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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVI, Issue 26, 19 October 1888, Page 17

On Sunday last the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart at Grey town was blessed and opened by Most Rev. Dr. Moran. Pontifical High Mass was celebrated at 11.30, Rev. Fathers O'Neill and Lynch being deacon and sub-deacon respectively. The bishop in his sermon gave a highly interesting account of the riße and progress of Christianity in Poland which is the native land of the principal portion of the Greytown congregation, At the conclusion of the ceremony a collection was made, which, together with proceeds of tickets realised £75. His Lordship the Bishop congratulated the congregation and their pastor, on being in possession of a neat and commodious church for the^practice of their holy religion,

There are few Englishmen i(aays the Pall Mall Budget of August 23), who will not read with sympathy and admiration the story of the gallant struggle which James Somers and his eleven kinsfolk made agaihst 200 police and Emergency-men last week in county Wexford. They had converted their little house into a veritable tortress. An earthern rampart was thrown up to the height of twenty feet around the house ; in front of this a trench five feet deep had been dug, land the doors and windows were closed by gates and bars. The gallant garrison of twenty defended themselves against battering ram and bayonet charges for eight hours, and at last only capitulated when the roof of their little stronghold caught fire. Tb c justification cf their action is to be found in the fact that the eviction took place for a rent which the resident magistrate had in vain urged the landlord to reduce ; the offer of the tenants having been a just one, which the magistrate thought the landlord should have accepted.

I hear (sayß Truth) that Mr. Chamberlain submitted to a friend the letters from Mr. Parnell to Mr. O'Shea on which he relied to prove his case against the former gentleman, and that the friend advised him that he had no case. Hence the " climb down " in his latter to the Times. In his letter to Mr. O'Shea, Mr. Parnell distinctly Btated that he could not accept either Mr. Chamberlain's Local GoYernmeot scheme or any other local Government scheme as a settlement of the Irish question. As foi the assertion that Mr. Parnell had stated that the Government must legislate against boycotting and intimidation, it rests, even according to Mr. Chamberlain, upon the mere statement of Mr. O'Shea, and it is entirely incorrect. The Coercion Bill, with the clauses marked in the margin of which Mr. Parnell approved, has not been forthcoming. In its stead, Mr. Chamberlain publishes a Bill with a pea run through the clauseß of which j according to Mr

SSjt. Mr< P*raellP * raell Bpedally di8 *PPro»ed. Never was there such a

Ma. Gi^DOTOSB'g political speech at Hawarden (says the Pah Mail Gazette) wai chiefly interesting -apart from its vehement elo-quence-for hia vindication of Mr. Parnell'a action in the Scotch !°?7 S ?ladßtone? ladBtone " cl «wl7 convinced-as the Freeman's Journal and Archbuhop Walsh arc-that Mr. Parnell has discovered tne alaaing clue to the origin of the famous letters, and that he will be able to prove exactly how the Times was either hoodwinked or au accomplice in the « forgery." If this be so, Mr. Parnell's legal action ♦h J he * IWa7 ". ftanoanced Mb« intention, and it will have tne advantage of aecuring the punishment of the Times for •' a wicked and outrageous wrong." The Times has already given notice that it mil do all it can to baulk the Scotch action. It will be necessary, therefore, to watch very closely tbe preliminary proceedings of the Inglith Commission. The way in which the judges deal with the forged letters will be a touchstone of their fairness.

Thi Emperor William has had a Cordial reception at Rome, where rlli S. W<> ! be cx P ected » **«» » little more, has taken place. The UttlelmorehM been the health-drinking to the Italian and German annie», and the allusions made by his Imperial Majesty to the manner in which German unity bad been won by the sword, and the conseqaent analogy implying perpetual agreement between the Italian and German nations. This teems in some degree to point to to all ance of offence. As to the meeting of the Emperor and the Pope,itw* 8 naturally friendly, bnt we may doubt the genuineness of any P^ular detail grven. That especially to the effect that th« Bmpwor had «dnsed the final abandonment o| the temporal power, and an alliance instead with the conservative Sovereigns, stems very untrustworthy. It ia hardly possible that his Majesty would have pwtamed to give any such advice. Had be done so, however, the effect must be contrary to that desired by him. Such advice would •now how much the Pope stood ia need of complefco iniependance bo that his actions should be directed by no external influence, aod so that no union with despotism should make the Papacy an object of suspicion to the masses. The decoration by the Emoeror of Signor Cry, with the order of the Black Eagle, and his Majesty's remark that no one had ever deserved it more, may be taken as a necessary part of the ceremonial. It is quite impossible that the Emperor can »aye any confidence in the statesman so honoured by him.

