Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-26
THE LAST SAD RITES.
ALL THAT WAS MORTAL OF STEPHEN JOSEPH MEANEY LAID TO REST.

THE LAST SAD RIIES. ALL THAT WAS MORTAL OF STEPHEN JOSEPH MEANEY LAID TO REST. 10, 900 People March in Procession-sev- era1 Bands of Music Play Dirges.-Mar- tin Scully's Mission Performed.-His Speech at the Grave.-Mr CIancy's Re ply. oo
 ENNIS, March il, 1888.
 To-day the remains of the late Stephen Joseph Meany were inferred in Dromclitfe churchyard, close to his native town of Ennis. after having been brought across the Atlantic from Waterbury, Conn, where the dead patriot breathed his last on the Sth of February, and it is no exaggeration to say that the demonstration which took place was we'll worthy of the distinguished Fenian, and of the best traditions of his toric Clare. The Nationalists of Galway, Tipperary, and even from other more dis tant counties also joined in paying a fit ting mark of respect to the deceased, and when the procession moved slowly from the town towards the graveyard there could not have been less than ten thous- and people present. The remains arrived in Ennis on Tuesday morning. and have since then remained in the parish church, and was every day visited by hundreds of people. It was arranged that the proces- sion should start at 1030 o'clock, and shortly before that hour the requiem was sung in the chapel by the Rev D. Fogarty, Adm, Rev MT Carey, c. o., Rev MT Kelly, Rev MT Cullinan and the Rev MT Clancy of the Diocesan college. When the cere- monies concluded, the casket containing the remains was lifted on to the shoulders of the members of the Dalcassian Gaelic Football club, Ennis, who relieved them selves on the way until they placed it be- side the grave All those who took part in the procession, which was fully mile in length, walked four deep. The remark able feature of it was the presence of the members of so many Gaelic clubs Curling and footbalD all of whom wore their play ing uniforms, while the hurlers, in addi- tion, marched along with their camans shouldered. The contingent from Linn erick, which arrived in Ennis by special train at o'clock, was large and repre- sentative one, including as it did nearly all the leading Nationalists of "The City of the Violated Treaty." who were accom- panied by several of the city bands.
 Amongst those who came with the Linn erick contingent were-Messrs P. O'Brien Chairman G. A. A. County Board), D. H.. Liddy (hon sec), John Grove (hon treas J. ael Sheehan, John Hogan (secretary Con- gregated Trades), Wm O'Neil, John O'Neil, Joseph Keaney, Wm Kennedy, Michael Foley, J. Slattery, Michael Honan, Jere- miah O'Brien, J. Mullins, T. Dooley, P. M. Kerin. The Victuallers society was rep resented by Messrs J. Lyons, F. Harty, T. Lawlor, T. Cooper, J. Dwyer, P. Green, J. Crowley. There were also present from Limerick-Messrs Wm Coffey, John Ly- saght, Thomas O'Gorman, T. Power, T. Devane, J. Kennedy, M. Murphy, H Matthews, J. O'Donnell, T. Walsh, P. Shee han, James Horgan, P. Murphy, T. O'Brien Conductor No National Brass band, C. John (Victuallers' band), T. Sheehan (St Johns band, D. Grogan, E. Cahill, D. Cremin.
 A deputation from Cork was also pres ent, having travelled from the city on Sat. urday evening by the night mail and ar irving in Ennis this morning They con sisted of Messrs E.. Crean, T. c. Presiden Cork United Trades Association), Joh1 Slattery (President South of Ireland Cattle Trade Association and honorary treasure Cork county G. A. A. committed, Rober Walsh, T. c. (hon sec Cork Nationa League), J. c. Forde and T. O'Riorda1 (hon sec Central Council G. A. A.)
 The following gentlemen constituted th' committee who had charge of the funera arrangements on the occasion:-Messrs A Clancy, E. Finucane, Bryan Clune, M Clune, J. Halpin, P. L. G.: P. Loughery A. M'Kee. J. P. Keane, J. Aherne, T. Mad igan, J. Daly, J. Higgins, E. J. O'Meehan solicitor;P Moloney, w. Halpin, P. .Aherne T. Lynch, solicitor; E. M. Bennett (chair man Ennis Board of Guardians), P. Gar vey Quinn, J. Binn, P. J. Drohan, J. Ga hill, P. l.. G.; P. Horan, P. Considine, J Armstrong, D. Leahy, F. M'Inerney, ant s. J. Donleavy. There were also presen M. Carmody Ennis, and M. Ryan.
 The other districts which sent contigents were:-
 Dysart-Messrs F. A. Kelly ,M A. Kelly
 P. Mcdonnell, and N. Mulvihiu.
 Lildysart-Messrs Maurice Walsh (Chai1 man board of Guardians), $. Kane, J. Con way, P. Conway.
 Bodyke-J. Whelan.
 Gort-J J. E. Hazel, and D. F. Bourke.
 Inch-P. Halpin, Crusheen, and P Loughery.
 Barefeld-John Lyons.
 Loughrea-J. J. McCarthy.
 Lahinch-A Kelleher.
 Lisdoonvarna-J. Canning.
 Kilmaley-P. J. McNamara, a,-Connolly and J. Lynch.
 Inaght-P. Barry.
 haJn ana hllnaDOy-J. COOTy.
 Kilkeedy-J. Walsh. ~
 Killaloe-J. Scanlan. t
 Ogonnelloe-Dominick Stuart.
 Doora-H. Fahy.
 Lisheen-P. McInerney, &c, &c.
 The authorities made no interfereno with the demonstration, but they eviden ly feared that disturbance of some kin would take place, and they took the mos extraordinary precautions. An immens force of police was drafted into the tow1 but with the exception of 8 small numbe who were engaged on detective" dut they were confined to barracks, where the were under arms. A large force of mil tary were kept in readiness at the Count courthouse, having marched over frol Clare Castle in the morning. The enti1 force was under the command of Captai Walsh and MT Hodder, R. Ms. The pre- ence of the police and military was, hoy ever, as everyone knew, entirely unnece sary.
 The procession moved on its way abol 2:30 o'clock, and as it filed past the spe tacle presented was a solemn and imposi1 one Upwards of twenty bands wit muf1ed drums played the "Dead March while numberless draped banners and bal