The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-03-24
ST. .Pat1ick's Day Notes,


st. Pat1ick's Day Notes,
1t was q success in every particular.
Grand Marshal Georgian did his duty
his whole duty--anG did it we'll.
There were hundred and seventy.
Eve in line from St. Paul, on ST. Pat.
sick's Day.
j. II. Downing marshaled the ST.
Paul contingent, anu he gracefully per-
fcrned his duties.
John p Fitzgerald, chairman Of the
committee OF arrangements, estimates
the total expense at about $500.
Thomas aud john Coleman, members
Of the Anoka division A. o. H, we're on
hand from Fridley and Joined hear lily
in the festivities on ST. Patrick's Day.
The line OF march was changed from
Third street TO Washington avenue in
Difference to the wishes Of Father Me-
Golrick, as he could not roview the pro.
cessicn.
The Irish-Americen club made a nov
ell and neat appearance. Dr.. C'Brien
and Conductor Jerry Coughllu were in
command. and they proved good and
faithful officials.
Division No. I, A.. @. e., of Anoka,
did not have any pnrade on ST. Patrick Is
Day, ON account of the bad condition. oG
the roads. Several members attended
the parade in Minneapolis and report g.
good time.
M. j. Hogan IAN ex~Minneapolitan)
seemed to know everybody On both sides
OF the river. There isn't sav doubt bus
wLat NJ. j, got more real enjooment out
of the day than any other visitor from
the Saintly city, and this is saying a
good deal.
A. feature Of the Holy Rosary euler
taiulnent on st. Patrlck's Day, was the
farce by Messrs. Gavegan and Kelly.
Both gentlemen proved themselves COM
plete masters Of pure Ixish dialect.
s'1'here was no general celebration in
o2r c,,r IN ST. Patrick g Day, but evil
dences OF patriotism towards Ireland'e
great saint were everywhere noticeable
says IaE IFlsH STANDARDS representa-
tive at Bismarck
Little Freddy Hoy. son Of Police Com
missioner NJ. H>y, divided the honurs
with Or. O'Bneu aud Conductor Cough
liz in keeping the way clear f,r Che IRISH
American Club. Mounted on pony
which Was ''just his sjz,'' the Little fei-
low was much admired by the crJwds
along the street.
Sank Centre, too, did herself proud
en- St. Patrtck's Day. All previous at.
tsmpts were placed in the shade in COM
parsion With her latest eff ,rt. Here, as
in LIZ Soeur, n parade took place under
the auspices Of the a. 0. Fl. The ii ,e
new Il e Of the division was thrown to
the breeze for the first time on this &C.
casion.
R4v.J. G.. Collins tribute to the
III emory of Irelaud's Patron Saiat de-
liyered at ST. PAtrick's Church. Eau
Claire, Wis, on SAturd " night, was q
N ,gu,fceut eff ,rt aud was listened to
with marked attention. by tue largest
audience that ever gathered at that
Clurco. Eau Claire feels justly proud
OF st. P.trick's Day, 1888.
Under the auspices Of Division No. 2,
A. o. H.: of LIE Sueur ,uuty, St. Pat
rick's day was celebrated at LIE Sueur III
q most becoming manner. Other Gath
ollc societies aud cicizsus joined With
the A. 0. 81. in tue parade, aud under
the elegant new dag and banner OF tie
latter organization the day was made
memora ble III the history of LIE Sueur.
Everything was done that possibly
could be done to make il pleasant for
tn. guests At the Windsor II ,use, aud
those who were present there are lavish
in words Of praise for the manager of
that excellent resort. Both the diuner
and treatment received were A /, aud
the Windsor authorities may rest as
sured they will not be forgotten for their
efforts to please.
On st. Patrick's Day, between the
acts, Mr.. w. B. Sterling. Of the Peoples
Theatre, presented the children present