Births
CARSON -- July 13, 1943 at the Royal Maternity Hospital, to VERONICA (nee O'NEILL), wife of SAMUEL CARSON, 46 Titania Street -- a daughter (Violet).
CARTER -- July 23, 1943, at Misses Martin's Nursing Home, 74 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, to MAUREEN (nee LAUGHLIN), wife of Capt. C ROY CARTER, Army Dental Corps -- a daughter
DONALDSON -- July 22, 1943, at Miss Webb's Nursing Home, Wellington Park, to MABEL, wife of Flying Officer GEORGE M. DONALDSON, 17 Clifton Drive, Belfast -- a son.
STRANGE -- July 20, 1943, at Johnstone House, to JEAN (nee TINSLEY), wife of ANDREW G. STRANGE, 269 Holywood Road -- a son (David).
Engagement
The engagement is announced between Flight-Lieutenant REG TAYLOR, only son of Mrs. Taylor, Balham, London, and MOLLY, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hamill, 84 Gainsborough Drive, Belfast.
Marriages
CROOK--BERRY -- July 17, 1943, at St. Luke's Church, Heywood, near Manchester, by the Rev. H. Sargeant, JACK H., only son of Mrs. F. Crook and the late Mr. W. Crook, formerly of Muckamore, Co. Antrim, to WINNIFRED S., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Berry, "Greenthorne," Hopwood Avenue, Heywood, Lancs
FLEMING--SHIMMIN -- July 24, 1943, at Duffield Baptist Church, Derby, FRANCIS ROBERT, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Fleming, of Manchester, to ADA MARIA, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Shimmin, of Duffield.
JOHNS--WILSON -- July 7, 1943, at Osborne Park Methodist Church (by special licence), by the Rev. S. D. Ferguson, Sapper FRANK JOHNS, R.E., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Johns, Cornwall, to ANGELINE, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilson, Cameron Street, Belfast.
Deaths
BEATTIE -- July 27, 1943 (result of an accident), JOHN, dearly-beloved only son of JAMES and MARY BEATTIE. Funeral from his parents' residence, 29 Trigo Parade, to-morrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m., to Dundonald Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Daddy, Mammy and little Sister, Phyllis.
BEATTIE -- July 27, 1943, JOHN, (wee JOHN), dearly-loved nephew of FRANK and MARY M'KINLEY. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Uncle and Aunt, Frank and Mary M'Kinley, 245 Belmont Road.
BEATTIE -- July 27, 1943, JOHN, (wee JOHN), dearly-beloved nephew of MARGARET BEATTIE. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Aunt, Margaret Beattie, 245 Belmont Road.
CAMPBELL -- July 28, 1943, at his mother's residence, 18 Railway Street, Comber, WILLIAM M., youngest son of AGNES CAMPBELL, and the late JOHN CAMPBELL. Funeral to Comber New Cemetery to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m. Deeply regretted.
CATHY -- July 28, 1943, at his residence, 3 Mayfield, Princetown Road, Bangor, JOHN, dearly-loved husband of ISOBEL CATHY. Funeral to-morrow (Friday), at 3.30 p.m., to Bangor New Cemetery, House strictly private.
CHAPMAN -- July 28, 1943, at her mother's residence, 62 Holmdene Gardens, Belfast, ROSALINE CHAPMAN, wife of ROBERT CHAPMAN. -- R.I.P. Funeral from above address to-morrow (Friday) at 2 p.m., to Milltown Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and little Daughter, Theresa.
Into Thy hands I commend my spirit.
DONALDSON -- July 29, 1943, at her residence, 30 Stranmillis Park, MARY A., widow of JOSEPH DONALDSON. Funeral on Saturday, 31st inst., at 11 a.m., to City Cemetery.
DONNELLAN -- July 27, 1943, at his residence, 66 Delhi Street, JOHN, dearly-loved husband of the late ELIZABETH DONNELLAN. House and funeral strictly private. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Family.
Until the day break.
FISHER -- July 28, 1943, at his residence, Tullynacross, Poyntzpass, ALEXANDER, dearly-loved husband of MARGARET FISHER. Funeral to-morrow (Friday), at 2 p.m., to Acton Burying-ground. House private. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Family.
FORDE -- July 28, 1943, at his residence, Roseview Terrace, Obin Street, Portadown, REGINALD, dearly-loved husband of CATHERINE FORDE. Funeral on Friday, at 3.30 p.m., to Drumcree.
FREW -- July 28, 1943, at her residence, Ballyskeagh, Newtownards, JANE, dearly-loved wife of WILLIAM FREW. Funeral to Dundonald Churchyard to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and Family.
HARPUR -- July 25, 1943, at Trowbridge, Wiltshire (suddenly), JOHN KELLY, dearly-beloved husband of MARGARET E. HARPUR. Funeral from T. Johnson & Sons' Rest Room, 43 Bedford Street, at 11 o'clock, on Saturday, to City Cemetery.
HILL -- July 28, 1943, at Utter, Gransha, Islandmagee, WILLIAM ROBERT, younger infant son of JAMES and MARGARET HILL. Funeral to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m., to New Cemetery. Deeply regretted.
HILTON -- July 28, 1943, at his residence, Tullygowan, Gracehill, FRANCIS, beloved husband of JEMIMA HILTON. Funeral to-morrow (Friday), at 2 p.m., to Ballymena Cemetery. House Private. Deeply regretted.
HUME -- July 28, 1943 (suddenly), at her mother's residence, 32 Mill Lane, Larne, JESSIE, dearly-loved daughter of JESSIE HUME. Her remains will be removed to Glynn Burying-ground to-morrow (Friday), at 1 p.m. Forever with the Lord. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Mother and Sister, Martha Hume; also her Sister, Mrs. Gordon, and Brother-in-law.
KEMP -- July 29, 1943, at her son's residence, 9 Meadow Street, Ballymena, JESSIE, widow of CHARLES H. KEMP. Funeral on Saturday, at 12 noon to Drumaghlis Family Burying-ground. Deeply regretted by her Sons and Daughters-in-law, Nephews and Nieces.
LIGHTBODY -- July 29, 1943, at City Hospital, HUGH LIGHTBODY, 24 Wellwood Street. Interment notice later. Deeply regretted.
LOGAN -- July 28, 1943, at her residence, 14 Daisyfield Street, MATILDA, widow of THOMAS LOGAN. Funeral to-morrow (Friday), at 2 p.m., to City Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Niece, Jane E. Percy, and Family, 15 Daisyfield Street.
MACKREL -- July 27, 1943 (suddenly), at Belfast City Hospital, MARGARET, dearly-loved wife of ERNEST MACKREL. Funeral from her uncle's residence, 50 Humber Street, to-morrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m., to Dundonald Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her loving Husband and little Daughter; her Mother and Brother, Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law; also Uncles, Aunts and Cousins.
