1959 Order of Alhambra Program Book by Eric Griffin

BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

ORDER

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN AUGUST 9-10-11-12 195 9

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GRLI[IR [RRRVRn no. 77

Congr atu lations HARPER TIRE CO.

SIR NOBLE HARRY G . M UITER

SIR NOBLE BUCK PHILLIPS

SIR NOBLE MARSHALL GOSliNE

To The Delegates of the International Order of the Alhambra It is with pleasure that I extend a cordial welcome to the delegates

of the International Order of the Alhambra, holding their twenty-ninth biennial Convention in Detroit. In the fifty-four years of its existence, the Order has contributed much to the recognition of Catholic influence in the founding and development of North America. This has been done by the placing of commemorative markers in places of historical importance. I wish to add my personal appreciation to the International Order of the Alhambra for its valuable contribution to the library of the Sacred Heart Seminary, increasing its worth to our future priests. I trust that your stay in our City will be an enjoyable one and that your convention will be productive of much good.

JIlw Archbishop of Detroit

50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR 1958-1959

ALCALA

IS PROUD

of its 50 years of Alhambra. Also as the largest Caravan in the Order of the Alhambra. But we realize leadership olso entails responsibility. We feel we have a responsibility to support the Supreme Commander and the Council of Viziers. This we p!edge we will do. We feel we hove a responsibility to other Caravans, especially the smaller ones, to assist and help them whenever possible. This we pledge to do. And we feel we have a respons ibility to ourselves-to grow and prosper---ond set on example we hope others

will surpass. In a word, we feel we have a responsibility to help make the Alhambra greater and more potent in every way pos-

sible. To the new officers and all the Caravans we pledge

ourselves to this ideal. George F. Finke Grand Commander

ALCALA CARAVAN NO. 16 BALTIMORE, MD.

My dear Sir Nobles:

To you gathered in convention, and sincere best wishes.

r am

happy to express my heartfelt

I would be pleased to join with you on this happy occasion, but distance and duty must prevail. The gracious and earnest support of your membership to our cause in California has been deeply appreciated by all, and in gratitude we express our prayerful homage. Asking God's blessings upon you all, and with sincere best wishes, lam Faithfully in Christ,

ARCHBISHOP of Los Angeles

EUGENE MULDOON SR.

FRED BALASH

ROBERT BAMBRICK

CHESTER BARCH

THE

GALICIA SIR NOBLES

LOUIS OLDANI

BRIAN OUVER

F. EARL OLIVER

FRANK BELLOU

OF RICHARD BENSON

REV. JOHN E. O'NEIL

MSGR. JAMES STAPLETON ANTHONY CAIN

HEN CAPP

JOSEPH CARDONNA

ALEX PAZARENA

COUNCIL 3191 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

WELCOME YOU TO

DETROIT LOUIS COLOMBO

GEORGE DE MARSE

AND INVITE YOU TO VISIT

DONALD H /\RDOIN

GEORGE PFLANZER

DONALD PONCIROLI

GEORGE RICHARDSON

JOSEPH ROGER S

EDWARD DE MERCURIO

THOMAS FORTUNATE

GERALD PE'n Y

VITO PERAI NO

JOSEPH CICCOMASCOLO

VI NCENT CUCCHETTI

ROBERT PETERS M.D.

THE COUNCIL'S NEW

LOUNGE

THEODORE ROGERS

JOSEPH RUHRMAN

MATTHEW SAVAGE

LOUIS HEBSEN

WHIniER AT LAKEPOINTE GEORGE KILLEEN

RICHARD SCALLY

JOSEPH KORECK, JR.

JOHN P. SCENSNY

CHARLES KUH NS

Neophyte M.",ben

ANTHONY SIMONTE

PHILIP IMBRUHONE

VINCENT LA RAIA

RUSSEll LA PERRIERE

ROBERT TATTI

KENNETl1 PAlLACH

AL MICIIIELUTTI

HERBERT H. SCHMIDT

WALTER WOJNAROWSKI

Dear Officers and Members of Alhambra: The enthusiasm that is always characteristic appears to be especially effervescen t as you converge upon Detroit for your 29th Convention. It is the same spontaneous quality that bas provided the motive power of your many and varied accomplishments. At the same time this enthusiasm is solidly based upon [he noble purpose of Alhambra. It is this integrity of purpose which guides your activities into the channels where they will prove most effective . Thus the joy you experience rests upon your deep dedication to the spirit of Alhambra. This is my first Convention. I expect to enjoy it and to come away with greater appreciation of your ai ms and accomplishments. May you leave with a determination to be even more completely dedicated. More than ever, the part that Catholics have played in the growth and development of this country (for example: Father Gabriel Richard of Detroit) needs to be brought to the attention of both Catholics and nonCatholics. Your interest in historical markers has made this possible. For this project you deserve highest commendation. May your interest in the underprivileged children take on definite form as successfully.

I am indeed grateful for the honor of being your Supreme Chaplain. I wish to be of every possible help in your growth and work. God bless each and everyone of you. Faithfully in Christ,

H/,I~ Joseph H. Hodges, Supreme Chaplain Auxiliary Bishop of Richmond ;

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On behalf of the Officers and membe rs of Galicia Caravan, I wish to exten d a most hearty and sincere welcome to all visiting Alh ambrans and their ladies. Galicia Caravan is singularly proud of rhe honor bestowed upon it in being made the Host Caravan for the 29th Biennial Convention of the International Order of the Alhambra. We hope and pray that your stay in dynamic Detroit will prov e a happy one and that it will prove to be the most profitable and enjoyable convention ever held by our outstanding Order. As you attend the various fun ctions that have been arranged for your pleasure I'm sure you will recognize and realize the many untold hours spent by the convention committee for several months to give you the most at a minimum of cost. I am sure also that after you leave us and return to your respective homes, in many cases, thousands of miles away, you will have fond memories of your stay here, because that's the way the whole affair was pl an ned. In closing this short message, I wou ld be remiss if I didn't publicly thank my committee, my officers and all the members of Galacia Caravan for a job well done. Words are inadequate to express the gratitude I feel toward these groups, without whom t here would have been no Convention. Finally, then, we should all thank Almighty God, Who through His gracious goodness made it all possible and while we pray we should also ask His continued gu idance and presence, not only during our Convention, but throughout the rest of our lives, Cordially and sincerely yours,

J. B. KORECK, JR. GRAND COMMAN DER GAUCIA CARAVAN NO. 77 ORDER OF THE ALHAMBRA

HISTORY OF THE ORDER OF THE ALHAMBRA By G. ALFRED PETERS, JR., Supreme Scribe organization was recorded and a name for the organization selected-the Order of the Janizaries! The final note on the first meeting reads: "It was voted that the incorporators loan to the society $20.00 each ." It may also be noted that meetings fifty-five ye;m ago ADJOURNED at 8:30 p.m.! The next organizational meeting was held at the K. of C. Institute on August 8, 1905 at which the original name wa.s discarded and the "Order of the Alhambra" officially :ldopted as the name of the organization. By that time William H. Bennett had drafted by-laws and had developed a ceremony for opening and closing Grand Divans. A design for the emblem, the same as used today, was approved, the fez adopted as official headgear- and the $20.00 voted at the previous meeting, was col~ lected from each of the incorporators. Then came the meeting of August 14, 1905, at which many details were decided. Complete by-laws were approved. The 104 members present at the February 29, 1904 meeting were declared members of the Order and, of great importance, the purposes of the Order were expanded to include the "marking of Catholic Historical places." The Alhambra officially was in business. The first Ceremonial for the creation of Abd er Rahman Caravan NO.1, (Brooklyn, N.Y.) was held on October 30, 1905 at which 95 Sir Nobles were initiated. Under William H. Bennett, who served as Supreme Commander until October, 191I, twenty-six Caravans were established in widely separated localities over the United States. The membership then totalled 3,375 according to the report of Supreme Scribe James P. Sullivan. The direction of the Order was then entrusted 10 Sir Noble William ]. McMahon of Vega Caravan (Albany, N.Y.) who served as Supreme Commander until October, 1917. Soon after his elevation to the office of Supreme Commander, Sir Noble McMahon witnessed the dedication of the first memorial erected by the Order which marked the site of the first Mass in New York City. The memorial was placed at 路the Custom House in New York and stands to this day. It was the first of a great number of memorials of various types which have been erected by the Order throughout [he United States and Canada. During his administration he initiated the first recorded expression of a need for :l permanent headquarters for the Order. Little did he realize in his report to the 1917 Supreme Divan Meeting that the need he foresaw would be forty years in fulfillment. (COIJlillued on page 10)

One of the first things that strikes the chronicler, when writing about the Order of the Alhambra, is the apparent reverse twist it gives an old adage, as, if old stories are to be believed, tradition is more fantastic than facts. Those who have recorded briefly some of the early "facts" about the Alhambra would have us believe the conception of the Order was a chronologiea! accident and its eJaborate ceremonial the inspiration of a moment. The oft repeated statement tha t an unexpected fifth Monday in February 1904. for which no plans had been made for the entertainment of the members of Council No. I26 Knights of

Columbus of Brooklyn, N .Y., at its weekly meeting, alone provided rhe occasion of necessity which re~ sulted in a hurriedly prepared "side degree" which evolved eventually into the Order of the Alhambra, is intriguing, bur definitely misleading. Even a brief review of the character of the man responsible for the founding of the Order would quickly reveal that few things were "accidental" with him. The history of everything he sponsored discloses an almost fanatic insistence on carefully thinking out and having well prepared anything he undertook. The deduction probably is correct [hat when Columbus Council met on Monday, February 29, 1904. William Harper Bennett knew precisely what he wanted to do when he presented a "side Degree' for the entertainment of his brother Knights. William H. Bennett had much experience 10 Catholic fraternal activities as a background fo r founding the Alhambra. An exceptionally active Catholic layman, he founded the old Columbus Council in 1895 and was its first Grand Knight. Later, he conceived the idea of the State Council in the Knights of Columbus, but declined to serve as State Deputy. In 1899. in collaboration with Rev. Joseph H. Conroy and Charles Webber, he originated the Fourth Degree of the K. of C. and in 1903, just before he created the Alhambra ritual, he founded the Uniform Corps of the Fourth Degree and was its first colonel. Such was the man who fathered the Alhambra-a great Knight of Columbus, an ardent Catholic, an untiring worker for his Church and fellowman, up to the day of his death on April 17, 1931. The first eOlry in the minutes of the Alhambra is dated August I, 1905 recording the actions of a meeting "of the Committee of Six appointed Feb~ ruary 29, 1904 for the purpose of improving and making such arrangements as their judgment would suggest. The decision to form a permanent 8

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Re-elected Supreme Commander by acclamation, "Tom" Quinn effected the second phase of his plan-the instilUtion of new Caravans. This was nor easy to accomplish, but through the untiring efforts of then Deputy Supreme Commander Joseph C. Zubowitz, Warde Beida Caravan was established at York, Pa. This was the first new Caravan instituted over a period of ten years. The institution of several new Caravans quickly followed.

At the 1917 Supreme Divan meeting in Syracuse, N.Y., John T. Ryan of Cordova Caravan (Buffalo, N. Y.) was elected Supreme Commander and the Order embarked on a fabulous era. Elected to four successive terms as Supreme Comma nder Sir Noble Ryan set up a record never before approached in the history of Alhambra. Twenty-one new Caravans were instituted and the membership rose to over Il,OOO. This was to mark the zenith of Alhambra progress for many years to come. The following four years, 1925 to 1929. apparently were difficuh ones for it was necessary for Dr. Harry F. McLeod of Granado Caravan (Boston, Mass.) who had been elected Supreme Commander in 1925. to report to the 1929 Supreme Divan Meeting that of 57 Caravans which had been instituted-four during his term-only 40 were active and membership had dropped to about 7,500. The difficulries faced by Supreme Commander William J. Butler of Alhamar Caravan (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) who took over at the beginning of the Great Depression, are understandable, and it is not to his discredit that Supreme Scribe William F. Boyle reponed to the 1933 Convention only 25 active Caravans with a membership of 4,500. The first term of Supreme Commander James A. Quinn of Vega Caravan (Albany, N .Y.) was a continuation of the difficult ies faced by his predecessor. Membership and active Caravans continued to drop. The report at the Atlantic City Convention in 1937 showed a membership in excess of 4,000 but only 23 active Caravans.

