The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-04-15

buried in the place for hundreds of
years. 1t was decided to ask the l..
G.B. to give reasons for their refusal
in the matter.
Sligo.
A plebiscite OF Sligo ratepayers on
the bill now being promoted in Par
lament to relieve the financial diff
culties of Sligo Corporation, has re-
suited in IA votes for and ABB against
the measure-a majority of 81. The
bill seeks to legalize the borrowing
of $4,000, to authorize the borrowing
Of a further $4,000. and to provide for
the repayment Of these loans
Tyrone.
The obsequies of the late Sister M.
Regis HARRISON, daughter of Mr.. John
HARRISON, Cookstown, took place last
week in the Presentation Convent,
Doneraile, County Cork. The chief
mourners were Mr.. Thos. Ha,bisol
solr.. Cookstown (brother); Dr.. Har
bison, Belfast. and Mr.. Frank Doag
hey, Clonakilty nephews) and Dr.,
O'Connell. Mallow
Tipperary.
The death of Mr. Robert Barry,
Annesborough, Carrick-on-Suir, which
occurred a few days ago at the ad-
vanced age of 81 years, removes Il
man who took a very prominent part
in the Fenian movement in the Car
rck-on-SuiE district, for which he I'M
derwent a term of Imprisonment. In
subsequent years he was equally
prominent in the National League
agitation. For some years he owned
and managed the Annesborough
Mills, and though in advancing years
he maintained sufficient physical
strength to attend to his business.
Wexford.
The promoters of the Co. Wexford
Feis and Industrial exhibition which
is to be held in New Ross have re-
Geived a nice prize from Lady Aber-
deem to be adopted as competition
for Irish lace. The lace competitions
will be open to all Ireland as we'll as
the Irish manufactures Prospects
for the success OF both the Feis and
exhibition are most encouraging.
Westmeath.
In bo Mnnto No,,tL.,,,, NJ,
T. S. Magyar put up for sale resi-
dence, extensive nursery business, and
Il farm OF land containing seventy
acres, the property of Mr.. Frank w.
Jeeves, Streamstown, all Englishman,
who purchased the business some
time ago for a considerable amount.
In the case of the farm, known as
"Coolnamona," which has been "driv-
en- on two occasions, exception was
taken TO the sale by the claimants,
Mrs. Sheerin and her daughter, both
OF whom have suffered Imprisonment
for previous interference.
Wicklow.
VIM. LOughlin. who resided at Bal
lyhenry. near Wicklow, died suddenly
on Saturday evening at Ballarney
from. as supposed. heart disease. De
ceased was married and leaves 8
young family.
A magnificent salmon, nearly roul
feet long, and weighing 45 pounds
was captured in the River More, neal
| New Ross, few days ago. Some
weeks back one sealing ~ pounds
was got IN the River Barrow few
miles further down.
Waterford.
Rev e. Maggie, S.T.L., St. John.
college, in the Town Hall, delivered
an interesting lecture. illustrated b,
lantern slides, OH The Passion
Play at Oberammergau." At inter.
! walls during the lecture Miss Marie
Cullen. Il talented Waterford singer
accompanied on the piano by DR.. John
Storer. organist at the Cathedral
contributed solos from Rossini's
"Stabat Mater and Handlers "Mes
| Siah'
AT the conclusion of the lecture MIR
j. j. Phelan, who presided, conveyed
| the thanks of the audience to FIR
Nagle. Miss Cullan, and DR.. Storer