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1. Scenes at an Election of MP for Bandon Borough (continued)

   

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   Canon and handed him 10/- she had received as a bribe. Others quickly followed her example. From these the Canon procured evidence to prove that the Conservative canditate was elected due to bribery He took the necessary steps to make out a petition deposing Bernard, but before same was completed Bernard resigned and Allman was later returned unopposed.

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2. St Peter's Church Bells

   

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   Matter supplied by Mr. Carey Castle Road, Bandon.
   Written down by: John B. Coughlan Schoolteacher, Bandon.

   Lady Bandon presented a peal of seven bells to St. Peter's Church Ballymodan. A local poet to commemorate the event composed a poem on the matter. The poet's name was John Hennessy employed as a clerk in the office of Mr. Walsh a well known trader of Bandon! The opening two lines of poem were

   "On my morning rambles around the Shambles
   Taking a breath of the morning air"

   Another verse ran like this
   "On Xmas morning a noisy warning
   Disturbed the quiet of Bandon town

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