The value of Supremt Officers visitlOg Caravans to stimulate the interest of the Officers and members was a factor practiced by Supreme Commander Quinn. In spite of failing health and sight he traversed the country from the Canadian border to Texas he expounded his beliefs in the value of the Alhambra as a Catholic fraterna l organization. His was the pleasant task of reporting to tbe 1945 Supreme Divan Meeting, that the Alhambra had not only acquired new Caravans but there had been an increase in membership of over 1,000 since the previous report. Supreme Commander, George J. Kloepfer of Cordova Caravan (Buffalo, N.Y.) a financier and business administrator of outstanding note reorganized the business procedure of the Order, further stabi lized its finances and originated the plan for creating a reserve fund. But with all this implement, material advancement of the Order was not overlooked . When he rendered an accounting at the Supreme Divan Meeting at Philadelphia in 1947. he casually noted that 6 new Caravans had been instituted, another reinstated and that membersh ip had increased nearly 2,000. H aving served on the Supreme Council for a span of 12 years, in various offices, one of the best beloved leaders the Order has ever produced, Luz C. Robalin of Bejar Caravan (San Antonio, Texas) was elected Supreme Commander. Expanding on the policy of Past Supreme Commander Quinn, Luz made two complete circuits of the Caravans in the United States and Canada, visiting all of the Caravans of the Order. During one of his tours, in February of 1949, he called at The White House and had an audience with Mr. Harry S. Truman, President of the United States. He was the first Supreme Commander to be received by the Chieftain of our Country. Under his administration AI. Suna was completely revised. He caused the Order to become affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Men. Upon his insistence the term of of路 fice of the Supreme Commander has been limited to one term of two years. He also cherished the desire for the Alhambra to have its own independent office. Perhaps the most pleasing moment for Supreme Commander Robalin was to read in his

Notwithstanding that economic conditions had improved considerably, adversity was not through with the Alhambra. At the end of four years administration by Supreme Commander John M. Miller of Alcala Caravan (Baltimore, Md.) the repon of Supreme Scribe William F. Doyle to the Supreme Divan Meeting at Buffalo in August, 1941 showed 20 active Caravans with a total membership of 2,l39. Into this sad situation stepped modest, unassuming, but exceptionally capable Thomas J. Quinn of Salamanca Caravan (Philadelphia, Pa.) who was elected Supreme Commander. "Tom" inaugurated a meticulously planned program for reviving the Alhambra. It is a tribute to his uncanny wisdom and ability as a leader that it worked precisely as he had planned it. Aside from stabilizing finances, its im ponant factor was to build the membership of Caravans then active. The result of his effon reponed to the 1943 Grand Divan meeting showed a net gain of several hundred members during the biennium-the first increase in membership among established Caravans in almost sixteen years.

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HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF GALICIA CARAVAN No. 77 On October I2 (Columbus Day), 1950, the members of Galicia Caravan No. 77 were guests of the Mystic Order of Shriners, Detroit Shrine Caravan Club at their luncheon in the Book-Cadillac HoteL Much commeraderie was in evidence and a lasting impression created, inasmuch as a Masonic and a Catholic group were joined in good fellowship that is destined to bring about an honorable relationship between the two groups.

During March and April of 1949 Sir Nobles Syl Kirby, J. Albert LaMothe and Dr. James E. Pagenene, members of Guzera Caravan, Windsor, Ontario initiated a movement to organize the first Michigan Caravan within the Order of the Alhambra. After securing 31 neophytes from the Detroit, Gabriel Richard and St. Paul Councils of the Knights of Columbus, the first class began its pilgrimage to Mecca, which was at the Cordova Caravan No. 26 headquarters in Buffalo, New York. After the Ceremonial and before 300 Sir Nobles, gathered from seven caravans, Grand Commander 1- Alben LaMothe was presented with the Charter of Galicia Caravan No. 77.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 1959

Early Mass.

9:00 a.m . REGISTRATION until noon. Mezzanine floor of Hotel.

9 :00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. PARADE ASSEMBLY

n:oo a.m. PARADE

9:00 a.m. BUSINESS SESSION

Bands, Chanters and

NOON

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REGISTRATION LUNCH (on your own)

1:30 p.m. TOUR Ford Rotunda, Ford Motor Co., optional. World famous Greenfield Village or the Ford Museum.

p.m . MASS

2:30 p.m. MEMORIAL DEDICATION DINNER (on your own)

EVENING: FREE - for visiting the hospitality rooms of the various Caravans.

7'30 p.m. MOONLIGHT BOAT TRIP

Transportation WILL NOT b~ furnish~d for th~ Boat Trip. Th ~ dock is within easy walking dis/ana of the hotel.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12,1959 Early Mass.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, '959 Early Mass.

9 :00 a.m . CLOSING BUSINESS SESSION

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'''30 a.m. SULTANA'S LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW. Detroit's famous Rooscertail Dinner Club. NOON I

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:30 p.m. CEREMONIAL Sponsored by Guzera Caravan No. 72, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Galicia Caravan's outstand ing Ceremonial Corps will officiate.

Sir Nohle Wi lliam Ackerman Aetna Smelting Co. Thaddeus M. Biniecki lohn G. Brammel Sir Noble Robert J. Butler Ke=eth Chapin Thomas Rutledge Daly Carl & ]ane Hefferman Illinois Scrap Iron & Metal Mr. and Mn;. Philip ImhrunOlle Mr. and Mrs. Syln~ster 1. Kirhy Sir Nohle Lorenzo Maletta Henry Miller Minkin Metals Oakland Waste Materials Rcv. John E. O'Neili Sir Nohle Mark & Sultana Mary Orlick Ruppert Scrap Sansone Bros. Cartage Irvin A. Schoenherr Mr. and Mn;. John L. Wysocki

OASIS FOLLOWING THE CEREMONIAL 7'30 p.m. DINNER & FLOOR SHOW At Elmwood Casino. Windsor's Internationally famous Supper Club.

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GALICIA HIGHLIGHTS (Cont'd)

declared "Chaplain Emeritus of Galicia Caravan No. 77."

Noble in the Class of 195 1, was appointed by His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Mooney, as Chaplain of Galicia Caravan No. 77, which office he held until the press of his many duties and ill health brought about his resignation in 1956.

A Millionaires' Party (a night out for the stags) was held at the Laborers' Loca l Hall on Saturday November 5, 1955, and the experiment was highly successful. In the month of November, 1955, Galicia Caravan acted as the Honor Guard for the Dedica· tion Ceremonies of St. Jerome's Catholic Church upon inviwion of its pastor, Father Victor Stefanac.

By invitation of His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Mooney, the Sir Nobles joined other Catholic groups and proudly fezzed , were part of the honor guard at the Dedication of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament as the official church of the Arch· diocese. This event took place on November 17,

At the November 16, 1955 Divan Meet ing Grand Scribe Joseph Lester resigned his office to accept the appointment as District Commander for Eastern Michigan. District Commander J. Albert LaMoth e was appointed to the newly created post of Deputy Supreme Organizer for the Seventh Div ision, which covers Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. Past Charter Class Officer Joseph P. Koreck, Jr., was elected by the Grand Divan as Grand Scribe, to succeed Sir Noble Lester.

195 1. On August 23, 1952 and again on August 7, 1954, Sir Nobles of Galicia Caravan No. 77 joined with the Daughters of Isabella and the Fourth Dcgree Knights of Columbus Honor Guards in presenring the Living Rosary at Belle Isle. After taking over command of the Caravan in May of 1953. Past Grand Commande r Frank H. Engel established a Ceremonial Degree Corps which has won national recognition as one of the outstanding Degree T ea ms of the Order.

Dedication of a Plaque at the Kundig Center was held on June 24, 1956, with Bishop Henry J. Donnelly officiating.

Again by invitation of His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Mooney, the Sir Nobles, in honored fezzes, acted as a part of the honor guard at the Consec r a~ tion of the two recently consecrated bishops. Their Excellencies, Henry E. Donnelly and John A. Don ~ ovan. This event took place at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on October 26, 1954. On December 6, 1954, Galicia Caravan sponsored and participated in a night on lhe Radio Rosary Crusade at David Broderick Tower through the fa· cil ities of Rad io Station WJLE. Supreme Commander Lucein A . Cambre ap· pointed Grand Commander R. Norbert Szwed as District Commander for Western Michigan. Hi s resignation as Grand Commander was reluctantl y accepted on January 12, 1955, and Vice·Grand Commander Joseph Rogers, Jr., assumed the duties of the Grand Commander.

Galicia Caravan No. 77 was sponsor of the 1956 presentation of the Living Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, held at the Remick Music Shell on Belle Isle, August 3, 1956, at 8 p.m.

Galicia Caravan No. was well represented at th e 50rh Anniversary Convention of the Order of t he Alhambra, held in the city of San Anwnio, T exas, August 14-17, 1955, and was rewarded by the election of Past Grand Commander Frank H. Engel to the Supreme Divan as a member of the Illustrious Council of Viziers.

The Caravan has acted as Honor Guard for the Cardinal at all official occasions. In 1958 the Caravan regretfu lly acted as Honor Guard at the Cardinal's d eath and during his in. terment at Bl essed Sacrament Cathedral, and then joyollsl y acted as the reception committee for Arch bishop Dearden upon his arrival in Detroit.

At the Divan meeting held Nov. 2, 1955, Chaplain Fath er Heaiy formerly tend ered his re sig na~ tion as Chaplain to the Grand Divan, which was sadly accepted, and in view of all the wonderful things he has done for the Caravan he was officially

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was his intention to endeavor to effect even greater expansion of 'the Order. Before the impact of this announcement had registered, Supreme Commander Cambre in formed the membership of another important step-putt ing into effect the plan for setting up a full time headquarters office and pe:rsonne!. Believ ing that the Order should own its headquarters building rather than renting space, at the middle of his term Supreme Commander Cambre announced plans for building a permanent International Headquarters Office Building.

report at the Supreme Divan Meeting at New Orleans in 1949 that during his administration I I new Caravans had been instituted, onc reinstated and that membership had increased again almost 2,000.

No one knew better how difficult it would be to follow such a successful administration than tbe incoming Supreme Commander, Norman A. 0'* Brien of Musa Caravan (Rochester, N.Y.). With confidence born of past experience as an organization leader, he stressed as his principle dfort, publicity for the Order and the devdopmem of Catholic Action Activities by the Caravans. Under his leadership the Council of Viziers was received by the highest authority of the Catholic Church in America, the Apostolic Delegate at Washington and by the President of the United Stares. Both of these occasions provided nation-wide publicity for the Order. Caravans undertook many Catholic Action activities which have increased in the intervening years. Today, these Catholic Action programs are an important part of the program of many Caravans. Like those before him, Supreme Commander O'Brien repol"ted at the Supreme Divan Meeting at Montreal in August, 1951 , six new aerive Caravans and a substant ial increase in membership. With firm faith in the future of Alhambra Sir Noble Joseph M. McKenna of Alcantara Caravan (Washington , D. C.) assumed the duties of Supreme Commander. Immediately, he launched the most expansive program the Alhambra had ever undertaken when he presented the "500 of '51" plan as the major effort of his administration. As a result thousands of dollars were raised which provided a number of funds for specific purposes. One of the most important was the establishment of a Reserve Fund separate and distiner from the General Fund. The Historical Fund was substantially increased. Ceremonial equipment provided for use by the various Caravans, an Educational Fund was established and the means provided for greater efforts to expand the Order.

