The Irish standard., 1906-09-22
Queen'e County.

1t is expected that the Right Rev.
DIR. Miller. o. M. l., Bishop and Vicar
Apostolic of the Transvaal, who is
now on his way to Rome, will, in the
course of his return journey, pay a
visit to his native Mountrath.
Roseommon.
At the meeting of the Roscommon
County Council, on Aug. %, the chair
man, Mr.. John Fitzgibbon, said there
were many landlords in the country
who were in a position to sell their
land but who were seeking, instead,
to retain their power. IL was decided
that several members of the council
would give evidence before the Con-
gested Districts Commission.
Sligo.
In the Foxford, Ballina and Clare
morris districts, the crops have all
materially suffered, particularly the
potato, on which much was depended
upon this fall. The outlook is dreary
one for the Bellmullet people, where
the conditions almost border on q
famine.
At special meeting of the Sligo
County Council, on Aug. Is, the chair
man, Mr.. John O'Dowd, in speaking
of the deplorable condition of the
country, said that never since the year
1879 did the prospect of farming look
blacker than at present.
Tipperary.
At a meeting of the Nenagh Urban
Council, held on Aug. %, it was de-
cided to establish branch of the Irish
Industrial Association.
At all the Masses on Sunday, Aug
26, Rev. Father Dooley, c. c., Silver
mines, appealed to the farmers of that
parish to assist in dipping out the OBJ
noxious system of supplying drink at
harvesting. He formed committee
and then proceeded to have memoir
ial signed by each and every farmer
promising to desist in giving intoxi-
cants during harvesting operations
Similar steps were taken in various
other parishes.
Tyrone.
Reports from various districts in
East Tyrone go to show that the
blight has made itself conspicuous in
many cases, and has taken firm hold
upon the crops. Potatoes present a
saddening spectacle, and everywhere
show decaying condition.
The crops in the Omagh district
look splendid, on the whole, and from
all appearance the harvest will be a
prosperous one.
Westmeath.
1t is said that the Earl of West
meath has consented to sell the un-
tenanted lands, his property, known as
Windtown, to the Estates Commits
sioners, for distribution among the
people. The lands comprise over 300
acres.
Rev. Brother Evangelus Ct. e
Kenny, who has been appointed su-
perior of st. Mary's College, Mulin-
gar, has taken up the duties of his
position.
Wicklow.
Rev. Cornelius McGrath, C. p, a ma
tive of Wicklow, who, for the past %
years has been stationed at ST. Mum
gos, Glasgow, died at st. Elizabeth's
Private Asylum, Glasgow, on Aug. "a,
after a few days illness. He was
born in 1s4s, in Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
At an early age he entered the Pas
sionist order.
Wexford.
Mrs. Catherine Mcclure, wife of
Captain Hugh Mcclure, and mother of
Mr.. Simon Mcclure, editor Of the
Free Press" died on Aug. "a, at ner
residence, Commercial quay house.
Wexford. The deceased lady had at
tanned the age of % years.
Waterford.
The crops in the Lismore district
which are sprayed, are doing we'll
while those which were neglected in
this respect, and were growing at the
beginning Of the harvest, have since
showed signs of blight. Oats-a very
good crop. Hay forms good average
crop.
A landslip occurred. on Aug. Is, at
Ballylynch, CO. Waterford, a laborer
named James Sheehan, working near
being entombed by the falling debris
He was shockingly injured, and died
after being extricated and removed to
the hospital.