The Irish standard., 1900-06-02
KERRY.

Kerry militia Cor as many of them as
could be Communicated" there
was considerable number missing)
for Gosport, England, was marked by
some OF the most extraordinary scenes
ever witnessed in Tralee. 1t is stated
that SIS officers and men were 'smobil-
ized," and left by special train. Dur
ing the day there were some lively
scenes in the barrack grounds,-the
rank and file cheering, Justify, for
Kruger, Cronje, and the Beers. The
officers-who, from all the statements,
appear to have been of no account in
the matter,-claim that the men had all
got drunk, during their leave-takings
with their friends Even in this view,
it is only another illustration of the
truth OF the old proverb-"In vino YER
ltas." The true sentiments of the SOL
diers came out when the trammcls of
discipline were relaxed.
KILKENNY.
: The many friends of "Jack" King in
the Kilkenny "Home Rule Club hav-
ing heard with regret of his intended
departure for America, determined that
the occasion should not be allowed to
pass without showing the respect and
esteem he was held in by his brother
members. On the evening of May 10,
they entertained him at farewell sup
per, which, was supplied in her usual
faultless style by Miss Hickey, of Rose
Inn street. The president of the club,
MIR. I. w. O'Hanrahan, presided on the
occasion, having on his right the guest
of the evening. Justice having been
done the good things provided, the
health and good luck to the departing
member was drunk, some excellent
speeches were made, and an agreeable
evening was passed.
LOUTH.
On the evening of May S, meeting
of the branch of the United Irish
League recently established in Dro-
gheda, was held in the mayoralty house
in that town, when Mr.. Luke ]. Elcocll,
mayor presided, and was elected per-
manent president of the branch. The
other officers chosen were: Hon. Treas
urers, Simon Jordan, J. P, and Chris
topher Tighe; - Hon. Secretaries
Thomas 'Byrne and Patrick M'Quail
The mayor, in returning thanks, said
that he would do everything in his
power to promote the success of the
United Irish League in Drogheda. A
deputation was appointed to secure the
aid of the Trades Band in connection
with the future meetings of the branch
| LIMERICK.
At the railway station, in Limerick
Oh the evening of May 10, considerable
excitement was caused in connection
with the departure for Waterford Zen
route for Salisbury Plain), of the Sew
enth Battalion of the Royal Munster
Fusiliers County Limerick Militia)
Orders had been given to entrain the sir
hundred men at the Long Pavement
Station, so as to avoid the scenes likely
to be attendant on march through the
city; but, when the regiment came tc
Thomond Bridge, an immense crowd
obstructed their progress and encour,
aged them to wheel towards the city
After a short parley between the off.
GERS and men, the main body marched
across the bridge and on to the ter,
minus, where, after some delay, they
were entrained. The men were wei
conducted, and departed amid louc
cheers from an enormous crowd which
thronged the railway platform.
| LEITRIM.
The marriage is announced, at St
Mary's, Glenfarne, county Leitrim, b,
Very Rev. DR.. Mcguire, P. P, V. G.
assisted by Rev. Joseph Meehan, C. c..
and Rev, J. Mclaughlin, of Bernard
Andrew C'FIynn, eldest son of Andrew
O'Flynn, M. D., Drumchambo, tc
Alice Elizabeth, youngest daughter o
the late John Meehan, of Manorham
ilton.
MAYO.
On Sunday, May 6, the picturesque
little town of Kiltimagh was the scene
of an interesting function, when the
foundation of new church (for the
Convent of the Sisters of St. Louis)
was solmenly blessed and placed in po
sition by Most Rev. DR.. Lyster, bishop
of the diocese. After solemn mass wa:
celebrated in the parish church, by the
Jealous pastor, Very Rev. Deni:
O'Hara, the bishop of Achonry, de
livered the dedication sermon. A pro
cession was then formed by the school
children Confirmed the previous day.
the lady boarders of the convent school
the sisters of the institute, the clergy o.
the district and the bishop of the dio,
cese, and proceeded to the site of the
new building, where they foundation
stone was laid with all the ceremonies
prescribed for the occasion. The PEG,
pie from the surrounding neighborhood
fockcd in to witness the sacred func-
ton: and the town was en- fete for the
day.