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Stolen or ftrayed (strayed) off the Lands of Ballydonaghy, near Glenavy, on Tuesday night laft (last) the Property of William Clements. A bald dark grey Gelding, four years old, 1(?) Hands high and better, with (?) White feet and fhort (short) Trimmed Tail, value ten Guineas.

Whoever returns faid (said) Horfe (horse) to faid (said) Clements, fhall (shall) have a Guinea Reward; and if ftole, (stole) whoever returns faid (said) horse and Thief, or Thieves, and prosecutes to Conviction, fhall (shall) have two Guineas Reward, if done within the month. Dated this 12th Day of July, 1776. Wm. Clements.

Married

A few days since, Mr Thomas Johnston of Lurgan to Miss Bell Clements of Clement’s Mount, near Glenavy.

Married

By the Rev. Mr Tuckey, on the 20th inst. Mr. James Kinsley, of Ballydonaghy, Parish of Glenavy, to the amiable Miss Shanks, of the Fourth River.

County of Antrim

List of persons applying to Register their Freeholds at the next General Quarter Session of the Peace, to be held at Belfast, for the Division of Carrickfergus, in the said County pursuant to the Act of 10th George the Fourth, Cap.8, entered by the Clerk of the Peace.

No: 65

Name and Residence of Applicant: Henry Sherlock, Ballydonaghy
Description of Freehold: House and land Ballydonaghy
Yearly Value to be registered: £10

No: 72

Name and Residence of Applicant: Thomas Sherlock, Ballydonaghy
Description of Freehold: House and land Ballydonaghy
Yearly Value to be registered: £10

Hunting appointments

Killultagh Harriers - 11.30 am
Wednesday, Jan 23 Killultagh House
Saturday, Jan 26, Ballydonaghy Bridge
Wednesday, Jan. 30, Whinny Hill.

Brilliant Run with the Killultagh Harriers

Mr Editor - On Wednesday I met this celebrated pack at Killultagh House; we immediately found in a grass field on the west side of the lane; went away at racing pace, our hare pointing towards Ballynacoy; crossing the Glenavy Road, the hounds were at fault for a few seconds, but soon hit it off again; a little cold hunting here set in, but we soon got on better terms with puss, the hounds pressing her warmly across the fine valley lying between the Green Mount and Glenavy, and rattling her along the beautiful river, which owes its name to the latter town; at a point some 100 yards from Ballydonaghy Bridge, she took the soil; the hounds dwelt not a moment, but dashed across, racing her up the steep. Her line was now evidently for Gobrana; you would have sworn the pack knew she had set her hope of refuge on Captain Dowglass’s snug plantations; for scarcely a hound threw his tongue, with such dash and mettle did they drive her up to and through the demesne - four good Irish miles from the field we found in - a momentary pause - here a hound spoke, there another - the woods echoed to the rattling cry - such music, such "concord of sweet sounds." Some beautiful hunting followed: Pat Deasy - more jealous of the credit og his hounds than anxious to exhibit his well-known talents as a huntsman - left them entirely to themselves; not a cast was made, and the dashing style in which they swept round and retrieved the wavering line, was a pleasure which formed no trifling feature in the charms of this brilliant run. A fine country now opened before us - the town of Crumlin was closely skirted - the large grass fields adjoining flew quickly by - the hounds intent on blood, and showing a determination to kill, a special "modus operandi" which the initiated well understand, and which the sportsman’s eye cannot mistake - streaming along in a direction, as if "homeward bound," and turning towards Ballydonaghy (this fortunate incident enabled some of the second flight to drop in at this point), the pace improves, a peal bursts from the pack - from scent to view they madly press her - the gallant hare must die in the next field, "Whoo-Whoop" sounds her requiem.

Now, Mr. Editor, we hear a good deal about distance, that such a run was so many miles, and so forth; on this occasion, I appeal to our county surveyor: "From Killultagh House to Crumlin, by Gobrana," five Irish miles at least; two miles further to the finish; seven as the crow flies.

I make no mention of the horses or "colors of the riders;" it is enough to say "The right men were in the right place." No more at present. Whoo-Whoop.

