Arizona republican., 1913-03-29
STATE COUNCIL
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Loyal Catholic k nj gh t s Gather for Annual State Convention and Hold In- teresting Sessions Will Meet Again Today

Phoenix belonged strictly t" the Knights of Columbus yesterday, the state convention having brought to tbis city q large number of members of the order. Yesterday was day If aettin~ acquainted, seeing things and starting the preliminary work or the convention. Starting at ten yes tcrday morning the knights were l" almost continuous session until the middle of the afternoon. when in com many with their ladies, they mounted their trusty steedS for a short search for adventure about the city and val ley.
 A pleasant and profitable conVen- lion is in session, even if the knights do no more than they did yesterday. But there are two more days of 1t, and the end is not yet. The attend ance is large and enthusiastic. Mem bers of the councils all over the state grand knights and visitors ga lore are here. Every train has been met and the members escorted to ho- tols or private homes as they arrived. The annual dance, brilliant aftalr was held at the O'Neil hall last night. X splendid program has been work ed up for today and tomorrow. It consists of:
 A visit to the legislature and the state house this morning at ten.
 4 theater party at the Empress this afternoon at one to see the Aztec Sun Fcte pictures.
 An automobile ride for knights and ladies to the St. John mission, the ostrich farms and other points of in terest. an hour later
 An all Arizona ostrich egg ban quet at the Hotel Adams this evening at half past eight.
 Tomorrow the lodge will attend.
 Mass at St Mary's and a sermon ny Rev. Father Mandin, state chap lain of the order.
 And more auto rides later in the day Taking it all together it is a pretty complete little convention.
 The southern delegates have the de- sire to promote the welfare of the orphan asylum at Tucson. and they have made q strong appeal for help in supporting the institution. The entire convention has been aroused over the needs of the asylum and no doubt some quick action will be taken on the matter.
 The officers of the San Marcos de Niza council, the host organization are:
 Grand knight, J T. Whitney: de putty grand knight. Peter Ryan; finan- ciaI secretary, J. E. Geare; recording secretary. Martin J McCauley; ward -Ia I c1, oil ar H-yO Smith: treasurer. J. w. Long; lec- turer. Alexander Baker: advocate. J L. Morales: trustees, John G. O'Mal- ley; J. J. Wesley and Martin Wynne: physician, Dr. Win Wylie; inside guard Virgil King: outside guard George Wallen.
 Visiting delegates: Joseph Lutz T ]. Hicks, Bisbee; J H. Morgan. P J Keohane, Prescott; J. H. Welch J A McHugh Globe: J. T. Whitney J F. Gearge, Phoenix; H. J. Efker II w. Kengla, Tucson.
 The retiring state officials are; Frank DeSOuza, state deputy; J. H Morgan, district deputy, northern Ari- uona; P. M. Kelly, district deputy southern Arizona: F. l.. Cloes. Bisbee state secretary; F. J. Horne, Prescott state treasurer: Gerard T. Wall, Flag staff. state warden; John I Reilly Tucson, state advocate; Rev. Fr. A MandiR, Prescott, state chaplain.
 The committees consist of the fol lowing:
 General arrangements-Peter Ryan J. J. Wesley and Alexander Baker.
 Reccption-E E. ONeill. M. Foley. J. T Whitney. F. r. Conway John T. Hughes, John G. OMalley Harry Hurley. Adolph TribOlet. w Riley. Dr. Win Wylie, Louis Jensser James T. Murphy and Leo E. BigleA
 Ladies eception-Mrs. F. B. O'Nei Mrs Frank DeSouza, Mrs. Peter RyaI Mrs. J. J. Wesley, Mrs. J. T. Whit ney. Mrs. John O'Malley, Mrs. C. F Corrigan, Mrs. J. E. Geare, ST, Mir w. J. Riley, Mrs. P. T. Hurle. Mrs. John T. Hughes, Mrs. NJ. Foley. Mrs. James T. Murphy, Mrs Win Wylie, Mrs. Louis Jenssen, Mrs ]. J. Johnson, Mrs. C. 4. Baker an Mrs. M A. Coles.
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