The Irish standard., 1899-07-15

Dean Corbett was master of ceremonies.
The latter delivered an eloquent and
impressive address upon the sublimity
and dignity OF the sisterhood.
]. Callahan, the popular agent OF the
Singer Manufacturing Company, left
last Saturday for Butte City, Mont.
During his ten years connection with
the company as its local manager here,
he has made many warm friends who
regret very much to hear OF his depar-
ture. His excellent work in this vicin-
lty has led the company to promote him
to larger field and he has been given
the position of branch manager for the
states OF Montana and Wyoming, with
headquarters at Butte. The new terri
tory affords an excellent opportunity for
effective work. The best wishes OF his
numerous friends in Duluth go with him
to his new home.
A good sum was realized at the Ca,ho-
lie picnic at West Duluth on the Fourth
OF July, where large number OF people
enjoyed themselves during the day. P.
II. Martin was master OF ceremonies,
and c. P. Maginnis made a patriotic
address. Following were the winners
in the different sports Tug-of-war,
Pete Mccormick, John Flynn, Ed Dor
maedy, August Saundry, Ed McCullagl,,
Herman Crindle, box OF cigars; boys
sack race, Henry Berthune, pocket
knife; 1oo-yard dash, Ernest Coughln,
chime OF bells; young ladies' race, Miss
Harvey, pair of slippers; running jump,
George Method, sack Of flour; boys
race, Myrcll Thompson, bottle of per-
tune; pie-eating contest, "Duny"
Fcatherstone, silver whistle.
Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Killorin left on
the fourth for the East. They will spend
the next few weeks at different places on
the St. Lawrence river.
The magnificent altar which is to be
placed in the cathedral has reached New
York from Italy, and will be in Duluth
within week, 1t is the purpose of the
members OF the cathedral parish to have
the splendid altar placed in position as
soon as possible, in order to have every
thing i'll readiness for the return OF
Bishop NcGolrick, who is expected
home soon.
A pretty wedding occurred at St. John
the Baptist church at o'clock a. III.
last Monday. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father Grandchamp
and the contracting parties were p. C.
Hart and Josephine Bouchard.
The regular meeting Of Div. No. I,
Daughters OF Erin, was held Wednesday
evening of last week in its hall in the
Kalamazoo block, and there was a large
attendance of the members. The most
important business OF the evening was
the annual joint installation OF the Off
GERS OF divisions Nos. and 2 by the
county president, Mrs. James H. Sulli-
van. After the ceremony had been per-
formed and the officers duly installed a
few short addresses were made dwelling
on the benefits OF the organization, all
the new officers pledging themselves to
work increasingly until St. Louis county
can boast of having the banner division
of the state.
The Polish Catholic Society was last
Saturday morning awarded the prize OF
$40 for the largest society represented
in the parade OF July a. The committee
was to have awarded the prize after the
parade but through misunderstanding
it was not awarded until Saturday morn
ing. The Polish society had 1913 men in
line and presented very creditablc ap-
pearancc.
A very enjoyable surprise party was
rendered Francis ]. Daccy at his home
Thursday evening OF last week, the oc-
casion being his 21st birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Macdonald
returned from their wedding trip on
the lakes last Sunday. They left Monday
afternoon for ST. Cloud, where they will
visit with Mr.. Macdonald's parents for
d lew Gays.
Miss Mamie Fitzgerald spent the
Fourth OF July at her home in Noun
tain Iron.
John Flood was confined to his home
for few days last week OH account OF
an liberated tooth.
Div. No. I, A. O. H., will meet next
Sunday afternoon, when the new officers
will be installed.
Miss May Naughton has returned
home to spend her vacation. She has
been studying in the art institute at
Chicago.
MONTANA MATTERS.