Belfast Weekly News - 4 March, 1893

Births

ANDERSON -- February 25, at Erin Lodge, Greenisland, the wife of John Anderson, of a daughter.

BENINGTON -- February 22, at Prospect Cottage, Lisburn, the wife of Charles Benington, of a son.

CARTER -- February 22, at Greenville, Blackrock, the wife of L. Fitzwilliam Carter (late 13th Hussars), of a daughter.

FRANKS -- February 24, at 6, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, the wife of Kendal Franks, M.D., of a son.

HEASLIP -- February 23, at Templepatrick, the wife of Thomas Heaslip, R.I.C., of a daughter.

M'KEE -- February 23, at Ashbourne, Balmoral, the wife of John M'Kee, of a son.

M'MULLAN -- February 23, at the Married Quarters, R. I. Constabulary Depot, Phoenix Park, Dublin, the wife of Sergeant R. M'Mullan, of a son.

PARKINSON-CUMINE -- February 23, at the Rectory, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, the wife of the Rev. George Gardner Parkinson-Comine, M.A., of a son.

ROSS -- February 22, at St. Kevin's Park, Upper Rathmines, Dublin, the wife of George Ross, of a daughter.

SCANDRETT -- February 23, at Balmoral Villas, Cathcart, Renfrewshire, the wife of George Scandrett, of a daughter.

STEVENSON -- February 27, at 55(?), Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, the wife of Hugh Stevenson, of a son.

TYDD -- February 28, at 6, Prior Park Terrace, Clonmel, the wife of Frank Edward Tydd, LL.B., of a daughter.

Marriages

BECKETT--MACPHERSON -- February 24, at Loughgilly Parish Church, by Rev. Paul Lystel Jameson, M.A., John Upton, eldest son of Samuel Beckett, Ballinderry, County Antrim, to Sara, eldest daughter of James Macpherson, Lissadian, County Armagh.

BLAIR--MACARTNEY -- February 28, at Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Henry Halliday, M.A., Holywood, Hugh Alexander Blair, Holywood, to Elisie, second daughter of Wm. Macartney, Holywood.

BROWNLIE--BROWN -- February 21, at Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, by the Rev. Josiah Mitchell, Anahilt, Robert Brownlie, Hillview, Culcavey, Hillsborough, County Down, to Agnes (Aggie), eldest daughter of William Brown, Magheradartin, County Down.

BRYSON--CREGAN -- February 28, at Drumcree Parish Church, Portadown, by the Rev. Augustine Fitzgerald, D.D., Thomas F. Bryson, Mullentine, to Louisa A. Cregan, only daughter of Arthur Cregan, Corcullentramore, Portadown.

FAIRER--HENRY -- February 22, at Holy Trinity Tulse Hill, London, by the Rev. E. L. Roxby, M.A., Vicar, William Henry Fairer, second son of William Fairer, of Harpenden, to Elizabeth Mary, widow of J. C. Henry, of Monkwell Street and Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London.

FERRIS--FLEMMING -- February 27, at the Old Presbyterian Church, Larne, by the Rev. James Kennedy, Sam, eldest son of Mr. R. Ferris, Islandmagee, to Maggie, fourth daughter of the late Mr. Thos. Flemming, The Nursery, Larne.

HUTCHINSON--BROOKS -- March 1, in the Parish Church, Desertmartin, by the Ven. E. J. Hamilton, Archdeacon of Derry, John, eldest son of Mr. William Hutchinson, of Ballynagown House, and brother to the Rev. David Hutchinson, M.A., Curate, Sheffield, England, to Eliza (Lizzie), daughter of Mr. David Brooks, Killynumber, Tobermore.

M'MAHON--WYLIE -- February 28, at the Secession Church, Tyrone's Ditches, by the Rev. George Laverty, assisted by the Rev. George M'Mahon, uncle to the bridegroom, Robert, only son of the late John M'Mahon, of Moymacullen, to Sarah, eldest daughter of David Wylie, Dean Cottage, Poyntzpass.

