Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 42, 18 October 1900, Page 9

Irish News.

ARMAGH.— Orange Rowdyism in Portadown.— A most disgraceful exhibition of Orange rowdyism took place in Portadown on Sunday, August 26. The members of the Portadown Young M<m'a Catholic Association had arranged an excursion to Bundoran, and when on their way to the railway station they were attacked by gangs of rowdiea, who made a most wanton attack on the party, and subjected them to every form of abuse. The attack, which seems to have been carefully arranged beiorelnwd. wa& aggravated hy the cool deliberation with which it was carried out. Although no loose stones are to be had in the principal thoroughfares of the town, the scoundrels who think it consistent with a profession of Protestant principles to waylay and maltreat a body of inoffensive excursionists, simply because they happen to differ with them in religion and politics, seemed to have an almost inexhaustible supply of road metal, which they must have taken some trouble to procure before taking up their position in the streets. The members of the party were jostled, knocked down, and brutally ill-treated for no cause whatever. Father O'Connor, when driving to the station, was stoned, and he and the driver had a narrow escape. Father O'Hagan was also violently attacked, and many Catholics, when proceeding to Masa, were compelled to return to their homes, in order to save themselves from the violence of the infuriated crowd of bigots who thronged the Btreets. Many of the more respectable Protestants availed themselves of the facilities afforded for paying a visit to Bundoran, and had procured tickets from members of the association ; but not a few of these were prevented from journeying with the party in consequence of a rumor which gained currency on Saturday night that an attack on the excursion party had been arranged.

CA VAN.— Portable Creameries— An interesting feature of the rapidly-extending co-operative creamery movement in Ireland is the recent introduction of a portable creamery one of which is now in use in County Cavan. The portable creamery is drawn by a traction-engine, and is fitted with the latest creamery machinery and apparatus necessarily of the lightest pattern. This creamery travels into the country at a radius of twenty miles from the central concern. It stops at regular stations, to which the milk is carted by the farmers, and where it is churned at regular intervals.

CORK— A Popular Business Man.— His many friends in the city of Cork availed of the departure of Mr. Hamilton, for many years a prominent and universally popular official of the London House, Cork, to present him with a testimonial expressive in a Blight way of their regard for his uprightness of character and geniality of disposition. The compliment was highly deserved. Mr. Hamilton goes to take up an important post in the establishment of Cannock and Company, Limerick.

Laborers' Cottages in the Clonakility Union-— An inquiry into a scheme for the erection of laborers' cottages in the Clonakility Union has been held by Captain Connellan, Local Government Board Inspector. In the great majority of cases no opposition was offered by the occupiers of the lands on which the proposed sites are fixed.

Golden Jubilee Of a Nun-— The Yen. Dean Keller presided at the ceremonies at the Youghal Presentation Convent in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Mother Aloysius Dwyer. The good nun is the first to celebrate her Golden Jubilee in the beautiful Youghal house.

A Popular Medical Man.— The popularity and high-stand-ing of Dr. James Tracey among his professional brethren in Cork City was shown in a warm address of appreciation and acknowledgment of services rendered the profession, drawn forth by Dr. Tracey being compelled to seek a milder climate owing to ill-health.

Death Of a Gaelic Scholar-— Students of the Irish language will learn with regret of the death of Mr Denis Fleming, a young Cork man, whose work on behalf of the old tongue deserves remark. He was a constant and brilliant contributor to various Gaelic ]ournalß, and his work was always clever and scholarly. The movement can ill afford the loss of such a friend.

DERRY.-Reported Election of Mr. Justin McCarthy.— The reported election of Mr. Justin McCarthy for Derry County must have been a mistake, as it was understood that he had definitely decided to withdraw from politics. Mr. T. P. O'Connor, writing about the General Election a few weeks ago, said : ■ From the Irish benches the most notable absentee in the next Parliament will be Mr. Justin McCarthy. It will be the close— a somewhat sad one—of a career unsurpassed for devotion to principle and selfsacrifice. When Mr McCarthy entered Irish politics he had what might be called a great income for a literary man ; when he left it he had •acrificed income, health, and almost life — for he lay 'twixt life and death for weeks — to the cause of his people. Since the great knockdown blow he has lived in quietude and retirement at Westgate-on-Sea, still working away at his typewriter when his eyesight permits him, and bearing obscurity and comparative exile and solitude, except for a devoted daughter, with the perfect resignation of a fine' spirit. He takes a keen interest in Irish politics still, but it must be from afar for evermore.'

