Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-10-13
K. Of {. Meeting
A BIC SUCCESS
HUNDREDS OF KNIGHTS OF CO.
LUMBUS CELEBRATED DIS :.
COVERY OF AMEPTCA.
SENATOR 0wF'* SPOKE
Large Class of Gag .ates to Be In
itiatcd Today.v pesfal Trains
Are ming.

| Four hunc and twenty years
ago yesterday Christopher Columbus
discovered America. The occasion
was fittingly celebrated in Tulsa by
Knights Of Columbus from every sec
ton of Oklahoma. 1t was easily the
largest and most successful affair OF
It's kind ever held In this state.
Between five and six hundred out
of town Catholics and their families
were here. This number will be aug
mented today by over 1000 others,
who will come In special trains and
by other means to witness and take
part in the degree work. Degree Of
ficers Of the knights of Columbus
from almost every section of the
United States will take part in tho
eXemplification of the various de-
grees A large class of candidates
will be initiated.
The Tulsa band met all incoming
trains yesterday morning and escort
ed the delegation from out of town
to Columbus Day headquarters at the
Hotel Tulsa.
At 10 o'clock n. M, a large crowd
was present at Holy Family church
where high mass was celebrated.
Bishop Meerscheart preached the
sermon.
The last mass this morning will be
at 10s 0soclock and Immediately after
these services the degree work will
begin at Armory hall, 1l2-A South
Boulder avenue. Bishop Meerscheart
will again preach at this morning 5
church services.
A large crowd Of local people and
visitors visited the South Main park
yesterday and witnessed the field
sports and baseball game.
The Grand opera house was filled
last night at $50 o'clock when one
Of the most enjoyable programs of
the kind ever given here, was begun.
Visitors Furnished Entertainment
Senator Robert l.. owen was the
principal speaker and his remarks
were masterpieces and listened to at
tentively by the crowd
The musical part of the entertain
ment was especially worthy of praise
each number having been n pleasing
feature that drew forth prolonged ap-
plause.
Miss Margaret Gavin of Independ-
ence, Kas.. opened with charming
piano solo. She was literally APP.
plauded.
The soprano solo by Miss Gather
Inc Tracy of Oklahoma City was so
good that she was forced to respond
to an encore. she was accompanied
by Miss Margaret Dougherty at the
piano.
Little Catherine Gavin brought
forth tumult Of applause by her
clever and dainty singing of "Oh
You, Circus Day" She had the man
ners of an actress and the ability Of
a Melba.
=. II. DuBoise OF Muskogee was
forced to respond to an enthusiastic
encore, after singing a baritone solo.
]. f. Rooney. district deputy.
In few well chosen words, intriduc-
ed Thomas d. Lyons, the chairman
Of the evening. Chairman Lyons. in
introducing each speaker, made use
Of his well known oratorcal powers
and Chesterfieldlan grace.
r. L. Bouscaren's address on "Ca-
tholc Citizenship" was one Of the
most learned speeches ever heard In
this section. II was full OF logic,
Mr.. Bouscaren was introduced as
representative Of the federal govern
! ment, being the assistant district
United States attorney for the East
ern district Of Oklahoma. but in his
speech he took occasion to make
pointed and sarcastic reference to po-
litical and governmental conditions
in this country, with reference to the
church
"Christlan Charity"
Thomas White, grand knight Of the
Tulsa Council, was introduced by
Chairman Lyons as the man whom
moro credit IL due than any other in
divldual for having made todays cell
ebration a success"
Mr.. Whites subject was Chris
tlan Charity" and he spoke with
! firmness that made his remarks the
more impressive, on the brotherhood
Of man. He criticised the growing
prevalence of narrow minded and
selfish men.
III we light a lamp for friend"
said the speaker. 'it's genial glow
will fall also upon us. Christian
Charity prevents pollution"
There are those he declared
further. who need not bread. They
need sympathy and kindness. Where
Is there a more honorable badge
than the one that marks lis as Gods
own ministers here on earth?"
Senator Owens Speech.
Senator Robert l.. owen was given
an ovation when he was introduced
as "one of the very foremost states
men OF the nation" The cheering
lasted for more than two minutes.
The Mother Church, the Catholic
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