Births
COULTER -- February 16, 1932, at 578 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, to Dorothy, wife of Charles W. Coulter, M.B., B. Ch. -- a son.
HANLEY -- February 7, 1932, at Sans Souci Nursing Home, Malone Road, Belfast, to Netta, wife of M.V. Hanley, Longford -- a son (Michael Brendon Joseph).
Deaths
ALEXANDER -- February 19, 1932, at his residence, 24 Ship Street, George, son of the late Andrew and Mary Alexander. Notice of interment in to-morrow's paper. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sisters.
BELL -- February 18, 1932, at Purdysburn Fever Hospital, Maud, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell, 21 Woodvale Gardens. Funeral from her parents' residence to-morrow (Saturday), at 2-30, to the City Cemetery. "Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon a little child. Pity my simplicity, Suffer me to come to Thee." Romans 8-28.
CAMPBELL -- February 19, 1932, at the Hospital, Lisburn Road, David, dearly-beloved husband of the late Jane Campbell. His remains will be removed from his late residence, 30 Woodlee Street, on to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 o'clock, p.m., for interment in Dundonald Cemetery. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation. At rest. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sons, Daughter, and Daughters-in-law and Grandchildren.
EXCELSIOR WOMEN'S L.O.L. 136.
CHAMBERS -- Officers and Members of above Lodge deeply regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Chambers, sister of their esteemed Members, Mrs. Moreland and Miss Grant. M. ELLESMERE, W.M. H. M'FARLANE, Secty.
CHARLEY -- February 18, 1932 (suddenly), at his residence, Seymour Hill, Dunmurry, Edward J. Charley. Funeral at 10 a.m., to-morrow (Saturday) , to Drumbeg Church.
CHARLEY -- The Officers of the Imperial Grand Black Chapter are requested to attend the funeral of their late Brother, Sir Knt. E.J. Charley, at Seymour Hill, Saturday morning, 10 o'clock. Regalia will be worn. W.J. ALLEN, Imperial Grand Master J. M'CONNELL. Grand Registrar.
DUNMURRY L.O.L. 1046
CHARLEY -- Officers and Members of above Lodge are requested to attend the funeral of their highly-esteemed Member, Br. E.J. Charley, P.M., D.G.M.I. THOMAS HENDERSON, W.M. JAS. BROWN, P.M., Secty.
LYONS ROYAL KNIGHTS, R.B.P. 452.
CHARLEY -- The Officers and Members of the above Preceptory are requested to attend the funeral of their highly-respected Member and Past Master, Sir Knight E.J. Charley, WILLIAM COLLINS, W.M. EDWARD HAMILL, Reg.
LISBURN DISTRICT R.B.P. No. 1.
CHARLEY -- The Officers and Members of above District Chapter are requested to attend the funeral of their esteemed Member, Sir Knight E.J. Charley, P.D.M. JAMES M'CAMBLEY, W.D.M. JOHN M'CULLAGH, Reg.
DUNMURRY AMATEUR MILITARY BAND.
CHARLEY -- The Officers and Members of above Band are requested to attend the funeral of their highly-respected Vice-President, E.J. Charley, J.P. JOHN M'COMB, Chairman ALBERT M'COMB, Secty.
COOLEY -- February 18, 1932, at his parents' residence, 13 Strand Street, Holywood (result of an accident), Frederick third son of James and Geraldine Cooley. Funeral to Holywood Cemetery to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted.
HOLYWOOD PURPLE STAR L.O.L. No. 785.
COOLEY -- The Officers and Members of the above Lodge, also the Pipe Band Members, regret the death of the son of their esteemed Member, Br. James Cooley, and request the attendance of members at the funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m., to Holywood Cemetery. W. SHANNON, W.M. SAM M'KIMM, Secretary.
FERGUSON -- February 2, 1932 (suddenly), at his residence, 6795 de la Roche Street, Montreal, Samuel Ferguson, the beloved husband of Margaret Caldwell, and eldest son of the late George Ferguson, of the Gas Meter Department, Belfast. Interred in Mountroyal, Montreal. Deeply regretted by his Sisters. S.J. FERGUSON AND MARY GREENAWAY 33 Craigmore Street.
