Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-16

The auditorium of ST. Michaers
pro- cathedral was filled to capacity
last evening when the first old settlers
gathering In the history of the Grand
FORKS Catholic church was held.
Catholics and non-Catholics were bid
a,sil aen and the evening opened with a
chlcken pie supper at 5 o'clock, 500
people being served at the feast.
The evening was given over to a
program. the feature address being
delivered by j. +. T. O'Connor on
THE Past and the Present" Being
resident of this community since his
birth, Mr.. O'Connor was able to go
PACK over the years of the past most
Interestingly and his comparison to
the present. delivered in true oratory,
made an impression with his hear
ers that will be long remembered. Mr..
O'Connor who is recognized orator,
was at his best on this occasion and
was roundly applauded at the close of
his address
Ex-Mayor NJ. +. Murphy presided
during the evenings program and op-
ened with short talk on the import
OF the occasion, which many of the
city hope will be made an annual af-
fair. Mr.. Murphy first called upon
Monsignor Lemieux, pastor of st.
Micha els. who spoke briefly, express
ing his appreciation of the splendid
response on the part of the citizens
to this first pioneer reunion
Mayor James Dinnie then respond
ed for the city and his reniniscen ces
were interesting to the extreme. Mr..
Dlnnle has grown UP with Grand
Forks and his recital of the early
days brought back to the pioneers
happy recollections of the past. John
0. Fadden of Arvilla was unable To
Of
illness of his brother, Richard Fadden,
SO Father Conway responded in his
stead. Father Conway proved a very
humorous entertainer and made the
audience happy with his witty stories.
Judge T. A. Sullivan Of East Grand
Forks was then called upon to re-
spond for the Minnesota city and he
spoke entertainingly of the friendly
relations that have always existed be-
tween the two cities.
The music Of the evening was
splendid. each number being heartily
encored. The numbers were a piano
and violin duet by Mrs. Harry Burton
and Harry Butler and vocal numbers
by Miss Lucille Boyer. Frank Riley,
Mrs. B. H. Courtney, Albert Prescott
and cleary Monley:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Fulton and lit
tie son, Master Holmes, who usually
spend Christmas here with Mrs. Full
toms parents. Mr.. and Mrs. D.. NJ.
Holmes of Reeves avenue, will repeat
the pleasure this year. They will ar
rive Christmas eve from their home IN
Minot and will be here in time to en-
10Y the Christmas tree at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Hunter, Mrs. Full
ton and Mrs. Holmes being sisters
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The Swedish Lutheran Ladies' Aid
society elects new officers at the an.
nual meeting which is in session. this
afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs
John Moberg will serve refreshments
and retiring officers will present their
reports.
The Daughters of Norway will elect
oMcers this evening when they meet
Cor the regular session at the K. p,
hall.
The Modern Woodmen will enter.
tain their members and friends to.
morrow evening with hard times
dance at the Odd Fellows hall.
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The mar -iaEe of Miss Evelyn Evan
con and NJ. H. Sutton was solemnized
this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at the
residence Of Rev. W. n. Matthews
Miss Eyanson was formerly resident
Of this city but has made her home
in Minnesota the past few, years. Mr.,
Fulton is,employed at Sims Auto COM
pany and they win make their home
In this city.