The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-06-24

representative deputation from "Cashe!
OF the Kings attended, and after the
induction ceremony presented the new
Parish Priest with magnihcently H.
Illuminated address, accompanied by a
splendid gold chalice, on behalf OF his
former parishioners..
MAYO.
The funeral OF Mr.. Patrick J. Kelly,
solicitor, took place i'll Castelar, On
May 20, and was one OF the largest and
most representative ever witnessed in
Mayo, deceased being very popular, and
respected by every class and creed in
the county Great sorrow prevailed
when his remains proceeded through
town for interment, the public offices,
banks, shops, etc, being closed i'll re-
spect to his memory. Much sympathy
is expressed for his young widow-be-
ing only twelve months married-and
ior his brother, Mr.. NJ. J. Kelly, Crown
Solicitor. His remains were conveyed
from his residence, Loeb Lanagh
House, to the Parish Church, where
High Mass was celebrated for the re-
pose of his soul.
QUEENS COUNTY.
On May 20, destructive fire broke
out in Messrs. w. P. g. R. Odlum'
steam flour mills, in Portarlington, and
quickly spread from the vicinity of the
engine room to the extensive grinding
and storing rooms adjoining. From this
it spread to the stores, where over five
thousand pounds worth of grair
and flour was kept, and in tho
course OF an hour the entire stock was
consumed. There was an abundant sup
ply of water from the River Barrow
which runs beside the mill; but ti1er,
were no appliances for utilizing it. TIL,
destruction OF this extensive concern
will throw a large number of hands on
of employment
ROSCOMMON.
At the last Roscommon Quarter SEES
sions not single criminal case was TO
hearing in the southern portion of til,
county, and Judge O'Connor Morr
was presented with white gloves. !.
similar state OF affairs exists i'll til,
northern end OF the county, and whcl
the Judge comes to open the sessions i,
Boyle he will receive an additional pal
of white gloves.
SLIGO.
On the evening OF May oS, the new
steamer Tartar reached Sligo, after
passage of 20 hours from Liverpool M
mean performance for a vessel of he
size. This steamer is the latest addition
to the Sligo Steam Navigation Compa
ny's service, and she made her frs
trip to Belmullet, on June 2. The vesse
is admirably adapted for the trade, a
she can carry 1o4 passengers, beside
live stock and cargo. 1t is intended tt
make three trips each way weekly, con
Meeting Erris with Sligo.
TIPPERARY.
At present there is visiting in Tippe
rary, within few miles OF which sh
was born, the Rev. Mother Matilda Ry
an, Superioress of the Sisters of Char
ity, in Galveston, Texas. This lady i
daughter to the late Mr.. John Ryan
OF Cameo, Kilfeacle, who for man,
years was one of the Guardians OF tn
local Poor-law Union. She is accom-
panied by Sister Mary Teresa O'Gara
native of Frcnclpark, County Ros
common; and both ladies have gone t.
their native land in search OF postulant
for the religious life, to aid them in car
rying on the good work in which the,
are engaged, nursing the sick and carin.
for orphans. In the houses OF the Or
der, in Texas, at present ninety-hve sis
tiers, the majority of whom are Irish
constitute the staff at present; but man,
more are required to aid in the goo,
work.
TYRONE.
On Trinity Sunday, May 20, the nev
Church of the Sacred Heart, Omagll
was dedicated by Most Rev. DR.. O'Do
herty, Bishop of the Diocese OF Derry
The dedication sermon was preached b
his Eminence Cardinal Logue, Arch
bishop of Armagh and Primate of al
Ireland. Pontifcal High Mass was sun;
by Most Rev. Dr.. O'Donnell, Bishop
of Raphoe. The new memorial Higl
Altar, in memory of the illustriou
Archbishop Hughes, of New York, wa
unveiled, and the new organ, the gil
of Miss Boyle, was opened. The new
church, OF which the foundation ston
was laid in June, 1893, stands on com
,randing site on the summit of tile Hill
| OF Omagh.
WESTMEATH.
At a meeting of the Westmeath Coun
tty Council, on June I, Mr.. Jane
Doyne, J. P, moved that the Counci
present an address to the Right Rev
Monsignor Gaffney, the Bishop-elect y
Meath, on the occasion of his conse
Grafton, which would take place soon
Mr.. P. Leetch seconded the proposition
which was adopted unanimously. tn
following committee was appointed t,
carry out the object of the resolution
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