Irish News

New Zealand Tablet, 30 September 1909, Page 1547

Irish News

ANTRlM— Honoring Lady Aberdeen

At Belfast on July 29 Lady Aberdeen was enrolled as an honorary member of the British Medical Association >n recognition of her arduous work in leading the crusade' against consumption in Ireland. This is the first time such an honor has been conferred on a lady.

A Sign of the Times

The All-Ireland Industrial Conference, which was held recently in Belfast, was a somewhat remarkable gathering. The participants in it came from all parts of- the country, and represented, not alone all creeds, but also every class of the community. The discussions covered a wide area, referring to a variety of topics, some differing widely from each other, but all related to the central idea of promoting industry in Ireland. Captain Shawe-Taylor submitted a bold financial scheme, proposing J;o raise a substantial sum for the establishment of a central bank or money lending agency which would help to finance incipient Irish industries, provided they were started on sound lines and under such management and conditions as gave reasonable promise of success. It was also resolved to take some steps towards stimulating Irish manufacturers to advertise their wares.

Industrial Exhibition!

Under the auspices of the Belfast branch of the Irish Industrial Development Association a decidedly attractive exhibition of Irish manufactures- was opened on August 2 in the Ulster- Hall. The exhibition was opened by the Lady Mayoress (Lady Anderson) in the presence of a large and fashionable gathering of ladies and gentlemen. Lord Dunleath, who presided, said there had been, as they knew, three or four other exhibitions in other parts of Ireland, ■but that was the first, he believed, which was exclusively allotted to objects of Irish manufacture. The first and most important thing of all in order that old industries should be expanded and that new ones should be developed, was that capital should be absolutely secure, and that it should be attracted in every possible way. His .second pomt — the second condition, as he believed, for successful development of industries, was a supply of skilful and carefully trained managers, and in that connection he was glad to know that the Municipal Technical Institute, which had recently been established in the city, was thoroughly well equipped and admirably adapted to turn out efficient and competent designers and managers for the manufacture of all kinds of articles. He felt assured that they would succeed" in capturing the Irish market, and also in time they would be successful competitors with their rivals, and take a prominent ' and permanent place in the markets of the world.

ARMAGH— A Distinguished Visitor

The Most Rev. Dr. Farley, Archbishop of New York, who was on a visit to Ireland irv July and August, left . Dublin, where he was the guest of Judge Curran, for Armagh on August 9 on a visit to. Cardinal Logue. He was met at the Great Northern terminus by the Cardinal and Rev. Michael Quinn, Adm. On the following day his Grace was presented with an address by the Armagh Chapter, in which special reference was made to the fact that he was a native of the Archdiocese of Armagh. In the course of his reply, his Grace referred as follows to Cardinal Logue: 'There is one thing of which I do feel justly proud, and that is that I. possess the friendship of the most distinguished ecclesiastic in the three kingdoms to-day — his Eminence Cardinal Logue. When I first met him I fell in love with him. I do not know whether it is reciprocal or not. But I have some reason to feel that it is not love lost. I met him some fifteen years ago, at the dedication of the Cathedral at Monaghan, and I formed for him then a friendship and an affection which have_ only increased with time, and which came to its full fruition when I invited him to come and do us the honor of lending his august presence and his prestige to our tennial celebration — an invitation which he accepted, to my great gratification.

I CAVAN— Death of a Priest

The death took" place at Bundoran, County Donegal, where he had been spending his holidays, of the Rev. Francis O'Hara, P.P., Corlough, Bawnboy, County Cavan, in the 66th year of his age. The deceased, who was ordained 36 years ago, was appointed parish priest of Corlough in April, 1908, and was about to .effect many needed improvements in the church.

I A Bogus Outrage

I Captain Craig (says the London correspondent of the Irish- News), had a cruel experience a few days ago. He has a portentous appearance when he has a question to ask, and lets you see that he believes he has got hold of a real good thing, and is going to make the best of it, and to enjoy himself. He was in this state of exaltation when he rose to ask whether the Chief Secretary knew that Thomas Walker, an emergency man, was fired at from be-

hind a hedge and shot in the face and chest iii County Cavan; had the police arrested the murderous assailants, and what steps had they taken to protect the .victim against "further outrages of a like nature. It was a tremendous interrogatory/ - The' captain paused for -a reply, and ponderously replaced, 'himself upon the bench. The gallery was expectant. There hadn't been" a decent Irish outrage for ever so- long, and here was a regular tit-bit. Then came the reply : ' The constabulary authorities' inf ornl me that there is no truth in it. Thomas Walker is not an*emergency man, and has not been fired at. He received a wound in the face, which he told the police was" caused .by a fall. It : is believed by the police that he and some others were shooting rabbits when the accident occurred/

CORK— Entertaining City Children

The annual excursion of the -very poor children of Cork •to the sands at Youghal-took place, on August 10; About 5000 lritle ones were despatched by five special trains. All arrived safely at their destination, and after' spending a few most enjoyable hours in delightful weather the return journey was performed, and all reached their home's in perfect safety. '

Improving the Highways

The "Cork County Council -is considering the important question, of the improvement of the roads of the- county. Motorists have long ago discovered that though Cork is a beautiful county for touring; the damage to their tyres so affects their temper that they cannot enjoy the "beauty. It is not, however, for motorists alone that the improvements are contemplated. The users of ordinary vehicleshave been . complaining. The County Council Committee has recommended a^ scheme which includes the abolition of the system of employing stewards instead of additional county surveyors, and the purchase of four additional steam rollers with the necessary plant. The councili have not yet adopted the committee's recommendations; but it is generally agreed that something must be done to improve the roads, and though the committee's plan may not' be adopted in its entirety, the council is alive to the 'importance of the question, and a change for the better is confidently expected.

