The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-03-01
ARMAGH.

In Armagh, on Feb. 4, considerable
excitement was caused by the appear
ance of what is now, in Ireland, a
rare specimen of animal life, in the
shape Of badger. The strange crea-
ture, which had for days baftled all
efforts to capture it, was first noticed
in tine neighborhood of a local ceme-
terry, the attention of the gravedigger
being attracted by the extraordinary
number of rabbit skins which he
found strewn about the graveyard, the
badger, it appears having done away
with the rabbits. A number of hen
roosts in the locality We're also pill
, LACED by the mysterious animal. On
the above date number of local
sports made elaborate preparations to
catch the bager, and some good ter
riers were pressed into the service.
After considerable searching, the
badger was raised, and an exciting
chase took place, the hunted animal
steering for the city. The chase pro-
ceeded along English street, and down
Russell street alon gthe Mall, and up
College Hill, where the hunted ami
NAL, which was leading by a long
way, got into field off the road, and
once more escaped.
Judging by the reports presented at
the last meeting of the Cork Exhib-
iton Committee, that great enterprise
promises to be memorable success
The musical portion Of the entertain
ment is being specially attended to;
and at the opening ceremonial choir
Of 500 voices will take part; and in
the 26 weeks during which the Ex-
hibition twill remain open $4,000 will
be spent on this feature of the great
show,
CLARE.
On Jan. Oath large concourse of
United Irish Leaguers marched into
Kilrush headed by their patriotic par
ish priest, Rev. Anthony Clancy; and,
being Joined by the local Nationalist,
they proceeded to the railway station
~headed by the Kilrush brass band, to
meet the arrival from Limerick Jail
of young man named John O'Don-
nell, who had completed one months
imprisonment for alleged intimida-
ton towards a landgrabber. AS Mr..
O'Donnell stepped on the plat
form from the mail train cheers again
and again renewed were given for
him, and every manifestation of en-
thusiastic welcome was vigorously dis
played. The vast throng again
formed and proceeded to the Assembly
Rooms, Bank place, where public
meeting was held, at which Mr..
Thomas Nagle, as chairman, congrat-
ulated Mr.. O'Donnell on his spirited
protest against the forces Of land
lordism and coercion, and said he felt
proud at the signal mark of Nation.
atty displayed that day by tile peo-
pie of Knockerra, Killmer, and Kill
rush.
DUBLIN.
On Feb. 4th, on the occasion of the
Silver Jubilee In the priesthood Of the
Rev. VIM. 8. Donegan, g. G., an In
teresting celebration took place at
Lucan. An address Of congratulation
was presented to Father Donegan on
behalf Of the parishioners; the houses
were Illuminated, torchlight pro-
cession took place through the streets.
and magnificent display of fireworks
was given. The rejoicings were not
confined to the Catholics Of the dis
tict, many Protestants Joining in this
public tribute of esteem toward
Father Donegan. His Holiness Pope
Leo XIII. bestowed his Apostolic
Benediction on Father Donegan on the
interesting occasion.
DERRY.
In Derry, on Feb. 4, the STATED
meeting" Of the Derry Presbytery was
Aeed in the First Presbyterian Church.
Tie Rev. J. Moody, Moderator, pre-
sided. and there was large attend