Irish News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8, 23 February 1905, Page 9

Irish News

ARMAGH— A Model Town There Is at least one town in Ireland without a Rubhc-house, a pawnshop, or a police station this is Bessbrook, County Armagh. CAVAN— Judicial Appointment Mr. Michael Drummond, K.C., hag been appointed County Couit Judge of Cavan and LeiLnin m .succession to Judge Waters, resigned. It is one of the \ery few appointments which the present CJo\ eminent hat> made on the merits from the ranks of their political op(p(onents. Mr. Drummond (says the ' Freeman's Journal ') is a worthy successor of Judge Waters. Though ho took no active part in polities, he always made open and courageous profession ol faith as a Home Ruler. He is' an able and experienced lawyer, who has for many years enjoyed a high position and "a huge and increasing practice. Born in Donegal, he was called tto the Bax in 1872. He went the North-West Circuit, and almost at once achieved success, both on circuit and in Dublin, lie was called to the Inner Bar in 18!>1, and in 18!)!) was made a Bencher of the King's Inns. Through his entire careen: Mr. Drummond was not less conspicuous for his integrity than his ability. Ho secured the respect of all with whom he was brought in contact, and, in addition to respect, the warm affection of innumerable friends. In the whole ranks of the Bar no better man could be selected for the post ; no man more certain to earn and hold the high praise, rare in Ireland, of an able and upright judge. CLARE— Members of the Chapter The Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty, Bishop of Killdloe, has appointed Rev. T. M a cMahon, P.P., Kilmihil, and Rev. Dr. Hogan, Maynooth, members of the Chapter of the diocese. The former is highly esteemed foi his long and efficient service in the sacied ministiy. Dr. Hogan is a well-known Piofessor in St. Patrick's College. CORK— Death of a Bandon Man The death is announced of Mr. Richard Lmc Allman, head of the linn of Allman and Dowden, distillers, Bandon. Mr. Allman, who was of ad\ anced age, was at one time a member for the boiough of Bandon. ' j4 DUBLIN— A Memory of the Past One of the public examiners for the once attempted Catholic Unhersity of Ireland, of winch Cardinal Newman was president, of the yens 1857-1800 is slill actne— the Row Edua'd Kelly,' S.J. Father Kelly was the tousider of the Jesuit College at Limerick (St Munchin's) in 1859, and he was succeeded as lector ny his brother, Father Thomas Kelly, A\ho opened the beautiful ch'uich of the .Sacred Heart in !MiB. F.ithci 1 dward Kelly is tjie lust sur\i\or of the I niveisitv sltiaff in 1857 It may be added thai the piesent Archbishop of Dublin won ihe Mathematical Exhibition in 185(i, and entered as a scholar of St Laurence's House iti 1858, the Dean of which was Ihp Rev Dr. James Quinn. A South African Bishop At Inchicore, where the Right Rev. Dr. Miller arrived during Christmas week, he met with a warm Irish welcome from both priests and people. For many years he was attached to the Church of the Oblate Fathers m the well-known suburb of Dublin, where his zeal and devotion are still remembered. Unusually large congregations attended the ceremonies at which his Lordship .presided. The members of the Association of the Immaculate Conception, of which he had charge before going on the foreign mission, have taken steps to present Dr. Miller with a testimonial as a maik of the esteem in which he s held by them. As might be expected, the people of Mountrath, his native place, accorded the newly consecrated Bishop a great reception. All creeds joined in welcoming him. Death of a Daring Captain A daring senior has passed away in Dublin in tihc person of Captain Nicholas Weldon, who secretly conveyed in his boat from Ireland the late James Stephens, the head of the Irish Republican Biotherhood, after his escape from prison. Adverse winds compelled *the boat, whose intended destination was a port in the North of France, to run for shelter to Belfast Lough, where she lay at anchor for three days. She afterwards made for Androssan, where some frienKs met Stephens and accompanied him to the