Nkably the whole of the dissentiog ministers of Ireland, we are told, have risen up in a protest against Home Bule, and are about to banquet Lord Salisbury as a pledge of their resolution and sincerity Bat who, we should like to know, are the dissenting ministers of Ireland, and what is their importance 1 Taking away the Orangemen of Ulster, whose opposition, with its true reasons, has always ■ 31?°"? ' ■ « diMentera of Ireland •» a very insignificant body, indeed, and, m fact, a man might quite well live in the country all his life without so much as seeing one of their ministers at a distance The truth is he must, as a rule, go out of his way to do so, aod then ne would have mighty little to see as a reward for his pains. Things must be going hard with Balf our, when he has to get up this agitation as a last resource. But as for the banquet, is there not Secret Service money enough in the coflers of the Castle, to pay for a much more pretentious feed ? Lord Salisbury filled with the victuals and drink of a genuine dissenting banquet of the kind, would as anxiously call for an antidote as any man ever represented in Punch. as having partaken of a cheap champagne supper. The protest and petition of these dissenting ministers are among the chief jokes of the period. IZSZl 6 T * DOfching iQ tbe Way of a J° kc t0 t^ Prime Minister in the inevitable cuolic that must ensue should he venture to enjoy himself at that feed, and supposing there were no Secret Service money available. Poor fellows, we do not grudge nnld nt-l T^' P robabili^ are they stand sorely a need of it, and the money would probably go into worse stomachs than theirs. Seediness, after all, is neither a vice nor a crime

P fll Jn r, ? 1 1 " 1 "* 8 ' we Bee - a 'e appealing for aid to the Parnsll defence fund. The need is pressing, a Ba B Mr. Gladstone betides ha ß very clearly and powerfully explained it in his Hawarden speech On the one side is the Times with mines of wealth at its command and actually making money by its reports of the commission and the libel action ; on the other is Mr. Parnell, , man of moderate fortune, but under the necessity of bearing expenses that must swamp the owner of super-abundant riches. Nor is the cause in which he must meet such an enomous straia that of Mr. Parnell himself. It is the cause of the Irish people to which he sacrifices his life and all his resources, and on the results of the inquiry and the action their interests depend It should, therefore, devolve upon the Irish people to meet the necessities .of the bour.and they may justly be called on to act generouslye nerously n the matter. Ab our Christchurch correspondent also ooints out, the fcwh inhabitants of Westport have already recognised "their duty in the case, and are engaged in its performance, the example they

give the'rest of the colony being moßt praiseworthy and deserving of imitation. We are confi lent, however, that very little persuasion will be required in tho matter, ani that everywhere an anxiety will he spontaneously fait to have a part in s> honourable and necessary an undeitaking. New Zealand hitherto has kept w.'ll to the fore in aiding the great cause, according to her means, and we neei have no apprehension that she will n-»w prove backward. No fervent appeal therefore, on our part is necessary, but we cm leave the cmse in the hands of our Irish readers feeling convinced as we do that of themselves they will, as usual, do all that concerns their credit, and reflects honourably on their liberality and goodness of heart.