To implement this effort, he authorized a campaign to raise funds, by contribution only, to pay for the building and do it quickly. Within months enough money was available to purchase a site in Baltimore, Md., on U. S. Highway No. I. Plans for the building were prepared and the entire project authorized by the Council of Viziers. In his repon to the Supreme Divan meeting, held at San Antonio, Texas, in August 1955, Supreme Commander Cambre stated that with ,the cooperarion of the Caravans the headquarters office could be completed and occupied within a year! Many thought this was a fantastic prophesy, bue the fueure was to prove Supreme Com mander Cambre's prediction was extremely conservat ive. On the expansion of the Order, Supreme Commander Cambre reported that thirteen new Caravans had been instituted during hjs administration and the total membership exceeded substantially the previous high mark. For this he gave much credit to Supreme Organizer Vincent J. Keating and his direction of Supreme Organizers and District Commanders. Also the financial position of the Order was sounder than it had ever been in its history. In his initial remarks as the newly elected Supreme Commander, Sir Noble Harry J. Brogan, stated that the Alhambra was on the brink of what could be its most fabulous era of progress and development. Little did he realize 10 what extent his prophecy would be borne out and little did anyone present think that he would not witness the full realization of his efforts.

When Supreme Commander McKenna addressed the Supreme Divan Meeting at Washington in 1953, his report not only reflected great accomplishments in an administrative and financial way, but he was also able to report additional Caravans added to the Order's roster and a substantial increase in membership.

His prime objective was the completion of our H eadquarters building; to achieve this he stepped up the campaign to raise the necessary funds. At the same time, he ordered construction to begin as quickly as possible. Spurred on by his enthusiasm, the Caravans responded and the work on the building was begun on October I, 1955, just about lorty-live days after Supreme Commander Brogan 'took office!

In the face of this continued record of progress, it seemed almost presumptuous when Supreme Commander Lucien A. Cambre of Darco Caravan (New Orleans, La.) on 't aking over the leadership of the Order, matter-of-factly announced that it

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Cordova Caravan and the Order erected an imposing monument in Buffalo, N.Y.

Meanwhile, Supreme Commander Brogan was responsible for achieving another great honor for the Alhambra when he was instrumental in having His Eminence, James Francis Cardinal McIntyre agree to act as our Ecclesiastical Patfon and Protec-

The record of the administration of Supreme Commander Brogan, as reponed by his officers at the Buffalo Divan Meeting, was the most glowing of any recorded in the annals of the Order. Supreme Organizer Keating reported that in his second term twenty-five additional Caravans had been instituted, membership had spiraled upward and the future was brighter than ever. For the four year period, from 1953 to 1957, Supreme Organizer Keating had instituted thirty-eight new Caravans, one of which, Merida Caravan, was the first in the Republic of Mexico. A record that excelled any two previous Supreme Organizers combined!

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Coincident with the fund campaign for our headquarters building, another fund raising dfort was undertaken-to assist with relief of those affected by the tragic floods in the New England area . Some thousands of dollars were raised and forwarded to the stricken area. On January 23, 1956, our new headquarters building was completed and occupied, just a little over three months after building was started and only nine months after the idea of the building was first presented by Supreme Commander Lucien A. Cambre. On February 18, 1956, the building was dedicated with impressive ceremonies conduct~d by Supreme Chaplain Rev. James V. Ennis.

In assuming the reins as Supreme Commander, Sir Noble Philip L. LeCompte, first paid tribute to the devotion, acumen and accomplishments of Supreme Commander Brogan and stated that his chief aim would be to continue and expand the policies adopted by his predecessor. At the same time, he announced that he planned added emphasis on historical and charitable activities as he believed greater prestige could be achieved by the Order in these fields than in any other.

Although his health was beginning to fail, Supreme Commander Brogan was present and witnessed the fulfillment of his greatest desire as Supreme Commander.

His first order of business was to clear up any remaining balance due on the construction and equipping of our headquarters building. This was quickly achieved and an announcement of the epochal event in the history of the Alhambra was made in September 1958. During the ensuing months much was accomplished to meet the demands of the growing Order and to capitalize on the opportunity for expansion. Although the Americas were experiencing a substantial recession during most of his term, Supreme Commander LeCompte found means of furnishing additional equipment for the proper functioning of our offices. Much to the surprise of many, additional space was needed and an addition was made to our headquarters building-and paid for out of current funds!

Other activities of the Order were not neglected, in fact, even greater emphasis was given to promoting the primary objectives of the Order and expanding its membership. To accomplish this, Supreme Commander Brogan traveled the length and breadth of ,the North American continent until he was stricken with what was to be a fatal illness in February, 1957. While traveling ex,tensively, Supreme Commander Brogan found time to bring into being another long cherished desire, the publication of a paper periodically for our individual Sir Nobles. In November 1956 the first issue of the ALHAMBRAN was distributed and met with enthusiastic acceptance by our members. After his second hospitalization, Supreme mander Brogan sensed the seriousness of his tion and turned over active direction of the of the Order to Vice-Supreme Commander L. LeCompte.

In April of 1958 the Supreme Commander learned of a critical situation that existed in the State of California by which there was threatened a referendum that would remove tax exemption from private and parochial schools. This plan was supported by a substantial number of citizens who objected to schools such as ours路 and large amounts were required to combat this threat. Appealing to our Caravans for help, the Supreme Commander met quick response and substantial sums were sent to bolster the battle for our schools . The happy sequel was that ,the referendum was defeated overwhelmingly.

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".-After a painful illness, Supreme Commander Brogan passed away on July 4, 1957, failing to realize his greatest ambition- to report at our Supreme Divan Meeting at Buffalo in August, 1957, the great progress made in the welfare of Ithe Order during his administration. He was the first Supreme Commander to die in office. As a lasting memorial to this great Alhambran and Supreme Commander,

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GALICIA HIGHLIGHTS (Collt'd) Galicia also acted as Honor Guard at his instal ~ lalion as Guardian and Protector of all Catholics in this area.

PAST GRAND

J, ALlERT LA MOTHE

FRANK H . ENGEL

During May of this year Galicia celebrated its te nth birthday at a very successful dinner dance at the Book Sheraton Hotel.

COMMANDERS

DR. JAMES E. PAGENETTE

EUGENE J. FISHER

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JOSEPH ROGERS, JR.

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Vincent P. Adamo 9830 Conner Avenue, Detroit AlUA Deul! Circle No. 616, 0 of ] 9375 Amity Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Bluestein Bros. Scrup Dealer 3195 Bellevue, Detroit Sir Noble Don & Sultana Mary Bradley 19324 Birwood Charlcs E. ROll!! Insurance Agency 2355 Guardian Bldg., Detroit Continental Plastics Co., 29461 Groesbeck Highway DeLaSalle Father' s Club, 11111 Glenfield Ave., Detroit, ~lich. Dynamic Iron & lUclal 3800 Lonyo Ave., Detroit Sir Nohle Bob & Suhllna Helen Gannon 3008 W. Philadelphia Ave. Sir Noble Edmond J. Costine, 1\1.0. 9758 Chalmers Avenue, Detroit 5. Michigan Sir Noble Alfred Gluski 1478 South Geld, Lincoln Park Sir Noble Art Guajaado's Knight TV Service 7365 E. Frumin Ct., Garden City Detroit Archdioccsan Holy Name Society 305 Michigan Ave.

Sir Noble Nick M. Jarvis (Traffic Coullselor) 5109 E. Seven Mile Road Killeen Funeral Home (Sir Noble Ceo. Killeen) 9555 Chalmers, Detroit 13, Mich. Lafayette Waste Paper 7700 Dix Road, Detroit J. Alherl Lul\lothe. 8691 Quincy, Dclroil Mid路City Realty Company 7359 Gratiot Sir Noble Art & Sultana Sara lUillcr 15772 Westhrook Ralph Olzark's Rivcrhouse Lounge 9611 E. Jeffcrson James E. and Katharyn Pagenelle 8360 Normile Max Pitlo8h Generul Insurancc Agency 7111 E. 7 Mile Rd., Delroil 34, Mich. Peler Tocco, 27530 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Michigan 'Ir. & :\lrs. Charles R. Verrier Peru, Indiana Wady Bekke Caravun No. 76 Keansburg, New Jerscy

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tends a future filled with great expansion and progress for the Order.

Another inov3tion was the preparation of an organizational kit and manual by Supreme Organ izer Frank H. Engel, to guide and organize the work of his Deputy Supreme Organizers.

In our humble opinion an imponant factor should be added, for the author of this history has been too modest to set forth the important role he has played in the Order's progress.

Perhaps the most imposing of Supreme Commander LeCompte's ideas was the development of a plan whereby the Alhambra would sponsor a def· inite charity, the training of Religious to teach

G. Alfred Peters, Jr., has served in the capacity of Supreme Scribe for eighteen years, since 194 1, under eight Supreme Commanders. While his predecessors in office did their share of the Order's work, Supreme Scribe Peters has set a record heretofore not exceeded. Through the years, prior to devoting his full tim e to the Office as he does now, he contributed much of his personal time, talents and efforts in pra. moting the Order's welfare. He has given freely, financially and otherwise for Alhambra's benefit. He, too, has traveled extensively, from the Atlantic to the Pacifi c, from Canada to the Republ ic of Mexico, visiting Caravans, attending Ceremonials, assisting Caravan officers and st imul ating interest in the Order.

exceptional children-the blind, deaf, dumb, hancli· capped or retarded. Another highlight during the administration was the first ceremon ial in English speaking Canada, conducted by Almanzar Caravan at Toronto. But, an even more illustrious event occurred at the sa me lime when His Eminence, James C. Cardinal McGuigan became a member of the Order. This period was marked by a great increase in the Catholic Action and charitable activities of the individual Caravans. Some, see ing th is increased activity in new fields were apprehensive (hat the primary purposes of our Order might be overlooked. However, these concerns proved without foundation, as, thiny.one plaques and memorials had been dedicated during the two yea r period-far more than during any similar period since the Order was established.

The Order owes him much for the position it currently enjoys, and we feel that we bespeak the sentiments of all Sir Nobles, in our prayer that the AI· mighty God will grant him many more yea rs of good hea lth and happiness.

And wh at about the economic recession and its effects on establishing new Caravans and expanding membership? Supreme Organizer Frank H. Engd provided a comforting answer to the question when he announced that thirUC'll new Caravans had been established during his term as Supreme Organize r and that the total membership had exceeded all previous records.

SIR NOBLES and SULTANAS

WELCOME

Moreover, the groundwork has been done for continued achievement. Policies patiently nurtured and developed through the years by a cooperative Council of Viziers will fo rm the base for future exploitation by future Supreme Commanders.

Here's to a most successful convention. May memories of your Detroit·Windsor

There is no secret in the saga of success which stemmed from the leadership of Supreme Commander Thomas J. Quinn, beginning in I94I. The record is simply a reflection of patient, courageous, imaginative leadership and a competent team that has continuously produced inspired men who could take over where previous lead ers left off and auain eve n greater heights.

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ABD-ER-RA H MAN CARAVAN, NO. 1 William Harper Bennett decided to establish an Order within the Knights of Columbus that would be social in character, but dedicated to the principles of charity, fraternity and Catholic action. Possibly, he knew that the Fourth Degree who~ ritual he also wrote was to be fecognized and accepted by the Knights of Columbus that year. In any event, he wrote our Degree and proceeded to OTganize ABD-ER-RAHMAN CARAVAN within Columbus Cou ncil. OUf Caravan was instituted at the first Ceremonial Run, which took place in October 1905.

ALHAMAR CARAVAN NO.4 Alhamar Caravan No. 4 was brought into the OrJ('r June 9, 1906. when thi rty four stalwarts journeyed to Brooklyn. N.Y_. (Home of our Mother Caravan) to be initiated into the Order. The Caravan. in its fifty-third y('ar of existence, has had its hey-days and reverses, but th(' m('mbcrship is proud today of the heritage handed down to them by its founders, all of whom today have passed unto their Eternal Reward. The Caravan has associated themselves with various undertakings, IX)lh religious and civ ic, in the city and sur路 rounding communities. We have at all times bttn a source of help to the various K of C Councils from which our membership is d rawn. At all times has Alhamar endeavorw to carry out tn(' high id('als of our Order, and supported the Suprem(' Council of Viziers 1.0 carry out the various und(,rtakings that was necessary in order that our organization could make the great strides that have be('n accomplished in the past years. The Carava n in return has been honored by the Supreme Divan in the election of one of its members, Atty. Wm. 1. Butler, as Supreme Comma nder, serving from 1929 to 1933. Again in 1939, at Washington. D.C., the Supreme D iva n elected los. A. Dough(,rty to the Boord of Viziers, who at pr('sent is S('rving as our Supreme Chamberlain. The brightest star in the d iadem of Alhamar Cara\'an shines during th(' Christmas Season, wh('n they bring happiness and ch('er into th(' lives of the children confined in Mercy Hospital over C hristmas Day, providing a Santa C laus who d istributes beautiful and useful g ifts to the little ones. In addition they provide athletic and recreational ('quipment to the inmates of St. Michaels Industrial School and SI. Stanislaus Institute, an orphange.

