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March
Birth
Villa
On Monday the 19th March 1888 the wife of John E.G. Villa, of a son.
Villa
On Monday the 19th March 1888 the wife of John E.G. Villa, of a son.
Deaths
John Owen
Local News Article - A telegram received from Toungdwingyee states that one John Owen, interpreter with the sepoys was shot through the neck and killed whilst out with them in action. No particulars of this action seem to have been received in Rangoon
John Owen
Local News Article - A telegram received from Toungdwingyee states that one John Owen, interpreter with the sepoys was shot through the neck and killed whilst out with them in action. No particulars of this action seem to have been received in Rangoon
Hawkes
At Prome on the 19th March 1888, of cholera, Mary Anne, the dearly beloved wife of R.B. Hawkes, District Superintendent of Police.
At Prome on the 19th March 1888, of cholera, Mary Anne, the dearly beloved wife of R.B. Hawkes, District Superintendent of Police.
FUNERAL
Mandalay News
5th Mar. 1888
Mandalay News
5th Mar. 1888
Rev’d. James A. Colbeck
Even the most thoughtless life is tinged from time to time with sadness and it is in no jesting mood I now take up my pen. I, in common with all Mandalay, am mourning poor Colbeck’s untimely loss, with which I have already acquainted you by telegraph.
It appears that he had lately gone to Madeya on missionary duty; while there, a place notorious for a peculiarly bad form of malarial fever, he was seized with his last illness. He came back and stuck to his work however and sent me a letter on business only as late as Wednesday. We knew he was ill; but never imagined for a moment that it was anything more than a touch of ague, to which we are all more or less subject. While working at the fire on Friday about half past three, we heard that Colbeck was dead. No one believed it; but a hurried visit to the Clergy House told us that all was over. You would hardly believe how universal and how deep is the sorrow in Mandalay; the Burmans seem to feel his loss most acutely. The church was visited by hundreds of natives, many of them the poorest of the poor, and the scenes were touching in the extreme.
We buried him of Saturday at 5 o’ clock, a choral service in English and Burmese was held, the church being crowded with Europeans and Burmans.
The coffin lid was raised and all filed with bowed heads to take a last look at we him we loved so well. His brother read a portion of the service, painful though the duty must have been. A guard of the M.R.V. with side-arms, marched slowly in advance of the procession, followed by the Cross and choir; then came the coffin borne, in accordance with his last wishes, by Burmans and the mourners, followed by nearly the whole congregation, the clergy of all dominations and the leading officers, civil and military, of the station. In the centre of the little cemetery, under a spreading tree, we laid him to his rest in the land among the people that he loved so well.
I am glad to inform you that means will be taken to commemorate his life and works; an immediate meeting will be called to ascertain public feelings on the matter and heavy subscriptions are already offered. The National bank will receive any sums forwarded; but I will send you full particulars as soon as the meeting is held. In all probability, the memorial will be connected, in the form of scholarships or otherwise, with the Royal School in which he took so keen an interest.
Even the most thoughtless life is tinged from time to time with sadness and it is in no jesting mood I now take up my pen. I, in common with all Mandalay, am mourning poor Colbeck’s untimely loss, with which I have already acquainted you by telegraph.
It appears that he had lately gone to Madeya on missionary duty; while there, a place notorious for a peculiarly bad form of malarial fever, he was seized with his last illness. He came back and stuck to his work however and sent me a letter on business only as late as Wednesday. We knew he was ill; but never imagined for a moment that it was anything more than a touch of ague, to which we are all more or less subject. While working at the fire on Friday about half past three, we heard that Colbeck was dead. No one believed it; but a hurried visit to the Clergy House told us that all was over. You would hardly believe how universal and how deep is the sorrow in Mandalay; the Burmans seem to feel his loss most acutely. The church was visited by hundreds of natives, many of them the poorest of the poor, and the scenes were touching in the extreme.
We buried him of Saturday at 5 o’ clock, a choral service in English and Burmese was held, the church being crowded with Europeans and Burmans.
The coffin lid was raised and all filed with bowed heads to take a last look at we him we loved so well. His brother read a portion of the service, painful though the duty must have been. A guard of the M.R.V. with side-arms, marched slowly in advance of the procession, followed by the Cross and choir; then came the coffin borne, in accordance with his last wishes, by Burmans and the mourners, followed by nearly the whole congregation, the clergy of all dominations and the leading officers, civil and military, of the station. In the centre of the little cemetery, under a spreading tree, we laid him to his rest in the land among the people that he loved so well.
I am glad to inform you that means will be taken to commemorate his life and works; an immediate meeting will be called to ascertain public feelings on the matter and heavy subscriptions are already offered. The National bank will receive any sums forwarded; but I will send you full particulars as soon as the meeting is held. In all probability, the memorial will be connected, in the form of scholarships or otherwise, with the Royal School in which he took so keen an interest.
April
Marriages
Garnet : Pennystone
At St. Philips Church by the Rev’d. Sisam on 9th April, Robert Yule Garnet to Jeannette Alice Pennystone, youngest daughter of the late Capt. Pennystone.
Pascal : Crump
On Wed. 25th Apr. at the Rangoon Baptist Church by the Rev’d. J.N. Cushing, Charles Maynard Pascal to Anne Matilda Crump.
Garnet : Pennystone
At St. Philips Church by the Rev’d. Sisam on 9th April, Robert Yule Garnet to Jeannette Alice Pennystone, youngest daughter of the late Capt. Pennystone.
Pascal : Crump
On Wed. 25th Apr. at the Rangoon Baptist Church by the Rev’d. J.N. Cushing, Charles Maynard Pascal to Anne Matilda Crump.
Death
Mr Morgan
A.J. Morgan, (B.B.T.C.) of cholera on the 5th instant at Indin, Kalay Dist. Chindwin.
