The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-06-19
OUTSIDE THE CITIES.


GraceviIIe: The 18th Annual Meet.
ing of the Alumni Association of st.
Mary's Academy was held on Friday
afternoon, June 4, 46 members being
present, a considerable number of
whom were from out of town. The
officers present at the meeting were
Mary Campion, president, Margaret
Mclaughlin, secretary, and Margaret
Gallogly, treasurer. After the bust
ness meeting held at o'clock, a ban
the Academy, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all, after which there was
Benediction at Holy Rosary Church.
| Pine Island: The Mesdames Adams,
Craddock, McKaig, O'Reilly, Ray
mond Keane and Anna Keane gave
an ice cream social for the benefit of
of St. Michaels Church last Saturday
afternoon and evening. In the even
| ing short program was given con-
| sisting of several readings by the
Misses Helen and Nora Keane, and
number of selections rendered by the
| kids Band" A very pleasant So
| cial time was enjoyed. The proceeds
| amounted to $62, which were turned
| over to the committee having charge
of the building fund for the new parish
residence.
Archbishop Keane of Dubuque, Ia,
spent several days of the past week
with relatives in Pine Island.
saltwater: Last Monday evening,
Rev. E. P Murphy delivered lecture
before the Knights of Columbus in
their hall here Father Murphy's sub
iect was Sim Fein, or Irish Nation
alism. The speaker ably traced early
Irish aspirations for liberty, and he
showed that the spirit Of freedom has
ever been kept alive by the people of
that Island all through the ages of
persecution. He made an eloquent
plea for the support and sympathy of
Americans for the realization of Ire
lands legitimate hopes.
Frontenac: Commencement exer-
cises of Villa Maria Academy began
last Wednesday evening with the pres
entation of the class play. The grad
uating exercises were held Thursday
morning, June II, and an address to
the graduates was delivered by Rev.
J. NJ. Wolfe, D. D.
Hutchinson: The local council of
the K of G.. initiated a class of SO
members Sunday evening, June 6. The
initiation brought out the largest dele
cation the local Council has had since
organization. The first and second
degree work was in charge of the
local team, while the third degree was
conferred by State Deputy J. G.. Whe-
Ian and his team.
Candidates came from Silver Lake,
Glencoe, Stewart, Winsted and Hutch
inson. Following the work the ladies
of st. Anastasia's parish served a
three course dinner to $50 guests. An
informal program followed consisting
of eleven numbers. An address of
| welcome was made by Mayor c. E.
Kester. Addresses were also given
by Rev. J. P. Foley, st. Thomas Col
lege, Rev. M. A. McRaith of Renville,
| and Deputy J. G. Whelan. Musical
numbers were given by Mr.. and Mrs.
E. R. Link and Mr.. J. A. Lindenberg.
| Miss Lucille Halliday of Minneapolis
led the community singing, the clos
| ing number being Holy God We
Praise Thy Name Visitors were
present from practically every city
| around here and several from Mime
apolis.
Belle PLANE: The occasion of the
| initiation of another class into the
| local council Of the knights of Column
| bus brought to Belle PLANE, Sunday,
June 6, quite the largest number of
| K. C.s that ever gathered here for an
initiation ceremony. The streets were
| lined with cars throughout the after
noon, there being very large attend
ance of members from neighboring
towns
| A class of forty was initiated, the
first degree being conferred by Belle
PLANE Council and the second and
third by the degree team from Mime
apolis. After the ceremonial work
lunch was served the large assembly
by the sewing circle of IS. Peter and
Pauls parish in Weibeler's hall.
Bird Island: st. Mary's high school
held commencement exercises on
June 2. Rev. Henry Pomije of Olivia
addressed the graduates. On the pre-
vious Sunday evening at special exer-
cises held in the church the baccalaur-
cate address was delivered by Father
Valerius of st. Paul.
The graduates of st. Mary's high
school this year are the following:
Margaret Posley, Helen Keltgen, Ag-
mes Ryan, Celestine Desmond, Mar
garet Rauenhorst, and Rose Baum
gartner. The salutary was given by
Celestine Desmond, while Agnes Ryan
delivered the valedictory.