The Irish standard., 1903-02-14
CITY IN BRIEF.

Benjamin Barrett, an old resident of
Excelsior, died last Sunday morning at
the age of 73 years.
Prayer Books. Catechisms. Rosaries
and books by best authors. at Stand
ard Catholic Book Store, 81 18th St. s.
Nearly $500 was realized for the
famine sufferers in Sweden from the
benefit concert given at Donaldson's
Glass Block store last Monday even
ing.
Archbishop Ireland administered the
sacrament of confirmation to class
of 40 at st. Elizabeth church last
Sunday at 2:3O o'clock. He preached
at last Mass in the morning to a
large congregation and delivered an i'll
structive address to the children in
the afternoon. He was highly delight
ed with the proficiency of the children
in the Christian Doctrine
Div. No. 3, A. o. H. will give a card
party and dance, February 10Th, at A.
o. U. hall, 229 Central avenue. Music
will be furnished by McNamara's
orchestra. Admission Is cents. Every
body is invited.
The illustrated lecture on "The Par
ables" by Father Danehy at st. Steph-
ems church last Sunday night was
much enjoyed by large and intellect
ual audience. Several priests from
Minneapolis and st. Paul occupied
seats in the gallery.
1t is reported that DR.. J. X. Hosmer,
the public librarian, contemplates re-
signing his position to engage in litera-
~ pursuits. 1t is to lie hoped that he
will be induced to remain, for it is
hard to replace him. An increase Of
salary may retain him.
The card party to be given by Mrs.
John Meagher, 1906 Fremont avenue
n, on Friday evening, February 18th,
has been postponed until next Tues
day, February 18th. Mrs. Meagher
and Div. No. 5, L. A. A. o. H., wish
to extend a cordial invitation to all to
be present.
The 1892 Club, composed Of men,
bers of the knights of Columbus, gave
the first of series of social hops at
Columbus hall, Wednesday evening.
Thirty-Gve couples attended. Prof.
Days orchestra furnished music.
Frappe was served and an enjoyable
evening was spent by all.
The young ladies of st. Anthony's
parish will give the last social of the
series, Monday evening, February %,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
Irving, 1913 Summer street N. E. An
excellent program is promised and
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to be present.
Hon. John T. Finerty, of Chicago.
will be at the West Hotel on Sunday
and hopes to meet all the Irishmen of
the city who are interested in the
cause of the United Irish League of
America, of which he is president. He
will arrive in the city on Sunday
morning.
Father Cleary will give an illustrat
ed lecture OH the Passion Play at the
new Ascension church on Sunday
evening, February 22nd, under the
auspices Of the Holy Name society.
Fine musical program will be render
ed. An admission fee of 25 cents will
be charged.
The last card party and social be-
fore Lent by the parishioners of st.
Charles church, will be given in the
church parlors, 18th avenue S. and 18th
street. Tuesday evening, February 10.
-Four valuable prizes will be given
to the winners and choice refresh
ments will be served.
At the annual meeting of the ANA
tuer Press club held last Saturday, the
following officers were elected: Pres
fdent, Morris Janies Cohen; vice-pres-
ident, Arthur j. Myers; secretary and
treasurer, Ernest Hippchen; official
editor, Miss Jessie Cohen; historian,
Miss Esther Swiller; literary director,
John G.. O'Donnell.
Next Sunday the new chamber of
commerce, which cost nearly half a
million dollars, will be thrown open
to the public for INSPECTION. An enter
tainment for the famine sufferers will
be held there from to p. m. and the
admission fee is 25 cents. There will
be music and other attra ctions, and the
spacious building is expected to be
filled to overflowing.
Thistle Tent No. 25, knights of the
Maccabees, will give dance in the
knights of Columbus hall, 322 Nicol-
let avenue. Tuesday evening, February
18th. Master of ceremonies, Don E.
McLennon, assisted by VIM. E. Bates,
DR.. Mackenzie, c. w. D. Dobbyn, J. c.
Sheehan, J. D. Pullen, T. G. Chalmers
Geo. Sinclair, J. B. Gleason and D.
Mcnamara. Music by Rossitor's or
chestra. ....
A social dance will be given under
the joint auspices of Division No.
A. o. H., and Division No. of the
Auxiliary on Friday evening. Feb. 20