Births
IRWIN -- October 14, at Shamrock Lodge, Tientsin, North China, the wife of Andrew Irwin, M.D., F.R.C.S.I., of a son.
THORPE -- November 24, at Knockroe, New Ross, the wife of Wm. Thorpe, of a son.
Marriages
PAUL--PAUL -- November 25, at Newington Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. John Waddell, B.A., assisted by the Rev. James Dewar, B.A., John Paul, eldest son of Robert Paul, Croghan, Coleraine, to Margaret Elinor Paul, 5, Churchill Villas, Belfast, only child of the late Robert Paul, Sixtowns, Draperstown.
REA--HUTSON -- November 24, at the Parish Church of St. Mary's, Balhorn, by the Rev. Edward Ayling, Leonard Dobbin, third son of Samuel Rea, of Armagh, to Nellie, only surviving daughter of H. A. Huitson, of 126, Ritherdon Road, Upper Tooting, London.
Deaths
BRENNIAN -- November 25, at his residence, 1, Pakenham Street, Belfast, Thomas Brennian, late of John Brown & Sons, Bedford Street. Interment in City Cemetery, this (Saturday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. M. BRENNIAN.
COMPTON -- November 25, at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, Thomas J. Compton, M.D., late Medical Superintendent Heigham Hall Asylum, Norwich.
CORBETT -- November 26, at Ardsallagh, Derryvolgie, Belfast, David Corbett, J.P., aged 75 years. Funeral private.
CROSBIE -- November 26, at her residence, 51, Ballymagee Street, Bangor, our beloved mother, Agnes Crosbie, widow of the late William Crosbie, aged 91 years. Funeral at the family burial-ground, Bangor, this (Saturday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation. JAMES AND JOHN CROSBIE.
DONAGHY -- November 26, at his residence, 81, Woodvale Road, Edward Donaghy, late of Hanley, Siskiyon Co., California. The remains of my beloved husband will be removed from above residence, for interment in the City Cemetery, this (Saturday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. ELIZA DONAGHY.
At his special request, the members of the Masonic Order are requested to attend the funeral of our late brother, Edward Donaghy, P.M. of Siskiyon Lodge 105, California, U.S. JOHN H. GAULT, P.M. ROBERT M'CONNELL, P.M.
DRUMMOND -- November 27, at Gracehill, Eliza, widow of the late Dr. James L. Drummond, and last surviving daughter of the late Daniel O'Rorke, Esq., of Ballybollan, County Antrim.
HILL -- November 26, suddenly, at Craigdarragh, Helen's Bay, Isabel, fourth surviving daughter of Mrs. Hill, of Fairholme. Funeral private, at 9-30 on Monday morning, 30th inst.
KAMEKE -- November 27, at his residence, Fitzwilliam Place, Belfast, William Roderick Kameke, aged 71 years. No flowers.
MAJOR -- November 25, at his residence, 16, Clara Street, Castlereagh Road, Joseph, second son of the late George Major. The remains of my beloved husband will be removed from above address, for interment in family burying-ground, Kilrush, this day (Saturday), at twelve o'clock noon. R. MAJOR.
M'KEE -- November 27, at her residence, 33, Virginia Street, Belfast, Robena Jane, the dearly-beloved wife of Robert M'Kee. Her remains will be removed for interment in the family burying-ground, Ballylesson, to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at a quarter to two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. American and Dublin papers please copy.
SEATON -- November 26, at his residence, Ballyveasey, Arthur Seaton. His remains will be removed for interment in Carnmoney Burying-ground, this (Saturday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. THOMAS SEATON.
TOD -- November 26, at Lambeg Rectory, Elizabeth Sarah Tod, second daughter of the late Maitland Raynes, widow of George Laing Tod, Palazzo Place, Palermo. Funeral at ten o'clock on Monday morning, 30th inst., for Lambeg Churchyard.
WELSH -- At Lahore, Punjab, India, James Seymour, eldest and beloved son of Richard Welsh, Beechside, Lisburn.
Clippings
THE AUTHORITIES AND THE BETTING EVIL.
Extensive raid in Belfast.
Numerous arrests.
The prisoners in the Police Court.
Yesterday the authorities created a Flutter in the betting dovecotes of Belfast when they successfully raided two of the establishments patronised by the devotees of the ofttimes described national sport. The occasion was particularly opportune, as one of the last big races of the legitimate season -- the Lancashire Handicap-was being decided, and the constabulary had their arrangements so perfected that the raid was not so unproductive as the last time they paid the betting-houses a visit. Indeed, so cautious were the authorities that not until almost all the 'inimy' was in possession was even the least suspicion aroused to their intentions, and then they were so prompt to act that those concerned were unable to take advantage of any warnings they might have received. Two houses were visited -- that of Samuel Coleman, 9 Wilson's Court, off High Street, and that of George Kelly, 11 Garfield Street -- and both were raided simultaneously at three o'clock, this hour, no doubt being selected as that at which the properties would be most busily engaged in their illegal operative.
