Births

ALLEN -- May 29, at Wootton, Iffley, Oxford, the wife of John Allen, of a daughter.

CLARKE -- May 22, at the Estate Office, Milltown, County Kerry, the wife of N. M. Clarke, of a son.

CRAIG -- May 29, at Beech Hill, Shrewsbury, the wife of Robert A. Craig, of a daughter.

DERBY -- At Aughrim, Magherafelt, the wife of Wm. John Derby, J.P., of a son.

ELLIOTT -- May 23, at 4, Shaftesbury Square, Mrs. D. W. Elliott, of a daughter.

LYSTER -- May 30, at 55, Grosvenor Square, Dublin, the wife of the Rev. H. Cameron Lyster, of a daughter.

ORR -- May 28, at Abbotsford, Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin, the wife of Wm. M'F. Orr, of a daughter.

QUANTRELL -- May 27, at 1A, Pine Street, Donegall Pass, Belfast, the wife of Wm. Quantrell, of twins (daughters).

ROCHE -- May 22, at 8, Rostrevor Terrace, Rathgar, the wife of Michael K. Roche, of a son.

STEWART -- May 20, at 44, George Street, Limerick, the wife of Joseph Stewart, M.P.S.I., of a son.

STUART -- May 25, at 22, Bridge Street, Coleraine, the wife of H. A. Stuart, of a son.

Marriages

CHAMBERS--STEWART -- May 9, at Jersey City, N.J., U.S.A., by Rev. A. W. Biddle, Ernest, eldest somn of John Chambers, late of Belfast, to Addy, fifth daughter of the late W. H. Stewart, Belfast.

DOBSON--BELL -- May 22, at St. Ann's Church, Dawson Street, Dublin, by the Rev. H. E. Patton, B.A., William Price, eldest son of George Dobson, to Martha Booth, only daughter of William Booth Bell.

FRAZER--STEWART -- May 29, at Carntall Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. W. H. Bailie. Clogher, John Frazer, Ballygawley, to Eliza Jane Stewart, eldest daughter of Samuel Stewart, Clogher, County Tyrone.

LYTLE--MOORE -- May 24, at First Moneymore Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. William Hall, M.A., LL.D., Thomas A. Lytle, Merchant, Maghera, to Mary Jane, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Thos. Moore, Crew Hill, Maghera.

M'CLURE--MARTIN -- May 23, at Drumbo Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. W. J. Warnock, B.D., Alexander M'Clure, Bellvue Cottage, Ballylesson, to Mary Gill, third daughter of William Martin, Kirkland, Drumbo.

NEWELL--JELLY -- May 23, at the Gilford Wesleyan Chapel, by the Rev. James Nixon, assisted by the Rev. R. J. Whann, William Atkinson Newell, Croyden, London, to Mary Jane Robb (Minnie), daughter of the late Seth Jelly, Tandragee.

SPEER--LEAHY -- May 28, 1894, at St. George's Parish Church, Dublin, by the Rev. Canon Thomas L. Scott, M.A., Incumbent, William Johnston Speer, of Castlederg, County Tyrone, to Mabel Langford Mills Leahy, elder daughter of John Leahy, of Williamstown House, Finea, County Westmeath.

STERLING--YOUNG -- May 24, at Cliftonville Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Alexander Cuthbert, M.A., James Sterling, to Mary Young, both of Belfast.

WRAY--MURRAY -- May 17, at Ballysillan Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. James Wilson, M.A., John Lowry, Belfast, to Enna, youngest daughter of James Murray, Loughview House, Ballysillan.

Deaths

ADAMS -- March 24, at New Zealand, Kate, youngest daughter of the late Sir. Andrew Adams, Terraquin, and Mrs. Adams, Tullylish.

BARKER -- May 22, at Rostrevor, Florence Augusta Mary Barker, eldest daughter of Rev. W. C. Barker, M.A., Rector of Rostrevor.

BECKETT -- May 24, at the residence of his son, Newfield, Ballinderry, County Antrim, John Beckett, in his 96th year.

BEST -- May 28, at her residence, Moyraverty, Lurgan, Anna M. Best, relict of the late John Best.

BOYD -- May 26, at his residence, Church Street, Antrim, Robert Boyd, aged 90 years.

CASSELLS -- May 28, at her residence, Drumbeg, Catherine, relict of the late Lorenzo Cassells.

CAUGHEY -- May 29, at Balligan, Eliza, dearly-beloved wife of John Caughey.

COATES -- May 26, suddenly, at his residence, Clonallon, Strandtown, David Lindsay Coates.

CORRY -- May 26, at the residence of his father, 12, Lawyer Street, David Corry.

COWAN -- May 23, at her residence, 175, Newtownards Road, Templemore Avenue, Mary, the dearly-beloved wife of William Cowan, aged 39 years.

CROSBIE -- May 27, at her residence, Sandy Row, Bangor, Mary Ann Crosbie, relict of the late James Crosbie.

DORNAN -- May 30, at his father's residence, 93, Tate's Avenue, Lisburn Road, James, youngest and dearly-beloved son of Hugh and Catherine Dornan, aged 11 years.

FERGUSON -- May 26, at Ballycastle, James Ferguson.

FULTON -- May 26, at Church Place, Portadown, Deborah Sarah, relict of the late John Fulton.

HAMILTON -- May 29, at 1, Laurington, Antrim,Road, Lizzie, eldest daughter of John Hamilton.

HENRY -- May 27, at his residence, Daisy Hill, Banbridge, John Henry.

KEATLEY -- At Sunnyside, Lurgan, John Gilbert, youngest child of William and Julia Keatley, aged 18 months.

KENNEDY -- May 23, 1894, at Clonard House, Victor Coates Kennedy.

KNOWLES -- May 25, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of W. J. Knowles, Flixton Place, Ballymena.

MARTIN -- May 30, at 1, Bagot Street, off Ormeau Road, Thomas Martin, the beloved husband of Maggie Martin.

MONTGOMERY -- May 29, after a short illness, at Scotney Castle, Kent (whilst on a visit to Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Hussey), Hugh Montgomery, D.L., Greyabbey.

MORROW -- May 28, at his residence, Killyleagh, Alexander Morrow.

M'DADE -- May 26, at the residence of her father, A. H. Thornton, 37, Little May Street, Sarah, the beloved wife of Charles M'Dade, Bangor.

M'FARLAND -- May 26, at the residence of her nephew, Ballygarvey, Martha M'Farland.

M'NEICE -- May 24, at his residence, Church Street, Stewartstown, aged 87 years.

M'REYNOLDS -- May 27, at his residence, Kingsmills, Ardtrea, Stewartstown, Thomas M'Reynolds.

ROSS -- May 24, at her residence, 121, Moy Road, Cardiff, Lizzie, the dearly-loved wife of Alexander F. Ross, C.E., and eldest surviving daughter of Charles Hagan, Minorca Place, Carrickfergus.

SHIELDS -- May 30, at Ebenezer Buildings, Lurgan, Mary Mesney, dearly-beloved wife of Robert A. Shields.

STRAWHORN -- May 24, 1894, at her residence, Niblock, Antrim, Agnes (Nancy), eldest and dearly-loved daughter of James Strawhorn, aged 30 years.

WEST -- May 24, at Kingscourt, County Cavan, Fanny, the beloved wife of Thomas West, R.I.C., Kingscourt, aged 30 years.

WILSON -- May 28, at her father's residence, Arnold's Hill, Spa, Ballynahinch, after a lingering illness, Martha, wife of James Wilson, Belfast.

In Memoriam

IRWIN -- In loving memory of my late wife, Mary Irwin, who departed this life at Ballyclare, on May 27th, 1893. "Dead, but not forgotten." GEORGE IRWIN.

WHYTE -- In ever-loving remembrance of Annie Whyte, who departed this life at Hillhead, Dunmurry, May 27th, 1892. "Not dead, but gone before."

Missing Friends

ANDREW. -- Wanted, information concerning the whereabouts of Wm. Andrew, a member of the Forester's Society, who left Glasgow for Adelaide or Melbourne, about fourteen years ago, or of his daughter, Jane Andrew, who accompanied him. -- David Little, Lisnaskea.

ERWIN. -- Information wanted of Susanna and Margaret Erwin, who left Ireland about the year 1839, or thereabouts, for New Orleans. Any information of them would be thankfully received by their loving sister, Sophia Erwin, or M'Cann, who is still living within two miles of Lurgan, County Down, Ireland. American papers please copy.

FALLOON. -- Wanted to know the address of Thomas Falloon, who sailed from Larne, March, 1866, to America: last heard of in Illinois, about nineteen years ago; would like him to communicate with his brother Henry, to Mallusk Post Office, Belfast. (American papers will please copy.)

HAMILTON. -- John Hamilton, of Brookhill, near Lisburn, left for New York about 4½ years ago. His anxious mother would be thankful to hear of his whereabouts. American papers please copy. Address, Eliza Hamilton, No. 7, Winchester Street, Belfast.

HARPER. -- Will R. J. Harper, who sailed for Melbourne per ss. Oroya in April, 1891, please communicate with his younger brother.

M'DONALD. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of William John M'Donald, who formerly lived in Aughacommon, Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland. Last heard of in Christ Church, Hokilika, New Zealand. Any information will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. Jane Wright, Teemore, Tandragee, Ireland. (New Zealand papers please copy.)

M'LEACH. -- Wanted to know whereabouts of Mrs. M'Leach, maiden name Biddy Quinn, or any of her children. Last heard of in Rower's Row, Shore Road, Belfast. Inquirer, her sister, Ellen Trin, 52, Oliver Street, off Parliament Street, Liverpool.

RAFFERTY. -- Clarke Rafferty, aged seventeen, lived with Mr. John Porter, Donaghmore, County Down, for half year ending May. '93, left, and has not been heard of since. Any information regarding him will be gratefully received by Wm. Gordon, Lisknisk, Loughgilly, County Armagh.

RAMSEY. -- Will Mr. William Ramsey, who was last heard of ten years ago in care of Hevdenyard Post Office, N.S.W., Australia, communicate with his sister, Mrs. Cairns, 15, Hillview Street, Belfast. Australian and American papers please copy.

TURKINGTON. -- Information wanted of Ellen Turkington, who left Glasgow in March, 1883, for Queensland; went as domestic servant; last heard of in Townsvilla, Queensland, in 1885. Any information concerning her would be thankfully received by her sister, Elizabeth Turkington, Bovain, Moy, County Tyrone. Queensland papers please copy.

Clippings

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT AT LONDONDERRY. -- A meeting of the lighting committee of the Corporation was held on 29th ult., when the members were asked to take over the plant at the generating station. Mr. Blake, the engineer, submitted his final report, a very elaborate document, on the completion of the different contracts, pointing out that these were perfectly satisfactory to him, that all necessary tests had been made, and that the Corporation should now arrange to get possession. At the conclusion of a warm discussion a vote was taken and showed that there were eleven for and eight against the taking over of the plant.

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SAD DEATH IN COLERAINE. -- An inquest was held by Dr. W. H. Caldwell, coroner for Coleraine and district, on the 30th ultimo, on the body of James M'Neill, aged 55 years, a joiner, residing at Albert Terrace, Coleraine, who died suddenly that morning from the effects of an overdose of alcohol. District-Inspector F. W. Rodgers and Sergeant M. Love represented the constabulary. Mrs, M'Neill, widow of deceased, deposed that her husband, who had been in ill-health for about a year, returned home from Aghadowey on the 28th ult. under the influence of drink. On the following day, in order to keep him in the house, she supplied him with liquor at intervals, giving him about half a glass each time. In all she believed he had three naggins of whisky. He then went out, and returned in about five minutes with something under his coat but she did not see what it was. Subsequently she saw him lay down an empty pint bottle. About seven o'clock he was apparently very ill, and Dr. Forsythe was called in. Deceased lay in an unconscious state until he died about two o'clock. Other witnesses were examined, after which the jury agreed to a verdict of death from alcoholic poisoning.

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THE ARMY.

LORD WOLSELEY'S PROMOTION.

Lord Wolseley's promotion to the rank of field-marshal, has given general satisfaction in service circles in Ireland. So far as I can ascertain he in the first officer holding the Irish command who has been promoted field-marshal while serving at Dublin. The late Sir John Michel, a former Commander of the Forces in Ireland, had given up the command at Dublin several years before he obtained the baton. In addition, Lord Wolseley, is the youngest officer promoted field-marshal for many years past, except, of course, members of the Royal Family, such as the Duke of Cambridge. The great Duke of Wellington was a comparatively young man when he became a field-marshal, much younger, I believe, than Lord Wolesley, obtained his baton as a reward for his victory over the French at the battle of Vittoria during the Peninsula campaign. It is altogether exceptional to find an officer on the active list promoted field-marshal, especially at so early an age as sixty, for Lord Wolseley will not attain the age of sixty-one until next month. Although exceptionally lucky, however, it is recognised that Lord Wolseley thoroughly deserves the distinction.

