The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
Anniversary of the Knights of
Columbus.

! Several hundred members of the
| Knights of Columbus took part in the
| observance of the orders first ami
versary last Sunday. Many of them
came from Butte on special train IN
the morning, and more followed later
in the day.
The Anaconda members were on hand
to receive them in proper style, and
| during the day provided them with
plenty to do.
1t was about 10 o'clock when the spe-
cal train from Butte came rolling into
the city, having on board not only
many of the Butte members, but those
belonging to branches of the order in
other parts of the state. The Knights
proceeded directly to the Montana
hotel and at 1890 o'clock proceeded to
st. Pauls church, where a solemn high
mass was celebrated. A special sermon
was preached there, and it was atten
lively listened to by the large congre-
cation that had assembled The music
during the services was especially beau
tiful. Mrs. Michael Pierce of Anaconda
sang the offertory in her usual excellent
manner.
Following the lunch hour the business
meeting of the Anaconda council was
held, and at o'clock the first degree
was conferred on many members. The
comforting of the second degree began
at 800 o'clock, and the third degree at
$50 o'clock
All the first and second degree candi
dates wore white carnations. and those
who took the third degree were adorned
with pink carnations.
The banquet, held at the Montana
hotel, beginning at 10 o'clock at night.
was indeed an elaborate affair. The
dining room of the big hosiery was
decorated in pleasing style, and the Ia
bles were set with all the elegance and
beauty customary on such an occa-
sion there. All the good things of the
markets had been procured, and the
menu served was in keeping with the
dignity of the hotel. Manager Dobbins
and his assistant, Warren ChicOtte. left
nothing undone TO provide the best ac-
commodatiOn possible for the visitors.
The arrangement committee, COM
posed of DR.. j. F. Spelman F. ]. Nc
Grath. w. Fl. Mahoney, Colonel T
OLeary, Joseph E. Mcdonnell, did it's
work well, and was heartily cOmpli-
mented for its efforts. The menu cards
presented to each guest were beautiful
souvenirs Of the occasion. The covers
We're of light blue, flecked with white
and bore the coat-of-armS of the order.
Under the title of THE Flow" were
given the subjects to be spoken on dur
ing the banquet and the names of those
who would speak. Under each title was
an appropriate verse.
The addresses made were eloquent
ones, and were greeted with hearty APP
plause. All through the banquet the
best of brotherly feeling was manifest
ed, and many hearty wishes were eX-
pressed for another successful year for
the order.
Dr. d. J. Mcdonald was the first
speaker, his subject being '''Ehe Novi-
tiate." He was followed by Hon. J. J.
Mediation, who spoke on Our State"
Helene Council was the title of an
address by Hon. r. r. Purcell of Hell
ena, and Joseph r. Jackson. the young
Butte orator, had the honor of respond
ing to the toast. the Ladies"
Anaconda Council was the subject
of an able address by Joseph J. Nc
Caffery.
The special train for Butte departed
at 100 o'clock in the morning. All those
who came to Anaconda to attend the
observance of the day expressed them
selves as heartily appreciative of the
kindness shown them.