The Irish standard., 1910-02-26
Antrim.

last of the Irish Bards," in the Belfast
Gaelic College. before large and en-
thusiastic audience. The lecturer illu-
strated his remarks with musical selec-
htions from the great composers works
After the lecture remarks were made
NJ by the Rev. j. Il. O'Neill, PIP, who
spresided, F. ]. Bigger, M.R.I.A., and
Carl Hardebeck
!s8sya- . Cork.
s, 1t is with deep regret we announce
.the death of Mr.. John Lynch, ext. c..
(Which occurred at his residence OH jan
4 suary 2s. The deceased gentleman was
connected with the public life of Cork
for many years, both in the Cork
Corporation and the Cork Board OF
Guardians. He was prominent mem
Der of the Cork Young Ireland So
ciety and the West Ward branch of the
UNITED Irish League, and his persistent
.efforts, as member Of the National
*uMonument Committee. entitled him to
sthe gratitude of all Cork patriots. He
was a man of strong Nationalist con-
( victions, and he never failed to give ex-
preston to them.
Glare.
a. The death is announced of John
Keane, of the Cash Company, Ennis
Sin his f1fty-fourth year. He was one OF
athe most successful business men in
athe town of Ennis, and was one of the
"best known figures in Glare politics for
\. the last thirty years. He took prom
sient part in the famous election Of
sLysagth Finnegan in Ennis in the early
edays of the Land League movement
and was at all times most enthusiast
tic admirer of the late Mr.. Parnel, to
whom his devotion was so great that
:. in time he came to be known in Ennis
!. as "Parnell' Keane, name by which
he was called UP to the time of his
death.
Dublin.
4 The many friends of F. G. Mooney,
so we'll known in musical circles in
Dublin, will learn with sincere regret
"of the death of his sister, Miss Agnes
/. Mooney, which sad event took place
on January rs, at Our Lady's hospice,
!, Harolds Cross, after long and pain
full Illness. The deceased lady enjoyed
rthe esteem Of a very large circle of
friends, by whom her early death will
be felt as a personal loss.
49, Derry.
On Feb. 1 and 2, the quays Of Derry
j.. was the scene of unwonted activity. A
large number of drifters had arrived,
S we'll loaded with fsh, and market prices
We're realized. The fish were innmedi-
Q ately exported to the British and Con
tinental markets The Harbor Commits
sioners are giving prominence to the
fact that the harbor can be safely en-
tered in all weathers. and that there
!, are 1S feet Of low water up to Derry.
ssAmple quay accommodations is provid-
sed. where vessels can be afloat ut all
y states of the tide. The Importance of
sEthe fishing industry 10 being realized
to much greater extent than formerly,
and Derry promises to be an important
Fort.
Fsrmanaah.
few days ago a COW belonging to a
farmer named Russell, of Cara roosksy,
a+Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, gave
4 birth to calf which had two heads.
two necks, eight legs, and two tails.
being apparently two calves whose
bodies became Joined in one. This re-
markable freak died at birth.
r. .... Galway.
81, A heavy fall of snow took place on
Jan. 81, in Galway, the ground being
: covered to depth of several inches
SAs a result the train service to Salthill
had to be temporarily suspended. and
photographic communications with Dub
+ lin was interrupted. The storm was
the worst experienced here for a con-
js siderable time, and surpassed any sim
yssilar visitation during the present win
Eter season.
$ss ' Kildare.
ssa In the case of John Murphy, tenant,
\ Edward M. Connolly, landlord, the
Court Of Appeal allowed the appeal
by the tenant against an order of the
II, Land Commission Court affirming an
order Of the sub commission Diminishing
8sthe appellants application to have
afair rent fixed. The lands, which are
4 situated in co. Kildare, consist Of about
four acres, and the rent was now fixed
at 80 lis. Mr.. Carrigan INSTRUCTED
rs by Messrs. Brown and M'Cann) ap-
ss peared for the appellant and Mr.. Math-
eson, KC., and Mr.. swayne INSTRUCTED
by Mr.. e. Whyte) for the respondent.
Kilkenny.
sssss The Castlecomer Guardians have
Nspassed resolution expressing deep
at the resignation, after a long
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