Father H. Dalton, of Kansas City had a fair in his parish of three weeks duration, 2 weeks of which were during Advent. Apparently a pleasant time was had by all and the only disturbances came when the pastor was forced to evict from the church, a girl whose jealousy led her to smash the toilette set of a voting rival. The fair is supposed to have cleared $5,000. Dances were not held in the church but around the corner at Mr. Y's, in more private surroundings. The young folks had such a good time that it will take a year to reconstruct discipline amongst them after such a prolonged spree. They will be fully prepared to have another fair, especially if it were to come during the dull seasons of Lent and Advent. Mr. B. Cunningham's daughter triumphantly carried off the Opera cloak which realized the grand sum of $800. Another family in the parish gave a private ball last night even though Butler's catechism says that balls are prohibited during the holy season. After allowing the devil to get in 3 weeks work, the Lord was appeased last Sunday by a 3 hour church dedication, a very grand affair. Bishop John Joseph Hogan of Kansas City officiated and about 20 priests took part. The church, swept out after the fair, was very presentable, and it should have been since the building consumed 8 years in construction and an estimated cost of $35,000, although it is only valued at $20,000. The people were generous and patient. When New Yorkers speak of their trifling fairs let them remember that the people of the West can outdo them in every way. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.