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FIFTH BATTALION ROYAL IRISH RIFLES.

The "old hands" of the 5th Battalion Royal Irish Rifes on 28th ultimo assembled at the Kinnegar Camp, Holywood, for the purpose of under-going their annual training. This highly popular old County Down Regiment was formed in 1793 by an Act of Parliament passed by the Irish Legislature in the 33rd year of the reign of George III., which owing to the then disturbed state of the country, necessitated the placing of the militia upon a more firm and comprehensive basis, The quota of men for the County Down was by the above enactment fixed at 770 men, formed into twelve companies under the title of his Majesty's 9th, or Royal Downshire Regiment of Militia, with Arthur, second Marquis of Downshire, appointed on 25th April, 1793, as their first colonel in command, and the Earl of Annesley being lieutenant-colonel. During the stirring times of the Rebellion of 1798 this fine regiment took an active part in its suppression, and distinguished itself in a very marked degree in the various engagements it had with the enemy, which won for it the very favourable mention in despatches from the Commander-in-Chief, and then earned laurels, which the officers and men of the regiment have ever since jealously guarded and kept unsullied, each vieing with the other in upholding the traditions and spotless reputation of this old and distinguished regiment, in which they naturally feel an amount of pardonable pride in the possession of such a glorious heritage. After the suppression of the Rebellion, the regiment was disbanded it until the year 1854, when it was again constituted under the title of the Royal South Down Militia, which title it was proud to bear, until the pruning-knife of the War Office, at the immediate instance of Mr. Childers, had shorn them of their good name, but not of their traditions or fame, and changed them to the name which they now bear. The change brought with it many regrets, as the men and officers of the regiment were obliged to lay aside their handsome scarlet uniforms, and don that of a rifle regiment. When the regiment was reconstructed we find the head of the Downshire family again in command of it, in the person of the "Big Marquis," as he was familiarly known. In January, 1855, the regiment numbered only three officers, two sergeants, and 124 men, so that this small beginning has grown to very creditable proportions when we find present at this year's training twenty sergeants of the permanent staff and eight buglers, besides fifteen sergeants, thirty corporals, and 726 men assembled for annual training.

The following officers are also present:-- Lieut.-Col. T. A. M'Cammon (commanding), Major Robt. H. Wallace, Major Edmund Cuppage, Major S. S. F. Warren, Captain A. M. Ross, N. A. D Delacherois-Crommelin, and R. W. Johnston.; Lieutenants N. A. Wilkinson, T. V. P. M'Cammon, R. L. Adlereron, W. P. Thompson, C. H. Edye, G. H. Barrett-Hamilton; Sub-Lieutenant P. H. Short, Captain and Adjutant L. T. V. Wilkinson, Captain and Quartermaster Samuel M'Clenahan, and Surgeon-Major B. F. Nelson. The following officers have obtained leave of absence during the training:-- Major the Honourable Henry Lyle Mulholland, M.P. (owing to parliamentary duties); Captain J. M. Morrison, Captain W. G. Forde, and Lieutenant T. Hughes. There were only twenty-three absentees when the roll was called, some of whom are known to be dead and others can be accounted for, which alone speaks volumes for the popularity of the the regiment and its commanding officer, under whose genial sway everything seems to move along as happy as a marriage bell, and with the regularity of clock work.

The men present a fine appearance, and will, doubtless, improve during the training both in health and physique, as the encampment and its environments are favourable as a health resort.

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SHIPPING NOTES.

The steel screw steamer Silvia, which has just been purchased by Messrs. Philipps & Co., of Glasgow, will be renamed King Alfred. The purchase price is reported to be £12,500.

A new steel sailing vessel of 2,900 tons dead weight capacity, built by Messrs. Russell & Co., of Port-Glasgow, is being offered for sale privately at the price of £13,500. She is now nearly ready for sea.

The iron barques Redgauntlet and Mountain Laurel, which were recently bought by a London firm of speculators with a view to re-selling, still remain unsold, although it is reported that the owners have refused a profit on their bargain for both vessels.

Amongst the orders recently placed for new tonnage are the following:-- The Shaw, Savill, & Albion Company have given an order to Messrs. C. S. Swan & Hauter, of Wallend, for a steel screw steamer of 400 feet in length. The South-Eastern Railway Company have placed an order with Messrs. R. & H. Green, of Blackwall, for a steel paddle steamer for the passenger service. She will be 270ft. x 30ft. x 15.4ft, and will have engines of sufficient power to drive her at a speed of nineteen knots. Messrs. A. D. Bordes &ammp; Co., of Bordeaux have ordered three sailers, each 4,000 tons d.w., from French builders. The Amazon Steam Navigation Company have placed an order with Messrs. Murdoch & Murray, of Port-Glasgow, for several twin-screw passenger steamers for service on the River Amazon. Messrs. Palmer & Co., Jarrow, have received an order to build as oil-carrying steamer of 6,000 tons dead weight and eleven knots speed for the American Petroleum Company of Rotterdam; also an order to build four barges, each of 400 tons, for carrying coals by towage from the East Coast to London.

The steamer Lord Erne, of Belfast, has been chartered to Bombay, 7,000 to 8,000 tons, May-June loading, at 6s 9d, clean.

Mr. W. Coward of Knottingley, has purchased the iron schooner Bess Mitchell, 99 tons register, at about £900. She was built at Llanelly in 1871, and classed A1 at Lloyd's; carries 185 tons d.w.; length, 82.8 feet; breadth, 21.1 feet; depth, 10 feet. She belonged to Mr. R. Mitchell, of Swansea.

The iron barque Gleniffer, 800 tons register, lying at Hamburg, has been sold at about £3 per ton. She belonged to Messrs. Nicholson & M'Gill, of Liverpool, who bought her in 1887, for the sum of £2,350. Was built at Glasgow in 1866, and classed AA1 at Lloyd's; passed No. 3. survey in 1891. Dimensions:-- 193ft. 1891. x 30.5ft. 20.1ft. Messrs. Nicholson & M'Gill have sold their iron ship Maxwell, and have for sale the iron barques Lochinvar and Norman M'Leod.

The iron paddle steamer Eagle has been sold to the Manchester Ship Canal Passenger Syndicate Line, for £6,000. She was built at Glasgow in 1864, and has diagonal engines of 85-h.p.n. Tbe price appears high for a boat of her age.

The Aberdeen, Newcastle, and Hull Steamship Company are in the market for a steamer to replace the Countess of Aberdeen, which was recently wrecked, and they intend inviting tenders for the building of same. The new boat will be built on a larger scale, and will have accommodation for forty-six first class, and thirty-six second class passengers.

Messrs. C. W. Kellock & Co's, sale to be held at Liverpool, to-day (Thursday) will include the steamship Prydain, which is to be offered by order of the mortgagees, and the iron barque Bebington. Their next sale will be held on the 14th June, when the Oriental Steamship Co's, vessel Auretta, will be put up by order of the mortgagees, also the iron barque Araby Maid.

The wooden barque Glen Grant has been bought by Mr. Jas Sutherland, of Liverpool, from the liquidators, for £1,000. She is 741 tons register, and carries 1,250 tone d.w. Was built at Sherbrooke, N.S., in 1874, and is classed 5.6ths, A1.1, 5 years from 1892. Length, 166ft; breadth 35.9ft; depth 20ft.

Mesers, Neale Harrison & Co., of Liverpool, have purchased the wooden barque Jane from the liquidators, for £500. She in 612 tons nett register, and carries 1,000 tons d.w. Was built at Sherbrooke, N.S., in 1871. Dimensions -- Length, 150.5ft.; breadth, 32.7ft.; depth, 19.3ft.

The barque Portinscale, owned by Mr. E. Kearon, jun., of Arklow, will be on sale on her arrival at Gloster, where she is now bound. She is 447 tons register, and was bought in 1888 by Mr. Kearon, jun., for £1,250.

The River Wear has launched during May, six vessels, of 12,410 tons, makine the total output for the five months of the year so far, 21 vessels, of 77,649 tons. There are reported to be 47 vessels, of 81,310 tons, now building on the river.

The wooden barque Talisman, 983 tons register, lying at Liverpool, has been sold at under £1 per ton. She was built at Nova Scotia in 1872. Dimensions -- 174ft. x 36ft. x 21ft.

The steamer Paradox, 232 tons register, was offered for sale by auction at Aberdeen last week, at the upset price of £1,000, but there was no advance upon this figure, and the boat was withdrawn.

The schooner Mary Ames, 67 tons register, carrying 110 tons cargo, has been sold for £625. She was built at Barnstaple in 1831.

 

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Births

APPERSON -- May 31, at 4, Stewart's Terrace, Londonderry, the wife ef Frank Apperson, of a daughter.

BELL -- June 5, at Church Street, Magherafelt, the wife of Walter Bell, of a son

BURNE -- May 28, at Ballykeane, Redcross, the wife of T. W. Burne, of a son.

CALVERT -- May 26, at Bank House, Great Edward Street, the wife of R. J. Calvert, jun., of a daughter.

HANNA -- May 30, at Shinrone, King's County, wife of Samuel Hanna, District Inspector, Royal Irish Constabulary, of a son.

HASLETT -- May 28, at Ballynafeigh, the wife of William Haslett, of a son.

LESLIE -- May 31, at 21, University Street, Belfast, the wife of Rev. J. B. Leslie, of a daughter.

ORR -- June 6, at 23, Pacific Avenue, the wife of Samuel Orr, of a son.

SINCLAIR -- May 30, at 65, Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, the wife of S. Sinclair, jun., of a son.

Marriages

BECKETT--CALDWELL -- June 5, at Ballinderry Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. James Meeke, M.A., Samuel, youngest son of the late Matthew Beckett, to Jane, eldest daughter of David Caldwell, both of Ballinderry.

BURNETT--LINDSAY -- June 6, at Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, by the Rev. R. J. Arnold, M.A., John, eldest son of David Burnett, late of Dunmurry, Co. Antrim, to Emily Elizabeth (Emmie), third daughter ot George Lindsay, Belfast.

DAVIDSON--HOPE -- June 4, at Killybegs Church, by the Rev. William Baillie, Rector of the parish, assisted by the Rev. E. H. Nunns, Rector of Killaghtee, John Alexander, son of the late Andrew Davidson, Park View, Antrim, to Emily E., elder daughter of Thomas C. Hope, Ulster Bank, Killybegs, County Donegal.

FLETCHER--AGNEW -- June 5, at Townsend Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. M'Granahan, John Fletcher, R.I.C., Belfast, to Rebecca, third daughter of Wm. Agnew, Westmoreland Street, Belfast.

HUTCHINSON--KNOX -- May 31, 1894, at St. Andrew's Church, Belfast, Rev. Canon Hutst, A.M., Rector of Clabby, assisted by the Rev. S. E. Busby, D.D., Rector of the parish, and the Rev. E. F. V. Ross, nephew of the bride, Major A. R. Hutchinson, R.M., late Royal Weich Fusiliers, Kiltorkan, County Kilkenny, and Firville, Mallow, County Cork, to Elizabeth Caroline, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Edmund F. Knox, and granddanghier of the late Honourable Vesey Knox, of Bernagh, Dungannon.

MARKS--BOOTH -- June 5, at Albany Presbyterian Church, County Tyrone, by the Rev. E. Ekin, B.A., Willie, youngest son of John Marks, Drumaney, to Barbara Alice, only daughter of James Booth, Drumads, County Tyrone.

M'CREARY--DAWSON -- May 31, at Donegall Square Methodist Church, the Rev. Wesley Guard, T. Frederick (Fred.), son of the late Thos. M'Creary, Brookfield, Belfast, to Annie, eldest daughter of the late Richard Dawson, Cork.

PHILLIPS--THORNTON -- June 5, by special license, at the residence of the bride's father. by the Rev. Pierce Martin, assisted by the Revs. Wm. Maguire and Frederick Trotter, the Rev. Randall C. Phillips, Bessbrook, elder son of the late George R. Phillips, Belfast, to Frances, third daughter of David Thornton, High Street, Portadown.

SIMPSON--STOTT -- Jane 5, at St. Pancras Parish Church, by the Rev. J. C. Cowd, M.A., assisted by the Rev. A. Allen, M.A., B.D, John Simpson, B.A., M.D., of Highgate Road, London, son of Robert Simpson, Prospect, Ballymena, to Mary Helen, daughter of Thomas Stott, M.R.C.S.

SMITH--JOHNSTON -- June 1, at Christ Church, by the Rev. R. R. Kane, LL.D., assisted by the Rev. J. B. Leslie, David W. Smith, Acting-Sergeant R.I.C., to Sarah A. Johnston, both of Belfast.

STEEL--BIRCH -- June 6, at Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, Portrush, by the Rev. Robert M'Clenahan, M.A., Robert James Steel, Belfast, to Minnie, daughter of James Birch, Brookfield House, Coleraine.

