Arizona republican., 1915-10-24
kniohts of Columbus

stall it's new officers for the en- suing year at the regular session Tuesday evening in Pythian Hall. Past Grand Knight J. T. Whitney, acting for District Deputy Gerard T. Wall, will be in charge of the cere- mony At the last minute, District Deputy Wall has been obliged to cancel his engagement to come from Flagstaff. While there is much re- gret that the district deputy cannot he here, it goes without saying that Brother Whitney will prove an able substitute.
 Fourth Degree Master R. E. Nor risOn has assigned the parts for the eNemplification of the fourth in Phoenix on Sunday, November 2l Several local knights have been re- quested by Master Morrison to as sist in the work of putting on this important degree. All but the minor details of the eXemplification have been arranged by Master Morrison. It is probable that the number in itiated will exceed 100. judging from the manner in which applications are being turned in.
 No matter how important the en- gagement may be, cancel it if it should conflict with your attending the first meeting in November, which falls on the 9th. Lecturer P. c. Gettins, promises what should prove to be the biggest social session since Marcos de Niza was organized. In addition to an elaborate program of musical and literary numbers, the lecturer has promised a big quail "mulligan." He is already entering into contracts with the councils crack shots. who will be sent out to get the birds. All those in Phoe- nix and vicinity. who are eligible to membership. are invited to attend this smoker
 Phoenix appears to have carried off first hOnOrs in Arizona in the celebration of Columbus Day. In WinslOw. Flagstaff. Prescott, Yuma, Tucson, Globe, Bisbee. Nogales. Phoe- nix and other cities. the day was fittingly observed with public exer- cises and social events. The fact that Vice President Marshal Cover nor Hunt, and Congressman Hay den were present, made the Phoenix celebration one to be praised by the other cities in the state. State Deputy J. II. Morgan has expressed | n1TlSclI as DelIS eSDCCi1llN Ntii pleased at the manner in which Phoenix and the other cities com memorated the discovery of America. Secretary T. D. Shaughnessy of the Fair Commission has written Marcos de Niza council, asking that it join with the other fraternal orders in Phoenix and extend a COT dial invitation to members in all | a&r ha Fair and to make a special effort during that week to entertain the visitors Secretary Shaughnessy Is assured the hearty cooperation of the Knights of Columbus in this matter.
 Though young in years and still younger in spirit. Col James P. I.avin. lawyer. booster and knight, has the distinction of having be- longed to the order longer than any other member now in Phoenix. In March. 1S9S Brother Lavin was initiated by Washington, D. C., coun- cH. Later he transferred to New York and still later to Seattle cour- cil. finally coming to Phoenix to identify himself with Marcos de Niza council For fourteen years Brothtr I.avin has been a loyal, energetic member of the order. He joined just before enlisting for ser vice in the Spanish American war. Remember that your dues are al ways payable. either in advance or in arrears It is much better for your council and much more satls- factory to yourself to pay in ad- vance When you receive a notice that you owe something to your council give it your immediate at tention, and pay up without delay
 Brother Thomas Boyle is back from Washington. D. C., where he attended the national encampment of the G. A. R. While in the capital he attended a reception given by the Knights of Columbus to visiting veterans. over 1000 were present and were given an enthusiastic wei come by the knights.
 Don't forget that the council meets Tuesday evening at S:3V o'clock in Pytlian Hall.
 Odd Fellows
 At the last session, Phoenix lodge No. 9 had one of the largest llst of visitors in attendance since last