FORBES -- February 18, 1932, at his residence, 214 Albertbridge Road, William Forbes (Billy), second beloved son of Adam and Ethel Forbes. Funeral at 2-30, on to-morrow (Saturday), 20th to Dundonald. Deeply regretted by his Father, Mother, Brothers, and Sisters.
FORBES -- February 18, 1932, at his residence, 214 Albertbridge Road, William Forbes (Billy), beloved brother of Elsie Hill. Deeply regretted by his Sister and Brother-in-law; also Niece and Nephew. 52 Shaftesbury Green, Bangor.
LIGONIEL WOMEN'S L.O.L. 15
HART -- The Officers and Members of above Lodge regret to learn of the death of the mother of their esteemed Member, Sister Mrs. Hill, and tender to her and relatives their sincere sympathy. MINNIE M'CRACKEN, W.M. SARAH WALLACE, Secty.
HAWLEY -- February 18, 1932, at 191 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, England, Mary, wife of R.J. Hawley (late of Belfast). Funeral on Saturday. Deeply regretted by her loving Sister, Brother-in-law, and Family. M. AND D. COOTE. 6 Lewis Street.
HUTCHINSON -- February 17, 1932, at her sister's residence, 71 Ardenvohr Street, Woodstock Road, Margaret, second and dearly-beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Hutchinson. Funeral from above address on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m., for interment in Dundonald Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by her loving Sister JULIA.
JOHNSTON -- February 17, 1932, Robert, third and dearly-loved son of James and the late Sarah Johnston. Funeral from his residence, 9 Carrington Street, to-morrow (Saturday), at 2-30 p.m., to City Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Father and Sister. JAMES AND SADIE JOHNSTON Also his Brother and Sister-in-law. SAMUEL AND MARTHA JOHNSTON. 21 Rowland Street Also his Sister, Brother-in-law, and Family. MAY AND DAVID MOYGANNON. 19 Lindsay Street.
RAVENHILL QUOIT CLUB.
JOHNSTON -- The Officers and Members of the above Club are requested to attend the funeral of the brother of their esteemed Member, Samuel Johnston. SAMUEL CARSON, Chairman. JOHN BEATTIE, Secty.
LYTTLE -- February 18, 1932, at her brother-in-law's residence, 73 Little York Street, Belfast, Margaret A. Lyttle, second and dearly-beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Lyttle. Her remains will be removed from the above address on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2-30 p.m., for interment in City Cemetery. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-law. SARAH CURLETT, SAMUEL CAMPBELL
MANN -- February 18, 1932, at 8 Hamel Drive, Cregagh, Joseph, second son of Joseph and Eleanor Mann. -- R.I.P. Interment at 2 p.m. on Saturday, in Milltown Deeply regretted.
M'AULEY -- February 17, 1932, at her residence, 1a Cooke Street, Nellie, second daughter of the late David and Sarah M'Auley. Her remains will be removed from above address on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m., for interment in Saintfield Churchyard. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Brother and Sister. DAVID AND LIZZIE M'AULEY.
M'AULEY -- February 17, 1932, at her residence, 1a Cooke Street, Nellie M'Auley. Her remains will be removed from above address on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m., for interment in Saintfield Churchyard. Sadly missed by her loving Niece, Nephew and Grandniece. GERTIE, TOM AND IRENE STRICKLAND. 43 Irwin Crescent.
M'AULEY -- February 17, 1932, at her residence, 1a Cooke Street, Nellie M'Auley. Deeply regretted by her loving Friend. LYDIA M'TEAR.
M'CORRY -- February 9, 1932, at Estancia Las Olas, Patagones, South America (his brother's residence). Edward Montague M'Corry (late King Edward's Horse), second surviving son of the late James M'Corry, J.P., Kylemore, Adelaide Park, Belfast. -- R.I.P.