Mr Morgan
A.J. Morgan, (B.B.T.C.) of cholera on the 5th instant at Indin, Kalay Dist. Chindwin.
May
Birth
Young
May 5th at Frere Rd., Fort Bombay, the wife of R.A. Kearney Young, Burma Police, of a son, who lived only 24 hours.
Young
May 5th at Frere Rd., Fort Bombay, the wife of R.A. Kearney Young, Burma Police, of a son, who lived only 24 hours.
Marriage
Williams-Pakin
At St. Mary’s church, Moulmein, on Tuesday, 1st May 1888 by the Rev’d. P. de Chirac, Jules Falconier, Asst. to Messrs. Hegt & Co., Rangoon, 2nd son of the late Mr Bernard Williams, of the Forest Office, to Elizabeth, 3rd daughter of Mr Felix Pakin of Moulmein.
Williams-Pakin
At St. Mary’s church, Moulmein, on Tuesday, 1st May 1888 by the Rev’d. P. de Chirac, Jules Falconier, Asst. to Messrs. Hegt & Co., Rangoon, 2nd son of the late Mr Bernard Williams, of the Forest Office, to Elizabeth, 3rd daughter of Mr Felix Pakin of Moulmein.
Death
On the 24th instant, at the Palms, Kandaugly, aged 28 years, Kitty, the beloved wife of Thomas R. Cowie.
On the 24th instant, at the Palms, Kandaugly, aged 28 years, Kitty, the beloved wife of Thomas R. Cowie.
JUNE
Births
Tucker
At Pegu on 5th June 1888, the wife of A.H. Tucker, Punjab Police, of a son (still born)
Zollikofer
The wife of Mr Victor Zollikofer, Budd Road, of a son.
Sutherland
At Woodbine, Rangoon, on 21st instant, [June] the wife of Angus Sutherland, of a son.
Tucker
At Pegu on 5th June 1888, the wife of A.H. Tucker, Punjab Police, of a son (still born)
Zollikofer
The wife of Mr Victor Zollikofer, Budd Road, of a son.
Sutherland
At Woodbine, Rangoon, on 21st instant, [June] the wife of Angus Sutherland, of a son.
Marriage
Browne : Mitchell
At St. Phillips Church on the 9th instant by the Rev’d. A.B. Sisam, Capt. A. Caulfield Browne to Caroline Jessie daughter of Capt. Mitchell.
Browne : Mitchell
At St. Phillips Church on the 9th instant by the Rev’d. A.B. Sisam, Capt. A. Caulfield Browne to Caroline Jessie daughter of Capt. Mitchell.
Wedding at Minbu
Capt. Graves : Miss Bucke
On the 18th June, Minbu rose early to witness the marriage of Miss Bucke, niece of the Commissioner, to Capt. Graves, Deputy Inspector of General Police. The Rev’d. Latham Browne of Thayetmyo impressively officiated. The bride was given away by Mr Digges La Touche.
The ceremony was held in the Drawing room of the Residency which was tastefully arranged for the occasion. The bride looked perfectly charming in a lovely white satin dress, trimmed with white bugle trimming, long train, orange blossoms and lilies of the valley sprays, tulle veil and white ostrich tips and ostrich fan to match.
Mrs La Touch wore a dress of white embroidered lawn, (sic) Mrs Peile, white muslin trimmed with Valenciennes lace; Mrs Eyre, cream Indian silk trimmed with brown velvet. The presents which were both numerous and costly were displayed in the drawing room and included some beautiful jewellery and handsome plate.
The wedding party consisted of the Civil and Military residents of the station and a number of guests from various parts of the country. Among the latter Capt. Molyneux, the groomsman. After the ceremony, which was solemnized at 8.30 a.m. the guests adjourned to the dining room, where a sumptuous breakfast was spread. Several speeches were made, Mr La Touch in a few felicitous terms proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. This was heartily responded to by all present.
At 10 a.m. Capt. and Mrs Graves left by steam launch for Thayetmyo for the honeymoon, amidst showers of rice and shoes and carrying with them the best wishes of all. The morning was beautifully cool, adding much to the pleasure of those who had collected on the river bank to bid God speed to the happy couple.
The bride’s travelling costume was of dark blue Zephir with full white silk waistcoat and white sailor hat with trimmings of white ribbon. The departure of Mrs Graves from Minbu leaves a blank not easily to be refilled; but Mandalay must be congratulated on obtaining so charming an addition to its small circle of the fair sex.
Capt. Graves : Miss Bucke
On the 18th June, Minbu rose early to witness the marriage of Miss Bucke, niece of the Commissioner, to Capt. Graves, Deputy Inspector of General Police. The Rev’d. Latham Browne of Thayetmyo impressively officiated. The bride was given away by Mr Digges La Touche.
The ceremony was held in the Drawing room of the Residency which was tastefully arranged for the occasion. The bride looked perfectly charming in a lovely white satin dress, trimmed with white bugle trimming, long train, orange blossoms and lilies of the valley sprays, tulle veil and white ostrich tips and ostrich fan to match.
Mrs La Touch wore a dress of white embroidered lawn, (sic) Mrs Peile, white muslin trimmed with Valenciennes lace; Mrs Eyre, cream Indian silk trimmed with brown velvet. The presents which were both numerous and costly were displayed in the drawing room and included some beautiful jewellery and handsome plate.
The wedding party consisted of the Civil and Military residents of the station and a number of guests from various parts of the country. Among the latter Capt. Molyneux, the groomsman. After the ceremony, which was solemnized at 8.30 a.m. the guests adjourned to the dining room, where a sumptuous breakfast was spread. Several speeches were made, Mr La Touch in a few felicitous terms proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. This was heartily responded to by all present.
At 10 a.m. Capt. and Mrs Graves left by steam launch for Thayetmyo for the honeymoon, amidst showers of rice and shoes and carrying with them the best wishes of all. The morning was beautifully cool, adding much to the pleasure of those who had collected on the river bank to bid God speed to the happy couple.
