Birth
MACAULEY -- MAY 10, at 25 Cromwell Road, to Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Macauley, a son.
Marriage
MONAGHAN--M'GRATH -- April 19, Mount St. Joseph'a Romas Catholic Church, Ballycran, by the Rev. John Nolan P.P., Henry, second son of the late Owen Monaghan (Glasgow) to Catherine, only daughter of the late John M'Grath, Belfast, and sister of the late Rev. Hugh M'Grath, C.C., Rubane, Kircubbin.
Deaths
ALLISTER -- May 14, at Madden Cottage, Gilford. Samuel Allister. Funeral to Tandragee Churchyard on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 2.30. Friends will please accept this intimation.
S. & J. ALLISTER.
CHAMBERS -- May 13, at Limavady, John T. R. Chambers, Manager of the Northern Bank, son of the late Rev. Robert Chambers, Glenview, Fintona. Funeral to leave Limavady on to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at 10.30, by road for Derry.
COOPER -- May 14, at his residence, 29 Broom Street, Thomas Cooper. His remains will removed, for interment in Dundonald Cemetery, on Sunday afternoon at 2.30.
NO. 1 BRANCH AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF TAILORS.
Members of above Branch will please attend the funeral of our late member, Thomas Cooper.
GEO. BURNS, President; JOSEPH M'QUAID, Secretary.
CURRY -- May 14, 1908, at her residence, 99 Rathmore Street, Maria Curry. The remains of my dearly-beloved wife will be removed from the above address, for interment in Dundonald Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation.
Gone to be with Jesus, which is far better.
WILLIAM CURRY.
JOHNSTON -- May 14, at his residence, 7 Michael Street, William John, the dearly-beloved husband of Margaret Johnston. His remains will be removed from the above address, for interment in the City Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation.
MARGARET JOHNSTON.
LINDSAY -- May 14, at his residence, Saintfield, Alexander Lindsay. His remains will be removed, for interment in the family burying-ground, First Saintfield, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at four o'clock.
MULLAN -- May 14, at 145 Silvio Street, Agnes, the dearly-loved and infant daughter of James and Maggie Mullan. Her remains will be removed, for interment in the Shankill Graveyard, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
JAMES & MAGGIE MULLAN.
M'MECHAN -- May 14, at the residence of his father, Fort View, Dromore, Co. Down, Archibald John Nelson, eldest son of James M'Mechan, J.P. Funeral to Cathedral Churchyard at ten o'clock on to-morrow (Saturday) morning. No flowers.
RENNIX -- May 14, at his residence, 29 Tate's Avenue, Wm. Rennix, Inspector G.N.R., Belfast, Goods Department. His remains will be removed from above address, for interment in Killylea, Co. Armagh, by train leaving G.N.R. at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, 17th inst. Friends will please accept this intimation.
MARY J. RENNIX.
SIMPSON -- May 13, suddenly, at Adelaide Hospital, Dublin, Thomas, dearly-beloved son of james and Henrietta Simpson. His remains will be removed from his late residence, 65 Tate's Avenue, for interment in the City Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Friends this please accept this intimation.
JAMES & HENRIETTA SIMPSON.
MASONIC.
The members of the Richard Irvine Masonic Lodge, No. 255, and other brethren, are requested to attend the funeral of our late Brother, Thomas Simpson
GEORGE A. BENNETT, W.M.; JOHN D. FORSYTHE, P.M., Sec.
BELFAST DISTRICT ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.
The members of the above District are requested to attend the funeral of Brother Thomas Simpson, who was a highly esteemed member of Court Belfast Royal Archers.
JOHN COLLINS, D.C.R.; F. REA, D.S.; WILLIAM M'CAFFERTY, C.R. Court 4173; W. B. GOYER, Secretary Court 4173.
THOM -- May 14, at her residence, 127 Parkgate Avenue, Lizzie Thom. The remains of my dearly-beloved wife will be removed, for interment in Dundonald Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
JOHN THOM.
WHITE -- MAy 14, at his residence, Crossnacreevy, James White, aged 85 years. Funeral on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at four o'clock, interment in the family burying-ground, Gilnahirk. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation.
WILLIAM ROBERT WHITE.
