The Irish standard., 1907-07-06

will have an exhibit which will show
how that article is made from the peel
ing of the willow to the finished prod
uct.
Kerry.
An Irish domestic servant. at pres
ent in service at St. Johns Wood.
London. the. niece Of Kerry woman
named Norah Brosnan, who became
rich in America, is said to be the only
heir to from half to three-quarters
of a million dollars in cash and Sc
curities.
| Miss Ellen Harry, Causeway. aunt
Of Mr.. Thomas Harry. The Mall, Ira
lee. died on June ~. She belonged
to highly respected and influential
North Kerry family
| The death is announced on June -
Of Patrick O'Donnell. of Ballyard, a
popular and highly respected member
of the Kerry County Council.
Kildare.
Sister Mary Brigid Colgan. Of the
Presentation Convent, Kilcock. died
on June g. She had been member
of the Order for twenty-four years
and was highly regarded in the COM
munity.
Limerick.
The death took place at Cort. Alb
beyfeale. on June s. of Mrs. Bridget
O'Connor, known as "Brida ma Cor
riga" at the age of 1o1. She was
thoroughly familiar with the history
of the Rockies" of 1919 to 1s45, and
Of the '48 and 81 movements in West
Limerick.
At the sale of the Limerick ground
rents, held recently at Messrs. j. H.
North's rooms. Grafton street, Dub
lin. the bidding was very brisk, the
total realized being over 100000.
Louth.
Rev. John A. Yorke, Founder and
Superior of the Christian Schools,
Dundalk died on June ~, at the Mon
ehoS&Ayt GASSi al llIIlSSS VI D. lew DAYS,
at the age Of IS years. Brother Yorke
was one of the Oldest if not the old
est. member Of the Order. He was
born in Manchester in 1924. and
was converted to Catholicity with all
the members of his family on a visit
to Holy Well. in Wales, when he was
in his fifteenth year.
Longford.
Deaths recorded recently in the
County have been that of George keat-
ing. Of Church street. Longford. a
man we'll known in the city. esteemed
and respected by all who knew him;
Miss Mcmahon who was for a num-
Der of years schoolmistress in Granard
Union. and Miss Mamie Corcoran. who
departed this life at the early age of
Is years.
| Letrim.
At a meeting of the Ballnamore
r. D. c., the following resolution was
passed unanimously: That we. the
Ballinamore f. D. c.. hail with delight
the appointment of DR.. Boylan to the
ancient See of Fillmore, and we rec
ognize in him three noble virtues
piety, patriotism and prudence-and
we wish him long and happy years in
the enjoyment of his exalted posi-
ton"
Monaghan.
| Patrick O'Hare, NJ. p. for North
Monaghan, has been appointed Stew
ard and Bailiff of the Manor of North
stead. Mr.. O'Hare was first returned
for North Monaghan in 1906. being
unopposed.
Meath.
At the meeting of the Kells Board
Of Guardians. applications for the
medical officership Of the Workhouse
and Fever Hospital rendered vacant
by the resignation Of Dr. VIM. c
Minchin. at salary of s12o per
year. were received from DIR. Will
liam Parsons Lappin. Kells. and DR.
Patrick Gavin. Moynalty Dispensary
district. On a division DR.. Lappin
was appointed by IS votes to 10.
Mayo.
On June 10. at Straide Church. a
Requiem High Mass for the late Mi
chael Davitt was celebrated. four
teen priests attending. The celebrant
was the Rev. p Hunt. P. P. Straide
There was a large attendance OF the
general public. most of whom after
wards visited the grave of the deat
patriot. and also the scene of the
home Of his early childhood. which /:
but a few minutes walk from thu