The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
knights of Columbus

carroll Council will meet Tuesday
evening in the E street hall, Grand
knight Christopher Murphy presid-
ing. The report from the new home
committee will be read and IL fs e1-
pected the entire membership will
De present to take action. The en-
tertainment committee is arranging
social for the membership, the
date to be announced later. State
Deputy Maurice J. McAulitfe. a
member Of the local executive COM
mittee Of the European child relief,
mas sent communication to every
memper OF this council. urging con-
trloutions to the fund now being
collected for the relief work, In his
letter the State deputy says: There
are three and q half million chill
dren in Eastern and Central Europe
who are in a starving condition and
who must be fed until the next crops
are harvested. when II is believed
these countries will be able TO sup
port themselves. This drive for
sSS'ooo'OOO should appeal strongly
TO every true Knight Of Columbus,
especially at this season of the. year
ana l cannot too strongly or too ur-
gentIy recommend that you con-
tribute your bit to the fund. The
order mas an enviable reputation 70
sustain for giving literally to char
tiles OF this kind and will undoubt-
edly live up to that distinction now"
1t is expected Carroll Council will
take some action in contributing a.
q council to this worthy fund Past
Grand knight Patrick J. Haltigan.
reading clerk in the House OF Rep
resentatives, is now preparing a lee
ture on his trip to the Pacific Coast
1t Is expected he will address the
councils here.
Washington Chapters Christmas
tree party for the city's orphans,
held last Sunday in the Immacu-
late Conception Auditorium, was
attended by five hundred children.
A varied program was enjoyed by
the kiddies, who were presented
with peanuts and stockings, the lat
ter prepared by the local knights
and the Ladies Auxiliary. Albert
F. Henkel entertained with songs
and several lmpersonations were
given. Elmer Manning imperson-
ated Spanish singer and was in
troduced as Zakery MeIba. Spanish
singer. Jack Dixie, assisted by
Catherine Gallagher and Helen
dances Eugene Stewart, who is
considered one of the leading boy
pianists in Washington, played pop
ular airs. The Boy Scout Band was
a musical feature. Helen Gentry,
from St. Roses School for Girls,
sang Holy Night" John Spreckcl-
myer was chairman of the party,
and was assisted by members Of the
Washington Chapter. DR.. Charles
Griffith, chairman OF the chapter.
made an address Of welcome Den
mis- Connell was Santa Claus for the
occasion and entertained the chill
dren with his antics. Rev Michael
Gallagher gave a short address
Washington General Assembly.
fourth degree. will hold its regular
January meeting tomorrow even
ing for consideration of regular
business and to hear further reports
on the progress of arrangements for
the ball to be held on February
at the Washington. Preceding the
meeting of the assembly the patrons
committee will meet
About FIVE hundred members and
friends enjoyed a fine entertain
ment and Christmas tree party given
by Carroll Council Wednesday The
arrangements were under the direc-
tion Of the lecturers committee. D.
J. Burke, chairman. The Glee Club,
under the direction Of Louis J. Kes-
sci. rendered several fine selections.
Paul Kostelny. as Santa Claus, had
a big bag full OF presents for all
the kiddies and remembered Grand
Knight Griffith with a fine, large
plate Of hot cakes and coffee. Indl-
vidual numbers were rendered by
Billy NARROW. songs; Eugene Stew
art. piano solo: Miss Georgia Will
son. piano solos: Miss Quinn. reCita-
tions. and Madame Zaxhary."
vamp impersonation. by one Of the
members.