The Washington herald., 1912-12-08
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

There was a large attendance of fourth
degree members present Monday evening
at the monthly meeting Of Washington
Assembly OF the Fourth Degree, and
much current business relating to this
section of the order in this jurisdiction
was transacted. Richard A. Curtin, the
presiding officer OF the local assembly,
conducted the meeting and announced
the appointment of committees to take
into consideration several matters of in
terest to fourth degree members. At the
meeting Charles w. Darr, the master of
the fourth degree for Maryland and the
District OF Columbia, announced the
tentative arrangements which are now
being made for the annual eXemplifca-
ton OF the fourth degree. 1t is proposed
to hold an exemplification Of the degree
in Baltimore on Washington's Birthday,
at which the honors Of the highest de-
gree In the knights OF Columbus are to
be conferred upon 15O candidates. The
degree will be eXemplifed by the degree
team OF Washington. 1t is proposed TO
hold grand reception and banquet in
one Of the large hotels in Baltimore upon
the conclusion of the ceremonies attend
ant upon the conferring OF the degree.
Many applications are being received by
the master OF the fourth degree from
ship.
The work OF the library committee, un-
der the direction Of the chairman. Dis
trict Deputy John II. Pellen, is beginning
TO bear fruit, as evidenced by the number
Of volumes Of reading matter which have
been secured by the committee by dOna-
tiOn and purchase. Charles w. Auehin-
haugh. Of Potomac Council. has been
appointed librarian by the committee, and
is now busily engaged in classifying the
volumes and making arrangements for
the proper storing Of the books which
are now being received through the
agency of the committee
There is a gratifying enthusiasm felt
by Chairman William J. Wilson and the
members Of the ways and means COM
mittee At the favorable reception with
which the project OF the proposed kernlss
to he hold next spring for the liquidation
Of the debt on the building has been re-
ceived by the five councils forming this
jurisdiction. The councils have appointed
the membership OF the auxiliary COM
mitiee, which has been organized for the
arrangement Of the details of the ker-
miss. and judging by the energy which
IS being displayed there Is not much
question as 10 ITS success.
Carroll Council held a largely attended
II, citing on Tuesday evening. Grand
knight William ]. McGee presiding. The
state deputy. who was present, made an
address 20 the members, dwelling at
eEgth on several matters which are at
present engaging the attention Of the
members. At the next meeting. to he !
,cld on the l1th OF the month, the lee !
urer, Joseph 4. Mccain, with his com |
rhttee. proposes to hold a Christmas
,arty for the entertainment Of the !
'ounCi
4 committee to be announced al the !
l. Nt meeting of Carroll Council is being !
ormcd by the grand knight and the lee
uger looking to the making of arrange I
lents for the celebration or the four
'enth anniversary Of the organization !
4 tho council, which II is expected will /
re in the form OF ladies night
There was a great gathering of mem
ers Of Spalding and the other councils
resent at the regular meeting of
palding Council on Thursday evening,
irand Knight Francis J. p. CIeary in
Ie chair. After the conclusion of the
egular business of the council the lee
Jrer. JPmes +. Meegan. presided at the
oCial session and introduced Dr. J. Ro-
ier Biggs, who delivered a most instruc-
i've hysienic lecture. which was listened
0 with rapt attention by the large
udience present.
Washington Council will hold its reg
lar meeting on Tuesday, and Keane
oUnCil on Thursday evening The
lonthly meeting Of the building COM
any will be held on Friday evening.
Keane Council proposes to again act AS
Ost at its January meeting. to which
ave been invited Carroll Council and
'ashingtOn Chapter. Judging by the
ICCess of the meeting at which tho
embers of Washington Council were
lests. it will be a most enjoyable
eeting.