The Irish standard., 1908-05-30
Sunday evening. He also said that
it was better to rue" before mar
riage than afterwards.
Galway.

rage tnan afterwards.
Galway.
While the Nuns of the Presentation
Convent, Galway, were taking recrea-
tion in the convent grounds, which run
along the canal leading from Lough
Corrib, they noticed body floating in
the water which had been identified
as that of VIM. Darcy, publican and
confectioner, of Eyre square, who has
been missing for about a fortnight He
was about A years of age, and leaves
a large family. There was nothing
found on the body save rosary beads
and medals.
Limerick.
| Elizabeth Lady Monteagle, wife Of
the second Baron Monteagle, died at
Mount Trenchard House, Foynes. Lady
Monteagle was a daughter of the late
Most Rev. DR.. Butcher, Protestant
Bishop of Meath and leaves as sur
viving issue Thomas, present heir to
the title. and the Hon. Mary Spring
Rice. Lady Monteagle interested her
self in every movement to benefit the
poor, and her name will be long
identified with the movement to hu-
MAMIE the poor laws. She was an
energetic member of the Rathkeale
Board of Guardians and District Coun-
Gil. Lord Monteagle and his family
have great sympathy in their bereave-
ment.
The death took place on Monday at
Nora Brook, Howth Road, Dublin, of
Mrs. Judge, wife of Mr.. M. ]. Judge,
j. P. The deceased lady was daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. James O'Mara, and
sister of Mr.. Stephen O'Mara, Lime
rick. She had been in falling health
for some months back Her demise
had been heard Of with keen sorrow
by wide circle of friends in Limerick
by whom she was loved and esteemed.
We tender our sympathy to her hus-
band and family and relatives in their
bereavement. The funeral took place
on Monday for Glasnevin and was
very largely attended.
longford.
tribute of the deep regard in
which the late Ven. Archdeacon
Smyth, P. P. V. F., of Granard, was
held was illustrated yesterday by the
adjournment of the monthly petty ses-
sions court in that town as a mark of
respect to his memory. The mption
was moved by Mr. John Masterson, J.
p. seconded by Mr.. VIM. Stephenson,
one Of the Protestant justices present,
and supported by Mr. w. j. OFlana-
gan, ]. P.
The citizens of Drogheda are
mourning the death of DR.. Samuel
Copley from pneumonia. The de-
ceased gentleman had only been all
ing for few days. During a trying
time he had been much overworked
and he was suddenly stricken down
with the illness which has terminated
fatally with such startling sudden
ness. DR.. Copley after distinguished
career in Dublin, came to Drogheda a
little more than five years ago. and at
once took his place in the front rank
of the local practitioners, his surgical
skill and medical knowledge resulting
in the building up of very large
practice. He was one of the two doc
tors who gave their services to the
Cottage hospital. which was opened
recently and which has done SO much
for the poor of the town.
Mayo.
Sir Charles Petrie and Mr. P. L.
Petrie. Ballina, Co. Mayo, have ad-
dressed a strong letter of protest to
the Board of Trade (Harbor Depart
menD against the proposed establish
ment of whaling station on the Mayo
coast. The writer's state that such a
station would prove disastrous to all
the valuable fishing interests on the
hands.
Roscommon.
stirring little drama entitled
The Patriot Priest" from the pen of
Mr.. Michael j. Staunton, of Creagh,
Ballinasloe. was given on Easter Mon
day night by the Athlone Trade and
Labor Dramatic Glass. The scene is
laid around Wexford. and the author
has impaired much local cplor and
displayed decided talent in the plot
and construction. At the close of the
final scene he was called before the
curtain. and received a very cordial
reception.
Tipperary.
The tenants on the estate of Col
Ryan Lenigan attended at Mr.. w. p
Hanly's land agency offices in Thurles
for the purpose of closing negotiations