M'DOWELL -- February 18, 1932, at the Hospital, Lisburn Road, James, dearly-beloved husband of Sarah M'Dowell. Funeral from his late residence, 74 Lilliput Street, to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m.. to Carnmoney For ever with the Lord. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Family; also his Son-in-law, Daughter-in-law, and Grandchildren.
M'ILWAINE -- February 18, 1932, at her residence, Browndod, Doagh, Matilda, relict of William M'Ilwaine. Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m., to Rashee New Cemetery. GEORGE M'ILWAINE.
M'ILWAIN -- February 18, 1932, at his residence, Drumnaconnell, Saintfield, Stewart M'Ilwain. The remains of my beloved husband will be removed for interment in the family burying-ground, First Saintfield, on Sunday afternoon, the 21st inst., at 3 o'clock. ELIZA J. M'ILWAIN.
M'KEE -- February 18, 1932, William John, dearly-loved son of the late James and Elizabeth M'Kee. Funeral from his late residence, 10 Ravenscroft Street, on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2-30 p.m., to Dundonald Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Brothers and Sisters.
M'KENNA -- February 18, 1932, at his parents' residence, 8 Mashona Street, Alexander (wee Alec), dearly-loved son of Alexander and Margaret M'Kenna. Funeral from above address on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 P.M., for interment in City Cemetery. "Another gem in the Saviour's Crown." Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Father, Mother, Brothers, and Sister; also Grandparents, Uncles and Aunts.
M'KENNA -- February 18, 1932, at his residence, 8 Mashona Street, Alexander (wee Alec), dearly-loved son of Alexander and Margaret M'Kenna. Funeral to City Cemetery, on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m. "Another little lamb is in the Shepherd's Fold." Deeply regretted by his Uncle and Aunt and Cousins. 10 Mashona Street.
M'MASTER -- February 18, 1932, at her residence, 75 Weir Street, Sarah, wife of the late Robert M'Master. The remains of our beloved mother will be removed from above address on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m., for interment in Lisburn Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Daughter and Son-in-law; also Grandchildren. SARAH AND WILLIAM BLEAKLEY. Also her Son and Daughter-in-law and Grandchildren. JAMES AND DOROTHY HALLIDAY. Rugby, England.
NORTHUMBERLAND BLUE SUPPORTERS' CLUB.
M'MASTER -- The Committee and Members of the above Club regret to learn of the death of the mother-in-law of their esteemed Treasurer, W. Bleakley, and tender to him and the relatives their sincere sympathy in their great bereavement. A. STEELE, Chairman. J. M'FALL, Secty.
NICHOLSON -- February 18, 1932,at her residence, 102 Bray Street, Mary Jane Nicholson. The remains of my beloved sister will be removed from above address on to-morrow (Saturday), at 1-30 p.m., for interment in the family burying-ground, Killyleagh, County Down, passing through Shrigley at 2-30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by her Sister and Brothers. (Mrs.) ANNIE M'CARTNEY.
PURVIS -- February 19, 1932, at the residence of his son-in-law, 14 Millbrook Road, Lisburn, Henry Purvis. Funeral to Lisburn Cemetery, on Sunday, at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. JEANNIE AND AARON MORROW. New Zealand papers please copy.
REFORD -- February 19, 1932, at her residence, Cemetery Road, Antrim, Maria, the dearly-loved wife of Allen Reford. Her remains will be removed on Sunday, at 2-30 p.m., for interment in the family burying-ground, Moylena. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and Daughter (CASSIE). Canadian papers please copy.
REFORD -- February 19, 1932, at her residence, Cemetery Road, Antrim, Maria, the dearly-loved wife of Allen Reford. Her remains will be removed on Sunday, at 2-30 p.m., for interment in the family burying-ground, Moylena. Inserted by her sorrowing Son (FRANCIS), Daughter-in-law and Family. Bourlon Road, Antrim. Also her sorrowing Son (JAMES), Daughter-in-law, and Family. The Green, Muckamore. Also her Daughter (MARY), Son-in-law, and Family. Clady, Dunadry.
