Births

HARRISON -- December 28, at 39, Hatfield Street, Belfast City, the wife of John H. Harrison, of a daughter.

HUNTER -- December 31, at New Row, Coleraine, the wife of Richard Hunter, of a son.

LIDDELL -- December 30, at Winona, Donacloney. the wife of Wm. Liddell, jun., prematurely, of a son, who only survived his birth a few hours.

MEDCALF -- December 26, at Railway House, Naas, the wife of J. Medcalf, of a daughter.

MULVANY -- December 16, at 6, Ashbrook Terrace, Leeson Park, Dublin, the wife of Chris. Mulvany, C.E., Castlerea, of a daughter.

M'ADAM -- December 30, at Ballysillan Farm, the wife of Wm. M'Adam, of a daughter.

M'BROOM -- December 28, 1893, at Carlisle Circus, the wife of W. J. M'Broom, Flesher, of a son.

POTTERTON -- December 27, at Ardkill House, Carbury, County Kildare, the wife of Thomas Potterton, of a daughter.

SCOTT -- December 18, at 9, Old Mountpleasant, Dublin, the wife of Thomas Scott, of a son.

Marriages

CALDWELL--BEATTY -- December 27, at the First Presbyterian Church, Moneymore, by the Rev. George Gillespie, M.A., Magherafelt, assisted by the Rev. William Reid, Moneymore. Samuel Brown, only son of the late Dr. Caldwell, Magherafelt, to Elizabeth Mary (Lill), eldest daughter of John Beatty, Dungannon.

CATHCART--HOBSON -- December 21, at St. Nathaniel's Church, Windsor, Liverpool, by the Rev. R. Hobson, Vicar, uncle of the bride and bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. J. Jl Thomson, Walter, youngest son of the late Robert Cathcart, Drogheda, to Ellen (Ellie), third daughter of John Hobson, Lurgan, County Armagh.

CRAIG--M'KIBBIN -- December 26, at Ballysillan Presbyterian Church, the Ber. James M'Conachie, B.A., Andrew Craig, son of the late Hugh Craig, Belfast, to Gertrude M'Kibbin, daughter of Joseph M'Kibbin, Belfast.

GRAY--JOHNSTON -- December 25, at Drumbeg Parish Church, by the Rev. A. R. Ryder, A.M., George Gray, Eglantine, Hillsborough, County Down, to Jane (Jeannie), daughter of the late Samuel Johnston, Belfast.

CREIGHTON--MACAULEY -- January 2, at the Parish Church, Antrim, by the Rev M. H. F. Collie, B.A., James Creighton, to Isabella Macauley.

JACKSON--WRIGHT -- December 28, 1893, at the Cathedral, Hong-Kong, by the Right Rev the Lord Bishop of the Island, David Jackson, Manager of the Hong-Kong and Shanghai Bank, Yokohama, Japan, and Urcher, Crossmaglen, County Armagh, to Margaret Louisa, second daughter of the late Robert Wright, Bellanode, Monaghan.

MARTIN--TURNER -- January 2, at St. Stephen's Church, by the Rev. Dr. Irvine, Fredrick W., eldest son of T. S. Martin, Thorndale Avenue, to Minnietta, eldest daughter of Adam Turner, Clifton Street, both of Belfast.

NELSON--HODDER -- December 1, at St. Mary's Church, Camp, Aden, by the Rev. P. R. Harrison, M.A., Chaplain, Horatio William Nelson, B.A., Nelson, Chaplain of Aden, only son of William Nelson, Strangford, County Down, to Alice Hodder Hodder, eldest daughter of the late Samuel Hodder, J.P., of Ringabella, County Cork.

RINSKOPF--BOAS -- December 28, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Dr. Chetzner, Auguste Rinskopf, of Ghent, Belgium, to Ida, eldest daughter of Hermann Boas, Lennoxvale, Belfast.

THOMPSON--BENNISEN -- December 25, at St. Anne's Church, Belfast, by the Rev. Robert Hacney, D.D., James, eldest son of James Thompson, to Jennie, youngest and only daughter of Douglas Bennisen, both of Belfast.

WALKER--LESLIE -- January 1, at Ballysillan Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. D. K. Mitchell, Carlisle Walker, to Lavinia Leslie.

WALLACE--CRAIG -- January 2, by special license, at the residence of the bride's mother, Boulderstone House, Templepatrick, by the Rev. A. M'Kinney, assisted by the Rev. J. Irwin, M.A., the Rev. Robert Bingham, M.A., and the Rev. D. Stewart, M.A., the Rev. Robert Wallace, M.A., Lyle Hill, to Lavinia, daughter of the late James Craig, Clonbuoy House Randalstown.

WATTERSON--REA -- December 25, by special license, at the house of the bride, by the Rev. J. A. Canning, LL.B., Crumlin, Dawson Watterson Merchant, Crumlin, to Mary Jane (Minnie), fifth daughter of Thomas Rea, Cedar Court Milla, Crumlin.

Deaths

ABSOLOM -- At Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, on New Year's morning, William Cyril, much-loved younger son of George and Belle Absolom, aged 2½ years.

ARMSTRONG -- December 30, at his father a residence, Boltnaconnell, Killead, Thomas Armstong (Tommy), youngest son of Thomas H. Armstrong, aged 16 years.

BECK -- December 22, at her residence, 130½, Grosvener Street, Belfast, Mary Jane, relict of the late George Beck, formerly of Clay, Banbridge.

BRIGGS -- January 2, at her residence, 20 Windsor Street, Belfast, Jane Briggs.

BROWN -- January 1, 1894, at 126, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late John C. Brown, Newtownards.

BROWN -- January 3, at her son's residence, 46, Canmore Street, Charlotte Brown.

CAMPBELL -- December 30, at 40, Lonsdale Street, Belfast, David M'Dowell, only son of the late Robert Campbell, Dromara, aged 22 years.

CLARK -- November 11, at her residence, Scone Villa, Tranquility, Trinidad, West Indies, Josephine Catherine, the beloved wife of Henry J. Clark, Esq., Government Statist and Superintendent of Printing, and younger daughter of the late James Laughlin, Dungloe, County Donegal, grand-niece of the late Honourable Robert and Dr. Thomas Nelson, Trinidad (formerly of Strabane, County Tyrone), and of the late Dr. Laughlin, S.R.N., and niece of Mrs. Gilbert, Ballycastle, County Antrim.

CULVERWELL -- January 1, at his residence, 1, North Great George's Street, Dublin, Joseph Pope Culverwell, late Secretary of the Great Northern Railway (Ireland), in the 78th year of his age.

DONALDSON -- December 30, 1893, at Cochno House, N.B., David Wardlow, son of Wm. A. Donaldson, aged 21 years.

DUNLOP -- December 29, at her mother's residence, Hillview, Carntall, Rebecca (Reabbie), daughter of the late John Dunlop.

FERGUSON -- January 1, at Ballymagreechan, Newtownards, Jane, the dearly-beloved wife of James Ferguson.

FLETCHER -- December 30, at his residence, James Street, Oxford Street, London, W., William, youngest son of the late William Fletcher, of this city.

FREW -- January 1, at 42, High Street, Antrim, John Frew, late of Kilbegs, County Antrim, aged 98 years.

GILLISPIE -- December 27, at his residence, Ballymaglave, Ballynahinch, Hugh Gillispie, the dearly-loved husband of Margaret Gillispie.

GILMORE -- January 1, at Greyabbey, Anna, wife of James Gilmore.

HAMILTON -- December 28, at his residence, 28, Mill Street, Larne, William Hamilton, aged 62 years.

HAMILTON -- December 30, at Firmount, Belfast, the residence of his brother-in-law, G. H. Ewart, Esq., Arthur Blayney Hamilton, M.B., youngest son of Richard Tipping Hamilton, of Willow Bank, Kingstown, aged 26 years.

HAWTHORNE -- December 27, at Greenan House, Loughbrickland, Francis Hawthorne, aged 87 years.

HORNER -- December 28, at her father's residence, Moss House Side, Barnamaghery, Rachael, the beloved wife of Wm. J. Horner, of Ballywoolen, aged 38 years.

HOSPITAL -- January 1, 1894, at his residence, 79, Excise Street, my dearly-beloved husband, William John Hospital.

KINLEY -- January 1, at London, of acute pneumonia, John S. Kinley, Bloomhill, Dungannon.

