Births
FALKNER -- January 6, at Woodham Walter Rectory, Maldon, Essex, the wife of the Rev. Robert H. Falkner, rector, of twin sons.
GORE -- December 6, at Ranikhet, North-West Provinces, Bengal, the wife of Surgeon-Major Albert A. Gore, M.D., Army Medical Department, of a daughter.
JACKSON -- January 6, at 15, Amersham Park Villas, New Cross, London, S.E., the wife of the Rev. W. Hanson Jackson, of a daughter.
KEOGH -- January 6, the wife of C. A. Keogh, Esq., J.P. of Drumdoe, Boyle, and Birchfield, County Clare, of a son.
THOMSON -- January 6, at the Lawn, Belturbet, the wife of H. W. Thomson, Esq., M.D., of a daughter.
TIPPING -- November 18, at Bellurgan, Canterbury, New Zealand, the wife of J. Cobourg Tipping, Esq., of a son.
Marriages
JORDAN--ROBERTSON -- January 6, at St. Mary's Church, Woolwich, by the Rev. the Hon. A. Anson, M.A., rector, assisted by the Rev. R. T. Love, M.A., curate, the Rev. Joseph Jordan, M.A., F.R.G.S., Incumbent of Holy Trinity, and a chaplain of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, to Elizabeth Margaret, third daughter of Vice-Admiral R. Robertson, 64, Wood Street, Woolwich, J.P. County Kent.
MacKINNON--GARDYNE -- January 5, at Finavon, Forfarshire, by the Rev. Vincent Rorison, M.A., Incumbent of St. John's Church, Forfar, Captain Lionel Dudley MacKinnon, Coldstream Guards, to Elizabeth Constance, third daughter of Lieut.-Colonel and the Hon. Mrs. Greonhill Gardyne.
O'CALLAGHAN--FITZHERBERT -- January 6, at Tissington, by the Rev. James FitzHerbert, assisted by the Rev. Richard FitzHerbert, Rector of Warsop, Ignatius O'Callaghan, Esq., to Katharine, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Alleyne FitzHerbert, Rector of Warsop, Notts.
Deaths
BLACKE -- January 8, at the residence of his brother-in-law, 107, Cupar Street, Belfast, John Blacke, formerly of Primrose Grange, County Sligo. His remains will be removed for interment in the Borough Cemetery, this (Monday) afternoon, at 2.30. The brethren of L.O.L. 1890 and other friends will please accept this intimation. CHARLES BLACKE.
CAMPBELL -- January 8, at Mount Prospect, Lisburn Rond, Belfast, Alfred, the fifth son of N. A. Campbell, Donegall Place, aged 11 years.
CLARKE -- January 9, at his father's residence, 4, Leopold Street, Crumlin Rond, Belfast, Samuel, third son of William Clarke, aged 19 years. His remains will be removed for interment in Shankhill burying ground, to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. WILLIAM CLARKE.
DUNWOODY -- January 9, at 16, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, William Dunwoody, formerly of Lisburn, aged 71 years. His remains will be removed for interment in Blaris burying ground, on Wednesday, 12th inst., at nine o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
HARRIS -- January 8, at The Mall, Armagh, Henry Harris, solicitor, aged 61 years. Funeral will leave for St. Mark's, on Wednesday morning next, at eleven o'clock.
M'ALASTER -- January 9, at 50, Nelson Street, Belfast, Jennie M'Alaster, for thirty years the faithful domestic friend of Mary Ann Moorcroft. Her remains will be removed for interment in Ballymacarrett burying ground, on to-morrow (Tuesday), 11th inst., at nine o'clock a.m.
SKEAD -- January 8, at the residence of her son-in-law, Robert J. Moore, Armagh, Sophia, relict of the late James Skead, The Nursery, Armagh, aged 85 years. Her remains will be removed for interment in St. Mark's Churchyard, this day (Monday), the 10th inst., at half-past three o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.
