The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

dtl1dutGs 81 udy was
celebrated by the Immaculate Concep-
ton parish on Tuesday, April list.
There was a High Mass at ten o'clock,
the panegyric of the saint being de-
livered by Rev. ]. A. Shiel, 0. P, of
Minneapolis. Immediately after Mass
dinner was served in X, of c. hall by
the ladies of the parish. In the after
noon, a matinee performance of the
f1ve-act comedy drama, entitled, ga
Daughter of Erin" was given at the
Faribault theatre under the auspices
of the Celtic Dramatic Club. In the
evening at half-past eight the per-
Torrance was repeated before an audi
ence that taxed the capacity of the
house.
lie Sueur Center: Electric lights
have been installed in the Church of
st. Mary and in the residence of the
pastor, Reverend James J. Woods.
The fresco work throughout the
church has been thoroughly renovated.
initiated into the local council of the
knights of Columbus on Sunday,
March 80. A large number of visit
ing Knights with their ladies arrived
on the two special trains chartered
for the occasion. High Mass was cele-
brated at ten o'clock and the Knights
and candidates attended in a body.
The degree work began in the after
noon and at it's conclusion a banquet
was served in the opera house.
Among those who responded to toasts
was State Deputy Neil NJ. Cronin of
Reverend NJ. O'Brien of Minneapolis,
and Reverend Richard V. Kennedy,
pastor of Holy Rosary church. Grand
Knight NJ. j. O'Brien, of Graceville
council, presided as POSTMASTER.
The celebration of St. Patrick's
Day, held Wednesday, March 26, was
carried out with BETTING religious
ceremonies and patriotic devotion
High Mass was celebrated at half-past
ten o'clock and panegyric on ST.
Patrick was delivered by Father Ma
lone. Dinner was served at noon in
Fraternity Hall by the ladies of the
parish. In the afternoon a musical
and literary program was presented at
the Opera House by the children of
the Holy Rosary school under the
direction of the Sisters of st. Joseph.
The play in the evening, 1.-THE Bells
of Shandon," was attended by a large
audience. The music was furnished
by the Wheaton orchestra.
West Newton: The Forty Hours
Devotion at the church of st. George,
began Tuesday morning, March 25,
and was brought to a close Thursday
noon. Rev. F. Pozek was assisted dur
ing the devotion by Reverend F.
jaeger, of st. Bonifacius, Mimi, and
Reverend J. Soda, of New Ulm.
osseo: st. Vincent de Pau1s
Church was crowded on Easter Sun
day by those anxious to assist in
the joyful services of the festival.
Affairs and sanctuary were decorated
with palms, ferns and Easter lilies.
The sermon on the Resurrection was
preached by the pastor, Reverend
Francis Savoy. The choir under the
direction of Mrs. w. H. Sadler was
assisted by Alrick Charest with violin
and by John Hunt with trombone.
The members of the congregation con-
tributed generously to the annual col
lection for the orphans.
Montgomery: The first annual en-
tertainment of the local council of
the Knights of Columbus was given in
the Idle Hour theatre on Monday,
March 81. Dinner was served by
Caterer Malone and the Standard Or
chestra furnished the music.
Fairfax: The Forty Hours Devo-
ton was conducted at st. Andrews
church, beginning Tuesday, April 1,
and ending on Thursday morning,
April 8, with High Mass at 900
o'clock
On Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings, services began at half-past seven
o'clock. The pastor, Reverend ]. Goer-
gen, was assisted by Reverend Ig-
natius Schumacher of Clara City, Rev
erend Francis S. Rant of Arlington,
and Reverend James Klein of Mime
apolis.
WaVerly: A public exhibition at
the city hall was given under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid of st.
Mary's Parish on Friday and Satur-
day, March % and 20. An extensive
display of fancy work and household
articles was among the features of the
exhibition. The Young Ladies' ORA
matte Club gave their play, "a Girls
Secret" The children of the parish
also took part in the work, having
furnished booth in which among
other things well-stocked fish pond
proved to be popular resort.