The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-07-04
NEWS FROM IRELAND
Antrim.

{. A Reuters telegram from nome an
nounces that the Propaganda has de-
! cided to propose to the Pope the ap-
pointment Of the Very Rev. John
Tohill, PIP, VIZ, Cushendall. as
Bishop Of the Diocese Of Down and
Connor.
Father John Tohill, R. P. v. F.. is
now bordering on his SD year, having
been born in December. 1855. His
birthplace was Gortmacrane. in the
Paris Of Tamlacht- O. Chilly. County
Derry. and he comes of highly respect
/ ed Catholic stock. After course of
I classics in Tirgarvil. he entered St.
y yMalachy's College, and soon after he
Y went to Maynooth, where. on the 2lst
5sof September. 1878. he entered the
class Of first years theology.
W Armagh.
IS The DR.. o'Donnell Branch Of the
irish National Foresters, Portadown.
have initiated Very Rev. Canon
y Grimes, P. P. and Messrs. P. O'Neill
/. and j. M'Aviney as honorable MEM
{, ,,,bers. Canon Grimes; referring to the
work carried out by the Foresters, and
they had shown that Irishmen could
govern themselves when they had
{ freedom to do so.
p The death on his way to Ireland has
90 tot
mander of the Defence Force. st. kits.
west Indies. Deceased. who was only
SO. was a brother Of Mr.. Joseph Hanly.
Agricultural Instructor. Co. Cavan.
~ Cork.
So The Council of the Cork Literary
and Scientific Society has elected as
4 president for the ensuing season, DR..
Arthur w. Sanford, M. D. B. Oh.
kt Clare.
y The season has now we'll opened at
fkilikee, which was invaded by hum
ssdreds Of week enders" from Limerick
during the Whitsuntide holidays.
Lodge keepers are busily preparing
for the reception Of visitors. Many
have already arrived, and are bene-
ftting by the ozone at this beauti-
full and very popular watering place.
,.5, Sir O'Moore Creagh, who has been
sazetted as General, Is head of the
6 Military Department at the Indian
!. Office. He was decorated for valor In
the Afgan war, 1s79-s0. and served In
the Zhob and China expeditions.
Carlow.
A number Of the friends in Carlow of
Mr.. p. c. Burke have presented him
with massive gold chain and locket
and a kit bag on his departure, with
his cousin. Mr.. w. Murphy, XIII House.
Tullow, for Australia, where both pur-
pose settling.
Donegal.
The remains of the late Mrs. Langan
were removed from her late residence,
Main street, Letterkenny on Saturday,
9Th inst, for interment in the family
burying ground at Leck amid every
manifestation Of regret and respect on
the part Of her many friends. Among
{. the poor of the town and district she
: will be greatly missed. and many a
fervent prayer will be offered by them
for the repose Of her soul.
A marriage arranged between Mr..
Richard Westropp George. eldest son
Of the late Mr.. T. Barry George, Duke
I Of Cornwalrs Light Infantry. and Alice
Z Maud. third daughter of Captain T..
Butler Stoney, d. L.. and Mrs Stoney.
Oakfield Park, Raphoe. will take
place on August 18th in Raphoe Cathe-
dral.
IA Dublin.
The death has occurred Of Mr.. H. r.
X. Irwin, joint manager Of the College
Green branch Of the Ulster Bank. a
position which he has held for the past
eleven years. Mr.. Irwin's death oc-
CURED at his residence, 80 wellington
+ road, on Sunday evening, after a short
\; Illness. He had been in the service Of
I the Ulster Bank in Ardee previous to
taking charge Of the Baggot street
& branch, in Dublin, after which he was
& appointed joint manager with Mr..
Norton Of the College Green branch.
Derry.
:" A magnificent seal seven feet In
4 length was captured in net laid by
1.-The fishermen of Magilligan, Co. Derry.
) it had already played sad havoc with
The fish, and the men were delighted
4 to have put an end to Its destructive
4 proclivities.
ssb. Fermana9h.
NJ An engagement Is announced be-
tween Percy Marmaduke Tottenhanl.
sSof the Egyptian Irrigation Service,
elder son of Captain Francis Lotus
Tottenham date Lincolnshire Regi-
I, ment), and grandson Of the late Mich
h olas Loftus Tottenham Of Glenfarne