The Washington herald., 1915-12-26
Activities Of the Knights Of
Columbus.

Arrangements are under way by the
local knights of Columbus for the free
public lecture by Peter Collins. of Massa-
chussetts. on What's Wrong With the
World which will he delivered in this
city on Sunday night. January .. 1915. at
O'Clock. in the New National Theater.
Mr.. Collins lecture is one OF a series of
lectures in the nationwide educational
campaign Of the Supreme Council of the
knights of Columbus. and the message OF
the lecturer is one in the cause of God
and country, Of civic righteousness and
the general welfare. II is clear and
logical treatment OF great problems con-
fronting not only the people of America.
but vital to civilization and it's advance
ment. Mr.. Collins has been an active
worker for many years in the cause of
social reform and Christian democracy
During the past five years he has spoken
to more than 1.o4o.OO0 people in the United
States and Canada, and has Travelled
nearly 10000 miles. He has delivered
lectures and addresses in many parts of
the country before schools. colleges and
universities. business mems associations
chambers of commerce, labor organiza-
tions. Knights Of Columbus councils, leg
islative committees and many other
bodies and associations. The work Mr..
Collins has been doing for the common
good by his lectures throughout the
country has been so pronounced and the
approval of all people so emphatic that
clerGymen and statesmen have voiced
warm approval of the broadGauge of Mr..
Collins mission and its service for JUS
tice. good will among men. civic progress
and social welfare. 1t Is expected that a
large and distinguished audience will
greet the lecturer IN this city.
ha nj of oil p,iss IN
on Religious Preiudices Win hold its next
meeting in this city on January 10 and
II. at the Nov Willard btel. Col. p. II.
Ca:iGhan, of Louisville. Ky, is chairman.
and the following are on the board of
directors: Joseph Scott. of Los Angeles.
California: Joseph c. Pelletier. Of Bos-
ton. Massachusetts,: and A. G. Bagley.
of Vancouver. B. c.
The executive committee of Washing
ton General Assembly, Fourth Degree.
held a meeting on last Monday night. pre-
sided over by DIR. William E. Pairo A
committee was appointed to select a date
for the first annual ball. which will like
" be held early in February. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed to ar
range for this feature: David r. Barry.
chairman: William \. Shreve. secretary:
George A. Howe. treasurer.
big attendance was noted at the meet
inSs of Washington. Carroll and Keane
councils held on Monday. Tuesday and
Thursday nights respectively during the
week. attracted by the pleasing Yule-
tide programs arranged by the lecturers.
Turkeys and gifts of various kinds were
distributed by Washington and Carroll
councils, and Keane Council members
enjoyed a program of Southern melodies
and a cake walk ard dancing skit by
local talent. The Holy Name Band. of
Alexandria. Va, &. &c an excellent D: D
gram Of popular and martial music on
Monday night. at Washington Councils
meeting and won applause.
Chairman p. c. Brady, of Keane Coun-
ell Dancing Assembly. announces that the
committee is actively engaged in arra0g-
ing the details for its initial dance of
the 1916 season, to be held on the 18th
of January in the K. of c. Hall.
Carroll Council distributed nearly 100
baskets to the homes of people where
want and deprivation made welcome this
substantial evidence of Christmas cheer.
The comihittee on distribution also CO.
operated with the Columbus Country