Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIII, Issue 52, 24 April 1896, Page 6

Irish News.

(From Contemporaries.')

CarlOW* — THE BISHOP-ELECT OF KILDARK AND LEIGHLIN.— His Holiness the Pope has approved the appointment of " Wfrr Patrick Foley to be Coadjutor Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin." The decision, which will be most popular throughout tbe united dioceses of 8 S. Oonleth and Laserian, gives to tbe ranks of the Irish Episcopate not only its latest bot its youngest member. Father Foloy, whose nomination as one of tbe terna by the parish priests of Kildare and Leighlin has been thus ratified by tbe cbcice of the Holy See, is at present president of 8t Patrick's College, Carlow. He is in bis 37 tb year, co tbat tbe responsibilities of the Episcopate bi.ve been laid upon him at an unusually early age. The fact of the rtcent meeting of the parish priests of Kildare and L°igh)in he was named one of the dignissimi is t-vidence, however, tbat in him tbe vigour and zaal of youth are found combined wi'h the ripe discretion of maturer yean. Tbe new prelate has, io fact, been no more remarkt.bie for the tearing and ability of a distinguished collegiate career than for his success as an administrator and the eager love of souls which he has ever exhibited when the opportunity offered for supplementing the missionary efforts of bis brothers in the priesthood, by tbe voluntary labours of one who has proved in bis own person that it is the busiest people bave most time to give to the help of other woikers.

Clare.— LET US HAVE UNITY.-Mr John Roche, M.P., who has been io West Clare, has been successful in uniiing all true Nationalists into one, a solid phalanx to comhat the comra n enemy. At Ennistymon, Corefin, Ennis, Lisdoonvarns, Kilkee, Carrigabolt, Kilrush, Kiilowen, Eilmury, McMahon, Do.nbeg, and Kilmahill, Mr Roche's work of organisation has been of the most reassuring character. Recently a public meeting of the Nationalists of Kilrush was beld in 8t Mary's schools, Toler street, to reorganise the Eilrush

branch of 'ho Irith National Fedtraii n. Tbe hey Dai,iel Courtney was moved 'o the chair. Amongst those present were : — John Roche, M.P., Jiseph Finucane, Jamps Clancy, Michael Ha6sett, M. J Cirtnody, James Bourke, James Kelly, Henry Street, John Lynch, John Fgan, William Oarmcdy, Michael Carey, M. Leehane, Pa rick Uullinan, Simon O'Nill, Michael MadigaD, Tbomus Ryan, ttimou Punill, John Cowley, Michael ODea, Patrick Rougban, J. Lyncb, P, Molony, Stephen Howard, Thomas B-rry, Timothy Finnucane, Thomas Liarbinan, etc, Father Courmey said, in the course of his address : Unity could and would be enforced amongst the members of the Irisb Parliamentary Patty by a strictly impartial oonven'ion. To win the approval it should have no onesidedness about it or leave tbe •lightest room for cavil. Let every side be represented, and the Parsellites should come forward, for they also have a right to representation at the convention.

Cork, — YET ANOTHER CENTENARIAN.— Mr Patrick Tobin, ex-national teacher, White, -ate, passed away a few days ago at the extraordinary age of 110 years. Born close to New Rubs, in the County of Wexf^rd, in tbe early eighties of the last century, he left his home at the age of sixteen for tbe purpose of si caring an education — a difficult work at tbat period — travelling from one country to another, now to a famous arithmetician, and again ti a science teacher, spending six months with each, and then away to a teacher of grammar, for in those days each had a speciality. Mr Tobm found bis way to Cork County, where he began to teach himself «i Gougane Barra, Rathcormic, Ballincolhg, V 'Ughal, Oioyne, and Carlisle, from which he removed to Ballyknock under the National Board, tben in its inception, receiving the munificent salary of £6 per annum. After some years his school was removed to Whitest?, where be labonred up to 1880, when be retired under the Pension Act, having served forty-five years, t-ince his retirement he lived in Whitfgate, enjoying the re9pect of all who knew bim, and was very frequently bantered by gray-headed men who were hiß pupils Bixty years ago. He was a short tima ill, and possessed bis mental faculties to tbe last, in fact, only a few weeks since he could read his newspaper

without glasses, tad walk a mile on Sundays to Mam. His memory will remain green among the young men with whom he loved to be, and bis many stories of the '98 rebellion, in which his three uncles fought, will be recounted again and again.