The bride’s travelling costume was of dark blue Zephir with full white silk waistcoat and white sailor hat with trimmings of white ribbon. The departure of Mrs Graves from Minbu leaves a blank not easily to be refilled; but Mandalay must be congratulated on obtaining so charming an addition to its small circle of the fair sex.
JULY
Birth
Sherriff
At “The Cottage” 61 Mission Road, on the 20th instant, the wife of Mr William Sherriff, of a son.
Sherriff
At “The Cottage” 61 Mission Road, on the 20th instant, the wife of Mr William Sherriff, of a son.
Marriage
Graham : D’Silva
July 26th at the Pro-Cathedral by the Rev’d. T. Farclough, Charles J. Graham (Irrawaddy Flotilla) to Ida Blanche D’Silva. No cards, Maulmein papers please copy.
Graham : D’Silva
July 26th at the Pro-Cathedral by the Rev’d. T. Farclough, Charles J. Graham (Irrawaddy Flotilla) to Ida Blanche D’Silva. No cards, Maulmein papers please copy.
Deaths
Halliday
At 18 York Road on 18th instant, Sheila Caroline, youngest daughter of Michael Halliday aged 7 months and 7 days. Funeral at 4.30 p.m. from the house to Cantonment cemetery.
Halliday
At 18 York Road on 18th instant, Sheila Caroline, youngest daughter of Michael Halliday aged 7 months and 7 days. Funeral at 4.30 p.m. from the house to Cantonment cemetery.
Newspaper dated 17th July
Lt. Henderson
We hear from Myingyan that the unfortunate Lieutenant Henderson who was recently drowned there, is a brother of Mrs Burgess, the wife of the Mandalay Commissioner, now on leave to Europe. He was much liked in the station. It seems he and a brother officer were out boating in a small canoe. A squall seems to have upset it and both officers were thrown into the river but succeeded in keeping themselves afloat by resting an arm on the overturned canoe. Neither of them seem to have been able to swim well and the heavy swell probably prevented them making any attempt to get ashore. They hoped that a passing boat would pick them up but none was seen. Poor Henderson’s strength was first exhausted. He was perfectly sensible to the last and told his companion he could hold on no longer. The latter tried to assist him with an arm but his strength also was failing rapidly and had he not been soon after rescued by a passing boat he also would have been drowned. Lt. Henderson’s body has not been recovered we hear, and was never seen again after he let go the overturned boat.
Newspaper dated 31st July
Mr Brind
We are indebted to the Chief Secretary to the Chief Commissioner for the following news which has been received by telegram: “Mr Brind, Asst. Commissioner, Shwebo District, was marching from Kalea to Kalwet on evening of 27th, when near Kalwet he rode ahead of his escort. His pony came into Kalwet riderless and with one stirrup missing. The escort could find no trace of Brind. The Deputy Commissioner went out and after search found body in stream neat Kalwet. Death by drowning, accidental. No suspicion of violence.”
Lt. Henderson
We hear from Myingyan that the unfortunate Lieutenant Henderson who was recently drowned there, is a brother of Mrs Burgess, the wife of the Mandalay Commissioner, now on leave to Europe. He was much liked in the station. It seems he and a brother officer were out boating in a small canoe. A squall seems to have upset it and both officers were thrown into the river but succeeded in keeping themselves afloat by resting an arm on the overturned canoe. Neither of them seem to have been able to swim well and the heavy swell probably prevented them making any attempt to get ashore. They hoped that a passing boat would pick them up but none was seen. Poor Henderson’s strength was first exhausted. He was perfectly sensible to the last and told his companion he could hold on no longer. The latter tried to assist him with an arm but his strength also was failing rapidly and had he not been soon after rescued by a passing boat he also would have been drowned. Lt. Henderson’s body has not been recovered we hear, and was never seen again after he let go the overturned boat.
Newspaper dated 31st July
Mr Brind
We are indebted to the Chief Secretary to the Chief Commissioner for the following news which has been received by telegram: “Mr Brind, Asst. Commissioner, Shwebo District, was marching from Kalea to Kalwet on evening of 27th, when near Kalwet he rode ahead of his escort. His pony came into Kalwet riderless and with one stirrup missing. The escort could find no trace of Brind. The Deputy Commissioner went out and after search found body in stream neat Kalwet. Death by drowning, accidental. No suspicion of violence.”
AUGUST
Birth
Hall
At Rangoon, the wife of W.T. Hall Esq., C.S., of a daughter, (still born.)
Hall
At Rangoon, the wife of W.T. Hall Esq., C.S., of a daughter, (still born.)
Marriages
Morrison : Hitchcock
At the Congregational Chapel, Davidson’s St. on the 18th July by Rev’d. W.S. Organe, Mr Edward P. Morrison, Telegraph Master, Minbu, Upper Burmah, to Ellen Mary, the daughter of Hony. Surg. H. Hitchcock.
Gordon : Hayter
On the 14th instant at the Cantonment Church, Rangoon, by Rev’d. A.H. Finn, assisted by Rev’d. Dr. Marks, Philip Cecil Harcourt Gordon, son of the late Philip Gordon Esq., to Constance Wilhelmina, second daughter of Col. C. Hayter, C.B., 7th Madras Native Infantry.
Morrison : Hitchcock
At the Congregational Chapel, Davidson’s St. on the 18th July by Rev’d. W.S. Organe, Mr Edward P. Morrison, Telegraph Master, Minbu, Upper Burmah, to Ellen Mary, the daughter of Hony. Surg. H. Hitchcock.
Gordon : Hayter
On the 14th instant at the Cantonment Church, Rangoon, by Rev’d. A.H. Finn, assisted by Rev’d. Dr. Marks, Philip Cecil Harcourt Gordon, son of the late Philip Gordon Esq., to Constance Wilhelmina, second daughter of Col. C. Hayter, C.B., 7th Madras Native Infantry.
