Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-02-14
Unity, Trinity and Mackin Hold
Big Initiation I'm New
Albany.
Eloquent Addresses at ElabOr-
crate Banquet Aroused
Enthusiasm.
MANY CLERGY WERE PRESENT

This has been indeed a great week
| for the Y NJ. I. of the Falls Cities
and the Atlantic Jurisdiction. The
| dedication of the new $4,000 addi-
ton to Unity Councils club house in
New Albany was preceded by an
imposing sight Sunday morning
| when the hundreds of members and
the candidates for initiation at
| tended mass and received holy com
munion. Promptly at 1880 in the
afternoon the dedicatory services
began, conducted by Rev. Father
Seibertz, after which the initiatory
ceremonies, for which three months
had been spent in preparation, were
carried out, all three councils,
Unity, Mackin and Trinity, present
ing large classes of candidates. The
new hall was taxed to its capacity
and the members witnessed a cere-
mony that will never be forgotten.
Following initiation a line was
formed and about 900 marched to
st. Joseph's Hall, where an elaborate
banquet had been prepared. Presi-
dent John Portrich, of Unity Coun-
Gil, who presided as POSTMASTER, in
welcoming the clergy and guests,
said they we're about to witness the
dawn of new era, an era OF
brightness that will make the Young
Mems Institute the ideal organiza-
tion for Catholic young men. Seated
with the toastmaster we're the Rev.
Patrick Monaghan, representing
Bishop O'Donaghue; Rev. Francis
Felten, Grand Chaplain, and Fathers
Curran, Seibertz, Halpin, O'Connor,
O'Grady, Wilke. Reidford, Nollrath,
Richarts and Eichenlaub
Rev Father Monaghan had the
happy privilege of representing the
Bishop and expressing his interest
in this young mems society. As a
member he and the other clergy felt
highly edited with the splendid
initiation they had witnessed. II
was, he said. incumbent upon the
members and society to act and set
an example that would gain for the
Y. NJ. l. the aims for which IT was
founded. In concluding Father
Monaghan said they should be
strengthened by frequent commu-
nion and ever hold aloft the banner
that will show the true Christian
spirit.
Grand President Robert T. Burke
had for his subject ''The New Juris-
diction," and after a review of the
origin OF the Y. M. I. he dwelt at
length upon the present satisfactory
status of the society and the reasons
that led to the formation of the At
lantic and Pacific jurisdictions. He
made fine impression and urged
interest in the Grand Council con-
vention to be held in Louisville in
1915.
Rev. Francis Felten, pastor of st.
Augustine's' and Grand Chaplain,
was vociferously greeted when he
arose and delivered an address that
proved full Of wit and humor. Speak
ing on ''Unity" he pointed out the
assistance. and guidance the young
man needs. This is the time. he de-
clared. that all his moral strength is
necessary to keep the young man in
the right way The young man
needs a well balanced mind. strength
OF character and training of the
heart. These are the vocations and
opportunities and the assistance they
should receive, and without which
they can not get along. Thus will
the young man be guided past the
dangerous pitfalls and taught the
benefits to be derived only from
knowledge and religion, and make
life the greatest success that can
be looked forward to. They VIII
then be good citizens and need no
urging to defend their home and
country.
Dan J.. Hennessy. who followed
Benedict Elder, had an explanation
rather than an address, and then
set forth the origin and purposes Of
the Panama-Paci'ic Club. Its object
will be to provide a pleasant way OF
visiting every place of interest in the
Great West and the city that was
the birthplace of the Y. M. |. They
will have . special train and be
accompanied by the ladies and many
not members Thus far the project
had met with much favor.
Tuesday night Unity's club house
was thrown open to the public, with
the Mayor and City Council as spe-
cial guests. There was an ex-
cellent musical programme and re-
freshments were served. Last night
the opening dance was held and was
brilliant affair. Unity Council
now has a home In which IT and the
Catholics of New Albany can feel