•*«•♦£ iS aga , in F e P° r !* d that 'wo nationalist delegat3s are about to * 11 m* colonio9 - II a PP«ars definitely settled that one of them is to be Mr. John Dillon, and there is not a man in the party whom we should more gladly receive or be prouder to see. Foe the other the »ames of Mr. T. D. Sullivan and Sir Thomas Esmond are mention*, and to either we shall accord a hearty welcome. Were the choice given us, however, we should, as it seems but right and natural, prefer the visit of the tried veteran. Sir Thomas Esmond is a fine young fellow, who does honour to the cause he represents, and is deservedly admired wherever he goes. But T. D. Sullivan is the old and trusty friend and leader of the Irish race ; tbe sweet singer too whose strains have long cheered the exile's dwelling, aad nothing bat ingratitude could prefer any man to him. Besides there would be something to look forward to in tbe verses that Mr. Sullivan would be sure to give us afterwards, and of which Irelaud and our southern lands would be the common theme. Nevertheless a hundred thousand welcomes shall await the delegates, be they who they may.

We have much pleasure in directing the attention of our readers to the honourable position obtained by the Catholic Colleges of New South Wales in the Senior Public Examination, recantly held at the Sydney University. Thirty-six, out of one hundred and ten successful candidates are from the Catholic Colleges-a fact which, taking into consideration that the Catholics are less than one-third of the population, and labour under considerable disadvantages, speaks volumes for the teaching powers of our educational institutions. Marist Brothers' College, 13 pupils passed ; Jesuit College, 6 passed ; Bathnrst College, 5 passed ; Goul bourn Collega, 4 passed ; Bt. Vincent's College, 3 passed ; Marist Brothers' High School, 3 passed ; Maitland College, 2 passed. Total, 36.

Nowi-DATg, when the world is moving on, and the Church of England apparently moving with it— if , indeed, it is not going Bornewhat faiter— the appearance of Dr. Nevill ia a London church, wearing a cope and cloth-of-gold mitre, as reported the other day, may perhaps cause no amazement. Time was, however, and that not so very long ago, when the arrival of Macaulay's New Zealander himself could have occasioned no greater commotion. His Lordship, it seems, not only made the imposing appearance alluded to, but also took part in ceremonies in which banners, and candles, and incense were used. The Bishop, we have no doubt comported himself so as in all respects to do honour to his adopted country, but could the quiet old fathers of a generation or two have arisen, in their plain old gowns and surplices, not to speak of their Geneva bands, though perhaps these, coming also from foreign parts, were wont as well to give some hint of universality, their astonishment would have been very pronounced. It might have taken the explanation, given on the occasion by the Bishop to someone or another as an additional mark of Catholicity, that a rod drivpn through the earth from the spot where his Lordship made hie appearance would come out close to his residence when he was at home, to explain the phenomenon to them. Indeed it is very probable that some at least among them would think it quite time for the New Zealander of literary prediction to make his famous sketch. But in the days when tatooed heads were the chief curiosity brought to the old country from New Zealand, who could foresee how much more remarkable phenomena lay m the womo of the future 1 The world moves fast to-day, aa we have Baid, and what is universal must necessarily move with it.

The judges who form the Parnell commission have evidently been taken a good deal aback by the refusal of Mr. Graham, the counsel for the Times, to make any definite charges against particular persons, or to do anything more than attempt to substantiate in a general sort of a way the accusations published in the articles called " Pamellism and Crime." The court Beems to have expressed their disapproval of the course without disguise. Bat as the object of the inquiry has all along been apparent, and the intention of the Government plain, there is nothing to astonish us in the matter. We are told the Irish party express themselves satisfied with the situation . and we can easily believe that they have reason to be so.

Wh have received from Mr. M. Ryan, Broadfield, £1 in aid of he evicted tenants fund.

