The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-06-27


was given by Miss Lillian Taaffe and
Miss Sarah Foley. After benediction
in the chapel the members adjourned
to DonaldsOn's tea rooms where ban
quet was served, covers being laid for
sixty-fve. The colors of the school,
yellow and white, were carried out in
the decorations. The following mem
bers had charge of the arrangements:
Mrs. J. B. Willard, Mrs. Carolyn Do
herty Brennan, Miss Regina Vincent,
Miss Sarah Foley, Miss Claire Hays.
De La Sale Institute: The Most
Reverend Archbishop was present at
the closing exercises of the Christian
Brothers school of Minneapolis, held
at the Biiou theatre, Thursday even
ing, June IS. There were sc gradu-
ates, the largest class in the history
of the institution Orations were de-
livered by James e. Timmins, Aaron
McCartin and Lawrence o. Wolf. The
Institute choir of 120 boys rendered
several choruses and the Institute
orchestra played. Chester E. Cambell,
member of the graduating class,
gave violin solo. The Most Rev
erend Archbishop presented the diplo-
mas and in his address to the gradu-
ates emphasized the growing need for
uncompromising honesty and sturdy
loyalty to Christian principles in the
business world The Archbishop was
accompanied by Right Reverend Bish-
op Lawler and Reverend t. E. Cullen.
A. o. RI. Wheel Party: The ladies
of Division 8, Ladies Auxiliary, A. o.
H., held a wheel party on Tuesday
evening, June %, in the A. o. U. W.
hall, 18th avenue south and Seventh
street, Minneapolis. The wheel par
ties given by the ladies of the various
Divisions during the year have been
we'll attended and thoroughly enjoyed.
Shakopee: Solemn First Commun-
ion was received in the Church of
st. Mark Sunday, June 81, by class
CT twenty children.
st. Johns society will celebrate the
feast of it's patron, st. John the Bap-
fist, on Sunday, June %. The So
ciety will attend the Solemn High
Mass in ST. Marks Church. The ser
mon will be preached by Reverend
dinner will be served on the church
grounds and during the afternoon and
evening the members of the society
and their friends will enjoy a "Fa-
milien Fest"
Right Reverend Monsignor A. Plut
celebrated his namesday and the fifth
eth anniversary of his arrival in New
York, last Sunday. The children of
the parish and the men also surprised
their pastor by pleasant program in
his honor.
GracevilIe: The Alumni Association
of ST. Mary's Academy at it's annual
meeting and banquet elected the fol
lowing officers for the coming year:
Mrs. w. H. Strong, president; Phil
Mclaughlin, secretary; Anna Costello
treasurer, and Catherine Campion,
historian. At the banquet, Miss Ger
trude Trainor was toastmistress. A
feature of the banquet was the report
of the historian.
Rev M. O'Brien of Minneapolis be-
gan last Sunday to solicit funds for
st. Patrick's chapel in the new Cathe-
dral of St. Paul.
lie Sueur Center: The contract for
the construction of ST. Mary's paro:
chial school and of the Sisters resi-
dence was awarded last week to Eric
Carlson of Mankato, the lowest bidder,
for the sum of $18,738, of which $6,524
is for the Sisters residence. The
structures are to be of brick and
stone The school, four-room struc-
ture, two stories high and modern in
every respect, will be SO constructed
as to admit of enlargement as re-
quired to suit the needs of the parish.
The residence will be two-story
building with basement. Both struc-
lures are to be ready for occupancy
this fall.
Forest Lake: The Right Reverend
Bishop Lawler preached at the late
Mass in the Church of st. Peter last
Sunday and after the Mass admin
istered the Sacrament of Confirmation
to class of fifty children who
presented him with a check for $45
towards the building fund of the new
| Cathedral.
Kilkenny: The Most Reverend
Archbishop administered the Sacra-
ment of Confirmation to class of
one hundred and seventy-five children
in the Church of st. Canice on Sun
day afternoon, June 81. He preached
at the late Mass and also in the
afternoon to large congregations as
sembled to participate in the services.
The children gave evidence of careful
preparation under the direction of the
pastor, Reverend II. j. Prendergast
and of the Sisters of st. Joseph in
charge of the parochial school. The
school has already proved great
success and the people are overjoyed
at the results. On behalf of the con
firmation class the Most Reverend
Archbishop was presented with a
check for 5000 to be added to the
building fund of the new Cathedral