Co. Antrim, 1919; several papers in the Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, and of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society. Is Managing Director of W. R. Young & Co., Ltd., Belfast. Recns.: gardening, practical archæology, motoring. Res.: Killyfaddy, Windsor Avenue, Belfast.
LAWLOR, Rev. Hugh Jackson, D.D., Litt.D.; Professor of Ecclesiastical History, University of Dublin; Precentor of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin; Sub-Dean of the Chapel Royal, Dublin; Secretary of Council of the Royal Irish Academy: b. 11th Dec, 1860. Curate of Christ Church, Kingstown, 1885-1893: Senior Chaplain St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, 1893-8, Pubns.: Chapters on the Book of Mulling, 1897; The Rosslyn Missal, 1899; Thoughts on Belief and Life, 1900; The Kilcormic Missal, 1900; Some Worthies of the Irish Church, 1900; The Manuscripts of the Vita S. Columbain, 1903; The Register of Provost Winter, 1907; Calendar of the Liber Albus and Liber Niger of Christ Church, Dublin, 1908; Calendar of the Liber Ruber Ossoriensis, 1908; Calendar of the Register of Archbishop Sweteman, 1911; Calendar of the Register of Archbishop Fleming, 1912; Eusebiana; Essays on the Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius, Bishop of Caisana, 1912; The Psalter and Martyrology of Ricemarch, 1914; The Cathach of St. Columba, 1918; St. Bernard's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh, 1920. Res.: 32 Palmerston Road, Dublin. Club: Dublin University.
LAWRENCE, William John, Author and Journalist: b. 29th October. 1862. Educ. at Methodist College, Belfast; lecturer on Shakespeare in several American, Universities, 1917: granted a Civil List Pension, 1922, in recognition of his services to the history and literature of the Drama. Chief Works: The Life of G. V. Brooke, Tragedian, 1892; Barry Sullivan, 1893; The Elizabethan Playhouse and Other Studies, first and second series, 1912-3. Res.: 21 Northumberland Road, Dublin.
LAWSON, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Henry Merrick, K.C.B (1918). Educ: Cheltenham College and R.M.A., Woolwich; joined the Royal Engineers in June, 1877, and remained in the Army until he retired in 1921. He served in the Suakim Campaign and the Nile Expedition, 1884-85 and received a Brevet-Majority; In the Sudan Campaign under Lord Kitchener in 1898 he was dangerously wounded and promoted Lieut.-Col. He served throughout the South African War, 1899-1902, including the Siege of Ladysmith. in various appointments, and was made A.D.C. to the Queen. In the European War. after being Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Command, 1915-16, he was employed on special duty in France, Egypt, and Salonika, and was Inspector-General of Communications in Italy, 1917-18. Passed the Staff College, and held many staff appointments; D.A.A.C, Dublin District, 1889-92; D.A.Q.M.G. War Office, 1893-98; Director of Movements and Quartering, War Office, 1904-06: Commdg. 13th Infantry Brigade, Dublin, 1906-07; Major-Gen. in charge of Administration. Aldershot Command, 1907-1910; G.O.C. 2nd Infantry Division, 1910-14; Lieut.-Governor of Guernsey and Alderney, 1914: son of late Rt. Hon. Mr. Justice Lawson. King's Bench Division, Ireland; b. 1859: m. 1912, Wilma, dau. of the 5th Earl of Radnor, and widow of the 2nd Earl of Lathom. Res: Grove House, Lymington, Hants. Club: United Service Club, London; Kildare Street, Dublin.
LAYNG, Arthur Edward, MA., LL.D. (Hons.) (T.C.D.): Member of the Senate of Dublin University; Hon. Lieut. Royal Dublin Fuseliers: late Lieut. Canadian Militia. Educ.: Corrig School, Kingstown, and Trinity College, Dublin. Engaged in educational work since 1905; Senior Assistant Master Royal School, Raphoe, 1905-8: Fifth Form Master Queen's College, Taunton, 1909-1912: Assistant Professor of Classics Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, 1912-1918; Head Master, The Preston School, Abbeyleix, 1919-20; Principal of Midleton College, Co. Cork, since 1920. Chairman United Services Fund, Midleton Branch; b. 13th April, 1883; sixth son of Wm. F. Layng, late of Holyrood, Ballsbridge. Co. Dublin; m. Elizabeth Mary, dau. of Wm. W. Despard, J.P., Donore, Mountrath, Queen's Co. Recns.: golfing, tennis, chess. Res.: Midleton College, Midleton, Co. Cork.
LEADER, William Nicholas, B.A. (Camb.), D.L., J.P., Co. Cork; late Lieut. Royal Scots Greys. Educ.: Harrow; Trinity College, Cambridge; eldest son of late William Leader, J.P., of Rosnalee, Banteer, Co. Cork, and Dora, dau. of The MacGillycuddy of The Reeks; b. 1851: m. 1881, Hon. Eleanor Charlotte Roche, dau. of 1st Baron Fermoy. Res.: Dromagh Castle, near Kanturk, Co. Cork; Rosnalee, Banteer, near Kanturk. Clubs; Carlton, Lordon; Kildare Street, Dublin.
LEAHY, Major Thomas Joseph, D.S.O. (1919), M.C. (1916), Major late Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Educ. at Beaumont; served in European War, 1914-19 (desps., D.S.O., Mil. Cross, and French Legion of Honour); son of late Thomas J. Carroll Leahy, J.P., of Woodford, Mallow, Co. Cork, and Anne, 4th dau. of John Harold Barry, D.L., J.P., of Ballyvonare, Co. Cork; b. 1889. Res.; Woodford, Mallow, Co. Cork.
LEEBODY, Prof. John R., M.A., D.Sc. (Queen's Univ.); F.I.C.; President McCrea-Magee Presbyterian College,