KIRKPATRICK -- December 29, at the College, Lurgan, James Kirkpatrick, aged 83 years.

KIRKPATRICK -- January 1, at his residence, Mossgrove, Boardmills, Lisburn, David Kirkpatrick, P.L.G., and Ruling Elder in First Boardmills Presbyterian Church for upwards of thirty-six years, aged 74 years.

LAUGHLIN -- December 29, at his residence, Florenceville, Ballynafeigh, my dearly-beloved husband, Adam Alexander Laughlin, late Captain Indus Steam Flotilla.

LEMON -- January 1, at her residence, in Markethill, Mary Anne, the beloved wife of the late Joseph Lemon.

LOVELY -- January 2, at 14, Wellington Street, Ballymena, Robert Lovely, Esq., C.E>

LYTLE -- December 30, at the Belfast Royal Hospital, of chronic bronchitis, Thomas Lytle.

MACARTNEY -- December 28, at his residence, Lisnod, John Macartney.

MAXWELL -- January 2, suddenly, at 97, High Street, Holywood, Wm. Robert, dearly-beloved son of Thomas and Mary Maxwell.

MILLIGAN -- December 27, at Whitetown, Newmills, William Milligan, aged 79 years.

MORRISON -- December 27, at 84, Great George's Street, Elizabeth, eldest surviving daughter of the late Hugh Morrison.

MORRISON -- December 30, at his residence, 1, Kerrsland Terrace, Bangor, Joseph A. Morrison, eldest son of William Morrison, aged 79 years.

MORROW -- December 27, at Allora, Queensland, Rev. J. B. Morrow, B.A., late of Coleraine.

MACLAUGHLIN -- December 30, at Doone Rectory, Limerick, the Rev. Alexander MacLaughlin, Chancellor of the Cathedral ef Cashel and Rector of Doone, aged 70 years.

M'CAMMON -- December 28, at his residence, Edendariff, Ballynahinch, James M'Cammon.

M'CAMMON -- January 3, at his residence, Silverstream, David M'Cammon, only son of David M'Cammon, aged 5½ years.

M'CLELLAND -- January 1, at the residence of his father, 13, Sixth Street, Robert, youngest surviving son of David M'Clelland, late of Cloughfern, Whiteabbey.

M'COMB -- January, 2, at Crone Cottage, Derriaghy, Rachel, relict of the late George M'Comb, Lambeg Bleachworks.

M'CRACKEN -- At 2, Eglantine Terrace, Malone Road, Jane M'Cracken.

M'CUTCHEON -- December 27, at 63, Frances Street, Newtownards, Margaret M'Cutcheon, aged 78 years.

M'ILROY -- January 2, Ellen Moreland, the dearly-beloved wife of Edward M'Ilroy, The Quoile, Downpatrick.

M'MURTRY -- November 7, drowned on the Lakes, North America, result of collision between the ss. St Albany and s.s. Philadelphia, Samuel, youngest and dearly-beloved son of Charles and Jane M'Murtry, 316, Shankhill Road, Belfast.

M'KEAG -- December 29, at his residence, Downshire Road, Holywood, William M'Keag, sen.

M'NINCH -- January 2, at Hightown, Kilwaughter, Larne, Ann Jane, widow of the late John M'Ninch, aged 77 years.

PATTERSON -- January 2, at Malone Place, Belfast, Agnes Patterson, aged 83 years.

REILLY -- On the night of December 27, at his residence, 11, Warrington Place, Dublin, James Reilly, aged 93.

RICHARDSON -- December 23, at Summer Hill House, County Fermanagh, Ireland, John Richardson, Q.C., D.L.

SAVAGE -- January 3, George Washington Savage, late United States Consul, Belfast.

SCHOALES -- December 28, at Huncote, Malone Park Belfast, the residence of her son-in-law, John J. Stafford, Rose Ann, relict of the late John Schoales, Emyvale, County Monaghan, in her 90th year.

SMYTH -- January 2, at his father's residence, Laurel Cottage, Plantation, Lisburn, Hugh, eldest and dearly-beloved son of Hugh Smyth, aged 24 years.

STEWART -- January 2, at 59, University Street, Belfast, the Rev. John Stewart.

STUART -- December 30, 1893, Elizabeth, the dearly-beloved wife of David Stuart, Ballydougherty, Poyntzpass.

WHITLA -- January 2, at his residence, The Diamond, Monaghan, Robert Whitla, aged 77 years.

WILLIAMSON -- December 29, at the residence of her son-in-law, 8, Dover Street, Belfast, Anne, relict of the late George Williamsen

WILSON -- December 31, at her residence, Hollybank, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Mary Quirey Wilson, only surviving daughter of the late Wm. Wilson, Belfast.

WOLFE -- January 3, at 1, Camden Street, Belfast, Jennie, beloved wife of Wm. W. Wolfe.

In Memoriam

FERRAR -- In loving memory of the Rev. Canon Edward Ferrar, formerly Rector of Clonmore, in the County Wexford, who departed this life on the 1st January, 1893.

Missing Friends.

BICKERSTAFF. -- William Bickerstaff would like to know the whereabouts of his sister; maiden name, Sarah Bickerstaff; married name not known. Last heard of in Banbridge. Any information thankfully received at 47, Sussex Street, Belfast.

BONAR. -- William Bonar, Clonkeen, Randalstown, would like to know the address of John Bonar, who left Clonkeen, Randalstown, in 1882, for America. Last heard of in 1887, when he lived in Randolph Street, Chicago, after which it is believed he left for Australia. American and Australian papers please copy.

BROWN. -- Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of Samuel Brown, hairdresser and wigmaker; for some time in New York. Last heard of about three years ago living at 1,010, Sanson Street, Philadelphia. Communications thankfully received by his mother, Ellen Blair, 114, Crimea Street, Belfast. American papers please copy.

DAVIS. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Alexander Davis, formerly of the 53rd Shropshire Light Infantry, and late of the 21st United States Infantry. When last heard of three years ago he had just been discharged from the B. Company of the 21st Infantry Regiment at Fort Sydney, Nebraska, U.S.A. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, George Davis, Feroy, Carland P.O., Dungannon; or J. A. Barlowe, Stewartstown.

DIXON. -- Wanted, the address of Joseph Alexander Dixon, who left Belfast ten years ago for Stewartstown, Canada, and last heard of when in the employment of Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Any information will be thankfully received by his anxious parents, -- D. Dixon, 3, Agincourt Street, Belfast. Canadian papers please copy.

OSBORNE. -- Mrs. Hawthorne (maiden name Ann Sewell), 129, Lawnbrook Avenue, Belfast, wishes to know the whereabouts of her aunt, Deborah Osborne (maiden name Deborah Sewell), who left Ballymacateer, County Down, Ireland, about 45 years ago. Last heard of living in Massachusetts, U.S.A., about 30 years ago. American papers please copy.

TYRRELL. -- Left his home on Tuesday, the 5th December, a boy, aged 14 years; fair complexion; dressed in corduroy knickerbockers; black jacket and vest; navy blue cap. Any information will be thankfully received by John Tyrrell, Ballycarl, Carnmoney.

WOODS. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Anne Woods, who left Brankhill, Arva, Co. Cavan, Ireland, about forty or forty-five years ago, and went to America; was last heard from twenty-six years ago, then living in Toronto, Upper Canada. Also her sisters, Rachael and Jane, of same place. Any information regarding the will be thankfully received by their sister, Elizabeth Woods, or Elliott, Annaghmore, Leggakelly P.O., Belturbet, County Cavan.

Clippings

SUPPOSED SUICIDE ENNISKILLEN.

A tragic occurrence took place in Enniskillen on the 28th ult., though no details have been received which might serve to throw a light on it. All that can be learned is that a sergeant of the Royal Engineers, named Griffiths, was seen on the Weirs Bridge, which spans Lough Erne, outside Enniskillen, and in a few minutes afterwards he was seen to fall into the water, some fifty feet below. The alarm was immediately given, and assistance sent for, but before any help could be rendered, the unfortunate man had disappeared. The affair seems shrouded in mystery, and until the inquest is held when the body is recovered, nothing further can be learned concerning the sad occurrence.

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INQUESTS IN BELFAST.

FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.

