Children of Esther Mary and Henry Clapham

LATE MRS E. FOSTER, OF WHITLEY BAY.

The funeral took place at Whitley New Cemetery, yesterday, of Mrs Ethel Foster, wife of Mr Henry Foster, of 18 South Parade, Whitley Bay. The service at the church and at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. H. Blount Fry, Vicar of St. George's, Cullercoats, assisted by the Rev. H. Richardson curate of St George's, Cullercoats.

The principal mourners were Mr Henry Foster (husband), Miss Foster (daughter), Mr Gerald Foster (son), Rev. H.C. Foster (son, Vicar of St. Oswald's, Sheffield); Mrs J.H. Mason (daughter), Mr and Mrs H. Wasteneys Smith (son-in-law and daughter), Mr and Mrs H. Amstrong (brother-in-law and sister), Mr Norman Clapham, Mr Henry Clapham (brothers), Mrs Henry Clapham (sister-in-law), Mrs Lionel Clapham (sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs L.T. Glasson, Mrs Edmundson (aunt), Miss Edmundson (cousin), Mr and Mrs T. Robson, Mrs Dixon, Mr M.J.F. Blackenbury, Rev. H. Blount-Fry, Rev. H. Richardson.

Through the good offices of the secretary of the Tyneside Geographical Society (Mr G.E.T. Smithson), Mr Lionel Clapham, son of the late Mr Henry Clapham, Newcastle, has been appointed private secretary to Dr Nansen.

DR. NANSEN'S PRIVATE SECRETARY (Mr. Lionel Clapham) would like to hear of some similar position or General Secretarial work: highest references.—Address 5, Osborne-road, Newcastle-on-Tyne

FRIENDS' WEDDING IN NEWCASTLE.

Clapham—Kenleyside.

The marriage was celebrated, this afternoon, of Mr. Lionel Clapham, eldest son of the late Councillor Henry Clapham, J.P., who was Sheriff of Newcastle in 1883, and Miss Mary Kenleyside, of Fourstones, near Hexham, at the Friends' Meeting House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends of the bridegroom and bride. The ceremony was the simple one practised by the Society of Friends, which includes a declaration by the bridegroom and bride, on the taking of each other in marriage, and the reading and signing of the certificate. The usual meeting followed, in which Mr. Thomas Pumphrey, Mr. C.J. Dymond, Mr. Lewis Fry, of Bainbridge, Wensleydale, and Dr. Robert Spence Watson delivered addresses. The honeymoon will be spent in the South of England.

POISONS AND PHARMACY ACTS, 1908.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

TAKE NOTICE THAT I, LIONEL CLAPHAM, Managing Director of W.J. Watson, Ltd., of 34, Collingwood Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne carrying on the Grade of Seedsmen and Bulb Merchants at the above address. INTEND TO APPLY FOR A LICENCE thereat to SELL and KEEP OPEN SHOP for the SALE OF POISONOUS SUBSTANCES to which Section 2 of the above Act applies for use exclusively in connection with Agriculture and Horticulture.

Dated this, 3rd day of May, 1909.

MR LIONEL CLAPHAM.

Mr Lionel Clapham, whose death has occurred at 39, Carlton Terrace, Whitley Bay, was well known in Newcastle, with which he had, for a considerable number of years, business associations. He was formerly a coal exporter, with offices on the Quay, and more recently took over the management of a large seed establishment, which he and other members of the family had acquired. In his dealings with the numerous customers he was always courteous and genial, and gained the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He had a stroke at the end of last year, and that was followed by another in the course of a month. Then he steadily improved, and was able to go away for a holiday. He had, however, a third seizure a few days ago, and it proved fatal.

Mr Clapham, who leaves a widow and two children, was a son of the late Mr Henry Clapham, who was Sheriff of Newcastle in the year 1882, and died during his year of office. Mr Lionel Clapham took a keen interest in geography, and was one of the five gentlemen who founded the Tyneside Geographical Society. He served as a member of the council for several years; also as treasurer and as assistant to the late Mr. G.E.T. Smithson, secretary. He was associated, as secretary, with Dr Nansen during the latter's tour in England and in the United Sates.

The funeral will take place on Monday at Jesmond.

THE LATE MR LIONEL CLAPHAM.

The funeral took place at Jesmond Cemetery, yesterday, of the late Mr Lionel Clapham, who died at his residence, Carlton Terrace, Whitley Bay, last Thursday. The deceased gentleman was a son of the late Mr Henry Clapham, a former Sheriff of Newcastle. Mr Lionel Clapham was interested in geography, and was one of the five gentlemen who founded the Tyneside Geographical Society. The service at the graveside was conducted by Mr C.J. Dymond.

