Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16

Order through the lectures of Father Keefe. In passing it might be well to Derby. Middletown, Bethel, Bridge port, Waterbury, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich. Winsted, Tor rington. Thomaston. Litchfield. New Hartford, Terryville. New Britain. Montville. Moosup, Providence and New York, while. at the present time several engagements are pending which will engage Father Keefe's time we'll up to July first. Next year hope that a start vii be made in the early fall so that District Deputies will ar range with the councils in their dis trict to group their dates for their lectures. In arranging for the lecture more than ordinary care should be given by the committees having the matter in hand. Wide publicity and the inviting of all Catholics is most essential when lectures are to be given. In many instances, especially when commodfous accommodations are ec- cessible 1t is well to make the invi- tation general Where Father Keefe lectured this year he will return next and it is the hope of your State Off, cers that every council will secure his presence next year and be benefited thereby.
 St. Agnes Fund.
 Every one in Connecticut is cogni- zant of the fact that our beloved Bishop Right Rev. John J. Milan is building at West Hartford a home for
 little unfortunate children under four years of age. This charitable under taking is truly characteristics of the Catholic people and it is with much pleasure that I congratulate the mem bers of our Order on the speedy and magnificent way in which they re-
 A1l t.N he hut SnI ..f the last State Convention, authorizing the collecting of $1,000 for this home. After paying all expenses incident to the collecting of this money your conn., mittee was able to turn into the State treasury $50.76. Your committee to-
 gether with our Worthy Chaplain, Father John McGivney, called on Bishop Milan at the Episcopal Resi- dence in Hartford. and presented him
 with the s1.000 on the 29th day of his pleasure in receiving our offering and assured the committee that he recognized the good work of the Knights of Columbus in all charitable and educational institutions under taken by our church.
 Insurance Members.
 About a year ago our Supreme Off, cers set out to reach the 100,0 mark in insurance members, and at present we are by thousands well beyond this figure. The importance of securing insurance members cannot be over estimated. The young man seeking admission is frequently unacquainted with our insurance system and it is an utter lack of interest in the well fare of our Order on the part of the officers if an applicant is allowed to join the order without having had ex- surance system There are so many ! insurance systems that the bad over | shadow the good and a large number of men will join a fraternal insurance | organization without making the proper investigation.
 The Knights of Columbus insurance l system 6 the best in the world We welcome inquiries and are proud of | the fact that the Insurance world recognizes that we are the leaders More attention is constantly being given to this branch of our Order and \ I know that those of Connecticut who once complained now rejoice. for they I now realize that they possess not only I a guaranteed policy, but the way o1 i brighter options is now within view thanks to our loyal leaders who have | so ably conducted our insurance bus 1 mess. In a final word on this subject 1 let me ask you. the chosen representa- l tiyes Of your respective councils, ir l the future to make an extra effort tc have applicants become insurance members.
 Degree Work.
 1 It has been many years since Con- necticut has witnessed as many de- l grees as during the past year. I con- | gratulate the council officers who have | given the time to the perfecting of the 1 ritualistic work of the first and second degrees. First impressions are mos l lasting. Will you not then strive tG have your council officers properly conduct every ceremony? The learn l ing of the ritual means work but onl, l work accomplishes lasting results 1 State is able to properly exemplify tn, | Major Degree and in justly compli menting them on their work l want ts particularly thank the Grand Knight responded to every suggestion mad
 by their District Deputy. The Majo
 Degree work in every district has beer of the highest class and it is the resul
 of encouraging words and confidenc
 imposed in officers.
 State Bulletin.
 During my first term as your Stat
 Deputy bulletins were sent quarterl, to each council but during the pas
 year circular letters and Suggestion
 were mailed to every council whil personal letters were sent to eacl
 member of many councils. No les
 than 1000 circulars were sent from m oHfce curing the past year, tOSetne with an estimated number Eof 1,1o letters. The suggestions and circular were well received. have reason t believe on account of the large numo
 of favorable responses. In the futur it would be well to continu this wor bcaus a prsonal lttr to ach mmbr i bttr than a bulletin read at a. counci
 meeting. This method, however, c reaching the members is more expen
 sive but little done each year wi keep those members in touch with tn Order who are careless about attend ing meetings.
 Consoiida ation.
 The idea of consolidating council i cities possessing more than one coun eli has gained considerable headwa | during the past year. New Haven an Meriden have taken the lead in thi movement, for in both places actus amalgamation to a very largo exten has taken place. The councils in Ne, Britain. Hartford and Bridgeport hay discussed the plan of amalgamatin and eventually 1t will come to pass each of these places. Consolidation ( councils cannot be too urgently press