Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
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The honors of the third degree were
conferred upon ninety candidates from
Keane, Spalding and Potomac Coun-
ellis last Sunday afternoon. District
Deputy DR.. Charles l. Griffith being In
charge The degree was conferred by
District Deputy Isaac George. assisted
by Past Grand knight George Evans
and staff, all of Baltimore. Md. Fol-
lowing the degree a dinner was held at
the Commercial Club. Addresses were
delivered by D. J. Callahan, national
treasurer; William P. Normoyle, state
deputy; Isaac George, and others. DR..
J. Rozier Biggs was POSTMASTER. Many
officers of the order from Maryland,
Virginia and West Virginia were in at
tendance.
Five members were added to the
board of directors Of the insurance
commission at meeting held last Sat
urday night in Knights of Columbus
Hall Benjamin F. Myers Is chairman
Chairman Richard L. Lamb Of the
knights of Columbus employment bu-
reau reported the work of this body
during the past year. Lecturer Thomas
Rooney presented the program of en-
tertainment.
Keane Council Dancing Assembly
will hold it's initial dance of the 1915
knights of Columbus Hall. P. C.
Brady Is chairman, S. Melville Tucker.
secretary, and David E. Barry, treas
urer.
Keane Council will have Christ
mas tree from which a Santa Claus
will distribute gifts to the members at
the meeting Thursday night. Grand
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Joseph P. Cain are cooperating with
the entertainment committee on an am
bilious Yuletide program.
President Joseph B. Mccain of the
Knights of Columbus Bowling League
has arranged a duckpin match be-
tween the members of the Baltimore
Knights and those of Washington, the
former to come here for half Of the
set Of ten games.
About one hundred soldiers stationed
at Fort Myer. mainly members of the
rendered a reception by Washington
Council Tuesday night. Sergeant
Thomas Rawley of Troop K, 5th United
States Cavalry, thanked the council in
the name of those present. Several Of
the soldiers contributed song and mu-
sic to the evenings entertainment. Adj
dresses were made by Rear Admiral
William s: Benson. y. S. N; Brig. Gen.
E rank MC1ntlTe, u. .. A., representa-
tive L. C. Dyer of Missouri and COM
mander-in-chief of the Spanish war
veterans. and Rev. Louis j. OHern of
st. Thomas College, Catholic Univer-
sity. Vocal selections were rendered
by John J. Crowley and Albert L.
Maillard and martial airs by Clement
s. Fenton Of the Catholic University.
Chairman wallace E. burst announce
,es that elaborate preparations are be-
ing made for Carroll Councils assem-
bly, soiree and watch party" to be held
the eve OF the new year at $50 o'clock
in Knights OF Columbus Hall. An at
tractive floral and electrical display,
an orchestra. dancing and refreshments
will be features.
The second meeting of Washington
Council for December has been trans
ferred to December 20, when the
Christmas party and Funniest" will be
held, with a Christmas present for all
the members. Lecturer Fred Kreie will
be in charge.
Carroll Council will distribute Christ
mas baskets to the deserving poor
Christmas eve. At the meeting of the
council Tuesday night Chairman George
A. Howe and William ]. MCGEE will re-
port for the committee on arrange
ments on the proposed anniversary eel
ebration Of the council, to be held in
January; special program in keep
ing with the Yuletide season is an
nounced.