Deaths

GETTINBY -- September 9, 1916, at his residence, Main Street, Larne, Matthew, the dearly-beloved husband of Catherine Gettinby. Interred in the family burying-ground, Ballynure, on Tuesday, 12th inst. CATHERINE GETTINBY.

JENKINS -- September 7th, 1916, at her residence, Duncrue, Carrickfergus, Mary, the dearly-beloved wife of Samuel Jenkins. Her remains were interred on Saturday, at 3 p.m. in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Carrickfergus.
   Fret not for me. I'm free from pain,
      My earthly sorrow o'er;
   I hope to meet you all again,
      On that peaceful happy shore.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and Family.

For King and Country

SIR JOHN SMILEY'S FLUTE BAND.
The Members of above Band regret the loss of their highly-esteemed Bandmaster, Lance-Corporal William Torbitt, Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action on July 1, 1916. JAMES KIRKPATRICK, See.

Missing Friends

DAVIDSON -- Information of the whereabouts of William Davidson, of Killucan, Westmeath, a carpenter, would be gratefully received by his mother, who resides at the above address.

DODDS -- Wanted to hear of William Ross Dodds. Last heard of in St. Louis, U.S.A., 18 months ago. Any information will be gratefully received by his sister, Miss Ross, 59c High Street, Forres, Morayshire, Scotland.

COLVILLE -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Thomas Colville, who left Belfast twelve years ago, and was last heard of at St. Marie, Ontario. Any information will be gratefully received by his brother, John Colville, 77 Donegal Pass, Belfast, Ireland.

FITZSIMMONS -- Wanted to hear of Miss Ruby Fitzsimmons, of Millisle, Co. Down, who left Belfast for Carlton St., Toronto, Canada. Please reply to Rifleman Hugh Graham, No. 17/383 D. Co. 9th R.I. Rifles, B.E. Force, France.

KEENAN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of John M. Keenan, who left Belfast almost seven years ago on board an American fruit boat. Last heard of as going to Alaska. Any information will be thankfully received by his wife Isabella Keenan, 29 Bridge End, Belfast, Ireland. American papers please copy.

SMYTH -- Wanted information regarding Robert Smyth, formerly of Carnmoney, County Antrim, last heard of at Nevada, U.S.A. Information thankfully received by Messrs. Potts & Houston, Ltd., 115 North Street, Belfast.

WEIR -- Wanted to hear of Charles G. Weir, who went to the United States in February, 1908, residing at Fall River Massachusetts for two years. He then moved to the Western States, and has written occasionally from Montana, Dakota, and Washington Territory. He was employed on cattle ranches in the States. Last heard of in Hope, North Dakota. Said he would probably go to Canada or New Mexico. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his mother, Sarah Weir, 87 Brookmount Street, Belfast, Ireland.

HILL -- The sisters of Mrs. Barbara Hill are anxious to know of her whereabouts. When last heard of 15 years ago she was living in San Francisco. Any information regarding her will be thankfully received by her sister, Louisa Carpenter, 200 Mayo Street, off Springfield Road, Belfast.

CLARKE -- Information wanted as to the whereabouts of Matthew Clarke, 17 years of age, lately employed by a farmer in Canada; but left suddenly, and last heard of as being in the State of Minnesota, U.S.A. Any news of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his father, Matthew Clarke, 10 Central Street, Belfast, Ireland. United States and Canadian papers please copy.

ALVIN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of any of the relations of James Alvin, who was born in Belfast or vicinity about sixty years ago, and died lately in California. About two years ago he left California to visit his old home, and on his return stated he had been in Belfast. Any information may be sent to Geo. I. Browne, 2 Carleton Street, Portadown, Ireland.

APPLEBY -- If Mrs. Appleby (maiden name Turner), of Belfast, who inquired in this column some time ago for information concerning her brother, John Turner, will write to him at 92 Garngad Hill, Town Head, Glasgow, he will be glad to hear from her.

WYLIE -- Information as to the present address of Violet Wylie (aged 12), late Ballymaquillen, Aldergrove, Co. Antrim, will be thankfully received by Mrs. J. Gorman, Tully, Crumlin, Co. Antrim.

LEGHORN -- The relatives of the late George Leghorn, of Derrylave, Co. Cavan, who died 1898, are sought by his only daughter, Lettie Leghorn, whose mother died six years ago There was a brother living at Cleveland. Ohio, U.S.A., and another believed to be at Portrush, last heard of about twenty years ago. Write to Miss L. Leghorn, 10 Victoria Terrace, Weymouth, England. Irish and American papers please copy.

WATSON -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert Watson, who left Dromore, Co. Down, 45 years ago for Pittsburg, Allegheny, or his son Charles. Last heard of was a Baptist minister. Any information regarding them will be thankfully received by his only sister, Mrs. Kerr, Railway Street, Ballymena.

