The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-04-05

ing this liability, the bishop is organiz-
ing great National fete, to be held
in Queenstown next autumn, and the
amount Of support he has already Sc
cured justifies the anticipation that it
cannot be long till the conservation
ceremony will be celebrated.
DUBLIN.
With deep regret we learn of the
death, on March 10, Of Mr.. Walter
Doolin, the eminent Irish architect.
At a comparatively early age he had
won a place of rare distinction in his
profession. By series of beautiful
specimens of church architecture, be-
ginning with the cathedral at Lismore
and eliminating with the churches of
Nenagh and Castelar,, he has left a
lasting monument to his professional
genius and devotion. The business Of
Mr.. Doolin will be carried on by Mr..
R. M. Butler, in the interest OF his
family. Mr.. Butler is a rising men,
Der of his profession, and was asso-
ciated with Mr.. Doolin much in his
work.
DOWN.
On March 10 the funeral obsequics
of the late Rev. Mother Emmanuel, only
surviving sister of the late Lord Rus
sell, of Killowen, who died at the con-
vent of Mercy, Newry, March s, took
place there, amid the deepest manifes-
tations of regret. Solemn Office for the
dead began at half past ten o'clock
in the convent chapel, which was
draped in black, and was followed by
requiem high mass. The service was
of most impressive character, and
was attended by large congregation.
His Eminence, Cardinal Logue, pre-
sided, the celebrant of the high mass
being the Most Rev. DR.. O'Neill, Cath
Ollie bishop of Dromore.
DONEGAL.
On the evening of March 10 a fire
was discovered in the parish church,
Buncrana, and did considerable dam
age before being extinguished. How
the fire originated is not known, but
smoke issuing from the edifice attract
ed the attention Of passers-by. When
the doors were broken open it was
found that the fire had obtained firm
hold, between the organ and the pulpit.
When extinguished it was found that
the organ was destroyed, and the seats
and woodwork were injured by fire
and water.
GALWAY
The annual general meeting of share
holders of the City of Galway Wooden
Factory company was held on March
II at the company's premises, New
townsmith, Mr.. J. G. Mcdonnell, coun-
ty councillor, in the chair. The Sec
rotary (Mr. Francis Cooley read the
statement of receipts and expenditures
and the directors report, which re-
ferred to the successful working of the
concern, and recommended dividend
of ~ per cent, which was adopted.
The bishop Most Rev. DIR. MacCor-
mack. addressing the meeting, said
the factory was founded for the pur-
pose of developing local industry and
giving employment in the town, and
he hoped that it's success would lead
to the establishment of other industries
which would give employment to the
people.
KILDARE.
A great deal of friction has been
caused and considerable amount of
bitter feeling engendered in the town
Of Athy owing to the fact that the
members of the local branch of the
United Irish League have recently been
refused admission. or were unable to
gain access to, the urban council room
for the purpose of holding their usual
meetings, although the urban council
had granted the use of the room. The
urban council room is part of the town
hall, the property of the Duke of
Leinster, and the caretaker of the ell
tire hall is an eN-postnan named Nc.
Cleary, who lives on the premises. and
has undertaken to exclude the Nation
alists, whom he terms pro-Boers. II
was decided to write to the representa-
tives Of the Duke Of Leinster to know
if the council, or those whom they
authorized, could have access to the
room on all occasions Meanwhile tile
league will use the Catholic Young
Mems rooms
KILKENNY.
At Kilkenny assizes, ON March a.
before Justice Madden, Mr.. J. p.
Walsh, the secretary of the United
Irish League, Callan, arraigned under
the Whiteboy act was acquitted. The
charge arose out of the writing Of an
alleged threatening letter. A strong
charge for conviction was made by the
judge, but it failed to influence the
jury, who heard the evidence made up
by the police.
LOUTH.
At Drogheda, on March 8, five young
men engaged boat to carry them to
the fishing village of Balray, about
three miles distant. They arrived
safely at their destination. After
spending some time in the village, they
started to return, and when about half
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