ULSTER DAY IN IRELAND.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14473, 30 September 1912, Page 7

ULSTER DAY IN IRELAND.

ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES IN BELFAST. GREAT SERVICE IN ULSTER HALL. (Received.September 30th, 12.25 n.m.) LONDON, September 29. Ulster Day was favoured with bright sunshine. Thousands of religious cervices wore held throughout Ireland. Belfast wore a Sunday-like appearance, except that tho streets were decorated with a wealth of Union Jacks and orange emblems.

The greatest service was held in Ulster Hall. It was attended by Sir Edward Carson, behind whom stood a btandard-bearer with tho Boyne flag, the Lord Mayor and Corporation, peers, and members of Parliament.

Lord Charles Beresford, on entering, was cheered, whereupon the organiseis, in emphasising the solemnity of the occasion, declared that all worshippers shouid! Ix: received in silence.

Dr. William McKcan, a Presbyterian, p:cached the sermon, and Anglican, Methodist, and Congregational clergymen participated in the service.

Dr. McKean remarked that Ireland wanted rest from polit:'cal agitators. Ulster men would support political and social reforms, but would not have Home Rule. Applause followed, but was quickly suppressed.

Sir Edward Carson was escorted to the City Hall amid enthusiastic scenes, and signed the covenant on a table covered with Union Jacks, w:th a silver pen. Lord Londonderry nest signed, then the heads of the Protestant Churches and other notable people.

The Mayor and Corporation were present in their scarlet robes.

Sir Edward Carson and other prominent visitors afterwards took part in a procession through the thronged streets and cheering crowds, to the Ulster Reform Club, where they were entertained at luncheon.

The Primate of Ireland sent this message to Sir Edward Carson: —"May God give you strength and wisdom to guide Ireland's faithful sons when try-

ing to save their beloved land from degradation, disaster, religious strife, and civil war."