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Mullen and- Costello (representatives Dublin Artesian' Peter Leech, Warren, Jos Behan, James Bowe, Miagher, Gately, M'Sharrv, Hanlon, and Hanlon (employes), Doyle, Madden, Hanlon, O'Neill, John Hanlon, John Smith, William Sm'th, Thomas Gayer, Harrington, John Harrington, James Harrington', Owen Coyle, Owen Keilett, Lawlor. Grimes, Kirwan, Seavers, Newman, Duffy, Butler, Dunne, Lloyd, Lloyd, and Lloyd. LICENSEDG ROGERS AND VIJSTTNiSKS' ASSOCIATION. THE ELECTIONS, MEETING IN WOODFORD, COUNTY -GAL WAY. Louehrea, Tuesday, On Sttndt.y last a large and enthusiastic meetin? was held in Woodford, the primeobject of which was to further the inteiests: of the United Irish League candidates for the county council and district council of South and East Galw'ay.

Deputations attended ferent divisions interested, which EEV'ICTED TENANTS. GREAT IN- LOUGHREA A monster demonstration was held in Loughrea, organised' by the Nationalists of the district, in furtherance of the cause of the evicted tenants. Every parish a radius of 12 miles of Loughrea was fully represented at the meeting, largexsontingents coming from the tricts: wneri. the land agitation raged and where' there are now "wounded soldiers" in need -of -help. All the Nationalists oi the country went hand in hand in.

carrying out the good and they were, as heretofore ably assisted by the clergy. The action of. the Most Rev Dr Healy, in: subscribing for the cause was hailed with the" greatest satis-, factioiu and'several others immediately followed'. the allegations as to the murdering and plundering of wounded Dervisheeby camp followers titer the battle of Omduxmas, and also in regard to the alleged dismemberment of tha Mabdi's body before it was thrown into the SCOTCH PRIVATE BILLS. Sir CAMPBELL BANNERMAN asked the First Lord of the Treasury when tha Scotch Private Bill Procedure Bill would be taken.

Ha hoped it would not be immediately before or after the Easier Recess, as it would hoc be conveniens for members who had long railway journeys to take at this inclement sea-eon of the year (laughter). Mr. BALFOUR said he originally suggested it should be taken on the Tuesday before the House separated, but be would put il down for the Monday, leaving nothing for Tuesday axcept the motion lor the adjournment. THE BUDGttT. Prince Uarcaldine ft) Hawfinch (t) Knight of the Thistle Lord Iv.h- av-1 IT Genera Peace (t) it Sacripant it: Kookwond It)' Irish Ivy it.i Kilcoi'U 'ft) fiiiii-s it) Nun Nicer (t) Carlin it) David Hit' 3 IS 'Ihe LINCOLNSHIRE MXSTH 1O0O aovs, t- it the third 50 out nf fimstak-n r.i Mil.

Captain Bewicke's GKSERAL bv Gallinule Moira. 5 yrs. 7st 3ib. .0 M-' Lord Beresford's KNIGHT OF THF litis iivii, vrs. est mb.

r2 Mr Longs i-UKD EDWARD II. 3 vrs. 6 121b Lckie Mr Darling's Kilcock, aged. Sir BiundeU Maple's Nun Nicer. 4 vr iwsS us 0 Mr Curtis" Archduke II, 4 yrs.

6st 0 Mr Newton's Clipstone. 6 yrs. 7s; iut i-oattt is. ist 9i'i Mr Patton's Resolute II, If TT, IT ivir ivi ireerv a jrniice xsarcaioiiie. vrs 7.

91b Rob.n.r,n Mr Bottomley Hawfinch, 4 7s- Mr Daly's Succoth, 4 yrs, 7st 71b. iifclj! Mr Lockburn ilavid 11. Prince Soltykoff's Leisure Hour. 4 Mr Rivers's Liule Eva, 4 yrs. Mr de Rothschild's Saenpaiu, 4 Lord Durham's Dubuque.

4 yrs. Mr Buchanan's Easthurpe, 6 yr. lib illr. 6h 1-' I'urkis, 3 6m 6-; iOi'a A yrs. 6t 71s Mr de Pararicini Rookwood.

liiltoa 3 6t lib 0 6st 7il Mr Mare's Oronsay. 6 vr Mr Ingiis's Court" Ball, r. a Mr King's Carlin, 3 yrs, 6st Sly Lord Wolverton's Sal lit. 4 vis -i-iui: jj 6st 5iu Murrav 6't I'crkUi 6t 31b Mr Beade's Misunderstood, 3 Captain Peel's Irish Ivy, 3 yrs. Mr Wallis's Star of Peace, aa Dov'i, fd.

6,1 JUS') Walkingtun 0 (Winner trained by I'owrn-y.) Betting 4 to 1 agst Clipstone. 9o to 20 Hawfinch, 8 to 1 agst Prince Barcaldhe. 1 agst Knight of the Thistle. 100 9 Lord Edward II, 100 t- 7 agst Pea, 100 to 6 agst Succoth, 20 to 1 Ruxwm 25 to 1 each agst Sacripant. Kilcock.

and Dubuque, 33 to 1 each agst Carlin, David 11, and Leisure Hour. 40 so 1 each agst Easthorpe. Misunderstood, and Iruii Ivy, 50 to 1 agst Kopeiy. 66 to 1 ast Little Eva, 100 to 1 each i--gst Court Bail and Arcl-duke II. 200 to 1 each agst Resolute II.

Oroc-say, and Star of Pc-ace. Places 6 to 4 each agst Clipstone acd Hawfinch, 9 to 4 each agst Prince Barcaldine and Knight of the Thistle. 3 to i each agst Lord Edward II and Genera! Peace, 4 1 coth, 5 to 1 agst Rookwood, 6 to 1 eic-L Sacripan-, Kilcock, Sallins and Dubuque. 8 iu 1 each agst Nun Nicer. Carlin.

D.ivid il. ae.4 Leisure Hour. 10 to 1 each agst IrMi iw. Ld-x-horpe, and Misunderstood, 100 to ast Kop. ley, 100 to each agst Little Eva and C'oartbU, 20 to 1 agst Archduke 11.

25 to 1 each igst solute II, Oronsav, and Star of Peace It was considerably after time when Kikwk led the parade from Leisure Hour. Lord KuVari II, and Hawfinch, with Resolute II. Star oi Peace, and Irish Ivy leading the others, who were whipped in by Kopeiey Kilcock to also first in the canter, but Nun Nicer Succoth did not take any part in the prelimi naries, nor did ifrmce Jiarcaldine, ho saddled on the far side of the course. It a quarter of an hour after the time when t'tt lot assembled at the post. There was a ttmj delay, as in a break away, in which Nun Nicer.

Little Eva, Sailins, and Prince Barcaldine ven prominent, Court Ball bolted, and ras the full course, and eventually when the hi fell, about three-quarters of an hour late, ht was left at the post. Little Eva was then urn off, and was followed by Leisure Hour, KnijhJ of the Thistle, and General Peace, with Clipstone, Hawfinch, and Rookwood next, and the: carne Nun Nicer, Lord Edward Prince Barcaldine, and David II. and so they ran im half the journey, when Clipstone was in difficulties, and soon afterwards General Peace tool; up the running from Knight of the Thistle, Nan Nicer, Lord Edward and Prince Bsrcal-dine. In the last quarter of a mile the issue was confined to this lot, of whom General Peace always held Knight of the Thistle at bay. anJ eventually won by four lengths, the same distance dividing second and third.

Nun Nicer was fourth, Prince Barcaldine fifth. Hawfinch 'sixth, David II. seventh, Clipstone eighth. Easthorpe ninth, Succoth eleventh, Misunderstood twelfth, and Oronsay last, with the exception of Court Ball, vb- u-ok r.o p3ii in the race. 4 0 The BROCK r-ESBY TRIAL STAKES (handicap) of 2" ovs each starter, with ZOO sovs added; the second to recaive 5 sots' Five furlongs.

Sir M'Creery's Esmeralda II, by Rightawry. dam by Galopin Braw Lass, "3 vrs.Tst 121b Robinson 1 Mr Maguire's Ladv Athel, vrs, 7si Clia-dlev Mr Sin ger's Pot Shot, 3 vrs, 6st 8ib. DdUon Mr Eccles's Mincio, 5 yrs, 8st 81b el-ion Mr Maclachlan's Lo Ben, 6 yrs, 8s: C- Mr Douglas Baird's Grasse. 4 yrs, 7st 181b Madden 0 Sir BiundeU Maple's Air Gun, 4 vrs, 7s: 51b I.oaics Mr Seymour's Squire Jack. 4 vrs, 7st 31b (car 91b) Loaife Mr Curtis's Mincemeat, aged, 7st 81b Mitchell Mr Love's Styrienne, 3 yrs, 7st 71b Archer 0 Mr Cassel's April Morn, 3 yrs, 7st lib Mr Munros Wellhope, 4 vrs, 7st lib Bair.es 0 Mr Hardy's Nip, 3 yrs, ost 111b Purkifs 0 Mr Shepherd's Mango, 3 yrs, 6st 0 Mr Johnstone's Lorenzaccio, 3 yrs.

