The Irish standard., 1900-11-17

pense, as Duffy, too, was in fine form,
and the contest was decided in a few
minutes. Mr.. Giblin, Frenchpark,
acted as referee and stakeholder, and
before leaving, vote of thanks, pro-
posed by the winner, was passed,
thanking Mr.. Giblin for his Kindness
in attending. On their return, Mr..
Duffy entertained the visitors to lunch
con at 'Castlerea.
SLIGO.
Among the honorable records of
Sligo girls who have adopted the pro-
fession of dairymaids, and who have
achieved the best successes at the
London exhibition, is that of Miss
Maggie Logan, formerly of Drumcliffe
Creamery, and medallist of Glasnevin.
This lady took first, second and fifth
prizes in the several classes for the
butter which was forwarded from
Northumberland Creamery, under the
patronage of the Duchess of Aber-
corn.
TIPPERARY.
At the adjourned meeting of the
Tipperary urban council, on Oct. 26, a
letter was read from Mr.. William
O'Brien, NJ. p, in reply to communi-
cation from the council, explaining that
the New Tipperary property had been
entrusted to three trustees for the
bnetit, in the first place, of the evicted
tenants; and after that, for the inter-
est of the town. He did not desire to
Interfere with the discretion of the
trustees; but if the council thought fit
they could enter into preliminary ne
gotiations with them with view to
securing some official voice as to the
distribution of the funds accruing from
the property. After a lengthy discus
sion it was decided to write for the le-
gal documents connected with the mat
ter
TYRONE.
At Omagh Quarter Sessions, before
Sir Francis w. Brady, County Court
Judge, two actions against the Great
Northern Railway Company were
heard. The first one was brought by
William Houston, merchant, George
street, Omagh, to recover damages in
respect to overcharging by the Com
pany, and for the loss of coal con-
signed to him. The Judge awarded
him f12 damages.
The second charge was brought
against the Company by James DAILY,
householder, of Crevenagh, Omagh,
to recover the sum of FLO for damages
sustained by horse, the property of
the plaintiff, by reason of the negli-
gence Of the defendant Company in not
properly protecting their crossing at
Crevenagh. In this suit the case was
dismissed on the merits.
WATERFORD.
Lady Clodagh Beresford, Lord
Waterfords youngest sister, is engaged
to be married to Mr.. Arson, Brother
of Lord Litchfield. Since their broth
er's marriage Lady Susan and Lady
Clodagh Beresford have had a house of
their own close to Curraghmore.
T., uynvrnnn 10y
The death is announced of DR.. p. ].
Murphy at his residence, Oulart, on
Oct. 1S. For some time past the de-
ceased had complained of weakness
and debility, but never relinquished
his professional duties until a week
before his death, when his illness as
sumed a serious form. From then un-
til the end came he fingered in pros
trate condition, ever hopeful of the
recovery, which never came. Eight
years ago DR.. Murphy was appointed
Medical Officer of the Oulart dis
pensary, a position which he filled
with credit and efficiency. His re-
mains We're removed from his late
residence on the 10th for intel.ment in
the family burial place, Goresbridge,
county Kilkenny.
WICKLOW.
On the evening Of October 25tn Mr..
ID. J. Cogan, NJ. p, was entertained at
a complimentary dinner at the Ores
ham Hotel, by his friends in Dublin,
on the occasion of his being elected
Member of Parliament for East Wick