AI its first Caravan meeting, ABD-ER-RAHMAN CA RAVA N decided 10 extend invitations to sd芦tcd officers and membcrs of neighboring Councils, as well as the District Deputies of the area and members of the Supreme Body of the Knights of Columbus to join our Order. The response was such that a Sttond Ceremonial Run was conducted on December 2, 1905. This trend continued and Ceremoni:ll Runs were conducted monthly throughout the year 1906. During this period four :ldditional Car:lvans were founded and instituted by ABD-ER-RAHMAN's Degree Corps. Known first as the Nobility of EZ ZEHRA in the glorious Kingdom of Andalusia, and secondly, as "Order of the Janizaries." ABD-ER-RAHMA N CARAVAN applied for and received a Charter as the "Order of the Alhambra" from the State of New York in February 1907. Over the yea rs we have had many wonderful leaders. Several of our members, including the First Supreme Com 路 mander, William Harper Bennett, have also served on the Suprem(' D ivan. As in the ('arly years, we have a Degree T eam and a Moorish Band of which we are extremely proud.

Compliments of

ABD-ER-RAHMAN CARAVAN NO. 1 r

The Mother Caravan of Our Order

Best Wi shes For Successfu l Convention

ALHAMAR CARAVAN No. 4 W ILKES-BARRE, PENNA.

Congratula ti ons

IRA WI LSON & SONS DAIRY CO. 5255 Tillma n Avenue DETROIT 8, MICHIGAN

CORDOVA CARAVAN NO. 26 Cordova Caravan No. 26 was organized October 2, [911. John T. Ryan was elected Cordova's first Grand Commander. A degree team was formed. Cordova has instilUted seven cara\'ans in the United States and Canada also being host to ten caravans at an Alhambra ~grce. At the Comcntion in 1917, Commander Ryan was elected Supreme Comm:lIlder. In 1925 John E. Schuesler was elected Grand Vizier. The first convention in Buffalo was in 1919. Hon. Joseph E. Gav in was Grand Commander, The outstanding event of Cordova's Silver Jubi[ee Year was the double run of May 5th and 6th . Edward J. Haber路 mehl was Grand Commander. In August 1941 Cordova again was host to the Convention. (,eorge F. Kloepfer was elected Vice Supreme Commander. Patrick J. Maguire was Grand Commander. At the Convention in 1945, George F. Kloepfer of Cordova was elected Supreme Grand ' Commander. In 1954 a variety show entitled "The Gay Nineties" was staged. The entire Cast was composed of members of Cordova and Sultanas. The following year another show \\las produced, "The Lone Star Limited." At the 1955 Con路 vention Cordov:1 was again honored by the election of Harry J. Brogan to Supreme Grand COlllm ~II1(ler and the appointment of Rev. James J. Ennis as Supreme Chaplain. Buffalo was chose n as the site of the 1957 Convent ion. After a short illness Supreme Commander Brogan passed away, Convention pbns nevertheless were completed under Grand Commander lohn H. Stone Jr. A memorial marking St. Louis Church as the first Catholic Church in Western New York was dedicated. alto H . Koch WaS elccted Grand Vizier. Today Cordova's Grand Commandcr is Lawrence V. Dirnbergcr and h:15 :l membership of 907.

VEGA CA RAVAN NO. 13 June 5, 1909, the first rays of the Star of Vega shone on the City of Albany, N.Y. Out of the original 67 char路 ter members, the Good Lord has spared us but two. Between JUlie and December, 1909, Vega org:mi".ed a ceremonial team with full equipment, through the efforts of PGC William J. McKenna. Dr. John C. Brown, J\U)., wrote the "Ritual of the Pilgrimage"; Or. Michael P. F lattery, the ceremonial music; and PGe Anton Neubauer the Ritual of the Installation of officers. These ritu:lls are used in :lllthe Ceremonials of the Order. Two yeMs biter ... 1911, Vega was host to the Seventh Supreme Convention of the Order. Our membership was 750. In 19 14, a Grand Charity Ball was held for the benefit of the Br:ldy Infant Home. The proceeds, more than $10,000, were used for the building fund. Vega est:lblished a Mortuary Trust Fund in 1925 and has paid out over $35,000 in hcnfits. In. 194 1 Veg:l established an annual Corpor:lte CommUllion. Vega erected an Altar in the Friary of Siena Colle-ge, Loudonville, N.Y., in 1951 as a memorial to deceased Sir Nobles of the Caravan. Vega's Ceremonial Team has had the honor of instituting and installing the following Caravans: Mus--1 ; Cordova; N:lvarre; Santa Fe; Loja; Tagus; Pelayo; Med ina; Tarifa; Wad-Ras; and Yuse拢. Vega has been honored with two Supreme Commanders of the Order: William J. McMahon and James A. Quinn, both of Albany, N.Y., and many memhcrs of the Council of Viziers and the Supreme Di\'an. This year Vega Caravan marks its 50th anniversary,

THE GRA N D DIVAN

CORDOVA CARAVAN No. 26 BUFFALO, N EW YORK Extend s Best Wishes For "A SUCCESSFU L CONVENTION"

TO GALICIA CARAVAN NO. 77 The City of "Good Neighbors" and Your 1957 Convention Host.

DARRO CARAVAN NO. 29 The records indicate that on June 14, 1913, Darro Caravan, Order of Alhambra, was instituted. Serving as Darro's First Grand Commander was William J. Shriever who served 19\3-1920. Andres J. Whelan serl'ed from 1920.1929; Will iam J. Strauven, 1931 -1932; Dr. F. L. Jaubcrt, 19321935; William J. Strauven, 1935-1937; Lucien A. Cambre (Past Supreme Commander) 1937-1941 ; Henry F. Sirgo, 1941 .1943; John A. Ipser, (Grand Viser) 1943-1949; D r. Sidney L. Tiblier, 1949-1952; Robe rt L. Laudumiey, 1952· 1954; Dr. Andrew A. Macaluso, 1954. 1956; Godfrey M . Soniat, 1956-1958; Presenliy serving as Grand Commander of Darro Caravan is Charles Pfister. During the years gone by, Darro Caravan No. 29, Order of Alhambra, has ded icated many plaques :lnd statues. In the famous St. Louis Cathedral of New Orleans, there is a plaque dedicated by Darro Car:lvan. On Canal Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisi:lI1a, stands a statue of Mother Cabrini, dedicated by Darro Caravan No. 29, Order 0/ Alhambra. On November 29, 1953, a plaque was dedicated during the 150th Anniversa ry of the Louisiana Purchase, honoring the Ursuline Nuns for establishing in New Or· leans, the first convent in the Unitcd Statcs. On October 27, 1957, a plaque was dedica ted in the Charity Hospital of New Orleans, in appreciation of the services rendered by the Sisters of Charity of SL Vincent Dc Paul, by Darru Caravan No. 29, Order of Alhambra. In a spirit of true fraternity, a testimon ial banquet was held in honor of il· lustrious Grand Vizier, John A. Ipser, on November 14, 1957.

DARRO CARAVAN No. 29 W ELCOMES YOU TO NEW O RLEANS IN 1963

Cong ratulation on you r Con ve ntion

" Sir Nobles" and "Su ltanas" of Galicia Caravan No. 77

Com pliments of

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HEJAR CARAVAN NO. 56

GREETI NGS

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BEJAR CARAVAN NO. 56, San Anton io, Texas, carne into being on March 12, 1927. Its charter members num· hered 88. In 1931 it erected a huge granite monument, a memori:ll to Henri Castro and his Catholic colony at Castroville, the firsl settlement between S:ln Antonio and the Rio Grande. It joined with the San Antonio Knigh ts of Columbus in 1938 in placing a large bronze plaque at San Fernando C.'Ilhedral, commemorating the two hundreth anniversary of the laying of the corner stone of the catherdral.

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Its major historical contribution W:IS a gift to the City of San Antonio of a life size marble statue of San Amonio de l'auda, for whom the City is named. T he statue was presented when Bejar Caravan was host to the order's 50th - Golden Jubilee - Convention in August 1955.

Cincin nati, Ohio

Another honor accorded Bejar was the selection of our Luz C. Robal in as 10th Supreme Commander. He ap· pointed as Supreme Chaplain, His Excellency, Most Re\'. M.S . Garriga, D. O., LL.D. Bishop of Corpus Christi, who, while a member of Bejar Cara\'an, became the first member of the Hierarchy in the Order. Bishop Garriya sen'w eight years as Supreme Chapla in. Other notable Bejar members arc Past Grand CommanJer, Paul J. Kilday, United States Congressman fro m the

20th District of Texas and Grand Vizier, N. A. Quintanilb. State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus in Texas. From Bejar have radiated the other Caravans in Texas, all working for the greater welfare of our Order.

Confjratutation3 ... SIR NOBLES OF DETROIT COUNCIL NO. 305 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ED. BENNINGER

ROBERT CANNON

FRANCIS J. NICHOLSON Jr.

CLA RENeE SElESK Y

MITCHELLE BROlto

I'I(ANK GERMACK

VINCE NT J. O'GRADY

FRANK SITEK

ALEX CH ISHOLM

ARTHUR GUAB.RDO

MARK ORLICK

JOSEPH SLAOOVICH

GUS. CHUTARASH

JOSEPH HALAI>I

DR. JAMES PAGENETTE

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PA UL COLLIN

RICHARD JABLONSKI

BERNARD PIOTROWSKI

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ALOYSIUS KLAn'

PAUL HOGERS

JOSEPH YERUSKI

FRANK ENGEL

fRED KRZYZANOWSKI

ARTH UR SCHULTE

MIKE ZUPANICH

WALTER J. GA FFNEY

ALBERT LA MOTHE

WM. SCliULTZ

EUDES CARAVAN NO. 57

G IRALDA CARAVAN NO. 59

Eudes Caravan was inaugurated in October 1927 with about twenty active members. The founder, Colond J. A. Boivin, is still a zealous propagandist and has become: a very colorful narrator of the difficulties and intricacics which accompanied the formation of our Caravan. Eudes is presently composed of about 120 active memben, and the exclusive character of the word "Alhambra" has resulted in an order strictly reserved for the elite of Montreal. Our Carava n has instituted a practice which is unique in the history of the Alhambra. With the demise of a Sir Noble, the Caravan offers the family of the deceased a gold chalice to be given to a priest member of the family or to a n~y missionary_ The name of the deceased is engraved on the chalice and every Mass celebrated with this chalice is an offering for the intention of the deceased. In order to perpetrate with "charity" the activities, Eucles, for many yean has supported "The O ld Couples Home" (L'Oeuvre des Viex Cou ples). This establishment shelters over eighty needy old couples. We give them their Christmas and Easter dinners and occasionly supply them with minor equipment. The Caravan's representative for this activity is Deputy Supreme Organizer M_A.'. Gauthier_ Wh ile our Caravan has uperienced serious difficultjes during the period of 1929-1931, Eudes is today most :lctive and its social standing is one that commands respect. Its membership is considered a privledged honour by every Knight of Columbus in good standing.

