Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 259, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1913 — COLLEGEVILLE. [ARTICLE]

COLLEGEVILLE.

' .• . :•< During the present week the first quarterly examinations were held. Frank Fertalje, Lorain, Ohio, had a severe attack of appendicitis last Saturday, and was taken to Lafayette, where the operation was successfully performed at St. Elizabeth hospital. ' The annual retreat will begin on Saturday evening and will continue till Wednesday evening. The exer ; cises will be conducted by Rev. Fr. Gabriel, O. P-, of Chicago. .In spite of the cold breeze Sunday afternoon the AH Stars and the Religious engaged in a game of baseball to decide the home championship tor the year 1913. The Stars were favored with the long end of the 4 to 2 score and retained possession of their title. Mr. F. Medland has completed the concrete foundation of the gymnasium. The heavy steel beams and pillars that will support the clear story walls and the main floor have also arrived. The only obstacle now yet in his way is the delay caused by the raisers, who should again be on their job. , The first local football game was staged last Sunday afternoon. It was won by the regulars by the score of 12 to 7. The juniors were highly elated at their success at even scoring upon their much heavier opponents. Saturday afternoon there will 'be another game between the two teams. November 9 will see the Holy Cross Club, of Chicago, on the local grounds for a game; Negotiations are also in progress that promises a game with the Notre Dame juniors at an early date on the local gridiron.