The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-03-13
Duluth Briefs.

| March II a performance by scHme Of
! Duluth's most capable amateurs will be
given at the Lyceun1 Under the auspices
| Of the cathedral. Dion Boucicault's cell
ebrated comedy drama, THE Brides of
| Garryowen, will be presented. Rehear-
sails have been going on for over month
and some Of those who have witnessed
them predict that the presentation will
excel any amateur production yet seen
in Duluth.
| A popular feature of the entertain
| ment will be the Introduction of q num-
! Der of pretty Irish songs, some with
! chorus effects and a carefully trained
quartet will also render q few appro-
pirate mum bers "A The cast prises
| some twenty -fve,spebple and will in
! clude Arthur Lal1ey2 r. Fl. Cox. A. E.
Nngent, Norton attoeks, NJ Camp James
Lynn, Mrs. F. N.:Phalan, Miss Sadie Nc
Neil; Mrs. w. ,F.'Hehty, Miss O'Donnell,
Miss Maginnis and other we'll known sue
cessful participants iii amateur perform
ances. e'
Among the songs will be the Danny
Man." by Mr.. Cox, assisted by thor
oughly trained chorus; "I.he Irish Folk
Song and THE OUTLAW" by Mr.. Lahey;
''Love Still Remains the Same and
pretty Girl Milking Her Cow" by, Miss
| Mcneil, who in the first named song will
be assisted by chorus. Among the quar-
tets will be "Cruiskeen Lawn" "Kath-
leen Mavourneen" and some Others, the
titles Of which could not be learned
Special music, it is understood, has
been provided for the production.
AS a play by amateurs has not been
seen in Duluth for a long time and as
this one will be given upon more elab-
crate scale than any that has preceded
it-aided as it is by the best amateur
talent in the city--no doubt it will prove
| to be a striking event and a genuine sue
| cess.
The Catholic club rooms was a scene
of beauty Monday evening, March l.,
! with it's decorations of tin, and the cleo
trio lights were covered with dark red
shades. which threw a softened light
| over the scene. The tin idea was carried
! out in all respects possible. The large
and happy crowd Of the friends OF the
| Altar society were entertained by the
| ladies so we'll that it was the regret OF
all when the hour for departure came.
Cinch was the game, and the foot prizes
were carried off by Miss Tena Shannon
and Mr.. Mcintyre, and the head prizes
by Mrs. Rogers and M. Kelly. The bill
lizard and pool tables were in constant
use and the bowling alley was source
of great attraction during the evening.
The Ladies' Catholic union met last
Tuesday evenig, March 1, and the pro-
gram included scripture reading py
Miss Pembler; an essay on Maurice
Eagan," by Miss KiIloran; a reading
from Eagan by Miss Heath; paper on
"Henry VIII" by Mrs. Thomas, and
roll call of quotations from Eagan. A
meeting was held Tuesday evening.
There were papers on "Bookbinding-
Old and New by Miss McDermott; an
ESSAY on E. asmus, by Miss Lanigan, and
a paper on "Bookmaking" by Miss Mich-
aud
Contractor Stanley met with a severe
accident on the Mesabi range last week,
falling from high bridge. His back
was lin jured, and It will be some time be-
fore he Will be ables+ t. be around.
Division No. l. a. o. H., will receive
holy communion on st. ,Patrick's morn
inc at 9 a. m. This is the only celebra-
ton of the day that the .Hibernians will
have. The LADIES'. Auxiliary will also
receive with the IA! O. H.
Last Monday evening a carnival Of ma
lions was given at'the Union rink, and it
was very pleasant affair. Skaters in
the costumes of TIE various natives were
to be seen gliding gracefully along the
ice. The beautiful flag OF Ireland, be-
longing to the A. o. H., occupied most
prominent position, being suspended in
the center, with the American nag to the
right James Conway, the amateur
champion of the Northwest, was clad In
a costume Of green and gold and carried
i beautiful silk Irish flag, and he looked
very neat. During the intermissions In
the music he gave exhibitions 81 fancy
skating III the center Of the Zee. Next
winter he intends to make tour Of the
country, giving skating exhibitions, and /
h1s many 1riends Il this city ars eonh-