November 1st, 1931 at Hunts Point Casino, Bronx, N.Y. Giralda took its place in the illustrious line of Cara vans as the 59th in chronological order. During the ensuing years Giralda followed its policy of monthly meetings interspersed with various parties, dances and di verse entertainment for the Nobles and their Sultanas. This policy continues to this day. Outstanding among G iralda's achievements are the erection of a monument to the memory of Father Duffy, well known World War I chaplain, which was placed on the grounds of Wethered " Boyd Council and dedicated on September 19, 1954, the costs being borne by the Caravan alone. In January 1956 the Caravan adopted the practice of a Corporate Communion and Breakfast at which time a chal ice, suitably engraved with the names of deceased members, is presented to a desc:rv ing priest or missionary order sc:lected by our Chaplain, RI. Rev. Msgr. Cauley. Last but not least in Giralda's accomplishments i5 the ca rrying of a huge rosary in the Columbus Day parades, the K. of C, memorial parade on each Washington's Birthday and for the past three years Giralda has the distinction of being the only non-military organ ization to participate in the Memorial Day Parade, again carrying the rosary. Time and human fraility takes its toll and Giralda, like other Cara,'ans, has suffered. Many of the Nobles we knew in other days ha\'e departed on Final Pilgrimage but we are fortunate that six Charter Members still survive and remain exceedingly active AlhamdoliUah 1 ! !

SAN JACINTO CARAVAN NO. 61 San Jacinto Caravan No. 61 was instituted April 12, 1945. San Jacinto was the second caravan to be instituted in the State of Texas, having 40 neophytes in the charter class. Dr. William Homer Caton organized the new Caravan and after transfering from Bejar Caravan became the First Grand Commander. The new Caravan was named after the battle of San Jacinto. One of our first projects was to erect an archway over the entrance gates of old St. Vincent's Cemetery, Houston's oldest Catholic Cemetery, to inform the world that Lt. Dick Dawling, Civil War hero of Sabine Pass. was buried then~. At the same time a memorial Monument was erected in his honor. In the years 1946, 1947, and 1948 San Jacinto Caravan sponsored a Field Mass on May 1st. The Sir N obles purchased 53 small field Altars, and 53 Priests trom the Galveston, Texas Diocese celebrated Mass. Thousands of Houston Catholics attended this beautiful ceremony. Our pet project is helping the Cloistered Order of Dominican Sisters at the Monastery of the Infant Jesus at Lufkin, Texas. Our Caravan is Honored by having a National and District officer among our membership. Sir Noble Frank Weber is a National Organizer while Sir Noble A. N. Martini is a District Commander. San Jacinto Caravan has its own paraphernalia for putting on a run. Sir Noble Herbert W. Portell' is the present Grand Commander of San Jacinto Caravan No. 61 whose membership is 236 at present.

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ZAHARA CARAVAN NO. 64 Zahara Caravan No. 64 came into existe nce on October

6th. 1946, in San Antonio, Texas. The first Grand Commander was Germain Sutton, and the first meeting was held in San Antonio, T exas. All subsequent meetings have been held in Laredo. There were twe nty-fi ve charter members. The Caravan has been active continuously since such time.

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Zahara Caravan was the third caravan instituted in T exas. The Caravan has bee n extremely :I(tiv( in the social

life of Laredo. A number of social functions arc held each

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year. At each meeting a Priest delivers a short discourse on some religiuos susbjc.::t. The Caravan goes to Mass and Communion at least once each year.

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Zahara Caravan has the distinction of being responsible for the organization of the first Sultanas in the T exas area. This organization of outstanding Laredo women is extremely active. It performs a great deal of charity work and aids and assists the Zahara Caravan in its social affairs and functions.

Jess Perreca Grand Scribe

It is worthy to note also that one of the original char路 ter members of Zahara Caravan was responsible for the organization of the Baza Caravan 78 in Corpus Christi. It is the policy of this Caravan to hold its membership to a minimum number, the objective being to retain only strong active sir nobles.

PADUL CARAVAN NO. 6<) At the National Convention held in Philadelphia, Pa., 1947, Ralph, Cecil and Orland Pollock were contacted by the Supreme Commander in regards to the possibility of forming a Caravan in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. An intensive membership drive was initiated and was well rewarded by the' acceptance of 24 new members making a total of 29 Charter Members in the forming of Padul Caravan No. ~ of Norfolk, Virginia. The Chaner was granted September 28, 1947. During the tenure of his office, Grand Comander O. E. Pollock was appointed to the office of District Commander of Virginia and was succeeded by Ralph Cecil as Grand Commander. In the year 1955, a plaque was placed on the building that was formally St. Patrick's, in commemoration of this being the first Catholic Church in the city at Norfolk, Virginia. In June of 1955 t he Padul Caravan initiated the Confederate Encampment held at the Chamberlain Hotel, Old Point Comfort, Va., inviting all Caravans to attend and participate in what has now become an annual affair enjoyed by many Alhambra members as far North 'to Massachusetts, South to Louisiana, and West to California. At present the Padul Caravan has 80 members and the Grand Commander is Fred F. Mergl.

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LOYA CARAVAN NO. 70 CONGRATULATIONS

On Sunday, September 18, 1947, at the Knights of Columbus Home on West Genessee St., Utica., N.Y., a class of 27 Neopythes frem Oswego, N.Y., were initiated into the Order of the Alhambra, including the Rev. George May, as its first Chaplain.

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One of the outstanding achievements of Loya Caravan was the erection, by the members, of a shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes on the front lawn of the Knights of Columbus Home in Oswego, N.Y. Flowers adorn the shrine the year around.

R. NORBERT SZWED District Commander: Eastern Michigan

The present Grand Commander is Sir Noble James T. Galloway. 28

Almanzor Caravan 71

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ALMANZOR CARAVAN NO. 71

GUZERA CARAVAN i2 The idea of establishing a Windsor Caravan originated in 1943, during the second world war. After many frustra 路 ting attempts, Guzera obtained its charter on April 18, 1948.

Established in 1948, Almanzar Caravan can look back proudly to the past eleven years of activity ill religious charitable and social accomplishments. Since the installation of the first grand commander and the succeeding grand commanders, Almanzor has been an organization of vigor. Each grand commander has, In his own way, produced memorable occasions that have been and are a great credit to Albambranism . Among the activities hy this

Two past commanders received honors from the Supreme Divan. As District Commander for Omario, Austin Deneau was instrumental in fOfming EI Zemah Caravan 85, of Kitchener, and Ma n uza Caravan 98 of London . His recent appointment is that of Deputy Supreme Organizer for Ontario and Manitoba . H ector Trudell was appointed District Commander for Ontario and was selected to particip.1te in the membership drive for the year '58-'59,

caravan :lfe the Annual Memorial Mass and Commu nion

breakfast, the Annual Outing of the Incurable Children, Protestant and Catholic, and the Carmelite Orphans, the presentation and erection of a bronze plaque commemorating the fiftieth annive rsary of the Holy Name Society in Canada in St. Pauls Church in the City of Toronto, providing oxygen equipment in the Pediatric \Var(1 of St. Joseph's Hospital, donations to every financial campaign of our Beloved Cardinal and assisting at the Annual Bazaar and garden party of our Spiritual Adv isor, Rev, \V. Vincent Egan, and the usual charitable donations. In October 1958, Almazor held the firs t ceremonial in English-speaking Canada and included in its ranks at that time, His Eminence Ja mes Ca rdinal McQuigan, being the sewnJ Cardinal to accept membe rship in the Order. Almanzor Caravan, when aU religious and charitable abligations have been met, never misses its social op' portunities. These activities include annual picnics, fez presentation nights, Christmas parties and corn roasts. To the Supreme Divan, Council of Viziers and all Sir Nobles, we salaam to our own past gr:l11d commanders, Swn A. Killeen, 1948-49, Gordon F. Gilbert, 1949, George P. McHugh, 1949-52, Wm. H, Hurley, 1952-53, C. Jas. Fox, 1953-56, Thos. G. Manley, 1956-57 and our prese nt grand commander, \'1. Harold Moffat, we say thank you .

In the past, a memorial bronr-e placque was erected to the memory of the first chaplain Re v. H . B. McManus, who died in 1952. The second chaplain Major, the Rev, Michael J. Dalton, M.B.E" was the recipient of a bronze plaque to commemorate the 25th Anniversary to the priesthood. On Saturday April 19, 1958, GUlera Caravan celehrated its 10th Anniversary in the Order. To commemorate the occasion, a 3'x5' relief plastic replica of the original St. Joseph's Holel Dieu Hospital was presented to the Sisters. Guzera's recent Historical project was the presentation ot i3 volumes of "Jesuit Relatiuns," -to the Assum ption University Library. The present Divan Officers of Guzera Caravan under the direction of George Docherty deem it an honor and a distinct privilege to be asked by Galicia Caravan to participate in the international Day activities of this, the 29th Biennial Com'ention, They extend a warm welcome to the Sir Nobles and Sultanas, and will endeavour to make th is a memorable occasion in the Annals of Alhambra.

GERONA CARAVAN NO. 74 Gerona Caravan No. 74 was organized with 27 chaner members in Westchester County, New York, in August, 1948. At t hat time Louis Drago was Deputy Supreme Commander and was helpful and instru mental in the successful launchi ng of Gerona Caravan. T he fi rst Ceremonial Run was held October 24, I94B, at the H artley H otel in Mount Vernon, N.Y. T he C hristen ing Party of Gerona Caravan was held November 27. 1948, at Ponchester, New York. Our fi rst Chaplain was the Reverend Francis Williams, C.S.V., who is now located in education work in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since its institution, Gerona Caravan has carried on an active continu ing program, featuring annual Commu nion Breakfasts ( usuall y in Monsig nor Cech's Church and H all), Christmas Parties, summer wc:ekc:nd trips to the Catskills, annual yacht trip on the Hudson (moon light), development of idc:a for a Catholic Historical Memorial at Dunwoodie as soon as may be practicable, and not lc:ast notewonhy, was the first annual Arabian K nights Ball and Banquet presc:med January 31, 1959, in pomp and splendor (watch for those costumes du ring Convention), participation in Columbus Day Parades held in Westchc:ster County and many other act ivities.

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WADY BEKKE CARAVAN NO. 76 Wady Ikkke Carav;1n No. 76 was organized February 6, 1949 at Keansburg, New Jersey. Thomas Hanlon was the initial Grand Commlnder. Supreme Commander Urban &:haffer with the assis· tance of T. C. Hughes of El Zagel Caravan No.7, installed the officers of the new ca raVl n. During the term of Grand Commander T homas Hanlon (1949.1950) the annual Lobster Plrty was originlted for which Wady Bekke Caravan is noted. Second Grand Commander was John A. McDermott. During his regime, the Caravan attended the Alhambra Convention in Montreal, Canada. A gavel was presented to Plst Grand Commander Thomas Hanlon. The next Grand Commander was Sir Noble John P. Hines. He proved v('ry active in Alhambran affairs. The next election gave Sir Noble De Mio the ofUc('. During his term 15 nrophytcs were installed and Wady Bekke was well rep resented at the Washington D. C. Com'ention. Sir Noble John T . Quirk succeeded G rand Commander De Mio and du ring his term the annual Memorial Mass and Communion for de<:eased members of the Carav;lO was inst ituted. Donations were authorized for the building of In out-door shrine at 51. Catherine's Church East Keansburg, N.J. In 1957 Sir Noble Frank Mulchahy was elected Grand Commander. Commlnder Mulchahy is well known. The present Grand Commander is August F. Postel. Inaugu ration of the Ceremonial Run was adopted in New Jersey during his term and a special fu nd for the preser· vation of Clthol ic H istorical Places and the promotion of Cathol ic Action Activities was established.

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ADRA CARAVAN NO. 79 When Adra Caravan No. 79 was establ ished in Erie, Pa., January 22, 1950, much eyebrow-raising reaction was observed by membc:rs in a great many people when publicized for the first time. The institution of the Caravan was conducted by Cordova Caravan No. 26. Led by Edward D. Ments, the fi rst Grand Commander, 45 neopytes traveled to Buffalo. Thus, to the charter neopytes of Adra were revealed the mysteries and wonden of the Andulasian Alca-

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Adra Ca ravan is ever in the forefront fulfill ing the primary purposes of the Order. The most outstanding is the plaque erected Sept. 20, 1953, on the: Weste:rn Union Build ing in Erie, commemorating the: first Mass in Erie: celebrated in a log cabin owned by Wolfgang E rhert in 1834. The culmination of this effort was brought about after 3 years of research by the first G rand Commander. Participation in Church affa irs, Communion breakfasts, community events and social func tions fill Adra's calendar of events each year.