COUSINS, or ALLEN -- Relatives of James Cousins or DIANA ALLEN, formerly of Lurgan, are requested to communicate with Mrs. Sarah Amato (nee Cousins), at 75 Forge Street, Germiston, Glasgow.

IRWIN or HEWERDINE -- Wanted to know the address of Mrs. Irwin (maiden name Ellen Hewerdine), married in Drumcar, Co. Louth. Last seen at Summerhill, Dublin. Her sister would like to hear from her, or any of the family. Dublin papers please copy. -- Mrs. Norton, 17 Wellwood Street, off Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Ireland.

BRIGGS -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Hamilton Briggs, last heard of in 1904, when in the employment of Mr. J. Jellison, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. Any information Mrs. Sarah Waterworth, 9 Kenilworth St., Belfast, Ireland.

BERTOGLIO -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. M. Bertoglio (nee Lilian Webb), last heard of at 1074 Union Street, San Francisco. Any information will be thankfully received by her father, Richard Webb, 7 Valentine Street, Belfast, Ireland.

FITZSIMONS -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Francis Fitzsimons, late first-class stoker on the American Navy; last heard of six years ago in San Francisco. Any news of him will be thankfully received by bis sister, Mrs. M'Millen, Harper Street, Belfast. American papers please copy.

IRWIN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Irwin (nee Ellen Hewerdine) last; heard of when residing in Dublin. Any information would be gratefully received by her sister, Mrs. Annie Norton, 17 Wellwood St., Belfast.

MOORE -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Charles Alexander Moore, formerly of Malone Place, Belfast. Last heard of in Lemsford Hotel, village of Lemsford, Saskachewan, Canada. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, Thomas Moore, Beragh, Co. Tyrone, Ireland.

MURDOCK, H. -- Information wanted concerning her son, H. Murdock, formerly living in 167 Edmond Avenue, Paterson, N.J. Last letter from him on 2nd December, 1913. His mother, who resides at 8 Mossvale Street, Belfast, Ireland inquires. American papers please copy.

BROWN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Hugh Brown, who left Belfast eight years ago for Liverpool, and later is believed to have gone to Canada. His sister, Miss Matilda Brown, 23 South Parade, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Ireland, would be thankful for information.

M'LARNON -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Henry M'Larnon, who left Ballymena about 30 years ago and settled in Manitoba, Canada. His mother, Mrs. Murray, Fair Hill Lane, Ballymena, would be glad to hear from him.

FINNIGAN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of John Finnigan, who over thirty years ago was a groom at Whiteabbey. Information will be gladly received by Mrs. Todd, 38 India Place, Edinburgh.

NICHOLL -- Will John Nicholl and Margaret Nicholl, last heard of about three years ago, when they were living at Pittsburgh, Penn., U.S.A., please communicate with their mother, Mrs. John Nicholl, Carninney, Ballymena.

HARPUR -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Joseph Harpur, formerly of Adavoyle, who left Belfast for America in the year 1881. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his daughter Jane, 36 James Street, off Shankill Road, Belfast, Ireland.

BAXTER -- Wanted to know, the whereabouts of James Baxter (painter by trade), last heard of at Great Falls, Montana, U.S.A., about two years ago. Well known in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his father, John Baxter, Hill Street, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ireland.

WHITE -- Wanted to hear of James White, late of 66 Agnes Street. Last heard of in 1903, when he was working in New Westminster, B.C. Information will be thankfully received by his sister Caroline. Address. Caroline White, 2 Brunel Street, off Agnes Street, Belfast, Ireland.

 

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Death

M'GAREL -- September 17th. 1916, at 17 Glynn Road, Larne, Annie, eldest and dearly-beloved daughter of Archibald and Jennie M'Garel. Interred in M'Garel Cemetery, on Tuesday, the 19th.
Deeply regretted by Father, Mother, Sisters, and Brothers; one of the latter on active service,

For King And Country

JOSEPH'S CHOSEN FEW R.B.P. No. 47, LARNE.
AGNEW -- The Officers and Members of above Preceptory deeply regret the loss of our esteemed Brother Andrew Agnew, killed in action on 1st July, 1916.
JAMES CLARKE, W.M.; JOHN CARMICHAEL, Registrar.

In Memoriam

EARLS -- In fond and loving memory of dear Edna, who passed away on 18th September, 1913.
   Flown away on pinions golden,
      To that sunny clime above:
   Nestles now our precious treasure,
      In the arms of perfect love.
Inserted by her loving Father and Mother. 4 Thornlea Terrace.

