The Irish standard., 1899-06-03
ANTRIM.

ANTRIM.
On the evening of May 1st, the princi-
pal thoroughfares of Belfast were the
scene of an outburst of Orange rowdy-
ism. A number Of Orange bands, at
tended by demonstrative crowds of fol-
lowers, met at Carlisle Circus, to cele-
brate the release of an individual who
was sent to Jail, recently, in connection
with the anti-Ritualist agitation in ST.
Clements Church. AS the mob passed
through Donegal street, stones were
hurled at St. Patrick's Catholic Church,
and the glass doors of the Central Cath
Ole Club, in Royal avenue, were
smashed. Bodies OF police were station
ed at points along the line of march;
but, although the demeanor of the
crowd was highly provocative and men
acing to the peace, no arrests were
made. For considerable time the city
was in most excited state
Y CORK.
On May 9th, Lady Castletown met
with serious accident, near Doneraile.
For some weeks, Lord and Lady Castle
town had been staying at their County
Cork residence, and on the above date,
while riding horse in the Park, the
animal SHE'D, and Lady Castletown
came into contact with the bough OF
tree, which knocked her senseless. DR..
Riordan, of Doneraile, was Immediately
communicated with, and on examination
discovered that severe scalp wound
had been inflicted, and that Lady Castle
town was also suffering from concus-
sion of the brain. At last accounts she
was progressing favorably toward re-
covery.
DERRY.
In the Court Of Queens Bench, Dub
lin, on April 28, i'll the case of Smith vs.
Doherty, Mr.. ]. R. Patched, for the
defendant moved 10 change the venue
from Dublin to Londonderry. The &C
ton was brought by Belfast CONNER
cial traveller against a hotel proprietor
and car-owner, residing at Carndonagll,
to recover damages for negligence, in
that the defendant supplied the plain
tiff with a horse, car and driver, (Which
were unsuitable;;" the horse stumbled
and fell, the plaintiff was thrown off,
his leg was broken, and it had subse-
quently to be amputated. The defendant
said all his witnesses resided at Neville
Or Carndonagh, and local venue would
be cheaper. The Court changed the trial
to Derry
On May 1st tEe formal report on the
gold Celtic ornaments found in Ireland
and now in the British Museum, was
laid on the table OF the House of Com
mons. The report. however, does not
provide for the transference of these or
naments to the Dublin National Gallery
although it was stated that it would be
open to the Museum authorities to ex-
hibit them in Dubln-on loan!
The deatl-rate in Dublin for the week
ending May IS was below the average
being only 24.3. There is nothing re-
markable in the health statistics except
the steady recurrence of cases of dipl-
liberia, disease that had been almost
wiped out in the Dublin area. Belfast
has also an unsatisfactory record in this
respect The general condition of things
tends to improvement, though the sani-
tary affairs of Irish towns, judging by
the English and Scottish standards,
stand in need OF more care in their ad-
ministration.
GALWAY.
An important development in Arran
Island is taking place. After an interval
of quarter of century cattle fair
has been organized there. An excellent
breed of cattle exists in the island Spe-
cial arrangements are being made for
bringing buyers to the island and con-
veying cattle away by steamer to Gal
way. The fair will be held at Kironan,
in the principal island. The islanders,
who import an excellent breed OF calves
from Clare, regard the establishment Of
fairs in the island with great satisfac-
ton. The Arran Islands, which are MAX
ing good progress, need development,
and deserve encouragement.
KERRY.
Mackerel fishing at the different CEN
tiers along the Kerry coast has made
greater progress this season than at any
time previously. The deep-sea boats at
| Valentia Harbor have had very heavy
takes. In some cases $1,000 mackerel
were taken after nights fishing, and
none of the smacks had less than 1000.
l1The G.. S. and w. Railway were neces-
STATED to run several heavily laden fish
specials in addition to the ordinary
trains.
: KILKENNY.
AT the meeting OF the Kilkenny Cor
poration, on May 9th, division arose,
incidentally, about the civic sword and
mace. While discussing the question Of
payment of los. to clockmaker, the