BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.

Announcements under this heading are charged for as follows:-- Marriage, 2s 6d; Death with funeral notice, 2s 6d; Death with funeral notice and "No Flowers," 3s; Obituary Notice, 1s 6d; Birth, 2s 6d. In every case each announcement must be prepaid and duly authenticated.

Births

CROTHERS -- January 31, at Mount Street, Ballymena, the wife of H. M. Crothers, of a son.

M'CAMMON -- At Armagh Terrace, Portadown, the wife of Hugh W. M'Cammon, of a daughter.

VINT -- January 27, at Dehra Lodge, Strandtown, the wife of William Vint, of a son.

Marriages

BLACK--MacKENNEY -- February 1, at Dunluce Presbyterian Church, by the Rev J. G Kirkpatrick, M.A., assisted by the Rev. S. Thompson, M.A., Clifton Street, Belfast, Thomas A. Black, Belfast, to Minnie, second daughter of W. J. MacKenney, Bushmills.

BLUHM--LIDDELL -- January 25, at Donacloney Parish Church, Waringstown, by the Rev. E. P. Atkinson, Edmund Bluhm, of Eastcote, Middlesex, to Georgina, second daughter of William Liddell, Esq., J.P., Donacloney, Lurgan, High Sheriff for County Down.

COBURN--CARSON -- January 26, by special license, at the residence of the brides father, by the Rev. J. F. Graham, Ballybay, assisted by the Rev D. B. Knox, Corlea, George, son of James Coburn, Banbridge, to Agnes, third daughter of Isaiah Carson, Springfield, Ballybay.

MILLAR--M'ILRATH -- February 1, at the Presbyterian Church, Waringstown, by the Rev. J. M. M'Ilrath, brother of the bride, assisted by the Rev. David M'Meekin, Ballymena, and the Rev. John Gibson, Broughshane, James Millar, Ballynafie, Portglenone, to Marion, younger daughter of Hugh M'Ilrath, Rock Cottage, Portglenone.

M'MINN--WYLIE -- January 30, at Castlereagh Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. B. Thompson, M.A., William J. M'Minn, to Jane (Jennie) Wylie, both of Newtownbreda.

THOMPSON--BURNS -- January 28, at St. George's, Hanover Square, by the Rev L. Borrett White, D.D, Oxon., Rector of St. Mary, Aldermay, Willoughby F. Thompson, of The Firs, Braunton, North Devon, to Katie, eldest daughter of J. Ross Burns, of Andover.

Deaths

BARREY -- February 1, at the residence of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Barrey, Knockagh, Deborah, daughter of the late Robert Barrey.

BLACK -- January 25, at his residence, Ballynafeigh, Hugh Black.

BLACKBURN -- January 29, at 4, Twickenham Street, Isabella, youngest and dearly-loved daughter of Robert Blackburn.

BOYLE -- January 29, at 112, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, Osborne, second son of Hugh Boyle, Charlemont Place, Armagh, aged 34 years.

BRYSON -- January 27, at Ballybracken, Jenny Biggar, wife of James Bryson, aged 41 years.

CORRY -- January 27, at 46, Belmont Avenue, Strandtown, Sarah Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of W. J. Corry.

CURRAN -- January 27, suddenly, Thomas H. Curran, of 43, Carlisle Street, aged J6 years.

DOHERTY -- January 27, at Derrycughan, N.S., Markethill, Susan Gordon, the beloved wife of Henry Doherty, aged 29 years.

DONNAN -- January 14, at Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A., James M. Donnan, ex-U.S. Consul, Belfast, Ireland, aged 69 years.

DONNELLY -- January 29. at 18, Glenravel Street, Maria Ann (Minnie), youngest daughter of James Donnelly.

DUNLOP -- January 26, at the residence of his father, Richard Armstrong, eldest son of William Dunlop, Ballycreen, Ballynahinch.

FINLAY -- January 23, of heart disease, at 23, Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, Jane Finlay, for fifteen years the faithful servant of Mrs. Mackinnon.

FRENCH -- February 1, at Ballymena, Mary A. French, relict of tbe late Robert French.

GARRETT -- January 24, at his residence, Avonmore Lodge, Lisburn, Henry John Garrett, in the 86th year of his age.

GEDDES -- January 22, at Athol, St. Ronan's Road, Southsea, Caroline Gordon, daughter of the late Colonel A. D. Geddes (27th Inniskillings), and Commanding 83rd Regimental District (Belfast), aged 17 years.

GELSTON -- February 1, at his late residence, Knock, John Gelston, in the 84th year of his age.

GILLESPIE -- January 29, at Macleary Cottage, Macosquin, Coleraine, Hugh, eldest son of the late Andrew Gillespie.

GREW -- January 24, at her residence, Queen's Hotel, Portadown, Margaret Grew, aged 76 years.

GRIMSHAW -- At her residence, Greenmount, Craigavad, Alicia, only surviving child of the late Christopher Grimshaw, of Westwood Hall, Manchester, and Whitehouse, Belfast, aged 64 years.

HARVEY -- January 28, at 43, Seymour Street, Lisburn, Ernest Willard, youngest and dearly-beloved son of T. J. Harvey, aged 7 years.

INGRAM -- January 30, at 1, Haypark Avenue, Ballynafetgh, Maggie, the affectionate and beloved wife of Alexander Ingram.

JOHNSTON -- January 26, at 103, Albertbridge Road, Mountpottinger, Minnie, eldest daughter of the late John Wesley Johnston.

KELLY -- February 1, at Hillview, Jordanstown, Whiteabbey, Eliza, relict of the late Thomas Kelly, of Antrim.