TENNANT--LANE -- June 2, at Christ Church, Leeson Park, Dublin, by the Rev. T. Liddesdale Palmer, brother-in-law of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Maurice Day, Incumbent of St. Matthias' Church, and the Rev. Canon Ovenden, Rector of Enniskillen, Lieutenant Edward Tennant, 3rd Lancers H.C., to Edith Eleanor Lane, fourth daughter of the late John Benn Lane, 33, Lower Leesen Street, Dublin, and Kilbogget, Cabinteely.

Deaths

ANDREWS -- June 5, at Deramore Avenue, Belfast, Albert, infant son of Crothers Andrews.

ARLOW -- June 3, at 144, Cupar Street, Belfast, Julia E. Arlow, the beloved wife of William Arlow.

ARMSTRONG -- June 4, at his residence, Drumgor, Lurgan, George Armstrong, aged 91 years.

BELL -- June 1, at Anahorish, Rachel M. Bell, widow of the late Thomas Bell, Toomebridge, aged 94 years.

BURNS -- June 6, at his residence, Ballynakelly, Coalisland, Robert Burns.

CLARKE -- June 3, at his son's residence, 52, Lindsay Street, Belfast, John Clarke, aged 74 years.

CLOTWORTHY -- June 2, at her mother's residence, Bay View Terrace, Strandtown, Sarah, fourth daughter of the late William Clotworthy.

COARD -- June 5, at 11, Walnut Street, Belfast, after a brief illness, Eleanor (Ellie), second daughter of James Coard.

CROSS -- June 3, at Myroe House, Killyman, Elizabeth Ethel, second daughter of Samuel and Anna Greer Cross, aged 18 years.

CUNNINGHAM -- June 5, at 11, St. James's Street, Antrim Road, Belfast, Eliza (Bessie), wife of Thomas Cunningham.

DICKSON -- June 2, Belfast, at his residence, 4, Naples Street, Belfast, William John Dickson.

DOUGAN -- June 6, at his residence, Ballymeglaff, Robert Dougan, aged 72 years.

DOUGLAS -- June 2, at 20, Elmwood Avenue, John Douglas, sen., aged 71 years.

FINLAY -- May 31, at her father's residence, Railway Street, Lisburn, Eliza Dickson Finlay.

FISHBOURNE -- June 6, at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Fishbourne, Church Street, Holywood, Alfred Edwin (Alphie), eldest son of Robert Fishbourne, Esq.

GAULT -- June 4, at Beech Hill, Doagh, William Gault, aged 59 years.

HAMILTON -- June 5, at her residence, Lammy, Cookstown, Ellen, widow of the late Robert Hamilton, aged 83 years.

HAMILTON -- June 5, at 19, Meadowbank Street, Belfast, Joseph Hamilton.

HENDERSON -- June 6, at her residence, Ballyskeath, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of James Henderson, and only child of the late Stephen Barrows.

INGRAM -- June 1, at the Royal Hospital, Robert Hackney Ingram, aged 29 years, late of 16, Shankhill Road.

JAMISON -- June 3, at 140, Peter's Hill, Belfast, Joseph, only son of the late Joseph Jamison.

KIRKLAND -- May 31, at his residence, Broadgate Beeston, Notts, William Kirkland.

LARMOUR -- June 3, at his brother-in-law's residence, 7, Gosford Street, Belfast, William John, eldest son of the late Samuel Larmour, of Conlig.

LILBURN -- June 1, at her residence, 54, Pine Street, Donegall Pass, Belfast, Angelina H. Nixon, the beloved wife of Thomas Lilburn, aged 23 years.

MILLIKEN -- June 6, at 17, College Square North, Robert Milliken, in his 87th year. Funeral to-morrow (Friday) morning, at ten o'clock, to Ballylinney.

MONTGOMERY -- May 29, after a short illness, at Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Kent (whilst on a visit to Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Hussey), Hugh Montgomery, D.L., Greyabbey.

MORRISON -- June 5, at his Father's residence, 42, Woodstock Road, of acute pneumonia, Robt. John, younger son of Robt. Morrison, aged 19 years.

MULLIGAN -- June 3, at her residence, Cappy, Banbridge, Mary Ann, wife of William Mulligan.

M'BRATNEY -- June 3, at the residence of her son, 10, Maud's Terrace, Perth Street, Elizabeth M'Bratney, in her 84th year.

M'CLURE -- June 6, at 2, Dock Street, Samuel, eldest son of John B. M'Clure.

M'CULLY -- June 3, at 26, Salisbury Street, Belfast, Johnnie, the only and dearly-beloved son of David and Sarah M'Cully, aged 11 years.

ORR -- June 6, at 59, Albertbridge Road, Mountpottinger, William, youngest son of John and Maud Orr.

PARKINSON -- May 31, at 10, Cooke Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Adelaide (Addie), third and dearly-beloved daughter of E. J. Parkinson, formerly of Lurgan.

ROBB -- June 6, at 7, Worcester Terrace, Belfast, Mrs. Robb.

ROSS -- June 3, 1894, at his residence, Waterside, Coleraine, John Ross, aged 61 years.

SHAW -- June 3, at Spring Hill, Portrush, Robert Shaw, late of Manchester (Atkinson, Gould, & Co.), aged 75 years.

SLOAN -- June 1, at Russel Place, Newtownards, Hugh, eldest son of the late Robert Sloan, aged 84(?) years.

TAGGART -- April 28, at Rochester Lodge, Melbourne, of hemorrhage of the lungs, John Taggart, elder son of the late Dr. John Taggart, of Antrim.

THOMPSON -- May 30, at Lisneaney, Loughgall, Armagh, Robert Henry Thompson, of Glasgow, late of Belfast, aged 33 years.

TWINEM -- May 31, at his father's residence, Moyraverty, Lurgan, Joseph, eldest son of Thomas Twinem.

WIDDESS -- June 6, at 28, Hillman Street, Belfast, after a long and painful illness, borne with true Christian patience illness, borne with true and fortitude, Isabella, the beloved wife of David Henry Widdess, aged 38 years.

WILSON -- June 3, at 38, Israel Street, William Wilson.

WILSON -- June 4, at his residence, Castle Hill, Dungannon, John Wilson, late Assistant Land Commissioner, aged 70 years.

Missing Friends

ANDREW. -- Wanted, information concerning the whereabouts of Wm. Andrew, a member of the Forester's Society, who left Glasgow for Adelaide or Melbourne, about fourteen years ago, or of his daughter, Jane Andrew, who accompanied him. -- David Little, Lisnaskea.

ERWIN. -- Information wanted of Susanna and Margaret Erwin, who left Ireland about the year 1839, or thereabouts, for New Orleans. Any information of them would be thankfully received by their loving sister, Sophia Erwin, or M'Cann, who is still living within two miles of Lurgan, County Down, Ireland. American papers please copy.

FALLOON. -- Wanted to know the address of Thomas Falloon, who sailed from Larne, March, 1866, to America; last heard of in Illinois, about nineteen years ago; would like him to communicate with his brother Henry, to Mallusk Post Office, Belfast. (American papers will please copy.)

HAMILTON. -- John Hamilton, of Brookhill, near Lisburn, left for New York about 4½ years ago. His anxious mother would be thankful to hear of his whereabouts. American papers please copy. Address, Eliza Hamilton, No. 7, Winchester Street, Belfast.

HARPER. -- Will R. J. Harper, who sailed for Melbourne per ss. Oroya in April, 1891, please communicate with his younger brother.

M'DONALD. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of William John M'Donald, who formerly lived in Aughacommon, Largan, County Armagh, Ireland. Last heard of in Christ Church, Hokilika, New Zealand. Any information will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. Jane Wright, Teemore, Tandragee, Ireland. (New Zealand papers please copy.)

M'LEACH. -- Wanted to know whereabouts of Mrs. M'Leach, maiden name Biddy Quinn, or any of her children. Last heard of in Rower's Row, Shore Road, Belfast. Inquirer, her sister, Ellen Tring, 52, Oliver Street, off Parliament Street, Liverpool.

RAFFERTY. -- Clarke Rafferty, aged seventeen, lived with Mr. John Porter, Donaghmore, County Down, for half year ending May. '93, left, and has not been heard of since. Any information regarding him will be gratefully received by Wm. Gordon, Lisknisk, Loughgilly, County Armagh.

RAMSEY. -- Will Mr. William Ramsey, who was last heard of ten years ago in care of Hevdenyard Post Office, N.S.W., Australia, communicate with his sister, Mrs. Cairns, 15, Hillview Street, Belfast. Australian and American papers please copy.

TURKINGTON. -- Information wanted of Ellen Turkington, who left Glasgow in March, 1883. for Queensland; went as domestic servant; last beard of in Townsville, Queensland, in 1885. Any information concerning her would be thankfully received by her sister, Elizabeth Tarkington, Bovain, Moy, County Tyrone. Queensland papers please copy.

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A marriage has been arranged to take place between Mr. Edward Heathcote Lefroy, son of the late Dean of Dromore, and Miss Lilian Wyndham, daughter of Mr. Herbert Barnard, of 28, Portland Place, London, at the end of July.

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A LIVERPOOL BARQUE IN A STORM

TWO MEN DROWNED.

QUEENSTOWN, JUNE 5. -- The Liverpool barque County of Flint, Captain Williams, arrived here to-day from Taltal, Chili, with nitre, for orders, and reports having encountered a terrific gale on the 7th March last in latitude 54.35 south, longitude 56 west. The wind blew with great fury from the south-west, and the seas rolled mountains high, threatening to engulf the vessel. Tons of water broke over her, swept her decks of everything, flooded the cabin, and smashed the wheel in atoms. Two seamen, named respectively Charles Hopkins and Hans Ansten Dorff, were washed overboard and drowned. The weather was so bad that no efforts could be made to save the unfortunate men.

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DEATH OF AN OLD MEMBER OF THE ORANGE INSTITUTION. -- There passed away on the 4th inst., at his residence, Drumgor, Lurgan, one of the eldest -- possibly the oldest -- members of the Orange Institution in Ireland. The deceased, Br. Armstrong, who was a nonagenarian, was for seventy years a member of the Orange Institution. His vivid pictures of the historical and political changes in his career were fresh in his memory, and his ability to recall incidents in the country's history was wonderful for one of his advanced age. Br. Armstrong was highly esteemed by his Orange brethren and by all who knew him.

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SHIPPING NOTES.

At Liverpool last week Messrs. C. W. Kellock & Co. offered for sale by auction the iron screw steamer Prydain (by order of the mortgagees) and the iron barque Rebington, owned in Belfast. The Prydain was built at Newcastle in 1884, and is 1,947 tons gross register; has compound engines of 162 h.p.n. The bidding started at £5,000, and went to £5,750, when she was withdrawn. The iron barque Rebington (for which no bid was made) is 884 tons register, and was built at Belfast in 1859. This vessel was offered by auction in November last, when she shared a similar fate.

The Belfast owned steamers Ismailia and Bushmills are in the market for sale. The Ismailia carries 4,850 tons d.w., and was built at Jarrow in 1888. The Bushmills carries 3,800 tons d.w., and was built at West Hartlepool in 1890.

The iron ship Gateacre, owned by Messrs. C. W. Kellock & Co., has been sold to foreigners for the sum of £5,225. She is 1,325 tons register, and carries 1,880 tons d.w.; was built at Sunderland in 1877, and classed 100 A1 at Lloyds; passed No. 3 survey in 1889; length 231ft.; breadth, 37.8ft.; depth, 22.5ft.

The iron barque Earl Granville was offered for sale by auction at London last week, but as the highest bid was only £2,000, she was withdrawn. She is 956 tons register, and carries 1,430 tons d.w.; was built at Port Glasgow in 1877; length, 207.7ft.; breadth, 33.4ft.: depth, 20ft.

During the month of May 38,000 tons of shipping was launched on the Clyde, against 25,000 tone in May, 1893. For the five months of the year the total tonnage launched is 125,000 tons, as compared with 94,000 tons for the same period of 1893. Very few orders were, however, booked last month.

There are at present five new sailing vessels, built by the undernamed firms, being offered for sale -- Messrs. Russell & Co., Port Glasgow; Messrs. Ritson & Co., Maryport; Messrs. A. Stephan & Dundee; Messrs. R. Williamson & Co., Workington; Messrs. T. R. Oswald & Co., Milford Haven.

The following orders for new tonnage have recently been placed:-- Messrs. A. & J. Inglis, Pointhouse; Messrs. Wm. Denny & Bros., Dumbarton; and Messrs. W. Doxford & Sons, Sunderland, have each received an order from the British India Steam Navigation Co., Limited, for a steamer to carry 6,500 tons d.w. Messrs. Russell & Co., Port Glasgow, have booked orders for two steel screw steamers, and a sailing vessel of 3,400 tons d.w., the later for Messrs. B. Wencke & Son, Hamburg.

The iron barque Esmeralda, lying at Liverpool, and owned by Messrs. Ismay, Imrie, & Co., has just been sold to foreign owners for the sum of £2,450. She is 730 tons register, and was built at Liverpool in 1866; classed AA1 at Lloyds. She carries 1,090 tons d.w. Inn 1866 she received new deck, and in 1892 was put through No. 3 survey. Her dimensions are -- length 188.4ft.; breadth, 31.1ft.; depth, 19ft.