In Memoriam
ALEXANDER -- In sad and loving memory of out dear little son, John Johnston Alexander, who was accidentally drowned on the 15th of May, 1907, and was interred in North Road Cemetery, Carrickfergus.
He has reached you blissful shore,
Crossed the swelling tide,
Carried by the angels o'er,
To the other side.
JAMES & MARY ALEXANDER, 167 Hillman Street.
MERARG -- In loving memory of our dear daughter, Elizabeth Wylie (Lizzie), who departed this life May 15, 1907, and was interred in Drumbo Graveyard.
What peaceful hours we once enjoyed,
How sweet their memory still,
But they have left an aching void,
The world can never fill
Inserted by her loving Father, Sister, and Brothers. Baltic Villas, Glandore Avenue.
M'DOWELL -- In fond and loving memory of my dear son, Willie, who departed this life on 15th May, 1906, and was interred in the family burying-ground Tandragee.
Gone and forgotten by some you may be,
But dear to my memory for ever you'll be;
If the grave were to open what changes you'd see,
But eternal rest is far better for thee.
Sleep in peace, oh, dearest brother,
Though we now thy loss deplore,
Fleeting time will soon be over,
Thou art only gone before.
Inserted by his loving Mother, Brother, and Sisters. 7 Dee Street.
WHITESTDE -- In fond and loving memory of my dear my husband, Samuel Whiteside, who departed this life 15th May, 1903, and was interred in Second Dromara Burying-ground.
Sadly missed.
Inserted by his loving Wife and Family. Lovatt Street, Bloomfield.
Clippings
BELFAST INSURANCE CASE.
In the House of Commons, Mr. JEREMIAH MACVEAGH asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention had been called to a recent summons by Annie O'Hare, 14 Kingston Street, Belfast, against the Liverpool Victoria Legal Friendly Society for the amount due on a life policy; whether the company successfully pleaded that they were not responsible for the misrepresentation of their agents, and that the magistrates passed censure upon the circumstances; and whether he would cause an inquiry to be held into the operations of insurance companies among the working classes, including women's and children's death-dividing clubs and kindred bodies?
Mr. CHURCHILL -- My attention has been called to the cases referred to. The whole matter is now receiving the earnest consideration of the Board of Trade in consultation with the Treasury, which is the department concerned with friendly societies. I shall be glad to receive any further information on the subject which the hon. member is in a position to supply.
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HIDDEN TREASURE CASE.
BATCH OF BELFAST BOYS BEFORE THE BENCH.
£66 Worth Stolen.
In Belfast Custody Court yesterday, before Mr. Garrett Nagle, R.M., and other justices, the hearing of the hidden treasure case was completed, when Samuel Houston, William Houston, David M'Cracken, James Mills, William M'Alpine, and James Gordon were charged on remand by Sergeant John J. Moore and Detective-Constable Stewart with breaking and entering the premises of David Cummings, tailor, 235 Newtownards Road, and stealing therefrom a vest on April 28.
Thomas Houston, 8 Bangor Street, father of the prisoners of that name, was summoned under the Youthful Offenders Act for conducing to the commission of the offence by habitually neglecting to exercise due care of his son William, who is under 16 years of age.
Mr. R. H. Leighton (for Mr. A. J. Lewis) prosecuted. The prisoners were represented by Mr. Joseph Donnelly and Mr. Nathaniel Tughan.
"A much more serious case," as it was described by the prosecuting solicitor, was next investigated, when Samuel Houston, Wm. M'Alpine, Samuel M'Cracken, James M'Alpine, and James Gordon were charged on remand with breaking and entering the premises of Charles Calow, jeweller, 21 Albertbridge Road, on Sunday, April 26, and stealing a number of clocks, watches, rings, and other articles of jewellery. The stolen property, it was subsequently ascertained, was hidden in a field between Ravenhill Avenue and Ardenlee Avenue, and was discovered by two lads who watched the prisoners burying the articles.
Charles Calow identified the property recovered by the police. The value of the articles stolen was £66, and the goods recovered were worth about £24. The loss was partially covered by insurance.
Mr. Donnelly contended that it was clear James M'Alpine was not present when the burglaries were committed, and the prosecution withdrew the case against that prisoner, who was thereupon discharged.