The principal mourners were Mr Norman Clapham and Captain H. Clapham, brothers; Mr and Mrs Henry Forster, brother-in-law and sister; and Mr and Mrs Henry Armstrong, brother-in-law and sister.

Others present were Mr Bertram (of the firm of Messrs J.W. Watson and Co.), Mr and Mrs C.J. Dymond, Mr James Stewart (Monkseaton), Mr. George Armstrong, Mr and Mrs P. Corder, Mr and Mrs Walter Corder (Sunderland), Mr R. Corder (Sunderland), Mr A. Corder (Sunderland), Mr J. Watson, Mrs R. Spence Watson, Miss S. Richardson, Mr J.T. Leafe, Mr L. Stimpson, Mr A. Richardson, Mrs Baumgartner, Mr S. Proctor, Mr A. Proctor, Mr T.E. Young, Mr Robert Wilson, Mr F.W. Taylor, Mr T. Curry, Mr J. Wilson, Miss Pumphrey, Dr Burnell, Mr J. Keenlyside, Mr and Mrs W. Keenlyside, Miss Keenlyside, Mr M. Kennlyside, and Mrs Rutherford.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Bainbridge and Co., Newcastle, under the superintendence of Mr W. Brittain.

Awful blizzard. Maud Clapham's wedding day. V. nice. Jolly party in evening. Splendid supper.

In March, 1915, Mrs Henry Armstrong, upon a chilly Sunday afternoon in the Haymarket, Newcastle, presented a fine upstanding Scottish deerhound from her famous kennels to the 1st Battalion of the Tyneside Scottish Brigade.

MRS MAUD ARMSTRONG.

The death occurred at Rothbury, yesterday, after a short illness, of Mrs Maud Armstrong, widow of the late Mr Henry Armstrong, who was for many years secretary of the Newcastle Y.M.C.A. Following Mr Armstrong's retirement the couple went to live at Rothbury with a son. The interment is to take place at Rothbury to-morrow.

OBITUARY.

THE LATE MRS M. ARMSTRONG.

The funeral of Mrs Maud Armstrong, of Rothbury, widow of the late Mr Henry Armstrong—secretary to the Newcastle Y.M.C.A. until his retirement to Rothbury about three years ago—took place at Rothbury Cemetery. The Rector, the Rev Canon Edwards Rees, conducted the service at the residence and at the graveside. There was a large attendance of mourners, including many residents of Rothbury.

Relatives present were: Dr Armstrong (son), Miss Betty Armstrong (daughter), Rothbury); Mrs McCracken (daughter), Mr McCracken (son-in-law), Gosforth; and Mr Harold Armstrong.

A COOL HOUSEBREAKER.

UNPLEASANT SURPRISE FOR A BENTON RESIDENT.

On returning home from a fortnight's holiday, Mr. Norman Clapham, residing at Elmcroft, Lyndhurst-road, Benton, yesterday found that his house had been forcibly entered. The intruder had thoroughly ransacked the house, and taken away a great deal of Mr. Clapham's clothing, some china and cutlery, for which purpose he is supposed to have used a large wicker hamper, which is missing.

The thief had also used a quantity of cigarettes, the ends of which were found lying about the floor. He had also consumed a quantity of wine, brandy, and soda water, and had taken way about 50 cigars. Two money boxes, containing about £1, have also been stolen.

It is evident that the thief was aware that Mr. Clapham and his family were likely to be away some time, as he had slept in the beds on one or more nights. The house next door is at present unoccupied, and therefore any noise the intruded might have made in forcing an entrance would not be noticed.

The matter has been reported to the local police, but up to the present remains a mystery. It is said that the intruder left behind part of his own clothing, which may prove a clue to his identity.

A deputation from the proposed company for the erection of dwelling houses for the labouring classes in Newcastle, consisting of Mr James Hall, Mr W.S. Daglish, and Mr Henry Clapham waited upon the Finance Committee of the Newcastle Corporation as to the purchase of a portion of the Corporation's land for that purpose.

Captain H. Clapham

The death has occurred of Captain Henry Clapham, partner in the firm of Sopwith, Clapham and Co., stockbrokers, Newcastle. Captain Clapham, who was 60 years of age, was engaged in coal exporting before he joined in partnership with Mr. Thomas Sopwith.