Evening star., 1914-11-22
out the United States and its colonial
poesessions more than 25OoO

out the United States and its colonial
possessions more than c5,ooo.
Over two hundred members attended
the booster" meeting of Carroll Coun-
ell Tuesday night. Grand Knight Will
liam j. Mctiee predicted that the 500
mark in membership would be reached
before the 1st of February, and voiced
the sentiments OF tho officers in eN-
pressing their satisfaction at the
healthy growth of the council The
following reported on the activities OF
the council: Albert l.. Mccarthy, pres
ident OF the bowling league: Joseph u.
McCann, chairman of the dancing
sembly: Z. Clarence Coltord, secretary
Mclaughlin, treasurer OF the countr%
club; f. NJ Price OF the choral society:
Joseph L. b. Chisholm of the dramatic
club. An address WAS delivered 10y the
chaplain. Rev. Clarence T.. Wheeler. The
lecturer of the council. Joseph T.. Deg
nan, presided over the entertainment
program. Ten turkeys and several mi
nor prizes werc distributed to the Iucm-
oefS ana at the conclusion of the meet
ing Dutch supper was served. Invi-
tations were distributed at the meeting
Tor The college party to he held under
the auspices OF the councils dancing
assembly in the *, of O. Hall Monday
evening, November 80. 4 special
scheme of decoration, involving tho dis
play or the colorS of all the prominent
colleges. has been arranged for this
ance OF the younger set is anticipated.
SpaldinE Council met Thursday even
ing. with Grand knight ]. Rozier Biggs
presiding. The grand knight announced
the appointment OF various committees
to shape out the campaign of social
ana fraternal activities already inau-
gurated. and the following committees
made reports through their chairmen:
Edward S. Genoe, chairman member
ship committee; Peter Carney. chairman
dancing assembly. Maurice J. McAuliffc.
Chairman duckpin league: Henry J. I'll
liox. for the country club; Elwood r.
Warner. of the employment bureau. and
James F. Neegan for the choral society.
Past Grand Knight Francis J. 7. Clearv.
president Of the X. of c. Dramatic
Club. told of the Forthcoming produc-
tton OF q modern play under the aus
pices OF the society. Following tho
lecturer. John C. Merkling, staged a
novel entertainment feature. A dozen
turkeys and other venirs were dis
tributed. and a skit along the Country
circus" idea was staged and vigorously
applauded.
The Washington Chapter of the
Knights of Columbus held its first
meeting of the new official year Friday
evening, and elected the following of
hcers: Michael d. Schaefer, chairman.
Daniel A. Edwards, vice chairman.
Phillip Buettner. treasurer. and Joseph
=. Fitzgerald. secretary; Redmond De
Vany. warden, and Rev. Clarence +.
Wheeler. chaplain. The statements OF
accounts presented by the retiring Of
ficers were APPROVED and a short busi-
ness session was held.
The Knights of Columbus Dramatic
Club met Friday evening, with Presi-
dent Francis j. p. Cleary presiding.
Arrangements were perfected for inn
mediate rehearsal of two plays: Naval
A,pB
to be produced in February for charity.
Potomac Council will meet tomorrow
night, with Grand Knight Edward L.
Tucker. presiding. Special Invitations
have been issued to the members to at
tend a social session and turkey
party under the direction of the lee
turer, Frank L. Hewitt. Grand Knight
Tucker announces the first degree will
be conferred by Potomac Council Mon
day, December IA.
Washington Council will meet next
Tuesday evening, with Grand Knight
Leo A. Rover presiding. The grand
the series OF past grand knights
nights at this meeting. DR.. Henry J.
Crosson is to be the guest of honor,
and will recount the principal events
Of the council during the early days
Of the order in this jurisdiction.
Keane Council has postponed its
meeting to Friday, as per announce
ment of Grand Knight Edwards. Leo
turer William Shreve has prepared
special program of enter tainment for
the meeting. The bowling league or
the council consists Of four teams.
which roll every Monday evening. and
Secretary NJ. F. Donohoe states hfth
team is being organized. Arrange
ments are being made for reception
to Bishop Shahan, who is member OF
the council, with William H. Callahan
to act as chairman of the reception
committee. Grand Knight Z. EuseHe
Edwards was in Baltimore last SUNDAY
to attend the conservation ceremonies
of the bishop.
DIR. W. Z. Pairo and the local COM
rnittee OF arrangements for the fourth
degree ceremonial will hold a meeting
Monday evening.
State Deputy Normoyle and severai
nrominent members of the order Were
IN attendanoe at the cathedral IN BAL
timore last Sunday for the ceremonies
op consecration of Bishop Shahan OF the
Catholic University.
Daughters Of Isabella.
Tomorrow evening Court pnstrlIt oi
~ol,,mh,a- Daughters of Isabella, VIII
i've a Dutch supper at the Masonic
Temnle. 9th and streets, to De ioi-
lowed by an entertainment and dance