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Extracts from the 1918
Rangoon Gazette Weekly Budget
Births, Marriages, Deaths, Obituaries, etc.
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Rangoon Gazette Weekly Budget
Births, Marriages, Deaths, Obituaries, etc.
additional obituaries can be found here
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January
Births
Allen
At 9 Kemendine Rd. on Jan. 1st 1918, the wife of F.W.D. Allan, a daughter.
At 9 Kemendine Rd. on Jan. 1st 1918, the wife of F.W.D. Allan, a daughter.
Clark
At 45 Forest road, on Jan. 6th to Mr and Mrs G.V. Clark, s son.
McCreath
At “Ardlussa” 67 Park Road, on Jan. 9th to Mr and Mrs T.T. McCreath, a daughter.
Walker
At Syriam on 5th instant to Mr and Mrs Geo. D. Walker, a son.
DeSouza
On Jan. 17th at “La Terrazza” Tamway road, to Dr. and Mrs A.M. deSouza, a son.
Scott
At Kanoungtoe on January 23rd to Mr and Mrs A. Scott, a daughter.
Fairbairn
At Maymyo on January 22nd 1918 to Mr and Mrs T.C. Fairbairn, a daughter.
Chance
On January 25th 1918 at 14b Ahlone road to Mr and Mrs W.H. Chance, a son.
At 45 Forest road, on Jan. 6th to Mr and Mrs G.V. Clark, s son.
McCreath
At “Ardlussa” 67 Park Road, on Jan. 9th to Mr and Mrs T.T. McCreath, a daughter.
Walker
At Syriam on 5th instant to Mr and Mrs Geo. D. Walker, a son.
DeSouza
On Jan. 17th at “La Terrazza” Tamway road, to Dr. and Mrs A.M. deSouza, a son.
Scott
At Kanoungtoe on January 23rd to Mr and Mrs A. Scott, a daughter.
Fairbairn
At Maymyo on January 22nd 1918 to Mr and Mrs T.C. Fairbairn, a daughter.
Chance
On January 25th 1918 at 14b Ahlone road to Mr and Mrs W.H. Chance, a son.
Marriages
Edwards : Mitchell
On Thur. Dec. 27th 1917, at the Baptist Seminary Chapel, Insein, by the Rev’d. F.K. Singiser, Frederick George Edwards, E.A.C. Forests, son of Mrs N. Edwards, Dehra Doon and Minnie Mitchell, eldest daughter of Mrs E. Bonner, Insein.
Fischer : Francis
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Rangoon, on Jan. 7th by the Very Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, Felix Christopher Fischer to Edna Mary Anastasia Francis, daughter of Jno. M. Francis, Telegraph Dept. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about the "big day."
Pringle : Hill
On Thursday, Jan. 10th 1918, at the Roman Catholic Church, Cantonments, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. Fr. Verine, James Pringle, Manager, Marconi Works, Calcutta and Adeline May, second daughter of Mr H.S. Hill, retired Dist. Superintendent of Police and Mrs Hill of “Glenelg” Shan Road. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about their the "big day."
Patterson : Seppings
On Wed. January 9th 1918, at St. John’s Church, Cantonments, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. Fr. G. Verine, Catholic Chaplain, Walter John Patterson ad Melicent Maime, eldest daughter of E.H.L. Seppings. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about their the "big day."
Neil : King
On January 24th at the Scots Kirk by the Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, M.A. Mathew Dale Neil to Florence Annie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. King, Dalla.
On Thur. Dec. 27th 1917, at the Baptist Seminary Chapel, Insein, by the Rev’d. F.K. Singiser, Frederick George Edwards, E.A.C. Forests, son of Mrs N. Edwards, Dehra Doon and Minnie Mitchell, eldest daughter of Mrs E. Bonner, Insein.
Fischer : Francis
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Rangoon, on Jan. 7th by the Very Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, Felix Christopher Fischer to Edna Mary Anastasia Francis, daughter of Jno. M. Francis, Telegraph Dept. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about the "big day."
Pringle : Hill
On Thursday, Jan. 10th 1918, at the Roman Catholic Church, Cantonments, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. Fr. Verine, James Pringle, Manager, Marconi Works, Calcutta and Adeline May, second daughter of Mr H.S. Hill, retired Dist. Superintendent of Police and Mrs Hill of “Glenelg” Shan Road. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about their the "big day."
