The Irish standard., 1900-05-12
FROM the CAPITAL.

Mayor Robert A. Smith will
have NJ. ]. Costello, of the Globe edi-
torial staff, as his private secretary.
The same gentleman acted in the same
capacity during his last term and gave
eminent satisfaction by his superior
ability.
Div. No. 4 A. o. II. gave an open
meeting and smoke social at its new
hall, 377 Robert street, last Tuesday
evening. The beautiful and gorgeously
equipped quarters were filled to the
number OF 500, mostly young Irish
Americans. The meeting was called to
order and presided over by its presi-
dent, Mr.. ]. ]. Regan, and the following
gentlemen, all members Of the division,
responded to the call OF the chair in their
turn: Mr. John F. Gehan, with piano
accompaniment, vocal solo and encore;
MIR. Thomas r. Nagle, song OF "Jerusa-
lem; Mr. John Donohue, hornpipe and
Irish reel on stage provided for that
purpose. Mr.. Matt Comerford played
the "6ddle' for the wonderful young
dancer. An oration on the. Irish race
was delivered by Mr.. Thomas R. Kane,
and was one of the best ever heard here.
A song, "Innisfail,' by John Kavanagh,
was great treat. Remarks by Thomas
F. Martin wound up the meeting in a
blaze of glory, and then cigars were
passed around.
There is very spirited but most
friendly rivalry among all the divisions
of the A. o. H., especially between Di-
visions Nos. I, 4, and 9, who are all
initiating large classes. There is con-
test royal on between Divisions Nos. d
and 8, to see which will initiate the
largest number of members by June IS.
Mr.. Michael Quigley, the railroad
contractor and builder, who came 1,4oo
miles to vote for Bob Smith and the
whole Democratic ticket, has gone back
to Boulder, Mont, his headquarters.
c. B. Mcbride, the hustling charter
member of Div. No. A. o. H., is now
ensconced in the county auditors Of
flee in the courthouse.
The Knights Of Columbus held a
great meeting at their hall last week
and initiated 80 members Visiting de-
legates came from Chicago and Spring
field, ILL.,, to do the work, and grand
banquet was rendered to all when the
meeting adjourned.
Owen M. O'Reilly, of Crookston, the
veteran newspaper man, is attending a
lawsuit here, and will remain until
July 4.
James Cormican has given up the
practice of law and is now engaged in
the stove and hardware business at 800
St. Peter street.
Luke McKernan, the veteran Knight
of Columbus, formerly of New Haven,
Conn.,, but for many years a general
collector in this city, is now about to
organize the "Catholic Mutual Aid So
ciety" in the Twin Cities and all over
the archdiocese and will become its
northwestern organizer
John w. Enright, the genial head
waiter OF the Merchants Hotel, and a
Hibernian athlete, is doing good service
in building up Div. No. I, as are also
John E. Dempsey and J. T. Redmond.
Barney Gilmore, who was last seen
here as Mr.. Brogan in "Hogan's Alley"
will present at the Grand Opera house
next week his new production, "Kid-
naped in New York" The play has
been written around the kidnapping of
Baby Marion Clark It is said that
the author, Mr. Howard Hasl, followed
the story from the beginning to the
final capture of her abductors. Mr. Gill
more is spoken of as one of the fun
niest Irish comedians on the American
stage, and can convulse his audience by
his genuine artistic merits, which he
possesses in an eminent degree. He is
what is termed an "Irish eccentric" but
of the new school, of which he is a
worthy exponent.
The Misses Mamie and Annie Burns,
of Shakopee, and Miss Cassidy, Of
Prior Lake, recent visitors in St. Paul,
were entertained Friday evening of last
week ty Miss M. Connolly, of Good
rich avenue, at an informal reception.
Mrs. A. Mccarthy, OF East St. Paul,
will give lawn social on Tuesday even !.
ing, May 22, for the Cleveland high
school alumni.