The Irish standard., 1903-08-15

name of Georges dock at the custom
house at whose opening he presided,
and in the Kings bridge, which was
built by public subscription The un-
slightly obelisk on three balls close to
kingstown pier marks the last spot
ON which George IN set foot in Ire
land; while the modern name of Kings
town was substituted for Dunleary.
During the festivities of the royal
VISIT to the establishment of many
people in Dublin, the general posto1fice
colonade was decorated for two days
with two large "Stars and Stripes"
flags. 1t was looked upon as a grace
full compliment to America with which
the postoftice i'll Ireland has so many
close relations. The mistake how
ever, was quickly detected, and the
American flags We're removed and re-
placed by British ensigns. sc. r."
King Edwards initials so beautifully
used in the decorations, are curiously
enough, the first two letters of 'Erin,''
and some translated them to mean
"Erin's rights" which was certainly
as far from the idea of those who put
them up as could possibly be.
FERMANAGH.
An adjourned inquiry touching the
death OF man named James McCaw,
who died on July 18th from injuries
received when returning from an
Orange procession in Dunloy, was re-
sumed OH July 21st by Mr.. Caruth,
coroner. Mr.. Greer, solicitor, appeared
on behalf of Robert James Campbell
and Samuel Campbell, who are in Gus
tody. The jury found that death was
caused by peritonitis, owing to rup-
ture of the bowels, caused by violence
GALWAY.
On Monday at 10 O'Clock, Rev.
Father Macken, Kilkerrn, celebrated
mass in the Moylough church; and, af-
ter mass, the archbishop confirmed
the children whom he had previously
examined. After confirmation his
grace addressed the congregation and
congratulated them on the splendid ad-
vantages offered them for their educa-
! tion-a matter, principally the fruit of
the untiring exertions Of their devoted
"soggarth aroon." To give effect to
his words before leaving the parish,
his grace conferred the dignity of
| canon on Father Ronayne.
LOUTH.
We regret to announce the death OF
Sister Joseph Hartman of the Presenta-
ton convent, Drogheda, which occurred
on July oath after a tedious illness,
and at a comparatively early age. Sis
ter Joseph belonged to a very respec-
table family well known in the county
Iouth, in the district of Ardee and
I gher. The office and high mass for
the repose of her soul were celebrated
on Saturday, July 25th, at half-past
10 o'clock, and the funeral took place
on Sunday at one o'clock to the New
Cemetery.
MAYO.
Rev. Father Mcdonnell, administra-
tor. Westport, has received instructions
from Most Rev. DR.. Healy. archbishop
of Tuam, requesting him. to. celebrate
mass on the top of Croaghpatrick on
the 18th of August. 1t is understood
that on the same occasion his grace
will deliver sermon on "The Reek, :"
and the revival of this unique cere-
mony, which has been abandoned now
for many years, is being looked for
ward to with interest in every part of
the country.
e MEATH.
On July Dist DR.. John Brangan, cor
oner for North Meath, held an inquest
at Drumcondrath on the body Of DR..
John Jones. late medical officer Of
Drumcondrath dispensary district, who
had been found dead in his bed on the
previous Sunday morning, having
committed suicide by taking dose Of
hydrocyanic acid The jury returned
a verdict of suicide while temporarily
insane. Deceased, who was &c years
of age and unmarried, had been medi-
cal officer of Drumcondrath district Of
Ardee Union, for well-nigh so years,
and about year ago retired on pen
sion. While in good health he enjoyed
a considerable private practice, but for
some years before his death series
OF long and successive attacks of i'll
ness played havoc with his health and
his private means, the ultimate result
being that the unfortunate man had
in his old age to try and meet debts
incurred during his periods of i'll
health, with the result that his mind
gave way.
MONAGHAN.
On the morning of July 23d, the
constabrllary at Carrickmac cross were
appraised by the sexton of st. Joseph's
Catholic church that the sacred edi-
flee had been broken into during the
previous night, and the contribution
boxes rifed. The Protestant Church
had been also entered and robbed on
the same night. The police have ar
rested man named Lynch and his
son, and are looking out for another
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