Irish News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 24, 15 June 1905, Page 9

Irish News

ANTRIM- Launch of a Big Vessel Messrs. Harland and Wolff launched /from their yard at Belfast on ADiril 20 the steamer ' Amerika,' for the Hamburg-American line. The ceremony was witnessed by several thousand persons, including the Marquis of Londonderry, Sir Edward Carsion, Solicitor-General for England, and Mr. Walter Long, Chief Secretary for Ireland. The ' Amerika,' which is the heaviest ship in the world, is intended for the Hamburg and New York service, calling at Dover and Cherbourg. A Settlement ~~ The differences which have divided the Nationalists of Belfast for so many years seem likely soon to disappear. The executives of the Catholic Association and the United Irish League of the city have taken steps to achieve this most desirable object. A Sad Occurrence Three sisters, named Ellen, Mary, and Margaret Allen, who resided at Kildrum, a short distance from Bally mena and Kells, were taken ill some time ago one after another, and died within a short time of each other (says the Belfast ' Irish Weekly ' of April 22). It was certainly a sad sight to see the three lying dead in the one house together, and it was no less a touching one to witness their funeral, which took place at the same hour on the same day. CORK— A Loss to Education The death of Rev. Brother Shine, Superior-General of the Presentation Brothers, took place on Thursday, April 20, at Cork. Deceased was a man of rare ability, which he devoted ungrudgingly to the cause of education, with splendid results. The Most Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan, Bishop of the diocese, presided at the funeral obsequies. A Liberal Subscription The Most Rev. Dr. Browne, Bishop of Cloyne, has given a liberal subscription towards the building of a new hall for the Queenstown Young Men's Society. DONEGAL— The Late Member The late Mr. William O'Doherty, M.P. for North Donegal, whose death was reported a few weeks ago, was one of the youngest members of the Nationalist party, and of the House of Commons. He was born in County Donegal in 1868, ana was therefore only 37 years old at the time of his sudden death lie was educated at St. Columb's College, Londonderry, and, trained for the legal profession, was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1893. A year later he became cor oner for Innishowen. and married a daughter of Mr William Mitchell, ship-owner. In 18.96 Mr. O'Doherty entered municipal life as a member of the Londonderry Corporation, and at the last general election was returned to the House of Commons for North Donegal. DOWN— The Barm Drainage Sir Alexander Binnie, President-elect of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Chief Engineer to the London Gounty Council, has been appointed by the Irish Government to make further investigation and report on the drainage of Lough Neagh and the River Barm. The Under-Secretary, in informing Mr. Thomas Sinclair, hon. secretary of the Barm Drainage Conference Committee, of the appointment, says the Lord Lieutenant desires to point out that the appointment of this eminent engineer at the Government's expense does not neoessarily commit the Government to making a grant towards the execution of a drainage scheme. DUBLIN— The Irish Martyrs His Grace Archbishop Walsh of Dublin has recei\ed special congratulations from the Prefect of the Congregation of Rites on his report concerning the evidence collected regarding the lives of the Irish Martyrs, the documents submitted by the Archbishop are now being translated. An Upright Judge At his residence, Simmonscourt, Doraiybrook, on April 21, County Court Judge Waters passed to his eternal reward at the age of seventy-eight His death is regretted by everyone in Ireland who values probity and sterling worth. A devout Catholic and Home Ruler, he never wounded the susceptibilities of those) who differed from him, and he meted out justice impartially to all classes, showing in his person how mistaken are those who act on the principle that Irishmen professing the ancient Faith and loving their native land are unfit for self-government. Deceased was one of the