Messrs. Caird Co., Greenock, have built 180,000 tons of shipping during the last fifty years for the P. and O. They are now completing a large steamer of 7,600 tons for this company.

The schooner Eaglet, 120 tons register, owned by Mr. Vickers, of Connahs Quay, has been sold for £350. She was built at Fraserburg in 1863, and her dimensions are 88 feet by 22.2 feet by 11 feet.

The two large twin-screw steamers contracted for by the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, Limited, with Messrs. Harland & Wolff, Limited, are both to be delivered in 1895.

The condemned barque Onward, which was recently sold by auction, was bought by Messrs. J. M'Farlane & Co., of Londonderry, and will be used as a granary.

The Bristol and Ilfracombe Pleasure Steamers Company. Limited, contemplate building another small steamer.

A steel screw passenger steamer, owned in Dublin, and which trades between that port and the Clyde, is being offered for sale by private treaty. The boat in question was built in 1892, and cost £32,000.

The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan, and Messrs. J. & G. Thomson, Clydebank, have received specifications for two new steamers for the mail service between England and Canada. These boats are to be 572 feet.

The Dublin Pleasure Steamship Company, Limited, is a new company just registered, with a capital of £20,000, to acquire steamers suitable for communication between the River Liffey, Howth, Kingston, Dalkey, and Bray.

The brigantine J. Kelley, 158 tons register, built at Hopwell, N.B., in 1859, has just been sold East Coast (Tyne) for £195.

 

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Births

ALEXANDER -- June 4, Hampton Terrace, Lisburn Road, Belfast, the wife of John Alexander, of a daughter.

BERKELEY -- June 7, at The Manse, Cliftonville, Belfast, the wife of the Rev. W. L. Berkeley, of a daughter.

BOWER -- June 9, at Ravenswell, Bray, County Wicklow, the wife of Captain R. L. Bower, late 60th Rifles, of a son.

FLOOD -- June 7, at Coolnagarde, Omagh, County Tyrone, the wife of Surgeon-Major S. J. Flood, of a son.

FRYAR -- June 12, at Primrose Villa, Banbridge, Co. Down, the wife of Samuel Fryar, B.A., R.U.I., Solicitor, of a son.

FULLERTON -- June 7, at Sloan's Hotel, Dublin, the wife of J. J. Fullerton, of Bray, of a son.

KIRK -- June 10, at Thornfield, the wife of George Edmonstone Kirk, of Thornfield, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, of a daughter.

MAXTON -- June 8, at The Elms, Strandtown, Mrs. James Maxton, prematurely, of a daughter.

MURRAY -- June 10, at Railway Street, Comber, County Down, the wife of John Murray, of a son.

SHAW -- June 7, at Kilwarlin, Fitzwilliam Street, the wife of James H. Sham, of a son.

Marriages

BALL--SHAW -- June 8, at Ballysillan Presbyterian Church, Belfast, by the Rev. Samuel Thompson, M.A., assisted by his brother, the Rev. George Thompson, M.A., of Newtowncunningham, William Ball, to Margaretta, second daughter of the late James Shaw, both of Belfast.

CARSE--BRAND -- June 9, at St. Columba Presbyterian Church, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, by the Rev. John Reid, Hamilton Carse, Kensington Villa, Knock, County Down, to Rose Ann (Rosie), daughter of T. Brand, Belfast.

CRICHTON--CARSE -- June 8, at Magherahamlet Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Charles Davey, B.A., St. Enoch's Church, Belfast, assisted by the father of the bride, James, eldest son of John Crichton, Belfast, to Louisa, second daughter of the Rev. William Carse, B.A., Magherahamlet.

DORAN--SEETON -- June 6, at Cooke Centenary Church, Belfast, by the Rev. John Macmillan, assisted by the Rev. Charles Davey, St. Enoch's, Frederick Charles F. J. Doran, to Madge, third daughter of W. J. Seeton, Belfast.

DUNLOP--DOUGALL -- June 6, at the U.P. Church, Belfast, by the Rev. John M'Lay, B.D., Thomas, eldest surviving son of William Dunlop, Ballycreen, County Down, to Helen Taylor, eldest daughter of William Dougall, H.M. Customs, Irvine.

DWYER--KING -- June 7, at St. Peter's Church, Ougharington, Cheshire, by the Rev. W. Geary Knocker, Rector, assisted by the Rev. J. Edwards-Evans, Henry Hamilton Dwyer, L.R.C.P. and S., Ireland, of Hoylake, Cheshire, to Amy Catherine, second daughter of the late John King, Esq., Foxley Lodge, Lymm, same county.

EVANS--WALKER -- June 11, at All Saints' Church, St. Helier's, Jersey, by the Rev. R. Bellis, Frederick R. Evans, 117, Stephen's Green, Dublin, to Elizabeth Emily (Bessie), second daughter of the late Samuel Walker, Riversdale, Finglas, County Dublin.

GALWAY--GREER -- June 6, by special license, at Ballynahinch House, Richhill, County Armagh, by the Rev. John Deans, B.A., Millmount, Dundonald, County Down, to Sophia, daughter of the late Joseph Greer. No cards.

GIBSON--DICK -- June 6, at Corra Linn, Edinburgh, by the Rev. Dr. Hutchison, Bonnington, assisted by the Rev. Rolet Dick, Colinsburgh, cousin of the bride, Marcus Gibson, son of the late John Gibson, Belfast, to Grahame, daughter of George Dick, Williamfield. Edinburgh.

HODSON--GILLMOR -- June 6, at St. Augustine's, by the Rev. J. C. Blissard, M.A., Vicar and Rural Dean of Birmingham, assisted by the Rev. F. J. C. Gillmor, M.A., assistant Curate of Wantage, brother of the bride, Edward Steer Hodson, of Surbiton, eldest son of George Hodson, of Acten, to Edith Livingstone, elder daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Gillmor, of Edgbaston.

M'BRIDE--HEATHER -- June 6, at St. Patrick's, Newry, by the Rev. W. Moore, Andrew Carlisle M'Bride, M.P.S.I, Armagh, second son of Dr. A. M'Bride, Newry, to Elizabeth Henry, younger daughter of Mr. J. Heather, Newry.

M'LARNON--LOWE -- June 6, at Methodist Church, by the Rev. Wesley Guard. Daniel M'A. M'Larnon, to Rachel O. Lowe, both of Belfast.

MONTGOMERY--HOGG -- June 7, by special license, at 19, Wellington Park, by the Rev. James M'Granahan, B.A., Robert, third son of Joseph Montgomery, to Madge, eldest daughter of Samuel Hogg.

REDFERN--HENRY -- June 4, at S. Stephen's, South Kensington, by the Rev. R. W. Hoare, Vicar of S.S. Michael and All Angels, Croydon, assisted by the Rev. G. S. Flack, Vicar of S. Stephen's, John Joseph Redfern, M.A., M.D., of London, F.R.C.S., of Belfast, daughter of the late Rev. P. Shuldam Henry, D.D., President of Queen's College, Belfast, and of Mrs. Henry, Drayton Mansions, South Kensington.

REID--WENSLEY -- June 6, at Second Cookstown Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. W. Sharpe, Moneymore, James Reid, Lemaculla, Monaghan, to Anna, eldest daughter of William Wensley, Moneymore.

SHEIL--HENRY -- June 6, at St. John's Church, Drumcree, Portadown, by the Very Rev. Canon Byrne, P.P., assisted by Rev. P. P. Campbell, P.P., Loughbrickland; Rev. B. O'Connor, C.C., Portadown; and Rev. P. Kerr, C.C, Portadown, Peter Joseph Sheil, Portadown, fifth son of the late John Sheil, Andragh, Cavan, to Mary Jane, only child of the late Patrick Henry, Portadown.

WOODSIDE--JOHNSON -- June 12, 1894, at St. James Church, Belfast, by the Rev. Robert Walker, M.A., Rector of Magheragall, J. A. Woodside, L.P.S.I., Ballymena, elder son of the late Alexander Woodside, M.D., Ballyclare, to Mary Linden (Polly), elder daughter of the late Thomas Johnson, formerly of Dublin, and granddaughter of William Johnson, Zetland Villas, Brookvale Avenue, Belfast.

Deaths

ARMSTRONG -- June 12, at Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Charles Edward Armstrong, aged 35 years. Youngest son of the late James Armstrong, Esq., Lurgan.

BALL -- June 6, at 38, Balfour Avenue, Belfast, George, eldest son of George Ball, Drumgiven, Crossgar.

BELL -- June 7, at his residence, Carricknadarriff, Anahilt, Samuel Bell.

BURNS -- June 6, at his residence, Ballynakelly, Coalisland, Robert Burns.

CAMPBELL -- June 7, at her residence, 2, Clarence Street, Liverpool, Fitzclarence Street, Liverpool, Mary Anne, widow of the late Joseph Campbell, Magherafelt, and eldest daughter of the late John Daly, Magherafelt.

CAMPBELL -- June 9, at his residence, Beechside, Lisburn, of pneumonia, William Campbell, late of The Island Spinning Company.

CLIBBORN -- June 6, at 13, Belvidere Place, Dublin, the residence of her grandfather, Janie Holmes, dearly-loved daughter of Cuthbert J. Clibborn, M.J.P., Local Government Inspector.

COLBURN -- Jone 11, at his mother's residence, Ballymote, Glenavy, William Edward Colburn (of the firm of Colburn & Bell), last surviving son of the late Francis John Colburn.

COLVILLE -- June 7, at his residence, Spencer Villa, Marlborough Park, Belfast, James M. Colville.

CROTHERS -- June 11, at his residence, Edenvale, Pomeroy, John Crothers.

DICKSON -- June 13, at Main Street, Bangor, Mary, widow of the late Rev. John Dickson, Moira.

DOWNEY -- June 7, at Oldstone, Isabella Downey, daughter of the late Samuel Downey.

ERVINE -- June 7, at Altifort, Skeogh, Maggie, youngest daughter of the late George and Ann Ervine, aged 14 years.

FRIZELL -- June 11, at his father's residence, Myroe, County Tyrone, Andrew, fourth son of Andrew Frizell.

GALLAGHER -- June 13, at 16, Dawson Street, Belfast, Annie Jane, only daughter of David and Eleanor Gallagher, aged 23 years.

GIFFIN -- June 7, at his residence, Ballyarnott, Thomas Giffin, aged 78 years.

GRAHAM -- June 6, at Castle Street, Comber, Margaret, wife of William Graham.

HENDERSON -- June 6, at her residence, Ballyskeath, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of James Henderson, and only child of the late Stephen Burrows.

KENT -- June 7, at 7, Dufferin Villas, Ballyholme, Bangor, Archibald Kent, aged 83 years. Interment in the City Cemetery.

LESTER -- June 11, at the residence of her son-in-law, James Willis, 8, Scotch Street, Armagh, Martha, widow of the late George Lester.

LOGUE -- June 8, at his residence, Palace Row, Armagh, William, late Sergeant R.I.C., and dearly-beloved husband of Elizabeth Logue.

M'CAUSLAND -- June 11, at 33, University Road, Elizabeth Ellen, beloved wife of Jas. Ed. M'Causland.

M'DONNELL -- June 7, at Portaferry, Samuel, youngest son of the late James M'Donnell, Merchant, Portaferry.

M'MURRAY -- June 13, at the Royal Hospital, of typhoid fever, Nurse Rebecca M'Murray, youngest daughter of the late Isaac M'Murray, Strandtown.

M'NEILL -- June 11, at his residence, 42, Walmer Street (off Deramore Avenue), John M'Neill.

MAGILL -- June 8, at the residence of her uncle, James Arthur Greenfield, Kells, Ballymena, Jessie Magill, aged 17 years.

MAGILL -- June 7, suddenly, at the residence of her son-in-law, at Cardiff, Eliza Jane, relict of the late Hugh Magill, and mother of Captain Harry Magill, aged 58 years.

MASSY -- June 9, at 3, Wellington Park Terrace, Mary, relict of the late Fergus Massy, Esq.

MORROW -- June 11, at his residence, Church Street, Downpatrick, John Morrow.

OAKMAN -- June 13, at 4, Royal Terrace, Belfast, Nicholas Oakman.

PATTERSON -- June 13, at Convention Villas, Caledonia Street, Belfast, Sarah, second daughter of John Patterson, formerly of Virginia Street.

PATTERSON -- June 13, at his residence, No. 6, Bloomfield Cottages, John Patterson.

REA -- June 12, at his residence, 120, Sandy Row, Daniel Rea.

RUSSELL -- June 8, at Bleachlawn Terrace, Ballysillan, Belfast, James, the beloved son of Agnes Russell, aged 16 years

SCOTT -- June 10, at 89, Haddington Road, Dublin, Anne Atkinson, widow of the late William Scott, M.D., of The Bawn, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone.

