17 DECEMBER 1887, Page 2

The Irish patriots are evidently beginning to make fun of

their leaders. At Avonloo, County Sligo, at a meeting of the National League, the Rev. C. Filen presiding, it was resolved the other day that "we cannot find words to express the delight that exists among the members of this Branch at the cheerful news we have heard of the pure-souled patriot, Mr. O'Brien, being clad in a new snit of tweed." Inexpressible delight at Mr. O'Brien's acquisition of inexpressibles, is most appropriate, but it must surely be an appropriate joke at the " pure-souled patriot's " expense.