On 3rd inst., Mr. E. S. Finnigan, city coroner, held an inquest in the Recorder's Court on the body of Mary Fitzsimmons, who had been burned to death that morning at 16, Arran Street, Mountpottinger. It seems that a fire had occurred at the house, and that before assistance could be rendered the deceased had succumbed to the effects of the flames and the smoke. Wm. Orr, who also resided in the house, was somewhat injured, but he is now progressing favourably in the Royal Hospital, A portion of the fire brigade, under Superintendent Parker, visited the place, but the fire had been almost extinguished by the police -- who rescued Orr -- on their arrival. The man, after he had been restored by artificial respiration, was removed in the ambulance van to the hospital for treatment.

Catherine MacMillan, who was the first witness examined, identified the body of the deceased, and said that she was a widow, aged seventy years, and was witness's mother.

Edward Lynch said his wife first noticed the smoke coming from the residence of the deceased. Constable Matthews burst open the door with a hatchet. Witness and the constable entered but were driven back by smoke twice. The constable at length got upstairs, and found the old woman lying on the floor close to the fender. When he found and caught hold of her, her flesh gave way in his hands, and her stockings were burning even when she was brought out on the street, by which time he saw that she was quite dead. The old man was found drunk in a room, and his state was as much the effect of smoke as of drink.

The Coroner said that both witness and the constable did all they could to save life.

Patrick Murphy, 29, Arran Street, said the deceased was addicted to drink and appeared to have been drinking last night. She lived alone, but William Orr lived with her as a lodger.

Constable Matthews corroborated, and said be found a burning mass on the landing, which turned out to be the body of deceased.

The Coroner said the constable should be highly commended for his conduct.

Dr. Croker, Mount Street Dispensary, said the body of the deceased was burned in every part of the body, and there could be no doubt as to the cause of death.

The jury found that death was due to accidental burning, and commended Constable Michael Matthews for endeavouring, at the risk of his own life, to save the deceased, at the same time saving that of Wm. Orr.

FOUND DROWNED.

An inquest was also held on the body of the man who was found in the Prince's Dock on the 2nd inst. Sergeant Magee conducted the inquiry.

Harbour-Sergeant Geelan stated the body had been about five weeks in the water. Deceased was apparently about forty years of age, and from his dress appeared to have been a sailor.

The Coroner asked several questions of the sergeant as to the means taken to identify the deceased, and stated that in France morgues were better managed than in Belfast, and he hoped that the miserable structure in Victoria Square would be improved upon.

Dr. Thompson deposed that he examined the body of the deceased. There were no marks of violence on it. Death was due to drowning, and the jury returned a verdict of "Found drowned."

The Coroner suggested the necessity for providing a boat at the harbour for the use of the police in case of accident.

ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER.

Subsequently an inquiry took place as to the death of a child named Agnes Neill, 22, Mountcollyer Avenue, who was found dead in bed on 2nd inst.

District-Inspector M'Ardle watched the proceedings on behalf of the constabulary.

Mary Neill, 22, Mountcollyer Road, said her father and mother went to her grandfather's on Monday evening. The deceased was five weeks old. Witness was left in charge of the family while her parents were away. There were ten of a family. Her father returned that night at twelve o'clock, and her mother did not return till last night. During the night deceased would not take some milk. Yesterday morning witness went to wash the deceased, and found that it was dead.

Sergeant Loftus stated that Mr. Neill called at the barracks and stated that one of his children had been found dead in bed. He saw the child in bed, and it presented a very emaciated appearance. A twin child was in the cradle, and it also presented an emaciated appearance. He had it removed to the Union Workhouse under the Infant Life Protection Act. The mother of the child was of very drunken habits. Witness saw the mother in Club Row last night. She was then in a very drunken state. The father was a blacksmith in the Northern Counties Railway, and would have about 30s per week. Witness never saw him under the influence of drink.

Dr. Wilson deposed he made a post-mortem examination, and found that death resulted from malnutrition, arising from inability to digest food, and congestion of the right lung. The malnutrition was from birth. The weight of a child of deceased's age should be about 71lbs. He would not be surprised to her that deceased was only 4lb. 10oz. Bad feeding would bring on the disease of the lungs.

Dr. Barron corroborated.

The jury returned the following verdict:-- "That the said Mary Jane Neill, on the 2nd of January, 1894, did feloniously kill and slay one Agnes Neill."

The Coroner returned the mother of deceased for trial to the assizes, allowing her out on bail.

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ALLEGED LARCENY AT CARRICKFERGUS. -- On the 29th ult. Sergeant Phillips arrested a lad named John M'Cartney, aged fourteen years, on the charge of stealing and carrying away from the harbour a quantity of coal, the property of Messrs. Shannon & Holden. The accused was brought before Mr. Wm. Gorman, J.P., on the 30th charged with the offence, and was remanded until next petty sessions.

 

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Births

BAMFORD -- January 5, at The Emporium, Kilrea, the wife of Joseph Bamford, of a son.

BREAKEY -- December 30, at The Hill, Monaghan, the wife of H. J. Breakey, of a daughter.

CAMBRIDGE -- January 10, at High Street, Carrickfergus, the wife of Robert Cambridge, of a daughter.

GLENDINNING -- January 7, at 1, Wellington Park, Belfast, the wife of H. G. Glendinning, of a son.

JAGO -- January 9, at 64, York Street, Belfast, the wife of Walter Charles Jago, Dental Surgeon, of a daughter.

MARTIN -- January 5, at College House, College Green, Belfast, the wife of the Rev. W. Todd Martin, D.D., of a daughter.

MACRAE -- December 30, at 13, Camden Street, Belfast, the wife of John M'Bride, of a son.

M'BRIDE -- January 7, at Cliftonville Avenue, Belfast, the wife of John M'Bride, of a son.

NELSON -- January 3, at Main Street, Bangor, the wife of Samuel Nelson, of a daughter.

SHANKS -- January 7, at 17, Charleville Street, Belfast, the wife of Edward Shanks, of a son.

STOKES -- January 3, 1894, at Gosford Place, Armagh, the wife of R. S. Stokes, of a son, prematurely, which only survived a few hours.

STONE -- January 2, at Edenreagh, St. Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, the wife of Edward R. Stone, of a daughter.

WOODSIDE -- January 8, at 22, Shore Street, Holywood, the wife of J. T. Woodside, M.D., of a son.

Marriages

BELL--MARTIN -- January 9, at Castlereagh Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. B. Thompson, B.A., R. D. Bell, Belfast, fourth son of the late James Bell, Islandmagee, to Agnes, daughter of the late Alexander Martin, Ballylenaghan, Newtownbreda.

BREEN--CUNNINGHAM -- January 9, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Belfast, by the Rev. ----- Prickard, Adm., James Breen, to Sarah Cunningham, both of Belfast.

BUNTING--BUNTING -- January 1, at Sandholes United Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. John Watson Aitken, Thomas Bunting, to Mary Ann Bunting, eldest daughter of the late Holbrook Bunting, Gortagowan, County Tyrone, Ireland.

CARGILL--HOEY -- January 4, at Minterburn Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. John Davidson, M.A., Glennan, Samuel Cargill, Newmills, Glasslough, County Monaghan, to Emily Elizabeth, only daughter of George Hoey, The Dyan, Caledon, County Tyrone.

CLARKE--MORROW -- January 3, at Ballycairn Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. George Duncan, Ballycairn, assisted by the Rev. Robert Robson, Hillhall, John Clarke, Lisnastrain House, Lisburn, to Maggie, youngest daughter of the late William Morrow, Ballymacbrennan, Lisburn.

ELSMIE--CAMPBELL -- January 3, at Lochgair House, Argyllshire, by the Rev. D. Campbell, Lieutenant G. E. D. Elsmie, 5th Punjab Cavalry, son of G. R. Elsmie, Esq., C.S.I., to Ethel Grace, eldest daughter of Colonel MacIver Campbell, of Asknist, Argyllshire.

HANBURY--DUGGAN -- January 3, at Holy Trinity Rathmines, by the Rev. W. C. Hanbury, B.D., Rector of Laragh and Lavey, County Cavan, brother of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. S. M. Harris, M.A., Rector, Hugh Christopher, youngest son of Christopher Hanbury, Coolderry House, Co. Meath, to Susan Maud, second daughter of James Duggan, 18, Castlewood Avenue, Rathmines

KAY--RAMSEY -- January 4, at St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Charles Davey, B.A., Michael Woods, son of the late Robt. Kay, to Annie, daughter of the late John Ramsey, both of Belfast.

