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Middleton -
King & Heyn - Paton Auto Album -
AOB Photos - Assorted Items -
Maguire, Bangor - Gabbie
Carser & Miller -
Ellison Colbert - Crowe -
Harrison Johnston - Morris -
Haire - Quinn Wedding Album
Davis -
Elsmeres' Grandmother - Fort Dunlop -
Friends School Cricket - Hans Iten
Letters - Frank Hayes
Dublin University Hockey 1907
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King & Heyn
a few letters - Maurice Heyn and Neville King R.A.F.
  
Photo: faint writing To ? Love Cousin Tra??? - Mrs. B. King
Telegram: 1936 - 1st May 1936 Postmark Highbridge, Somerset Ship
Letter Telegram to George Collings, 83 Ladbroke Grove, London (on the back
of the envelope it says: I found this in the hall upstairs Mr. R. or W.
R. Boddy) - Time Received: 0118 From: GVLF DEW Warship Douglas
SLT George Collings 83 Ladbroke Grove, London Many Happy Returns of
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1937 - 19th December 1937 H.M.S. Woolwich Malta - My darling
Mammy, A line or two to wish you a very very happy Christmas & a wonderful
New Year. I'm going to send this to Eastbourne, because I don't think you'll
get it in time otherwise, & even now it may be a little bit late. Give my
love to all the various Eastbourne folks, & wish them well. I've had one or
two cards so far - one from Michael, Dave, the late No. 1 of the
Douglas & Rupert, Rupert got married yesterday afternoon & Molly?, Wiffle?,
Sally & Marcey & Reg? went but Farmer & I had days on & Hughie didn't have a
cocked hat. I gather they enjoyed it very much - Rupert is sailing for China
on the 29th, so I must try & see him before he goes, as I haven't met his
wife yet - she only came out the other day. Mrs.? Rotherham? sailed for
England last night & Mrs. Pi?ey had a baby girl earlier in the week. On
Tuesday forenoon, I was passing out some seamen in a sailing exam, & we were
all going to have supper with Moley? & Sally, but the latter was inoculated
& not feeling so good, so we didn't go, & W. & I went to the pictures
instead. Wednesday we played rugger against the ?, but lost 8-11 - there was
a most unpleasant wind blowing. In the evening I went & had supper with ?,
after going to a cocktail party at the Sutcliffe's. On Thursday I went
to a cocktail party in the ? & then went to the Club for supper with Joan
Prid; Elizabeth P. is engaged to Henry Norman? On Friday I was going to play
tennis with a Sualtie? called Norwood? & a couple of girls, but it was
raining so we went to tea with one of them instead. She stayed at the same
hotel as Ra? at ? I had a letter & some correspondence from Bas
earlier in the week & a note from Clive & Jeannie enclosed with a tie-clip &
a non-?alling back stud. Jeannie said she had heard that Doreen R. was
getting married - have you heard anything? I haven't any more news now so
I'll finish. Again a very Happy Christmas to you all & the best of
everything in 1938. Your loving son Maurice. Kindest regards to
Grandpa P. & Grandma P.
     
1941 - 30th July 1941 138 2943 L.A.C. King, c/o Officers Mess, R.A.F.,
Montrose, Angus - My Darling Nan, For months past I've been trying to get a
chance to write to you but never found time - and now that I've started I
don't know that I've time for very much and really there's not a lot I can
tell you with Mr. C. Ensor looking over my shoulder! First of all, I
was so sorry to hear that poor old Maurice? had been having a bad time of
it, what rotten luck, but I can quite understand it after hearing of all the
good work you have both being putting in, I expect he tried to do too much.
You've probably heard news of me through mother, and how I've dashed about
all over England from one end to the other for my various training and now
I've come to rest in this 'Bonnie' land, the only trouble being its a damned
long way from London town - and don't I know for I drove the whole way in a
day last week. You see I was suddenly recalled from leave but didn't get
wire until we got home in the evening, so spent most evening furiously
packing and ringing up friends cancelling invitations to dinners, drinks
etc. I took Elizabeth as far as Leeds leaving London at 5 am. Breakfast in
Leeds, high tea in Glasgow with Jean and then on here, altogether 540 miles
in a little over 12 hours driving!! (Work the average out Maurice) mad
I may be but it had to be done. This is practically the last stage of my
training and all being well in a couple of months time I'll no longer be
singing that now famous song "If I only had WINGS!! If either of your
lads want to join the R.A.F. NEVER stop them, it's the grandest life and the
grandest crowd of lads you'll meet any where. I've loved it all, though some
times I felt heartily sick of being so long getting on with the job, but
really its marvellous and I feel years younger. And oh Boy! When you first
go 'solo' what a day!! The only catch in this business is I miss my own home
like the devil, though I must say up to now I got a fair amount of leave and
saw Brenda fairly regularly. But this time its a longer break and I get no
leave. She however is getting a fortnight in Sept. and hopes to come here
for part of it. The only trouble is I'll work all day long so it might be
dull for her. Still she needs a holiday badly and it would be a complete
change for her up here. Do you know about 3 months ago we had out first
holiday together since we were married - so you can guess what we think
about Adolf. I had hoped to see Malcolm Speir on my way through Glasgow but
rushing through as I did I never had a chance, however I must write to the
old boy and might even persuade him to come over here on one of his trips.
I hope your flock of children are all well, do write to me soon if you have
the time and let me have your news, I can see letters are going to be the
job of my life here so add to it if you can. Henry Croan?-Johnson who
is Welfare Officer at the War Office now told a nice story at a party of
ours the other night in Town, the real joy of it being that it's true.
There's an association for dependents of serving troops called, the Navy
Army and Airman's Dependents Welfare Association, who offer free advice and
assistance on all matters. They had a letter from a girl the other day which
read somehow like this "Dear Madam, I have been walking out for the past 3
weeks with a married soldier - but have kept my virtue!! However last week
was my birthday and he gave me a gold watch, so I obliged him. He now wants
the gold watch back again. What am I to do now??" Very nice I thought.
And then there's :- There was a young lady of Exeter, Who wondered why all
the men craned their necks at her, Till one insolent knave was so bold as to
wave, His distinguishing organ of sex at her! I think that had better be all
for now, don't you? With lots of love to you both and hoping that Maurice is
keeping fit now. Neville
  
