The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-25
Americanisn, IL Key
Note of K. 6. Banquet
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CryinB neeu Ot tne tinles Is not ~
much for regenerated laws and ordi
nances, as for regenerated men ant
women"
He called attention to the war rec
ord Of the order. and said he bellies
ed its teachings and examples woult
90 far to curb tho evils and excesses
Of postwar days and stabilize and
readjust this nation and the world.
1T tends to promote the commune
ty welfare" said tho mayor. "to have
n council like this In our midst, and
am pleased beyond expression "a
welcome the Knights Of Columbus to
klamath Falls"
We did our duty during the war. .
said Frank Lonergan, national direc.
tor. "and though proud Of our rec
ord we are not boastingly proud. We
wish we could have done more
Before the war the Knights OF
Columbus saw the menace to our ma
tional welfare In the widespread
preaching OF socialism. anarchy and
all the kindred evils that we now
know as the world menace OF bolshe'
vism. Before the condemnation OF So
cialism had become popular. our or
der had sent out strong lecturers,
such as Joseph Scott. David Gold
stein and host of others. 20 combat
that menace OF our government wher-
ever II raised IT'S head"
He called attention to the service
OF the order in furnishing clean and
wholesome diversion for the border
troops during the Mexican campaign,
then to the similar service on n
greater scale In the world war.
when the boys went overseas." he
said. I'VE went with them. right up
to the first line trenches. Over every
knights OF Columbus hut was this
motto: Everybody welcome and ev-
erything free" We recognised no
race nor creed. Our huts we're open
to Catholic and Protestant, Jew and
Gentle alike. for II was our honor
and our privilege thus to serve our
country by giving aid to each and all
OF its defenders" 'r. p
He said the organization did their
duty as they saw II and sought no un-
deserved praise, but. he added, I'VE
are willing 20 leave to the dough
boy and the 'gob.' the verdict as to
whether or not Il was well DONE"
Mr.. Mr.. Lonersan voiced the belief
that education was the best weapon
against the red" menace OF national
welfare, and said his order was do
ing Its part to combat the spread OF
bolsheyism by maintaining day and
night schools for teaching the igno-
rant.
Education" he said. '1s the final
answer to all foes OF American
ideals" ---s-
We believe he, declared" that
every man and woman In America
should have the liberty 20 follow the
dictates. OF conscience In all matters.
and we stand for maintenance OF the
constitutional guarantees, We ask
this for all beliefs. and only this
much and no more for ourselves. We
firmly believe In the future of Amer
lea. and would Join with all good cit
izens in speeding the day when this
nation will be firmly united in the
strongest OF bonds OF loyalty and pat
each citizen q firm link"
J. H. Peare. supreme knight of
'admonished the new coun-
cily that their future wasrpo In
theif bands. TO be active ann make
the order here as example to all
Of Christianity and good citizen |
ship. He assured the mayor that
should need arise he could always
call upon the Knights OF Columbus |
TO uphold him In enforcing the or
derby process OF the law. and need |
lear no lack or response.
Manntra 1ranA Lnlnht NJ
he local council, pledged that the
council would do all in its power to
build up the city and county of
klamath and to cooperate with
very worthy organization and ef-
'ort toward the general develop
nent.
Bishop Mcarath was the final
peaker and his speech was a plea
or better feeling between all sects.
or harmony and better citizenship
"The Knights of Columbus" said
heir state chaplain" are progress
I've. They strive TO be helpful I'm
n unobstrusive way; they strive
o respect the feelings and creeds
Z their citizen, and to respect the
OF other beliefs.
sometimes the teachings of our
hurch are misunderstood. and our
,es say they are opposed to the I
'eedom OF thought In the state.
ut their Is nothing In the record
the church TO bear out such pre-
,diced ,feeffnE~
The. bishop urged his auditors
live aud work unselfishly and In |
lrmony. He challenged anyone to !
Ing proof that the affairs selfish I
dicatorial spirit. I
ANY such attstapt." he added. Z
veuld be quickly halted by the
urch. The Kniehts OF Columbus Z
q always be counted on to help
II always abide by principle and :
any good and honest work"
At the close Of Bishop McGrath's !
aech the banQuar concluded with Q