TURTLE -- January 8, at her residence, Castle Street, Lisburn, Mary Jane, relict of the late James Turtle. Her remains will be removed for interment in Aghagallon burying-ground, on Wednesday morning, the 12th inst., at ten o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
WEIR -- January 7, at 51, M'Tier Street, Belfast, Jane, the beloved wife of Samuel Weir. Her remains will be removed from the above address for interment in Shankhill burying-ground, this day (Monday), the 10th inst., at three o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.
BOX -- January 6, at Hastings, Ann Matilda, widow of the late John Box, of the H.E.I.C.S., in her 88th year.
GORDON -- January 5, at 4, Southwick Place, London, Geraldine, widow of the Rev. J. C. Gordon, late of Florida Manor and Delamont, County Down, aged 73 years.
HERON -- January 8, at Bridge Street, Dromore, Susan, daughter of the late William Heron.
M'KIBBIN -- January 8, at his residence, Broughton, West Derby, Liverpool, Alexander M'Kibbin, Esq.
MONCREIFF -- January 6, at 15, Ainlie Place, Edinburgh, Millicent Julia, the wife of the Hon. Henry James Moncreiff, Advocate, and older daughter of the late Colonel Frederick Daniel Fryer, Moulton Paddocks, Newmarket.
PRITCHARD -- January 5, at Trescawen, Anglesey, Henry Pritchard, Esq, in his 82nd year.
SPENCE -- January 3, at his residence, Bannagh House, County Fermanagh, John Spence, aged 75 years.
Clippings
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
CUSTODY COURT -- SATURDAY.
[Before the Hon. Captain PLUNKETT, R.M.; R. L. HAMILTON, Esq., J.P.; and WILLIAM GREG, Esq., J.P]
THE UNRULY MEMBER.
A man named Alexander Taylor was brought up in custody of Constable Hunter, charged with having made use of party expressions and objectionable language on the public street on the previous evening.
The prisoner, it appeared, had been guilty of using very filthy language towards the constable, and as there were several previous convictions against him he was fined 40s and costs, or in default one month's imprisonment.
ASSAULTING THE POLICE.
A man named Henry Carroll was brought up in custody of Sub-Constable Lynch, charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct on the previous evening, and also with an assault on the constable.
The assault, it appeared, was committed on the way to the office, the prison or kicking the constable several times.
The prisoner asked that their Worships should discharge him, as he intended to leave the town.
Captain PLUNKETT said he did not know about that. It was very doubtful. (Laughter.)
The probability of the imprisonment became a certainty when Head-Constable Irwin informed their Worships that there were forty-seven convictions against the prisoner, of which a number were for assaulting the police.
Their WORSHIPS sent the prisoner to jail for fourteen days for having been drunk and disorderly, and for assaulting the constable he was ordered to be imprisoned for three months.
The prisoner remarked on leaving the dock that he feared he would not go away that night, his manner and the expression producing considerable amusement in court.
LARCENIES.
A boy named George Kean, who was brought up on remand, charged with stealing some periodicals from the shop of Miss Henderson, Castle Place, under circumstances already published, was sent to jail for fourteen days, and after the expiration of that period to be detained in the Malone Reformatory for five years.
Henry Bradley, who was charged, on remand, with the larceny of some plates, the property of John Galloway, of the Central Dining Rooms, was sent to jail for one month.
ALLEGED LIBEL.
At the close of the ordinary business of the court an application was made by a young man for a summons against the publisher of a paper called "Peepin' Tom" for an alleged libel.
Captain PLUNKETT having read the paragraph complained of, said he saw nothing in it to injure the character of the applicant, and recommended him to go to a solicitor. He had seen the paper before, and it was a scandalous production.
The applicant complained that the paragraph was calculated to injure him, and had appeared twice. The publisher -- a man named M'Ilveen, of Percy Street, whom he had seen printing the paper -- had promised to give him the manuscript of the paragraph, but afterwards refused to do so.