Separation
Judgement was passed yesterday in the case of Mrs F.E. Outhwaite vs W.T. Outhwaite, a suit by a wife of Judicial Separation on the ground of cruelty and desertion. In a lengthy Judgement reviewing the evidence in the case and the letters sent by the husband at various times, his Honour stated he was of opinion that petitioner’s case was made out and that she was entitled to the relief she sought; she seemed to be Midwife in fair practice, making Rs. 100 per month and the dependent seemed to think he had a right to be supported from this income, for he could not manage to keep the appointment he obtained. A Decree was passed for the Judicial separation as prayed; and defendant was ordered to pay the costs in the case as taxed by the Officer of the Court.
Judgement was passed yesterday in the case of Mrs F.E. Outhwaite vs W.T. Outhwaite, a suit by a wife of Judicial Separation on the ground of cruelty and desertion. In a lengthy Judgement reviewing the evidence in the case and the letters sent by the husband at various times, his Honour stated he was of opinion that petitioner’s case was made out and that she was entitled to the relief she sought; she seemed to be Midwife in fair practice, making Rs. 100 per month and the dependent seemed to think he had a right to be supported from this income, for he could not manage to keep the appointment he obtained. A Decree was passed for the Judicial separation as prayed; and defendant was ordered to pay the costs in the case as taxed by the Officer of the Court.
Divorce
In the Recorder’s Court yesterday, Mr Vertannes instituted proceedings under the Indian Divorce Act, Mr Haslem of Calcutta seeking to divorce his wife, Clara Josephine, for loving one Timms of the B.S.R. not wisely but too well. The erring parties were resident in Calcutta in ’84 and eloped with the petitioner’s goods and chattels, including his clothes. The injured husband was for a long time unable to trace either his wife or his missing Sunday-go-to-meetings. He eventually discovered Mr and Mrs Timms living in secluded happiness in Barr Street, and has now filed his little petition.
In the Recorder’s Court yesterday, Mr Vertannes instituted proceedings under the Indian Divorce Act, Mr Haslem of Calcutta seeking to divorce his wife, Clara Josephine, for loving one Timms of the B.S.R. not wisely but too well. The erring parties were resident in Calcutta in ’84 and eloped with the petitioner’s goods and chattels, including his clothes. The injured husband was for a long time unable to trace either his wife or his missing Sunday-go-to-meetings. He eventually discovered Mr and Mrs Timms living in secluded happiness in Barr Street, and has now filed his little petition.
Deaths
Sweeney
At 35, Lewis Street, on Sunday the 19th instant, Alfred St. Clair Sweeney, the eldest son of Mrs and Mr W.J. Morris Sweeney, aged 25 years and 10 months.
Vyall
At the residence of Mr Arthur Barnes, no. 36 Soolay Pagoda Road, William Robert Vyall, Survey of India, from Congestion of the Lungs. Aged 50 years.
Sweeney
At 35, Lewis Street, on Sunday the 19th instant, Alfred St. Clair Sweeney, the eldest son of Mrs and Mr W.J. Morris Sweeney, aged 25 years and 10 months.
Vyall
At the residence of Mr Arthur Barnes, no. 36 Soolay Pagoda Road, William Robert Vyall, Survey of India, from Congestion of the Lungs. Aged 50 years.
Telegram
Mr Brind
The Deputy Commissioner and party who went out to look for Brind’s body has just returned to Shwebo. Poor Brind’s body was found in deep water at the back of Kalwet. It is presumed that his pony threw him and dragged him into water, there is not the least suspicion of foul play. The dacoits who are still numerous in some parts of this district had nothing to do with it.
Suicide
Mr Lafosse
We regret to have to say that Mr G. Lafosse, a Supervisor in the Public Works Department, committed suicide yesterday morning [3rd Aug.] at his house, Thamine Brick fields, by shooting himself. The unfortunate man was known to have been suffering from chronic dysentery for a long time, of which he had not been thoroughly cured. An inquest was held on the body yesterday evening by the Asst. Magistrate at the General Hospital to which place it has been removed. Dr. Griffith gave his opinion that deceased committee the act while in a state of temporary insanity. We sympathise with Mrs Lafosse and her friends.
Mr Brind
The Deputy Commissioner and party who went out to look for Brind’s body has just returned to Shwebo. Poor Brind’s body was found in deep water at the back of Kalwet. It is presumed that his pony threw him and dragged him into water, there is not the least suspicion of foul play. The dacoits who are still numerous in some parts of this district had nothing to do with it.
Suicide
Mr Lafosse
We regret to have to say that Mr G. Lafosse, a Supervisor in the Public Works Department, committed suicide yesterday morning [3rd Aug.] at his house, Thamine Brick fields, by shooting himself. The unfortunate man was known to have been suffering from chronic dysentery for a long time, of which he had not been thoroughly cured. An inquest was held on the body yesterday evening by the Asst. Magistrate at the General Hospital to which place it has been removed. Dr. Griffith gave his opinion that deceased committee the act while in a state of temporary insanity. We sympathise with Mrs Lafosse and her friends.
Probate
Application for Probate of the last Will of Mr Rundell, Jailor, was made yesterday by Mr W.O. Law, on behalf of Dr. Sinclair, on of the Executors named in the Will. The Executrix named in the Will renounced Administration. The property of the deceased was sworn as under Rs. 7,900 consisting mostly of money in the bank.
Estate
Mr Amos Jackson
Application was made yesterday in the Recorder’s Court by Mr F.N. Burn on behalf of Mr Jacob Jackson, Photographer, of Phayre Street, for Letters of Administration to the estate of his deceased brother, Mr Amos Jackson, who died in July last. Mr Burn said that deceased had written out a paper in May 1887, which he read out to the Court and under which it was plain that the deceased had intended to will all he left to his brother, the present applicant. This paper had however unfortunately not been executed with the due formality required for wills, and he was therefore unable to obtain Probate. The applicant was the only relative of the deceased in the jurisdiction, though there were three others in the United States or Canada who had not been heard of for years. The value of the Estate was sworn under Rs. 1000 consisting of money in the Chartered Bank of Australia, London and China, and a few articles of furniture. His Honour directed Letters of Administration to issue to the applicant but said the usual security bond must be entered into.
