The Irish standard., 1888-03-24

this occasion in a most appropriate
manner. Nothing was left undone by
the society to make it interesting and
enjoyable for those present, and judging
from the applause that continued
throughout the entertainment they sue
ceeded beyond their expectations. Fol-
loving is the programme rendered OF
this occasion:
Song. ''St. Patrick,s Day." Mrs. Cole
man; Response, ''Tbe Day We Cele-
brate," 4. Anderson; Tue Dear Little
Shamrock, DeMers Male Quartette;
1.-The Clergy" DR.. Goldsmith: Instru.
mental Duett, "Wearingof the Green,'
Tessie Clancy and Lena Murphy: Ire
land among the orators, the poets. and
the warriors, NJ. N. Conwell; Vocal
Solo, Matte Beaudette; Irish Ameri'
cans, w. E. Boland; Stars of the Sum;
mer Night, Male Guartette; Galop de
Concert, Eda Mcdonald aud Matte
Mcdonald; Farewell to the Erin, les
sic Clancy, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Collins,
Minnie Mcdonald, Charles Mandelert,
J. Nolan; The Stars ard Stripes aud
The Green Fig of Erin, T. j. Kiley;
Instrumental Duett, ''Last Rose OF
Summer" Matte Beaudette, Minnie
Mcdonald; The harp that once through
Tarra's hall, DeMers Male Qnartette:
Accompanist, Mrs, +. Patton; Toast
master, T. 3. Leonard.
w1NoNA.
Special to the Irish Standard.
The day was quietly but generally OBJ
served in NVinona. The patriotic badge
of green was noticeable everywhere.
Services were held at st. Thomas
church in the morning. In the evening
that excellent drama, ''I'asu Redemp
tlon," was given at the opera house
under the auspices ofSt. Mary's society.
| There was q large attendance present
and those who took part III The play
acquitted themselves in an admirable
manner. The following WAS tEae cast:
John Maynard. Il New England far
Harry aiasnard, his son tieors i. Flynn
Robert Thornton. a Spectator. 49,: 4, T. Rock
non y1% arIST as1ntrg trader Reisy
Captain Nathan Bragg. ........... v iliam burns
Stub negro, Maynards help...,.,.R A; RendaM
Murdoch, i friend of Thornton;, - N; Rocs:
Rrs Mayn ar ks goSns wife H
Mrs: cbari55 Gooda1l' J9h N c sis; e,s,rar
Jessie Maynard, an si2opted a h.! I e ,to
kit; ;f the Girl with two strin Mary = s'e
to her bow. :. ........ Miss Margaret Richardson
The sale Was reported Monday
of St. Mary's academy at the west
end Of this city, to Bishop Ireland,
who has been negotiating for some time
for the property with tue intention Oh
converting it in TO a hospital. St Mary's
acade my was bliltin Winona but % few
years ago at g cost of about $40 COO, and
was dedicated Dec. is, 1886. 1T was i'll
charge OF the order Of the Sisters OF Sit.
Francis, and it was originally designed
to make WinOna the head quarters OF
the order. There were thrty-five resi-
dent sisters Of this order here With
Mother Mary Alexia as mother SUPERIOR
!
Rev. Father Nlicbels was the resident
1riest, The order has decided, how
ever, to continue its Headquarters at
Milwaukee, where it's Normal school ia
| located, and the idea OF converting the
magnificent building into a hospital uas
been discussed for some tlna. Only
lately matters have taken O. dadHite
turn, and to-day the sale WAS reported
Fathers Cotter and Meier Of ibis city
| express great satisfaction at the oti1-
come.
| FAR1BAULT.
Special to the irish Standard.
St. Patrjck's Day was celebrated this
year III the following manner: Solemn
High Mass was sung at 1880, Rey. j..
A. Fitagerald, Of St. Paul. celehrant;
Rev. u. Danehy, deacon, and Rev. j 4.
Walsh, sub-deacon. The sermon oa
the life of our patron saint WIS deliv~
cred by Father Daneby. II was short
and touching. AS ho pictured Erin,
holding out her hands jnapIoringly to
her millions Of exi)ed sons the world
over and calling on them to be true &c
the faith Of Patrick, if they would be
true to her, there were few dry eyes
among lis hearers. Aftev mass the
ladies Of the parish served dinner, to
which the people from both city and
country paid the highest com plimsnt.
4 matinee at Hi}l's Opera House
furnished amusement for ii large audi
ence Of little folks. In the evening the
following programme was rendered.
Many III the audience could only find
standing room:
OVERTURE. Faribault Cornet Band
! Opening Carol...... Viva Eihcrnii
Mozart Cleo Club.