No Catholics need apply.— 'We have no money for Catholics,' was practically the answer given by the Irish Society to the memorial of the St. Vincent de Paul conferences in January last, says the Derry Journal. True, the society pleaded poverty, but that plea was effectively negatived by the very substantial grants of £100 to the Ebrington Presbyterian Church, and of £50 to the Baptißt Chapel in Fountain street. A glance at the ' general

statement' shows conclusively that the society has money in abundance for every 'call 1 that is not likely to benefit Catholics. Yet Catholics constitute by far the larger portion of the city's population and to the citizens belongs the fund of which the Irish Society are the trustees and administrators. Every Protestant charity in the city is liberally helped by the Irish Society. The Vincentian Conferences alone relieve more deserving poor— support more orphans— tide more working men over periods of sickness than all 1 rotestant organisations combined. Yet they receive not one penny directly or indirectly from the Irish Society. The fact is scandalous and merits, as it receives wherever known, the condemnation cf every ho^ornMp man

DOWN.— lllness of the Bishop of Dromore —We (Uhtcr IJjcaminer, September 1) have ju.st learned with the Kiß ulc»t pleasure that the Most Rev. Dr. M'Givern, Lord Bishop of Dromore, m fast recovering from his recent long and trying illness, and it is now hoped, should the great improvement iv his Lordship'e health which is shown during the past week continue, he will soon be able to resume his ordinary duties as bißhop.

DUBLlN.— Dedication of a Chapel— The new chapel of the Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Joseph, Blacirock, Dublin, was solemnly dedicated by hi 3 Grace the Archbishop of Dublin recently.

A Treat for Workhouse Children-— The Lady Mayoress of Dublin proposes to take the children of the South and North Dublin Unions on an excursion to the seaside. Letters requesting the permission of the Board of Guardians to do so were read at the meetings of the Unions, and the offer waa accepted with thanks. F

Looking after the Boys.— The Very Rev. Canon Fricker, P.P., Rathmines, ever anxious for the youth of hia flock, has established a boys' brigade in his parish, and for some time it haa quietly and unostentatiously been pursuing its most useful work.

Demolishing the Slums-—^ord Iveagh is about to raze the congested tenement district between St. Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, and erect artisan dwellings of the most modern type in place of the present tumble-down and insanitary old houses The scheme includes a large concert hall for the entertainment of the residents, swimming bath, wash-house, and a large public lodging-house, and it is estimated that these will cost between £60,000 and £100,000. On the space flanked by St. Patrick's Cathedral Lord Iveagh is laying out a publio garden, which will be a boon to the inhabitants. It is Lord Iveagh's intention to devote all the rents from the dwellings aud the lodging-house to the maintenance of the entire premises.

GALWAY-— Sad Drowning Accident— While bathing at Kinvara, County Galway, a young man, John Hynes, waa taken beyond his depth and immediately cried for help. Police-constable Callaghan rushed to his assistance and brought Hynes ashore in an advanced state of exhaustion. All efforts to restore animation proved unavailing.

LIMERICK.-Death of the Pastor of Ardagh.-The death took place towards the end of August of Rev. Father Walsh Ardagh, County Limerick. Father WaUa had attained a great age' having reached SO years. He enjoyed vigorous health up to recently, when he got an attack of congestion of the lungs He recovered from this, but further ailment" set in which left no hope of his recovery He was much esteemed by his parishioners, and always- interested himself in everything tending to their advantage. He was in every respect a fine type of a clergyman.

SLIGO — Ordination at the Cathedral.— The Most Rev. Dr. Clancy ordained the Rev. M. Flanagan, in the Cathedral, filigo, on August 10. Father Flanagan is a native of the diocese of Elphin, and is the son of Mr, Edmund Flanagan, Clon^ower Castlerea.

W ATERFORD.-A Successful Gather ing.-The Feis held in Dungarvan on August 11 waa a magnificent &ucce«^. The Town Hall, in which it was held, though capable of containing 1500 people, was literally crammed, and ecori'3 had to he refused admission. The Yen. Archdeacon Sheehy presided, ard there were boih on the platform and in the body of the hall a huge number of clergymen. The audience was a thoroughly representative otip, embracing members of Parliament, County, Urban, and Rural Councillors, doctors, lawyers, shopkeepers, etc. The Feis proceedings showed clearly the existence of a rich mine of Gaelic talent (as yet only partially developed) in County Waterford.

Drowning Fatality-— The capsizing of a sailing boat in Water ford Harbor involved the loss of four lives. The body of Mr Patrick Kennedy, D.C , New Ross, and Secretary to the New Ross Harbor Commiseioners, was washed ashore. The other victims were three men named Merrigan. Lanigan, and Furlong.

WESTMEATH.-Death of a Centenarian.-According to the local papers, Mrs. Mary Brazil, of Tullamore, waa 101 years old when she departed this life on August 21.

Death of a M,iltown Man in Argentina.— News has been received in Ireland of the death of Mr. James Scully, one of the old Irish pioneers, at Campana, Argentina, at the age of !'<; years nearly 70 of which he spent in his adopted country. Mr Scully was a native of Miltown, County Westmeath, and went to Argentina in the early thirties. There he took up land and prospered bringing up a large family, who were a credit to him and the country from which he came.

WEXFORD. -Death of the Sailors' Friend.-The death is reported of the Rev. George Rackards, of Wexford. He was 71 yeara of age. Father Rackarda took a deep interest in the shipping

of Wexford and was regarded as the sailors' priest. He was ordained in 1858 at Maynooth. He was first appointed to the curacy of Newtownbarry, in his native diocese, and before returning permanently to the town of Wexford, of which he was a native, he officiated in Oulart and Horsewood. He served as chaplain of the Loretto Convent, Wexford, until a short time ago.