REID--FERGUSON -- March 1, at Albert Bridge Independent Church, by the Rev. Mr. Rosalin, Hugh Reid, of Belfast, to Ruth, third daughter of the late John Ferguson, Esq., of Newtownards.

SIMMS--JOHNSTON -- February 22, at Glen House, Newtownards, by the Rev. Dr. Forbes, assisted by the Rev. J. M. Simms, Chaplain to the Forces (brother of the bridegroom), S. Hugh Simms, third son of the late John Simms, to Mary Frances Sibbald, second daughter of W. Sibbald Johnston, J.P.

Deaths

ADGEY -- February 23, at 331, Shankill Road, Belfast, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of David Adgey.

BAIRD -- February 28, at his residence, Whitechurch, Ballywalter, Robert Baird.

BLACKBURN -- March 1, at the residence of her uncle, William Wilson, Ballymacoss, Isabella Blackburn, aged 50 years.

CROTHERS -- February 20, at his residence, Edenvale, Pomeroy, County Tyrone, Samuel Crothers, in the 84th year of his age. Deeply regretted.

CROZIER -- February 26, at his father's residence, 11, Bedeque Street, James, second son of James Crozier, aged 23 years.

DAWSON -- March 1, at his residence, Harryville, Ballymena, Albert Dawson, in his 75th year.

DORRITY -- February 24, at 34, Prospect Street, Mina, eldest daughter of the late Edward Dorrity.

DUFFIN -- February 25, at Larkfield, Waterford, Donart Cyril, eldest surviving son of L'Estrange and Susie Duffin, aged 9 years.

ERSKIN -- February 24, 1893, at her residence, Edenderry, Portadown, Sarah Jane, wife of Robert Erskin, aged 43 years.

GASKIN -- February 28, at 68, Northumberland Street, Belfast, John, youngest son of the late George Gaskin.

GRAY -- February 27, at his residence, Ballymoney, James Gray, aged 72 years.

JORDAN -- March 1, at the residence of his father, Aughandunvarron, Hillsborough, William, eldest son of William Jordan.

KERR -- February 27, at her residence, 232, Grosvener Road, Belfast, Eliza, the dearly-beloved wife of Robert Kerr.

KNOX -- February 26, at the residence of her brother, Robert Knox, Tullyhenan, Banbridge, Mary, second daughter of the late John Gamble Knox.

LEWIS -- February 28, at Castle Street, Carrickfergus, Sophia, wife of John Lewis.

MARTIN -- February 24, at his residence, Railway Street, Comber, William Martin.

MOORE -- February 26, at the residence of his brother, William John Moore, Ballyallcock, Newtownards, James Moore, late of Randalstown.

MOORE -- February 26, at his residence, Yew Villa, Newtownards, Rev. Hugh Moore, M.A., in his 89th year.

M'KINSTRY -- February 27, at 33, Earl Street, Belfast, Katie, Youngest daughter of James M'Kinstry, aged 3 years and 7 months.

PATRICK -- February 24, at his residence, Mostrafer, Stranocum, John Patrick.

PATTERSON -- February 20, at Downpatrick, Jenny, eldest daughter of John and Sarah Patterson, of Growell, County Down.

PATTERSON -- February 24, at his residence, Legmore, Derriaghy, Joseph Patterson.

POLLOCK -- February 23, at her father's residence, 158, Ballymagee Street, Bangor, Jane, elder daughter of Henry Pollock.

RICKARD -- March 1, 1893, at his residence, Maghera, Patrick Rickard.

RINGLAND -- February 21, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Savage, Lisburn, John Ringland, M.D., aged 71 years.

RIPPETT -- December 30, 1892, at sea, James, second son of Captain James Rippett, Ballymagee Street, Bangor.

ROBINSON -- February 24, at 21, Upper Newtownards Road, the residence of her son-in-law (Jonathan Perry), Elizabeth Robinson.

ROWAN -- February 24, at his residence, Main Street, Ballybay, John Rowan, aged 42 years.

