The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-04-30
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ed, trusted that they would all sub
scribe literally to the parliamentary
fund, as it was by doing so that they
could obtain their demands. Resolu-
tons were passed expressing conf
dence in the Irish parliamentary par
ty, urging essential Irish" for the Ma
tional University, and calling on the
Congested Districts Board to give early
attention to land purchase.
Kildare
Mr.. Ryan, stationmaster, Athy, was
a few days ago presented with purse
of sovereigns by large number of the
residents of Mountrath, as token of
their appreciation for his many civili-
ties and good qualities displayed dur
ing his term as stationmaster.
Kilkenny.
Rev. J. Brennan, P. p, Windgap, at
the annual meeting of the South Kill
kenny Executive, U. |. H., Very Rev.
Canon Holohan, P. P, presiding, moved
resolution endorsing the policy of
the Irish party, congratulating Mr..
Redmond on his mastery tactics, and
as the date for the collection in the
various parishes in aid of the party
fund. The chairman said the party
now held the balance of power in par
lament, and he hoped it would be used
for Irelands good.
Kings County.
A cattle drive took place near Birr.
when II animals We're driven four
miles, but they were recovered next
day.
Kerry.
The death occurred on April S, at the
Presentation Convent, Midtown, Coun-
ty Kerry, of Sister M. Louis, in the
61st year of her religious profession.
Her loss is much lamented by the COM
munity, who have lost a venerable and
loving companion and an education
alist of no ordinary ability.
Louth.
The death of Rev. Brother j. A. Nc
Donnell, which occurred on April Z,
in the Christian Brothers Monastery,
Dundalk, in the 51st year of his age
and the 31st of his religious profession
will be deeply regretted by wide cir
Gle of friends.
Limerick.
An interesting function took place at
Cruises hotel Limerick, when a mum.
Der Of prominent citizens presented
Thomas Moore, D. L., R. I. c.. Easkey,
with an Illuminated address and a
purse containing 1906 sovereigns as a
mark of the esteem in which he was
held by the people of Limerick City
while stationed there as head consta.
BILE for eight years. w. L. Stokes, j
F., high sheriff, in making the presen-
tation, referred in eulogistic terms to
Mr.. Moore's career while in Limerick
Mayo.
Cattle driving has broken out afresf
in North Mayo, extensive clearances OF
grazing farms having taken place last
week at Rathelea, Lacken and on the
Verschoyle estate. At the latter a
number of young men threw down the
fences. and while the police on guard
were in pursuit of them every remain
ing fence on the lands was demolished
When the occupant went to rebuild
them his cattle We're driven on to the
road by large crowd.
Meath.
The parishioners of kilmessan, Co
Meath, have presented the Rev. Peter
Kelly with a handsome Illuminated ad.
dress on the occasion of his appoint
ment to the parish of Trim 1t is q
fitting memento Of such an occasion
The design is of purely Celtic char.
acter, rich in coloring and elaborate
mated by Miss Mary Fitzpatrick. No. {
Upper O'Connell street, Dublin, and is
another of the many addresses execut.
ed by that artist.
Queens County.
The profession took place few day.
ago at the Presentation Convent
Portarlington, of Miss Duggan, eldes
daughter of p. Duggan, Bilboa House
Cappamore. County Limerick. The
Rev. D. Duggan, uncle of Miss Duggan
celebrated the mass. Miss Duggan tool
in religion the name of Sister Brendan
Roscommon.
| Very deep regret is occasioned among
his parishioners and the clergy of the
| diocese, as we'll as his many friends
| throughout Ireland, by the death OF
the Right Rev. Mgr. Mclaughlin, P. P.
which occurred on April 2 at the Pres.
| bytery. Roscommon. Monsignor Nc.
Laughlin was vicar general of Elphir