The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The baseball game. which has become
an annual event between the teams from
the Fraternal Order Of Eagles and the
knights of Columbus. took place on
| Monday afternoon, with a good crowd
present. at the American League Park.
The score was to 5. IN favor Of the
team from the knight Of Columbus, and
the net proceeds OF the game will be
donated TO st. vincent's Orphan Asy-
lum-
The regular meeting of Potomac Coun-
Gil was held on Monday evening, Grand
knight Frank L. Hewitt presiding. After
the transaction Of the current business
c; the council. the disqualification OF the
first degree took place under the direc-
ton OF the grand knight OF Keane Coun-
ell. Charles w. Darr, assisted by the
officers Of Potomac Council
As shown by the report of the state
secretary, Edward l. Tucker, at the
annual meeting OF the State Council
held on Tuesday afternoon, there has
been a gratifying increase OF member
ship in the order in this jurisdiction.
the increase being noted in every coun-
ell. The membership on May 1. 1913.
was 1.sls. including insurance and asso-
ciate. the largest number In the history
Of the order.
The State Council took favorable .ac-
ton on the proposition which was SUB
mitted for action to all the State coun-
ellis at their annual meetings neid last
Tuesday, looking to the building of a
home for the Supreme Councn IN this
city. The matter will come up for &C
ton at the annual meeting OF the Su-
preme Council. which will be held at
Boston. Mass. beginning August s. The
delegates to the Supreme Council from
this district are State Deputy Edward
p. Harrington and Past State Deputy
Thomas J. Donovan. the alternates be-
ing to the State deputy, Francis P.
Sheehy, and to the past State deputy,
William p. Normoyie.
Washington Council held very in
terestins meeting on Tuesday evening,
Grand knight ]. A. Mudd presiding,
and large number OF members were
present. A number Of delegates to the
convention OF the Catholic Knights of
America, who are also members Of the
order, were present. and several IN
teresting addresses were delivered.
After the regular business, the council
held a social session under the direc-
ton of the lecturer. James E. Coli
flower, who had arranged an interest
ing programme.
spalding Council held a largely at
tended meeting on Thursday evening.
and much business was transacted, the
meeting being conducted by Grand
Knight +. j. P. Cleary. Addresses by
the State deputy and several members
of the council were delivered
The share Of the order In this juris-
dicuon TO the fund of half a million dol
lars raised for the Catholic University
amounted to $Ss67.3o. and the full amount
due from all the councils In this Juris-
diction has been paid.
The fifth anniversary of Keane Coun-
ell win be held ION June 5. and a com
rnfttse has been appointed by the grand
knight for the pnrppse Of making q
proper celebration OF the event As the
falls on the night or the
meeting of spalding Council. the Next
meeting Of that council will be held on
Friday. June 6
The regular meeting Of the Carroll
Council win be held on next Tuesday
evening This council during the past
week suffered loss in the death Of
one Of its members. William J. Cook.
which occurred on Monday, his funeral
being held last Thursday from St
pomtnids ChnBck
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