MAWHINNEY -- July 28, 1943 (after a lingering illness), at his residence, 96 Crimea Street, JAMES, dearly-beloved husband of KATHLEEN MAWHINNEY (late collector for Workshops for Blind). Funeral from his late residence on Saturday, at 2.30 p.m., to City Cemetery. House private, by request. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Sons, Edward (on active service) and Harold.
Peace, perfect peace.
MAWHINNEY -- July 28, 1943, at his residence, 96 Crimea Street, JAMES, dearly-beloved father of JAMES MAWHINNEY. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Son and Daughter-in-law, James and Martha Mawhinney, Lincoln Chambers, 11 Garfield Street.
MAWHINNEY -- July 28, 1943, at his residence, 96 Crimea Street, JAMES, dearly-beloved father of ROBERT MAWHINNEY. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Son and Daughter-in-law, Robert and Lily Mawhinney, and Grandchildren, Betty, Roberta and Maureen, 13 Bromley Street.
Forever with the Lord.
MITCHELL -- July 29, 1943 (suddenly), at his residence, 39 Twaddell Avenue, JOHN, beloved husband of MARGARET MITCHELL. Interment notice later.
MURRAY -- July 29, 1943, WILLIAM MURRAY (late of Castlereagh Road). -- R.I.P. Interment notice later. On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Family.
M'CREANOR -- July 28, 1943, at Banbridge District Hospital, JOHN J., beloved husband of MAUD M'CREANOR. Funeral from his late residence, Hill Street, Banbridge, on to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m., to New Cemetery, Banbridge. House private. Deeply regretted.
M'ILROY -- July 28, 1943, JAMES, beloved husband of ELIZABETH M'ILROY, 38 Newington Avenue. -- R.I.P. Funeral from Holy Family Church to-morrow (Friday), immediately after 10 o'clock Mass, to Milltown Cemetery. House strictly private. -- Elizabeth M'Ilroy.
M'LISTER -- July 28, 1943, at Ballycastle, MARGARET, wife of JAMES F. M'LISTER. -- R.I.P. The remains will be removed to St. Patrick's and St. Brigid's Church, Ballycastle, to-day (Thursday), at 7 p.m. Funeral to adjoining cemetery to-morrow (Friday), after Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. (D.S.T.).
NAPIER -- July 28, 1943, at his brother's residence, 50 Groomsport Road, Bangor, SAMUEL BERNARD, beloved husband of the late MATILDA NAPIER. House and funeral private. No flowers, by request. At rest.
STEVENSON -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, Killycomaine Road, Portadown, JOSEPH HENRY, the dear husband of ANNIE STEVENSON. Funeral to Seagoe Churchyard on Saturday, at 3 p.m. No flowers, please.
THOMPSON -- July 28, 1943, JOHN, beloved nephew of SARAH M. ELLIOTT and cousin of ELIZABETH HALLIDAY, 59 Joanmount Park. Funeral from his late residence on Saturday, at 2.30 p.m., to City Cemetery. Deeply regretted.
WARWICK -- July 29, 1943, at the Waveney Hospital, Ballymena, JOSEPHINE, dearly-loved daughter of JAMES and MARGARET WARWICK, Clarence Street, Ballymena. Funeral from Clarence Street to-morrow (Friday), at 4 p.m., to Ballymena Cemetery. Deeply regretted.
WIGHTMAN -- July 28, 1943, at Royal Victoria Hospital, EDNA B., younger darling daughter of HAMILTON and SADIE WIGHTMAN, 30 Twaddell Avenue. Funeral on to-morrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m., to Carnmoney Cemetery.
The Members of P.S.U. (Belfast Agency Branch) regret the death of the daughter of their esteemed Member, HAMILTON WIGHTMAN, and tender their sincere sympathy. -- H. Lyons, Chairman.
Thanks
Mr. and Mrs. M'Clurg and Family; also Mrs. Catherine M'Clurg and Son Jackie desire to thank the Neighbours of Fortingale Street who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement; also those who sent letters and beautiful floral tributes. Hoping this will be accepted by all. -- 111 Fortingale Street.
Mrs. Nicholl and Family wish to express sincere thanks to the many kind Friends and Neighbours who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement; also those who sent floral tributes and letters of condolence; also Mr. W. Whiteside, the Boys of Josephine Street, Workmates of Messrs. Harland & Wolff; also the Rev. Graham. Hoping this acknowledgment will be accepted by all. -- 25 Kenilworth Street.
The Wife and Family of the late Daniel Rafferty wish to return their most sincere thanks to the many Friends who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement, to his late Employers, Newell's Insulation Co., York Road; also M'Cue, Dick & Co., and the Neighbours of the District for their kindness in sending floral tributes. -- 37 Ivan Street.
Roll Of Honour -- In Memoriam
KING -- In loving remembrance of my dear husband, JOHN, Platoon Sergeant-Major, R.U.R., who was killed by accident in England on 29th July, 1940. Sadly missed by his loving Wife, Daughters and Son, Sadie, Lilian and Jackie. -- Elizabeth King, 73 Severn Street. Safely he sleeps while others sigh.
M'CRORY -- In ever loving and proud memory of our dear son and brother, BOB, Sergeant Observer R.A.F.V.R., missing from operations 29th July, 1942. Reported buried at Hohn, near Rendsburg. Sadly missed by Dad, Mum, Sadie and David, Banbridge.
In Memoriam
BICKERSTAFF -- In fond remembrance of my daughter, Mrs. BICKERSTAFF, who passed away 29th July, 1942. Always remembered by her loving Mother, Brother, Robert, and Sister-in-law, Agnes Gillespie, Doagh Road.
BOAL -- In loving memory of my dear father, A. BOAL, who died 29th July, 1942. For ever in our thoughts. Ever remembered by his loving Daughter, Son-in-law and Grandchildren. -- Ellen and William M'Dowell, 114 Limestone Road.
BOAL -- In loving memory of my dear father, A. BOAL, who died 29th July, 1942. Always in our thoughts. Always remembered by his loving Daughter and Son-in-law (on active service). -- Margaret and William John Carlisle, 17 Southwell Street.
COLLINS -- In loving remembrance of wee HARRY, who died 29th July, 1939. Gone to be with Jesus. Ever remembered by his Grandparents, 16 Mourne Street; also Aunt Gloria.
DAVIS -- Fragrant and everlasting memory of mother, ROSETTA C. DAVIS, called Home 29th July, 1941. Remembered and longed for always by her loving Son, Elgin; Daughter and Son-in-law, Marjorie and Samuel Owens, and little Grandchildren, Rosetta, Sandra and Nona; also her Daughter, Dot (on active service).
Those who loved her miss her most.
DUFF -- In loving memory of my dear mother, SARAH JANE, who died July 29, 1941. Too good in life to be forgotten. Ever remembered by her Son and Daughter-in-law, Morton and Victoria Duff, 120 Bentham Street.
