The Irish standard., 1891-12-19


IRISH ST a ND a RID ]: 5,
The Chairman in his open
ing address made an eloquent appeal
on behalf Of the evicted tenants, and |
referred to the agrarian struggles in
Monaghan in the past. Mr.. William
Abraham, NJ. p, and Mr.. Swifte Mac
Neil, M. f.. who attended the Conven-
ton on behalf of the Irish Party, strong
~ denounced the cry Of clerical dlcta-
ton raised by the Redmond faction for
the benefit of their Tory allies in Eng
land. Resolutions were adopted ap-.
pealing for aid for the evlcted tenants,
pledging the people to subscribe Sd. in
the pound OF their valuation to their
support, also IN favor of the release of
the political prisoners. appointing a
committee to look after the political
affairs of the county, and expressing
want of confidence ia their co-represen-
tatives, Mr.. P. o. Brien and Sir joseph
Neill McKenna.
QUEENS.
We regret to chronicle the death of
MIR. John lyman, of Ballinree House,
Abbey leix, which took place on the 8tb,
ut. and the deceased gentleman was
inferred IN the family vault at historic
Aughboe on the 18th, Requiem Mass
was celebrated at Closh Church by the
Rev. Father Lacy at which there was
a crowded congregation. Mr.. lyman,
was we'll known for his generosity to
the poor and his fidelity to the Church.
The deceased gentleman was the uncle
of the Rev. Joseph lyman, D. D., of st.
Micnael's Church, George Leigh street,
Manchester. r. I. P.
ROsCoMMoN.
The official Gazette announces that
Mr.. William Lloyd, OF Rockville,
Drumana. county RoscommoD, has re-
ceived the Commission of the Peace
SLIGO.
On the night of November Itch, a Ere
took place on the premises Of MIR.
Keighron at the Mall, Sligo. Mr.. Kea-
yeny, of Bridge street, was the first to
discover 1t, and i, conjunction with
Constables Kelleher and Clancy, man.
aged to extinguish it before much harm
was done.
TYRONE.
On November 2S, the remains Of the
Rev. John O'Flaherty, P. F., Ardstraw
East, were inferred in the chancel Of
the parish church, at Dregish, where
he had administered as parish priest
for almost 20 years. The deceased was
one of the Old school of clergymen. He
was educated in France, and all his life
exhibited the polish and refinement
which were so marked feature of his
personality. During his career az parish
priest of Dregisb, Father O'Flaherty
twice had personal experience of the
evictors' cruel work. Els parish imme-
diate!y adio1ned the demense Of the
late Duke of Abercorn, who made ex
tensive clearances for the purpose of
planting forest; and whole dist,ic lets
we're left without human single being
where previously scores of families had
dwelt IN comfort. In the course of
these evictons. Father O'Flaherty who
resided all his life with some respect
able parisbioner]. was twice evictei
along with the members of the family
with whom he resided. The scenes he
witnessed in those days sunk so deeply
into bis mind, that when the present
Duke of Abercorn sought bis friend
ship, Father O'Flaherty felt constrained
to decline bis advance, The funeral Of
the deceased clergyman was attended
by very large cOnc0Urse Of people.
Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated
in the parish church, Most Rev. DR..
O'Doherty, Bishop OF Derry who was
for many years close personal friend
of the deceased, presiding. There were
a great many clerymen present. from
the neighboring parishes, to pay tht ir
last tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased.
TIPPERARY. ..
Most Rey. D. Croke. Archbishop Of
Cashe], has written to MI John Dillon,
enclosing a cheque for G105, handed to
him by the Rev. n. Rafferty,, Admin
istrator of ThurIes. This is the first
instalment from the parish, and in
cludes e25 from bis Grace. toward the
Eyicted Tenants Fund. His Grace de-
clares it would be "a burning shame if
wounded soldiers Of the Irish cam