SKELLY -- February 27, at Artana, Dromara, County Down, Mary Jane, the eldest daughter of the late John Skelly.

TATE -- February 27, suddenly, at his residence, Ballymacam, Spa, Ballynahinch, Joseph Tate, aged 73 years.

TOPPING -- February 23, at Drumlin, Lurgan, Ruth, relict of the late Samuel Topping, aged 72 years.

WEATHERUP -- February 27, at her husband's residence, Carntall, Lizzie, the beloved wife of John Weatherup.

In Memoriam

FLETCHER -- In ever-loving remembrance of Mary Ann, wife of William Fletcher, Belfast, who fell asleep in Jesus, 2nd March, 1892, aged 68 years.

Missing Friends

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

Anyone wishing a notice to appear more than once can have it inserted at the nominal charge of 6d for one extra week, or three weeks extra for 1s. Those notices which have previously appeared can be republished on these terms.

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

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

SUMPH. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. William Sumph, who left this country about eleven years ago; last heard of in December, 1888, residing at 88, Jackson Street, Antonio, Conn., U.S.A. Any information will be thankfully received by her mother, Mary Lilly, 14, Upper Cargyle Street, off Dover Street, Belfast. American papers please copy.

JOHNSTON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Charles Johnston, who left Glasslough, County Monaghan, Ireland, for America. His cousin, Elizabeth Johnston, 1, Little Victoria Street, Belfast, will feel obliged for any information regarding him.

THOMPSON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Sergeant Peter W. H. Thompson; last heard of he was serving in the Scots Greys. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by Mary Ann Thompson, 131, Tate's Avenue, Lisburn Road. English and American papers please copy.

M'CUNE. -- Wanted news of James M'Cune, who left Ireland ten years ago for America; last heard of at Tucom Tares County, Washington, United States; said in his last letter he was going to New Zealand. Anyone knowing his whereabouts would kindly communicate with his father, John M'Cune, Ballybreagh, Derryhale P.O., via Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland.

M'KEE. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of John M'Kee, formerly of Portadown, County Armagh Ireland; when last heard of his address was -- "Care of Frank Saul, Sandiford Station K., Philadelphia, U.S.A." Any information concerning him would be thankfully received by his brother, Samuel M'Kee, care of John Porter, Temple Sawmills, via Maryhill, Glasgow. American and Australian papers please copy.

SMITH. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of Samuel Smith, bricklayer; last heard of in Glasgow, 1875; sailed to Pennsylvania, America. Information concerning him will be thankfully received by his sister, Ann Smith, 36, Church Street, Kirkham, Lancashire, England. American papers please copy.

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Banbridge, February 22

SIR -- Please withdraw the name M'Burney from your "Missing Friends" column, as, through your insertion of same, I have found the person whom I sought. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness, and I wish you to publish this.
WILLIE M'BURNEY.

 

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Belfast Weekly News - 11 March, 1893

Births

ENGLISH -- March 6, at 9, Mill Street, Larne, the wife of T. F. English, of a son.

HAMILTON -- At the White House, March 6th, 1893, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton, of a son.

JOHNSTON -- March 7, at Masonic Hall, Bangor, County Down, the wife of J. E. Johnston, of a daughter.

SEAVER -- March 5, at The Rectory, Malone Park, the wife of the Rev. R. W. Seaver, M.A., of a daughter.

Marriages

ADAMS--ABBOTT -- February 11, at Abu, Ragpoo9--?--0, by the Rev. B. Skelton, Archibald Adams, Surgeon-Major I.M.S., son of the late Mr. Adamson at the late Mr. Adams, [--?--], and Mrs. Adams, Tullylish, County Down, to Emily Leonora, daughter of Colonel H. B. Abbott, I.S.C.

EWART--M'CALMONT -- March 3, at Glenarm Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Charles M. Cowden, Robert Ewart, jun., of the Moat, Glenarm, to Mary M'Calmont, second daughter of James M'Calmont, of Springhill, Glenarm.