  
1942 - Letters about Neville Mrs. Maurice He(yn), Highlands, Holywood,
Co. Down - Telephone Holywood 39 Highlands, Holywood, Co. Down - to
Brenda From Douglas-Hamilton Ta Kali Malta, 9th July 1942 ~ My dear
Brenda, I hope you will get this letter as soon as it is being brought back
by one of my Flight Commanders (Sandy or F/Lt. Sanders), in same Flight
Neville was. I trust you will have received the Air Ministry Telegram
to say that Neville was missing as from yesterday. This letter is to try &
express in words how deeply we all feel for you in your terrible loss. I
know how futile words are at these times, but we are all thinking & feeling
for you, Brenda, all the time. It is a terrible loss to us all and to
me personally in particular as Neville was such a grand person and was doing
so well in the Squadron. He was so good to everybody, & well liked & he
would certainly have become a Flight Commander before long. He did very well
out here and almost certainly destroyed or helped to destroy 3 enemy
aircraft. Sandy was with him on his last flight and he can tell you
most about it. They were both up in a great battle and had just destroyed a
German fighter when Neville hit the sea. We searched for hours afterwards
but I am sorry to say found nothing. Sandy himself was badly shot up
afterwards. It grieves me greatly to have to give you all this news,
Brenda, but the consolation such as it is, is that Neville certainly did his
stuff out here & did a great job in the big battles we have had. I hope
Sandy will see you sometime, with very much love yours David
20th July 1942 Telephone Holywood 2139
Highlands, Holywood, Co. Down To Brenda From F/Lt. L. V. Sanders, 57
Valkyrie Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex - Dear Mrs. King, I have just arrived
in this country from Malta and wish to convey to you my Sincerest Sympathy
in the loss of your husband, Neville. I think you might like to know
first hand a little of what happened. We were flying together at the time,
in fact we were always together, when flying over the island we were always
well outnumbered, and on this occasion the numbers were about four to one
against, we were just returning to our base after leaving one Hun going down
in smoke. That one we shared. We were then attacked by several other Huns
and I saw Neville hit the sea. It will be some slight consolation to you to
know that he could not have suffered at all. I was still pursued and was
shot down a short distance from Malta. I landed in the sea and was able to
get out. Neville and I were very good friends and apart from flying together
always spent out days off together. It is unnecessary for me to tell you how
popular he was in the Squadron, and for myself I count myself lucky to have
been his friend. I can only say I thought him a wizard type and I deeply
regret the loss of such a personal friend. Neville did well at Malta and you
have every reason to be terribly proud of him. Some time in the future the
true story of Malta may be told. When that day does come you will realise to
the full extent the outcome of such sacrifices that pilots such as Neville
have made. In your pride for Neville recall that it was a very hard
task that pilots were undertaking, and your husband fulfilled his own
individual part to the full. When Neville did not return it was a very sad
loss to the Squadron and a very personal loss to myself. Should you require
to know anything further and if you consider I should be of any assistance
to you I should be very happy to meet you any place in London when I am able
to arrange time off. Once again I offer you my sincerest sympathy in
your very tragic loss of a really fine "type" Yours very sincerely Sandy
Killed on Operations: The death on active service of S/Ldr. Lord David
Douglas-Hamilton was announced recently. He was the youngest brother of the
Duke of Hamilton, and a noted athlete and mountain climber. He married in
1938 Miss Prunella Stack, who is so well known as the leader of the Women's
League of Health and Beauty. This drawing is by Olive Snell.
 
 
 
