... C.I.Y.M.S. ELOCUTION CLASS. PUBLIC OCO1PUTITIO4S. In connection with the above class, which is ably conducted by M-Tr. J. H. Simpson, public competi- tions were held in Clarenec Place Hall last night for two gold and three silver medals. In the un- avoidable absence of the Lord Mayor (Mr. Otto Jaffe, ?? the chair was taken by Mr. John M'Cormick, and there was an overfiowiug audience. In the ...

... . IRISH NATIONALISTS AMN THE UNITY QUESTION.- The Press Associatiem states that twenty-four' members of, the Irish palrliamentary pasrty attended' a special meeting at Westminster yesterday after- noon. Sir Thomas Esmonde, senior whip of the party, had come from Ireland on purpose to at- tend, and was called porti to preside. 'Mr. Arthur O'Connor proposed a resolution welcoming a com- ...

... Idature was BALLYM0ONEY. A meeting in support of Captain Cramsie's can- didature Novas held at Carryduff on the 28th inst., in Mr. David Michael's Granary. The bulding was filled to its utmost capacity. Mr. Miichael was called on to preside, and after a few preliminary remarks called on the candidate to address the meeting. Captain Cram-sie, in the course of his address. referred at some ...

... The followillg appeared in our second edition of y C ~tt nl.y : - THLE CHINESE SITUATION. NA=TVE TROUB]SE IES 1 SHANTt7Nf. R ~ N Mealt 28. I learn from a rei:ahli ?? re. tly' tlh llliy 3i L's ' 'otresp)ol..lt. [ clnt tile (rL;vu- ri ori;gn Oflice hlis re&e:vtz.J rathier ldrimnnig ilettrt:' rro0 t'ilt Tsint cn Go Qernemenu rueetlte' ni atine trrtbiaes in Sita:tuazg. These h.ve uio up : e-. ...

... LADIES' BOAR DITNG AND DAY SCHOOL, DUNIRIS, BAGOR. ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. Last night the annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the' Ladies' Boarding and D)ay School, Duniris, Bangor, of which Miss A. S. Patton, B.A., is the accomplished principal, took place in the Guildhall, Bangor, in the presence of a crowded assembly. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Dr. Alexander Field, ...

... BOCARDS OF GiXlPLDIANS. ANTMlii. At the fina3 mc -s I, rih:s T-r ; Mr. -N. Eoyv pre-tir i;. ) i . ~r . ?? ;.iA i iF ,t i liflit..:. : present *cre-Al Lu-- .1. ii ?? Richardson, Kir:-' . 10- :r -.r. ' was reported th;I ?? a. nli i2 a. ' ?? i of weak mind ;iinl V i. r . tow-n, sought rshic2l in 2t . 2 almoas in ii enmse te. 5e s 1I .o .. for £142 sewn to an nlrlert ?? on the 27th inst. An qi ?? ...

... THE PREiSBYTERIAN- UNIONI\ST VOTERSS' le ASSOCIATION,- of 0O THE EDITOR OF TlE BELFAST NEWS-LETTER. Sw-RThe high personal respect I felt for Mlr. r Win. Smyth, of Barbidge, combined with the pies- sure of important duties, prevented me from re- plying to an attack which he made some time ago El on the Presbyterian Unionist Voters' Association. P But as he has returned to the charge in a recent ...

... EAS TERTIDE. ARRANGEVIENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. The first 2oliday of the year-all the more popu- lar because it is the first-is once more upon Us, and a glance at our advertising columns will shots that the various caterers for the wants of the plea- sure-seeking public have, as usual, made elaborate arrangements to meat the requirements of their patrons and patronesses. A great many people leave ...

... ANNUAL SOCAL REUNION. The annual social reunion in connection with the above was held last night in the Young 'Men's Christian Association Hall, Wellington Place. At the commencement of the proceedings, which were of a highly enjoyable character, an excellent tea was dispensed to a large number of blind personsi, in addition to many interested in the mission who were present by the special ...

... 1st Dromore Company (Dromore Cathedral)- Through the kindness of the Dublin Battalion, who invited this company to give a display at their sixth annual demonstration, some of our ottihers and boys spent a most pleasant time in Dubiin. The demonstration was held on two evenings, Mlarch 15th aid 16th, and each evening there were over a thousand boys present from tihe various Dublin companies, ...

... CHIEF- LAND CO.MMISSION. I DEL AST. Ia The chief Land Commissioners-Mr. Justice 3Meredith, Henourable -Gerald Fitzgerald, Q.C. end Mr. Commissioner Lynch-sat yesterday in the Grand Jury Room of the County Courthouse x and resumed the hearing of appeals. At the sit- ting of the Court judgments were delivered in a p number oi the cases. UNIO0N OF BALLYMONEY, Andrew Dickie, tenant; A. F. H. ...

... *t.fSS LAMONTVS SCHOOL. ENTERTAIXMENT M AXN'D PRIZE DISTMIBiUTION. Last evening a very pleasant entertainment -Was given in Ballynafeigh Orange Hall in connection with this school, and was 'made the occasion of presenting the prizes won by the pupils at the annual examinations. Tha chair was occupied by the Lady Mayioress (Miss. Otto Jafff). and the hall was crowded. This school, of which Miss ...