The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
CITY IN BRIEF.

Catholic Home Almanacs for 1903
Csc at the Standard Catholic Book
Store, 81 4th street S.
A special meeting Of Div. No. J., A.
o. H., will be held tomorrow (Sun-
day. afternoon at their hall, 322 Nicol-
let avenue. All members are asked to
attend.
DR.. ]. X. Hosmer, the librarian, has
returned from New York. While there
he secured an interview With Andrew
Carnegie and saw his magnificent lib
rary.
County Attorney Roar(man says
that Mayor Ames will he treated the
same as any other person accused OF
crime, whether he returns of his OWN
accord or under arrest.
A highwayman who gave his name
as Ole Larson W;is arrested Ill this
city last Sunday night by the man he
tried to rob. He is sure OF going TO
Saltwater for his daring venture.
Dressmakers' Union No. !, of Min
neapolis, announce II cinch party to be
followed by Il social hop, at Kicllmond
Hall, Eighth and Ncollet, on Monday
evening, Jan. 10. Tickets. 23c.
On Christmas night a fire broke out
in Archer's Tailoring Store, IS South
Seventh street, and before the flames
were subdued the contents were dam
aged to the amount OF $500.
Div. No. 3, Ladies' Auxiliary n. ..
H., will give Il card party and dance
Tuesday evening, Jan. 20. at their
hall, Tenth avenue \. aid Washing
ton. Cards at $50 sharp. Admission,
15c
Judge Holt last Monday fined seven
men $50 each for selling impure foods.
w, w. Erwin. the noted criminal
lawyer, says that his client, Irwin ".
Gardner, cannot he convicted il he is
tried again.
Archbishop Ireland celebrated pom
titic;l high mass ut the immaculate
Conception on Christmas Day ami
preached an eloquent sermon i'll the
evening. The church was thronGed *
hear the distinguished prelate.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather the attendance at the Oratorio
of the Nativity given last Sunday
evening at st. Charles church was
rather small. The singing was su-
perb and those present enjoyed a rare
musical treat.
A. G. Loring has purchased the es-
tate of the late Maj. Halstead, which
includes the famous Hermitage, op-
posite Crane island, Lake Minnetonka.
This acquisition of about forty acres
makes MI. Loring's magnificent place
include about $50 acres. The terms OF
the purchase provide for the preserva-
ton and care of the graves of Maj.
Halstead and his brother, Capt. Frank
w. Halstead.
Mrs. Aida Lansing Morrill,, mother
of Rev. &. l.. Morrill,, died at her home
in Chicago last week. Death was due
to a complication of troubles, but was
doubtless fastened by the sudden
death Of her son, Rev. Horace 3. Nor
rill, several weeks ago. Mrs. Morrill,
was rs years of age, and spent the
greater part of her life in active church
work. She was the wife Of the late
Rev. d. ]. Morrill, and sister Of DR..
Cullen Lansing, Il well-known mission
airy to Egypt.
The annual election of officers oil
Sheridan Court, No. SIG, G. o. f., was
held on Friday evening of last week
at A. o. U. w. hall, 229 Central ave
nue., with the following result: Chief
ranger, II. G. Sherry; vice-chief rang
er, Thomas Seaman; recording secre
tary, r. A. Detuncq; financial secre
AFy, OSCdE WcUcIs lIetlSuAcA, L. NA
Flynn; medical examiner, DR.. G. A. La
Pierre; chairman board Of trustees
William Mccarthy; delegate to state
convention, j. D. O'Brien.
The young ladies of st. Anthony
parish, assisted by Mrs. Thomas P
Lydon, have the program nearly com
pleted for the social to he given at the
home Of the latter, 712 Fifth street N
E., next Tuesday evening. There are
said to be quite a number of goot
things on the list of attractions. Ligh
refreshments will be served. The pub
lie are cordially invited. Those wht
are going to attend can make up theil
minds in advance that they will sure
ly enjoy a very pleasant event.
Splendid meeting of Hibernians.
Last Tuesday evening was the ban
ner meeting night of Division No. i
A. O.. H., for it's degree team wal