REFORD -- February 19, 1932, at her residence, Cemetery Road, Antrim, Maria Reford. The remains of my beloved sister will be removed on Sunday, at 2-30, for interment in the family burying-ground, Moylena. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Sister. Mrs. C. KERR.
ANTRIM DISTRICT L.O.L. No. 13.
REFORD -- The Officers and Members of above Lodge desire to express their deepest sympathy to their highly-esteemed Brother, Allen Reford, P.D.D.M., on the death of his beloved wife. Members are earnestly requested to attend the funeral on Sunday, at 2-30 p.m. F.T. SMITH, W.M. J. HAMILL, Secretary.
MURRAY'S TEMPERANCE TRUE BLUES L.O.L. 201
REFORD -- Officers and Members of above Lodge desire to express their deepest sympathy to their highly-esteemed Brother, Allen Reford, P.M., on the death of his beloved wife. Members are requested to attend the funeral on Sunday, at 2-30 p.m. GEORGE FLEMING, W.M. HARRY SCOTT, Secretary
SMITH -- February 18, 1932, at her residence, 61 Tate's Avenue, Elizabeth, widow of Wm. H. Smith. Funeral from above address on to-morrow (Saturday), 20th, at 2-30 p.m., to Dundonald Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted.
STANFIELD -- February 18, 1932, at his residence, Downshire Arms, Hillsborough, William, dearly-beloved husband of Margaret Stanfield. Funeral on Sunday, at 3 p.m., to Hillsborough Churchyard. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife, Daughter, and Son-in-law.
STEVENSON -- February 19, 1932, at her residence, 1 Hillfoot Street, Mary C., widow of Edward Stevenson. The remains of our beloved mother will be removed on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2-30 p.m., for interment in Dundonald Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Family.
THOMPSON -- February 19, 1932, at her residence, 6 Ballyholme Road, Bangor, Mary beloved sister of Jane and William Thompson. Interment notice later.
WEST -- February 19, 1932, at his residence, 6 Loftus Street, William, the dearly-beloved husband of Elizabeth West. Interment notice later. Deeply regretted ELIZABETH WEST 6 Loftus Street. Also his Sisters, ELLEN AND RACHEL WEST. 4 Vistula Street.
WHITE -- February 18, 1932, at her residence, 45 Seventh Street, Margaret, the dearly-beloved wife of Benjamin White. Interment notice later.
Thanks
Mr. WM. DOUGLAS, Mr. and Mrs. J. M'CLEERY and Family desire to return their heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends and neighbours who sympathised with them in their very sad bereavement; to all those who sent letters and cards of condolence and beautiful floral tributes. Hoping this acknowledgment will be accepted by all, as it would be impossible to thank each one individually. -- 18 Orient Gardens, Cliftonville.
Mr. and Mrs WILLIAM SCOTT and Family desire to sincerely thank the many friends and neighbours who personally called to sympathise with them in their time of sorrow, and also those who sent letters of condolence. They trust that this acknowledgment will assure them how deeply they appreciate the kindness and sympathy extended to them. -- Carricknaveigh, Boardmills, 19th February, 1932.
In Memoriam
BOYCE -- In loving memory of my dear husband, and father, Richard Boyce, who passed away 19th February, 1930, and was interred in Carnmoney Cemetery. The golden shades of love so true Time's passing cannot sever. Remembered by his loving Wife and Family. 169 Leopold Street.
CARNDUFF -- In memory of Sarah Carnduff, who died on the 19th February, 1931, and was interred in Gilnahirk Burying-ground. Remembrance. Ever remembered by JOHN, JAMES, HANNAH, AND LILY BELL.
DOYLE -- In loving memory of our dear uncle, James Doyle, who departed this life 19th February 1931, and was laid to rest in City Cemetery. In a lonely silent graveyard Where the trees and branches wave, Lies our kind and loving uncle In a cold and silent grave. Deeply regretted by his loving Niece and Nephew. ELLEN AND JAMES DOYLE.
LENNOX -- In loving memory of my dear uncle, John Lennox, who departed this life on February 19, 1930, and was interred in Holywood Cemetery. We, who loved you, sadly miss you As it dawns another year. Ever remembered by his Niece, Susie, and little James Trooperslane, Carrickfergus.
