Laura O'Neill married Albert Hodgen (around 1923/4), they had 2 children Mollie L. M. E. (24.9.25) and Albert William, Albert William died age 11 in 1935, Albert, his father, died in 1943 age 79 and Laura died 1958 age 71, I think Mollie married Albert John O'Neill who died in 1995 age 82 and Mollie herself died 2003 age 89 (but I'm not 100% sure)
If any family members can verify the above or send me the correct information please I would be grateful
it is also possible that either Laura O'Neill or Albert John O'Neill had a connection with Greer Garson
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hodgen were the grandparents names also and they lived at Arlington, Newcastle?
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Mrs. Keown handing over the wallet to the Rector, and Mrs. Goslyn presenting the rose-bowl to Mrs. Warren.  Also in the picture is Miss Houston with the Sunday School's miniature vases.
CASTLEWELLAN WELCOMES A LADY TO THE RECTORY
Presentations to Rev. and Mrs. F. Noel Warren

          The members of Castlewellan Parish has the pleasure on Wednesday evening of meeting in the Orange Hall and welcoming home their recently installed rector, Rev. Noel Warren, M.A., and his wife from their honeymoon and of taking the opportunity to make presentations to them.
          After tea, prepared and served by make members of the Church, with the sandwiches and pastry coming from the ladies, Major M. R. Bruce took the chair and said it was very pleasant to have a Church party for pleasure only and not for the making of an appeal for money for some new roof or other improvement for Church property.  He was sure they were all glad to attend the party to welcome home their Rector, Mr. Warren, and also his "new lady wife", Mrs. Warren.  He was glad they had good weather whilst in Spain during their honeymoon and sympathised with them coming back to rain and snow. Three months ago the members had the pleasure of welcoming their new Rector and now they met again to welcome his wife.  They were also please to welcome Mrs. Warren, their Rector's mother, and Mr. and Mrs. Cinnamond, his wife's father and mother, and hoped they would see them often in Castlewellan, where they could be assured of a hearty welcome every time they came.

Presentations

          Major Bruce then called on Mrs. Keown, the senior member of the Parish, to present a wallet of notes to Mr. Warren and a cut glass salad bowl to Mrs. Warren, on behalf of the congregation; Mrs. J. Goslyn, rose bowl to Mrs. Warren on behalf of the choir, and Miss D. Houston, miniature cut glass vases to Mrs. Warren.
          In doing so, the ladies conveyed the good wishes of the congregation to the Rector and his wife and emphasised the welcome to Mrs. Warren.

Mr. Warren's Reply

          Mr. Warren, speaking on behalf of his wife and himself, expressed the pleasure at the arranging of the social evening, which was just another example of the friendship of the people of Castlewellan, many examples of which he had already experienced and which his wife and he were further experiencing that evening.  They appreciated very much the lovely gifts given to them and it was to be remembered that kindness was infectious and could permeate the whole of the parish.
          Continuing, Mr. Warren said his wife and he also appreciated the kind thought of those responsible for the evening in extending a welcome to his wife's father and mother and his mother, and he hoped they would visit Castlewellan often, not only to the Rectory but also to worship with them in St. Paul's, which to many appeared to be a small cathedral, but, he was glad to say, did not lack the family touch.  He was proud to be their Rector and friend and worship with them in one of the loveliest churches in that part of the country.
          Speaking in lighter vein, Mr. Warren said his attention has been drawn to the implications of the work the men of the Parish had done that evening.  He had been told they had not only done the work but were going to do the washing-up, and it looked as if he would have to deliver a course of sermons from St. Paul's writings to make sure that women were put in their place (laughter).
          In conclusion, Mr. Warren said that whilst they enjoyed their visit to Spain, his wife and he were pleased to be back amongst their friends, whose presents that evening were a welcomed expression of the friendship of the people of Castlewellan, and he hoped he would be spared to spend many happy years amongst them. (Applause)
          Major Bruce expressed the thanks of the congregation to the men who looked after the tea, especially Mr. Robert Pinches, who was responsible for the arrangements.
          A social evening followed with music being supplied by Mr. Bertie Gracey (accordeon). (accordian)

ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN SPEAKS IN ST. PAUL'S

CASTLEWELLAN CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 110th ANNIVERSARY
Those who took part in the service. From left: Mr. A. Cromwell (people's warden), Rev. J. D. Caldwell, Rev. M. E. Stewart, Dr. G. O. Simms, Rev. F. N. Warren, Mr. R. McIlwrath, Rev. W. N. Hall, Mr. R. McCance (rector's warden).