COLQUHOUN--MORTON -- March 1, at St. Ann's Church, Dublin, by the Very Rev. the Dean of the Chapel Royal, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Morrison, Captain H. Colquhoun, Army Service Corps. second son of Captain J. Colquhoun, Swansea, to Mary Jessie, only daughter of the late Arthur Morton, Esq., R.I.C.

GARDNER--CLAIR -- March 1, at Ballylinney Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. F. Williams, B.A., William, youngest son of William Gardner, Bruslee, Ballyclare, to Jane, eldest daughter of Stafford Clair, Carntall, Carnmoney.

MITCHELL--CINNAMOND -- March 1, at the Parish Church, Monaghan, by Rev. R. S. O'Loughlin, D.D., Jas. Mitchell, Postmaster, Monaghan, to Lily, eldest daughter of James Cinnamond, The Hill, Monaghan.

THOMAS--KERR -- March 6, at Cliftonpark Independent Church, by the Rev. James Cregan, Thomas M'A Thomas, to Jennie D. Kerr, both of Belfast.

Deaths

BARKER -- March 8, at Blairhill, Coatbridge, N.B., after a lingering illness, Isabella, beloved wife of Archibald Barker, aged 47 years.

BARRON -- March 3, at her residence, Ballynalough, Mary Barron.

BAYLY -- March 5, at Dervock, Letitia, daughter of the late Archer Bayly, of Silver Springs, County Wexford, in the 91st year of her age.

BLACK -- March 4, at her father's residence, 104, Montrose Street, Lydia, the dear and only child of Charles and Sarah Black.

BLAINE -- March 2, at his father's residence, Carnmoney, Robert Ross Blaine, aged 16 years.

CALDWELL -- March 5, at the Cottage Hospital, Coleraine, James Caldwell, late of Diamond, Coleraine, aged 83 years.

CLARKE -- March 7, at Lisnastrain House, Lisburn, Charlotte, the beloved wife of John Clarke.

CLARKE -- March 4, at the residence of Mrs. Brown, Carngranney, Elizabeth Clarke, aged 74 years.

COLVIN -- March 5, at his residence, 34, Castle Strert, Richard Colvin, aged 74 years.

CORRY -- March 7, at 46, Belmont Avenue, Strandtown, Emma Jane, the beloved daughter of W. J. Corry.

CRON -- March 4, at 11, College Gardens, Belfast, William Sawyer, eldest son of the Rev. George Cron.

DONNAN -- March 3, at her father's residence, Carntall, Martha, the youngest and beloved daughter of Archibald and Annie Doonan, aged 12 years and 8 months

FULTON -- March 4, at the residence of her son-in-law, Samuel Barry Burnside, Ballycarry, Jane, relict of the late John J. Fulton, Standingstone, Doagh.

GIBSON -- March 8, at 42, Wellington Park, Belfast, Mrs. Barbara Gibson, widow of the late Major C. F. Gibson, of Holybourne, Alton, Hants.

GOULD -- March 4, at 44, Greenmount Street, Mary Ann, beloved wife of John D. Gould.

HAIGH -- March 7, at 215, Lorne Terrace, Albertbridge Road, Ann, the beloved wife of G. H. Haigh.

HART -- March 3, at 58, Brougham Street, William Hart.

JACKSON -- March 1, suddenly, at Gracehill, Ballymena, Alicia, relict of the late Thomas Jackson, Esq., aged 70 years.

KERR -- March 3, at Bishop Mills, Portaferry, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of William Kerr.

KING -- March 5, at Locksley, Rosetta Park, Mary Elizabeth (Polly), youngest surviving daughter of the late James King, V.S., York Street, Belfast, and Ferneyside, Edinburgh.

KING -- March 5, at The Manse, Glenarm, Margaret Marshall, infant daughter of Arthur King, Ballyholme, Bangor, aged 4 months

MAGILL -- March 7, at Temple-Effin, Islandmagee, suddenly, Anna, the beloved wife of John Magill.

MAGEE -- March 6, at his father's residence, Ballygowan, William, eldest son of Wm. J. Magee.