Application for Probate of the last Will of Mr Rundell, Jailor, was made yesterday by Mr W.O. Law, on behalf of Dr. Sinclair, on of the Executors named in the Will. The Executrix named in the Will renounced Administration. The property of the deceased was sworn as under Rs. 7,900 consisting mostly of money in the bank.
Estate
Mr Amos Jackson
Application was made yesterday in the Recorder’s Court by Mr F.N. Burn on behalf of Mr Jacob Jackson, Photographer, of Phayre Street, for Letters of Administration to the estate of his deceased brother, Mr Amos Jackson, who died in July last. Mr Burn said that deceased had written out a paper in May 1887, which he read out to the Court and under which it was plain that the deceased had intended to will all he left to his brother, the present applicant. This paper had however unfortunately not been executed with the due formality required for wills, and he was therefore unable to obtain Probate. The applicant was the only relative of the deceased in the jurisdiction, though there were three others in the United States or Canada who had not been heard of for years. The value of the Estate was sworn under Rs. 1000 consisting of money in the Chartered Bank of Australia, London and China, and a few articles of furniture. His Honour directed Letters of Administration to issue to the applicant but said the usual security bond must be entered into.
SEPTEMBER
Births
Johnson
On the 15th instant at no. 9 The Strand, the wife of Lt. T.G. Johnson, B.B.C., of a daughter.
Palmer
On Wednesday the 5th instant, at Bhamo, Upper Burma, the wife of C.W. Palmer, Forest Department, of a daughter.
Johnson
On the 15th instant at no. 9 The Strand, the wife of Lt. T.G. Johnson, B.B.C., of a daughter.
Palmer
On Wednesday the 5th instant, at Bhamo, Upper Burma, the wife of C.W. Palmer, Forest Department, of a daughter.
Deaths
Count Anrass Elmpt
The Maulmein Advertiser regrets to announce the death at Maingloongyee, of Count Anrass Elmpt, in his 57th year. The deceased was a noted traveller and scholar and the author of several works on travels and was, at the time of his death, collecting information for a learned Society in Germany.
Estate
Robert O’Dowda
Yesterday in the Recorder’s Court, on the application of Mr Sen, Letters of Administration were granted to Colonel O’Dowda in the estate of his son, the late Mr Robert O’Dowda, Asst. Superintendent of Police, who was killed by dacoits in Upper Burma some months ago. The estate is valued at Rs. 3600.
Count Anrass Elmpt
The Maulmein Advertiser regrets to announce the death at Maingloongyee, of Count Anrass Elmpt, in his 57th year. The deceased was a noted traveller and scholar and the author of several works on travels and was, at the time of his death, collecting information for a learned Society in Germany.
Estate
Robert O’Dowda
Yesterday in the Recorder’s Court, on the application of Mr Sen, Letters of Administration were granted to Colonel O’Dowda in the estate of his son, the late Mr Robert O’Dowda, Asst. Superintendent of Police, who was killed by dacoits in Upper Burma some months ago. The estate is valued at Rs. 3600.
Suicide
Captain C. Warburton, of the Pilot Service, whose domestic troubles have been for some time a subject of comment in the town, committed suicide on Friday night in a fit of despondency, by throwing himself off the Brig. His body was immediately recovered and has since been brought up for burial.
Captain C. Warburton, of the Pilot Service, whose domestic troubles have been for some time a subject of comment in the town, committed suicide on Friday night in a fit of despondency, by throwing himself off the Brig. His body was immediately recovered and has since been brought up for burial.
OCTOBER
Marriages
Lecky : Sevenoaks
On the 17th instant at St. Mary’s Church, Thayetmyo, by the Rev’d. Charles Lefevre, Alexander Lecky, Belfast, to Annie Matilda, youngest daughter of the late Capt. William Sevenoaks of Rangoon. No cards.
Lecky : Sevenoaks
On the 17th instant at St. Mary’s Church, Thayetmyo, by the Rev’d. Charles Lefevre, Alexander Lecky, Belfast, to Annie Matilda, youngest daughter of the late Capt. William Sevenoaks of Rangoon. No cards.
Wedding
Thayetmyo News
17th Oct.
Lecky : Sevenoaks
On Wednesday, 17th instant, at St. Mary’s Church, took place the marriage of Capt. A.V. Lecky, I.F. Coy., to Miss Annie Sevenoaks, daughter of the late Capt. W. Sevenoaks of Rangoon and Southport. The church, which was crowded, was beautifully decorated with evergreens. The bride wore a dress of rich white corded silk trimmed with Brussels lace and sprays of orange blossom with tulle veil; her train was borne by Carlo Wyatt in a “Patience” costume of white with lace cuffs and collar and she was accompanied by the two Misses Hogan as bridesmaids, wearing dresses of cream nun’s veiling, trimmed with old gold surah silk with hats to match; each carried a bouquet and wore a beautiful necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. The service was conducted by the Rev’d. Charles Lefevre assisted by Fr. St. Guiley; at the conclusion of this, the party adjourned to the hospitable roof of Capt. and Mrs Sevenoaks where ample arrangements had been made for the entertainment of the guests. The bride, with the assistance of Colonel Fitzpatrick and his trusty sword, very neatly cut the cake. The presents, which were many, were admitted by everyone. After the usual cake and wine, Mr Burne, deputy Commissioner, proposed the marriage toast, which was heartily responded to by colonel Fitzpatrick. Mr Fleming proposed the health of the bridesmaids, to which Lieut. Going responded. Several other toasts were proposed and responded to by the following gentlemen: Capt. Sevenoasks, Rev’d. Charles Lefevre and Rev’d. Latham Brown. By kind permission the Regimental Band was in attendance and played various selections throughout the morning. At 1.30 p.m. the happy couple left for Rangoon mids’t showers of rice and various other proverbial emblems of good luck, coupled with the good wishes of all.