Dcrry. -CATHOLICS WIDE AWAKE.— The Catholics of Deny have entered on a spirited campaign against tbe proposed Corporation Bill. If was inaugurated at a great meeting held in 8t Columb's Ha!], Derry. The Bill, if it became law, would disfranchise the Catholic residents, although they outnumber, by 4,000, all the othtr denominations. Eight Rev Dr O'Doherty, Bishop of Derry, said, io the course of his address :— •• Disguise it as the authors of tbe bill may, we see that the clear and deliberate object of the bill i§, by increasing the boundaries to increase the Unionist rote (bear, hear), so that t»t the time of an election they would be able to sweep in as many votes from the country as would sink the Nationalist vote in the city (hear, hear). In the second place, when they have, jerry* mandered, as they propose doing, the wards of the city, they would have these same country voters to back up their candidates, and gut a majority in the corporation."

Donegal.— A TUttF DISPDTB.— For years many tenants on the Connolly estate, residing in the townlands of Oashelard, Doobally, Corlea, Knather, etc., have been cntting turf in the bogs on the estate, and conveying them to Bally shannon for sale. Having regard to the number of cases in which judicial rents wsre fixed 11 with tnrf," i,e., tbe right of cutting sufficient turf for consumption on tbe holding, guaranteed to them during the statntoty period at a nominal oharge of Is per year, and to the fact tbat many of the tenants were neglecting the cultivation of their holding for the more lucrative one of selling turf, tbe receiver was compelled to institute proceedings to restrain this waste of the estate bogs, and accordingly equity civil bills wera issued against Patrick M'Gee, Derryhillew ; Michael Barron, Oasbelard ; Patrick Gonigle (Gettins), Ootlea ; Patrick Kerrigan, Doebally ; tenants on the estate who were in tbe habit of selling the aforesaid. The defendants having taken legal advice, and finding they h^d no defence, called on Mr Boss Todd (solicitor for the estate receiver, Mr A. F. Maude), to settle them, and

J. M'KAY, Proprietor.

these being the first oases brought on the Ballysbannoa estate, the defender's were very leniently dealt with, being only asked to pay the costs incurred without damages, or accounting for the turf sold. They also signed the following undertaking :— We, tbe above named defendants, hereby admit that we trespassed on the plaintff'a lands at Derryhillew, Cashelard, and Corlea, and cut turf thers for sale without permission. We now express our regret at having dune so, and hereby tender £2 each as costs of equity civil bills, and undertake to refrain from trespassing on said lands in future.

DOWU.-PBOPOBED LIGHT RAILWAY.— A deputation representing the merchant?, shopkeepers, and farmers of tbe distriot of Hilltown, consisting of Andrew Murphy, J. McPelin, J. MeOrackeo, and Rev H. H. Moore (secretary), waited on the members of the Newry Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of securing their aid in the promotion of a ligbt railway from Newry to Oastlewellen, via Hilltown, It wilt receive the attention of the corporate body.

A CENTENARIAN.— -Auother centenarian is report d to have di-d id tbe person of a Mrs Margaret Crawley, Joneiborough, in her 104;h year.

MB STING OF TENANTS.— A representative nutting of tenants on the Gosford and Bynnot estates wa§ held at Lnrganna lately in consequence of the landlords having lefnaed substantial reductions. It was resolved to form a Te lante' Defence Association, to that tbe farmers might be brought into closer union for the piotection of their mutual interests. The following were elected officer bearers : —Joseph J. King, president; loan .McParland, vice-president; M. A. Huddeuand James McElroy, secretaries ; aod Samnel King treasurer. I' was also resolved o hold a monster meeting of tenant farmers at Wbitecrosa, and to invite the following to attend : Mr 0. P. Barton, M.P., Colonel Saunderson, M.P., Mr E. McHagh, M. P. bUjv J. B. Armour (Bully money), R ,v P. J. Moore, CO. (Whitecross) Rev J. D Martin (Magherally).

