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A special commission sat in Belfast
On August 10 to hear evidence in con-
.nection with an action brought in the
Manitoba courts against the Canadian
Pacific railway. 1t appears that
James Mccormick, formerly Of Bel
fast, was killed by an accident to n
train In which he was proceeding as
an emigrant to Saskatchewan, and his
widow and two daughters were suing
the company for compensation. The
commission was adjourned to secure
proof Of the marriage license.
Cavan.
At the last meeting of the Cavan
Urban council. Mr.. Mervyn, in draw
ing attention to the state Of the Old
Abbey graveyard, said that is was an
a:eyesore to the town. Some parties
came there short time ago to visit
\ the grave of Owen Roe, and all they
could see OF it was number Of
\ nettles.
Carlow.
On August 16, the solemn ceremony
\ Of profession Of Miss Ellen Doyle Tin
religion Sister Angela), eldest daugh-
ter of James and Margaret Doyle, Of
II Denmark street, and Anna Villa.
Phibsborough Dublin, took place be-
fore his Lordship the Most Rev. DR..
+ Foley assisted by the Rev. Father
Fogarty. The Mass was celebrated by
the Rev. John O'Nein, of ST. Pat
rick's, Belfast. After the sacred cere-
mony friends and relatives number
ing about two hundred. were enter
tanned to a sumptuous dejeuner.
Clare.
At a. public meeting held in Truagh,
County Glare. on August 8, the Rev.
+ ]. Kennedy, PIP. presiding series Of
resolutions was adopted protesting
against the taking away of the un-
tenanted lands in the vicinity of
Backgammon from the svicted tenants,
the uneconomic holders. and the land
less young men of the district. A
y
- selling Of any of these lands for the
p purposes of military rife range.
Cork.
Ai'f At Castlelyons largely attended
Z meeting was held on August Is. Very
Rev. Canon O'Leary, PIP, presided.
and received a hearty ovation. In tho
i course Of an able and humorous
speech he dwelt upon the necessity Of
n the people being thoroughly organ
lied in support of the Irish party. Mr..
II rmot OBrien also addressed tho
nj. citing, and at the conclusion of his
speech members were enrolled and
q strong branch formed, with the Very
W. Rev. Chairman as president. The pro-
. ceedings ended by the singing of God
E Save Ireland"
IA Dublin.
The Archbishop of Dublin has left
I Dublin for some weeks. During His
Grace's absence the diocesan business
will be transacted by the Vicars-Gen-
eral at the Vicariate. Westland row.
His Grace the Most Rev. DR.. Blenk,
i SIM, Archbishop of New Orleans, Is
(, at present on q visit to Dublin az
the guest Of the Marist Fathers Lee
son street, and has visited several "s
the educational establishments in the
metropolis and Its vicinity.
Il Down.
~, A very successful demonstration of
Y the Ancient Order Of Hibernians was
held at Downpatrick on August Is, at
2 which addresses were delivered by Mr..
David Sheehy, M. p, and Mr.. John
Muldoon, M. P.
Donegal.
The death occurred on August 8, at
his residence. 1veagh Villa, sydenham.
Of Mr.. Patrick M'Guinness. The de-
Il ceased gentleman, who had reached ar
advanced age, was native Of Malin,
County Donegal, and in his early BUSH
gov.
The Letterkenny Guardians have
passed resolution Of sympathy with
the wife and family OF the late Mr.. P.
MFadden respected trader, and a
~ popular member Of the public boards
Tin the district.
Galway.
On August Is, Right Rev. DIR. Thorn
4 as O'Dsa, Bishop of Galway, paid his
d first public visit to the diocese of
Kilfenora since his conservation. An
4 enthusiastic welcome was accorded tn
a the distinguished prelate at Ennisty-
mon, where the installation took place
and number Of addresses of welcome
were presented. Bishop O'Dea has
I'M been appointed member of the First
Governing Body of University COZ
SSsslege, Galway. -
Kildare.