I'm not sure if these are connected in any way to the above letters, they
came together but things get lumped together sometimes that are not
necessarily connected.
The Convent, Whiteabbey Coon, Moira
In the Glen, Whiteabbey Coon, Moira
St. James' School, Whiteabbey Coon, Moira
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Paton
small auto/memory album
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1/2) Autograph Album belonging to E. Paton "Ardmore"
Seaforth Road, Bangor
3) Eileen From "One of the Rifles"
4) Two Hun-Somme Huns W. A. Tyrrell 13-2-17
5) Somme Push TBton? 1917
6) I used to be One of the Rifles now I am One of the Yorks Lancs.
Duggy June 25th 17
7) H.M.S. '590' W. J. M. July 8th 1917
7-12-22 Chere Amie L. B. W.
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1) A Toast to a Nice Girl. To your eyes and mine, To your lips and mine, The
former have met, The latter not yet - Here's Hoping!!! Wm. Johnston
Apperson, Seabreeze, Bangor 9/6/17
2) The Meeting. They met by chance, a wayward fate, Til then had kept
them wide apart, He had no thought of love or hate, She hardly knew she had
a heart. They met by chance, a fateful chance, That brought them
nearer, nearer still; Each gave to each a startled glance, Each felt a
momentary thrill. They met by chance, a swift sharp pain, Unnerves
them when they think of that; They trust they'll never meet again, The
Cyclist and the tabby cat! Eileen Apperson, Seabreeze, Bangor
9/6/17
3) A Kiss. A noun, though generally used as a
conjunction, it is seldom declined. Not very singular, and more common than
proper, Agrees with you. D. Annesley Edlin, Lieut. 1st The Connaught
Rangers 19 1/18 Newcastle-on-Tyne
4) E. Paton
5) "ULLO!" H. H. Brewer? 1/12/18
6) The three essentials of life are - Something to do, Something to come,
Something to hope for. Maisie I. Apperson, "Seabreeze" Ballyholme
9th June 1917
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All One Box (AOB) photos
came together in a small box
#2 & 3 James Hanna - #4 Ross? & Sons Carriage Builders
- #5 R.A.C.? - #6 Pierrots - #7 Castle Place, Belfast - #8 Robinson &
Cleaver Ltd.
#1 Bob King's Benefit - #2 Pierrots - #3 ? - #4 The
Oceanic at Belfast - #5 Post Office Telephones - #6 ? - #7 W. A. Ross & Sons
- #8 Drumaness Co-Operative Society Ltd.
#1 Player's Please - #2 Municipal Technical Institute,
Belfast 1903 - #3 Belfast photographer - #4 Andrew Creeny, Earlier
Generation than Grandmother of Judy ? Tate
5) 7th September 1928 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Mr. or Mrs. R. McCready,
22 Skegoniel Drive, Antrim Road, Belfast - Dalkey Had a glorious
holiday, hate going back. Hope you are well, also Isa and wee Bob, tell Isa
I am writing and will let her know what time to ? me at train home. M. - #6
Mr. W. H. Keenan, 7 Parkmount, Bangor
 
 
1) Donaghadee Grannies' Corner 21/6/55 to Mrs. H.
Cooke, The Parks, Glassdrummond, Nr. Annalong, Co. Down - Dear Mother,
Having a lovely time here, the weather not too bad so far. Sheila had her
feet in the water today (Tuesday) for the first and she loved it. She was
going to walk straight out to where Jean was batheing. Hope you & Aunt
Maggie are enjoying yourselves. Love from Jean, Fred & Sheila
2) to Miss May Mansell, 75 Delhi Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast - Just a card
to let you know I am still alive and kicking, hoping to see you all soon.
Remember me to all. W. H. M.
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probably not connected
no info
Legal Golf Club at Craigavad 6th June 1927
 
  
 
 
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1) Ulster Group Theatre, Bedford Street, Belfast - Friends and Relations A
Comedy by St. John Ervine: Min Milligan, Gwyndolyn Stewart, Alfred Arnold,
Harold Goldblatt, Irene S. Bingham, Robert Forsythe Boyd, Kathleen Porter,
George Loxton, Margaret D'Arcy, Robert Dempster - W. Erskine Mayne, Dan
Fitzpatrick, Dan O'Connell, Joseph Tomelty 1940s
2) Anne-Marie ~ Jean-Marie HUY, le 15 Juillet 1950 - bunch of french
autographs
3) 15th February 1943 By Courtesy of Lady Anderson, C.B.E., Londonderry. The
Command Entertainment Office presents Concert and Grand Pageant of the
Allies, Produced by Avril Anderson in the Grosvenor Hall, Belfast. Music by
the Royal Ulster Rifles: Major W. G. Ives, M.M. Grand Pageant of the Allies.
Announcer Lieutenant F. G. G. Carr, R.N.V.R.; Organist E. Morgan Cartwright,
A.R.C.O.; Pianist Joey Glover, A.C.A.; Mistress of Robes Freda Craig;
Made-up Artist Sergeant Schwabl, .U.S.A.
4) The Queen's University of Belfast. The Music Society presents a Choral
and Orchestral Concert given by The University Choir, The Studio Symphony
Orchestra (Leader Phillis Tate) Conductors Havelock Nelson, Philip Cranmer
with Evan John (Organ) 4th March 1955 Sir William Whitla Hall
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1) Gladys Stephens The Civil Service Benevolent Fund
2) St. James' Parish Concert by all Youth Organisations 19th April 1944
3) John Tyler and Sons Limited 30th May 1970
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1) 7th December 1965 Bangor Horticultural Society, Hon. Show Secretary's
Address: 12 Dixon Road, Bangor - Miss D. M. Maguire, "Glenbank Tower"
Bangor. Dear Miss Maguire, I have just received the Banksian Medal from the
R.H.S. London, who engraves your name on it, and have pleasure in sending it
to you. In your last letter to me you mentioned that you already had this
medal. This however was not the case, as the medal awarded at the summer
show was the "Home Gardener" bronze medal for the best dish of tomatoes. The
Banksian medal is the highest award in the show and goes to the exhibition
with the largest amount of prize money. Under our rules the winner is not
eligible for this award again until two years later. I thank you for your
offer of using the medal again for another exhibition at a later show. This
however is not necessary as the Banksian medal is presented and engraved by
the R.H.S. gratis for affiliated societies. I am very glad therefore, that
such a good supporter of our show as you has won the premier award for 1965
and hope that you will be able to continue exhibiting. Yours faithfully,
Alex. M. Davies, Hon. Show Secretary
2) The Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, Westminster - Banksian
Medal. The Secretary has pleasure in sending the enclosed Banksian Medal
which has been appropriately engraved.
3) Sir Joseph Banks Bt. P:R:S Born 1743 Died 1820 - The Royal Horticultural
Society Awarded by Bangor Horticultural Soc. to Miss D. M. Maguire 1965
4) R G Ex hon Grocie? ? ? beuf manfefre? Bangor
5) Ashtray Bangor, Co. Down
the above small collection also came with:
Bangor Abbey 1400 Years
Exhibition Catalogue June 1958 & Versatile Verses by Emily Pitcaithly
inscribed 'To Doreen With Compliments and affectionate Regards from Emily'
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Gabbie
Post Card 1925 from left - William Smith (?) - Davy
Stockman (Con) - J. R. Fitzimmons (Driver) - Edward M. Neill (Owner) Old
Princess Bus solid tyres, Ballymena Guardian
Ballymena 1927 Canadian Bus - 3rd from left Mr. B.
Gabbie (12 Larne Road) (Driver - 2nd from right Harry Gilmour Springneil (or
Springwell) Street Ballymena Guardian Post Card
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1) 'James Brown & Sons (Belfast) Ltd., 300 Newtownards Road, Belfast,
Furniture Removers and Storers' (FZ 9309)
2) no info
3) Lisburn Road
4) 'Princess' Belfast ? on back Mr. Hugh Gabbie, 1 S? York Terrace,
Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland Post Card
5) 'Belfast Ballymena' 01 ?939? 1925
6) no info
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1) 'Fire Station, Lewisham' July 1914? to Miss L. Carser, Cherryvale
Lodge, Ravenhill Road, Belfast - Letterkenny Dear Lucy, I am
staying with my cousin Mrs. Nelson, for a fortnight, & having a very
nice time, but the weather is dreadful, rain all the time, but we have a
great many friends & are out all the time, regardless of rain. I was so
sorry not being with you last Sabbath but hope all well to see you all
in Sept. I hope you are all well. Give my kind remembrances to your
Mother & Grandmother. Yours with love. J. L.? Williams
2) 'Victoria Pier, Blackpool' 8th Sept. 1911 to Mrs. Carser, Cherry Vale
Lodge, Ravenhill Road, Belfast - Dear Lucy, I have been here since
Monday & the weather is splendid. I am just staying two minutes walk
from this view on this P. Card. I am feeling much better already. Of
course I only needed a rest as I have been so very busy lately. Hope you
are all well. Cousin Lucy McC. Annie is going to London I think.
3) Postmark Newtownards to Miss Lucy Carser, Cherryvale Lodge, Ravenhill
Road, Belfast - Dear Lucy, Mary and I will be up on Saturday in the 10
past one leaving ards. Love to all. I wish you all a merry christmas.
From Mary x x x x x x x x x x x
4) 2nd December? 1926 Postmark Venezia Ferrovia to Mrs. Ferris, Meredith
Place, Armagh, N. Ireland - Venice 1st Dec. 1926 Feeding the
pigeons at St. Clarks. A little souvenir for you. Edwin
 