Dublin. -CBUBOH OF OUR LADY OP REFUGR, BATHMINKH: THE NEW ORGAN.— Theie is no church in the nutrop Aia or indeed in any part of the country tbat surpass in external

grace or internal beauty the magnificent parochial church of our Lady of Refuge, Bathmines. The Very Bey Canon Fricker, pastor of the beautiful Church of Our Lady of Refuge, Bathmines, has ever striven to make the Church an ornament for all time and a monument to the glory of God. With ceaseless zeal and nntiring devotion year by year be has added to its internal completeness ; every claim he has made npon his people has been gladly fulfilled, and now the addition of a new chancel organ completes its equipment, The solemn opening of the organ took place on Sunday, February 23, at the twelve o'clock Macs. There was a densely crowded congregation, which included the Bight Hon the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress. At the conclusion of the First Gospel, the Very Bey Canon Fricker ascended the pulpit and preached a sermon, during the course of wbich he took occasion to refer to the fact that the church in which they were assembled was a noble monument of the generosity of the people of the parish, who bad never failed to respond to hie appeal "for the glory of God's house, the place where bis glory dwelltth." The chancel organ which waa inaugurated that day now supplied a long felt want, and would be most usefnl for the sodalities and ordinary services. He wished also to express his deep sense of obligation to their Obief Magistrate and the Lady Mayoress for so kindly attending that day.

TWO DECEASED CAPUCHINS.— A fine bust and monument has been erected in Dublin in Father Matthews memorial hall to the memory of Bey Father Golumbanus Maher, 0.5.F.0. The death iB announced at the Friary, Church Btreet, Dublin, of Bey Father Oanice (Bice) 0.5.F.0.

ANNIVERSARY OFFICE FOR THE LATE OABDINAL MACOABB.—On Monday last, March 2, the anniversary Office for tbe repose of the soul of his Eminence the late Cardinal MacOabe took place in the pro-Cathedral, Marlborougb street, at eleven o'clock, after which the solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated. His Grace tbe Most Rev Dr Walsh presided. Tbe celebrant was the Very Bey M. A. Canon Fricker, P.P., the deacon and sub-deacon being tbe Bey Peter Dunne, CO., and Rev T. Hunt, CO. (pro-Oathedral) and master of ceremonies Rev Charles S. Bidgeway, CO. There was a large attendance of the diocesan chapter and clergy of the diocese. The sacred music, portions of which were harmonised, was tastefully rendered by the students' choir of Holy Cross College, Olonliffe. The solemn ceremony was attended also by a very large congregation of tbe laity,

Fermanagh. — WELUVANA. — Ihe grand Japanese bazaar, known 88 the " Weluvana," which was held in Enniskillen for the poor of all denominations, and by which £600 was realised, was wound up in the Town Hall by a dinner given by Mr Plunkett to the gentlemen who assisted at tb9 bazaar. Mr Plunkett presided and the vice-chair was occupied by Mr Hugh B. Lindsay, Venerable Archdeacon Bmollen, P.P., occupied the seat on the right of the chairman.

Gal way.- DEATH OF FATHER FINNEBAN.-Tbe death took place on Monday morning, March 2, of the Bey H. Finneran P.P., Bekan, Ballybaunis. Father Finneran was born in Ciifden, in, November, 1841. In Maynooth he won high honours in a clasß which baa given six bishops to tbe Churoh. H« was ordained priest in 1866, and sent in the autumn of that year as 0.0. to Ballinakill. In a few years he was selected to take charge of the parish, where be built schools and renovated its churches. The parish of Moore becoming vacant he was appointed pastor. The churches and schools in that picturesque pariah by tbe Suck bear cli qaent testimony to his labours, and tbe people there speak affectionately of bis herculean efforts to advance their social condition. On tbe dea h of Canon Geraghty two years ago he was appointed to the parish of Bekan. The people found in Father Finneran a worthy successor to the patriotic and accomplished Canon Geragbty. Father Finneran was a true type of an Irish priest.— R.l.P.