KENNY -- January 24, at the residence of her son-in-law, R. H. Parker, 1, Melville Terrace, Military Road, Cork, Elizabeth Kenny, widow of the late Dr. John Kenny, formerly of Kingscourt, County Cavan.

KING -- January 28, at her residence, 71, Peter's Hill, Belfast, Mrs. Eliza King.

LYONS -- July 21, 1892, at her residence, Brandon, Manitoba, Eliza, wife of Henry Lyons (late of Belfast), aged 63 years.

MACKEY -- At her residence, Edenderry, Banbridge, Sarah Mackey, relict of the late Joseph Mackey.

MONTGOMERY -- January 26, at Chester, Mary, beloved wife of Rev. J. K. Montgomery, and eldest daughter of the late Rev. C. J. M'Alester, of Holywood.

MURPHY -- December 31, on board s.s. Akassa, at Lagos, of inflammation of the lungs, Thomas Haughton Murphy, M.B., of Armagh, second surviving son of Isaac J. Murphy, in his 25th year.

M'CAMMON -- January 29, at Annagh Terrace, Portadown, Mary E., wife of Hugh W. M'Cammon.

M'CRACKEN -- January 30, fell asleep in Jesus, at his late residence, Rhylstone Terrace, Ballyhackamore, Robert James M'Cracken.

M'CRACKEN -- January 28, at Altmore, Omeath, Newry, George M'Cracken, J.P.

M'CULLY -- January 30, at 12, High Street, Ballymena, Isabella M'Cully, aged 1 year and 9 months.

M'KEE -- February 1, at his fathers residence, The Temple, Carricknaveagh, Richard F. M'Kee, aged 16 years.

NESBITT -- January 24, at 76, North Street, Whiteinch, Glasgow, John Nesbitt, second son of the late John Nesbitt, farmer, Drumgrun, County Monaghan, Ireland, aged 33 years. JAMES NESBITT.

NICHOLSON -- January 29, at Whiteabbey, John Nicholson.

NICHOLSON -- January 27, at his residence, 13, Ball's Road, Birkenhead, Robert Nicholson, aged 61 years.

PATTON -- At Courtrai, Belgium, Fanny, relict of the late Archibald Patton, of Mountpottinger, Belfast

PEARSON -- January 28, at 30, Lawrence Street, University Street, the Rev. Thomas Pearson.

PORTER -- January 31, at Mayfield, Cultra, Lizzie, youngest and dearly-loved daughter of Wm. M. Porter.

REID -- January 22, at her residence, 617, Englewood Avenue, Chicago, U.S.A., Agnes, beloved wife of James Reid, and second daughter of the Late Wm. M'Liesh, Ballymacarrett.

ROSS -- January 31, at his residence, Kilwarlin, Hillsborough, Robert Ross.

ROSSBOROUGH -- January 29, at 15, Alexander Crescent, Antrim Road, Isabella Rossborough (sister of the late Rev. W. Rossborough).

SAUNDERS -- January 29, at 119, North Street, Clarissa Saunders.

SLOANE -- January 30, at Balmoral, Frances, the beloved wife of John Sloane, late of Lisnod, Drumbo.

SMITH -- January 29, at Green House, Ballyclare, Henrietta Mussen Seeds, beloved wife of John G. Smith.

STOTT -- January 27, at Portrush, Elizabeth Jane, fourth daughter of late John Stott, Belmont, Belfast.

TAYLOR -- January 31, at English Street, Downpatrick, Jane A. Mason Taylor, eldest daughter of the late Archibald Taylor, Esq., aged 83 years.

WATSON -- Jantury 28, at his residence, Crassmere, Keady, Isaiah Watson, aged 42 years.

WILLIAMSON -- At his residence, 433, Pertman Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.A., John Williamson, aged 78 years, born at The Bush, parish of Killyman, County Tyrone, Ireland.

WRIGHT -- January 27, at Killmore, Sarah Jane, daughter of John Wright, Dyan, Caledon.

Missing Friends

ALLISON. -- News is wanted of James Allison, who left the Wallhouse, Kirkcolm-by-Stranraer, Scotland, about 1857; went to Dumbarton to serve an apprenticeship as a ship-carpenter at Denny's ship-building yard; left Dunbarton about twenty-nine years ago with a new screw steamer, built there for owners in Australia; supposed to have been wrecked on the passage out. LAst heard of about twenty years ago; thought to have settled down as a farmer near Melbourne, Australia; supposed to be still in Australia. Any news respecting him will be thankfully recieved by his nephew, William Allison, newsagent and stationer, 140, Thistle Street, Glasgow, S.S., Scotland. Australian newspapers please copy.

BLAKELEY. -- Should this meet the eye of any of the friends of Martha Blakeley, who married Robert Leacock, shoemaker, and emigrated to Toronto, Upper Canada, in 1842, or of her sister, Isabella Blakeley, who emigrated with their son, Robert Leacock, January, 1846 or '49, daughters of William Blakeley, Bleachworks, Castledawson, communication will be thankfully received by their sisters, Rebecca and Mary. Address -- Alex. Blakeley, Moyola Bleach and Dye Works, Castledawson, County Derry, Ireland.

CAIRNS. -- News wanted of Thomas Cairns, who left Belfast about ten years ago for Canada, North America. Any kind friends knowing his whereabouts will oblige by writing to his anxious brother, Joseph Cairns, 51, Pernan Street, off Shankill Road, Belfast, Ireland. American and Australian papers please copy.

FAYLE. -- Information about James Henry Fayle, formerly of Lurgan, but in Chicago, U.S.A., when he wrote last to his relatives, in 1885, would be thankfully received by his brother H. S. Fayle, Ballyvicknacally, Dromore, County Down.