SIMMS -- June 8, 1894, at Ennis, Henry James Simms, Manager of the Provincial Bank of Ireland, youngest son of the late Rev John Simms, Ramoan, Ballycastle, County Antrim.

SMYTH -- June 11, at Newry House, Banbridge, Mary, dearly-loved daughter of Mary and William Smyth, M.D., aged 3 months.

STEWART -- June 11, at her residence, 1, Thorndale Avenue, Sarah Jane Given, only daughter of the late Henry Stewart.

VINCENT -- June 8, at the Royal Hospital Belfast, Lucy, eldest and beloved daughter of George and Agnes Vincent, Shipquay Buildings, Londonderry.

YOUNG -- June 12, at Galgorm Castle, Rose, wife of John Young.

In Memoriam

JONES -- In loving and affectionate remembrance of Alexander (Sonny), dearly-loved son of Alexander and Lizzie Jones, Carrickfergus, who died 14th June, 1888. Fondly loved. Ever mourned.

M'ADAM -- In loving memory of Thomas M'Adam (Ballysillan), who died 9th June, 1892, also his son Thomas, who died 14th August, 1887.

QUINN -- In loving memory of Margaret, the beloved wife of Wm. Quinn, Dundrum, County Down, who departed this life 14th June, 1893. Gone to be with Christ, which is far better.

Missing Friends

DICKIE. -- John James Dickie, missing since 19th May, 1894, aged 23 years. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his sorrowing father, Hugh Dickie, umbrella maker, 14, Northbridge Street, Airdrie, Scotland.

ERWIN. -- Information wanted of Susanna and Margaret Erwin, who left Ireland about the year 1889, or thereabouts, for New Orleans. Any information of them would be thankfully received by their loving sister, Sophia Erwin, or M'Cann, who is still living within two miles of Largan, County Down, Ireland. American papers please copy.

M'GUIGAN. -- Information wanted of Michael M'Guigan, aged about 17, who has been written for by his friends in America. -- Any information will be thankfully received by his father, Joseph M'Guigan, Carriff, Forkhill, County Armagh.

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SHIPPING NOTES.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.

Messrs. Evan Thomas Radcliffe & Co., Cardiff, have recently contracted for a steel screw steamer, the price of which is to be £25,000. She will carry 4688 tons d.w. on 19½ft., and will have triplo expansion engines by Messrs. Blair & Co., 5 steam winches, and water ballast. Dimensions:-- 304ft. x 42.6ft. x 20.9ft. Payment for the boat is to be made when she is finished and ready for sea.

The contract price of the new 4000 ton d.w. sailing vessels, which have been placed with French builders by Messrs. A. D. Bordes & Co., of Bordeaux, is £27,000 each. Similar ships can be built on the Clyde at about £22,000.

The Wallasey Local Board, Egremont, will shortly invite tenders for the building of two new ferry boats, similar to the Thistle. The probable cost of these steamers is about £25,000.

The iron ship Talisman, was to have been offered for sale by auction at Lloyd's Captains Rooms' on the 7th inst., but no buyers attended, and she was not offered. This vessel has been laid up at London for some time past.

At Cork last week the iron screw steamer Kampokus was sold by auction, by order of the Admiralty, and realised £2,500. She is 258 tons nett, and 479 tons gross register. Was built at Meadowside, in 1883, and has compound engines of 55-h.p.n. carries 530 tons d.w., has three steam winches, and water ballast. Dimensions:-- Length, 166.4ft; breadth, 25ft; depth, 13.5ft. She was owned by Messrs. A. Slorach & Son, of Cork.

The steel screw tug Little England will be offered for sale by auction at Liverpool on the 21st inst., without reserve, at the upset price of £1,100. She is fifty tons gross register, and was built at Milford in 1884. This boat was sold three years ago, when she realised £2,100.

As showing the large depreciation in shipping property during the last few years, it may be mentioned that the wooden ship Cashmere, 1,128 tons register, which vessel was sold in 1889 to Norwegians for £5,800, can now be bought for £1,250. She is now laid up at Tonsberg for sale at this price.

The new steel barque Tacoma, 1,500 tons register, built by Messrs. Russell & Co., Port-Glasgow, for a Clyde firm, who failed to fulfil their contract, has just been sold to Messrs. Thomson & Gray, Glasgow, at under £13,500. She will carry 2,780 tons d.w.

The iron barque Mary Blundell, now at Galway, is on sale at £2,600.

The old wooden ship Thornbill, 917 tons register, belonging to Cork, will be offered for sale by auction at Liverpool, on the 5th July.

The steel screw steamer Auriga has been sold to Messrs. Philipps & Co., of Glasgow, by the mortgagees, the Marine Securities Corporation, Limited, for £17,750. She is 2,380 tons gross, and 1,630 tons nett register, carries 3,500 tons d.w. Built at Blyth in 1892, and classed 100 A1 at Lloyd's. Triple expansion engines, steam winches, and water ballast, Dimensions:-- 290ft. x 39ft. x 21.6ft.

Messrs. J. & R. Young, of Glasgow. have been entrusted with the management of the Crown Line of sailing vessels, belonging to Messrs. Robertson, Cruikshank, & Co., of Liverpool. There are five ships, varying from 1,550 tons nett to 2,892 tons.

The following orders for new tonnage have been placed:-- The Carl Steamship Co., of Copenhagen, have contracted with Messrs. Ropner & Son, of Stockton, for a steel screw steamer of 3,000 tons d.w. capacity, to cost £21,000. The Kosmos Steam Navigation Co., Hamburg, have contracted with Messrs. Wigham, Richardson, & Co., of Newcastle, for a steamer of 5,000 tons capacity. Messrs. Furnese, Witty, & Co, Ltd., West Hartlepool, are about to lay the keel of a turret deck steamer, which will be the first vessel of the kind built at that port.

There is a good inquiry just now for iron barques of 500 to 800 tons register, and several vessels of this size have lately changed hands. The inquiries come principally from Denmark and Germany.

The prices asked for the Belfast steamers Ismailia and Bushmills are £24,000 and £20,000 respectively.

The iron barque Lochinvar, lying at Bristol, has been sold for £2,750. She 718 tous register, and carries 1,070 tons d.w. Was built at Glasgow in 1876, and classed 100 A1 at Lloyd's. Passed No. 3 survey in 1890. Length, 184.9ft; breadth, 30ft.; depth, 18.3ft.

The steel screw tug Alfred, 27 tons gross and ton net register, has been sold for £1,050. She was built at Millwall in 1889, and has engines of 30 h.p.n. Length, 55ft.; breadth, 7ft.

A firm of African merchants in Liverpool have recently bought several new wooden steam launches for the West Coast. These vessels are from 30 to 50 feet in length, and cost from £450 to £600.

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ORANGE FUNERAL IN LURGAN. -- The remains of Br. Francis Neill, who died at his residence in Agnes Street on the 8th inst., were removed from his late residence on the 10th inst for interment in the New Cemetery. Br. Neill was a member of No. 47 L.O.L., and also a member of the Wilberforce Tent of Rechabites. The coffin, which was carried to the grave, was borne by the members of the lodge. Immediately before the hearse the Orangemen walked two deep. Almost every lodge in the district was represented, and was headed by the officers. In the rere were the members of Wilberforce Tent of Rechabites wearing bands of crape upon their arms. After the service at the graveside, the brethren formed and performed the burial ceremony

 

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Births

CARUTH -- June 16, at Drumard, Ballymena, the wife of A. Caruth, jun, of a son.

CAPPER -- June 18, at Leghinmohr, Chichester Park, the wife of A. C. Capper, jun., of a son.

CLOUGH -- June 11, at 12, Grosvener Road, Rathmones, Dublin, the wife of Captain A. H. B. Clough, Royal Munster Fusiliers, of a son

DAVIS -- June 7, at Brooklyn, New York, the wife of Alexander Davis, of a son.

HOLMES -- June 11, at Duffield, near Derby, the wife of Dr. Frank D. Holmes, B.A., of a son.

LAWLOR -- June 18, at Ligoniel, Belfast, the wife of H. C. Lawlor, of a son, stillborn

M'CLELLAN -- June 10, at Grasmere Villa, Strandtown, Belfast, the wife of Thos. B. M'Clellan, of a daughter.

M'KEON -- June 17, at Carrick-on-Shannon, Mrs. Michael M'Keon, of a son.

OATES -- June 18, at 26, Kenilworth Road, Dublin, the wife of Captain Coape Oates, 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, of a son.

RICHARDSON -- June 11, at 57, St. Patrick's Road, Drumcondra, the wife of H. W. Richardson, of a son.

TAGGART -- June 14, at Bushmills, the wife of Mr. Daniel Taggart, of a daughter.

TURTLE -- June 12, at 14, Ravenscroft Avenue, the wife of Robert Turtle, of a daughter.

WILLIAMSON -- June 17, at 49, Prospect Terrace, University Road, the wife of Rev. W. Williamson, of a daughter.

WILSON -- June 16, at The Medical Hall, Longford, the wife of Samuel Wilson, L.P.S.I., of a son.

Marriages

BOYD--LAIRD -- June 12, at Fortwilliam Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. James Maconchie, B.A., Thomas, eldest son of John Boyd, Rathmore, Dunadry, to Agnes (Aggie), third daughter of the late Marshall Laird, Belfast.

BRANDON--KNOX -- June 18, at Dundrum Methodist Church, by the Rev. George Alley, assisted by the Rev. Edward De Courcy, John Brandon, to Jennie Knox, both of Newcastle, County Down.

CONNOLLY--PATTON -- June 6, at St. Anne's, Belfast, William John Connolly, Castlewellan and County Down, to Mary Jane Patton, Dungannon, County Tyrone.

FETHERSTONHAUGH--BISHOP -- June 14, at St. Paul's, Starcross, Devon, by the Rev. E. C Bond, Vicar, Richard Fetherstonhaugh, son of the late Cuthbert Holmes Fetherstonhaugh, formerly of Hacketstown, County Carlow, to Caroline Alice, eldest daughter of R. Preston Bishop, Esq., of The Cottage, Starcross, Devon.

HARTEN--SKEATH -- June 13, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, by the Rev. James Grimes, Adm., Felix Harten, of Belfast, eldest son of the late Thomas Harten, Cavan, to Rosanna (Rose), second daughter of Henry Skeath, Armagh.

HARVEY--HANNA -- June 14, at Lisnagleer Baptist Church, by the Rev. J. W Pearce, Thomas Willam Harvey, of Donegall Terrace, Belfast, to Rita Hanna, niece of William Irwin, Donaghmore, County Tyrone.

JENKINS--CHESTER -- May 30, at Clontarf Parish Church, by the Rev. Macnivan Bradshaw, Herbert, only son of E. P. Jenkins, of Grimsby Line, to Alice Sophia Chester, stepdaughter of Humphrey Mudie, Clontarf.

LEWIS--BULLEN -- At the Old Meeting-house, Norwich, by the Rev. G. S. Barrett, B.A., D.D>, Chairman of the Congregation Union of England and Wales, the Rev. Joan Lewis, pastor loci, to Florence Gertrude, eldest daughter of W. R. Bullen, Esq. Norwich.

MARTIN--HOLROYD SMYTH -- June 14, at Temple Michael, County Waterford, by the Rev. Dr. Jones and the Rev. H. Davidson, Herbert Martin, Esq., Major 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment, to Isabelle Charlott Sophie Wilmot, eldest daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Holroyd Smyth and the Lady Harriett H. Smyth, of Ballynatray, County Waterford.

MURRAY--M'CRACKEN -- June 12, at the Parish Church, Dromore, County Tyrone, by the Rev. Charles Maginniss, A.M., assisted by the Rev. J. A. Davis, B.A., Curate, Dr. Henry Buchanan Murray, of 3, College Square East, Belfast, second son of the late Dr. Henry Murray, to Margaret Wright, younger daughter of the late George M'Cracken, Esq., J.P., Altmore House, Omeath, County Louth.

PALMER--REYNOLDS -- June 19, at Lecumpher Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Samuel M'Cune, B.A., Magherafelt, William, eldest son of the late James Palmer, Magherafelt, to Mary (Minnie), eldest daughter of John Reynolds, Ballymulheaney, Magherafelt.

SEALE--ROE -- June 19, at Skierke Church, Queen's County, by the Rev. R. M. Mollan, B.A>, Rector of Borris-inOssory and Skierke, and Rev. H. Fry, M.A., Rector of Corbally, R. Seale, Johnstown, Thurles, eldest son of George Seale, Ballycuddy House, Johnstown, to Annie, second daughter of Wm. Roe, Ballykelly House, Knock, Roscrea, County Tipperary.

SPENCE--MONTGOMERY -- June 13, at St. Patrick's Church, Ballymena, by the Rev. C. F. D'Arcy, M.A., Rector, assisted by the Rev. T. E. Thorpe, William James Spence, Ballymena, Mary Jane, only daughter of the late Hugh Montgomery, Esq., High Street, Ballymena.