Kerry.— DEATH OF A NUN AT THE PBESENTATION OONVENT, KILLARNEY.— The funeral obsequies of Miss Oronin, in religion Bieter Mary Angela, of the Presentation Convent, Killarney, have been celebrated in the church attached to the Presentation Convent by a solemn Mass for the eternal repose of the soul of the deceased. Sister Angela was one of tbe oldest Sisters attached to the Presentation Order, she having attained the ad. vanced age of 86 years and tbe 46th of her religious profession when she passed away. Tbe Most Bey Dr Oofley officiated at tbe burial service and was assisted by the Rev D. O'Leary, President St Brendan's, Killarney, etc.

PEACEFUL KERRY.— At the Killarney Quarter Sessions, Judge Shaw was presented with white gloves for tbe jfourth time within the past few yearß. Still the number of extra police in the district has not been reduced.

A GRUESOME FIND. — While some prisoners were quarrying in a field at the back of Tralee gaol, on January 10, they dug up two skeletons.

MORE EVICTIONS.— Notices of impending evictions at the suit of AiLbur Blennert aesett, of Tralee, against Margaret and Thomas Egar and Daniel Murpby, who live near Killorglin, have beun served.

FIRE AT LISTOWEL.— The steam mills with large stores and other offices connected therewith, at Listowei, owned by J. P. En* right, were burned to the ground.

The remains of Sir Maurice O'Oonnell, B«t, were brought to Cahirciveen from Beaufort House, Killarney, for interment in tbe family burial place. A large cortege followed tbe mournful proceision as far as Killorglin, by road, showing the great esteem in which the deceased was held.

Kilkenny.— LETTEß FROM MR DILLON.— A letter from Mr Dillon was read at a reoent meeting in Kilkenny, He said be wss glad to be in a position to tell them that he had strong grounds for hoping that the Irish party for the future would be in perfect unity and harmony, and that dissensions were practically at an end. That is what all sane and serious people desire. Mr Dillon knows, for he is perfectly aware the sinews of war — the money to carry on tbe fight— will be wanting, as they have been wanting, while these foolish disputes exist. He urges the importance of pushing on tbe work of organisation, as he is of opinion that the only chance of aiding the present Government to pass a good Land Bill lies in vigorous agitation and working up tbe cause in Ireland. It is to be trusted that it may not be too late to stir up the masses to assert their renewed and unexhausted energies for tbe benefit of the distressed people, even at the eleventh hour. Nothing is more refreshing or more calculated to betoken well of the future than the prospects of peace among the politicians who became quiet and earnest labourers for the useful than a set of bickering and pushing busybodies, acting not for tbe country as for themselves and their own supposed importance and interes', like Hal o' the Wynn, in Scottish story, who fought for bis own hand.

DEATH OF A TYPICAL IBIBH CATHOLIC— Mr Michael Kenny of Killeen, Kilmaaagb, died recently at an advanced age. He had the privilege of giving three daughters to religion— Sister Benedict of the Order of St John of God, Waterford ; Sister Magdalen of the Bame Order, engaged at the foundation of a new branch of the Order of Perth, Western Australia, and Sister Ursula, who died of fever contracted in the discharge of her duty at the Kilkenny Hospital. His death took place after the devout reception of the Holy Sacrament, the recital of the Rosary, in which he was able to take part, and ia the presence of his daughters— one a bride of the L&tnb, and the other, Mrs Duggan, a respected married lady. The requiem, office was held at Kilmanagb, Bey M. Power, New Inn, Tipperary, brother-in-law, presiding ; Bey J. Walsh, Ballycallon, celebrant. Also present : Very Bey Canon Howley, Callan ; Bey James Purcell, Dunnamaggin ; Bey J. Downey, Tnllaroan ; Rev N. Murphy, Kilmanagb ; Very Bey E. O'Leary, Prior, 0.5.A., and Bey. P. O'Brien, Bird, 0.5.A., Callan; Bey P. Oarrigan, Callan; Bey Father Keeffe, Tullaroan.

