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Poskitt, Fred and Dorette
a lifetime of memories in 27 Scrapbooks and a small Margarine box
the scrapbooks cover a period from 1955 to 1991
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on this page - 4 Scrapbooks from May 1955 to March
1960
Mr. & Mrs. Poskitt (Fred and Dorette) May to August 1955
photos in this scrapbook
copies of there were also in the Margarine Box on page one but they were
also in the 1955 Scrapbook
Birthdays and Anniversaries
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1) from Auntie Maud with love
2) from Bill & Ness with love and best wishes for a very happy birthday
3) With love from Diane
4) To Fred and dear Dorette, with love and best wishes, Moira
5) to Dorette, with fondest love from Bill & Ness
6) to Fred with fondest love from Bill & Ness (writing looks the same)
Miscellaneous
 
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1) Imperial Hotel, Donaghadee, 15th May 1955,
Menu signed by Robert Ferguson, Maud Ferguson, W. Grigor, Ness M. Grigor, Fred F. Poskitt, Dorrie
Ferguson
2) Friends of R.A.F. Association (Ladies Committee) Treasure Hunt and Supper
Dance on Saturday, 21st May, 1955 leaving Ulster Memorial Air Club at 6.30
p.m. Tickets 6/- incl. Car Drivers free.
3) Royal Air Force, Mr. & Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, The Chairman and Committee
have pleasure in inviting you to the Air Pageant and Reserved Enclosure R.N.A.S., Sydenham on Saturday, 11th June, 1955, at 3 p.m. Ground Display
from 1 p.m. The Pageant will be opened by His Excellency the Governor of
Northern Ireland, The Lord Wakehurst, K.C.M.G.
4) The Belfast Arts Theatre, Little Donegall Street, 'Angels in Love' by
Hugh Mills 3rd May 1955 - Cast - Patricia Hopkins, Margaret Waine, Robert
McLernon, Betty Hunter, Jill Lemon, John C. Burke, Alex. McDonald, Bill
Wiesener, Ian Cowan
5) C. G. J. Ackland, Inspector, Scottish Union & National Insurance Co., 28
Westmoreland Street, Dublin
B.M.D.s
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1) Births - Davidson, May 17th, 1955, at Dar es Salaam, to Aurey
(Audrey?) Davidson (née Lynas), wife of Malcolm
2) Davidson, Colonial Administrative Service, Tanganyika - a son.
Lyddon, May 22, 1955, at Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, to Marian (née
Charlesworth), wife of Derek Lyddon - a daughter
Summers, May 23, 1955, at Calabar, Nigeria, to Maureen (née Froggatt), wife
of the Rev. J. S. Summers, H.W.T.I., Calabar, Nigeria - a son (Andrew John
Sibbald)
McIvor, May 25, 1955, at the Royal Maternity Hospital, to Jill (née
Anderson) and Basil McIvor, 12 Lower Crescent, Belfast - a son
Mulligan - May 25, 1955, at Johnstone House, to Joan (née Breakey) and Roy
Mulligan, 54 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast - a son
Reid, May 26, 1955, at Samaritan Hospital, to Joan and Stewart Reid,
Deramore Park South, Belfast - a son
3) McCrea, May 31, 1955, at Ardenlee Nursing Home, to Elizabeth (née
Burrows) and Norman McCrea - a son (Terence Neal)
4) Hamilton, June 5, 1955, at Bangor Maternity Hospital, to Margaret
Patricia (née Reilly), wife of Ronald K. Hamilton - a daughter
5) Hamilton, June 4, 1955, to Esther (née Rule), wife of Trevor Hamilton,
M.D., Rossneagh, Finaghy - a son
6) Ferry, June 13, 1955, at Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast, to Rosemary
(née Barney) and Douglas Ferry - a son (Martin William)
7) Wilson, June 20, 1955, at Johnstone House, to Joan (née Kennedy) and Ian
Wilson, 73 Priory Park - a daughter
8) Gilpin, July 30th, 1955, at Ardenlee Nursing Home, to Hazel (née Elwood)
and Norman Gilpin, 32 Downview Park West - a daughter (Heather Mary)
Marriages
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Marriages 1)
Wade ~ McCrea, June 6, 1955, at Malone Presbyterian
Church, Belfast, by the Rev. W. M. Boland, B.A., B.D. - George, son of the
late Dr. William Wade, and of Mrs. Marjorie Wade, 57a Marlborough Park
South, Belfast, to Deirdre, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thom McCrea, 26
Marlborough Park South, Belfast
2) Mason ~ Jack, Miss Daphne M. Jack, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H.
Jack, reside at Rosemount Terrace, Londonderry, was married yesterday from
the home of her uncle and aunt, the Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Nimmons, of Newmills Manse, Portadown. The bridegroom was Mr. Robert J. Mason,
A.R.I.B.A., of Belfast, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David E. Mason, of
Dublin. The bride was given away by her father, and the ceremony was
performed at Newmills Presbyterian Church by Mr. Nimmons and the Rev. James
S. Woods, B.D., of Ebrington Presbyterian Church, Londonderry. The bride,
who was attended by Mrs. Eric Phillips, of Londonderry, wore a gown of pale
pink crystal organza, and a pink petal head dress. She carried anemones and
lily of the valley. The matron of honour's gown was blue nylon, and her
flowers anemones. The best man was Mr. Eric Elliott, of Enniskillen. After a
reception at the Savoy, Portadown, the bride left for the honeymoon wearing
a dress of oatmeal boucle tweed with mushroom accessories to tone.
3) Allen ~ McNeill, Belfast News-Letter, Wednesday June 15th 1955. Ulster weddings. Rev. H.
R. Allen and Miss M. E. McNeill. The wedding took place yesterday at
McCracken Memorial Presbyterian Church, Belfast, of the Rev. Harold Reeves
Allen, M.A., (of Groomsport, Co. Down) the Manse, Ballyclare, and Miss Mabel
Elizabeth McNeill. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. W. H. Allen and Mrs.
Allen, M.B.E., Tobergill, Groomsport, and the bride the only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. J. McNeill, Erndale, Cleaver Park, Malone. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. David Dowling, M.A., D.D., assisted by the Rev. Walter
Nelson, M.A. The wedding music was rendered by the Church Choir, with Mr. W.
R. A. Anderson, A.R.C.M., at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her
father, was in a gown of parchment figured brocade with yoke of Limerick
lace, and carried a bouquet of Roselandia roses, stephanotis, and lily of
the valley. She was attended as bridesmaid by Miss Helen Burns, who wore a
gown of honeybeige tulla, appliqued with lace. The best man was the Rev.