GORE. -- Should this meet the eye of William John Gore, who left Broughdoane, County Antrim, Ireland, about twenty-two years ago, last heard of as working at the Oil Springs, State of Pennsylvania, America, would he please communicate with his friend, James Evans, Common*s, Coleraine, County Derry, Ireland. American papers please copy.

GRAHAM. -- Samuel Graham, who left Ballyrickardbeg, Larne, in 1869, and when last heard of was living in Chicago, America, is sought by his friend, William Robert Apsley, 32, Pound Street, Larne, County Antrim. American papers please copy.

JOHNSTON. -- Robert Johnston, 16, Lower Wilton Street, Belfast, is anxious to know if his brother, John Johnston, is living. He was mate of the barque Luxon, which left Larne Harbour on November 14, 1884, and was wrecked at Barbadoes same year, but no lives were lost. Has not heard of his brother since.

PATERSON. -- Maria Paterson, who resided in Sandy Row, Belfast, in the year 1887, can hear of the whereabouts of her brother, William Paterson, by applying to Mr. J. K. Robertson, 127, Lothian Road, Edinburgh.

KING. -- Samuel King, Dunmore, Ballynahinch, County Down, is anxious to hear from his brother, Wm. James Ramsey King, who emigrated to New South Wales, Paramatta, and thence to Melbourne, South Australia, a considerable time since. His brother wishes to hear from him or any of his relatives. Australian papers please copy.

MACDONNELL. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts and circumstances of Louisa M. Macdonnell, who formerly lived with J. H. Gawn, Main Street, Larne; if the Gawns are alive, and if the lady is still living with them; object friendly -- William Bellew, Librarian, Blackwell's Island, New York, U.S.A.

MARSHALL. -- Arthur Marshall, of Belfast, who left Liverpool for Rockhampton, Queensland, on 24th June, 1884. No word has been received from him since, only one letter in September of same year intimating his intention to remove to Melbourne or Sydney. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his father, Robert Marshall, 4, Eton Street, Belfast, Ireland. Australian papers please copy.

MARTIN. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert Martin, who went out to Australia over forty years ago, in company with Mr. Boyd, both of Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland. Any information as to his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his friend Robert Martin, 10, Donegore Street, Bridge End, Belfast, Ireland.

MURDOCK. -- John and Thomas Murdock, who left Sunderland in the year 1854, and also Charles Murdock, who left Tow Law, County Durham, England, in the year 1862, for Canada, are anxiously sought by their sister, Mrs. Helen Robinson, Hardy Terrace, Crook, County Durham, England. American and Australian papers please copy.

RODGERS. -- William Priestley, Clintinagooland, Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland, wishes to hear of the whereabouts of his uncle, Joseph Rodgers. When last heard of twenty-two years ago he was living in Firesbaugh, Fresnow County, California, care of G. Haminhouse. American papers please copy.

STRONG. -- News wanted of Thomas Strong, who left Glasgow about six years ago for the State of Pennsylvania, America. Any kind friends knowing his whereabouts will oblige by writing to his anxious brother, John Strong, 812, Old Ford Road, Bow, London, England. American papers please copy.

SAMPSON. -- George Hughes, Magherafelt, County Derry, Ireland, wants to hear of his sister, Mrs. Rose Anna Sampson; when last heard of three years ago was living in Toronto, Canada, America. Any information will be thankfully received by her anxious brother. American papers please copy.

THOMPSON. -- Charles Thompson, Barrack Street, Dundalk, is anxious to learn the whereabouts of his son, William Henry, who has been in the missing since 12th December last, when he was in the employment of Messrs. Milligan & Co., drapers, Church Street, Athlone.

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101, Holm Street, Glasgow.
30th January.
DEAR SIR -- I think it my duty to let you know that I am now in communication, with my brother, Thomas Biggesty, whose name you were so kind to make known in the "Missing Friends" column of the Belfast Weekly News. -- Yours. WM. BIGGESTY (Constant Reader).

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Helensburg, January 23rd.
DEAR SIR -- Kindly withdraw notice (M'Kane) from "Missing Friends" Column. I am very pleased to inform you that it has been the means of finding my friends, from whom I have had a communication. Please accept my grateful thanks for inserting same. -- Yours truly. JOHN M'KANE

 

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Births

BEST -- January 31, at Irish Street, Dungannon, the wife of John Best, of a son.

CULVERWELL -- February 7, at Rosenheim, University Street, the wife of George P. Culverwell, of a son.

DEACON -- February 3, at Rathmullan Rectory, wife of Rev. John J. Deacon, of a son.

DUDGEON -- February 1, at Charlemont, Moy, the wife of J. Dudgeon, C.P.S., Stewartstown, of a daughter.

M'KENDRY -- February 5, at 259, Albertbridge Road, the wife of John M'Kendry, of a son.

Marriages

CHILD--STUART -- February 7, at St. Stephen's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. S. M. Harris, A.M., Incumbent of Holy Trinity, Rathmines, assisted by the Rev. Canon Walsh, D.D., Rector, Alexander W., son of the late Lieutenant-Colonel W. Child, Staff Officer, Belfast, and formerly of 46th Regiment, to Jane Ewing Bradshaw (Jeanie), third daughter of the late William James Stuart, Esq., Solicitor, Dublin.

CLARKE--M'CONNELL -- February 2, by special license, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. John Forbes, LL.D, John, only son of the late John Clarke, Newtownards, to Bessie, third daughter of Hugh M'Connell, Tullynagardy, Newtownards.

