The Irish standard., 1911-07-15
| 3NEWS FROM IRELANDt
Antrim.

The death is recorded of Mr. Ed
ward Lee, M'Alinden's terrace. Belfast,
formerly well-known as spirit gro
Gerry trader at M'Donnell street. De-
ceased was Catholic Nationalist and
a generous supporter of National funds
in West Belfast and in other divisions
of the city, He was also good friend
of every charitable cause, and was
much esteemed by all who knew him.
-@. Carlow.
Mr.. Michael Molloy, NJ. P Chairman
Urbin Council, presided, and there
were also present-Messrs. Thomas
Murphy, Patrick Lawler, Patrick
Breen. P. ]. Mcdonald. Co. c.. William
NJ. Douglas. Thomas Nolan, E. Shack
Teton. Messrs. James Kelly, town
clerk and P. P. Carbery, B. ST. were in
- attendance.
Cork.
Mr. M. P. Fitzpatrick, at a meeting
of Cork Union, proposed, and Mr.. r.
Donovan seconded, the adjournment of
the business as a mark of respect to
an old colleague, Mr.. John O'Sullivan,
OH the death of his wife. Similar ac-
tion was taken by the Cork District
Council, on the motion of Mr.. MDon-
nell, seconded by Mr.. eastman. Mr..
O'Sullvans public work was warmly
extolled by the members of both
boards.
1t is stated that proceedings have
been initiated with view to proving
that the late Mr.. John Fay, D. L., Moy-
neball, Cavan, who left property val
ued between e75.O0O and $4,000,
died intestate. 1t is alleged. however,
that ihe deceased made a will for the
production OF which, it is said a large
reward will be given.
Dublin.
The forty-fourt annual Horse Show
OF the Royal Dublin Society is an
nounced to take place at Balsbridge
on Tuesday, 22nd August, and three
prizes, cups, etc., are offered for thor
ougnbred stations, brood mares, and
yearlings, hunters, riding cobs and
ponies. and harness horses. Two spe-
cial jumping competitions, over the
course, are provided-one for British
military officers quartered in Ireland,
and the other for naval and military
officers of any nationality. In addi-
zion to the money prizes. a Cup will be
presented to the unit of the first prize
winner in each of the two competitions
Donegal.
Attention is again directed to the an
Eourcement that Cardinal Logue will
Visit Fanad on an early date and de-
liver charity sermon in the Church
OF ST. Columbus, Massmount. His ap-
peal has for it's object the raising Of Il
sum to assist in liquidating the heavy
finarcial obligation incurred for par
ochial improvements. Subscriptions,
which are earnestly solicited, will be
thankfully received and acknowledged
by the Very Rev. Il. Mcguire, D. d.
Down.
popular Lurgan resident passed
away during the week in the person
of Mr.. JAS Watson, who was one of
the oldest traders In the town. The
owner of considerable household prop
erty, he carried on in his early days
brief period he was also a member of
the old Town Commissioners.
Derry.
The appointment to the magistracy
for Co. Derry is announced of Messrs.
James Larkin. Glenmaquill; John Rog-
ers, Ballynagown John Larkin, Balla-
gherty, and Daniel Convery, of Killy-
berry. The new justices are farmers,
and will ajudicate in Magherafet and
district.
Fermanagh.
At an inquest at Rossclare Hotel,
Ennisklilen, into the boating accident
on Lough Erne, whereby Thos. Fitz-
sinons, aged IL, son of the hotel pro-
prietor, lost his life, the jury returned
a verdict to the effect that the boat
was accidentally overturned, and that
death was due to drowning. Gerald
Fitzsimons, II, brother of deceased,
who was with Thomas in the boat,
said the little craft turned turtle, and
he did his best to save his brother, but
could not do so, and had to be rescued
himself in an exhausted condition.
Galway.
3 Rev. Father Connolly, P. p, Rossca-
hill, Co. Galway, presided at a meeting
d addressed there by Mr.. w. O'Malley,
I NJ. P. In the course of the proceed
ings the eight Moycullent cattle driv-
ers who were recently released from