St Xavier College - Xaverian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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K. of C. Club HE K, of C. club, an nrganization 0f the Xaverian members of the Knights of Columbus was: organized in the college in the Spring of 1924 for the purpose of fostering the spirit of the Caseys in the college. It was called together and re-nrganized shortly after the opening of the scholastic year. Report had it that a few new members had been obtained from the student body during the Summer months, and that more prospects were in line. This proved to be the case, for, during: the school months, an occasional new buttun would be seen nccupying a place of prominence on the lapel of a new and proudly enthusiastic knight. The various councils throughout the city are cordially invited to send to the student organization at any time for information regarding the eligibility of any Xaverian in the College of Arts and Sciences, and are insured of an active and hearty assistance in the work of choosing men for knighthood in the organization The officers for the year were: President, Charles F. Murphy, Wilmington Council, Wilmington, Ohio; vice-president, Eugene Love, Fayetteville Council, Fayetteville, Ohio; secretary-treasurer, Earl J. Winter, Father Butler Council, Hamilton, Ohio. Page One Hundred Seven

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The C. S. M. C. Society HE Catholic Students' Mission Crusade, while not classed as a major activ ity, really is from the standpoint of the number of those who join every year, and work in various ways for the betterment of missions, both home, and foreign. Our Henry P. Milet Unit, named in honor of Rev. Henry P. Milet, S.J., one time professor at St. Xavier, has always been constant in its purpose of willingly co-Opel'ating with any movement of the organization, whether national, or local. It has, since its inception, been the local collection center for all the materials gathered for mission work. Stamps, tinfoil, money, and all means of convertable funds are gathered by the members from the Academies, High Schools and Parochial Schools, and then sent periodically to the National Headquarters. 011 January 6, 1925, the unit had as its guest Rt. Rev. Bishop Van Hoeck, of the India Missions. Through voluntary contributions the society raised a purse of one hundred dollars for the Bishop, and enjoyed the privilege of a special talk by him on the conditions, work done, and work to be done in his Diocese. The purse was a gratuity which was amassed without drawing on the treasury which is maintained for the usual disbursements to other needy charities. During: the past years this branch has received many curios and relics from Indiat and the East in general in recognition of the work done for the mission cause. The active enrollment now approximates one hundred members, and the promises of a greatly augmented student body for next year lends encourage- ment in the hope that many will be converted into Laborers in the Lord's Vineyard. The officers for the past year were: Earl Winter, President; John Stenz, Treasurer; George Fern, Corresponding Secretary, and Paul Rattermann, Recording Secretary. Rev. John F. Walsh, S.J., acted as adviser, and aided the Unit materially with his counsels and directions. Page One Hundred Six

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The Knights of the Blessed Sacrament HERE is not a finer organization to belong to in St. Xavier College than the Knights of the Blessed Sacrament. Its purpose, as the title suggests, is to foster a greater spirit of love and reverence 0f the Eucharist among the students. The society had its inception in the eHorts of Father John Walsh, who is also the moderator of the Sodality. The Knights engage on their own part to receive Communion once a week and to attend Mass at least twice a week in the College Chapel. Just as the gallants of old followed the quest of virtue with adamant pur- pose, so it is the desire of the present day Knights t0 striVe unceasingly in their pursuit of sanctity which is So necessary in these days of moral difhculties. Moreover these Knights have shown their true colors by the earnestness and consistency with which they tackle their self-impnsed obligations. Likewise, the wonderful example which is showu by these men, goes far in causing the society to be continually augmented. The society is capably headed by Bernard Bonte, the Grand Knight, and with the assistance of promotors in the several classes. both he and Father W'alsh are able to admirably conduct the work of this organ- ization of true Catholic students. Page One Hundrud Eight