In one case the surmise of the constabulary proved correct, as when Head-Constable Sreenan, Sergeants Moore and Bogue, and a number of men surprised 9, Wilson 's Court, they found a roaring trade in progress.The scene their appearance produced can easily be imagined. Many were the attempts to escape, but none were able to elude the vigilance of the police, and all found on the premises were soon placed on cars, and conveyed to the Police Office.The procession of vehicles could not fail to attract public attention, and the result of the coup rapidly spread through the city, and the Police Office within the next few minutes was besieged by a crowd of casually and otherwise interested spectators.A large number of books was seized, and an examination of the returns disclosed the fact that it was not altogether an unfortunate circumstance for the 'bookey' that the raid had been so successful. Quite a batch of the slips were decorated with 'Easter Gift win, and 1,2,3' and the placed horses in the handicap did not go unbefriended.While Head-Constable Sreenan was engaged in the district, Head-Constable Good, assisted by Sergeants Wallace and Montgomery and a number of constables, were upon the same mission in Garfield Street.Whether the scouts here had been more vigilant than their confreres in High Street, we are not able to say, but apparently they were, as only four arrests were made at Kelly's resort.From a financial standpoint the raid was, however, more remunerative, as in addition to the usual documents associated with the business of the 'gentlemen of the pencil' £238 15s 8d became the spoil of the force. Kelly himself was not in the establishment at the time, but his clerks paid for their attentiveness to business, as the constabulary found them at work when they arrived to forcibly remind them of the illegality of their calling. In this case the individuals were also removed to the Police Office. All, making up a couple of score less two, were detained pending their appearance before a magistrate.
Mr F.G. Hodder having been apprised, through Head-Constable Carnahan, who had been communicated with from the Police Office, of the success of the raid, attended at the Custody Court shortly after six o'clock when the captured were brought before him.
The first case dealt with was that relating to the raid on Coleman's. The following were put forward:- Samuel Coleman, principal, and David Calvert and Campbell Tweed, his clerks. Robert H. M'Ilvenny, Donegall Street, clerk; F.Burnside, Woodvale Road, clerk; Arthur Davey, Burnaby Street, no occupation; William M'Ardle, Fortingdale Street, labourer; john Thompson, Elizabeth Street, clerk; Oswald Massey, photographer; George Thompson, Crawford Street, dealer; Charles Sullivan, Lawnbrook Avenue, flaxdresser; Wm. Best, Walbeck Street; James Auld, Pilot Street; Robert M'Neilly, Prospect Street, clerk; Wm. Gorman, Cupar Street, newsboy; Thomas Ruddy, Carrick Hill, labourer; Samuel Gifford, Burns Street, no occupation; F. Hughes, London Street, clerk; Owen Mullan, Hannahstown,; Matthew Saunderson, Monteau Street, joiner; Henry Swain, Albertbridge Road, hairdresser; George Sharp, Lisburn, dealer; Jas. Chapman, Hill Street, labourer; Samuel Palmer, Arthur Square, dealer, tailor; T. Magee, Farnham Street, tailor; Arthur Hagan, Crocus Street, tailor; R. Flynn, Athol Street; John Hogg, Steen's Row, labourer; John Dunn, Whitla Street, clerk; Charles Burns, Dunville Street, no occupation; Thomas Haslett, Durham Street, butcher; John Kenyon, Calvin Street; Joseph Hill, Trillick Street, newsboy; J. Smith, Beersbridge Road, labourer.
Assistant-Commissioner Seddall and District Inspector Morrell represented the authorities, and Mr Joseph Donnelly appeared for Coleman and Mr A. M'Erlean for Calvert and Tweed.
District-inspector Morrell, addressing his worship, said that in the charge against the principal and two clerks -- the principal for keeping a betting-house and the two clerks for practically aiding and assisting him -- he asked for a remand in these cases until tomorrow morning. In the charge against the men on the premises there is no penalty against them and he asked his worship to discharge them.
Mr Hodder -- That is the usual course. Let Coleman, Calvert and Tweed stay behind. All the rest are discharged. The accused left the dock.
The charge against Coleman was-'That one Samuel Coleman, being the occupant of an office situated at No.9 Wilson Court, in the city of Belfast, did on the 27th November 1896, keep and use the same for the purpose of betting with persons resorting thereto; and that the defendant did assist in conducting the business of the said office so kept and used for the purpose aforesaid contrary to the statute. Calvert and Tweed are charged with being on the premises for the purpose of assisting in betting transactions.