GENERAL.

A Valuable Manuscript— One of the most interesting additions to the National Library in recent years is a curious and valuable manuscript relic of Daniel O'Connell's early legal career (says the Freeman!* Journal). This his earliest fee book. beginning with his lirst case, and covtuug huihu years. It, is interspersta wiili interesting details of his other doings at this time, and is cf the highest importance to the biographer. It Lias be -n already exploited to some extent, but there ia much other valuable matter to be gleaned from it. It is more or less in the nature of a diary, but is naturally chiefly devoted to O Connell's legal studies. The manuscript haa been acquired from a descendant of the Liberator.

The Irish Guards- — For her Majesty's new regiment of Irish Guards (says the Daily 3 eir*~) about 200 men have been enlisted. The recruits are from all parts of Ireland, without distinction of creed, but sime have been transferred from the Grenadieis, Coldstreams, and Scots Guards. The recruiting for the Irish Guards ia hoped to be completed by the 3rd of September. The men at present enrolled are at the Guards' Depot at Canterbury. They are waiting there till the new Irish Guards' uniform is determined upon. It appears that Irish desires would be satisfied by green for the cap-band with the shamrock suitably displayed, and for the rest the ordinary uniform of the other Household Foot Guards. The standard of height is sft Tin for men under 20, and sft Bin for men over that age.

Irißh Emigration- — No less than 25,510 people emigrated from Ireland during April, May, and June of this year. The birth rate has been falling, and is now only 21 per 100U, as against 2'.f(> in England, and so the natural increase in the population for the quarter would have been only 5007. leaving the net losh to Ireland 16,503, or at the rate of fif>,o<>o a y«.ar.

The New Education Ruleß.— Referring to the new Education rules, the Protestant Bishop of Killaloe at a recent meeting Baid he believed the system would have a very benaficial pecuniary effect on the smaller schools throughout the country, and that this industrial training would be an immense benefit to the people. When one looked back at the past history of Ireland, and when one looked to the future prosperity of Ireland, one did not see much ground for hope, but it would be well to realise th;it they were Irishmen, and had to live in Ireland, and that one Irishman was as good as another.

A Maynooth Professor on a visit to the United States — During the month of August the Yei\ Rev. W.iltt r M'Duu ild, D D., Prefect of Dunboyne !■ sUblishment and Professor of Canon Law at Maynooth College. Ireland, who contributed two papers to the late Catholic Congress in Sydiity. was on a visit to his brother, Rev. James M'Donald. pastor of St. Charles' Church. San Francisco. Father M'Donald ranks amoi g the best Catholic writer- of the present day. He is the author of numerous scientific works. His book on Motion has attracted a great deal ot attention in vjimtitic circles. Beveral volumes pertaining to the Catholic Church -how literary ability. This is the rev. gent'emon s fii*t visit to the Tim^d States, and the greater portion of his time was to be spent in ban Francisco, as he had not seen his brother for five years.

The only Coherent Opposition —The Scotsman, the ie»dUnionist journal of Scotland, in summing up the lessonf of the last Session, makes come remarks worth rornemb -ring. 'Throughout the session, for instance,' it siys ' the In-h members have been the only coherent opposition.' But if the Irish members have been the only coherent opposition thi-« session, why. if the Liberals are not able to unite either as to a policy or a leader, should not the Irish party next session be actually the Opposition itself/ The idea la not at all far-fetched in the prei-ent condition of affairs. ' The Irish members.' the Scotsman writer goes on to say, 'have c> n ducted a campaign of questioning, animated by the desire to cist discredit on the Government, our soldiers, and our generals, and they hate found imitators on the Opposition benches. Never, perhaps, has the right of asking questions been used with more malicious intent than during the present session.'

The Synod Of MaynOOth- — During the last week in August an event which will mark an epoch in the history of the Church in Ireland took place at Maynooth. It was the assembling in the great Irish ecclesiastic.*! college of the third national &ynod of the. century. The deliberations of this important conclave cannot fail to have a far-reaching effect upon the future of the Church in Ireland. Both ita predecessors were fruitful of blessings, and it is to he hoped that similar results may follow the deliberations of the assembled Episcopate of Ireland on this occasion. On Monday evening preliminary meetings were held and offiot r> to the «jnod appointed. On Tuesday morning the prelates anil the otner ecclesiastics composing the synod walked in procession to the College Church, where Pontifical High Mass was celebrated, after which those who were not entitled to be present withdrew The doors were then closed by the Oatearius and the Prompter demand* d the Papal Decree, which having been read, the first session opened His Eminence Cardinal Lngue, with the powers of a P.tjial De'egate, presided. The Archb. shops of Dublin, Cashel, and Tu.tin were present. The other members composing the synod were all the Hishops of Ireland, the Bishop of Canea, the Mitred Abbots of Mount Mell.iry and Roscrea Cistercian Abbeys, domestic prelates, heuds of leligious Orders and Congregations, Procurators of the Chapters of Irish dioceses, and theologians to the assistance of one ot whom each Archbishop and Bishop is entitled. The decrees of the synod will be submitted for the approval of the Holy See.

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