The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1922-06-28
JACKSON KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS VISIT
st. Francis Congregation Hosts
of Capital City Council
Last Sunday.

Jackson Chapter. No. S4S, Knights
Of Columbus, ladies of their families,
and the Catholic Boy Scouts orches-
ira of Jackson spent Sunday as
guests Of the local knights and 9TH
er members of the Catholic congrega-
tion. Mass at st. Francis Church; a
luncheon at st. Francis School Audi
torium and an open afternoon session
at the auditorium to which the pub
lie was invited, were outstanding
events of the day.
This Is the first Of a series Of
quarterly visits planned by Jackson
and Brookhaven knights at a con-
ference held here about six weeks
ago
The stage of st. Francis Auditor
ium was attractively decorated with
hydrangeas and southern smilax, a
Knights of Columbus emblem occu-
pying conspicuous place, surmount-
ed by American flags.
Rev. Geo. Doherty, local pastor,
opened the public session with pray
er. Mr.. F. L. Hale of Jackson pre-
sided. Scout Master Charles F. Fish
er of Jackson told of the extensive
work done there by the large troop
OF Catholic Boy Scouts, and COM
mended the Scout organization as an
Institution. He referred to the abb
sence of profanity and unclean sto-
ries among his troop. ANY boy who
lines up with the fundamentals of the
Boy Scouts will be boy to be proud
Of" said Mr.. Fisher.
The Boy Scout orchestra Of Jack
son composed of seven lads of fine
personal appearance and manly bear
ing gave several selections, including
patriotic airs.
Mr.. R. B. Wall, local Scoutmaster,
was asked to speak and told briefly
OF the progress made by Brookhaven
Scouts. He referred to the approach
ing camp at Fair River which will
have a capacity of hundred and
twenty-five cots. Swimming and
athletics will be directed by experts.
Vocal numbers by Mr.. Jules Sau-
cier, accompanied by Mr.. Ed Stiles,
were encored repeatedly. These gen.
tlemen have appeared in Brookhaven
on previous occasions with the pop
ular Stiles Orchestra.
Mr.. c. B. Perkins, president of the
Kiwanis Club was invited to ad-
dress the meeting and commended
harmony and cooperation. Doing
something for others is doing Gods
work" said Mr.. Perkins. He stress
ed work for the children's benefit as
the greatest in returns.
A song selected from the church
music was beautifully sung by Mines.
F. B. Noodle and ]. H. Johnson and
Mr.. E. ]. Hurst, with accompaniment
by Mrs. Hurst.
The Misses Campbell, Cambray and
Logue of Jackson participated in
the musical program, Miss Logue's
violin numbers being received with
especial favor.
Bugle calls from reveille to taps
were given by medal scout" Of
Jackson so we'll as to receive enthus-
iastic applause.
The presiding officer, Mr.. Hale,
stated that cooperation among de-
nominations and classes brings "a
bout friendly spirit, and that he
wished to present various members
present, to the audience.
Mr.. E. ]. Hurst, upon request,
made a. few remarks expressing ap-
probation of the efforts made by vis-
iting and local Knights.
The twenty Knights who went to
New Orleans to take the "Order Of
Alhambra" were requested to stand,
and in reply to the question as to
whether they were downhearted,
gave rousing mol"
Mr.. Hubert Brennan spoke in ap-
probation of the visitors presence.
James F. Henry expressed thanks
to the ladies of the church for their
part in the success Of the day and
several others of the speakers COM
mended the courtesies extended by
the Altar Society.
Mr.. q. C. Ward, Grand Kn light,
stated that nifty seven members of
the Jackson order were present,
thanked the Brookhaven people and
stated that the Jackson order would
reciprocate by inviting a Brookha-
ven party to Jackson.
Mr.. James Cumming, former
Grand Knight. Mr.. A. F. Daniel, and
Mr.. Ralph Jefferson were presented.
The meeting closed with the play
ing of the Star Spangled Banner.
Practically the entire Catholic con-
gregation was present with num-
Der of members Of other denomina-
tions.