Captain PLUNKETT renewed his advice as to professional advice, and
The matter dropped.
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There was no business done in the Summons Court.
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CONSTABULARY CHANGES. -- Sub-Inspector B. A. Somerville has been temporarily transferred from Newtownards to Hollymount, which is convenient to the now celebrated Lough Mask, where a new district has been formed. Head-Constable Dwyer will have charge of Newtownards district during his absence. Constable Neely has been transferred temporarily from Newtownards to Greyabbey, from which place Constable Phelan goes to Scarva.
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BALLYMENA PETTY SESSIONS. -- These sessions were held on Friday last, before A. C. Montgomery, Esq., R.M.; Captain Perry, J.P.; James Patrick, Esq., J.P.; and James Martin, Esq., J.P. Two women named respectively Nancy Boyle and Sarah Waters, both residing in the Fair Hill Lane, Ballymena, appeared in custody of Sub-Constables Slattery and Nulty, charged with stealing potatoes, the property of Mr. Marks, of Mount Street, from his land in Ballyloughan, on Wednesday last. The Bench sentenced each of the prisoners to two months' imprisonment.
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DEATH FROM EXPOSURE. -- On Saturday Mr. Peel, coroner, held an inquest at Lisdown, a short distance from Armagh, on the remains of an old woman named Ellen Wilson, who had died suddenly at her residence on the previous day. It appeared from the evidence that, although deceased had coals in her house, she neglected to light a fire, and the result was, according to the evidence of Dr. Gray, that the cold forced the blood of her body in upon her heart, which, being weak, collapsed. The jury found a verdict in accordance with the doctor's testimony.
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THE LATE MAJOR BLOOMFIELD. -- We have been requested to state that the late Major John Colpoys Bloomfield was the father of John Caldwell Bloomfield, Esq., and was married to the daughter of Sir John Caldwell, Bart.
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TREAT TO THE CHILDREN OF LURGAN WORKHOUSE. -- On Saturday a treat was given to the children of Lurgan Workhouse by Lady Lurgan, who, with characteristic beneficence, annually continues the custom. The hall was decorated by the master -- Mr. Taylor -- with evergreens and mottoes. About two hundred children partook of the plentiful repast, at the close of which the prizes were distributed by the Misses Hancock. Mr. John Hancock, J.P., was present during the evening.
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WORKHOUSE TREAT. -- On Wednesday afternoon the annual feast given by the ladies of Enniskillen to the workhouse children took place, and on Friday afternoon the aged and infirm inmates were entertained in a similar manner. Having done justice to the viands placed before them, all repaired to the girls' schoolroom, where two beautiful trees laden with toys met the admiring gaze of the youthful beholders. The Rev. Mr. Rutledge gave a number of charming views with the magic lantern, which were highly appreciated by all present. A plentiful supply of fruit being distributed, and three hearty cheers having been given for the ladies for their kindness in getting up the treat, the meting terminated.
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DEATH OF MR. HENRY HARRIS, SOLICITOR. -- Mr. Henry Harris, chairman of the Armagh Town Commissioners, died at his residence in Armagh on Saturday evening. Mr. Harris, who was the oldest member of the legal profession practising in Armagh, was highly esteemed by every class with whom he came in contact.
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DEATH OF ALEXANDER M'KIBBIN, Esq. -- We regret to announce the death of this gentleman, which took place at his residence, Broughton, near Liverpool, on Saturday. Mr. M'Kibbin was of the firm of Messrs. M'Kibbin & Cordukes, who were extensively engaged in the provision trade in Liverpool, and well known in New York and other American towns, as well as in the United Kingdom. Mr. M'Kibbin left Belfast about thirty years ago, and by dint of ability and enterprise amassed a large fortune. His health had been failing for some time past, and he was obliged to leave the management of his business to his sons, who are the surviving partners of the firm. He leaves a widow and large family to mourn his loss. His death is generally regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends.
