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No greater testimonial could be given to the success of the efforts of the committee in charge of the annual ball of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute than the number of people who braved the blizzard and went to the Academy Feb. 13. Mr. T. M. DALY was master of ceremonies, with Mr. Joseph T. McDEVITT and Mr. Joseph C. TRAINER as assistants. Mr. John MARIE-CAMPBELL was chairman of the Reception Committee, which included nearly one hundred prominent citizens. The proceeds of the ball will be devoted to the Free Hospital for Poor Consumptives. >From our Philadelphia Correspondent. The Loyola, a Catholic literary and social organization, founded by Rev. John B. PITTAR, S. J., and whose clubhouse is at 230 South Third street, is contemplating the inauguration of a movement looking to the erection of a large hall in the central portion of the city to be utilized for the holding of the social functions of catholic organizations. The Loyola is founded on lines analogous to those of the successful Xavier Union of New York. The following officers have just been elected for the following year: President, Frank W. BEIRN. First Vice President, Charles GRAHAM. Second Vice President, John KELLY. Financial Secretary, Thomas J. BOLAND. Recording Secretary, Harry A. COTTER. Treasurer, Rev. John B. PITTAR, S. J. The following were elected to the Board of Governors: Thomas J. DONOHUE, James RYAN, Frank J. KERFORD, James CONNOR, Thomas CONNOR, Frank McGOUGH, Frederick BROWN, Edward A. DALY, Frank I. DALY, and James P. FLYNN. - - - - - - - - - >From our Scranton Correspondent. The funeral of the late Mrs. John BOLAND, of the West Side, Carbondale, took place Feb. 12. Short services were held in St. Rose Church. >From our Scranton Correspondent. Mrs. Mary RYAN was buried Feb. 12 from her late home in Bellevue. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dunmore. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends of the decease who knew her for many years. >From our Scranton Correspondent. Miss Margaret GANNON, daughter of Mrs. Rodger GANNON of 551 Fourth Street, died Feb 11 at the parental residence after a short illness. Deceased was 15 years of age, and was well liked by all who knew her. This is the seventh death in a period of three years in the GANNON family, Mrs. GANNON having lost her husband and six children in that time. >From our Scranton Correspondent. The Hyde Park Father Matthew Society held a well attended meeting Feb. 12 and installed these officers: J. H. McNULTY, President; Charles CANAVAN, Vice President; John SHAUGHNESSY, Recording Secretary; Michael JENNINGS, Financial Secretary; Maurice WALSH, Treasurer, M. S. LAVELLE, John DONOHUE, and John BURKE, Directors; John CROWLEY, Sr., Messenger. >From our Scranton Correspondent. At a regular meeting of the Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association, held in their hall on Salem Avenue, Carbondale, the following officers were installed. President, P. F. COOGAN; First Vice President, Richard KIRWIN; Second Vice President, William McNULTY; Financial Secretary, J. W. KILPATRICK; Marshal, John E. BROWN; Trustees, Michael McCANN, Patrick HARTE; Chancellor, B. A. KELLY. >From our Scranton Correspondent. Mrs. Mary CALPIN died at her residence, corner of Fourth Street and Bellevue Lane, Feb 12, after an illness of over six weeks. The deceased was well known in the community where she had resided for many years. She is the mother of Common Councilman Patrick F. CALPIN, of the Sixth Ward, and is survived by him, two daughters, Mrs. John FLYNN, Miss Margaret CALPIN, and two other sons, James and Thomas. >From our Scranton Correspondent. The Knights of St. Edward’s of Shamokin held their 8th anniversary in their hall above BOWMAN’s Clothing Store. David DUFFY, of St. Clair, National President of I.C.B.U., was present and delivered an address on “Organization.” Rev. Father THOMPSON spoke on the literary benefits of organization. Mrs. Annie BUCKLEY, President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the society made an address on “Women’s Sphere in the Literary World.” M. F. KANE, Peter MUSLIED, W. A. CONWAY, and Miss Nellie O’BRIEN also made addresses. - - - - - - - - - >From our Pittsburg