Desmond Shaw, B.A. Subsequently a reception was held at the Woodbourne House
Hotel. For travelling the bride wore a tweed suit in pastel shades with tan
accessories.
4) Bailey ~ Stafford, At McCracken Memorial Presbyterian Church the wedding
took place of Mr. John W. S. Bailey, elder son of Mr. C. M. Bailey and the
late Mrs. Bailey, Upway, Sans Souci Park, and Miss Ann E. Stafford, only
daughter of the late Mr. W. H. Stafford, and of Mrs. T. A. Lytle, Osborne
Gardens, Belfast. The Rev. David Dowling, M.A., D.D., and Very Rev. W.
Corkey, M.A., D.D., were the officiating ministers, and Mr. W. R. A.
Anderson, A.R.C.M., was at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her
stepfather, Mr. T. A. Lytle, was in a trained gown of white Chantilly lace
over tulle and taffeta, and carried a bouquet of roses, lily of the valley
and stephanotis. The bridesmaids - the Misses Rachel Green and Frances
Sinclair - wore gowns of pale turquoise grosgrain. Mr. Derek M. W. Bailey
attended his brother as best man. A reception was held later at the
Woodbourne House Hotel. For travelling Mrs. J. W. S. Bailey wore a navy blue
suit, with accessories to tone. The bride's and bridesmaids' gowns by Emelia
Eriksen, Belfast
5) McMillen ~ Miller, Belfast News-Letter, Wednesday, June 29, 1955. Belfast
weddings. The marriage was solemnised yesterday at St. Columba's Church,
Belfast, of Mr. Ernest Templeton McMillen, youngest son of the late Mr.
Ernest McMillen, J.P., and of Mrs. McMillen, Castlehill Road, Knock, and
Miss Alma Mavis Miller, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Miller,
Castlehill Park, Knock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. J.
Whittaker, M.A., and Mr. F. S. Clegg, A.R.C.O., was at the organ. The bride,
who was given away by her father, was in a trained gown of sunglow court
satin, with veil of parchment tulle held in place by a coronet of orange
blossom. She carried a bouquet of cream and salmon-toned roses, and
carnations. The bridesmaids - the Misses Fiona Cole (cousin of the bride,
Elizabeth Hamilton and Joy Houston - wore picture frocks of peach organza
and their bouquets were composed of carnations, roses and gladioli tips. The
best man was Mr. John R. Haslett. Subsequently a reception was held at the
Midland Hotel. For travelling the bride wore a jacket suit of Caribbean blue
canvas tweed, with pencil skirt and black accessories. The bridal gown, veil
and headdress, bridesmaids' gowns and trousseau by Meneely Ltd., 15 Donegall
Square North, Belfast.
6) Anderson ~ Workman, July 21st, 1955, at Elmwood Presbyterian Church, by
the Rev. Dr. D. Frazer-Hurst, M.A. - Allen William, younger son of Dr. and
Mrs. W. A. Anderson, Ballyowen, Drumbeg, to Caroline Elizabeth, only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Workman, 53 Malone Park, Belfast
Marriages
    
Mrs. Kathleen Harkness requests the pleasure of your company on the
occasion of the marriage of her daughter Colleen Patricia, with Mr. Peter
Moore Brand, at McCracken Memorial Church, Belfast, on Wednesday, July 6th,
1955, at 2.30 p.m., and afterwards at "Redhill," Finaghy.
"St. Ives," Malone Park, Belfast R.S.V.P. - St. Ives, Malone Park, Mrs.
Kathleen Harkness at Home Friday 1st July 3 - 6 o'clock
Pages in Highland dress follow the bride. Brand ~ Harkness. Two pages, in
full Highland costumes, and four brides-maids attended Miss Colleen Patricia
Harkness to-day when she married in McCracken Memorial Church, Malone,
Belfast, to Mr. Peter Moore Brand. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs.
Kathleen Harkness, St. Ives, Malone Park, and the late Mr. W. A. Harkness.
The parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. H. Moore Brand, Redhill,
Finaghy. Rev. Dr. David Dowling performed the ceremony. Muss Harkness's
picturesque gown of white chantilly lace was embroidered in rhinestones and
pearls, with flounced skirt of French tulle. Her headdress of French design
was of satin and sequins to form a demi-chapeau, and her semi-crescent
bouquet was of white roses and carnations. Cousins of the bride, Miss Olivia
and Miss Valerie Moore, and cousins of the bridegroom, Miss Sandra Aucott
and Miss Elizabeth Lyle, were bridesmaids. Their bouffant frocks were of
white tulle over blush pink poult, with headdress of pink rosebuds and
lily-of-the-valley, and their bouquets were also in pink and white. Master
Alan Harkness and Master Michael Brand were pages. Mr. Patrick Brand was his
brother's best man. A reception was held at Redhill.
Brand ~ Harkness, Belfast News-Letter, Thursday, July 7, 1955 - Mr. Peter
Moore Brand, B.A., B.Comm., Redhill, Finaghy, and Miss Colleen Patricia
Harkness, Malone Park, who were married at McCracken Memorial Church
yesterday. The bridesmaids were the Misses Olivia M. Moore, B.A., Sandra
Aucott, K. Valerie Moore Lisbeth Ann Kyle. Pages were W. Alan Harkness and
Michael L. Brand. Mr. T. Patrick Brand was best man, and Mr. Richard F.
Hyde, groomsman.
Deaths
Adams - March 4, 1955 (suddenly), at a Private Nursing Home,
Margaret, dearly-loved wife of A. S. G. Adams, of 15 Malone Hill Park,
Belfast. Alexander x 4 - March 4, 1955, at Hospital,
Downpatrick, Robert, beloved son of the late John and Eliza Jane Alexander.
Funeral from his late residence, Irish Street, Killyleagh, to-morrow
(Sunday), at 3 p.m. Deeply regretted by the Family Circle.
Anderson x 5 - March 4, 1955, at Hospital, Maria, dearly-loved wife of
John Anderson, 27 Leadbetter Street. Funeral from Wilton's Funeral Home,
Crumlin Road, on Monday, at 3 p.m., to City Cemetery. Deeply regretted by
her sorrowing Husband and Family Circle + Deeply regretted by her sorrowing
Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, Robert and Isobella Anderson, and Family,
19 Crimea Street + Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, James and Josephine
Anderson, and Family, 9 Fortuna Street
In Memoriam 1955
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1) Strutton - In loving memory of our dear sister, Dolly, died 8th February,
1953. Ever remembered by Ethel and Emily; also Val and Tom, Dundrum. Far
away your grave to see, but not too far to think of you.