LAMBLE--M'CULLOUGH -- January 3, at Holywood Methodist Church, by the Rev. Robert Jamieson, Thomas J. Lamble, second son of Thomas Lamble, R.N., to Ellie, eldest daughter of William M'Cullough, The Crescent, Holywood.

SEMPLE--M'CRACKEN -- January 4, at First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. A. B. Porter, Second Ballyeaston, and the Rev. Samuel Edgar Stewart, Carrickfergus, John Semple, Inspector of National Schools, Ballina, to Rachel, second daughter of the Rev. W. J. M'Cracken, Ballyeaston, Co. Antrim.

Deaths

ADAIR -- January 5, at her residence, Wellington Street, Ballymena, Maggie J., wife of Henderson Adair.

ADGEY -- January 7, at his residence, 81, Westmoreland Street, Thomas, the beloved son of William J. Adgey, aged 1 year and 3 months.

BELL -- January 9, at Moneyhaw, Edith Isabella, dearly-beloved and only daughter of Robert and Emily Bell, aged 4 years and 10 months.

BLACK -- January 5, at her residence, 78, High Street, Sara, relict of the late James Black.

BOAL -- January 10, at 10, Regent Street, Isabella, dearly-beloved wife of William Boal.

BOYD -- December 15, 1893, at Napa City, California, Hugh Campbell, son of the late Major-General Boyd, of the Bengal Army, and of Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.

BREWER -- January 3, at his residence, Belvoir Park, Belfast, Henry H. Brewer, aged 53 years.

CAMPBELL -- January 4, at 22, College Gardens, Belfast, John Campbell.

CHAINE -- January 5, at her residence, Sunnyside, Portstewart, Fanny, widow of the late Stafford Chaine, of Springfarm, Antrim, aged 82 years.

CLELAND -- January 7, 1894, at his residence, Fair View Cottage, Saintfield, John Cleland, aged 78 years.

CUMMINGS -- January 4, at his residence, Tullaghmore, between Newmills and Stewartstown, George Cummings, se., formerly of Drumgoomal House, Stewartstown, and of Lake View, Coalisland, aged 85 years.

DYER -- January 6, at his residence, 289, Shankhill Road, George Dyer, aged 78 years.

ERSKINE -- January 9, Jane Erskine, Ballymagee.

FREW -- January 6, at Claremount Villas, Northland Road, Londonderry, Jane Ann, the beloved wife of Alexander Frew.

GIBSON -- January 7, at Seapatrick, Banbridge, Mary Gibson, aged 69 years.

HYNMAND -- At her residence, Tarneygerough, Elizabeth Hynmand, aged 70 years, relict of the late Mathew Hynmand.

IRELAND -- January 5, at 51, Spruce Street, John Ireland.

JOHNSTON -- January 6, at his residence, Hillsborough, Robert, the dearly-beloved husband of Eliza Johnston.

JOHNSTON -- January 10, at Dunedin, Antrim Road, the Rev. William Johnston, D.D.

JONES -- January 9, at Scotch Street, Armagh, of the bursting of a blood vessel, Mr. T. W. Jones.

KENNEDY -- January 3, at the Manse, Ballyhobridge, Clones, Florence, third daughter of the Rev. Robert Kennedy, aged 23 years.

KNOX -- January 7, at Tassagh Lower, Armagh, the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Boyd, Maurice Wilson Knox, aged 87 years.

LEPPER -- January 6, at his residence, The Grove, Pinner, Middlesex, of congestion of the lungs, Francis Lepper, dearly-loved husband of Alice Lepper, and eldest son of the late Charles William Lepper, of Laurel Lodge, Belfast.

LINDSAY -- January 7, at the Royal Hospital, Leonard Lindsay.

LUNDY -- January 8, at the residence of her father, Lowpark, Cullybackey, Minnie Carlile Lundy, aged 13 years.

LYONS -- December 5, 1893, at Brandon, Manitoba, Henry Lyons, formerly of Belfast, aged 63 years.

MILLIKEN -- January 6, at 122, Mill Street, Newtownards, William Milliken.

MOORE -- January 4, by misadventure, at Moore Lodge, near Kilrea, the residence of his father, Roger Clotworthy, youngest and dearly-loved son of William Moore, M.D., Physician to H.M. the Queen in Ireland aged 19 years.

M'ALEA -- January 8, at 196, Shankhill Road, Annie, second daughter of Patrick M'Alea.

M'CANN -- On the Feast of the Epiphany, as 28, Hill Street, Newry, Joseph Mathew, eldest son of James M'Cann.

M'COMB -- January 2, at Cross Cottage, Derriaghy, Rachel, relict of the late George M'Comb, Lambeg Bleachworks.

M'CORD -- January 7, at his residence, Drumbeg, Thomas M'Cord.

M'CREA -- January 5, at Ballyclare, Lizzie, the beloved wife of Robert M'Crea, Coal Merchant, Ballyclare.

M'GLADE -- January 7, at Laurel Villa, Rosetta Park, Belfast, Patrick M'Glade.

M'KEE -- January 5, at his residence, 40, Castlereagh Street, Mountpottinger, Belfast, James M'Kee, late of Ballyboghillbow, Greyabbey.

M'KELVEY -- December 30, 1893, at Denver, America, suddenly, John M'Kelvey, second son of James M'Kelvey, Ballyhalbert, Ireland.

ORR -- January 6, at the Methodist Manse, Monaghan, Florence, third daughter of the Rev. Robert Orr, aged 12 years.

REID -- January 6, at 78, Alfred Terrace, Mountpottinger, Margaret (Maggie), third daughter of the late Ralph Reid, Clones.

RITCHIE -- January 10, at Millview, Cullintra, Comber, John Ritchie, senior, aged 54 years.

Russell -- January 6, at the Royal Hospital, Belfast, Isabella, the dearly-beloved wife of James Russell, Spencer Road, Londonderry.

SCOTT -- January 8, at 15, Regent Street, Belfast, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Wm. Scott

SCOTT -- January 6, at 2, Burmah Street, Ballynafeigh, Agnes M'Ilwain (Ena), much-loved infant daughter of Joseph and Mary L. Scott, aged 14 months.

SLOAN -- January 10, at his residence, Ulster Buildings, 33, Waring Street, Thomas Sloan.

STEVENSON -- January 3, at 79, Kensignton Terrace, Great Victoria Street, James Stevenson, formerly of the Irrawady Flotilla Company, Rangoon, son of the late Samuel Stevenson, Belfast.

THOMPSON -- January 6, at her father's residence, Avenue Road, Lurgan, Lizzie, the beloved wife of Robt. Thompson, jun.

WALLACE -- January 7, at 175, Shankhill Road, Charlotte, infant daughter of Hugh L. Wallace.

WILLIAMS -- January 3, at his grandfather's residence, 10, Mount Street, James Coulter, only son of George J. Williams, Sergeant R.I.C., Chichester Road, aged 4 years.

In Memoriam

KNIGHT -- January 7, 1891, at 22, Upper Townsend Street, Andrew Knight. Ever remembered, never forgotten.

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STEWART -- December 26, at his residence, Castletown, County Mayo, John Stewart, aged 75 years. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family. Native place, County Derry. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

Missing Friends

BICKERSTAFF. -- William Bickerstaff would like to know the whereabouts of his sister; maiden name, Sarah Bickerstaff; married name not known. Last heard of in Banbridge. Any information thankfully received at 47, Sussex Street, Belfast.

BONAR. -- William Bonar, Clonkeen, Randalstown, would like to know the address of John Bonar, who left Clonkeen, Randalstown, in 1882, for America. Last heard of in 1887, when he lived in Randolph Street, Chicago, after which it is believed he left for Australia, American and Australian papers please copy.

BROWN. -- Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of Samuel Brown, hairdresser and wigmaker; for some time in New York. Last heard of about three years ago living at 1,010, Sanson Street, Philadelphia. Communications thankfully received by his mother, Ellen Blair, 114, Crimea Street, Belfast. American papers please copy.

DAVIS. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Alexander Davis, formerly of the 53rd Shropshire Light Infantry, and late of the 21st United States Infantry. When last heard of three years ago he had just been discharged from the B. Company of the 21st Infantry Regiment at Fort Sydney, Nebraska, U.S.A. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, George Davis, Feroy, Carland P.O., Dungannon; or J. A. Barlowe, Stewartstown.