 
 
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1) 6th December 1913 Postmark Philadelphia to Miss McCausland,
Cherryvale, Ravenhill Road, Ireland, Belfast - Philadelphia 5/12/03?
We sail tomorrow for home & are very sorry to go. We have been 3 nights
& 2 days in the train & are glad to have arrived at our destination. We
spent Wed. with boat friends in News Orleans. Had a lovely time. Love
from Muriel
2) no address or postmark - Dear Sid, This is one of our Bridges that
cross the Saskatchewan river & I suppose you will have heard some news
of the great flood we had, well this is some pieces of Peoples houses
going down & long rafts from a timber yard on the river bank, it was an
awful time & caused a lot of trouble & destruction, this Bridge was
almost knocked over with the houses & wait of stuff floating against it,
there was a train & a couple of engines one at each end sat on it for a
few days for a wait to prize it down, yours Mary
3) Daily Sketch Wednesday November 18, 1936 pages 15 & 18
4) 'Kathleen' Study by ? Warren, Belfast
 
Taken at Llamberis? yesterday about 50 miles from
here, just before we got out for Snowden Railway, we went up in the
railway train, 2 hours going up and 2 coming down. The weather is lovely
we had only a shower this morning at 10, but lovely now. This is the
first shower since we came. You will see Eda? & Norah each end of the
coach 2nd last row. I am in middle with Mrs. Levaker??
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1) Album
2) M. Craig 1/1/12 - When asked to write in little books, By somebody
with Laura's looks, It's none so east to refuse. So seated in our
crowded pews, We spend in thought the Sabbath morn and wish that we had
not been born. We chase with rhymes a hazy thought, but all our numbers
end in nought. Myself who started like a lamb, Concluded with a jaded
damn and if I'd ever learnt to curse, Belike? had happen on something
worse.
3) David A, Gold, Xmas 1911 Millbrook - "Go ask Papa, the maid replied.
He knew that her Papa had died and knew exactly when she said when she
said go ask Papa."
4) A. E. Miller Xmas 1911 - "Thank Heaven that a little illusion is left
to us, to enable us to be useful and agreeable, that we don't know
exactly what our friends think of us."
5) Gertrude Craig, Craigdarragh January 4th 1912 - I verily think, and
am not ashamed to say that, next to divinity, no art is comparable to
music. Martin Luther
6) Rhona Robinson -
7) Oct. 3, 1912 - spells out Laura C. Miller from Alex. Ritchie
8) Jan. 5, 12 Florrie Miller -
9) Charlotte M. MacCulloch January 23rd 1912 - I do it for you
Laura (Can't resist the sighs he heaves) As a souvenir of evenings past.
I send these blushing leaves.
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1) John M. MacCulloch 23rd January 1912 - "When she goes by, gay,
debonair, With graceful swaying figure, though to follow her I do not
dare, My heart is taken into tow And I can only long and sigh, And rail
at fate when she goes by."
2) L?? M. K. MacCulloch January 1912 -
3) Rita S. Davison 15/5/12 -
4) Annie Arthurs, Greenfield, Kells, Co. Antrim 17.5.'12 -
Good Advice. Now Laura don't read novels, Don't wear too many rings,
Don't think of nice new dresses, And other worldly things. Never raise
your voice too high, And never get enraged, Never think of flirting
Dear, And pray Don't get engaged!
5) Anon -
6) M. O. Davison May 14th 1912 - You ask me to write in your album, 'Put
something original in,' But there's nothing original in me, Except,
original sin.
7) Beatrice Craig, Craigdarragh. January '12 -
8) J. H. B. 18/8/1912 -
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5 girls 5 boys
2) Thomas Ellison - Tasmania & wife Adeline Tom
3) Australia - Bob Bests? Sister Lizzie came home Mama's
grandfather (In Loving Memory of Alexander Ellison Beloved Husband of Lizzie
Ellison Died July 26 1907 aged 36 years. Not my will, but thy'n O. Lord)
4) Alex Colbert Tommy Colbert
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2) Tommy Colbert Lucy Esther Etta & Alex.
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1) Battle of Germany, Join An Air Crew RAF recruitment poster, Great
Britain, 1945
2) 1947 - 22nd May 1947 Ulster bank Limited, Foreign Department, Belfast
American Consulate General, Belfast - Dear Sir, Miss Margaret Crowe, The
Cut, Straid, Ballynure We certify that under authority from the Bank
of England as per Defence (Finance) Regulations, 1939 Notice FE/255 the sum
of £75 will be made available to Miss Crowe to cover her travelling expenses
in the U.S.A. Yours faithfully, ? R. Williams Assistant cashier - on the
back 15.33 Samuel Crowe 1882 - 1946
3) 1947 - 22nd May 1947 L'Estrange & Brett, Solicitors, 9 Chichester Street,
Belfast - To The American Consul, and all Others concerned. Dear Sir,
This is to certify that Miss Margaret Crowe of the Cut, Straid, Ballynure,
County Antrim, is a sister of Mr. Samuel Crowe of Brookline, County Norfolk,
Massachusetts, U.S.A. That Samuel Crowe died on the 20th April 1946
intestate and unmarried with no living relatives in America. That the estate
of the said Samuel Crowe in America consists of the following assets:
Cash $2702,88 Cash with Brookline Trust Co. 29.05 Cash with
Savings Department, Brookline Trust Co. 1704.88 Cash with Brookline
Savings Bank 4781.40 In addition to this Samuel Crowe had real estate
in America situate at 465 Washington Street, Town of Brookline, which has a
total valuation of $22.500. That Miss Margaret Crowe with the consent
of all the next of kin of the said Samuel Crowe deceased wishes to go to
America for the purpose of winding up and distributing her said brother's
Estate. A limited Grant was issued to Miss Sybil H. Holmes,
Counsellor-at-law, 22 Beacon Street, Boston, whereby she was appointed
Administratrix of the estate, but this appointment was limited, dealing with
