Irish News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 12, 23 March 1905, Page 9

Irish News

CARLOW— A Memorial

The Carlow Guardians have decided to erect a memorial in fhe Workhouse to tihe memory of the late Sister Gabriel, whose zeal on behalf of the inmates earned the approbation of all creeds and classes. CLARE— A Prolific Writer The Yen. Archdeacon Malone, V.G., M.R.1. A., of SI. Senanus's, Kilruish, who has just published a pamphlet entitled ' Irtish Schools afcid tneir Managership, ' has' made several valuable contributions to Irish history. Among his works are ' Birthplace of St. Patrick,' ' Chapters towards the Life of St. Patrick,' ' Adrian IV. and Ireland,' ' Life of St. Flannan (Killaloe),' a translation from a twelfth century Latin work. But his principal book is ' Ch mrch History of Ireland,' in two volumes, which first appeared in 1803,1 803, and ha y s run into several editions. The last edition was brought tVut in 1880. Besidesl Ins writings in book form, Archdeacon Malone has contributed articles on various subjects to the ' Hibernian Maga'-ine,' ' New Ireland Review,' the ' Dublin Review,' and the ' Irish Ecclesiastical Record.' Dr. Malone r wfao was born in Ennis, and is in his seventyninth year, speaks Irish, having acquired a knowledge of the Irish language in his young days. CORK— Death of a Religious A most esteemed member of the Ordor of Poor Servants of the Mother of i.\ad, Sister Mary Justin Croke, has passed 1 away after a rather protracted illness in the convent at Carrigtwohill, Middleton, and her demise at the early age of twenty-two years, and in the fifth year of her religious life, has occasioned deep sorrow. The deceased Sister, who was a relative of the late Archbishop Croke, wajs a daughter of Mr. John Croke, of Belfast, and joined the Order at Cork when but seventeen year's old, being for the past year in the cdnvent at Carrigtwohill. DERRY— Death of a Priest The Rev. Hi<e;h Lagan. pastor of the Sacred Heart. Church, San Francisco, died on December 24, 1904, at the Lane Hospital in that city. Father Lagan had been pastor of the Sacred Heart Chiur,ch for more than five yjpars. Dec-eased was born at Maghera, Cornty Dorry, in 1862, and received his early education in the National sthools of his native place, after which" he entered Maynooth College, where he was ordaincld at the age of twenty-three. After a short time in Ireland h? went to San Francisco, where he labored zealously until his death. DUBLIN— PapaI Honors Sir Francis Cruise, M.D , D L., Dublin, has been created a Knight ol St. Gregory in recognition of Iris labors in connection with the ' Imitation of Christ,' upon which he is one of the greatest living authorities. Public Hall Wanted In a letter to the Lord Mayor promising £500 towards the proposed National Exhibition, Ris Grace the Archbishop of Dublin says lie is much mistaken if the project now iset on foot— in addition to achieving its main object in the development of Irish manufactures — does not furthermore make a notable contribution of permanent v a lue to the development of art a\s well as of industry in the city. It will do this if it provides the citizens with a public nail, in which a great organ can "be erectefl, and in which 1 they can have opportunity of receiving a musical education in the best of all ■ways, that is, by hearing pood music well performed by competent soloists, vocal and instrumental , and by a well j trained choir and orchestra, in a hall worthy of t/he capital of Ireland. The Christian Brothers* Novitiate. The ' Southern Cross,' Buenos Aires, reports the arrival in the Argentine of the Rev. Brother T. R. Hughes, for the purpose of collecting funds for the new Novitiate and Training College in Clontarf, Dublin. Brother Hughes, who has been 49 years in the Order, 34 of which were spent in educational work un Australia, had w/ith him letters of recommendation from the Archbishop of Melbourne, Archbishop Kelly, and other members of the Austral ian Hierarchy ; and from the ArchMshop of Cashel. He also had letters of high rccommenclart/io'n from the Gaelic League of California and Dr. Douglas Hyde. We quote from Dr Hyde's letter : 'For the great national cause of tne language of Ireland you have also, in my opinion, done more than any otjher teaching body in the country, and lam con-