Hunting appointments

Killultagh Harriers - 11.30 am
Saturday Feb. 9th, Killultagh House
Thursday Feb. 14,, Ballydonaghy Bridge
Saturday, Feb 16, Castlerobin

Seizure of an Illicit Still, &C. - On the evening of Monday, the 11th Feb inst., Constable Charles Porter and party, of Crumlin, being out on duty in the town land of Ballydoreaghy (Ballydonaghy), found, on searching a house occupied by Thomas McKernon, a till, stillhead, and copper worm, five large vats, containing about 100 gallons wash, potale, &c., several kegs and other articles. Everything was in readiness for having a good "run" during the next day. Constable Porter at once arrested McKernon, the owner of the house, and also a person called Edward McDonald, a native of Belfast, who was apparently the "distiller," and conveyed them before Thomas Walkington, Esq., J.P., Ballinderry, on Tuesday morning, who committed them both for trial at the Petty Sessions at Crumlin, on Monday next, the 18th inst. The wash, potale, &c., was destroyed on the spot, and all the other articles removed to the police barrack. It would appear the Belfast "distillers" think they can carry on their illicit practice in the neighbourhood of Crumlin with impunity; but they will find that there are as keen, vigilant police officers in that locality as in any of the Belfast Districts. Constable Porter and his party deserve great praise for their conduct on this as well as other occasions, this being the second illicit distillery that they have succeeded in destroying in the neighbourhood. Every arrangement evidently was made for carrying on the "trade" on an extensive scale and in a very secret manner, as McKernon’s nearest neighbours seemed not to have the slightest knowledge of what was going on. There is one thing certain, Messrs. McKernon and McDonald had not the slightest intention of paying Mr. Gladstone’s rate of duty -viz, 12s. per gallon, on their manufacture; and it is hoped such a punishment will be awarded them as will deter others from carrying on such illegal practices - Correspondent.

Crumlin Petty Sessions, Monday - (Before Captain G.T. Brooke, J.P.) - Thomas McKernon, of Ballydonaghy, was charged by Constable Charles Porter ith having in his house, on the evening of the 11th February, one still, still-head, copper worm, five vats, kegs &c. Edward McDonald was also charged with being on the premises. Wm. Williamson Esq., solicitor, Antrim, prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. It appeared from the evidence, and the statements made by McKernon, that he let a part of the house to McDonald, who acted as the distiller, and the charges having been satisfactorily proved by Constable Porter, McKernon was fined £15 and costs, or to be imprisoned four months, and McDonald £20 and costs, or be imprisoned for six months.

Trespassing Fines

Crumlin Petty Sessions.

We have been requested to publish the following corrected report of the game prosecution heard before the magistrates at Crumlin Petty Sessions;- Arthur Graham, Samuel Poutts, and Robert Fullerton (all of Lambeg), were prosecuted by John Bullick, of Ballydonaghy, for trespassing on his lands in pursuit of game with guns and a greyhound. Graham (who did not appear) was fined £5 or two months in gaol; Fullerton and Poutts apologised, and promised not to repeat the offence, and got off on payment of £1 5s each of costs. Mr. Williamson, solicitor, Antrim, prosecuted; and Mr. W.H. Hancock represented Poutts and Fullerton.

Crumlin Petty Sessions.

Application to enter a Quarry

Daniel Mulholland, road contractor, applied for a magistrates order to enable him to enter the lands of William Scott, Bohill. Mr. Williamson opposed the application on the ground of the proximity of the quarry to Mr. Scott's dwelling house, and stated that the blasting operation necessary to raise the stones would be dangerous to life and injurious to property about Mr. Scott's premises, The assistant county surveyor having been examined in support of the application. The Bench refused to make the order sought.

Marriage - Patterson - Gillespie at Crumlin Presbyterian Church by rev A.C. Canning assisted by the Rev J Stewart, Seaforde, Matthew B. Patterson, Drumgavlin to Sarah Jane, second daughter of the late Thomas Gillespie, Mount View, Ballydonaghy.

Crumlin Petty Sessions

Road Contractors' Case

William John Gibbins, surface man, summoned Daniel Mulholland, of Ballydonaghy, road contractor, for the sum of £4 8s 4d, due to him as wages.

Mr. Williamson appeared for the complainant; and Mr Wilkins for the defendant.

It appeared, from the evidence of the complainant, that the defendant owed him the amount claimed above for wages as surface man. Mr. Wilkins said that he did not dispute the complainant's claim; but the county surveyor, through a mistake of his own, had caused his client not to receive payment for his contract, and the complainant should, under the circumstances, look to the county surveyor, who employed him.

