The Gazette 1944-46

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A colleague writes :—' Hugh C. Kelly died on the 13th November, 1944, aged 95. Mr. Kelly was admitted in. 1873, and had thus completed seventy-one years as a solicitor. He practised in Belfast. He was appointed • Sub- Sheriff of County Down almost immediately 011 his admission as a solicitor, and held that office for fifty-four years. Mr. Kelly's main interest in life lay in sport, representing Ireland in Rugby, Cricket, Lawn Ten nis and Lacrosse. He also found time for athletics, hunting, swimming, rowing, hurling, hockey, association football, polo, badminton, cycling and billiards. He was one of the founders of the Irish Golfing Union and officiated as starter at the open championship last held at Dollymouiit, where he held quite a court on the first tee. He was also keenly interested in yachting, representing the Royal Ulster Yacht Club in the race for the America Cup when Sir Thomas Lipton challenged in 1899, 1901 and 1903. He was, indeed, a great all-rounder. He will be remembered for his charm of manner and old-world courtesy which he displayed to all, irrespective of creed, class or politics. Electioneers in County Down will have kindly recollections of him. MR. STANDISH E. MASON, Solicitor, died at his residence, Prospect, Mullingar, on 25th November, 1944. Mr. Mason served his apprenticeship with the late Mr. Edwin E. Mason of Dublin, was admitted in Michaelmas Sittings, 1898, and practised under the style of John Mason & Son at 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin, up to the ,ycar 1935, and after wards at Mullingar. MR. PATRICK H. ROSNEY, Solicitor, died at his resi dence, Riverview, Cahirciveen, on 29th November, 1944. Mr. Rosney served his apprenticeship with the late Mr. Joseph Mangaii of Tralee, was admitted in Hilary Sittings, 1913, and practised at Cahir civeen. 39

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15. Edward Toner. 1X5. Patrick C. Jones. 17. Vincent T. H. Bclany. 18. Thomas P. Byrne. 19. Daniel Ahern. • 20. John D. Quiiui. The remaining candidates are postponed. The Council has awarded a Silver Medal to Hymaii Tarlo, B.A.T.C.D. Scholarships, 1944. THE Findlatcr Scholarship was awarded to John M. O'Farrell, who served his apprenticeship with Mr. Joseph Barrett, of 15 Eustace Street, Dublin. The Overend Final Examination Scholarship (Real Property and Conveyancing) was also awarded to John M. O'Farrell. The Overend Preliminary Examination Scholar ship was awarded to Patrick E. Thornton. subject to his compliance with the Regulations governing the Scholarship. OBITUARY. Mu. NICHOLAS C. SHEE, Solicitor, died on 31st October, 1944, at the Central Hotel, Clonmel. Mr. Shee served his apprenticeship to Mr. James J. O'Shee of Carrick-on-Suir, was admitted in Michaelmas Sittings, 1902, and practised at Clonmel. MR. ISAAC J. T. COLQIII-IOUN, Solicitor, died at his residence, Clbneen, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, on 3rd November, 1944. Mr. Colquhoun served his apprenticeship with the late Mr. Robert A. Wilson, of Londonderry, was admitted in Hilary Sittings, 1899, and practised at Buncrana and Londonderry. ME. HUGH C. KELLY, Solicitor, died at his resi dence, Hccklands, Newtownards Road, Belfast, on 13th November, 1944. Mr. Kelly was apprenticed to his father, the late Mr. Robert Kelly of Belfast, was admitted in Hilary Sittings, 1873, and practised at Belfast. •He was under-Sheriff of County Down for fifty- four years.