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McConnell - July 9th at his brother's residence, Budore, Edward McConnell, aged 35 years.

Ireland - Nov 25 at his late residence, Dundrod, Thomas Ireland, aged 71 years. His remains will be removed to Dundrod burying ground on tomorrow (Tuesday) the 28th inst, at eleven o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.

Accident at Lisburn Fair

On Monday last, during the throng of the fair, David officer, twenty-four years of age, the son of a farmer resident near Dundrod, received a serious injury. It appears that Officer was leading a horse along the street, which was densely crowded at the time, when a passing horse kicked out and struck the young man on the left thigh, inflicting a serious fracture. The injured man was conveyed to the infirmary, where he received careful attention from Dr. St. George, and is still under treatment.

Deaths: January 22 at her late residence, Budore, Dundrod, Susanna, wife of James Watters.

Deaths:

MAIRS - June 24, from the effects of a fall from his cart, David Mairs, of Dundrod. Interment in Dundrod Burying-ground, this day (Monday), at twelve o'clock noon.

MEETING AT DUNDROD.

On Saturday evening, 21st inst., a large and representative meeting of the tenant farmers residing in the Parish of Tullyrusk was held in the Dundrod National School, to take into consideration Sir R. Wallace's proposal to sell to them their holdings. The Rev. McBride, having been called to preside, briefly introduced the subject. Mr. Charles Bamford was requested to act as secretary. Mr. William Higginson proposed, and Mr. W.J. McKnight seconded, a resolution offering Sir Richard Wallace 18 years' purchase, on condition that he forgave the tenants one years rent. An amendment, proposed by Mr. Shaw Armstrong, seconded by Mr. W.J. Herdman, to the effect that Sir Richard be offered 20 years' purchase, on condition that he forgave all arrears, having been put to the meeting and declared lost, the original motion was passed unanimously. All present manifested a strong desire to purchase on reasonable terms. Messrs. W. Higginson, Shaw Armstrong, and William J. McKnight were appointed as a deputation to meet on Tuesday in Lisburn with the delegates from other districts, to lay their proposal before Mr. Capron. Having arranged to meet in the same place next Saturday evening to receive the report of their deputies, the meeting separated.

THE PURCHASE PROPOSAL AT LISBURN

A discussion took place in Lisburn on Tuesday 24th September, 1889 and a suggestion had been made to Mr. Capron, the agent of Sir Richard Wallace, that each parish should make its own terms.

A Mr. Green told the meeting in Lisburn that the he had proposed to those present at a meeting in Ballinderry, that 15 years' purchase may be acceptable.

Mr. Frazer stated that at the meeting in Glenavy, the tenants had agreed to offer 18 years' purchase; at Magheragall, 17½ years'; at Magheramesk, 17½ years; at Aghagallon, 17½ years'; at Aghalee, 17½ years'; at Ballinderry, 16 years', and at Derriaghy, 18 years'.

Mr Green referred to the difficulty as to the difference in rent. Taking Ballinderry, and comparing it with other portions of the estate, he thought that farmers had strong grounds for exceptional treatment. In some districts, 25 years' purchase would be enough to pay. Money was made now by pasture, making butter, &co., and not by growing cereals. He hoped Mr. Capron would consider the suffering tenants.

At the end of this meeting a proposal was made stating:

"That this committee having met Mr. Capron, and having heard Sir Richard Wallace's reply, to the effect that his offer of 20 years' purchase is final, hereby express the opinion that the tenantry are not in a position to accept it; and on their behalf beg to thank him for the fortnight's extension of time which he has given them to consider it."

Lisburn Rural District Council Quarterly meeting held at the Workhouse, Lisburn on Thursday.

One of the motions taken up included… "By Councillor Graham - to repair a bridge on the road from Belfast to Glenavy, in the town lands of Dundrod and Knockcairn, at Mrs. McCullough's. Probable cost £3 10s. District charge - passed."

Property Sales

Farm in Dundrod, the property of the late Thomas Boomer, containing about 12 statute acres, and subject to an annuity to the Irish Land Commission of £5 8s 6d; Miss Officer was the purchaser at £210. Messrs W.G. Maginess and Joseph Lockhart, Lisburn; and Moorehead & Wood, Galway & Beattie, M.Wylie, and Thomas Barkley Belfast were the solicitors having carriage of the several sales.

David Patterson, Dundrod - for Tullyrusk

Dundrod Temperance Band.