6st Sib Wathera.il 0 Lord Decie's Red Queen fillv, 3 vrs, 6s Sb Vaiey 0 Mr Piatt's Raysos. 3 vrs, 6st Sib Doyle 5 Mr Griffith's Full Ripe 3 vrs, 6st Wilkins 0 Mr Marshall's Orontes filly, 3yrs, 6st Tib Mauser 0 Lord Wolverton's Rosenvilie. 3 yrs, 6st 71b Murray 0 (Winner trained by Robinson.) Betting 5 to 1 agst S'juire Jack, 100 1 agst Air Gun 8 to 1 each agst Lady At'nel and Grasse, 100 to 7 each agst Persiscope and Lorenzaccio, 100 to 6 agst Pot Shot, 20 to 1 any other. Esmeralda II settled down in front, and Peking all the running won by three lengths; three-parts of a leDgth separated second and third. Orontes II filly was fourth.

April Morn fifth, Air Gun sixth, and Rosenvilie last. 4 30 The LINCOLN STAKES of 200 sets, subscription of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, for two year old, second receives 10 Five fur-longs- Mr de Rothschild's Cracko. bv Li-" All Gay. 8t 121b Mr Vyner's Ort-ygian (h-bl. 8si V2 Bi''-: Mr Heimon -Hodge's Sst I2ih A', Mr Bottevill's Greeniander.

8si Mr Bottomlev's Prince Val. Sst 121b Finiay Mr Curtis's Star of Hanover, 8st 121b Mam 0 Sir Lockhart's bv Torpedo Rinovaia, 8st 121b LeatesO Mr Taylor's Shame's Ir.suiator, Sst 12ib Weldor, Mr White's bv- Wiseman Ethel Ke, Sst Hortoti Mr Wigan's Flourish, Sst 91b Heame Mr Burton's Little Gladvs. Sst Simpson Maior Edwards's Robino. Sst U-lj Pickles ft Sir Waldie Griffith's Bettvfield. fct C0! 0 100 to 14 8 to 1 8 to- 1 100 to 8 100 to 8 100 to 6 100 to 6 20 to 1 20 to 1 20 to 1 25 to 1 25 to 1 40 to 1 40 to 1 IN.

IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS. A convention of representatives of the Trade and Labour League Branches of the different districts in South Tipperary was held in the Mechanics Institute, Clonmel. Mr Murphy there were also present Messrs Shee, hon sec to the Michael O'Connell," James O'Conneli, Walsh, Burke, C. Clonmel Trade and Labour League John M'Cor-mack, James Shaw, James Minton, Patrick Hickey, John English. Clonmel Irish National Foresters Michael Hogan, Chief Ranger Bros James Williams, William O'Connor, James Talbot, Richard Dennehy.

Tipperary David Quane, James Michael Lyons, David Casey, William Barlow. Fethard and L--T Byrne, Hackett, John Ryan, Ken-rick. Cashel Buggey, John Duggan, John Brennan, John M'Namara. Killenaule Thos Carroll, Miller, William Dunne, Richard Howiey, Kennedy, William Carroll, John Kennedy Meagher, John Meagher. Lattin William Ryan, Laurence Quinlan.

Emly Elly Burke, Michael Phelan, Donovan. KnockavallaWiHiam Morrissey, James Madden, Ryan. Villiam" Hickey. Carrick-on-Suir Joseph Thompson, Edmond Larkin, John M'Cor mack, Dowdall, John Christopher. Gurtna-hoe Thomas Moloney, John Moloney, John Morriss, Patrick Darcy, James Rafter.

Cullen John Ltmdon, Timothy Donovan, James Fitzgerald. Cloheen Simon Delahunty, James Kennedy, O'Shea, Hefiernan, James Shee, Noonan. New Inn Gibbons, Purcell. Rossmore and uionoulty Thomas Ryan, James Dwyer, John Orowe, Laurence Condon. Golden Moloney.

Gorman, Cummins, Blake, O'Brien, Ryan, Dalton. Kilsheelan Fleming, Kiely, Fleming. Moyglass James O'Meara, John Ryan, Michael O'Keeffe. The Mayor, who was very warmly received, thanked those present for asking him to preside at so representative a convention. They all knew the great necessity for unity and organisation.

They saw the harm and destruction which had been wrought by disunion and dissension in the Irish Party in the past years, and how the country had gone back to where they had been ten years ago. That would not have occurred if they had remained one solid, united phalanx. He appealed to those present to torward the cause ot unity, and hoped they would work in the interests of the organisation. They were aware that their common enemy was still the neld, taking advantage ot every opportunity and of any disunity amongst the people. There was no room in their country for more than one organisation.

That was the National organisation, and' he hoped the people would show their enemies their real feeling. They had been anxious for past years to have a hall like this, and to be able to give, it for meetings like the present. Some time ago they could not hold a Nationalist- meeting in that hall, but in future it would be open, and he was proud to Be the hrst Mayor who was able to give it for such a' purpose (applause). The Mayor having been called away on busi ness, Mr Kenrick, Fethard, was called to the chair, and a vote of thanks was passed to his worship. Mr Shee, said Mr Field, had written expressing regret that he could not at-attend, and mentioned that Mr Condon.

At had a prior engagement in Thnries. He then proceeded to explain the programme, constitu tion, and the rules of the Land and Labour As soeiation, and submitted the following resolutions: 1. That this Labour Convention endorses ihe Labour programme contained in the Ques tions for County and Rural District Councillors and Poor Law Guardians, now submitted to the Convention, and calls on all organisations of rne araoej ana labour in Tipperary County to oppose every candidate whorefuses to pledge himself to the principles of such programme. convention: calls for nnityj of jjuiuac, iuiu organisation among all trade and labour societies in Tipperary County, and' to achieve this most desirable and important end. that a county organising committee be now formed, consisting of one representative of each organisation or parish represented That six members of the organising committee form a committee; that it meet at Clonmel Town Hall on Saturday, the 25tli and subsequently on such dates and at such places as its members shall decide, and that it shall be replaced by a county committee of delegates of branches, duly elected by their fellow as soon as convenient, and that the duty of such county committee shall be to safeguard the interests of labour, and to pTess unremittingly for the into effect of the labour programme endorsed by this convention, by the new Tipperary Council and the new District Councils' elected for Tipperary County.

3. That this convention urges all Irish members of Parliament to see that any scheme of old age pensions brought forward shall apply to Ireland, and that the Bill to enable workmen to become theowners of their houses can be availed of by all artisans and labourers in town and country. 4. Thatthis convention recuests the Parlia mentary representatives of the County Tipperary to take immediate steps to press on the attention of-the Government by every means in their power the. necessity of giving increased facilities to both -Urban' and Rural District Councils to acquire land to be narcelled out into allotments up to four acres in extent for the working classes, and thereby give effect to the unanimous resolution of the House of ui-mons passed in April, 1892 that the delegates present pledge themselves to support home manufactures: in every way possible, and especially by securing that i.ew Count's shall give a preference to Irish muiiihtctures in taking contracts for fi-pplijs.

Mr O'Comleil, Clonmel, proposed the adoption of the resolutions in globo. Mr I Quann, Tipperary seconded. Mr Walsh, as a District" Councillor returned unopposed, supported the resolutions. Mr John English and Mr Kennedy having supported the resolutions they were passed. Mr Shee, then, went on to further explain the rules and constitution of the association in and said it would be the duty of the convention to appoint a representative from each of the branches to form a county committee.

Each member should pay a shilling per year to the CentTal Council, and that Council would pay back one-fourth to the branch aifd one-fonrth to the County Committee. Each branch should contribute to the county committee 5s to cover expenses of the committee for printing, etc, Every 20 men had a right to have a representative on the Executive. The convention having adopted the form of questions to be submitted to tie candidates for Rural District Council and Boards of Guardians, it would be the duty of each branch to send copies to the candidates in their districts and get tKem to sign them. They should be asked whether they pledge themselves to support the principles of the association or not, and if they refused to pledge themselves eyery labourer in the. district was hound to oppose such a man's return.

After some conversation, on the motion of Mr O'Brien, seconded by Mr Larkin, the following were appointed' to act as a committee for the South Riding until the regular committee is duly appointed Messrs Michael Phelan, Emly; Kenrick, Fethard Qaann, Tipperary; John Morris, GortSaSoe-; Michael Ryan, Lattin; John' Maher 'Killenaule; O'Brien, Golden Lundon Cullen James Madden. Knoekavella O'Shea, Kilsheelan James O-Meara, Moyglass James ivenneay, utoneen momas Kyan, Ulonoulty and Rossmore James Buggy, Cashel Walsh, Clonmel; Michael I I Clonmel Michael O'Connell? La- 1 hour Electoral Association, Clonmel; Michael I Dowdall, Carrick-on-Suir; Gibbons, New Inn, "Cahir. Votes of tbauks to the chairman and Mr Shee, brought the' proceedings to a close. Dll DE ioHSB'S T.IGHf-BROWN I.IVER OIL Tbs facility with which this Oil is kgbtid is ONE OP ITS PKCUtUR Dr Edar Sbeppard; Professor of Pjychtiljjial Medicine, King'e Co)Ieg, writes has- made extensile use of Br de Jongh'e lijrhi-Brown GoiT Liver oil, and ha great pleasure in teatitying to 3t superiority over every otfier preparation oiet with in thin country. It hs the rare excellence of fceiiifr well fcome and assimilated stoinaclw which reject the ordinary Oils." Sold only in capsuled Imperial Half.plntu, 2s Sd; Pints, 'Bo; Moartf.

