The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-31
THE cA1H0LlCoRpHAN BAZAAR
Closes Tonight in n Blaze of Glory ut
Harmonic Hall.

Harmonic Hall.
When Archbishop Ireland called the
first meeting to discuss fair for the
orphans he stated that the debt on the
asylum should be entirely paid from the
proceeds of this fair. There were many
who supposed the archbishop was jest
ing, and there were none present who
thought for moment that such thing
could be done. But actions not only
speak louder than Words" but they &C
complish more. Action such as the pro-
motors Of the fair of 1898 have put on is
irresistible. 1t has been in enthusiastic
action. prompted by desire to benefit
the orphans, to clear the institution of
debt, and to make a grand final effort
that would show the true Minneapolitan
spirit of doing great things. Monday
evening the orphans fair was opened.
Beautiful trimmings are in abundance.
The stairway leading to the hall is lined
with evergreen and Christmas trees. The
hall Is brilliant. Evergreen and holly,
bunting and a profusion of vari-colored
lights thrown in here and there and
wherever they can be used to good eff
feet. Mistletoe, too, takes it's place
among the decorations, and hanging high
| over all and above the stage is beau
tiful flag of the red, white and blue. The
| booths are attractively arraigned and add
to the surrounding scene an air of ex-
| quisite refinement.
| st. Anthonl of Padua parish has
beautiful table. Mrs. Boran and Mrs.
DAILY are entitled to large vote of
thanks. Those ladies' have done their
part, and the fair could wish no more
| than to have half dozen such friends.
| Mrs. Connolly and Mrs. Mcdonald rep
resent the parish of ST. Stephen in the
manner for which this church has be-
come noted. The record of St. Stephens
church is bright, and now the record has
been polished to brilliancy.
Holy Rosary church has beautiful
booth. 1t is we'll arranged and taste
fully decorated and adjoining it is
tempting table where refreshing drinks
are served. To Mrs. Cummings and Mrs.
Barber this department owes it success,
and Holy Rosary parish its gratitude for
SO becomingly representing its large
population.
Notre Dame de Loudres parish has
earnest endeavorers and the ladies in
charge of the booth from this church
have done the French Catholics proud
These ladies are Mrs St. Amant and Mrs
N Shea.
Mrs. O'Hare has been represent
ing flourishing parish in style to
suit it's we'll earned reputation. Assem-
sion church has a booth that bids fair
for high portion in the list of large
returns.
The Immaculate Conception parish, al
ways standby, can always claim a
large share of the credit for it's part in
anything that is charitable. And this is
no exception. The table of the Church
Of the Immaculate Conception is pre-.
sided over by Mrs. Gilchrst.
The fortune teller and the dining
rooms are doing rushing business. To.
day New Years dinner will be served
and it is hoped to have it we'll patron
lied.
st. Lawrence church was somewhat
late in arranging its table, owing no
doubt. to the fact that the fair held by
the ladies Of the parish was Just over.
The ladies, however, have made good
showing and their booth is charming
picture of rugs and pretty draperies.
In addition to the handsome table pre-
pared by the ladies of ST. Anthony of
Pauda, they have also in charge candy
table.
The programs for the different even
ings of the week have been varied and
interesting Monday being opening
night, the performance was the principal
part. Mayor Robert Pratt made few
remarks and FIR. Cleary spoke few
words. Miss Sayde Ascheim rendered a
selection in her pleasing style, which was
most cordially encored. Master Francis
Pauly played a difficult arrangement of
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to one much older than himself. e. L..
Dougherty as Ingomar and Miss Griffith,
of the Manning College, as Parthenia
were given hearty approval Of their
scene. Chad Woolsey gave some Swed-
ish character sketches with excellent eff
feet
On Tuesday the performance was In
teresting and varied in character Mr..
Charles Greening contributed a song;
Miss Phelps selection on the violin,
Miss Birdie Wasserzieher and Mrs. M. j.
Monahan sang solos, Messrs. Johnson
and Harris gave their celebrated buck
and wing dance and Miss Mamie
Byrnes danced. The first pull of the
tug of war between the teams of the A.
O. H. and the c. o. F., resulted in favor
of the former.
Wednesday, solos were sung by Miss
Frances Morgan. Miss Annie McPhee and
Miss Agnes Byrne. Irving Arnold gave
character SKETCH Benjamin Metz
ger and Miss sayde Aschem re-
cited, John Kennedy, .Jr., sang
danced and Mrs and the Misses
Wasserzieher sang in a trio. The