The Irish standard., 1914-05-30

from Athy: Enquiries in Athy go
to show that there is as yet no de1in-
lite boycott of Ulster goods by local
shopkeepers. Individual cases are
mentioned in the district but the
campaign of calumny carried on in
Great Britain by the Northern bigots
both in their press and by private
correspondence and pamphlets, has
caused deep rotted indignation, es-
pecially as many Of the principal
shopkeepers here as elsewhere live
and flourish on Catholic and Nation
alist custom. The boycotting how
ever has been altogether left to the
Orange Party in Ulster. and is not a
weapon that appeals to Nationalist
nowadays.
Kilkenny.
In local athletic circles especially
the departure Of Mr.. Henry Morri-
son from the Kilkenny Branch of the
Bank of Ireland, was regretted,
though. naturally. the wide circle of
friends he made during his stay in
this city, are pleased at his promo
ton. He left to take up RESPONSE
BILE position in the Wexford branch
of the bank.
A big fire broke out in the mailing
premises of Messrs. D. E. Williams,
Barrack street, Tullamore, recently.
and resulted in the cutting of large
malt house about 20 yards in length,
which was filled with malt in process
of manufacturing. The fire was got
under complete control after about
an hour and a halls hard work. The
damage has been estimated at be-
tween three and four thousand
pounds. The premises and their con-
tents were covered by insurance.
Limerick.
The scheme for the electric light
ing of the town by the Deel is max
ing satisfactory progress. The COM
mittee having charge of the project
are leaving no stone unturned to
make the scheme a success.
An old and esteemed citizen pass
ed away in the person of Mr.. Mich
ael Pope Hayes. Al Catherine street.
The deceased, who was a near rela-
tive of the world famous Limerick
singer, Catherine Hayes. had reached
an advanced age.
Newcastle West, 1t is expected will
shortly have a corps of Irish Nation
al Volunteers. The matter has been
discussed by a number of National
lists in the town, and it is understood
that steps into line with those CEN
tres that have alreayd embraced the
movement.
Longford.
In reply to Mr.. Ginnell, M. p, the
Chief Secretary has supplied infor-
nation concerning the cost of work
house administration in Ireland, in
Guiding the County Longford Work
houses, and the information is in
structive and interesting. Granard
comes out we'll from the ratepayers
point Of view as regards the annual
cost of maintenance and the proper
ton Of the cost paid in salaries.
Died.-Francis Fallon. Clonard
Clondra; John Neary. Tarmonbarry;
Drumlish; w. Murphy, Jr.. Ballyma-
Mrs. Patrick Mulleady, Derryheelan,
hon; Patrick Tumulty. Maghera;
Mrs. Egan, Ballymahon.
Loutll.
The Road Board wrote to the
Louth County Council that they were
prepared to increase their grant for
Improvement of Dublin-Belfast road
to s5,45O, with a loan of 100000.
The offer of the Road Board was ar
copied.
At the meeting of the Louth Coun-
ty Council it was agreed to accept a
sum of $500 per annual as payment
by the Louth Insurance Committee
to the County Council for services of
tuberculosis medical officer. etc.
The Archbishop of st. Louis, DR..
Glennon, one of Americas greatest
pulpit orators, is to preach at the
Memorial Church in Drogheda on
June 20, at which Cardinal Logue
will officiate. In thanking subscrib-
ers, Archdeacon Segrave announced
that subscriptions so far amounted
to over 5000.
Leitrim.
Mr.. F. Hall suggested, in Ques-
ton to the postmaster general, In
Parliament that a Protestant store
keeper who had been appointed post
master at Glenfarne. County Leitrim,
was subsequently superseded by an
other person in consequence Of Cath
Ollie opposition and asked that papers
should be held on the matter. Cap
tain Norton, who replied, said the
manager of a provision store was
frs. appointed, bnS he subsequently
declined it, and a fresh appointment
had now been made. He was salts