9, all chemists. Sole Conswuees) Apsar, Harford and Cs. ltd, 810 High Holbora, -London, Labour convention CLONMEL. The Lord Lieutenant was present at a meeting of the Cabinet held at the Foreign on Tuesday. JJis Jixceuency atteauea me iu-neral service for Lord Herschell in Westminster Abbey yesterday morning before going to the Cabinet meeting.

Her Excellency Countess Cadogan leaves Dublin this morning for Knowsley Park, Lancashire, on a short visit to the Earl and Countess of Derby. 4 Their Excellencies will return to the Viceregal Lodge at the end of the week. ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Ijady Isabel Clayton has arrived at Kingstown from England. Hon A Chichester has arrived at Kinga-i town from England.

Sir and Lady Rusell has arrived at Kingstown from England. Sir John Kane lias arrived at Kingstown from England. His Honor Judge Adams lias arrived at Kingstown from England. I Countess of Milltown has left Kingstown for England. Sir Joseph and Lady M'Kenna have left Kingstown for England.

Hon Percy Wyndham has left Kingstown for England. Sir Timothy O'Brien, Bart, has left Kiugstwn for England, Sir Penrose Fitzgerald, has left Kingstown for England. Right' Hon A Smith-Barry, has Kmgstown for England. Herbert Robertson, has left ings-town for. England Hon Theresa Fitzwilliam has left Kingstown for England, Lady Beresford has left Kingstown foi-England.

Departures from Kingstown per Royal Mail steamers Kelsail, EE; A Herbert Cunie, Kelsall. R. Miss Scarlett, Mia-Wigram, Mrs Holland, John A Dunow Hague, Albert Hood, Mra Bernard Daly, Mr O'Reilly, Mra William Fry, Miss Ethel Fry, Miss Lilian Fry, Milward Joues, Mrs Buxton Fitzherbert, Miss Broadhurst. Arrivals at Kingstown per Royal Mail steamers Mr. Ci okei, and Mrs Crofcer, Mr Scott, Hague, Miss Hague, Miss Hague, Mr.

and Mre Verechoyle. Mrs Robert Jameson, Stuart Bolden, Mrs Hope Jobneton. Brown, Brown. Qeoghegau, Gore Both, Mrs A W- Lander, Martin Hill, Mrs Frank Kent, Bull, Edward Cooper, Henry, Rev Louis Uondon, A Rev Maher, A. Arrivals at North Wall Station by the London aud North Western Company's express passenger steamer Cecil Moriarty, Rixton, A Simpsou, Henry Mears.

Harman, Sealy O'B Butler, i Campbell, Little, Ryan' Ryan, Henry Allen, Gordon Heardeu' Townshend, Mrs Crawford, Miss Craw'-, ford, Mills, Mills, Carpenter, Henry Carpenter, Rice. Departures from North Wall Station by the London aud North-Western Company's express passenger steamer Dr Macorry, Mrs Maco'rry, Dr Kennedy, Fred Thompson, Mrs Thompson, Rochford, A Redfern, Mra K'ediern, Mias liedfern, Clifford, Mrs Clifford, Miss Alice Clifford, Mra I Poole, Miss Poole, Henty Jackson, Mra Jackson, the Misses Jackson. Mrs Kerr, Mis Muriel Kerr, Pope, C. Duniope, Henry Dunlope, Price, Lernan. ALL-IRELAND PIG DEALERS' ASSOCIATION.

A specially convened meeting of the above was held in the Prince of Wales' Hotel, Ath-lone, on the eve of the pig fair. The following were present Messrs A By-rue, president (in. the cifair); Byrne, hbh treasurer Wright, Portadown M'Allister, Dundalk; M'Cormack, Dun-dalk Pat Brady, Dundalk Owen Hanratty, Dundalk Sharp, Dublin Brown, Dublin Molioy, Dublin; I) Daly, Dublin; i Sea-grave, Dublin FEnter, Dublin Laurence Lord, Dublin Wm Lilliss, Dublin O'Shaugh-nessy, Dublin Andrew M'Carren, Cavan Mallan, Cavan M'Kenna, Longford M'Gowan, Longford Thomas M'Gowan, Longford uinn, Ballymote Jas Caulfield, Waterford A Ryan, Waterfofd John Gilli-gan, Sligo M'Garry, Sligo James Gray, Sligo Tuite, Oldcastle James Morrison, Clones Owen Moore, Finea James Dalton, Cavam James Doherty, Drumsna Thomas O'Neill, Preston, England James Pat Dromod M'Entee, Monaghan Thomas Rogers, Navan John liaHagher, EnnisKwen Thomas Kogers, Wa terford rFred Danson.Huddersfield Jas O'Con nor, Limerick Thomas Cregg, Castlerea Hugh Clean, Wicklow John isyrne, U-lentague and Pat Byrne, Glentague. he iJresident expressed pleasure at seeing such a large and representative attendance at such short and hurried notice. Cases of infringement of rules having been dealt with, on the motion of Mr Brady, the meeting unanimously thanked the president and the other officers for.

their unceasing exertions on their behalf when dealine with the different companies regarding freights and other matters. Any privileges or benefits they had derived were entirely due to the organisation, so capably i conducted by Messrs A iiyrne, Byrne, and their worthy vice-president, Mr Murphy. The Chairman said they would how adjourn until the 27th April, when they would celebrate their first annual reunion. As they were aware, a dinner and ball would follow that meeting, and be trusted there would be very few absent members or their lady friends. Members could invite their friends to the dinner, and ball.

NATIONAL LITERACY SOCIETY. The National Literary Society was "at home" on Monday vmuig. There was a good attendance of members and. their friends. Among those present were Dr Geo Sigerson, FRUI (President) William A Craig, MRIA; Mrs Craig, Messrs Charles Dawson, O'Neill Russell, O'Reilly, O'Donoghue, Mr and Mrs Duncan, Misses O'Leary, Mr O'Leary Curtis, Mr Curtis, Messrs Baker, Brady, Miss Hayden, Miss Henderson, Mr Little, Miss A Lloyd, Miss Kelly, Miss Rooney, Mr and Miss Kenny, Dr Quinn, Donn Piatt Miss Brodiej Sigerson, A Miss Sigerson, A Hon Sec etc, etc.

An interesting programme of Irish music was gone through. Miss Harriet Rose-Byrne gave a fine rendering of "Snowy Breasted Pearl." Miss O'Leary sang "Husheen," and MrsSearff Goodman's fine contralto was heard to advantage in a "Minister Lullaby," words by Dr Geo Sigerson. Miss Donaldson was wannlv applauded for her beautiful and artistic rendering of "Rich and Rare," and again charmed, her audience by her singing of "The Green Isle'of Erin." Miss Delany sang with great taste and expression "The Exile's Return." Mr Duncan sang "The Colleen Cailindonn," words by Dr Sigerson. Mr Craig recited-an original poem, with musical accompaniment, "The Leprechaun," which was much Mr O'Neill-Russell gave a recitation in Irish, and Mr Hblloway gave a vigorous reading of "Faudrigh Crbhoore. The President announced that Mr Yeats would deliver a lecture, entitled "The Intellectual Movement in Ireland, the Literary Theatre, and Dramatic Ideals," on Monday, the 27th inst.

THE LATE MR. JOHN O'SHAUGHNESSY. The funeral of the late Mr John O'Shaugh-nessy, Who met his death under such painful circumstances while bicycling on the Clontarf road on Friday evening, took place yesterday. The funeral was very largely attended, and the great numbers who attended to testify their respect for. his memory showed the general esteem in which he was held.

The "chief mourners were: Messrs Thomas O'Shaughnessy, Joseph O'Shaughnessy, Christopher Rooney, and Michael Humphreys. There were also present -The Very Rev Canon Conlan, Rev Father PurcellOP Rev Father Murphy. OP; Very Rev Father Anderson, PP; Rev Father Anderson, Harrington. Wm. Bobbet.

Thomas Connefly, John Fogarty, Anderson. Edward Malone. Richard Ba-wsoflj Thomas CelemaEj Monk, TRAINING OF THE MEATH MILITIA. Drogheda, Tuesday. Thanks to the efforts of Colonel Pepper, the fraini of iha Meath MiUtia, numbering up wards of men, will take place this year at Mossney, fonr mile3 from Drogheda.

DEATH OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR. Clonmel, Tuesday. I regret to announce the death of Mr Michael Scott, County Councillor for the Fenor Division of Tipperary, which occurred rather suddenly at his residence, Gdatoher, near Thurles. He was recently returned unopposed for this division, and had been for many iars guardian, in UrlingfOrd Union, and of that board. He was unmarried, and was a brother of the late Father Scott, Fethard.

A fresh election will now take place in the division. LAND PURCHASE IN CO. LIMERICK. Our Glin correspondent writes The tenants on the county Limerick estate of the late Daniel Fitzgerald Gabbett, furmerly for Limerick city, have just received intimation from the Land Court that they are now the onnera of tbir holdings under the 40tb section of the Land Act. The terras are 20 years' rent on the valuation made by Mr.