JOHNSTON -- In loving memory of our son John, who departed this life on 19th September, 1915, and was interred in Crosshill Cemetery.
   The shock was hard, the blow severe
      To part with one we loved so dear;
   The trial is hard, we'll not complain,
      But hope to meet in Heaven again.
Still sadly missed by her sorrowing Father and Mother, Sister and Brothers. Ballygowan, Ballynure.

Thanks

Mrs. GETTINBY begs to tender her sincere thanks to the many friends who sent telegrams and letters of sympathy with her in her recent sad bereavement, and also to those who kindly sent flowers. Hoping this will be accepted by all.
CATHERINE GETTINBY. Main Street, Larne.

Missing Friends

DAVIDSON -- Information of the whereabouts of William Davidson, of Killucan, Westmeath, a carpenter, would be gratefully received by his mother, who resides at the above address.

DODDS -- Wanted to hear of William Ross Dodds. Last heard of in St. Louis, U.S.A., 18 months ago. Any information will be gratefully received by his sister, Miss Ross, 59c High Street, Forres, Morayshire, Scotland.

COLVILLE -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Thomas Colville, who left Belfast twelve years ago, and was last heard of at St. Marie, Ontario. Any information will be gratefully received by his brother, John Colville, 77 Donegall Pass, Belfast, Ireland.

FITZSIMMONS -- Wanted to hear of Miss Ruby Fitzsimmons, of Millisle, Co. Down, who left Belfast for Carlton St., Toronto, Canada. Please reply to Rifleman Hugh Graham, No. 17/383 D. Co. 9th R.I. Rifles, B.E. Force, France.

KEENAN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of John M. Keenan, who left Belfast almost seven years ago on board an American fruit boat. Last heard of as going to Alaska. Any information will be thankfully received by his wife Isabella Keenan, 29 Bridge End, Belfast, Ireland. American papers please copy.

SMYTH -- Wanted information regarding Robert Smyth, formerly of Carnmoney, County Antrim, last heard of at Nevada, U.S.A. Information thankfully received by Messrs. Potts & Houston, Ltd., 115 North Street, Belfast.

WEIR -- Wanted to hear of Charles G. Weir, who went to the United States in February, 1908, residing at Fall River Massachusetts for two years. He then moved to the Western States, and has written occasionally from Montana, Dakota, and Washington Territory. He was employed on cattle ranches in the States. Last heard of in Hope, North Dakota. Said he would probably go to Canada or New Mexico. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his mother, Sarah Weir, 87 Brookmount Street, Belfast, Ireland.

HILL -- The sisters of Mrs. Barbara Hill are anxious to know of her whereabouts. When last heard of 15 years ago she was living in San Francisco. Any information regarding her will be thankfully received hy her sister, Louisa Carpenter, 200 Mayo Street, off Springfield Road, Belfast.

CLARKE -- Information wanted as to the whereabouts of Matthew Clarke, 17 years of age, lately employed by a farmer in Canada; but left suddenly, and last heard of as being in the State of Minnesota, U.S.A. Any news of his whereabouts will he thankfully received by his father, Matthew Clarke, 10 Central Street, Belfast, Ireland. United States and Canadian papers please copy.

ALVIN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of any of the relations of James Alvin, who was born in Belfast or vicinity about sixty years ago, and died lately in California. About two years ago he left California to visit his old home, and on his return stated he had been in Belfast. Any information may be sent to Geo. I. Browne, 2 Carleton Street, Portadown, Ireland.

APPLEBY -- If Mrs. Appleby (maiden name Turner), of Belfast, who inquired in this column some time ago for information concerning her brother, John Turner, will write to him at 92 Garngad Hill, Town Head, Glasgow, he will be glad to hear from her.

WYLIE. -- Information as to the present address of Violet Wylie (aged 12), late Ballymaquillen, Aldergrove, Co. Antrim, will be thankfully received by Mrs. J. Gorman, Tully, Crumlin, Co. Antrim.

LEGHORN. -- The relatives of the late George Leghorn, of Derrylave, Co. Cavan, who died 1893, are sought by his only daughter, Lettie Leghorn, whose mother died six years ago There was a brother living at Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A., and another believed to be at Portrush, last heard of about twenty years ago. Write to Miss L. Leghorn, 10 Victoria Terrace, Weymouth, England. Irish and American papers please copy.

WATSON -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert Watson, who left Dromore, Co. Down, 45 years ago for Pittsburg, Alleghenny, or his son Charles. Last heard of was a Baptist minister. Any information regarding them will be thankfully received by his only sister, Mrs. Kerr, Railway Street, Ballymena.

COUSINS, or ALLEN -- Relatives of James Cousins or DIANA ALLEN, formerly of Lurgan, are requested to communicate with Mrs. Sarah Amato (nee Cousins), at 75 Forge Street, Germiston, Glasgow.

