The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-11-04
Hugh, The last National Synod was
held in 1875.
KINGS COUNTY

mony Of laying the foundation stone OF
the new Church at St. Kicran, OF which
Rev. Father Phelan is pastor, was per-
formed on the slope OF Sieve Bloom
Mountain, in presence OF large con-
gregation, by Most Rev. DR.. Brown
rigg, assisted by Most Rev. DR.. Nc
Redmond and large number of priests.
The collection taken up on the occa-
sion reached the considerable sum OF
$780,
LIMERICK.
The new Protestant Bishop OF Lin
erick, Dr.. Bunbury, is being warmly
congratulated by his Catholic fellow
citizens upon his elevation to the See.
The Munster News" says his election
has been hailed with delight by all
DR.. Bunbury's fellow-citizens, irrespec-
tive OF every class and creed" Gin the
intensely Catholic city OF Limerick, :"
we read, lit is safe to say that there is
TO more popular clergyman than the
newly elected Protestant Bishop, a fact
which speaks volumes for the kindli-
ness OF disposition, Christian federation,
ard active spirit OF bencvolence, char
acteristics for which he and the mem
Eers Of his family are noted"
MAYO.
At a large opcn-air meeting held at
the Octagon, Westport, on Oct. L, a
resolution expressing sympathy with
the Beers in the grand stand they are
about to make for their independence,
against the ancient enemy OF Ireland
brutal Britan-was passed amidst en-
thusiasnl.
MONAGHAN.
At the regular meeting oil the Mon
Afghan Board OF Guardians, OIL Oct. 9,
the chairman, presiding, Mr.. p. Whelan,
], p, in accordance with notice pre-
viously given, moved the following res
olution: "Resolvcd-That we call upon
her Maiesty's Government 10 at once
put stop to the present disgraceful
transaction with the Transvaal, and as
war with the Beers would mean viola
ton OF all treaties made with those pco-
pie, we call upon those responsible for
this impending war, to adhere 10 their
treaties and allow President Kruger and
his people TO manage their own affairs. -
MEATH.
On Sunday, Oct. s, the foundation
stone of the new church OF Moynavey
about ten miles from Enfield and sit
l,ated in the midst OF a most charming
part OF Meatl1-was laid by Most Rev.
DR.. Gaffney, Bishop OF Meath, in the
presence OF an immense congregation.
Rev. T. Gillie is Administrator of the
parish.
SLIGO.
The death OF Mrs. P. Dolerty, of
Tullyhugl1, Tubbercurry, took place at
her residence, on Thursday, Sept. go,
after short illness The deceased was
Ole of the best known inhabitants OF
the district, and was note for her
straightforwardness in her very extern
sive commercial dealings with the pub
lie. Her remains were, Oh Oct I, con-
veyed tc the family burial place at
Court Abbey. The funeral was very
large and representative one, and fully
testified to the esteem in which the de-
ceased was held.
TYRONE.
In Omagh, on Oct. IS, an inquest
was held, at the Court house. on the
body OF man named Rodger O'Kane,
farmer, belonging to Drumteague,
who had died on the previous Wcdnes-
day, from the effects OF injuries received
Oh the fair day i'll Omagh, at the hands
OF a man named Charles Duggan, OF
Tullymack. From the evidence given,
it appeared that, after the fair, the two
men had had some trouble about a law
suit that was between them, with the
result that there was a fight, i'll which,
deceased was thrown down, and fatally
injured. The jury returned verdict OF
homicide against Duggan, who was
| NoiillllltSu W jan, WltllOul Dali.
T1PPERARY.
In Nenagl1, OH Oct. g. County Court
Judge Moore, addressing the grand jury
at Quarter Sessions, said he was glad
to find that there were only three Crown
cases for trial, and that none OF them
happened to be OF any great Importance,
or calculated to engage much OF the
time OF the grand jury. One was a case
i'll which William Head was charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. In the other case boy named
Coleman was accused of having injured
a ram, and in the third case Richard
Dagg was charged with assault. En-
cepting the last case, his Honor said no
questions would arise to prevent the
Jury from coming to an easy finding,
and if such difficulty should arise i'll
he case referred to, his Honor would
be happy to assist them.
WATERFORD.
Al meeting OF the Waterford Coun-
~ Council, held in the Court house,
Dungarvan, on Oct. 6, Mr. Thomas
Power. ]. p, presiding. Rev. J. Walsh
Ardmore, attended and stated that for
many years past the poor fishermen OF
the district were handicapped. owing to
the want Oi a suitable bier tO shelter