LENNOX -- In loving memory of my dear husband, John Lennox, who departed this life 19th February, 1930, and was interred in Holywood Burying-ground. Cherished memories of one so dear Are oft recalled with a silent tear. SUSAN LENNOX 9 Sullivan Street, Holywood.
LINDSAY -- In fond and loving memory of my dear wife, Annie Lindsay, who departed this life on 19th February, 1931. Treasured memories of a wife so dear Art oft recalled by a silent tear, Sweet is the memory that will not fade Of the one we loved, but could not save. Though parted by the hand of God, In Christ united still; Some day we'll meet you, Annie dear, For Jesus says we will. Sadly missed by her loving Husband and two little Children; also her loving Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. JOHN LINDSAY No. 2 Merville Cottages, Whitehouse
MURRAY -- In loving memory of our dear son, Archie, who fell asleep in Jesus February 19, 1931. "At home with the Lord." Ever remembered by Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. Late of 1 Hudson Place.
MURTAGH -- In loving memory of my dear husband, John Murtagh, who departed this life on the 19th February, 1931. Peace, perfect peace. Ever remembered by his loving Wife. MARY MURTAGH. 10 Edinburgh Street.
M'GANNITY -- In loving memory of my dear husband, Robert J., who passed away on the 19th February, 1931, and was interred in City Cemetery. Love's last gift -- Remembrance. Ever remembered by his loving Wife. MARTHA M'GANNITY. 5 Crimea Street.
RAINEY -- In loving memory of my dear wife, and our dear mother, Minnie, who fell asleep 19th February, 1929. Ever remembered by her Husband and Family. DAVID RAINEY. 41 Magnetic Street.
WATT -- To the ever-cherished memory of the Rev. J. Wilfrid Watt, B.A., who was called to Higher Service on 19th February, 1931. "Death doth hide, but not divide." Gwendra, Bangor.
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THE L.N.E.R. ACCOUNTS.
RECEIPTS NEARLY SIX MILLIONS DOWN.
DIVIDEND ONE AGAINST FOUR
BIG FOUR LIST NOW COMPLETE.
Greatly reduced receipts and expenditure are shown in the accounts of the London North-Eastern Railway for 1931, which were issued today.
While the net revenue shows a fall of£1,744,140, the gross receipts of the railway were less than those of 1930 by £5,237,353, and the gross receipts from ancillary businesses were less than those of 1930 by £759, 690, making a total decline in receipts of £5,997,043.
The gross expenditure for the year was less than that of 1930 by £4,216,544.
Including miscellaneous net receipts and charges, etc., the net revenue of the year from all sources was £9,424,610, a decrease of £1,744,140.
The balance brought forward from last year was £80,047.
Subject to final audit, it is intimated these figures indicate that after providing for dividends on the First Preference and five per cent. Redeemable Preference stocks there is a balance sufficient to pay a dividend of one per cent. upon the four per cent. Second Preference stock, leaving a balance of £30,367 to be carried forward.
For 1930 the company paid a dividend of a quarter per cent. on the Preferred Ordinary stock.
All four big group railway companies have now announced their dividends for last year.
On the chief stocks they are as follow, compared with the payments for 1930:-
G.W.R., 1930 5 1/2; 1931, 3
L.M.S., 1930, 2; 1931, 1/4
Southern, 1930, 5; 1931, 4.
L.N.E.R., 1930, 1/4; 1931, blank.
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BLOOMFIELD UNIONIST ASSOCIATION.
PARLIAMENT TRIBUTE.
ULSTER'S SOCIAL SERVICES.
SPEECH BY CAPTAIN DIXON.
"I have seen many Assemblies on both sides of the Channel, and I venture to say that our House of Commons is the most independent Legislative Assembly for the size of the country in the world."
This tribute to the Northern Ireland Parliament was paid by Captain the Right Hon. Herbert Dixon, D.L., M.P., when he addressed the annual meeting of the Bloomfield Unionist Association held in the club rooms, Albertbridge Road, Belfast, on Thursday evening, over which Alderman Dr.J.D. Williamson, J.P., presided.