IRWIN -- In loving memory of our dear father, JOHN IRWIN, died 29th July, 1942. Peace at eventide. -- Margaret and Samuel M'Atamney; also Grandson, Samuel, 5 Market Place, Carrickfergus.
MAXWELL -- In fond memory of a dear Husband and Father, who was called Home on 29th July, 1937. Only a step removed, and that step into bliss. Always remembered by his loving Wife and Sons, David and Kenneth, 514 Oldpark Road.
M'MICHAEL -- In loving memory of our dear brother, GEORGE, who died July 29, 1940. Ever remembered by his Brother and Sisters, Bridge Street, Cootehill.
PORTER -- In ever loving memory of our dear Mother, who passed away 29th July, 1940. Your sweet memory will forever stay. -- Myrtle, Jack, David and Bill.
TRAYNOR -- A tribute of love to the memory of our dear Mother, loving mother, faithful friend, called to Higher Service July 29, 1942. Lovingly remembered by her Family, 8 Hazelfield Street.
Killed In Action.
SHORT -- Rifleman JAMES SHORT, killed in action, Sicily, July, 1943. -- R.I.P. Deeply regretted by his loving Wife, Mary J. Short, 188 Falls Road.
SHORT -- Rifleman JAMES SHORT, killed in action, Sicily, July, 1943. -- R.I.P. Deeply regretted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Daly, 188 Falls Road.
Clippings
10 DEAD IN IRISH PLANE DISASTER.
HIT MOUNTAINSIDE IN DINGLE AREA, KERRY.
Ten persons were killed when a British Airways Overseas Corporation flying-boat crashed on a mountainside in West Kerry in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Believed to have been in difficulties for some time before the machine crashed at four a.m., the giant flying-boat broke up, burst into flames and was destroyed immediately.
Within a short space of time twisted wreckage and scarred bodies were all that marked the spot where the tragedy occurred.
Fifteen survivors escaped from the blazing wreckage, some of them being thrown clear after the plane crashed, while others, in spite of severe injuries, managed to crawl to safety.Of the survivors, one succumbed to his injuries in hospital some hours later.
The ill-fated machine left Lisbon at 10 p.m. on Tuesday.She is believed to have carried a crew of seven and 18 passengers.
The first to hear of the tragedy on the desolate slopes above was Mr. Patrick Corkery, who lives at Slieve Glas, Cloghane, three miles away from the spot.Into his house stumbled a weary, blood-spattered, dishevelled and exhausted member of the crew, who had spent hours wandering around the lonely side of Mount Brandon seeking aid for the stricken party.
Haltingly the grim story was told, and, having succoured the injured man, Mr. Corkery made his way over mountain tracks to Cloghane, four miles away, and told the news to the Civic Guard.
Guards, military and L.D.F. from Dingle, Tralee, and Cloghane sped to the scene of the tragedy, and doctors, nurses and members of the Irish Red Cross Society were rushed in cars and ambulances as speedily as they could be mobilised.
The rescue efforts were rendered doubly difficult by reason of the inaccessibility of the scene of the crash.
Rescuers from Dinole had to cross Connor Hill, one of the highest passes in Ireland, and thence by rough track to the slopes of Brandon.
The 15 survivors, all of whom where reported at St. Catherine's Hospital in the early hours of this morning to be out of danger, are suffering from multiple fractures, body wounds, and burns.
The names of the injured, with addresses so far available, are - Roy Bertram, Woodside, Brighton; Eric Vincent, India Ave., Salisbury, Wilts.; Leonard King, 65 Mossett Road, Maidenhead; Victor Rawlinson, Parkstone, Dorset; John Slater, Rockwell, Bristol; Frederick Broker, Oliver Frith, Victor Symmonds, Raymond Larch, Lloyd G. French, Thomas Thompson, Fred Parr, Charles Phillips, Ralph Lawes, William S. Hebden, and Alfred Dupree.
Some of the injured are too seriously hurt to supply information to the hospital authorities.Mr. A.F.R. Lumby, of Headington, Oxford, died in the ambulance on his way to hospital.
The only member of the crew killed was Capt. Allitt, the captain of the flying boat.
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THE TRAGIC FATE OF BELFAST BOY.
NEPHEW OF ULSTER M.P.
The fate of a little Belfast boy, John Beattie, Trigo Parade, Castlereagh Road, who fell from the Dublin to Belfast train as it was nearing Bessbrook Viaduct, and was killed, was investigated by Mr. M. O'Connor, Coroner for South Armagh at Newry yesterday.
The father, Mr. James Beattie, mother, and a little sister were travelling in the train to Belfast at the time.
Mr. Beattie is brother of Mr. Jack Beattie, M.P. for West Belfast.
District-Inspector Perrott, Bessbrook, conducted the proceedings, and Mr. F. H. Mullan, solicitor, represented the G.N.R. Company.
Mr. James Beattie said they were in a second class corridor carriage.When leaving Dundalk the boy was running about the corridor, and witness, who was seated in the compartment, could only see him occasionally as he passed the door.Before reaching Bessbrook Station a little boy ran into the compartment and said the child had fallen out of the carriage.Witness ran out at once and found the door of the carriage open and the window down to its fullest extent.He pulled the communication cord several times, and finally the train was brought to a stop after travelling two or three miles.Witness ran back and found his son lying dead between the rails.He carried him back towards Bessbrook Station and he was taken to Daisy Hill Hospital.
Wm. H. Duff, Hollywood Road, Belfast, a passenger, said as he passed into the dining car he saw two children playing at the inside door of the coach.On returning he noticed the exit door of the carriage wide open, and the children had disappeared.He ran to the dining car and told the stewards.
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RUSSIANS TAKE 30 MORE PLACES
Nazis Fling In Reserves
The German Command is rushing reserves to the northern approaches of Orel in an attempt to stem the relentless Soviet advance towards the city.
The Russian three-way drive has brought them 2½to 3½ miles nearer their goal and sent the Germans scurrying from 30 more places.
German resistance is fiercest north of Orel, but 35 miles north-east in the Bolkov area the Germans - threatened by encirclement - have fallen back suffering heavy losses.
Encirclement tactics are being used effectively by the Soviet Command, for the Germans prefer to retreat whenever Red Army men appear on their flanks or in their rear.
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Brevities that tell the
THE REST OF THE NEWS
Lighting-up time, 11:32.
Mr. James O'Hara, who recently qualified as a solicitor, was introduced to Mr.J. V. S. Mills, R.M., by Mr. W.G. Wilson at Belfast Summons Court to-day.
The directors of the Great Northern Railway have appointed Mr. C. Johnston, of the General Manager's Department, manager of the Hotels and Catering Department.
During the hearing of cases relating to jaunting cars, the R.M., Captain Bell, was informed at Derry to-day that the novelty of the cars had worn off in Derry and trade was not so good as it had been.
