St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-08

pllmentary address from Gen. LaWlOr OIL
| Prairie du Chen.
| The Summit Avenue rink was crowded on
| Wednesday and Saturday nights by spectators
| of the races between mail carriers on the
former evening and policemen on the latter,
none of the parties having previously been
on rollers. Great amusement was created by
| the frantic efforts of the participants to make
| speed. 1t is said that one of the policemen
exceled the record when some sport yelled
'free lunch''iat the further end of the hall.
The annual meeting of the Minnesota
boat club took place on Friday evening. The
| following list of officers was selected for the
ensuing year: President, Warren Granger;
| first vice president, Charles Marvin; second
vice president, T. d. O'Brien; secretary, E.
| A. Jaggard; treasurer, James Faulkner;
captain, J. NJ Boyle: lieutenant, A. B. Dris-
coll: ensign, G. L. Bigelow: board of direc-
tors, chairman William Hyndmau, J. j.
Parker and James Skinner. The report of
the committee on finances sho we'd highly
satisfactory state of affairs. No action was
taken in regard to improving the island.
The probabilities are that no crew will be
sent out this year
FUTURE EVENTS.
The Daughters of Re becca'Cwill give a
hall on March 81.
Herald lodge, A. o. U. W., will erect a
hall on the West side this spring.
The organization OF a Young Mems Old
Settlers association is being agitated.
Sherman hall will be the scene of a grand
ball given by the walters of the Hotel Astoria
on March 25.
The young ladies Of Clinton avenue church
held sociable at gymnasium hall, West side,
during the week.
After Lent the st. Paul Dramatic club will
produce "The Serious Family" IN der the
direction of Capt. Bunker.
Parties by the Bachelors club and the Boat
club are in prospect after Lent, to be held at
the Metropolitan and Sherman hall respec-
lively.
st. Patrick's Day will be celebrated on the
West side by an entertainment given by the
Sons of Erin at st. Michael's school, the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to improving the church
building.
An entertainment is contemplated by the
pupils of Humboldt school, West side, to be
given at Liedertafel hall on March 16, for
the benefit of the school library. REGULATIONS,
dialogues and music will constitute the pro-
gram.
Extensive preparations ale being made in
St. Paul for the coming gathering of the
Minnesota State sangerfest, which will meet
in this city June next, and at which all the
German singing societies in the state will
be represented.
The West Side Ideals will give an enter
tainment on March IL at Liedertafel hall for
the benefit of Herald lodge, A. o. U. w.
Minstrelsy, clog dancing and farce, ''In
the Black Hills" will make up the program.
West side talent alone will be employed.
The chief attraction at the cathedral parish
entertainment on St. Patricks evening will
be play written by Thomas D. O'Brien, en-
titled, "Exiled, or O'Phelan's Stratagem. "
1t is said to be well put together and full of
happy sayings, and in good hands is sure to
be success.
The Odd Fellows lodge of st. Paul will
give a minstre entertainment in their hall
on Wabasha street on Thursday evening.
After, the entertainment PIPER will be served,
followed by dancing. The services of Il
splendid orchestra have been secured and it
is the intention of the society to make this
the most enjoyable entertainment given by
them this season.
The next chamber concert will take place
at Over g. Hovard's Music rooms on East
Third street, Thursday next, March IL, and
will comprise gems Of classical music which
have not been heard here before, among
which is Nocturne from Chopin, love song
by Schuman1. to be rendered on the piano
bv Miss Marie Geist, also a string quartet
by Schubert, which will be great musical
treat, also violin solo by Mr.. Paul Stoeving,
etc This win be the last of the chamber
soirees given by Miss Marie Geist, Mr..
Stoeving and Mr.. Titcomb.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Sheriff Richter is back from Milwaukee.
Can't. John Olivier is back from New Or
leans.
Sheriff Richter has been visiting friends in
Milwaukee.
Treasury Agent Douglas is back from
Washington.
ing the week.
Dr. jay Owens returned on "Wednesday
from 81. Louis.
Secretary Hart leaves for visit to Cleve-
land this week.
Mrs. VI. y. Leland of Wells is visiting
friends in st. Paul
The Cigarmakers' union have ball in
prospect for March %.
Mrs. G. d. O'Brien and Miss O'Leary have
returned from New Orleans.
David Kennedy has returned from trip
to Havana aud the West Indies.
Prof Evans classes tender the professor 5
fourth annual benefit on March 10.
Mr.. Harry Combs and Mrs. ". S. Com bs
have returned from New Orleaus
Miss Shirley MeManus leaves in q day or
two for visit to friends at Hastings
Mrs. o. B. Hills and child leave on Mon
day for a months visit to Keokuk, Ia.
Ex-senator BouuixeH and wife of Hut
ehiusou we're in the city during the week.
The engagement is announced Of Mr..
Max Strouse to Miss Tile Marks, both OF this
city.
James Kittson lets on last Thursday for an
extended visit to Philadelphia and other
Eastern cities.
Mrs. F. 7. Mccoy and daughter Of Fond
du Lac are visiting the family of Mr.. Wither-
ell Of this city
Mrs E J. Hill of Riverdalc, CAL, is visit
ing her daughter. Mrs John r SprOts Of
Ashland avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. RshiIlsrd of Dakota, Winoaa
county. visited Mr.. Foreman's family, West
SIDE during the week
Mr. John Matthias and family hare re-
turned from an extensive trip through the
South and East
Mrs J. h Ames OF Nina avenue has been
entertaining Hiss Laura Ames Of ChIcay
during ne past week.
Stewart Moore, assistant general freight