The Irish standard., 1900-08-25

labor menber) moved that the for
mer resolution be rescinded, and to
put General Humbert's head on the
seal. The chairman said, that as only
Mr.. Gavin proposed the motion it
would not stand. The council finally
came to the conclusion to have the
harp, shamrock, round tower, and the
Irish characters on the seal.
QUEENS COUNTY.
Mr.. Patrick ]. Meehan, eldest son of
Patrick II. Meehan, chairman of the
Queens county county council, has
just been admitted q solicitor of the
high court of justice in Ireland. Mr..
Meehan served his apprenticeship with
Mr.. George Collins, 21 st. Andrews
street, Dublin, and intends practicing
in marlborough and Queens county
generally.
ROsCOMMON.
AT the last meeting of the Scra>
mogue branch of the United Irish
League, the following resolution was
unanimously passed: "That we ex-
press oul deep regret at the departure
from among us of our beloved curate,
Father Ryan, whose unsurpassed de-
votion and self-sacrificing zeal in the
discharge Of his sacred duties, gen
crosby to the poor, kindness and con-
slant attention to the sick, and gen.
era) amiability have earned for him
the love and gratitude of the people
OF this parish, without exception, and
secured for him permanent place in
our hearts and affections While presl-
dent Of this branch we had at all
times the benefit of his wise and pru-
dent counsel, and his hearty co-opera,
ton in everything tending to the well
fare of our people, or the advancement
OF our cause. We heartily join with
the people of the parish in their eX>
preston Of sorrow at his departure,
and in wishing him the enjoyment, in
abundance, Of Gods choicest bless
ings in the new sphere of his duties.
In his departure he carries with him
the deep affection of the community"
SLIGO.
The death of Mr.. Nicholas Lynch
occurred on Sunday, July 20, at his
residence, Temple House, Temple
road, Rathmines. Mr.. Lynch was at
one time Nationalist member of parlia.
ment for Sligo. He was also an ex,
director Of the Hibernian bank. a
member Of the Catholic church, he
was identified with numerous chart
ties.
TIPPERARY.
On Monday, July 30, the obsequies
of Sister Mary Veronica Gleason, who
had died on the previous Friday, took
place at the Presentation convent, Bal
lingarry. Solemn high mass was cele
brated by Rev. Father Conner, G. G.
Killenaule, assisted by Father Gilman
tin, G. NJ, and Rev. Father Maher, G
c., as deacon and subdeacon respect
lively. Rev. Father Lanigan acted a:
master Of ceremonies, and there were
several clergymen also present in thu
choir, besides a large attendance q
friends of the deceased.
WESTN1EATH.
In Mullingar, on Aug. 2, painful
shock was produced among all classes
when it became known, through al
vices from the West Indies that Mos
Rev. DR.. Naughton, bishop Of RIOS
seau, had died, on July IA. The de
ceased prelate was a native of Null
lingar, where he was born G5 years
ago.
WEXFORD.
Probate has been granted, in Lon
don, Of the will dated May II, 1893
with a codicil Of May /, 1894, of Mr.
James MacLaren Smith Gray, O.
South Kcnsington. and of Brownwoot
House, Enniscorthy, County Wexford
who died on Feb. 26 last, aged G.
years, leaving personally Of the ne
value OF f35,0S9. The executrix ant
executor are his widow, Eveleen, 19tl
Baroness Gray, and his son, Captain
the Hon. James MacLaren Stuar
Gray, and Mr.. Robert Todd, solicitor
power being reserved to grant probate
also to the testator's son, Licutcnan
Lonsdale Richard Douglas Gray. Thu
testator bequeathed to Louise Mar
guerite FRANCHISE Rubin $1,000, ant
in trust for the benefit of his nephew
William Pitcairn Knowles or his fam
lily, $1,000. He bequeathed to his wife
his household effects and the income
during her widowlood Of onc-half O.
his residuary estate, with power o.
appointment of 100000; and, subiec
to her interest, Mr.. Smith-Gray lef
his rcsiduary estate in trust in equa
shares for his children.
Mangan, the "Wexford Giant" gave
Il fine exhibition of strength and Skill
Mt the recent Enniscorthy sports. HI
threw the 5G-pound weight over bal
Is feet Y inches-thus creating q new
worlds record in that line.