Captain Dixon assured them that the House of Commons was worthy of Ulster and was one of the best he had ever seen, and he did not exclude the Opposition.(Applause.)Referring to the Valuation Act, he said that taken by itself it was not a Bill that anyone would like.When the facts came out he thought it would be agreed that the Government in shouldering this measure did one little bit more for the workers of Northern Ireland, who had done so much for them.The Bill had been greatly misunderstood.The time for presenting it to the people was too short, and many of the Government's best followers felt very sore about it.Had he (Captain Dixon) not known all the circumstances he would have felt sore about it also. He then explained the position the Ulster Government was up against in connection with the Imperial Government, who had asked them to carry out their obligations.
The proposition the Prime Minister was up against was this: he had to risk the benefits to the working men, to the widows, and all those people in Ulster who were suffering through no fault of their own from trade depression, or if he did not risk that he had to say "Very well, I will bring this Bill in."On the one side he had to face the terrific unpopularity of bringing in a Bill of this kind, or to face the fact that these benefits might be taken away.
"INEVITABLE" ACCEPTED.
The Bill was through now, and he (Captain Dixon) thanked the property owners for the way in which they had accepted the inevitable.He was glad to say that everyone accepted and swallowed what appeared to be a nasty dose of medicine.He would like to say how very proud he was of the Lord Mayor of Belfast and the Mayor of Derry, who had done their best to make the best case they could, but, the facts having been put before them, they accepted the inevitable and did it most handsomely.
Continuing, he said he would like to inform them of the sum of money which was spent on the social services in Ulster.It totalled £8,756,000.Out of that sum they were spending £7,076,000 in benefits for the working people, such as unemployment, old-age pensions, widows' and orphans' grants, etc.
He asked them -- Could any man go through a constituency such as that or North or West Belfast and state that, although this sum was enormous, they could cut it down?Where would they begin to "cut"?The other million pounds was spent on the police and all the other things that were necessary.This enormous sum of £8,756,000 was controlled and managed by the Ministers of the Northern Government.How much did those Ministers cost them?They cost them 3d per head of the population per annum or the price of two "Telegraphs."
They had been accused of extravagance, too, but it was a poor form of criticism, and showed a poor mentality to criticise along these lines.In the many years that he had been in politics he had never known a man who gave his full time to politics make money.
They had also been criticised in respect of the new House of Parliament and the new Law Courts.They were looked upon by some as extravagance.He pointed out, however, that in the first place they were a gift, and in the second place he thought they were some of the finest things that had ever happened in Belfast. Belfast was a very young city, and it had always been a very ugly city because the men who had made this city were so desperately hard-worked that they had never time to put up big buildings like what they had in some of the other cities.
This city had been simply thrown together.He recalled the terrific battles there were in the Corporation when it was proposed to build the new City Hall.It was condemned as extravagant, now it was the principal attraction in the city.He thought it was a splendid thing that the people of Great Britain were giving them the new Parliament Building and the new Law Courts.He next dealt with the criticism of the Government by the Mayor of Coleraine in respect to the raid on the Road Fund, and pointed out that from 1921 till 1931 the motor-users in Co, Derry supplied £193,207, and they had got £452,399 from the Road Fund. The Government did not rob the Road Fund.They required a certain amount of money, and he believed they would agree that, when it came to a case of the people not getting their benefits, in order that the roads should be made better that the Government were perfectly right in taking the money for the benefit of the people.He thought the Mayor of Coleraine had no right to criticise the Northern Government for taking the money for the benefit of the people. He mentioned that in the Imperial House they obtained a concession that enabled them to get the flax in free.The Ulster members pointed out that while 10 per cent. might help the farmers it would do infinite damage to the millowners.The Ropeworks were consequently not going to be hampered.
A Member -- It is a pity you could not get a ship or two to build.
