The Irish standard., 1907-05-25

his arrival. 1t was decided that a
public presentation of addresses to be
followed by banquet, should be the
form of reception.
Kildare.
William Kennedy, a civil bill officer
of Kildare, on May S attempted to
murder his wife and take his own
life. He was confined in the work.
house hospital. His wifes condition is
serious.
| Louth.
| In the probate court, Dublin, OIL
April 80, the will of Owen Carlan,
who committed suicide in Dundalk in
August, 1905, was disputed by his
niece, Miss Mary Skehan, who lives
| in Australia, on the ground that he
was of unsound mind. Miss Skehan's
counsel, after hearing the evidence
for the will. said he could not sue
cessfully contest it. The jury found
for the will, and Justice Andrews
said that in view of the verdict of
the coroner's jury it was right the
will should have been investigated,
and he granted Miss Skehan her costs
out of the estate.
| leitrin.
Negotiations have been going on
for a considerable time between the
tenants on the Whitehall estate, and
their landlord, Mr.. r. A. White, White
hail. with a view to the purchase of
their holdings Recently a meeting
over by the Rev. E. Briody, c. c., and
the terms were discussed at consider
able length. Father Briody looked
after the tenants interests. Pur-
chase agreements were signed by the
tenants on the following terms-(D
first term tenants, 10 years purchase;
second term, 81 years; CD the ten
ants to have all game rights; (3) free
bog; (4) all arrears to be wiped out.
| Limerick.
/! Great regret is felt for the death Of
the Rev. P. NJ. Kirby, o. NJ. l.. whict
took place on April e. at the Presby-
terry of the Oblate Fathers, 1nchicore.
The deceased priest was born in Her
bertstown, Co. Limerick, in 1927. He
was one of the most distinguished of
the Irish Oblates, and was most i'm
pressive speaker. AS a missioner his
labors were unceasing up to the last
few days. His preparation for. the
ministry was made in Thurles Dioce-
san College.
Mayo.
At meeting of the East Mayo Ex-
ecutive of the U. l. L., held at Swim
ford on May 1, Mr. M. c. Henry.
j. p, was reelected president; Mr.. T.
Morrin. Co. c.. treasurer; Rev. John
Mcdonnell, p. p, representative on the
Directory: Messrs p. O'EIara. D. c.,
and P. j. Jones, joint secretaries. 1t
was unanimously decided to organize
the pilgrimage to Davitt's grave at
Straide, on Sunday, June 80. and an
executive committee was. appointed to
carry out the necessary arrangements.
Resolutions were adopted protesting
against the plumber of Irish funds to
meet the financial losses incurred in
working of the Land Act of 1903.
Monaghan.
The Very Rev. Dean Birmingham,
P. p, v. G.. Carrickmacross. who had
been in failing health for some time,
died on May at the Parochial House
at the advanced age of SO years. He
had been parish priest since 1884, and
his life had been characterized by
deep piety and zeal for his people. The
splendid Carrickmacross church and
convent are monuments to his memory.
Meath.
At the adjourned meeting of the
Meath Co. Council, held in Navan, on
April 81, John Sweetman presiding,
a resolution was adopted, on the mo-,
tion of Thomas McIvor, empowering
the council to formulate scheme
of direct labor on all the roads in the
county costing is I'd per perch and up
wards.
Queens County.
On April 81 the death occurred at
her residence in Dublin, of Mrs. Bo-
land, late of Marlborough. She was
the daughter of the late Mr. Bryan
Mcmahon, of Abbeyleix. and widow of
the late Mr.. John Boland of Mary
borough. She was for the greater
part of her life a resident of Mary
borough, where she was held in the
highest respect and regard. Within
the last two years she took up her
residence in Dublin. For some con-
siderable time past she was in broken
health. Her funeral to Glasnevin