Thayetmyo News
17th Oct.
Lecky : Sevenoaks
On Wednesday, 17th instant, at St. Mary’s Church, took place the marriage of Capt. A.V. Lecky, I.F. Coy., to Miss Annie Sevenoaks, daughter of the late Capt. W. Sevenoaks of Rangoon and Southport. The church, which was crowded, was beautifully decorated with evergreens. The bride wore a dress of rich white corded silk trimmed with Brussels lace and sprays of orange blossom with tulle veil; her train was borne by Carlo Wyatt in a “Patience” costume of white with lace cuffs and collar and she was accompanied by the two Misses Hogan as bridesmaids, wearing dresses of cream nun’s veiling, trimmed with old gold surah silk with hats to match; each carried a bouquet and wore a beautiful necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. The service was conducted by the Rev’d. Charles Lefevre assisted by Fr. St. Guiley; at the conclusion of this, the party adjourned to the hospitable roof of Capt. and Mrs Sevenoaks where ample arrangements had been made for the entertainment of the guests. The bride, with the assistance of Colonel Fitzpatrick and his trusty sword, very neatly cut the cake. The presents, which were many, were admitted by everyone. After the usual cake and wine, Mr Burne, deputy Commissioner, proposed the marriage toast, which was heartily responded to by colonel Fitzpatrick. Mr Fleming proposed the health of the bridesmaids, to which Lieut. Going responded. Several other toasts were proposed and responded to by the following gentlemen: Capt. Sevenoasks, Rev’d. Charles Lefevre and Rev’d. Latham Brown. By kind permission the Regimental Band was in attendance and played various selections throughout the morning. At 1.30 p.m. the happy couple left for Rangoon mids’t showers of rice and various other proverbial emblems of good luck, coupled with the good wishes of all.
Separation
Anthony
His Honour the officiating Recorder sat on Thursday to deliver Judgement in a case of removal of attachment and to hear two criminal appeals. A plaint was filed by Mr Burn on behalf of one Mah Yee, alias Isabel Anthony, against her husband P. Anthony, alias Moung Poo Moung, for Judicial separation by reason of her husband’s adultery with one Mah Kin. The plaint alleged that the parties married three years ago in Rangoon according to the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church; that about 10 months ago the defendant turned plaintiff out of his house in 35th Street; and that he is now living in adultery with the said Mah Kin. A petition was also filed for alimony pending suit, plaintiff alleging that her husband possessed a monthly income of Rs. 150; that he had houses and other property valued in all at Rs. 11900 and that before turning her out of his house he took from her a pair of diamond earrings worth Rs. 700 and 8 pairs of gold bracelets worth Rs. 510. Summons was directed to issue to defendant returnable after the vacation.
Anthony
His Honour the officiating Recorder sat on Thursday to deliver Judgement in a case of removal of attachment and to hear two criminal appeals. A plaint was filed by Mr Burn on behalf of one Mah Yee, alias Isabel Anthony, against her husband P. Anthony, alias Moung Poo Moung, for Judicial separation by reason of her husband’s adultery with one Mah Kin. The plaint alleged that the parties married three years ago in Rangoon according to the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church; that about 10 months ago the defendant turned plaintiff out of his house in 35th Street; and that he is now living in adultery with the said Mah Kin. A petition was also filed for alimony pending suit, plaintiff alleging that her husband possessed a monthly income of Rs. 150; that he had houses and other property valued in all at Rs. 11900 and that before turning her out of his house he took from her a pair of diamond earrings worth Rs. 700 and 8 pairs of gold bracelets worth Rs. 510. Summons was directed to issue to defendant returnable after the vacation.
Deaths
E. de Facieu
We have received the following sad intelligence from the Secretariat regarding the death of Mr E. de Facieu, Extra Asst. Commissioner, Mr de Facieu, Lieut. King and Mr Whiting had dined with General Steadman on board the Buccaneer at Yenangyaung. Heavy rail fell during dinner and when at 9 p.m. the three started to return they found a freshet in the creek under the fort. Mr Whiting returned, but Messrs. King and de Facieu attempted to cross, the former on foot, the latter mounted on a pony. Mr de Facieu went first and his horse was swept away by the force of the current. Mr King found the current too strong and returned. Mr de Facieu’s horse came out of the stream about 100 yards down. The night was very dark but search parties were organised to look for the body. It has not yet been recovered.
3rd Oct.
The Late Mr DeFacieu
The sad intelligence we published yesterday of the death by drowning of Mr E. DeFacieu, deprives the subordinate Judicial service in Upper Burma of one who, from his experience of the people, knowledge of the language and business aptitude, promised to be an ornament to it. The late Mr DeFacieu had been for many years, as a boy, resident in Mandalay, where his father had been in the service of Theebaw’s father, King Mindoon Min, for some years. Sometime before the outbreak of hostilities, the family came to Rangoon and the deceased obtained employment in the Burma Secretariat and afterwards in the Agricultural Department. After the annexation of Upper Burma, he was appointed Superintendent of the Office of the Commissioner of the Southern Division, where he gave Mr La Touche, the newly appointed Commissioner from India, every assistance in starting and organising his office in this difficult division. After two years in this appointment Mr DeFacieu’s services were recognised by appointing him to the Commission as Sub-divisional Officer at Magway on Rs. 400 per mensem. He gave every satisfaction to his superiors in his new post and was, we believe, liked and appreciated by all classes of the community with whom he was brought in contact. When others found it difficult to get information from Burmans, the gallant young Frenchman, from his knowledge of their language, and winning ways, could nearly always get what he wanted done. He was a first rate horseman and his early death in his hurry to get back to his post on a dark and stormy night, will be universally regretted by all who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance. To his widow and relatives we respectfully offer our sympathies and if public sorrow for the death of one so young, and who had the promise of such a useful career before him, alleviates affliction such as theirs, they may be assured that all his comrades in Upper and Lower Burma join in regrets at the untimely end of poor Eugene De Facieu.
