The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

The exemplihcation OF the Third de-
gree to class of eighty candidates
from washington and Carroll Councils,
X. Of c., took place at the hall last
Sunday under the direction Of District
Deputy John Il. Pellen. The State dep
uty presided. and the degree was ex-
emplihed by District Deputy Charles
Linthieum, Of Baltimore.
On Monday evening the honors OF the
hrst degree were conferred upon a class
OF twenty-four candidates by the Grand
knight OF Potomac Council, K OF c.,
Richard A. Curtin, assisted by the
council oficers.
Washington Council, K OF c., was pres
ent at the meeting on Tuesday evening.
the grand knight, DR.. ]. A. Mudd, in
the chair. After the regular business OF
the council was transacted. the members
had the pleasure Of listening to inter-
esting and stirring addresses by Henry
F. Ashurst, United States Senator from
Arizona. and Joseph Taggart. Represent
ative from Kansas, both Of whom are
members Of the order.
A Joint exempllhcatlon Of the second
degree was held at the K. Of C. hall on
Wednesday evening. when a class num-
bering thirty members was Initiated. An
exempliication Of both the first and sec
ond degrees took place on Saturday even
ing. To-day Clarence E. Martin, the
past State deputy from West Virginia,
viii exemplify the third degree to a
large class OF candidates from Keane,
Spalding and Potomac councils. The de-
gree viii be conducted under the direc-
ton OF District Deputy William p Nor
moyle.
The members Of the order in this ju-
risdiction were saddened by the death
Of Oscar Luckett. who was for many
years one Of the most prominent mem
bers Of Washington Council, and who
was universally loved and admired by
the members OF the various councils
His service was ever at the command of
his council, and the members of Wash
ington Council particularly. feel keenly
the loss which the council has suffered
In his death.
The committee on decorations and H.
Elimination OF the K. Of c. Building have
completed the work Of the interior dec
grafton Of both the upper and lower
halls, and will early In the week BEGIN
the work incidental to the illumination
of the exterior OF the building. The |
design and scheme OF decoration as, sub !
mitted and accepted by the general COM |
mittee contemplates a very attractive !
and effective plan, which, when COM |
pleted, will reflect much credit upon
the committee.
Invitations of a very attractive design |
have been issued by Keane Council for |
the fourteenth anniversary of the or
ganizatiOn Of that council, which will /
take place next Wednesday evening. /
The programme contemplates an attrac-
tive literary and musical list. Of num-
bers. Refreshments and dancing will !
follow the programme
Carroll Council, K. OF C, will hold its
next meeting on Tuesday evening. when
the grand knight Of the council, Will
lam J. MCGEE, expects to make final an
to the members as to what
d to be required OF them in connection
with the forthcoming demonstration in
with the dwelling ceremonies.
L is expected that a record attendance
will be present
spalding Council. K. Of C.. expects to
nave very attractive programme at its
meeting on Thursday night.
An Of the members Of the order Of X
" c. in this Jurisdiction have received
tickets for the baseball game, which is
% be played on Monday afternoon, June
o, at 4 o'clock at the American League
Park, between the teams from the
Knights Of Columbus and the Eagles. A
handsome silver loving cup has been do
lated by the A. ]. Reach Company, Of
and as the proceeds Of the
'ame are for the benefit of St. Vincent's
orphan Asylum those who attend will
ave the assurance, not only Of q good
ime, but also the satisfaction of assist
ng a worthy charity.
Encouraging reports have been received {
rom the members of the badge commit ]
ee as to the demand for them. The {
esign is recognized as being one Of G
he most attractive which has been put :
Ut, and reflects great credit upon the a.,
ommittee- ...--
The indications are that there will be g
large attendance OF persons from the G
district OF Columbia at the great ban Z
uet which is to be given under the di- a
.ction OF the national commission on I
night, June s. Already the de a
land has become very heavy from all
arts OF the country, and reservation
re rapidly being made The tickets are o
0, and can be procured either through s
lie State Deputy or by direct appIica- d
on to the national commission at the Z,
Ioodward Building. g
The general executive committee Of K. .
c. having in charge the arrange \
ents for the local councils for the COM q
g demonstration at the unveIling cere- &