF Catholic Societies will take