Codex Lethbridge
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who has graciously sent his pass to Father Rosenthal to shorten the expenses.
25 Father Rosenthal is back. He made a very successful and enjoyable trip, and he received the authorisation [sic] of His Lordship as well as several letters of recommendation to help him out down East.
27 Father Rosenthal starts by the three o.clock train this afternoon, going East. He will be absent for about a month. He will try to secure a loan down there, and he intents [sic] to see churches, the sight of which could give some good idea with regard to the building of our new church here.
By the same train, Reverend Father Ruaux comes from Blood Reserve. He will spent [sic] a few days here to enjoy himself and take a little holiday.
On the evening, was held in the K. of P. hall, one of the most successful socials both financially and socially. About hundred and fifty people were present, hundred and four playing the usual progressive Euchre party. The musical programme [sic] was also a good one; and after the distribution of the prices some beautiful songs were rendered by male and female voices with accompaniement [sic] on the piano. All went home satisfied hoping that soon after Lent those socials will be taken up again. The financial result amounted to $83,50.
March 1 Reverend Father Ruaux goes back this afternoon after having spent some two days in our midst.
9 The church beautifully decorated to day in black and white ornaments for the funeral of Kilkenny our late Chief Fire. Very likely it is the first time that the Church was so crowded with Protestants.
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The front seats were occupied by the members of the City council; by the firemen and the policemen.
Father Bidault conducted the service and a good choir executed the plain-chant mass of Requiem.
10 Father Bidault is sick and confined to his room.
11 Father Lacombe arrives, sent by Father Grandin to help the fathers here on Sunday the 12th, in the absence of Father Rosenthal. Father Meyer does not go to his missions, owing to Father Bidault’s illness.
15 Father Lacombe goes back to Pincher Creek where he has established his residence, whilst Father Lestanc has been appointed chaplain of the Lacombe’s Home at Midnapore.
17 Father Hold leaves this morning for Cardston where he has been called last night to attend to a sick person.
At 8.30 this evening, grand concert in Caledonian hall, in the honor of St. Patrick. This concert has been organised [sic] by the Children of Mary and was a real success. The hall was crowded to the doors. After some songs nicely rendered by the Children of Mary, and a rose drill executed by ten school children, lawyer Ryan of Calgary interested the audience by a powerful and poetic speech, wherein he has exalted the Irish people and given then shortly the history of their nation. Then came a duo on violin and piano, and some songs by Mr. E.A. Cunningham, Miss Stella Burns of Calgary and Miss Davidson.
18 Reverend Father Leduc comes from St. Albert. He will preach to morrow on the holy Childhood; and
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who has graciously sent his pass to Father Rosenthal to shorten the expenses.
25 Father Rosenthal is back. He made a very successful and enjoyable trip, and he received the authorisation [sic] of His Lordship as well as several letters of recommendation to help him out down East.
27 Father Rosenthal starts by the three o.clock train this afternoon, going East. He will be absent for about a month. He will try to secure a loan down there, and he intents [sic] to see churches, the sight of which could give some good idea with regard to the building of our new church here.
By the same train, Reverend Father Ruaux comes from Blood Reserve. He will spent [sic] a few days here to enjoy himself and take a little holiday.
On the evening, was held in the K. of P. hall, one of the most successful socials both financially and socially. About hundred and fifty people were present, hundred and four playing the usual progressive Euchre party. The musical programme [sic] was also a good one; and after the distribution of the prices some beautiful songs were rendered by male and female voices with accompaniement [sic] on the piano. All went home satisfied hoping that soon after Lent those socials will be taken up again. The financial result amounted to $83,50.
March 1 Reverend Father Ruaux goes back this afternoon after having spent some two days in our midst.
9 The church beautifully decorated to day in black and white ornaments for the funeral of Kilkenny our late Chief Fire. Very likely it is the first time that the Church was so crowded with Protestants.
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The front seats were occupied by the members of the City council; by the firemen and the policemen.
Father Bidault conducted the service and a good choir executed the plain-chant mass of Requiem.
10 Father Bidault is sick and confined to his room.
11 Father Lacombe arrives, sent by Father Grandin to help the fathers here on Sunday the 12th, in the absence of Father Rosenthal. Father Meyer does not go to his missions, owing to Father Bidault’s illness.
15 Father Lacombe goes back to Pincher Creek where he has established his residence, whilst Father Lestanc has been appointed chaplain of the Lacombe’s Home at Midnapore.
17 Father Hold leaves this morning for Cardston where he has been called last night to attend to a sick person.
At 8.30 this evening, grand concert in Caledonian hall, in the honor of St. Patrick. This concert has been organised [sic] by the Children of Mary and was a real success. The hall was crowded to the doors. After some songs nicely rendered by the Children of Mary, and a rose drill executed by ten school children, lawyer Ryan of Calgary interested the audience by a powerful and poetic speech, wherein he has exalted the Irish people and given then shortly the history of their nation. Then came a duo on violin and piano, and some songs by Mr. E.A. Cunningham, Miss Stella Burns of Calgary and Miss Davidson.
18 Reverend Father Leduc comes from St. Albert. He will preach to morrow on the holy Childhood; and
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