DIXON. -- Wanted, the address of Joseph Alexander Dixon, who left Belfast ten years ago for Canada, and last heard of when in the employment of Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Any information will be thankfully received by his anxious parents. -- D. Dixon, 3, Agincourt Street, Belfast. Canadian papers please copy.

JACKSON. -- Wanted, to know the whereabouts of Isaiah Jackson, who left Belfast about ten years ago. Last heard of in Townsville, Australia. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his son, Isaiah Jackson, Pigeontown, Glenavy, County Antrim. Australian papers please copy.

OSBORNE. -- Mrs. Hawthorne (maiden name Ann Sewell), 129, Lawnbrook Avenue, Belfast, wishes to know the whereabouts of her aunt, Deborah Osborne (maiden name Deborah Sewell), who left Ballymacateer, County Down, Ireland, about 45 years ago. Last heard of living in Massachusetts, U.S.A., about 30 years ago. American papers please copy.

TYRRELL. -- Left his home on Tuesday, the 5th December, a boy, aged 14 years; fair complexion; dressed in corduroy knickerbockers; black jacket and vest; navy blue cap. Any information will be thankfully received by John Tyrrell, Ballycarl, Carmoney.

WOODS. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Anne Woods, who left Brankhill, Arva, Co. Cavan, Ireland, about forty or forty-five years ago, and went to America; was last heard from twenty-six years ago, and went to America; was last heard from twenty-six years ago, then living in Toronto, Upper Canada. Also her sisters, Rachel and Jane, of same place. Any information regarding them will be thankfully received by their sister, Elizabeth Woods, or Elliott, Annaghmore, Leggakelly P.O., Belturbet, County Cavan.

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TRAMPS IN TROUBLE IN BALLYMENA. -- On 10th inst. a tramp named Patrick Kelly and a woman supposed to be his wife were brought up in custody of Constables Amberson and Flannigan, in Mr. Ballentine's office, High Street, Ballymena, before Mr. James Mallaghan, J.P., charged with drunkenness and vagrancy. After hearing the evidence of the constables, his Worship let the prisoners off on the condition that they would leave the town and go back to Ballinasloe, County Roscommon, from which place the prisoners deposed they came, and give no further trouble. On the same date a man named John Kennedy was taken into custody and sent to Belfast Jail, to be imprisoned for five months, for the offences of drunkenness and vagrancy.

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INQUESTS IN BELFAST.

ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER.

In the Recorder's Court on the 8th inst. the city coroner (Mr. E. S. Finnigan) resumed the inquiry into the cause of death of Maggie Neill, aged five weeks, residing at 22, Mountcollyer Road, who died on Wednesday night in the infirmary department of the union workhouse, as alleged, from neglect. District-Inspector M'Ardle and Sergeant Loftus watched the proceedings on behalf of the constabulary. Mary Jane Neill, sister of the deceased, Drs. Lee, O'Neill, and M'Quitty having given evidence, which was the same as that already published, the jury retired to consider their verdict. After twenty minutes deliberation, they returned a verdict of manslaughter against the mother of the deceased.

SUDDEN DEATH.

Subsequently an inquest was held on the body of Agnes Robinson, of 64, Aberdeen Street, who had died suddenly on Friday last. Head-Constable Magaurman was present on behalf of the constabulary. Agnes Clarke, Monkstown Park, Dublin, said the deceased was her cousin. She last saw her alive in May, 1893, and then she was in a delicate state of health, and then she was suffering from weak action of the heart. Deceased was about sixty years of age, and was a sober woman. She lived by herself in Aberdeen Street. Dr. Alexander said he was called in to see the deceased. In his opinion death resulted from weak action of the heart, and a verdict in accordance with this evidence was returned.

SUICIDE.

An inquiry was afterwards held as to the death of William Foster, an inmate of the Belfast Lunatic Asylum, which occurred the previous morning. District-Inspector Barneville watched the proceedings on behalf of the police. Robert Bennett, attendant in the Belfast District Lunatic Asylum, said he had been in the institution for eighteen years. The previous morning he had charge of twenty-one patients. The deceased was one of those he had in charge. He was in a room sitting at a fire, and witness went to the kitchen to get some arrowroot for him. Deceased was about sixty-four years of age. On returning he entered one of the rooms and found the deceased there, bleeding from a large wound on the throat. Witness went for Dr. Merrick, who came immediately. The deceased died about fifteen minutes after. Witness found a piece of a table-knife (produced) covered with blood. Deceased had been in the asylum since May last. Dr. Merrick, medical superintendent of the asylum, stated that deceased was admitted into that institution on the 23rd of May last from the Ballymena Workhouse. He was called to see Foster, and found a large wound on his throat. Witness endeavoured to stop the bleeding, but ineffectually, and the deceased died a few minutes after he saw him. The knife (produced) would probably have inflicted the wound. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased died from loss of blood and exhaustion, consequent upon a self-inflicted wound in the throat.

 

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Births

BOND -- January 15, at Ballygarive, Longford, the wife of Willoughby J. Bond, of a son.

CALWELL -- January 8, at 1, College Square North, Belfast, the wife of William Calwell, M.D., of a daughter.

CAMPBELL -- January 15, 1894, at 169, Newtownards Road, Belfast, the wife of John S. Campbell, of a daughter.

DUGAN -- January 15, at Anchor Villas, Balmoral, the wife of John Dugan, of a daughter.

GAUSSEN -- January 14, at Auburn Villas, Holywood, the wife of W. L. Gaussen, of a daughter.

JAGO -- January 9, at 64, York Street, Belfast, the wife of Walter Charles Jago, Dental Surgeon, of a daughter.

LEPPER -- January 15, at 1, Hopefield Terrace, Antrim Road, Belfast, the wife of John Lepper, of a son.

MOUTRAY -- January 14, at Belfast, the wife of M. Moutray, Killymoon, Cookstown, of a daughter.

WALKER -- January 12, at Glenville Road, Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, the wife of William Walker, Edenmore Street, Londonderry, of a son.

WATSON -- January 8, at Avon Lodge, Armagh, the wife of James Alexander Watson, of a son.

Marriages

BROWN--SHAW -- January 11, at Fitzroy Avenue Church, by the father of the bride and the Rev. William Colquhoun, Hugh Brown, son of the late R. Glasgow Brown, Edinburgh, to Helen Sophie, youngest daughter of the Rev. George Shaw, Belfast.

CAMPBELL--M'CRUM -- January 12, at Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Hugh Waterworth, M.A., Carnmoney, William Andrew, second son of William Campbell, to Lizzie, youngest daughter of the late John M'Crum, both of Ballyhenry, Carnmoney.

COOPER--GILPIN -- January 4, at Pomeroy Parish Church, by Rev. James Hamilton, B.A., Thomas, youngest son of Thomas Cooper, Greystone House, Dungannon, to Henrietta Matilda (Hettie), youngest daughter of John Gilpin, Corkhill, Donaghmore, Tyrone.

ESLER--BAIRD -- January 15, at First Presbyterian Church, Larne, by the Rev. J. Lyle Donaghy, John Esler, Ballymena, to Lizzie, only daughter of the late William Baird, Clement's Hill, Ballyclare.

GRAY--STANNUS -- January 11, at Arrow Church, Warwickshire, by the Rev. Beauchamp Stannus, Harold S. Gray, of Graymount, County Antrim, to Rowena, daughter of T. R. Stannus, Esq., Maghraleave, Lisburn.

KERR--HENDERSON -- January 11, 1894, at Booterstown Church, County Dublin, by the Very Rev. Dean Dickinson, D.D., of the Chapel Royal, Dublin, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Berry, Rector of the parish, Norman Kerr, M.D., F.L.S., London, to Edith Jane, daughter of the late James Henderson, Esq., Belvidere Lodge, Newry, Co. Down.

LIDDELL--DEASE -- January 11, at the Catholic Parish Church, Mayne, by Rev. R. C. Wolseley O.P., assisted by Rev. P. Gough, P.P., and Rev. R. Smith, C.C., Charles Liddell, of Sandhoe, Hexham, to Madeline, daughter of the late J. S. Dease, of Turbotston, Westmeath.

STEELE--CHEYNE -- December 26, at The Manse, Henry, Illinois, by the Rev. D. M'Leish, James Steele, Graduate of Champaign University, and Senior Partner in the Firm of Steele Bros., of Henry, to Grace (formerly of Kilrea, Co. Derry), second daughter of Alexander Cheyne, of 17, Crown Terrace, Fitzroy Avenue, Belfast.

