The Irish standard., 1888-01-14
SLIGO.

The Most Rev. DR.. Clio ly, Bishop Of
Elphin, visi Led MIR. D. Sheehy, M. F.,
during his stay in Sligo prison. Mr..
Sbeehy speaks favorably Of the con-
duct of the officials during his stay.
TIPPERARY.
Died, December s, at his residence,
Henry street, Tipperary, Patrick Ken
nedy. butter merchant, in the 6lst year
of his age.
a. large number of Mr. Samuel Perry IS
tenants met in Clonmel, December, II,
and discussed the question of paying
rent, Some time ago they held out for
a reduction of rs per ceut. on the jsl-
dicial rents, and the answer was RS
ceiy2d to the effect that the landlord
would make NO concession. The ten
ants then, aft Il CONSULTATION, decided
to adopt the plan Of campaign.
TYRONE.
N'ol a long time the want Of au as
sembIy ball has been much felt in Stra
bane. Besides being structnrallJ and
otherwise unsuitable for general pub
Tic PURPOSES, the Old Tow Hall has
latteyly become SO monop0lized by q
particular party, that a large portion Of
the community feel themselves practi-
cally excluded from it's use. There is
desire, therefore, to have q building
under the control OF an independent
body, s.nd which can be available TO all
public objects. Several projects for
this have been mooted
at different times and at last it is a sure
thing. Building operations will begin
in the spring.
On ID. cember 18th, about i o'clock
in the morning fire broke out i'll q
public house, the property Of John
TuilYhogue. The lire, which
originated in the spirit store. owing to
the strong wind that was blowing at
the time spread rapidly, and the house
was burned to the ground in q very
short time. Fortunately ali the in
mates escaped the flames, but they
were compelled to go out into the cold
and wet, clothed in their night yal-
nants only ALL the efforts TO extin-
gnisI, the conf4gratioH were of no
avail. Tue house was insured. The
losses are computed to be about $3.50.
This house was damaged about a month
before, owing to some petroleum Oil
catching fire.
WATERFORD.
The Rev. MI. O'Donnell, who for the
asst eleven years has been the incum-
oent of ST. Roberts Harrowgate, Eng
and, died OF December 3rd. Father
D Donnell was a native of Ghe county
Waterford, but spent the last forty
years of his useful life in Yorkshire.
Only SO late as last August, the rever
end gentleman spent a few OF his hoii-
lays in his native place, and returned
much benefited. His death was rather
sudden, and was due to failure of the
leart
WESTMEATH.
Aiullingar Christmas fair was the
irst on record. A brisk demand pre-
Jailed, and animals OF quality were
:eadily disposed of at advanced prices.
Sheep made a poor show, as did also
lerses. The former sold at late rates,
The pig fair was well supplied and met
With ready demand.
WEXFORD.
Died, on the 18th ult., at his resi-
lence, Clonamona, Craaford, county
Wexford, Edward Byrne, in the 18th
1ear OF his age.
Messrs. John Barry. M. F., and P. a.
Chase, M. F., held a conference with the
3allyhire tenantry on the 10th ult., with
view to the purchase Of the property,
,nder Lord Ashburne's act. The re-
ult was that the tenants, after much
eluctance, authorized Mr.. Chance to
fer fifteen years purchase on the val
ation, all arrears OF rent up to May,
SSS, to be wiped off, aud all the evict |
d tenants to be Ieinstated. This ar
would bring the annual in-
talments down to forty per cent. be-
ow the valuation. Mr. Barry has been
authorized to attend at a conference of
be owners to assist III carrying out
ale upon this basis. tits understood that
be representatives Of several creditors
re willing to accept 2s. in the pound
pom the advances made by them in
rder to wind up the matter.
WICKLOW.
.Atthe principal December meeting
the Batting glass guardians the action 7