oldest members' of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Ireland, land heia the office of president of the Superior Council firom 18-89 to 1806. His elSest son, who had a large practice at the Bar, relinquished the profession, an<l entered the Jesuit Order, but died shortly after his ordination. Another son is Registrar in the Court ol Admiralty, a position which he fills with much credit to himself. The funeral, which took place at Glasnevin, was attended by an immense gathering of the citizens. A Palatial Mansion Mr. Richard Croker's palatial mansioifnear Dublin will soon be ready for occupation. It will certainly be an ideal retreat. Commanding a magnificent view of Dublin Bay and the Hill of Howth, it is at the same time 'quite near to t«he famous Leopardslown racecourse, wheie Mr. Cioker's horses will frequently be seen, and within easy distance of the city of Dublin itself. St. Vincent de Paul Society Some idea of the work done by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Dublin (writes a correspondent) may be gathered from the fact that during last year the different conferences in the city visited and relieved,, without religious distinction, 8096 families, consisting of 35,232 individuals!. Their efforts at a time wfien sickness was so rife, work so scarce, and the weather so inclement, saved many a respectable family from the keenest distress, and possibly from the degradation of the workhouse. In addition to this good worn, the Society has alsip established a Penny Savings Bank at Corn market, which is conducted and managed gratuitously by members At the Society's Orphanage in Glasne\in 136, boys are educated, clothed, and fed. The Society also attends to the wants of poor working boys through means of night schools, at which mermbers of the Society attend during the session an 3 help to impart a sound religious and secular education, also endeavoring to procure them suitable employment on leaving school. Increase of Temperance That the drink traffic is declining (writes a correspondent) was very apparent in Dublin during the Easter holidays. The great majsrity of those on pleasure bent shunned the public-houses Scarcely an intoxicated person was to be seen in the streets. Further evidence in. the decline in the liquor traffic is to be found in the financial condition of many of the large manufacturing concerns. The Dublin City Distillery, for instance, is in the hands of a receiver The Phoenix Brewery, once a thriving concern, has not been paying for years, and is now iip for sale. Messrs. William .Jameson and Co , George Roe and Co., and the Dublin Whiskey Distillery Co., three old-established and at one time very flourishing; concerns, ha\e paid no dnklend to their shareholders, either ordinary or preference, for years past. These are facts which theie caji be no ejainsaying. They show i dearly that the wa\e of sobriety is increasing. KERRY— A Practical Suggestion At the suggest ion of Rev. C. Brennan, Killarney, the Guardians of Kenmarc Poor Law Union have decided that in future all their letters shall be addressed, in Irish. Demise of a Religious Sister Mary Austin, of the Convent of Mercy, Tralee, diea recently at Balloonagh Coment. Deceased, who was in her 71st year, had been in failing health for some time She was a natne of Dingle, and a sister of Mr Thiomas O'Donoghue, J.P., of that town. The O'Donoghue Estate The O'Donoehuc of the Glens has sold his Kerry estate at 20 years' purchase of first term rents and 23 vcars' purchase of second, equivalent to a reduction of 7s and 5s in the £ respect ncly. There are other reductionsi in regard to arrears. Clerical Appointment The Most Rev. Dr. Mangan, Bishop of Kerry, has promoted the Rev. J. Brick, Aa"m., Fossa, to the pastoral charge of Kilcummin. Death of Two School Teachers Widespread regret was felt in Cahircheen and neighborhood at the death, within a few days of' each other, of two well known and highly esteemed retired National teachers— Mr. Michael Barry, late teacher of the Imelagfimoie National School, and Mr. Jeremiah Finnegan, late of Coars National School. KILDARE— A Priest Passes Away The death took place about the middle of April of Very Rev. Archdeacon Gernuunc, P P., V.F., Athy. Deceased, who had reached an advanced age, was a son of the late Mr and Mrs. Germaine, Moone, County Kildare. He had many relatives in the Church.

LIMERICK— Death of a Priest Mr. John Costelloe, of Crreybridge, Meanus, County Limerick, has received a cable message conveying the sad news of the death of his son, which occurred at Kansas City on Sunday, April 9. The deceased, who was only 35 years of age, had; a very successful career in his missionary labors, having been pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Lexington, Missouri, for close on a decade. WATERFOPD— The University Question At a distribution of pii/,es at Waterford the Bishop of Waterford refeiied to the University question an-d the recent speech of Mr. Balfour on the subject. He believed that by a long, united, determined, and universal agitation the Irijsh people would win their rights in this matter. GENERAL The Land Purchase Act According to a return issued by the Land Commission the total amount applied for by tenants lor the purchase of their holdings up to the end of February was £15,797,157. Ijt has taken sixteen months to sanction sales amounting to five millions. At that rate it will take o\er four years to complete the sales already agreea to. Not Encouraging Writing to the newly-formed Irish Industrial Development Association at Tullamore, Messrs. Gallaher, Belfast, say : Respecting tobacco culture in Ireland there are "Ho statistics on this subject except that last year there were 20 acres of tobacco grown in Ireland. We have seen it, as well as former lots of tobacco grown in this country, and we are sorry to say that the most enthusiastic Irishman would not tlare to smoke it by itself, and it would require to be largely mixed with other growths to make it palatable. This is caused largely by the fact that the qualities suitable for the growing of tobacco are not naturally in trie soil of Ireland, and then we have not the proper climate io mature it. Artificial means should be used for drying it, but seeing that you have not the proper qualities m the soil, you cannot produce good tobacco. Later on we may be able to let you see some of the Irish-grown tobacco, so that you may be able to judge for yourselves. There is about £5|00_,000 worth of manufactured tobacco sold in Ireland every year that is not manufactured in Ireland, which melan9 the loss of about £50,000 a year to the Irish people in wages. The Chief Secretary and his Colleague Recent events c;o to show (says the •Catholic Tunes') that the Right lion. Walter Long and Sir Antony MacDonnell are working on distinctly separate lines The former has been down to Belfast, where he was the guest of Lord Londonderry, who introduced him to a large gathering of Oraage lambs in the Ulster Hall. The honorable gentleman did his utmost to win their favor, with what sucedss remains to be seen. While the Chief Secretary was thus engaged, the Under-Secietary was away in the West visiting the congested districts and seeking the opinions of 'bishops, priests, and people Undismayed by the threats which have again and again been hurled/fagainst him, Sir Antony has had the temerity to approach the Bishops of Galway and Clonfert, various clergymen, and even the president of the United Irish League Executive in North Galvvav , with whom he had a long interview. Needless to say the Orange fraternity are furious at his open contempt of their pious opinions. The Dublin Grand Lodge have met, and passed a solemn resolution demanding his removal from ffie position of Under-Secretary ; they further protested against any attempt to entertain Mr. Long until this was done.