§ CAPTAIN M'CALMONT (Antrim, E.)I beg to ask the Postmaster General if he will explain the reasons why Miss E. B. Moore, whom on or about 29th December, 1892, he appointed postmistress in Carrickfergus, has since been superseded by a Miss O'Gorman; what is the previous service of Miss Moore in the Post Office; and has Miss O'Gorman been previously employed in the Department; if not, what has been her occupation?
§ MR. A. MORLEYIt is a misapprehension to suppose that Miss E. B. Moore was appointed postmistress of Carrickfergus. Miss Moore had acted as an assistant to the late postmistress for four years. Miss O'Gorman had not had previous experience in Post Office business, but she was stated by the Post Office Surveyor for the district to be intelligent, and in every way a suitable 1032 person for the appointment. In making the appointment I was influenced by the strong recommendations in favour of Miss O'Gorman, and by the fact that she was 28 years of age, while Miss Moore was only 21 aid a-half years.
§ CAPTAIN M'CALMONTIs Mr. A.G. Leonard authorised to write letters on behalf of the hon. Gentleman?
§ MR. A. MORLEYA letter was written under a misapprehension, and as soon as I heard of it I wrote Miss Moore.
§ CAPTAIN M'CALMONTWhat, had been the previous occupation of Miss O'Gorman: had it been in connection with the management of a public-house?
§ MR. A. MORLEYasked for notice of the question.