Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-03-24
FREE LECTURE


Here March "a
, "Red Sappefs OF Freedom" will b,
, the subject Of the lecture under tn,
auspices Of Abilene Council of tn,
knights Of Columbus at the Seelys
theatre. Abilene, Monday, March 2S
by Peter Collins of Massachusetts,
Mr.. Collins is well qualified to dis
cuss In broad, comprehensive man
ner the great problems Of our day
and to set forth constructive reme-
dies that aid in the advancement
and progress Of civilization.
Admission to the lecture is free to
the pubic. Seats have been reserved
for World war veterans, who are at
present taking a decidedly keen in
terest in the worlds greatest pro-
.blem. The lecture Of Mr.. Collins
will be Of special interest to them.
During the past eight years Mr..
Collins has spoken to over 3,000,OOO
people in the United states and Can
ada, and has Travelled nearly 30O,-
900 miles.
Peter Collins needs no introduce
America interested in the great con-
structive movements of Christian
Democracy and Social Reform. His
experience and activity in the cause
Of social legislation we'll qualities
him for his platform work, having
served for many years as Interna-
tiOnal Secretary Of the Information |
al Brotherhood Of Electrical Work |
ers, Editor of the Electrical Work |
er, and as a member of the Illinois |
Industrial Commission, one of the
first commissions in the United |
States that made possible a great
code Of laws for the health, safety
and comfort of the workers in the
state. This code of laws has been
copied by many states and has re-
ceived the approval of sociologists
and statesmen the world over.
This commission also reported to
the legislature the recommendation
FOR legislation limiting the hours Of
workers.
The bill adopted to cover the rec
has stood the test Of
he Illinois. Supreme court and the
Supreme court Of the United States.
In conjunction with the signing
# the bill Governor Deneen of I'LL
lois wrote the following letter to
Mr.. Collins:
"In connection with the approval
4 the bill relative to the use Of haz-
rdous and dangerous machinery,
wish to congratulate you as a
member Of the Commission which
this excellent measure and
o thank you for the valuable ser
ices rendered to the state by you as
member Of the Commission"
Mr.. Collins has been an active
yorker for many years in the cause
4 Social Reform and Christian
Democracy. His work for the cause
f social reform and the advance.
aent Of the interest and weifar-ee Of
he workingmen was specially
blessed by His Holiness Pope Plus
he Tenth.
His efforts have always been for
obstructive service, and his life has !
cen devoted to this. work. He is a
onsistent and untiring advocate Of
he cause of the workers, and has
evoted years Of his life in fighting !
he workers greatest enemy-Bol- !
hevism. s
Mr.. Collins has taken part in more '
ublic platform debates than any p
ian in America. He has delivered k
ctures and addresses in many parts f
the country before schools, col z
ges and universities, Business Y
ems Associations, Chambers Of
labor organizations, wo- to
ems clubs, Knights Of Columbus to
legislative committees, and m
any other bodies and associations
d at Fordham University. Notre =.