The Irish standard., 1914-03-28
NORTHWEST NEWS.


rick's day exercises held in this city
were as usual, largely attended. Many
were In from the surrounding country
and scores came from neighboring
towns. The day was rather squally,
but not particularly unpleasant. A
large number of Hibernians were out.
They attended high mass in a body at
st. Thomas church at 10 O'Clock. Fa-
Their McNerney was celebrant. Very
Rev. P. F. Farrelly preached the SER
mon. Though he had been an invalid
for three weeks, many who heard him
considered him at his best. The re-
view of the achievements of St. Pat
rick, his high rank among the great
bishops and missionaries of the
church, his frequent and fervent an.
peals to God for light, wisdom and
strength to carry out his life's work,
his prayers for the preservation of the
faith of the Irish people and the loyal.
ty of the sons and daughters of the
Emerald Isle and their descendants to
the teachings of their great apostle,
despite the many prosecutions to
which they had for centuries been sub
jected-what mastery effort. The
speakers inspiring. patriotic, and
heartfelt utterances made profound
impression on the large number pres.
ent. for the church was filled with
Worshippers. He made no effort to
display any power of oratory. 1t was
not necessary for him to do so. He
was full of his subject and he spoke
readily and earnestly from the depths
of his heart. The discourse was in.
deed a treat to all who had the good
fortune to be present. The dinner
served in the basement of ST.. Thomas
church by the Assumption ladies was
generously patronized and there was
plenty of choice victuals for all. The
total receipts were $227.25. The play,
Shaun Rue" which was given at The
Iowa during the afternoon and even
ing, was the best that has been render.
ed by amateurs in Emmetsburg for
years. The cast of characters was
exceptionally strong and all inter-
preted their characters readily and
naturally. They were as familiar as
professionals with their lines.
Spooner, Wis.-Never in the history
of the city was there such gathering
of people as attended the st. Patrick's
day banquet given by the knights of
Columbus at Bieloh hall. The big au-
dience was made up of men and WON.
en- of every nationality and every
creed. They came in honor of Ire.
lands patron saint. Many were here
from Hayward, Cumberland, Rice
Lake and New Richmond. BY $3.50
the hall was packed to its capacity.
Covers were laid for 240. The sump-
tuous dinner was served by the ladies
of st. Francis church. Rev. ]. A. Pi-
Ion acted as POSTMASTER.
Owatonna, Minn.-Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Rysavy have the sympathy of
many friends in the sorrow which has
befallen them in the death of their lit
tie daughter, Hattie, which occurred
recently, from pneumonia. The child
was born October ,16, 1911. The fu.
neral was held Wednesday afternoon
from the Sacred Heart Catholic
church, Rev. J. Pivo officiating. The
interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery.
Owatonna, Minn.-Mr. and Mrs. w,
H. Lebe mourn the loss Of their in
FAINT daughter, Cinthia Marguerite
Liebe, whose death occurred recently,
Death was caused from an attack of
grippe. The child was but 3 years,
months and 13'days old. The funer.
al was held from st. Joseph's Catholic