The Irish standard., 1898-12-10
ARMAGH,

SAM Il. GLOVER.
ARMAGH.
His eminence, Cardinal Logue, deliver
ed an able and eloquent address, on the
subject of Temperance, to the members
Of the Total Abstinence Society, in st.
Patrick's cathedral, Armagh, on Nov. 13.
After the benediction, which followed, 4
large number. Joined the society, and
took the total abstinence pledge.
ANTRIM.
At the half-yearly meeting of the An
trim Grand Orange Lodge, held on Nov.
II, in Belfast, the following resolution,
dealing with the Roman Catholic uni
yersity and the attitude of the govern
ment, was adopted: '"That this Grand
Lodge, having heard from a responsible
member of her majesty's government,
when in Belfast, that some members of
the cabinet are still in favor of bringing
forward bill for the endowment of
a Roman Catholic university in Ireland,
we wish to enter our strongest protest
against such a retrograde movement, as
opposed to the best interests of both
Protestants and Roman Catholics. We
are convinced that it would be injurious
to higher education in ireland, and have
tendency to keep alive the sectarian
bitterness of former years. Such a
measure would receive our most strenu-
Gus opposition
CAVAN.
The Dublin Gazette announces that the
lords justices have appointed William
Sullivan, Esq, to be a resident magis-
trate for the County of Cavan.
CORK.
The return to his native place, Kildor-
rery, Of Mr. Kennedy, alias Featherstone,
the released Irish political prisoner, was
celebrated in Kildorrery on Nov. Is, by
great public demonstration of welcome.
Mr.. Kennedy who was one of RED Jim
McDermitt's" victims, spent fifteen years
in Portland and other English dungeons.
His reception, in his native place, was
of an elaborate character, and several
addresses, expressing admiration of his
sacrifices and steadfast fidelity to the
National cause, were presented to him.
CARLOW.
John Creighton, of Tullow, who died
on Nov. /, took deep interest in the
ancient language of his country, and in
all matters connected with Irish history,
and never missed an opportunity of
conversing with those from whom he
could elicit any information of ancient
lore. His remains were borne to Kilte-
gan graveyard, and the funeral cortege
was large and representative.
DUBLIN.
The Royal Humane Society awarded a
testimonial to Mr.. ]. H. Alexander,
Frankfort avenue, Rathgar, Dublin, for
his plucky action in saving Charles Mer-
cier, who was seized with cramps while
bathing near the Poolbeg lighthouse, on
July 10. A testimonial was also award
ed to Michael CAVITY, boatman, Queens
town, for his gallant rescue of John
Kennedy, there, on Sept. 10. The youth
fell into the water between the steam
tender Ireland and the wharf This is
the ninth life saved by Canty.
GALWAY.
The death is announced of Mrs. Bish-
op, sister of Judge O'Connor Morris. The
deceased was a lady of considerable lite
rary ability and had a large circle of
friends in London, where she had resid-
ed for long period. She was regular
contributor to the Spectator" in Mr..
Hutton's time, and was an intimate
friend Of Mr.. Ruskin.
KERRY.
Kerry horsemen have been lucky this
year on the race tracks. Mr.. F. Creagh.
solr., won eight races, value G41S and he
himself rode the winner in three Of
them. Mr.. e. NJ. Bernard won one race,
value $50; the Knight Of Gin two,
value e1O7, and Mr.. NJ Dennehy, Cur
ragh five, value G366. Charlie Hogan,
who got a very bad fall at the last Tralee
races, rode this year nineteen winners.
All those races were run in Ireland.
KILKENNY,
On Nov. IA, at Kilmacow, the selection
of petty sessions clerk took place, the
magistrates present being Messrs. Ander-
son, Bowers and Bourke. II. NJ. The fol-
lowing were the candidates: Head Con.
Clear, Waterford; Head Con. Doherty,
Portlaw; Head Constable Keighan, Pill
town; P. J. Kennedy, c. P. s. Carrick-on-
SUR, Frank D. Dunno, do. The magis-
trates had long discussion, after which