The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-06-27

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tation of patriotic poems, the singing of
national songs, and then the scene and
song, "Our Adopted Citizens,' wherein
the bearers of the flags of foreign coun
tries lay them down under the S:ars
and Stripes.
The thanks of the Sisters are due to
Rev. Father Byrne, pastor of the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
for the gold medal donated by him and
given to the prize winner Oh compost.
! ton.
CITY BRIEFS.
The telephone call Of The IRISH
STANDARD Is 1854.
Ellen Sullivan, aged IS months, child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Sullivan, of
us University avenue northeast, died
last Monday.
The lawn festival given by the ladies
Of St. Stephens parish at Dahl's hall
last Tuesday evening was social and
financial success, there being 800 people
present and $3.50 realized.
Jimmie Costello, the year old SOD OF
James Costello, of I'll Second avenue
southeast, was drowned last Thursday,
June 18th, in the Miss issipIi. The little
fellow was standing on plank over
the water, and losing his balance, fell
into the stream and was carried away
with the swift current. ...,
At the Church Of St. Anthony of
Padua last Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock mass Miss Minnie Tobia ana
Mr.. John Kenny were united in mar
1iage by Rev. Father Harrington. Both
bride and groom are we'll known on the
! East Side. where they have always lived,
A large number of the friends of the
| newly married couple were present at
the church to witness the ceremony.
Willie Quinn, aged IA years, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Quinn, died at the
home Of bis parents, 1917 Fifth street
south last Tuesday. He was for a
number of years one of the altar boys
at Holy Rosar y church, and seemed to
have an exceeding fondness for reli-
gious devotion. The funeral was held
Thursday from Hoy Rosa1y church,
the pail bearers being altar boys. Rev,
| Father Bloomer delivered beautiful
and impressive sermon over the remains.
Nearly 1000 people attended the lawn
festival on the grounds adjoining the
House of the Good Shepherd last Thurs
day evening" About sixty gallons Of
ice cream we're consumed. Mrs. Fairs
newsboy orchestra furnished must; for
the occasi IN free Of charge. This or
chestra is made up of young mer, who
but short time ago were newsboy', in
| whom Mrs. Farr has always taken
lively interest. The kind lazy organized
and equipped the orchestra wish her
own means.
The funeral of Mrs. James Butler
who died last week, was held from the
church of the Ascension. Thursday last.
/ The deceased lady had lived in this city
for many years and was the mother of
! 10 children, the eldest being the wife of
James Slater, another daughter being
! Mrs Geo, l.. Henderson and another
Mrs. T. Desmond. Mrs. Butler was IS
years of age at the time of her death
which occurred at the family residence,
1427 Second street north. Her husband
James Butler, is one Of the best known
officers of the Minneapolis police force.
IHE IRISH STANDARD is in receipt of
letter from Patrick Durack, who will
be remembered by many Of our readers
as an old resident Of the East Side
Mr.. Durack went to Texas over year
ago with his family anG has met with
success. having struck it rich in Pecos
sandstone. Mr.. Dcrack succeeded in
getting a gentleman named Mccarthy
who was class mate of Judge Egan,
Of st. Paul. to invest $l2 GOO IN opening
the quarry. They have IS men at work
for them and have received an offer of
f6S 600 for their property but refuse to
sell.
The marriage of Mr.. Peter Mitchell
and Miss Annie GeartY, was solemnized
last Tuesday morning at Ascension
church. Rev. Father Christie cele
hrated nl,ntial mass and Darfnrmefl tho