MENEELY -- March 5, at her sister's residence, 7, Mountview Buildings, Oldpark Road, Belfast, Mary, daughter of the late William Meneely.

MORRISON -- March 4, at 185, Nelson Street, Belfast, David Morrison, aged 60 years.

MURPHY -- March 3, at Spencer Street, Holywood, A. Murphy, late of Newry, aged 74 years.

M'BRIDE -- March 6, at Mallusk, Katherine, wife of Daniel M'Bride.

M'QUILLAN -- March 6, Elizabeth M'Quillan (Nana), for over twenty years the faithful and devoted servant of Mr. and Mrs. Berwick, Richmond Lodge.

NELSON -- March 3, at the residence of his sisters, 6, Cedars Road, Clapham, the Honourable Hugh Nelson, late Lieutenant-Governor of British Colombia, and son of the late Robert Nelson, Esq. of Magheramorne and Larne, aged 62 years.

NEILL -- March 3, at 91, Howard Street South, Robert Harry M'Clure Nelson, second surviving son of Robert and Marion Neill.

RUTHERFORD -- March 1 (suddenly), at Hatherly, London, the residence of his uncle, J. S. Smithson, Rev. W. T. Rutherford, B.A., late Minister of Grayson, California, U.S.A., elder son of the late Rev. James Rutherford, Ballyhobridge, and grandson of the late Rev. Wm. White, Stone Bridge, County Monaghan, aged 26 years.

SAUNDERSON -- March 6, at 2, Eblana Street, Belfast, Harry, the dearly-beloved son of the late Robert Saunderson, late of Portadown, aged 32 years.

SHANKS -- March 1, at 104, Castlereagh Street, Belfast, Sarah, widow of the late Alexander Shanks.

SHERWOOD -- March 5, at 281, Hillman Street, Antrim Road, Belfast, Henry Sherwood, late of Collinstown, County Westmeath.

SMYTH -- March 7, at the residence of her brother, William Smith, Glassdrummond, Ballynahinch, Matilda, fourth daughter of the late Robert Smyth.

STIRLING -- March 6, at his residence, 14, Rugby Road, Belfast, James Stirling.

TORNEY -- March 6, at the residence of her son, Henry Turney, Shore, Elizabeth, widow of the late George Torney, aged 96 years.

VANCE -- At her late residence, 123, Westmoreland Street, Belfast, Henrietta, relict of the late William Vance.

VANCE -- March 7, at Ballynure, Mary Elizabeth, elder daughter of the late Alexander Vance, formerly of Derry.

WALLACE -- March 3, at her residence, Dundonald, Margaret, wife of William Wallace.

WARD -- March 4, suddenly, at his residence, 58, Lavinia Street, John Ward.

WILKINSON -- March 4, at the residence of her son-in-law, 9, Essex Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Elizabeth, widow of the late George Rance Wilkinson, of London.

WILSON -- March 5, at the residence of her son-in-law, John Campbell, 136, Donegall Pass, Agnes, relict of the late James Wilson, aged 91 years.

WINDRIM -- March 3, at 31, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Wilhelmina (Minia), dearly-beloved daughter of Robert and Eliza Jane Windrim.

WRAY -- March 3, at Quilley, Coleraine, Joseph Wray, aged 70 years. Interment in Articlave.

Missing Friends

ANDERSON. -- Information wanted as to the whereabouts of Elizabeth Anderson, who left Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland, about thirty years ago. When last heard of was in Guilford, Swan River, West Australia. Any information as to her whereabouts will be gladly received by her brother Joseph. Australian papers please copy. Address, Joseph Anderson, 127, New City Road, Glasgow, Scotland.

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

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

HAMILL -- Bernard Hamill, 18, Antrim Street, Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland, desires the address of his son, Thomas Hamill, employed on the Chicago Grand Trunk Railway in the year 1885 as shunter.

JACKSON. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of John Jackson, who left Killishill in 1888. When last heard of he was a clerk in a telegraph office in Belfast. Please communicate with Arnold Ellison, Ballyreagh, Ballygawley, County Tyrone.

