The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
PICKUPS AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

Mass was held in the auditorium last
Sunday, Father Corcoran officiating.
Warden Reed and several friends were
visitors in the auditorium last Sunday
morning.
Father Corcoran was visitor at the in
stitution on business several times during
the week.
Manager Bourne paid the library visit
last Friday on business, looking over the
new books.
Mr.. Desautels escorted a party OF
friends through the various departments
last Saturday.
The Deputy Warden held the regular
monthly interviews at his Office last Friday
and did very rushing business.
Rev. Benson escorted several friends
through the institution last Thursday, and
also inspected the greenhouse and hospi-
tai.
Father Corcoran announced last Sunday
morning that hereafter mass will be held
in the chapel every other Sunday, and all
Catholics should attend without fail.
There is absolutely no question about it
but that Heinie would make first-class
boot-black. He gave us an exhibition the
other day by shining Uncle John shoes.
We notice in the Mirror that our friend,
Sherlock, is anxious to join the choir.
Why not, old sport? I'm sure you will
see Herr Professor.
We understand that big show from St.
Paul will be with us on Christmas and give
us a frst-class entertainment. We hope it
is true that this day of all days will be
made more joyful.
Mexico has at present four presidents.
Now, how would it be to cut up the coun-
try into four republics and let each gov
ern his own domain anything to keep
peace in this unfortunate country.
What the matter with Minnesota any
how? Here we are close to Christmas and
haven't seen any snow yet. l guess a
few years from now Minnesota will be the
Italy of the west-the star state of the
country.
Yep, fellows, Heinie is going to favor
with song next Sunday. The title will
Used to Roam Hope all will be present
at roll call.
We had the pleasure during the week to
see the whole Irvine plant in working OPP
Grafton, and must say that it looks some
what different from the old place. There
is not quite so much noise as there was in
the old factory.
So many cell changes are taking place
that it may happen you will get papers by
mistake. If so, don't mark or deface
them in any way, but put them in the ex-
change basket the next morning and we
will rectify the error.
Professor Holland of the prison night
school was visitor at the library one day
last week and inspected the new books.
He is very much pleased with selection so
far received, and it is suggested that all
the inmates should handle them carefully
while in their possession.
If every department in the institution
did as well as the library in donating to-
ward the Christmas candy and apple fund,
the amount would go very close to $500.
There are only four men in there-two
with one leg and half and one with one
leg, and Swede, yet we collected four
dollars.
why is IL CnaI SO many men try WITH all
their might to get out on parole but who
have no more desire to make good than a
rattlesnake has, and who spoil good
many men, chances to get a parole
good men who are more than willing to
make good if given chance; SO who can
blame the board in not being more lenient
On Saturday, December 10, general
confession will be heard in the chapel, and
we hope that all those of the Catholic
faith will take this opportunity to attend,
as there will be several priests of different
nationalities officiating so that those who
do not speak or understand English very
well can have their confession heard in
their native language; so form a good
resolution and go-it will do you good.
CELL CHANGES UP TO DECEMBER 5th
B:-l75-6O, 2s9-346, 451-297, 297-2s9,
76-263, 2O9-34I.
A:-2S5-3, 1926, 1921. 1889, 423-
Is, 432-374, 1913, 13-269, 292-272, All !
200.
to A:-266-36I, 368-34I. l16-479, |
249-l45, 66-119, 6O-97, 292-29O, 65-1I6.
A to B:-I9l-326, 361-266, 281-292, 1885, |
SIS
To Third:-2S5a, 3l5a 2S2a, 2S3b.
To Cot:-SOb, Sob, l45b, 341a, Ola,
479a.