The Irish standard., 1909-09-18
3NEWS FROM IRELAND
Antrim.

mucn 10 commend II. He mas even put
it in the form of a bill, which, of
course, has no chance of becoming
law unless the government takes it
up. But it is, perhaps, the best pro-
posal that has been made so far for
dealing with an evil that shows no
sign of abating. 1t is briefly that the
people Of all creeds and classes who
desire to see peace and concord pre-
vail in Ulster should be enrolled as
a civil guard to bring about better
state of feeling than exists at present,
and to more effectually check the Sec
tartan discords that so frequently end
In riot, bloodshed and loss of life and
property.
Armagh.
William M'Killop, M. p, for South
Armagh, died on August 20. at his resi-
cence, The Grange, Maxwell Park,
Glasgow, after a protracted illness
The announcement will be received
with profound sorrow, not only by
hss constituents, but by all Irish Ma
tionalists. and especially those of Ul-
stsr, among whom he had earned gen.
oral popularity by his sterling devotion
20 the National cause and by his many
attractive personal qualities.
Cork.
Two large and representative meet
ings were held in the parishes Of Cool
agoun and Castleyons for the purpose
of starting branches Of the United
Irish league. At Coolagoun, Rev. ].
Toomey, &C, presided, and in an able
speech spoke of the efficacy of the
Irish party under the leadership Of Mr.
Redmond in winning reforms for the
Irish people. Mr.. Dermot O'Brien ad-
dressed the meeting also, and congrat-
ulated the people on their consistent
support Of the United Irish league and
the Irish party. A strong branch Of
the league was then formed, and ar
ransements made for parliamentary
fund collection.
49, Carlow.
1t is pleasing to note by the list of
official returns that Miss Irvine Nolan.
Tullow, County Carlow, won the We'll
don Cup with her bay gelding, ste
phen." at the South Kildare AEricul-
tural Society Show on August rs.
Il, :; Glare.
Barry O'Brien arrived in Ennis u7
August Is and sent this characteristic
telegram to Kilrush: ARRIVED on
Glare soil. I send affeotionate sreetins
to my fellow townsmen., I stand on
one plank: Irish Nationality. All
measures futile while the grip Of the
foreigner throttles the nation" On
the evening Of August A. he addressed
q public meeting Of his supporters at
Kilrush. which II his stronghold, he be-
ing a native Of that place. with which
his family for generations have been
associated. His father, Patrick Barry
OBrien, was one Of its principal citi-
zenS. always taking deep interest
In forwarding it's prosperity.
: "A rufflanly attack was made on a
passing train at Soarva, County Down,
In which were a large number of re-
turning excursionists who were travel
Inc hAtuyoAn no{~
ate stations to the Irish National For
esters' church parade and sports held
at Newry. It is said the attack was
the outcome Of the recent National
celebration.
a. Dublin,
The latest returns Of admission to
tho st. Joseph's Night Refuge, found
ed 1861, by the late Very Rev. Dr.
spratt, for homeless women, children
and girls Of good character who there
support, show: Roomkeepers, Z; laun-
dresses, 1875; children, Z; total, 40.
Every type Of distress turns to st.
Joseph's gate and none oan hnd em-
ploymsnt without respectable appear
sance. Above shelter for women and
children gives free bed and partial
support. Good character alone re-
quired.
So Fermanaah.
The months mind Of the late Right
Rev. Monsignor Smollen, PIP, Dean
Of Closher, took place in st. Michaers
church, Enniskillen, on August g.
The church was draped in mourning.
Rev. j., Tierney, &C, Ennisklllen, was
ce1ebrant of the Mass: Rev. T. Bran.
nan, p. P. Currin, deacon; Rev. D.
,M'Grath, st. Macarten's Seminary, sub
deacon, and Rev. P. Keown, PIP,
West, was master Of
ceremonies. Special music was rem
dered by ST. Michaeps choir under the
sconductorship Of Professor Davis