The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-02-24


morgue, Rev. Father Gamacfe officiat-
ing.
St. Clements court No. 675, C. o. F.,
gave an open meeting at St. Clements
hall, Twentyfrst avenue west and
Third street, Thursday evening of last
week A large delegation OF the C. O..
+. and w. c. o. +. of West Superior
attended. Following was the program:
Piano solo, Miss Katherine Fiebigcr;
reading, Frederick Hoffman; address,
w. K. Foley, OF West Superior; vocal
solo, The Vagabond," Franz E.
Schultz; The. Irishman's Toast" A. l..
Lennon; address, Rev. Dean Corbctt;
address, "Woman's Catholic Order OF
Forcstcrs,' Mrs. DR.. Fortier; vocal
solo, Miss Anna Farrell; solo. George
M. Beck; address, Rev. Alfred Maver,
o. S. B.
The ladies OF St. James Catholic
church gave an enjoyable card party
thursday evening OF last week in Gil
ley's hall. The ladies' prize was won by
Miss E. Baker and the gcntemen's by
I. Murphy. This party was the last OF
the series.
With spontaneous applause and i'll
Vulnerable demands for cncorcs, a
large, delighted audience paid Miss
Julia Donovan a splendid farewell COM
pliment last week. In response to these
demands she sang supcrbly, and never
did her fascinating, swcctly sympathct-
ic, contralto voice seem so capable OF
such delicate effects, alternating inten-
sity and sparkling musical expression.
A more complete conquest OF an audi
encc, or more happily expressed pre-
diction OF brilliant future would be
impossible to imagine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Thornton
entertained at cards Tuesday evening OF
last week. The ladies game prize was
won by Miss Murray, OF Pembroke,
Ont, and the declare prize by Mrs.
Whitney Wall Both the game and
declare prizes for the men were won by
Whitney Wall.
Mrs. Francis w. Sullivan gave reccp-
ton last week in honor OF Miss Murray,
OF Pembroke, Ont. Mrs. Sullivan and
Miss Murray received, and Mrs. George
A. French assisted. The dining room
was decorated in pink, and the table
was very pretty. In the center was a
Battenberg ccnterpiccc and large
vase filled with carnations. Mrs. c. L.
Macdonald poured the coffee, and Miss
Markell, Miss Brearly, and Miss Poiricr
assisted.
The home of Miss Mamie Humcs, at
POS West Fifth street, was the scene OF
very happy party Wednesday evening
of last week. 1t was a valentine party,
and the house was prcttily decorated
for the occasion. About a dozen of her
young friends were present and enjoyed
themselves with singing and music. On
entering the house each guest drew an
envelope which contained a piece OF
card cut in irregular shape. On finding
the corresponding piece to it, which
formed heart when joined together,
each one found partner for the even
ing. A delightful time was enjoyed by
all and at the close dainty lunch was
served.
C. p. Maginnis has been in Wash
ington for the past two weeks on bust
ness. 1t is said he may go to Porto
Rico to visit his son, Captain Frank
Maginnis, OF the Eleventh U. S. in
fantry
Div. No. I, A. o. H., held its regular
meeting last Sunday afternoon in Cath
olic Association hail. 1t was most
interesting meeting and every member
present felt good to be there. Rev.
Father OMahony, who recently arrived
from Ireland and is now stationed at
the cathedral, was invited to be present
at the meeting. He attended, and in adj
dressing the meeting said it gave him
great pleasure to meet such grand
body of Irishmcn bound together by the
bonds of friendship, unity and true
Christian charity. 1t was the first body
OF Irisimcn he has met since leaving
the Emerald Isle. Hc gave a short
historical sketch of ireland ard dwct
upon the Irish as a great missionary
race scattered over the world to spread
the holy faith which St. Patrick handed
down to them, and under whose patron
age the A. 0. H. was. 1t was very
interesting talk and was listened to with
great attention by ALL Brother A. L.
Lennon, of Div. No. 3, Minneapolis,
the banner division of the state, was
also present, and he delighted the
members with interesting remarks on
the good and welfare OF the order. Div
No. appointed committee on funds
for the Beers and they will see the
members before next meeting and try
and raise neat sum to help the gallant
men who are fighting for liberty. II
is said that Div. No. will give good
account OF itself on this roll of honor
Long live the Beers and may God
strengthen their arms!
MONTANA MATTERS.