Patterson : Seppings
On Wed. January 9th 1918, at St. John’s Church, Cantonments, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. Fr. G. Verine, Catholic Chaplain, Walter John Patterson ad Melicent Maime, eldest daughter of E.H.L. Seppings. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about their the "big day."
Neil : King
On January 24th at the Scots Kirk by the Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, M.A. Mathew Dale Neil to Florence Annie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. King, Dalla.
Deaths
Ryan
Killed in Action, Daniel Martin O’Ryan, Capt., 25th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (Frontiersmen.)
Killed in Action, Daniel Martin O’Ryan, Capt., 25th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (Frontiersmen.)
Joakim
At 4 Victoria Rd., Kensington, on the 28th instant, Elizabeth Mary, the beloved wife of M. Joakim (by cable.)
At 4 Victoria Rd., Kensington, on the 28th instant, Elizabeth Mary, the beloved wife of M. Joakim (by cable.)
Abraham
On Wed. January 2nd, R. Abraham, of the American Baptist Mission Press, aged 69 years.
On Wed. January 2nd, R. Abraham, of the American Baptist Mission Press, aged 69 years.
Utting
Killed in Action in France on October 10th 1917, Sergt. Philip Edward Utting of the Anzacs, dearly beloved son of Mrs T.A. Utting, Moulmein, Burma. Deeply regretted.
Killed in Action in France on October 10th 1917, Sergt. Philip Edward Utting of the Anzacs, dearly beloved son of Mrs T.A. Utting, Moulmein, Burma. Deeply regretted.
Miller
2nd Lt. B. St. Clair Miller, R.F.C., youngest son of the late A.A. St. Clair Miller, D.S. Police, accidently killed while flying in Lydd, Kent, on Nov. 29th 1917.
2nd Lt. B. St. Clair Miller, R.F.C., youngest son of the late A.A. St. Clair Miller, D.S. Police, accidently killed while flying in Lydd, Kent, on Nov. 29th 1917.
Magrath
At Mogok on the 21st instant, Miss Lucy Magrath, beloved Aunt of the late Mr W. and Mrs Wemyss, age 63.
At Mogok on the 21st instant, Miss Lucy Magrath, beloved Aunt of the late Mr W. and Mrs Wemyss, age 63.
Chambers
On January 21st 1918 at the General Hospital, Mandalay, Mrs C.J. Chambers, Nurse, plague camp, formerly of the Rangoon General Hospital.
On January 21st 1918 at the General Hospital, Mandalay, Mrs C.J. Chambers, Nurse, plague camp, formerly of the Rangoon General Hospital.
Wisner
At her mother’s home, Berea, Ohio, U.S.A. on September 24th 1917. J.E. Wisner, late Principal, M.E. Girls’ High School, Lewis St.
At her mother’s home, Berea, Ohio, U.S.A. on September 24th 1917. J.E. Wisner, late Principal, M.E. Girls’ High School, Lewis St.
In Memoriam
Flukes
In loving memory of my beloved wife, Clarissa Anastasia, who departed this life on January 6th 1917.
In loving memory of my beloved wife, Clarissa Anastasia, who departed this life on January 6th 1917.
Bouche
In loving memory of Anatole Felix Narcis Marcelin, who departed this life on January 25th 1915, aged 79 years, 7 months and 23 days.
In loving memory of Anatole Felix Narcis Marcelin, who departed this life on January 25th 1915, aged 79 years, 7 months and 23 days.
Acknowledgements
Mr and Mrs C.E. Gregory desire to thank their numerous friends for their kind condolence and many tokens of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement,
Mrs O. White and family desire to thank their numerous friends for their kind letters and telegrams of condolence and for the many tokens of sympathy in their recent bereavement.
Mrs O. White and family desire to thank their numerous friends for their kind letters and telegrams of condolence and for the many tokens of sympathy in their recent bereavement.