Mr. Williamson called Mr. Johnston, the assistant- surveyor, to prove the terms under which the complainant was employed, and the defendant tendered liable for payment. Mr. Wilkins objected to Mr. Johnston giving any evidence, either verbally or by reading from a copy of the defendant's bond, as the original bond should have been produced, and put in evidence.

Mr. Williamson stated that if he should be compelled to such a procedure, it would be totally impossible for him to produce the document.

Mr. Wilkins stated that he was not there for the purpose of assisting Mr. Williamson's client, and that he should have come into court properly prepared.

After a long and somewhat heated argument between the professional gentlemen engaged in the case, the Chairman stated that, upon the objection raised, they were bound to dismiss the case.

Belfast Equity Court
(Before Mr. Henry Fitzgibbon, Q.C.)

Gordon v Mulholland

This was an equity civil bill brought by Mary Catherine Gordon of Budore, in the County of Antrim, infant, under the age of twenty-one years, by Ivor McNally and Margaret McNally, against Daniel Mulholland, of Ballydonaghy, and Mary McNally of Budore, executor and executrix of James McNally, farmer deceased, for the purpose of having the estate of James McNally administered, and the trusts of the will carried into execution under an order of the Court.

Mr. W.M. Whitaker, Barrister-at-Law (instructed by Mr. Young), appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Wm. Megrath, Barrister-at-Law (Instructed by Mr Kerr), for the defendant.

It seemed that the said James McNally died on the 19th July, 1890. He made a will bequeathing to his wife half of his farm on the condition that she would remain unmarried, but in case she married again the farm was to go to his sisters, in trust for the plaintiff, Mary Catherine Gordon, and the remaining half of the farm he bequeathed to his sisters. Probate was granted on the 9th August, 1890, to the defendants, and as the widow had again married, certain difficulties had arisen necessitating the administering of the estate.

His Honour granted a decree for administration of the estate.

John Bolton

(Glenavy Parish Church, Grave 274)

Date of Death 26 12 1893
Date of Grant 19 03 1894
Effects £553 16s 6d
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of John Bolton late of Ballydonaghy County Antrim Farmer and Blacksmith who died 26 December 1893 at same place was proved at Belfast by Margaret Bolton of Ballydonaghy Widow and William Bolton of Ballymote said County Farmer the surviving Executors.

William Oakman

Date of Death 27 10 1867
Date of Grant 06 08 1869
Effects under £450
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of William Oakman late of Ballydonaghy County Antrim Farmer deceased who died 27 October 1867 at Pigeonstown in said County was proved at Belfast by the oath of John Oakman junior of Pigeonstown (Glenavy) aforesaid Farmer one of the Executors

Robert Colburn

Date of Death 14 05 1860
Date of Grant 13 07 1860
Effects under £100
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of Robert Colburn late of Ballydonaghy in the County of Antrim Farmer deceased who died 14 May 1860 at Ballydonaghy aforesaid was proved at Belfast by the oath of William Arnold of same place one of the Executors.

Arthur Palmer

Date of Death 29 10 1863
Date of Grant 11 05 1864
Effects under £100
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of Arthur Palmer late of Ballydonaghy in the County of Antrim Farmer deceased who died 29 October 1863 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Samuel Suffern of Aughnamillon (Crumlin) and William John Holmes of Ballydonaghy (Crumlin) both in the County of Antrim Farmers the Executors.

J.D. Martin & Co.'s Auction Sales.

15th - Hay, Ballydonaghy, Wm. J. Bolton, 7.

Abbeyview, Crumlin.

Desirable residential holding for sale by auction.

I am instructed by the executors of the late Mrs. Harkness to sell by auction, at my property mart, 24 Arthur Street, Belfast, on Friday, 21st February, 1913 at one o'clock.

That valuable farm, in the town land of Ballydonaghy, Co. Antrim, with splendid residence thereon, containing 47 acres, 24 perches, statute measure, or thereabouts, held in simple-fee, subject to an annuity (second decade) to the Irish Land Commission of £25 10s 2d, one more payment completing the decade, when a further reduction of the annuity will take place.

The dwelling house, which is almost substantial two-storey residence, stone finished, contains parlour, four bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, cellar, &c., and is in a most excellent state of repair. The office-houses are numerous, and comprise Stable for three horses, two loose boxes, byre for 12 cows, large cattle and hay sheds (recently erected, &c. &c. All the buildings are slated.

This holding is conveniently situated about half-a-mile from Crumlin Railway Station, and is considered one of the best farms in the district. The Crumlin River marches portion of the lands, thus ensuring a never-failing supply of water, and every field is accessible from the County Road. The Lands have been in grass for a great number of years.

