The Irish standard., 1905-08-26

summit of Croagh Patrick. There was
an enormous attendance of pilgrims,
and his Grace delivered an eloquent
sermon. The Very Rev. Dean Phelan,
Melbourne, also addressed the people
Thomas Casserley, a respectable
middle-aged man, pleaded not guilty
to an indictment charging him with
having on February 18th, sent writ
ten notice to Mrs Albertina Ryan, re-
quiring her to surrender grazing lands
at Kiltrogues, which she held as ten
ant of Lord Clanmorris. The jury,
after about seven minutes absence,
returned with verdict of guilty.
Justice Wright deferred sentence, and
directed the prisoner to be put back.
Kerry.
On the night of August 2, a violent
storm, accompanied by heavy down
pour of rain, prevailed over the East
Kerry districts. Floods occurred, and
the strong wind beat down grain and
potato gardens, and scattered newly
made hay in many localities, and
badly saturated it. Great damage was
done to all the crops.
The death took place on July 25th
at Sheerness, England, in the prime
or life, of DR.. James Curry. Deceased,
who was the fourth son of the late
Mr.. Michael Curry, G. P. S., Glin, had
distinguished collegiate career.
From his boyhood Dr. Curry was
staunch Nationalist.
Kildare.
The marriage is announced on July
! 9th, at St. Patrick's church, Fermoy,
by Rev. w. Kennedy, G. c., Fermoy,
of Denis j., eldest surviving son of
Patrick Tierney, Athy, County Kill
dare, to Nora Josephine, third eldest
daughter of VIM. Fitzgerald, Bally.
landers, County Limerick.
Limerick.
Rev. John Conway, G. c., Shana-
golden, diocese of Limerick, was
drowned on August ord, at Ballybun-
ion, while bathing The body WAS
soon afterwards recovered. The sad
occurrence cast gloom over the Kerry
watering place, where deceased had
only been since the previous day.
At the Limerick City Petty Ses-
sions, on August 4th, the magistrates
present being the Mayor, Mr.. z. r.
Hickson, R. NJ; Mr.. P. E. Bourke, Mr.
James H. Roche, and Mr.. John Clune,
MI HiclSson moved the adjournment
of the Court out of respect for the
memory of their late colleague and
friend, Mr.. John Guinane, member
of that Bench, who had recently died.
At the meeting of the Corporation, a
vote Of coincidence with the family Of
the deceased was passed unanimously,
on the motion of the Mayor.
Leitrim.
Mr.. John Barrett, J. p, of Christ
church, Canterbury, New Zealand, has
been lately on a visit to ireland,
especially his native place, Carrick-on.
Shannon, for short holiday. He left
Ireland in 1859, and has paid one visit
in the meantime in 1891. In recent
years, he testifies, the cause of Home
Rule for Ireland has made great prog
ress in New Zealand. The members
of the present Parliament, which has
a Liberal majority, are practically ali
in favor of the Irish cause.
Longford.
The Longford Agricultural Society's
show was held on August End, and
proved a great success. The entries
showed a very considerable increase
as compared with any previous an
niversary of the event. The most
noticeable increase was in the horse
department.
This year, for the first time in Long
ford, poultry exhibition was held,
and in the capable hands of Miss T. J.
Hogan, County Instructress, proved a
decided success. In this department
Mr.. J. Dawson, V. S., Cavan, recog-
nized poultry fancier, acted as Judge.
and gave every satisfaction.
Louth.
On July 9th water spout was wit
messed some four or five miles out
from Blackrock, we'll known water
ing place on the shore of Dundalk bay.
The water was discharged from the
clouds instead of coming up from the
sea, as is usual with such phenomena
A boy named Courtney was drowned
while bathing in Dundalk river on
July 2Gth.
Meath.
At Longwood, County Meath, a few
days ago, John Shiel, aged IS, was
handling a gun, when he accidentally
shot servant girl, named Rose
Reilly, behind the ear. The bullet has
been extracted The boy was arrested
but has since been admitted to bail
On July 3Oth on the Show Grounds
OF County Meath Agricultural Society,
the Navan Branch of the Gaelic
League held their annual Aeridheacht
The attendance was very consider
able, the enclosure being filled, con-
spicuous amongst those present being
number of wellknown sympathisers
and patrons of the Gaelic movement.