Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 4, 22 January 1903, Page 9

Irish News.

ANTRIM.— An Experiment. The Belfast Board of Guardians havo made a daring experiment in selecting a lady to fill the post of resident house surgeon in tho Belfast Workhouse. The lady guardians in that union have proved themselves so competent that it was probably felt that one of their sex might safely be trusted with the responsible appointment. Dr. Mary Logan, wbo was elected by a large majority, is a licentiate of the College of Surgeons, Ireland havintr qualified last year. She studied at the Belfast Medical School and Hospitals, having a distinguished career. Lady Dudley visits a Convent. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in his visit to Belfast, made some speeches on matters of which but little notice has been taken. Countess Dudley, however, managed to excite the sympathetic interest of the Catholics of Ulster by paying a visit to Nazareth House at Ballynafeit>h, where the Sisters of Nazareth pursue their customary good work of taking care of tho aged poor and of orphan children. The Viceregal party was received at the Convent by tho Bishop of Down and Connor, and by the Rev. Superioress. An address was presented to her Excellency, thanking her for her visit. Tho Countess passed through the various portions of the building, and after staying over an hour departed, evidently interested and edified by what she had seen. The Mother General wired from Hammersmith her thanks to Countess Dudley for her visit. CLARE.— Death of a Priest. A correspondent writing from Ennis says : I icgiot to chronicle the death, which took, place this morning of the Rev. Timothy Hogan, tho beloved pastor of Kilmaley. Ho had been ill only about a fortnight, and though at first there was not the slightest apprehension of a fatal termination, it was soon seen that his naturally delicato constitution was unable to boar up against tho severity of an internal complaint, which »fi7ed him, and against which the best medical aid was powerless Father Hogan, who had attained his 65th year, had spent 38 years in the sacred ministry. CORK.— A Model Institution. The other day, speaking before the Nowry Urban Council, Mr. Henry Laughran, J .V , told of a recent \lsit he had paid to Youghal, and of what ho saw there. ' It was,' he declared, ' very unlike tho usual run of workhouses It was a model workhouse, and ho attributed that to the fact that the female officers were all nuns, with tho exception of the night nurse The food for tho patients was brought up in a \ cry superior manner indeed, and in a most comfortable way The workhouse itself was remarkably clean and neat in every particular, and it reflected the greatest credit indeed on those who had the management? of it It was, as he had said, a model workhouse. He hoped that when the nuns were in full charge of the Nowry Workhouse, in tho course of a few years, it would be in a similar state as that in which he found the workhouse in Youghal ' Bad Fishing Season. The autumn mackerel season, just brought to a close, (says a Skibbereen correspondent) has been one of tho worst experienced here. So scarce has the (,sh become that those interested m the fishing industry are somexvhat alarmed, and are suggesting plans by which the fish might be preserved. Some years ago there were hardly any fish in the American waters, and tho American Government at that time struck on tho idea of establishing close seasons. As tho result of prohibitions which this law enforced, the fish were given a rest and time to spawn, and tho waters on tho American coast were soon actually alive with fish Up to that time America had to depend almost entirely on this country for her supply of mackerel. Now tho captures in American waters are enormous, while at home the fishing hat been failing year by year. Many gentlemen interested in the matter are suggesting the advisabihtv of passing such a law to be applicable to this countr-- It might have tho desired results The Congested District*? Board, through the instrumentality of the Baltimoro and Skibbereen Harbor Board and their zealous chairman, Father Sheeny, pastor of Baltimore, are about making muchneeded improvements in the Cape Clear harbors to facilitate the fishermen At the last meeting of tho Harbour Board a resolution was adopted asking the Congested Districts Board to proceed with the work as soon as possible Queenstown Cathedral. Tho Bishop of Cloyne has received a subscription of £50 from his Grace the Archbishop of Dublin towards the Queenstown Cathedral Building Fund. This Year's Exhibition. Tho Lord Mayor of Cork has received a donation of £,250 from tho Earl of Dudley. Lord Lieutenant of Trcland, in support of the proposed Cork exhibition this year. DOWN.— Destructive Fire. On November 22, a disastrous fire, and one of unusual dimensions, broke out in Dromore, County Down, resulting in the completo destruction of Messrs. John Hamilton's hem-stitching factory When the fire was discovered it had obtained a firm hold on the premises, and, despite every effort, continued to spread until tho

