Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07
ORDER OF ALEXANDRA
FORMATION OF AUXILIARY" TO
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Attracted by the actions Of groups of
men who last evening marched around
Raucher's. stopped. consulted and finally
entered the portals a Star reporter learned
that new order was about to be born
the Order Of the Alhambra-and the lambs
were going through the usual anxious
period incident to introduction into newer
and greater mysteries than the world day
life affords.
The Order OF the Alhambra, said to be
intended as an auxiliary to the knights of
Columbus. and has been quietly discussed
among leading members Of the order here
for several weeks.
The object of the Order of the ALEXANDRIA
is to foster spirit Of sociability and good
Fellowship among its members 1t is the
playground of the knights of Columbus. 1t
will not. its promoters explain, conflict
with the regular work of the councils of the
knights. but will tend to populariZe and
make attractive the social side of the order.
Another of the objects that the promoters
or the order have in view Is the accumula-
ton of a Catholic-American historical me-
mortal fund to mark appropriately, with a
tablet tai! or otherwise. historical places in
every Initiation fee Is set aside for the
fund, and it is said that the supreme body
of the Order of the Alhambra is preparing
to begin carrying out he purposes for which
the fund is to be raised.
However much the social feature of the
new order may interest the membership of
the knights of Columbus in Washington,
1t is thought that the purpose will have
ship.
Prominence of Social Feature.
Great prominence is, of course, given the
social feature, it is pointed out, since that
is really the principal purpose of the or
pqnzati0n nd to ooid hot OF pop
last night .'Alcantara Caravan" as the
local section of the new order will be
known, was ushered into existence with
great eclat having a charter membership of
fifty persons.
The Order of the Alhambra, which now
has twelve caravans, Is governed by the
Supreme Divan, made up of the supreme
officers. the grand commander and one
representative from each caravan. The
sessions of the Grand Divan are biennial
Each caravan is entitled to one vote for
every 100 members. The council of nine is
the executive committee of the order and
meets quarterly. 1t is made up of the three
onicers and three members elected by the
Supreme Dfvan.
The subordinate bodies of the order are
as stated. known as caravans. and only
one caravan Is permitted to be organized
In city. borough or town, and the meet
ings held quarterly or oftener, If desired.
are devoted to fun, sociability and good
fellowship.
Caravans of the Order of the Alhambra
have been organized thus far in Brooklyn,
N. Y; Canton, Ohio; Boston, Mass. !;
Wilkesbarre. Pa; Augusta, Ga; Middle
town. Conn; Newark. N. j.; Jersey City, N.
j.; Chicago, ILL.,; Cincinnati, Ohio; New
York city and here.
The following are the supreme officers of
the order: William H. Bennett. supreme
commander; William A. Burns, vice SUI
preme commander: James P. Sullivan, su-
preme scribe; Peter J. Sicily, supreme
"a Stfnr
captain Of the body guard: John J. Keogh.
supreme propaganda. All of the above
are of Brooklyn, N Y, and are the original
incorporators.
John J. Keogh. supreme propaganda,
was the officiating officer last evening for
Alcantara Caravan.