The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-09-13
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL.

Guild Of Catholic Women: The del
egates of the st. Paul Guild of Catho-
lie Women to the twelfth annual con-
vention of the Federation of Catholic
societies at Milwaukee, reported to
the Guild at a special meeting last
Tuesday afternoon in the Wilder
Charity building. Mrs. M ]. Don
nelly reviewed the efforts made at the
convention to establish a national
federation of women's Catholic socie-
ties. Mrs. w. ]. O'Toole reported on
the entertainment given to the dele
gates, and Mrs. P. H. McCauley re-
ported on the religious exercises and
program. Mrs. John Byrnes, who was
also at the convention, read a brief
yet comprehensive synopsis of the
chief addresses delivered at the vari-
Gus sessions. Before the close of the
meeting there was a general discus
sion on the subject of federation, both
state and national. There was no
general expression of approval re-
garding the proposed national fedora
ton of all the Catholic women's socie-
ties.
A meeting of the board of directors
of the Guild will be held next week
to plan for reception to be given
Right Reverend Bishop Lawler, Mon
day, October 9Th.
Church of ST. AdaIbert: The church
of St. Adalbert, st. Paul, is to have a
new roof of the best green slate. The
present roof is of galvanized iron but
for some time it has been leaking
badly and the work of removing it
was begun early this week. The new
roof will be waterproof and will cost
$4,000.
Minimum Wage Commission: The
Minnesota State Minimum Wage Com
mission held it's second conference
at the state capitol Thursday after
noon, September II, at half past two
o'clock. Reverend John A. Ryan, of
st. Paul Seminary, addressed the
Conference.
Services for Deaf Mutes: The spir-
itual director of the deaf mutes
wishes to see large attendance at
the services which will be held at
three o'clock, Sunday afternoon, Sep
TENDER 14th at ST. Agatha's Conserva-
tory, 26 East Exchange street, St.
Paul. A sermon will be preached in
the sign language. Mrs. John Mcneil
will sign Nearer My God to Thee
Miss Helen Wheelan will sing, and
Miss Mary Keegan will accompany
them on the piano.
A. o. n. Social: Division Number
9 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
st. Paul, and Division Number 2 of
the Ladies' Auxiliary, are preparing
for a card social at Hibernian Halls,
Sixth and Seventh streets, on Friday
evening, September 26.
A. 0. n. Entertainment: The musical
program and dancing contest held
Wednesday evening, September 8, at
703 Hennepin avenue, Minneapolis,
under the auspices of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, proved a most
enjoyable one and the hall was
In the dancing contest for the state
championship Thos Morrisey of Min
neapolis won first prize, j. Finley of
st. Paul, second. The judges were
J. G. O'Keefe, Michael Murphy
and Thos. Gleason. The proceeds of
the entertainment were for the benefit
of the Pro-Cathedral of the Immacu-
late Conception. The pastor, Rev.
Thomas e. Cullen expressed himself
as being particularly pleased with the
interest taken in furthering the work
of the Pro-Cathedral and compli-
mented the Hibernians and Reverend
M. A. McRaith who had charge of
the entertainment. National Presi-
dent of the Hibernians, J. J. Regan,
was present and delivered a brief
address.
ProlcathedraI Entertainment: A
porch and lawn party was given Tues
day evening, September 2, at the
home of Miss Katherine Finnegan,
$40 Bryant avenue, North, Mime
apolis. Porch and lawn were deco
rated with Chinese lanterns and
flowers. Miss Finnegan was assisted
by Miss Florence Brown in receiving,
and several declarations and musical
numbers were rendered. About two
hundred guests were present and the
proceeds of the party amounted to
more than $50 which will be added
to the Pro-Cathedral fund.
Seton Guild: A sacred concert for
the benefit of the Seton Guild of Min
neapolis will be given in the Pence
auditorium, Hennepin avenue and
Tenth street, Sunday afternoon, Sep
TENDER %, at three o'clock. Reverend
J. M. Cleary will deliver an address
on Music and Religion. The proceeds
from the concert will be applied on a
fund to build summer home at Lake
Minnetonka, where girls can spend
their vacations. The Guild rented a
cottage at Lake Minnetonka this year,
but it was not large enough to accom-
modate the, number of girls who
wished to spend their vacations there.
Next year the Guild hopes to own its
own cottage at the lake, and be able
to accommodate many more girls.