          The Most Rev. Dr. George Otto Simms, Archbishop of Dublin, was the guest preacher at a special service in St. Paul's Parish Church, Castlewellan, on Friday evening - the eve of the conversion of St. Paul - held as a patronal festival and at the same time marketing the 110th anniversary of the Consecration of the Church.
          The service was largely attended. Rev. F. N. Warren, rector, read the intercessions, and the Rev. M. E. Stewart, Newcastle, intoned the office of evensong. The lessons were read by the Rev. J. D. Caldwell, Dundrum, and the Rev. W. Hall, Ballyward, and Mr. R. McIlwrath acted as server to the Archbishop.  Taking as his text a thought from St. Paul's own story, "I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision", the Archbishop said it was a great joy to join the parishioners in Christian worship on the occasion of their patronal festival, on the eve of the day on which Christians celebrated the conversion of St. Paul.
          How a church came to life when worship was conducted within its walls!  "At a festival such as this", the Archbishop said, "we give thanks for this fine building and its fine heritage.  This church has been handed down to us by succeeding generations and it behoves us all to use it as it was meant to be used.  There is a St. Paul's Church in Dublin, one in Belfast and, of course there is the famous cathedral of that name in London; that wonderful edifice which is claimed in a sense by Christians from all over the world as a kind of spiritual centre.  And at this time we find Christians from all over the world thinking about St. Paul and giving praise for his life.  But we are here this evening to think not merely of the Saint or of this fine stone edifice that is the centre of our worship.  We give thanks to the people who, generation by generation, have kept the church going by their faith and service in this place for 100 years".
          After supper, served by members of the Women's Guild in the orange Hall, a social evening followed.  Before returning to Dublin on Saturday morning, Dr. Simms celebrated Holy Communion in the Church.

HEAD OF LISBURN MOTOR FIRM

          Mr. Ferran Boyle, a well-known figure in the motor trade in Northern Ireland, died to-day at his residence, Mount Vista, Pond Park Road, Lisburn. He was 62. Mr. Boyle was managing director of Stevenson Bros. (Lisburn) Ltd., motor engineers and suppliers of farm machinery.  He returned from holiday last week-end and attended business as usual yesterday.
          He helped to establish the firm more than 40 years ago and in recent years took charge of the farm machinery section.  He was a vice-president of Lisburn Chamber of Commerce and immediate past president of Lisburn Rotary Club.  Mr. Boyce was a past captain and trustee of Lisburn Golf Club and a member of Royal Portrush Club.  In his younger days he played hockey for South Antrim club and cricket for Lisburn.  He was a member of St. John's Freemasons' Lodge No. 178, St. John's R.A.C. No. 178 and Lisnagarvey Preceptory No. 178.  He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

ASHFIELD BOYS' SECONDARY IMMEDIATE SCHOOL

Ashfield Boys' Secondary Intermediate School held their gala during the week when the Sir William Norrit Cup was won by Cantrell House (pictured here).  Alsi in the picture is Mr. Robert Simpson, house master.

MORE Q.U.B. DEGREES ANNOUNCED

          Results of degree examinations at Queen's University announced to-day are: Faculty of Science, B.Sc., Physics (with first class honours): John M. Cameron, Christopher R. Gillen, Michael C. Gray, Edward A. McClatchie, James J. G. McCloskey and Ian McC. Torrens.  With second class honours, first division: William Adrain, Donald A. Bell, Robert J. A. Bradley, Daniel J. Bourns, Archibald Colvin, Roger P. Davies, Gerald D. Frizelle, Samuel A. Harbinson, Patricia J. E. Houston, William T. Kennedy, Ian D. Latimer, Vincent J. McBriarty, Peter V. E. McClintock, John McCloy, Samuel M. McDowell, John F. R. McIlveen, Karl McIlwaine, William McKeown, Joseph H. McNeilly, William F. May, Cyril C. Nimmon, Margaret E. Richardson, James J. K. A. Sherlock, James A. Slevin, William J. Smyth, Keith P. B. Thomson, Evelyn M. H. Weir, John M. Whittle, Stirling M. Wisener.
          With second class honours, second division: Patrick J. Boden, Mary S. Colquhoun, Nigel O. Cushing, Margaret A. Hughes, James G. Hunniford, Kathleen Jenkins, Ernest K. Johnston, William N. Macauley, John F. McCormack, Arthur G. McCrory, Douglas E. J. McDevitte, Roderick McNicholl, William Madill, Norah Mills, Edward I. Rosborough, Charles W. Scullion, Noel I. Wade, David A. Wright.
          With third class honours: Ronald Copeland, John S. Garvin, Gerald M. Kelly, Norman W. Lambert, Daniel O'Sullivan, William R. Sinnamon. (Cinnamon)
          Faculty of Science, Master of Science: William R. Ferguson.
          Faculty of Arts, Master of Arts: Colm J. O'Boyle.  Bachelor of Arts, Scholastic Philosophy, with first class honours: Edward A. Comerton; with second class honours, first division: Terence M. O'Keefe.  Archaeology, with second class honours, second division: John F. Russell.