f Jfn°nnn W^ S * utte <*- TR e damage, estimated at about £10,000, is covered by insurance Orange Rowdyism. ■m ™ ?,? lf £ st m ? I ssa »c under date November 20 states that *£ T.W.Russell, M.P., was stoned by an Orange mob after he had addressed a meeting at Dromore. The riotors attacked the hall where Mr. Russell had made his speech and caused him to seek refuge in a neighboring house, whence he tried to escape in a carriage. The mob discovered him and bombarded the \ehielo with stones. Mr. Russell was struck on the head, but was not soriouslv injured. DUBLIN.— Apostles of Temperance. „ . Tlie r^ lleer , Total Abstinence Association, which father Cullen. the veteran Dublin Jesuit, is promoting, is unquestionably thorough and uncompromising. It demands from the members a spirit of heroism. Prior to admission they must have observed strict total abstinence principles for two years. Then they bind themselves to total abstinence for life. The use even of (ringer wines, cordials, and hop bitters is forbidden to them. The idea no doubt, is that they should work for tho cause with tho zeal of apostles. It might bo imagined that an organisation which lays down such rigid condition? would not meet with much popular favor but from reports which reach Father Cullen he is able to state that tho Pioneer Total Abstinence Association is rapidly spreading in Ireland and abroad. We ('Catholic limes ) also learn that the anti-treating movement recently started in the south of Ireland is gaining ground, and that at faira and markets it is 'not unusual now to find the working people resisting nil temptations to take strong drink horn fnends. It is probable that one organisation will aid tho other. The Anti-Treating Leagua will prepare recruits for the Pioneer Total Abstinences Association. GALWAY.— The Archdiocese of Tuam. The death of the Most Rev. John Mac Evilly, Aichbisluop of Tuam, at the advanced age of 86, reminds a correbpondent that only two prelates have Ailed tho See of Tuam since 1825— a period of 77 years. On Juno 5, ITBJ?3i-1 T BJ ? 3 i-H ireO T ,-Years before Catholic Emancipation, Dr. John Mac Hale, known to tho last generation as ' The Lion of tho Fold of Judah,' was consecrated as Coadmtor Archbishop of Tuam, succeeding to plenary jurisdiction on tho death of Most Rev. Dr Kelly, on ' August 8. 1834 Archbishop MacMalo celebrated the golden \ubiloe of his episcopacy in 3 875, and ho lived till tho 7th November, 1881, thus occupying the chair of St Jarlath during tho long period of 57 years Theiecently deceased Archbishop was consecrated Bishop of Galway on March 22, 1857, and was given tho administration of the Sees of Kilmacduagh and Killenoia in September, 1860 He was appointed Coariiutor Archbishop of Tuani, cum inre succes.sioms. on Fobrunrv 25, 1 M7(5 and finally, on No\ ember 7, 1881, succeeded Dr ' MacHale as Archbishop By the death of AichbiOiop MacEvilly, his old friend, Most Rev Dr MacCormack, Bishop of Galway, becomes the doyen of the Irish Episcopacy. haMng been consecrated on February 4. lc-'72. and translated to Galway and Kilmacduagh, with the Apostolic Administratorship of Kilfenora, on April 26, 1887. The Late Archbishop. The lato Archbishop of Tuam was both ph\sicallv and intellectually a notable man. Though 8G y'cars of age. he continued till the beginning of N.> ombu- *o discharge all tho duties of his high office, which wtio at all times exacting, but particu. irly so duuna, \isi,;itun for not a few of the parishes are \orv diflkult of jmccss As a writer on tho Scriptuies h:s f.'iace w-iv, well lUiown not only m Ireland, but tliroughout nU tlic Englishspeaking _ countries, his commentary on the New r!ostament being used as a class-book, in many ecclesiastical colleges. It is generally recognised to be a work of solid merit. Possessed of an excellent voice and master of a good delivery, he was a preacher of power and his sermons left an impression that was not leadily forgotten KlLKENNY.— Extensive Coal Fields. In the North of County Kilkenny, Ireland, there is a coal field forty sguaro miles in extent, and it is estimated that there are not less than 120 000 000 tons of sulphurous or cannel coal, emitting no smolse when used and famous as the \ery host anthracite coal LIMERICK. — Assisting a Coercion Prisoner. A Limerick correspondent writes • — ' One of the greatest demonstrations e\er witnessed in Killmane was that which took place the other dny O\or 500 horses and cars assembled from far and nea,r. and were accompanied by the prominent members of the surrounding branches of the UI L The people formed a pro<ession, which was headed by the local fife and drum band, and proceeded to Mr Harris's farm at Ballmhna 'who is .it present undergoing a term of six months' impi lsonmont under the Coercion Act), which is situated about a mile from here, for the purpose of stowing the farm crops, which were made short work of, for farmer and shopkeeper, tradesman and laborer, worked with a willingness most edifying, which augurs well for the National Organisation m East Limerick. Death of a Parish Priest. Tho death took place on November 28 of tho Rev John Shoohan, P I' , Ardagh. who was formerly Professor in Bruff Collorc He was a little o\or fifty.' but his health had been \eiv precarious for some time He was a most scholarly nriest, a splendid type of the So^arth.

