The Irish standard., 1892-02-13
THE IRISH sTAND ARD: sATU RDA4, FEBRUARY -

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ing on the track, the engine which was
intended to be attached to the outgoing
train, came out Of the shed, knocking her
down, and passing over her PROSTATE
body. She was killed instantly.
TIPPERARY.
The annual convention Of the Gaelic
Athletic Association was held on Jan.
18th. at Thurles. Mr.. p J. Kelly, of
Galway, presided. There we're only
eighteen delegates present, representing
six counties-Dublin, Galway, Cork,
Kerry, Limerick and Queens County.
No balance-sheet was submitted, but the
president said their fnanci al position
was very satisfactory. The convention
was occupied for considerab' time con-
sidering amendments to the existing
rules Mr.. P.J. Kelly was reelected
president.
TYRONE.
Considerable interest has been created
in the neighborhood Of Carrickmore by
report that stonemason named Edward
Rafferty,, who resides in the townland of
Gortfn, convenient to Sixmilecross, had
discovered gold ore in an adjoining town
land. 1t appea that Rafferty, has
quantity of the supposed auriferous min
eral in his possession; but he is Very reti-
cent in giving particulars as to the exact
spot where he made the discovery.
WATERFORD.
A public meeting Of the africans and
]aborers of hungarian was held on Jan.
18th, Mr.. T. Power, T c., presiding. A
resolution was passed calling on the.
Town Commissioners to enforce the Acts
Of Parliament by which they are em~
powered to compel the landlords to put
their houses and premises in proper ten
antable order.
WESTMEATH.
On the evening of January 10th, an en-
joyable entert 4inment was given to the
female employees of the Mullingar Shirt
and Undertaking Factory, under the
patronage of the Most Rev. DR.. Nu]ty
and the Nuns Of the Presentation Con-
vent. One Of the large schoolrooms was
tastefully decorated for the occasion
with ever ;reers and suitable emblems.
After disposing Of a sumptuous tea,
choice and well-selected programme of
vocal music was discoursed. At the con-
clusion Of the musical portion Of the en-
tertainment, Mr.. Z. Walsh, manager Of
the factory, read an address from the
employees thanking the Most Rev, DR.
Nn]ty for the great interest he had al
ways taken In their welfare. The Bishop,
on rising to reply; was greeted with loud
applause. In few words he congratu-
lated bis audience on the establishment
of this source of employment aud indus
try in the town, and said he hoped and
trusted that this gathering would be the
forerunner of many such happy meetings
in the near future. Mr.. James .Doyne
chairman of the company said he had
been deputed by bis brother directors to
return thanks to the Bishop for honor
ing them with his presence that evening.
He MIR. Doyne) was glad to tell them
that the factory was an assured CONNER
cial SUCCESS. After congratulating the
Nuns of the Presentation Convent for
their training of the girls, Mr.. Doyne
said he hoped before long they would be
able to pay the workers better wages.
WICKLOW.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed
Mr. Tankerville Chamberlain guardian
of the fortune OF the young Earl Of Wick
low, who is minor. The Chancellor
declined to appoint Lady Wicklow, step
mother of the Earl, as joint guardian.
It was stated there were very grave OBJ
jections to the aforementioned appoint
mont, and that litigation of a serious
character is likely 10 ensue.