The Irish standard., 1907-12-07

the last four years of his life in the
Dominican College, Newbridge, where
he won the esteem of aN who came in
contact with him.
Fermanash.
The negotiations which have been
proceeding for some time with regard
to the suit of the Rosslea Manor Es-
tate, the property of Walter Madden
now residing in New. Zealand. have
concluded in perfect amity between
landlord and tenant Mr.. Henry Muir
ply, solicitor, conducted the proceed
ings with much tact on behalf of the
tenants, and Mr.. Mcconnell, who is a
deservedly popular agent. on behalf OF
the landlord The same good will
which has existed for nearly 200 years
G724) between the Madden family and
the Rosslea Manor tenantry. continues
unbroken.
Galway.
The greatest regret is felt by all the
people of the parish of GUNNER for
the change to Errew, Castelar,, of
Brother Leo ODonnell, who for the
last nine years was Superior, etc.! of
the Curry. GUNNER, Monastery. His
gentlemanly bearing, charitable dispo-
sition and rare social and intellectual
qualities gained the highest app.ecia-
ton of all who knew him.
Mr.. st. George, who was fatally in
jured riding to hounds in Galway last
week, and who succumbed to his in
iuries in a Dublin hospital, was Lord
Clancarty's equine adviser. Luckily
there are few fatal falls in the hunting
field. but in the spice of danger at
tending the sport rests much of it's
charm. Lord Clancarty, who married
the actress, Bella Billion, since dead,
much regrets the loss of his friend
Kerry.
While Mr. Daniel Mccarthy, a WE'LL
known farmer of Camp, near Castle
island. was returning from a fair on
Nov. Z. he was thrown from his team
and instantly killed He was Sc years
Of age and leaves a widow and five
children. One of his sons is Mr.. Maui
rice Mccarthy. the captain of. and the
smartest player. in the fancls Kerry
football team.
Kildare.
In letter to the Leinster Leader Of
Nov 9. Mr. Anthony Reeves, Reeves
Athy, urges upon the South
Kildare Agricultural Society the feas-
biity of embarking upon tobacco Gull
Lure and other counties of Ireland in
upon Col Everard's venture at Ran
lalstown III County Meath.
Kilkenny.
The recent death of the Rev Thomas
Dermody at Port-of-Spain. Trinidad,
w. l.. caused universal sorrow
the county. He was a ma
tive Of Knocktopher, and brilliant
graduate of st. Keevan's College. Kill
kenny The cause of the beloved
young priests demise was malarial
fever.
Kings.
There is strong probability that
new Convent for the Sisters of st. John
will shortly be erectsd in Edenderry
,r its vicinity. Should the Convent be
erected says the Leinster Leader. the
town and district generally will par
nsta blishment, permanently. of the Sis.
terhood In our midst: and there can
be no doubt that the holy influence Of
the Sisters will have marvellous eff
feet ON the future well-being of the
place.
Leitrin1.
The funeral took place on October
81 to Rossimeer burial ground of
Mary Kate Gaffney, the little daughter
Of Patrick Gaffney, farmer. of Bally-
boy. whose death occurred late ON DC.
tober 10 under distressing circun-
stances. While Mr.. Gaffney and HE
wife We're engaged in the farm yard
the little girl, who was only seven
years of age. approached the kitchen
fire when her clothes became ignited,
and Immediately she was enveloped in
flames Her screams attracted the at
tention of her parents. who did their
utmost to extinguish the burning
clothes, but before they could do so,
the unfortunate child had sustained
such injuries that she. shortly after
wards succumbed.
Limerick.
In the list of the distinguished stu
dents at the recent Autumn Royal Uni
versity examinations, occurs the name
Of the Rev. Raymond O'Flynn. c. SIS.
r., who won his honors B. a. degree.