The Irish standard., 1917-09-29
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MI. O'Connor, q respected resident,
has died at Carrick-on-Shannon.
Boyle Agricultural Show Society ex-
pressed sympathy with Lord de
Freyne and family on the death of his
brother, 1t. Ernest French.
Rev. P. ]. Giblin, G. c.. Lahardane,
has been the recipient of an illumin-
ated address and cheque from the peo-
pie of Easkey, amongst whom he min
istered for years.
Clifden Petty Sessions Court passed
a resolution of sympathy to Co. Court
Judge Doyle on the death of his broth
CT, Rev. w. Doyle, s. j., and also to
the Gelway Jesuits, with whom de.
ceased had been closely associated.
Portumna Guardians marked read a
letter from the National Aid Associa-
ton asking the members to assist
in the collections on behalf of the
families and dependents of the men
executed. or who otherwise died in
Easter Week. Mr.. Mullin, chairman,
who proposed the adoption of the sug-
gestion, finding no seconder.
A large public meeting at Bally-
haunis called on Mr.. Fitzgibbon, M. p,
to resign, as he mo longer represent
ed the opinions of any section"
Right Rev. DR.. Moore unveiled q
tablet at Ballygar Protestant Church
in memory of the late Lieutenant
Ralph Satchwell, son of H. Satchwell,
]. p, Creegs, killed in action.
Joseph Murray, coachbuilder, Bally-
mote, was fined EOS. at the Petty Ses-
sions there for attempting to export
potatoes to England, contrary to the
Realm Order. Defendant said he was
only sending few stones as a gift to
friend.
Roscommon Co. G. decided to have
nothing to do with the matter raised
by L. G. B. letter asking them to
consider an estimate of expenses sent
forward by the County War Pensions
Committee. Mr. Tully said it was not
fair to put the post of pensions on the
rates.
Rev. Matthew Curley, of Cara, Bal
lyglunin, Co. Galway, who was recent
" ordained at Castlebar, Co. Mayo,
for the Auckland Mission, and who
was a student of st. Peters College,
Wexford, has been presented with a
handsome dressing case by some Wex-
ford friends.
At Belmullet w. G. Murphy, mer-
chant, was fined E5 on each of two
counts for purchasing quantity of
wreckage and not duly reporting same.
A man named Munol!y who sold paint
oil to Mr.. Murphy, and did not report
the same, was fined 3Os.
It is stated in Charlestown, Co.
Mayo, that Irish laborers from the dis
trict harvesting in Yorkshire and Lin
coin were attacked by English labor
ers and forced to fly from the farms
on which they were employed. Last
year similar hostilities were shown.
At Roscommon Council meeting a
claim was made by the Inspector-G Cen
eral, R. I. c., for s1l, les. for extra
police. It was decided to pay and
claim refund. Scholarships in Galway
University have been awarded by the
Council of Stephen Drury, Mary K.
Martin, VIM. Conry, Chas. Gallagher,
P. Mullany and w. Callaghy.
Rev. Mathew Curdey, son of M. and
Mrs. Curley, N. It's, Cara, Tuam, was
ordained at st. Mary's, Castelar,, by
Most Rev. DR.. Higgins. Rev. ]. O'Ker-
rigan, late of Catholic Institute Sec
ondary Schools, Liverpool, has been
appointed Superior, Christian Bros.
Schools, Tuam, in succession to Bro.
w. S. Doyle, transferred to Kingstown.
Canon VIM. White, P. p, Lough-
glynn, has died at Malahide, where he
was on holidays seeking to recuperate
his failing health. Father Whites
ministry extended over half century
and he held the charge of Loughglynn
for over 20 years, for which parish
he erected a splendid new church,
touring America for funds for that OBJ
ject. He was an excellent scholar, a
stout Nationalist and man of sanity
life.
P. j. MMorrow, rate collector, pre-
viously appointed by the magistrates
c. P. s. for Drumkerrin (Leitrim) dis
trict by 3 votes to for Lieut.. Frazer,
received votes against for Lieut..
at a second election on Friday. Acting
on instruction from the Castle, Capt.
Fitzpatrick, R. NJ, who presided, de-
clared Lieut.. Frazer elected, the Reg
istrar Of Petty Sessions having stated
that Mr.. M'Morrow was ineligible on
the ground If apo Mr. p O,E1vnn
solr., for Mr.. McConnor, objected to
the decision and said he would bring
the matter to the Kings Bench.
During the week number of Ma.
tional Volunteer rifles in Leitrim were
seized by the police at Carrigallen and
Garadice. There was never any am.
munition for them.
Cadet Denis P. Kelly, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Kelly, The Hotel Hohill, has