Langley Hunt, the Court Valuer, who was specially sent down for the purpose. In some instances the inatal-ments the tenants will have to pay of the advance made by the court for the purchase will not be quite half of the old rent, while in others the reduction vary from 20 to 40 per cent on the'old rents. NEW MASTER FOR ARMAGH WORKHOUSE. Armagh, Tuesday. A specially convened meeting of tbe Armagh Board of Guardians was held to-day for the purpose of electing a master of the workhouse in room of Mr David Gillespie lately resigned.

The salary was settled at 75, with apartments-rations, There were five applicants, out of which Mr. James Stuart, at present Head Constable of the It I in Armagh, was elected by a considerable majority. THE NATIONAL TEACHERS. KERRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION. A meeting was held at Killarney.

Mr SI O'Doherty, Killorglin, was unanimoosly chosen chairman, and Jh Courtney, of Killarney, was elected hon sec. Messrs Hickey, Courtney, O'Donnell, O'Doherty, and O'Brien were elected to represent the association at the Limerick Congress. Resolutions were adopted claiming class salaries for Assistants, abolition of results system, withdrawal of caretaker's agreement, compulsory education, salaries to be sent direct to teachers, abolition of character query, promotion of II old by efficiency, define highly efficient service. PUPIL'S CONCERT AT ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOLS, LONGFORD. Longiord, Tuesday.

A concert, which was attended with great success, was held in the Infant Schoolroom of St Jossph's Convent, Longford, yesterday afternoon. Earlier in the day Solemn Pontifical High Mass was celebrated in the beautiful chapel attached to the Convent, in the presence of a large congregation, it being the anniversary of the foundation of the Convent, the stone of which was laid by the Most Rev Dr Conroj. The celebrant of High Mass was Most Rev Dr Hoare, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmaenoise Key Father Kiernan, deacon; Rev Father O'Farrell, Clonbroney, assistant deacon; Rev Father Casseriy, Killashee, assistant sub-deacon Deal? Monahan, assistant priest Father Murray, master of ceremonies. In the choir were Venerable Archdeacon Smyth, Granard Canon O'Farrell, Ardagh; Canon' Gilligati, Ciirrick-on-Shannon Canon O'Farrell, Drumrany Canon Martin, Edgeworthstown Father DowdiUl, Scrabby Father Ledwit-h Edgeworthstown Father Mastersou, Lanesboro' Father Maguire. Newtown Father Dawson, Ballinamuck; Father Piiikmao, Adm, Ballymahon Father O'Hara Mohill Father Kourke, Mohill.

An eloquent sermon was preached by Rev Father Rourke, on St Joseph. At the conclusion of the solemn functions an adjournment was made to the Schoolroom, where his Lordship, a large number of clergy, nuns from Mohili, Granard, and Newtown, respectively, and many of the laity, were enter-tena-ined by the pupils of the convent in a grand concert. Amongst those present were Most Rev Dr Hoare, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Rev Father Fullam, President of St Mel's College Rev Fathers James and Bernard Manning, The College Rev Father Casseriy, Rev Father Boylan, Drumshambo Rev Father Cahiil, Dromod Rev Father Burke, Carrick on-Sbannon Rev Father Maguire, Co Leitrim Rv Father Skelly, Newtown Rev Father Moore, Ciough Rv Father M'Gaver, Kiltubrett Rev Father Dolan, Adm, Rev Father Kiernan. and Rev Father Murray, Longford Messrs Mathew Farrell, M'Gaver, Shanley, Kelly, Dr Maguire. Guinan.

Nolan (traffic manager R) Mrs Kelly, Longford Mrs Kelly, Edgeworthstown; Mts Mayne, Miss Levinge, Miss Noud, Miss M'Gaver, Miss Gaughrau, Moydow the" Misses Kenny, the Misses Jones, Longford; Miss M'Cann, the Misses Farrell, Lisduff Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Flanagan and family. Miss A Lar-kin, Miss Wilson, Mrs Kilkelly and family, Mis3 Wilson, Miss Thornton, Mrs and Miss Delany, Miss Langan, Miss Ross, Miss Phillips, Cor-boy; Mrs Grogan, Mrs Rentoul, and Miss Harris. When the concert had concluded his Lordship complimented the children on the intelligence and abilities displayed by them, and likewise congratulated the nuns for the very training and knowledge imparted to the pupils. UNIVERSITY- COLLEGE SODALITY. RETREAT BY THE VERY REV BERNARD VAUGHAN, S.

J. The usual Triduum in preparation for Easter held by the Sodality of University College, will commence to day (Wednesday), and will be conducted by the Very Rev Bernard Vaughan, Rector of the Jesuits' Church in Manchester. Father Vaughan belongs to a family which has given many distinguished ecclesiastics to the Church. The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster is his brother, while no less than four other brothers entered the sacred ministry one, the late Dr Bade Vaughan, having attained the dignity of Archbishop of Sydney. The present Bishop of Plymouth is his uncle.

Father Vaughan himself is known throughout England as a controversial preacher of 'singular power, and has, with his distinguished brothers, contributed in a large' degree trwards the Catholic revival in that country. He is already known in Dublin as an eloquent preacher, and the distinguished position 'which he Mcupies will probably attract large numbers to the Retreat, which he is to conduct in connection with the College Sodality. The exercises will commence at 1 and again at 7 45 on to-day and tomorrow and Friday. They will be open to all students and professional men. Tickets may be had on application to the College.

EXPLOSION IN i CARTRIDGE FACTORY. London, Tuesday. An explosion occurred this morning.in the Cannon Cartridge Factory. East Laboratory, Woolwich Arsenal, where the work of filling cartridges and cordite is carried on. The whole of the workmen rushed out of the building, but after the effects of the explosion had passed off a workman named Henry Taney, 27, married, was found lying unconscious outside the door, with burns on face and hands and suffering from shock.

Hopes are entertained of his recovery. The factory where the explosion occurred forms part of the "Danger Buildings," in Plumpstead Marshes, specially constructed to prevent explosions extending to the adjacent wwksho)8. (FBOM OPE CORRESPONDENT. Paris, March 20. The French Government helped Cardinal uicura to mase we mnerai or tine Nuncio.

Monsipnor an. verv lmuosine. ae Republic sent its high officials and generals to Notre Dame, lent cavalry, mrantry, and artillery, and hred minute euns. while the Arch bishop regulated the Church Service, and paid for it out of the funds of the diocese. The body of the Legate was taken to Notre Dame cn Monday night, and the Solemn Service began on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock.

The Cathedral was filled on the occasion, conspicuous among the persons near the catafalque biting the brilliantly-attired diplomatic representatives of the various nations, such as Russia, Cer-many, England, Italy, Spain, China, and Persia. Tie chief mourners were the Monsig- nori who acted as the late Nuncio's secretaries, and some members of the Clari family. With them were the Chamberlains of Cape and sent specially from Rome. The choir was a blaze of Rojmaii purple and -iolet, intermingled with black. There was first, Cardinal Richard, who presided, seated near tie ligh altar, and next, Cardinal Langenieux, Archbishop of Rheims, on the Epistle side Cardinal Lecot, Archbishop of Bordeaux, at the Gospel side the Archbishops of Bourges, Toulouse, Sens, and Tours; the Bishops of Seez, Ev-reux, Troves, Cahors, Dijon, Mans; Mon-seigneur lie Roy, Titular Bishop of Alinda, and Superior-General of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost-: Monseigneur de Courmout, Bishop of Bodona Monseigneur de la Passardiere, Bishop of Rosea representatives of the Patriarchs of Antioch and Jerusalem, the Vicars-General of Paris, and Superior-Generals and Superiors of Orders and Congregations.

Large numbers of nuns were also present. The Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Mgr de l'Escaille, Dean of the Metropolitan Chapter, with the liturgical plain chant which was sung "by the Cathedral choir, the students of St Sulpice, and those of the little Seminary of St Nicolas. There were thus three hundred voices, one being a very pure soprano heard in a solo. The singing throughout, both in unison and in parts, was perfect. The choirs were directed bv Geispitz, the priest who is Chapelmaster at Notre Dame, and by the conductor of the St Sulpice Class of Harmony.

After the Mass five Absolutions were given by prelates, according to Episcopal promotion. First came the Archbishop of Bourges, Mgr Servonnet, then Mgr Renou, Archbishop of Tours; Mgr Mathien, Archbishop of Toulon; Mgr Ardin. Archbishop of Sens and finally Cardinal Richard. Thus, according to rule, only one Cardinal gave an Absolution, although there were others present. When all was over the body was taken down to the door of the church, preceded by priests, religious and acolytes, at the head being two Franciscans from the Batignolles Friary tf the Recollects, who were near neighbours :T.d friends of the late Nuncio.

Outside Notre Dame the troops marched past before the "-ui, while bells pealed mournfully the bands pityeu funeral marches, and the guns boont'd sshlts. The body was temporarily placed is the irjnt of the prior to transfer to where Mgr Clari was bora. Exceptional solemnity marked iho of St Patrick's Day in Pans tins year At ten o'clock in the moming'Mass was bv Father O'Doherty, Pro'or at the Irish College, in the historic clwpel des Cannes. It was in this place, Lombards' College, founded foi Italian dents by the Bishop of Tournay and th' Arch bishops" of Bologna and Raventu. tint tho Irish priests had" their headquar ftr haying been obliged to fly from ihrm.sh persecutions.