income only in connection with the deceased's estate. On the 10th July 1947
a further Application will be made by Sybil H. Holmes to have herself
appointed as full Administratrix of the estate of the deceased, and Miss
Crowe wishes to be present in America when this application is being made to
the Court. We certify that Margaret Crowe is a full sister of the said
Samuel Crowe and one of the persons entitled to his estate, and that the
said Margaret Crowe's permanent place of residence is The Cut, Straid,
Ballynure, County Antrim, and her permanent domicile Northern Ireland.
4) 1947 - 3rd June 1947 The Manse, Ballynure, Co. Antrim - Dear Miss Crowe,
I have pleasure in enclosing the Marriage Certificate of your sister, Mrs.
Shaw. I am afraid, however, that I am not able to supply a Certificate of
the marriage of your father and mother. I understand that you indicated to
my sister that they were married in Carrickfergus. In that case you will
require to apply to the present minister of the church in which they were
married - whether it was Church of Ireland or Presbyterian. The minister for
the time being of each church has charge of the Marriage Registers; and it
is he alone that is authorized is? issue Marriage Certificates. If your
parents were married in St. Nicholas' Church (Church of Ireland)
Carrickfergus, you will require to write to the Rev. Canon J. C. Rutherford,
(Rutherford). The Rectory, Carrickfergus. If they were married in Joymount
Presbyterian Church, you will need to write to Rev. Thos. Carlisle, M.A.,
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1) 1952 - 19th December 1952 Government of Northern Ireland, Ministry of
Finance, Stormont, Belfast - Division of Holding of William Crowe R.O. No.
74/4970 Folio No. 9450 Co. Antrim Gentlemen, I am directed
by the Minister of Finance to refer to the application received from your
relative to the proposed sub-division of the above-mentioned holding, and to
convey consent to sub-division as follows: ---------- upon condition that
the annuity of 5s. 2d. to be apportioned on Division A is redeemed. Click
image 1 to read Messrs. L'Estrange & Brett, Solicitors, 9 Chichester
Street, Belfast
2) 1976 - 18/02/76 Northern Ireland Electricity Service N.I.E. Miss Margaret
Crowe, Straid, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim
3) Mermaid 28th February 1976
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Harrison Johnston
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1) 1942-1943 The Boys' Brigade Membership Card - 34th Belfast William
Harrison, Private, Age 12; 49 Meadowbank Place, Belfast. Captain: H. Curragh
2) 1912 - 24th October Postmark Hume, Greenlaw (Scotland) to Mrs. J.
Johnston, Ballin Temple, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland - Dear Mrs. Johnston, I
hope you all well, we are all well here. I am staying on at Sagersbury? just
now cleaning, Hilda is going to service at Middle third at November for
housemaid, it is awful, we a getting slowest out all at once. Mothers
wishing that you would write to her, she is asking for you & I had to tell
you to write to her, will write soon again, from ? loving Elsie xxx
3) 1924 - 29th August 1924 Postmark Tooting to Miss Margaret Johnston,
Ballin Temple, Ardaltin, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland - 28/8/24 Are you
getting ready to fill the school? I hope Jock is very well. I am having a
nice time here. Hope to go home on Wednesday next. Did your brother arrive?
Love to all from E. H.
4) 1904? 1st? November 1904 Postmark Beattock, Dumfriesshire to Mrs. M. A.
Johnston, Cumstone, Lockerbie - Will be up tomorrow (Wed.) about 1 oc. W. F.
Trotter? Weather permitting.
5) 1938? 6th August 1938? Postmark Garvagh? to Miss A. Stoddart, c/o
Johnston, Ballintemple, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland - The Caravan.
Having an A1 time, hope you are enjoying yourself, saw your mother etc.
yesterday. Give my love to all at Ballintemple. ? Ken
1943-1944 The Boys' Brigade Membership Card - 34th
Belfast William Harrison, Private Age 14; 49 Meadowbank Place, Belfast
Captain: H. Curragh
1944-1945 The Boys' Brigade Membership Card - 34th
Belfast William Harrison, Private Age 14; 49 Meadowbank Place, Belfast
Captain: H. Curragh
1945-1946 The Boys' Brigade Membership Card - 34th
Belfast William Harrison, L/Cpl. 49 Meadowbank Place, Belfast Captain:
H. Curragh
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Morris
Victoria Barracks, Windsor Christmas 1930 from
Morris
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1) Your loving friend Lizzie Johnston to Mrs. Haire
2) 'Childwall Abbey & Church, Liverpool' - 28th April 1914 Postmark
Wavertree to Mrs. Haire, No. 6 Chatsworth Street, off Templemore Avenue,
Belfast - Mr. Strictland, Priory Farm Dairy, Childwall, Wavertree, Liverpool
Dear Mrs. Haire, I hope you are quite well, as I am myself. I am now in
Liverpool as I said, and I could not be much happier than where I am. I hope
you are not uneasy about me getting a place for I have a good one. I am
getting 5s a week and my keep. Please tell Noria I am thinking of her my
last and best friend to ? and please let her read this Post Card. I hope Jim
is a good boy. This picture you see here is where I am, round the corner, it
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1) 16th July 1912 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Mrs. Haire, 6 Chatsworth
Street, Belfast, Ireland - What do you think off all our Bhoys, they are
allright best I ever was ? your N.? Por??
2) Norah if you were here i could take you out for a drive. This is my motor
cycle i bought this summer. She is complete with side car, now i can go
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1) 'Best Wishes' From Jack To Norah
2) 'Best Wishes' From Frank to Cousin Nora
3) 'My Fond Greeting' To Norah From Frank
  
