The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-05-15
[ XNEWS FROM IRELAND
Cork.


Of Parliament to represent the city OF
Cork in place of William O'Brien, the
Nationalist member, who recently re-
signed. Mr.. Healy received 4.7O6 votes,
Crosbie, Nationalist. polling 3,547.
On April is the members of the
Elocution and Dramatic class of the
Young Mems Society made their
first appearance in THE Rising of the
Moon" The performance was of the
highest standard. Rev. Father Knowles
presided. The play was preceded by
short concert, in which the following
took part: Miss Howard. selection Of
airs; Mr.. r. Archer. song. Bid Me to
and "My Mary of the Curling Hair:
Mr.. r. Maloney, whist1ing solo and
voice imitation of a cello in SONG,
"Alice, Where Art Thou?" Mr.. e.
O'Shea, recitation. THE Signal Box
Clare.
There was only one case for hearing
at the Ennis Quarter Sessions, viz,
obtaining IS. I'd. by false pretences, and
the prisoner, youth of the laboring
class named Lyons. pleading guilty,
was sentenced to a fortnight's in1pris-
onment.
Carlow.
The Carlow County Council and the
Board Of Guardians adjourned their
meetings on Thursday out Of respect
to and in sympathy with the Right
Rev. DR.. Foley. and passed a vote Of
coincidence on the death Of his mother.
Mrs. Mary Foley of Old Leighlin
House. The Carlow Urban Council
passed similar resolution.
Dublin.
April II an exhibition of Painting
and Sculptures by young Irish artists
was opened in the Leinster Hall, Moles-
worth street.
It Is with deep regret that we an
nounce the death of the Very Rev. Cam
on Horris, p. p, of Donnybrook. which
occurred on April 10. He had nearly
completed so years of earnest and
fruitful work in the Church, having
been ordained in June. 1859. He re-
ceived his early aducation in st. Vim
cents College, Castlenock. and made
most Of his advanced studies in the
Irish College, Paris.
Derry.
Most Rev. DR.. M'Hugh. Bishop Of
Derry, has received letter from Car
dinal Merry del Val, stating that the
Pope was greatly pleased with the con-
tribution from Derry diocese for the
earthquake sufferers in Sicily and Ca
labria, and his Holiness sent his Apos-
tolic Benediction to the Bishop and
all contributors.
Donegal.
A heavy gale ragged off Donegal coast
and all fishing was suspended April %.
was felt for number of
Scotch sailing and steam herring
drifters making passage to Killybers,
and large number of them arrived at
Tough Swiftly for shelter. Tho gale at
times was fearful in velocity, and quito
a number Of houses have been stripped.
Fermanaah.
Joseph Gardiner, Of Gortgrannagh,
who has been out on bail since Feb
ruary 1, charged with illegal fishing
on Tough Drne, was on April IS, dis
charged at the Newtownbutler Co
Fermanagh), Quarter Sessions. before
Judge Craig and seven magistrates.
because Of insufficient evidence.
Galway.
Stephen Gwynn, NJ. p, attended a
special meeting Of the Galway Har-
Dor Commissioners recently to consult
as to the best means of obtaining mon
ey for the improvement of the harbor,
Mr.. M. Lynch, D. L., in the chair, said
10000 pounds would be wanted. The
harbor income in 1907 was 3,4S5
pounds. Mr.. P. J. Harmon, J. p, stat
ed that during the viceroyalty of Lord
Carnarvon q Treasury minute was
made granting 10000 pounds to CAL
way, but the Government went out
shortly after, and the money was never
got. Mr.. Gwynn promised to do his
best for the harbor.
f2 Kildare.
The death of Mr.. Francis A. O'Keefe,
solicitor, occurred at st. Michaers,
,Athy, on April 81. He was son of
the late Mr.. L. O'Keefe. Sheriff of
limerick. and was educated at Clon-
1gowes and Trinity College, and ad-
united a solicitor in 1873. He was
parliamentary representative of the
City Of Limerick from 1888 to 1900.
Kings County.
az At an adjourned meeting of the Birr
urban Council on April is, strong
protest was made against the cost of
extra police who had been sent to pro-