I4meriCk.-DBATH OF AN IRISH AUGUST INI AN.— We regret to announce the death on Tuesday last of the Very Bey John Hanrahan, 0.5.A., at the Convent of his Order in Limerick. Father Hanraban was one of the best-known and most popular of the Fathers of tbe Irish Augustiuian province. He had attained the ripe age of 75, and during his long oareer as a priest he acted in the capacity of prior to several of tbe houses of tbe province. A typical Irish priest, Father John Hanrahau was full of life and zeal ; his heart was warm and generous ; bis hand ever open to help ; his voice to console. He had bosie of friends, who were passionately attached to him, in every part of tbe country, and by whom his demise will be moßt deeply regretted. May be rest in peace.

EPISCOPAL PROHIBITION.— Iu all the Catholic churches in Limerick the officiating clergymen have annonnced that Bishop O'Dwyer bad forbidden Catholic parents to send their children to Model Schools.

Londonderry.— A FATAL MISTAKE.— James Balltntyne of Ardlough, one of a family of well-known mill owners, took a dose of carbolic acid, probably thinking it was medicine, and died a few days later.

LOUth.- OABDINAL LOGUE INDBOGHEDA : PBEBENTATION OF AN ADDRESS.— On Monday his Eminence Cardinal Logue visited Drogheda where be was presented by an address of welcome and congratulation signed by the Mayor, the Sheriff and several aldermen. 4< We believe," ran the address, " you are not alone a true Churchman, but an adviser in matters temporal of a sympathetic and statesmanlike kind. We have grievances yet to be redressed, and for their removal we feel that in your Eminence we shall not be mistaken. Ym have always stood forth as an uncompromising champion of Oatbolic education, and in your recent utter* ances you have emphasised our just claims." In reply bis Eminence said that from past experience be would be prepared for any amount of kindness from the people of Drogheda, but on this occasion their kindness took him by surprise. He came there on one of bis official visits to discbarge the duties of bis office, acid return again without receiving any form >1 recognition. They took him by surprise, and he was obliged to respond to an address at a few minutes notice. He looked on the address from the people of Drogheda as a renewal of the kindness and respect for himself acd strong Catholic

feeling wbich be found since be came to the archdiocese. The people of Drogbeda were attached to their faith and the head of the Church ; and the manifestation of feeling that day tendered to him be regarded, not as an individual, but as the representative of tbe head of the Church and pastor of tbe archdiocese. He felt deeply grateful for their act of kindness. He desired but little at tbtir hands, but he received it with pleasure, as it was evidence of their attachment to the Church and their willingness to suffer for their faith as their fathers did in the past. He bad many opportunities of witnessing their zeal for the faith. la Drogheda they were worthy heirs to great progenitors in the cause of faith and fatherland. One of the things they exempted him from speaking on was the poll, tical questions agitating the country. They acted wisely in omitting any reference to such matters in their address. They gave him a letson, for in the present disturbed state of parties tbe less said tbe better. He preferred to let things settle down and do anything he ■could to establish union. He hoped dissension would die out, as their only chance of winning anytbing was by acting unitedly as one man. He considered they should not touch on such points. He was of -opinion cewspaper writers and public speakers, in their writings and addresses, should refrain from referring to subjects wbich were likely to divide the people. Tba main portion of the speech, however, was taken up with the consideration of the education question.

Meatlt.— MlßSlNG FRIENDS.— The Dublin Freeman, at the instance of Kate Grogan, inquires for Patrick Donegan, native of Meatb, last heard of in Adelaide.

