The Gazette 1946-49

(AMENDMENT) ACT, 1948.

HOUSING

The toast of " Our Guests " was proposed by Mr. James R. Quirke. An Taoiseach, Mr. John A. Costello, S.C., Mr. Samuel Gumming, President, Incorporated Law Society of Northern Ireland, and Mr. S. V. Kirkpatrick replied to the toast. The toast of " the Society " was proposed by the Minister for Justice and the President replied. During the evening orchestral items were given by Messrs. Reidy, Kelly and Davis and vocal items by Messrs. Tadhg MacFirbishigh, S.C., Joseph Flood and Sam Mooney. SOLICITORS' GOLFING SOCIETY THE Spring meeting of the Society was held at Baltray on Saturday, ist May, when, in spite of a downpour during the morning, there were 5 8 entries. The afternoon turned out fine and all the com petitions were played off. The Society's Challenge Cup and the Captain's Pri2e were won by Kevin Burke with a score of 71. The runner-up was Jack Bolton with 72. The Veterans' Cup and Society's Prize were won by R. E. Felton—for the second year in succession. The St. Patrick's Plate was won by D. Lynch. The prize for the best gross was won by H. B. Lenihan with 83. The best first nine holes was won by D. O'Hagan and the best second nine by B. Doyle. The Dinner at the club house was presided over by the Captain, Dermot Shaw. The guests were District Justice Kenny and the Captain and Hon. Secretary of Baltray. The Toast of " The Captain " was proposed by P. Glynn, who referred to his long association with the Shaw family and to the hard work which the Captain had always given to the Society as a member of the Committee. In replying the Captain said he appreciated the honour the Society had conferred on the country members of the Society in electing one of them its Captain. He appealed for an increased membership of the Society and for more frequent visits to the country on the part of the Society. The toast of" The Guests " was proposed by J. Barrett, who, in his own inimitable style, kept the company laughing. This was responded to by District Justice Kenny. The toast of " Baltray Golf Club " was proposed by T. A. O'Reilly, who thanked the officers and staff for the excellent arrangements which had been made and the reception the Society had received. He congratulated the Club on the recent achievement of two of its lady associates and on the improvements which had been made to the course and premises. Entertainment was provided by Mr. Clifford Bradshaw with Mr. Rich at the piano and by Mr. Chancy, Conjurer, who were much appreciated.

THE attention of solicitors is called to Sections 7-15 of the above Statute, which contain provisions which may require consideration by solicitors advising vendors and purchasers of house property. By Section 2. the expression " habitable house " means a house situate in the functional area of a housing authority which, in the opinion of such authority, is reasonably fit for human habitation or is reasonably capable of being rendered so fit. The joint effect of Sections 7 and 8 of the Act is to prevent any person from demolishing in whole or in part or using otherwise than as a dwelling- house any habitable house, without the permission of the housing authority in whose functional area the house is situated. An appeal from refusal of this permission lies to the Minister for Local Govern ment. Section u, which will come into operation on ist July, 1948, prohibits any person from permitting premises to be used as a multiple dwelling without permission in writing of the housing authority in whose functional area the premises are situated.. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and an appeal from the refusal of permission lies to the Circuit Court within one month after receiving notice of such refusal. Solicitors acting for pur chasers of premises who intend to use them either as business premises or for letting purposes would need to consider carefully the effect of Part II of the Act. THE REGISTRY Section B SOLICITOR, eight months qualified, desires post as Assistant in Dublin Office. Box No. 6.134. Section C WANTED Revised Statute to 1900 (and edition) with Index, also the Statutes from 1900 to 1922. Box No. C.I2I. EXAMINATION RESULTS Preliminary Examination AT the Preliminary Examination for intending apprentices to solicitors, held on the 5th and 6th days of April, the following passed the examination, and their names are arranged in order of merit:— i. Edward R. Rogers. 2. Peter D. P. Gallagher. Seven candidates entered; two passed; five failed. Final Examination AT the Final Examination for apprentices to solicitors held on the ist and 2nd days of April,