Aroon, beloved by his clerical brethren, and deservediv popular among his parishioners. Compulsory Education At a recent meeting of the Limerick County Council it was decided to tormulate a scheme, and that the secretary take the necessary proceedings to have the Compulsory Clauses of the Education Act administered in the county. with all necessary expedition. A deputation from the county teachers attended with reference to the subject. ROSCOMMON.-Sale of Holdings. I nni in n position (writes a Castlerea corresporvdent) to confirm the rumor that the Sandford estate is about to be sold to the tenants. I am reliably informed that communications have been opened with the Congested Districts Hoard, and that negotiations for v the purchase are well under way. The estate, comprising the town of Cast lei c.i, consists of about a thousand ?enants, the maionty of whom live on holdings that 'are at most but of mediocre quality. TlPPEßAßY.— lmproved Methods. Steam-rolhng is japidly superseding the old contract system for mak.ni' roads in Tipperarv County Clonmel Corporation opened the ball, so to speak, by "lntroducinc the steam-rollci , m le-nl.lU.lllg the seventeen miles of streets and roads which are now in line order. The County Council then purchased a 15-ton roller, and most of the Milage stivets were ; oiled Clonmel Rural Council wt re one of the first to go m for steam-roll mir and several of the moie important roads were rolled At a recent meeting the Council agreed to steam-roll three more roads, and the County Surveyor announced that his estimate lot the i iwd.s on the distuct foi the coming year was £700 less than the average of the (.It and Jury owing to the steam-rolling. Clagheen Council, which obiectod to steam-rolling for the first five v ears agieed recently to adopt it, and all the other rural districts, seeing the saving in expenditure and (he improvement in the loads, have adopted the new s.\stem also The County Council have advertised fora second 15-ton roller, and it is said half a do/en will soon be necessary to meet the requirements of the county The North Riding County Council have also adopted a dn ect labor scheme for the roads, which includes the inttoduction of machincrv One of the results of the improvement in our roads is the growing popularity of the district for motonsts Most of the main roads leading to Clonmel are steam-i oiled, and by next year a' line stretch of mad, from Kilsheelan, through Clonmel, to Cahir, should be finished Everyone speaks highly' of the new roads WATERFORD.— Making a 'Corner.' This is the (lav of ' corners ' and ' trusts.' so it is not surprising to hear that an Anglo-Jew ish dealer has been attempting to make a uuiet corner in Waterloid glass, which is becoming more sought after \c,.r In \ ear lie has bouyht up the stock 'of mote than one country town rut 10-dealer and commenced operations m Belfast — with the plan it is inlei red. 01 sending up pi ices .is soon .is a )ai gi> enough stock has been accumulated Jn spile ol the good prices it hi mgs theie is quite an astonishing amount of Vwxterfotd glass about the country heie and there hardh any old tatnilv mansion is without it, and e\ery antiquity shop owns a Rood stoic GENERAL. Just So. In (he coui^e of a srathmg ci iticism of Mr McOai thy s book, whiih was dealt with a tew wicks a^o m our columns the .London 'Satindav Review' says 'We doubt whethei the Itishman dunks mote than the Scot or the Englishman un ,l nr 1S ceitamh far mote geiitlemanlv m his cups And if we set drink on one side the moral lone oi the lush priesthood can hardly be over-est minted r l he\ who know rural life in the two islands will appieciate Ihe power which has mule and keeps, the lush peasantry the best in Euiope in the matter of sexual morality.' The Inevitable Result. The ' Daily NVws ' the duel oigan of the Liberal opposition to the Education Hill does not blame Mr Redmond lor the announcement of hiis intention to recall the Irish Party to support the Education Hill On Hie contiarv the oigan c>f the Nonconfot mist s accepts the situation with placid equanimity though it does not Telish Hie pi ospec lof the Irish vole helping t,, p<l ss Ihe T^J 1 1 As lout; as Irishmen have seats m the I'ntliament which contiols the afl.ms of Fngl.uid and Wales they jtiust be expected to act up to then lelitnous convictions r J he Itish will letum, and the English Conservatives wil] ijv,,. then di Mused votes lor lorcitif the Education Hill on the unwilling English people Tt is the inevitable result o f England's own iefus.il to let the Itish un Jn 1 SH(i the lush members weie netlertlv willing (o leave (he Impeiial Pailiament lor ever They wete not allowed to I^o, and so now. as vve persist in misgoverning i hem t hex will letuni to lu-lp misgovern us Each paif of the United Kinudoin is given an absolute freedom to check the development of the othet pat ts as much as it likes '

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