The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

All the local councils have resumed
their regular schedules for meetings, and
as a result there is much activity at tho
home OF the order in this jurisdiction
At the national convention. held at De-
troit last year. II was provided that the
annual election OF officers for the subor-
dinate councils should be held at the
first meeting in October instead of in
December as formerly. This provision
will go into effect for the first time this
year. and as a consequence the activi-
ties of the councils are much greater
than is usual at this season Of the year.
The officers to be elected at the October
meeting will be installed. and will take
office on the first of November following
the election.
A largely attended meeting Of Potomac
Council was held on Monday evening,
the grand knight OF the council. Richard
A. Curtin. presiding. Much business of
a routine nature which had accumulated
during the summer months was disposed
of. and nominations of officers to serve
during the ensuing year were made.
After the business meeting Lecturer
Smith presented a most attractive pro-
gramme for the entertainment of the
members. The State deputy, who was
present. made an address. congratula ting
the officers and the members of the coun-
Gil on the large attendance of members
at this the first meeting OF the fall and
winter season. Announcement was made
that the duckpin and bowling league
would at once resume its activities. and
1t Is confidently expected that this sea-
son will, II possible. surpass that OF the
season Of 1911.
DR.. Joseph A. Mudd presided al, the
meeting of Washington Council on Tues
day evening. at which a class of twelve
candidates were initiated into the honors
Of the first degree under the direction of
the grand knight and the council officers
A lively meeting Of Keane Council was
held on Thursday evening under the
guidance of Charles W. Darr, grand
knight OF the council At this meeting
nominations were made of candidates for
the various Offices, to be elected at the
October meeting, and the Programme for
the activities for the coming season were
outlined.
The building committee held its reg
ular meeting for September on Friday
evening. and plans and specifications
for some much needed improvements
for the building were considered, but
uudl aCtlou was QeIeITeO.
The Washington Chapter has ap-
pointed the five grand knights as a
committee to arrange for the proper
celebration of Discovery Day" Octo-
ber IL. Judging from the great sue
cess which attended the celebration
held under direction Of the chapter last
year, there is no question that the
celebration of this year will also be
one which will be memorable in the
annals of the order in this district
Carroll Council will hold its regular
meeting on Tuesday, and Spalding
Council on Thursday Of this week.
The Bowling Club Of Keane Coun-
ell has already started in earnest for
the season. and, judging from the en-
thusiasm among the members of the
council who are interested in this
sport, lively season is predicted.
The subject of a new home for the
order in the District of Columbia has
been discussed very vigorously by the
members during the past few months,
and the councils have generally gone
on record as favoring q new building