Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-05
Knights Of Columbus

supreme hnlSnl James A. F1ahorty
visited Washington last week for the
purpose Of interesting the members of
the order ia this Jurisdiction in the great
work which is now being done by the
Rt- Rev. Abbot Dom Gasquet. the chair
man of the commission on the revision
of the Latin vulgate, appointed by his
holiness Plus x.
This distinguished visitor is to deliver
course of lectures in this country un-
der the auspices of the Knights of Colum-
bus In behalf Of the great work of the
revision of the Bible. At the invitation
of State Deputy E. p. Harrington. the
D. J. Callahan, attended the meeting of
the chapter, and there met the members
OF that body, the district deputies and
the officers OF the State Council. The
supreme knight then unfolded the plan
for the proposed visit of the great Eng
lish Benedictine and the object for
which the commission on the revision
Of the Vulgate had been appointed by
Plus x. After general expression of
opinion from the members representing
each Of the five councils in this jurisdic-
ton. 1t was unanimously voted to CO.
operate with the supreme body in pro-
noting the success Of the mission for
viii Dom GaSquet has been sent to
nounced that he would appoint COM
mittee Of arrangements for a lecture to
be held In one Of the theaters OF the
city under the auspices Of the order in
this jurisdiction.
A committee of fifty members. divided
between the councils. was appointed
the past week by State Deputy
Harrington; after conferences with the
liminary meeting of the committee was
held at the hall Friday evening for or
ganizaffon and for the discussion of
tentative plans for the coming lecture.
From the interest which is being mani
tested, not only among the members Of
the order. but also by others outside.
who recognize the magnitude of
the work which Is being undertaken by
the commission on revision OF the Vul-
gate from the literary and historical
that the great English scholar will
receive hearty welcome, The work of
the Knights of Columbus in establishing
the chair Of history at the Catholic Uni
millioY-dollar fund for the same institu-
ton is now to be supplemented by the
great assistance which the order Is to
render to the world through its aid to
Dom GasQuet and the commission on
revision Of the Bible.
The committee Of grand knights on be-
half of the chapter which Is making ar
rangements for the annual vesper serv-
ice and the celebration Of Columbus
day Is rapidly completing the details
for both functions and due notice will
be sent to each member of the order dur
ing the coming week. The vesper service
is to be held the evening Of Discovery
day. Sunday. October r. at st Teresa's
Church, Anacostia- The music will be
Ivy the male choir Of st. Pauls Church,
and the sermon will be by Rev. Father
Connolly Of the Church Of the Imnacu-
late Conception.
The Carroll Council Duckpin League
held g meeting last Monday evening and
made arrangements for the opening Of
the season October 6, with six teams.
The Intercouncil League held q meet
ing at the hall Thursday evening. and
viii start bowling during the week of
October ID at the Palace alleys.
Carroll Council assembly held a dance
at the hall Tuesday evening, and the
attendance at the opening of the as
will be the most successful since the or
ganization Of the assembly several years
ago.
The annual election Of officers Of Car
roll Council will be held next Tuesday
evening. Grand knight w. ]. MCGEE
win leave the city during the week of
October = to attend the %sstinE Of the
representative of Carroll Council at the
congress-.
The Fourth Degree Assembly will hold
q meeting Monday evening for the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year and
the transaction of current business.
spalding cou.cil held largely attend
ed meeting Thursday evening, Grand
Knight francis ]. p. Cleary presiding.
and large amount OF business was
the year commencing November result
ed as follows: Grand knight, Francis