STORES--FITTON -- December 21, at Trinity Church, Palamcotta, South India, the Rev. Arthur N. C. Storrs, son of the Rev. W. T. Storrs, Sandown, Isle of Wight, to Louisa A. M. Fitton, daughter of the late Richard Fitton, Solicitor, Dublin.

WADSWORTH--M'CAUSLAND -- January 10, at Donegall Square Methodist Church, by the Rev. Wesley Guard, William Henry, only son of the late George Wadsworth, Manchester, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Edward M'Causland.

WAUGH--M'CONKEY -- On Thursday, January 11th, 1894, at Knock Methodist Church, by Rev. Wesley Guard, George Henry Waugh, L.P.S.I., son of Issac Waugh, Belfast, to Maggie, younger daughter of William M'Conkey, Belfast.

Deaths

AGNEW -- January 14, at the residence of her niece, 2, Dunluce Avenue, Eliza Agnew, late of Red Hill House, Dromore.

ALCORN -- January 13, at Ashbrook, Dromore, Co. Tyrone, Lucinda, the beloved wife of James Alcorn, of Omagh, aged 64 years.

ANGUISH -- January 7, at his residence, Tullyvar, Ballygawley, John Anguish, aged 83 years.

ASH -- January 12, at Ford Cottage, Islandmagee, Sarah, relict of the late William Ash, and daughter of the late James Wilson, Jeweller, Belfast.

BAREFOOT -- January 12, at his residence, Annahavil, Moneymore, Benjamin Barefoot, aged 80 years.

BARNES -- January 17, at her residence, 4, Richard son Street, Ravenhill Road, Belfast, Susan, beloved wife of Edward Barnes.

BEST -- January 12, at Cushenard House, Richhill, after a few days' illness, Richard Crozier Best, second son of F. J. Best, J.P.

CAMPBELL -- January 10, at Crumlin, James, the beloved brother of John Campbell.

CHRISTIAN -- January 10, at his late residence, Beechhill, Derriaghy, Robert Christian.

DANSKIN -- January 12, at Bangor, William George, beloved son of George Danskin, Manager Bangor Gas Works, aged 28 years.

DAVIDSON -- January 13, at his residence, Beechside Terrace, Lisburn, Alexander Davidson, late of Lisnastrain.

DAWSON -- January 16, at the residence of her father, 38, Joy Street, Belfast, Roseanna, beloved wife of William W. Dawson.

DONALDSON -- January 17, at her residence, 20, Bloomfield Avenue, Eliza Jane Boyd, beloved wife of George Donaldson.

DUNNE -- January 13, at his late residence, 23, Landscape Terrace, Crumlin Road, Belfast, Captain Joseph Dunne, aged 74 years.

FARRELL -- January 16, at Newry Street, Banbridge, Kate, the dearly-beloved wife of John S. Farrell, Solicitor.

GARDNER -- January 12, at Bruslee, Ballyclare, John Gardner, aged 41 years.

GAULT -- January 15, at 36, Springmount Street, Belfast, Samuel, the beloved husband of Jane Gault.

GEORGE -- January 17, at her residence, Farloe, Limavady, Isabella George, in the 83rd year of her age.

GRIBBON -- January 12, at 63, Eglinton Avenue, Edward Arther Gribbon, aged 31 years.

HASLETT -- At No. 1, Princes Gardens, Annie, wife of Sir James H. Haslett.

HILLOCK -- January 10, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Hardy, Woodlawn, Richhill, Martha, relict of the late Wm. Hillock, Drumgar, Killylea, aged 89 years.

HOBSON -- January 11, at his residence, 5, Charleston Road, Rathmines, Dublin, Samuel Hobson, third son of the late Rev. R. J. Hobson, M.A., Prebendary of Connor, aged 74 years.

HYNDMAN -- January 11, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Kennedy, Tullyreagh, Glarryford, Maggie, wife of Robert Hyndman, Birmingham.

IRWIN -- January 16, at 55, Ambleside Street, Margaret, relict of late Nathaniel Irwin.

JACKSON -- January 13, at 10, Cliftonville, Walter Sidney, infant son of Samuel and Elizabeth Jackson.

JOHNSON -- January 14, at 18, Cabul Street, Martha Johnson.

JOHNSTON -- At her residence, Mountjoy House, Omagh, Sarah, wife of the late Robert Johnston, aged 64 years.

JORDAN -- January 13, at his residence, Mountain View, Loughbrickland, Hugh Jordan.

LANGTRY -- January 11, at the residence of her brother, S. Bateman, Esq., M.D., Middlesboro'. after a brief illness, Margaret, the beloved wife of Frederick Langtry, Fortwilliam, Moira, aged 39 years.

LEEPER -- January 14, at her residence, Blairmount, Keady, Sarah, relict of the late John Leeper, M.D., Keady, in the 84th year of her age.

MALCOLM -- January 13, at his mother's residence, 137, Agnes Street, James, second son of the late David Malcolm.

MOORE -- January 12, at Killearn, Newtownards, Mary, the well-beloved wife of John Moore.

MORROW -- January 15, at his residence, Crossan, William Morrow, aged 70 years.

MORROW -- January 16, at his residence, East Lothian, Knock, James Morrow, Esq., late of The Forest, Moria.

M'CALL -- January 16, at 47, Moscow Street, Matilda, the beloved wife of James M'Call.

M'CLUNE -- January 10, at 40, James Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow, the residence of her son-in-law, Mary M'Clune, widow of Hugh M'Cormick, aged 71 years. A native of Groomsport, County Down. Gone, but not forgotten. Australian and Venezuelan papers please copy.

M'CONKEY -- January 13, at Solitude, Newtownards, Maggie, daughter of the late John M'Conkey.

M'KEE -- January 17, at his residence, 14, Morpeth Street, James Gardner M'Kee.

NEILL -- January 11, at Sandringham Villas, Sydenham, Sarah Jane (Daisy), fifth daughter of Thomas Neill.

NELSON -- January 17, suddenly, at the residence of his brother-in-law, James Munce, 41, Atlantic Avenue, Belfast, Captain Joseph Nelson, Killough.

PHILPOT -- January 14, at Claremont, Knock, Co. Down, William Philpot, formerly of Woodmount, Arklow, aged 74 years.

PHILLIPS -- January 14, suddenly, at her residence, 10, University Square, Belfast, Dorathea H., second daughter of the late George Phillips.

PRICE -- January 6, at Sunnyland, Ramsey, Isle of Man, George Portis, Barrister-at-Law, only son of George Hamilton Price, late H.M.'s. Customs, and grandson of the late George Portis Price, of Carrickfergus, Ireland

RICHARDSON -- January 14, at his residence, 72, Pine Street, Belfast, Robert Richardson.

RITCHIE -- January 10, at Millview, Cullintra, Comber, John Ritchie, senior, aged 54 years.

ROBINSON -- January 12, at the Methodist Manse, Strabane, Jane C., the beloved wife of the Rev. W. A. H. Robinson, and daughter of the late H. J. C. Wallace, Manorhamilton.

ROONEY -- January 16, at 2, Dawson Street, William Rooney, Builder.

ROTHWELL -- January 16, at her residence, Portstewart, Rosa, widow of the late Richard Rothwell, Esq., R.H.A., and daughter of the late Dr. Andrew Marshall, Belfast, aged 80 years.

SAVAGE -- January 15, at 45, Cambrai Street, Margaret Savage.

SCARLETT -- January 16, at his residence, 34, Albertbridge Road, Christopher Scarlett, Sergeant R.I.C.

SHANNON -- January 15, at his residence, The Cottage, Spa, Ballynahinch, Graham Shannon, aged 60 years.

SHAW -- January 17, at Brooklyn, Knock, County Down, of peritonitis, Margaret Eveleen (Daisy), the dearly-beloved daughter of Lancelot and Maria Elizabeth Shaw.

SMILEY -- January 14, at 15, Canning Street, Belfast, Mary Isabel, daughter of Samuel and Jennie Smiley, aged 15 years.

SMYTH -- January 14, at the residence of her nephew, William Clements, Eliza, relict of the late Francis Smyth, who died 13th 1865.

SMYTH -- January 15, at 12, Belmore Street, Mary Park, beloved wife of Barry M. Smyth.