FARROW--GILL -- February 2, at the Parish Church, Banbridge, by the Rev. T. O. Thorpe, George Henry, son of the late John Farrow, Clapton, London, to Lily, daughter of John Gill, Lurgan Road, Banbridge.

FERRIS--TODD -- February 1, at Rutland Square Presbyterian Church, Dublin, by the Rev. J. D. Osborne, assisted by the Rev. A. F. Hamilton, David Ferris, to Sara Todd, both of Newry.

HAYES--BARKLIE -- February 2, in the Parish Church, Moira, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Dromore, uncle of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. Canon Hayes, Chancellor of Dromore Cathedral, cousin of the bridegroom, John Shaw Hayes, M.D., Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand, third son of the late Hon. Mr. Justice Hayes, to Caroline Georgianna, third daughter of the Rev. John Knox Barklie, A.B., Rector of Moira, County Down.

M'CALLAM--LAWRENCE -- November 15, 1892, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. W. Reid, by licence, John M'Callam, late of Belfast, Ireland, to Florence Louisa, only daughter of Mr. John Lawrence, Gertrude Street, Port Pirie, South Australia.

M'CAUSLAND--LYNCH -- February 7, at St. Brigid's Catholic Church, Derryvolgie Avenue, by the Rev. T. O'Donnell, Adm., John M'Causland, son of the late John M'Causland, Patrick Street, Belfast, to Julia, second daughter of the late Patrick Lynch, Linen Hall Hotel, Armagh.

M'MASTER--FALLS -- February 3, at First Ballymena Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Thomas M.A., Hugh M'Master, R.I.C., Ballymena, third son of Hugh M'Master, Roddens, County Down, to Agnes, youngest daughter of the late T. Falls, Galgorm, County Antrim.

QUIN--M'DANIEL -- February 6, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, by the Rev. James M'Ilvenny, Hugh Quin, Clara, County Down, to Cecelia, only daughter of John M'Daniel, Belfast.

RIGGS-FORSYTH -- December 22, at Leichhardt, Sydney, N.S.W., by special licence, Henry Edward, younger son of the late James L. Riggs, M.D., Armagh, to Jessie, youngest daughter of the late John Forsyth, Udny, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Deaths

BEATTY -- January 27, at Tulnagoan, Brookeborough, Anne, wife of Mr. Thomas Beatty, daughter of the late Alexander Little, Tulnagoan, and granddaughter of the late John Langtry, Bellvue, Richhill, Armagh, aged 66 years.

BROWN -- February 5, at 76, Carnan Street, John, son of Archibald Brown.

BROWNE -- February 7, at his residence, Ballibay, County Monaghan, Benjamin Browne.

BRYSON -- February 3, at his residence, Ballybracken, James, second son of the late David Bryson.

CARMICHAEL -- February 4, at her residence, 137 Shankill Road, Belfast, Margaret Carmichael, aged 48 years.

CARSON -- February 4, at Greenvale, Keady, the Rev. Henry W. Carson, D.D., in the 76th year of his age.

COATES -- February 1, at Laurencetown, County Down, Adam, youngest son of Adam Coates, aged 1 year and 8 months.

CONNOLLY -- February 4, at his late residence, 105, M'Donnell Street, Belfast, Mr. Thomas Connolly.

CORKEY -- February 1, at his residence, 2, Downey Terrace, Warrenpoint, Mr. Isaac Corkey.

CRAWFORD -- February 7, at his residence, Warrenpoint, Rev. Archibald Crawford.

CRAUFURD -- February 6, at Mark Street, Portrush, Martha, widow of the late Robert Craufurd, Rugby Road, Belfast.

DAVISON -- February 5, at her late residence, 66, M'Clure Street, Margaret, the beloved wife of Andrew Davison.

DAVISON -- February 6, at Wellington Street, Ballymena, Kenneth William, son of Dr. W. R. Davison, aged 22 months.

DOBBIN -- February 7, at 16, Fitzwilliam Street, William Dobbin, son of Clotworthy Dobbin.

DONALD -- February 2, at Red Brae, North Road, Carrickfergus, Nellie, infant daughter of Robert and Isabella Donald, aged 16 months.

FLETCHER -- February 2, Wm. Fletcher, Hill Street, Lurgan. aged 88 years.

FRASER -- February 8, at 17, Cumberland Street, Mary (Minnie), eldest daughter of Wm. Fraser.

GILCRIEST -- February 7, at the Methodist Manse, Warrenpoint, Mary Anne, wife of the Rev. John Gilcriest.

GREEN -- February 3, at his residence, Closkelt House, Castlewellan, Robert Green.

HARVEY -- At 3, Canning Street, Jane Mary, the beloved daughter of Wiiliam and Ellen Harvey.

HASSAN -- February 8, at her residence, Strangemore House, Cliftonpark Avenue, Belfast, my beloved wife, Bridget Jane.

HODGSON -- February 4, at his residence, 126, Dover Street, Matthew Hodgson.

HOUSTON -- February 3, at 28, Distillery Street, Mary Elizabeth Houston.

KOLKHORST -- February 2, at his residence, Koenigswinter, Germany, Oscar Kolkhorst, Esq., formerly of Balmoral, Belfast.

LAPPIN -- February 4, at 11, Great Patrick Street, Eliza Isabella, eldest daughter of the late John Fulling, and beloved wife of Wm. Lappin.

LEES -- February 6, at 10, Shandon Street, Antrim Road, Belfast, Mary Lees.

LEMON -- February 4, at 44, North Queen Street, Belfast, James Lemon.

