The Irish standard., 1911-12-16

Council recently, Mr. J. A. Glynn
presiding, Mr.. NJ. Sweeney,
Loughrca, until recently rate COL
lcctor under the Council. was appoint
ed Assistant Co. Surveyor by Is votes
against Il for Mr. w. A. Martin and
2 cast for Mr. 2. FISHER. Mr.. Corbett
was appointed rate collector for the
Loughrea district
Kildare.
a number of farmers and sheep
owners were prosecuted at Kildare
Petty Sessions for failing to give the
necessary notices in respect of the
dipping of their sheep. Mr.. j. Cory
did not know that he would have to
inform the police. Major Thackeray,
X. NJ, said it was his business to find
out what he was to do. He was liable
to Il very heavy penalty, but the Bench
had decided to reduce this to is.
Kilkenny.
Sir Hercules f. Langrishe, Bart,
Abbey has been appoint
cd a Deputy Lieutenant for County
DIR. O'Connell Sullivan who applied
from Breton. Yorkshire. was unani-
(South Kilkenny dispensary at a sal
airy of G1O5 Il year at the New Ross
Board of Guardians.
Lonrford.
The death of DR.. f. j. MacGuirc,
Medical Officer of the Lonsford Union
Intrmary. caused widespread regret
throughout Longford. Tho meeting of
tho Longford Board of Guardians was,
on the motion of Mr.. 7. j. Mallon, So
of respect to his memory. a vote of
sympathy was passed to Mrs. Mac
Gure.
Iouth.
There died at DrOghcda, at the age
of SO, veteran Nationalist named
Patrick ONeill. He was born at Nav
an, from where, as a lad, he walked to
Tara to attend O'Conncl's memorable
there in 1S43. At his funeral
Yesterday the local Irish National
lorcstcrs marched in procession after
the hcarse.
Ijmerjck.
Mr.. Patrick OMahoncy, land agents
clerk, Newcastle West was, at Il spe-
cial meeting of the Newcastle West
Town Commissioners elected Town
Clerk in succession to Mrs. Flanagan,
resigned, by majority of votes to
4 cast for Mr.. r. Curtin.
Leitrim.
The Carrick- Shannon Rowing
club ball was held in the Town Hall
on the 25th inst. 1t nctted G12-3.d.
On Saturday, the 18th inst, a Quad
rifle party was held in the Kilbride
National School. More than 14O cou-
pies were in attendance.
MedtN.
The Sisters of Charity have met
with II serious loss IN tho death of
Mother Austin, which took place at
Mill Hill Convent, London. She was
born at Slancduff, CO. Meath, 40 years
ago, her brothers being Mr. Peter Aus
tin, ]. F., Becchvlle, Beaupare. and
Mr.. Thos. Austin. Droghcda. For 20
years she was SuperiorcSs Of her Or
ders Convent in Droghcda.
Mayo.
Writing to Mr.. j. MGovcrn, ID. c.,
Mr.. ~. Boyle, NJ. r., states that the
Knox County Mayo) estate will be
specially valued, with IL view to Il sale,
without avuidablc delay.
Monaghan.
a verdict of suicide while temper
arily insane was returned by cor
oncr's jury at Corraghduff, Emyvale,
County Monaghan. in the case of VIM.
Birch. -, farmer, whose dead body
was found hanging from Il beam in Il
stable beside his dwelling house,
reins being wound tightly round the
neck.
Roscommon.
In consequence of a disagreement
during the Roscommon triennial cleo
lions Mr.. J. j. Hevcrin, Secretary of
the County Council. served II writ for
libel on John Mcl;reevy, a defeated
candidate for member of the County
Council. The case was, however, set
tied on the 23rd inst. by Mr.. Nc
Greevy. stating that he did not intend
to insinuate anything prejudicial to
the character of Mr.. lIeverin, where
upon the complaint was withdrawn.
Sligo.
Masters Joseph and William Keo-
hane who, at the recent competition
among the sons of Civil Servants In
Ireland for free scholarships of the