Obituaries
G.W. Dawson
We regret to record the death of Mr Geoffrey Dawson, I.C.S., which took place, after a long illness, at Saranac Lake, New York State, on 11th November [1917.] Mr Dawson who was educated at the Charterhouse and Trinity College, Oxford, was appointed to the Indian Civil Service after the examination of 1891. Two years later he arrived in Burma and all his service was in this province. He for some time acted as President of Rangoon Municipality. Bad health alone prevented him from attaining the highest offices and when he went on leave last year he was Deputy Commissioner of the Ruby Mines, a district whose climate suited him. Mr Dawson, in the nineties, was well known as one of the best halves in the soccer field in Rangoon. He was a brilliant officer and a most delightful companion and many in this province will grieve at the news of his death. He leaves a widow surviving him.
We regret to record the death of Mr Geoffrey Dawson, I.C.S., which took place, after a long illness, at Saranac Lake, New York State, on 11th November [1917.] Mr Dawson who was educated at the Charterhouse and Trinity College, Oxford, was appointed to the Indian Civil Service after the examination of 1891. Two years later he arrived in Burma and all his service was in this province. He for some time acted as President of Rangoon Municipality. Bad health alone prevented him from attaining the highest offices and when he went on leave last year he was Deputy Commissioner of the Ruby Mines, a district whose climate suited him. Mr Dawson, in the nineties, was well known as one of the best halves in the soccer field in Rangoon. He was a brilliant officer and a most delightful companion and many in this province will grieve at the news of his death. He leaves a widow surviving him.
G.W. Dawson
Rangoon Municipality
At the special meeting of the municipal committee held on Tuesday afternoon the meeting unanimously agreed to record expressions of regret in connect with the deaths of G.W. Dawson, I.C.S., and Maung Tsain, who were connected with the municipality in the past. ... Mr Dawson had been President of this committee for a few months in 1906 during the absence on leave of Mr Laurie and in 1910 he was appointed permanently and held the post of President and remained in Rangoon till in February 1911 he was forced by ill-health to leave for Europe. After a long absence on leave he was able to return to this country but, as the saying went, he was never his own self again. The rest of his services was spent in the districts which has been carefully selected in respect of climate and amount of work to suit his health. After several years of maimed existence, most patiently and cheerfully borne, Mr Dawson was forced in April 1917 to go on furlough and news had just arrived to say that he died on November 11th in the state of New York. ...
Rangoon Municipality
At the special meeting of the municipal committee held on Tuesday afternoon the meeting unanimously agreed to record expressions of regret in connect with the deaths of G.W. Dawson, I.C.S., and Maung Tsain, who were connected with the municipality in the past. ... Mr Dawson had been President of this committee for a few months in 1906 during the absence on leave of Mr Laurie and in 1910 he was appointed permanently and held the post of President and remained in Rangoon till in February 1911 he was forced by ill-health to leave for Europe. After a long absence on leave he was able to return to this country but, as the saying went, he was never his own self again. The rest of his services was spent in the districts which has been carefully selected in respect of climate and amount of work to suit his health. After several years of maimed existence, most patiently and cheerfully borne, Mr Dawson was forced in April 1917 to go on furlough and news had just arrived to say that he died on November 11th in the state of New York. ...
H.H. Webb
Death of a Diocesan Boy At The Front
The Principal of the Diocesan Boys’ High School, Rangoon, has received a letter from Mr F.H. Webb, local manager, Lucknow Iron Works, Lucknow, intimating the death of Harry Herbert Webb in East Africa on October 17th last. The deceased had enlisted as a member of the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway machine gun section three years ago. His father, on 13th December, received a letter of condolence from members of that section, posted at Dar-es-Salaam on November 20th, which is as follows:- “Will you, Mr Webb and family, accept our sincere sympathy in the great loss you have sustained in Harry’s death in action? He was one of the bravest and truest lads we had in the section and died as we all knew he would, fighting to the last. The section as a whole feel his loss greatly and tender their sympathy whole heartedly in your great grief.”