The place was tin ihein in August, 1677, and it is still the property of the Irish College' of the Rue des Irlandais. James IT. once held a levee there during his stay in Paris, which ended with his death at St Germain en Laye. On thk memorable spot assembled on morning ma and some French friends of IreH.id All ihi-students of the Irish College attended, headed bv the Rector, the Very Rev Father Boyle. with whom were Fathers Dowinir, and O'Rejrsn.

also 'he the Rev Courteline. the Rev Hermeline, both Professors at the Little Seminary of Notre Dame des Champs, and the Rev Mr Crowley. de Kirwan and Madame de Kirwan, and Madame and Miwter O'Toole. Madame Dovley, Nemours Go-ire, Di Keating, Mr Hall, Pierre, President of the Catholic Workmen's Club, and a few othei French ladies ana gen tlemen were present. After father Jjoneity had said Mass, the Rev Hermeline, who speaks English well, delivered a most interesting address.

After having reviewed the career of St Patrick, he referred to the miraculous operation which the Saint had effected Ireland an operation which made the Green Isle one of the most solid strongholds of the Catholic Faith down to the present day To Ireland were applicable the words of Tertullian about the "blood of martyrs being the seed of Christians." The persecutions in Ireland, said the reverend speaker, only served to implant the Faith more firmly the hearts of the people who were still engaged in expanding it throughout the world. In New York there are mdre Catholics than in Rome, and that must be attributed to the Irish, who also helped in the expansion of the Faith in Australia, Africa, and elsewhere. Hermeline was warmly congratulated at- the conclusion of his admirable address. Before the ceremonies in the chapel terminated, the students of the Irish Wlege, who had sunc during Mass, gave tht- hymn "Faith of our' Fathers." At the Church of the Passionists, Avenue Hoche, St Patrick's Day was also observed with special solemnity. At ten o'clock High Mass was sung by Monseigneur de Courmont.

Bishop of Bodona. In the afternoon the Rev Father Colurnban, preached the panegyric of St Patrick. There was also a Mass at Notre Darne, celebrated by Monseigneur de l'Escaille, for the "St Patrick's Association." On Saturday evening the "Shamrock" banquet took place at the Grand Hotel ou Louvre. Among those present were The Very Rev Canon Connelly, Father O'Doherty, the Rev Hermeline, Rev Couteville, Nemours Godre, de Kirwan, O'Toole, Mr M'Carthy Teeling, Aunuste Roussel, Joseph Mollet, Paul Tailliez, Baron Farqu-harson-Stuart, Boyer de Bouillane, Baron de Bernon. Dr Keating, and more than thirty other gentlemen.

The Erekmann-Chatrian romances are little read but their writers are well remembered. The last of the two literary Alsatians wbo made fortunes by the originality of their realistic stories written in a style, has now gone. Emile Erckmann, formerly a schoolmaster, has died near Nancy, and his former collaborator, Chatrian, passed away at Phalsburg in 1890. They were both good business men. as well as authors, and each looked so carefhhY after his own interests that a quarrel ensued, and they separated.

Erckmann, who was a morose man, execrated the other, whom he regarded as an inferior writer. To prove this he wrote several stories single-handed. Both Erckmann and Chatrian are accused of having paved the way to the present unpopularity of the Army among the masses. They drew pictures of peasants who had no patriotism, and vrho only accepted military servico because it was imposed upon them, ITALY AND CHINA. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM) Rome, Tuesday.

The Cbinete Minister has been commissioned to explain and endeavour to bring about a tettleiaent of incident of the return by he Peking Government of the ItalianNote toSinor Martino. On the other hand, it is ttated that the Minister will inform his Government of the firm attitude adopted by the Italian Government. The will, however, be cr-riad on chiefly at Pekingr through tha new Italian representative, who will leave for China without deity. Tuesday Evening. The Chinese Minister ws received to-day by King Humbert.

His Excellency returns to Londop ftbis evening. Signor Sftlvsjfo Raggi leave immediately for Pekin, where be is expected to aTrive in about six weeks' time, and will then resume negotiations, which, according to -the 'Italie," can only be entrusted to tha head of the Italian Location. No solu tion of the question can therefore be expected for two months. LINCOLN MEETIKG. YESTERDAY.

LINCOLN HANDICAP. VICTOR? OjF AN IRISH BRED HORSE. Lincoln, Tuesday. Owing principally tj the fact that it is the first important event of the season, the Lincoln- anire nanuicap uas euj-yeu uulu. and not for some years has the event been con- aerea more open or raiereswusf buL on this occasion, and if the victory of General Peace was not exactly a surprise it benefited the great majority of backers.

With another severe attack of winter the prospects ot the second day's proceedings baing carried out seemed far from favourable in the early hours of this morning, and so severe was the frost chat the usual exercise bad to be dispensed with. A few horses out were only able to trot or walk about. Athick mist and later scudding showers did not improve mac.ters, but at ten o'clO' the sun burst through the haze, and as he gradually gained more power the surface of the ground was quickly thawed, and whwn the proceedings commenced at two o'clock th Carholtne was in capital order for racing. As usual th toiling thousands arrived by excursion trains early, Mid the narrow streets of the cathedral soon presented a congested speciacle, so it was surprise to fiud one of the largest attendances of recent years. If the atmosphere was a little warmer than yesterday the north-east wind was intensely searching, but otherwise- the aHernoon passed off pleasantly enough.

The field for the principal race was lon-iderably in excess of last year, whilst it was also much bptter in regard to qualitj The eleventh hoar wagering was in favour of Clipsione, who became a very hot favourite at the finish, whilst the amount of money for Hawfinch caused Prince Barcaldine to become much easier in the market, though his connections were exceedingly sanguine that he would follow up his last year's victory and phiee the race to tha credit of the Foxhill Stable for the fourth consecutive year. The race, however, proved quite disastrous to the front rank of favourites, as with Clipstone outpaced from the start he retired early from the contest, whilst neither Hawfinch nor Prince Barcaldine flattered their backers. In fact in last quarter of a mile Gf ra! Ppace and Knight of the Thistle were out by themselves, but despite all Sloan's eff'-rts he could never gee Knight of the Thistle on terms with General Peace, who won by four lengths. In point of appe-arancn he has never been the horse he wag to-day, but with two beine starred from the stable the public were to a iarge extent chary of supporting Captain Bewicke's horse. Nun Nicer, though apparently not fancied, ran very as she was third best she should not be long in securing a nice race far Sir Maple.

The enormous throughout she afternoon, but delays were often pretty lengthy so it was late when the business of the df ws brought to an end. A very indifferent lot of youngsters contested the Sudbrooke Selling Plate, in which the American jockey, Tod Sloan, had bis first mount of the season on Swirl. Tbe winner was, however, foundin Lady Janet, a racing little daughter of Janissary Philippine, who -nas afterwards bought for 570 guineas. The veteran False Step ran practically unbacked by the stable in the Haintou Stake-, in which he unexpectedly bowled over a warm favourite in Tophet. We ar afraid that little was forthcoming to Robinson's stable for the defeat of Prince Barcaldine when Esmeral-ia cantered away with the Brncklpsby Trial Stakes, as her victory was not looked for, so little profit accrued in conse- I quence.

Ihe colours are generally 1" i umcoat, nut was nor. uncn. Cranko came on the scene in the Lincoln Stakes that the blue and yellow were seen in tbe van, and with a short price always accepted about this handsome son of Laetantins All Gay he won in easy style. Baden was a strong order for the Maiden Stakes, and no mistake was made in the selection as he outpaced his opponents throusiout. Details BETTING ON THE COURSE BEFORE RACING.

