Evening star., 1924-09-15

pennant in token Of their patriotism
and religious faith.
All business houses in the down
town section were invited today by
the executive committee in charge of
the convention arrangements to
decorate their places of business with
bunting and flags. Warning also was
given to all hotels, restaurants, deli
catessen shops and other places
where food Is dispensed that they
should provide for an extraordinarily
large number of visitors next Sun
day. who will require two meals
while here.
st. Peters Parish is to hold a big
parish rally tomorrow night.
The executive committee and the
meet tonight in the hall at 1914
Massachusetts avenue northwest.
Parade to Last Five Hours.
The 100000 or more marchers in
the parade next Sunday will move
along the line Of march in five hours,
according to a statement issued by
Capt. Harry Walsh. grand marshal,
at the convention headquarters. 1914
Massachusetts, avenue northwest.
Twenty motor cycle side cars are
needed for the use of the military
aides to the grand marshal. 1t is
requested that any one possessing
such a conveyance, who will volun-
teer it for service in the procession,
adjutant generals office. War De-
partment, telephone Main 2520. branch
1914, at once.
Very Rev. Michael J. Ripple, o. p,
P. G. national director Of the Holy
Name societies, in addressing the
members Of the Holy Name Society
attached to St Mary's Church, Alex
andria last night, insisted that Holy
Name parades and rallies show prac-
tical faith and patriotism and are
devoid of any political significance.
Aim Only to Glorify Christ.
"I have heard men say-yes, men
even in high places-that PROFESSIONS
and assemblages of Holy Name men.
focus the attention Of the enemies of
the church and give color to the
charge Of ignorance and bigotry, that
the Catholic Church is trying to cap
ture the Government or in some other
way endeavoring to accumulate great
political power" Father Ripple said.
But, gentlemen. you yourselves. and
your fellow citizens not of the faith, who
have gazed upon our solemn parades,
cannot help but be impressed with the
vast numbers solely to honor the name
of Christ and to accentuate the fact
that America is a Christian Nation,
dedicated to the idea Of God and re-
ligion, and exemplifying the confession
of st. Peter. who proclaimed enthusi-
astically to the Savior, Thou are the
Christ, the son of the living God
Pledged to Obey Laws.
"The Holy Name Society represents
deeply religious body Of men dedicated
to law and order: pledged to obey the
laws of God and as a consequence
pledged to uphold and respect the laws
of their country. Obedient servants to
Gods ten commandments, they cannot
be traitors to laws of justice. liberty
and fraternity. which bind them to-
gether as American citizens in the most
glorious republic on the face of Gods
earth"
Yesterday in all the Catholic churches
throughout the city a letter was read
from Father Ripple inviting the Cath
olic people to attend all religious serv-
| ices that will be held in connection with
| the convention, which will open Thurs
day morning at o'clock with solemn
pontifical high mass at the Shrine OF the
| Immaculate Conception. Catholic uni
versity. Bishop Shahan, rector OF the
| university, will be celebrant.