The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-09-19
Kildare.

In Ballyna Demesne, which Mr.. More
OFerrall, D. L., placed at the disposal
of the society. A sum of $50 has
been provided by the Kildare Agricul-
tural Committee of Agriculture and
the Department, as subsidy to the
show. The entries showed large in
crease, compared with the previous
years, and there was very interest
ing display in all the sections.
Kilkenny.
The Lisdowney branch of the L. l.. L.
at their monthly meeting unanimously
passed resolution learning with sin =.
cere regret of the departure of the
Rev. NJ. Hoyne, c. c., Gathabawn from
amongst them, while at the same time
offering him heartiest congratulations
on his new mission in Urlingford.
Leitrim.
The Cloone Branches of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and the United
Irish League, have passed resolutions
regretting the departure from the dis
trict of the Rev. Francis O'Reilly,
c. c., who took an active part in
bringing about negotiations for the
transference of the land to the local
tenants.
Limerick.
The death of Mr.. NJ. O'Neil, of Linn
erick, has occasioned much regret.
The citizens Of Limerick have decided
to start a testimonial to his bereaved
family.
Limerick corporation have appointed
a committee to consider a scheme for
furnishing the city with tran1way
system.
The Limerick county committee Of
the Town Tenants association has
adopted a resolution, sent by the Cap
poquin branch, calling on the Irish
party at the earliest opportunity to
bring in a bill to amend the system
under which householders are liable
for rates that were formerly paid by
the landlords.
Louth
On his arrival at Dundalk, recently,
Martin Sheridan, the Irish American
athlete, received an enthusiastic well
come. Addresses were presented Ly
the local Urban Council and the Louth
G. A. A. The horses were unyoked
from the brake in which he was seat
ed, and the vehicle was then drawn by
admirers to the hotel.
Meath.
The Oldcastle Board of Guardian,
have elected as clerk, Mr.. P. ]. Bar
key. ANGLO Celt," Mountnugent, who
on the final poll received 16 votes to
Is recorded for Mr.. William Tuite,
Oldcastle. There were altogether six
Monaghan.
The announcement of the death of
DR.. McHugh, of Emyvale has occa-
stoned much regret to his many
friends. The deceased, who was quite
a young man, was a native of Ennis
killen and received part of his educa-
ton In st. Macartan's seminary, Mo-
paghan. The funeral took place at
At a meeting of the Monaghan
County Council, Mrs. Captain Lucas.
Scudamore, vice president Of the
Women's Health association. was APP
pointed a member of the committee OF
Of the County Monaghan
lnfrmary. Mr.. James C. r. Lardner,
M. p, was appointed a member of the
County Committee of Agriculture.
Queens.
About two thousand people. accom-
panied by the Ballyroan band. assem-
bled at Abbeyleix railway station to
give send-off to Rev. ]. Hughes.
c. c.. on his departure for Allen.
County Kildare. At Marlborough
Father Hughes was met by Mr.. P. 4.
Meehan, NJ. p, who expressed his re-
greet at his departure from Abbeyleix.
Tipperary.
After a painfully brief illness the
death occurred at Clonmel on Wednes-
day Of Mr.. Joseph Minchin, the we'll
known coal merchant. Deceased, who
was 60. was a man of keen business
ability, and was in apparently good
health on Sunday.
Tyrone. ,
The question of providing additional
accommodation in Tyrone and Fer
managh Asylum has been adjourned on
the suggestion of Mr.. Murraghan, who
stated the government had declared
that next year the question Of poor
law reform would be dealt with. and
the question Of maintaining harmless.
feeble minded patients would probably
also be dealt with under the same
heading.