The proceeds of the Portrush collection for the British Red Cross following recital by Rev. T. M'Alister, B.A., curate of Aghalee, of one of Mr. Churchill's speeches over the wireless was £17s7d. and not £17s as stated yesterday.
Henry Alcorn a Belfast N.F.S. despatch rider, was admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital on Wednesday evening, suffering from severe head injuries received in an accident on the Albertbridge Road.There is little change in his condition to-day.
Final arrangements for the Youth Evangelistic Crusade in Belfast, to be led by Rev. A. Barry Blake-Lobb (Bradford) were made at a meeting of representatives of various churches on Thursday evening under the auspices of the Youth Evangelistic Crusade.The campaign will be held in a large tent lent by Mr. H.M.S. Catherwood for August.There will be marches of witness from four points in the city, uniting into one route march from the City Hall to the tent.
COLONEL RALSTON ARRIVES.
Colonel the Hon. J.L. Ralston, Canadian Minister of National Defence, has arrived in Great Britain to confer with leading Army and Government authorities. Col. Ralston crossed the Atlantic in a bomber.
Mr. Albert E. Jones, M.C., has been adopted prospective Commonwealth candidate for the Fareham division of Hampshire.The present Conservative member is Sir Dymoke White.Mr. Jones, who won the M.C. in the last war, is 53 and a full-time member of the Royal Observer Corps.
Polling day in the by-election caused by the death of Brigadier J.P. Whiteley, the member for Buckingham, has been fixed for Saturday, August 14.Nomination day is August 4.The prospective National Government candidate is the Hon.
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BOB HOPE FINDS A BELFAST REMINDER OF NEW YORK
"Don't ask me yet how I like Ulster," said Bob Hope in an exclusive interview with a "Belfast Telegraph" representative this morning."Outside my hotel last night some men were repairing the tram-track.It just sounded like an American orchestra I know, or like a New York columnist grinding out his stuff for the next day's paper.
"But I haven't had a round of golf for six weeks, and I would like one tap at a ball on an Ulster links."
Interviewing the famous American screen and radio star in the wings of the Hippodrome stage was a highly unorthodox proceeding.One moment he would be on the stage drawing roars of laughter as he spoke into the "mike."Then he would stroll casually off-stage and continue "wise-cracking" to stage hands,Army and Press photographers, and military police in the wings.
Dressed in a grey flannel lounge suit, Bob cheerfully posed for his photograph with Miss Frances Langford, one of his partners, who had crossed to Belfast with him to take part in his act.
Even Miss Langford, who might have been thought to be case-hardened to Bob's small talk, had to laugh with the rest.
When being photographed for the sixth or seventh time, on this occasion in a group, Bob was still irrepressible. "Pretend we're not bothering to look at the camera," he said.
"You might think my face would get tired, but it doesn't," he grinned, as he strolled on to the stage again.
When he returned there were a few autograph books waiting for him to sign.
One girl, waiting her turn, book in hand, exclaimed: "He is really nice-looking."
"They do say the funniest things.That beats anything I say," said Bob, when told about it.
Bob shared a packet of Beechnut gum, and went on-stage again still chewing.
"I was only four years when I left England," he told our representative later."Not much chance of keeping my English accent, eh!"
The star and Miss Langford received a great ovation from a crowded house of British and American Service men and women.
The show for Allied personnel was specially arranged by General Edmund W. Hill, G.O.C. American Troops in Northern Ireland, who, with other high-ranking British and American officers, were present.
The Hippodrome, Belfast, was placed at the disposal of General Hill free of charge by Mr. G.L. Birch, proprietor.
Bob arrived in Belfast on Wednesday evening by air, and will make several appearances at Service shows in Ulster.
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BOY WHO LOST BOTH LEGS
BY PLANE CRASH
ELIGIBLE FOR PENSION.
When Mr. STOKES (Lab., Ipswich) asked the Minister of Pensions in the Commons to-day to state the compensation to be awarded to the Downside boy under 15, who lost both his legs as the result of the direct disobedience of orders of officers of the Fleet Air Arm, which resulted in the deaths of nine boys and injury to 17,
Sir WALTER WOMERSLEY said that a boy with this degree of disablement was eligible for a pension of 20s a week.The pension would increase to 40s a week at 18, and the boy would be entitled to free medical treatment including provision of artificial limbs.
Mr. Stokes suggested that the only solution would be for the parents of the boy to take a civil action against the surviving pilot.
Sir Walter - I have no comment to make on that.
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BELFAST CHARITY FOOTBALL.
ANTIQUES V. OLD REDS.
To-morrow evening Short and Harland's "Antiques" will meet a side of former Cliftonville players at Grosvenor Park in a football match organised on behalf of the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Norman M'Caw, who is in charge of the Cliftonville side, is confident that the Amateurs can upset the unbeaten record of the "Antiques," who have won 13 of their 16 games and drawn in the others.
The "Antiques" will include such well-known players as Joe Bambrick and Tommy Priestley.
Short & Harland's Band will render selections before the kick-off at 7.30.
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Births
ANDERSON -- July 20, 1943, at Mrs. Harper's Nursing Home, Mount Charles, to LILY (nee HUTCHINSON), wife of T.A. ANDERSON, 111 Deerpark Road -- a daughter.
BURGESS -- July 21, 1943, at Pinelea Nursing Home, Bournemouth, to PEGGY (nee WATSON), wife of Flying-Officer ALEXANDER G. BURGESS, R.A.F.V.R., 1257 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth -- a son (Thomas Alexander).
FRAME -- July 14, 1943, at Antrim House Nursing Home, to RENE (nee FERRIS), wife of R. J. FRAME, 14 Salisbury Avenue -- a son.
M'LAVERTY -- July 13, 1943, at the Park Nursing Home, to JOAN wife of WILLIAM R. M'LAVERTY -- a son.
RUSSELL -- July 23, 1943, at Rosetta Nursing Home, to WINIFRED (nee GARDINER), wife of STANLEY RUSSELL, 4 Merston Gardens, Whitewell -- a son (Derek John).
SIMMS -- July 17, 1943, at 22 Joymount Bank, Carrickfergus, to Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD SIMMS -- a daughter.
Marriages
BILLINGTON--M'WATTERS -- June 30, 1943, at St. John's Church, Whitehouse, by the Rev. Mr. Johnston, WILLIAM, only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Billington, 222 Fletcher Road, Preston, to REBECCA (RUBY), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M'Watters, 71 Whitewell Road, Greencastle, Belfast.
BLAIR--FERGUSON -- July 19, 1943, at Fortwilliam Church, by Rev. J.C. Breakey, B.A., WILLIAM JOHN, younger son late John and Mrs. Blair, Doneybraggy, Moneymore, to FRANCES AUDREY, elder daughter James and the late Mrs. Ferguson, 31 Willowbank Gardens, Belfast.
CARSON--OLIVER -- June 23, 1943, at Fortwilliam Park Presbyterian Church, by Rev. J.C. Breakey, B.A., ROBERT HAWTHORNE eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carson, Windsor Avenue, Whitehead, to DOREEN ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oliver, 4 Lisburn Road, Belfast.
