The Irish standard., 1905-09-30


San Francisco.
The Ballinasloe Grca. Eve Fair
held OH September 9th. was larger
than usual. Buyers were NUMEROUS,
and prices were good. About 10000
sheep changed hands. ard !. SIS than
1000 remained unsold. Prices, as
compared with last year, were nearly
equal
Kilkenny.
With deep regret we announce the
death OF Rev. +. Walsh, P. P, Pitt,
which took place on September end,
after an illness extendin Cover some
twelve months. For thirty years the
deceased clergyman labored zealously
and increasingly in the parish i'll which
his death occurred. first as Citrate and
then as Parish Priest. He was noted
for his scholarly attainments.
The death is announced OH Septem-
Der 1st, of Mr.. Thomas Shelly, mer-
chant, Calian, '4S man. He gave
two daughters to the Ursuline order.
Kildare.
On Sept. sd a successful Aeridl1eact
was held i'll Brownstown, County Kill
dare.
At the Curragh Race Meeting on
September 9th. Mrs. Sadlier-J ackson's
Sweet Warbler won the Curragil
Plate; Mr.. Joseph Whelan's Suncroft,
the Nursery Plate; Mr.. c. J. Blal;c's
Landgrave, the Turf Club Cup; Mr..
w. Rankins Fairy Seat, the Har. est
Plate: Mr.. ]. Westlake's Barat, the
Eastern Stake; and Mr.. Fl. J. Halls
Rosanule, the Members Plate
Kerry.
At Tralee OH September 9TH, further
evidence was given against the two
men charged with the murder OF
Elizabeth Riordan, and they were fur
Their remanded.
On September 3rd, the death occur
rcd at Brosna, OF prominent and
popular 81 man, Mr.. David w. Cur
tin. Deceased always took conspic-
uous and popular part in Irish political
life, and prominently distinguished
himself in the memorable days of the
Land League. Some years ago, he
crossed over to America, where his
children reside. but owing to indiffer-
ent health, he returned to his native
land recently. His remains we're taken
to the chapel OH the 5th, and next
morning requiem mass was said for
the repose of his soul by Rev. Father
Murphy, P. P.
Kings County.
On September 4th, meeting OF the
Marquis of Downshire's tenants in the
Kings County, which included the
town of Edenderry, was held i'll the
office of Mr.. T. OK. White, solicitor.
1t was intimated that the landlord was
disposed to sell, and it was decided
to ask the agent through Mr.. White,
for statement of the terms.
Leitrim.
On September ord, an important
meeting of the United Leitrim Execu-
tive of the United Irish League was
held in Drumkeeran. The president,
Mr.. John Travers, D. c.. occupied the
chair
Mr.. Keaveney. Co. c., proposed
and Mr.. McPadden seconded the
adoption of series OF resolutions ex-
pressing confidence in the Irish party,
condemning the action OF the Nation
alists of Cork in returning to Parlia-
ment an unpledged member; declaring
reliance, now more than ever, upon
the principle of the pledge as the only
guarantee for effective Parliamentary
action; calling for a division of the
grazing ranches; and expressing con-
fdence in Mr.. McHugh, M. P.
Limerick.
Very Rev. Michael Browne, S. J.,
has been appointed Rector of the Jes-
uit Community, at Crescent House,
Limerick, having taken up residence
from Tu1labeg, where the Very Rev.
gentleman filled the office of Master
OF novices. Father Browne is native
Of Limerick, and member of all old
Limerick family, his brothers being
MIR. Browne. X. c., and Mr.. James
J. F. Browne, c. E.. who was for
some years a resident in Detroit,
Mich. and New York city.
On September 4th. preliminary
meeting was held in Limerick, to
make arrangements for public meet
ing, to inaugurate a presentation to
Very Rev. DR.. O'Riordan, the new
rector of the Irish College, in Rome.
Longford.
Most Rev. DR.. Hoare, Bishop of
Ardagh and Clonmacnoise has made
the following changes and promotions
in his diocese: Very Rev. James Can
on O'Farrell, P. P. V. F., St. Brigid's,
Ardagh. to be Vicar-General; Very
Rev. Dean Monahan, D. D., P. p,
Carrickedmond, to be P. P, and V.
F., Cloghan and Banagl1er, vacant by
the death of the late Right Rev. Mon
signor Retldy, P P. V. G.: Rev.
Father Dohcrty, P. P, Cloone. to be
P. P, and V. F., Mofill, vacant by
the death of the late Very Rev. Canon
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