The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-03-28
DULUTH NEWS.

Division No. l, \. o. H., received
holy communion in a body last Sun
day morning at the Cathedral.
The different courts of the Catholic
at work hustling up members for the
hig initiation to be held next May,
which will commemorate the twenty
fifth anniversary Of the order.
Division No. I. A. o. f., held its
regular meeting Wednesday evening
of last week. A number of reports OH
now members We're received.
The st. Patrick's Day entertainment
held at the Catholic auditorium last
week was attended by "a capacit.
house and the splendid program which
had been prepared was carried through
without a hitch. The event was con-
sidered one of the most successful en-
tertainments of the kind ever held in
the city. One of the features of the Ttro-
gram was the drama Among the
Breakers" put on in Il creditablc man
ner by some of tho best local talent.
The cast of characters follows:
Hon. Bruce Hunter. Vincent Grady;
Clarence Hunter. his ward, William
Casey: David Murray, keeper Of Fair
point light, Leo Hackett; Peter Para
graph. agent of the press. Charles
Kelley: Scud, Hunters colorcd servant
Thomas McGraw; Mother Carey" a
roputed fortune teller, Miss Ell,
Stringer: Bess Starbright. her protcgc
Miss Agnes PORTER: Riddy Dean. tho
Irish girl Miss Jennie Grady: Minnie
Daze. Hunters niece. Miss Eunicc
Brotherton. The ST. Patrirks address
was given by Rev. John Ryan. n. D. 1t
was an eloquent and finished Grafton
instructive and entertaining. During
tho intervals between tho literary num-
beers, Irish airs were played by Pours
orchestra.
The Sisters Of ST. Joseph. Crookston
will have an embroidery sale Monday
aft crnoon at the club rooms on West
Fourth street.
The forty-hours alteration was held
at ST Clements church, commencing
OH Wednesday morning.
Tho eleventh annual banquet Of the
Irish American club of Superior was
held last night at the Hotel Superior
1t was tho most successful affair of
the kind ever held by tho club
and more than 500 guests were present
A large delegation of Duluth Irishmc,
went over in IL special train and Yc-
turned in tho same at the close Of tho
banquet. An excellent program of Iris
ranged for the occasion. The principal
address of the evening was delivered
ly c. ID. O'Rricn of ST. Paul. who dwclt
on tho struggles and sacrifices made by
the Irish people to retain the faith Of
81. Patrick. He gave a brief review of
Irish history from the time of the
landing of the saint on the island and
the great missionary work which has
been performed by the Irish people IN
the spreading of that faith all over
the world. MIR. O'Bricn is a. very able
and rorccful speaker. and his al
dress last evening was greatly enjoyed
Frank McNally Of Superior rccitcd
'"rhc Fighting Race" in II splendid
manner, and had to respond to an en-
core #. w. McManus of Duluth was
called on and rccitcd 81 stirring piece
entitled "Fontcnoy." Frank Kane OF
the East End and James Dickson gave
Irish songs and had to respond will
cncorcs. During the banquet an Or
chestra played Irish airs. w. D. Dryer
the past president Of the club. acted
as toastnlaster of the evening. James
Bardon gave a short talk on his recent
trip to Ireland, which was very inter
csting. Altogether the event was ono
which will long be remembered by all
present. Tho following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President
j. NJ. McCabc; vice president, w. p
Walsh: secretary, T. A. King: treas
urcr, p. J. Mungavin.
ST. Clements hall, in the West End
has been completely renovated and Is
now one Of tho finest halls in the city
Ed. Dormedy has purchased a. fine
property in West Duluth and will erect
Il brick fiat there this spring.