Correspondent. The new annex to St. Joseph’s Catholic Orphanage, Troy Hill Road, Allegheny, was formally dedicated Feb. 6. There were present 1,000 friends of the institution. Rev. Father John B. DUFFNER, pastor of the Church of the Most Holy Name, who is chairman of the Board of Directors of the Orphanage, presided. Sisters of Notre Dame care for 370 orphans in the institution. - - - - - - - - - >From our Pittston Correspondent. Edward McNULTY, an aged resident of Oregon, Pittston, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John MUNLEY, of Tompkins Street, Feb 12. Death resulted from general debility. He was about 94 years old. The deceased was born in Ireland and emigrated to this country 38 years ago, and has lived in this city since. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Patrick McMAHON, of Wamego, Kansas; James of Sante Fe, New Mexico, Mrs. John CALLAHAN of Port Griffith; Mrs. John MUNLEY, Mrs. CALAHAN, and Michael, of Pittston. >From our Pittston Correspondent. Rev. E. J. MELLEY, pastor of St. John’s Church, at the late Mass Feb 12, read an account of the receipts of the fair which closed a week ago. The profits of the fair are unprecedented, and the promoters of the event are joyous over the remarkable results of their earnest labors. The total amount realized for the new church fund by the fair is $14,255.11. >From our Pittston Correspondent. St. Irene’s Ladies’ Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society has established a custom of holding an annual social event, termed an “at home.” At Pharmacy Hall recently the “at home” was held, and it was a good exemplification of the idea. Members with their friends gathered and sociability guided the incidents of the evening. >From our Pittston Correspondent. The funeral of the late James HEFFRAN of Pittston took place Feb. 12 and was largely attended. The A. O. H. [Ancient Order of Hibernians] Branch 89, E. B. A., and the Phoenix Keg Fund attended in a body. Services were held in St. John’s Church and interment was in Market Street Cemetery. The following were the pall-bearers: James McHALE, Anthony HINES from the Emeralds; James DEVERS, and Michael NOON from the A.O.H; Patrick EGAN and Martin HESSION from the Keg Fund. >From our Pittston Correspondent. The funeral of the late Martin Herrity was held Feb. 10 from his late home, at 416 Chestnut Street. The remains were carried from the residence to St. Patrick’s Church, where funeral services were held. Rev. Father DUNNE conducted the services. Thus ended the life of one who was loved by all. He died at the age of 43 years, and at his death did not know of an enemy he had made. He had been a resident of Hyde Park for many years. The funeral services were attended by the St. Leo’s Battalion, which organization turned out about 200 strong. The pall-bearers selected from the society were as follows: John and James SAUL, Patrick TOLAN, Robert McNICHOLAS, Michael MAY, and John GALLAGHER. >From our Pittston Correspondent. The entertainment given by the St. Leo’s Battalion in St. David’s Hall, on North Main Avenue, was one of the best held in West Scranton this season. The president of the order, Mr. M. J. JENNINGS, opened the evening’s programme with a few remarks. Those who contributed to the evening’s amusement were: Miss Margaret GILROY, Prof. Edward SULLIVAN, A. G. STONE, Prof. FAGARD, Miss Mollie JORDAN, Frank McHALE, Mr. Charles GRAHAM, the St. Leo’s Glee Club, Charles FRANCIS, Augustus PHILLIPS, James REED, Bell PHILBURN, and Lizzie O’BOYLE. Miss Catherine O’Hara, president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of A. O. H., of Lackawanna County, and Division No. 4, of Hyde Park, delivered an address on the subject of total abstinence. - - - - - - - >From our Johnstown Correspondent. Rev. Father BOYLE, of St. John’s Church, this city, has gone on a vacation. He was accompanied by Rev. Fathers Daniel DEVLIN and Joseph Gallagher, of Pittsburg and New Castle, respectively. - - - - - - - >From our Grove City Correspondent. A wreck occurred on the Bessemer Railroad here Feb 13, due to a broken flange on the engine wheel. The engine was destroyed and six cars demolished. Engineer MILLIAS of Greenville, was killed, his skull being crushed. 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