The Mankato free press., 1923-09-28
LAxITY OF MORALS
NATIONAL SCANDAL, SAYS
CATHOLIC SPEAKER .
Monster Gathering At New
Ulm Yesterday; Observ-
ing An Event

New Ulm, Mimi, September a.
Approximately 1900 gathered here
yesterday to celebrate Catholic Day
and participate in and view a mon
ster parade composed of eleven di-
visions and as many bands. A spe-
cial train brought the Cretin band
of st. Paul, and 1000 visitors from
the twin cities.
Delegates. representing 130 socie-
ties OF the Minnesota State Fedora
| ton of Catholic Societies, will con-
Nene Monday and the Catholic Aid
association wilk hold a convention
Tuesday.
Very Rev. Robert schlinkert and
Mayor l.. A. Fritsche of this city
welcomed the delegates at the ar
mory: Joseph Matt, editor OF The
Randerer at st. Paul, delivered an
address in which he deplored the
present day tendency OIL ignoring
Christian ideals, and also the So
called victory for democracy as pro-
mulgated by Versailles treaty Of
peace, declaring that this treaty re-
suited in nations reaching out to
obtain worldly possessions with Tits
attendant siege of hunger and des-
pair of many nations.
individuals, as well as nations,
are too prone to follow the course
OF least resistance. Mr.. Matt con-
tinued. The present laxity of NOR
ais, he said, had become a national
scandal. A return to the fundamen-
tad teachings of true Christianity
disprganized social and economic
conditions, he added.
Rev. William Wey of Rush City
and Rev. George W. Rowles of st.
Paul, both spoke of improper family
relations and the divorce evils in
the state and nation as a serious
menace in rearing children to good
citizenship and they further de-
clared that present social relations
lead TO extravaganza rather than
frugality, Disrespect for parents, as
well as constituted authority. had
led to many social evils, the speak
ers held.
The parade was participated in
was approximately three miles in
length. Delegations and bands from
various places in Minnesota were
in the line of March. The largest
delegation was from New Ulm,
which closed the line OF march with
two hundred and fifty delegates.
The parade was led by the large
Pioneer band OF New Ulm sheaded
by five mounted men in uniform.
This was followed by a large dele
cation from New Ulm., Twelve
closed cars, carrying visiting priests
to- the convention, was next in line
A band from st. Paul, followed by
an extremely large st. Paul delega-
tion were the next marchers.
The Mankato Legion band, deck
ed out in their white, blue stripped
uniforms with white overseas caps
were next in line with a large dele
cation Of marchers from Mankato
a large st. Peter delegation came
next, followed by the Faribault dele
gates and Gibbon band. The st.
George and st. Johns societies fol-
lowed by the Sleepy Eye band and
delegation were next in the line OF
march. Then came Clara City and
the Morgan Community band, fol-
lowed closely By bands and delega-
tions from Lucan and Cornet
band.
The st. James band, dressed in
spotless white and a large delega-
ton headed the next division
The fourth degree members of
the Knights of Columbus made a
striking appearance In full dress
uniform. They were followed by the
membership of the st. Patrick's
council of the Knights of Columbus
of New Ulm. Next came the ST.
Johns Court of Foresters and the
large band of Mammalian.
The Springfield band and the del
egation made splendid appear
ance heading the next division. The
New Ulm delegation. the largest in
the parade was the last In the line
of marchers. They we're followed by
a long string OF automobiles.
The speaking and musical pro-
gram was held last night in the ar
mory building.