Williamson - Loving memories of my dear husband, Harold, died 8th February,
1951. Remembered always by his loving Wife and Children, 99 Fortingale
Street. A thought for to-day, a memory forever + Williamson, Treasured
memories of my dear son, Harold, died 8th February, 1951. Always remembered
by his loving Mother, 5 Broadbent Street. His memory I cherish + Williamson,
Cherished memories of our dear son-in-law, Harold, died 8th February, 1951.
Fondly remembered by Albert and Margaret Coates, and Family, 64 Fortingale
Street. In silence we remember
2) Gilliland(?)
- Patterson, Cherished memories of a beloved Wife and Mother, called Home
22nd February, 195. Ever remembered by her loving Husband and Family, 41
Grand Parade. Haddock, In loving memory of my dear
Mother, departed this life 22nd February, 1954. Sadly missed by her loving
Son and Daughter-in-law, Thomas and Martha, Birmingham 26 + Son and
Daughter-in-law, William & Sarah J. Haddock, 46 Empire Street; also William
and Maureen, and her Great-grand-son Gerald + Son Alexander, Daughter-in-law
Gretta and Granddaughter Jean; also her loving Son James, Daughter-in-law
Margaret and Granddaughter Margaret + Daughter and Son-in-law, Kathleen and
Robert McWilliams, 4 Daisyfield Street; also Sadie and Sandy + Daughter and
Son-in-law and Granddaughter, Lucinda, Albert and Kathleen Dunn +
Granddaughter, Sadie McWilliams. Hunter, In fond
remembrance of my dear parents, Father, died 22nd February, 1953; Mother,
died 26th February, 1952, ever remembered by their loving Son,
Daughter-in-law and Granddaughter, Rowland, Lena and Iris, 153 Roden Street.
Johnston, In loving memory of my dear wife, Mary Ann, who was called
Home 22nd February, 1953.
3) Boyd, In
loving memory of my dear husband, William, died 2nd March, 1950. Ever
remembered by his loving Wife Lily, and Daughters, Mabel and Lily, 19 Grove
Street East. Brown, Treasured memories of our dear
father, William Bell, who passed away 2nd March, 1943; also our dear Mother,
29th May, 1953. Ever remembered by their loving Family, 202 Crumlin Road.
Carse, Loving memories of our dear mother, Mary, who died 2nd March,
1936. Ever remembered by her loving Daughter, Son-in-law and family, E. and
J. McClure, 33 Dunraven Parade. Coard, In loving memory
of my dear husband, Samuel, died 2nd March, 1953. Ever remembered by his
loving Wife and Family, 4 New Dock Street + Brother and Sister-in-law,
Joseph and Susan Coard, and Family, 31 Andrew Street. Conn
x 7, In loving memory of my dear Husband John, passed away 2nd March, 1954;
also my much-loved mother-in-law, Sarah Conn, died 23rd February, 1954.
Remembered always by Elsie and Son Mercer, Old Forge, Ligoniel + dear father
and Grandmother, loving Son William and Daughter-in-law Martha, also
Grandchildren + dear Father and Grandmother, by Daughter and Son-in-law,
Jean and Ray Carpenter, and Grandchildren, High Gate Terrace, Belfast + dear
Father and Grandmother, loving Daughter and Son-in-law, Rose and Samuel
Spence, and Grandson, Upper Ballysillan + dear Father and Grandmother,
loving Daughter and Son-in-law, Elsie and George Farlow, and Grandson,
Toronto, Canada + Loving remembered by his Mother-in-law, Mrs. Rosie
Halliday, Wolfhill Road, Ligoniel; also Brother and Sister-in-law, Mercer
and Jeannie Halliday, and Nephew and Niece, Mercer and Ann, Wolfhill Lodge,
Ligoniel + Conn/Smith, Sad memories of our brothers-in-law, John
Conn, passed away 2nd March, 1954, and John Smith, 3rd March,. 1954.
Remembered by his Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law, Bella and John Murray,
262 Ligoniel Road; also Nephews, Robert and Mercer. Coventry, England.
4) Doran,
Treasured memories of my dear Mother, also my dear Father. Ever remembered
by her Daughter Hennie, Son-in-law and Family, 20 Utility Street.
Dunn, In loving and grateful memory of Father, Holywood.
Freeburn x 4, In loving memory of my dear wife, Elizabeth, who died
22nd February, 1954. Ever remembered by the Family Circle, 67 Ebor Street +
loving Son, Daughter-in-law and Grandchildren, Jack and Elizabeth Freeburn,
57 Frenchpark Street + loving Daughter and Son-in-law, Sadie and Harry
McCartney + her Daughter and Son-in-law, Lily and Ronnie Pentland; also
Grandchildren, 89 Donegall Road. Geddis, Cherished
memories of Daddy, Samuel H., died 22nd February, 1952. Resting in Thy
Saviour's love, Ever remembered by the Family Circle, Model Farm,
Ballynacoy, Glenavy + loving Sister, Brother-in-law and Nieces, Elizabeth
and William Lowry, Ballynacoy; also Nephew, John S. Lowry, Kyneton,
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1) Southern Cross, Southampton Belfast Telegraph February 2nd, 1955
2) assorted jobs
vacant Belfast Telegraph, February 2nd, 1955
3) Missing Belfast
Girl - Mary McDonagh, aged 16, who has been missing from her home, 9
Rockland Street, Donegall Road, Belfast, since January 31. "Four letters
have been received from her since she left home, all postmarked in Belfast,
but her whereabouts still remain a mystery," her father, Mr. Charles
McDonagh, told the "Belfast Telegraph" to-day. "We all miss her very much"
She has four brothers and a sister with ages ranging from five to 18. She
was a stitcher with a Donegall Road manufacturing company and still has a
week's pay owing to her. Plater Killed In Shipyard - Thomas
Donaldson (69), of 123 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, a plater employed by
Harland & Wolff, Ltd., was fatally injured in an accident at the Queen's
Island yard yesterday afternoon. Cyclist injured, A
motor-cyclist, James Close (22), of Upper Braniel, Castlereagh, was
taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital with leg injuries after collision with
a car on the Castlereagh Road, Belfast, this afternoon.