MASTER AERIALS IN NEW BELFAST BLOCKS OF FLATS

          Belfast Corporation Estates Committee decided yesterday to ask the Housing Committee to provide a master aerial to receive B.B.C. and UTV television programmes in all blocks of flats erected in future.  The Estates Superintendent (Mr. J. Lazenbatt) was instructed to have inspections carried out of a number of television aerials which have been erected on chimney stacks on the roof of a block of flats at Parkmount, Shore Road.  If it is found that the aerials are not endangering the structure of the building, the tenants will be allowed to keep them up.  The committee were informed that the aerials could not be seen from Shore Road, and were therefore not too unsightly.  Tenants of the flats had petitioned the Lord Mayor to be allowed to retain the aerials.  There is a clause in their rent books prohibiting the erection of all types of aerials and the tenants had received instructions to remove them.  The tenants say they had to put up the aerials in order to receive UTV programmes.  Mr. Lazenbatt is also to have talks with the City Electrical engineers about the possibility of putting up master aerials on ??? already built.

DREW MEMORIAL'S NEW RECTOR
Institution Ceremony
   

          Rev. Charles N. Sansom, M.A., senior curate of St. Jude's, Ballynafeigh, was instituted as rector of St. Philip's (Drew Memorial) Parish Church, Belfast, by the Bishop of Connor, the Right Rev. Charles King Irwin, D.D., on Friday evening.  The Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev. R. C. H. Elliott, M.A., read the lesson, and the Archdeacon of Connor, the Venerable J. R. McDonald, M.A., preached the sermon.  Archdeacon McDonald told the congregation they were met to inaugurate a new chapter in their parish in the long history of the Church of Ireland.  Since the church was consecrated 76 years ago there had been only two rectors of the parish. Rev. Mr. Sansom came to them with high credentials from his superiors, his colleagues and his parishioners.  As a curate in Shankill parish before going to St. Jude's, he had been to him a trusted, loyal, and hardworking friend.  In his work he was ably backed by his wife.

          The adjourned meeting of the Board of Nomination for the Parish of Drew Memorial, Belfast (Diocese of Connor), was held this afternoon in the Diocesan Rooms, Belfast, the Bishop presiding.  Rev. Charles Nesbitt Sansom, M.A., was elected incumbent in succession to the late Canon J. B. Coates.  Mr. Sansom was nominated in 1941 for the junior curacy of Shankill Parish, Belfast.  In 1945 he was appointed curate of St. Jude's, Belfast.  He is a well-known hockey player, having appeared regularly for Y.M.C.A.

          The institution of the Rev. C. N. Sansom, M.A., senior curate of St. Jude's, Ballynafeigh, to the rectorship of St. Philip's (Drew Memorial) Parish Church, Belfast, was performed, at a special meeting last night, by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt. Rev. Charles King Irwin, D.D.  The lesson was read by the Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev. R. C. H. Elliott, M.A.  In his address to the new rector and the congregation, the Archdeacon of Connor (the Ven. J. R. McDonald, M.A.) said that there had been only two rectors of the parish since the church was opened 76 years ago.  Their new rector came to them with high credentials.  He had done good work in Shankill Parish before going to St. Jude's, and was a trusted, loyal and hard-working clergyman.  Mr. Sansom, said the Archdeacon, was ably supported by his wife.

