The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-08-21
IN AND AROUND THE CITY.

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Rev. FIR. Larpenteur, of the Domin-
lean order, celebrated the first high
mass since his ordination at st, Steph-
ems church last Sunday. The capacious
ediflce was filled with pious worship
ers, who were deeply impressed with
the pomp and solemnity of the divine
service. Fir. Larpenteur was assisted by
Rev. A. Cestelli, professor of moral
theology at the papal college, Columbus,
o., and by Rev. E. Gerrglitz, of st. Paul
Seminary, as deacon and sub-deacon re-
spectively. Rev. A. Hull, of St. Johns
University, Rev. c. GEMS, of Waverly
and Rev. A. Christie, the pastor of st.
Stephens, occupied seats in the sane
tuary. In chanting the mass Father
Larpenteur's voice was sweet and
strong. The sermon was preached by
FIR. Christie, his subject being the "Dig-
nifty of the Priesthood" The reverend
gentleman was at his best and thrilled
the appreciative audience with his elo-
quence. The musical program was in
charge of Miss Eulalie Chenevert, as
sisted by the following accomplished
singers: Mrs. w. Ed. Nelson, Miss E.
Hawley, Miss Eugene Chenevert, Miss
and Mr.. J. M. Lennon.
The charter commission is holding
interesting meetings on Monday even
ings and making good progress in pre-.
liminary work.
The lawn festival given last Tuesday
evening by the ladies of Ascension
church was largely attended and proved
to be social and financial success
Do not forget the steamboat excur-
sion from Minnehaha to Lake ST. Croix
which takes place next Wednesday, AS
already announced the grand outing is
under the auspices OF the Immaculate
Conception church. The steamer will
leave Minnehaha at 9 a. m. and reach
st. Paul at $50, There it will take
passengers and start down the river at
10 o'clock. Days orchestra will be on
board to entertain the pleasure seekers
and meals and soft drinks will be served
to satisfy the elmer man." Grown-up
persons will be carried back and forth
for so cents and children under five
years will get free transportation. The
towns of Hastings and Prescott will be
visited and Lake ST. Croix will be seen
In all its loneliness. The boat will
return in the evening in time for the
excursionists to reach their homes at
a seasonable hour.
Mrs. Edward Kerr is visiting her SIS
ter, Mrs. Swanson, at Faribault. Her
two daughters, Nellie and Eva, are ac-
companying her and they are enjoying
the visit very much.
Some paintings executed by the young
ladies attending Villa Maria academy
are now On exhibition at Olson's big
store and are attracting much attention
because of their superior merit. The
sisters in charge of the academy are
recognized as excellent teachers in all
branches of instruction
Miss Bernadetta Kelly gave theater
party Monday evening in honor of Miss
Gorham of Washington and Miss Clark
Of Mobile, Ala, who are guests Of the
Misses Winston on Clifton avenue, to
witness the performance Of the Giffen-
Neil's Gail the Comforts of Home" In
the party were: Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine,
the Misses Clark, Gorham, Nell Heffel-
finger, Miss Heffelfnger, the Misses
Winston. Miss Kelly. and Messrs.
Charles Gale. John Bovey, Walter Hef-
felfinger, Harry Barber and Charles
Heffelfnger. After the play, Il supper
was served at Miss Kelly's home. The
table was handsomely trimmed with
roses, sweet peas and ferns.
Friday evening, Aug. 10, Michael F..
O'Brien, a retail commission dealer,
died suddenly al the close of fraternal
meeting of the A. O. U. w. held at 10
Washington avenue north. The doctor
who was sent for arrived after he had
ceased to BREATHE and attributed death
to the bursting Of blood vessel. The
deceased resided at 724 Jefferson street
northeast, and was buried from the
Methodist church last Sunday.
The marriage of Miss Lillian La Fonte
and George Alfred Callahan was SOL
emnized Tuesday at ST. Lawrence
church, and was one of the prettiest
weddings Of the summer. Miss Ger
trude Viola Callahan ATTENDED the bride
as maid of honor, and Will Reilly acted
as best man. The bride was charming
in her going-away gown, which was a
tan tailor-made suit with large picture
hat to match, and her flowers were La
France roses. Miss Callahan was pref
lilly gowned In darker shade of tan
and she carried red roses. A pleasant
reception followed the ceremony at the
home Of the brides parents, GIG Lin
coin street northeast. AT the house
goldenrod and ferns intcrmingled with
out-ofdoor flowers were the decorations.
Both young people are popular in East
Side social circles.
Mrs. Dorilus Morrison has filed her
acceptance of the terms of the will of
the late DOriIua Mnrrison Che o1oo+-