The Irish standard., 1894-08-25

On Sunday, July 22d, James Walsh, Of
Knockmore, near Ballina, was attacked
by his own bull. After returning from
mass, Walsh, as was his wont, entered
the field where the bull lay. The animal
instantly made rush towards him, and
not being able to extricate himself, he
was carried fully 100 yards, the animal
having got his horn under his waistcoat.
His means we're heard by his wife, who
fastened to his assistance, and succeeded
| in beating of the Infatuated animal.
Walsh, aided by his wife, tottered feebly
tn the house, and is in precarious con
dition.
ROSCOMMON.
MI. j. j. Bourke, coroner, held an in.
quest, recently, at Mount Talbot, Ros,
common, on the body of child named
Kate Peard. After hearing the evidence,
the jury returned the following verdict:
"That the death of Kate Peard was
caused by poison in consequence OF her
having eaten the tops of some matches
from the effects of which she died on the
18th day of July, 1894"
SLIGO.
On July 18th, the solemn aud imposing
ceremony of the reception and profession
of Sisters of Mercy, took place at the
Convent of Mercy, Sligo. Most Rev. DR..
Gillooly offciated, assisted by Very Rev.
Canon Mclaughlin, V. F.; Very Rev. DR..
Corcoran, and many other priests. Eight
young ladies made their final vows on
the occasion, among them being Miss
Connolly, daughter of the Mayor of
Sligo; Miss Dolan, of Dublin; and Miss
May Doran, Roscommon. There were
five young ladies received, including Miss
Murray. of Roecommon, and Miss Keane.
T1PPERARY.
A:young man named Costello, belong
to Lisatunney, outside Nenagh, met with
a terrible accident while frightening
crows on his fathers land on July 25th.
description of fire arm, or proper care
was not exercised in it's loading, as it
burst while being discharged, SCATTERING
ono of his arms, and intlicting other in
juries of shocking nature.
TYRONE.
The solemn ind impressive ceremony
of religious profession took place in the
Convent of Mercy of the Sacred Heart,
Cookstown, on July 10th. The young
lady who made her final VOWS and re-
ceived the black veil was Brigid, second
daughter of Mr.. Rice, of Bellurgan>
county Louth lin religion, Sister Joseph
Agnes. Mass was celebrated at 1890
by the Rev. Father Mcdonald, G. G.
Loop, Moneymore, who also delivered an
eloquent sermon suitable to the occasion.
In the unavoidable absence Of his EN-
inence Cardinal Logue, the VOWS Of the
young lady were received by the Very
Rev. T. Canon Rice, P. P, V. F., who
was delegated by his Eminence to per-
form the ceremony.
WEXFORD.
We regret to announce the death of
Mr.. Patrick Doyle, grocer, South street, !
New Ross. which took place at his resi-
lence, on July Oath. The deceased, who
was an old inhabitant of New Ross, was
brother to Mr.. Lawrence Doyle, who for
many years held the position of Deputy |
Surveyor; and also brother-in-law of the
Very Rev. Canon Oloney, P. p, Castle
bridge, and Rev. Thomas Cloney, P. P,
ragoat. He was tor many years engaged
n business in New Ross, and was re-.
for his integrity and upright
conduct. On the Goth his remains were
to the parish church, where
he solemn High Mass and Office took
,lace. After tho ceremonies the remains
we're conveyed to Ballyanne for inter-
nent.
WICKLOW.
On July 21st, the County Wicklow
Grand Jurors assembled in the court
rouse for the transaction of the fiscal
business for the summer assizes. Tbs
county surveyors report on the Blessing
on Steam Tramway Company was con-
idered by q committee of the Grand
Jury, who commented on it as follows:
We regret that. as Mr.. McC lntock. the
Marquis OF Downshire's agent, is not
resent, we cannot go into the question
t the water supply for the Tramway
but we hope that it may be
micably settled between the land owner
nd the company, as anything adding to
be expense Of the company is q burden
n the ratepayers. With reference to
be remaining observations Of the Ooun-
7 Surveyor, we recommend that bel
hould forward copy Of his report to {
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