The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-02-03

mon Sunday evening, February a, will
be "Original Sin"
College OF st. Thomas: DR.. R. j.
Purcell, history department, St
Thomas College, has been awarded
the Justin Windsor prize in American
history by the American Historical
Association. The honor was awarded
to the st. Paul scholar for his manu-
script book entitled Connecticut in
Transition 1775-1S1S." The prize is
given every two years for the best
piece of original work by a graduate
student or instructor in any American
college or university. DR.. Purcells
book also won the John Addison Por
ter prize of $500, given by Yale uni
versity each year for the best dis
sertation in any field submitted to
the faculty OF the graduate school.
The Purple and Gray Club celebrat-
ed it's first birthday on January II. A
delightful repast was rendered the
members. The club will present a
benefit performance in the college au-
ditorium on February q. The pro-
ceeds will be added to the athletic de-
partment.
College of St. Catherine: During
the past week Rev. Lawrence Ryan, of
the Cathedral, conducted a retreat for
the academic classes. The exercises
opened on Monday and closed on
Thursday morning. On Saturday, jan
n q
presented a play, The Dust of the
Earth in the Jeanne dare auditori-
um They also entertained the Senior
class from St Margaret's Academy,
Minneapolis.
Visitation Convent: ON Monday,
January %, the Sisters ofNuhe Vista
ton Convent, St. Paul, celebrated the
feast day of their founder and patron,
ST. Francis dc Sales. Solemn High
Mass was celebrated at half past ten
o'clock by Father Mccall of South st.
Paul, assisted by Father Corrigan Of
ST. Marks parish, as deacon, Father
Weber of the Cathedral parish, as
subdeacon, and Father O'Hara of the
Cathedral parish, as master Of cere-
monies. The sermon was preached
by the Very Rev. James c. Byrne,
V. G. About twenty priests were
present at the Mass, as we'll as a
large number Of the friends Of the
Community and relatives of the Sis
tiers and pupils At noon dinner was
served to the visiting priests. In the
afternoon at two o'clock, Father
Cullen, of Minneapolis, officiated at
Solemn Benediction Of the Blessed
Sacrament, after which an interesting
program was presented in French by
pupils of the junior department, all
of whom gave evidence Of the care
full training which they received in
the institution.
Church of the Blessed Sacrament:
At the recent election Of officers, Of
the Catholic Ladies Aid, Mrs. O'Reil-
ly was reelected president, Mrs.
Petzke, vice president; Mrs. Starr,
treasurer; Mrs. Fitzgerald, secretary.
A meeting was held on Thursday,
February /, at the home of Mrs. P. J..
Burke.
The card party given by the Catho-
lie Ladies' Aid, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George Mealey, was largely
attended and very much enjoyed by
all. Favors were won by Miss Fahey,
Miss Mehsikomer, Miss Grey, A.
Bradet, Edward Buss, and Victor
HUM.
Gil ~
No. 2, Ladies' Auxiliary A. o. H., and
Division No. 8, Hibernians, held a
Joint installation of officers at Hiber-
MAN hail. Friday evening, January
u, which was followed by a pro-
gram. Addresses were delivered by
Rev. T. F. Gleason and Rev. E. l..
De Courcey. Division No. 8, Hiber-
mans, has set apart the first meeting
of the month, which will be Friday,
February g. as a social meeting: All
members and their friends are in,
vited. An illustrated lecture will be
given by Rev. p. f. OTrien and Pro
fessor Pardo.
Church of ST. Mark: Mr. George
B. Hewetson, recent convert to the
Catholic Church, will lecture in the
Parochial hall, on February 3, at $50
p. NJ. Mr. Hewetson is cousin OF
the late Robert II. Benson, the great
English novelist and preacher. Fol
a number of years Mr.. H6wetson was
in charge Of one Of the largest Epis
copa1 churches in Canada, and was
an Episcopal minister for many years
before his conversion. His subject
will be, why l Became Convert tc
the Catholic Church"
Every one is cordially invited tc
be present at this lecture. The soci
cites under whose auspices the lee
lures are given have provided seats
for every one who may desire tt
attend.
Tabernacle Society: The Taber
nacle Society met Friday for a sew
ing meeting at 1890 A. NJ, at Roya
Arcanum hall, after which there was
an informal luncheon at 1890. There
was also program at 2:30 p. M.