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Martin, Belfast & Gill,
Ballymacashen Collection
photos, telegrams, postcards etc.
(in chronological order, mostly)
      
The Basket of Flowers 1863 - 24th July 1864 - Mary
McGrand, Belfast - Lizzie Martin, Belfast - Eliza Jane Martin, Crossgar
Band of Hope Member's card. This is to certify that
Eliza J. Martin/James Martin became a Member of the Band of Hope on the 26th
day of May/3rd June 1865. Mr. Morrison, Secretary. Wm. Lowry President
Crossgar Sabbath School - Pledge: I hereby promise to abstain from the use
of all intoxicating liquors except for medical and communion purposes and to
employ every lawful means to promote the cause of temperance. signed by both
Eliza and James
 
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1) 9th February 1879 Fisherwick Place. Sabbath School. This is to Certify
that Lizzie Martin is a Member of this Society, having signed the following
Declaration. - Miss Scott
2) Methodist Church, Est. 1739. Quarterly Ticket for march 1895. Liz. J.
Martin
         
Wesleyan Methodist Missions, Anniversary Services of the Belfast Auxiliary
1899 Missionary handbook
 
 
 
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1) Northern Bank, Regina, Sask. - 14th May 1914 Postmark Regina, Sask. to
Miss L. Martin, 25 Combermere Street, Belfast, Ireland - 2033 Angus Street,
Regina, Sask. Dear Lizzie, Many thanks for your letter, was very sorry
to hear you had been ill. I never heard you were ill else I would have
written, hope you are quite strong, also your Mother. We are all in the best
of health. Baby is almost walking, he is a fine big boy, he resembles me.
Kathleen is like her Daddy. I hope you will have the pleasure of seeing her
soon. I am preparing for the paper hangers tomorrow, else I would have
written a letter. Love from A. Eadie
2) 'City Hall, Regina, Sask.' October 24-1915 2712 Cameron Street,
Regina, Sask. - Dear Lizzie, Hope all are well and Business good. Kathleen
went under an operation 3 weeks ago for rupture, she is all right now, but I
have to go into the Hospital to go under one to, for Womb trouble. I wish it
was over. Did you write me last, it seems a long while since I wrote or
heard from you, do write me, I like to hear from you. Yours Annie
3) 'St. George's Hall, Liverpool' 20th May 1918 Postmark Liverpool to Miss
L. Martin, 25 Combermere Street, off Sandy Row, Belfast, Ireland - It is
time for me to keep my promise in sending you a P.C. I suppose you thought I
had forgotten all about you, with love yours May, Marg, Mary? Gracey
 
 
 
 
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1) 'Ferrovia del Gottardo pr. ? 19th March 1920 Postmark Belfast to Miss L.
Martin, 25 Combermere Street, Belfast - 4 Myrtle?????? Dear L. Hope
this finds you both well. I ? not see you for a longer? time. I may not be
able to get down to see you Saturday as the all ? ? for tea but I hope the
wont come, if not will see you on Sunday, love from ?
2) 'Bishop Gate, Londonderry' 24th August 1920 Postmark Londonderry to Miss
L. Martin, 25 Combermere Street, Belfast - M. Carruthers, Baylett, Inch, Co.
Donegal arrived safe, hoping you & your mother are well, Jean, Maggie
3) 'Collegiate Institute, Regina, Sask.' 31st December 1920 Postmark Regina,
Sask. to Miss Martin, c/o J. H. Dunn, Esq., 36 Wellington Place, Belfast,
Ireland - My Dear Liz, Many thanks for your very welcome greeting. I just
got it today, I'm here for my holidays with my cousin. I'm going back to the
convent? on the 10th & V. Sorry I couldn't remember your home address. I
have written to Eve Douglas? & you shall hear all about my doings. How are
you all in the shop? I hope well. I am getting on tip top here & like the
place very much. We did have a laugh today, I got her letters on the am
post. Give my love to all the girls, Mrs. Dunn, Cecile? & Miss Cooper. Hope
you had a nice time at ? & that you shall have a bright & happy new year.
Love to your mother, hope she is well. Good ? Kathleen. I had a few
letters from Miss Boyd. (Mrs. Varley) Love to Annie? & May. Kay?
4) 'London Albert Hall' 18th March 1921 Postmark London W.C. to Miss Jane?
Gill, Ballymacashen, Killinchy, Co. Down, Ireland - Arrived in London safe,
all well. James G.? Spence?
 