Dr. J.R. Lisnar, who for the last 15 or 16 years had been in practice as a dentist in Rangoon, died of fever on Wednesday evening [3rd Oct.] at his house in Sparks Street after an illness of 15 days.
Cameron
On the 18th instant, at 5.30 p.m., Evelyn Faith Cameron, the beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Cameron, aged three years and nine months. The remains will be interred in the Baptist Cemetery at 4.30 p.m. today. [19th Oct.]
Mr Harris
The dead body of a European named Harris, about 28 years of age, was brought in to the Hospital on Thursday afternoon by the Police. The body had been found floating in what is known as Canal Road Tank; the bank leading down to the water is very steep and it is presumed that the deceased (who had been seen a short time before to be under the influence of liquor) rolled down into the water and was drowned. The man had been, for a short time, employed in the Customs but had been dismissed for drunkenness. He had been arrested by the police as a vagrant, but had been temporarily released, according to the usual custom, to see if he could get any employment. He did not return to the lock-up and here was a warrant out for his arrest.
E. de Facieu
We have received the following sad intelligence from the Secretariat regarding the death of Mr E. de Facieu, Extra Asst. Commissioner, Mr de Facieu, Lieut. King and Mr Whiting had dined with General Steadman on board the Buccaneer at Yenangyaung. Heavy rail fell during dinner and when at 9 p.m. the three started to return they found a freshet in the creek under the fort. Mr Whiting returned, but Messrs. King and de Facieu attempted to cross, the former on foot, the latter mounted on a pony. Mr de Facieu went first and his horse was swept away by the force of the current. Mr King found the current too strong and returned. Mr de Facieu’s horse came out of the stream about 100 yards down. The night was very dark but search parties were organised to look for the body. It has not yet been recovered.
3rd Oct.
The Late Mr DeFacieu
The sad intelligence we published yesterday of the death by drowning of Mr E. DeFacieu, deprives the subordinate Judicial service in Upper Burma of one who, from his experience of the people, knowledge of the language and business aptitude, promised to be an ornament to it. The late Mr DeFacieu had been for many years, as a boy, resident in Mandalay, where his father had been in the service of Theebaw’s father, King Mindoon Min, for some years. Sometime before the outbreak of hostilities, the family came to Rangoon and the deceased obtained employment in the Burma Secretariat and afterwards in the Agricultural Department. After the annexation of Upper Burma, he was appointed Superintendent of the Office of the Commissioner of the Southern Division, where he gave Mr La Touche, the newly appointed Commissioner from India, every assistance in starting and organising his office in this difficult division. After two years in this appointment Mr DeFacieu’s services were recognised by appointing him to the Commission as Sub-divisional Officer at Magway on Rs. 400 per mensem. He gave every satisfaction to his superiors in his new post and was, we believe, liked and appreciated by all classes of the community with whom he was brought in contact. When others found it difficult to get information from Burmans, the gallant young Frenchman, from his knowledge of their language, and winning ways, could nearly always get what he wanted done. He was a first rate horseman and his early death in his hurry to get back to his post on a dark and stormy night, will be universally regretted by all who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance. To his widow and relatives we respectfully offer our sympathies and if public sorrow for the death of one so young, and who had the promise of such a useful career before him, alleviates affliction such as theirs, they may be assured that all his comrades in Upper and Lower Burma join in regrets at the untimely end of poor Eugene De Facieu.
Dr. J.R. Lisnar, who for the last 15 or 16 years had been in practice as a dentist in Rangoon, died of fever on Wednesday evening [3rd Oct.] at his house in Sparks Street after an illness of 15 days.
Cameron
On the 18th instant, at 5.30 p.m., Evelyn Faith Cameron, the beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Cameron, aged three years and nine months. The remains will be interred in the Baptist Cemetery at 4.30 p.m. today. [19th Oct.]
Mr Harris
The dead body of a European named Harris, about 28 years of age, was brought in to the Hospital on Thursday afternoon by the Police. The body had been found floating in what is known as Canal Road Tank; the bank leading down to the water is very steep and it is presumed that the deceased (who had been seen a short time before to be under the influence of liquor) rolled down into the water and was drowned. The man had been, for a short time, employed in the Customs but had been dismissed for drunkenness. He had been arrested by the police as a vagrant, but had been temporarily released, according to the usual custom, to see if he could get any employment. He did not return to the lock-up and here was a warrant out for his arrest.
Probate
Anthony Pereira
Application was made on Friday last for Probate of the Will of the late Anthony Pereira of 55 Barr St., who died on the 26th September. The applicant was his widow, Mrs Francisca Pereira, for whom Mr Burn appeared. The estate was valued at Rs. 3000, consisting of the stock in trade of a hotel in Moulmain and a garden on the Amherst Road. The usual Affidavits of death and value of property were filed and His Honour granted Probate as prayed for.
Anthony Pereira
Application was made on Friday last for Probate of the Will of the late Anthony Pereira of 55 Barr St., who died on the 26th September. The applicant was his widow, Mrs Francisca Pereira, for whom Mr Burn appeared. The estate was valued at Rs. 3000, consisting of the stock in trade of a hotel in Moulmain and a garden on the Amherst Road. The usual Affidavits of death and value of property were filed and His Honour granted Probate as prayed for.
