The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
ES AND AFFAIRS OF WASHINGTON FRATERNAL SOCIETIES @
Knights Of Columbus

Potomac Council will meet to-
morrow night. Following the bust
ness session the Christmas party
under the direction of the lecturer
will take place. Santa Claus will
be there and also a Christmas tree
bearing gifts for the members. The
lecturer has provided an entertain
ment, also. r.
Washington Councir held its an
nual Christmas party on last We'd
nesday night. The Rev. DR.. Peter
Guilday made the Christmas address.
Presents were. distributed from q
Christmas tree. and the Council
Quartet, under the leadership OF b.
s. LAWNS, sang Christmas carols,
On Saturday night at the Dewey
Hotel the second complimentary
dance of the season by the lee
turer's committee of Washington
Council will be held. McWilliams'
Orchestra will. play.
Carroll Council, No. 377, met in
their home Tuesday. Grand Knight
Christopher Murphy presided. The
Rev. Clarence Wheeler, chaplain of
the council and rector of the Church
Of the Holy Comforter, was the
guest of honor. The council pre-
sented him with a Christmas check
as token of their esteem, and
appreciation for his work in the
advancement of Catholic education
among the young. Following the
regular business meeting, the an
nual Christmas tree party for the
members was held. A. Altorfer,
member of st. Patrick's choir, en-
tertained with several selections. +.
J. Kaufman entertained the men,
bers with several recitations. Prof.
NJ. ]. Conway gave an exhibition
in fancy dancing with William A.
Kilerlane at the piano. DR.. w. +.
A. Gillian, past State deputy for
Rhode Island, was also guest of
honor. and was. introduced by Jo-
seph J. Degnan. lecturer OF the
council, and chairman of the en-
tertainment committee. A floral
tribute was sent to William A. No
Ian, who Is i'll at his home. The
body of Mathew Myers. the life
time member OF this council, who
died in France during the war,
will arrive soon. Announcement viii
De made In the daily. papers. and
1t is expected a large delegation
from this council will attend the
funeral The next meeting of the
council will be business meet
ing and will be held on January 4.
Capitol Assembly, No s, Catholic
Fraternity. will hold their annual
New Year Eve party at the home
of Brother J. Rupert Caspar. 406
NJ street northwest. Invitations
have been extended to all members
of the assembly, who will bring as
their guests the girls of st. Rita's
Assembly, No. s. J. Kenneth Ragan,
orator. is in entire charge of all
arrangements. and he Is assisted by
James l. Fowler. jr., and j. X. Cas-
par. 1t is announced that an ex-
tensive drive for new members will
begin in January and teams are
now being organized to canvass the
many parishes here in Washington.
The committee in charge of the in
stallation of officers is as follows:
L. Woodbury. Stoddard, chairman:
Victor v. Dickson and James 1.
Fowler, jr. A similar committee has
been appointed from st. Rita's As
sembly. The solemn installation will
take place in the Knights of Co
lumbus Hall January 16. Chance
books for the disposition of a Ia
dies sweater are now being sent
ali the members. A play will be
given in February by st. Patrick's
Dramatic Association for the ben
eft of the two local assemblies.