The Irish standard., 1908-03-07
no enemies, and had hosts Of friends.
Eermanaah.

For almost three-quarters of an hour
a large crowd which thronged the
Courthouse, Enniskillen, recently. was
kept in constant state Of laughter
during hearing of case in which
Charles Mcguire, farmer residing near
Derrygonnelly. sued Patrick McMena-
min, Bolustymore. for s5 for work done
and services rendered in procuring de-
fendant wife and making all the nee
essary arrangements about the we'd
ding. The action was heard by His
Honor Judge Craig at E;nniskillen Quar-.
ter Sessions, who awarded the plain
tiff ten shillings.
Galway.
The Rev Mark Eagleton, rector Of
GUNNER, received an enthusiastic well
come home Feb. s. after an absence Of
six weeks in Dublin for medical treat
ment. At GUNNER the scene was most
brilliant. and the enthusiasm OF the peo-
pie unbounded. Speeches were 6eliv-
cred by Father Eaglton, P. P. and Mr..
Dermont O'Brien, thanking the people
for their reception. and encouraging
them to keep steadfast to the princi-
pies Of the United Irish League
The death of the Rev. JOS A. Ma
loney. rector Of Clonberne and Kilaer-
sin on Feb. caused universal sorrow
in the district
Kerry.
An engagement is announced between
Lord Richard Wellesley, second son Of
the Duke and Duchess Of WELLINGTON,
and Miss Louise Fitzgerald, only
daughter of Sir Maurice Fitzgerald,
Knight of Kerry, and Lady Fitzgerald
The future bride. who is only eighteen,
is goddaughter Of the Duchess Of
Connaught
John Murphy, for 80 years head
waiter at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Kill
larney, died at Killarney on Feb 2.
Bro. Leo Mccarthy, of the commun-
ity Of the Christian Brothers, attached
to the Catholic Male Orphanage, Ira
lee. and who had been for some years
we'll know educator in India, died on
Feb. 6.
The Rev. T. McDermott o. e. e..
White Abbey, Kildare, is leaving to
take over duties in connection with the
Tarrytown Mission, New York, Father
McDermott has been very popular
while in Kildare and his leaving is
much regretted.
Kilkenny.
Kathleen Hewlett. daughter of the
late John Hewlett, ]. p, of Russelle-
town, was married on Feb. 4, at the
Cathedral. Westminster, London, Eng,
to Robert w. Reay, son Of the late
Lieut.. Robert Reay. The Very Rev.
Mgr. Hewlett. D. D.. administrator Of
the Westminster Cathedral. assisted by
the Rev. M. J. Hewlett, brothers of the
bride, officiated.
leitrim.
Mr.. c. ]. Dolan. M. p, for North
Lettrim, has sent Captain Donelan, Sc
nior Whip of the Irish Parliamentary
Party, his application for the stew
ardship of the Chiltern Hundreds. He
will, 1t is said, stand again as Sim
F'ein candidate. The name of Mr.. DAN
lei Boyle. of Manchester, a.. native Of
Leitrfm, Is mentioned as a possible Ma
tional candidate for the constituency.
Limerick.
Mrs. Mary Carroll, a widow. aged
about 81, a native of Rathkeale who
had recently returned from California.
was found dead at the side of her bed
at the Metropole hotel, Dublin, on Feb
I. She stayed at the hotel during the
night, saying she was fatigued after
her journey from her uncle's sons resi-
dence at Killarney. She had a deposit
receipt for G72s on the Munster and
Leinster bank in her possession
DR.. Robert Ringrose Gelston died at
Limerick. Feb. 6, at the age of 80 years.
He served in the office Of Sheriff of the
city 81 years ago.
lonsford.
The news that Mr.. Edward Blake of
Toronto, for many years an honored
member OF the Irish party, is gradually
recovering his health, will be welcome
to the friends of Ireland wherever they
are found.
Louth.
The Boyne Spinning and weaving
Co.. Drogheda. on Feb. 1. notified the
workers that short time began on the
10th owing to the scarcity of orders
consequent on the United States finan-
cial crisis.
Mayo. il,
Much sympathy was recently tender
ed to the Very Rev. Canon Lyons v. F.,
Castlebar, on the death Of his beloved
father. which occurred on Feb. s, at