Captain Dixon -- We are working on that too. (Applause).Proceeding, he said he believed that the greatest asset to Ulster at the present moment was their representation in the Imperial House itself.Lord Carson saw that and it was one thing he fought for, as also did Lord Craigavon.They would accept nothing except direct representation in the House itself.
Concluding, he said that he thought the time was coming when there was going to be a general revival all over the world.He had a feeling after seeing the new Imperial House and everyone in it that the Ministers there were determined, for the moment at any rate, to put their heads down to get business for the people, and his one desire was that Ulster would get its share. (Applause).
On the motion of Mrs. Innis, J.P., seconded by Mrs. Forest, a resolution of confidence in Lord Craigavon and the Northern Government was adopted.
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RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY.
ADDRESSES BY REV. JAMES GRUBB.
What should prove to be a contribution of more than ordinary interest and value to the controversy aroused by the speech and letters of Cardinal MacRory will be a short series of addresses to be given by Rev. James Grubb in Grosvenor Hall, Belfast, on Sunday afternoons.The first is to be given on Sunday afternoon next, when Mr. Grubb will speak on "The Teaching of Protestantism Concerning True Liberty."Subsequent addresses will deal with "The Work and Witness of Luther." "The Right of Private Judgement."
Further particulars will be found in our advertising columns.
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FIVEMILETOWN ITEMS.
Lislane L.O.L. No. 512 held a dance in the Orange Hall near Fivemiletown on Wednesday night.Br. Robert M'Keown was M.C.The music was supplied by Killyfadds Jazz Band.The following committee were in charge.Brs. John Irwin, James Donaldson, Alex Sinton, Andrew Matthewson, and James Magee.
Fivemiletown football team travelled to Enniskillen and met the local Corinthians Club in the first round of the Mercer Cup.The game ended in a draw of 2 goals each.
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DISARMAMENT PLEA.
HOW GREAT POWERS STAND.
LEAGUE ORGANISER IN BELFAST.
A meeting in furtherance of disarmament was held in the I.L.P. Hall, York Street, on Thursday evening, when Miss M'Meekin, organiser of the League of Nations, delivered an address to the Central Women's Section of the Labour Party, Northern Ireland.Miss Elizabeth Reid occupied the chair.
In the course of her talk, Miss M'Meekin dealt chiefly with the points of view of Great Britain, France, and Germany on Naval, Military, Air, chemical, and bacteriological disarmament, and touched upon the events which had led up to the grave crisis in the Far East.Great Britain, she pointed out, was desirous of doing away with her submarines, and if she was to succeed she would have to pay the price, namely, a reduction in the number of her battleships which would be a very serious matter for her on account of the enormous sea front of her Empire and the food that was required for her home markets.France was very little concerned with naval disarmament because her frontiers, which had been invaded three times within the last 100 years required land defences.
HEART OF THE PROBLEM.
That brought one to the very heart of the disarmament problem which was security.While France was willing to disarm she had been insisting since 1921 that she must have adequate security.
There then arose the doctrine of mutual aid which was seen in the Locarno Pact of 1925.Even still she felt that only real security lay in an International force under the League of Nations.At the opening of the Disarmament Conference on the 2nd inst., France showed that her policy was unchanged in that respect for she proposed the establishment of an International Police Force.They would recall the fact that the Allies accepted the principle of disarmament when they imposed military conditions upon Germany in the peace treaties of 1919, and to-day Germany was insisting that the Allies must honour their pledges or allow her to re-arm.Hence, it could be seen that the problem was really one of the prevention of war or the rearming of the nations as obtained prior to 1914.
FAR EASTERN QUESTION.
Touching upon the Far Eastern question the speaker said that it was complicated by the fact that the Powers most concerned, mainly America and England, were bound by various pacts and treaties.That was particularly so with regard to England, which had been the ally of Japan since the beginning of the century.The situation was further complicated by the fact that in Japan although there was a responsible Government yet the military party, headed by the nobles, had the right through their Privy Council to petition the Emperor upon military matters, and could, without his consent, carry out a policy contrary to that which Parliament sanctioned.
A vote of thanks was passed to Miss M'Meekin for her address.