Head-Constable Sreenan gave evidence to the effect that he executed the warrant authorising him to enter the premises of Wilson 's Court. He arrested Samuel Coleman, Calvert and Tweed.The two last-named were in the inner office. He found there were a large numbers of documents,which, he believed, related to betting, and as there had been no time to investigate them he asked for a remand. He found £94 7s 0 ½ d there.
Mr Morrell here asked for a remand till to-morrow morning, and bail was applied for. Coleman was therefore, allowed out on his own security of £200, another security of £200 and bail was fixed for the other prisoners at £20, and two sureties of £10 each.
The raid on Kelly's was then dealt with, and James M'Grevy, Divis Street and James M'Evoy, Bridge End, his clerks, with James O'Donnell, Cardwell Street Place, clerk and James Shiels, Brassey Street, clerk, found on the premises.
The last two were discharged and M'Grevy and M'Avoy were charged with being on the premises for the purposes of assisting in betting transactions.
Head-Constable Good proved he executed the warrant authorising him to enter 6 and 11, Garfield Street. He arrested the prisoners in an office. He found a number of cards and letters relating to betting, and also £238 15s 8d. M'Grevy was in the office, and the other man was upstairs, but said he was employed in the place. The prisoners were remanded.
Mr Morrell said they proposed to retain the money found. The man who owns the house was not found on the premises, and they proposed to proceed against him by summons. The prisoners were according remanded till this morning on bail.
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PETTY SESSIONS.
BALLYMENA. -- This fortnightly court was held yesterday, before the Right Honourable John Young, D.L. (chairman); Messrs. S. J. M'Cartney, J.P.; P. C. Creaghe, R.M.; James Mallaghan, J.P.; Robert Simpson, J.P.; Lachlan Arthur, J.P.; Gerald S. M'Camphill, J.P.; and Samuel Smith, J.P. District-Inspector Carter summoned Daniel Dilger, publican, for having his premises open for the sale of liquor on the 21st inst. John Hamill and Thomas Clinton were also charged with having been found on the licensed premises. Mr. John B. Bradley appeared for the defendants. Dilger was fined 20s and costs, and the other two defendants in 2s 6d and costs each. Jas. Staveley was brought up on remand, charged with having committed a serious assault on Margaret Murdock, Kells, on the 17th inst. by striking her with horseshoe, thereby endangering her life. District-Inspector Carter and Mr. J. K. Currie prosecuted the prisoner, who was undefended. The facts of the case have been already reported. Their Worships returned the prisoner for trial to the Belfast assizes, to be held on Tuesday next.
DERRY. -- These petty sessions were held on the 26th inst. before the Mayor (Mr. Alderman Bell), in the chair; Messrs. J. B. Johnston, W. H. M'Cormick, John Anderson, Bernard Doherty, Alex. M'Cay, and Bernard Hannigan. James M'Colgan, of the Waterside, was charged by District-Inspector O'Connell with the larceny the previous day of two pint bottles of whisky. Mr. Stuart C. Ross appeared for the defendant. John M'Menamin, licensed publican, Dungiven Road, said the defendant had been in his house several times the previous morning. He came back at half-past one in the day. Witness was not in the shop at the time, but from a communication made to him he searched the defendant, and found one of the pint bottles of whisky (produced) concealed under his waistcoat. The bottle was one he had missed from the shop, and the price of it was 2s 4d. He then gave the defendant in charge to Constable Grey. Witness subsequently missed a second pint bottle of whisky, and on following the defendant and searching him he discovered the second bottle of whisky (produced). It was also value for 2s 4d. Defendant had some drink taken at the time. Constable Grey deposed as to the arrest of the defendant and the finding of the second bottle in the breast pocket of his coat. Mr. Ross pleaded guilty on behalf of the accused, but appealed to the Court to dispose of the charge under the First Offenders Act. The magistrates bound the defendant over in one security of £10 and two of £5 each to come up for judgment when called upon. The adjourned case against James M'Grath for the larceny of 3s 9d, the money of Elizabeth Harrigan, was called. District-Inspector M'Connell prosecuted. The defendant had nothing to say but that he was drunk at the time, and had no recollection of what occurred. Sergeant Barber read out a long list of previous convictions against the defendant, and the Couri sentenced him to three months' imprisonment, with hard labour.
DOWNPATRICK. -- This fortnightly court was held on 26th inst., the following magistrates presiding:-- Messrs. John Tate (chairman), John Cleland, Wm. Healy, James Reid, and John M'Nab. Mr. R. Whiteside, clerk, was in attendance. A young man named Thomas Sheals, residing at Tobbercorn, was prosecuted by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue for carrying and using a gun, without having a license for same. Mr. T. Patterson, supervisor (in the absence of Mr. Galway), prosecuted, and Mr. D. M'Cartan, solicitor, defended. The Court fined defendant £2 10s, with a recommendation that the Commissioners should further reduce it to 5s, owing to the fact that defendant had for some years been in the habit of taking out gun license, and renewed it when he received a notice few days after the occurrence. The remaining business was of a trivial nature.