 
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1) 20th & 21st March 1921. Belfast Central Mission, Grosvenor Hall. 31st
Anniversary. - ?
2) 'Belfast Royal Avenue' 2nd May 1921? to Miss L. Martin, No. 25 Cumbernail
(Combermere) Street, Belfast - Miss Moore? was waiting on me in the Park,
she had fine? hopes of one? ? Dear Lizzie I arrived safe at home on
Sunday night I am not ? of it yet, will see you on Saturday night
   
 
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1) Post Office Telegraphs. 3rd May 1926 Killinchy to Mr. James Gill,
Ballymacashen, Killinchy. of Sunday (2nd) Belfast 7 p.m. Come at once
mother and myself very ill. Lizzie Martin, 25 Combermere Street ~
P.O. Telegram. 3rd May 1926 to James Gill, Ballymacashen. Belfast Union
Infirmary. Ward No. 15. To Occupier, Address 25 Combermere Street, Eliza
Martin. Patient in above Ward died at 3.15 a.m. on this 3rd day of May 1926.
Please come as soon as possible. Nurse Rafferty, Officer in Charge of Ward.
Dispatched at 7 a.m. this 3rd day of May 1926 ~ Post Office
Telegraphs 4th May 1926 to James Gill, Ballymacashen, Killinchy. Lizzie dead
come now.
2) Co. Down Imperial Parliamentary Election, Polling Day: Thursday, 30th
May, 1929. Killinchy P.E. School. Johnston, David & Pollock, R. D. ~ I write
this with a pencil and seal it with a kiss and if you love me as I love you
I am sure you'll answer this. Jos. Gill and Hugh Gill
3) May 1932. Invitation to Mr. J. Gill to visit Stand 225 at Showground,
Balmoral, on May 25, 26, 27 & 28th 1932. George Cohen, Sons, & Coy. Ltd.,
Sydenham Road and East Bridge Street, Belfast
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1) The Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour, M.P. - Advertisement for Valentine & Co., 6
Castle Place, Belfast & Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester & Dublin. David Allen
& Sons, Belfast
2) Margaret Scott Eadie 2 weeks old when taken A. E.
3) J. Mack, 84 York Street, Belfast
4) William Johnston, Esq., M.P., of Ballykilbeg - Phillips, Photo, Belfast
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1) Sutherland, 2? Sans Street, Sunderland
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4) G. Hanna, Lombard Studios, Belfast
5) Abernethy, 29 High Street, Belfast
 
 
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1) A Merry Christmas to You - To Elzie? with love E. R. or K. Quail
2) Vicarius Filii Dei
3) 'City Hall, Regina, Sask. I was at the opening of this and had tea
in it twice, you see the opened it with a Banquet and had concerts for two
days for the Public, it is a nice Building, there is cells underneat for
drunks, the Public Library is on the main floor. I used to be in it every
day, it is in the centre of the town. A. E.
 
 
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1) 'Old Walls, Londonderry' Postmark Londonderry to Miss L. Martin, 25
Combermere Street, Belfast - Dear L. hope this finds you both well. I expect
to be there by the end of the week. Keeping well expects to be at the class
on Sunday. love from Maggie
2) 'Mountilly, Buncrana' to Miss L. Martin, 25 Combermere Street, Belfast -
Dear L. Got your card all wright, still in old Donegal yet, so I don't know
when I will go back again. I hope you & your mother is well. ta da & Revoir
from M. E. Going to a wedding on Tuesday.
 
 
  
 
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1) A Very Merry Christmas - With best wishes from all at 2712 Cameron
Street, Regina
2) 'The Scotch Coast, Old Man of Hoy, Orkney Island' to Mrs. Martin, c/o
James McCoy, 24 Smithfield Mt., Belfast, Ireland - I wish you were here with
me, you would have a good time. M. McCoy
3) Hearty Greetings from Julia to Marg? Mary?
4) Happy Christmas to Lizzie with love
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1) Christmas from John A. McConnell
2) The Late Rev. Professor Watts, D.D., LL.D.
3) J. Mack, 84 York Street, Belfast
4) Thos that seek me early shall find me. written on the back: Mary
Taggart? of Carrowdore County Down Ireland
5) The portrait of the Right Hon. Viscount Craigavon, which was presented to
him by the Unionist Members of the Northern Ireland House of Parliament.
("Northern Whig" Photograph)
6) May Gods on you and yours I pray. from John to Aunt Minnie & Uncle James
7) The Portrait in oils of Viscountess Craigavon, which was presented to her
at Stormont Castle on behalf of the Women's Unionist Associations of Ulster.
("Northern Whig" Photograph)
  
   
Xmas Greetings from Lizzie to Lila
Yuletide from James to Minnie
  
 
  
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1) Christmas Wishes from Mary ? to Aunt Minnie & Uncle James
2) Happy Christmas from Mr. & Mrs. Mc? to Mr. & Mrs. Gill
3) The Unspeakable Gift by Rev. William Rogers, LL.D., Whiteabbey, Belfast
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