 
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1) 'Souvenir' To Norah Haire From James Haire
2) 'Loving Wishes' To Norah From Darky
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Quinn Wedding Album
Marriage ~ Cushla Kellett and Noel Quinn at St.
Patrick's Church, Portaferry
Monday October 3rd, 1960 - Best Man: Thomas Quinn Bridesmaids:
Rosaleen Kellett, Bernadette and Rosaleen Dillon
Guests: Mr. & Mrs. Philip Kellett, Philip Kellett (Jun.), Brian Kellett, Mr.
& Mrs. McGarry, J. Allen, T. McGrath, P. McKillen, Mr. Bradley, Mr. & Mrs.
Rogerson, R. Lyness, Mrs. M. Dillon, Mr. & Mrs. Gibson, Mr. & Mrs. Hughes,
Mrs. Watterson, Mr. & Mrs. J. Gilmore, Mr. McGrath, Mr. & Mrs. G. Smyth,
Rev. Fr. Magee, Rev. Fr. McCrae, Mr. & Mrs. Crockard, S. Dignum?, M.
McPhileny, B. Gibson, Madeleine Quinn, Dick Quinn, Mr. & Mrs. H. McNamara,
Mr. & Mrs. Bell, Miss P. Fay, Miss M. Quinn, Maureen Quinn, Patrick Quinn,
S. Quinn, B. O'Loughlin, M. Quinn, O. Keating?, Mr. Quinn, Mr. & Mrs. H.
Quinn, Mr. & Mrs. McGonigle, Mr. & Mrs. T. Kelly, T. Keating?, W.
Fitzsimons, P. O'Neill, Mr. McFall, T. O'Neill, H. Coulter, S. Breen, D.
McCaulfield, L. Toner, F. Keating?, Mr. Dumigan.
Bangor Photographer: G. R. E. Hamilton
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2) Rev. John Keers
3) Annie, Mary, John & Willy Davis. Given to McC. by Annie 10th May 1907
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5) Rev. J. Knox Leslie Ordained 20th August 1834, Installed in 3rd Cookstown
1835
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Elsmere
     
inside first miniature portrait: 28th Feb. (really
can't make out all the writing but it starts)... My darling Elsmere? &
Do? This is your Grandmothers miniature painted on ivory, a copy of the
original done by the artist Patterson Smith? & given by your Grandmother to
your Grandfather on their wedding day September 1st 1826 ? care of it & hand
it down to your children. I only wish I had my Grand? ? ? is in full dress
navy uniform to have ???? CLICK to read
This Miniature was made in the year 1790 in the 38th year of my age. William
Kerr
Miniature of Edward Elsmeres' Grandmother, a copy of the original which was
painted by the artist Patterson or Catteron Smith? & given by her to her
husband, Elsmeres' grandfather, on their wedding day. Sept. 1st 1826
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Fort Dunlop
Visit to Fort Dunlop of Members of the Institute of
Motor Traders & Friends from Northern Ireland 20th January 1931
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Friends School Cricket
Friends School First Cricket XI 1958-59
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Hans Iten Letters
 