ERVINE--HURST -- July 21, 1943, at Knockbreda Parish Church, Belfast, by the Rev. Canon L.W. Crooks, M.A., DAVID ERVINE, B. Com. Sc., only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Ervine, 36 Queensberry Park, Knockbreda Road, Belfast, to MARGARET MILDRED, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hurst, 6 Mount Aboo Park, Finaghy, Belfast.
Killed in Action
BECKETT -- April, 1943, Warrant Officer SAMUEL NICHOLL BECKETT, R.A.F.V.R., husband of MAUD BECKETT, 39 Rugby Avenue, Bangor, and fourth son of S.N. BECKETT, Greenways, 45 Edgecumbe Gardens, Belfast.
Died on Active Service
GATES -- Killed in action, Sergeant THOMAS J. GATES (TOMMY), dearly-loved grandson of THOMAS and MARY GATES.Funeral from 1 Erskine Terrace, Whitehouse, to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m., to Carnmoney Cemetery.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Grandfather, Grandmother and Uncles.
We have lost Heaven has gained.
GATES -- Sergeant Air Gunner THOMAS (TOMMY) GATES, aged 20 years, R.A.F., killed in air operations, beloved grandson of THOMAS and Mrs. GATES, 1 Erskine Terrace, Whitehouse.He died that we might live.Deeply regretted by his loving Aunt, Uncle and little Cousins. -- Joseph and Maud Mitchell, 21 Voltaire Gardens, Whitewell Road.
GATES -- Sergeant Air Gunner THOMAS J. GATES (TOMMY), killed in operational flying.He died for us.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Uncle and Aunt, John and Agnes Gates, 41 Voltaire Gardens.
GATES -- Killed in action, Sergeant THOMAS J. GATES (TOMMY).Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Aunt, Uncle and Cousins. -- Annie and Thomas Hamilton, 10 Maple Terrace, Whitehouse.
Gone to be with Christ.
Deaths
BROWNE -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, 7 Bachelor's Walk, Lisburn, WILLIAM GIBSON, Constable, R.U.C., dearly-loved husband of MARY BROWNE.Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m., to Lisburn Cemetery.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Family.
BROWNE -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, 7 Bachelor's Walk, Lisburn, WILLIAM GIBSON, Constable, R.U.C., second and dearly-loved son of JAMES and the late SARAH BROWNE, Falcarragh, Rushfield Avenue, Belfast.
BROWNE -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, 7 Bachelor's Walk, Lisburn, WILLIAM GIBSON, Constable, R.U.C., dearly-loved brother of THOMAS BROWNE, 23 Dromore Street, Belfast.
BROWNE -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, 7 Bachelor's Walk, Lisburn, WILLIAM GIBSON, late R.U.C.,second dearly-loved son of JAMES and the late SARAH BROWNE, Falcarragh, Rushfield Avenue, Belfast.- Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-law, Violet and Jack Gardiner, and Family, 158 Manor Street
CAMPBELL -- Officers and Members of Moneyrea Old Standard L.O.L. No. 783 wish to express sympathy to their esteemed Member, CHARLES CAMPBELL, on the death of his brother. -- John Huddleston, W.M.
CROOKSHANKS -- July 30, 1943 (suddenly), at Quilly, Dromore, Co. Down, ELLEN, dearly-loved daughter of THOMAS and MARGARET CROOKSHANKS.Funeral from her parents' residence, Quilly, Dromore, to Banbridge Road Presbyterian Churchyard, on to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m. Deeply regretted.
CUNNING -- July 30, 1943, at her residence, 85 North Queen Street, CATHERINE, dearly-beloved sister of JAMES CUNNING. -- R.I.P.Funeral from above address on Monday at 11 a.m., for interment in Milltown Cemetery.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Brother, James Cunning.
On her soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.
CUNNING -- July 30, 1943, at her residence, 85 North Queen Street, CATHERINE, dearly-beloved aunt of HUGH M'DOWELL.- R.I.P.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Nephew, Wife and Children, Hugh and Rose M'Dowell, 33 Newington Avenue.
On her soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.
CUNNING -- July 30, 1943, at her residence, 85 North Queen Street, CATHERINE, dearly-beloved aunt of MARY M'DOWELL.- R.I.P.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Niece, Mary M'Dowell, 85 North Queen St.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her.
DALZELL -- July 30, 1943, at Ards District Hospital, ROBERT HUGH DALZELL, 25 Victoria Avenue, Newtownards (formerly of Ballywitticock).House and funeral private.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sister, Elizabeth J. Dalzell.
DARRAGH -- July 30, 1943, RICHARD, dearly-loved husband of the late SUSAN DARRAGH.Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m., to Ardclinis Churchyard.
DOE -- July 28, 1943, at Hospital, MARGARET, beloved wife of ALBERT GEORGE DOE, 34 Bowness Street.Funeral from Wilton's Funeral Home, Crumlin Road, on to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m., to Loughmorne, arriving approximately 4 p.m.
DONALDSON -- July 29, 1943, at her residence, 30 Stranmillis Park, MARY A., widow of JOSEPH DONALDSON.Funeral on to-morrow (Saturday), 31st inst., at 11 a.m., to City Cemetery.
DUNN -- July 29, 1943, ANNE VERONICA, dearly-loved youngest daughter of STANLEY and ANNE DUNN, 3 Mount Royal, Bangor.Funeral to Dundonald Cemetery to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30.
HANNA -- Officers and Brethren of Kinahan Masonic Lodge 229 regret the death of their esteemed Member, W. Br. JOHN HANNA, and tender to his relations their deepest sympathy. -- W.J. Haire, W.M.
HOEY -- July 29, 1943, at Larne Hospital, JOHN, beloved husband of MARGARET HOEY, 10 Warwick's Row, CarrickfergusFuneral from his residence to-morrow (Saturday), at 5 p.m., to Victoria Cemetery.No flowers, by request. -- Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife, Son (on active service) and Grandchildren.
Forever with the Lord.
HORNER -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, 17 Albert Road, Carrickfergus, GEORGE A., dearly-beloved husband of ELIZABETH HORNER.Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m., to Victoria Cemetery, Carrickfergus.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Family; also his Mother-in-law, Father-in-law, Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law.
At rest.
HORNER -- July 27, 1943, at his residence, 17 Albert Road, Carrickfergus, GEORGE A. HORNER, the beloved brother of SARAH CLAWSON.At rest.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-law and Family. -- Sarah and Jack Clawson, 5 Wilson Place, Carrickfergus.
HORNER -- July 27, 1943, at his residence, 17 Albert Road, Carrickfergus, GEORGE A. HORNER, the beloved brother of LUCINDA HYDE.He suffered much, he murmured not.Deeply regretted by his loving Sister and Brother-in-law and Family. -- Lucinda and Thomas Hyde, 87 Mountcollyer Avenue.
