The Irish standard., 1911-12-16
{ XNEWS FROM IRELAND{
Armagh.

OH behalf Of the Humber Motor Cycle
Company with gold medal for his
successful effort on a Humber cycle
in the end-to-e end motor cycle trial
last July. The presentation was made
by Mr.. I. r, Reid, and a pleasant mus
ical reunion followed.
Antrim.
The death has taken place at
Stroan, Dervock, County Antrim, of
Mr.. James Mcclure, at the age of &c
years. The deceased, who was well
known as IL farmer and buyer of horses
and cattle in the North of Ireland, had
been in failing health for over twelve
months The County Antrim has sus-
tanned another loss in the death of the
Rev. VIM. Napier, of Clough, father of
the Nom Subscribing Church in Ire
land. In 1905 he celebrated the fftieth
anniversary Of his ordination as IA
minister.
Cavan.
A large demonstration was held at
Ballinagh on Sunday the 10th ult. to
form a branch of the "Evictcu Ten
ants League" The Rev. John Brady,
G. B., presided and delivered an able
address. Addresses We're also dcliv-
cred by Mr.. M. O'Hartigan, the Or
ganzer of the League, and others. n
deputation was named to wait upon
the Chief Secretary.
Carlow.
Miss Birdie NJ Darby. IL native of
Carlow, has been appointed Il member
OF the nursing staff of the London
Radium Institute on the recommends
ton of Sir T.. Trcvcrs and Sir Sidney
Holland.
Cork.
There is general regret in Fcrmoy
and district ut the death Of Mrs. Bar
her, wife of Mr.. j. j. Barber, Il respect
cd citizen and prominent Churchman
Deceased had lots of friends, who cs-
tcemcd her many excellent Qualities
The utmost sympathy is felt with Mr.
Barber and family in their sad be-
rcavcnlcnt.
Clare.
The Local Government Boards ill
spector conducted an inquiry in tho
Market House, Klrush, with reference
to the application of the kilr,lsh Ur-
ban Council to sanction for $4,000 in
loans for the purpose of erecting ar
tisan dwellings in the town. Also for
field for use MS Il recreation ground.
~ humber OF officials and others were
examined.
Donegal.
During the visit OF the war vessels
interchangeable and Invincblc to Rnth-
mullen recently, the sailors were al
loved ashore for football matches
with local teams on Saturday and to
attend the church services on Sunday.
". lnilcXjbe and lmplacablc are to
join the tIrst-naned vessels, and the
vessels arc to proceed to sea for gun
:iring ana manucuvrcs OF IL general
character. when they arc expected
again to visit R;,tlllnullcn.
Down.
Mr.. William Cuppcs, merchant,
tailor, Dromorc street, Rathfriland,
whose sudden death has caused wide
spread regret, WIS in his sixty first
Year. aud was warmly esteemed for
his kind and charitable disposition.
Deceased had been for some time UNI
der the care of DIR. Elliott for heart
trouble.
Derry.
According to the annual report OF
+ the inspectors Of Lunacy, Derry ASy-
lllm is ovcrcrowdcd, so much SO that
some of the patients arc obliged to
take their meals in the corridors
There arc no chapcls with the result
that services are held in the wards;
also, much of the interior of the
building looks gloomy and prison.
like. On the other hand, the build
ings at Gransha could not be sur
passed; and it is earnestly hoped that
the Committee will so on increasing
the accommodation until all the pa
tients are lodged there. where all tho
a conditions necessary for their proper
care and treatment can be satsfac-
Il. torily obtained.
Dublin.
A new Irish Art Gallery. connected
iii with the Irish Art Companion, 28
D. Clare street, was opened by Mr.. Der
q S mod O'Brien on tho 25th inst, with
III appropriate ceremonies.
The magistrates at Bray have trans
ferred the license of the Royal Hotel
e from Mr.. Arthur O'Dell to MIR. Hughes.
ssS Jane Mcclure, parlor maid for Col.
M Mccarthy, IS Pembroke road, for the