To the Editor of the Lisburn Herald.

Sir - To avoid any misunderstanding I should like to mention that the Band which visited Lisburn in connection with the Brownlee Bazaar last week, and which was described in the report of the bazaar as being from Glenavy, was the Dundrod Temperance Brass Band. Permit me also to take this opportunity of expressing the members appreciation of the kindly reception accorded them. - Arthur G. Camp (Bandmaster), Avey Lodge, Glenavy.

At Belfast Summons Court, on Monday, James Brown, Dundrod, was fined £5 for selling buttermilk containing an excess of water.

Bird Life At Dundrod

I spent a weekend at Dundrod, County Antrim, recently, and, though it rained most of the time I was there, I had quite an interesting time out of doors being attracted particularly by the bird life. The Missel Thrushes, who have been formed into small flocks, are most numerous in this district. They are not unlike the Fieldfare which will arrive later on, though their general mode of feeding and habits differ somewhat. The chatter of the magpies was also constantly to be heard. A general state of warfare seemed exist between the Magpies and the Missel Thrushes, for I saw them pursuing each other through the belt of trees.

Along the banks of the Crumlin river, too, one had splendid opportunities of studying many kinds of birds. Dippers, with their young, were continually on the move, and while I was fishing one of these birds almost caught on my hook as it flashed down the river. At another point along the stream I came upon a family party of young King Fishers, perched on the stump of a tree awaiting the return of their parents. Quite spick and span they looked, and when the old birds returned every member of the party was quite ready for the food allowed to him.

Then I heard the renewed song of the Willow Warbler, for this bird is one of the view species which regain their song after the moulting season. An old Whitethroat was fussing about the hedgerow, as only a warbler in charge of a family can. As I approached she uttered a harsh croak. Of course it was not the bird's intention to inform me that the family were "out for an airing;" but nevertheless I knew the young must be somewhere in the vicinity. I had only to part the branches of a bush, when I saw the loveliest little cluster of birdlets, all sitting quite close together, side by side, looking quite evidently much perturbed in my direction. I dropped the branch gently and moved away. A little later I returned, but in the meantime the cunning little mother had secretly transferred her brood to another bush. The calls of the Corncrake and Cuckoo I did not hear, for the former bird is busy attending to the wants of its young, and the latter has flown to other lands.

Despite reports that the Swallows are not so plentiful in the district this year, they appeared to be very common. On every outbuilding of farm houses which I visited I found them nesting freely, and one evening I watched the birds lying about with their young in hundreds. House Martins and Swifts are also to be observed, but no Sand Martins.

The wild flowers are most interesting in this district. The Willow Herb grows in profusion, and the roadsides are gay with the Agrimony blooms, interspersed with Yarrow and Bedstraw.

"T. McC."

Mr. George Thompson, J.P., Dundrod, has been nominated for election to Joint Milk Council of Northern Ireland.

Tullyrusk, Dundrod

Sale Monday, 2 0'clock. 4 cows, 5 calves, 26 cocks hay, ½ acre potatoes, farm cart, set cart harness, one horse chill plough, plough chains, harrow, Rundlets, crocks, potato sprayer. Usual credit. On premises, for Mr Robert Dawson.

J.D. Martin & Co., F.V.I.
Auctioneers,69 Chichester Street, and Lisburn.

Tenders invited for 18 houses at Dundrod by Lisburn District Council. Plans and specifications prepared by W.B. Maxwell A.R.I.B.A., M.R.I.A.I., Chartered Architect, 5 University Terrace, Belfast.

Dundrod. In the very north of the rural district on the direct road from Lisburn to Antrim, Dundrod is an attractive village not far from the Nutt's Corner airfield (in Antrim Rural District.) This rather flat country between the Belfast Hills and Lough Neagh has for many years been the venue of an annual motorcycle race. The route includes a famous seven mile straight, ending in a hairpin bend and has several other very fast straight stretches. For a while this race was the fastest road race on earth, speeds of over a hundred miles an hour being commonplace. The race - The Ulster Grand Prix - is held on the Dundrod Circuit in August and attracts many competitors and even more spectators. In 1948 the Grand Prix de Europe took place on this course.

South of Dundrod is the village of Stoneyford, the latter a centre of many by-roads. Stoneyford is at the foot of the Belfast hills and close by is a large reservoir whose still waters reflect the smooth hillsides.