Mr. Tughan addressed the magistrates on behalf of the Houstons, M'Cracken, and Gordon, and stated that there was absolutely no foundation for the prosecution against the father.
Mr. Nagle, R.M., said the cases were extremely serious. The boys had evidently been going about as a regular gang. The burglary at Mr. Calow's place was a desperate affair, and it was a matter of grief to the magistrates to see such young boys in the dock; but what could be done? Some of them had been up before, and got a chance; their period for a reformatory was past, and if they were allowed out it was a practical certainty they would commence again.
Samuel Houston, James Mills, William M'Alpine, and Samuel M'Cracken were sent to jail for three calendar months, with hard labour; Houston was ordered to be sent to Malone Reformatory, and Gordon and David M'Cracken were given the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act.
Mr. Leighton said he thought it would only be proper on his part to call the attention of the magistrates to the praiseworthy conduct in the case of Sergeant Moore and Constable Stewart. He thought their action in the case should ho brought before the notice of the police authorities.
Mr. Nagle said the officers referred to had a very difficult task. It was, he thought, very fortunate for the community that the boys had been brought to justice. Sergeant Moore and Constable Stewart deserved great credit for their conduct.
The summons against Thomas Houston was not proceeded with.
William Mills, brother of James Mills, who was implicated in the previous case, was put forward on the charge of breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Robert White, Bangor Street. and stealing a blanket and a tablecloth. Evidence having been given by Detective-Constable Stewart, the Bench directed that the prisoner be sent to Malone Reformatory.
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MAIL AND SHIPPING NEWS.
Arrived at Belfast on 13th and 14th inst., the ss Cassia (Thomas), from Huelva, with sulphur ore; Charles Tennant and Co., consignees -- W. M. Barkley and Sons agents; the ss City of Cologne (Hoare), from Hamburg, with a general cargo -- sundry consignees, J. C. Pinkerton and Co. agents; the ss Cranford (Fettes), from Rosario, with maize -- W. and R. Barnett, Ltd., consignees, Burns Bros., agents; the ss Roma (Luke), from Strangford, with potatoes; the ss Harrington (Hamilton), from Derry, come to load; the ss Parkmore, from Ardrossan; the ss Kelpie, from Partington; the ss Torfrey, ss Latchford, from Garston; the ss Clint and ss Eveleen, from Ayr; the ss Balmarino, from Maryport; the ss Tartar, from Glasgow; the ss Retriever, from Garston; and the Fairy Queen, from Girvan -- all with coal.
Sailed from Belfast on 13th and 14th inst. -- The ss Glenilum, for Leith; the ss Roma for Portaferry; the ss Eveleen and ss Retriever for Ayr; the ss City of Stockholm, for Hamburg; the ss Lagan, for Point of Ayr; the ss W. M. Barkley, for Runcorn; the ss M. J. Craig, for Garston; the ss Helen Craig, for Swansea; the ss Griffon, for Coleraine; the ss Alexandria, for Britonferry; the Sarah Jane. for Carnlough; and the ss Theory, for Newport.
Arrived -- At Rouen, on 9th inst., the ss Inver (Mulholland), from Swansea; at New York, on 11th inst. the ss Glendhu (Taylor), from Barry; at Swansea, on 11th inst., the ss Raloo (M'Connell), from Rouen; at Barry, on 11th inst., the ss Glynn (Napier), from Rouen; at New York, on 11th inst., the ss Afghan Prince (Campbell), from Shields; at Barry, on 12th inst., the ss Fernley (Forsyth) from Avonmouth; at Batoum, on 12th inst., the ss Oilfield (O'Neill), from Dartmouth; at Miramichi, on 13th inst., the ss Bangor, of Belfast (Brown), from Garston.
Sailed -- From Barry, on 9th inst., the ss Moyle, for La Pallice; from Barry, on 9th inst., the ss Rochefort (M'Kinty), for Caen; from Baltimore, on 13th inst., the ss Lord Charlemont, of Belfast (Ferris), for Dublin and Cardiff.
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SUEZ. Wednesday. -- The Persia, from London for Bombay, left.
VALPARAISO, Thursday. -- The Flamenco. from the Clyde, arrived.
GRAVESEND. Thursday. -- The Tintagel Castle, from Capetown, passed.
QUEENSTOWN, Thursday. -- The Haverford, from Philadelphia, arrived, and left for Liverpool at 12.40 a.m.
GRIMSBY, Tuesday. -- The Graccia for St. Thomas, left.
GLASGOW, Wednesday. -- The Carthaginian, for Philadelphia, left.
NEW YORK, Wednesday. -- The Barbarossa, from Bremen, arrived; the Mauretania, for Liverpool, left at 4 p.m.
NAPLES, Wednesday. -- The Rognic, for Boston, left.
QUEENSTOWN, Thursday. -- The Carmania, for New York, left.
BRINDISI, Wednesday. -- The Osiris, from Port Said, arrived.
SUEZ, Thursday. -- The Tamba Maru, from Mojo for London, arrived.
PORT SAID, Thursday. -- The Bioga Maru, from Antwerp for Yokohama, and the Orient, from London for Brisbane, arrived.
MONTREAL, Thursday. -- The Parisian, from London, arrived.
OLD HEAD OF KINSALE. Thursday. -- The Camoens, from New York for Liverpool, passed.
ADEN, Thursday. -The Palawan, from London for Calcutta, and the Prinzessin, from Hamburg for Natal, arrived.
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DONAGHADEE HARBOUR COLLISION.
ACTION IN BELFAST.
The Acting-Recorder of Belfast (Dr. Andrew Todd, K.C.), sitting in the local Court of Admiralty at the County Courthouse, Crumlin Road, yesterday, took up the hearing of the action brought by Mrs. Alice Fullerton, of Donaghadee, owner of the schooner Leona, against Thomas Matthews, Thomas Burns, and William Dunn, of Newtownards, owners of the ss May, for damages in respect of injuries sustained by the former vessel in collision with the May while lying in Donaghadee harbour, which collision was alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendants or their servants. There was also a cross-claim by the defendants on the ground that the collision was contributed to by the position of the Leona in the harbour, that the jibboom was run out, also to the position of the anchor chains of the Leona, and that the schooner had no lights, did not use fenders, and had no person on board. The defence to the counterclaim was similar to the terms of the claim in the original action. A sum of £45 was claimed in respect of the damage to the Leona, and the counterclaim was for £50.
Mr. J. C. W. Rea (of Messrs. Carson & M'Dowell) appeared for the owner of the Leona, and Mr. A. J. Lewis represented the owners of the steamship May.
Mr. Rea opened the case, and after reading the statements of claim and counter-claim, and also the several defences, explained that the Leona was lying moored in Donaghadee harbour on the night of the 3rd February last, when the steamer May set out to sea, and in doing so collided with the schooner, inflicting the damages for which compensation was sought.
His Honour asked if there were regulations in connection with the harbour?
Mr. Lewis replied that there were, under an Act of George IV.
Mr. Rea -- That is an Act of Parliament.
Mr. Lewis -- And there are regulations.
Continuing his argument, Mr. Rea said he did not admit there should have been someone on board the schooner, or that there should have been anchor lights when lying up at the quay Mr. Rea then referred to a decision of Mr. Justice Johnson in the case of the Kennybank, heard in the year 1895, arising out of the sinking of two small vessels by the Kennybank, which had broken adrift in York Dock during a storm. If, he continued, the practice of the harbour was material it could be proved beyond a shadow of doubt that no vessel in harbour was required to have anchor lights. He submitted the May was to blame for the collision, being the vessel which was under way, whereas the Leona was at anchor and moored in her proper place.
John Gunning, who has been master of the Leona for the past thirteen years, said the schooner, which was engaged in the coal trade, was registered 95 tons, 853 feet over all, and 24 feet beam. He described the procedure of mooring. and said he was never requested to take in the jibboom when at anchor in the harbour. Witness also explained the position of the Leona on the night of the collision. No one slept on board the vessel when in harbour, but he regularly kept watch on the vessel. He saw the May backing astern in order to get into deep water preparatory to proceeding seaward. He deposed to a rope being passed to the Leona from the steamer and seeing a collision was iminent he hurried aboard the schooner. The bow of the May was pointing out to sea, and there was a steady gale blowing. Two other hands joined witness aboard, and fenders were put over the side, but in spite of this the schooner was damaged by the May ranging alongside her. A rope from the steamer to the pier head broke twice in the process of heaving off, but at the third attempt the May got clear. The following day he notified the captain of the May of the damage, and the latter disclaimed liability. He also notified Mr. Matthews as to the survey, but he replied the notice was insufficient and they could not accept the proposal. Two days afterwards the Leona was surveyed on behalf of the owners of the May.