PORTRUSH. -- This court was held on 26th inst. before Messrs. P. C. Creaghe, R.M. (chairman); Jas. Boyle, J.P.; John Mains, J.P.; N. Grimshaw, J.P.; Dr. Murray, J.P.; Rev. Jonathan Simpson, J.P.: and Samuel J. Dunlop, J.P. District-Inspector Ireland charged two young boys named John York and John Toomey, of Portrush, with the larceny of a number of rabbit traps, the property of Patrick and James M'Ilhargey, of Ballycraig and Ballykeel. Mr. Macaulay, solicitor, telegraphed that he was retained for the defence, but urgent business at Coleraine prevented his attendance at Portrush, and asking their Worships for an adjournment. The Court unanimously granted the adjournment until the 24th December next, defendants being allowed out, to appear on their former recognisances of £5 each and one surety for each in £5. Mathew Gage, of Coleraine; John Hinds, Portrush; John and James Farren, of Ballylagan, were summoned by Constables Buchanan and Curran and by Sergeant Rudden for drunkenness. Fines of 2s 6d and costs were ordered. Sergeant Rudden has been transferred, on promotion, from Portrush to Lisburn, and Acting-Sergeant Lynch to Portrush. Both sergeants are most popular, and first-class peace officers.
WHITEABBEY. -- A special court was held on the 26th inst., in the Courthouse, Whiteabbey, before Mr. Charles L. Nash, J.P., and Robert Tennent, J.P. William Ravey was put forward in custody charged at the instance of Sergeant M'Hugh, of Greencastle, with having on the 24th ult. assaulted his wife at Whitehouse, and also with having on Tuesday last threatened to cut her throat. Mr. Wray (of Messrs. Harper & Mills) prosecuted, and Mr. Quail (of Mr. Wellington Young's) defended. The Bench adjourned the case until next petty sessions, and allowed accused out on bail -- himself in £10 and two sureties of £5 each. The same complainant charged Samuel Scott with having assaulted his wife at Greencastle on Monday night last. Fourteen days' imprisonment was ordered, and accused promised not to go back to annoy his wife any more. George Fare, alias Brown, a native of Monaghan, was charged in custody by Sergeant M'Hugh, with vagrancy. The sergeant, on examination, stated that the prisoner's character was altogether a bad one. Three months' imprisonment was ordered.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.
MAGHERAFELT.
Yesterday -- -- Before his Honour Judge OVEREND.
GOODBODY V. STEWART.
This was an action at the suit of Thos. Henry Goodbody, trading as T. H. & E. Goodbody & Co., of Great Tower Street, London, tea and sugar merchant, against Wesley G. Stewart, of Magherafelt, shopkeeper, to recover £13 6s 4d, the balance of the price of goods sold and delivered on the 8th May, 1896, being £7 16s 4d for tea and £8 5s for sugar, less a credit of £2 15s. The case was instituted in the superior courts, but remitted on the application of defendant, which was not resisted by the plaintiffs. Mr. M'Guckin, solicitor, was for the plaintiffs, and Mr. William J. Stewart, solicitor, appeared for the defendant. The defendant admitted the claim for 10 cwt. of sugar, and lodged £5 10s 5d in court for same, and costs up to the motion to remit, but denied his indebtedness for the tea, which, he alleged, did not fall due until 8th January, 1897, by special arrangement with plaintiffs' agent on account of accepting double the quantity of tea ordered. His Honour, after going into the evidence fully, gave a decree for the full amount claimed.
BRADLEY V. DEVLIN.
This was an action brought by James Bradley, of Magherafelt, painter, against Eliza Devlin, married woman, and administratrix, with will annexed, of Patrick Donnelly, deceased, and Patrick Devlin, both of Ballyheifer. The statement of claim, as endorsed on the writ of summons, was against Eliza Devlin, as administratrix, with the will annexed, of Patrick Donnelly, deceased, for cash lent to the said Patrick Donnelly, deceased, in his lifetime, and against the said Patrick Devlin, in his personal capacity, for cash lent and goods sold and delivered, amounting in all to £10 17s 9d. On the motion of defendants. the case was remitted on the 30th ult. Mr. M'Guckin, solicitor, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. John Harbison, solicitor, represented the defendants. The defendants claimed a set-off for rent of ground for potatoes let to plaintiff, and twenty-four days' work of a man and horse given by defendants to plaintiff at 4s per day. His Honour gave a decree for £8 17s 9d, off which sum and costs is to be deducted £4 17s 9d, amount of defendants' set-off.