New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Tender Popular Catholic Clergyman and Teacher Banquet at Elks'

The esteem in which Rev, William A, Downey, of the faculty of St. Thomas's Seminary at Hartford, and a former curate at St. Marys church In this city Is held hy local Catholics was manifested last night at the Elks' club, when about 800 members of that faith assembled at Il farewell banquet given by the Bishop Tierney Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus In the gathering were parishioners of other churches than St, Mary's where the popular priest labored for several years,
 , \ Boutlful Rcpast.
 The banquet and attending festiyi- ties last night reflect much credit on the committee which handled the nf- fair so successfully From S:30 o'clock. when the first course of Il bonntiful repast was placed before she diners, until early this morning, the guests thoroughly enjoyed them selves. The affair opened with the singing ol the star spangled Ban ner," Seated at the head table were: Rev William A. Downey, of Hart
 
 Rev. John T. Winters, pastor of St Mary's church Of this city; Rev. Thomas J. Laden pastor Of the church of St, John the Evangelist, of this city Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski, pastor Of the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of this city: Rev. John E. Fay, pastor of our Lady of Mercy church. of Plainville. formerly of this city; Rev. Raymond r. Clabby and Rev. William A. krause, of St. Mary's church. Rev. William F, O'Dell, of st.. Peters church. of Hartford; Rev | William OBrien, of Thompsonville: Rev. William Doherty, of Torrington; Rev. Pliny J. Cooney, of Greenwich and Rev. M. L. Reagan, of Nauga- tuck.
 : Following the rendition of the na- tional anthem, Rev. John T. Winters offered the invocation.
 The following is the menu:
 Grape Fruit Cocktail la K. of c.
 SOUP
 Bisque of Tomato With OK Croutons .. FISH
 Penobscot Salmon With Holandaise Sauce
 | tl- Persian tPotatoes
 RELISH
 Celery Olives Pickles ROAST
 Young Vermont Turkey Cranberry Jelo Giblet Gravy :
 Dressing
 VEGETABLES
 Mashed Potatoes Turpips
 
 tN Ice Cream Ladyfingers Macaroons . Demi Tasse J
 Many Tried Their Voices. n During the banquet, popular songs e were sung to the accompaniment of O'Brien's orchestra. Vocal numbers Il were contributed by Miss Kathleen II Walsh. Mrs. NJ. T. Cream, John J. t' OlBrien and James Sullivan, and D 1uet by Miss Walsh and Mrs. John C. n Connolly. Professor Frederick F. W Ha5mon, accom- panied the vocalists on tr he piano. ,. &b nm
 Young Women Assistants h. The following young women assist re d in serving the diners: Misses Anna u Kathleen Grace Celia d' Hickey, Marion Curtin, Rose Conlon, tr Brace Smith, Irene Conlon, Bessie A ,onlon, Catherine kenney, Mary ce Nelch, Mary Leghorn, Caroline Con- ce on,. Anna Weston, Mary Fitzgerald, dl Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Nellie Maloney, P Illce Hickey, Grace Claughssy Rose fe fitzpatrick. Mary Fitzpatrick, Eileen to siley, Mary Riley, Mary Williams 1ary Feroe, Ruth Cosgrove, Mary Mary Walsh, Mary Welch, is rene Walsh. Elizabeth Walsh, Irene WI |urkhart. Mary Burkhart, Julia of rowe and Mrs. Joseph Ryan, ca
 Father Downey's Address yo When Rev. William A. Downey was we ,troduced as the principal speaker, wt