His Eminence Csrdinal Moran has taken his farewell of Ireland and set out upon his return to Australia. Tbe Cardinal, as his parting word, has expressed his oonviction that the immediate concession of Home Rule alone will prevent tbe formation of secret societies among the Irish people — an event to be dreaded by tbeir friends, and which it must be the chief object of good government to hinder — which, moreover, bad government might find more troublesome than it had bargained tor, and attended by dangers that it would prove hard, if not impossible for it to check. But that the Government now in power Will be warned, even by co high an authority as Cardinal Moran, we have little hope. The Cardinal, meantime, has also testified to the union which exists between the clergy and the people, and shown his sympathy with the existing situation by subscribing £50 towards the ParneU Defence fund, which has also been done by the Archbishops of Dublin and Cashel. In taking his leave of Ireland, we are further told his Eminence expressed the gladness with which he looked forward to his return to his home in the Southern world. His Eminence may, indeed, bring with him on his voyage a light heart, for not only can he enjoy the consciousness of having done a great and noble work on behalf of his oppressed countrymen, but he may look forward to the grateful and joyous reception that awaits him from their more fortunate brethren. The Irishmen of the colonies must, indeed, be found wanting in gratitude were they not prepared to receive with enthusiasm one, not only distinguished by his exalted rank, but by his noble qualities and magnificent services to their race, as the greatest son of Holy Church who has ever set foot on Australasian oil.

Mbb. Mona Caibd, a lady with a craze, has created a sensation by an article published by her in one of the periodicals, whose object it is to solve the question, "Is marriage a failure." Ba her a stale matter for solution, oue slight think, at this period of the world's history. Tbe lady's opinion is, of course, that although 6he herself is tolerably well suited with a husband, and be tremendously well and altogether beyond his deserts suited with a wife, for the more unfortunate generality of the human race it is otherwise, an 1 marriage is a failure. The lady, who somewhat inconsistently, it might appear, is indignant at being supposed to advocate what is commonly known as " free love " seems to find her solution in a free and easy system of divorce, which would naturally come to pretty much the »ame thing. She is quite ready to make short work of all difficulties, and would, without an instant's hesitation, cut every Gordian knot that might oppose itself to her. She says, for example, that, to quote her own words, •' There is a great superstition as to the importance of the identical father and the identical mother taking care of their own children." Aad of course yoang chickens, and even perhaps young goslingi, can be hatched out and reaiel without troubling any father or mother at all in the matter, so that there may be some congenial analogy to guide this lady in her megrims. This specimen of her argument snoula, however, suffice for us, and we can only regret that it is among the rights of women, not only occasionally to have very little wit. but to make known their failure to the world.

A BKPORT has reached our contemporary, the Bruce Herald, of the death of the Re\. Father Lenehan, late ot Milton. Details, however, aie not given, and the rumour lacks confumation. We, therefore, itlraiu from referring at greater length to the matter.

A beautiful painting in oils executed by Miss Kate Fagan, and handsomely tiamed, has been prtsented by the young lady in question to the Dominican Nuns' bazaar, where it will be among the chief attractions of Mrs. Fiaser'h stall. Another oil painting, the Madonna, also a very beautiful work of art, and richly framed, has been foiwarded as well to the convent, the donor's name being, probably by accident, omitted. A meeting of the ladies interested ia the bazaar will take place in St. Joseph's schoolroom on Tuesday, when several points brought forward at the last meeting will be submitted for farther discussion.

Mb. Fcanian, a gentleman recently out from Ireland, is now in the Gore district, takiDg orders for tho new publication, " History of Ireland." We wish him a'l the success the book deserves?. It is comprehensive and sound in its coiuents,^and will take tbe form of a volume creditable to any library.

Lobd Salisbury, then, has method in his madness. Who, if not he, should support the rights of propeity? His Lordship, it seems, is the owner of whole rows of hous s in St. Martin's parish ia London, which are let chiefly to Polish Jews. His Ljrdsbip, it is mentioned, does not display that interest and sulicitude which, as it ia well known, be feeli for the welfare of the massis by personally visiting his houses or his tenants — but, as in the case of 3 noted philanthropist, •poken of by Dickens in " Little Doirit, " deals with them through an agent. The houses are said to be in a dilapidated condition. Indeed, at a late meeting of the parish \eitry, they were deE-

eribed as " disgraceful." But no doubt, like most London lodging houses they are made to pay. It is fortunate, then, for the rights of property that their protection lies in the hands of a man who thoroughly understands the subject— owing to his personal experience. But what about the rights of the people who own no property and whose case is hardly likely to ba so well understood by his Lordship ?