100 to 14 agst Prince Barcaldine--(taken) 100 to 14 Clipstone (taken) 8 to 1 Hawfinch (taken) 100 to 12 Knight of the Thistle (t) 100 to 8' General Peace (taken) 100 to 8 Lord Edward II (taken) 30 to 1 Kiico-cfc (taken) 2 0 The SUDBROOKE SELLING PLATE of 106 sovs for two year olds the second saves entrance. Five furloncs. Mr Worton's Lady Janet, by Janissary Phil ippine, bst 1110 h. (Jannon Mr Miller's Snake in the Grass, 8st 111b Halsey ivir jiarsns u-ermamcus, ast Madden Mr Cockfield's Foul Play, 9st Rickaby Sir Griffith's Swirl, 9st Sloan 0 Mr Monkshall's Stolen Drug, 9st (car 9st Hunt 0 Mr Baniato's Temptress, 8st Martin 0 Mr Cannon's Sea Devil, 8st Cannon 0 Mr Chandler's Clarina filly, 8st 111b (car 8st 131b) Pratt 0 Mr Calton Fox's Look Ahead, 8st 111b Lofthouse 0 Mr Deplidge's Juliana filly, Sst 111b Chandley 0 Mr Murray Griffith's Crow More filly, 8st 111b Fagan 0 Mr Hammond's Polaris gelding, 8st 111b 0 Mr Robinson's Gammer ully, 8st ILu Robinson 0 Mr de Rothschild's Uina, Sst Loates 0 Major Scott's Solo filly, Sst 0 Prince Soltykoff's Arcadia, 8st 111b. Sharpie's 0 Lord Tempest's La France, 8st 111b Loates 0 White's Lay Sister gelding, 8st 111b (car Sst la.0) Bradford 0 nvmne (Winner trained by Worton.) Betting-4 to 1 a-gst Gerrnanicus, 5 to 1 agst Swirl, 7 to 1 agst Snake in the Grass, 8 to 1 iach agst Temptress aiid Gammer filly, 10 to 1 Sea Devil, 100 to 8 each agst Clarina fillv and Lady Jannet, 100 to 7 agst Solo filly.

jftl de-v Snake the Grass got oil front of Germamcus and Solo filly, with Uina. -tiie distance, where Snake in the Grass assumed command, but was caught in the last fifty yards Lady Jannet. who won on the post by a hi'iad two lengths separated second and third, Svi'iri was fourth, Clarina filly fifth, Temptress six th, Sea Devil next, and Stolen Drug last. Winner bought in for 370 gns. was sold to Mr Heap for 12 gns, filly by Warlal-v JulraUia to Mr Nichol for 13 gns, La France to Mr Elsey for 12 gns.

2 30 The HAINTON STAKES of 400 aovs the second to i-eceive 25 sovs. Abo.lt a mil" and a half. Mr Dobell's False Step, by Carlton Guiding Mtar, aged, Sst 41b Madden 1 Mr Ciaik's The Shaughraun, 6 yrs, 7s 81b Aiisopp 2 Lord Durham's Tophet, 4 yrs, 7st 101b Loates 3 Mr Clarke's Pedant, 6 yrs, 9st lib 0 Sir Trevor, 5 yrs, 9st Mr Thursby 0 Mr MaclacLuan's Marthus, 4 yrs, 8st 31b Lane 0 Mr Pickering's Bayard II, 4 yrs, 7st 121b Loates 0 Mr Eccles's Postula, 4 yrs, 7st 101b.Yarnal! 0 Mr Dickerson 's Pastoral, 5 yrs, 7st I21b Luke 0 (WinneT trained by Wangk.) Betting 5 fc.i 4 agst Tophet, 5 to 1 agst Pedant, 7 to 1 eacl'i agst Trevor and Marthus, 50 to 1 agst any other (offered). Tophet down in front of Pastoral. False Step, and Bayard II, with Sbuibr.mn next, and Marthus in the rear, until seven fc longs from when Postula went on second, in advance of Shaughraun and False Step When fairly in the straight Shaughraun in-adtd Tophet, but failed to stall oft" the challenge 1-alse btep, wno won a good race uv liait length; four lengiihs separated second and third.

Pedant was ifcui'tb nd Pastor-vl Iat. Betting on the Course during Racing. Lincoln Handicap. to I agst Clipstone (t) contributed largisiy to toake the demonstration, one of the most important of its kind held in tha locality. Amongst those who addressed the meeting were Kev Father Costelloe, Woodford; ReT iTatber Eagan.

PP, Drtniry Messrs Roche, W. Sweeney, Loughrea John Derevan, Powutsina, etc. After the business of the appointments for district was got th.rough the more important selection of thV itosnty councillors for the Loughrsa and Portumna divisions of Galway was discussed. The relative merits of the nominated candidates- Mr. Paler Sweeney and Mr John Derevan these divisieris were dwelt upon at length, when the following resolutions were put to the meeting and'uuani-moualy adopted That we, the electors of South and; East Galway, iu public meeting assembled.at Wobd-fot'd; unanimously aikpt the candidatures of Mr Peter Sweeney and Mr John Derevan for.

the county councd division of Lougbrea and Porfcumna, and pledge ourselves to strain every nerve in securing their triumphant return, That we the priests and people assembled at Woodford hereby proclaim our determination to assert our right fi equality in the matter of university education. CARBACA ST.LE, CO. MAYO, I L. A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the above KmmK Snniov nntor -rhdi'nrABi- deney of the Rev Durcan, PP. A reedlution was adopted calling on tne Olonmore and Kilbeagu Electoral Divisions to vote and support the candidates appointed by the- United Irish League, viz, Jennings, Cr-racasfcle; BensoD, Rooakey; Parsons, Obaries-town; Luriga "Upper.

MEETING "INC0OLOCK. A large aiid enthusiastic meeting was held on Sunday in Coolock in support of the candidature of Mr Flood, as County Councillor, and Messrs Wm Hoey and Michael M'Guinness, as District Councillors, for the Baldoyle and Coolock Division of North Dublin. Great crowds assembled from the different districts about, and the Fiuglas Brass Band, St Margaret's Fife and Drum Band, Baldoyle arid Coolock Bands, all headed large contingents. Mr M'Guinness presided, and was supported on the platform by representatives of all the divisions mentioned. Having opened the proceedings, the chairman called on Mr Murphy, -who proposed a resolution placing confidence in and support to Mr Flood.

He exhorted his fellow labourers to vote solid for their men, who pledged themselves at every meeting to do their part, -anti snow max ine men oi moron Dublin were solid to the heart's core for labour and Liberty. Mr Flood, who was loudly cheered, dwelt at. length on the manner in which the labourers were treated in the past, and the great future before them if they proved true and sincere to themselves. A resolution endorsing the candidature of Messrs M'Guinness and Hoey for the District Council was proposed by Mr Lyons, Baldoyie, and supported by Mr Dixon, Dublin Mr Gregan, ex-T Dublin Mr Duggan, Dublin and passed unanimously. Messrs Wm Hoey and Michael M'Guinness, who met with a great reception, then thanked the electors fBr the many promises of support received in their canvass, and assuresd the meeting that when elected they would prove in every way worthy of their utmost confidence.

A' vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting, which was very orderly, and carried on 'to the entire satisfaction of all interested. "COUNTY DUBLIN Cs, C. LUCAN, CLONSELLA, BLANCHARBS-TOWN, AND PALMERSTON DIVISION. A public meeting of the Nationalists of above division was held in Lucan on Sunday, 19th instant, in support of the Nationalist candidate', Mr John Brennan. It was very large and representative, upwards of five hundred people attended.

The chair was occupied by Mr Edward Lynch, Springfield, Clon-dalkin. The Chairman opened the proceedings by a short review of the candidates. Among others the meeting was addressed by Mr James Egan, Sword Bearer, Dublin Corporation; Mr Lambert, Chairman Amnesty Association Mr Joseph Dowd, Lucan-, etc The speakers were strongly in favour of Mr- Brennan, and Mr Egan's eloquent speech was-loudly applauded. Mr Brennan, who was received most enthusiastically by tbe meeting, then addressed them in a suitable speech, explaining his views on all the most important points of National interest -and thanked them for their support. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting.

The Lueaa and Leixlip bands were in attendance. Mr Brennan intends to hold a similar meeting at Blanchardstown on Sunday next, the 26th. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PROGRESS. 50 THE BPITOE OP THE FEBEM-llf. Edgeworthstown.

March 20tb, 1899. Drap, Sib I wish through: the medium of your influential columns io call tha attention of Irish thinkers to the very remarkable article in my brother's Economic Journal" of this month (March) by Mr Reeve, the singularly able Agent-General for New Zealand, one of the most original and advanced thinkers of tbe day, wheisiu Mr.Reeves proves to demonstration what notable prosperity and progress Australasia and Kew Zealand, had -achieved through "hating been allowed a free hand in maniiging their own affairs in their own way they have cut their coat to suit their own cloth would that we in Ireland could follow suit An obvious and irrefutable corollary from Mr. Reeves' article is that if Ireland could extort control of her own Customs she might, atone bound become one of the most flourishing agricultural communities on the faseof the earth, instead of what she the Cinderella of the nations, brought low by 100 years of alien misrule and overtaxation, the victim of regularly-recurring famines and misery, which are the never-failing results of over-taxation according to all economic theory and precedent. The remedy ie simplicity itself 9ncta simplieitas! Let ns manage our own little island in our way, and we shall, as surely as the night follows the day, bscome contented, loyal, prosperous, nd peaceful, a help and not a stumbling-block to the contiguous island. Instead of a million-and-a-half of our Irish mosey wasted opia helmeted policemen to look after four million of Irishmen, women, and children, and-about half-a-million of unfortunate muzzled Irish dogs ite the same more or less let us have the right to settle our own Custom duties and protect ouc industries.

Such is" the prescription for Ireland's chronic malady of decline propounded with every confidence. in its infallible efficacy (if w-could only get it) by yours truly, A. E. Epoiwobth. JSiOOOOOFOR SPAIff.

Washington, Tuesday. The twenty million dollars, fonr millions sterling, which the United States pays to Spain, becomes available so soon as the ratifications of the Treaty have been exchanged. If Spain desires it can be transmitted through M. Cambon, or it can be paid in Paris by the United States Fiscal Agents there. THE LATE LOReTheRSCH KLI London, Tuesday.

