The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

College of ST. Thomas: \ two-act
farce called THE Millionaire Jani-
tor" was presented last Saturday by
the boys of the Purple and Gray Club
of ST. Thomas College, in the audi
forum of the school. The audience,
composed of members Of the faculty
and of the student body, applauded the
efforts of the juvenile actors, and by
their appreciation and interest rem
dercd the boys encouragement in
this, their first appearance, before
the school. Assistance was rem
dered by Captain Kruse, as stage
manager, Captain Gales and Lieu
tenant Flynn, as makeup artists,
and the members of the cast were in
spired by their director, Mr.. Albert
Pryor. The youngsters gave a splen-
did exhibition of theatrical ability.
Cyril Powers, as The Millionaire JAN
itor," played his part, difficult one,
extremely well, while John Phelan,
as Professor Flogg, kept up through
out the dignity of manner and speech
BETTING the principal of a boarding
school. Harry Merkel, as Herald Jen-
nings, the misChievOus yOungSter, was
very good; Douglas Ruddy, as Mr.. Jen-
nings, Herald's father, was dignitied,
scholarly gentleman; Harry Turgeon,
as FubbS, school boy, played his
part in Il perfectly natural way; Ar
thur Tefft, as Horatio De Alger, the
intellectual light of the school, ELMER
Saffert, as Skinner, the bully, with
Patrick Ryan and Douglas Ruddy, as
school-mates of the boys, are deserv-
ing of praise for their successful eff
forts. With only nominal expenses,
THE Millionaire JanitOr" was also a
financial success. The proceeds OF the
play, together with twenty-one dollars
derived from an Indoor Picnic given
by the club on September 81, will en-
able the Purple and Gray Club to pur-
chase accessories for their club room.
Consequent upon the selection Of st.
Thomas as Il college for the training
of officers Of the Reserve Corps, the
War Department has detailed for duty
at the College Sergeants Fred Mand.
Ter and John Brown. These non-com'
missioned officers will be under the or.
ders of Captain Rees and under his di.
rectionS will cooperate with Sergeants
Kainc and Nichols in drilling and in
structing the cadets.
Cretin Alumni Banquet: Monday
evening, November 81, the Alumni AS
sociation of Cretin High School, St
Paul, gave its annual banquet i'll the
Ryan Hotel. Nearly three hundred
persons were present. The st. Faul
Quartette gave number of delight
full selections, and the Cretin Orches
ira furnished appropriate music
Francis Murray, the boy alto of the
Students Choral Club, accompanied
by Rev. Thomas Talbot, delighted the
audience with his beautiful rendition
of several Irish songs. Mr.. JOIN
Cairns, accompanied by Miss Mary Ma
honey, contributed some choice mum
bers. Among the speakers were Franz
j. Newell, the president, Brother Ju
Illus, Brother Elzear, the Director;
Rev. Brother Baldwin, Provincial Su
perior; James IIessburS, Hon. Thomas
j. McGrath, Hon. Thomas Greene, anC
Rev. c. F. McGinnis, Phi. D.
ST. Joseph's Academy: The Rev
erend James A. Byrnes, Diocesan Di
rector of the Society for the Propaga
tion of the Faith, addressed the stu
dents of St Joseph'S Academy during
the past week on the subject Of For
eign Missions. The appeal was re
ceived with much enthusiasm, and thu
students have become actively inter
ested in the work.
ST, Agatha's Conservatory; Land
scapes painted on tile and tapestry
hand-painted china and works in oil
and water colors compose the annua
exhibit of art at st. Agatha's cOnserv
atOry, Exchange and Cedar streets
The exhibit is one Of the largest ant
best i'll the history of the school
Nearly all the work was done b.
students, with few exceptions
paintings by the Sisters. Three pal
lors are devoted to the display o
china, while two others house oil
and water colors. Hand-painte
Christmas cards form q feature OF tn
display. Many of the paintings ar
offered for sale. This exhibit will b
III dolly until ChYi q
mas. st. Agatha's conservatory
one of the leading art centerS of tn
Northwest.
Miss Bernadette Molloy entertaine
the pupils Of St Agatha's cOnserVator
at 8 Z. NJ, Friday, November a, 8
the conservatory.
Church of ST. Mary: The song II
Cital and card party given under tn
auspices of the Church of st. Mar!
st. Paul, in the X of G. hall on Thurs
day evening, November %, was on
of the most pleasing entertainment
of the season. Over 400 people wer
present The musical program wa
under the direction of Miss Elsie n
Shave, who played the accompan
ment for the singers. Mrs. Reineckt
Miss Heck and Mr. and Mrs. Viii
taker delighted the audience wit
their spirited and artistic rendition {
the numbers assigned them. Ate
the musicale, progressive euchre wa
played at nearly 100 tables and vail
able prizes were given to the success