The Washington times., 1907-02-17


Columbus. enjoyed a very pleasant So
cial entertainment. following its regu-
lar meeting last Monday evening. The
program was of unusual merit and re
fleets much credit upon the new lecturer
Of the council, T. Harry Maxwell. There
was a large attendance of the members
and visiting knights. when the lecturer
took charge Of the entertainment. The
program was as follows: String orches-
trail selection. by the pupils Of Prof.
Gates; vocal solo. j. Wise Byrnes; ad
Cress, Grand Knight II. J. Donovan;
piano solo, William Crawford; comic
songs, Al Fennell, jr.; address, the Rev.
Father ROsensteel; violin solo. Ed Web
ster; address. George u. Kolb, grand
knight Of Carroll Council; solos. by
j. b. Tierncy. james Kelly. Past Grand
knight William b. Reilly and Past
Lecturer DR.. William 3. DAILY also made
addresses. Refreshments were served
during the evening
Keaue Council, OF the Knights of Co
lumbus. had a rousing meeting last
Thursday evening. with Grand Knight
DR.. William =. PairO presiding There
was an animated discussion on the sub
Ject Of assisting the orphans Of the
District and many excellent ideas were
brought out during the debate. The
final disposition Of the matter was laid
over until the next meeting, when ii is
expected that the council will be unani-
nous In entering into u pro iect, which
viii establish q knights Of Columbus
Day once a year FOR the benefit Of the
Catholic charitable institutions nf the
city. The spirit shown at the meeting
on Tuesday evening inc lcates that there
Is deep interest in the movement
among the knights. and a thorough
Catholic spirit permeating The organic
ton. Keaue Council now numbers near
ly 800 members.
The eleventh anniversary of Division
No. 4. of the Ancient order Of Hibern-
iaus. VIII De celebrated this year with
unusual enthusiasm. The third sunday
OF April will be the birthday Of the
division. which has now "A substantial
treasury and about 100 members. John
J.. Br0snan, the new president, intends
10 keep things moving during the year,
and the best results are looked for
from his administration The division
viii hold its monthly meeting today ri
p 20 p. m, az It's regular meeting place.
o-5 Louisiana avenue northwest.
Spalding Council. or the Knights Of
Columbus. win conduct q first degree
next Thursday evening, February y.
The uewly-elected officers will officiatc.
a large class Of candidates is awaiting
the honorE Of kuighthood.
Division 40. q. Of the Ancient order
OF HIberniaus. met last Sunday, as did
also Division No g. the latter al its
meeting place I'm the Northeast Temple.
Division No 6 is located an the north
eastern section of the city. and has a
substantial membership Four new
members were obligated. among whom
was DIT. Charles +. Griffith.
Arrangements are about complete Tor
the demonstration IN honor OF the mem
DRY of Robert Emmett AZ the Columbia
Theater on Sunday evening. March g.
for the benefit OF the Sisters of Mercy.
The committee IN charge met last Sun
day. when IL was reported that the
demonstration this year promises To be
The greatest so far held under the aus
piccs OF the United Irish Societies Of the
District. The services Of the celebrated
Irish tenor. James Brady, OF New York
have been secured Mr. Brady il is
said. sings the irish melodies in the
most artistic manner. and this VIII be
mis- first appearance here. The choir
Of the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Ancient
order OF HiberuiauS. consisting Of about
forty voices. viii also render several Sc
lectiOus OF Irish music and there will b-
other features of entertainment Mr..
Heating viii deliver an Grafton on En-
met.