Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-27
RECOMMENDS J. M. LEE'SRE-ELECTION
One of Three Candidates for Office of Master of Fourth De
gree Section knights of Columbus-Biennial As
sembly of District Held on Sunday.

did not at this time make some refer
ence to the future work of the fourth
degree in Connecticut If we are to
uphold the standard of Columbianism
in this district, we must be active in
every movement which tends to ele-
vate Catholic truths and Catholic in
and members Of fourth degree assem-
blies say I'VE hold meetings regularly
but it is difficult for us to find any
thing to interest the members at these
meetings" If the officers would study
the ceremonial OF this degree they
lent suggestions, indicating some OF
the various lines of activity for as
Semblies. You. who are delegates to
this district meeting, are the leaders
in your several assemblies and have
been selected for the high position
which you occupy because of your
known devotion to the great princi-
piles of Columbianism and while it is
an honor to be so chosen, yet this dis
tinction carries with 1t a responsible
fly which no officer can shirk and be
true to the basic principles which are
the cornerstone Of this section of the
order. Every assembly is active or
dormant, according as its leaders are
jealous or apathetic, and upon the in
terest displayed by the faithful navi-
gator depends in a large measure the
amount of good which can be accom-
plished by the assembly. Therefore
1t is essential that every member who
accepts the office of faithful naviga-
tor should realize to the fullest extent
his responsibility to the members Of
the assembly and the duty which he
owes to the order at large. One line
of activity that I would particularly
emphasize is, that at each meeting
some member, either Of your own or
from a nearby assembly, should be Sc
lected to address the members on
nf the order Soma
topic of general interest. If this is
done you will find that, not only will
your meetings be made interesting
and be largely attended, but the mem
bers will obtain a greater knowledge
of many of the principles of the or
der, about which most of us are not
any too well-informed.
Observe Patriotic Occasions.
AS patriotism is the guiding princi-
| would particularly recommend that
assemblies be encouraged to comment
crate in a fitting manner the great
| national holidays like Washington
| birthday. Lincoln's birthday and
| Fourth of July, not forgetting the day
set aside, in a majority of the states
of the Union, in honor Of the patron OF
| our order and known as Columbus
Day. 1t would be a most commenda-
bic movement on the part of the
| fourth degree section to see to it, that
in every community where there is ar
assembly, that Columbus day should
| be marked by some observance that
| would do honor to the memory Of the
discoverer of America.
Exsmplifieation on May 2sth.
And now we are on the eve of an
other exemplification. The place Sc
lected is New Haven and the date as.
signed is Sunday. May 2s. If we are
/ to maintain the high standard already
| established in this district we mus
| begin now to prepare for this event
| There is in every assembly district 6
number of eligible knights who would
i make admirable members of this sec.
ton of the order. The selection Of thu
prospective members rests with thu
| various assemblies, the master car
only confer the degree upon such can
didates as are presented to him.
| would therefore remind you to make /
| known to the councils in your res3ec
tive districts that an exemplificatlol
is to be held in Connecticut and in
vite applications, keeping in mind
| however, that none should be selecte,
save those who will bear the homo
worthily.
If the enthusiasm which is beini
manifested by the members Of Johl
Barry assembly of New Haven cal
be taken as a criterion, the forthcom
ing function will be in every way tn
largest and most creditable exempli
fication ever held in the district o
Connecticut. And to that end I asl
the earnest cooperation of the officer
and members Of every assembly II
the district.
Acknowledging Valuable Support.
In closing this report I desire L
extend thanks to the fourth degre
membership of this district for tn
splendid support that they have give
me in all my undertakings for the up
building of this section of the order
feel also that 1 should be ungratefu
if 1 did not at this time express m
appreciation of the willing coopera
ton and many courtesies extended I
me by the state deputy of Connect
cut, William ]. Mulligan, whose ad
vice and assistance has been invalua
bic IN making possible whatever prog
ress has been made in fourth degre
affairs in this jurisdiction.
Delegates in Attendance.
The following were the delegates il
attendance: Charles o. Murphy an
DR.. T. A. Crowley of Rev. Daniel Null
len assembly, Norwich; Jerome ]. Col
Inns and William T. Buckley of Rev
Geo. Deshon assembly, New London
James j. Moran, John ]. Turbett, job
P. Callahan and I. z. Booth of job
Barry assembly, New Haven; Williar
V. Collins and Thomas ]. Ward G
Bishop Mcmahon assembly, Hartford
William F. Ryan of Bishop O'Reill
assembly, Waterbury; Joseph P. OUR
of Bishop Mcfarland assembly. Mid
dletown; Michael j, Conway of Bisho
Tyler assembly, Rockville; d. w. Har
ford of Bishop FenwiclS assembl,
Norwalk; Martin J. Cunningham {
Rev. ]. ]. Kennedy assembly, Danbur!
ELMER CRAWFORD ADAMS