Letters
 
25th June 1955 Postmark Jersey to Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark
East, Dundonald, Belfast - (2 doodles, think it says we twa!) G.P.O. 5pm
Saturday - My dear Dorette & Fred, Thank you both so much for being so very
kind re Bills birthday - he just beamed on everybody when he arrived at the
Grand and he got your most impressively addressed envelopes - it was just
sweet of you - we are absolutely thrilled with what we have seen of St.
Hellier (Helier) but so far I have only got as far as the G.P.O. and left
Bill gazing into a tobacco store! The sun is blazing hot and we had a
beautiful trip over. I bought 'oblivion?' in Brighton. Bill is so thrilled
with everything he thinks he should retire here - best petrol is only 2/9
per gallon. We have a nice room at the Grand, second floor facing a side
entrance, not much of a view but plenty to look at outside. Bill has just
come in and wants to thank you - also for your very kind birthday - I gave
him something to buy something for himself so he would not say in Brighton
what he wanted but he is to get something here or London(?) so bye bye
meantime and again very many thank yous and fondest love from Mama(?)
At last we have arrived and oh but its grand to be in ? ? again. How very
kind of you both to give me such a grand birthday, we wish you were both
here to celebrate. This is a quiet place, just going to wet our whistles
? is very dry so am I. Come on over. Love Bill
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1) Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East,
Dundonald, Co. Down, N.I. - Sunday, Your Daddy got two small trout & Sam
one, yesterday. We had them at Breakfast this morning for the fish course.
Hope you are both well. Looking forward to seeing you. Love to you both from
Mummy
2) 4th June 1955 Postmark Stratford-on-Avon to Mr. & Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, 16
Rosepark East, Knock, Belfast, Dundonald, N. Ireland - Sat.
We visited Burton-on-the-Water yesterday, a delightful village dating back
to 16 century and some buildings early 14th. Last evening went to see
Twelfth Night with Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, leading roles.
Truly, a command performance and one that I shall not forget. It certainly
is a wonderful memorial to the world's greatest dramatist. Best wishes E. M.
Fairley
3) 7th August 1955 to Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East, Dundonald,
Belfast, N. Ireland - Enjoying every minute, ? & Claude
4) 23rd June 1955 Postmark Brighton, Hove, Sussex to F. F. Poskitt, Esq., 16
Rosepark East, Dundonald, Belfast, N.I. -
5) I am just going out to try to locate this view. We have not taken any
snaps yet and I do want to have one of the hotel before we leave. There is a
lady sitting here in a long fur coat and a yellow straw hat, queer
combination, hope it isn't going to snow! It is very hot today and at the
moment very sunny. I do wish you were here. Fondest love from Ness
6) 29th June 1955 Postmark Jersey to Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark
East, Dundonald, Belfast, N.I. - Wednesday 1.45 p.m. This is the lovliest
holiday we have ever had! Lovely weather - Bill is getting sun-tanned and is
very well. He has discovered a place where there is an auction sale this
afternoon - and I am going with him - just incase he slips! We do wish you
were here, rare(?) shopping. Went to a flick yesterday. Fondest love Maman(?)
7) 1st July 1955 Postmark Jersey to Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East,
Dundonald, Belfast, N. Ireland - Grand Hotel, St. Hellier (Helier) 1st July
'55. It has poured rain all morning and we have sat reading in the lounge.
It looks as tho' it will now rain all day! Yesterday we went over to
Elizabeth Castle (by duck) It was a day of brilliant sunshine, and in the
evening we walked round by ? * 2 then 3 finished up with Strawberries and
cream at Cafe de Paris. Everybody looks fed up today. We may go for a run
this afternoon if it clears up which looks unlikely! So many new folks here
today, it is disappointing for them. Wish you were here - to play
Bridge!!! Keep all your news until we see you. Lovely Kippers for breakfast
today. Still both fine. Fondest love Bill & Ness * him ? dis pas - 2.
(Bingham)
8) 13th August
1955 Postmark Southampton to Mr. & Mrs. R. Ferguson, "Mulroy" The Green,
Dunmurry, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland - Polygon Hotel, Southampton 12th August
'55. Have arrived here at last after a long days travelling. The boat was
packed and a lot of people had no berths. We had lunch in Si???? in the
Strand (Very i????! and I had a whole Apple pit to myself) Saw Diane for
tea, then down here for dinner. Love(?) Dorette. Dorette had more duck for
tea, so had I and it was good too! We are both feeling better now that the
travelling's over for a while. Love ???
 
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1) 4th July 1955 Postmark Jersey to Mr. & Mrs.
F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East, Dundonald, Belfast - ? ? It cleared up
yesterday by lunchtime and we had a lovely run to this place and ate
strawberries & cream Oh dear! The waist line! Today is a beautiful day,
bright sunshine and very warm. We are going off to town to get in supplies.
Hoping you are both well - we are in great form - a lovely holiday! Please
keep this P.C. for the - better than snaps! Looking forward to seeing you on
Wednesday. Fondest love Bill & Ness. We are at present in the Oriental Bar,
L'???? Very nice.
2) Cushendun, Co. Antrim - Mr. & Mrs. Fred Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East,
Dundonald, Belfast - We had to change our plans in the end & are spending
our holidays here. The weather is wonderful and Cushendun & the countryside
looking perfect. I am, at last, feeling well and we are both enjoying our
holiday. Can't remember when you go off, but, if we don't see you before
then, hope you have a good time - I'm sure you will. Hope you are both well,
all good wishes Douglas & Sally
3) 26th July 1955 Postmark Brighton, Sussex to Mr. & Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, 16
Rose Park East, Dundonald, Co. Down, Northern Ireland - 24.7.55 We have had
an excellent holiday with perfect weather, plenty of lazing on the beach &
swimming. Ian(?) likes the sea too. Hope you are both well & that your
friends with baby visit went smoothly. We shall be back in Belfast on
Wednesday so hope to see you again sometime. Irene & Charles
4) 12th July 1955 Postmark ? to Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East,
Dundonald, Belfast - Alpine Hotel, Enniscrone. We are having a nice restful
time here and I like this place very much. A week goes in so quickly and the
weather is lovely. Love to all, Auntie Maud
5) 20th July 1955 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Mrs. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark
(East), Dundonald, Belfast - Dear Mrs. Poskitt, Here I am in the I. of Man &
the weather is just marvellous. Such ? I'm hoping this weather continues for
quite a while. Trusting to see you Tuesday (D.V.) Yours sincerely, Mrs.