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FORTUNATE RECOVERY OF LOST MONEY. -- Last Thursday, about two o'clock in the afternoon, a lady who resides in Newtownards was travelling by car from Belfast to Newtownards, accompanied by some friends. On reaching the neighbourhood of the Dundonald quarries, the lady missed her hand-bag, which contained some valuable papers, besides a sum of over £30 in money, the latter chiefly in large notes. Unable to obtain any trace of the property, the party drove to Newtownards as quickly as possible, and communicated to the police such particulars as they could give. An information was made before a local magistrate, and a search warrant obtained, armed with which Constable Neely, accompanied by Sub-Constable Megraw, started on Friday morning for Dundonald. While the police were in the house of a surface-man named Patrick Drennan, who had been working near the place, the wife of the latter came in, whereupon Constable Neely turning round, inquired "Where is that bag your husband found upon the road?" The woman immediately produced the bag from beneath her shawl, declaring that she found it convenient to the village; that she had just now returned from Newtownards, and would have given it up there had a reward been offered. The police considered it their duty to arrest both the woman and her husband, which they did, and on Saturday they were brought before Rev. Joseph Bradshaw, J.P., who ordered their discharge on hearing the explanation offered. The bag, on examination, was found to contain the entire of the missing papers and money.
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DEATHS FROM DROWNING IN BELFAST. -- While two boys named William James Tedford and Thomas M'Callum, each about 16 years of age, residing in Cullingtree Street, were sliding on what is known as the Distillery Dam, Grosvenor Road, yesterday afternoon, the ice broke and they fell in near the middle of the pond. Three boys named Tate, Curlett, and Snowden, observing the occurrence, tied their mufflers together and endeavoured to rescue them, but failed. The boys immediately raised the alarm, and two men named T. Brown and Alex. Martin hurriedly constructed a raft. Taking a drag they broke tho ice on the dam, and found the two bodies, and had them removed to their residence. Constable Hurley and Sub-Constables Mulloy and Warren were present, and kept back a large crowd. A man named Matthew Thompson, aged twenty-live, residing in 27, Whitla Street, an engineer, in the employment of Messrs. John Rowan & Sons, was working on board the steamship Telegraphic, late Semaphore, at present undergoing some alterations in the Abercorn Basin, when he fell over the bow into the water. Several men on board immediately got into a boat, and after searching about for a considerable time, found the body, which was removed to the deceased's residence. Inquests will be held to-day.
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Wind-Calm.
ARRIVED AT THIS PORT ON THE 8TH INST.
The Moy, Walker, from Campbeltown, with grains.
COAL-LADEN VESSELS.
The ss Graphic, from Glasgow; the ss William Hinde, from Whitehaven; the ss Kirkless, from Garston; the Clara, from Newport; the Julia, from Workington.
SAILED FROM THIS PORT ON THE 8TH INST.
The barque Markland, Dyke, for Baltimore.
The barque Liffey, M'Ardle, for St. John, N.B.
The ss William Hinde, for Whitehaven; the ss Kirkless, for Garston.
ARRIVED
At San Francisco, on December 13, the ship Roxellana, Baillie, of Belfast, from Melbourne.
At Hong Kong, January 6, the ss Priam, Butler, of Belfast, from London.
At Whitehaven, January 5, the ss Anglian Walsh, from Antwerp.
SAILED
From Cardiff, January 8, the barquentine May, of Belfast, Hawthorn, for Pernambuco.
PASSED
Innishowen Head, January 7, the barque Village Belle, from Londonderry for Baltimore.
Innishowen Head, Jan. 7, the barque Lorenzo, from Londonderry for New York.
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INQUESTS IN BELFAST.
THE ACCIDENT IN MILL STREET.