HORNER -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, 17 Albert Road, Carrickfergus, GEORGE, the beloved brother of SAMUEL HORNER.Deeply regretted by his loving Brother, Sister-in-law and Niece, Samuel, Sarah and Sadie Horner, 1 Abbey Street West
Rest after suffering.
HORNER -- July 27, 1943, at his residence, 17 Albert Road, Carrickfergus, GEORGE A. HORNER. -- Deeply regretted by his loving Sister and Brother-in-law, and Family, 16 Keadyville Avenue.Peace, perfect peace.
The Officers and Members of L.O.L. 947 regret to learn the death of their highly-esteemed, W.M., Br. GEORGE HORNER, and tender to his wife and family their deepest sympathy. -- Edward M'Neeley, D.M.
Officers and Brethren of R.A.O.B. Pride of Mona Lodge 5330 regret to learn of the death of their esteemed Brother, G. A. HORNER, K.O.M. -- A Hunter, W.P.
IRWIN -- July 29, 1943, at her son-in-law's residence, 9 Fourth Avenue, Baylands, Bangor, ALICE JANE, widow of WILLIAM GEORGE IRWIN.House and funeral private.
KEMP -- July 29, 1943, at her son's residence, 9 Meadow Street, Ballymena, JESSIE, widow of CHARLES H. KEMP.Funeral on to-morrow (Saturday), at 12 noon, to Drumaghlis Family Burying-ground.Deeply regretted by her Sons and Daughters-in-law, Nephews and Nieces.
LIGHTBODY -- July 29, 1943, at City Hospital, HUGH, dearly-loved husband of the late ANN JANE LIGHTBODY.Funeral from his residence, 24 Wellwood Street, to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m., to Carnmoney.Ever remembered by his sorrowing Sons and Daughters, Sons-in-law and Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.
At rest with the Lord.
Officers and Members of South Belfast Unionist Recreation Club regret to learn of the death of the father of their esteemed Member, HUGH LIGHTBODY.- Wm. Finlay, Chairman.
LONG -- July 30, 1943, at her residence, Chapel Street, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, ISABELLA, dearly-beloved wife of JOHN LONG.Funeral to Cookstown Cemetery on Sunday at 3 o'clock.
MacILWAINE -- July 30, 1943, at her residence, 26 John Street Lane, Newtownards, SUSAN, mother of JOHN and ROBERT MacILWAINE.Funeral to family burying-ground, Movilla, to-morrow (Saturday), at 4 p.m.House privateNo flowers, by request.
MINES -- July 29, 1943, at her residence, 15 Gaffikin Street, Belfast, JANE, beloved wife of the late THOMAS MINES.Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m., to the City Cemetery. No flowers, please.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Son, Thomas.
MITCHELL -- July 29, 1943 (suddenly), at his residence, 39 Twaddell Avenue, JOHN, beloved husband of MARGARET MITCHELL.Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m., to Newtownbreda Cemetery.Very deeply regretted by his loving Wife and Family; also Nina.
MITCHELL -- July 29, 1943 (suddenly), at his residence, 39 Twaddell Avenue, JOHN, dearly-loved brother of ROBERT MITCHELL, Merrcot Millisle.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Brother, Robert, Brother-in-law and Nieces, Fred, Rosena and Carol Shackels, 14 Jocelyn Gardens.
MURRAY -- July 29, 1943, at Ards District Hospital, MARTHA MURRAY.Funeral from her late residence, 2 Sullivan Street, Holywood, on Sunday at 3 p.m., to Holywood Cemetery.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Son, Daughter-in-law and Grandchildren, William and Emily Murray and Family, 37 Beechwood Avenue, Bangor.
Till we meet again.
MURRAY -- July 29, 1943, at Ards District Hospital, MARTHA MURRAY, 2 Sullivan Street, Holywood.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Granddaughter and Grandson, Sadie and Stanley Hall, 18 Beechwood Avenue, Bangor.
At rest.
MURRAY -- July 29, 1943, WILLIAM MURRAY (late of Castlereagh Road). -- R.I.P.Requiem Mass in St. Matthew's Church, to-morrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock.Funeral private.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Family.
On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.
M'KEE -- July 29, 1943, at the Sanatorium, MARY (MAY), dearly-loved daughter of the late JAMES and MARY M'KEE, 11 Ardmoulin Street. -- R.I.P.Funeral from St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral, at 2 o'clock on to-morrow (Saturday), to Milltown Cemetery.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Aunt, Sarah Ann Creaney.
OMELVENA -- July 30, 1943, at his residence, 10 Kingsmere Avenue, Rev. JOHN OMELVENA, D.D., beloved husband of ETHEL OMELVENA, and late Missionary to Manchuria.Funeral on Sunday, leaving Belfast at 2 p.m., Larne 3 p.m., arriving Glenarm New Cemetery 3.30 p.m.
STEVENSON -- The Committee and Members of the Portadown Christian Workers' Union regret to learn of the death of their much-esteemed Past President, Mr. J. H. STEVENSON. -- J. Bell, President.
STEWART -- July 30, 1943, at the Hospital, Lisburn Road WILLIAM STEWART, late of Armagh.Interment notice later. -- Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Family, Sons-in-law, Daughter-in-law and Grandchildren, 25 Oldpark Avenue.
TAGGART -- July 30, 1943, at the City Hospital, THOMAS, husband of the late MATILDA TAGGART.Funeral from his late residence, 139 Joanmount Park, on Monday, 2nd August, at 2.30 p.m., to Dundonald Cemetery.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Son and Daughter-in-law, Robert and Sally.
THOMPSON -- July 29, 1943, at 101 Greenwell Street, Newtownards, WILLIAM THOMPSON.Funeral to Movilla Cemetery to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Son-in-law and Grandchildren, James Francis and Family.
THOMPSON -- July 29, 1943, at 101 Greenwell Street, Newtownards WILLIAM THOMPSON. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Daughter, Son-in-law and Grandchildren, Sarah and Samuel Dempster and Family, Drumhirk, Newtownards.
THOMPSON -- July 29, 1943, at 101 Greenwell Street, Newtownards, WILLIAM THOMPSON. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Brother, John, Sister and Brother-in-law, Minnie and David M'Roberts, 107 Greenwell Street, Newtownards.
THOMPSON -- July 28, 1943, JOHN, beloved nephew of SARAH M ELLIOTT, and cousin of ELIZABETH HALLIDAY, of 59 Joanmount Park.Funeral from his late residence, at 2.30 p.m., on to-morrow (Saturday), to City Cemetery.Deeply regretted.
THOMPSON -- July 28, 1943, JOHN, dearly-loved nephew of EDWARD and MARY LOWANS, 646 Oldpark Road. -- Always remembered by his Aunt, Uncle and Cousins.
