The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1890-03-22
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N An excallent recitation was that de-
lIiYered BY 7. +. Martin, on st Patrick $
day. Mr.. Martin has a fine delivery and
carried the house by STERN.
Some Of the regular army boys from
Fort Smelling were II the procession on
St Patrick's day, among them Corporal
Whelan, who has a grist of patriotic
songs. 81 s| 81
S The entertainments given by the diff
ferent parishes on st. Patrick's evening
were largely attended. At some of the
halls people were unable to find ad
1nittance. All things considered, ST.
Patrick's day, 1890, was more generally
and appropriately observed than ever
befc. 9.
Tuesday evening about nine O'Clock
fire was discovered in the packing house
of J.J. O'Leary & Sons on the upper
leyee and the building was totally des-
troyed. A large quantity Of hams we're
stored in the building valued at $50, 600
Fortunately the stock was fully covered
by insurance.
Died, At the family residence, 2o5
Goodrich avenue, March II, David
Naughton, aged 26 years. The funeral
services were held at the Cathedral at
$50 Wednesday, morning. Deceased
had beet in poor health for some time,
but his sudden death was great sur
prise to his many friends. The Crusa-
doris, OF which society his brother, Z. G.,
is an honored member, sent a beautiful
floral offering. May his soul rest in
peace.
Rev. Father O'Reilly, of Minneapolis,
was drawing card at St. Patrick's hall
ON Tuesday evening. Upwards Of 800
persons, interested IN total abstinence,
we're present. Father O'Reilly spoke in
an earnest. eloquent manner, relating
many touching scenes which had come
under his observation. He has fund
of wit, and is master at story telling,
always making telling point at every
turn. E. A. O'Briea, OF Saltwater, J. T.
MoGuire and A. ". Gutridge made
short addresses and Mr.. white sang
some fine songs. Father Gibbons closed
the meeting with an earnest appeal
Last Sundays meeting of the Crusa-
ders was the largest Ct the season, about
$50 members being present. Musical
numbers were we'll rendered by Messrs
Fallihee, Smith and Banks [coloreD
j.. J. Mckinuon gave a recitation and
s&4eo. J. Ryan explained She workings
and benefits OF the society. Ihe address
OF the day was delivered by ex-Congress-
man Macdonald. MIR. McLaughlin, the
judges business partner, was to have
delive, cd an address, but was called out
of Sue city late on Saturday. The Judge
spoke in a pleasing, straightforward
way, relating some Of his experience of
IS years ago in Pennsylvania during the
knownothing times. cit required nerve
and backbone in these times for young
man to proclaim that he was Catholic"
The Judge told Of his experience during
II years of service on the judicial bench
in this state. Many times when pri-
soners were charged and found guilty OF
murder, the wife and children would
throw themselves at his feet and implt're
mercy at his hands. Ia nine cases GU,
OF ten LIQUOR had much to do with the
cause Of the crime. The speaker made
q deep impression ana at the close OF his
remarks, Father Harrison sp Ike a few
brief words and eight young men were
admitted to me nbership. The society
has just received beautiful banner
from Mr.. Johu Bell, which is valued at
$780, A resoluti IN of thanks was unan
imously passed and Mr.. Boil made
an honorary member of the society
Thanks were also rendered to the
Misses O'Halloran for their generous
aid and assistance in the matter of pre-
pairing the society banner for use on st
Patrick's day.