The Irish standard., 1911-03-18
Antrim.

Cloney Division of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians. The paintings and de-
signs on both sides are exquisite
pieces of banner painting. The
trontispiece contains a drawing OF
Rory Og OMore on horseback. The
sketch is very attractive. The arms
of the provinces are depicted at the
corners. The back contains a bust OF
Sarsfield. This painting is surmount.
ed by the arms of the A. o. H.
Carlow.
The Committee of the County Car
low Agricultural and Horticultural So
ciety, held recently a meeting in the
courthouse, Carlow, decided to hold
this years show on August LIST next
Mr.. Mccarthy said on the occasion
ut is not for me to criticise the COM
mittees organizing other county
shows, but it seems disastrous to the
best interests OF the county that there
should be so many shows, which tend
only to mutual disadvantage"
Cavan.
The Cavan 'oresters ball, which
came on in the Town hall was one
of the most successful functions OF
The kind held in the town for years.
The attendance was very large. and
one and all enjoyed themselves. All
the arrangements were we'll carried
out. The music discoursed by Con-
nollys band. Strabane-elicitel un-
stinted praise.
Cork.
A meeting of ladies of Cork, held
under the presidency of the Countess
of Bandon, adopted resolution to
present an address Of welcome to the
Queen on the occasion of their Maiest-
les projected visit to Ireland.
Clare.
The East Glare executive, on the
motion Of Rev. Father Garry, has
adopted resolutions approving of the
action of the Irish party with refer
ence to the proposed payment Of mem
bers and appealing to Mr.. Thomas
Sexton to reioin the Irish Party.
Down.
The fishermen OF Newcastle, Co.
Down, have applied to the Develop
mcnt Commissioners for a substantial
grant for the improvement of New
castle harbor.
ln Dpr, 1o ,,,,off nj
gave details already published of an
intention 10 apply for ,G35,000 from
The Development Commissioners for
the promotion of the county fisheries
one OF the points in the application be-
ing that the Long Hole at Bangor
should be opened out for the use Of
the fishermen there
Derry.
There is still no sign of finality in
regard to the controversy as to the
propriety of licensing tax-cabs in
Derry. At the monthly meeting of
the corporation, motion was passed
instructing the Law Committee to pre-
pare licenses for the motors on the
condition that they should only be al
lowed to ply from the owners of their
respective garages. The mayor acting
on requisition signed by five men,
bers, called special meeting to con-
slider motion to rescind the order.
Donegal
A short time ago DR.. Regain and
Mrs. Regain, Of Letterkenny, We're the
recipients of a handsome reminder OF
their late residence in Kilygordon.
They were presented with a beautt-
fully illuminated address and purse
of sovereigns. A deputation. consist
ID. Galen, A. M'Creary. J. M'Cool, e.
M'Menamin, M. Devine. and r. Ma
guire. waited on Mrs. and Dr. Regain
at Letterkenny. The deputation was
introduced by Mr.. John Elliott, who
presided.
Dublin.
A special meeting of the Dublin
corporation has been held recently to
inaugurate the Lord Mayor for the en-
suing year, and to receive from the
present High Sheriff Councillor r.
Bradley the chain OF the Shrievalty
of Dublin, and to transfer it to his
successor Councillor j. M. Cogan And
10 approve of the appointment of the
incoming lord mayor as a fit person
worthy of the presidency of the Court
OF Conscience.
DR.. Louis Byrne, city coroner. held
an inquest recently in the morgue on
the body of Patrick Lynch, aged q
years, constable in the Dublin Met
E rppolitan police force. From the evid-
81 ence it appeared that he resided in
3 Manor street barracks and retired 10