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once summoned and continued in con-
slant attendance until the last. Rev.
Father Treanor, Newbliss, who was
present every day during the illness,
administered the last rites of the Cath
Ollie Church. of which she was faith
full member. Mrs. Huston had been
teacher in Clones Catholic school for
IL considerable number of years and
also had charge of the choir in the
Catholic Church. She possessed
beautiful voice and ranked as one of
the best instrumental performers of
sacred music in the diocese of Closher.
MAYO.
The people of Westport deeply re-
greet the transfer of Rev. Father Han
non to Ballinrobe. He was very popu-
lar in Westport.
Miss Della Waldron, daughter of
Ar. William ]. Waldron, postmaster
at Aughamore, Ballyhaunis, died Jan.
81. aged "a years, deeply and widely
regretted. She was sister to Rev. John
NJ. Waldron, Ballintubler. Requiem
mass for her repose was celebrated in
Aughamore at II o'clock a. M, Rev.
John NJ. Waldron (brother of deceas-
ed, celebrant; Rev. John Greatly, Bal
lyhaunis, deacon; Rev. T. Brett, Augh-
amore. sub-deacon; and Rev. T. Tai
ow, master of ceremonies. In the
choir were: Rev. nj. O'Connell, Car
macon; Rev. T. Molloy, Aughamore;
Rev. b. Freely, Bekan; Rev. P. Forde,
Rev. s. Walsh, Ballyhaunis; Rev. =.
White, Knock; Rev. NJ. Hyland, Be-
kan.
MEATH.
On Feb. occurred the death Of Mr..
James Heery, of Rathbraumore, at the
age Of Ga years. His remains were laid
to rest in Hillary cemetery. The fu-
neral cortege was long and representa-
tive. Friends in Ireland and in the
United States regret the sad event.
QUEENS.
country are in many instances trying
to arrive at just and amicable ar.
rangement for the sales and purchases
Of the estates under the new law pur-
chase act.
ROSCONINION.
Mr.. Denis McDonagh, of Castlerea.
died Feb. 6, deeply and widely regret
ted. The deceased was a prominent
figure in the national ranks, and in
dark and evil days, when nationality
was of a different type from now, he
was not found wanting in the cause of
his country. The depth Of sympathy
with Mr.. McDonagh's family, and the
esteem in which he was held, were
proved by the enormous crowd which
accompanied the remains to their last
resting place, when the interment took
place. The funeral procession was the
largest seen in Castlerea for years. The
chief mourners were: Mrs. McDonagh,
wife; Messrs. Cormack, Patrick and
John McDonagh, sons; Misses Fanny
and Molly McDonagh, daughters; Mr..
Michael McDonagh, brother; Mr.. Pat
rick McDonagh. nephew; Mr.. P. Simp-
son, nephew; Messrs. Frank, John,
Willie and Michael Forde, grand
nephews. at meeting of the Edward
Duffy club the following resolution, on
the proposition of Mr.. Egan, was pass
ed: 'Resolved. That we express our
deep regret at the death of Mr.. Denis
McDonagh, and we tender to Mr.. Cor
mack McDonagh and the other men,
bers of his family our sincere SYM
pathy in their sad bereavement"
SLIGO.
Members Of Sligo division, No. %, Of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, held
meeting in the town hall, Sligo, Feb.
Z, Bro. Henry Reilly, president, in the
chair, supported by Bro. Peter Kielty,
V. p. There were sixty-nine other
members present and fifteen new men,
bers were initiated. Rev. Father Con-
ry gave the assemblage a succinct ac-
count of his recent visit to Scotland
and of the hearty reception he met
with. The question Of the badges was
discussed and the meeting was unani-
nous in ordering $50 from Sister At
tracta Of the Mercy convent, Sligo, her
sample being superior to all others. AS
to st. Patlick's day demonstration, a
deputation consisting of the president
and Bros. james Bell and james Fo-
ley was appointed to confer with the
committee Of the Total Abstinence So
ciety Of the Sacred Heart with refer
ence to the marshalling of the societies
in the demonstration.
TYRON.
The remains of Mr.. w. Mclaughlin.
late national teacher of Correnary
school, near Omagh, was inferred at
Knocknoyle graveyard Feb. s. The
funeral was large and representative
and was attended by friends from re-
mote districts with whom Mr.. Nc
Loughlin was held in high esteem, hav-
ing been National teacher for twenty
nine years. During the last few years
Mr.. McLoughlin's health was frail. He
died on Saturday morning, Feb. 6,
after a few weeks illness, at the age
of 50 years.