DR. DILL, borough coroner, and a jury held an inquest in the Coroner's Court, Victoria Square, on Saturday afternoon, on the body of Richard Simmons, who came by his death on the previous day in a yard off Mill Street.
Constable Mullins had charge of the case.
William M'Cormick deposed that on the evening in question he was in Mr. Crawford's yard Mill Street. Deceased was there also, and had got some hay, and had taken the bit out of his horse's mouth to allow him to feed. Witness next saw the animal plunge forward, and run down the yard, dragging the deceased with it. He next saw the cart wheel pass over deceased's chest, and he died about five minutes after witness went to him. There was no noise to start the horse at the time, and the deceased was quite sober.
James Johnston deposed that Father Connolly was going up Mill Street, and put up his hat and umbrella to stop the horse, and witness then caught it. The winkers and bridle must have been taken off it in the yard.
Dr. M'Kee deposed to having examined the deceased, and finding his chest severely crushed. His injuries were such as might have been caused by a cart wheel passing over his body. Death resulted from the injury to the chest.
Andrew Gordon, Lawrencetown, said deceased was a carter, was married, and about forty-five years of age.
The jury returned a verdict that deceased came to his death on the 7th January 1881, in Mr. Crawford's yard, Mill Street, from injuries accidentally sustained, caused by a horse and cart going over his body.
DROWNING AT PRINCE'S DOCK.
The coroner and the same jury then proceeded to hold an inquest on the body of James M'Neill, which was found in the Prince's Dock that morning.
Michael Smyth deposed that deceased was a married man, about thirty-two years of age. Witness left him at the corner of Earl Street on Friday evening, at twenty minutes to eight o'clock, on his way home. Deceased was then quite sober, and, so far as witness knew, had only taken one bottle of porter that day. He was a sober man.
Hugh Ward, 22, Ober Street, said he was preparing for work at seven o'clock on Saturday morning on board the brig Jewel, then lying in Prince's Dock, when he heard a splash. He at once ran forward, and called out "Is that a man in the water?" No answer came, and he next saw something like a man's arms splashing in the water. Witness and two others got into a boat and began searching for whoever had fallen in. After spending some time, they went and got a life-hook and continued the search. In about three-quarters of an hour they found the body, and held it with the hook until a constable came. There was a very thick, fog on at the time, and the man might have walked over the quay. On the breast of the quay there were places where the white frost was removed, and witness saw the marks of fingers, as if the deceased had made a catch at the side when he was falling. There was only about six feet of water at the time.
The Coroner asked Constable Clerkin, who had charge of the case, if he had any evidence to show at what time the deceased left his house that morning.
The constable stated that the man's wife had been summoned, but, unfortunately, some person had given her some drink, and she was not in a condition to be examined. He, however, had heard from the deceased's wife that the unfortunate man left home at 6-30 that morning, and as he was leaving he put his hand in his pocket and took out a penny, saying "There is my last penny; buy some milk for the baby with it, as I may not be home until late."
Dr. M'Kee, who examined the body, deposed there were no marks of violence on it. He believed death was caused by drowning.
Hugh Ward, recalled, explained that the deceased was a labourer, and worked spell-work, discharging vessels at the quay. Witness paid him 1s 6d for his previous day's work.
The CORONER -- How do you account for the man not coming back to work that morning?
Witness -- I don't know.
The jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death on the 8th January, 1881, in the Prince's Dock, by accidental drowning.
While the papers were being signed,
A JUROR raised an objection to the course which had been pursued in the previous case. He expected they would have had an opportunity of retiring to the jury-room to consult as to whether the cause of death in the case of Richard Simmons was accidental. They agreed were not altogether agreed upon that point.
The CORONER -- You have returned your verdict.
The JUROR -- The foreman returned the verdict before consulting us. I thought we would have retired to consult.
The CORONER -- You should have spoken at the time. It is an hour since the verdict was given. What change would you have made? I consider the case is a very clear one.
The JUROR -- I would have left out the word "accidental."
