The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-22
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The Rev. Father Eaton, B. A, C.
c., Rahoon, and Diocesan Inspector,
is leaving the Galway diocese to take
up duty in the archdiocese Of Tuam.
Father Eaton was most popular dur
ing his stay in Galway.
After a thorough test by expert
engineers as to the respective merits
of coal mined in Wales, in White
haven and in Ireland, it was found
that Irish coal is immensely superior
for steam raising purposes.
Kerry.
Mr.. Patrick ]. Piggot, Killarney,
has been appointed on the staff of the
Inchicore Boys National school, of
which the Very Rev. J. McCherry, 0.
M. L., is the manager. Mr.. Piggott
is a brother of Professor Pggot, of
ST. Patrick's College, Drmcondra.
Kildare.
The Kildare County In1rmary
committee this week passed a reso-
luton of regret at the death of Rev.
r. S. Chaplin, M. A., valued men,
Der, and rendered sympathy to his
family. Father Campion, p. p, was
elected ice-chairman.
Recently the body OF a man named
James Scully, 80 years of age, was
found floating in the canal near
Athy. The remains were identified
Castlemitchell. A verdict of death
by drowning was returned by coro-
ners jury at Athy
Kings.
The Government says the London
Evening Standard" purchase 5000
horses annually, Ireland being the
most prolific source of supply. AS
indicating the extent of the horse
breeding industry in Ireland, recent
returns show that the exports last
year increased by 1900. The total
was about 10000 and of these 5000
were sold for military purposes. be-
ing an increase of 700 over the prev
ious year.
The visit of the South Kings
County Farmers Association to the
model farm, Glasnevin, was an event
of much interest to farmers. The
has made considerable
progress since its establishment, and
Mesrs Koran and Drought. the vice.
president and secretary. respectively,
are to be congratulated on this favor
able result, due in a large measure
to their efforts.
Kilkenny.
At the annual Kilkenny Puppy !
Show at the Kennels, Birchfield, the
residence Of the popular master.
Mr.. Bell prizes were awarded to the
dogs walked" by the following:
Canon McCleane, Freshford; Messrs !
M. ]. Dillon, J. Dillon, ]. p, D. c.;
and DR.. r. J. O'Brien, d. L. Mr..
Bell subsequently entertained a large |
company to lunch.
On Sunday the Thomastown Vol
unteers performed route march of
four miles. On returning to Thomas
town the Volunteers were conducted
to the Catholic church, where pray
ers appropriate to the forty hours
Alteration were recited by Rev. j.
O'Shea, C. C. On the Thomastown
marched to Inistioge, on
July &c, and were accompanied by
the local band.
I4OngfOrtl.
The Longford Agricultural show
was held Wednesday, July %, and
proved a complete success.
The Longford Volunteers made an
exceptionally fine turnout on Mon
day night, and over 300 members
took part in the march. the Forest
ers' Band heading the procession. An
English political deputation watched
the march from the hotel.
In an extraordinary charge of
shooting, Mr.. Henry Bole. Colehill,
County Longford, was remanded at
special court for firing a revolver at
and wounding Mr.. Daniel Flood, J.
P, bail accepted, himself in $500
and two sureties OF 5000 each.
I.Outh.
Dr. T.. T. Cody was on Friday ap-
pointed surgeon to the Drogheda Me-
mortal hospital. The appointment of
physician to the hospital to fill the.
vacancy created by the death of the
late DIR. Thunder was postponed.
Lcitrim.
The establishment of classes for
the instruction Of teachers in Irish
throughout county Leitrim was de-
cided upon, subject to the sanction
of the department, at meeting of
the Leitrim Technical Committee, on
the motion of the Rev. NJ. McLough-
lin, c. C.
Football enthusiasts in Leitrim are
naturally elated over the victory of
their county team in the first round
of the Connacht Championship, The