Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-02
K. OF C. FOURTH DEGREE REPORT
Made By John M Lee, District Maser-Past Year One of Notable Achievement-Had Class of 123-Waterbury Chosen for Next Republication on May 31st

followsi Participate in a body in all patriotic celebrations. Take the initia- tive in all local patriotic affairs. Be- come thoroughly versed in the teach ings and history of the Catholic church the life of Columbus and the history of the United States and other countries where this degree is estab- lished, and to that end procure such works and require members to famil- iariEe themselves with these subjects, or have them read or discussed in meetings. Take up the cause of home less, orphan or dependent Catholic children, also the matter of exploiting probation work in the juvenile courts. Assist your council by creating or re- viving interest and enthusiasm in the order, it's principles and its work. Be- gin and carry out local work concern ing religion, charity, education, etc. which tends to uplift the general com munity. Provide for an annual ban quet or ball on some patriotic day. Ar range for a public lecture once or twice a year by some well known or able Catholic orator or lecturer, or some Catholic. historical, literary or other appropriate subject. Have frequently at meetings, aside from routine busi- ness, a paper, reading or talk on seri- ous present day problems, like social ism, anarchy and others, and the means of preventing the same. Try and arouse an interest in the higher and
  ment. Encourage active participation by members individually in parochial religious societies such as the Holy Name and kindred organizations Gen erally, the fourth degree membership should by example rather than by pre- cept lead in all matters pertaining to religion and patriotism.
 Enthusiasm and Cooperation.
 So, you see. members of the fourth degree, that there is g. broad field for your efforts. All that is needed is en- thusiastic leadership and the earnest cooperation of all the members to make this section of the order the tended to be. It rests, then, entirely with the officers to take the initiative and see that the meetings of your as- sembIes are made interesting and. in- structive.
 Next disqualification on May 31st.
 And now we are on the eve of an- other exemplification. The date has been assigned, Sunday, May 31st, and it only remains for the place to be se- lected. If we are to maintain the high standard already established in this district, we must begin now to pre- pare for this event. There is in every assembly district a number of eligible knights who would make desirable members of this section of the order. The selection of the prospective mem bers rests with the various assemblies, the master can only confer the degree upon such candidates as are presented to him. I would remind you, there fore. to make it known to the coun- cils in your respective districts that an exemplification is to be held in Connecticut and invite applications, keeping in mind, however, that none should be selected save those who will bear the honor worthiIy.
 Acknowledges Valued Support.
 Before closing this report. I desire to extend thanks to the fourth degree membership of this district for the splendid support that they have given me in all my undertakings for the up- building of this section of the order. I desire particularly to thank the members of the advisory committee for their aid in perfecting the organ iEation in the state. I feel also that l should be ungrateful if I did not at this time express my appreciation of the willing cooperation and many courte- sies extended to me by the state dep- uty of Connecticut, William J. Mulli- gan, whose advice and assistance was invaluable in making possible what ever progress has been made in fourth degree affairs in this jurisdiction.