STILL--BLACK -- June 14, at St. Paul's Church, Clifton, Bristol, by the Rev. T. R. S. Collins, B.D., uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Canon Lawrence Peel Philipps Still, eldest son of Major-General Lloyd Still, late R.A., Glendower House, Clifton Down, to Florence Maud, fourth daughter of the late Gibson Black, J.P., Blackheath, Clontarf, County Dublin.

SYMES--WYNNE -- June 14, at St. John's Church, Malone, Belfast, Rev. William Dowse, Rector of St. Thomas', assisted by the Rev R. W. Seaver, Rector of St. John's, William Langford Symes, Esq., M.D., Kiltegan, County Wicklow, third son of the late Arthur Rowley Symes, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, Ballybeg, County Wicklow, to Eleanor Beatrice, youngest daughter of the late James Owen Wynne, Esq.

Deaths

ADAMS -- June 16, at 5, English Street, Eda Elizabeth Adams, daughter of the late John C. Adams, Armagh, and granddaughter of the late Frank Adams, Ballyhayes, County Monaghan.

AITKEN -- June 16, in London, Louise, widow of the late Arthur Aitken, of Whitehouse, Belfast.

BLAIR -- June 17, at her residence Carnmoney Village, Mary Ann Blair, aged 77 years.

BOYD -- June 20, an Ballycraigy, Nancy, relict of the late Joseph Boyd, aged 83 years.

COCHRANE -- June 19, at his residence, Gilford, Hugh Cochrane, aged 59 years.

CRORY -- June 20, at his father's residence, Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Kilkeel, David William, youngest son of Arthur Crory, aged 12 years.

DAVIDSON -- June 17, at Ballywoollen House, Crossgar, Jane, eldest and last surviving daughter of the late John Davidson, of Drumanesa.

DAWSON -- June 20, at the residence of his father-in-law, Geo. C. Jones, 46, Hamilton Street, W. W. Dawson.

DEMPSTER -- June 20, at 30, Canning Street, Belfast, Miriam, only daughter of John Dempster.

DICKSON -- June 13, at Main Street, Bangor, Mary, widow of the late Rev John Dickson, Moira.

DORNAN -- June 18, at 65, Bridge Street, Banbridge, Jim, youngest son of John and Isabella Dornan.

FLACK -- June 20, at 11, Dawson Street, Antrim Road, John Hamilton, eldest son of John and Annie Flack, aged 18 years.

FLEMING -- June 19, at her residence, 35, Spring Street, Belfast, Martha Fleming, aged 23 years.

FORSYTHE -- June 16, at Bainstown, Ballymacash, Margaret, relict of the late Robert Forsythe, aged 87 years.

FUHR -- June 12, at Jasper House, Hampstead Heath, London, Dorothea, the beloved wife of E. 4. Fuhr, formerly of Belfast, and daughter of the late Robert Strickland Hannay, M.D., of Lurgan.

GIBSON -- June 15, at his father's residence, Newforge, Malone, John, third son of George Gibson.

GLEAZER -- June 17, at 195 and 197, Durham Street, John James, the dearly-beloved son of Edmund and Anna Matilda Gleazer, aged 10 months.

HALL -- June 17, at 52, Bentinck Street, Belfast, Sarah, beloved wife of James Hall.

HARPER -- June 14, at her mother's residence, 10, Ewart's Row, Belfast, Annie, the beloved wife of Josias C. Harper.

HARRIS -- June 13, at 151, Cornwall Road, Notting Hill, London, Elizabeth, widow of the late Rev. George Harris, Kilcronaghan Glebe, County Derry.

HOLMS -- May 20, 1894, at Ghazipore, India, Rosamund Annie, only child of J. M. Holms, Esq., I.C.S., and granddaughter of M. Ll. Ferrar, Esq. I.C.S.

HOWE -- June 16, at Dufferin Place, Killyleagh, Jane, eldest daughter of the late John Howe, Esq., of Ballytrim.

KENNEDY -- June 17, at 1 Charnwood, Chichester Park, William Kennedy, late of York Street Flax Spinning Company, Limited.

M'DOWELL -- June 17, at her father's residence, 215, Cupar Street, Mary Elizabetha Minn (Lily), the dearly-beloved daughter of John and Margaret Ann M'Dowell.

M'DOWELL -- June 12, at his residence, No. 8, North Queen Place, Charles M'Dowell, aged 71 years.

M'ELROY -- At his residence, Carn Cottage, Clones, Patrick M'Elroy, to the inexpressible grief of his wife and friends.

M'NALLY -- June 17, at Laurencetown, John D. M'Nally.

MARTIN -- June 17, at 31, Howe Street, Belfast, Jane, the dearly-beloved wife of Joseph Martin, aged 33 years.

MARTIN -- June 15, at her residence, 32, Fairview Street, Lizzie, relict of the late William John Martin.

MAWHINNEY -- June 17, at her residence, Ballygowan, Ballynure, Esther Blair, the wife of Arthur Mawhinney, in her 69th year.

MENARY -- June 18, at his father's residence, Aughavilley House, Armagh, William Couser Menary, the dearly-beloved husband of Minnie Menary, of 61, Bryson Street, Belfast.

MOORE -- June 15, at Aughnacloy, Annie May, the youngest and dearly-beloved daughter of William J. and M. J. Moore, aged 13 months.

NELSON -- June 14, at his residence, Tubbermore, Robert Nelson, sen., aged 90 years.

PARKS -- June 19, at 3, Snugville Street, Belfast, Mary, beloved wife of Thomas Parks.

PATTERSON -- June 13, at Convention Villas, Caledonia Street, Belfast, Sarah, second and last surviving daughter of John Patterson, formerly of Virginia Street.

PURDY -- June 17, at Bayview Cottage, Newcastle, County Down, Ann, beloved wife of William Purdy, aged 45 years.

REID -- June 18, Rev. John Reid, Senior Minister Scarva, aged 72 years.

REEVES -- Jne 12, at Ballycastle, County Antrim, Alice, youngest daughter of the late Right Rev William Reeves, D.D., Bishop of Down and Connor and Dromore.

ROSS -- June 17, at his residence, Glenpark, Carrickfergus, James Ross, aged 52 years.

SHILLINGTON -- June 17, at 15, Kenbella Avenue, Belfast, Etta, younger daughter of James Shillington.

STEELE -- June 18, at his late residence, 3, Woodbrook, Woodvale Road, John Steele, late of Clady, aged 91 years.

TODD -- June 17, at Myrtle Grove Terrace, Cliftonville, of tubercular meningitis, Mabel Jacqueline (Maisie), the beloved daughter of James Phillips Todd, aged 13 years.

VESEY -- June 14, at Knapton, Rostrevor, Kathleen Marion, daughter of Agmondisham Vesey.

WILSON -- June 16, at 4, Balfour Avenue, Mary Wilson, relict of the late Robert Wilson, Lisburn.

WOODS -- June 16, at the residence of her son, Woodvillas, Knock, Jane, relict of the late Thomas Woods, Killinchy.

MISSING FRIENDS.

DAWSON. -- Wanted, information of Thomas and Tracy Dawson, last heard of in Bedwheel Blue Hotel, Hunter River, near Sydney, fourteen years ago. Thomas was employed as a county surveyor, and Tracy kept a store. Any information of them would be thankfully received by their brother, Ezekiel Dawson, Bell's Hill, Castledawson, County Derry, Ireland. Australian and Queensland papers please copy.

DICKIE. -- John James Dickie, missing since 19th May, 1894, aged 23 years. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his sorrowing father, Hugh Dickie, umbrella maker, 14, Northbridge Street, Airdrie, Scotland.

ERWIN. -- Information wanted of Susanna and Margaret Erwin, who left Ireland about the year 1839, or thereabouts, for New Orleans. Any information of them would be thankfully received by their loving sister, Sophia Erwin, or M'Cann, who is still living within two miles of Lurgan, County Down, Ireland. American papers please copy.

FALLOON. -- Wanted to know the address of Thomas Falloon, who sailed from Larne, March, 1866, to America: last heard of in Illinois, about nineteen years ago; would like him to communicate with his brother Henry, to Mallusk Post Office, Belfast. (American papers will please copy.)

HEALEY. -- Any information concerning Edward Healy [sic], missing since May, 1893, aged 24 will be thankfully received by his sorrowing father, Matthew Healey, Derrydamph, Beglieve, Bailieborough, County Cavan.

M'GUIGAN. -- Information wanted of Michael M'Guigan, aged about 17, who has been written for by his friends in America. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, Joseph M'Guigan, Carriff, Forkhill, County Armagh.

Clippings

DEATH OF MR. P. M'ELROY, CLONES. -- The death of the above estimable gentleman, at his residence, Carn Cottage, Clones, on the 18th instant removed a popular business man well known throughout the Counties of Monaghan and Fermanagh. Mr. M'Elroy was one of the firm of M'Aviney & Co. The early demise of Mr M'Elroy, who was just in the prime of life, is greatly regretted by all classes of his fellow-townsmen.

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ALLEGED STABBING NEAR LARNE. -- On 19th inst. a farmer's son named Samuel M'Garel, of Dickeystown, near Glenarm, was brought up in custody before Mr. David Nelson, J.P., in the Courthouse, Larne, and charged by District-Inspector C. J. Lilly, R.I.C., with assaulting Thomas M'Kee with a knife on Saturday, the 16th inst., at Old Freehold, Kilwaughter. Mr. James Watt M'Ninch represented the accused. After hearing evidence, his Worship remanded the prisoner till next petty sessions, bail being accepted for his appearance.

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CATTLE-STEALING AT NEWTOWNBUTLER. -- An important case of cattle stealing has just been tried at the Newtownbutler quarter sessions, which are now being held before Mr. Orr, County Court Judge. The facts of the case are as follow:-- A man named William Hall, of Wattlebridge, bought three calves in the fair of Newtownbutler on the 12th May. On the morning of the 16th May the calves were missed out of his field by Mr. Hall, who, having failed to find them, communicated with the police. On the 17th of same month the Clones police arrested in that town three persons, who had only arrived in the town from England on the previous Monday, 14th May, and charged them with stealing the calves, and selling them in Ballyconnell fair on the 16th, the day on which the calves were missed. The persons charged were John Smith, Rose Smith, and Annie Lockington. The female prisoners were sisters, natives of the neighborhood of Ballyhaise, County Cavan, but had been in service some years preceding in the Newtownbutler district. John Smith, it appeared, had married Rose Lockington in England, and all of the prisoners it was proved by the police arrived in Clones in a destitute condition, as far as money was concerned. Before the magistrates, the police were unable to produce the dealers who bought the calves in Ballyconnell, but subsequently traced she purchaser of one of the animals and the calf purchased by him. He now identified the male prisoner as the person who sold the calf to him. Mr. Hall identified the calf recovered as one of the three he lost, and a Mr. Parkinson swore the calf produced was one of the three he sold in Newtownbutler fair to Mr. Hall. The jury retired to consider their verdict, after the judge had pointed out what he termed the absurd law, that a wife charged along with her husband could not be proceeded against, as it was supposed she acted by constraint of her lord. The charge against Rose Smith was, therefore, withdrawn. The jury brought in a verdict of guilty against John Smith and his sister-in-law, Annie Lockington; and the judge sentenced the male prisoner to six months hard labour, and allowed the female prisoner to stand out on substantial bail for her future good behaviour.

 

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Births

BLACK -- June 26, at Northland Arms Hotel, Dungannon, the wife of John H Black, of a daughter.

DAVISON -- June 18, at The Manor House, Moneymore, the wife of Harper C. Davison, of a son.

EKIN -- At the Manse, Coagh, the wife of the Rev. Edward Ekin, of a daughter.

FOSTER -- June 27, at Ava Villa, Larne, the wife of James Foster, of a son.

GARDINER -- June 23, at 15, English Street, Armagh, the wife of Thomas Gardiner, of a son.

HUNTER -- June 24, at Brookmount Villa, Brookmount, Lisburn, the wife of James Hunter, B.E., B.A., Surveyor, of a son.

LAUDER -- June 23, at 26, Parnell Place, Harold's Cross, Dublin, the wife of William James Lauder, of a son.

M'CAUSLAND -- June 22, at Cherryvale, Ballynafeigh, the wife of W. M'Causland, of a daughter.

M'LAUGHLIN -- June 19, at "The Ready Cash House," Kilrea, the wife of S. M'Laughlin, Draper, of a son.

MACMASTER -- June 23, at 3, College Avenue, Londonderry, the wife of Professor MacMaster, Magee College; a daughter.

MAGILL -- June 21, at Castle Street, Lisburn, the wife of C. Magill, M.D., of a daughter.

MARSHALL -- June 21, 1894, at 35, Ponsonby Avenue, the wife of S. J. Marshall, of a son.

MAY -- June 23, at 24 Strandmillis Park, the wife of J. H. Sydney May, of a son.

