Arizona republican., 1915-10-10
Kniohts of Columbus

With Superior Judge Frank O. Smith of Prescott and Hon. C. B. Ward of Phoenix the orators, Phoenix will celebrate Columbus day on Tues day afternoon in the city han plaza. From 2:30 to 3 p. m., the Pioneer band will render a concert. The vocal numbers will consist of Mother Ma chree," by Miss Anna Marie Luke, and America" in which the audi ence will join at the close, led by D. w. Nickels. The public is cor diallv invited to attend these eXer- cises. Tuesday being a state holiday all the public offices and many of the business houses will be closed.
 Fourth Degree Master R. E. Nor rison of Prescott has issued circu- lar notice to the grand knights of the nights of Columbus councils in Arizona to the effect that the fourth degree will be exemplified in Phoenix on Sunday, November 31st. Follow ing the degree work the candidates will he the guests of Master Morrison at an elaborate banquet. To date about 100 applications have been re- eeived, and it is probable that be- fore the list is closed many more will be received.
 Instead of the regular council meet ing in Pythian hall Tuesday evening. the members of Marcos de Niza and visiting knights will be the guests of the new officers at dance. Grand Knight Peter Ryan and the officers are making arrangements to provide the knights and their ladies with a pleasant evening. Dancing will start at S:30 o'clock and continue until midnight.
 Before the holidays. Lecturer P. C. Gettins will call the membe,s to- gether for a big smoker" to which residents of Phoenix and vicinity, who are eligible to membership, will be invited. The main purpose of the smoker will be to secure candidates Tor big initiation shortly after the holidays. Lecturere Gettins wifi make announcement of his plans at an early date.
 To install the new officers and add to the enthusiasm of Marcos de Niza. council, District Deputy Gerard T. Wall will be here Tuesday, October 26, the next regular session in this month. Members are requested to make their plans to attend this meet ing, which will be one of the most important of the winter season. Dis trict Deputy Wall will have much of interest to say regarding the order. its purposes and it's aims
 Frank De Souza. chairman; Grand Knight Peter Ryan. Past Grand Knight J. T. Whitney, William J. Hll and E. J. Harrington have been appointed a committee by Fourth Degree Master Morrison to handle the local end of the fourth degree The committee will get busy at once Tn preparation for this function. Ii IS probable that a large number of visitors win be in Phoenix for the eXemplification.
 Are your dues paid? If not, why noc? Do not forget that strict en- forcement of the laws of the order would mean the suspension of many members Payment of dues is a mat ter easy to overlook Get into the habit of paying in advance instead of waiting until the quarter has ended. something paid for in advance all ways seems easier than to wait until after 1t has been received and used water service and electric lights are cut off when you do not pay. You should not feel any different about your dues
 Chairman F. P. Conway and his committee are busy planning for the addition of a large number of new members. If you know an eligible can didate report his name to Brother Conway or any member of the com mittee.
 Decorate your home on Columbus day with the SarS and StriDec I3ooc+ for the order and wear its emblem.