JOHNSTON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Charles Johnston, who left Glasslough, County Monaghan, Ireland, for America. His cousin, Elisabeth Johnston, 1, Little Victoria Street, Belfast, will feel obliged for any information regarding him. American papers please copy

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

M'KEE. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Samuel M'Kee, who left Ireland 28 years ago. Last heard of in Southfield, Scotland. Any information will be thankfully received by his brother, Thomas M'Kee, Edenderry, near Shaw's Bridge, Belfast. Glasgow papers please copy.

SIMPSON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert Simpson, his last address being New Atlantic Hotel, 207, Montgomery Avenue, San Francisco, California. His parents and family are most anxious to hear from him. Will he kindly communicate with his father, Robert Simpson, Edendariff, Dunmore Post Office, Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland. American papers please copy.

SMITH. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of Samuel Smith, bricklayer; last heard of in Glasgow, 1875; sailed to Pennsylvania, America. Information concerning him will be thankfully received by his sister, Ann Smith, 36, Church Street, Kirkham, Lancashire, England. American papers please copy.

THOMPSON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Sergeant W. H. P. Thompson; when last heard of he was serving on the Scots Greys. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his sister, Mary Ann Thompson, 131, Tate's Avenue, Lisburn Road. English and Australian papers please copy.

 

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Belfast Weekly News - 18 March, 1893

Births

BAXTER -- March 11, at Avondale, Coleraine, the wife of W. J. Baxter, M.C.P.S.I, of a daughter.

BURNS -- March 7, at 37, Eia Street, Antrim Road, Mrs. Alexander Burns, of a daughter.

FAUSSET -- March 11, at 16, Chichester Avenue, Belfast, the wife of Charles Fausset, of a daughter.

FRASER -- March 12, at Ashfield, Ballinderry, the wife of William J. Fraser, of a son.

FULLERTON -- March 9, at Armagh, the wife of J. H. Fullerton, F.R.I.A.I., of a daughter.

GLOVER -- March 11, at 18, South Parade, Belfast, the wife of William Glover, of a son.

JORDAN -- March 12, at The Rectory, Magherafelt, the wife of Rev. Thomas Jordan, D.D., of a son.

KINNAIRD -- March 10, at 60, Wellington Park, Belfast, the wife of Geo. Y. Kinnaird, of a daughter.

M'CANCE -- March 11, at Ashley, Dunmurry, the wife of J. Stouppe F. M'Cance, of a son.

M'MULLEN -- March 13, at 15, Ulsterville Avenue, the wife of Mackenzie M'Mullen, of as on.

PATTERSON -- March 11, at Caledon, the wife of Dr. R. D. Patterson, of a daughter.

THOMPSON -- March 12, at St. Michael's, Booterstown, County Dublin, the wife of Bram Thompson, Solicitor, Belfast, of a daughter.

Marriages

GILLESPIE--THACKERAY -- March 3, at the Cathedral, Armagh, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Armagh, assisted by Rev. W. F. Johnston and Rev. C. Farris, Robert, eldest son of David Gillespie, Esa., Ballycromie House, Armagh, to Laura Caroline, fourth daughter of Duncan Thackeray, Esq., Mus.Doc., 10, Vicar's Hill, Armagh.

MORGAN--BULKELEY -- March 14, at St. George's Church, Dublin, by the Rev. H. Cameron, Lyster, nephew of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. Canon Lucas Scott, Rector, Henry P. Morgan, Esq., son of the late P. Morgan, C.I. R.I. Constabulary, to Alice, daughter of the late Jame's Bulkeley, Commander, R.N.

PROTT--MORTIMER -- March 1, at Fisherwick Place Church, Belfast, by the Rev. H. M. Williamson, D.D., William Prott, M.P.S.G.B., M.P.S.I., to Isabella, widow of James Mortimer, Oyne, and daughter of the late David Robb, Huntly.

