The Irish standard., 1893-03-11
NEWS FROM OVER THE SEA.
!. ANTRIM.

Shortly after noon, on Feb. ..8,h, an ac-
oident Of serious nature occurred at
the Independent churchs Donegal street,
Belfast. At the hour mentioned large
number OF people had congregated upon
the stairway leading to the church in an
ticipation Of witnessing the departure OF
bridal party tden within the building.
The nuptials being celebrated were those
of Miss McMurtry oldest daughter of
DR.. McMurtry) and Mr.. Hugh J. David
son. The church doors on either side
are approached by flights Of stone steps,
rising from each of which is balustrade
of ornamental stone-work. The spaces
on the stairway balconies were thronged
with people, principally with women and
girls, as was also the street opposite the
building. In the midst of the pushing
and struggling for positions Of advan
tage cry was raised from the street
that lamp placed on the lower end OF
the balustrade leading to the door, was
falling, and at once the balustrade gave
way beneath the strain upon it, and fell
among the crowd below. The persons
leaning on the balustrade were carried
scribableg confusion followed, the only
wonder being that many people we're not
killed. Numbers Of the spectators took
flight unceremoniously, while some few
had better self command rushed in to
help the injured and relieve the many
who had fallen under the debris. The
following were taken to the Royal Hos
pital on cars: Lizzie Percy, aged 16, Is
Marion street, scalp wounds and contu-
sions OF the arm; Sarah Boyle aged 43, ID
Saunderson street, fractured ribs and in
jury to hands; Minnie Mckay, aged 25,
Antrim road, concussion OF brain; and
Jessie Andrews, aged %, Sc Chftonpark
avenue, scalp wounds
GLARE.
At public meeting on February 5th,
of the people Of Kilrush, presided over
by Rev. Dr. Malone, Vicar General, the
reply Of the Chief Secretary excluding
the Christian Brothers from the educa-
tion grant was severely condemned. The
Rev. Chairman pointed out to the meet
ing that the fundamental Act on which
the educational board is constituted re-
quires only q mere majority to pass 9
rule, and for that quorum Of three suf-
fced. Notwithstanding that the National
Board had passed by q large majority
the concessions Of the late parliament,
Mr.. Morley expressed his dissatisfaction
that there was not more unanimity, and
asked them to reconsider the case. After
amending the resolution, and again pass
ing it by large majority, Mr.. Morley re-
fused to sanction it, and that in a most
unqualified manner, without asserting
any reason. On the motion Of Mr.. John
G. Mahony, chairman OF the town COM
mlssioners, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted: Resolved. that
We, the priests and people Of the town
and parish Of Kilrush, at public meet
ing assembled this 9Th day Of February,
1898. condemn the action Of the govern
ment through the action Of the Chief
Secretary, Mr.. Morley, against the free
dom Of Catholic education in depriving
the Christian Brothers Of the benefits Of
the education bill"
CORK.
On February 4th Mr.. jeremiah }.
Cronin put up for sale by public auction
tbs interest Of Patrick Kelleher ia the
lands of Knockenure, near Macroom,
containing As acres, held as judicial ton
ant at the yearly rent Of ESQ. After