A 2/6 CHURCH.

Shannon News, 18 May 1926, Page 2

A 2/6 CHURCH.

Si Kathcriue Coleman, now in an advanced stagu of -demolition, says ■ a London paper, was one ot King 1-lcnrv VllJ.*s'.2a Oil churches, tne rectors of which were allowed that sum per pound on rental rules. Before commutation in 18G4 the income Had risen to £3145. But that sum was liable to heavy deductions on behalf of poorer churches, and the commuted income, less these Hharees was watered down to £4OO, £ some city rentals, which proSuced in 1898, £6B net The averse morning attendances m that yea were 19 clergy,- choristers and offici als, and 1.9 other worshippers.

v Luke Wilson, wlio formerly trained The Hawk, Maiolia and other good ones for the Messrs. W. J", and A. Y. Douglas estate, and who has just arrived back from Victoria, was given a hearty welcome by his many friends at Hastings on Tuesday. Luke, who was looking fit as- the proverbial fiddle, says he weighs less than 7st. Bib. at the present time. If he elects to apply for a jockey's license again he should get plenty of mounts, for there is no question about his ability in the saddle. S. r ßcid has turned out his two-year-olds, but is keeping Grand Knight going until a tor the Hawke's Bay meeting, at which the imported horse is to ■Ol pntJ A.IIUUO3 iJUl[[OAl!.l4 S.lO>[.\\l!l[ contest the Ormond Gold Cup. engaged for the occasion.