IRWIN or HEWERDINE -- Wanted to know the address of Mrs. Irwin (maiden name Ellen Hewerdine), married in Drumcar, Co. Louth. Last seen at Summerhill, Dublin. Her sister would like to hear from her, or any of the family. Dublin papers please copy. -- Mrs. Norton, 17 Wellwood Street, off Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Ireland.

BRIGGS -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Hamilton Briggs, last heard of in 1904, when in the employment of Mr. J. Jellison, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. Any information Mrs. Sarah Waterworth, 9 Kenilworth St., Belfast, Ireland.

BERTOGLIO -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. M. Bertoglio (nee Lilian Webb), last heard of at 1074 Union Street, San Francisco. Any information will be thankfully, received by her father, Richard Webb, 7 Valentine Street, Belfast, Ireland.

FITZSIMONS -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Francis Fitzsimons, late first-class stoker on the American Navy; last heard of six years ago in San Francisco. Any news of him will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. M' Millen, 7 Harper Street, Belfast. American papers please copy.

IRWIN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Irwin (nee Ellen Hewerdine) last heard of when residing in Dublin. Any information would he gratefully received by her sister, Mrs. Annie Norton, 17 Wellwood St., Belfast.

MOORE -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Charles Alexander Moore, formerly of Malone Place, Belfast. Last heard of in Lemsford Hotel, village of Lemsford, Saskachewan, Canada. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, Thomas Moore, Beragh, Co. Tyrone, Ireland.

MURDOCK, H. -- Information wanted concerning her son, H. Murdock, formerly living in 167 Edmond Avenue, Paterson, N.J. Last letter from him on 2nd December, 1913. His mother, who resides at 8 Mossvale Street, Belfast, Ireland inquires. American papers please copy.

BROWN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Hugh Brown, who left Belfast eight years ago for Liverpool, and later is believed to have gone to Canada. His sister, Miss Matilda Brown, 23 South Parade, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Ireland, would be thankful for information.

M'LARNON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Henry M'Larnon, who left Ballymena about 30 years ago and settled in Manitoba, Canada. His mother, Mrs. Murray, Fair Hill Lane, Ballymena, would be glad to hear from him.

FINNIGAN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of John Finnigan, who over thirty years ago was a groom at Whiteabbey. Information will be gladly received by Mrs. Todd, 38 India Place, Edinburgh.

NICHOLL -- Will John Nicholl and Margaret Nicholl, last heard of about three years ago, when they were living at Pittsburgh, Penn., U.S.A., please communicate with their mother, Mrs. John Nicholl, Carninney, Ballymena.

HARPUR -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Joseph Harpur, formerly of Adavoyle, who left Belfast for America in the year 1881. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his daughter, Jane, 36 James Street, off Shankill Road, Belfast, Treland.

BAXTER -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of James Baxter (painter by trade), last heard of at Great Falls, Montana, U.S.A., about two years ago. Well known in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his father, John Baxter, 3 Hill Street, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ireland.

WHITE -- Wanted to hear of James White, late of 66 Agnes Street. Last heard of in 1903, when he was working in New Westminster, B.C. Information will be thankfully received by his sister Caroline. Address, Caroline White, 2 Brunel Street, off Agnes Street, Belfast, Ireland.

 

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Marriage

M'ALLISTER--FARMER -- September 23, 1916, at Sefton Park Presbyterian Church, Liverpool, by the Rev. A. Connell, M.A., B.D., Samuel Hill, second son of Robert M'Allister, Bay View, Larne Harbour, to Mary Rebecca, eldest daughter of the late Richard Maurice Farmer, of Aston Farm, Shiftal, Shropshire.

Death

CRAWFORD -- September 26, 1916, at his residence, 31 Mill Street, Larne, David W. Crawford, aged 73 years. Funeral to M'Garel Cemetery, Larne, this (Thursday), 28th inst., at 2 o'clock.

For King And Country.

BARRY -- Private David Barry, 669845, Canadian Mounted Rifles, died of wounds 21st September, 1916, at 3rd General Hospital, Sheffield, youngest son of Robert Barry, Bellahill.
   He little thought when leaving home
      That he would ne'er return;
   But now he lies in a lonely grave,
      And we are left to mourn.
   Sleep on, dear David, in a far-off grave,
      A grave we may never see;
   But as long as life and memory lasts
      We will remember thee.
Inserted by his Father, Sisters, and Brothers. Bellahill, Ballycarry.

Missing Relatives

CLARKE -- Information wanted as to the whereabouts of Matthew Clarke, 17 years of age, lately employed by a farmer in Canada; but left suddenly, and last heard of as being in the State of Minnesota, U.S.A. Any news of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his father, Matthew Clarke, 10 Central Street, Belfast, Ireland. United States and Canadian papers please copy.

