The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-02-16
Knights Of Columbus.

There was large attendance OF
members present at the meeting Of
Potomac Council on Monday evening.
Deputy Grand knight Frank L. Hew-
tit presiding. Tho honors of the first
degree were conferred upon a class Of
fifteen members by Grand Knight F. J.
P. Cleary. OF spalding Council. assisted
by officers of Potomac Council. At the
conclusion of the exemplification Of tho
degree, q social session was held and
an address was delivered to the candi-
dates by State Deputy Edward p. Har-
rington.
A joint exemplification Of the second
degree was held in the hall on Tuesday
evening under the auspices OF WASH
ington and Carroll councils. Grand
knight ]. A. Mudd presided at the bus
mess meeting OF Washington Council.
after which the exemplification of the
degree took place. Seventy five can
didates were initiated, the exercises
being conducted by District Deputy W.
p. Normoyle, and State Deputy r. p.
Harrington. assisted by State Warden
Redmond De Varey. and Warden
George w. Ogle, and Leo A. Rover.
Eeane Council held a very lively
meeting on Thursday evening under
the direction of Grand knight Charles
w. barr. there being a most satistac-
tory attendance OF members, and
most interesting social session. after
the transaction of the business meet
ing of the council.
Tho building company held its regu-
lar monthly meeting on Friday even
ing. under the direction OF DIR. IL. ].
Crosson, president. and much routine
business was transacted.
The chapter held a special meeting
on Monday evening, for the purpose
OF making arrangements for the an
nual memorial mass. which Is to be
held at the Catholic University on
Washington's Birthday. The chairman
of the chapter. G. +. McAvoy, with the
officers and the chaplain, have been ex-
ertinE every effort. looking to the per-
lection of tho details for the annual
mass. The service will be held in the
new chapel Of the Gibbons Memorial
Hall, and the members of the order
will meet at Mcmahon Hall and pro-
coed In a body to the Gibbons Memorial
Hall. Very Rev Thomas J. Shahan.
rector of the university. will preach
the sermon.
A very interesting meeting is schcd-
uled for Carroll Council for Tuesday
evening. at which several matters
which have been engaging the atten-
tion of the members for several months
past Will be finally disposed of.
The first degree will be exemplifed
to n class of candidates seeking men,
bership in Spalding Council, on Thurs
day evening at the regular meeting of
that council.
Very Rev. J. r. Meagher. o. p. will
deliver an illustrated lecture on THE
Passion Play" at the hall on Monday
evening, under the auspices OF Keane
Council llrmess committee.
The members of the Knights of Co
lumbus in this District. and particular
~ those OF Potomac Council. have ex-
pressed their 6eep sorrow and SYM
patty with the family OF Grand knight
Richard A. Curtin, who has been abb
sent for several weeks past on account
OF serious illness. He has been a most
active worker not only in behalf of
Potomac Council. but also in the chap
ter, and In every other position In
which he has been placed. His work
as presiding officer of his council as
we'll as that of Washington Assembly,
Of the fourth degree, has endeared him
to the great body OF the order here.
all of whom express earnest hopes for
his recovery.
Things are beginning to shape up in
A very lively way for the kirmess.
which is to begin on Easter Monday
night. to continue for two weeks. Ev-
cry night committees from the various
are hard at work making
for a good showing on
he part of the various councils. The
ladies' committee for Spaldirg Coun-
I'll held a largely attended meeting on
Monday evening. The ladies' commit
tees OF Eeane and Potomac councils
met on Thursday evening. and much
was manifested at both
meetings. The general committee hav-
ing in charge the direction of the Kir-
mess met on Friday evening. DR.. ].
Rozier BgEs presiding. and most salts |
factory reports were received.