The Irish standard., 1908-08-15
NEWS FROM IRELAND
Armagh.

Irish National ForeSters took place re-
Gently at Ready, branches with their
z bands and banners being present from
ing formed into professional order,
there was a church parade, and all
attended IL o'clock Mass in the Par
ish Chapel The demonstration was
a most successful one, and amply tes-
titled to the splendid progress which
this excellent organization is making
in the north.
.S Antrim.
In the list Of students who have
been successful in the final examiria-
ton for the degree of B. A. (Univer-
Miss E. P. Cousins, daughter of Mrs.
r.. ]. Cousins of Kendall, an old Wex-
fordman. who has passed with distinc-
ton in Latin and English literature.
This is the third daughter of Mr..
Cousins to take academical honors, as
two years ago Miss Lucy and Miss
= Rose Cousins received the degree of
L. L. A. at the University Of st. An
drew, Scotland.
Clare.
The death has occurred at Mount
Shannon, near Limerick City, OF Mrs.
Margaret Winters, in her 101st year.
Her husband is still hale and hearty
in his 98th year.
The late Sir John Banks, NJ. D., who
passed away in Dublin recently, at an
advanced age. was son of the late DR..
Percival Banks, Ennis. He was M. D.
of the University of Dublin; D. Sc.
(Honoris Causa), and was knighted in
1889. He was physician in ordinary
to the late Queen, and also to the
present king.
A great temperance reunion in
which an immense assemblage took
part. was held recently under the aus
pices Of the Fillmore Diocesan Total
Abstinence Council on the grounds of
st. Patricks College at Cullies, by per-
mission of Most Rev. DR.. Boylan The
members Of the various societies
marched with bands and banners to
Cullies where the proceedings were
opened by Rev. M. Comey, D. D., Spir-
itual Director. and an eloquent ad-
dress on temperance was delivered by
Rev. Father Tierney, c. SIS. r. An
enjoyable concert was afterwards CIV
en-. The attendance included large
number of clergy.
Cork.
The Most Rev DR.. O'Callaghan has
received letter from Monsignor
O'Riordan, rector of the Irish College
Rome, acknowledging the receipt of
a cheque for $625 and beautiful vel
lum and gold album, engrossed with
the subscribers names. presented by
the ladies of Cork in connection with
the Papal Jubilee. The amount was
made up of the smallest sums, rang
ing from one penny upward.
The golden jubilee has been cele-
brated at the Convent of Mercy, Ma
Groom, of the Mother Superioress, Sis
ter Mary Evangelist (O'Mahony), who
has been connected with the convent
since its foundation about AZ years
ago. and has been the recipient Of
many congratulations on attaining her
golden jubilee. Special ceremonies
were held in honor of the happy event.
Most Rev. DR.. Browne presiding at
High Mass. of which Very Rev. Can
or Murphy. P. p. D. D., v. F., was
celebrant in presence of a large num-
Der of clergy and many laity.
Dublin.
The Dublin Trades Council has
elected Mr.. OLehane president for the
remainder of the year and Mr.. Henry
ROCKFORD vice president.
The death occurred on July IA of
Brother John Martin Carew, at the
4 Christian Brothers, st. Joseph's, Bal
doyle. Deceased was only in the 31st
@ year of his age, and had been for four.
teen years in the order. The funeral
took place on July 10, from Baldoyle
to Glasnevin.
The marriage has taken place al
Sanford Church Of Miss Ida Burby
grandniece Of the famous Irish sculp-
tor, the late JOHN Foley, R. A., and
Mr.. Alexander s. Campbell, and both
received many handsome presents
from friends. Miss Foley, the sculp
tors only surviving sister, was present
at the wedding.
The death is announced at an ad.
Is .vanced age of Mr.. Cornelius Pelly, J
F., who was well-known Throughout
y Ireland as an auditor Of the Loca
Government Board, a position which
he held for over quarter of century
The death Is announced Of the Rev
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