The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-03-27

resides nj .Pequot, Mimi The guests
all departed with the sentiment:
BEST wishes for her birthday, may
she have hundred more. each TO
bring brighter mirth day. rich
in memories Of the days OF yore.s
The banquet and program COM
memorating the birthday of the
patron saint of Ireland given under
the auspices Of the 81 Mathews
church. was splendid success, both
socially and financially. The feast
was served from Ave o'clock until
eight o'clock in the church dining
room, which was decorated most
beautifully with Irish nags. sham
rocks and green ribbon. Three
tables with covered for forty.eisht
were beautiful In their appoint.
ments The three centerpieces were
TAN cut glass vases holding green
carnations and ferns and their
fragrance and beauty and with the
distinction of being something newP
were the cynosure OF all The fayors
were small, white cards tied with
green ribbon and decorated with a
green hat or a harp. and written
in green was. the greeting OF the
society to the guests. .cead Mile
Faithe." Crepe paper napkins with
the flag OF Ireland In one corner
and shamrock doilies further car.
ried out the scheme of ST. Patrick's
day decorations. The banquet was
served in courses, the young men OF
the church acting as Walters and
In the three hours OF serving not an
accident occurred 10 mar The pleas
ure OF the diners Experienced chefs
could do no better. BY $3.50 D. m.
the wants OF the inner man were
satisfied and all were ready for the
Intellectual feast at the hall, which
had previously been decorated with
two large United States fags and
numerous Irish flags and remnants.
Father Colbert, who as master OF
ceremonies. was at his best, greet.
ed the audience and expressed his
appreciation toe the large assembly
He was bright and witty. but no
less sincere. Everyone on the pro
gram did splendidly. Judge Comstock
gave the address OF the evening
Il was certainly a masterpiece and
was frequently applauded. Many ex.
pressed a wish that this speech could
be given In every hamlet Of the
state as an impetus to right living
and especially 10 the youth OF the
land. Messrs Gladsy and Buckley OF
Aadelia in costume captiyated the
audience with their quaint Irish jigs
and dances, accompanied by the
music OF tina venerable violinist OF
Milwaukee, John Flynn. who with
his commanding figure. long white
hair and flowing whiskers, vas al
most an exact fac-simile OF st. Pat.
rick. misses weis and Graham gave
several violin and plano duets which
were well received and the Ladies
quartet, OF which the village Il
Justly proud. did not disappoint the
audience. They. responded to an en-.
core, with q catchy little song which
brought the house down. but the
climax OF the evening was reached
with the singing Of group of Irish
melodies on the very ancient violin
by the honor guest. Mr. Flynn and
the only regret OF the. evening was
that more OF these beautiful melo
dies so well played were not heard
The program closed with singine
America" by the audience, led b,
Mrs. w. II. Clement. The iadies re
allied nearly sf10 from the evening
and wish TO thank all who by their
assistance or attendance made their
undertaking SO successful Especially
do they wish TO thank Judge Com
stock, Mr.. Flynn. Messrs Gladsy and
Buckley and Mr.. and Mrs. Der,
Barnes for the beautiful green car
nations and ferns which decorated
the tables. s'l E Fl, =. q