Obituary – Miss Rathbun
The American Baptist Mission and educational work in Mandalay suffered a severe loss in the death on Friday night last, [5th Oct.] of the Lady Superintendent of the A.B.M. School on 34th Road. Miss L.E. Rathbun was a lady admirably fitted by ability and training for the educational work to which she gave her life. Her first work in Burma began eleven years ago with the Kemmendine Girls’ School in Rangoon. In this work - at that time, almost a pioneer effort for the education of Burmese girls- she was so successful as to gain not only the highest approval of the Mission but received marked praise and commendation from the Government Educational Department.
After a short furlough to America, she assumed charge of the A.B.M. Boys’ School in Moulmein, whence she was transferred to Mandalay in 1887. The difficulties of carrying on a school for some months without a suitable staff were overcome by her energy and prudence. The present school on 34th Road, with over a hundred pupils and with a class preparing to enter the next middle school examination, is evidence of her successful work in this city. She was not only an efficient teacher in the classroom but a wise manager in everything connected with the government of a school.
In private character her tender sympathies, her unselfish devotion to her work, her loyalty to her religious principals and her unswerving fidelity to the moral and spiritual interests of her pupils and for the Burmese people, will make her memory fragrant and long cherished by all who knew her.
The funeral services were held on Saturday and were attended by a large number of friends. Mandalay Herald.
The American Baptist Mission and educational work in Mandalay suffered a severe loss in the death on Friday night last, [5th Oct.] of the Lady Superintendent of the A.B.M. School on 34th Road. Miss L.E. Rathbun was a lady admirably fitted by ability and training for the educational work to which she gave her life. Her first work in Burma began eleven years ago with the Kemmendine Girls’ School in Rangoon. In this work - at that time, almost a pioneer effort for the education of Burmese girls- she was so successful as to gain not only the highest approval of the Mission but received marked praise and commendation from the Government Educational Department.
After a short furlough to America, she assumed charge of the A.B.M. Boys’ School in Moulmein, whence she was transferred to Mandalay in 1887. The difficulties of carrying on a school for some months without a suitable staff were overcome by her energy and prudence. The present school on 34th Road, with over a hundred pupils and with a class preparing to enter the next middle school examination, is evidence of her successful work in this city. She was not only an efficient teacher in the classroom but a wise manager in everything connected with the government of a school.
In private character her tender sympathies, her unselfish devotion to her work, her loyalty to her religious principals and her unswerving fidelity to the moral and spiritual interests of her pupils and for the Burmese people, will make her memory fragrant and long cherished by all who knew her.
The funeral services were held on Saturday and were attended by a large number of friends. Mandalay Herald.
NOVEMBER
Birth
Monk
On the 24th instant at 76 Merchant St., the wife of Mr E. Monk of [a] son.
Monk
On the 24th instant at 76 Merchant St., the wife of Mr E. Monk of [a] son.
Marriages
Mitchell : Crump
At the Baptist Church on November 7th by Rev’d. J.N. Cushing, D.D., Mr Clarence Mitchell and Mrs Ellen J. Crump.
Beatson : Fraser
At St. Andrew’s Church, Madras, on 29th Oct. by the Rev’d. James Jollie, Senior Chaplain, John Fullerton Beatson (Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd., Mandalay) to Theresa, only daughter of the Rev’d. Donald Fraser, D.D., of 3 ... Sq., ... ..., London.
Rayson : Field
On the 23rd Nov. at the Pro Cathedral, Rangoon, Burmah, William George Rayson to Edith Emma Field.
Mitchell : Crump
At the Baptist Church on November 7th by Rev’d. J.N. Cushing, D.D., Mr Clarence Mitchell and Mrs Ellen J. Crump.
Beatson : Fraser
At St. Andrew’s Church, Madras, on 29th Oct. by the Rev’d. James Jollie, Senior Chaplain, John Fullerton Beatson (Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd., Mandalay) to Theresa, only daughter of the Rev’d. Donald Fraser, D.D., of 3 ... Sq., ... ..., London.
Rayson : Field
On the 23rd Nov. at the Pro Cathedral, Rangoon, Burmah, William George Rayson to Edith Emma Field.
DECEMBER
Births
Barnes
The wife of Mr Arthur Barnes, no. 40 Soolay Pagoda Road, of a daughter, on the 15th instant.
Penfold
At Rangoon on the 28th instant, the wife of Walter M. Penfold of [a] son.
Barnes
The wife of Mr Arthur Barnes, no. 40 Soolay Pagoda Road, of a daughter, on the 15th instant.
Penfold
At Rangoon on the 28th instant, the wife of Walter M. Penfold of [a] son.
Marriage
Pearce : Hardie
On the 14th instant at the Pro-Cathedral by Rev’d. J. Fairclough, officiating Archdeacon of Rangoon, William, the youngest son of the late W. Pearce Esq., of Liverpool, to Margurite, the only daughter of Capt. W. Hardie, of Liverpool; no cards.
Pearce : Hardie
On the 14th instant at the Pro-Cathedral by Rev’d. J. Fairclough, officiating Archdeacon of Rangoon, William, the youngest son of the late W. Pearce Esq., of Liverpool, to Margurite, the only daughter of Capt. W. Hardie, of Liverpool; no cards.
Divorce
Carr
Judgement was passed on Tuesday [11th Dec.] in the Recorder’s Court in the case of John P. Carr versus Sarah Carr, for dissolution of Marriage. Mr Porter appeared for the Plaintiff and the suit was undefended. The Court declared the Marriage dissolved on the ground of the adultery of the respondent Sarah Carr. The decree is subject to the confirmation of the Calcutta High Court.
Carr
Judgement was passed on Tuesday [11th Dec.] in the Recorder’s Court in the case of John P. Carr versus Sarah Carr, for dissolution of Marriage. Mr Porter appeared for the Plaintiff and the suit was undefended. The Court declared the Marriage dissolved on the ground of the adultery of the respondent Sarah Carr. The decree is subject to the confirmation of the Calcutta High Court.