Harry Webb, we understand, left the Diocesan Boys’ School, Rangoon, three years ago when his father was transferred to Lucknow, where he enlisted. He was the leading soprano of the Cathedral choir for many years. With young Webb’s death the Diocesan School chronicles another young hero who has given his life pro patrina, making a total of ten. As was mentioned in the presidential address at the Anglo-Indian Empire League conference held in Calcutta the other day, the Diocesan Boys’ School has sent 167 boys to nearly every British front and of these over 90 per cent, it will be interesting to know, are in the actual battle area, the remainder being in the Anglo-Indian Force. The list of those who have given their lives are as follows:-
Death of a Diocesan Boy At The Front
The Principal of the Diocesan Boys’ High School, Rangoon, has received a letter from Mr F.H. Webb, local manager, Lucknow Iron Works, Lucknow, intimating the death of Harry Herbert Webb in East Africa on October 17th last. The deceased had enlisted as a member of the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway machine gun section three years ago. His father, on 13th December, received a letter of condolence from members of that section, posted at Dar-es-Salaam on November 20th, which is as follows:- “Will you, Mr Webb and family, accept our sincere sympathy in the great loss you have sustained in Harry’s death in action? He was one of the bravest and truest lads we had in the section and died as we all knew he would, fighting to the last. The section as a whole feel his loss greatly and tender their sympathy whole heartedly in your great grief.”
Harry Webb, we understand, left the Diocesan Boys’ School, Rangoon, three years ago when his father was transferred to Lucknow, where he enlisted. He was the leading soprano of the Cathedral choir for many years. With young Webb’s death the Diocesan School chronicles another young hero who has given his life pro patrina, making a total of ten. As was mentioned in the presidential address at the Anglo-Indian Empire League conference held in Calcutta the other day, the Diocesan Boys’ School has sent 167 boys to nearly every British front and of these over 90 per cent, it will be interesting to know, are in the actual battle area, the remainder being in the Anglo-Indian Force. The list of those who have given their lives are as follows:-
Gunner J. Jordan
Private H. McManus Gunner Chas. Rollins Gunner F.W.L. Thompson Gunner L. Loader Gunner H. Wilcox Private O. Hannay 2nd Lt. B.M. Blakeston, I.A.R.O. G. Wagstaff, Mercantile Marine Gunner H.H. Webb |
Drowned in the Tigris
Killed in action in Flanders Died of enteric in Mesopotamia Killed in action in Mesopotamia Died as prisoner of war in Turkey after surrender of Kut-el-Amara Died as prisoner of war in Turkey after surrender of Kut-el-Amara Killed in action on the banks of the Struma in the Balkans Killed in Mesopotamia Died of exposure after being twice torpedoed Killed in action in East Africa |
Lt.-Col. P. Hughes
Rangoon Officer Dies of Wounds
A letter received from England by the last mail tells of the death on November 26th from wounds received in action of Peter Hughes, eldest son of Lt.-Col. P. Hughes, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, at the age of twenty one years.
Lt.-Col. Hughes was Sergt.-Major of the R.V.R. from 1909 to 1912 when he retired and joined the B.O.C., Yenangyaung. He worked hard there in organising a mounted company of the U.B.V.R. He was gazetted a second Lieutenant in that corps and on the outbreak of the war joined the first Burma Contingent under the late Capt. Archie Hamilton, with which he did much useful work.
On arriving in England he was posted to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and promoted to be Captain and Adjutant of his battalion and then Major. Recently he was promoted to be Lt.-Col. and given command of the same battalion. Peter Hughes his son, whose death is now reported was a pupil of St. Paul’s High School. while in Rangoon.
Rangoon Officer Dies of Wounds
A letter received from England by the last mail tells of the death on November 26th from wounds received in action of Peter Hughes, eldest son of Lt.-Col. P. Hughes, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, at the age of twenty one years.
Lt.-Col. Hughes was Sergt.-Major of the R.V.R. from 1909 to 1912 when he retired and joined the B.O.C., Yenangyaung. He worked hard there in organising a mounted company of the U.B.V.R. He was gazetted a second Lieutenant in that corps and on the outbreak of the war joined the first Burma Contingent under the late Capt. Archie Hamilton, with which he did much useful work.
On arriving in England he was posted to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and promoted to be Captain and Adjutant of his battalion and then Major. Recently he was promoted to be Lt.-Col. and given command of the same battalion. Peter Hughes his son, whose death is now reported was a pupil of St. Paul’s High School. while in Rangoon.