Scott
6) 6th August 1955 Postmark Bournemouth, Poole to Mrs. F. Poskitt, 16
Rosepark East, Dundonald, Co. Down, Northern Ireland - 49 New Road, Northbourne, Bournemouth 6.8.55 I expect you will be up to the neck in
getting ready for your cruise, I hope you enjoy it. We have had a wonderful
summer, rain on only about four days in nearly 19 weeks. Would have sent a
card sooner but had lost your address and only found it to-day. Kind regards
to Fred, Love Uncle A.
7) Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East, Dundonald, Belfast - Roxboro Hotel,
Rostrevor, Monday. It is fairly warm here but I am getting more used to it
now. Hope Fred is keeping better now and that you will both have a nice
holiday. I may be back before you go, best love to both, Maude
8) 8th August 1955 Postmark ? to Mrs. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East, Dundonald,
Co. Down, N. Ireland - 8/8/55 Thank you very much for your letter etc.
received a few days ago. Hope you had a nice holiday. M. Kelly
Mr. & Mrs. R. Ferguson, "Mulroy" The Green, Dunmurry, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
- Tuesday 16th. Now well settled in. Cabin very nice and have another young
couple (a Doctor & his wife) at the table with us. There was a dance on Sat.
night, but we didn't bother with it as we didn't want to overdo it too soon.
On Sunday morning there was a service (the chairs kept sliding on the
polished floor - the Bay!) and at night there was a film but we went to bed
early!!! There has been no great heat yet, in fact the service ? to-day the
sun is shining! Last night I won £3 at housie housie and to-day Fred won
24/- on the ? of the ships run. Lots of love, Dorette
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Second Scrapbook
July 1956 to November 1956
photos in this scrapbook
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1) 11th July 1955 Badalona, address on back,
P. J. Mills, 14 Endsleigh Road, Waterloo, Liverpool 22
2 to 6) Spain
       
Palma de Mallorca, Baleares Spain
Miscellaneous
 
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1) Mr. & Mrs. H. W. L. McKee and Hugh request
the pleasure of the company of Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskitt at Dinner on Saturday,
1st September, 1956 at Woodbourne House Hotel. R.S.V.P. 25 Bristow Park,
Belfast
2) Presentation of
certificate of Election and Admission as Freeman of the Borough of Portadown
to Alderman R. J. Magowan, O.B.E., J.P. The Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors
of the Borough of Portadown request the pleasure of the company of Mr. &
Mrs. F. Poskitt on Tuesday, 2nd October, 1956, in the Town Hall, Portadown,
at 12 noon, for the Ceremony and to Luncheon afterwards. R.S.V.P. The Town
Clerk, Town hall, Portadown on or before 26th September 1956
3) Don't let a
Birthday get you down, Don't let it make you Blue, You're just as youthful
as a Pup And just as frisky too
4) A Birthday
Greeting for My Husband. Because I love you so much more than words of mine
can quite express, A thousand wishes lie within this one short wish for
happiness. The Dearest Man in the World. With fondest love from "Toofles"
Births
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1) Cornett - September 5, 1956, to
Rosalind (Née Rowe) and Dr. John A. Cornett, 44 Watling Street, Gillingham,
Kent - a son
Ferry - September 16, 1956, at Johnstone House, to Rosemary (née
Barney) and Douglas Ferry, 58 William Alexander Park, Black's Road, Dunmurry
- a daughter (Julia Rosemary)
2) Rea -
October 7, 1956, to Sheelagh (née Robinson) and Robin Rea, 9 Ascot Gardens,
Belfast - a daughter King - October 7, 1956, to Billie
(née Brown) and Tom King, 19 Harberton Avenue, Belfast - a son (Thomas
Anthony) Weddings
   
  
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1) Mr. & Mrs. W. Belshaw request the Company of
Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskitt at the Marriage of her sister Mildred to Mr. Noel
Gower Hunter, at St. Bartholomew's Church, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, on
Tuesday, 14th August 1956 at 11 a.m., and afterwards at Woodbourne House
Hotel. "The Mount" 141 Tandragee Road, Portadown R.S.V.P.
2) Ballyreagh
Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, 3rd October, 1956. Ministers: Rev. J. Albert
Donaldson, B.A.; Rev. S. R. Jackson, B.A.; Rev. F. Rupert Gibson, B.A. Anna
Elizabeth Knox ~ Samuel Johnston. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Knox request the
pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs. F. Poskitt at the marriage of his
daughter Anna Elizabeth, to Mr. Samuel Johnston, at Ballyreagh Presbyterian
Church, on Wednesday, 3rd October 1956, at 12 noon, and afterwards at The
Savoy, West Street, Portadown. R.S.V.P. Ballyreagh, Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone
3) Belfast
Telegraph, Professor's Daughter is Bride - Mr. Samuel H. Dunlop, son of Mrs.
Dunlop, Alexandra House, Ahoghill, Co. Antrim, and the late Mr. Samuel
Dunlop, and his bride Miss Dorothy Waterhouse, daughter of Professor and
Mrs. Gilbert Waterhouse, Malone Road, after their wedding in St. Thomas'
Church, Belfast
4) Mrs. Isabella W. Hill requests the pleasure of the company of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Poskitt at the marriage of her daughter Diane Isobel, with Mr.
Geoffrey Knox, at St. Mark's Church, Dundela, Belfast, on Saturday, 7th
September, 1957, at 2.30 p.m., and afterwards at Conway Hotel, Dunmurry.
R.S.V.P. 28 Hawthornden Road, Knock, Belfast - St. Mark's
Church, Dundela, Saturday, September 7th, 1957, 2-30 p.m. D. I. H.
G. K. - Belfast Telegraph. Ulster Weddings. Miss Diane Isobel
Hill signing the register after her marriage to Mr. Geoffrey Knox, Old
Holywood Road, Belfast, at St. Mark's, Dundela, on Saturday. Mrs. G. J. Ackland was matron of honour, Miss M. I. Knox was bridesmaid and the Rev. G.
P. Ridgeway, best man. Knox - Hill At St. Mark's, Dundela, Belfast, on
Saturday, the marriage was solemnised of Mr. Geoffrey Knox, son of Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Knox, 5 Old Holywood Road, Belfast, and Miss Diane Isobel Hill,
daughter of Mr. C. L. Hill of Dublin, and Mrs. Hill of Walton-on-Thames. The
officiating clergymen were the Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev. C. I.
Peacocke, assisted by the Rev. E. G. Park, M.A. The organist was Mr.
