The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-09
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
 SPORT NEWS
By "DOC"
To the Catholic Young Man:

< Dear friend, would an opportu- nifty to join an international or ganization known as the Colum- bian Squires interest you? ] Naturally you will ask: What is the Columbian Sduires society,"" :. Are you interested in organized social affairs, parties, dances, ban quets? Does the prospect of play ing on well-coached athletic teams, [ of participating lin internationa !. athletic tournaments, appeal to lyou? Would you like to belong to ta Catholic young mems organiza- tion that extends the length and breath of the, United States and ' Canada--that is recognized as hay ring one of the best programs ever developed for youths over fourteen years of age?
 Does the secret mystery of a | thrilling initiation ceremony chal- 1 Icnge your imagination? Does the 1 prospect of serving on committees | that organize important projects appeal to you?
 | Do you like to debate, take part in plays and receive coaching in ! public speaking? Do you like to visit oity council chambers, art galleries, local industries, and study the tfunctioning of these institu- tions?
 ] Would you like to wear dis 1 tinctive fraternal pin and carry ! lodge card that will admit you 10 ' group meetings throughout Amer l ica? -
 Do you enjoy camping trips with
 
 you like to receive life-saving in- structions, participate in swimming and track meets? Do you enjoy 4 baseball and football and basket ball?
 Do you believe in mingling with the higher type youths of your city? Do you want to be classi- ned as oneof the outstanding young men in your community? Do you want such distinction? Would you like to learn more about your CATHOLIC RELIGION? Do you want to receive training in your particular hobbies? YOU DO!
 Then you belong in the Colum- bfan Squires-an organization or high type young Catholics spon- aored by the Knights of Columbus with their own meeting rooms, own inyestiture ceremonies, a program jusc replete with the kind Of &C., tivities you like to participate in iVfth it's magazine and an interna- taonal organization.
 True friendship, ideal compan- ionship, real enjoyment, will be yours wherever you turn as a CO., gl lIIJMBIAN SQUIRE. Membership 1n the Columbian Squires will bring you to a better appreciation tnf your responsibilities as Cath olic, will provide you withunusual Opportunities for wholesome recre- ational activities under trained and interesting leaders.
 Az an outstanding young Catho- nc, you are invited to membership in the Columbian Squires. Such membership carries with 1t, in ad- dition to the many advantages and opportunities, certain obligations which you should be ready to as- sude. Ask 8 Columbian Squire about his 0rganization-secure an application blank and make appli- cation for admittance at the next anyestftur0 of the Columbian Nquires in your city.
 Activity
 t Y 9ouires participate in: Monthly communion Sunday, basketball &ournaments, debates, swimming
 meets. minstrel shows, baseball leagues, city surveys, two weeks camping trips. Passion plays, spir- etual retreats. religious discussions football games, track meets, public speaking, seasonal parties. theatei parties, dances, socials. gymnastics first aid instructions, life-savinl classes, one-act plays, father anl T @on banquets, novelty dances, corr xoasts, picnics, field days, visits te shrines, helping foreign missions communion breakfasts, special re- 1igious observances. stunt nights indoor circuses, nationality nights bowling touFn m ts, tennii matches, golf tournaments, hocke! ganaes, ice carnivals, archery, wa ter polo, diving meets. canoeing N water carnivals. soccer, hobby clubs, circle orchestra, glee clubs group singing, visits to local indus tries. mock trials, vocational study lacrosse, apparatus work, boxing < hiking, volleyball, mother and soT ! eociaIs, inter-circIe entertainments bridge parties, amateur nights. an aual banQuete.