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Valuable Farms for sale at Ballinderry

I have received instructions from Mr James Culbert, the owner, to sell by public auction on Thursday 14th march, 1889, at the hour of one o'clock, in the Auction mart, Bow Street, Lisburn 3 farms of land adjoining each other situated in the townlands of Ballymaclose and Ballykelly.

No 1 farm contains 23a 0r 21p at the Yearly judicial rent of £20 7s 8d. It is all under grass, with the exception of 1 acre; is through drained, watered and fenced, having a small orchard and dwelling-house thereon.

No 2 contains 46a 1r 31p at the yearly judicial rent of £44 16s 5d. About 11 acres of this farm is prime meadow; remainder has been in grazing for a good many years. On this farm there is a 2 storey slated dwelling house and office houses, with kitchen gardens. It is all nearly all through drained and well fenced, having a continuous stream running through the entire farm.

No 3 contains 14a 0r 13 p at the yearly rent of £13 4s 0d. This farm is held under lease for lives, one of which is still living. It is drained, well watered and fenced, and has about 1½ acres of an orchard planted with choice fruit trees in full bearing. The remainder in grass, about 1½ acre of which could be mead owed. On the farm there is a good substantial 2 story dwelling house, barn, byre for 7 cows, stabling for 10 horses, potato house, cart sheds, &c., with large enclosed yard. The above farms are situate on the leading road from Lisburn to Lough Neagh, about 1½ mile from Ballinderry Railway Station, 8 miles from Lisburn or Lurgan, and 2 miles from Crumlin. These towns are known for their good Monthly fairs. Before being laid down in grass, these farms were cropped for many years, and noted for growing superior oats and potatoes. There is a pump and spring well on the premises, which in the driest season gives an unfailing supply of Water.

As the farms adjoin, they will be sold separately or in one lot, to suit purchasers, there being a good road running through them. A threshing machine may be had at a valuation.

Ballymaclose farm was considered one of the best on the estate in this part of the country. It is in a beautiful situation, and commands a good view of the surrounding country.

Terms 10 per cent deposit on purchase money at time of sale, with 2½ per cent auction commission.

For further particulars apply to Wellington Young, solicitor, 28 High Street, Belfast or Wm. John Bailey, Auctioneer, Lisburn

Johnston v Sefton

This was an ejectment brought by Mr. Edward Johnston, Clontariff, against Francis Sefton, of Ballymaclose, to obtain possession of a house and premises under 23 and 24 Vic.

Mr. Williamson appeared for the complainant, and Mr. G.B. Wilkins for the defendant.

The complainant having been examined and cross examined.

Mr. Wilkins argued that the agreement produced was obtained by fraud and misrepresentation; and even if it was a genuine document, the landlord, bu his conduct toward the property mentioned in the agreement, had created a new tenancy, and put himself outside the Act. He further contended that the agreement was an illegal document, and had nor been properly stamped, and asked the magistrates to dismiss the case.

Mr. Williamson replied, and maintained that his client was properly before the Court in every respect, and pressed for a decree.

The Magistrates dismissed the case.

Sefton v Johnston.

Francis Sefton of Ballymaclose, sued Edward Johnston of Clontarriff, for that the defendant, on divers days and times in the years 1887 and 1888, entered upon certain lands in the possession of the plaintiff and broke the soil and surface thereof, and took possession of certain property of the plaintiff's, and converted same to his own use.

Mr. Wilkins appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Young for the defendant. When the case was called for hearing, it was stated that the parties were having the case arbitrated upon just then, and it was afterwards announced that the action was settled by the defendant paying to the plaintiff the sum of £3 5s.