   
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1) Bülach, Aug. 21, 1928 Dear Mr. Mills, Very many thanks for the
papers, which we enjoy very much, especially as some of the shares have gone
up and show that the time of delivery is approaching. Since I am here my
health seems to be improving. I have made several studies in my brother's
garden and I also painted two flower pieces which I think you will like.
Yesterday we were invited by Mr. Blumer, perhaps you remember me speaking of
him, he is the uncle of the young man, who was once in Mackey's at Belfast,
and whose father has several Spinning mills here. We also visited the
Rhinefall at Schaffhausen and the old castle of the Hohenklingen which dates
back to the 14 Century and is well preserved. From this castle one has a
magnificent view of the Rhine valley and the country would make a fine
background for Wagner's Tannhäuser. My holidays are soon reaching the end
and I shall be glad to renew our old conversations and debates. My wife and
self are sending you the best wishes and thanking you again. yours sincerely
H. Iten
2) 15th July 1930 Postmark Bülach to J. A. C. Mills, Esqr., 3 Woodland
Avenue, Cliftonville, Belfast, Ireland (From Mr. Iten, July 1930, 2 pictures
hung in the Salon) - Bülach, Ct. Zürich, July 15th, 1930 My dear Mr.
Mills, I do hope you don't think I have forgotten you, that would be quite
impossible, you can rest assured, that if I had better news I would have
written to you sooner. I regret to say my husband is still very ill, he
seems to be completely worn out physically and mentally, his illness has
been aggravated by the intense heat, but fortunately it is a good deal
cooler now. As he can only retain the little food he takes with the greatest
difficulty, he has got very weak and today the local Doctor who has been
attending him every day, advised me to get in a Specialist from Zürich. I
hope and trust he will be able to give him the desired relief, I shall try
to have him as quickly as possible, it is now five weeks since we arrived
and he has been laid up all the time. I often think of Rev. Forsyth and
wonder how he is getting on, it was just about this time last year that I
got some of his berries and I am so sorry to miss everything this summer.
God only knows when Hans will be strong enough to return to his beloved
Ireland and to all his good friends, it seems now such a long time since I
have seen you and I often wish I could drop in at 3 Woodland Avenue. Very
many thanks for the papers, I am so sorry that Hans is unable to read
anything at present, he is in a state of absolute weakness, the Doctor
thinks he left the nursing home too soon, had he stayed on a little while
longer he would not have felt the strain of the voyage so much. Of course
Hans insisted to go that Friday, and Dr. Hickey? thought to oppose hum would
be disastrous. In case you see Mr. Cunningham please ask him to take charge
of the two pictures when they return from the Salon, and to let you see
them, you can also tell him how well they looked in the Salon hung on the
line in the grande salle". Although I have a good deal to do, looking after
the patient, I feel very well considering that I never get out into the
fresh air. Hoping to be able to give you more reassuring news the next time.
I remain, with best love, F. Iten
    