G. F. Guyll, A.R.C.M., and the choir of St. Mark's sand the anthem - 'O
Father All Creating' The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a
dress of white chantilly lace. The corsage had a high neckline petalled to
outline the design of the lace, and a deep cummerbund of tulle merges into
the full apron skirt of lace, with deep flouncing of tulle at the hem. The
bouquet was of stephanotis and white carnations and roses. The
matron-of-honour was Mrs. G. J. Ackland (sister of the bride) and the
bridesmaid, Miss M. I. Knox (sister of the bridegroom). Their dresses were
of apricot organza, and their bouquets were of carnations and roses in
apricot tones. They wore head dresses which were circlets of fresh flowers
to match the bouquets. Miss Caroline Tate, was the train-bearer, and she
wore a long white dress of Swiss embroidered nylon and a sash of apricot
organza and carried a bouquet of mixed roses. The best man was the Rev. G.
P. Ridgway. A reception was held at the Conway Hotel, Dunmurry, and going
away, the bride wore a navy blue suit with accessories to match, and hat and
scarf of crimson.
Letters
 
Heather ?ea, Skipton Road, Fourbridge, ???? Nov. 8th ?? - Dear Friends, Many
thanks for your letter we received a few weeks ago. I'm so sorry not to have
replyed before but the days just seem to fly. Yes, we had a nice time when
Mr. & Mrs. Knight came to see us although they only came for the day. They
could not come on the sat. It seems they had a fish & chip shop & had a very
good friend of theirs (so they thought) managing it for them. It was a good
stand near the pictures & boxing ring that it had never shown a profit. The
lady fell ill so Mrs. Knight went into help & found out how things were.
They had got hundreds of pounds out of it, so they paid them a months wages
& told them they never wanted to see them again. So Mr. & Mrs. are going to
try & run it for the next 4 years when the lease is up & then retire
altogether. I thought she did not look so well as she did in Spain. They had
found it very hard work settling down when they got home & said on the
Monday they nearly ran away it was so hard to get going. She said she could
not rest until they had been to see us. We have only heard from them once
since they were here so I guess they are busy. How is your friend getting
along with her engagement, you sound to have had a hectic time. Have you had
a card from the ? people asking how you enjoyed your holiday, we had one.
Reg is very busy in ?/? & is away most of the week. They are doing very well
but it is very hard work getting a new business going. I hope they get an
order from Belfast, then he may get over there & come to see you. He went
down to Gosport the other week. I have taken up pottery painting again this
winter, I thought it would give me something to do while he is away, I go to
the night class on Wednesday night, we have quite a nice time. Please let us
know where you are thinking of going next year & maybe we shall meet again.
Yours G. & R. McDougall
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1) 16th Postmark Tossa? Iberia to Mr. & Mrs. R.
Ferguson, Mulroy, The Green, Dunmurry, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland, Great Britain
- Sunday 15th. We are enjoying our stay here very much and are having plenty
of bathing. Glad to get your two letters, hope you enjoyed your trip South.
We have gone to Floret(?) and to San Feli(?) by launch and have been to one
or two night clubs to watch the dancing. All the news when we see you. Love
Dorette
2) 17th July
Postmark Barcelona to Mr. & Mrs. R. Ferguson, Mulroy, The Green, Dunmurry,
Co. Antrim, N. Ireland, Great Britain - Tuesday 17th. Sorry for not having
written before but we have been very busy with all this touring. We
travelled here on Monday afternoon and after dinner last night we were taken
to a gypsy tavern and then to 2 night clubs - all with floor shows. This
morning we had a drive round the city to the Cathedral, Spanish village,
etc. Tomorrow we go to Montserrat(?) ..... 2 letters ? Barcelona. See you on
Sunday O.K. Love Dorette
3) 15th August
1956 Postmark Rotterdam C.S. to Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskitt, 4 Rosepark East,
Dundonald, Belfast, N. Ireland - Sorry I didn't have time for a last chat
before leaving but we had hectic rush. Boat leaves in ½ hr. for P. Said -
hope friend Nasser doesn't close the ends when we are in middle! Rotterdam
is first rate city, ultra modern, will write later, Regards, Maurice
4) 27th August
1956 Postmark Shanklin, Isle of Wight to Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark
East, Dundonald, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Shanklin 27/8/56 Many thanks for
letter, shall let you know later the time we'll waken you up! on 11th.
Weather here ghastly, and Shanklin is crowded, however ?'s enjoying the
rest. Hotel very comfortable. Love Diane
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Third Scrapbook
November 1956 to September 1957
photos in this scrapbook
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1) Grand Opera House, Derek Salberg (in association with Lew & Leslie Grade)
presents Robinson Crusoe
2)
The Institution of Civil Engineers (Northern Ireland Association) The
Chairman and Committee request the pleasure of the company of Mr. F. F.
Poskitt to meet the President of the Institution at the Annual Dinner to be
held in the Midland Hotel, Belfast, on Monday, 11th February, 1957 R.S.V.P.
to R. N. Collins, Rural Council Office, Harmony Hill, Lisburn
3) Grand Central Hotel, Belfast Menu 31.12.56
4) The Institution of Structural Engineers. Ninth Annual Dinner of the
Northern Ireland Branch in the Grand Central Hotel, Royal Avenue, Belfast on
the 5th March, 1957, at 7.00 p.m. Chairman: Dr. N. Agnew, M.A., M.Sc.,
Ph.D., F.R.I.C.S., M.I.Struct.E., F.A.I. Institution of
Structural Engineers (Northern Ireland Branch) The Chair (Dr. N. Agnew) and
Members of the Northern Ireland Branch of the Institution of Structural
Engineers request the pleasure of the company of F. F. Poskitt, Esq.,
A.M.I.C.E. at the Ninth Annual Dinner of the Branch to be held on Tuesday,
the 5th March, 1958, in the Grand Central Hotel, Royal Avenue, Belfast A. H.