ALVIN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of any of the relations of James Alvin, who was born in Belfast or vicinity about sixty years ago, and died lately in California. About two years ago he left California to visit his old home, and on his return stated he had been in Belfast. Any information may be sent to Geo. I. Browne, 2 Carleton Street, Portadown, Ireland.

APPLEBY -- If Mrs. Appleby (maiden name Turner), of Belfast, who inquired in this column some time ago for information concerning her brother, John Turner, will write to him at 92 Garngad Hill, Town Head, Glasgow, he will be glad to hear from her.

WYLIE -- Information as to the present address of Violet Wylie (aged 12), late Ballymaquillen, Aldergrove, Co. Antrim, will be thankfully received by Mrs. J. Gorman, Tully, Crumlin, Co. Antrim.

LEGHORN -- The relatives of the late George Leghorn, of Derrylave, Co. Cavan, who died 1893, are sought by his only daughter, Lettie Leghorn, whose mother died six years ago There was a brother living at Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A., and another believed to be at Portrush, last heard of about twenty years ago. Write to Miss L. Leghorn, 10 Victoria Terrace, Weymouth, England. Irish and American papers please copy.

WATSON -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert Watson, who left Dromore, Co. Down, 45 years ago for Pittsburg, Alleghenny, or his son Charles. Last heard of was Baptist minister. Any information regarding them will be thankfully received by his only sister, Mrs. Kerr, Railway Street, Ballymena.

COUSINS, or ALLEN -- Relatives of James Cousins or DIANA ALLEN, formerly of Lurgan, are requested to communicate with Mrs. Sarah Amato (nee Cousins), at 75 Forge Street, Germiston, Glasgow.

IRWIN or HEWERDINE. -- Wanted to know the address of Mrs. Irwin (maiden name Ellen Hewerdine), married in Drumcar, Co. Louth. Last seen at Summerhill, Dublin. Her sister would like to hear from her, or any of the family. Dublin papers please copy. -- Mrs. Norton, 17 Wellwood Street, off Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Ireland.

BRIGGS -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Hamilton Briggs, last heard of in 1904, when in the employment of Mr. J. Jellison, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. Any information Mrs. Sarah Waterworth, 9 Kenilworth St., Belfast, Ireland.

BERTOGLIO -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. M. Bertoglio (nee Lilian Webb), last heard of at 1074 Union Street, San Francisco. Any information will be thankfully received by her father, Richard Webb, 7 Valentine Street, Belfast, Ireland.

FITZSIMONS -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Francis Fitzsimons, late first-class stoker on the American Navy; last heard of six years ago in San Francisco, Any news of him will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. M'Millen, 7 Harper Street, Belfast. American papers please copy.

IRWIN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Irwin (nee Ellen Hewerdine) last heard of when residing in Dublin. Any information would be gratefully received by her sister, Mrs. Annie Norton, 17 Wellwood St., Belfast.

MOORE -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Charles Alexander Moore, formerly of Malone Place, Belfast. Last heard of in Lemsford Hotel, village of Lemsford, Saskachewan, Canada. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, Thomas Moore, Beragh, Co. Tyrone, Ireland.

MURDOCK, H. -- Information wanted concerning her son, H. Murdock, formerly living in 167 Edmond Avenue, Paterson, N.J. Last letter from him on 2nd December, 1913. His mother, who resides at 8 Mossvale Street, Belfast, Ireland inquires. American papers please copy.

BROWN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Hugh Brown, who left Belfast eight years ago for Liverpool, and later is believed to have gone to Canada. His sister, Miss Matilda Brown, 23 South Parade, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Ireland, would be thankful for information.

M'LARNON -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Henry M'Larnon, who left Ballymena about 30 years ago and settled in Manitoba, Canada. His mother, Mrs. Murray, Fair Hill Lane, Ballymena, would be glad to hear from him.

FINNIGAN -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of John Finnigan, who over thirty years ago was a groom at Whiteabbey. Information will be gladly received by Mrs. Todd, 38 India Place, Edinburgh.

NICHOLL -- Will John Nicholl and Margaret Nicholl, last heard of about three years ago, when they were living at Pittsburgh, Penn., U.S.A., please communicate with their mother, Mrs. John Nicholl, Carninney, Ballymena.

HARPUR -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Joseph Harpur, formerly of Adavoyle, who left Belfast for America in the year 1881. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his daughter Jane, 36 James Street, off Shankill Road, Belfast, Ireland.

BAXTER -- Wanted to know, the whereabouts of James Baxter (painter by trade), last heard of at Great Falls, Montana, U.S.A., about two years ago. Well known in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his father, John Baxter, 3 Hill Street, Lurgan, Co. Armagh. Ireland.