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From the original 45, Adra has increased its membership to a selective 145. Established its own outstanding Ceremonial Degree Corps; and is responsible for initiating the charter classes of Avila Caravan No. 124, Lora Caravan No. 115, Muez Caravan No. 128, Tai Caravan No. 125 and Jaen Caravan No. 131.

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The history of Adra Caravan stands out as one of the highlights of the Order of the Alhambra. but space will not permit further elaboration of the many details. RONDA CARAVAN NO. 84 Ronda Club of Los Angeles became Ronda Caravan No. 84 on Novembc:r 29. 1951. Ronda was the first Caravan on the Pacific Coast. lOl membc:rs were known as the Archbishop J. Francis A. Mcintyre: Class. Vincent J. Keating was the first Gr:md Commander and Rt. Rev. Msgr. George M. Scott our Chaplain. as he is to this day. During this administration our own Ceremonial Corps was appointed. H avi ng been c:lected to the Council of Viziers, G. C. Keating was succeeded by Adolph Kuri. Duri ng his administration Archbishop Mcintyre was created a Cardin;}l. giving Ronda Car:lvan the honor of being fi rs t to include a Prince of the Church in its rnembc:rship. His Eminence is the Ecclesiastical Patron and Protector of the Order. T he Caravan is part of Card inial Mclntrye's H onor Guard at Mary's Hour in Los Angeles Coliseum each year. In 1953-1954 William J. Keichline scf\'ed as Grand Commander. 1954·1955 Grand Commander Robert J. Magdlen. Ronda's te:'lm installed Salib Allah Caravan. 1955- 1956 G rand Commander Alban I. Hunsander. Social events included a reception for Supreme Commander J. Brogan. The ceremonials brought in 44 neophytes and the charler members of AI Andalu$ Cara\'an. 1956- 1957 Grand Commander Leo F. Kruer. Two dinner dances and an evening with the: famed Mexican Players highlighted the year. 1957- 1958 Grand Commander Roy F. Lee. T he Car· avan gained recognition in the fight to ddeat Proposition 16. Social events included a week-end at Catalina Island. Aben Zoar Cara\'an was instituted. 1958-1959 G rand Commander Frank L. Fouce. A postholiday ··Hang Over" pa rt y at Carolina Pines in Hollywood. Ali Caravan was instituted.

ADRA CARAVAN No. 79

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All SALAAM

EL ZEMAH CARAVAN NO. 85 From a humble beginning in 1952, El Zemah was instituled by Cordova C'lravan 26, of Buffalo N. Y. with the First Grand Commander B. J. Cos. tello of Kitchener, following Grand Commanders in order were; }. }. Grundy, Dr. C, G. Powers, M. D. Preston, Ono Hauck of Waterloo, Ontario, and present Kitchener incumbent Maur ice J. 0'路 Brien of Preston.

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One of the most outstanding events of our Caravan was the erection of a Memorial Plaque, marking the site of the first Catholic Church in Waterloo County (at St. Agatha, Ontario). Grand Commander at that time was Dr. C. G. Powers and we were privileged to have with us man y of the Supreme Divan, including the late Harry Brogan, then Supreme Commander. We of El Zemah are happy to say that we enjoy the visits of Sir Nobles of other neighbouring Caravans, and are happy to extend an invitation to an Sir Nobles who happen to visit our area.

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RAMAR CARAVAN 1'\0. 86

ALAHO R CARAVAN NO. 87

August 5, 1953 at the Bienn;:!l Convention in Washington, D. C., a charter was granted to Richmond forming Ramar Caravan No. 86. Although kw in numbers, RAt.路fAR Caravan has many activities. It has participated in the city's annual "Tobacco Festival" p.lrade. It m~ts its religious obligation by ha,'ing at least one Communion Mass :lI1nually. Added to this is a family Communion Mass. The many soci:ll affai rs indude Family picnic, shrimp feasts, p:Hlies, bus trips and dances. The highlight of the soci:11 season is the annu;:.l "Charter-Party." Located in one of the nation's most historical areas, RAMAR Cara\':ln h:ls taken the prim:lry purpose of the Order very seriously. In the Fall of 1956 a large aluminum cross was erected on the Provincial Home of the Sisters of Verona. The cross was blessed by the caravan's chaplain, Bishop Hodges. On November 7, 1957 a monum ent was dedicated in Mount Cal\'ary (Ciltholic) Cemetery in Richmond commemorating the 33 Catholic Confederate' Soldiers buried the re. On Sunday May 24, 1959, Supreme Scribe G. Alfred Peters presented a plaque in the n:lme of the Order of the Alhambr:. to His Excdlency, Bishop Hodges, P:astor of St. Peter's Church. The Plaque w:as erected on St. Peter's commemorating it as the oldest Catholic Church in Richmond and first c:Hhedr:al of the Diocese or Richmond. On the following day, the church celebrated its 125th Anniversary. RAMAR Caravan is proud to have had a JXlrt in seeing the Order give honor to its Supreme Chaplain :lnd his Historical Church. Plans for other markers arc being formubte(l that all may know the Catholic p:articipation in the history of our gre:at nation for the glory of God and Ch urch .

On June 14, 1953, Patrick Joyce and Martin Mullin went to \Vorcester, Mass. to be initiated into the order of the Alhambra. With the untiring effort of these men and Daniel Leone Sr., twenty-fi\'e men went to \Vorcester October 3, 1953, to institute Alahor Car:avan No. 87 of Norwich, Conn. Sir Noble Daniel C. Leone, Sr. was elected our first Gr:lnd Commander and is now our Distsrict Deputy. The next ye:lr, on November 14, 1954, we put on our own run. At this time, we took in fifty-four new Sir Nobles. To make this a more memorable ceremonial, we put through thirty-three men of Waterbury, Conn. to institute H adjeb Caravan No. 93. This feat was unheard of in Alhambra. With less than ninety men in 1955, we started a vocation:.1 fund for the Hishsop of Norwich, Connecticut. The fi rst three yc:aTS we gave to the Bishop five hundred dollars, a yc:ar. In 1958, we raised this to one thouS-1nd dollars. In the meantime, we ha\'e erected :a plaque in the Cathc:rdral to commemorate the establishment of the new Diocese of Norwich . Over the years there h:ave been ma ny gifts to worthy c:auscs. Our C:lra\'an has many limes been spoken of :as the number one Cara\'an in New Engbnd, e\'en thoug h we ha\'e only 106 members including nine clergy. We be路 lie,'e th:lt there is unity and strength in small numbers. All S:alaam.

HADIEB CARAVAN NO. 93 Hadjeb G.1ravan No. 93 of Waterbury, Conn., the second Caravan to ~ formed in this state, was instituted at Nor· wich, Conn. on November 14th, 1954, by Abhor Carav:ln No. 87 under the directiun of Past District Commander, Myles Birkbeck of \Vorcestef, Mass. and Past Grlnd Commlndef now District Commlncler Daniel Leone Sr. of Alahor Carl"an. There were 27 chlfter members. From its very inception, this carlvan made itself known throughout the State as well as in neighboring S[31es. Barely six tnOlllhs old, on June 11, 1955, Hadjeb put on its first RUN in Waterbury with thirty-one neoph ytes from near lnd far . Ha(l jeb. like mOS15 Cara vans, is a Happy Go Lucky crowd. and many of i15 Sir Nobles with their Sultanas can be found at Caravan affairs far and wide. But all is not fun alone, fOf this Caravan also has its serious and religious side. one of which is its contributions to the Archbishop's Seminarian Fund, a donation of $1,000 to Sheridan Council Knights of Columbus Building Fund, anu many other lesser cha rities. Under its prcsc:nt Grand Commander, Louis Arsenlult and his Di\·an. a ve ry successful RUN was put on in Bridgeport. Conn. in conjunction with Mabib G.,r:l\'an of Danbury. :111(1 Atahor of Norwich, with Ben:lb.,d of Stratford being the host Caravan. (;rand Commander Arsenault wishes to thlnk all Carav:ms for their very genorous help (luring the disastcrous flood of 1957. We of Hadjeb will never forget how Car:lvans from all O\'Cf the counlry and C:ln:lda responded to ou r ap]X":lI, :111<1 rest assuredth:lt all of tiS will be etern:llly gr:lldu!. ALL SALAAM

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EL HAKKAM CARAVAN NO. !)6 November 28, 1954, James J. Dunne accepted the charter wh ich officially granted the forming of an Alhambra Caravan in Carteret. New Jersey, to be known as EI Hakkam Caravan No. ¢. Election of officers of the newly formed Caravan was held on January 10, 1955. February 20. 1955, EI H akkam witnessed its first degree by making a bus trip to Baltimore, Md. EI Hakkam Caravan No. g6 held its first public affair on March 17, 1955, by sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance. April 7, 14, and 15, 1955 the Caravan made its first religious pilgrimage by participating in Holy Week services at St. Elizabeth's Sacred Heart. Holy Family, St. Joseph's, St. E li as's and SI. Mary's churches. For the first time since the granting of its charter the degree of EI Hakkam was conferred on nine candidates during a run at the Elizabeth Carteret Hotel in Elizabeth, New Jersey. on November 13.

SALAIB ALLAH CARAVAN NO. 94 The Sabib Allah Caravan No. 94 was instituted with the ceremonial run Nov. 14, 1954. T here were 28 members initiated by the RO[lda Caravan ceremonial corps from Los Angel es. Officers of the new Caravan were: Fred Herro, Grand Commander; Ed Herro, Scribe of the Exchequer; Ralph Granados, Master of the Oasis; John Aiello, Grand Scribe. District Commander was Vincent Keating. This caravan is the only caravan in the state of Arizona and therefore it has members from all parts of the State. in lieu of the memorializing of historical places, the caravan has taken on the project of "The open house party" for the Casa De Paz Y Bien (Franciscan Retreat). The caravan has sponsored this project the past four years and has been a tremendous help in the fin:mces and construction of the casa.

1955· The first anniversary of EI Hakkam Caravan No. 21, 1956, with a buffet dinner and dance. On March 17. 1957. the members of EI Hakkam Caravan No. g6 dedicated a pbque to commemorate the place where the first Catholic Church was built in Carteret.

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Last year Ollr caravan put on its own ceremon ial for the first time, complete with costumes and scenery. Th e caravan is progressing rapidly and we are looking forward to even greater strides.

MUNUZA CARAVAN NO. 98 Munuza Caravan No. 98, nam~d for a on~-ti m~ gov~rnor of Catolonia was in stitut~d in April 1955. John 1. Payn~, th~ Caravan's first Grand Commander was succeeded in order by Victor J. Lang and Albert J.

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That summer the Car;wan publicly introduc~d our order to London, ( home of the joint Knights of Columbus and Sh rin~r charity baseball game in aid of the Shrin~rs' hospitals for crippled ch ildren) by participating in the pr~-gam~ parade and display_ Galicia Drill Corps put on th~ performance (th~ first tim~ for any Catholic Group). In 1956 Munuza formed a uniformed Moorish Band. Their instsruments were blessed in St. Pet~ rs Cath~d T3 1 by Ih~ Caravan's C haplain. [n 1957 the Caravan sponsored a circus in London, resulting in Ih~ pr~s~ntation of a substantial cheque to Our Lady of London Camp for boys and girls. In 1958 the Caravan presented a plaque to Bishop Cody commemorating the centenial of the founding of the first Separat~ School in London. This plaque now stands on the grounds of St. Pet~ r 's parish school. In 1957 th~ Carav;m distributed gifts to the men at the H ouse of Providenc~ in London. In 1958 a Christmas party was included. This year Munuza Caravan journeys to Kitchener, Ontario, for a join! installation of officers with ÂŁ1 Zemah Caravan No. 85. Our membership now exceeds 60, and w~ proudly 00.1st a life member of the Order. Among our membersh ip are three of Ihe diocese: foremost d~ rgy-our chaplain, RI. Rev. Msgr. A. Fieney; Ite\'. Fr. P. McCabe; and Re\,. Fr. Vandervoorst of the Sacred Heart Fathers.