LYNESS -- February 4, at No. 17, Millbrook Road, Lisburn, Maggie, eldest and and dearly-beloved daughter of Francis and Mary Lyness.

MACARTNEY -- February 1, at his late residence, Kilnaharvey, Richhill, George Augustus Chichester Macartney, eldest son of the late Joseph Macartney, Esq., of Holywood House, Holywood, County Down.

MATHESON -- February 8, at 72, Stanhope Street, Mary Elizabeth Matheson.

MILLER -- February 3, at Ballibay, Lizzie, the beloved wife of Alexander Miller.

MURPHY -- February 5, Anna, widow of the late John Murphy, Drumheriff House, Dungannon.

M'CLEERY -- February 8, at 7, North Thomas Street, Thomas, second son of the late William M'Cleery.

M'CLOSKEY -- February 3, at her father's residence, Mullamore House, Aghadowey, Lizzie Ann, second and dearly-beloved daughter of James M'Closkey,

M'COLLUGH -- February 4, at his residence, Ballyutoague, George M'Collugh, aged 77 years.

M'KEAQUE -- February 3, at the residence of her cousin, Mrs. Dixon, 21, Mark Street, Portruah, Margaret, daughter of the late Daniel M'Keaque, Portrush.

M'KEE -- February 1, at his father's residence, The Temple, Carricknaveagh, Richard F. M'Kee, aged 16 years.

M'KELVY -- February 2, at High Street, Ballynahinch, Catharine, the beloved wife of James M'Kelvy.

M'KENNA -- February 7, at 36, Arthur Street, Belfast, Francis Joseph, eldest child of Frank M'Kenna.

M'WHINNEY -- February 4, at her late residence, Bangor Demesne, Mrs. Margaret M'Whinney.

REAVEY -- February 6, at 23, Fleet Street, Charles Reavey.

RITCHIE -- February 8, at The Grove, Belfast, Jane, widow of Dr. W. B. Ritchie.

ROBINSON -- February 3, at 10, Jaffa Street (off Silvio Street), Crumlin Road, Belfast, Elizabeth (Lizzie), second daughter of the late John Robinson.

SHANNON -- February 7, at Edlinqham Terrace, Duncairn Gardens, Elizabeth Shannon, relict of the late John Shannon, Straidhavern, aged 84 years.

SKELLY -- February 6, at his residence, Artana, Dromara, County Down, John Skelly, aged 77 years.

THOMPSON -- February 7, at her residence, Keady, Esther Thompson, widow of the late Joseph Thompson.

THOMPSON -- February 4, at his residence, Edenderry House, Woodvale Road, James N. Thompson.

WARNOCK -- February 6, at Ballygraffin, Kirkcubbin, Margaret Ann, relict of the late James Warnock.

MISSING FRIENDS.

Under this heading we will be pleased to insert, free of charge, notices of absent friends whose whereabouts our readers may (for any reason) wish to discover. Communications of this nature must bear the signature and address of the writer.

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TO CORRESPONDENT.

J. L. King Land, Bellshill, Scotland. -- No place in Belfast is known as the "New Cairns." Please send correct particulars, fully authenticated, when your contribution will be inserted.

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ADAMS. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of Ellen Adams (maiden name Peel), formerly of Charlotte Street, Belfast. When last heard from she was living on a farm in Toberhany, County Armagh. Whether alive or dead, any information concerning her will be thankfully received by her cousin, Eliza Shepard, 81, Newell Street, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.

ALLAN. -- Mrs. Allan, Mount Alexander, Comber, County Down, Ireland, formerly Mary Greer, of Ballyrush, wishes to hear the whereabouts of her brother, Robert Greer, who left Belfast in April, 1872; was last heard of in September, 1878, at West Walnut Hills, Cincinatti, Ohio, United States. American papers please copy.

ALLEN. -- John Allen, 83, Elderslie Street, Glasgow, formerly of Ballydrain, Comber, County Down, wishes to hear of the whereabouts of his brother William; last heard of in New York, fifteen years ago; then staying at 500½, Grand Street, New York. Any information will be thankfully received by his friends. -- John Allen.

BLAKLEY. -- Information wanted regarding Charles Blakley, coachman, lately employed at Mountstewart, County Down. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. Melvern, 10, Windmill Road, Newtownards.

GILLESPIE or POWERS. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mary Gillespie or Powers, who left Newtownards, County Down, Ireland, about thirty-five years ago; last heard of twenty-five years ago as living in Main Street, Brooklyn, New York. Any information will be thankfully received by her nephew, Hugh Gillespie, 135, Main Street. Bridgeton, Glasgow. American papers please copy.

GILLESPIE. -- Hugh Gillespie, of Ballymaglave, Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland, is anxious to know the whereabouts of his son, Thomas Gillespie, who emigrated to America about eleven years ago. He was a blacksmith on the Pacific Railway; was working with a boy believed to be the name of M'Comb, from Smithfalls, America ; last address, Michipicoten River, Lake Superior, Meypie Road, care of Frasor & Redcant, contractors, Ontario, Canada; was going to Fort Arthur, Thunder Bay. Should this meet the eye of any of the M'Combs, or of Thomas Gillespie, would they kindly communicate?

MOORE. -- Thomas Moore, 10, Ivanhoe Street, Bootle, Liverpool, England, wants to hear of his brother, John Moore. When last heard of was in 17, M'Lean Street, Passaic, U.S.A. Any information will be thankfully received by his anxious brother. American papers please copy.

M'CAUGHEY. -- Pte. Frank M'Caughey, 2nd Battalion R. I. Rifles is anxious to know the whereabouts of his brother John. When last heard of he was employed as warder in the asylum, Armagh. Any information respecting him will be gratefully received. -- Pte. Francis M'Caughey, 2nd Battalion R. I. Rifles, Malta.

