Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-03
CATHOLICS PLEAD
FOR THEIR SCHOOLS
Higher Education in Their Faith
Urged at Knights of Co
lunlbus Banquet.
FORMER u. S. SEN. SMITH
GREETED WITH APPLAUSE
He Pays Tribute to the Memory
of Mgr. Doane, His Very
Dear Friend.

The need of higher Catholic educa-
ton and the apparent indifference
of some Catholics in their religious
training of children. was dwelt upon
by the Rev. John a. Dillon, former
Nlce-president of Seton Hall College
and at present diocesan superintend-
ent of parochial schools, speaking at
81 banquet given by the knights of
columbus at the New Auditorium
East night. The banquet was given
10 more than 100 initiates who re-
ceived the fourth degree in the after
noon.
The spread of the doctrine of the
Church was in the hands of the faith
tul, Father Dillon declared, and the
tendency today is to judge people
mot by what they say. but by what
they do. In the last few years
philosophy has grown up outside the
church known as pragmatism, the
speaker averred, which. if carried to
extremes. becomes absurd.
There is, however, a sane pragma-
fism which the church has always
Kostered Father Dillon continued,
which Is based on the right faith,
correct principles and good works.
Catholics should above all things
make their conduct and principles
agree, and the church expects the
knights of Columbus to shine among
men intellectually and morally.
Father Dillon said. Above all things,
Catholics should interest themselves
an the work being done in the paro-
chial schools, which are second to
none, according to the speaker. In
conclusion, Father Dillon spoke OF
9he money-making craze, and warned
his hearers against it. 1t was in
Secting everything, and had ruined
many an ambitious career, the
speaker maintained.
Supreme Knight James A. E'laherty.
who was the next speaker. empha-
sized what Father Dillon had said
about catholicity and the knights of
Columbus. members of the order,
should set an example by their works,
Mr. Flaherty asserted.
Mr.. Smith Welcomed.
A reception was rendered to former
United States Senator James Smith,
Jr., when he arose in response to
call from the POSTMASTER, Edward j.
,O'Brien. The applause was pro-
ionged and the former Senator was
obliged to remain standing for some
dime until it subsidized.
In introducing Mr.. Smith, Mr..
O'Brien referred to him as "a man
who needed no introduction one of
our foremost citizens, and one who,
while not Knight of Columbus, is
always ready to respond to our CALL"
Mr.. Smith paid high tribute to
the knights of Columbus and declared
that he priced the medal which had
been presented to him as an honorary
member of the organization more
than any public office or honor that
had ever been conferred upon him.
The former Senator declared he was
not an opponent Of public school edu-
cation, but that he regretted the fact
that it was not more of a religious
education. Our morals will not be
strengthened by education without re-
1igion. he declared.
Recalls Mgr. Doane.
Mr.. Smith grew eloquent as he told
of the troubles OF the Catholics in the
early days of Newark. when there
was but one Catholic school. In
looking over the program he had
been reminded of "a very dear
friend" the late Monsignor Doane,
Mr.. Smith said. Monsignor Doane
had done more for catholicity in the
city of Newark than any other infiu-
ence which could possibly have been
brought to bear he added.
In conclusion the former Senator
exhorted his auditors to stand to-
gether, for, he continued, "if there is
any fault to be found with our race 1t
is their jealousy. But. gentlemen"
Mr.. Smith added, ''of all Catholics in
New Jersey upon whom the honor of
a public office has ever been conferred
have less reason to find fault with
my Catholic friends than any other
man that I know Of"
Professor James C. Monaghan, for
merly of the universities of Wiscon-
sin and Notre Dame and former con-
sul-general to Mannheim, Germany.