St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-29
CONVENTION IS
GREAT SUCCESS
Catholic Knights Of America Held One Of The Most
Interesting State Conventions In This City Last
Monday and Tuesday.

meeting of the National Board of Directors in
order to be here. The dates will not conflict here
after. The Supreme Presidents address was on
practical lines and showed the order in excellent
condition throughout the country. He pointed with
much pride to the fact that the order stands IL the
front rank of American fraternal societies. its rates
of insurance being as low as safe business meth
DDS permitted and its business being conducted
on up-to-dae plans in economical manner. He
described the methods now being taken to build the
memberhip and spoke of the new ritual in course
of preparation. He urged the members to attend
the meetings of their local branches and to take
proper interest in the affairs OF the Order prom
Using ample compensation in the way of increased
membership and better service. The reports Of
the State President showed tive Order in excellent
condition throughout the State, and his recon-
mendations were along practical lines.
The Committee on Resolutions, among other
matters, rendered vote of thanks to the people
of Opeiousas for their hospitabe reception to the
local Knights of Columbus for the of their fine
Home; to the Daughters of Isabella for their beau
tiful decorations; to the ladies and gentlemen who
had contributed so much to the delightful enter
tanments in honor of the occasion; to Revs. Eng
bernk and Petit for the special mass and the
timely Sermon to the Mayor for his welcome ad-
sizes and the excellent entertainment afforded dur
ing the Convention.
The following were elected as officers Fred
L. MEME and Guy Knobloch, supreme representa-
tives; John NJ Duffy and w. sandoz aternates;
I A. j. Escude, president; ]. T. A. Williams and @.
Bourque, vice-presidents; T. A. Badeau, secretary;
DJ. Barrett treasurer; John Rost A. J. Flotte, J.
J. Higgins finance committee. Thibodeaux was
selected as the next place of meeting. At the con-
cluson of the business session the visitors were
taken on an automobile ride through the principal
streets of the city and as far Washington. The
nicely paved streets of Opelousas and the fine
gravel roads were revelation to the visitors, who
complimented our little city on It's progressive
spirit and on the many public improvements.
On Tuesday night another entertainment was
given in honor of the visitors when delightful pro-
gram was rendered, participated in by several
ladies and gentlemen including some who mad con-
tributed to the success of the reception the night
before. Those who assisted in these entertain
ments were: Mesdames Dora Barry, w T. Stewart
and Gano Robertson; Misses Marie Meginiey, D.
Breitung, Yeola Richard and Paola Mouton
Messrs. Michael A. Tito and Lionel Castillo The
refreshments, served with lavish hospitality Dy
a committee of ladies and young girls were very
nice.
The entertainment concluded with a dance, the
music being furnised by the Lafayette orchestra
composed of prominent ladies and gentlemen from
our sister city. To say that the dancers enjoyed
the occasion and the delightful music is to state
only the simple fact. It has been long time since
a more delightful social affair has taken place in
our little city.
The officers and delegates departed on We'd
nesday full OF praise for the local Knights who had
contributed so much to the pleasure and success
of the Convention and taking with them the good
will of the people here who enjoyed their visit to
the utmost