SPENCE -- January 14, at Alexandraville, Crumlin Road, Millicent, fifth daughter of Rev. John Spence.

STEWART -- December 14, at Prince Albert, N.W.T., Canada, James Stewart, Esq., of Drumnagessan, County Antrim, son of the the late Major William Stewart, 30th Regiment.

TAYLOR -- January 12, at Gransha, Islandmagee, Mary Taylor.

TEMPLETON -- January 17, at 122, Grosvenor Street, Belfast, William John Templeton, Coal Merchant.

THOMPSON -- January 11, at Larne, William Thompson, aged 86 years.

WALLACE -- January 13, at 24, Kenbella Avenue, John, only surviving son of the late John Wallace, Altahamond, Whitehead.

WATSON -- January 14, at Finnart, Antrim Road, Katherine Nicholas, wife of the late Robert Watson.

WATSON -- January 13, at Kilmacrew, Isaac Watson, in his 35th year.

WHISKER -- January 15, at Ballywilliam House, Donaghadee, James Whisker, late of Ballyclare Green.

WILSON -- January 11, at her residence, 25, Adam Street, Maggie, the dearly-beloved wife of Gordon Wilson.

In Memoriam

BELL -- In loving remembrance of Elizabeth Fullerton, wife of William H. Bell, who died at 47, Albertbridge Road, Belfast, 19th January, 1893. "O, for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of the voice that is still."

Missing Friends

BONAR. -- William Bonar, Clonkeen, Randalstown, would like to know the address of John Bonar, who left Clonkeen, Randalstown, in 1882, for America. Last heard of in 1887, when lived in Randolph Street, Chicago, after which it is believed he left for Australia. American and Australian papers please copy.

HAMILTON. -- William Hamilton desires the address of his brother, Robert Hamilton, saddler, who left Greenock thirty years ago. Last heard of in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Information will be thankfully received by William Hamilton, 6, Salmon Street, Greenock.

LONG. -- Elizabeth Long desires the address of her sister, Susan Long, who left Ireland along with Mrs Newton over forty years ago. Last heard of in King Street, Philadelphia. If any of the Newton's is alive, please answer. -- Mrs. Hamilton, 6, Salmon Street, Greenock.

MILLER. -- John Miller, 7, Richmond Street, Belfast, is anxious to know the whereabouts of his brother, Robert Miller. When last heard of he was owner of a spirit store in Greenwich Street, corner of Money Street, New York.

M'KENNA. -- Wanted, information regarding Mrs. Mary M'Kenna, who was last heard of eleven years ago. She was then living at South Boston, Mass., America, with her son, Charles M'Kenna, cabinetmaker. Any information regarding her will be thankfully received by her sister, Catherine Silvey, 58, Brick Row, Greencastle.

M'VEIGH. -- Wanted to know the address of Heather M'Veigh, maiden name Hesther Nicholson Dunlopp, who went from County Armagh to Queensland in 1873. Married some years after to Patrick M'Veigh, of Epswich. Any information thankfully received by her sister, Annie Dunlop, Shankill Post Otice, County Dublin. Australian papers please copy.

PLUMMER -- Alice Plummer, or Mrs. White, desires information with regard to Mary Plummer, who resided in Belfast from 1870 to 1884. Any information thankfully received by Mrs. White, 23, Taylor Street, Glasgow.

ST. LEGER. -- I shall feel deeply grateful to any seafaring reader of your paper for information concerning my brother, Thomas St. Leger, A.B., who formed one of the crew of the well-known Belfast ship, Queen of the West, about the year 1869-70, and was the man at the wheel in steering that vessel out of Belfast Lough en route for Quebec. The only tidings of him date back to fifteen years ago, when he was supposed to have joined the whaling trade. -- Harry St. Leger, 9, Hanover View, Park Lane, Leeds, England.

Clippings

PETTY SESSIONS.

LURGAN. -- The fortnightly court of petty sessions was held in the Courthouse, Lurgan, on 16th inst., before the following magistrates:-- Dr. Magennis (chairman); Messrs. T. D. Gibson, R.M.; John M'Nally, Francis Watson, Bernard M'Glynn, Wm. Crawford, and Thomas Reburn. John Sullivan was prosecuted, at the instance of Mr. Patrick M'Geown, for disorderly conduct on his licensed premises in Church Place on the 5th inst. A fine of 10s and 1s 6d costs, with the alternative of fourteen days' imprisonment, was imposed. Constable Philip Geoghan charged Duffin with being drunk and disorderly in Ulster Street on the same date. A fine of 5s and 1s 6d costs, or seven days' imprisonment, was ordered. Nathaniel Turkington sought an order from the magistrates, under the 162nd section of the Grand Juries Act, to enable him to enter a quarry on the lands of one Elizabeth Cassells, of Derryadd, for the purpose of raising gravel or stones in the making and maintaining of a new road which he had contracted from the Armagh Grand Jury to make between Lurgan and Stewartstown. Their Worships, after hearing evidence, refused the order sought. Mr. Johnston, solicitor to the Lurgan Town Commissioners, applied to the Bench to impose a penalty on Mr. James Watson for non-compliance with an order made by the magistrates some time ago allowing the defendant to the 13th July, and then to the 5th September last, to carry out certain sanitary improvements at the rere of fourteen houses, his property, in Union Street and Connolly Place. Their Worships, after consultation, imposed a fine of one penny per day, for 117 days, from 5th September till 1st June, in the fourteen cases, with 1s costs in each case, amounting to, in all, a fine of £7 10s 6d. Samuel Campbell, William James, Henry Magill, John Geo. Gordon, Stewart Turkington, five boys, were charged by District-Inspector Gray with the stealing of a shirt, and offering same in pledge. Their Worships inflicted a penalty of fourteen days' imprisonment in each case.

COOKSTOWN. -- These sessions were held on 12th inst., before Mr J. B. Cunning Moore, D.L. (in the chair); Colonel J. C. Lowry, D.L.; Colonel Stewart, R.M.; Messrs. Wm. Anderson, D. H. Charles, M.D.; Stewart Devlin, Joseph Falls, John Rickard, and Thomas S. Magill. Constable Riley charged John M'Elhatton, licensed publican, with selling intoxicants on Christmas Day, and also Helena Orr with being on the licensed premises, Mr. J. B. Twigg defended. Complainant said he saw Helena Orr at M'Elhatton's door about eleven o'clock. When interrogated she said she was getting whisky for her employer, Mr. Allen, who was ill. Subsequently he saw Mr. M'Elhatton's boy going to Mr. Allen's door. Witness intercepted him, and asked what he had. He denied he had any liquor, but witness found a sealed half pint of whisky in his pocket. Mrs. Allen took it from the boy. For the defence a doctor's certificate was produced by Allen, that he was ill and was ordered whisky. He sent for half a pint, but Mr. M'Elhatton was accustomed to send her customers a Christmas box every year, and sent him a pint as a present. Their Worships dismissed the case. The remaining business was unimportant.

CLONES. -- The fortnightly court of petty sessions was held on 12th inst. before Messrs. Wm. Parke (chairman), E. P. Murray, Samuel K. Jackson, and Dr. Tierney. The Clones Town Commissioners summoned Michael Cassidy for exposing diseased meat in the Clones market on Thursday, the 21st December last. Dr. Henry, Clones, sworn, deposed that the meat was unfit for use, and would be injurious to any person who would eat it. Edward Doonan, sub-sanitary officer, deposed to having seized the meat. For the defence several witnesses were examined who purchased the meat at Redhill the following day, which had not injured them in any way. The magistrates dismissed the case. Constable Jeffers prosecuted a man named William R. Dobbin for drunkenness. The case had been adjourned from last sessions, as defendant denied the charge. He now admitted the charge, and was fined 2s 6d and costs. A few other cases of drunkenness being disposed of, the Court adjourned.

DROMORE (COUNTY TYRONE). -- This monthly court was held before Mr. Garret Nagle, R.M. (chairman), Mr. George Doherty, Mr. J. M'Nulty, and Mr. J. M'Clung. A number of drunken cases were disposed of, in which fines from 1s to 2s 6d were imposed. Constable Nelson summoned James M'Donagh and Thomas M'Donagh with having unlawfully assaulted complainant in the discharge of his duty on the 23rd ult. Both defendants kicked complainant while he was arresting James M'Donagh. The Court sentenced James M'Donagh to one calendar month in jail, with hard labour, and fined Thomas M'Donagh in 10s 6d, or, in default, fourteen days' imprisonment.