DUBLIN— The Lowest Possible Limit

At the opening of the Commission in Dublin, Mr. Justice Dodd remarked that crime in the county of, Dublin, outside the metropolitan area, seemed to be getting down to the lowest possible limit. It was a curious- fact, added the judge, that in all Ireland there were no two counties in which there was less crime than the counties immediately adjoining the cities of Dublin and Belfast.

The Society of Jesus

The Rev. W. Delany, D.D., S.J., president of University College^ Dublin, has been appointed P-royincial of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus.

FERMANAGH— Exciting Scenes at Fire

A fire broke out on the night of August 5 in the shop premises of Mrs. Robert Ross," Townhall street, Enniskillen, completely destroying the enrtire- stock and fittings. Exciting scenes were witnessed- during the progress of the " fire. Mrs. Ross, her four children, ' and two lady lodgers reside above the shop. The rapidity of the spread of the flames cut them off from the stairs before they realised their danger. The neighbors were alarmed by piercing cries for help, and blankets being procured were held- 'by members of the crowd while the inmates jumped one by one from the top storey window, a distance of about 30ft. The sight was a thrilling one. Owing to the inadequate arrangements that exist in the ■ town for dealing with- fire, the flames had got a .considerable hold before a hose arrived. - After^some hoxirs' hard work, the fire was got under, and ' finally extinguished. Great alarm was at- first experienced for, the safety of the inmates, and great relief felt when these were safely got -out.

GALWAY— Destruction of a Woollen Mill .

- Tlie extensive woollen mills of Mr. Thomas Clarke, at Bowling Green, Galway, were burned to the ground on the morning of July 22, machinery and effects valued by the. proprietor at £4000 destroyed, w and 22 . hands thrown out of employment.

Granite and Marble Company

At the annual meeting of the Galway Granite and. Marble Works Company, Colonel Coiirtenay, D.L., who presided, said: The report alludes to the orders in hand being considerably in excess of those of the corresponding .period of last year. This is of itself a very honeful sign, and, coupled also with the inquiries we are getting, shows that we are becoming' much better known. I should like to allude to some of the orders at present in hand. The Parnell Memorial will shortly be completed, and we are to-day starting delivery of it. We have just completed a fine memorial fountain for Mullingar v which is much 1 admired. We are carrying out very good orders"' in granite for London, notably a post office in the West End, and a shop front. This is the first time West of Ireland granites have been accepted in London, and one of the largest gran-

ite firms there have taken up our agency, which augurs well for the use of our granites. In marble also we have some fine work in hand, notably that for the new Technical Schools in Dublin, besides various smaller contracts".

The Last of an Old Castle

The voice of 'A Wanderer, '' speaking through the, Connacht Tribune, tells the story of the passing o*f Headford Castle, which within the lifetime of old men has taken the road to ruin. -What was so recently the stronghold of the Irish St. Georges— now a line extinct—^-is roofless ; ' cattle and sheep roam over the great courtyard and occasionally stray into the pantries.' Formerly cattle and sheep reached the pantries in a more passive form. But the deepest irony is that local contractors are using the landlordly pile as building material for laborers' dwellings. So yesterday's castle is to-morrow's cottage; and the whirligig of time brings in its revenges. -

MONAGHAN— An Australian Prelate

On August. 6 the Right Rev. Dr. Duhig, Bishop of Rockhampton, Queensland, arrived in Monaghan on a visit to the Cathedral town (says the Irish Weekly), and on the following Sunday his Lordship preached at the 12 o'clock Mass in the Cathedral. This distinguished ecclesiastic is the youngest prelate in the Catholic world. He is an Irishman by birth, being a native of the County Limerick, and has. been for some five years Bishop of Rockhampton. On the previous day he visited the. Cathedral of. St. Macarten, and was greeted with . the sweet chime of the joy bells, which are the gift of his friend, Mr. Peter Kelly. His Lordship expressed great delight with the surroundings of the Cathedral. During the day he also visited St. Macarten' s Seminary and St. Louis Convent,

TIPPERARY— Laborers' Cottages

At a meeting of the Borrisokane Rural District Council, Tipperary, the tender of Messrs. Mullins and Co., Manchester, for the building of 67 laborers' cottages was accepted, the price being £140 per cottage, to include fencing. ■

TYRONE— SaIe ot Dungannon

The Earl of Ranfurly, with the consent of his trustees, has decided to sell his interest in the' town qf Dungannon, with the exception of his residence, Northland House, and demesne. The first offer has been made to tenants whose families in many cases have lived tinder the Knox's f«>r nearly 250 years. This will be one of the largest sales of the kind ever held in Ulster.

GENERAL

Restored Tenants

Under Mr. Wyndham's Act, 2163 evicted persons lu-\e been reinstated, or given fresh holdings, 5453 applications have been rejected, and there are 3660 not yet dealt with.

Army Medical Service

Surgeon-General W. L. Gubbins, the new DirectorGeneral of the Army Medical Service, is an Irishman and an old Trinity College man. He has had 36 years' army service, and lias gone through jHore campaigns than most of the combatant officers of equal length of service, having served in Afghanistan, Egypt, Burmah, arid in South Africa, where he acted as principal medical officer.