Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
PLANS FOR CONVENTION
KNIoHTs or COLUMBUS TO MEET
III NEW HAVEN.

The knights of Columbus of the District
OF Columbia are making preparations to
attend the coming national convention of
the order. to be held in New Haven, Conn.,.
the week beginning Monday. June 4. Meet
ings have been held at the Knights OF Co.
lumbus Temple the past few evenings, un-
der the Craftsmanship of Mr.. T. c. Trodden,
sr. II Is announced that railroad rates
have been reduced one-half for the occa-
sion, which from Washington amounts TO
80 by an alI-rail route and 1915 by the
water route. The local knights decided
to go by way of the Pennsylvania lines.
1t is predicted that the convention will
mark new era in the history of the order.
The Order of the Knights of Columbus was
ushered into existence in this city In con-
nection with the convention the new ma
tional headquarters. for many years the
cherished ambition of officers and MEM
pers alike. viii be dedicated with special
pomp and ceremony.
The program for the five days of the
convention from Monday, June T. to Friday,
June 9. inclusive. is as follows:
Monday. June Arrival of delegates and
visitors; sightseeing trips to Yale Art
School. Peabody Museum, Colonial Histori-
cal Society building. ETC.: grand reception
at Woolsey Hall. Yale University: addresses
by Mr.. John P. Studley, mayor of New
haven, Mr. Henry Roberts, governor Of
.
Yale University, Representative N D. Sper-
ry. Ri. Rev. Michael Tierney, DID,, bishop
OF the Hartford diocese. and Supreme Knight
Edward L. Hearn Prof. Horatio N. Parker
Opening Meeting.
Tuesday, June 5-Assembling OF national
convention and adjournment for mass; pom
tifical high mass at st. Johns Church, ser
mon by Ri. Rev. Thomas ]. Conaty, DID,,
bishop of Los Angeles Cal; steamboat ex-
cursion for the visitors on Long Island
sound. with luncheon on board: afternoon
session of national convention; musical re-
cita1 at Dominican convent; grand prone
made concert and ball at the I'd Regiment
Connecticut National Guard Armory.
Wednesday, June 6-Parade of the Con-
neetfcut councils. X. of c.: dedication OF
chorus singing by the Catholic choirs OF
the city, with band accompaniment; base
ball game on Yale field. Yale vs. Dartmouth;
grand banquet to delegates and dignitaries
at Music Hall: grand complimentary mu-
steal entertainment by Russell Council, 65,
at Opera House.
Thursday. June Solemn mass of reuui-
EN- for deceased members of st. Mary's
Church; trolley trips along the shore and
through the country: carriage parties to
on Yale field, Holy Cross VS.. Fordham; lawn
parties for ladies at Momanguin, East Ha-
ven shore: grand illumination, band con-
cert and fireworks at same place.
Friday, June Strip to Savin Rock and
White City: grand exemplification of the
fourth degree at Music Hall; grand parade
of fourth degree members. including delega-
tons from Massachusetts,. New York, Phil
adelphia and Providence; grand illumina-
ton. band concert and fireworks at Savin
Rock.
The cottages will be handsomely decorat-
ed. The bathing facilities at Savin Rock,
the Coney Island of New England, are ex-
cellent. The resort has some of the finest
shores In the country and numerous places
of amusement.