He had seen the 'captain' in the same place on the previous week, but he then effected his escape; two coats belonging to witness were stolen from the yard on that occasion. In the present instance he, however, succeeded in securing him, but on examining to ascertain whether any depredation had been committed, he could not perceive that any article had disappeared from its place. At length by chance he discovered that two of the cows in the stable had been milked; he charged the captain with having discharged the office of dairy-maid, and the other did not deny the soft imputation, observing that as he could not find anything loose about the place he thought a meal of new milk not a bad supper, and seeing the ways and means at his command, he had helped himself accordingly.

He also acknowledged that besides robbing the cows of their milk, he had also robbed O'Brien of the two garments already mentioned, and which he pawned for a trifle. The 'executive authorities' at the office being tired of whipping the culprit for repeated acts of felony, he had received a score of lashes so lately as the 8th instant. Mr Porter committed him to trial at commission as a vagrant.

Irish Times 21 January 1922 THE virtual immunity from shootings in Belfast during the week has given much satisfaction to the majority of the citizens of all creeds and classes, and efforts are being made to maintain the peace. An interesting joint meeting of residents of the Ardoyne district was held last night with this object in view in response to a circular issued jointly by Very Rev Father Sebastian, CP, Rector Holy Cross: Rev. John Milliken, BA Woodvale Presbyterian Church: Rev R Walker, LL D, Rector St Matthews Church: Rev WP Hall, MA, Ballysillan Presbyterian Church: Messrs. D.

McVeigh and JT McGill, hon secretaries pro tem. The meeting was representative of all creeds and classes, and the atmosphere testified to the healthy spirit desirous for peace - a spirit expressed by the speakers. The resolution was passed unanimously: - "That this meeting of residents in the Ardoyne district, consisting of representatives (both clerical and lay) of all religious denominations, hereby declares its profound desire to promote a better feeling amongst all sections of the community, and calls upon all peace-loving citizens to use their influence to restore public safety, confidence and goodwill.

This meeting speaks for no party, sect or class, but as christian citizens appeals for a healthy public conscience and a strong moral courage to put an end to the present evils. This meeting further calls upon the authorities to provide protection for all citizens, and to proclaim as outlaws all carrying arms. It will then be the duty of every peacefully disposed individual to assist the law to administer justice, and thus restore public confidence."

A continuation committee was appointed, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding.