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Roscommon.


rea in the offices of the Congested
Districts Board in that town on July
26. the deputation consisting of Messrs
John Hanson. president; j. Fitzgibbon
Co. c.; Dr. Donnelan. E. ]. McDer-
mot. B. Nally. B. G.. McConille. and
NJ. H. Grogan. Co. c. The matter of
the sale of the town. which is on the
Sanford estate (sold to the tenants
in 1909 was put before him. 1t had
been agreed that the town would be
sold whe nthe rural district was dis
posed of. Sir Anthony assured the dep
utation that the matter would have his
attention.
Sligo.
Mrs. O'Hara. mother of Canon o.
Hara, Fillmore, and the Rev. Denis
OHara kiltinmaugh. died at her late
residence. Cloonacool, on July 81, at
the age of 90.
Tipperary.
On July II, at The Abbey, Rescrea,
with Nuptial Mass, by the Rev. j.
Hennessey, assisted by the Rev. w.
Hennessey. cousins of the groom, and
the Rev. ]. Iravin. John son Of the late
Denis Harty Knocklong. was married
to Mary. daughter of the late James
Walsh. Hill View.
Mr.. John Redmond has received the
following letter from Canon Arthur
Ryan. Tipperary. enclosing a cheque
for 6 80 for the Irish Parliamentary
Fund:
THE Presbytery. Tipperary.
July 31st, 'o7.
my Dear Mr.. Redmond enclose
cheque for ESQ. being the sum sub
scribed by the priests and people of
Tipperary town and parish towards
the Irish Parliamentary Fund.
Il hope you will find in it sub
stantial proof of our unwavering trust
in the party, as led by you, Of our
gratitude for past services never more
apparent than at the present moment.
and of our reliance on you and your
united forces in the final struggle for
self government. We give money for
moneys worth, and will give it again
when the war chest needs replenish
ing. You would not expect and you
would not get a penny from Tipperary
if we thought you capable Of trucking
to either English party. 1t is because
we believe in your independence and
reliance on strong. self-centered ac-
ton. the wisest form of Sim Fem, that
Tipperary sends you her money and
her God -speed.-Very sincerely yours.
ARTHUR RYAN"
While working in the fields on Aug
1. young girl, daughter Of respect
able farmer named Martin Power. Of
TlIorneybridge, near kilsheelan, had
one of her legs cut off by moving
machine.
Tyrone.
aghmore on July IS to reorganize a
branch OF the u. I. l.. The meeting
was large and representative of the
Nationalists of Donaghmore parish. A
large number gave in their names.
paid their subscriptions and were en-
rolled in this branch for the coming
year.
Waterford.
Mr.. Philip Walsh, father of the Rev.
M. Walsh. Professor St. Kieran's Col
lege. Kilkenny. died recently at his
late residence. Newrath. aged II.
The Archbishop of Brisbane, Aus.
the Most Rev. DR.. Dunno. has just cell
ebrated the Silver Jubilee of his epis-
copate. DR.. Dunno was once laborer
in the Dublin educational field He
was born at Lismore. County Water
ford. in 1890. His early education was
received principally in Lismore Gram
mar School. After completing his sec
ondary course. he entered the Irish
College. Rome. and distinguished HIM
self by brilliant collegiate course
He was ordained priest in 1856. Re-
turning to Ireland. he was chosen one
of the masters of ST. Laurence O'Toole
Seminary, Dublin. of which the first
Bishop of Brisbane. the late DR.. o.
Quinn was then President. Amongst
those who studied under his tuition
were the present Archbishop Of Dub
lin, Captain Kane. of H. NJ. S. CALI
ope. which steamed out of Apia in the
cyclone: and General Sir William But
ler Father Dunno subsequently Joined
his chief. DR.. O'Quinn. who had been
appointed Bishop Of Brisbane. and
ably filled the duties Of diocesan Sec
rotary.
Westmeath,
The tenants on the Sidebrook estate
OF Mr.. H. A. Carly have signed agree
ments at 20 years purchase. Father
Murray thanked the landlord on behalf