K. Roberts, B.A.I., M.I.C.E.I., M.I.Struct.E., Barbizon, 26 Dunlambert Park,
Belfast
5) 12th April 1957
Postmark Bangor, Co. Down to Mrs. M. D. E. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East,
Dundonald, Co. Down. - Royal Hotel, Bangor. 12th April 1957 The
Management present their compliments to Mrs. Mary D. E. Postcitt, and are
pleased to say that the accommodation requested 'one front twin-bedded room'
has been reserved from 21st April for 3 nights. W. P. O'Hara, Jun. Manager
- The New Theatre, Main Street, Bangor 22nd April 1957
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1) Casa das Corticas Limitada (The House of the Cork Things) 13th March 1957
- Mrs. Mary D. E. Poskitt, 16 Rosepark East, Dundonald, Do. Down, N. Ireland
- Dear Mrs. Poskitt, We have just received the nice souvenir you have been
so good as to address to us and that we have highly appreciated. We can't go
without testemonying you our great gratitude and simpathy. My wife and baby
join me in thanking you for your touch of simpathy and kind remembrance. It
would be very good to see you and your husband in the near future to enjoy
the pleasure of your nice companionship and to welcome you with the best of
our heart and our warm Port wine. We hope that when coming to Portugal or
better to Lisbon, you won't fail to drop on us and give us the opportunity
of meeting you, and chatting a little bit with you. Renewing our best
thoughts and looking for the pleasure of your news now and then. We remain,
Dear Mrs. Poskitt, Cordially yours (A. Gama Reis - Mr. Cork) - a corner of our display. Casa das Corticas Limitada
- Miss Cork on her 20th month proves to be a real cow-girl. -
Miss Cork
2) 14 Endsleigh
Road, Waterloo, Liverpool 22 8th April 1957 Dear Dorette and Fred, Thank you
very much for your nice long letter, the date on which I am astonished to
see is 31st January! How time flies, doesn't it? I'm sorry there has been
such a long gap, but this is partly accounted for by that ghastly activity
"spring cleaning". (Have you also been indulging, Dorette?) We were indeed
sorry to hear what an upset and anxious Christmas you had. I can just
imagine how you felt, Dorette - I know I should have been in a terrible
flap; I think you were pretty marvellous to have been able to keep your mind
on things sufficiently to serve that Christmas dinner, and make a pretence
of eating it, under the circumstances. What a terrible time your Mother and
Father must have had trying to get to you, and how miserable for them to
have to finish up at home in the dark on Christmas night. However, its a
good job they didn't suffer any ill effects from it. Poor Fred - I think he
deserves a special sort of medal for his part in the proceedings, and not
least the peeling of all those potatoes. I could not help being amused at
your description "each one perfection, without an eye left". That's just how
Jim does them, on the rare occasions when he performs this domestic chore,
but I hasten to add he's never been at it for an hour. I should think Fred
felt he never wanted to look a potato in the eye again! Ouch - forgive that
- I don't often perpetrate such terrible jokes. Well I wonder if you've got
your holiday plans sorted out and finalised yet? After voluminous
correspondence in all directions, we've finally fixed to go to Puerto de
Soller, Majorca, and have booked with Horizon, but to our great sorrow, and
try as we might, we just couldn't fit things in so that the six of us could
go together, and now our party is reduced to four, and unfortunately it is
the two we most wanted to come who have had to drop out. However, such is
life, I suppose. Anyway, we four depart on the 13th July, and we shall be
staying at the Hotel Marina, Puerto de Soller, so if you have been
successful in making your arrangements, and you are going to be in Majorca
round about that time, perhaps we could meet for a drink and a chat? I
expect you will be visiting Soller, or we are sure to be in Palma on one or
two occasions, I should think. We decided that we did not want to stay at
Palma, and that it would be too towny - and in any case we were told it was
all booked up, so that was that. I think the Calamayor beach would be lovely
though, and that there you would have the best of both worlds, the town and
the sea. However, the price quoted for the Hotel Principe Alfonso would have
been too still for us - we usually try and set a limit somewhere in the
region of £50 without incidental expenses. I wonder what arrangements
Messrs. Thos. Meadows & Sons were able to offer you? That sounds like a very
good idea in your case, to let them arrange an individual holiday for you,
but I don't think it would have helped us, as Jim cannot go in the middle of
the week, and individual travel at week-ends would, I expect, have been much
more expensive. Jim has his week's spring holiday fairly soon now (next
month), but I do not think we are going to do anything very special. It
always annoys us that we cannot tack this week on to the summer fortnight,
when it would be much more use to us. I hope you didn't have any more rough
weather after Christmas. Here it has been a pretty good winter, and a
wonderful spring, so we are hoping that augurs well for the summer. It
certainly owes us that after last summer's weather in this country, doesn't
it? Well I really can't think of much in the way of news, but thought
you would like to know what we finally fixed for the summer. I hope you
don't mind having your letters typewritten, but the typewriter is a recent
acquisition (second-hand, of course), and I feel I have to justify the money
spent on it. Actually though, it has been very useful, as I find it heaps
quicker and easier to write letters this way. I won't start another
page. Let us hear from you again is due course, won't you? We shall be very
interested to hear about your holiday arrangements. Best wishes from
us both to you both. Yours, Dot & Jim
Postcards
20th April 1957 Postmark London S.W.1 to Mr. & Mrs. F. F. Poskitt, 16
Rosepark East, Dundonald, Belfast, Northern Ireland - 20/4/57 We are
enjoying London, & the country too, is very good weather, & hope you also
will have a good Easter holiday. Scotts was just as good as you said it
would be. We are going down to Surrey today. Sally & Douglas
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Fourth Scrapbook
June 1959 to March 1960
photos in this scrapbook
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1) 147 Lauderdale Mansions, London, W.9.
12th July 1959. Dear Both, We hope that you arrived in Belfast without any
delays and that you both feel better for the stay in Torremolinos. By the way, we found the ticket cover
on which you kindly wrote our address, in the hand luggage, so in case you
haven't got John & Elizabeth's address here it is: J. A. Allfrey-Pizer,
Poynings, Swincroft Road, Caversham, Reading, Berks. We do hope that
the ? picture comes out nicely & we would appreciate hearing from you.
Sincerely, Eric & Be??? Cocks
2) 8 Leigham Drive, Osterley, Mddx. 25.7.59 Dear Fred & Doris, It was so
nice of you to send us a card. You lucky people going right off on another
holiday. What do you do for pesetas? How far away Torremelinas seems now. My
films have been developed and a friend is bringing me a projector tomorrow
to run them through and see what a mess we have made of them. I'll let you
know if there are any exciting shots. Doris has fully recovered from her
Spanish tummy but she had a recurrence of it for a while when we first got
back, but I think she is now feeling the benefit of the complete change. The
weather has been perfect and temperatures up in the 80's since our return.
Have a good time & drop us a line when you feel like it. Love Doris & Jim
postcards
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1) To Mr. & Mrs. F. Poskett, 26 Dorchester Park, Upper Malone, Belfast,
Northern Ireland - Sat. 10.7.59 Dear Dorette & Fred, We have reached
this far in our travels - I've no doubt you know it. Thanks for your card
which arrived on the morning of our departure. Shall be interested to hear
more about your holiday sometime. All the best from us both. Dot & Jim
2) 5th August 1959 Postmark Maine to Fred Poskitt, Esq., A.M.I.C.E.,
Ferguson & McIlveen, Consulting Engineers, College Gardens, Belfast,
Northern Ireland, U.K. - 1825 Kerr Avenue, OHawa, Ontario, Canada. Dear
Fred, Just a line from the coast of Maine, where we are spending a holiday.