fldent that you will do still more in the future.' Rev. Brother Hughes had a long interview with M'onsignor Terrero, of La Plata, who kindly gave the good Brother permission to collect for the Centenary Novitiate throughout his extensive diocese. The Bishop expressed a wisji that he would soon see a community of the Irish Christian Brothers established in the Argentine x in charge of the Boys' Orphanage. Temperance and Hygiene The proceedings At tine annual meeting of the Irish Association for the Prevention of Intemperance., wnich wa<! held in the Rotunda, Dublin, were characterisied by groat enthusiasm, notwithstanding the somewhat pessimistic viiews of some of the speakers. That the cause of temiperance has made wonderful progress In Ireland recent, y is e\ ident to the most casual obsenw er ; were it otherwise, after the time and labor expended on it by good and patriotic men of all creeds' and classes, wo might almost despair. Communications were read from several Bishops, in which the teaching of temperance and hygiene in primary schools was strongly advocated. The Most Rev. Dr. ODea in his letter said that if children could be got to believe and see clearly that intemperance was a degrading vice which robs men of health, happiness, and character it would go far to make them proof against its attacks during life- He would begin with the teachers in the training colleges. If they became apostles and strove to impart their convictions to the pupils, the result would be in the highest degree beneficial. The Irish Martyrs His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin has issued a letter tn whiqh he announces that the process for the beatification ajnti canonisation of the Irish Martyrs has now entered upon its second stage. The rccor'd of the proceedings before the Dublin Diocesan Court, with the accompanying books and documents, have been hanided o\er by his Grace's official representative at Rome tto the Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Rites. One statement which his Grace makes will, as he says, be received with universal gratification. It was necessary that some Cardinal in Rome should take special charge of such an important matter as that sent forward to the Holy See, and in this instance his Eminence Cardinal Vannutelli, who was so recently amongst us, has willingly consented to do so. In asking from each parish in the diocese a small contribution towards me expenses of the process, his Grace suggests that in many places the amount needed can best be made up by the offerings of tlhe little children. This would give them a special interest in the work, and would doubtless help to secure their prayers for its success. As those of them who may live to see Ihe day when the great work will at length be brought to a close, when they hear of the splendid ceiemonial of the canonisation in St. Peter's, or possibly are orescnt at it, as some amongsit them may be, it will be a source of pride to them that in their childhood they were afforded an opportunity of heflpimg in their own small way towards a result that, in its accomplishment, will bring joy t)o the heart of every Irish Catholic. GALWAY— Death of a Patrician Brother The death is announced of Brother Lynch, of the Patrician Order, Galway. The deceased, who had reached an advanced age, was a distinguished educationist. KILKENNY— St. Brigid's Missionary School From the annual report of St. Brigid's Missionary School, Callan, County Kilkenny, it appears that 336 postulants ha\e gone to various missions from it since the institution was opened by the Sisters of Mercy twenty years ago. MEATH— The Hill of Tara An interesting find has lately been made near the historic Hill of Tara, where the Kings of Ireland used to be crowned. While some workmen in the employment of a local land owner were engaged in levelling a neglected portion of a fifteen-acre field, hitherto considered too difficult and unprofitable for cultivation, and removing the second ploughing of a gravelly subsoil, they came upon a remarkable jewel. It is diescribed as oval in shape, l^in. by fin., with a substantial gold framework of exquisite workmanship. On its front is inserted a TJark greyish 'semi-transparent! stone, witn lighter veins, surrounded originally by twenty-six small pearls of great brilliancy, four of which have been lost. MONAGHAN— A Priest passes away The death is reported of the Rev. A. McLerrey, P.P., Tydavtneit, Monaghan, at the age of 53. Deceased had been in failing health for some time.

QUEEN'S COUNTY— A Centenarian passes away The death took place recently of William Rooney, Clonrruore, Queen's County, in his 103 rd year. Deceased Was a total abstainer all through life, but was a heavy smoker. ROSCOMMON — Remarkable Longevity A very remarkable ca^e of longevity in a f'amiily comes trom. Alountcayhel, County Roscommon (s&ys a n exchange). In a family named Fox representatives of five generations are at present ahve, and in robust health. Recently Mrs. Timothy Fox, of Mountjcashel, ga^e birth to a sen The grandmother, Mrs. Fox, is 55 years of ago, the great-grandmother ; Mrs. Fahey, is 82, while the grcat^greafi-grand mother, Mrs. Mulvenie, is in her 103 rd year. 'It is not often that one hears of a woman 82 vcais of age ha\ing her mother ali\e and in good health. TlPPEßAßY— Presentation In connection with the siher jubilee of Father Brennan, President of Rockwell College, .Cashpl, which was celebrated last October, he chairman of the presentation committee has handed the rev. gentleman a beautiful gold watch and chain as a memento of the occasion. The Sate Archbishop Croke In St. Patrick's 1 College, Thurles, on February 5, Mr. J©lTn Dillon, M.P., who was attending a political demonstration in tihe town, received addresses of welcome from several representative bodies. In replying he recalled the fact tih at he last spoke in that hall on his release from prison twenty years ago, when he was welcomed by the tiVcn Archbiyhop of Oashel, who more than any other man of his generation typified that union (between the priests and people of Ireland which was the main hope of the lutuie of the country The lesson and the inspiration of his life, antt the manly stand he took for tihe honor and liberty of the Irish people, formed a qic/it national asset lie reioiueri to know that in Di. Croke's successor they had ;i truehearted Tip'pcrary man who was as loyal to the cause of liberty as any Bishop who ever reigned in Ireland. GENERAL. Assisting Farmers The Agricultural Board has authoii,sod the Department to apply a .sum not exceeding £10,000 from their Endowment Fund in reducing the cost of seeri to the occupying purchasers under the Local Go\ernnuyrt Board scheme. Technical Education Mr. LoHiis RoiinllLon, Professor of Manual Training at the Te-achers' College, Columbia University, has Ivcen appointed Chief Inspector of Technical Education for lieland. It is understood that Sir Howe Plunkett secured his appointment Parliamentary Representation Mr T W Russell, M P , has announced that he will run canld'ildiates for at least nine steats m Ulster at the (ieneral Election they will ad\ocatc a large ieducltion in the cost of the go\crnment of Ireland, chiefly with legard to law tl nd ro'i'e evpenses. Earl Spencer's Views Earl Spencer, speaking at Wandsw orth, declared that Mr Wyndhairfs discovery of the necessity of an advance by devolution oi some other cha,ngie is a staking justification of Mr. Gladstone's \ icw of the lmnos--sibility of continuing coercion, and the necessity for conceding s<ome self government to Ireland. Cardinal Moran's Proposal Mr John Redmond, the liish Parliamentary leader, speaking in Dublin the other day, referred again to Cardinal Moian's proposal for holding a conference of the Irish rate in Australia, . which, he said, he Hoped to sec sooin realised 'It is a biilli^nt proposal,' saio" Mr. Rodmond, • worthy of the great leader of the Irish people in Australia.'