The Irish standard., 1914-05-23

Walters. s. NJ. took place at st.
Mary's Hill. Paighton. South Devon,
on April 10. A Dundalk man by
birth, his early education was receiv-
ed at St. Mary's College. Dundalk.
Thence he passed to France for his
philosophy and theology. Coming
to Dublin about 1879, he completed
his studies while attending lectures
at the Catholic University.
At largely attended meeting of
the Inhabitants of Clogher Head,
County Louch, it was agreed to es-
tablish the holding of monthly fair.
and many promises of support were
received.
Meath.
At the Convent of Mercy, Trim, re.
Gently. took place the religious cere-
mony of profession. The youthful
aspirants who pronounced their vows
were: Miss Elizabeth Murphy, called
in religion Sister Mary Brigid JOS
eph, daughter of the late James MUIR
ply. Newtown, Clonmellon; and Miss
Margaret Mary DAILY. called in re-
ligion Sister Mary Catherine Teresa,
daughter of the late Thomas DAILY,
Rohoney. Athboy. The ceremony was
performed by the Very Rev. M.
Woods. P. P. v. F., assisted by the
Rev. P. Casey. c. G.
The Irish Volunteer movement is
making an impression in Meath and
Navan is keeping well up in front. It
is pleasant to find young Irishmen
prepared to comport themselves as
men and freemen, ready, if need be.
to stand forward in defense of their
country and give an account of them
selves as worthy sons of this old and
historic land. All the young blood
of Navan, including the members of
the Gaelic League, the Garlic Athle-
tic association, the A. o. H. and the
I. N. F. are lending the movement
their support.
Damage estimated at about 81, 500
was caused by fire which practical
ly destroyed the dwelling-house of
Mr.. j. Martin, farmer, Knocklong,
Kilmessan. Workmen and neigh
bors worked theoretically to quell
the flames, which, however soon got
firm hold on the building. Mr..
Martin, who is rate-collector for
the Meath County Council, was able
to save valuable papers and records
from the house. The fire, which ORR
ginated in the matched roof, was
caused by a spark from a chimney.
The premises were insured.
Queens.
Last week the solemn and impress
sive ceremony of professions of no.
vices took place in the chanel of St.
Michael's Presentation Convent. Por-
darlington. The Most Rev. DR.. Foley,
Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Off
ciated, assisted by the Very Rev. H.
Beauchamp, &C., Portarlington.
Mass was celebrated by the Rev. L..
Byrne, G. c., Raheen. The young
ladies who had the happiness of pro-
nouncing their vows were Mrs. Hay
den County Kilkenny, in religion
Sister Mary Conception, and Miss
Graham, Queens County, in religion
Sister Mary Teresa.
Waterford.
Much regret is felt In hungarian
and district for the death, which
took place after very brief illness,
of Mr.. Thos. Curran, Blackpool, who
carried on an extensive grocery bust
ness. and sincere sympathy is extend
ed to his young wife, to whom he
was but recently married.
In recognition of his services to
agriculture, Mr.. E. Winston Barton,
D. L., president of the Waterford
Agricultural Society. recently was
entertained at dinner in Tramore.
1t is understood that a vacancy
will occur very soon for National
School Inspector in the County Wa
terford, as Mr.. Brown District In
spector, is being transferred tosCoun-
ty Kerry. The district where Mr..
Brown has operated embraces of
Ring, Old Parish, Clashmore, Aglish
and Kilgobinet; and the forthcoming
appointment is, therefore. a matter
of supreme Importance for the future
of the Irish language in the Deise
territory.
Westmeath.
Westmeath County Council last
week discussed tenders for the erec-
ton of a new Courthouse in Athlone.
The lowest was about 500 over the
sum the Council proposes to expend
on the building. It was decided that
the specifications should be altered
so as to reduce the cost. The tenders
to be returned to the various firms
who will be asked to quote according
to the altered specifications.
Wexford.
Wexford Corporation have elected
H. T. Parle water rate collector in
the room of Mr.. G.. w. Taylor, re-
oi0nod Mr. por1o rocoivod o1ovnn