POWER--BENNETT -- March 8, at St. Andrew's, Fulham, by the Rev. Edward S. Hillard, Pierce, eldest son of Pierce Power, Esq., J.P., late of Quartertown, Mallow, County Cork, to Jane Louisa Philipart, younger daughter of C. H. Bennett, Esq., M.D., of College House, Hammersmith.

Deaths

AGAR -- March 12, at 3, Lower Windsor, Eleanor (Nellie), sixth daughter of the late John Agar.

BALL -- March 15, at the residence of her husband, 17, Crown Terrace, Fitzroy Avenue, Kate, the dearly-beloved wife of Robert Ball, aged 39 years.

BARRON -- March 9, at her residence, Roughfort, Agnes Barron, aged 83 years.

BECKETT -- March 12, at Aghadavy, Upper Ballinderry, Samuel Beckett, sen.

BOYD -- At his father's residence, 25, Church Street, Antrim, John, eldest son of Robert Boyd.

CAMPBELL -- March 2, at Ballinamallard, County Fermanagh, Jack, youngest son of John Campbell, Merchant, aged 12 years and 10 months.

CLARKE -- March 7, at Lisnastrain House, Lisburn, Charlotte, the beloved wife of John Clarke.

FOSTER -- March 12, at her farther's residence, Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, Thomasina Roberta, dearly-beloved daughter of Isaac and Frances Foster, aged 2 years and 11 months.

FOSTER -- March 13, after a brief illness, at the residence of his father, Clanrye Terrace, Newry, George Frederick, second and beloved son of Robert Foster, aged 16 years.

FULTON -- March 10, at his residence, Kilgreel, John Fulton, aged 43 years.

GALLAGHER -- March 14, at Royal Hospital, Belfast, of inflammation of the brain, Joseph, eldest and dearly-beloved son of James and Rachel Gallagher, Hanover Place, Coleraine, aged 14 years.

GARTLAN -- March 14, at Cabra House, Newry, George H. Gartland, J.P., in his 84th year.

GORMAN -- March 9, at Castle Place, Carrickfergus, Doctor Thomas Gorman, eldest son of William Gorman, J.P., aged 29 years.

GOSLYN -- March 12, at 237, Grange Road, Birkenhead, Eveline Louesa, daughter of James and Charlotte O'Neill Goslyn, aged 5 ½ years.

GRAHAM -- March 10, at Cargycroy, Lisburn, Jane, the dearly-beloved wife of Thomas Graham.

HAMILTON -- March 8, at his residence, Crossdall, Middletown, County Armagh, George Hamilton, in his 83rd year.

HARKNESS -- March 9, at his residence, Coill-Mara, Cultra, James Harkness, in the 83rd year of his age.

HEWITT -- March 11, at 9, Yew Street, William Henry Sharpe, beloved son of James and Hest Hewitt, R.I.C., aged 2 years and 4 months.

JAMISON -- March 14, at 26, Magdala Street, Sydney Herbert, youngest son of Alexander and Lizzie Jamison, aged 4 ½ years.

JONES -- March 9, at 6, Southview Street, Rugby Road, Belfast, Elizabeth, the dearly-beloved wife of Charles Edward Jones.

KIRKPATRICK -- December 28, 1892, at Nelson, New Zealand, Rebecca Montgomery, relict of the late William Kirkpatrick, of Newry, and daughter of the late Armar Lowery Corry Marshall, of Courlough, near Caledon, County Tyrone.

KIRKWOOD -- March 13, at his residence, Magheralave, Lisburn, John Kirkwood, aged 71 years.

LINAS -- March 12, at the residence of his son-in-law, Lynton Cottage, Whitehead, John Linas, aged 80 years.

LYLE -- March 12, at the residence of his son-in-law (Walter Reed, Doagh), James Lyle, aged 79 years.

LYNESS -- March 10, at 17, Millbrook Road, Lisburn, Mary Lyness.

MAGOWAN -- March 11, at Barnhill Terrace, Larne, Agnes, relict of the late Hugh Magowan, Newtownards.