MITCHELL -- June 31, at 125, Fitzroy Avenue, Belfast, the wife of Charles Mitcheil, Surveyor of Taxes: a daughter.

OSBORNE -- June 21, at Concrete Villas, Cultra, County Down, Mrs. Thomas Edens Osborne, of a son.

PYPER -- June 14, the wife of William Pyper, Ballynakilly, Coalisland, of a daughter.

RICHARDSON -- June 21, 1894, at Killynether, Newtownards, the wife of Arthur Richardson, of a son.

ROBINSON -- June 22, at 51, Lonsdale Street, the wife of John Robinson, of a son.

SMITH -- June 23, at Mossbank, Windsor Avenue, the wife of Henry Cuthbert Smith, of a daughter.

SMYTH -- June 6, at 328, Brannan Street, San Francisco, California, the wife of S. Corry Smyth, of a son, stillborn.

TRAINOR -- June 26, at 97, Old Lodge Road, Belfast, the wife of John Joseph Trainor, of twins (sons).

Marriages

BAINE--PINKERTON -- June 22, by special license, at Point House, Larne, by the Rev. James Kennedy, George, youngest sou of the late George Baine, Larne, to Bessie, only daughter of Wm. Pinkerton, Larne.

COLLIER--ARMSTRONG -- June 20, at Fitzroy Avenue Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Henry Montgomery, M.A., Samuel Collier, to Annie, only daughter of John Armstrong, Belfast.

CREESE--NAPTON -- June 22, by special license, at St. John's, Canton, by the Rev. Wm. Lewis, of St. John's, Cardiff, Henry Philip Creese, of Southampton, to Annie Incledon Napton, eldest daughter of Wm. J. Napton, H.M. Customs, Cardiff.

DUDLEY--DICKSON -- Jur 20, at St. James' Church, Belfast, by the Rev. Herbert Austin, Rector of St. Barnabas', Guilford Moffatt, eldest son of John Stuart Dudley, Laurel Lodge, Sydenham, to Eveleen Augusta, youngest daughter of the late Colonel Dickson, H.E.I.C.S., Madras Presidency, and granddaughter of the late Dr. Dickson, Northland Row, Dungannon. No cards.

FETHERSTONHAUGH--BISHOP -- June 14, at St. Paul's, Starcross, Devon, by the Rev. E. C. Bond, Vicar, Richard Fetherstonhaugh, son of the late Cuthbert Holmes Fetherstonhaugh. formerly of Hacketstown, County Carlow, to Caroline Alice, eldest daughter of R. Preston Bishop, Esq., of The Cottage, Starcross, Devon.

GILBERT--NIXON -- June 20, at Burntisland, by the Rev. William Nixon, D.D., of Montrose, grandfather of the bride, assisted by the Rev. George Macaulay, of Bowling. and the Rev A. W. Kinmoot, M.A., of Burntisland, William Gilbert, of Belfast, to Una Margherita Mary, eldest daughter of the late Rev. John Nixon, of Barrhill, Ayrshire.

HAY--SIMM -- June 21, at St. Anne's Church, Belfast, by the Rev. J. H. Mervyn, John Hay, Belfast, to Helena, youngest daughter of the late Captain James Simm, Shipowner, Carrickfergus.

HERRON--AGNEW -- June 25, at Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. D. S. Ker Coulter, B.A., George Herron, Ballhenry, Comber, Harriett (Harriet) Collins Greenlees Agnew, Ballymiscaw, Dundonald.

HOWLETT--FEGAN -- June 16, at St. Michael's, Liverpool, Charles, second son of the late James Howlett, of Belgrave Square, Monkstown, County Dublin, to Mary Agnes (Marie), only daughter of Stephen Fegan, Esq., Toxeth Park, Liverpool.

JUNKIN--M'CRORY -- June 25, at the Presbyterian Church, Glenworth, Limerick, by the Rev. Dr. Wilson, William Robert, eldest son of John Junkin, Whitestown, Balbriggan, to Susannah (Susie), youngest daughter of the late James M'Crory, Limerick, and granddaughter of the late Mathew Meredith, C.I., R.I.C., County Tyrone.

LIVINGSTON--HOUSTON -- June 13, at Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Henry Montgomery, M.A., Thomas Livingston, R.I.C., Belfast, to Margaret Jane, second daughter of the late Richard Houston, Armagh.

M'ARTHUR--MURRAY -- June 21, at the Presbyterian Church, Naas, by the Rev. W. Eliot, James M'Arthur, Mooretown, to Elizabeth, daughter of William Murray, Esq., Thomastown House, Kildare.

PEDLOW--PARKE -- June 20, by special license, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. John S. Gass, T. B. Pedlow, B.A., M.B., of Lurgan, second son of R. Pedlow, of Bessbrook, to Maude, eldest daughter of Wm. Parke, J.P., of The Hill, Clones.

TWEED--HALL -- June 20, at Killymurris Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. W. B. Sproule, Killymurris, assisted by the Rev. H. H. Macready, Islandmagee, William, son of William Tweed, Esq., Islandmagee, to Sarah, daughter of James Hall, Esq., Ballynamaddy, Glarryford.

Deaths

AULD -- June 23, at his residence, 3, Upper Frank Street, James Auld.

BAIRD -- June 22, at the residence of her father, Ballywee, Parkgate, Hessie, youngest daughter of Francis Baird.

BARRON -- June 23, at his residence, Ballyhone, Monkstown, John Barron, aged 56 years.

BENNETT -- At the residence of his father, Church Street, Dromore, Robert John, only son of William Bennett.

BOYD -- June 20, at Ballycraigy, Nancy, relict of the late Joseph Boyd, aged 83 years.

BRANAGH -- June 27, at 17, Malvern Street, Belfast, James Branagh, the dearly-beloved husband of Mary Jane Branagh.

BRAYSON -- June 19, at Bailieborough, Cavan, Anne Jane, relict of the late Joseph Brayson, in her 64th year.

CARLILE -- June 24, at his residence, Ballynecoy, James Carlile, aged 31 years.

CLARKE -- June 22, at his residence, Lindisfarne, Annadale, John C. Clarke, Dental Surgeon, Arthur Street, in his 51st year.

CRADDOCK -- June 23, at Cathedral Hill, Armagh, Francis Craddock.

CRORY -- June 20, at his father's residence, Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Kilkeel, David William, youngest son of Arthur Crory, aged 12 years.

DAVIDSON -- June 22, Toonie (Sarah Violet Maude), the dearly-loved daughter of James and Maude Davidson, Windsor.

DAWSON -- June 20, at the residence of his father-in-law, Geo. C. Jones, 46, Hamilton Street, W. W. Dawson.

DOBBIN -- June 26, at her residence, 12, Wellington Park, Jane, relict of the late Oliver Dobbin, of Kildarton, Armagh, and Bank of Ireland, Tullamore.

DOIG -- On Sabbath, 24th inst., at his residence, Windsor Park, Andrew Doig.

FERGUSON-- June 20, at South Pontop, County Durham, England, suddenly, Thomas Ferguson late of County Armagh, Ireland, aged 78 years.

FLACK -- June 20, at 11, Dawson Street, Antrim Road, John Hamilton, eldest son of John and Annie Flack, aged 18 years.

GAVIN -- June 26, at 36, Twickenham Street, Belfast, Mary Gavin.

GIRVAN -- June 21, at 82, Lower Easton Street, Libanus Terrace, Belfast, Alexander John, infant son of Alexander and Emma Girvan.

GREER -- June 23, at Wentworth Place, Portadown, James William Greer.

IRVINE -- June 23, at 8, Maryville Street, Louisa Frances Irvine.

IRVINE -- June 27, at his residence, Knockcairn, William Irvine, aged 83 years.

JORDAN -- June 26, at the residence of her nephew, James Jordan, 57, Altcar Street, Margaret Jordan, late of Dundonald.

KENNEDY -- June 25, at her residence, Clement's Hill, Ballyclare, Jenny, the beloved wife of Samuel Kennedy.

LAMONT -- June 25, at Eden, John Lamont.

M'CAW -- June 26, at the residence of her father, Greenogue, Dromore, Mary Jane (Minnie), eldest daughter of Daniel and Jane M'Caw.

M'CLEAN -- June 22, at the residence of his son, 29, Lonsdale Street, Edward M'Clean.

M'GEOWN -- June 26, at his residence, Union Street, Lurgan, George M'Geown aged 31 years

M'KEE -- June 20, at his father residence, Newry Street, Banbridge, Hugh, second son of Hugh M'Kee.

M'KEEN -- June 24, at his residence, Ballywalter, James M'Keen, aged 58 years.

M'MURRAY -- June 26, at Murray House, Waringstown, Sara, wife of Thomas M'Murray.

MACPHERSON -- June 25, at St. Orans, Belfast, Major-General William Macpherson, late "Royal Scots," and Staff Officer of Pensioners.

M'SHANE -- June 25, at the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. John Gilmore, T.C., Commercial Hotel, Downpatrick, Agnes, eldest daughter of the late Robert M'Shane, Nunsquarter, Kirkcubbin.

MAHAFFY -- June 23, at the residence of her son-in-law, John Hill, 52, William Street, Lurgan, Mary, widow of the late John Mahaffy.

MAY -- June 23, at the residence of her nephew, George May, The Crescent, Holywood, Eliza, relict of the late Thomas May, of Portadown, aged 83 years.

MARTIN -- June 27, at 4, Mount Pleasant, Bangor, Eliza Ann, beloved wife of Andrew Martin, 143, Old Lodge Road, Belfast.

MOORE -- June 21, at 4, Tyne Terrace, Whiteabbey, James Moore, late of Purdysburn.

MOORE -- June 27, at Ballyhalbert, Eliza Jane, eldest daughter of John Moore.

MORRISON -- June 25, at his residence, 42, Woodstock Road, Belfast, Robert Morrison, aged 78 years.

MORTON -- Jane 23, at 122 Alexander, fourth son of William Morton, ex-Sergeant R.I.C., aged 16 years.

NELSON -- June 23, at the residence of her uncle, 20, Distillery Street, Belfast, Anne D. (Nan), second and dearly-loved daughter of Sarah A. and Alexander Nelson, and granddaughter of the late Alexander Nelson, Lettin House, Tempo, County Fermanagh.

PATRICK -- April 30, at Christchurch, New Zealand, Samuel A. Patrick, M.D., brother of the late Dr. J. W. Patrick, Carrickfergus, aged 60 years.

PENDER -- June 23, at Whitewell, Charles Eugeine, dearly-beloved son of Charles Pender, aged 9 months.

PENTLAND -- June 23, at 41, Lagan Street, William, beloved son of Jennie and Arthur Pentland, aged 2 years.

PURCELL -- June 23, 1884, Margaret Lillias (Lilla), the dearly-beloved wife of Robert Maxwell Purcell, Esq., Montpelier Parade, Monkstown, County Dublin, and only surviving child of the late Zachariah Maxwell, Esq., M.D., Moneymore, County Derry.

RALSTON -- June 20, at Willow Island, Nebraska, U.S.A., Mary Askin, beloved wife of John Ralston, late Ballyfrench, Kirkcubbin, County Down.

SMITH -- June 26, at 47, Copperfield Street, Duncairn Gardens, Charles Edward, second son of the late Mr. Charles George Smith, Prince of Wales' Terrace, Dublin, and Mrs. Emma Smith, late of Armagh, aged 19 years and 4 months.

SOMERSET -- June 25, at his father's residence, 20, Kenilworth Street, Ballymacarrett, William, dearly-beloved son of Thomas Somerset.

SOMERVILLE -- June 25, at his residence, Ballybay, Francis Somerville, sen., aged 37 years.

STEWART -- June 22, at the Manse, Kilrea, Annie, second and dearly-loved daughter of the Rev. James and Annie Stewart.

TEMPLETON -- June 24, at the Granshaw, Islandmagee, Mary Wilson, relict of the late Captain James Templeton.

THOMPSON -- June 22, at Bellaghy, County Derry, Ruth, the beloved wife of George M. Thompson, M.D.

VAUGHAN -- June 25, at his residence, Hillsborough, County Down, James A. Vanghan.

WILSON -- June 24, at The Cottage, Kernan, Portadown, Sara Ann, dearly-loved wife of Thomas Henry Wilson, aged 37 years.

Missing Friends

CHERRY. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert James Cherry, who left this country about two years ago for Ontario, Canada; was last heard of in Montreal, about the beginning of August, 1893. If he, or anyone who knows his present address, would kindly communicate with his mother, Mrs. John Fowler, 18, Foster Street, Belfast, Ireland, she would be very grateful.

CLATWORTHY. -- Wanted, information of James Clatworthy, who left Dalry, Ayrshire, fifteen years ago for New Zealand; last heard of thirteen years ago in Dunedin. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his father, James Clatworthy, Rankston-by-Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. New Zealand papers please copy.

FALLOON. -- Wanted to know the address of Thomas Falloon, who sailed from Larne, March, 1866, to America: last heard of in Illinois, about nineteen years ago; would like him to communicate with his brother Henry, to Mallusk Post Office, Belfast. (American papers will please copy.)

