The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-09-21

lowed by Nuptial Mass, was performed
by the Rev. J. S. Dillon, ST. Johns,
Tralee. The bride was given away by
her brother law. Mr.. Thomas Quirk.
Miss Marianne Quirk acted as brides
maid. and Mr.. E. j. Fitzpatrick, Dublin,
groomsman.
Kildare.
The death of the Very Rev. Father
Lewis. S. NJ. Vicar-General of the
Archdiocese Of Wellington, New Zea-
land. is announced by the New Zea-
land Tablet" of July 4th. 1t was due
to appendicitis. Father Lewis was
born in Co. Kildare on March goth,
1858, and was ordained in Dundalk on
August Is, 1852. Immediately after the
ordination he went to New Zealand.
Rev. FIR. Malone preached in st.
Michael's, Athy, on August 4, an elo-
quent charity sermon in aid of the
funds of the local branch of the ST.
Vincent de Paul Society. There was a
large congregation, the members of
which. impelled by the eloquent and pa
triotic appeal of the distinguished
preacher, subscribed in such a liberal
manner that the receipts showed a very
substantial increase on those of pre-
vious years.
Kings.
The Rev. ]. ]. Fogarty. a native Of
Rahan, near Tullamore, has just cele-
brated the silver jubilee Of his priest
hood at Burroa in the diocese of Ho-
bart. Australia. He was presented with
a testimonial. and amongst those who
rendered congratulations to him were
the local Church of England and Pres
byterian ministers.
Limerick.
In st. Mary's Church. Limerick, or
Sunday, Aug. Is. the Feast of the AS
sumption was celebrated with due SOL
emnity. The Lord Mayor. and men,
bers of the corporation attended high
mass in state. The Ri Rev. Dr.
O'Dwyer presided at the ceremonies,
and special sermon was preached by
the Rt Rev. Monsignor Hallinan, D. d.,
P. p. " G., Newcastle West.
Mr.. David Mcmahon, a well-know,,
wealthy Philadelphia. recently con-
tributed 200 pounds for the erection
Of. memorial window in the parish
church at Feenagh. to the memory of
his wife, who was native of the oar
ish. The work was carried out by the
worthy pastor. Father Liston, who
placed the contract in the hands Of
Mr.. j. D. Leahy. C. E.. who had the
large gable back of the altar razed to
the ground and rebuilt for the erection
Of the memorial window On his visit
to Feenagh on Aug. is, Mr. Mcmahon
expressed himself highly pleased at the
work, and warmly thanked Father LIS
ton for his kindness. To show his ap-
probation of the admirable manner IN
which his wishes have been met, Mr..
Mcmahon has handed Father Liston a
further sum Of 100 pounds towards the
erection Of a high marble altar in the
church. At meeting of the parishion-
dered to Mr.. Mcmahon for his gener-
osity.
Louth.
The sun shone out in all it's splendor
and the rain fell in torrents alternately
during the Castlebellingham Feis OF,
Sunday Aug. IS. The fine morning en-
ticed hundreds of Gaels to come IN
light summer garbs to the village, ard
when the clouds commenced to low er
over the Grove Fields. and the heavy
drops Of rain to fall, it was pitiable
to observe the crowds vacating their
seats in the enclosure and seeking
shelter in the refreshment tents or un-
der the trees that border the grounds.
The Feis was formally opened by Sir
Henry Belingham, Bart. Subsequently,
the Hon. VIM. Gibson. who wore the
Irish kilt and cloak. delivered an dd-
dress in Irish. He complimented the
committee on the success of the fix
ture. and referred in flattering terms
to the progress that is being made by
the Gaelic movement in Louth.
loneford.
Mr.. P. McKenna. it is stated. Is a
candidate for South Longford. and the
branches OF the United Irish League IN
Lanesborough. Newtoncashel, Killashee
and Clonguish have unanimously
passed resolutions in his favor and ap-
pointed six delegates each to support
him at the convention.
Monaghan.
Mrs Catherine O'Connor, widow OF
Francis O'Connog. and mother Of the
Rev. Joseph O'Connor, Belleek. died al
Greaghnarogue. Carickmacross, on Aug
is.