The reports from Rome of the doings of the German Emperor have excited extreme indignation among our Irish Catholic settlers. Could the Roman curia witness the spontaneity of the feeling, and note its sincerity, and the immediate and unhesitating method of its expression, we fancy it would lead to some hesitation on their part, in receiving reports as to Irish disaffection and disloyalty to the Holy See. The Pope evidently stands first in the aff jctions ot the Irish people, and it would require a miraole of iniquity to remove him thence. But that furnishes no excuse for the party who are trying to play the r6la of a thaumaturgist in the matter.

The German Emperor, (says Truth) is exceedingly bitter against the Queen, and one of the official papers at Berlin has been instructed to announce that Germany and Russia have decided to treat Sngland ' ' as non-existent." Her Majesty has expressed her opinion, in the strongest possible terms, that her grandson has behaved very badly towards his mother, that he insulted her, and that be manifested gross disrespect towards his father's memory by rushing off to join in a series ot festivities at a foreign Court before the wreaths on tbe late Emperor's coffin were withered. Tbe young Emperor, in whom filial affection or respect for bis '• forbears " are not strong points, has responded to these exhortations with at least equal acrimony, and I am told that he has adopted a truculent tone in his correspondence with his English relatives for whioh a precedent might in vain be searched in the annals of the Queen's reign. Her Majesty and the Empress Augusta are in p9rfect accord on the subject, and the Empress has espoused the side of her daughter-in-law with great zeal thromghout the quarrel.

"The proposal (says the Wanganui Yeoman) byja settler ia another column to abolish the education system and apply the money " saved " to public works and the settlement of the land, is one of the most hopeless forms of materialism. We have surely thrown away suflcient money on public works for the benefit of the few, without robbing the children of the many to throw away more. A man without education is not much better than the beast of tbe field, a mere animal, ard sometimes a very dangerous animal. It is the cultivation of the mind that makes man a responsible being, and our education system is by far the best thing the State has done for tbe people. A selfish spirit of materialism would deprive tbe people of this precious boon, but we fancy the citadel can be defended successfully whenever it U assailed. The danger is 4 that it, may be sapped and undermined, but we have seen sufficient to make us believe the constituencies of tha colony will not be unfaithful to their trust whenever the tocsin of alarm is sounded." But if you only cultivate the mind, good friend, and.negleot the heart and conscience, your responsible being may still continue a beast, even if he knows a trick or two to keep him in better quarters than the field, and may stand a chance of becoming responsible for a great deal of devilmeat. We, however, quote the precious paragraph as a sample of the tocsin note which has reduced the colony to its present pickle, and by sounding which interested men are always able to confuse the intelligence of the people, and make their profit cf them. The tocsin of the education cry is like aa alarm raised by thieves ta throw householders off their guard and rob the houses.

Myers and Co., Dentists, Octagon, corner of George street. They guarantee highest class work at moderate fees. The r artificial teeth gives general satisfaction, and the fact of them supplying a temporary denture while the gums are healing does away with the inconvenience of being months without teeth. They manufacture a single artificial tooth for Ten Shillings, and sets equally moderate The administration of nitrous oxide gas is also a great boon to those needing the extraction of a tooth. Bead— [ADVT.] Mr. John P. Armstrong continues to keep himself on a level with the time», by adopting, ia connection with his practice as a dentist, all the most approved appliances of tbe day. Mr. Armstrong's long < xperieace of the particular requirements of the colony gives him aa advantage that cannot fail to be of much benefit to his patients. Messrs. A. and T. Inglis, George street, Danedin, are holding an exhibition ia their milinery department, for which they claim unrivalled success. Ladies will fiad themselves wall iepaid by a visit to }he department where all th if requirements are providad for with the utmost skill and taste.

Applications for shares in the Bank of New Zealand will be received up to the 30tti lost. Persons in search of a saf j and profitable investment aie not likely to find a better opportunity than that now offered tn them.

Messrs. C. Johnson and Co., Maclaggan St. Dunedin, announce the arrival of their Spring and Summer stock. The drapery and clothing in question which as usual are of the beet possible qualities, will be marked at extremely low prices.