TODD -- July 29, 1943, at her residence, Cogry, Doagh, JANET, widow of SAMUEL TODD. Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m., to Rashee New Cemetery.Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Son and Daughter, Tom and Ellen; also her sorrowing Son and Daughter-in-law, Samuel and Emily, and Grandchildren.
WHITEMAN -- Officers and Members of Lieut. M'Knight Memorial L.O.L. 1311 regret the death of the daughter of their esteemed Member, Br. HAMILTON WHITEMAN, and granddaughter of Br. E. WHITEMAN, P.M., Chaplin, and tender their sympathy. -- J. Russell, W.M.
YOUNG -- July 29, 1943, at his residence, 21 Indiana Avenue, GEORGE, dearly-loved husband of SARAH J. YOUNG, and former Vice-Principal of Belfast Model School.Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m., to City Cemetery.
Death too late for classification
MARK -- July 30, 1943, at his residence, 81 Larne Street, Ballymena, JOHN MARK. Funeral on Sunday, at 3 p.m., to family burying-ground, First Ahoghill.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sisters.
Thanks
The Sister and Daughters of the late Wesley Corry wish to thank all the Friends who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement; also those who sent floral tributes.Hoping this acknowledgment will be accepted by all. -- 37 Lisburn Avenue.
The Sisters of the late Mr. John Courtney desire to express their sincere thanks to their numerous Friends and Neighbours for personal calls and beautiful floral tributes, especially Rev. H. Egerton and Dr. Kelly for constant attendance. -- Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone.
Mrs. Harvey and Family desire to return their sincere thanks to the many kind Friends who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement, especially those who sent beautiful floral tributes and letters of condolence.Hoping this acknowledgment will be accepted by all. -- 28 Cussick Street.
Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick wish to express their sincere thanks to the many kind Friends and Neighbours who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement, to those who sent floral tributes and letters of condolence.Hoping this acknowledgment will be accepted by all. -- 8 Epworth Street.
The Magill Family desire to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement, especially those who sent floral tributes, telegrams and letters of condolence.Hoping this acknowledgment will be accepted by all. -- 37 Newry Street, Rathfriland.
Roll Of Honour -- In Memoriam
BARRETT -- In loving memory of our dear son-in-law, L.A.C. EDWARD (EDDIE) BARRETT, R.A.F., killed on active service July 30, 1942. -- Mr. and Mrs. C. Keep, 79 Melrose Street; also remembered by his Sister-in-law, Mona.
MEWHA -- In ever-loving memory of my darling GEORGE, who was killed 30th July, 1942 (result of accident). Ever remembered by Etta Howes, 11 Arundal Street.
In Memoriam
CROTHERS -- In sad and loving memory of my dear husband, GEORGE, who died on the 30th July, 1941.Ever remembered by his sorrowing Wife and Family, 31 Dunedin Park.
Death divides, fond memories cling.
HARPER -- Treasured and loving memories of EDNA, called Home July 30th, 1941.Always remembered by Georgia and Bob (on active service); also little Dolly.
At rest.
HARVEY -- Fond remembrance of darling Mother, called to rest July 30, 1936. Still sadly missed by her loving Daughter, Son-in-law and Grandchildren, Kathleen and David Craig.
Beautiful memories linger forever.
HARVEY -- In ever-lasting memory of dear Mother, died 30th July, 1936. Ever remembered by Lily and Tom.
JOHNSTON -- In loving memory of my dear wife, MARGARET JANE, who departed this life July 30, 1940.Ever remembered by her loving Husband and Daughter; also Brother, 57 Spring Street.
M'CARTNEY -- In loving memory of my dear wife SADIE, who died 30th July, 1940. Ever remembered by her Husband, Harold M'Cartney, 374 Oldpark Road.
M'CLEARY -- Treasured memories of my dear Mother, died on July 30th, 1942; also my Father, died on 3rd December, 1941.So dearly loved, so sadly missed. Ever remembered by their loving Daughter, Lily Clarke and Grandson, Ivan.
M'CULLOUGH -- In loving remembrance of my dear brother, JOHN. Ever remembered by his Sister and Brother-in-law, Elizabeth and James Childs and Family, 3 Pitt Place.
Ours to remember.
SMITH -- In loving remembrance of our dear father, WILLIAM SMITH, who departed this life on July 30, 1942.For ever in our thoughts.Always remembered by his loving Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, also Sister and Brother-in-law. -- C. Smith, 31 Dundee Street.
WILSON -- Treasured memories of my faithful and devoted parents, Mother, called Home 30th July, 1942; Father, the 11th April, 1939.Always remembered by their Daughter, Letty, and Son-in-law, Joseph, Bentra, Whitehead.
Resting where no shadows fall.
WILSON -- In loving memory of my dear Mother, who departed this life on 30th July, 1942, and was interred in Carnmoney Graveyard.Deeply regretted by her loving Son, Willie, and Daughter-in-law and Grandchildren, Portadown.
Gone to be with Christ.
WILSON -- In loving memory of my dear mother, ELIZABETH WILSON, who passed away July 30, 1942. Sadly missed by her loving Son and Daughter-in-law, John and Barbara, also little Granddaughter, Dorothy.
Constantly remembered.
Clippings
ON ULSTER ROLL OF HONOUR,
RIFLEMAN KILLED.
TWO OF THE R.A.F.
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Rifleman James Shortt, Royal Ulster Rifles, brother-in-law of Mr. P. Graham, 14 Oakfield Street, Crumlin Rd., Belfast, killed in action. Joined the R.U.R. three years ago, and was formerly employed in Messrs. Ewart's Ligoniel Mill.
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Private John Joseph Butler (aged 20), Army Air Corps, wounded, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Butler, 3 MacDonnell St., Belfast. He joined the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1940.
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SERGEANT FALLS IN ACTION.
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Sgt. Thos. Gates, R.A.F. (20), grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gates, 1 Erskine's Terrace, Whitehouse, killed in action. Joined the R.A.F. in 1941, and was formerly employed by Whitehouse Spinning Co. Was a member of 31st Coy. B.B. for a long period. The body will be brought to Belfast for burial.
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WAS AN OLD INSTONIAN.
Warrant-Officer Samuel Nicholl Beckett, R.A.F.V.R., 39 Rugby Avenue, Bangor, reported missing in April, is now believed killed on air operations. A son of Mr. S. N. Beckett, 45 Edgecombe Gardens, Belfast, he was an old Belfast Academical Institution boy and joined the R.A.F. at the outbreak of war.
DEATH OF MR. T. J. HOUSTON.
The death has taken place in a Japanese prison camp at Hong-Kong, of Mr. T. J. Houston. B.A., of the Colonial Administrative Service, and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Houston, 14 St. Jude's Avenue. Belfast.
A pupil of Methodist College, Belfast, he won exhibitions in both Junior and Senior Certificate Examinations and entered Queen's University in 1930. He was awarded a Major Scholarship at Christ's College, Cambridge, and in 1933 obtained a first class honours degree in mathematics and mathematical physics at Queen's University. He later entered the Colonial Service.
