The Irish standard., 1888-11-24
ST. PAUL.

Rev. Z. J. Gibbons has taken out q
permit for a residence near ST.. Pat
ricks church, Mississippi street.
On Sunday next Rev. James McGol-
rich will bless the new st. Michaers
school, West St. Paul.
The st. Mjchael's Catholic Literary
society has been organized with the
following officers: President, 0. III.
O'Neil]; vice president, Miss Lennon;
secretary, L. FL. Burke; treasurer, Miss
Jennie Stanley. Miss Lynch, Miss
Kelley and r. ID. O'Connell comprise
the committee on programme. Meet
ing will be held alternate Wednesday
evenings in the new school hall.
The County Board Of Government of
the G. Z. A. u, met in Crusaders hall
last Tuesday evening. President ted
dington. presiding. Delegates from
the several societies were present, and
views were exchanged as to the best
means of giving life to the cause. 1t
was decided to hold regular meetings
of the board OH the third Wednesday of
each month at the same hall. 1t is to
be hoped that a vigorous campaign
will be begun and if SO, much good can
be accomplished
On Sunday AFTERNOON last a number
OF Young men met at the Clifton hotel
and organized a club which is to be
known as the Young Irish American
club. 1t is the intention OF those ill.,
terested to have an organization where
the young men Of Irish Dirth or parent
age may meet and thereby become
better acquainted with each other. 1t
is to be hoped that particular attention
will be paid TO the character and con-
nections of the applicants for admis-
sion. No reflection is here intended,
but experience shows that care should
be exercised in this direction.
The oldest citizens in st. Paul wele
shocked to learn Of the death of Mrs.
p. F. O'Ha)loyan on Sunday morning
last. Deceased was formerly Miss
Bridget Grace, daughter OF the Ex-
Alderman Thos. Grace. 70 add sad
ness to the occasion, Mr.. OHalloran is
absent from the city and could not ar
rive in time TO attend the funeral. "a
little four-year old Child is left mother
less, and disconsoIate husband has
been tipped of q faithful and loving
wife. The funeral took place from the
family residence, 245 McBoal street, on
Tuesday morning; the services being
held at the Cathedral. May her soul
resi- in peace.
The chapel Of St. Joseph's Academy
was the scene OF an interesting and
solemn ceremony Wednesday after
noon, when nine sisters took upon
themselves the vows OF entire conse-
Grafton to God. They were as follows:
Sister Mary Magdaleu, known to the
world as Miss ShanIey, OF ST. Paul; Sis
ter nj. Lucillio, know as Miss Bacon,
OF Boston, Mass; Sister N, Seraphica,
who was Miss Hylin, Of Minneapolis;
Sister M. Thomas, known as Miss
Henry, Of st. Paul: Sister NJ. Lewis,
known rs Miss Mathews, of st. Paul;
Sister M. Evangelista, known as Miss
Mslady, also of St. Paul; Sister M.
Agatha, known as Miss Conner, Of
Hastings; Sister M. Helena, known as
Miss FarisY, of St. Paul; and Sister
Annie Mary. who was known as Miss
Uenny, Of st. Paul.
On Wednesday evening large num-
her of prominent lrishnen met at
hal! in answer to {. call from
Hon. D. w. Lawler. Mr.. Lawler called
the meeting to order and stated that
the object of the meeting was to de-
wise means to support MIR. Parnell in
his uneayep fight against the London
Times. Tim Riordon favored a large
mass meeting as the best means of rails
ing money alter arousing public SYM
pathy. Thos. Howard favored popu-
lar subscription but z. q. Flynn, he of
Scott county, the eloquent, made a
rousing, pointed and well connected
address which made q good impression.
United States Marshall Campbell ad-
vocated calling upon all citizens who
love freedom, regardless Of nationality
or creed. Hon. G. D. 0 Brien favored
calling upon Our own people only. M.
J. Bell favored large demonstration
and moved the appointment of COM
mittee of fifteen to make what ar
rangements seemed most conducive to
success in the matter. The chairman
will announce the committee III few
days, and further consideration was
referred till Tuesday evening next.
The Pioneer Press has started a Parnell
Defense fund, and the meeting passed
a resolution of thanks for their able
editorial in calling attention to the mat
ter. Before adjournment, Mr.. T. F.
Kelliher moved that resolution of
sympathy be rendered to Mr.. p, r.,
O'Halloran and Mr.. Thos. Grace in their
late affection.