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Dublin, to present him with an adj
dress. Mr.. Joseph Devlin presided, and
was supported by Il large number of
the prominent members of the eXecu-
tive; While the hall was filled with
ladies and gentlemen in sympathy with
the object of the meeting, who testi-
fed their sentiments by frequent APP
plause. The chairman expressed the
great pleasure he felt at presiding over
that most representative meeting of the
United Irish League of Belfast. They
had awaited themselves of the Oppor-
tunity which the presence of Mr.. Dill
Ion on his way to Dublin afforded
them to once again express to him
their continued confidence in him as
one of their most distinguished lead
ers and the warm esteem and affection
in which he was held by everyone in
Belfast who valued high personal char
acter and great political capacity. Mr.
Dillon, who was received with enthusi-
astic applause, addressed the meeting
in an eloquent speech; ut the close OF
which resolutions endorsing the league
and condemning the war against the
passed.
| CORK.
On Jan. % the newly elected lord
mayor of Cork, Alderman Il. FitZger-
aid, accompanied by Alderman William
Phair, NJ. ]. O'Riordan, Councillors
lAhern, \. NJ. Cole, II. O'Shca, and the
nan, proceeded in open carriages to the
residence of the Catholic bishop at
Farranferris to pay the customary Wis
it to Most Rev. DR.. O'Callaghan. 1t is
usual to do so on the day of the cleo
ton of mayor; but owing to the alb
sence Of DR.. O'Callaghan from home,
the ancient custom had to be deferred
until his return. Having arrived at the
episcopal residence, the lord mayor and
party were received by the bishop, and
after Il cordial interchange of courte-
sizes, the lord mayor and his colleagues
drove to the Christian Brothers
Schools, Our Lady's Mount, where they
were accorded Il hearty reception by
the Rev. Superior and the brothers of
the famous Order Of teachers.
CARLOW.
In Carlow College OH Jan. 90 Most
Rev. DIR. Foley, who was assisted by
Rev. Dean J.. Prophy and Rev. Patrick
CORY, G. c., Carlow ofliciatcd at the
ordination of the following: TO the
priesthood, Rev. Matthew CORY, Kill
dare and Lcighln. to sub-dcaconship.
Rev. \. Fenelon, Kildare and Lcighlin:
Rev. G. Crcmin, Sales, Australia. The
ncwly-ortlaincd priest. Father NJ Cor
ly. is 4 brother of Rev. Patrick CORY.
G. c., Carlow. and Rev. David CORY,
G. c., Mas.
DERRY.
| On Jan. 81 a sad boating fatality oc-
storm of that night. two fishermen.
named Pat Ferry, and his son. Edward,
belonging to Rathmullen. while run
ming for shelter We're caught in a fierce
squat Of wind and sleet. their boat be-
ing capsized. as was shown by it's be-
ing washed ashore, bottom upwards.
next morning One body was washed
ashore, but the other has not vet been
discovered.
DUBLIN.
The department Of agriculture has
issued a return of the number of ami
mails exported from Ireland to Great
Britain during the week ended Jan. 10,
1901: Cattle 9,4s2; sheep. 5.747; swine.
1925: goats, /: horses, 347; total ami
mails. 33.5O2. Total for week ended
Jan. II, 1901: Cattle, 13.4O9: sheep,
$500; swine. 1861: goats, 3: horses,
1856; total animals. 10000. Total for
corresponding week in 1900: Cattle,
9,546; sheep, 331; swine. 19,OG4; goats,
1; horses. 534; total animals. 33.476.
FERNANAGH.
On Jan. 25, in the Nisi Prius court.
Dublin, before the lord chief justice
and a special jury. the case Of Nolan VS..
the Great Northern Railway company
was concluded. The action was by Jo-
seph Nolan, suing by his father as his
next friend, to recover damages for
personal injuries sustained through the
negligence of the defendant company's
servants. The case for the plaintiff
was that, while 4 car on which he was
driving, was passing through the ell
trance gate to the EnniSkean railway
station the gate, which it was alleged
was improperly fastened, swung
against the car, .overturning it, throw
ing out the plaintiff and causing him
serious injuries. The jury found that
the defendant company were guilty of
negligence which was the direct and
immediate cause Of the accident and
they awarded f4OO damages and $50
costs. The judge gave Judgment for
the amount.
GALWAY
On Jan. 20 the regular fOrtnigllty
meeting of Craughwell branch of the
United Irish League was held in the
League hall. The proceedings were