MURPHY -- March 12, at her residence, Dromore Street, Rathfriland, Emmeline W. Murphy, widow of the late Samuel Murphy.

M'CANN -- March 12, at his residence, 64, North Queen Street, Belfast, James M'Cann.

M'CAUSLAND -- March 11, at 95, Riga Street, Belfast, Maggie, dearly-beloved wife of J. J. M'Causland.

M'COY -- March 9, at the Staff Barracks, Court Street, Belfast, Jane, the dearly-beloved wife of Colour-Sergeant M'Coy, 4th R.I. Rifles, aged 43 years.

M'DOWELL -- March 8, at his residence, Mullafarnaghan, Banbridge, Thomas M;Dowell, in the 79th year of his age.

M'FETRIDGE -- March 15, at his late residence, Clogher, William M'Fetridge, aged 58 years.

M'ILWAINE -- March 12, at Sentry Hill, Carnmoney, Thomas George M'Kinney, in the 86th year of his age.

NEILL -- March 9, at 6, Blantyre Terrace, Edinburgh, Alexander Neill, formerly Assistant Surgeon 16th Lancers and 65th Regiment of Infantry, son of the late Alexander Neill, Surgeon, Coleraine, and R.N.

NIBLOCK -- March 10, at her brother's residence, Gilnahirk, Anna Niblock, aged 77 years.

NIXON -- March 15, at her residence, Ballyginiff, Agnes, dearly-beloved wife of Saml. A. Nixon.

RANKIN -- March 14, at Ballylinney, Newtownards, my beloved wife, Mary Anne Rankin.

RICHARDSON -- March 12, at 17, Pine Street, William, fourth son of Thomas and Elizabeth Richardson, aged 17 years.

SEMPLE -- At her residence, 6, St. Pancras Street, Ballymacarrett, Ellen, relict of the late James Semple.

SPROTT -- March 9, at 113, North Queen Street, Belfast, Thomas Sprott, formerly of Ednego, Dromore.

THOMPSON -- March 9, at 4, Napier Street, Belfast, Arthur, beloved husband of Sarah Thompson.

THOMPSON -- March 10, at Edgar Street, off Beechfield Street, Mountpottinger, suddenly, Eleanor, widow of the late George Thompson, for over half a century a resident of Ballymacarrett.

THOMPSON -- March 12, at his late residence, 40, Bankmore Street, William John Thompson.

TOPPING -- March 14, at the residence of his father, Toughblane, Hillsborough, Joseph Topping.

WILLIAMS -- March 8, of acute pneumonia, at his residence, Hill House, Saxhugham, Norwich, Doctor George Robert Williams, eldest son of Alexander Williams, J.P., Larne, aged 30 years.

In Memoriam

BLAIR -- In loving remembrance of Minnie, second and dearly-beloved daughter of James and Mary Blair, who died 12th March, 1891. Gone, but not forgotten.

M'CONNELL -- March 16, 1890, William Clarke M'Connell, of Rosetta Park, Ballynafeigh, Belfast.

Missing Friends

ANDERSON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of James Anderson, also his brother William, formerly natives of Donacloney, County Down, Ireland. When last heard of were in Philadelphia. Any information will be gratefully received by their sister Jane, 126, Conway Street,, Liverpool.

ARMSTRONG. -- Wanted, information concerning John and Thomas Armstrong. When last heard of they were in Halifax, America. -- Hutchinson Armstrong, 5, Utility Street, Belfast.

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

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

CUNNINGHAM. -- Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of Charles Cunningham, formerly of Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland. When last heard of was in Sandgate, Brisbane, Australia. Anyone knowing his whereabouts will kindly communicate with his father, John Cunningham, Bridge End, Strabane.

M'CUBBIN. -- If the gentleman who came from America to Scotland in the summer of 1884, seeking the sons of William M'Cubbin, stonemason, would please communicate with his granddaughter all information desired will be given. -- Mrs. Janet M'Cubbin, or M'Geachie, 15, Harvey Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland.

 

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