The Irish standard., 1901-05-11
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Reception by Hsnneptn Council Ia Ito
New Hail.

| New Hall.
Hennepin Council No. 435 knights
of Columbus was organized in this
city less than two years ago, and it's
growth and the position which it has
attained among our people shows
what can be done by few energetic,
determined men engaged in a good
cause.
1t is social and fraternal associa-
ton of Catholic men, having connected
with it scheme of life insurance on
the assessment plan which is econom-
ically and successfully managed.
The local council has grown in about
year from little band of about 20,
until it now comprises nearly 200 of
our best Catholic men. Among it's
membership the clergy are conspicu-
GUS. Being quick to perceive the ben
efits accruing from such an organiza-
ton they are here, as in the east,
prompt to render the society the en-
enlargement and assistance of their
active support.
The growth of Hennepin Council has
been so rapid that in looking around
for suitable quarters in which to hold
its meetings it found it necessary to
fit up halls and club rooms of it's own.
1t has just completed this work, the
quarters of the council being known
as columbus Hail." which is located
on the third floor of Nos. 800 and 1924
Nicollet avenue.
We had the pleasure of inspecting
these magnificent quarters and de-
scription Of them may interest our
readers. A broad, easy stairway lands
the visitor in corridor running across
the building, dividing it into two parts
of about equal size. The rear part, to
the right of this corridor, is taken up
by the hall or council chamber, cloak
and ante-rooms, and a spacious ladies'
parlor with the necessary toilet and
dressing rooms. The large hall is
richly carpeted and decorated in a
beautiful effect Of reds and terra cot
tas, the furniture and officers stations
being Of antique oak with opera chairs
of similar finish around the walls. The
floor is highly polished and waxed for
dancing, the carpet being laid with
counter sunk pins that it may be read
lily removed for dancing. The ladies'
parlor has beautiful rug in quiet
tints and an abundance of comfortable
upholstered furniture.
The part of the building fronting on
Nicollet avenue is the club proper,
with the dining room and kitchen.
Here is a spacious billiard room with
two tables, a card room, and comfor-
table reading and writing room with
beautiful rugs and comfortable loung-
ing furniture. The dining room is
capable Of comfortably seating GO or
20 people at table and is so arranged
that it can be also used for meeting
purposes, having the proper appropri-
ate furniture, officers stations, etc.
The kitchen is complete with gas
range, sink and pantry cupboard.
The committee, under Mr.. John ].
Regain, chairman, has been particular
ly fortunate in evolving most har-
monious effect of carpets, rugs, drape-
ries and decorations.
The council expects to sub-let the
large and small halls for society meet
ings, card parties and private dancing
parties of the best class. Already the
halls have been rented by some of the
best societies as permanent meeting
places.
The club rooms will not be rented
under any circumstances, being re-
served exclusively for the membership
of the knights of Columbus. They
are kept open day and evening, where
Mr.. John Kennedy can always be
found to welcome visitors.
The members of Hennepin Council
are preparing to give reception on
the occasion Of the opening of their
new quarters on the evening of May
is next Wednesday,, and from pres
ent indications the event will prove a
memorable one in Catholic social cir
cles in this city.
The reception committee, who have
charge of all the arrangements, and
who, with their ladies', will receive the
guests, are: Rev. J. NJ. Cleary, chair
man; Thos. E. Cootey, P. ]. Kennedy,
Joseph M. Schultz, Hubert Kelly, VIM.
H .Donahue and Chas. P. Preston.
The floor committee will comprise
Messrs. J. e. Sheehan, G. A. Noll, T.
] Garfield, P. J. Murphy Percy A.
Walton, T. ]. Heating, J. J. Ahern, c.
B. Hoy, w. J. Byrnes and VIM. P.
Kenney.
A most delightful musical program
has been prepared. An orchestra will
discourse sweet music throughout the
evening. Mrs. Maud Ulmer Jones, al
ways favorite with lovers Of the best
music, will sing; and little Miss Fran
ces Vincent, whom we all love to hear,
has consented to render n number to
delight her many friends. Mr.. Kerr,
one Of Minneapolis finest barytones,
has promised to sing. These are some
Of the attractions that await the
knights of Columbus and the fortu-
b. l.