Xipperary.-REINSTATEMENT OF PLAN OF CAMPAIGN EVICTED TENANTS.— Tbe Plan of Campaign evicted tenants on the Smith Barry estate in Tipperary are reinstated on what are stated to be favourable terms. Tbe ex -tenants have also agreed to purchase on tbe Ponsonhy estate. We trust tbe dispute -was settltd in a friendly way, not harsh to tbe unfortunate tenants. Many think it was an awful mißtake to take a holding in the town of Tipperary, which was embarrassed by previous tenure to tbe obnoxious landlord. Accordingly, he ul:imately came down on the 'money absolutely invested by tbe occupiers of tbe new town for building and other expenses.

MISSING FRIENDS.— The Dublin Freeman inquires for Julia, Mary, and Peggy Cashing, who left Ballycarrin, County Tipperary, forty-seven years ago, for Sydney. They are sought for by their brother Jameß.

Tyrone.- SCOTCH MILLS AND TAPE FACTORY.— Tbe Bocklodge Scotch Mills and Tape Weaving Factory, owned by Mat hew Henderson, were almost totally destroyed by fire, the damage being estimated at nearly £1,000. It may be of interest to add that this tape factory and sherrygroom factory, owned by Mr Henderson's father, are the only tape factories in Ireland.

STRABANE CHURCH— New Stations of tbe Cross are being «rected in the new church of tbe Immaculate Conception, Strabane, opened in October by Cardinal Logue, Tha Stations are of a larga size aod costly description, and in colouring, mountings and beauty of tbe figures in relief, are works of tbe highest art. They are tbe gift of a parishioner.

AN INTERESTING FIND —Ancient implements of war, used in tbe time of Sir Phelim O'Neill, 1642, have been discovered in a field belonging to Mr John S. Gervan, Stewart Arms Hotel, Balleygawley.

"Watcrford.— CHAßGE OF BREACH OF FAITH —The Waterford Corporation is charged by some papers with " a breach of faith "in restoring the evicted kings to the Council Chamber. Tbeße were put out when tbe portrait of General Thoma? Francis Meagher was received from New York, in 1886.

REQUIEM AT MOUNT MELLERY.— At Mount Mellery, the far-famed and hallowed abode of sanctity and self-sacrifice, a Solemn -Requiem Anniversary Maßs was celebrated recently for tbe repose of the eoul of the Rev David J seph Shpaban, of L^ap, County Cork. The deceased clergyman possessed tbe finest traits of character, and was affectionately regarded by all who knew him. He sprang from one of the oldest and most respected families in Cork, a family remarkable for rar« intellectual gifts and the warmest and irueat of friendships, and for the deep-seated love of country and an abiding devotion to holy Church.

Wexford.— DEATH OF FATHER P. J. O'DWYRR. — "With very deep regret we record the death of Rev P, J. O'Dwyer P.P., Glynn. Some years past Father O'Dwyer was in failing health) and latterly his illness had become ao severe that he was unable to perform the duties of his sacred office. Father O'Dwyer was born near Enniscortby, and at an early age entered 8t Peter's College. Having completed bis ecclesiastical studies at Paris and Rome, he wastordiined and appointed to a curacy in Mayglass. After remaining here for some time, he was transferred to Tomacork, and thance Carnew. While here ht endeavoured to quell a riot wbich Orangemen started on a 12th of July celebration, and while going among his peopla counselling them to remain quiet he was fired at by tbe rioters. He escaped, but the same night another attempt was made OH hie life, but fortunately be escaped again. For a lengthened

period he remained in Bibeen and Adamstown, and on Very Bey Canon Parker being appointed to the pastoral charge of Ferns six years ago Father O'Dwyer ws appointed parish priest of Glynti.