   
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1) 30th ? ? Postmark Bülach to J. or F. A. C. Mills, Esqr., 3 Woodland
Avenue, Cliftonville, Belfast, Ireland (August 30 1930 About Hans Itens will
instructions from his Widow) - Bülach, Ct. Zürich. Aug, 30th, 1930
My dear Mr. Mills, It is with a heart very heavy with sadness that I try to
reach you today, I find it very difficult to control my thoughts, or put
into writing how I feel, but I consider it my duty to thank you from the
bottom of my heart for all your kindness and courtesy you always so
liberally extended to Hans. He did not always fully appreciate how well you
meant it, but I know you have forgiven him and bear him no ill-will. Your
very kind letter as well as Messrs. Smith's & Bennison's have been a great
comfort and consolation to me, and please ask them to accept my warmest
thanks. You have no idea what a big blank his death leaves in my life and
every day I seem to miss him more sorely. Sometimes I think he might have
been saved, if the blood transfusion, as suggested by the specialist, could
have been carried out, but owing to his big abscess on the spine it had to
be postponed. The only consolation I have is from the memory of the way I
was able to help him and take care of him, what breaks my heart is, that I
was unable to nurse him during his last days, and that he had to be away
from home, but the Doctors told me over and over again that it was quite
impossible to nurse him at home, during the last three weeks he had a
special day and night nurse. The only thing for me to do now is to try to
bear this trial with fortitude and to be thankful, that I have so many
trusted friends. Now I should refrain from doing so, but circumstances
compel me to ask you about Hans' will. I think he told you that he has a
sister of most doubtful character who will now leave no stone untouched to
deprive me of every penny if she possibly can. My brother in law, Oskar?
often tells me that nobody in the wide world deserves it more than myself,
that I should get share of our hard earned savings, but I don't want to do
anything that is not absolutely correct. There is one think I am in great
doubt, and that is in regard to his pictures. In recent years, especially
since the Patterson collection was purchased, Hans always told me, he would
never again leave his work to a Gallery, my brother in law is just dying to
have some of his pictures (so far he has not one) so is also Mr. Casper who
came especially to the funeral from ? Gall. In my opinion it would be far
better to have some his work he left behind, in sympathetic and appreciated
hands. The authorities in Under? Argeri? told me they would never find the
money to build a gallery, but I suppose all that has to be settled once I am
back, to far as I can remember, Hans made me executrice of his will, but I
may be wrong, in that case would it be better to wait until I return, which
I suppose I have to venture at the end of September. I would be so grateful
if either Mr. Bennison or Mr. Smith could send an official letter to Oskar
Iten, Friedenrichteramt, Bülach, informing him about the will and what would
be the best course to take under these difficult circumstances. I am very
sorry to give you such a lot of trouble, but as you kindly offered to help
me, I accept it with heartfelt thanks. Mrs. Heron sent me a most beautiful
letter together with some sprigs of Rosemary for the grave and I wish you
would thank her until I am better able to do so myself. With renewed thanks
for all your kindness and papers, yours broken hearted Frieda Iten
2) 8th September 1930 Postmark Bülach to F. A. C. Mills, Esqr., 3 Woodland
Avenue, Cliftonville, Belfast, Ireland (Mrs. Iten about her money trouble
after her husbands death) - Bülach, Switzerland, Sept. 8th, 1930. My
dear Mr. Mills, For your very kind letter and information I tender you my
warmest thanks, it is a great comfort to have a trusted friend, when one is
in trouble and I shall always be grateful to you for all you have done for
me. I still can hardly realize that Hans is gone for ever, up to the last
day I was hoping against hope, that he would recover, but I suppose time the
great healer will ease the sense of loss. I visited the grave today, where
his ashes are buried and I shall have to decide what tomb-stone is to be
erected before leaving and what inscription is to be on it. I felt a good
deal more rested up to last Thursday, when I went to the ?bank at Zürich to
withdraw the money I require to pay the doctors, nursing home, Specialist
and Xray? institute and I received the greatest shock of my life and have
since spent many sleepless nights. I don't know whether Hans told you, that
we have money deposited in the Bank of Zürich and when my mother died, my
legacy was put along with it. They are mostly Government Stock and bear no
name, so anyone may possess them. Up till now I had full authority to
withdraw any sum I liked, but there is an error in that "Vollmacht"? (as it
is called here) and as a consequence it ceases with his death, that is, I
lose the authority. The manager of the bank told me, I could only have the
deposit written over to my name if I had a copy letter by a solicitor that I
am executrise of the will and his sole heiress. This however is not so in
the will, the money will have to be divided into four and when I pay my
accounts out of my share, I will have very little left and even lose my
mother's legacy. If I had the power to obtain it, I would take my own bonds
away and then divide the rest. This you will agree, is a very sad plight,
but since Providence has ordained it so, I must not murmur. I shall send the
death certificate to Dr. Hunter, as he knows German and Hans had given him
on previous occasions the packet with our papers in it to deposit it in the
Bank of Ireland, I hope I will have no trouble to obtain it. If my brother
in law could manage to get away, he might come over with me to help to get
things settled, the only drawback will be, he does not speak English. With
renew thanks and love, yours very distressed F. Iten
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1) 9th December 1922 Oglaigh na h-Eireann Military H.Q. Dungarvan,
Waterford Command. Bearer F. M. Hayes, M. & L. Bank, Dungarvan. Has
permission to use Push Byke. From Dungarvan to Youghal Till Cancelled.
Within the National lines. (Signed) ? Capt. For O/C/ Dungarvan
2) 11th December 1922 General Travelling Permit. Command Headquarters, Cork.
Name: Mr. Frank Hayes, Address: Munster & Leinster Bank, Dungarvan has my
permission to travel to any part of Ireland by any available means. J. E.
Dalton. Major-General, General Officer Commanding. Issued by Séay O'Mátzog.
O/C. Permits. Description. Height: 5' 7" Age: 22 yrs. Face: Full. Build:
Medium. Signature. F. Hayes. Note: This General Permit is available for one
calendar month from date of issue 11/12/22 and application for renewal
should be made within a week of expiration.
3) 22nd February 1923 Oglaigh na H-Eireann Military H.Q. Dungarvan,
Waterford Command. Bearer F. M. Hayes, Address: M. & L. Bank, Dungarvan, Co.
Waterford. Has permission to use Push Bicycle within the 14th Battalion
Area. From: 22.2.23 Until Cancelled. (Signed) Edward P. Walsh (Commdt.)
O/C. Dungarvan. F. M. Hayes
4) 12th July 1923 Postmark Monkstown F. M. Hayes, Esq., M. & L. Bank,
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
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Dublin University Hockey
Edinburgh University v. Dublin University Hockey
Match, December 1907
E. G. S. Hall - J. M. MacWilliam - H. J. Brown - J. Haycraft - J. C. Cox -
?(Referee) - T. P. S. Eves (Referee)
H. Ball - M. R. Russell - R. M. Drynan - G. J. Meldon - E. S. Craig - W. I.
Campbell - H. S. Walker - H. Bewley - E. St. J. Seelly
G. M. Melville - E. W. G. Young - J. C. Hackett - G. H.
McCormick - A. L. Mackenzie - E. P. Allman-Smith - A. E. Drynan
(Capt. E.U.H.C.) (Capt. D.U.H.C.)
P. A. Bird
Dublin University, 4 goals; Edinburgh University, 2 goals
Photographer Alex. Ayton, 42 and 43 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh
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