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Antrim.


er was discovered evidently in an adj
vanced state Of exhaustion. Medical
assistance was summoned from Dun
hurry, and the man was removed to
was found to be suffering from ex-
haustion and exposure. He gave the
name of Walter G. Toogood, of Leeds,
and it appears he stated he had no
recollection of anything that happened
after walking along country road I'M
til finding himself in the hospital. y
gold medal on his watch chain bore
the inscription: England VS.. Scot
land, w. G. Toogood," and on the OBJ
verse side: professional Golfers
Association" On making inquiries at
the hospital it was ascertained that he
was making satisfactory progress to-
wards recovery.
Armagh.
The fortnightly meeting was held re-
Gently in the Hibernian hall, of the
Lady Erin Temperance Auxiliary, Ar
magh. The attendance was very large,
and Sister Mary Corr, president, pro
tem., occupied the chair, assisted by
Sister c. Monaghan, V. P. Bros. Ryan,
V. F., of Division AZ, Armagh; Kcegan.
late County Secretary, and Corr,
Financial Secretary of Division AZ, at
tended and each gave very encourage
ganization.
r-'+ Carlow.
The Right Hon. Henry Bruen, P. c.,
who had been in failing health for the
past few weeks, died at his residence,
Oak Park, Carlow. The decea sed
gentleman represented County Carlow
in tho House of Commons in the Con-
servative interest from 1857 to 1880.
He is succeeded by his eldest son, Mr..
Henry Bruen, of Coolbawn House,
Enniscorthy. Mr.. Bruen's eldest
daughter is married to Lord Rathdon-
nell.
The death took place suddenly in
Cork of the Rev. John O'Leary. late
parish priest of Ballyferriter, County
Kerry. The deceased clergyman re-
signed the pastorship some years ago
through ill health.
The outstanding feature of the local
effects Of the general upheaval in the
coal-mining world was the almost COM
plete absence of shipping, and conse-
quent enforced idleness Of about four
hundred quay laborers. There has
been no further increase in the price
of coal, and prominent merchant eX-
pressed it as his opinion that there
was little likelihood of another immc-
uiate advance.
Donegal.
During the last ten days the exhibit
ton OF Mares under the County Done
Breeding Scheme have been held in
various centers in the county.
The judge was Mr.. Thomas M'Afee,
]. F.. Currysiskin House, Ballymoney,
and the vet, Mr. J. Mark, NJ. r. c. v.
S., Newry. These gentlemen We're ac-
companied by Mr.. Z. II. O'Doherty. the
efficient secretary to the Committee,
who had the arrangements we'll in
hand, and the work was got through
with smootjhness and despatch.
Derry.
The Irish Inland Fisheries Commit
tee sat at Derry recently, Sir David
Harrel presiding. when evidence was
taken as to the effect of drift net fish
ing on the entrance Of spawning sal
mon into the river.
., Two successful meetings were held
under the auspices OF the United Irish
League at Dunsford and Downpat1ick.
Mr.. Russell, solicitor, National Direct
or for East Down, presided for the for
'mer, and Mr.. John Denvir, J. F., at
the latter. Addresses were delivered
by Mcssrs. j. P. Convery, organizer;
Michael J. tombstone, solicitor, and the
chairman at the respective meetings.
Resolutions were passed at the Duns-
ford meeting pledging loyal assistance
and support to the Irish Party, and
f resolving, as proof of their allegiance
to Home Rule, to inaugurate the Par
liamentary Fund collection in the par
ish.
Dublin.
AS announced, the Dublin University
Dramatic Society will appear in St.
Columb's hall on the 18th inst, in
Jedbury Junior, for which seats can
now be booked at Messrs Phillips.
Beethoven House. AS the proceeds
are in aid Of the funds of the Derry
q Eye and Ear Hospital it is expected
{ there will be generous patronage, and