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PORTO CARAVAN NO . .04 Although Porto is a young caravan, a little morc than 7 years old, to be exact, it has already distinguished itself by promoting a number of Catholic activities. One of the most interesting programs arranged by Porto was the erection of a handsome memorial at St. Mary's Church in Alexandria last summer, This m arker noted the fact that the Church was the oldest continuous congregation in the State, being created in 1795 by a small Catholic group, headed by Col. John Fitzgerald, a Mayor of the city and personal friend of George Washington. The marker was presented by our own Han. Vincent F. Caputo to the pastor, Msgr. Edward L. Stephens, with the Auxil iary Bishop of Virginia, Bishop Joseph L. H odges and Alhambra's leader, Stephen Keating of Los Angeles, taking part. After benediction, the invited guests repaired to rhe George Mason H otel for a seated d inner at which several members of Congress spoke. Current plans for 1959 call for another and probably larger affair than the o ne in 1958, Under the leadership of Grand Commander Eugene R. Wood, Jr., Porto is growing steadily and is bound to become an important segment of Catholic Action in this part of the U.S.

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Nabil Caravan, second Caravan in Michigan, was instituted on April 22, 1956. Prior to the institution of Nabil Caravan, 25 neophytes became Sir Nobles of Galicia Alcazar. Approximately six weeks later the eleven newly elected officers were installed.

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Nahil Caravan is the only Caravan to have its first Divan instal!ed on International waters. This Divan was installed on the S. S. Aquarama while navigating on Lake St. Clair. Past District Organizer Joseph Lester officiated and installed Joseph Keating the First Grand Commander or Nabil Caravan No. 108.

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As the next year passed many Catholic Gentlemen became aware of Nabil Caravan, and the membership was increased for the first time. Edward Engelcke then replaced Grand Commander Keating and under his leadership Nabil participated in Invalid's Day at the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak.

At the start of the next social year, Charles Genord was elected Grand Commander. He and his Divan led Nabil Caravan on to greater strides in becoming an organization all Alhambras can be proud of. Nabil Caravan was priv iledged to participate in the Honor Guard at the Cathedral after the death of His Eminence Edward Cardinal Mooney.

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When the last group of N eophytes became Sir Nobles, the membership jumped to 44 active members. Victor C. Bender took the reigns as Grand Commander and has succeeded in again making many Catholic Gentlemen take notice of the Alhambrans.

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OSMA CARAVAN NO. 110

LUGO CARAVAN NO. I i3

OSMA Caravan No. 110, College Park, Maryland, is located in Prince Georges County, a vital section of the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. Chartered on June 24, 1956, OSMA draws its membershsip from Prince Georges, Sacred Heart, Patuxent, St. Pius X, and Immaculate H eart Councils of the Knights of Columbus.

Comprising the cities and towns along the north shore of the Bay State, from Lynn to the New Hampshire line, Lugo Caravan was granted its charter under date of Scp· tember 23, 1956. Lugo was guided into being by the then Deputy Su· preme Organizer, Leo J. Manseau and District Commander Paul E . Tierney, and two Sir Nobles from Granada Caravan No. 3, Boston, Mass., Henry R. Burke and John Gray Flynn.

Francis R. Milford, present District Commander of Central and Southern Maryland and principal mover in starting the Caravan, was chosen its first Grand Commander. The present Grand Commander, J. Claude LaPointe was a member of OSMA's organizing committee and its first Scribe of the Exchequer.

Not too large in membership, the caravan boasts of qual· ity. Each year since its inception the caravan has had a com· munion Breakfast. It has participated in regional runs and ceremonials and several of its members attended the national convention in Buffalo in 1957. This past year the Caravan's first chaplain, Fr. DeCourcey, was transferred to a distant parish. A chaplain during World War II, Fr. DeCourcey was an Alhambran through and through and we do miss him . The caravan now boasts as its chaplain, a much loved and energetic priest in the person of Rev. David Meskell, curate in St. Pius' Church, Lynn, Mass. Under his leadership and with the backing of the entire membership, the cara,'an has launched into the field of catholic action . Among its projects are a bumper sticker, 'Keep Your Reading Clean' campaign and work amongst Boy Scouts with an eye to assisting the scout to attain the coveted award known as the 'Ad Altare Dei' medaL A fam ily picnic is in the offing for June. This event will be held iH Hampton Beach, N.H.

OSMA's second Grand Commander was Robert L Cooksey. Under his regime the Caravan learned of a Shrine to the Blessed Virgin, which is alleged to have been the first of many Shrines in the United States dedi· cated in honor of "Our Lady of Lourdes." Investigation estahlished the Shrine to have been founded and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin by Father Charles Bague, S.J., who was Superior of the Jesuit Mission at Whitemarsh, Maryland, from 1859 to 1872. This Shrine had all but vanished when OSMA Caravan visited it in November of 1957. All that remained was a statue, affixed to a tree, a table of natural rock with the springs flowing beneath. The woods resembled a jungle, and only a footpath ga,'e evidence that the Blessed Virg in had not been forgotten. 1t is OSMA's honor to restore and perpetuate the first of the "Lourdes in America ."

BRAGA CARAVAN NO. 114 On the 7th day of October 1956 Braga C:l.ravan received it5 charter. Our First Grand Commander, Charles J. Houthoofd was one of the organizing committee. The installation ceremony was guided by District Commander Joseph H. Lester and Supreme Grand Vizer Frank H . . Engle. The first Corporate Communion of Braga Caravan was . held March 24, 1957 at St. Peter's Church in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. On July 27, 1957 the Caravan en joyed a boat ride on Lake St. Clair. The first annual picnic by invitation of Sir Noble Frank Kol!y, Brother at Wing Lake was a gay affair. It was held August 17, 1957. Two neophytes became Sir Nobles on April 28, 1957. The membership retained experienced leadership for the next year by reelecting Charles Houthoofd Grand Commander for a second term. The installation of officers for years 1957 and 1958 was held January 25, 1958. Our Second Corporate Communion was held at St. Peter's Church on March 23, 1958. In the month of April 1958 Braga Caravan initiated two cand idates at Servite High School, Detroit. On May 24, 1958 we had our first Grand Commander's Ball. September 14, 1958 the Caravan enjoyed a .:om roast at the home of Sir Noble Tony DeMaggio. The New Grand Commander Tony DclVfaggio and officers were installed Nov. 8, 1958. OUT 3rd corporate communion, now an annual affair, was held on March 8, 1959 at St. Louis of Mt. Clemens church.

LORA CARAVAN NO. "5 Lora Caravan 115, being the first Caravan to be organized in the Pittsburgh area, started with 70 members and received its Charter on Sunday, Ocrober 28, 1956, at Erie, Pennsylvania. The Caravan has, 路to dare, increased its membership 20 per cent. On Tuesday, October 30, 1956, at 8:30 p.m., Lora Caravan 115 held its fim meeting, elected its first officers for the year, and honored all acting officers who assumed the burden of organization of the Caravan. On March 27, 1957, the Caravan adopted a set of By-Laws. Lora Caravan 1I5 is a very active Caravan. Our chief local charity, now in its third year, is DePaul Institute, a school for the deaf and those with hearing defects. The Institution has more than tXxJ pupils. The Caravan has participated in many public and semi-public affairs, in which the Sir Nobles are readily distinguished by the "uniform" that has been adopted-a red palm-beach jacket or tuxedo with black trousers and vest. All social affairs thus far have been very successful and well patronized. Meetings of the Caravan and post-meetings Oasis are well attended by the members. Lora Caravan has thus far been very fortunate in the calibre of its officers.

NAJERA CARAVAN NO . ,,6 Najera Caravan, Southwestern Michigan's unIt, proudly carries caravan No. u6. It is a small group; has grown slowly without the loss of a single member. Chartered April 27, 1957, it's first Grand Commander was John P. McNally followed by Bern ard W. Wilder, both instrumental in it's being formed. Active in the group's charter class and slill it's ~)eloved Chaplain is Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles F. Kea tmg. Meetings are held wilhin the octave of four great feast days of the Church. Najera has commemorated with bronze plaques the firs t Mass said in Kalamazoo and the founding of the first Catholic Hospital in the area. A picnic featuring an "all-out" effort for the children is one of the more popular events. Among it's charity items, the Caravan donated a much needed new spinet piano to the Kalamazoo Knights of Columbus. Najera has suffered in the loss of active membership by several prominent members moving out-of-state. It's membership is most enthused, however, about future growth and activity. Najera, small group that it is, presently is assisting in the formation of a new caravan in it's neighboring city of Grand Rapids.

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EL FERI CARAVAN NO. "9 The idea of forming a Caravan of the Order of the Alhambra in Manchester, N.H., was conceived by three former Sir Nobles of Castile Caravan No. 63 of Lowell, Mass., which at that time was defunct. This trio, namely, Ralph Austin, George Knight and David Fenner fdt that there was a need for more social functions, especially for the ladies, than the local Council of the Knights of Columbus provided. They quickly found five other men who were just as eager to form a Caravan. In September, 1956, the original three were reinstated and the other five initiated at a Ceremonial held by Gran· ada Caravan NO.3 in Boston, Mass. They returned to Manchester full of enthusiasm and in less than six weeks had signed forty Neopythes and 13 reinstatements and held their first Ceremonial on Nov. 18, 1956. Sir Noble David Fenner was elected their first Grand Commander. Since then El Feri Caravan No. [19 has held two more Ceremonials of their own and participated in several Regional Ceremonia ls. Sir William Corriveau is now serving as the present Grand Commander. El Feri is a young Caravan and feels that its greatest years lie ahead in the growing Order of the Alhambra.

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ALBAYZIN CARAVAN NO. AL LOYOLA CARAVAN NO. 120

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Albayzin Caravan was instituted February 3, 1957. The first Grand Commander was Sir Noble L. J. Monaghan, Jf. The caravan had its first dinner dance in April at Port Arthur Country Club, held a raffle for its first charitable undertaking for the Cloistered Dominican Sisters in Lufkin, Texas and gave gold medals and twenty-five dollar bonds to top senior students at both St. Anthony High and Beaumont and Bishop Byrne High in Port Arthur. ]n October, 1958 J. Kenneth Hynes was elected to the office of Grand Commander.

The seed of AI Loyola Caravan was firmly planted III 1956 by Alfred J. Peters, Supreme Scribe. Shortly there· after, six Omaha Knights were Neophytes in the Peoria class of October 1956. The name "AI Loyola" was chosen for the Omaha Caravan. Fifty Neophytes were initiated at the first class and Ralph Bremers was named the First Grand Commander. Shortly after, Mr. Bremers was appointed District Commander and Mr. Charles Knapp was appointed to succeed him as Grand Commander. Another Ceremonial held in June, 1957, increased the membership to 76. The foBowing Octoher Harold R. Schmitz was elected Grand Commander and at the next Divan meeting the members agreed that AL LOYOLA should have its own Ceremonial Corps. The following spring, Al Loyola staged its first Ceremonial. Among the Neophytes were his Excellency, Gerald T. Bergen, Arch· bishop of Omaha and the Very Reverend Carl J. Rein· hart, S.J. president of Creighton University. Al Loyola may be unique in that its membership in· cludes not only an Archbishop but also a Bishop. In the Spring of 1958 the class of neophytes was headed by His Excellency, John L. Paschang, Bishop of Grand Island, Nebraska. Two additional Ceremonials have increased the membershsip of the Caravan to 120. Al Loyola installed a bronze plaque commemorating the Celebration of the first holy Mass in the State of Nebraska on its 100th anniversary in May 1959. The Plaque is located on St. Mary Magadalene's Church at 19th and Dodge St., a few blocks from the center of Omaha's busness district.