M'GUINESS. -- If this meets the eye of any friend or relative of John M'Guinness -- last heard of in New Zealand about thirty years ago -- a letter would be thankfully received by his brother, Malcom M'Guinness, Bush Post Office, Dungannon, Connty Tyrone, Ireland. New Zealand papers please copy.

M'REYNOLDS -- News is wanted of Roley M'Reynolds of Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland, who left that place about the year 1860, and went to Upper Canada, but is supposed to be in Philadelphia, U.S.A. Any kind friends knowing his whereabouts will oblige by writing to his anxious nephew, Hugh M'Reynolds, 98, George Street, Whiteinch-by-Glasgow. American papers please copy.

PATTERSON. -- News is wanted about Eliza Anne Patterson, daughter of the late James Patterson, Ballyboy, Manorhamilton; supposed to be in Belfast. She would hear information to her benefit by corresponding with John Watts, Doohat, Swanlinbar, County Cavan.

WHITE. -- Thomas M'Kergan, of Portstewart, County Derry, wishes to hear from Margaret Jane White (maiden name M'Kergan) or any member of her family; was last heard of at Bristol about fourteen years ago; had a large family. South of England papers please copy.

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Dunmore, Ballynahinch, County Down.

SIR -- Kindly withdraw notice (King) from "Missing Friends" column, and please accept my grateful thanks for inserting same, as it has been the means of finding my brother, from whom I have had a communication. -- Yours very truly,SAMUEL KING.

 

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Births

DUDLEY -- February 8, at The Rectory, Kilkeel, the wife of the Rev. Freeman Dudley, of a son.

GLOVER -- February 6, at The Rectory, Annahilt, County Down, the wife of the Rev. J. M. Boyle Glover, B.A., of a son.

HENDERSON -- February 12, at Mayville, Holywood, the wife of George G. Henderson, of a son.

HOLLAND -- February 12, at 4, Church View, Holywood, the wife of Thomas Holland, of a son.

JONES -- February 2, at Beech Hall, Aughnaskeogh, Dromara, the wife of John H. Jones, of a son.

KENNEDY -- February 9, at No. 1, Dickson Street, the wife of R. N. Kennedy, of a son.

LAIRD -- February 13, at Killultagh, Malone Park, the wife of John Laird, of a son,

MITCHELL -- February 7, at 9, Laurelbank, Woodvale Road, the wife of Isaac Mitchell, of a son -- stillborn.

M'KISACK -- February 11, at 19, College Square East, the wife of H. L. M'Kisack, M.D., of a son.

ROSS -- February 5, at Fairview, Ballyclare, the wife of Alec Ross, of a daughter.

Marriages

ADAMS--JOHNSON -- February 10, by special licence, at the residence of the bride, 58, Pakenham Place, Belfast, by the Rev. Wesley Guard, Alfred, sixth son of the late John Adams, North Street, Belfast, to Wilhelmina (Winnie), eldest daughter of Robert Johnson, Bedford Street, Belfast.

BARRON--LAUGHLIN -- February 7, at Lyle Hill Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Robert Wallace, M.A., Gibson Jamison, youngest son of the late Robert Barron, Lyle Hill, Templepatrick, to Maggie Anne, eldest daughter of the late John Laughlin, Holywood, County Down.

CAFFREY--O'NEILL -- February 9, at the Pre-Cathedral, Marlborough Street, Dublin, by the Rev. J Caffrey, C.C. (uncle of the bridegroom), assisted by the Rev. B, M'Cartan, P.P., Hannahstown, County Antrim, and Rev. T. Gorman, Adm., Nicholas J , only son of Thomas R. Caffrey, Esq., J.P, Glenville House, Dunmurry, County Antrim, to Ella, elder daughter of the late Arthur Neal O'Neill, Esq., Glen Bower, Passage East, County Waterford.

DAVISON--M'MURTRY -- February 8, at Donegall Street Independent Church, Belfast, by Rev. W. Tanner Hughes, assisted by Rev. D. H. M'Murtry, M.A., uncle of the bride, Hugh Joseph, elder son of James Davison, Rathmore, Antrim, to Maggie Erwin, eldest daughter of A. H. H. M'Murtry, M.D., Belfast.

DOIG--MOORE -- February 8, by special license, at the Balmoral Hotel, Belfast, by the Rev. W. J. Christie, Glenavy, John Lyall, eldest son of William Doig, Tayville, West Newport, Fife, to Harriette Louise, second daughter of John Moore, Moore View, Crumlin.

FLEMING--ROGERS -- February 3, at Kingsmills Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. James Meeke, Henry, second son of Henry Fleming, Esq., Whitehouse, to Emily King, fifth daughter of Wm. Rogers, Esq., Liseraw, County Armagh.

GAGE--M'SPADDEN -- February 10, at Loughbrickland Presbyterian Church, by the Rev A. C. Buchanan, William Gage, Cloughmills, to Essie Shannon M'Spadden, eldest daughter of the late Samuel M'Spadden, Derrydrumek, County Down.

GILMER--OWENS -- February 8, at Glenwherry Presbyterian Church, by Rev. D. Cummins, M.A., Wm. Gilmer, Ballykeel House, Ballymena, son of the late Wm. Hugh Gilmer, Esq., Rashee, to Lizze Robinson, eldest daughter of Alexander Owens, Esq, Glenhead House, Glenwherry.

