The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-08-29
! NEWS FROM lRELAND
Antrim.

YEA Antrim.
!. As a memorial to the late Mrs. Pim
: Lisnagarvey House, Lisburn, the foun
I dalton stone has been laid of build
ing to be used by the Young Womens
Christian Association and towards the
expense of which Mrs. PIN partly
collected and subscribed $500. Mrs
Joseph Richardson, Springfield, per-
8 formed the ceremony, and Rev. H.
: Browning, in an address, referred to
: the active usefulness and kindness OF
Mrs. PIN.
In his 65th year, Mr.. John Gilmore
Z has passed away at Woodstock road
Belfast. At one time he carried on a
large ironmongery trade, and all his
life took deep interest in musical
matters, being the first chairman OF
the City Choral Society.
Armagh.
For the purpose of preparing an ad-
dress of welcome to Sir Robert Hart,
on his return to his native county
from China, committee has been ap-
pointed which includes the High Sher'
III, Mr.. Maxwell-Close, Sir James
Stronge, Mr.. R. G. Melrum, D. L.; Mr..
James Grew, Mr.. John COLLEEN, and Mr..
James Malcolm, D. l..
d. Quite a protest has been raised in
lyman by proposal to give up the old
custom of ringing the church bell at 9
o'clock every night, and it has been
decided that the custom shall contin-
ue. So far as it is known, there is only
one other place in Ireland where the
custom of ringing the curfew bell still
survives, and that is Derry.
Cork.
An Illuminated address, numerously
signed, has been presented by leading
residents in Queenstown and district
to Mr.. A. E. Horne, on his retirement
from the position of Resident Magis-
trate. The address refers to Mr..
Horne's impartial and courteous ad-
ministration as magistrate, and his
kindness and sincerity as a friend.
Miss M. Baker has been elected
Lady Superintendent of the Cork
School Of Music in the room of Mrs.
. Empson. resigned. There were three
candidates for the post which was
filled at the last meeting Of the Cork
Technical instruction Committee.
The death occurred a few days ago
Of Mr.. Michael F. Barry, B. L., ]. p,
late of Firville, Macroom. a gentleman
for many years connected with various
public bodies in the South-the Grand
Jury, Lee Fishery Conservators, Ma
Groom Board of Guardians, and others.
Carlow.
An interesting wedding took place
on July 9th at the parish church,
Baltimore, when Miss Minnie O'Doher-
ty, N. T., eldest daughter of Mr.. John
O'Doherty, N. T., Gneeveguilla, was
led to the altar by Mr.. Charles o.
Leary, N. T., Tureencahill, second son
of Mr.. Michael O'Leary, N. T., Rath-
more.
cavan.
The Gaels of Kingscourt and Corlea
have adopted resolution regretting
the departure of the Rev. P. Smyth,
C. c., who has been transferred to
Midtown. Father Smyth, who took a
. practical and keen interest in the ad-
vancement of the language movement,
was held in the warmest esteem by all
classes of the people.
Down.
FL Much regret was felt in Rathmullan
when 1t became known that Mr.. vii.
liam Coll had died. The deceased was
widely known throughout the North.
West, and very much respected. He
was comparatively young man, hav-
ing reached the age of fifty years.
The death took place at Warren.
point OF the Rev. Father Marion, c..
SIS. R., native of Starkestown, Coun-
ty Roscommon. The deceased clergy
man was member of the Limerick
Community, and had been at Warren
point for some time with the view to
his health recuperating. His death
at the early age of 80 years has caused
great regret in this city.
General regret is felt at the death at
Rostrevor Of Rev. Father Marion, C.
SIS. R.. who from time to time, with
other members of the Redemptorist
Order, had been engaged in mission
work throughout the country.
The death is much regretted of Mrs,
McKeown, postmistress, Drumarvad.
The attendance at her funeral was
very large, showing the high respect
in which she was held and the sympa.
thy entertained for her family.
Dublin.
The Executive Committee have an.
nounced that the fete held for the
Linen Guild in Viscount Iveagh's
grounds has realized net profit OF