COLERAINE. -- These sessions were held on 12th inst., before Colonel Bruce, J.P. (chairman); Rear-Admiral Alexander, R.M.; Messrs. Joah Mains, M.P.; Patrick M'Gilligan, M.P.; Joseph Cuthbert, and John Hoey. A letter was received by Mr. James Hay, C.P.S., from Captain John O. Gage, R.M., acknowledging the receipt of the resolution passed by the Coleraine Bench expressing regret at his removal to another district. James, Mary, and Margaret Hunter summoned Jane Boyce for trepass. On the suggestion of the chairman, the matter was left to the arbitration of Mr. Archibald Moore, Crossgar. Elizabeth Ann M'Lean, Shuttlehill, Coleraine, summoned Maggie M'Neill, of same place, for stealing a purse, her property; from her residence at Shuttlehill. The Bench dismissed the case. The defendant afterwards come back, before the Bench complaining that she had been assaulted by M'Lean on leaving the court. M'Lean was cautioned by the Bench and dismissed from the court. Matilda M'Laughlin, Brook Street, Coleraine, summoned Margaret Craig, of same place, for abusive and threatening language used towards complainant on the 2nd December. Mr. W. H. Warke appeared for the complainant, and Mr. O'Neill defended. It appeared that the complainant had been bound over to keep the peace on a complaint by the defendant, the time of which had not yet expired. After evidence, the case was dismissed. Sergeant Love summoned James M'Collum, Islandaffrick, for selling, on the 19th December, at Coleraine, a quantity of buttermilk in an adulterated state. Defendant was fined 10s and costs. A similar charge was brought by the same complainant against Thomas Sterling, the milk having been adulterated 22½ per cent. Mr. O'Neill defended, and the case was dismissed. A case for flax-scutching, in which John Campbell sued Samuel Dunne for £4 loss and damage, came up, having been adjourned from last court for arbitration. One of the arbitrators having refused to act. Mr. Hill, Drumaquil, was appointed. Mr. W. J. Smith was for complainant, and Mr. D. MacLaughlin for defendant. The other business was unimportant.

WHITEABBEY. -- This court was held on the 11th inst., before Messrs. Robert Tennent (presiding), Thomas Gallaher, John L. Marshall, Philip Jordan, Charles L. Nash, and William Orr, R.M. Joseph Martin was charged at the instance of District-Inspector M'Dermott with stealing a watch and chain from the person of Robert M'Connell at Carmoney on the 23rd December last. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was ordered one month's imprisonment. Sarah Ferguson summoned George Ferguson, her son, for assaulting her on the 5th inst. From the evidence of the mother, it appeared her son had been acting badly of late and assaulted her very often, and particularly on the above date. Three months' imprisonment, with hard labour, was ordered. Constable Charles M'Ghee, Greencastle, charged Michael Kane with assaulting a man named William Douglas in view of complainant on the 26th December last, and was fined in 21s and costs. A considerable number of cases of drunkenness having been disposed of, the Court adjourned.

BALLYMENA. -- At this court on 12th inst -- before Messrs. Robert Simpson (chairman), James Mallaghan, Andrew Curell, and W. Orr, R.M. -- Constable Masterson charged two publicans named Michael Quinn, Galgorm Street, and Robert Fullerton, Linenhall Street, with having exposed for sale intoxicating liquor which, according to the analysis of the public analyst (Dr. Hodges), was 5½ per cent. under proof. The defendants were fined in 10s and costs each. Charles Quinn applied for a spirit license transfer or protection order from Charles O'Neill, Galgorm Street. District-Inspector Carter opposed the application on the ground of the alleged unfitness of the applicant. The application was granted. District-Inspector Carter charged Wm. Barr and Robert Neill with having assaulted a woman named Bella M'Mullan, Alexander Street, Ballymena. Arising out of the same case, Samuel Sheals charged George Barr with assaulting complainant. Wm. Barr was fined in 40s and costs, or, in default, one month's imprisonment; Robert Neill in 20s and costs, or fourteen days in jail; and the case against George Barr was dismissed. John M'Manus, Coach Entry, was charged by District-Inspector Carter with the larceny of 5s from J. M'Cauley, Springwell Street. The magistrates sentenced the accused to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour. B. Adair and Son charged their indentured apprentice, Robert Crawford, with having illegally left their employment. Mr. Currie, who appeared for the complainants, stated that the defendant had expressed his willingness to return to his work, and their Worships accordingly adjourned the case for three months. Henry Currie summoned John Dunseath for the recovery of £3 13s, value of linen yarns unlawfully detained by the defendant from the complainant. The magistrates fined the defendant 6d and costs, and gave a decree for £3 13s compensation, in default of payment of which defendant was to be imprisoned for one mouth. Robert John Weir and King Weir charged Thomas Weir with having assaulted complainants and pulled down a goathouse, complainants property. The defendant was ordered to be imprisoned for one month, at the expiration of which be was to find bail to keep the peace towards the complainants, with the alternative of another month's incarceration. He was also fined 6d and costa and 10s compensation for the damage done to the officehouse.

DROMARA. -- On the l6th inst. this court was held before Capt L'Estrange, R.M. (in the chair); Dr. Thomson, and Messrs. Robert S. Kelly and Wm. T. Henry. Joseph Magennis and Sarah Magennis charged Lawrence Conalty with having assaulted them at Legananny on the 28th December. Mr. Wallace, solicitor, appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Conner, solicitor, for the defendant, who had a cross-case against Mrs. Magennis for a similar offence. Mr. Conalty was fined in 10s and costs, and the the other cases were dismissed. Mr. G. B. Snape, one of H. M. inspectors of factories, summoned John M'Caw, of Tullyniskey, for breaches of the Factory Act, 1878, in the month of October last. There were six separate offences alleged in the complaints lodged by Mr. Snape, who charged defendant with being the occupier of a certain flax scutchmill -- a factory within the meaning of the Factory and Workshops Act -- wherein certain children under the age of fourteen years were unlawfully employed after the hours of two of the clock in the afternoon -- to wit, until four of the clock in the afternoon. Mr. M'Caw submitted and stated that he was not aware that the factory Act applied to scutch mills, and Mr. Snape said he did not press for the highest penalty. After consultation, the set Court ordered the defendant should pay a penalty of 5s, together with costs in each case. Sergeant Hughes charged Owen O'Hare with drunkenness and assaulting him in the execution of his duty. The defendant was also charged with assaulting Constable M'Comb in the discharge of his duty. The charges having been proved, defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs for each offence. William John Cumming applied for an ejectment against William Wallace, a labourer or caretaker, for overholding the possession of a house which he occupied under complainant as part of his wages. There being no defence, the necessary order was granted.

CARRICKFERGUS DISTRICT. -- The monthly court of petty sessions for Carrickfergus district of County Antrim was held on 16h inst., before Messrs. Wm. Orr, R.M., and George Edmonstone Kirk, J.P., Francis Hunter was put forward in custody charged by District-Inspector Lilly, R.I.C., with the larceny of a vest, a pair of socks, and a penknife, the property of Robert Auld, of Castletown, Islandmagee, on the 12th November last. Mr Auld deposed that he was a farmer, and accused was in his employment as a farm labourer. Witness had occasion to leave home on business, and before doing so he placed accused in charge of some cattle. On his retured he found the accused had allowed some cattle to stray into a garden and destroy a number of vegetables. He remonstrated with the articles referred to were missed. Witness afterwards met the accused, and charged him with stealing the articles. Constable Leonard deposed to arresting the prisoner on the 30th November last. He had since been in Jail on another charge. Their Worships sentenced the accused to a month's imprisonment, with hard labour, to date from the 29th ult., when his previous term expired. John Magill was summoned by the Carrickfergus constabulary for drunkenness and disorderly conduct at Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, on the 22nd ult. Mr. W. H. Arbuthnot, solicitor, appeared for the defendant, and stated that the wrong man had been summoned. He asked that the case might be dismissed with costs. Their Worships dismissed the case against John Magill, and directed a summons to be issued against James Magill. They refused to give costs. Mr. M'Larnon, contractor for works of the Belfast Water Commissioners at Ballyvallagh, applied for the registration of certain premises in which to store gunpowder. The application was granted conditionally on the premises being certified as suitable.

 

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