MACPHERSON--MACLEAN -- February 8, at All Saints', Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London, Rollo Macpherson, P.W.D., Ceylon, youngest son of Major-General Macpherson, late Royal Scots, and of St. Oran's, Belfast, to Bessie, daughter of the late James Maclean, Esq., St. Martin's, Ross-shire, and niece of the late HUgh Maclean, Esq., of Westfield, Morayshire.

MOORE--LYONS -- February 7, at the First Presbyterian Church, Holywood, by the Rev. W Wright, James Moore, Newtownards, to Maggie Wright, youngest daughter of the late Hugh Lyons, Ballymoney.

M'FARLAND--WAGNER -- February 9, at Holy Trinity Church, Dublin, by the Rev. S. M. Harris, M.A, John M'Farland, of Kingstown, son of J. M'Farland, of Edenderry, Omagh, to Ellen Maria Wolfe (Elsie), daughter of John Wagner, Dunmanway, County Cork.

RICHARDSON--BELL -- On the 14th inst., at the Friends Meeting-house, Lurgan, James Nicholson Richardson, of Bessbrook, County Armagh, to Sara, eldest daughter of Samuel Alexander Bell, of Bellvue, near Lurgan, County Armagh.

SINCLAIR--MEGAHY -- February 10, at Elmwood Presbyterian Church, by the Rev R. J. Lynd, D.D., assisted by the Rev. S. M'Comb, B.D., Abraham Sinclair, Tea Merchant, Victoria Street, to Gracie Hanna, youngest daughter of the late R. Megahy, both of Belfast.

WILSON--FERGUSON -- February 9, at the residence of the bride, by the Rev. W. Wright, assisted by the Rev. W. J. M'Cracken, Robert James, eldest son of the late Hugh Wilson. Knowhead, Ballyeaston, to Anna, only daughter of S. Ferguson, Greengraves, Newtownards.

Deaths

ALEXANDER -- February 13, at Legmore, Derriaghy, Sarah.

BOYD -- February 13, at his residence, the Post Office, Killinchy, John Boyd.

BUNTING -- February 10, at his [sic] residence, 2, Scotland Street, Belfast, Sarah Bunting.

CROWE -- February 2, at his residence, Summerhill, Muckamore, Samuel Crowe.

DERBY -- At her residence, Scarva Street, Banbridge, Diana, the beloved wife of Joseph Derby.

DICKEY -- February 14, at Roughfort, William Dickey, aged 57 years.

DOUGLAS -- February 14, at 2, Sunnybank, Bangor, William Douglas, late of 20, Waring Street, Belfast.

DUNNE -- February 13, at Waterloo, Liverpool, Mary, the beloved wife of Captain James Dunne, s.s. Lord Erne.

FERRES -- February 13, at his late residence, Hibernia Street, Holywood, James Ferres.

GRIFFITH -- February 10, at her residence, Knappa House, Shercock, County Cavan, Ann, relict of the late Nathaniel Griffith, aged 80 years.

HAMILTON -- February 10, at his residence, 24, Via Bigli, Milan, Italy, W. J. Hamilton (Willie), eldest son of John Hamilton, 1, Laurington, Antrim Road, Belfast.

HARPER -- February 7, at her father's residence, Mary, youngest daughter of Davidson Harper, Clandeboye.

HUGHES -- February 13, at his residence, Bryansburn, Bangor, John Hughes, aged 42 years.

JONES -- February 6, at Beech Hall, Aughnaskeogh, Dromara, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of John H. Jones. Fell asleep in Jesus. Deeply lamented by many.

KNIPE -- February 12, at his residence, The Lawn, Belturbet, Thomas Frederick Knipe, Esq., J.P., aged 77 years.

LAWSON -- February 10, at his residence, Cherrymount, Dungannon, James A. Lawson, aged 57 years.

LEWIS -- February 10, at 36, Hyde Park Gate, London, Sir Charles Edward Lewis, Bart., late M.P. for Londonderry and North Antrim, in his 68th year.

MATHERS -- February 12, at her residence, Market Street, Lurgan, Anne, relict of the late Robert Mathers, J.P.

MILLIKEN -- February 10, at Albert Terrace, Carrickfergus,Captain William Milliken.

MOORE -- February 10, at Grange, Portadown, Mary Anne, wife of John Moore.

MacILWAINE -- February 9, at Eglantine Avenue, Lisburn Road, Edward Nangle, third son of the late Canon MacIlwaine, D.D.

M'QUISTON -- February 15, at 120, North Queen Street, Belfast, William John M'Quiston, aged 73 years.

POLLIN -- February 14, at his residence, Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, John Pollin.

REID -- February 9, at her residence, Wellington Park House, Belfast, Jane Browne, widow of the late Matthew Reid, of Cookstown.

RITCHIE -- February 8, at The Grove, Belfast, Jane, widow of Dr. W. B. Ritchie.

RODGERS -- February 12, at Clover Hill, Carrickfergus, John, youngest son of Alexander Rodgers, aged 1 year and 4 months.

STEWART -- February 9, at his residence, Ballylenaghan, James Stewart, aged 83 years.

THOMSON -- February 11, at his residence, Roan Mills, Coalisland, Alexander Thomson.

THOMPSON -- February 14, at her father's residence, 38, Upper Meadow Street, Belfast, Amy Sophia, youngest and dearly-beloved daughter of David Thompson.

WALLACE -- February 14, at 33, Norwood Street, Catherine Oakes, wife of W. S. Wallace.

WARNOCK -- February 13, at his residence, English Street, Armagh, John Warnock, aged 58 years.

WHITE -- February 9, at Knockbracken, Agnes Violet (Violet), daughter of Edmund H. White.

WOOLSEY -- February 13, at Foundry Street, Portadown, Frances, youngest daughter of Robert Woolsey.

