The Irish standard., 1899-09-16

had answered to the name OF,
and been sworn as Martin Whitley, on
whom a jurors summons had been
served. DR.. Kenny, the city coroner,
the police authorities to COM
municate with the crown solicitors de-
partment, with the view OF having Der
mody prosecuted for false representa-
ton and perjury, and he announced his
intention OF imposing fine of f2o on
Whitley.
DERRY.
In Derry, OH the afternoon OF Aug.
%, two boys named Thomas Baird,
aged 10, and James Orr, IL, were
drowned in the Foyle, about mile from
the city. II appears that the boys, ac-
companed by two young girls, one OF
them sister of the lads, had been sent
to school in the morning, but "mitched"
and went for ramble in the country
for the day. In the afternoon the boys
went to battle in the river, and the girls,
who were some distance off, alarmed at
not seeing them, ran to the spot. Their
clothing was lying on the bank, but
there was on trace of the lads. The
girls then informed the police, who had
the river dragged, bu without finding
the bodies. The river was low at the
time OF the occurrence.
GALWAY.
At the last meeting OF the Loughrca
Board of Guardians, Mr.. J. Keane, D.,
V. c., presiding, letter was read from
DR.. P. O'Donoghue, stating that, l1av-
ing been for very many years medical
officer of the Lougllrea Dispensary
District, he now found that he was
physically unfit to continue to discharge
the duties thereof and consequently
begged to hand in his resignation. I'm
der the Local Government Act, he was
entitled to full approximation allow
ance, and claimed such. He regretted
not having an opportunity of thanking
the members of the dispensary commit
tee for the uniform kindness he received
from them, and was proud to say that,
not even on one occasion, was there a
difference OF opinion between them. He
was also happy to record the apprecia-
ton OF the sick poor for whom they
both labored. The Guardians accepted
his resignation.
KERRY.
The death of Sister Mary Gertrude
O'Connor (known for upwards of a
generation as Mother Gertrude), OF the
Presentation Convent, Listowel, is an
event deserving of more than ordinary
notice. For nearly fifty years this truly
excellent lady occupied a prominent
place in the religious life of her native
county. Entering the Listowel Convent
on the 18th of August, 184o. her reli-
gious life may be said to have syn
chronized with the life of that distin-
guished branch of the great Presentation
Community, and the remarkable growth
OF that convent, as an educational insti-
trtion has been in no small measure due
to her influence and labors.
LOUTH.
On August 16, in Drogheda, the SOL
en1n profession of two young ladies'
took place at the Convent of Our Lady
OF Mercy, ST. Mary's. In the absence
of Most Rev. DR.. Gahney, bishop OF the
diocese, Right Rev. Monsignor Gaugh-
ran, P. P. Kells, officiated, and the
religieuse who had the happiness Of re-
ceiving tire black veil and making their
solemn vows on the occasion were Miss
Josephine Fay Gin religion Sister M.
GabrieD, daughter of Mr.. P. Fay, Peter
street, Drogheda; and Miss Agnes E.
Duffy Gin religion Sister M. Philo-
mena), daughter of Mr.. Duffy, Boyers-
town, Navan
LIMERICK.
The picturesque village Of Foynes, on
the River Shannon, was recently the
scene OF very touching ceremony. "A
modest mansion, situated on an island
in the river, is the residence of Sir
Stephen de We're; and thither, in a
-f1otilla of boats, accompanied by the
local band proceeded a deputation of
the principal inhabitants, to congratu-
late the popular baronet on attaining
his eighty-seventln birthday. Sir Ste
pl1en de We're is brother of Mr.. Au-
brey de We're, the poet, and is himself
the author of many literary works. An
address breathing afectionate regard
was presented to him. The old mans
reply was as remarkable as it was earn
est and sincere. He counseled his Wis
itors to be sober and charitable, and to
bear with their neighbors in adversely,
and then, weak with the unwonted ex-
element, he babe them an affecting
goodnight Mr.. Aubrey de We're, who
is two years younger than his brother,
is heir to the baronetcy.
LEITRIM.
At the last meeting OF the Manor
hamilton board OF guardians, the fol-
lowing resolution, proposed by Mr..
James Lynott, seconded by Mr.. Ter
ence Rooney, was unanimously adopt
ed: THAT we, the Manorl1amilton
board OF guardians, at this our first