Sofuth of England, whence he proceeded to France. The adventure proved Captain Weldon to be the possessor of iroui nerve and dauntless resolution. KING'S COUNTY— No Work for the Judge At Tullamore Quarter Sessions, tdie chairman, Judge Curran, said—' lam happy to say there is no criminal cases for trial in the Birr or Tullamore divisions of King's County. It is an eminently satisfactory state of things, and I do not ever remember having got the double event before.' LlMERlCK— Technical Instruction The County Liniciick Scheme of Agriculture and Technical Instruction, which includes the payment of £700 to an instructor in Horticulture, has been sane, tioned by the Department. A Light Calendar «7 T her /; wa ? only one case lo g° before the Limerick Winter Quarter Sessions, and the Judge complimented the grand jury on the peaceful state of the County, MEATH — Homegrown Tobacco Some of the tobacco grown by Colonel Everard in the County Meath has been manufactured and is on sale in Dublin It has been made up both as mixture, with some of the best American leaf, and in a pure state. Some of it has also been made auto cigarettes-, and into plug land naihod. It smokes rather strong, but mixed with plants from Pennsylvania and Virginia, as a cut tobacco, it is pleasant and cool. QUEEN'S COUNTY— Primary Schools The Most Rev. Dr. Foley, writing to the secretary of the JVloiuntrath Teachers' Association in acknowledgment of a resolution o" the managerial question passed by that body, says that in his opinion the (io\ eminent, in view of the widespread expression ol condemnation which the rumored changes have evoked, is not likely to embark on any educational scheme the effects of which would be to put upon the ratepayers an intolerable burthen and to substantially impair, if not completely destroy the influence of religion m the schools. The Most Rev. Dr Brownrigg, m ieply to the same resolution, says some people affect to believe that no such proposal will be made, but all the signs of the times go to feh-uv that the contrary is the case ; so that they should not allow themselves to be led into false security, and later on wake up only when the danger was upon them. He hopes th a t all concerned will will stand together and present a ■very determined front to their enemies. ROSCOMMON— Victims of the Bog-s!ide Father Mmjaghan, P.P., Fairymount, County Roscvommon, writes a most pathetic letter to tihe press in connection with the bog-slide which has taken place m his parish. The a\alanche of mud (he say&) came tumbling down on the doomed village, sweeping before it or burjing beneath it everything in its coiirse. Six families had to fly for their lnes. One of these people had become demented, and now wanders aimlessly thiough the country. Many others, although not dn\cn from their homes, ha\e found themselves in almost the same miserable plight as their evicted neighbois. Turf, potatoes, cabbages*, turnips, etc., have all been swept away or buiicd. Father Monaghan despaus of assistance fiom officialdom. He is not an alarmist, lie says, and detests the idea of appealing' in the guise of a public beggar. The touch of nature that makes the whole world akin has already found expression in sympathetic letters m his possession. A meeting was held in Castlerca to inaugurate a relief fund The O'Connor Don, who presided, said an appeal wolild go forth for funds. lie trusted tnab the response would be generous. TIPPERARY— Death of an ex-M.P. Mr. Francis Mandeville, who was the Nationalist member for South Tipperary from 1892 to 1900, died a t his residence, Ballydine Castle, Kilsheelan, on January 2,. lie was born in 1850. Mr. P. Mande\ille was a brother o! the late Mr, John Mandeville, of Mitchelstown. TYRONE— The Oldest Man in Ireland Among the wild hills of County Tyrone a patriarch in longevity has just been discovered, who is, us far as is known, the oldest man Living to-day in Ireland. That is Mr. George Fletcher, of Pomcroy, tV-inty, Tyione, who has just celebrated his 116 th birthday, anU who on being interviewed the other day reported himself to be living still ' quite jolly.' He lives on the face of a hill .about half a mile from Pomeroy Railway Station. lie was born in this house and has spent his long years under the same old roof. Many are the interesting tales the old man can tell.,

WAT^RFORD— The Late Mr. Leamy The bddy of the late Mr. Edmund Leamy, M.P. for North KiWare, who died at Pau, in the South of France, reached Liverpool on December 9. It was conveyed to Holy Grose Catholic Church, whore a Requiem Masjs was celebrated, and in the evening was removed to Waterford. WICKLOW— SaIe of an Estate The sale of the greater portion of the Earl of Wicklow's estate, Arklow, has been arranged lor at 22^ years' pftitohase of first and 25£ years' of second term rents ; hanging gale to be wiped out, half-year's rent ulue tio ibe paid ; sporting rights are reserved to the landlord. GENERAL The Distress in the West At a Special meeting of the Irish Parliamentary Party held in the Mansion House, Dublin, resolutions calling on tihe Government to ap^ply adequate remedies for the distress in Uommaught by starting reproductive works were adapted, iijclu/hfcg a demand for compulsory powers to be vested in the Congested Districts Boaid amd the Estate Commissioners for the .purpose of making the Land Act eftective in the West of Ireland. Primary Education The plot which was undoubtedly being hatched ti divorce religion from education in Irish national schools has failed (writes a Dublin correspondent). It founld favor nowhere. Parents, teachers, and, needless to say, clerical managers, wouLd have non>i of Dr. Starkie's patent remedy. In view of this determined opposition to the reactionary proposals of the Castle authorities, there was nothing left but to c a ve in as gracefully as possible. Accordingly the Mist Rev. Dr. Foley, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Mr. Stephen Gwynne, and another gentleman of high liter ary attainments aie to be appointed members of the National Board. These appointments will undoubtedly give the Catholics of Ireland some hope of better things for the future. Encouraging Thrift The National Bank has put in operation the iie-v Thrift Account, enabling persons to make deposits of one shilling and upwards, interest being allowed when the amount lodged reaches one pound. No limit is placed on tlw total amount to be lodged within any one year, nor is the number of distinct accounts which any depositor may ha\e restricted. Interest will be allowed at current rates for deposit receipts, as posted up in the bank office, allowed on every complete pound deposited from day of deposit to date of • il1) ay men t — if left undisturbed for one month. Enlargement of Holdings On Sunday, December 18, Mr. John Redmond, M.P., and Mr. Michael Davitt delivered notable speeches in the West. The former said the facts were heartbreaking in their cruel simplicity. The rich lands of Ccnnaught were as devoid of human beings as a "\ irgin prairie in America. The wretched people were huddled together on bogs or mountains, absolutely incapable of producing the means of livelihood. The sihiadow of famnne was never absent, and periodically the failure of the potato crop or a bad season in England brought it to their doors. The Government should not be permitted by temporary expedients or by appeals to the charitable throughout the world to neglect compulsory enlargement of the holdings in the West,