The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-06-23
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Butte, Mont.-At st. Marys and St
Joseph's churches Sunday, June 10, the
services We're OF special interest as in
both places large classes of children
made their first communion. In st.
Joseph's church the class numbered
fifty-two. A sermon was preached by
the Rev. Father Van AIKEN on the
meaning and Importance Of the sac
rament of holy communion and at the
conclusion the entire class renewed
their baptismal vows and took the
pledge of total abstinence. The prizes
for Sunday school work were also
awarded Sunday as follows: Eugene
Charles, gold medal, first in commun-
ion class; Joe Gauay, second, silver
medal; Mary Nevin, gold medal, first
in girls communion class; Zeria Bur-
bee. second, silver medal: class
work, won by Mark Judge in the boys
with Edward Elliott second; Katie
Byrne first in the girls class and Lii
fifty-nine in the ST. Mary's church
class and each one received a medal
and badge as a souvenir Of the occa-
sion At the conclusion of the service
each member of the class took the
pledge of total abstinence,
West Superior, Wis-Miss Marie
jeanette McGill and James NJ. Craw-
ford were married at Sacred Heart
cathedral at 9 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, June II. Vicar General Fardy
performed the ceremony. which was
witnessed by Il number Of friends of
the young couple. A special musical
program was arranged for the occa-
sion, in which number of the lead !.
ing local talent took part. Mrs Craw-
ford is one Of the popular ladies of
the younger set, while Mr.. Crawford
is connected with the Bank of Com
merce. The newly welded couple left
on the Gopher State Express for a
two weeks honeymoon trip to the
Twin Cities.
Hastings, Minn.-The marriage of
Mr.. Jerry WEIGH and Miss Rose Cor
rigan occurred at st. Patricks church
Inver Grove on last Tuesday morning,
June II, at s o'clock in the presence
of u large number of relatives and
friends. At the conclusion of the cere-
mony the bridal party were driven
to the home Of the brides mother,
Mrs. James Corrigan. where beauti-
full wedding breakfast was served, and
an informal reception held. They are
both popular among a large circle of
friends, who bestowed upon them many
choice gifts. They left for their new
home in Sherwood, n. D., accompanied
by the best wishes of friends.
Norwood, Minn.-The Catholics of
Norwood and vicinity have recently
completed a handsome new church.
The dimensions are 40x70 feet, with
an imposing steeple towering high
and surmounted by beautiful cross.
The handsome edifice is steam heated
and the decorations are beautiful,
many of the memorial stained glass
windows being the gift of members OF
the parish. The church is constructed
Of Kasota stone and Menominee brick
and cost $4,000. The seating capacity
is about 600. The tower of the steeple
contains clock and chime bells, cost
ing $1,000. The popular pastor, Father
Schubert personally contributed $1,000
to the new church.
Erin. Wis.-St. Patrick's church,
Erin. was the scene of quiet and
beautifully appointed wedding, We'd
nesday morning, June 10, when Miss
Catherine McAndrews and John P
Meade were married by Rev. P. A,
Walsh. The church was lastly decor
ated for the occasion, the sanctuary
bower of ferns and flowers. The
bride was attired in an exquisite gown
Of lace over silk and wore wreath
of brides roses. carrying the same
flowers. She was attended by her sis
ter Miss Mayme McAndrews of Min
neapolis, who also wore white and
carried blush roses. The groom was
attended by John Padden. The music
and singing at the service was es-