The Irish standard., 1911-03-25

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but infinitely superior to the old sys-
TEN of spreading the metal, and leav-
ing the traffic 10 bury 1t in the roads.
There are places where circumstances
forbid the introduction Of steam roll
ing.
Roscommon.
The death has occurred at Drum
minbeg, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon, of
Mr.. Hugh Byrne. vice chairman of
Strokestown Board al Guardians and
District Council and county secretary
only rs years Of age, was educated at
Summerhill college, Sligo The fune-
raj, which took place TO the family
burial ground, was largely attended.
Eight hundred members of the A. O.
H.. wearing their reSalia, marched in
the procession.
Sligo.
On the occasion of the silver .iubi-
lee Of their wedding, the Very Rev.
Dean Walker and Mrs. Walker of
!'alymote, Co. Sligo. have been pre-
scented by their. many friends with an
address, IL piece of plate and a hand
some album. MIR. C. Graham, j. F.,
presided at the presentation, and the
address, which was read by Mr.. John
ston, referred in terms of high praise
TO Dean Walker.
Tyrone.
The death at an advanced age of
Mrs. Sarah McAleer, Carrickmore, Co
Tyrone, is deeply regretted in the dis
trict, where her many excellent quail
ties won her the respect and esteem
of all who knew her A representa-
live cortege accompanied the remains
TO their last resting place. Requiem
Mass was celebrated in the parish
church by Rev. G.. Short, C. c., who
delivered a touching address, in which
he alluded TO the example afforded
by Mrs. McAleer's eminent Christian
virtues. Rev. J. McAleer, c. c., kea-
dy, and Mr.. ]. McAleer, sons of the
deceased, were the chief mourners.
Tipperary.
A sum Of e62 has been subscribed
in Thurles towards the indemnity
fund organized to defray the election
expenses Of Mr.. Martin O'Dwyer, Co.
c., Ballagh, the defeated Parliament
AIRY candidate for mid-Tipperary.
There has also been acknowledged
last week the subscriptions amount
ing to $40 from Anacarty district.
Westmeath.
There WAS heated discussion at a
meeting Of the N1ountmellick Guar.
lan, and District Council in connec-
ton with the fixing of the superannu-
alton of Mr.. NJ. Goodbody, clerk, who
is retiring after 80 years service. The
approximation was fixed at G16O by
Fl votes to 20 for G17O.
WATERFORD.
At the weekly meeting of the Wa
terford Board of Guardians recently,
Mr.. James Farrell proposed the fol-
lowing resolution: THAT we, The
members of the Waterford Board of
Guardians, have heard with feelings
of pleasure that the Marquis of Wa
terford has consented to continue the
mastership of the FoXhounds and con-
graduate the members of the Water
ford No District Council and the
representatives that waited on him for
bringing the matter to such desir-
able issle"
Wicklow.
Mr.. Michael Moynihan, of The Rock
cry, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow, has been
appointed magistrate for the county.
The utmost regret is felt by many
friends at the death of Rev. Father
Laurence Farrally. r. P, Ashford, Co.
Wicklow. which occurred recently, aft
err some weeks illness.
Wexford.
At a meeting of the Wexford Co.
Council recently held, at which the
Road Boards route through the coun-
iy from ArklOw to New Ross, which
has been mapped in the Boards
scheme, WAS considered, County Sur
veyor Gaffney said that particular
road cost $40 IA mile in upkeep and
one part G42; $500 mile would be
required to remake and steam roll it.