Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-20
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES HONOR Dr.. JOHN G. COYLE 4
Six Hundred Leading Repre-
sentatiyes of Great Organ
izations at Symposium.
CHAMPION OF CHURCH
ACCLAIMED FOR WORK
Distinguished Orators Pay Trib-
ute and Bestow Golden
Token of Esteem.

Never before in the history of New.
ark has there been a more brilliant as
semblage of prominent Catholics thai
was present at the Dime given in homo
of DR.. John g.. Coyle, of New York, b,
the representatives of the Catholic so.
cieties n organizations VI New Jer.
sey at the New Auditorium on Sunday
night to testify to their gratitude and
appreciation of his untiring efforts II
their behalf, and of his zeal in advanc.
ing the principles of the Catholic faith
More h 600 prominent Catholics wer,
present.
Dr.. Coyle is widely known throughout
this section for his active work in the
interest of Catholicism and in advancing
the interests of the Catholic organizations
In this State and New York. He was re-
Gently honored by Pope Plus with. the
title of papal knight and knight com
mander of the holy sepulchre.
The organizations represented were
the knights of Columbus, Daughters Of
Isabella, United Holy Name Societies, An
Client Order of Hibernians, st. Patrick's
Allience, Celtic Club, Friendly Sons of st.
Patrick and the Sim Fein Club.
1t was expected that the IRt. Rev.
Bishop O'Connor, the Rev. Father Child
wick, who was chaplain of the u. S. S.
Maine when it was blown up; the Rev.
Monsignor I. P. Whelan and Professor
James c.. Monaghan. national lecturer
of the knights of Columbus, would be
present, but the diners were all dis
appointed.
Bishop o'Connor was prevented by a
.1.vf1., arxnpna-N anl tho pnxr
Father Chadwick sent a letter explain
ing that a previous engagement would
hold him until a late hour. but that he
would try to come in time to address
the diners. He failed to arrive, how
ever. Another letter was received from
Monsignor Whelan stating that church
duties would prevent his attendance, and
Professor Monaghan was prevented from
being present by sickness.
Many eloquent speeches were made
sulogizing the loyalty and devotion of
DIR. Coyle to the interest of the Catholic
Church and the hall ~resounded with
cheers time and again. Charles P. Gill
len, president Sim Fein Club. of this
city. who acted as POSTMASTER, declared
that when the time came for a Catholic
TO be honored with the Presidential
chair none would be more fit h DR..
Coyle.
Presented with Watch and Charm.
In behalf of the societies represented
John j. Hickey. past State deputy of
the Knights of Columbus. presented DR..
Coyle with a gold watch andS chain as
q material testimony of the regard of
the members and this was a signal for
another volley of applause.
Including Mr.. Gillen and Mr.. Hickey,
those at the speakers table we're;
Mayor Jacob Haussling, former United
Senator James Smith, jr.. Thomas
J. Nolan. assistant district attorney of
New York.; John L. Quigg, state secre-
xry of the knights of Columbus of
Nav York State: Martin Conboy. presi-
of the Holy Name Society of East
oranA-e; John L. o'Toole. publicity agent {,
II the Public Service Corporation; Rev. ,