The Irish standard., 1890-06-07

We give thetOast with joyful hearts, we pledge
it hand in hand.
Success to New Iipperary! tits the glory Of the
land!
ANTRIM.
On April 80, the death occurred of
the Rev. John Kavanagh, chaplain OF
the Nazareth House, Of Ballynaaeigh,
Belfast. He was born and reared in
Ballyoonran. received his early training
for the priesthood in St. Peters college,
and having the highest recommendation
from his bishop, was affiliated to the
diocese of Down and Connor by Bishop
Denvir, and ordained in MAMMOTH in
1857. Father Kavanagh labored zeal
ously in many places, and was univer-
sallv esteemed for his unaffected hui
militv and his kindly social disposition.
A curate for twenty years, he was ap-
pointed to the parish Of Ballymacarret,
where he was beloved by the people.
During the past few years his health
began to fail, and, the burden of years
uniting him for the ]abors of his mis-
sion, he resigned, and was appointed
chaplain of the Community Of Nazareth
House, and Convent of the Good Shep-
herd, Belfast, where his declining years
were spent IN peace and prayer, and
the holy duties of his Office. On May S,
in accordance with his expressed wish,
all that was mortal Of him was conveyed
to Inch station, and inferred in the
family burial-place at Kilminor. The
funeral was very large one. a number
of priests attending, A few years ago
Father Kavanagh visited the scene of
lis childhood, and was witness OF the
terrible eviction scenes at C0olgreany.
where in vain he lnterceded for one OF
the tenants, who was an aged invalid,
and whom he prepared for death, on the
refusal of the stony hearted agent to
grant his request. May he restin peace!
CLARE.
On May Z, Captain Edward Croker,
sub~sheriff of Clare, with a large force
Of police, proceeded to Labasheeda for
the purpose of carrying out six evic-
lions fer non payment Of rent on the
estate of Col. White. Mr.. 2. Hosford,
agent, was present. The first house
visited was that Of Michael Malone.
He owed four years rent, but stated to
the agent that he was not able to pay
ANYTHING, If he had been granted any
indulgence ne would make an effort to
pay the four years. arrears. Possession
was quietly given. MIR. M. Mcmahon
was then evictad. Three men named
Murphy. Conner and O'Brien, and
Edward O'Brien were next evicted.
No opposition was offered in any case.
CORK.
John kenny and William Barry were
released from the county jail on May g..
They belong to the neighborhood Of
Ballymacoda, and we're convicted and
imprisoned for month each, for hav-
M assaulted a policeman IN Youghal.
On the night of May 10 a party of
disguised moonlighters visited the
house of Patrick Cremen, in the EN-.
ployment OF Mr.. Aherne, near Broad
ford. They tried to induce Cremen to
come out, and when no response was
given they forced in the door. Cremen
got out Of bed and received from the
party severe beating. His wife. who
was in bed, had her face covered by
some Of the gang, so as not to witness
the treatment her husband was being
subjected to. Cremen was cut over the
left temple; his face and eyes presented
q black and battered appearance. The
party carried gun and a revolver,
which they discharged while in the
house. They smashed all the household
furniture, utensils and bric-a- brac.
DUBLIN.
The teachers and pupils Of st. Pat
rick's National Schools. Dublin, pres
ented Father Conlanwith an Illuminated
address on MAY 8, on the occasion OF
his leaving the Cathedral parish to ia ke
charge Sof ST. Mlchaels. of which he
has recently been appointed parish
priest. The address was read by Mr..
O,Sullivan. principal teacher Of the
schools, to which Father Conlan fit
5tinpIy responded. Canon Fricker and