Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-09
Irish Catholic Festival.

which took place ON Tuesday eve
ming, Dec. 50, was, Gas is usaal
with the festivals Of that churchl
n most decided success, The large
hall was So dcnsely filled as To
make il almost uncomfortable
Without doubt the hall never
before contained SO largo an as
semblago ON 4 similar OCCASION.
Although the throng was 50 great,
still owing to the good inanage-
ment every thing was conducted
smoothly and satisfactorily, What
also greatly aided the gentlemen
in charge, was the disintercsted
good nature and apparent desire of
all to assist in making the evening
social and pleasant,
All seemed determined on hav-
ing a good time; the smiling, hap
py faces which greeted one through
out the hall, from opening until
the close, gave strong evidence that
they were not disappointed. The
lively strains of music from the
band, under the direction of Prof.
Smith, banished all thoughts of
WEAKNESS or fatigue, and all too
soon, the brightness Of day gave
notice that the end was at hand.
The evening was not entirely given
to quadri!les and contra dances,
but was varied with exhibitions of
clog dancing, Irish jigs and horn
pipes. Mr. Mark Terrill danced
the Highland Fling in such u
superior and artistic manner as to
draw the hearty applause of all,
and proved himself in this, his
speciality, to have few equals even
among the professionals, Mr. Ter
rill also showed his proficiency in
the dance by the manner in which
he went through n difficult clog
dance, Mr.. George Chambly add
ed most eitectually to the amuse-
ment Of the evening, and brought
forth rounds and rounds of ap-
plause by his inimitable Bull Frog
dance. Mr.. James Ryan gave
some rare old steps and difficult
new ones, in his single Irish jig
and lornpipe. Mr. Michael Nc
Cormick then came the fore and
for short time astonishcd the
'knowing ones with some fine
and difficult steps IN medley
hornpipe. These gentlemen show
us we need not 60 far from home
to see fine dancing
The supper (prcscntcd by the
Congregation was unequalled in
quality and quantity, the great
abundance saying as plain as
words, you are welcome; make
yourself at home. The tables were
most tastily arranged, and the
ladies in charge deserve the highest
praise for their assiduous care in
attending the wants Of the guests.
The N embers Of the congregation
showed THEN interest IN the festival
by their libcrality in donating and
numerous attendance which must
nave been most gratifying TO their
pastor, Father O'I<ecic
The Catholics of Ridgeway and
Waldwick were also strongly
represented. The young men and
ladies of which places, who came
many miles, 1t great Inconvenience,
to patronize tie festival AND show
their regard, may rest assured that
they haze the sincere thanks Of the
congregation and that their gcncr-
osity shall not be forgotten The
German Catholics also did not
forget thc festival, rs 4 more than
usually large number were present
on this occasion, which will, no
doubt, be reciprocated on sim
liar occasion in their behalf.
Great praise is also due to those
gentlemen who had the manage
ment for their untiring exertions TO
make al happy and comfortable.
The very pleasing and harmless
character Of social festivals, prop
erly conducted, and their almost
universal patronage, proves the