Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-07

Brunswick. to honor him. The
speaker brought his address to a
close with a brilliant summing up
of best wishes for the future success
Of the %jubilarian.
Dean william p. Cantwell was
next introduced. He opened his adj
dress by stating how gratifed this
city was upon learn that the sill
yer jubilee of the Knights of Column
bus to a priest who served in this
city many years ago. The speaker
touched on the jubilarian's early
days OF priesthood in this city. and
in other parishes, and of his BUSH
ness-like ability which a respon-
sible for his successes. Dean Can't
well praised the Knights of Column
bus throughout his address, partic-
ularly in regard to their work dur
ing the war, and their motto of
everybody welcome, everything
free"
The speaker praised the work of
the officers of the Knights of Co
lumbus, particularly the state depu-
ty and mentioned the rewards of
the latter for his work during the
war. Dean Cantwell spoke of the
money collected from the people
during the war. and stated hat the
country wants to know what the Or
CARNATIONS are going TO do with the
money left over. The speaker sta
ted that 1t is almost impossible to
think that var are over. inasmuch
as passion, greed. Jealousy, etc, still
remain, and for this reason it might
be well for the organizations to have
a reserve fund. Dean Cantwell
stated that the money the organiza-
tions have on hand, left from the
collections during the war should
be used for the comfort of the SOL
diers.
Dean Cantwell brought his ad-
dress to a close by stating that the
knights of Columbus showed by the
gathering at this banquet, their lik-
ing for Father Ryan, and wished
the jubilarian may be spared for
many years.
Supreme Knight James A.. Flah-
erty, who was honored by the War
Department of the United States, the
pope. foreign countries, etc. for the
work of the knights of Columbus
during the war. was the next speak
err introduced.
The supreme knight told of the
wonderful work of the knights of
Columbus during the war, after the
IA and the present day. He told
of starting real work along the Mex
lean border. and then at the start
of the great war in the camps
throughout this country, the trans
ports and overseas. The speaker
gave a complete explanation Of the
work of the greatest Catholic organ
ization in the-world.
He also told of the knights of
Cnlt1rohrJ r,oljp1 an,tr.fhYttinn
after the war to the American Le-
gion, the presentation of a baton to
Ferdinand Foch, labeled by the
speaker as the winner OF the war.
the contributing of 10000 francs to
the wife Of the French leader, and
the erection of a statue of Lafay-
cite at Metz.
He also told OF the trip of the ESQ
members of the committee of the
Knights of Columbus. to Metz 20 at
tend the unwilling If the statue, and
trips to Rome, Paris and other parts
OF Europe. before and after the I'M
yelling.
His address was brought to a close
by stating that it was a great plea
sure to attend this silver jubilee ban
quet, and he then requested Father
Ryan to autograph his program.
State Deputy John +. O'Neil said
a few words thanking the members
of the committee from Perth Amboy |
for making the affair a success, and
touched on the speeches made pre-
v!ous in the night. He said an edi-
torial by Dean Cantwell was partly
for his success in hand
ling the great task during the war.
In presenting the purse to Father
II x,on Ahn cyNnn1Ar ~fafNJ kI~A - -s..
time he will always be willing TO
ended his address by offering Father
Ryan best wishes for the future.
Father Ryan. the j~ubilarian and
final speaker of the evening, spoke
of his early days in this city. in open.
ing his address, and stated that he
pleased with the choosing of
Perth Amboy as the site of the
Knights of Columbus silver jubilee.
The speaker stated that he was hon
by the celebration given him.
thanked the committee and
everyone in attendance, and offered
his thanks for the gift presented to
by the state deputy. He stated
that he will continue his work in the
state for the knights of Columbus,
and that he will always look upon
this night as n of the happiest in
his life. He ended his address by
that he will never forget his
brother knights.
Priests, leaders and members of
councils from all over the state were
present at last nights affair. Lead
ing doctors, lawyers. judges, prose-
cutors and other people notable In
pubic life. were also present.
The committee in charge of this
event, includes John J.. Quinn, chair |
man; Edward j. Sweeney. William A.
Leonard. James A. Murray, Richard
j. Calvin. James p. Smith and Ad- |
Quadt.