The Irish standard., 1891-11-28
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4 There were no flies on John Pewters
Thanksgiving day. John was too busy !
smiling to give them chance to roost
on his happy features.
The Irish American club gave its an
nual ball at the club rooms in the Endi-
colt building THANKSGIVING eve. It
was largely attended and as is usual,
thoroughly enioYed.
st, Paul is making a determined
effort to capture the Democratic con-
vention, and governed by the old adage,
that zone good turn deserves another, .
looks to Minneapolis for assistance in
that direction.
Charlie McDermott was seen about
Is p. m. Thanksgiving day wearing a
very serious look and his astrachan
coat. Being asked the occasion he re-
marked that he just left the turkey
tournament, and as usual, come off
second best.
Third street property owners have at
last commenced to get a move on them
selves and are quietly but determinedly
working for the Improvement of that
famous thoroughfare. Plans are al
ready being drawn for a number Of new
buildings to be occupied by retailers.
the tenants for which have a!readv been
secured.
A new Court of independent Order of
Foresters was opened last Tuesday
evening at 344 Cedar street, where the
charter will be open next Monday night.
The leading members are Judge Nc
Donnell, A. s. Bowe, Ed S. Bean, Capt.
Hanft. City Comptroller Pontlan. AL.
derman Copeland, Henry Johns and B.
W. Bircher.
First 1t was the 1854 puzzle, then
the *.Pigs in Clover,'' followed by the
'sHang-it-aIl." This was mental work.
Then came the six day walk, next the
Hail Fitzslmmons fight (Which diGn't
Gomez. All these are to be followed,
and with every appearance Of success,
by an international tug-of-war contest,
the latest craze in sporting circles.
Minneappt8 has entertained during the
past week the teams of Denmark, Nor
way, Swedan, ireland, Scotland. France,
England, Germany, Canada and Amer
lea, and On Friday, December Sd, the
tournament will open at Market Hall
in this CITY for six nights, and then
look out for St. Paul.
Aunt Bridget's Baby was chrlstened
about one year ago and no person who
has ever seen the kid or it's retinue of
followers has had occasion to COM
plain Of it as annoying him. On the
contrary "Aunt Bridget's Baby'' has
served 10 driye dull care away from the
brow of many a man whose ledger and
cash book take up SO much of his time.
This same infant will hold the boards
at the Grand Opera house during the
coming week. TO MIR. Monroe is due
| credit Of this pleasing farce comedy.
And supported as he is by charming
soubrette, Miss Nellie Rosebud, and a
full complement of artists in their line,
the play is Justly entitled to patronage
Thanksgiving has come and gone and
everybody seemed TO look thankful for
something, some for health, some for
the holiday and rest given, and others
that they were alive. Those who at
tended the splendid dinner given by
julius Kessler, corner of Seventh and
Cedar streets. to his numerous friends,
had reason to be thankful for the hos
pitable manner in which they were en-
tertained. To Mr.. Harry Cleveland,
the genial manager of the house, is due
many thanks. Mr.. Kessler has without
doubt, several OF the finest oil paintings
on exhibition west of New York; among
these are The War Ransom, by Pap;
LIE 2Comparison and LIE Martin; these
paintings will stand criticism along
side of some of the famous paintings in
the Hoffman house. New York, and are
open for inspection every day.
While the views of several of the
brothers of the A. O. III. are being so
aired on the question Of insurance in
the order, it might be we'll to pattern
after the methods adopted bv Division
No. Z. of West st, Paul, and do away
with all controversy. They believe in
keeping close to shore and paying up
all assessments as fast as they become
due. From total Of 40 members your
correspondent is informed there are but
TWO in arrears. This division, scarcely
one year old. has made a great showing
in 80 short time, and too much credit
cannot be given to those to whom honor
is due. TO President Quinn, James
S!avin and Peter DALEY, the division is
largely indebted tor it's steady growth
and solid footing. Their hall in Paul
Martins Opera house, is one Of the
finest IN the city, their meetings largely