WHITE -- Wanted to hear of James White, late of 66 Agnes Street. Last heard of in 1903, when he was working in New Westminster, B.C. Information will be thankfully received by his sister Caroline. Address, Caroline White, 2 Brunel Street, off Agnes Street, Belfast, Ireland.

LOGAN -- Australian soldier, invalided home from front, inquiring about Thomas Proctor and family, in the townland of Clonsacate Birches, Portadown. If the above-named would kindly communicate with Mr. Proctor, 8 Eccles Street, Belfast, he could get any information wanted.

O'CONNELL -- Information wanted by his father, Daniel O'Connell, Walker's Place, Derry, regarding whereabouts of his son James. When last heard of was employed with Brunner Mond & Co., Northwich.

Clippings

LARNE PETTY SESSIONS

ALLEGED LARCENY BY FARMER.

CRUELTY TO A PONY.

This bi-monthly court was held on Tuesday before Colonel M Neill, D.. (presiding): Dr. Charles Dundee, 4.P., Messrs. George Barton, J.P.: C. L. Macken, J.P.; Felix Mulvenna, J.P; Bernard M'Cafferty, J.P'.; and William Rankin. J.P. District- Inspector Moore and Mr. D. M. Wiles. C.P.S, were in attendance.

SHEEP DIPPING REGULATIONS.

Francis M'Cormick and James Kennedy, both of The Bay, Glenarm, were charged with a breach of the County Council regulations by exposing sheep for sale at Larne market without having a declaration of their having been dipped.

Constable Lord said that on September 14 he found the defendants exposing sheep for sale at the Larne market without having the statutory declaration. M'Cormick had 9 sheep and Kennedy 30.

Their Worships fined M'Cormick 2s 6d and Kennedy 5s, allowing 2s 3d extra costs in each case.

A PERSISTENT BEGGAR.

On the evidence of Contable Doherty, William Bell, who was described as a most persistent beggar, was sent to jail for one month with hard labour for begging in the public street.

THE COW'S FAULT.

Richard Gilchrist was charged by Sergeant M'Kenna, inspector under the Food and Drugs Act, with selling milk containing, as alleged, 5.55 per cent. of added water, and being deficient in animal fats to the extent of 30 per cent.

Prosecutor put in the analyst's certificate containing the percentages in the milk analysed, but stated quite fairly that he believed defendant's wife gave him the milk as it came from the cow, as she was coming in from milking, and the froth was still on the milk.

Dr. Dundee -- Can you prove there is 5 per cent. of added water?

Sergeant M'Kenna -- I prove nothing, but only put in the analyst's certificate.

Dr. Dundee -- And he can't prove it. He only gives it as his opinion.

Sergeant M'Kenna -- There is a recent decision in England when it was held that if nothing was added to or abstracted from the milk no offence is committed.

The Chairman said that the defendant would be given the benefit of the doubt, and the case would be dismissed.

CRUELTY TO A PONY.

Francis Magee was charged by Inspector Hobson, of the R.S.P.C.A., with ill-treating a pony by working it whilst in an unfit condition, and James M'Cambridge with causing the pony to be worked.

The inspector said that on 18th September he saw Magee driving the pony in a trap in Main Street. There was a large sore on its shoulder of red flesh, and some dried blood on the collar. The collar was not chambered, and had a hard leather surface, Magee said the pony was harassed when he got it, and the owner said it should not have been working and that it was negligence on the part of M'Cambridge.

In reply to the Bench Magee said the pony was yoked when he got it, and he, therefore, did not see any sore on it.

M'Cambridge said he was not aware there was a sore on the pony's shoulder, or it certainly would not have been sent out. The pony was green, just off the grass, and therefore very easily marked.

A fine of 5s was imposed against M'Cambridge, and the summons against Magee was withdrawn, One-third of the fine was awarded to the society.

IRREGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

On the evidence of School-attendance Officer Hannah, attendance orders were made against Margaret M'Cambridge and Margaret Maxwell in respect of their children, and the following fines were also imposed:-- Samuel Campbell, 5s: Elizabeth Henry, 2s 6d; Daniel Macaulay, two fines of 2s; Archie Ferguson, two fines of 1s; James M'Keown, 1s and 2s 6d. One-third of the fines was awarded to the Urban School Attendance Committee.

ALLEGED LARCENY OF A WHIP.

(Heard by Messrs. George Barton, J.P. and C. L. Mackean, J.P.)

Samuel Gingles, Kilwaughter, was charged by Head-constable M'Hugh with the larceny of a whip of the value of under 5s, the property of David Luke, on 12th August.

Mr. J. Gordon Scott, solicitor, was for the defence.

