The Catholic bulletin., 1918-02-16

pllS IrOm Cu0 HILL STduC up Will De
placed upon the roll. A liberal dona-
tion was made by one of the parish
toner's to cover the fees for those who
are unable to pay. The money raised
will he used in buying material which
the pupils will convert into articles
used by the soldiers.
Rev. Mathew Hoffman,, who has
been placed in charge of the social well
| fare of the city, called mass meeting
of all the Catholic men of the city at
the ST. Cloud Institute auditorium last
Tuesday evening. A large represen-
tation of all the Catholic churches and
societies of the city was present. The
Rt. Rev. Bishop Busch, the principal
speaker of the evening, in an address
gave an outline OF the work to be done
by the new organization. The Bishop
stated that broader and more COM
pact organization was necessary to
carry on the great work in these trou-
bled times for God and country. He
also stated that 81 per cent of the
United States army is made up of
| NdIllOllC DOyS. AIIuouSSIl IIlC
of Columbus are doing excellent work
in the camp and trenches, a movement
will be placed on foot whereby great
er number of Catholic chaplains will
be appointed to care for the spiritual
needs of the Catholic boys. Officers
for the new organization were then
elected; they will meet in few days
to formulate a systematic plan of the
work to be done.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Busch will be-
gin a series of lectures, for the benefit
of the Young Ladies League every
Friday evening at the st. Cloud
Institute auditorium. The lectures
will be for the special benefit of
the League, but all the young
ladies of the city are invited to
attend. Various subjects of in
terest will be taken up and discussed.
At the community meeting, held last
Sunday afternoon at the Institute audi
torium, Rev. SEVERN Gertken, of st.
Johns University, gave lecture on
his travels through the United States.
The principal points touched upon
were, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon
and the great trees of California. The
interest in the lecture was greatly en-.
hanced by the fact that Father SEVERN
himself took these views while on his
travels, and he also colored the plates
which were true to nature.
Waite Park: The dramatic club of
| st. JOseph's parish gave a very inter
esting entertainment last Sunday ev-
ening in the basement of the church.
Rev. Chas. Gruenenwald, the pastor,
was greatly pleased with the ability
of the young actors; in fact, so much
SO that he intends to give a series of
| entertainments in the near future.
The play was presented again Monday
evening for the benefit of the Red
Cross.
ST. Joseph: On Friday evening,
February eighth, the students of St.
Benedict's College and Academy,
rendered a very pleasing program in
honor Of their beloved chaplain, Rev.
erend Henry Borgerding, o. S. B. The
students expressed their deep appre.
citation of the earnest work of their
Jealous chaplain. For twenty-seven
years, Reverend Father Henry has
been witness to all the happenings
at st. Benedicts, and has ever faith.
fully ministered to the many needs
| of all The faculty. and students OK.
tended their good wishes, and they
pray that their devoted chaplain may
long continue to counsel, direct, and
guide the flock at Saint Benedict's.