Cross-examined witness said the Leona was forty years old, and was purchased by her present owner in 1895 for £408. During the six months prior to 6th December last, when the Leona arrived in Donaghadee from Maryport, she made several trips. At the present moment they could not take the vessel to sea, and he suggested that this was due solely to the effect of the collision. All the vessels in the harbour did not carry anchor lights. Until after the collision he did not see the regulation providing that the jibboom and bow sprit of a vessel in harbour should be run in. He had done this at the request of the harbour master, as also he had done it in connection with other vessels he had had charge of. The jibboom of the Leona was at the present time run in. He got no authority to take up the position, nor was he directed to go anywhere eise for berthage. He knew a portion of the Leona's chain was fouling the stern of the May.
Re-examined -- A copy of the regulations produced was not supplied to him, nor did he recollect seeing them until after the collision.
James Corish, lighthouse keeper at Donaghadee Harbour deposed to seeing the May caught by the wind and then cant down on to the chain of the Leona. Cross-examined, witness said the Maz was on a clear course for sea when she was stopped.
THE DEFENCE.
After further evidence, Mr. Lewis opened for the defence. He submitted that the question his Honour would have to decide was whether the negligence was on the part of either the Leona or May, or on the part of both. The Leona was on a direct course to sea when something stopped her. It was for the plaintiff to show negligent seamanship, thus making the master of the May responsible. It was alleged the May improperly failed to keep out of the way of the Leona. In this there was a certain element of truth, but the real truth lay in the fact that the Leona was moored in such a way that the anchor chain spread out and the jibboom was rigged out. He would ask the plaintiffs to point out exactly any act of negligent seamanship on which they relied.
His Honour said plaintiff alleged that the May came back too far before starting for the entrance to the harbour, and that the rope was not let loose in time.
His Honour said plaintiff alleged that the May came back too far before starting for the entrance to the harbour, and that the rope was not let loose in time.
Continuing, Mr. Lewis said that this was not negligence, and even if it did happen it was but an error of judgment. The crux of the situation was what stopped the May when admittedly she was going in a straight line for the open sea. That must be satisfactorily solved, and he argued that it was either the anchor chain or the jibboom of the schooner. He submitted to his Honour that the Leona had violated every written law of navigation, but more especially one of the statutory regulations for preventing collision, and that being so, the Leona was responsible for the occurrence. The regulation referred to was that every vessel under 150 feet in length when at anchor shall carry forward, where it can best be seen, and at a height not exceeding twenty feet from the hull, a white light in a lantern so constructed as to be visible for at least a mile. It was common cause that the Leona had no anchor light, and it was significant that vessels frequenting the harbour did carry lights, whether they were asked to do so or not. He would prove beyond doubt that copies of the local regulations were always displayed at the harbour with the exception of very short periods when they were torn or washed off. Two of the local regulations had been violated, i.e., that the jibboom was not run in, and there was no person on board the Leona.
Captain Thos. Burns, master of the ss. May for the past ten years, said he had 45 years' experience at sea. The position of the Leona was an obstruction to the fairway of the harbour, particularly as her jibboom had not been run in. Witness had complained to the harbour master and also to Captain Gunning of the danger he referred to, and had told them he would not be responsible for any damage.
Witness related the preliminaries preparatory to going to sea, and said when the vessel was on a straight course the helm failed to answer, having been caught by something. He thereupon ran full speed astern, but before he could get clear the jibboom of the Leona crashed into the May's forerigging, and the engines were then stopped. While the vessels were chafing Captain Gunning asked witness if he had lost his propellers. Subsequently the May proceeded to sea. It was the practice of the harbour for all vessels to rig in the jibboom, and also to carry anchor lights.