A funeral service for the late Lord Herschell was held at Westminster Abbey at noon today, when a great congregation assembled. The Queen was represented by-Lord-Churchill, one of the Lords-in-Waiting, yrho brought a wreath on behalf her Majesty, beaTingthe autograph inscription, A mark of sincere regard from Victoria." The Prince of Wales was re--presented by. Sir Francis Knoliys. The pallbearers comprised The United States Ambassador, Mr Balfour, Lord James of Hereford Sir Hearv Roscoe. Mr Buxton, the Lord Chan cellor, Lord Lord Strathcona, the Sneaker, and Mr Tictot THE PEEL DRAFT REPORT.

Yesterday a meeting of the committee was held at the offices, Commercial Buildings. The chairman (Alderman Hennessy) presided, and there were present Messrs John Behan, Bergin, Burke, John Burke, Cahiil, Davy, Wm Davy, Joseph Dela-hunt, Delahunty, Dowling, Fanning, Fanning, John Fogarty, Hayes, Kennedy. Kennedy, Leech, Little, M'Auley. Wm M'Grath, Murphy. Nogle, A O'Grady, O'Hara, O'Meara, Right Hon the Lord Mayor, Wm Quinlan.

Robt Russell, secretary, and Martin O'Byrne, assistant-secretary. Correspondence included letters from the Liberty and Property Defence League, Licensed Victuallers' National Defence League, the National Trade Defence Fund, the Central Protection Society of London, the Cork Licensed Vintners' Association, Belfast Vintners' Association, Messrs Cantrell and Cochrane, Messrs Adam Scott and Co, Messrs John D'Ai-cy and Son Messrs John Jameson and Son. Limited Messrs Beamish and Crawford, Cork the Mountjoy Brewery, Limited Messrs Lane and Co, Southgate Brewery, Cork; the Castlehellingham and Drogheda Breweries, Limited Messrs Corcoran and Co, Carlow, and several county delegates of the Central Committee. The correspondence chietly dealt with the proposed genera! meeting of the trade of Ireland to protest against the action of the majority of the members of the Royal Commission. Attention was called to the public statement in the newspapers as to the time at which the report was delivered to the Commissioners for consideration.

From this it appeared that- several of the Commissioners were actually handed the draft in the room on the day upon which they were asked to consider it, and that no member received a copy of the document sooner than twenty-four hours before the meeting of the Commission The correspondence generally contained an expression of "opinion as to the unfairness, under the circumstances, of forcing the consideration of the report, and of warm approval of the proposed protest. The County Licensing List was read and ruled upon. A report was received from the solicitor with reference to a recent decision of a Dublin magistrate, and certain steps were or dered to oe taKen witu reierence tuereiu. The Christmas-box and almanac questions were discussed, and arrangements made with reference to a deputation visiting certain districts in the city. A- report was read from the Roj'al Commission Sub-Committee re the general meeting of the trade, and a resolution was passed approving of their action, and the steps they had taken to make the Conference thoroughly representative of the trade of the entire country.

HOUSK PAINTBRS AND THE COMPENSATION ACT. IMPORTANT DECISION. The Lords Justices, in the English Court of Appeal on Saturday, in a case under the Workmen's Compensation Act, held that a man who was painting the outside of a house was not engaged repairing or constructing a Dunoing, and that, as he was, standing ou a board rest- in on a window sill and on the run sr of a ladder. he'was not oh a The County Court Judffe had decided that the man who met with an accident in these circumstances was entitled to compensation under the Act, but the Court of Appeal overruled his decision, and entered judgment for the employers. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

YESTERDAY. Sotjthebn Division- (Before Mr. Byrne.) BREAKING GLASS. George Flynn, of Meath square, a labourer, was charged' in custody of Police constable 103A with having maliciously broken thrzv panes of glass in the shop window 47 Meath street, the property of Christopher Ward. He was also charged with having resisted arrest and threatening the constable at the station that he would do for him when he got out of jail.

Mr Byrne sentenced the prisoner to two months' imprisonment for breaking the glass and fined him 40s or one month for the assault. TURNING THE TABLES. William Grady, a labourer, of 8 Ashe street, was charged by his wife with assaulted her at Engine alley by catching her by the hair, boxing hr about the face aud knocking her down. There was cross charge by the husband against his wife for assault. Having heard the evidence, Mr.

Byrne dismissed the charge against the husband and sent Mrs Grady to j'ail for a month for having assaulted her husband. AN UNNATURAL SON. Daniel Donovan, a tobacco spinner, was charged in custody of Constable 59 A with having assaulted his mother at 6 Soisth Earl street He was sent to jail for one munth. Northern Division (Before Mr Ma'tiony) THE GLASS-BREAKING CRAZE. A rough-looking character, named Patrick Deny, was put forward, in custody of Constable 36 charged with having deliberately smashed the ate-elass window of the estab lishment of Mr Thomas Fry, 40 Upper O'Con- nelr street.

Tne value ot the property injured. was estimated at about Mr Harvey, commercial agent, deposed i fi, t-u prisoner take up 2 stone and fling it through- h. immertsfehr accused to Constable 36 who promptly ar- rested him Mr Thomas Fry, proprietor of the furniture and upholstery establishment, deposed that the oq addition to that a valuable cabinet was injured The prisoner was sent lor trial to the Commission. UNNATURAL PARENTS. John Fay and Mary Fay were charged at the instance of Inspector Taylor, with having grossly neglected and ill-treated their three children, two little girls and a little boy.

Inspector Taylor was examined, and gave evidence to the effect that the defendants lived at Richardson's cottages, off Purdon street, and he described the condition of filth and neglect in which he found the chikiren. Mr Mahony sent the prisoners to jail for three months each, with hard labour, and gave the children over to the care of Inspector Taylor. AN UNKNOWN WOMAN FOUND DEAD. Last night about nine o'clock, a woman who has not been ide titled, was found in unconscious condition at Summerhill. She was coa-veyed by ConstMbles 109 and 91 C.to Jeryis street Hospital where, on examination, Dr White pronounced her dead.

SWITZER'S ASSISTANTS' DANCE. On St Patrick's Night the assistants of Slessrs Switzer and Company, Limited, Grafton street, held their annual dance in the Antient Concert Rooms. The re-union, which included a large number of guests, was rendered more enjoyable by the presence of several of the leading members of the firm. Mr ClementE, Managing Director, Mr and Mrs owiszer, lur vv wanam, and Mr Anson, sec- rotary, attenaed. Messrs Liddell and Ryan discharged with efficiency the duties of masters of ceremonies.

The decorations, which were very artistic, were supplied by Messrs Swires. The catering was entrusted to the (jrand Kestaurant, whilst the refreshments were supplied by the International' Bar. The floor was in fine condition, and, with the music provided by Mr Oscar May's famous No 1 Band, there was every element conducive to an enjoyable entertainment. 1 i i I his example. 'Besides this arrangements were made to appoint committees every parish for the purpose of making up a subscript-ion or the evicted tenants.

The meeting was the largest held in Galway for a number of years past. On the proposition of Mr Kelly, PIG, seconded by Mr Mulkern, The Rov Father Nohilly, Adm, Loughrea, was moed to the chair, and on coming orward was received with loud cheers. During the course of an eloquent speech he' said The evicted tenants have a claim on the tenant farmers of Ireland. They fought your battle, whatever reductions yoii got. in your rents, whatevey fixity of tenure you have got in your homes, you "owe it all to the evicted tenants (hear, hear).

In fact, whatever advancement we have made in the effort to gain legislative independence for our country we owe' it in a great measure to the evicted tenants of Ireland (cheers). Therefore, it is our plain, duty to see that the evicted tenants a-re looked after and let it go forth from this great meeting that whoever else may forget the sacrifices they have made the people of Loughrea will hot forget them (cheers). It is speeches the evicted tenants want (hear, hear. is money. I am glad to be able to announce to this magnificent meeting that we have' the sympathy of our noble Bishop (cheers).

He has this day handed me a cheque for three pounds for the pobr evicted (cheers). I myself will give 2 freely for the same cause, and I feel confident a result of this meeting, South Galway will soon send the wounded soldiers a message that we here, at least, will not forget their sacrifices until we see them march back to their old homes, or, at least, to others equally comfortable (loud cheers). Mr Martin Kennedy, hon sec, read letters of apology for non-attendance from Messrs Field, Wm Redmond, of Dublin, Rev Canon Canton, Athenry Rev Father Egan, Dirniry Rev Cahalan, K-iltulla Rev Lee, Kilreecle; Rev Father Costello, Woodford all of whom expressed their sympathy with the movement. Mr John Dillon, wrote "My Dear Sir I regret that it is quite impossible for me. to ibe in Loughrea on St Patrick's Day, owing to engagements entered into long before I received I your letter.

