The Irish standard., 1906-03-17

a pump at Derrylin. Mr.. M'Govern
moved that resolution passed at a
previous meeting respecting tenders
for the erection Of q pump at Derrylin
be rescinded. An excited debate fol-
lowed. The voting was equal. and
the chairman, Mr.. Thomas Molloy, gave
his casting vote against the motion.
Galway.
A Nationalist Convention was held,
on Feb. 20, In Tuam to select candi-
date for North Galway, to succeed the
late Mr.. T. Higgins, MP. Mr.. Richard
Hazelton. who contested South Dublin
against Mr.. Walter Long. was chosen
defeating Mr.. Farrell M'Donnell by
seven votes. Mr.. M'Donnell said he
was in honor bound by the decision
of the Convention, and no power on
earth would make him break his word.
AT the meeting of the Tuam Board
of Guardians, held on Feb. II, the
Guardians decided to do their utmost
to have st. Patrick's Day kept holi-
day. with public houses closed. The
members present having licensed
houses volunteered to close them on
that day
| Kildare.
! at q meeting in the Town Hall, Mas,
on Feb. 81, it was decided to inaugurate
u country collection for the Irish
Parliamentary Fund.
/, On February 16 two brothers, named
Kerrisan. of the small farmer fishing
class. while crossing Blacksod Bay. in
q frail churragh, or canvas boat, with
Il cargo of turf, were caught in sud-
den squall and drowned. They were
in poor circumstances, unmarried, and
leave an only sister, who lived with
them, to mourn their loss. The un-
happy woman made an attempt to cut
her throat after hearing the terrible
news. She wounded herself but her
recovery is hoped for.
Kilkenny.
a romantic wedding took place on
Feb. 10. when Sir James Lungrishc,
of Knocktopher Abbey, Co. Kilkenny,
land Lucan Lodge. Co. Dublin, led to
the altar Miss Algitha Maud Gooch,
only daughter of the late Sir Daniel
|Gooch. The bridegroom is in his S3rd
f1,n h,,;,1 {c ~ 10
Junior. Despite his great age, the
bridegroom bore himself with an al
most juvenile air. He was attended
by Sir James Power, as best man, and
the bride was given away by her uncle,
Mr.. George Gooch. Only Il few re-
lations and friends were present at the
ceremony.
Chief Superintendent Laracy, of the
Dublin Police, died on Feb. 81. He
was native of Co. Kilkenny, and went
to Dublin "A years ago.
Kerry.
A sum of e323 has been subscribed
towards the proposed memorial to Rev.
M. O'Connor, PIP, Ballybunlon and
Ballydonoghue. to which the clergy Of
the Diocese of Kerry have been large
contributors.
Mr.. Richard Carr, of Knockanure,
died on Feb. 10, at the residence of his
son, Mr.. John Carr, chemist, Nelson
street. Tralce. Mr.. Carr had reached
the patrlarchal age of 80 years, and
belonged to an old and highly estecme2
North Kerry family.
Mr.. Thomas Creamy, who for many
years was connected with the Office
of the Clerk of the Crown and Peace
Of then County Of Kerry, died on Feb.
1G. Mr.. Creamy, who had been ailing
for some time, was very popular
gentleman, and in every sense cour-
teous official.
Kings County.
On Feb. Is, an address and Il cheque
for three figures, were presented to
Mr.. Kiernan Farrelly, lately of Tur-
ruane, near Blrr, and now of Athlone,
Vice-Chairman of Blrr No.. 1, Rural
District Council, who is well-known in
connection with the peat industry.
Louth.
The death of Mr.. Jones Johnston:
of Dundalk, County Councillor, and
corn merchant. occurred at Hamburg
on Feb. 16. Deceased was one of the
best known business men in Louth
and for quarter of a century had
been connected with all the local
, Boards.
Limerick.
Mr.. Louis Nestor caught q splendid
salmon. Weighing SO pounds. In the
Shannon, near Athlunkard Bridge, just
outside the city, on Feb. II.
Ellen McAuliffe, an old woman, died
at Barrlngton's Hospital, Limerick, or
Feb. 20, from the effects Of burns
While nursing a child she fell asleep
at the fire, and her clothing caught
fire. The child was rescued by It's