La Junta tribune., 1915-05-08
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Recep.so. 70 Congressman ke.tinx.

Reception 20 Congressman Keating.
Congress Edward Heating and
wife have been In La Junta this
week. where they have been the house
guests At the spalding home. Many
social affairs have been held in their
honor. The first Of these was the re-
ception and banquet Of Monday ev-
ening. rendered by the Knights Of
Columbus Of the city at Woodman
Hall. 1t was most delightful af-
fair throughout. The banquet,
which was In charge Of the Young
Ladies' Sodality OF the Catholic
church. WAS served promptly at 1880
O'Clock by the young ladies' them
selves. on which It reflected much
credit. marked as 1t was by simplici-
~ and good taste. The knights Of
Columbus and their ladies. to the
number Of one hundred and fifty.
were seated at either side OF the long
tables forming the arms of = U, and
at the middle table were seated Rev.
Felix Dilly, Congressman Keating
and wife. and the half dozen invited
guests.
The tables were beautiful with
snowy linen and silver. and huge
baskets Of fruit blossoms were plac-
cd At intervals ON centerpieces
strewn with blossoms. Wouderly's
five piece orchestra furnished the
music throughout the evening.
Grand knight Floyd Roberts act
ID - toastmaster Of the evenins and
was most happy In his introductlon
Of those ION his list" Father Dil-
" responded BY velcomins most
cordially the guests Of the evening.
The Knishts Of Columbus. be said,
were very proud Of the services Con-
gressman keatinG had rendered bis
constituents. while at the national
capital They were particularly
proud Of his loyalty 70 the chief a.
ecutive Of the nation through what
has been . trying and perilous dine.
He Deid . hisA tsibutp - u Dssao,
Dat Of the Unitsd States and .Iald
great strsss o. the Obligation Of 10y
atty To country. Love Of country he
said Il love Of God. and loyalty 70
country II the Lesson Of the Knight
OF Columbus. The principle Of re-
ligtous liberty lay At the very foun-
dalton Of our government and be
branded ~ . traitor to that govern
ment the man who would SOW the
seeds OF religious discord.
Major Dameron. who for years.
has been . friend Of both Mr.. and
Ars. Heating. vas happy to be one Of
those 70 welcome them. He had
been identified with the growth Of
La Junta since 1891. He expected
TO make II his home for the rest Of
his life. The reception Of Monday
evening Was one Of the very pleasant
occasions In the history OF In Junta.
c. A. Phiihour had known Mr..
Heating well and was proud that Il
was 70. "An occasion like the pres
cnt." he said. gives us faith In the
brotherhood Of man."
u. r. McCauley was introduced ~
the man who has everybody 10
please" He gave . very pleasant
address and welcomed Mr.. and Mrs.
Kcating very heartily to Ia Junta.
Mrs. J. u. o'NcIl was particularly
happy TO welcome Mrs. Kcatins. the
story Of whose Interest and helpful.
ness had come 70 10 In Colorado. In
behalf Of the ladies present she e.
tendsd 70 both Mr. and Mrs. Ksat-
Ing the ''caed mile failltae"-the
Celtic - hundred thousand vel.
comes."
Mn. Ksating responded In Q most
gracious and cAar0ing manner aud
vas followed b. Coagrsssnaa Keat-
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