The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-10-16
COLUMBUS MEMORY H0N0RED
GOVERNOR HAMMOND PRAISES SPIRIT OF oRDER..ARcH
BISHOP IRELAND CALLS KNIGHTS IMPERIAL GUARDS OF THE
cHuRcH--EloQuEAT ADDRESS OF JUDI, ANllY

The knights of Columbus in Mime
apolis tittingly observed Discovery Day
at a banquet held in the Gold room of
the Radisson Hotel, where nearly two
hundred Knights gathered on Tuesday
evening to partake of feast calculated
to satisfy the physical, mental, and
spiritual needs of those present.
Preparations were going ON for weeks
and every detail of the program was
arranged with such detail that when
the time arrived everything went off
in manner calculated to satisfy the
most skeptical. Included in the num-
Der who gathered at the Radisson as
guests of the Minneapolis Knights were
State Deputy John A. Burns, of St.
Paul; National Director w. J. Dwyer,
and Rt Rev. ]. J. Lawler, Auxiliary
Bishop of st. Paul. The Minneapolis
Knights of Columbus are all of one
mind, that the Discovery Day banquet
was one of the very best affairs that
has been held in Knights of Columbus
circles in years. It is certain that no
member of the order who was present
on this occasion could come away with
out feeling that he was the better for
having been present
Judge VIM. G. Leary acted as toast
master. The soloist was Francis E.
Rosenthal, of st. Paul, favorite sing
er In Knights of Columbus circles, and
soloist of rare ability. The Shibley-
Squyer's orchestra furnished the mu-
sic. The first address of the evening
was delivered by Hon. VIM. L. Kelly,
Judge Of the district court of Ramsey
county. The presence of this venerable
jurist amidst his many Minneapolis
acquaintances was indeed pleasing to
the Minneapolis Knights. His inspir-
ing address replete with beautiful SEN
timents connected with the name OF
Columbus" which he had taken for
his theme, made a deep impression
upon his audience. We have the pleas
ure of reproducing in full the address
delivered by Judge Kelly.
Particular Importance was attached
to the presence of Archbishop ireland,
who was introduced as the second
speaker on the program. The friend
ship of the Archbishop for Minneap.
oils knights of Columbus has long been
known and his keen interest in their
affairs is a matter of common knowl-
edge The Archbishop was most anx>
ious that the two councils, which have
previously existed in Minneapolis,
should unite their efforts into one or.
ganization. So interested was he in
the accomplishment of this result that
he declined to accept any invitations
until the knights of Columbus thems
selves should decide that one organiza-
tion would further their efforts better
than could possibly be done in two diff
ferent councils. His Grace referred to
the union of the councils in happy
spirit and congratulated the members
on the forward step that had been
taken by achieving this result. The
-'Knights of Columbus" was the theme
chosen by the Archbishop for his dis
course He reviewed the history of the
organization, the purpose for which 1t
was organized, its growth and its pros
perity and very pleasantly referred to
the members of the organization as the
<'imperial guard of the Church" The
work of the knights of Columbus has
ever been under the close scrutiny OF
His Grace, and his complimentary re-
marks were sincerely appreciated by
the members. In referring to the
characteristics which should distin'
guish Knights of Columbus, the Rev.
erend Speaker mentioned the lay apos'
tie and his Importance at the present
time. 1.-The clergy may do all they can
but without a laity distinguished for
their piety, zeal, broadmindedness and
uprightness of character little can be
accomplished. The contact of this lay
apostle with men in all professions In
every line of business has a mos,
wholesome influence in spreading the
true meaning of the teaching Of Cath
olic doctrine. The Archbishop advised
the Knights not to be excited or wor
ried over the presence Of those who at
tempt to carry on a campaign of big
otry and villification against thu
Church. "The great American mind l!
fair" declared the Archbishop. "Ther'
is far less of religious antagonism thar
we suppose. It is nothing to be ex
cited over. Pass by this little pool o
croakers. considering that you and th'
church you represent are too dignifiet
to take notice of such things" Hi
Grace solicited the cooperation of tn
Knights of Columbus in campaign b.
will soon start to wipe out the debt Of
the Minneapolis orphanage. The mem
bers present promised their support II
the campaign.
Following the Archbishop was Hi
Excellency, Governor Hammond, tn
last speaker Of the evening. An ovs