The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-12-28
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL.

College of ST. Thomas: A quarterly
magazine, The st. Thomas Purple and
Gray, published by the students of the
College has just appeared. The first
number contains eighty-four pages.
Besides variety of essays, stories and
poetry, there is large portion of the
magazine devoted to the following de-
partments: Editorial, Exchanges, Mil
itary, Athletics, Social, Alumni Com
mercial. A significant feature of the
publication is the activity displayed
by the students of the Commercial
courses. In addition to the regular
department given to their productions
and containing eight pages of crisp
reading, there is a special directory of
the Commercial Alumni A number
of pen sketches and photographs are
scattered through the magazine, each
department being headed with a sug-
gestive sketch by the staff artist.
"The Balloon" comedy in three
acts, and "Our First Performance" a
sketch in one act, were presented by
the students of the Department of Pub
lie Speaking, December Is and 49,.
The musical numbers of the program
were presented by the college orches-
ira and the college glee club under
the direction of Professor E. G. Pardo.
College of st. Catherine: "The
Christmas Gifts of All Nations" a one
act play, was presented Tuesday even
ing, December II, by the students of
st. GATHERINGS College, st. Paul. The
Choral Club of the college gave a
sacred song recital at three o'clock,
Thursday afternoon, December 49,.
The first semester ended Friday, De-
cember 20, and the Holiday vacation
will continue until Monday, January G..
Diocesan Schools: Among the rec
concentrations made by the Diocesan
school board last fall, was that uni
formity be observed in the closing of
the schools for Christmas vacation
and the beginning of the new term.
Accordingly, the majority of the par
ish schools ended the first term on
Friday, December goth, and will re-
open on Thursday, January 2.
St. Luke's Parish: A silver tea was
given by the ladies of the Rosary Soci-
ETY. last week, at the home of Mrs. E.
j. DonahOe, corner Lincoln and Vic
toria. One of the departments of the
Rosary Society recently conducted a
CQ1n of fonny oh
handsome balance to the funds of the
organization.
The Christ-ChiId Society: The young
ladies of the Christ-Child Society have
lately rented house near St. Am
brose church where they can success
fully carry on settlement work. The
President, Miss Mary Copley, is devot-
ing all her spare time to making the
work of this society success.
The most earnest efforts have been
made to benefit the Italian children
both materially and spiritually. Miss
Loretto Newman, who last year took
course in social studies at Simmons
College, Boston, is slated to direct the
settlement work. In this she is ably
assisted by Mrs. John Burns, the
Misses Quinlan, Short, Butler, Ken
nedy, Webster O'Brien, Molloy, Nc
Fadden, Mcclure, Hickey and others.
The Christmas entertainment given
in st. Mary's school hall, December
23rd, was pronounced success. A
beautiful tree made an attractive stage
setting. Music added to the enjoy
ment of the occasion and the hearts
of nearly one hundred children were
gladdened by the distribution of toys,
fruit, candy and sleds. The officers of
the society thank all who contributed
time and money to making this a
happy and very important event for
the little ones.
Home of the Aged Poor: The Lit
tie Sisters of the Poor desire, through
the columns Of The Catholic Bulletin,
to thank the many kind friends and