COMMON ACT OF WORSHIP

The Very Rev. Austin Fulton, ex-Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (centre), with the Rev. M. F. Graham, Rostrevor on his right together with the clergy who took part in the Common Act of Worship.

EIGHT CLERICAL CANDIDATES ORDAINED

The Bishop of Connor, Right Rev. Dr. R. C. H. Elliott (centre front row), with the eight clerical candidates who were ordained at a special service in the parish of St. Mark, Ballysillan, Belfast.  Front row (from left) are - Rev. C. J. Cooke, as curate of St. Patrick's, Ballymena; Rev. O. G. Pierce, Christ Church, Belfast; Rev. S. Simpson, St. Patrick's, Coleraine; Rev. J. Hall, St. Michael's, Belfast.  Back row (from left) are - Rev. J. B. G. Roycroft, St. Aidan's, Belfast; Rev. C. Snape, Derriaghy; Rev. E. J. Moore, St. Luke's, Belfast, and Rev. E. W. Hassen, Larne

TRAGIC DEATH OF LABOUR M.P.
Vanished in Sea after Saving Girls

          Mr. E. F. M. Durbin, (42), Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Socialist M.P. for Edmonton, London North, disappeared in a heavy sea at Crackington Haven, near Bude, Cornwall, on Friday.  Mr. Durbin had assisted his daughter Jocelyn, aged 11, and a friend, Tessa Alger, to safety after being concerned about their being in heavy seas.  Mrs. Durbin saw the children ashore, but when she looked for her husband she saw that he had disappeared.  Professor Thomas Humphrey Marshall, of the London School of Economics and Mr. Douglas Jay, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, also gave assistance in bringing the girls to safety.  Police and coastguards searched for the body, which has not yet been found.  Mr. Durbin was on holiday with his wife and three children, who were on the beach at the time.

Shrimpton - Ellis
The wedding has taken place of Mr. Adrian E. Shrimpton and Miss Carolyn F. Ellis.  The bride is the daughter of Mrs. E. Ellis, Windsor Avenue, Belfast and the late Mr. G. F. Ellis and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shrimpton, Cambridge.  The bridesmaids were Miss Fiona Peters, Miss Meriel Peters, Miss Moire-Eileen Peters, Miss Romaine Peters and Miss Susan Shrimpton.  The bride wore a gown of ivory taffeta crepe de chine and carried a bouquet of red roses and freesia.  Afterwards a reception was held in the Royal Cambridge Hotel.

McKeown - Leyburn
Glenavy Methodist Church, Glenavy, Marriage of Miss Florence Mary McKeown and Mr. Robert Leyburn, Saturday, May 9th, 1953, at 2 p.m.

Envelope addressed to Ricky Simpson's Mammy, 15 Sunningdale Park North, Belfast 14.
another addressed to Mrs. L. M. E. Simpson, 15 Sunningdale Park North, Belfast BT146RZ
if undelivered please return to :- N.H.S. Retirement Fellowship (N.I. Branch) c/o Bangor Hospital, Castle Street, Bangor, Co. Down, BT204TA

NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPITALS AUTHORITY ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Back row: Mr. Wm. Harvey, Secretary, N.I.H.A., Mrs. Andress, Mr. J. McDowell, Chief Engineer, N.I.H.A. Front row: Mrs. Harvey, Dr. J. Andress, Deputy Senior Administrative Medical Officer and Mrs. J. McDowell
TOP RIGHT PHOTO: From left: Mr. and Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. A. S. Marsh, Mr. Marsh, Assistant Secretary, Mr. R. P. Thompson, Assistant Chief Engineer, Miss McFarland
BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Miss Anne Brown, Nursing Officer, N.I.H.A. talking with Dr. and Mrs. R. Blaney, Assistant Senior Administrative Medical Officer
BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO: Mr. G. H. Flinn, Secretary, Downpatrick Hospital Management Committee, Mr. E. C. Kirkpatrick, Deputy Secretary, N.I.H.A., Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Flinn, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Dr. J. F. Perry, Consultant, Downpatrick Hospital Management Committee

1911 Census
Grandparents

Residents of a house 271 in Springfield Road (Woodvale, Antrim)

Hodgen Albert 46 Male Head of Family Church of Ireland Co Down Merchant Tailor Read and write - Married
Hodgen Hannah 49 Female Wife Church of Ireland Co Monaghan - Read and write -

 

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