The CORONER -- You would not mean to imply that the affair was otherwise than accidental?
The JUROR -- I would have left it an open question, to see if there was any noise going on at the time to start the horse.
The CORONER thought if there was any person to blame it was the unfortunate man himself, for taking the winkers off his horse.
The JUROR -- All right, sir.
The papers were then signed, ad the proceedings terminated.
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DOWNPATRICK EQUITY SESSIONS.
[FROM OUR REPORTER.]
DOWNPATRICK, SATURDAY. -- His Worship, THOMAS LEFROY, Esq., Q.C., County Court Judge, took his seat in the courthouse here, and took up the business of these sessions. Major Hamilton, J.P., was present.
MURPHY V. NAPIER
This was a bill for specific performance, the plaintiff, Patrick Murphy, calling on the defendant to complete the purchase of a farm under an agreement dated 26th October, on which defendant paid a deposit of £60. The defendant alleged that certain parties attended the sale by public auction of the farm, and fraudulently and unknown to the defendant bid on behalf of the plaintiff, and that the money was paid in ignorance of that fact. Defendant prayed that his deposit should be returned.
Dr. Shaw, B.L. (instructed by Mr. Russell), appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Gardner for the defence.
His WORSHIP granted a decree for specific performance.
In the case where John Grant brought an equity suit against John Mageean to enforce the specific performance of an agreement agreement to purchase a farm of land in Magherscreen for the sum of £85, plaintiff relied on defendant's payment of £5 being part performance of the agreement, and that defendant's son was the authorised agent of the defendant. The defence was a denial of the agency.
Mr. Shaw (instructed by Mr. B. N. Johnston) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Hans M'Mordie for the defendant.
The case was dismissed with costs.
This concluded the business of the sessions.
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DUNGANNON QUARTER SESSIONS. -- Sir Francis Brady, Bart., County Court Judge, entered the court on Saturday morning, at ten o'clock, and resumed the business of these sessions, Arthur Smith, of Cavanakeeran, sued Joseph Hughes to recover the sum of £15 10s 10d, balance due on foot of a promissory note for £40, for which plaintiff had become security, and had been forced to pay under a decree obtained against him by the Belfast Banking Company. It appeared from the evidence that some time ago defendant had a meeting of his creditors, at which he promised 6s in the pound, but ultimately paid 20s. The plaintiff, however, had not received notice of this meeting, nor had defendant obtained the protection of the Bankruptcy Court. His Worship, therefore, granted a decree for the full amount. John and Mary Trainor sued Patrick M'Kane, Neal M'Kane, and John M'Kane for the sum of £32, being the amount of wages which the plaintiffs alleged to be due to Mary Trainor, for four years' wages as servant. Mr. Simmons appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Reynolds appeared for Patrick M'Kane. From the evidence, it appeared that the parties were relatives, and at the death of Neal M'Kane's wife, who was the mother of the other two defendants, the plaintiff, Mary Trainor, was asked by the defendants to reside with them and act as housekeeper. As John Trainor, her father, could not well spare her, it was decided that when she came to defendants he would hire a servant whose wages defendants would pay. His Worship granted a decree for £24 against the defendants. Nancy Lanaghan brought an action against Andrew and Wm. Macartney to recover possession of a farm of land containing thirteen acres, from which she had been ejected for non-payment of rent. Mr. Venables appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. M'Guckin for the defendants, From the evidence it appeared that the plaintiff was a niece of the former owner of the farm, and on the owner's death the defendants ejected the plaintiff on a decree for non-payment of a year's rent. A short time after being ejected plaintiff was able to raise the amount of the ejectment decree and costs, which she tendered to the defendants, who, however, would not take the money, as they wanted the farm. Mr. M'Guckin contended that as the plaintiff was not next of kin (her mother being alive), she had become tenant by succession, and that she was merely a lodger in the late owner's house. His Worship granted a decree for restitution.