He was a member of the Methodist College first XV in 1929-30 and was a fine sprinter.
AT DANCE DURING BELFAST RAID.
MADE HIM JOIN R.A.F.
Sergt. Harry Victor Hawkins, R.A.F., second son of Mr. W. J. Hawkins, Islandmagee, missing. Was in the Territorials prior to the war and served in France with an A.A. Battery. This got away in the last boat to leave Cherbourg and brought its guns back.
At Easter, 1941, he was home on leave and was at a dance in Belfast when the big air raid took place. This decided him to join the R.A.F. and help to repay some of Ulster's sufferings. He has taken part in many raids over Germany and Italy, and in one on the latter in July he took a bunch of Orange lilies with him in his plane.
A well known footballer, he assisted Larne and Ards, as well as the 41st Old Boys.
His wife resides in London.
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FUNERAL OF MR. J. CATHY.
The remains of Mr, John Cathy, Princetown Road, Bangor, a former manager of the Belfast Steamship Co., chairman of Bangor Borough Council, and a prominent figure in the Masonic Order, were laid to rest in Bangor New Cemetery this afternoon. The Mayor of Bangor, Councillor W. Malcolm J.P., and members and senior officials of Bangor Borough Council attended as a body. The large cortege included representatives of the Masonic Order, of Bangor and Belfast Rotary Clubs, Newtownards Board of Guardians, and various other organisations with which the late Mr. Cathy was associated.
In the unavoidable absence of Mr. Sam Berkeley, J.P., director and general manager, the Belfast Steamship Co. was represented by his son, Mr. R. W. Berkeley, and by senior officials of the company.
The service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Good, M.A., rector of Bangor Parish Church. Mr. Gerald Cathy, son of the deceased, was chief mourner.
The funeral arrangements were by Mr. R. J. Hooke, undertaker. Main Street, Bangor.
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DEATH OF LISBURN CONSTABLE.
BEEN 18 YEARS IN TOWN.
The death of Constable W. G. Browne, R.U.C., took place at his residence, Bachelor's Walk, Lisburn, on Thursday evening after a long illness.
A native of Co. Donegal, he joined the Special Constabulary in 1920 and transferred to the R.U.C. in 1922.
After serving in Lurgan he went to Lisburn in 1925 and had been stationed there ever since.
He is survived by his wife and four young children.
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THE SAMARITAN'S FLAG DAY.
THANKS TO PUBLIC.
Sir, -- May I be permitted to express, through the medium of your correspondence columns, the grateful and sincere thanks of the Board of Management of the Samaritan Hospital for Women, Belfast, to all those who contributed to the success of our recent Flag Day.
The total receipts from all sources amounted to £2,083, and this magnificent result is due to the great generosity of the public and the untiring work of a large band of willing helpers, both on the districts and in the central depot, City Hall.
As it is impossible to thank individually all those who rendered such valuable assistance, I hope that our friends will accept this public expression of deep gratitude of the Board of Management. -- Yours,
(Mrs.) HELEN BURNEY, Chairman Flag Day Committee.
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DEATH OF DOWN SOLICITOR.
MR. JOHN E. M'COURT.
The death took place at Downpatrick on Thursday evening of Mr. John E. M'Court in his 76th year. He was a solicitor, employed by Messrs. Wallace & Co. for many years and widely esteemed in district.
His only surviving brother, Mr. William M'Court, is a member of a firm of solicitors, Messrs. Johnston & M'Court, also of Downpatrick.
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BAR AND JUDGE M'GONIGAL
At a meeting of the Northern Bar in the Bar Library, Belfast, the Attorney-General presiding, the following resolution was moved by Mr. T. J. Campbell, K.C. (father), and seconded by Mr. W. F. M'Coy, K.C.:-- "That this meeting of the Bar records its grief on the death of his Honour, Judge John M'Gonigal, K.C., County Court Judge of Tyrone, and its grateful memory of his high standard of honour and integrity throughout his long professional life, and of his many endearing qualities whilst a member and a father of the Circuit; and tenders to Mrs. M'Gonigal and family in their great sorrow the sincere sympathy of this Bar."
The resolution was passed in silence.
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The Ministry of Agriculture announces that the allocation of hen eggs for the week commencing Sunday, August 1, will be at the rate of three eggs for each priority consumer and one egg for each non-priority consumer.
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ARMY SERGEANT LOSES HAND
AT BOMB PRACTICE.
Sergeant Thomas Fox, stationed at Omagh, received serious injuries on Thursday while giving instruction in bomb throwing.
He was removed to hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate his right hand. He also received a severe injury to his left eye.
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| Captain Edwin Anthony Meadows, Army Dental Corps, Long Compton, Gloucestershire, and his bride, Miss Beryl Elizabeth Moeran Atcheson, Loy, Cookstown, who were married at St, George's Church, Belfast, on Thursday.
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BOY STRUCK BOMB WITH HAMMER.
£150 COMPENSATION.
How a Keady boy and his mother were injured by a bomb which exploded when he brought it home and struck it with a hammer was mentioned in the Ulster King's Bench to-day.
The boy, Dominic M'Cann, aged 13, suing by his father, James M'Cann, Darkley, Keady, Co. Armagh, received, by consent, £150 damages against Cyril F. C. Coleman, officer in charge of military manoeuvres in which live ammunition was used.
It was stated that some of the ammunition was not collected, and on March 27, 1941, the boy finding the bomb took it home and struck it was a hammer, with unfortunate results to his mother and himself. The mother's claim had already been settled.
The Lord Chief Justice approved of the settlement.
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BELFAST MEN FOR TRIAL.
FOWL THEFT CHARGES.
Charges of stealing 148 fowl were made at a special court in Glengormley Police Barracks on Thursday before Mr. Samuel Kennedy, J.P., against three Belfast men, James Bailey, 56 Waring Street; John R. Waller, 45 Christopher Street, and John Doherty, 55 Unity Street.
The men were returned for trial.
They were charged with the larceny of 20 head of fowl, valued £20, the property of Henry Rea (farmer), Mallusk, on June 10 and 11; 30 head of fowl, valued £8, the property of Robert Moore (farmer), Mallusk, on June 20-21; 25 head of fowl, valued £25, the property of James Henry Noble (farmer), Umgall, Templepatrick, on same date; and 73 head of fowl, valued £73, the property of John K. White (farmer), Ballymeglaff, Dun-donald, on June 23-24.
It was stated by the police that the fowl were stolen from fowl-houses, and that the accused hired a pony and van to convey some of the birds to Sawers, Ltd., High Street, Belfast, where they endeavoured to sell them.
Evidence having been given by the three owners of the fowl, John H. Sawer, Detective F. C. Hughes (Glengormley) and Constable N. Taylor (Dundonald), accused were returned for trial in custody till next quarter sessions for County Antrim.
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