Cross-examined, witness admitted that in his statement before the Receiver of Wrecks he did not mention anything about the May refusing to answer the helm or of the anchor chain fouling the bottom of the steamer. The rope jammed in the winch.
John Cardy and Robert M'Conkey also gave evidence, and James Lance, harbour master, deposed to the circulation of copies of the harbour regulations. None were exhibited for two years. It was a regulation that all sailing vessels should run in the jibboom, but it had not been enforced, particularly in the case of the Leona. No one was kept on board the schooner while she lay in the harbour. The case closed at half past four o'clock, and his Honour reserved judgment.
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SUNDAY WORK IN LAUNDRY.
Important Factory Case in Armagh.
At Armagh Petty Sessions on Thursday a case of considerable public interest was heard in which Mr. H. Brothers, Inspector of Factories, summoned the City Steam Laundry Company, Tullyelmer, Armagh, under the Factory and Workshops Act, 1901 and 1907, for permitting certain employes to work at periods contrary to the Act. Mr. John Peel defended.
Mr. M'Caghey, Inspector, said the prosecutions were brought in six of the cases under section 32 of the Act for permitting young women to work in a period prohibited by the notice, and the other sis cases were brought under section 34 of the Act for permitting young women to work on Sunday. The offences in that case took place on Sunday, 29th March. These employes began work on Sunday evening at ten o'clock, and worked until seven o'clock on Monday evening. For such breach of the Act the defendants were liable to a penalty of £5 in each of the twelve cases, and in a recent Lancashire case fines of £200 were imposed for working only ten minutes outside the time. They regarded cases like this as of great importance.
Selina Elliott, an employe, was examined, and proved that she commenced work on the night of Sunday, 29th March, at ten o'clock, and stopped for breakfast at seven on Monday morning and again for dinner, and then worked until seven on Monday evening. There were six others similarly engaged. Mr. Peel, for the defence, said he formally pleaded guilty. but there were strong extenuating circumstances to be considered. It was really the manager of the factory who should be the defendant, because it was through him that this work became necessary. He could also have taken the legal point that the summons should not have been brought against the corporation of the factory, but against the manager or proprietor. However, he would not raise technical objections. The work had to be rushed because of delays.
By a majority the Bench imposed a fine of three shillings in each of the twelve cases.
The Resident Magistrate said he would have imposed a heavier fine, because he thought it was a deliberate case.
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TANGLE OF RELATIONSHIPS.
WHEN A MAN IS HIS OWN STEP-FATHER.
An unusual case was before the City Police Court, at Dunedin, New Zealand, a few weeks ago. The relationships borne by two young men who had married each other's mothers, to each other, to their respective mothers, to their wives, and to themselves, presented a conundrum not easy to solve. One of the young men had deserted his wife, the other man's mother, and was sued by her for maintenance. The plaintiff, a middle-aged lady, said her name was Sarah Ann Elizabeth M'Caughan, and that she had several children by a former hushand. She had married the defendant, aged, she believed, twenty-one, five months ago. He left her three days after the marriage took place, and she resided at her son's place at Waikari.
Defending Counsel -- Before you married the defendant, his mother had married your son? -- Yes.
So each of the young men is his own step-father? (Laughter.)
The witness -- Yes; and it's not a thing to laugh at either.
The magistrate said it was a most extraordinary case. The best thing the plaintif could do, having married the boy, was to take him home and look after him.
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BELFAST INSURANCE CASE.
In the House of Commone, Mr. JEREMIAH MACVEAGH asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention had been called to a recent summons by Annie O'Hare, 14 Kingston Street, Belfast, against the Liverpool Victoria Legal Friendly Society for the amount due on a life policy; whether the company successfully pleaded that they were not responsible for the misrepresentation of their agents, and that the magistrates passed censure upon the circumstances; and whether he would cause an inquiry to be held into the operations of insurance companies among the working classes, including women's and children's death-dividing clubs and kindred bodies?
Mr. CHURCHILL -- My attention has been called to the cases referred to. The whole matter is now receiving the earnest consideration of the Board of Trade in consultation with the Treasury, which is the department concerned with friendly societies. I shall be glad to receive any further information on the subject which the hon. member is in a position to supply.
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