The Irish standard., 1889-11-16

not discovered by those Oh board until
it was too inconvenient to effect his
disembarkment. The lad s family grew
alarmed at his sudden disappearance,
and hearing of his probable destination,
communicated with friends in New
York, who awaited the arrival of the
vessel. and took him in charge, when
they had him returned to his family
Immediately.
LONGFORD.
The bazaar on behalf OF the fund for
the restoration Of the magnificent
Cathedral of st. Mel, Longford, was
held on October 23rd, 2ith aud 25th
Those who have had an opportunity of
seeing the grand temple for whose COM
pletion the effort is being made have
pronounced it one Of the finest cathe-
dral churches in Ireland.
-.- MAYO.
Patrick Joyce, of Durlass, Lecanvoy,
died on October 18, aged 81 years. The
large and respectable funeral cortege
| that accompanied his remains to the
ancient burial ground Of Kilcovar tes-
titled to the esteem in which lie was
held.
Mary, wife Of John Gavin, died on
October II, at Charles street, Castlebar.
aged 90 years. She was the only daugh-
ter of Mr.. Oven Collins. of Clogher,
and her early death is much regretted
by a numerous circle Of relations and
acqualntances.
Margaret Ellen MullanY, relictssof the
late DR.. James MullanY, died on o.
tober 10, at Belmullet, aged 20 years.
at the meeting OF the Belmullet Board
of Guardians, on same day, the follow
ing resolution of respect and sympathy
was unanimously adopted: Resolved,
That the board do adjourn without
transacting any further business, as a
mark Of respect to the late Mrs. Mul
lany, relict OF the late DR.. Mullany, who
lad been ali efficient off GER Of the uaion
for very many years, afterwards chair
man Of the board. The board beg to
tender to Dr.sJ. w. Mullany, and the
other members Of his family, its sym
pathy for the loss OF their affectionate
parents, VINO, through life had been
remarkable for their exemplary quail
ties"
MEATH.
: Owen Lynch, principal teacher in
AthboY schools for the last 81 years,
died on October 18th. aged 81 years.
A storm of great violence burst over
the town Of Navan and neighborho a
few nights ago, causing much damage
to outlying crops. The storm began
about IL o'clock D. M, and continued
W ithout intermission till a late hour in
the morning. At times the wind blew
3 perfect hurricane, accompanied by
heavy showers Of rain. In 3 great MANY
places trees were blown down and
|strewn across the roads. In the town
itself states were blown off the houses,
and some thatched cabins were com
pletely unroofed. @5 5I
b Kev. Thomas Kearney, T. F., Boher-
meen, died at the parochial residence
on October 9th. The deceased was in
his list year. and suffered for a long
period from cancer, which eventually
caused his death. Father Kearney was
OF rather retiring disposition, and
rarely went outside his parish during
the twenty years Of his ministry among
the people Of the united parishes Of
Bohermeen, CartoWn and Boyersto own i
He was a sound theologian /. and his
'knoHledge Of history and general liter d
ature was deep and scholarly The il
terment took place within the chapel.
on the gospel side. .s5f
Sss553g TlPPERARY b.
81 Thomas Braen, ichael. Brennock,.
Jam Ryan and Laurince Flaherty
were SENTENCED to three months i'm
prisonment II few days ago at 1TIpperarY
for alleged come ection with distllr 81
Dances inS the town. arising out !of The
Smith Barry strugele ,f and = endal=
EO'BrlenE ygas sente enced to sIxs weeks
iI1.pristn III onsiderat non off his
lyonth B, fendants were.
Under sars ofs vsene esN B
eorted "a ;llonlinla forss