COUNTY NEWS

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 26, 27 June 1907, Page 27

COUNTY NEWS

CORK— Death of a Canon The death occurred "on May 3 of Very Rev. P. A. Canon Lyons, a well-known and popular ecclesiastic for many years in Cork. Deceased was originally a member ot the Augustinian Order, and on subsequently becoming secular, he was appointed by the late Bishop Delaney to. the curacy of SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Here Father Lyons spent a considerable portion of his service in the ministry.- He. was subsequently appointed Canon by the same Bishop. Presentation Declined - <■ -It was proposed that a presentation should be made to the Rev. Francis Murphy, Midleton, diocese of Cloyne, on the, occasion of the silver jubilee of his priesthood, but the rev. gentleman informed the promoters that he could not accept a testimonial', as there was a diocesan decree strictly forbidding priests \ to take a sum of money collected by the people, or its- equivalent. He had a certain amount of , sympathy with this legislation. But if there were no law prohibiting hdm from takine; a testimonial he would not under any consideration allow them to make a collection on has behalf, because the people of Midleton have been taxed over and over again to defray the heavy expenses incurred in the erection of their magnificent church, which, when competed next April by the addition of the tower and the spire, will fie "for all time

a marvellous monument of the zeal of their great and good parish priest and a lasting memorial of their faith and generosity. DOWN — A Doctor passes away Widespread regret was occasioned throughout Newry and district by the death of Dr. John J. O'Hare, of Newry, which occurred early on May 3, as the result of a severe attack of typhus fever whioh he contracted a fort-night previous <in the discharge of his duties as temporary medical officer of the Newry dispensary district. The late Dr. O'Hare, who was only about ' 28 years of age, was the youngest son of the late ' Mr. John O'Hare, county councillor, Mayohridge. He received his early education at St. Colman's College, Newry, and afterwards at Clongowes Wood College. He had a most distinguished career as a medical student in connection with the Royal University of Ireland, from which he graduated as a physician anii surgeon about four years ago. DUBLIN— The International Exhibition The Irish International Exhibition, - Herbert P«rk, Dublin, was opened on Saturday, May 4, by the Lord Lieutenant in presence of a large and representative gathering. His Excellency, who was accompanied by Lady Aberdeen and several distinguished personages, met with a warm greeting both going to and returning from the Exhibition grounds from the many spectators who' lined the streets through which the Viceregal party passed. At, one point only was there a discordant note, namely, at Trinity College, where some students gave a display of the manners for which the young bloods of that seat oi learning have long been noted. In the Exhibition buildings Lord Aberdeen was "received with enthusiasm by an assembly composed of people holding widely-divergent views on public affairs, but all united in wishing the - great undertaking unqualified success. The largest band and chorus ever gathered together in a Dublin concert hall rendered an excellent selection of music in a manner that charmed all present. It consisted of over five hundred performers, under the directorship of Mr. Barton McGuckin. His Excellency was evidently much pleased with all he saw and heard. Replying to an address presented to him by the Executive Council, Lord Aberdeen delivered a sympathetic speech. He first read a message which he had received from the King that morning. His Excellency then paid a well-merit-ed tribute to the promoters of the gigantic undertaking for the tact, energy, and. enterprise displayed from first to last. The aim of all concerned in the promotion of the Exhibition had been to. forward the development in every direction of the resources of Ireland. No doubt, in connection with an undertaking of such magnitude, there must be divergence of opinion in the first stages, but now that the great work had been 1 brought to completion they would all unite in helping to make it a success. LIMERICK— A Presentation The Rev. *J. M. Cregan, P.P., Athea, County Limerick, was presented at St. Ita's House, Limerick, an IVUy 2 by the people of St. Michael's parish, in which he labored, foi many years, with an address expressive of their warm regard for him. The Mayor of the city presided at the function, which was attended by a large gathering. MONAGHAN— Death of a Dean There was widespread regret .at - tlje death of Very Rev. Dean Bermingham, P.P., V.G., Oarriokmacross, which took place in the 83ird year of his age, and the 57t-h of his sacreft ministry. Dean Bermingham had been pastor of Carrictomacross for 23 years, an<l during that time had made great efforts in the cause of religion. .He had completed the building of the splendid church of St. Joseph, but probably his' greatest triumph ,was the purchase of the Essex Castle property, an'l tne erection thereon of the magnificent new Convent of St. Louis, a seat of educational fame well-known over Ireland. He also established the Monastery of th>e Partrician Brothers, who have the educational interests of the boys of the town at heart. Dean Bermingham 's tteath is mourned by all classes. TIPPERARY— An Australian Visitor Among recent visitors to Ireland was Mr. Daniel O'Connor, of Sydney, who was born in the town of Tipperary, sixty-one, years ago ; and left for Australia with his father when he was but nine years old. Mr. O'Connor left Sydney for the United States _ early last year with, the intention of getting his history of 'Fifty Years of Responsible Government in Australia,' published in New York, but unfortunately was in San Francisco during the earthquake, when the manuscript was, lost in the fire.