The Irish standard., 1908-07-18

in an especial manner he was beloved
for his many amiable and upright
qualities.
Kildare.
The Most Rev. DR.. Foley. Bishop Of
Kildare and Leighlin. visited New
bridge Parish Church, where he admin
istered the Holy Sacrament of Conflr.
nation to over 200 children and mum.
Der Of adults.
a serious outbreak of fire occurred
at Tully Stud Farm, Kildare. belong
ing to Colonel Hall Walker. and a
horse. COW and a calf were destroyed
by the flames. the horse being ore
that had taken a first prize at Chico so
some years ago.
Kilkenny.
The death has occurred Of the Rev
P. Phelan. P. p. Mooncoin, where he
had ninistered as pastor for the past
seventeen years. The deceased was
a native Of Ballyragget Parish, and
came Of an old and respected family
that has given many workers to the
Church. The late Father John Pne-
Ian. Of Tullowherin. and Father Pat
rick Phelan, Of Troy, N. Y, were his
uncles.
The funeral to the Churchyard Of
Dunkerrin Of Mr.. John White, Clcghan.
Birr. was the largest seen In the South
Kings Co. for many years, the cortege
extending nearly one and a half miles
in length.
Londonderry.
A Celtic Cross twelve feet high has
been erected at st. Johns Catholic
Churchyard, Killowen, Coleraine, to the
memory Of the late Very Rev. DR.. Fer
ris. formerly of Down and Connor. De-
ceased, who after the completion Of
his mission in the North Of Ireland,
ministered at Sutton. Southwark, was
a son of Mr.. Robert Ferris, ]. p. Cole.
raine, by whom the memorial was
raised.
Lonsford.
It was decided at largely attended
meeting at Grannard to invite sub
scriptions towards defraying the cost
of erecting memorial to the late Ven.
Archdeacon smyth, P. p, v. F. Messrs
r. Davis. manager Ulster Bank. aud
Mr.. P. R. White, manager Hiberniac
Bank. were appointed treasurers; and
Messrs. Patrick O'Reilly and James
Reidy. honorable secretaries Mr.. John
Petit. who presided, referred to til.
efforts Of the Archdeacon to promote
the welfare Of the people.
Mayo.
The remains Of the late Mr.. John
Flynn. May Grove. have been consign-
ed to their last resting place, in the
family burying ground at Foxhill, Bal
lyhaunis. A large number of clergy
and laity assisted at the Requiem, Of
fee and High Mass. The High Mass
was celebrated by the brother Of .ho
deceased, the Rev. NJ. Flynn, c. NJ,
Phibsborough, Dublin, Rev. John Greal-
ly. c. c.. (cousin). and Rev. M. Eaton,
B. D.. (cousin), were the assisting
priests. Very Rev. M. McHugh. who
paid a touching tribute to the deceas-
ed, acted as master Of ceremonies.
Meath.
The months memory for this late
Rev. M. Kenny, P. p, Dunshaughlin.
was celebrated in the Parish Church,
The celebrant Of the ONCE and High
Mass was Rev. j. Corcoran, c. c., Du-
leek; deacon. Rev. Father Cooney. c.
c., Ratoath: sub-deacon, Rev. Father
Farrelly. c. c.. Dunshaughlin. The
master of ceremonies was Rev. Father
Mulvanny, c. c., Cells. and the cere-
monies were presided over by Rev. NJ.
Woods, P. p, v. F., Trim.
Roseommon.
We deeply regret to announce the
ucdIIt OIL MIS-. WHOA
took place at her residence on Main
Street, Castlerea, at the age Of 80,
after prolonged illness. writes the
Westmeath Independent. The deceased
lady had been in declining health for
some time. and though her death was
not wholly unexpected, 1t was heard
Of with sorrow by her many friends
and wide circle of relatives. During
her illness, along with the tender and
devoted care Of her immediate connac-
tions. she was medically attended by
DR.. Walshe, of Castlerea. and her las.
moments were soothed by the minis.
trations Of the Catholic Church.
Tyrone.
Rev. P. Quinn, the popular parish
priest Of Stewartstown, was accorded
a hearty welcome by his parishoners
on the occasion of his return after al,
absence Of nine months in the United