Albayzin Caravan has members in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Galveston, La Marque, Nederland, Liberty and Houston. The caravan meetings have been limited to thirty minutes after which there is a program of entertainment. Divan meetings are held in the odd months and one dinner meeting held at various eating places . where private rooms are available. Albayzin Caravan with a present membership of 32 hopes to go to 50 in number by late fall with the run to be held in Houston. It is our sincere hope that Albayzin will be able to conduct a run of its own in I¢o.

• MABIB CARAVAN NO. 123 Mabib Caravan No. 123 of Danbury is one of thl" youngest, yet most active caravans in the State of Connecticut. The three Sir Nobles who played key roles in its organiz.ation were Emil J. Morey of · Bethel; Samuel DeMattia of Westport and the late Dr. Harry N. George of Waterbury. The three were initiated in February, 1957, in Baltimore at a Cere:· monial sponsored by Alcala Caravan No. 16 Dr. George died of a heart attack May 16, 1957. less than a month before Mabib Caravan obtained its charter. The Sir Nobles providing the nucleus of Mabib Caravan wefe initiated June 8, 1957. at a ceremon ia l in Hartford 's Hotel Statler. The issuance of the Caravan's charter follow ed. Sir Noble Morey, presently Grand Advocate of the caravan, served as Mabib's first Grand Commander. He was succeeded in Octolxr of 1958 by the present Grand Commander, Sir Noble Vincent A. Novaco. The caravan now numbers 33 members. During its brief existence, Mabib has successfully sponsored Communion breakfasts, dinner dances, family picnics and other social functions. The caravan owes a debt of gratitude to District Commander Frank Montanaro of Westport for his continued !,'1.Iidance and cooperation over the past two yea rs.

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AL ARABI CARAVAN NO. 127 Al Arabi Caravan No. 127 was born on December I, 1957. It was formed through the united efforts of Ed Norris and Ken Buck and the enthusiastic support of Supreme Scribe Al Peters and Supreme Organizer Frenk Engel.

AL FATH CARAVAN NO. 126 The First Grand Commander Sir Noble: James A. Mc Cole conceived the idea of an Alhambra Caravan in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and saw its fruition on November 10, 1957. The first year was Highligh ted by Mass in the Byzantine Rite and a Communion breakfast held the morning of its inception. The living rosary which was awarded second prize in the Mardi Gras Parade in Lansdale, Pa., in November, 1958, found Al Fath well represented. The most notable event of the first year was the insta llation of officers. The second year finds Gerold J. Effinger, M. D., as the Grand Commander and under his leader. ship the Caravan continues ,to progress. As in its inception the Ceremonial was again preceded by Mass in the Byzantine Rite and a Communion Breakfast. Warrington County Club was the Alcazar for the Formal Dinner Dance and installation of officers. The spiritual Highlight of the year was the presentation to St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Fallsington, Pa., of a Cihorium in memory of our recently deceased Historiographer Edwin J. Altmeier. It was used for the first time on May '7. 1959. at the Mass at which our Caravan along with their Sultanas re ceived Communion.

A requisite number of Neophytes were obtained to initiate AI Arabi from St. (renaeus, Riverdale and Pinto K. C. Councils. Sir Nobles John Clausen, Earle Dunn and Rich· ard Knight were reinstated from 80abdil Caravan which existed in Chicago a quarter of a century ago. Ziryab deg ree team from Peoria, Illinois, journeyed to Chicago to conduct the ceremonial. Equipment for the run was borrowed from Alhambra headquarters in Balti· more. Grand Commander Norris and Vic Grand Commander Buck immediately formulated plans for a ceremonial (0 be held in June, 1958 and which Ziryab Caravan was host. The library at the new Marian High School in South Suburb.1n Chicago was selected as a first charitable proj«t and several contributions ha\'e bttn made for this purpose. Present Grand Commander Buck has designs for making AI Arabi the Alhambra stronghold of the Midwest. Among his plans are the careful sereening of neophytes, formation of a degree team and an Oriental band. AI Arabi was fortunate in securing as Co-Chaplains, Father Wm. Maloney, C.S.V., and Father John Beretta, O.S.A. It is the hope: of Al Arabi that it will flourish enough to become the Mother CaraVan of several more Caravans in Chicago and Wiseonsin.

MEUZ CARAVAN NO. u8 September 29th, 1957, the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel, will ever be remembered as a mem-

orable day in the history of Muez Caravan No. 128 of DuBois, Pa., for it was on that day that 13 neer pythes journeyed to Erie, Pa, to become Sir Nobles of the Order.

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As an aftermath of the degree it was suggested that we formulate a caravan of the order in DuBois. The following November 3rd at a meeting with the district organizer, plans were completed and the name "Meuz" chosen for the C1.ravan. Meuz was taken from the name given to a Spanish fortress in ancient Spain . On March 2, 1958, in Buffalo, N.Y., II neopythes became Sir Nobles and we were notified that we could form a Caravan of the Order under the name "Meuz" Caravan No. 128. On August 9, 1958, the Installation Ceremonial was held in St. Joseph's Church Hall in Dubois, Pa., National, District and Local leaders of our Order were present, and Deputy Supreme Organizer, Harry Niewolak, presented our charter. May I quote from a recent copy of the Alhambran: "That if evidence is ever needed to prove that more than half a century existence need not dim enthusiasm of a fraternal organization, the official institution of Meuz Caravan No. 128 of DuBois, Pennsylvania, Order of the Alhambra, can be cited."

ORDONO CARAVAN, No. 129 Livonia, M ichigan

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TOLEDO CARAVAN 130 Organizational meetings to initiate a caravan of the Order of Alhambra, in Toledo, commenced February of 1958. Mr. William J. Syring, the present Grand Commander of Toledo Caravan No. 130, together with Mr. James Streicher, Vice Grand Commander, and Mr. Wayne E. Harroun, Grand Chamberlain, sent invitations to a number of active 3rd and 4th degree K of C members to encourage their interest. On April 27, 1958, twenty-seven Neophytes made the trek to Detroit for the Galicia Caravan initiation. Two weeks after the initiation, a meeting of the Sir Nobles of Toledo Caravan No. 130, was held for the purpose of electing officers. The Toledo Country Club was chosen as the site of the Installation of Officers Dance on July 9, 1958. With almost 100% turnout, the dance was termed a success by attend路 ing members and wives, and visiting Sir Nobles. Since Bishop George J. Rehring has given the Toledo Caravan as a project the 'aid of Spanish speaking people in the Toledo Diocese," the communion breakfast, April 5, 1958, at our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, seemed very much in line with our assignment. We were informed that because of ollr presence as a group it was the first time in over eight years that any English had been spoken at the 10;30 Mass in this Mexican parish. Everyone was enthused at the reception the caravan received. Along with his enthusiastic and formal approval for the establishment of the Toledo Caravan, and assigning the Caravan a project, Bishop Rehring also appointed Father Donald Mohr as Spiritual Adviser. Toledo Caravan No. 130 expects to take ten Neophytes to the 29th Biennial International Ceremonial Degree.

OROONO CARAVAN NO. 129 Ordono Caravan No. 129 of Livonia, Michigan, was instituted on April 27, 1958. The energy and zeal of it's Divans and Sir Nobles is spotlighting the Caravan as one of the outstanding members of the great Order of The Alhambra. Ordono Caravan No. 129, in its short span of life, has become well-known in the activities of this community. It has participated as an honor guard at church dedications, at ground breaking ceremonies, as weI! as other public fun ctions. It became an integral part of the honor guard at the bier of the late Edward Cardinal Mooney, archbishop of Detroit. Our Grand Commander, Walter D. Linden, and ViceGrand Commander, Thomas M. Lane, were instrumental in inaugurating the SI. Patrick 's Day Parade in the City of Dearborn, Michigan, and have been appoinled permanent Marshals for this annual affair. The Sir Nobles were resplendent in their formal uniforms in this year's parade. The formal uniform adopted by OrJono Caravan consists of a white coat and black Tuxedo trousers with bright red tie, cuff links, studs and cummerbund, together with a red coat pocket escutcheon displaying the insignia of The order of the Alhambra and the name of the Sir Noble wearing the uniform. Ordono Caravan No. 129 extends congratulations to Galicia Caravan No. 77 and wishes it ,,'ery success at the Convention and joins her in welcoming all the Caravans and Sir Nobles of The Order of The Alhambra to the great State of Michigan, "The Water Wonderland."

JAEN CARAVAN NO. ' 3' Jaen Caravan, No. 131, Butler, Pa., had its origin in September, 1956, when the present Grand Command er, John W. Gerstner, joined Adra Caravan No. 79, Erie, Pa. He was immediately followed by Wendell Humes, Leo Bopp, Edward Fox, Bruno Sanzotti, and John Kelley, and by their combined efforts on May 17, 1958, at the annual spring ceremonial, sponsored by Adra Caravan No. 79, Erie Pa., 34 additional members were initiated making a tota l of 40 members for Jaen Caravan No. 131. Immediately following the ceremonies, Sir Noble Harry Niewolak, Deputy Supreme Organizer, presented the Charter for Jaen Caravan to John W. Gerstner. On November 23, ' 958, we had our first annual festival. Feb. 25th, Grand Commander, John W . Gerstner, M. OF O. Bruno J. Sanzoui, Treasurer John Kelley and Historian 1 . F. Getty, presented a check for a substantial amount to Father Patrick and Father Marcd lius toward St. Fidelis Building Fund for the new dormitory and class rooms for students studying for the priesthood. At our March monthly meeting it was approved rhat we purchase white dinner jackets, black tux trousers, and black and gold cumberbu nds, [0 be worn by our members at all appropriate functions.

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EL MOJIR CARAVAN NO. 138

ABEN ZOAR CARAVAN NO. ' 33

EI Mojir Caravan No. 138 of Arlington, M;ass. one of the newest Caravans to join the Order of the Alhambra was instituted on October 26, 1958. The org:lIliz.1tion of this C:travan was brought about hy a group of Catholic men who .saw the need of a Caravan in the Northern Midwest Area of Mass. Presentation of the Charter was made by Deputy Supreme Org;anizer Paul E. Tierney who stated th:H "Thi-; Caravan is really going pbces." On M:ay 25, 1958 a group of Neophytes from EI Mojir were conducted through the Ordeal at Bizurds Bay on good old Cape Cod under the auspices of UOrl Cara\'an of Furlioven, Mass. In October of 1958 an election of officers w:as held. In Arlington KC Hall Mass. on the night of Novem~r 16 the New Sir Nobles were presented with their colorful Fez. On January 24, 1959 the Ceremony of Installation took place in Winchester KC Hall. In attendance were the Grand Commander from Leon, Lugo, EI Feri, and Gran路 ada Caravans. The installation ceremony was conducted by the Grand Commander of Leon C:arav:arl and his st:afJ. On April 12, 1959 a motorcade of Sir Nobles and Sultanas of El Mojir proceeded to L1wrence, M;ass. to atlend the New England Caravan's Ceremonial sponsored by Castile No. 63. EI Mojir Caravan 138 held its First Annual Communion Mass in H istoric Boston at the Our Lady of the Railway Chapel in South Station. The Guest Speaker of the Morning was the Rev. Christopher P. Griffin State Chaplain of the K of C in Mass:achuseus also Chaplain for the Massachusetts State Senate and Director of Our Lady of the Railway Chapel.

The institutional ceremony, sponsored by Ronda Caravan, was held at Hollywood, California, on the 2]th. of Sept. 1959. It was th ru the efforts of Jex: Braun and Charles A. Keane of the San Gabriel valley th at Aben Zoar caravan was born. Twentyseven members under the capable direction of the Grand Commander, Charles Keane composed the caravan. Our chaplain, Father Thomas O'Connell is a very enthusiastic supporter of the order. The first formal social event to aquaint prospective members for the new 路 caravan took place in April, ' 958, at a dinner meeting. We were honored at this meeting by the presence of the Vice Supreme Com mander, Vincent Keating, and Deputy Supreme Organizer, Stephen Bochnak. Since the inception of the caravan, we have enjoyed several functions which have been well attended by members of Ronda Caravan. In turn , Aben Zoar Caravan has been well represented at Ronda Caravan activities. Alhambranism is young in the Southern California area, but interest in the order i~ growing, and we look forward to our continued growth. ' 40

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