In Memoriam

ANDERSON -- In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Samuel Anderson, who departed this life on the 14th February, 1891. Never forgotten. ELIZA J. ANDERSON.

Missing Friends

BOVAIRD. -- Information wanted as to the whereabouts of William James Bovaird, who left St. Johnston, County Donegal, in the year 1887, and when last heard of, about four years ago, he was in 1,229, Hamilton Street, Philadelphia. Please communicate with John Bovaird, Adverness, Macosquin, Coleraine, Londonderry.

CROTHERS. -- Wanted, information concerning the whereabouts of Eliza Jane or Maria Crothers; when last heard of Eliza and Jane were in Halifax, America; Maria supposed to be somewhere in England. Any information concerning them will be most thankfully received by their brother James. Address -- Hilden Mills, near Lisburn, Ireland. English and American papers please copy.

DOUGLAS. -- Jane Douglas, Mill Street, Comber, County Down, wishes to know the whereabouts of her son, David Lowry, who left Comber for the United States of America, on the 9th May, 1884; last heard of 19, at West Randolph Street, Chicago.

DYSART. -- Robert Dysart, of Brushybrackin, Rasharkin, County Antrim, Ireland, is most anxious to know the whereabouts of his son Andrew Dysart, who mysteriously disappeared on a pay night, and never returned to his lodgings. He was clerk in Frears & Co., dry goods store, East Troy, State of New York, fourteen years ago.

GRAHAM. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of Gerrad Graham and wife (wife's maiden name Margaret Boyd), who left County Armagh, Ireland, about forty years ago; last heard of in California. Any information will be thankfully received by the latter's sister, Jane Magowan, Lissnagree, County Armagh, Ireland.

IRELAND. -- Jane Patterson, Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, County Down, wishes to know of the whereabouts of her brother, David Ireland, who left Mullen Town, County Armagh, about eleven years ago.

LAVERY. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Lizzie Lavery, who left Belfast and went to New York, America, in 1890, her last address being, in April 4th, 1891, Brooklyn Truant Home, Cypress Hills, East New York, in care of Mrs. Corrigan. Any kind friends knowing of her whereabouts will oblige by writing to either of her anxious sisters -- Sarah Orr, 25, Railway Street, Low Walker; or to Martha Fisackerly, 117, Harriet Street, Byker, Newcastle-on Tyne, County of Northumberland, England.

M'BURNEY. -- A little girl, twelve years of age, wandered from her home on September the 7th, 1889. Her name is Jane M'Burney, fair hair, blue eyes, wore a blue cotton dress and red cap. She was since seen in Belfast. Any information of her being dead or alive will be thankfully received by her father, William M'Burney, Dromore Street, Banbridge.

M'CORMICK. -- Wanted, to know the whereabouts of Eliza M'Cormick, who left Ballymartin, Killinchy, County Down, Ireland, about thirty-eight years ago; last heard of in New York, Broadway, twenty-five years ago. Any information concerning her will be thankfully received by her only sister living, Jennie M'Cormick, by marriage Orr, Ballymartin, Killinchy, County Down, Ireland. American papers please copy.

NELSON. -- News wanted of Henry Nelson, who left Mullicarton, Magheragall, about the year 1877; went to Edinburgh to be a rivetter. His anxious sister would be glad to hear of his whereabouts. Address -- Andrew Nelson, Mullicarton, Magheragall, County Antrim.

TOMBE, or EVANS -- Any information concerning Ann Tombe, or Evans, who left Bellaghy thirty years ago, will be thankfully received by her father, Wm. Tombe, Mullaghboy, Bellaghy, County Derry, Ireland. She was last heard of in Capetown.

 

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Missing Friends

COWAN -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of Sam Cowan, formerly of Coalisland, County Tyrone; last heard of in the employment of Lord Talbot, Dublin; was supposed to go to Edinburgh, with a family. Any information concerning him would be thankfully received by his sister, Ann Cowan, 109 Canmore Street, Belfast. American and Australian papers please copy.

GILLESPIE -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Thomas Gillespie, who emigrated to America about eleven years ago; worked on the Pacific Railway in company with one named M'Comb, from Smithfalls; last heard of at Michipicoten River, Lake Superior, in the employ of Fraser & Redeant, contractors, Ontario. Any information leading to his present address will be thankfully received by his father, Hugh Gillespie, Ballymaglave, Ballynahinch. American and Australian papers please copy.

IRELAND -- Jane Patterson, Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, County Down, wishes to know of the whereabouts of her brother, David Ireland, who left Mullenstown, County Armagh, about eleven years ago.

M'COMMONS -- John M'Commons, Loughadian, Loughbrickland, County Down, Ireland, anxiously wishes to hear from or know of the whereabouts of his son, Samuel M'Commons. Last heard of four years ago at French River, Crumbies Camp P.O., Ontario, Canada.

SOMERVILLE -- Mrs Eliza Somerville, Moyle, Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, Ireland, wishes to hear of the whereabouts of her son, James Somerville, who left Ireland about twenty years ago. When last heard ofwas serving in the Canadian Royal Artillery, and was returning from war with the Indians on June 29th 1885.

POWELL, HINDSEL, or BARNES -- Elizabeth Jane Powell, who left Drogheda and was last heard of thirty-eight years ago in Manchester, being married to an officer named Wm. John Hindsel, is sought by her sister, Margaret Powell, Glenanne, County Armagh, Ireland. She also wishes to hear from another sister, Ellen, who left Drogheda at same time, and married a man named Barnes; last heard of in Manchester. American and Australian papers please copy.

 

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