The Washington herald., 1913-03-09
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The members OF Potomac Council have
ample cause for pleasure and gratifca-
tion at the success OF the great demon
stration made by the members Of the
Knights OF Columbus at the reception
rendered to ex-President Taft on Satur-
day night under the auspices of Potomac
Council. The arrangements for the re-
ception under the direction of Acting
Grand Knight Frank L. Hewitt and the
members OF the various committee ap-
pointed by him were perfect, and reflect
ed much credit upon the council. The
members of the fourth degree who COM
posed the guard Of honor at the recep-
tion, made a most creditable showing.
Taken altogether the reception was a
grand SUCCESS and will long be remem-
bered in the ANNALS of the order in this
jurisdiction.
State Deputy z. =. Harrington has an
nounccd that the roster OF membership
Will soon be commenced and will con-
tain the names Of all persons who are
members OF the various councils on
March 81.
Washington Chapter held its regular
meeting on Friday evening and perfected
arrangements for the annual communion
service. which has been set for the sec
ond Sunday in April. The chaplain of
the chapter. Rev. G. o. Roscnsteel, will
have charge OF the Arrangements for the
details of the service. which IL proposed
TO be held at the Shrine Of the Sacred
Heart.
Carroll Council held meeting on
Wednesday evening, at which the honors
OF the first degree were conferred upon
n large class OF candidates from Wash
ington and Carroll Councils. under tho
direction OF Grand knight William ].
MCGEE.
The regular meeting Of Spaldins Coun-
ell was held on Thursday evening, Grand
knight r. J. p. Cleary presiding. and
much business Of Importance to the coun-
Gil was transacted.
The hall has been filed during the
past week with members OF the order
from all parts OF tho country. who were
the Capital for the inauguration
and who took occasion to
renew friendships made with the men,
bers OF this Jurisdiction.
The honors OF the second degree were
upon members OF Keane,
Spalding and Potomac councils, who had
already been admitted to the first de-
gree. on Friday evening. The degree
was under the direction IL a corps of Of
fcers from the various councils in the
first district. under the direction Of Dis
trict Deputy W. p. Normoyle. assisted
by State Deputy E. 2. Harrington.
Tho third degree will be exemplifled tn |
-andidates from Keane. Spalding. and |
Potomac councils this afternoon.
Washington Council will hold its regu-
ar meeting on Tuesday evening. and as |
his is expected to be the only meeting |
II the council during the present month, |
{ is thought that a large attendance Of |
members will be present. as there are |
several matters OF Importance to this |
,ouncil to be disposed of.
Washington assembly of the fourth de-
,ree will hold its meeting on Wednes-
lay evening, at which time there will
,e balloting upon the applications of
andidates for the degree. who desire TO
anticipate In the exempliication which
will take place in Baltimore on March ..
Inder the direction OF Charles W. Darr.
master Of the degree in this section. as
listed by the degree corps Of Washington
Assembly. Applications will be received
t this meeting and a last opportunity