A GBBAT ENGINEERING WOBK. —At Harristown, near Tagbmon, a most important engineering work baa been carried out. The work involved a great deal of expense and labour in cutting of a large rook, wbich formtd a very attep bill in the b;-*oad from the New Line st Slater's forge to the road leading from White Obnrch to Barry's Cross, and which is used by heal reeidecta and many of the public at large. Before Mr Ry chart of Harristown- who takes a great interest in such matters, conceived the idea of catting through tbe rock, this by-way could only be used by empty can and carl containing very light loads, but now this road is of bb much importance to the public as a contracted one, and can be extensively utilized. There is now a straight and level highway bewn out of tba solid rock for 300 yards to a depth of three or four feet by aboir. fourteen feet in width. "WicklOW.— MlSa DABKBR VERSUS MR BPARROW. — An interesting breach of promise case was tried in Dublin recently io which Miss Darker, a prepossessing young lady from Rleßsingto- , County Wicklow, brought an action against Mr Sparrow, a young farmer, who lives at Kilmaoagb, County Kilkenny, for breach of promise of marriage The young lady claimed £2,000 for her slighted affections, but tbe jury fix?d the earn at £250. GENERAL. THE IRISH UNIVERSITY QUESTION.— The March cumber of the New Ireland Review has another article dealing with the Irish University Ques ion. Hie Grace the Archbishop of Dublin has just published a long letter in reply, in the course of which he writeß : — " What I bad to protest against in the January number was the publication of a mis-statement regarding my owo individual action. That mis-statement was that I, personally, when putting forward my of i •repeated claim to equality of treatment for Oat holies io this matter of University education, meant to claim nothing more than tbe establishment of a college, to be connected with tbe Royal University, and to be endowed not up to tbe level of Trinity College, but only up to the level of one of the three Queen's Colleges. What I bad to protest against in the February number was tbe publication of a mis-statement regarding the collective action of the Irish bishops at our last October meeting. The mis-statement wai that the often-repeated claim of the bishops ts equality of treatment for Catholics couid be " met " and " satisfied " by the expedient of endowing a Catholic college, which would be placed under the necessity of shaping all its courses of studies to meet the requiiements of tbe " mixed examining body known as tbe Rjyal University, whilst Trinity College was left in undisturbed possession of that academic freedom wbich at present gives to that great college its plice of proud pre-eminence amongßt all places of university education in Ireland. AN IRISH JUDGE RECEIVED BY THE HOLY FATHER. — Amongst those received by the Holy Father at a recent audience were Judge Waters and bis daughter, who have been a short tima in Rome. The learned judge is well known as president of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland. This event of being present at tbe Pope's Masß, aid of being afterwards received in audience by his Holiness, has made a deep impression on him. Miss Waters was likewise presented to Leo XIII. on this occasion. On the conclusion of the Papal audience Judge Waters was presented to the Pontifical Secretary of State bis Eminence Cardinal Rampolla, and to the Prefect of Propaganda, Cardinal Ledochowski. MR HBALY AND MR BILLON.— At a meeting of tht Mercantile branch of the Irish National Federation, Mr Healy expressed bis opinion of the new chairman of tbe Irish Parliamentary party as follows :— " Mr Dillon, it is true, possessed respectable ability, but, in his judgment, be was about as fit to be chairman of the Iriah Parliamentary party an he (Mr Healy) to be captain of a man-of-war. At the same time, having in justification, if it needed justification, of tbe position which h« had recently taken stated that opinion, he saw no necessity to examine further into the possibilities affecting Mr Dillon's chairmanship. Mr Dillon claimed to be an asset in tbe Parliamentary and piblic conduct of the movement, and that he wouli be able to give tbe people politically twenty shillings in the pound. He would judge Mr Dillon by results. The people would judge him by results." Upon this, the Freeman's Journal remarks :—": — " Mr Healy declares that Mr Dillon will be judged by the success that attends his ocoupacy of the chair. Then, by way of furthering that success, he dtliveres a bitter attack on bis character and capacity. This is Mr Healy's conception of loyal acquiescence in majority rule. This is his method of attempting to further tbe unity and efficiency of the party and success of tbe movement,"

THE DERBY CORPORATION AND EXTENBION OF BOUNDARIBB.—The Darry Corporation, says the Freeman's Journal, is already preparing to climb down on the subject of its extraordinary Bill. They have intimated that they are ready to abandon the luaicroua proposal with regard to the extensioa of the boundaries, and accept

the principle of ihe Parliamentary franchise, provided women ratepayers are alsa entitled to vote. They object to tba principle of a cumulative vote, however.