The Irish standard., 1897-03-20
STANDARD SIGNALS


The death of Mrs Catherine Burke,
wife of John Burke, occurred last Satur-
day at the family residence 229 Eighth
avenue northeast, in the Goth year OF
her age. She had resided in Minnesota
for over 46 years. Beside the bereaved
husband, family of seven are left to
mourn the death of their beloved moth
er. viz: three sons, Bernard, William
and J. j., and four daughters, Mrs James
Ryan, Mrs. J. ]. Corcoran, Mrs. A. J.
Dolan and Mrs, Fitzgerald, all Of this
city. The funeral, which was held on
Monday last, was large one. Requiem
mass was celebrated at the Church of
st. Anthony of Padua by Rev. James
O'Reilly, whose short Grafton over the
remains told the truthful story of her
life, model Christian wife and mother.
The remains were inferred at st. An
thony Cemetery. $.
Alexander Kearney, who has been
playing General Laughlin in "For Fair
Virginia" at the Metropolitan this
week, has shown himself a sterling ac-
tor versatile, intelligent. ppainstak-
ing. He has comprehensive idea of
the parts assumed and, although he has
closely studied accepted models, he still
retains his own individuality. He was
born in Montreal and is one Of the lead
ing Irish Canadians on the American
stage. In the play of "For Fair Vir-
ginia'' he has made big hit. Mr..
Kearney has made a lasting record for
himself and the future still offers much.
In his connection with the "Soudan"
company and other attractive organiza-
tions he has ever been received with the
war1nest appreciation Minneapolis will
always give him the heartiest kind of q
welcome.
Northsiders will be pleased to hear
that Rev. A. Christie will give O. lecture
at the concert to be given for the bene-
fit of Rev. T. j. Plante, pastor of st. Clo-
tide Church, norner of Lyndale and
Eleventh avenues north, on Wednesday
evening, March Oath. An elegant con-
cert program has been arranged for this
occasion, and among those who will APP
pear are: Miss Eulahe Chenevert, pi-
ano; Miss Alkaline Payette, reciter; Miss
Alice E. Adrian, soprano: Miss Rose
Saucier, soprano; Mr.. Heating, basso;
Mr.. Paul Dufand, flute; the Ocarina
Quintette, composed of Messrs. Plum
mer, Clemens. Shirk, Schubert and
Craig; and Mr.. Arthur Perkins, reciter.
The st. Anthony Literary Society had
6. good attendance last Tuesday evening,
considering the several circumstances
that prevented members from going.
Edgar Allan Poe was the author dis
cussed. There were several poems re-
cited and papers read. Mrs. Eliza
Dwyer rendered her resignation as vice
president, and P. F. Quinn was elected
to that Office. In the next issue of the
Irish Standard there will be a program
for the meeting of April 9Th, which
promises to be an interesting one and
no members should he absent.
The postoffice on the last Side is do
Ing q good business and seems to be
greatly appreciated by the residents Of
that part Of the city. Postmaster Hol-
brook has given the best of satisfaction
in the selection Of the men In charge
AT the East Side Office the postmaster is
f. J. L. Hirault, and chief clerk, Frank
P. Sullivan. At the North Side office,
Michael j. Kelly is chief clerk. All Of
these gentlemen reside on the East Side,
and have been faithful Employees at the
main Office.
N. G. OConnor, county president Of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, on last
Monday morning received a telegram
announcing the sad news of the death
of his brother Lawrence, a locomotive
fireman on the Atchison. Topeka and
Santa Fee Road, who, with the engineer,
was instantly knlled in railway wreck
last Sunday evening. Mr.. O'Connor left
the city at once for Atchison, Kansas,
to attend the funeral.