Philo-Celts.
The society meets every Sunday afternoon, in
Jefferson Hall, cor. Adams & Willoughby St., at
three o'clock.
The late Canon Bourke. Well the GAEL mourns
him, and its Editor is too full to say more now,
except to suplicate the power of Heaven to look
with mercy on his sorrowing country, and to place
on his brow that crown of eternal glory which has
been promised to the faithful shepherd. Amen.
The only consolation which the death of Canon
Bourke has left Irishmen is, that he has left them
for all time the means to acquire a knowledge of
their native language, in his Easy Lessons, Gram¬
mar, Gallagher Sermons. Bull Ineffabilis and the
dictionary which he left nearly completed.
Canon Bourke will feel happier in heaven if we
exert ourselves in the cause which he had at heart
Let us push it, brethren.
Another good Gael has passed away — M J Col¬
lins of the Military Home. Dayton — RIP
The GAEL has frequently called the attention of
its readers to the loss, socially and financially
which the Irish element sustain through the want
of the common national bond — the language.
Not far from this office is the residence of an I¬
rishman who is by trade a builder. We frequently
wanted him to subscribe for the GAEL and thereby
help the Gaelic movement. But no, "It is a dead
language, what good is it?" was his invariable re¬
ply. Four other families, near relatives of his, re¬
side in the same block : one of the corner grocery
stores is owned by a German, (the residents of the
neighborhood are nearly all Irish). The builder
and his relatives dealt with the German grocer for
the last five years to the amount of some $30 a week
to the exclusion of the Irish Grocer. Last summer
the German grocer wanted to build a house, and
got in estimates for its building. His Irish neigh¬
bor and customer was the lowest bidder by fifty
dollars. A German builder from Williamburg was
his competiter. The grocer told his countryman to
reduce his bid to a level with the Irishman's, and
that he would get the job. He did reduce his bid,
and he got the job. The Irishman and his friends
have not dealt with a German grocer since.
The Anglo-Saxon published at Ottawa, Canada,
is a very bigoted monthly. It essayed to criticise
the GAEL's article on The Irish Race in America,
but ignominiously failed.
The Florida Times Union is a very interesting
newspaper, published by Chas. J. Jones, Jackson¬
ville. Settlers looking in that direction should
consult its columns.
The St. Paul Daily Globe publishes very inter¬
esting matter relating to farming in the North¬
west, i.e. the experience of farmers.
Woman's Work is the title of a new monthly jour¬
nal edited by Mrs. E. R. Tennant, Marietta, Ga.
It is conducted by ladies, and treats of household
work and other matters interesting to the fair sex.
The subscription price is only fifty cents a year.
If the signs of the times be no misleading, Blaine
and Cleveland will be the presidential candidates
in '88.
We are pleased to learn that brother Cassin has
quite recovered from his recent illness.
The Gaelic movement has already accomplished
much. The Irish may be taught now in every Na¬
ional school in Ireland. The inspectors must pass
an examination in it. This is a very important
stride in the right direction, and the supporters of
the GAEL have helped to accomplish it and they
ought to be proud of the fact. The next important
thing to be accomplished now is to have the child¬
ren in Irish speaking districts taught English
through the medium of the Irish. This would com¬
pel teachers to study Irish and pass an examina¬
tion in it. This, too, can be accomplished if we
support our friends at home. Hence the desirabil¬
ity of establishing as many Gaelio societies here
as possible because it would encourage the work¬
ers at home.
Those who want good groceries will go to broth¬
er O'Byrne, 404 Warren St.
If you want a good suit of clothes, go to brother
Gallagher, 654 Myrtle Av., or brother McQuillon,
406 Myrtle Av., or brother Costello, 335 Gold St.
If you want to get warm go to brothers Kyne 372
Bond, Joyce 13 Tillary, Keaveny 481 Court, Tra¬
vers Columbia & Hamilton, Reilly Richard & Rap¬
elye Sts., Coyne 703 Fifth Av.
If you want a nice monument or mantel go to
brother Gallagher 136 Court St.
If you want to build a good house go to Super¬
visor Thomas M. Nolan, 945 Pacific St.
If you want to patronize other genuine Irishmen
see the inside and outside of the back cover of the
GAEL.
Those who wish to know the flower of the Irish
element in this country will see their names under
the heading. Sentiments of our subscribers,
What we would like to see —
Some rich Irishman or woman who would build
a Gaelic hall in the city, and present it to the
Gaelic movement.
Hon. Judge Rooney, on the bench of the Sup-
reme Court.
President Gilgannon, governor, of the State
Alderman Olena, Mayor of Brooklyn.
Father Fitzgerald, a bishop.
Dr. O'Connell, a bishop.
Mr. Thomas Erley as rich as Vanderbilt (then we
would have a Gaelic hall).
Every Irishman throughout the country able to
speak his native language.
Hon. Denis Burns, judge.
Capt. Norris, well, a rich man.
Mayor elect Chapin had a very light run. He
may thank the influence of Counsellor John C.
McGuire for the 442 Independent votes which nec¬
essarily turned the scales.
THE GAELIC ALPHABET.
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