The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-06-19
News from Ireland
Antrim.

Antrim.
The death of Miss X. T. McAfee,
second daughter of Mr.. James Nc
Afee. ]. p, Ballymoney, removes a
very talented and popular lady. De
ceased was poetess and writer OF
some distinction. She contributed
largely to the magazines, and lately
wrote drama, THE Green Valley
Much sympathy is extended to her
relatives.
The Antrim grand lodge has decided
that the coming July celebration be
entirely of a religious character.
Armagh.
At the meeting of Armagh Guard
ians, Mr.. Elliott said the people who
raise the turf knew there was going
to be scarcity of coal this year, and
they would raise the price of the turf
A resolution was passed asking that
the farmers should raise plentiful
supply of turf, not only for their own
use, but for sale.
The Board of Works have again
written to Lurgan Town Council ex
pressing regret that they are not in a
position to entertain the application
for an additional loan of $1,000 fol
the completion of the houses in Well
ington street, in addition to $4,000
already loaned.
cavan.
At the Mercy Convent, Drogheda on
the 18th of May, the solemn profes
sion took place of Miss Margaret Nc
Cabe, Mullagh, County Cavan Tin relig
ion Sister Mary Bernard).
Most Rev. Dr. Finegan has made the
following changes in Fillmore diocese:
Rev. James Judge, St. Patrick's col
lege, to be PIP, VIZ, Killeshandra
Rev. Fras Brennan, PIP, Drumreilly
Lower to be PIP, VIZ, Kinlough; Rev
John McGovern, c. c., Newbridge, to
be PIP, Drumreilly Lower; Rev. Pat.
rick McGreskin, &C, Drumkeeran, to
be PIP, CLAIM; Rev. Henry McCabe,
&C., Templeport, to be PIP, Killesher;
Rev. P. Ridden to be President of
st. Patrick's College, Cavan.
Rev. John Brady, P. p, Belturbet,
celebrated his golden jubilee in the
priesthood recently.
At Putaghan, near Belturbet, CEN
tenarian named Thomas Hynch, has
died at the age of 1OS years. He was
strong and vigorous up to few weeks
ago, and assisted at putting down this
seasons crops.
Clare.
Mr.. E. O'Byrne, honorable secretary
of the Ennis branch of the Catholic
League, has been presented with a
magnificent gold watch chain by the
members and other friends on his de-
parture from the town. A special
meeting of the Gaelic League was held
Rev. j. O'Donoghue, st. Flannan's Col.
lege, presiding, to elect a secretary
and on the proposition of Mr.. Sean
Clohessy, treasurer seconded by Mr..
M. Hastings, Mr.. ID. P. Burke was
unanimously elected. The advisable.
ity Of appointing an assistant secre.
tary was olso considered, and Mr.. T.
Browne was appointed.
The impressive ceremony of Profes.
sion of three young ladies and the Re.
ception of a fourth has taken place at
the Convent of Mercy, Ennis. The lady
who received the Habit was Miss Lena
Rogers (Sister M. Dymphia), daughter
of Mr.. Bait Rogers, Caher, Feakle.
The Profession has taken place at
the Convent of Mercy, Loughrea, of
Miss Margaret Kelly Tin religion Sis.
ter Mary Babian), youngest daughter
of Mr.. James Kelly, Clenagh Castle.
Newmarket-in-Fe Fergus, County Clare.
The most Rev. DIR. Gilmartin presided,
and several of the clergy from the
diocese OF Killalee were present. The
clergy and guests were entertained
after the ceremony by the Rev. Moth.
er of the Community.
Cork.
A sum of G325 has mysteriously dis.
appeared from the Cork G. p. O.. be.
ing money apportioned for various sub.
offices to pay soldiers dependents, and
1t Is not yet known whether the money
was mislaid or stolen. Two London
detectives are investigating the affair.
The Master bakers of Cork have de.
cided that the price of bread will
be increased to . 1-2d. per two loaves
white, and to Cd. two loaves household.
In connection with the completion of
the parochial church at Middleton,
the Most Rev. DR.. Browne, or the oc.
casion of his triennial visitation paid
an eloquent tribute to the congrega-
ton who had helped to build church
costing $4,000, the debt on which
had been reduced to sS4S.
The Governing body of University
College, Cork, has elected Prof, David
f. Barry. M. D., member of the Sen
ate Of the National University.
E5G# Curlow.
The Most Rev. DR.. Foley, at the
Collegiate Church of st. Patrick, Car
low. ordained to priesthood on Ascen.