JOHNSTON. -- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mary Johnston, who was last heard of as living in John Square, Limerick, about twenty years ago. She was then going to Manchester to her mother. Her sister, Margaret Johnston, 21, New Lodge Road, Belfast, will be glad to hear from her.

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THE BURNING FATALITY AT NEWCASTLE. -- On 22nd inst. Dr. Heron, coroner for the southern division of Down, held an inquest in Mr. Lawrence's hotel, Newcastle, on the body of Charlotte M'Guiggan, aged eighty, who was found dead the previous day in the kitchen of her dwelling-house. Sergeant Dickson appeared on behalf of the police. From the evidence of the son of deceased, Richard M'Guiggan, it appeared that he and his mother lived together at Newcastle. On the 20th inst. he left with a horse and car for Downpatrick, and on his return found her dead. She was lying quite close to the fire at the time of his arrival, and the body was severely burnt. She was subject to fainting fits. Dr. Gray deposed that death was due to failure of the heart's action, and in his opinion the burning took place after death. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.

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DARING ROBBERY IN NEWRY. -- On the 24th instant the police of Hyde Market station were informed that the premises of Mr. John Markey, bootmaker, had been broken into and robbed. An investigation by the proprietor and police resulted in the fact that four or fire bags of boots, containing in all about ninety-six pairs, had been carried off. As a result of further inquiries Constables Philips and Smith proceeded to a small boot shop on the Mall, and there arrested Gregory and James Grean, and charged them with having been concerned in the robbery. They were under the influence of drink at the time, and a short distance from where they were lying were found several bundles of boots, identified by Markey as his property. The accused men were subsequently remanded, and conveyed to the bridewell pending the bearing of the case.

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FATAL FIRE IN GLASGOW.

By a fire which broke out at Glasgow 26th inst. morning the three young children of Mrs. Manson, of Pine Street, received injuries from which they died. Two lingered in the infirmary until the afternoon.

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ORANGE FUNERAL AT KILLYMAN. -- On the 20th inst. the remains of the late Alex. Proctor were interred in Killyman graveyard. The deceased was for the last thirty years a member of the Orange Institution, and an active member of the Bush L.O.L. No. 163. His remains were enclosed in an oak coffin, the breastplate of which bore the inscription -- "Alexander Proctor, aged 55 years; died 19th June, 1894." On the coffin was his sash and a beautiful wreath of immortelles. The hearse was followed by the lodge to which he belonged, and other lodges in the Killyman district. The mournful cortege was headed with the lodge flag tied up with crape, while muffled drums with fifes played funeral music. The funeral service was read by the Rev. George Lindsay, B.A., Tullaniskin. After the Church service the brethren formed round the grave, and the Orange ceremonial was gone through. Great sympathy is felt for his sorrowing friends.

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PETTY SESSIONS.

BANGOR. -- The Bangor bi-monthly court of petty sessions was held yesterday, before Mr. William White, J.P., presiding, and the following magistrates:-- Captain C. L'Estrange, R.M.; Reuben Bolton, M.D.; and Thomas Graham. Wm. Murphy, of Bangor, was, at the instance of Constable Williams, fined 10s and costs for furious driving in Bangor on the 22nd inst. Campbell Boyd, John Martin, and Anthony Sloan, all of Conlig, were prosecuted at the instance of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava for trespassing on a preserved warren in pursuit of game, and on a second summons were charged with the killing of two rabbits and the larceny of same. The defendants pleaded guilty, and were each fined 5s and 20s costs. District-Inspector Mulliner charged Wm. M'Cloy Currell, of Bangor, with having unlawfully assaulted his wife the previous evening, and inflicted injuries upon her of a serious nature. Mr. J. S. Mahon defended the accused. On the application of Mr. Mulliner, defendant was remanded to next ordinary petty sessions, bail being accepted -- himself in £100 and two sureties of £50 each.

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CARRICKFERGUS. -- The fortnightly court of petty sessions for the County of the Town of Carrickfergus was held on the 26th inst, before Messrs. Robert MacMurray, J.P. (chairman); Austin Cornwall, J.P.; William Gorman, J.P. District-Inspector Lilly, R.I.C., was also present. District-Inspector Lilly summoned Robert Hamilton, licensed publican, of the Red Brae, for having his licensed premises open for the sale of intoxicating drink on Sunday the 17th inst., and David Hilditch, Charles Hilditch, and Arthur M'Auley were summoned for being on the premises. Mr. A. J. Lewis, solicitor, appeared for the defendant Hamilton. Constable M'Glynn deposed hat he was on duty on the date referred to, and about five o'clock in the evening was proceeding in the direction of Carrickfergus, when he observed three men walking in front of him. He also observed the defendant Mr. Hamilton on the roadside near his own licensed premises, and when the three men got the length of where defendant was he accompanied them into his licensed premises. Defendant came out of the house again to the road, and witness observed a little girl run along and engage in conversation with defendant, after which he went in and brought the men out after which he went in and brought the men out of the house. By this time witness had reached the house. The men proceeded in the direction of Carrickfergus, and Constable Jones followed and took their names. Witness then went inside and inspected defendant's premises, but everything was in proper order, and there were no signs of drink. The other defendants all resided within the prohibited distance from the defendant Hamilton's premises. Constable Jones deposed to speaking to the three men after they left Hamilton's house. They told him they came from the back of Carrick Commons, and they considered themselves bona fide travellers. For the defence the three men were examined by Mr. Lewis, and each denied having received any liquor in Mr. Hamilton's house. Mr. Hamilton was also examined, and deposed that he was sitting on the roadside some distance above his premises on the day in question when he observed the three men coming towards him. When they came up they asked could they get a drink, and one of them said he came from Ballymena. Witness refused to supply them with any drink. The door was on the latch, and they entered the house. Witness followed and told them to leave, which they did. He did not supply them with drink of any description. George M'Murtry, James M'Murtry, and Alexander Loughlin, Alexander Loughlin, who were in the neighbourhood at the time, deposed that they heard Mr. Hamilton refuse to give the other defendants drink when they asked for it. The case was dismissed as against Hamilton, and the other defendants, who were not professionally represented, were each fined in 2s 6d and costs for entering licensed premises during prohibited hours. William Sloan, licensed publican, Loughmorne, was summoned by tho constabulary for a breach of the Licensing Acts on Sunday, the 17th inst. On the application of Mr. Lewis, who appeared for defendant, the case was adjourned until next court day for the attendance of a necessary witness. Constable Frazer summoned Wm. Kellett for assaulting a person whom complainant did not know in North Street on the 11th inst. A fine of 2s 6d and costs was imposed. Bernard Kelly summoned Robert Adams for assaulting him by striking him with a stone on the 12th inst. Evidence having been given, a fine of 5s and costs was imposed. Michael Frazer, of Belfast, was summoned by Constable Frazer for riding a bicycle on the public footpath on the 13th inst. Fined 2s 6d and costs. This being the annual court for the granting of publicans certificates all were signed without opposition with the exception of that of Mr. James Bashford, Castle Street, in whose case the constabulary objected by reason of the applicant having had several convictions recorded against him within the past year for breaches of the licensing laws. Mr. W. H. Arbuthnot, solicitor, who appeared for Mr. Bashford, produced the license. The form had been signed by the requisite number of ratepayers residing in the neighbourhood of the applicant's house, and there was no sufficient reason why he should not be granted his certificate. After consultation, their Worships decided to grant the certificate. The Court afterwards adjourned.

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PORTRUSH. -- A special court of petty sessions was held at Portrush on 27th inst. before the Rev. Jonathan Simpson, J.P., and Mr. James Boyle, William John Scott, a tramp, was brought up in custody of Sergeant Wheatly, charged with the larceny of one topcoat, value 15s; one vest, value 7s; and one pair of shoes, value 2s 6d, the property of one William Knox, reading at Park. Defendant pleaded guilty, and being unable to give bail for his appearance at petty sessions, he was sentenced to six months, with hard labour, in Belfast Jail.

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SHIPPING NOTES.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

The following vessels were offered for sale, by auction at Liverpool last week, by Messrs. John Hughes, & Co.:-- The Colonial barque Olive Mount (by order of the executors), 895 tons register, built at Maitland, N.S., in 1874, and classed 5.6ths L1.1. in Veritas; dimensions:-- 176.5ft, x 36.3ft, x 21.2ft; the steel screw tug Little England, (by order of the mortgagee), 50 tons gross, built at Milford in 1884, and fitted with compound engines of 40-h.p.n.; dimensions: 73ft, x 14.7ft. x 8.2ft.; and the barque Saga (in a damaged and partly dismasted state), 587 tons resister, built at Drammen, Norway, in 1866; dimensions:-- 140ft. x 31.5ft. x 18ft. There was a large attendance. The Olive Mount was sold to Mr. John Williams, shipwright, Liverpool, for £530, who will reclass her, and she will then be offered for resale. It may be mentioned that when this vessel was put up at auction a few months ago an offer of £700 was refused. The Little England was sold to the Liverpool Screw Towing Co., for £975, while three years ago she was worth £2,100, having been sold at that figure. The Saga was bought for £155, by Mr. A. B. Cook, of Appledore, who will break her up.

The steamers Arizona, and Alaska, belonging to the Guion line, and the Umbria, of the Cunard line, are all laid up at Liverpool. It is understood that the two former boats will be on sale.

The iron screw Amana, owned by Mr. J. M. Wood, of Liverpool, has been sold to Bilbao for £16,000. She was built at Stockton in 1885, and classed 100 A1 at Lloyd's; 3,122 tons gross register; 4,300 tons d.w. Is fitted with triple expansion engines of 400-h.p.n, Length, 325.5ft.; breadth, 40ft.; depth, 27.5ft.

The iron barque Villy (late Belle of the Niger), 268 tons register, lying at Antwerp, has been sold for £1,300. She was built at Glasgow in 1872, and classed 100 A1 at Lloyd's; carries 400 tons d.w. on 11ft., and shifts without ballast. Length 134.7ft; breadth, 24ft.; depth, 11.5ft. This vessel was sold in 1889 for £2,500.

The following orders for new vessels have lately been placed:-- Messrs. Robert Thompson & Son, of Sunderland, have received instructions to build a small cargo steamer; Messrs. Richardson, Duck, & Co.. Stockton, are to build a steel screw steamer of 3,600 tons d.w. for Hamburg owners; a Clyde firm have booked an order for a steel screw steamer to carry 340 tone d.w. on 10ft., and steam 10 knots, the price of which is £4,850.

One of the cheapest steamers yet sold is the Bryn Glas, 2,309 tons gross, which has just been disposed of by order of the mortgagees for £6,250, or under £3 per ton. This steamer was built in 1883 at Sunderland, and is fitted with compound engines of 280-h.p.n. She carries 3,500 tons d.w.

Messrs. M'Kenzie & Co., of Leith, have bought the wreck of the German schooner Geredina, which they intend repairing.

The Shipping Auction Company will offer the following vessels for sale at London on the 4th prox.:-- The management shares of the iron barque Earl Granville, the steel screw trawler Westward Ho, and the iron screw steamer South Tyne.

The steamer A. J. Balfour, of Belfast, 2,228 tons n.r., has been fixed from Bombay, p.p., July 1st-15th, at 16s 6d.

The mortgagees of fifty-two sixty-fourth shares of the coasting steamer Foyle have taken possession, and the shares (which cover the management) will be offered for sale. The remaining twelve shares have been seized by order of the sheriff, and will be put up by auction this week.

The cutter yacht Amazon, owned by Lord Louth, of Louth Hall, has been sold for £2,500. She is 45 tons, Thames measurement. Dimensions:-- Length, 63.1ft.; breadth, 13ft.; depth, 8.4ft and was built at Ipswich.

The steamer Alaska, formerly of Cardiff, has just been sold to Messrs. Maclay & M'Intyre, Glasgow, after having received extensive repairs at West Hartlepool. She was built in 1883.

The new steel four-masted barque built by Messrs. A. Stephen & Sons, Dundee, was offered for sale by auction, at Dundee last week, at the upset price of £28,000, but there was no advance made upon this figure, and the vessel was withdrawn. She will be put up at the reduced upset price of £24,000, on the 4th prox.

The wooden screw steamer Aggravator, built at Runcorn, in 1860, has been sold for £250. She is 54 tons gross, and 37 tons nett; dimensions:-- 69.3ft. x 17ft. x 6.6ft. and has engines of 18-h.p.n.; carries 75 tons d.w.

The iron screw steamer Alert has been sold for £310. She is 30 tons gross, and 14 tons nett; carries 50 tons d.w. Built at Llanelly in 1870, and is fitted with engines of 20.h.p.n. Length, 52.6ft.; breadth, 15.4ft.; depth, 5ft.

A steel screw steamer (East Coast build) of 4,800 tons d.w. has been sold for £24,750. She has triple expansion engines, and will steam 9 knots; water ballast, and steam winches.

 

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