Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-08
KNIGHTS oF COLUMBUS.

| &AAA-eeSA ! curSfOn Nearly C0mPlete0 - 1ne Grand Concert. The preparations for the first annual ex- cursion and clambake of the Knights of | Columbus at Branford Point next Wednes- day are nearly completed, and it promises to be most interesting occasion. It is ex- | pected that there will be about fifteen hun l dred Knights in line on the parade which I will take place in the morning before talk | ing the steamer Elm City and the barge Juno | for the Point. The following bands of music will be in line: American band of this city, Colts band of Hartford, New Britain band Waterbury band and Meriden band. In a circular recently issued to the councils throughout the State the committee say: ''From present appearances the prospect of glorious day awaits the Knights of Colum- bus, and we hope that every member in your council will consider it his imperative duty to lend his assistance in making the 18th of August the brighest day in the history of I this young and hourishing organization" Among the other attractions at the Point will be grand concert by the American and Colts band consolidated with George Streit of the American band as director. The programme to be observed is as follows: l. Salute to Erin, Coates ? Baby Polka ........... ....... .BiaI g. Seiections~Bohemian Girl .,......,... Balfe s odeNairgAn a g Lang syne Consolidated Bands All are requested to sing. z Home, Sweet Home Consolidated Bands The hymn to be sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne was written by Supreme Knight James T. Mullen, of this city, and is as fol- lows:
 Wemeet to-day in grand array, With those we love most dear;
 Our sweethearts, wives and little ones, And brothers far and near;
 And at the altar of our love,
 We'll keep the flame alive;
 And cherish in our heart of hearts This day in Eighty-fiVe.
 Let nature fair and salt seq air,
 Our hearts with love inspire; And let the God of mirth and song May God bestow his love all Assembled here to-day; And every blessing grant to them, For this, o Lord, we pray.
 The following is the formation of proces sion and line of march as decided upon by the committees
 Second Regiment Band Chief marshal, Colonel John G. Healey.
 Officers of the Supreme council.
 J. T. Mullen, s. K-
 J. F. Bowling, D. S. K. William Hassett, s. F. S.
 Daniel Colweii g. R. 8.
 John F. Butler, s. T.
 Rev. M. J. McGivney, s. c.
 Cornelius T Driscoll, s; A.
 M, A. O'Connor, s. P.
 Marshal, P. H. Madden.
 Assistants. J. J. Kennedy. Wm. Mulcahy, Thomas scanlo1, J. J. Coogan. San Salvador council No, ]; New Haven, J: F. Santa Maria council No. g. New Haven. Peter Con- Eldorado council No rGs B Sranford, J. E. Matthews Columbia council No. 20, New Haven, Colonel J. G.
 Healey, G. K. SECOND DIVISION.
 
 Marshal, Henry T, Downs T. L. Riley, A. ". Cook. Silver City council No, 2, Meriden, J. R. Glynn, Washington council No. 4, Meriden M. Luby. G. K. Pinta council No: 5, aNgallingford, Va ling J. 0. Roach. Genoa council No. 9, Meriden, H. T. Downs, 6. X.
 THIRD DIVISION.
 Waterbury City Band:
 Marshal, James Mccarthy.
 Assistants Po5a P ogRp;as %Gashan' J \ T E aa4pSyy,, aGH9SSly, Isabella council No, 15, southmgton, Thomas Sheridan council No. 24, Waterbury, Cornelius Ma Forest City council No: s Giddletown, William H. Freestone council No, 2, Portland, William
 FOURTH DIVISION.
 Colts Band.
 Marshal Andrew Smith.
 Assistants. M F. Scanlon, M s. Cunningham J. T. Toomey. Green Cross No II, Hartford. Andrew Smith, G. K. Charter Oak No. 19, Hartford. Peter Chute G: K. St. Jose Mo- IA, Willimantic, J. E. AurrayG X.
 FIFTH DIVISION.
 New Britain Band.
 Me-shal Phillip J. Markley.
 Assistants F. H. Fahy John Driscel J. R. McNamara, Wm. F. May.
 Ansonia D. G. K. Ferdinand No 12, New Britain, P. J. Markley, c. K White Cross No: 13. Norwich, M V. Murphy, G: K Park City No. 16, Bridgeport J. A. Hurley, G. K. Sea Side No. 17, New London, W. B. Burke, G. K. Valley No 8, Ansonia, D. T. Walsh, G. K. Councils will be received at the Second regiment armory, Meadow street. The line of march is as follows: Armory to Church street, to Elm, to Temple, to Chapel, to Ol- i've, to Wooster, to Belle dock.