The Irish standard., 1907-12-14

|! NEWS FROM IRELRND :
Antrim.

The Very Rev. p. Farrelly. v. F., the
beloved rector of Ballymoney, died on
Nov. 9, to the grief of his parishioners
and legions of friends.
A destructive fire occurred on Nov.
10. at Ballymena. The large drapery
establishment of Collins & Co., Church
street, was destroyed, and the Bank of
Ireland premises were also burned. The
damage is estimated at several thou
sands of pounds.
Armagh.
On Nov. 12 when the intelligence
reached Armagh that the Nationalist
had been successful in the registration
appeals, which affected over twenty
votes, there was great jubilation. The
various Nationalist organizations turn
ed out in force to celebrate the vic
tory. A torchlight procession was or
ganized and paraded the principal
streets of the city, headed by bands
discoursing inspiriting national airs.
Carlow.
For the excellent terms the tenants
received in their purchase of the Ken
nedy estate, Cavan, they are largely
indebted to the agent, Mr.. James Di-
gan, who is a Carlow man, and
brother of Mr.. Thos. Digan. of Athy.
Nom judicial tenants receive reduc-
tion of 9s Cd, first term tenants Is,
and second term tenants IS in the G..
The sporting rights become the prop
erty Of the tenants, who receive tur-
barry free. In some cases eight years
arrears of rent have been forgiven.
cavan.
The sum of G1.7OO in sovcreigns and
half-sovereigns was found some days
ago in a cash-box concealed in one of
the inside walls Of publichouse in
Glengevlin, which had belonged to the
late Mr.. Thomas Cosgrave, vice-chair-
man of the Ennisklllen Rural District
Council, who died suddenly over year
ago. The late owner had the reputa-
ton of possessing considerable wealth.
Glare.
When Mr.. Timothy Hannah, who be-
longs to East Claire and is one of the
most extensive farmers in the county,
sold his farm near Kilrash six or seven
years ago to Mr.. Thomas Nolan, he
expressly stipulated that the old CRATE
full herdsman should not be disturbed
during his life, and actually refused
sum of $50 over and above the pur-
chase price in consideration of clear
ing the place of the caretaker. The
matter was brought before the last
Court of Petty Sessions on the demand
of Mr.. Nolan for possession of the
house, but after a protracted hearing
1.-THE majority OF the magistrates dis
missed the case.
. At a public meeting in Fermoy on
Nov. 9, letter was read from Lord
Grenfell, stating that he had made IL
representation to the war office to
allow. if possible the Fermoy Garrison
to remain at it's present strength. He
was unable to say, however. after
what had occurred" if it could be en-
tertained
4 Mr.. John S. Warner, Barrock street,
Bantry, one of the largest merchants in
the town, while on his way to the office
of the Munster and Leinster bank to
make a Judgment, few days ago,
dropped outside the gate and died al
most Immediately. He was about 60
years of age and leaves a widow.
Derry.
Mrs. Mary McOscar, widow Of John
McOscar. and mother of the late Canon
McOscar, of May, Tyrone, died on Nov.
10.
Six stacks Of corn. valued at about
e 100. have been destroyed by fire on
the farm premises of John McCuly,
at Drum. When the outbreak was dis
covered the flames had made such
Roadway that all attempts at combat
ing them were unavailing.
Donegal.
The Ballyshannon Catholic club has
proven q signal success, and its prog
ress was dealt with at the annual
meeting. over which the Rev. ]. Rogers,
c. c., presided. and at which credit
balance of ELL SIS I'd was announced.
Down.
. Having pleaded guilty, months i'm
prisonment with hard labor was i'm
posed at Newry Petty Sessions on Ed
ward Burns, Castle street, for the lar
ceny Of a e5 note from Mr.. Hugh Nc
Caffrey, U. c.
Dublin,
Nov. IA being the Festival of St
Laurence ,O'Toole, Patron of the Arch
diocese of Dublin, was celebrated with
great solemnity in the Pro- Cathedral
His Grace Arch Bishop Walsh presided
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