St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-30
SALTWATER NEWS.
Events ofa Day in the City on th:
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St. CroiX.
The operetta Golden Hair and the
Three Bears" which was presented at
the Grand opera house by home talent
Friday evening and yesterday after
noon and evening under the direction
of Prof. Nelson. of st. Paul, was one of
the richest treats ever accorded the
music-lOYing public of this city. The
singing was exceptionally good and the
costumes were dazzling in splendor. All
of the participants clearly demonstrated
that they had been thoroughly drilled
by their efficient teacher. and the Oper-
eta was rendered without hitch or
pause. The harmony in all of the Choir
uses was splendid and the little chill
dren who took part did remarkably
we'll The principals could not have ac
Quilted themselves in better style and
each solo could be heard distinctly.
Miss Kathrlne Sullivan is possessed of a
well-trained voice. and in the part of
Golden Hair her singing was excellent.
Mrs. L. II. Lemon. as the queen, also
did well. Miss Matte SearleS. a daugh-
ter of J. \. Searles, took the part of
Faithful, and her clear, sweet voice de-
lighted everybody present. Miss Mol
lie Robertson as Will-o-the-WiSp, Mrs.
Clara GiSh as Frailty and Miss Minnie
Butts as LightfOOt, also sang their parts
IN an artistic manner Frank Berry,
who took the part of Fthe Bard, has an
excellent tenor voice, and his singing
was thoroughly appreciated The
other principal parts were also well
rendered. The attendance was fair. but
not as good as the superb rendition of
the Operetta deserved. 1t was produced
for the benefit Of the city hospital asso-
citation, whose share Of the profits will
amount to 4 considerable sum. Prizes
were awarded to the two young ladies
selling the most tickets, the first prize, a
handsome gold necklace, being awarded
to Miss Cora Wilson, a daughter of
Albert Wilson; and the second prize, a
gold ring, is now the property OF Miss
Susie Tuttle.
Rev. Charles CorcOran, who was form
erly assistant pastor at the cathedral in
st. Paul, has been appointed to sue
coed Father III. E. Murphy as pastor Of
St. MichaelS church in this city.
Father COrcOran obtained his theolOgi-
cal education in Belgium, and is said to
be an eloquent speaker. and a man of
excellent attachments. Father Murphy
presented his RESI- gnatiOn to Archbishop
Ireland several months ago. but it was
not acted upon until within the past
week. He was an arduOus worker as
pastor of ST. MichaeIs parish for more
than twenty years, and he is now taking
a well earned rest travelling in Europe
Asia and Africa.
Social events were quite numerous
during the week, but none, perhaps.
was more enjoyable than the excursion
to Hastings Thursday on the steamer
Cyclone and barge, given jointly by the
divisions OF the a. o. Ii. of this city,
Hudson and New Richmond. Fully 300
attended, and the day was delightfully."-
spent in dancing. Many of the older
members of the party found more enjoy
ment in viewing the picturesque banks
OF the st. CrOix.
During the severe electrical storm
which visited this city and vicinity
early yesterday morning, one of the dy-
namO armatures in the gas and electric
light cOmpany's plant was burnt outer