The Washington herald., 1912-05-26

most encouraging reports Of progress
The COMMITTEES 10 now busily engaged In
closing up the matters OF detail neces-
sary 10 the success OF the demonstration
as far as the order In the District Is
concerned.
The committee on iIluminations and
decorations Of the X. OF c. Hall have al
ready commenced the work Of decora-
ton. and from present indications the
hall viii look very attractive TO me thou
sands Of visitors who are expected 10
make It their rendezvous during the lat
ter part Of next week.
There is a great demand for the X. OF
c. badges which have been offered for
sale by the local executive committee.
The design selected Is very popular and
attractive, and reflects much credit upon
the committee on badges. The deputy
grand knight Of Keane Council c. E.
Edwards. with the members OF the COM
mittee, has charge Of the disposition OF
the badges.
A large number Of members of the
local Jurisdiction are expected 10 be pres
ent at the banquet at Convention Hall on
the night Of June s. This function,
which It is expected VIII be one Of the
most elaborate affairs OF its kind ever
held in this city. is not confined 10 mem
bers Of the Knights OF Columbus, but is
expected to be a great public testimonial
to Columbus, to which every one, regard
less Of afnliations, is invited.
The reception to be rendered the Apos-
tollc Delegate. Monsignor John BonEamo.
on Monday evening, June 10. in the hall
under the auspices OF the Knights of Co.
lumbus Of the District OF Columbia, Is
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The arrangements for the reception are
in the hands OF a committee headed by
William J. MCGEE, grand knight Of Car
roll Council. This committee is now en-
gagged in working out the details A re-
ception committee OF members from all
the councils Is being organized, and an
invitation has been extended by the
State deputy. through the master OF the
fourth degree. TO all the members OF that
degree TO be present and act as a guard
Of honor on the occasion OF the recep-
tion.
At the meeting Of Carroll Council. K.
OF c.. held on Tuesday evening. a large
attendance Of mSmbers was present TO
witness the exehplification Of the first
and second degrees to a class OF twenty
FIVE candidates. Grand knight MCGEE.
of the council. presided at the meeting.
and with his council officers conducted
the eXemplifation Of the first degree.
Henry F. Ashurst, Senator from Arizona,
was present, and made a most interesting
address TO the members. The State Dep
uty Of Idaho, Jess Hawley, who was
present also gave a most interesting
talk. The exempllhcatIon OF the second
degree. which followed, was in charge
OF District Deputy William P. Normoyla,
with the officers Of Carroll and Spalding
Councils, assisted by the State Deputy.
Potomac Council. X OF C. viii have
an eXemplifcation OF the frst degree to-
morrow evening under the direction OF
the grand knight OF the council, Richard
A. Curtin.
Keane Council. X. Of c.. held a very
largely attended meeting on Thursday
evening" Grand Knight Charles W. DaTr
In the chair. and much business was
transacted. This council will celebrate
the fourteenth anniversary Of its insti-
tuition on June 5, and an energetic COM