David Luke said that on the evening of Saturday, 12th August, he was delivering bread on the Ballymena Road, and saw a spring cart, with Samuel Gingles in it, coming along. Witness went into a house, and hearing the boy in charge of the cart call out he came to the door and saw the head and shoulders of a man getting up on the bread cart, and taking the whip and running away. The boy ran after the man, but he got into the spring-cart and galloped away. When boy got back he said that it was Samuel Gingles, who had taken the whip. Witness saw Gingles in Larne on the next market day, and asked him to leave the whip back, but Gingles only laughed at him.

He would not pledge his oath that it was Samuel Gingles who took the whip, but there were only two men in the spring-cart, and Samuel Gingles was one of them.

George Lynass, the lad in charge of the bread cart, positively identified Samuel Gingles as the man who got up on the cart and took the whip. Witness ran after him and met a boy who said it was Samuel Gingles who ran off and then got into the spring cart.

A lad named Thomas Stewart deposed that he was walking up the Bally mena Road on the evening in question when he saw Samuel Gingles running up the road with a whip in his hand. He jumped into the spring-cart and galloped away. Two boys also came running up the road and asked him who it was that jumped into the spring-van, and he told them it was Samuel Gingles, Kilwaughter.

A man named Robert Ogilby deposed that was on the Ballymena Road about nine o'clock on the evening in question, and saw Samuel Gingles running up the road. Witness was not taking any particular heed, and did not know whether Gingles had a whip in his hand or not. The boy Lynass asked witness who it was who ran up the road and got into the spring-cart, and witness told him was Samuel Gingles.

This was the evidence for the prosecution. and on the question being put Gingles elected ba dealt with summarily, and pleaded not guilty.

For the defence, Samuel Buchanan, farmer, Ballyrickard, was called. He said he was in Larne with a horse and cart on 12th August, and going home he saw Samuel Gingles and James Gingles on the Ballymena Road. He was walking right behind the spring-cart, leading his own horse, at the time the whip taken. It was not Samuel Gingles who took the whip. He did not see either Luke or the boy Lynass. There were three men in the van.

To the Head-Constable -- Samuel, Joseph, and James Gingles were in the van, and it was one of the three took the whip, but not Samuel. He got in the van further on, and the whip was broken. All he said to the men was, "Anybody could do a thing like that."

Mr. Mackean, J.P. -- Was it not your duty as an honest man to see the stolen property given back?

James Gingles swore positively that it was not Samuel Gingles who took the whip. He never had his hand on it.

Mr. Scott said the whole thing was a practical joke.

Mr. Mackean, J.P., said that people ought to pay for their practical jokes. Was Mr. Scott's client prepared to pay 5s for a new whip?

Mr. Scott said that not for a moment would he countenance Samuel Gingles paying anything.

Mr. Barton, J.P., said that it would weigh considerably with him if the Gingles were prepared to pay Mr. Luke 5s for the loss of the whip, which was undoubtedly taken by some one of the three in the van and destroyed.

Mr. Scott said he would undertake that compensation should be paid Mr. Luke for the whip, and Buchanan joined in the undertaking.

On this understanding their Worships dismissed the case.

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A GLENARM ROBBERY.

ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

At a special court of petty sessions, held in Glenarm Courthouse on Monday, before Mr. James Crawford, J.P. Patrick Hagan, alias William Bell, was charged with the larceny of four £5 notes, a £1 note, about 30s in silver, a purse, a pocket-knife, and a pair of trousers, from the dwelling-house of James Johnston, at Carrive, on 25th July last. Accused had been remanded from Larne, where he was arrested by Sergt. M'Kenna.

James Johnston deposed to the loss of the property, and to giving no person authority to remove same.

Isabella Wright, Magheramorne, deposed that defendant came to her house, and said that he had been in the Army -- that he was in the Irish Guards along with her husband, and had been discharged suffering from shell-shock. He had a number of £5 noten and other money with him. After changing the clothes he was wearing he took her little son to Ballycarry Post Office, where he lodged the money and sent the book back to her.

Samuel Morris deposed that defendant bought the suit he was wearing from him in the Larne Salerooms.

Edith Sloan, Elizabeth Hamill, Isaac Wright, Joseph Adams, and Sergt. Gordon having been examined, defendant was returned for trial to Ballymena Quarter Sessions.

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Larne casualties recently reported include the names of three men killed in action in the early part of the month -- viz., Sergeant Charles Bell and Pte. Thomas Brady, of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and Pte. Charles Agnew, of the Irish Guards. Bell was formerly employed at the Magheramorne Cement Works, and Brady and Agnew by Messrs. Henry M'Neill, Ltd. All three were "old boys" of the M'Kenna Memorial School under Mr. Thomas Clearkin, and members of the Larne Company of the National Volunteers.

