The Gazette 1955-58

At dinner in the Royal George Hotel, the guest of honour was the President and we were further honoured in having with us the Captain of Limerick Golf Club. The following is the List of Prizewinners and the Officers and Committee for next season:— Incorporated Law Society's Challenge Cup and President's Prize (Mr. Niall S. Gaffney)—Winner: W. J. Ryan (16) 38 pts. Runner-up Prize to Incorporated Law Society's Challenge Cup—Winner : S. Casey (6) on 2nd Nine, 36 pts. Ryan Challenge Cup (Handicap of 13 and upwards) and prize presented by Golfing Society—Winner : E. Dillon (18), 36 pts. Runner-up Prize to Ryan Challenge Cup— Winner: T. A. O'Reilly (16), 36 pts. Best Score (First Nine Holes)—Winner : J. Carr (14), 21 pts. Best Score (Second Nine Holes)—Winner: M. O'Sullivan (n), 19 pts. Best Score by competitor resident more than 30 miles away—Winner: M. Neary (5) on 2nd Nine, 35 pts. Best Score of three cards drawn by lot—Winner : James O'Connor (Thurles). Prize for secret score—Winner : Eugene Gillian. Veteran's Prize—Winner : Niall S. Gaffney, 33 pts. HON. OFFICERS, 1958 SEASON. Captain: James J. O'Connor (Thurles); Hon. Treasurer: John J. O'Dwyer; Hon. Secretary : Gerard M. Doyle. Committee: William Menton, John Maher, Michael Neary, L. K. Branigan, David Bell, T. F. McKeever, L. Kearon, J. J. O'Connor (Dublin), Eugene Gillan, J. C. Griffin (Ex-Capt., ex-officio~). DUBLIN SOLICITORS' BAR ASSOCIATION. A MEETING of the Council of the Association was held on Wednesday, the 25th of September, 1957. Discussions continue with the County Registrar concerning the performance of their duties by Civil Bill Officers. The Council has under consideration the pro cedure of the Post Office Savings Bank as to payment of accounts of deceased account holders, and ques tions arising as to professional remuneration in cases of the compulsory acquisition of land. The precedent Letting Agreement has been favourably received by the members, and appears to be in increasing use. The Council gave a dinner to Mr. Frank Connolly, out-going President of the Association, at the con clusion of his year of office.

The Annual General Meeting was held by courtesy of the Law Society at Solicitors' Building, Four Courts, on Wednesday, 9th October, 1957. The Honorary Secretary's report was adopted, the debate covering generally the Association's activities during the year. Special reference was made to the desirability of a further review of the organisation of the Dublin County District Court. The Honorary Treasurer's report was also adopted. Mr. Frank Connolly, the out-going President, thanked the members for their support during his year of office, and also thanked the Council and Officers of the Association for their co-operation and activity. He expressed special appreciation to the more senior members of the profession for their advice and help which were always forthcoming. The Council and Officers of the Association for the year 1957-58 were then elected as follows : President:- J. B. McGarry; Vice-President: L. E. Kearon; Hon. Treasurer: R. O'Connor; Hon. Secretary: C. Hyland; Hon. Auditors: P. Glynn and E. Crowley. Council: Messrs. E. Shiel, S. Millington, V. Wolfe, E. McCarron, J. A. G. Cullen, J. M. Farrelly, E. Byrne, F. Gibney, and K. Burke. A MEETING of the Council of the Association was held on Thursday, i7th October, 1957. The following .Sub-Committees were appointed : (a) Circuit and District Courts — Messrs. Vanston, Wolfe and Byrne. (£) Emergency—The President, the Vice- Presi dent and the Hon. Secretary. (