ROYAL CIRCLE CŒCILIA

OOSTENDE
  

The committee


Callemin Ronny, Koch Thierry, Lisabeth Robert, Denecker Roland
Degraeve Eric, Boussy Marc, Quaghebeur Maurice, Verburgh Eric
Haenen Viktor is not on the picture

 
   
In 1861 some notable Ostendais founded a Circle to wich was given
the name of "Circle Coecilia".
In 1912 the Circle receives the title of "Royal Society".

The motto was " Art and Charity", the goal, to carry help to the widowed
and orphan of fishers disappeared in sea, as well as to the families living in poverty.
Funds were gathered at the time of spectacles, concerts and expositions.

Today, the society sustains a number of philanthropic projects in Ostend.
The nett incomes of the BALL RAT MORT as well as the donations from the members of the Circle Coecilia are used to this effect.

The task of the committee is to organize the yearly dance:

  • to choose the theme
  • to make the necessary advertisement
  • to contact the orchestras
  • to decorate the Casino Kursaal of Ostend in its totality.

In spite of its respectable age, the Circle Coecilia is always hyperactive:
ther are the monthly game evenings, the yearly barbecue and
the various excursions.

Have become member by sponsorship.
The candidate is presented by two godfathers and the ballot of all members
present decides his candidacy.

Contact-address: Koninklijke Cœciliakring
St. Sebastiaanstraat 26 bus 9
B 8400 Oostende - BELGIUM
Tel/fax: 059/ 50 05 12