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LARNE TOWN COURT

At this court on Tuesday, before Colonel M'Neill, D.L., and other magistrates, Wm. Bell, a well-known local character, was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness on the evidence of Constable M'Greevy.

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LARNE LICENCES.

POLICE OBJECTIONS TO RENEWAL.

The annual licensing sessions for the Larne petty sessional district were held at the Courthouse on Tuesday, when the magistrates in attendance were:-- Messrs. Felix Mulvenna (presiding), Charles Dundee, M.D.; George Barton C. L. Mackean, Bernard M'Cafferty, and William Rankin.

The greater number of the certificates were renewed without objection, there being only two police objections. Mr. James Tweed, solicitor, appeared for the Midland Railway Company (N.C.C.) in respect of the Laharna Hotel, and Mr. James Cowie, secretary and manager, was in attendance. Mr. H. H. Smiley, solicitor, appeared for Mr. Patrick Crawford and Messrs. Gilbey, Ltd.

A POLICE OBJECTION.

District-Inspector Moore objected to the renewal of the certificate to William Close, Mill Street, Larne, on the grounds that the applicant had been convicted of a breach of the licensing regulations during the year, that his house had been closed for three months by the competent military authority, and that the house had not been conducted in an orderly manner during the year.

Mr. J. K. Currie, solicitor, Ballymena, appeared with Mr. H. H. Smiley, Larne, to represent Close.

Sergeant Scott proved the service of the objection, and in reply to the district-inspector gave the result of his observations of Close's house during the past year. He said that after closing hours there were generally crowds of drunken men outside the house, and he had seen them go to houses opposite, and then seen Mr. Close come out of his house and go across to the other houses. On Monday mornings he had seen baskets of empty bottles carried from neighbouring houses into Close's house. At the back and side of the premises there were windows, without any glass in them, opening on to a gateway and to a waste strip of land, through which it was quite possible to hand out anything, and between the public-house and the house next door there was a low wall over which anything could be handed. During the year Close had been convicted of supplying drink to a person under the influence of drink. Since the order closing the premises for three months there had been a most marked improvement in the order of the district. The condition of the back premises rendered police supervision most difficult.

To Mr. Currie -- The premises as far as we knew, had been in the same condition for years, and no objections had been made by the police, but Close was not the owner so very long. Mr. Crawford had the premises as a lock-up shop previously. Close was their manager. Though he had had the premises under observation he had not brought a number of prosecutions. He would not say that no offences had been committed, but they were hard to prove. He had no power to search men out in the street, after leaving the premises, and he had been taunted and defied by a man carrying bottles of porter. During the year there had been two summonses against Close. One was dismissed by the magistrates, and on the other he was fined 5s.

Sergeant M'Kenna said that during the year he had seen a number of drunken men about these premises. He knew the windows and wall referred to by Sergeant Scott, and those conditions made the place very difficult of supervision.

To Mr. Currie -- He had nothing against Mr. Close's character. He was a witness in the one case against him, in which he had been fined 5s.

Sergeant Gordon corroborated the evidence of Sergeant Gordon corroborated the evidence. the other two sergeants.

Mr. Currie addressed the Bench in reply to the police objection. He said their Worships on the strength of one conviction and fine of 5s were asked to confiscate Close's property to the extent of £635. Already Close had been penalised, without trial or chance of defending himself to tne extent of three months profits, and yet there had only been two summonses against him, with the result that the magistrates dismissed one and marked their sense of the enormity of the other charge by a fine of five shillings! Was it fair that such an extreme course should now be urged because of suspicions in certain quarters -- suspicions that could not be formulated in a charge in open Court. As far as the condition of the premises in regard to police supervision were concerned, although his client was not bound to do so, yet he was quite willing to undertake not to reopen the premises until he had made the rear of the house to the satisfaction of the District-Inspector. Under those circumstances he confidently asked their Worships to renew the certificate.

The magistrates retired to consider their decision, and on their return the Chairman said that they had unanimously decided to renew the certificate on the undertaking given by Mr. Currie.

The District-Inspector said he was quite satisfied with the undertaking.

ANOTHER OBJECTION.

On similar grounds to the last case District-Inspector Moore objected to the renewal of the certificate of Mrs. Booth, Mill Street, Larne.

Sergeant M'Kenna having given evidence as to a conviction, Mr. James Tweed, who appeared for the applicant, said his client wanted to get rid of the premises, and she had received an offer. A sale was probable within the next ten days, and the premises would certainly he sold.

The district-inspector said he did not desire to depreciate the value of Mrs. Booth's interest in the premises, and he would be quite satisfied if they were sold to some more experienced person.

The magistrates granted a renewal of the certificate on the condition that the premises were to be sold.

 

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