Estates
Richard Vidal Rowe
On the Probate Division of the High Court on 13th November Mr Justice Horridge heard an action concerning the £90,000 estate of the late Mr Richard Vidal Rowe, for many years engaged in Rangoon as a Merchant. The Plaintiff in the suit was the widow (the second wife) and the defendant Richard Prebble Rowe, a son by the first marriage. Under the Will of Mr Rowe made on 7th March 1911, he left the bulk of his property to his widow and on her death the remaining property to be equally divided among the children. The defendant, who believed that another Will had been made, admitted that none was found after his father’s death. He pleaded that the Will set up was not duly executed and asked that it should be pronounced against. The due execution of the Will was proved by a solicitor and his Lordship in granting Probate held that there had not been the slightest ground for opposing it. He condemned the defendant in the costs of the action.
Richard Vidal Rowe
On the Probate Division of the High Court on 13th November Mr Justice Horridge heard an action concerning the £90,000 estate of the late Mr Richard Vidal Rowe, for many years engaged in Rangoon as a Merchant. The Plaintiff in the suit was the widow (the second wife) and the defendant Richard Prebble Rowe, a son by the first marriage. Under the Will of Mr Rowe made on 7th March 1911, he left the bulk of his property to his widow and on her death the remaining property to be equally divided among the children. The defendant, who believed that another Will had been made, admitted that none was found after his father’s death. He pleaded that the Will set up was not duly executed and asked that it should be pronounced against. The due execution of the Will was proved by a solicitor and his Lordship in granting Probate held that there had not been the slightest ground for opposing it. He condemned the defendant in the costs of the action.
Suicide
7th Jan. 1918
Shortly after 8 a.m. on Monday the dead body of Sergt, L. Hope, R.E., stationed at Monkey Point, was found hanging with a rope round his neck from the door of his bungalow by one of his comrades who noticed the station hospital and Major Dawson, R.A.M.C., visited the scene. An inquest was held on the spot, it being found that the deceased killed himself while temporarily insane. He was buried the same afternoon with full military honours, the body being drawn by his late comrades on a gun carriage from the hospital to the Cantonment cemetery, a firing party and escort being in attendance. After the service for the dead had been read by the Cantonment Chaplain, three volleys were fired and the “Last Post” sounded. The deceased was 34 years old, was unmarried and had been in Rangoon for several years where he was well known and liked.
7th Jan. 1918
Shortly after 8 a.m. on Monday the dead body of Sergt, L. Hope, R.E., stationed at Monkey Point, was found hanging with a rope round his neck from the door of his bungalow by one of his comrades who noticed the station hospital and Major Dawson, R.A.M.C., visited the scene. An inquest was held on the spot, it being found that the deceased killed himself while temporarily insane. He was buried the same afternoon with full military honours, the body being drawn by his late comrades on a gun carriage from the hospital to the Cantonment cemetery, a firing party and escort being in attendance. After the service for the dead had been read by the Cantonment Chaplain, three volleys were fired and the “Last Post” sounded. The deceased was 34 years old, was unmarried and had been in Rangoon for several years where he was well known and liked.
Weddings
Pringle : Hill
A pretty little wedding ceremony took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Cantonments, on Thursday afternoon at 3.30 p.m. The contracting parties were Miss Adeline May Hill (the second daughter of Mr H.S. Hill, D.S.P., retired, and Mrs Hill of “Glenelg” Shan road and Mr James Pringle of Calcutta. The Rev’d. Fr. Verine performed the marriage ceremony. Miss Whitely, organist of the Cantonment church, presided at the organ and played various pieces of music as the guests were arriving and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as the bridal paid left the church.
The bride looked very lovely in a Georgette and lace dress over soft ivory satin with a full court-train. She wore an embroidered tulle veil over a small wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies. The bridesmaid was Miss Sybil Hill, who looked charming in a white crepe-de-chine dress with a pink Georgette hat. She also carried a bouquet of pink roses tied with pink ribbons, Mr E.A. Hardinge performed the duties of the best man.
The reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents where a large number of guests were present. The toast of the happy pair was proposed by Colonel Green and drunk with enthusiasm by everybody.
The bride’s going away dress was of grey embroidered satin with touches of pink about it. She wore a pink Georgette hat to match. The cake, which was supplied by the Vienna Cafe, was a perfection of the confectioner’s art.
