The Irish standard., 1914-06-06

signed on securing the position of
head master of the new Central Tech
nical School to be established at Lis
burn.
A fire broke out in the male por-
ton of the Clonmel Asylum last
week. Flames were seen in one of
the halls and the alarm was given.
Members of the staff quickly gath
cred on the scene and extinguished
the fire.
A serious fire broke out in Upper
airy in the tenement houses on the
Galbally road, all occupied by men,
bers of the working class. The flames
spread rapidly. 1t is stated that some
youngsters were going through the
form of camping out at the back of
one of the houses. all of which were
matched roofs, and some sparks got
hold of the thatch and quickly pen
etrated their way through the inflam-
mable covering, and in short time
the houses were ablaze. -.
Tyrone.
John Hackett, Castle Lane,
Omagh, who followed the occupation
Of chimney sweeper. died very sud-
denly. He became i'll on reaching
his home and died in few minutes.
He leaves a widow and ten chill
dren.
At Omagh Urban Council it was
reported that the profits on the gas
undertaking for the past year was
21,506 As I'D. The increased price
of coal was a charge Of an additional
$500 against the revenue. The
Council paid a high tribute to the
services of MIR. O'Callaghan. the man
ager Of the works, and granted him
bonus Of EGO.
The death has taken place of Mr..
Ester Cunningham, of Turnaskea,
Ballygawley. County Tyrone. at the
remarkable age of 107 years.
The National Volunteer movement
is fast gaining ground in the Car
rickmore district, where over 200
men have been enrolled and are as
siduously training every night.
Westmeath.
There were angry scenes at Ath-
lone Board of Guardians in connec-
ton with the poor rate. The Aath-
lone Town Council had complained
that the poor rate was too much out
door relief was given, and that too
much was expended on labor in the
workhouse. This latter assertion
was the cause of the disturbance.
The Clerk explained that the Town
Council had control over the expend-
iture of the rate, which also included
urban and county at large charges.
and his explanation was sent to the
Town Council.
Recently before Mr.. Justice
Barton in the case of Hennessy v.
Hennessy, an application was made
on behalf of Rose Hennessy for an
order for the sale of part of the lands
of Tyrone. County Westmeath. con-
sisting of 100 acres. which were
held at the judicial rent Of $50 a
year. The action was brought by
the plaintiff against her brother,
James Hennessy, to sell, in lieu of
partition. Edward Hennessy, father
of the parties, died in the year 1875,
leaving the plaintiff and defendant
and two other children, Catherine
and Philip. in possession. Catherine
left the farm many years ago. and
the three remaining children were
in possession until 1911. when Philip
died intestate. Mr.. Justice Barton
made an order for the sale of the
land, and also for the administration
of Philips estate. He also directed
an inquiry as to the persons interest
ed in the lands.
Wexford.
The New Ross Volunteer move
ment is making great progress. The
Volunteers have now taken Dows-
ley's barn, where they meet bi-week-
ly. The premises are rich in historic
associations, and sheltered Irish
heroes the time of the '98 rebellion.
The Volunteers have been allowed
the use of spacious fields for drill
purposes.