The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-12-08
NAHAHANAAlEHXN
NEWS FROM IRELhND I
Antrim,

Antrim,
The Arterial drainage commission,
on Nov. 10, held their opening sitting
In Belfast, when evidence was given
by, among others, H. DEF. Montgom-
cry, D. L., who stated his opinion gen.
orally of the present and future pros
poets of arterial drainage in Ireland
and that minor drainage works were
becoming choked UP.
Armagh.
On Nov. a largely attended meet
ing of the shareholders of the Middle
town and lyman Cooperative Lime
burning Society was held in the COURT
house. Middletown, County Armagh,
Rev. Patrick McRory, P. P, Middle.
town, presiding. The object of the
meeting was to elect a permanent
committee, and to receive and consider
tenders for the working Of the kflns
at College Hall. A committee Of 81
was elected, and the consideration Of
the tenders was referred to the com.
mittea.
Cavan.
Sergeant John Reehill, reputed to
be the wealthiest constable in the
r. I. c., died on Nov. S. He joined the
constabulary in Couaty Cavan twenty
five years ago, and had just completed
his full term of service.
Cork.
John Sullivan, vino had been ON a
visit to some friends at Carrigtwohill,
County Cork, the previous night, was
found drowned on Nov 10 in q stream
adjoining the railway station.
On Nov. Is, at Middleton quarter ses-
sions, John Murray, builder and con-
tractor, applied for and obtained s13
compensation for malicious damage to
the pedestal Of the Father o'Neil mon
u1nent in Green Park, Youghal.
On Nov. ii the death occurred at
Douglas, County Cork, of the Very
Rev. Canon Murray, P. p, after long
illness. The deceased priest had been
for over twcnty years in charge Of the
parish.
Glare.
On Nov. 10, at Ennis, Patrick Meany
was charged with the attempted MUIR
der of Michael Woulfe. OH Sept. 18th,
by shooting at him with revolver,
end was returned for trial to the Win
ter Assizes at Limerick.
At the Dominican Convent, Sion Hill,
Blackjack, on Nov. ., the profession
took place of Sister M. osanna, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Jas. Curtin, Ocean View,
Kilkee. The Very Rev. Monsignor
O'Donnell. D. D.. v. G., Blackjack, Off
ciated. assisted by the Rev. T. Waters.
y. A. -!
On Nov. IA the second Irish indus
trial conference was held at the City
hall. The lord mayor welcomed the
delegates, and the chair was then
taken by tho president, Mr.. Geo. Perry.
Important resolutions were passed as
to tho need Of extending the system
Of technical education, the means by
which public boards could fac
Irish manufacturers, ana the value Of
industrial exhibitions. A reception was
held in the evening at the Gresham
hotel.
The city coroner on Nov. Is held an
inquest on the remains of J. Kelly,
tobacconist's assistant, who was
drowned in the Liffey at the North
wall extension the previous evening.
There being no evidence to show how
the deceased got into the water, the
Jury returned verdict Of death from
drowning.
Derry.
Right Rev. j. K. O'Doherty, Bishop
Of Derry, has gone to Rome on his
quinquennial visit lad limina." During
his absence the diocese is in charge
OF Very Rev. DR.. :0'Brien, Limavady,
Vicar General, and Rev. W. B. Mac
Feely, Adm, st. Eugene's. Very Rev.
W. J.. " DOAioALys z. X, v. + ., OIIldSIl,
has accompanied the bishop on his
visit.
Down.
The death occurred, on Nov. IA, of
the Very Rev. John Lowry, P. P, VIZ,
Upper Drumgoolan, jealous priest
and strong upholder of the National
list cause.
Johr. Murray, lately managing clerk
in the employment Of Messrs Thomas
H. Niblock and Co., and David Bar
ret, member Of The firm of Alex
ander and Barrett, cambridge, on Nov
IA, was held for trial in connection
with the recent fire in that town, when
considerable damage was done to the
premises of both firms.
go Galway.