Hope you & family are all well. How is Mr. Ferguson? Noticed the synopsis of
your paper on the Spelga Dam in the journal I.C.E. Have you by any chance
got a spare copy of the paper and/or plans which you could send me Fred? I
should be most interested. All the best, "E-G" (Taylor)
Newspaper Clippings
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1) What's On To-night. Belfast Chamber of
Trade, Kensington Hotel, 7.30. Combined meeting, Institution of Civil
Engineers and Institution of Structural Engineers "Design and Construction
of the Spelga Dam" by Mr. F. F. Poskitt and Mr. J. A. Soye, Sir David Kier
Building, 6.30. Northern Ireland Society of Incorporated Secretaries
"Modern Office Methods" by Mr. Kendal, of Manifoldia, Ltd., 110 Royal
Avenue, Belfast, 6.15. Poetry Society "Voice of Youth" recital by
junior members, Kensington Hotel, 7.45. Geographical Association
"Mineral Prospecting in East Greenland" by Mr. J. G. Cruickshank, Department
of Geography, Q.U.B., 8.0. Purchasing Officers Association "Role of
the Purchasing Officer in an Industrial Organisation" by Mr. T. W. Price, of
I.C.T. Ltd., Georgian Rooms, 7.30. International Friendship League, 4
Ireton Street, Belfast, 8.0. Pharmaceutical Society of Northern
Ireland, President's "At Home", 73 University Street, 8.0. Nestle Co.
Ltd., Grand Central Hotel, 7.30.
2) People in the
News. Appointed an "honorary manager" of the Belfast Savings Bank is Mr.
Thomas Q. King a city solicitor and past president of the Incorporated
Law Society of Northern Ireland. He is a member of the Society's Council and
the committee of the Workshops for the Blind. He also sits on the Committee
on the Registration of Title, which is considering the Land Registry system.
Captain A. Stuvier, master of the 658-ton Marwit, the new Dutch ship
which has been chartered by Du Pont to ply between their Maydown Jetty and
the Mersey weekly, has been at sea since he was 16. The 43-year-old captain,
whose home is at Shanklin, Isle of Wight, is considering setting up a new
home in Londonderry. He has three daughters and a son. His wife is English.
Mr. Frederick Poskitt, the Belfast consulting engineer, who, with Mr.
J. A. Soye, presented a paper on the design and construction of the Spelga
dam to the Institution of Civil Engineers. Graduating at Queen's in 1943.
Mr. Poskitt joined the R.A.F. Later he was engaged on Scottish
hyoro-electric schemes and Singapore water schemes. He is a partner in
Ferguson and McIlveen. Matron of Greenisland Orthopaedic
Hospital for nearly 23 years and first president of the newly formed State
Enrolled Assistant Nurses' Association, Miss Dorothy Melville is to
act as honorary secretary of the Royal College of Nurses' local committee.
Since Miss Mona Gray's resignation the College has been looking for a new
secretary, who is Miss Melville's words "must know nursing inside out."
The three children of Joan Trimble are amused at the idea of their
mother being a professor - since her appointment to the Royal College of
Music staff she may use this academic title. Latest honour to come to Miss
Trimble - in private life. Mrs. J. Greenwood Gant - is an invitation to
become an examiner to the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
Selected Alderman of Duncairn Ward on Belfast City Council in succession to
the late Sir William Neill is Councillor Major William Geddis, Unionist
member for the ward since 1938. Major Geddis, who served in the R.A.O.C.
during the last war, has chaired the Corporation's Electricity Committee. He
also serves on the Police and Health Committees.
3) Engineers "Must
Speak As One Body" Engineers will only gain their proper status in the
community if they speak as one body, Sir George McNaughton, senior
vice-president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, said at the annual
dinner of the Northern Ireland Association of the Institution in Thompson's
Restaurant, Belfast, last night. Sir George, replying to the toast to the
Institution, proposed by Mr. G. H. Morrow, of Queen's University Engineering
Society, admitted that it was not yet time for an amalgamation of the 20 or
30 engineering groups in the country. They would have to go forward step by
step. The Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Brian Faulkner, replied to the toast
to the guests proposed by the chairman of the Association, Mr. Anthony Webb.
The guests included the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs.
Kinahan); Sir Kenneth Sinclair, chairman of Belfast Harbour Board, Mr. W. A.
Johnson, chairman of the Yorkshire Association; Mr. B. D. Harty, president
of the Irish Association of Civil Engineering, and Mrs. Harty; and Mr. A.
McDonald, secretary of the national Institution.
4) Ulster 'ideal
background for engineers' Ulster industries and great engineering works
provide almost everything which goes to make a proud and sturdy race of
engineers. This view was expressed by Sir George McNaughton, senior
vie-president of the Institution of Civil Engineers. (pretty much the same
as 3)
5) At the Northern
Ireland Association of the Institute of Civil Engineers' dinner-dance in
Belfast (from left) are :- Mr. Anthony Webb, chairman of the Northern
Ireland Association; Mrs. Webb; Sir George McNaughton, vice-president of the
Institution of Civil Engineers; Lady McNaughton, Mrs. McDonald, and Mr.
Alex. McDonald, secretary of the Institution.
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1) The Design and Construction of the Spelga
dam by Frederick Forrest Poskitt, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E. and John Andrew Soye,
B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E.
2) Institution of
Structural Engineers (Northern Ireland Branch) The Chairman and Members of
the Northern Ireland Branch of the Institution of Structural Engineers
request the pleasure of the company of F. F. Poskitt, Esq., at the Annual
Dinner of the Branch. On Tuesday the 1st March, 1960, to be held in the
Midland Hotel, Whitla Street, Belfast, 15. L. Clements, A.M.I.Struct.E., 3
Kingswood Park, Cherryvalley, Belfast 5.
3) The Institution
of Civil Engineers (Northern Ireland Association) The Chairman and Committee
request the pleasure of the company of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Poskitt to meet Sir
George (Matthew) McNaughton, C.B., B.Sc., Vice-President of the Institution
at the Annual Dinner and Dance to be held in Thompson's Restaurant,
Callendar Street, Belfast, 1 on Tuesday, 15th March, 1960, at 7.30 p.m. for
8 p.m. Chairman Anthony Webb, B.Sc., M.I.C.E.
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