I wish your meeting every suc-jcess. In my opinion the one thing needed to 'rescue the evicted tenants from their present position is a general union amongst Irish Na tionalists and a tnorougn organisation oi tne country" (cheers). Mr Michael Davitt, wrote "Dear Sir Yours of the 11th insfc, inviting me to- a meeting at Loughrea on St Patrick's Day, only reached me this morning. I regret I cannot be present, as I have to start for Scotland tomorrow in order to fulfil engagements there on the and 17th. Wishing your meetiig every success." Miss Maude Gonne wired expressing her.

deep sympathy with the. cause, and regretting that other engagements prevented her from attending. Mr Peter Sweeney, who was warmly proposed: "That we, the people of South and East Galway, publicly assembled in Loughrea, believe it to be the supreme and immediate duty of every mail living on Irish soil, and deriving from -it, directly or indirectly, the-necessities of IrvelihohdJ- to keepelear the evicted tenants, and to give with Irish spirit that sustenance and courage sufficient to maintain them until the triumph and justice of the fight for which thsy sacrificed home and happiness, is firmly and' finally secured." Mr Thomas Smyth seconded, and Mr Jas Lynam, one of the evicted tenants, supported the resolution, which was carried. Mr 3 Kelly Killeenadeema)' proposed "That to serve beneficially and practically the "great cause of the "evicted tenants, we believe it to, be the just and paramount duty of all 'Irishmen to assist" in knitting together the sundered ties of the old fellowship and union through which.1 when sound and unbroken, we reaped such magnificent benefits." Mr William Duny seconded the resolutaon. He said it pleased him beyond measure to follovr his friend, Mr Peter Kelly, by calling for unity (hear, hear).

For years and years he had longed and yearned that such a day mieht come when Irishmen, forgetful of the past, and unmindful of the bitterness and differences of the past few years, might walk to gether like honest and true men, and snow and prove that the heart and the soul ot Ireland I were still incorruptiDie want logeicer, and show and prove that no matter what might be said to the contrary (even though it might be alleged that the National spirit was on the wane), the heart of Ireland was sound, and that the spirit was undying and indestructible (cheers). Lbs motion was adopted. Mr Tully and Mr Boland, Wood ford, also I'essed the meeting. Mr Clasbv, G. Craughwell, proposed and Mr James Lynam seconded a vote of thanks to the chairman, wnieh was earned enthusiastically.

Father Nohilly having returned thanks, the proceedings terminated. WOLFE TONE AND NINETY-EIGHT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. Meetings of the Genera! Purposes Sub-Committee of the above named Association took place on the 13th and 16th inst at the offices, 15 D'Olier street, Mr O'Brien presiding. Also present Messrs Gorrigan, Butler, Culleton, Sparks, O'Beirne, Cahiil. i Kellv.

A Lvons. KwmartvN Macken, Daly, Dunphy, and Dunne, secretary. Letters -were submitted from tihe.Town Clerk, City Eagineer, and Secretary Tramways Com pany assenting to the request made by the committee that no guiding poles for electric wires; should be placed contiguous to the site of the memorial, or in any other manner likely to act detrimentally to the view of the memorial when erected. The Secretary also submitted an extract from the "San Francisco Nation," which re-, ported the holding of a grand celebration on the Emmet Anniversary by the Kniehts of the Red Branch of that city in aid of the Wolfe Tone Monument Fund, and the intention of the committee having charge of the collection of funds.fori the memorial to close the subserinp- tion 'list ior mat- purpose witju the receipts from the above-mentioned meeting. The organisation arrangements of the Lyric Theatre Matinee on St Patrick's Day having been dealt with, it was decided to hold a special meeting of the.

committee at 15 D'Olier street on Thursday next, to deal with the question of performance of secretarial work by the hon secretaries, and the providing of suitable offices for the association. Cheques for outstanding accounts were submitted and signed by the chairman. The following notice of motion was handed in by Mr Kennedy for next meeting "That our secretary be instructed to advertise in tie public Ptess for draft specification and tender for; monument and statute thereon of Theobald Wolfe Tone in light bronze- giving height, and dimensions, etc, thereof, all material to be as far as possible of Irish manufacture to: be executed by an Irish artist and contractor, so 'as to enable us to announce to the public the amount of funds required to order and the monument." Tho. meeting then adjourned till Thursday evening, 25rd inst, at 15 D'Olier street, when all moneys due by the Lyric Matinee Account are requested to be forwarded to the secretary" tffe iwra ef 8 aad-10 Sir HENRY FOWLER asked if any day had been fixed for the Budget. Mr BALFOUR I hope it will be taken on the first Thursday after we return, bat that must not be taken as a pledge.

LONDON GOVERNMENT BILL. On the order for the. second reading of the London Government Bill, Mr. HERBERT GLADSTONE moid "That no Bill dealing with the local government of the metropolis will be satisfactory which, whil disturbing the existing system, fails to simplify nd complete it, and which at the same time renders mote difficult the attainment of the unity of London." He held, he said, that excepting in sue London was in n- way dissimilar to the other great cities of this country, and that the government of the metropolis Dught to fi the hands of one great central authority with subordinate councils hiving ample powers to carry tut such local concerns as might be necessary. The.

unity nf London was directly challenged by this Bill (oh, and cheers). The whole tendency of the mea-ure was to weaken and intimidate the present central authority, and to fet up under the name and guise of municipal boroughs a number of parishes selected arbitrarily and on a settled plan. The Conservative Party were proes-eding against the experience ot the last titty years and had entirely changed their policy in regard to this question. Had Mr. Balfour so fallen in love with the municipal system that he must havetiventy-foar Corporations in Loudon instead one, or did thi change of policy spring fiom antrpithy to the London County Council (Opposition cheers).

He demanded fmni the Government their authority for this proposal (renewed cheers) On wht report or Royal Commission was it based Where was their maudate Uoud cheers). Ti Government had not approached the County Council any way. He and his friende preferred under the circumstances to have no Bill at all. In defiance of the Royal Commission of 1894 and the decisive opiuion expressed by london in March, 189S, the Bill reversed the policy which had been followed by the Government in 188S. and it would reverse the whole political life of the metropolis by forcing into the arena questions relating to the whole frame and constitution of London government (loud Opposition cheers).

The discussion on the amendment bad not concluded at midnight, when the debate stojd adjourned. CIVIL SERVICE VOTE. Mr HAVELOCK WILSON moved to reduce the Civil Service vote by one hundred pounds a protest against the nealct the Board of Trade to enforce various provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act iu the interests of British seafaring men. The vote was carried by 131 against 32. The House rose at 25 minut- past 2.

ST, JOSEPH'S NEW CHURCH, MONAGHAN. APPEAL BY THE MOST REV. DR. OWENS, BISHOP OF CLOGHER. On Sunday evening a meeting of the Catholics af Monaghan assembled ou invitation by his Lordship the Most Rev Dr Owens, Bishop of the Diocese, was held in the Christian Brothers' Schools for the purpose oftaking the initial step in wiping oft the debt incurred in the erection of the new church of St Joseph, Monaghan, which will be dedicated in the coming autumn.

His Lordship presided, and amongst those present ere the Rev M'Donnell, Adm Rev Gallagher, Rev Tierney, Professor St Macartan's Seminary. Monaghan Rev John Traiuor. do. and a large attendance of the laity. His Lordship, addressing the meeting, said he to thank them, in the first instance, for coming out such large numuers many of them, he felt sure, at considerable inconvenience that evening.

It was just characteristic of the good Catholics of Monaghan they were always too ready and willing to respond to the invitations of their clergy to second the efforts of the bishop and priests, when those efforts were directed, as they invariably were, to good objects (applausei. He said on that day. week that he was ready to give 500 to the new church that he would pay 300 that evening, and that, if he should live for the opening, he should pav the balance, and if he did not he should make the amount secure (loud applause). Since that day week he had- found gieath- to surprise, one very generous member of the community, who had, notwithstanding his (his Lordship's) protest, insisted on ex-pending on the High Altar of the new church as much as bW (applause). This very generous member wished not to have his name mentioned for the present, but when he (bis Lordship) told them that he did not expect the offering it would not be difficult to discover who that generous donor was (applause).

An- other worthv member of the community one of the oldest inhabitants of the town had undertaken since that day week to fill the sanctuary window with stained glass at a cost oi 150 (applause). In this case no obligation of secrecy had been put upon him, and he was at liberty to mention that this generous donor was "Mrs Deighan, of Church square (applause). In that way they had P'1? vtit together inside the last eight days 1,150. He wished it to be understood that he put no pressure on anyone. He would rather undertake the payment of the whole coat himself rather than that there should be the least undue pressure on any member of the community As they knew, he had a little to Win 'the work with, but that had long since vote.

would not srive him the least -Swuble if on the completion of the church Tdebt still remained, and he- would willingly inters on such a debt until a means I be found of paving it off (applause). Hflid6 that order kt none of them might feel oppressed by this appeal. He leftaUto their Swn generosity, and opening the subscription Hit with his first moment of 300 he gave them the assurance that every penny of it was his own (ioi" 'ause). The subscriptions then taken up, and when the list was closed it was found that the actual amount in cash paid down was 721, while in addition 600 bad been promised to be paid on the day of dedication His Lordship dulv acknowledged the generosity exhibited, and brought the proceedings To a close by imparting his blessing to the meeting- ALLEGED ASSAHLT IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE. London, Tuesday.

4t Bow street Police Court tbM afternoon wcieTwift Bva Shipway aged 9 Kmne at Beckenham, and causing ner 47, iwjHB Plaintiff, whose left eye SKJS were'Sy Vu When at Cannon street Sta- was is A Kc her back Two broke it, ai3 ne f'-K. when the train -railway rtLtttoXto they lXSZ The.