No expense has been spared to make the holding the most superior in the neighbourhood, and fancy stone pillars and gates form the entrances to, and exits from every field.

The Auctioneer directs the special attention of the public to this sale, offering as it does a unique opportunity of acquiring a very high-class farm coupled with a handsome residence, all of a very superior nature.

The threshing machine can be had at a valuation.

Terms - £20 per cent deposit at time of sale. Usual Auction Commission.

For further particulars as to title, &c., apply

L.Jackson Holmes, Solicitor, Antrim.
W.S. Harvey, Auctioneer, 24, Arthur Street, Belfast; and Lisburn.

N.B. - The stock, crop and chattels will be sold at a future date, of which due notice will be given.

Deaths - Oakman - March 20th, at her residence, 218, Woodstock Road, Belfast, Jane, wife of Benjamin Oakman, late of Clements Mount, Crumlin.

Watters:- May 13th at the residence of her brother, Mountain View, Ballydonaghy, Ada S. Watters. The remains of my beloved sister will be interred in Dundrod this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock. J. Edmund Watters.

Thos. Heaney of Ballydonaghy, and J. Costello, of Ballyhill, were each fined 10s and costs at the Belfast Summons Court on Monday for having sold buttermilk adulterated with water in excess of the amount allowed.

DUBLIN RESIDENT CHARGED AT CRUMLIN WITH LARCENY

"I plead guilty"

At Crumlin yesterday, before Mr. T.J. English, J.P., D.I. Fletcher charged Anice Brett, Portabello, Dublin with stealing clothing and jewellery, value £31 and £2 8s in silver, the property of Eleanor Rankin, Dundrod.

Mrs. Eleanor Rankin, stated that the defendant was a domestic servant in her employment since Newry Fair on 14th August. On 27th August witness missed the defendant, and on making enquiries and searching her premises she missed a gold wristlet watch, about £2 15s in silver and also a quantity of clothing. She identified the articles (produced) as her property. She gave the defendant no permission to take any of the articles.

Constable George Malone, Crumlin gave evidence to the effect that, in pursuance of information received he had proceeded to the town land of Ballydonaghy and there he arrested the accused, and she made the following statement "I plead guilty to taking the watch, money and clothing."

He found the following articles in her possession - one full dress, a three-piece knitted woollen suit, 1 woollen jumper, 1 lady’s vest, a light dress, 1 lady’s pale underwear, 3 pairs of stockings, 1 black silk underskirt, 1 overall, 1 black overcoat, and 1 black evening dress. She was wearing a black pair of shoes. She handed witness a gold wristlet watch and he saw her throw something into a ditch. Witness found there £1 2s in silver and she gave him 12s 9d. All the articles had been identified by Mrs. Rankin. Mr. English returned the accused for trial in custody to the County Antrim Quarter Sessions.

Rushyhill L.O.L. 1940

A bazaar was opened in the Orange Hall at Rush hill (Colin), near Lisburn on Easter Monday, for the purpose of raising funds to renovate the building. The undertaking was under the auspices of L.O.L. 1940 and it met with most generous support.

The stalls were well laden with a choice selection of goods, and the revenue from these was considerably augmented by the patronage extended to a number of side attractions.

R.W. Bro Robert Armstrong, J.P., D.C.G.M., Belfast and D.G.M.I., who presided, thanked the brethren for the invitation given him, and said he was delighted to be present to give them whatever assistance he could. It was difficult for a lodge, situated as theirs was, in a mixed district to make all the headway desirable in raising funds. In the Orange Hall, Clifton Street, Belfast, matters were different. There were about 200 lodges and preceptories met, and with 8000 to 10000 brethren attending they had no lack of funds. In that district the lodge meeting there stood alone. He was pleased to see them so well assisted by the ladies, and he was sure that project would be a great success. (Applause)

Mrs. J. Rankin, Tullyrusk, Dundrod, introduced by the chairman as president of the Dundrod Women’s Unionist Association, formally declared the bazaar open, and hoped it would be the means of realising all the funds required. On the motion of Bro Robert Armstrong, junior, seconded by Bro. William Geddis, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Rankin, and on the proposition of Bro. Thompson, W.D.M. Dundrod, seconded by Bro. Tinsley, a similar compliment was paid to Bro. Armstrong.

Sales were then commenced and carried on with briskness during the remainder of the evening.