A pretty little wedding ceremony took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Cantonments, on Thursday afternoon at 3.30 p.m. The contracting parties were Miss Adeline May Hill (the second daughter of Mr H.S. Hill, D.S.P., retired, and Mrs Hill of “Glenelg” Shan road and Mr James Pringle of Calcutta. The Rev’d. Fr. Verine performed the marriage ceremony. Miss Whitely, organist of the Cantonment church, presided at the organ and played various pieces of music as the guests were arriving and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as the bridal paid left the church.
The bride looked very lovely in a Georgette and lace dress over soft ivory satin with a full court-train. She wore an embroidered tulle veil over a small wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies. The bridesmaid was Miss Sybil Hill, who looked charming in a white crepe-de-chine dress with a pink Georgette hat. She also carried a bouquet of pink roses tied with pink ribbons, Mr E.A. Hardinge performed the duties of the best man.
The reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents where a large number of guests were present. The toast of the happy pair was proposed by Colonel Green and drunk with enthusiasm by everybody.
The bride’s going away dress was of grey embroidered satin with touches of pink about it. She wore a pink Georgette hat to match. The cake, which was supplied by the Vienna Cafe, was a perfection of the confectioner’s art.
Fischer : Francis
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Rangoon, on Monday at 8.30 a.m. the wedding took place of Miss Edna Francis to Mr F.C. Fischer of the Secretariat. The bride, who looked very attractive and happy in her aesthetic bridal dress, is the elder daughter of Mr T.M. Francis, late Personal Asst. in Engineering to the Postmaster-General and now in charge of the Telegraph Stores Depot, Rangoon. The Very Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily officiated. The service was fully choral; the Mass by Borden; “Come Holy Ghost” was sung by the choir as a prelude and at the finish on signing of the register “Strike, strike the Harp” was chanted by the choir, followed by Mendelssohn’s Wedding March on the bridal party leaving the church.
The bridesmaids were Miss Dorrie Francis, sister of the bride and Miss Barrett; the best men Mr Sullivan and Dr. Francis and the flower girls little Misses D’Lemos and Alma Donoghue. The reception was at the Customs Club, (music by Silgardo) where there was a display of bridal gifts arranged on three tables, numbering hardly less than two hundred. The Very Rev’d. Fr. proposed the toast of the bridal couple in a felicitous speech in which he referred to the long time he had been acquainted with the couple individually and also the bride’s father, all of whom he held in great esteem. The bridegroom made response in a well expressed speech regarding his responsibilities as a bridegroom. Mr Curtis, of the Telegraphs, made a humorous speech in his congratulations to the couple.
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Rangoon, on Monday at 8.30 a.m. the wedding took place of Miss Edna Francis to Mr F.C. Fischer of the Secretariat. The bride, who looked very attractive and happy in her aesthetic bridal dress, is the elder daughter of Mr T.M. Francis, late Personal Asst. in Engineering to the Postmaster-General and now in charge of the Telegraph Stores Depot, Rangoon. The Very Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily officiated. The service was fully choral; the Mass by Borden; “Come Holy Ghost” was sung by the choir as a prelude and at the finish on signing of the register “Strike, strike the Harp” was chanted by the choir, followed by Mendelssohn’s Wedding March on the bridal party leaving the church.
The bridesmaids were Miss Dorrie Francis, sister of the bride and Miss Barrett; the best men Mr Sullivan and Dr. Francis and the flower girls little Misses D’Lemos and Alma Donoghue. The reception was at the Customs Club, (music by Silgardo) where there was a display of bridal gifts arranged on three tables, numbering hardly less than two hundred. The Very Rev’d. Fr. proposed the toast of the bridal couple in a felicitous speech in which he referred to the long time he had been acquainted with the couple individually and also the bride’s father, all of whom he held in great esteem. The bridegroom made response in a well expressed speech regarding his responsibilities as a bridegroom. Mr Curtis, of the Telegraphs, made a humorous speech in his congratulations to the couple.
Boyles : Wiegand
A Missionary Wedding
The wedding took place at the Epworth Memorial Methodist Church on Wednesday [9th Jan?] of the Rev’d. James Richard Boyles, Methodist Episcopal Mission at Syriam and Miss Marie Caroline Wiegand, Methodist Girls’ High School. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the church the Rev’d. C.E. Olmstead, the bride being given away by the Rev’d. B.M. Jones. The Rev’d. M.A. Clare was best man and Miss Alice McClellan was the bridesmaid. Mendelssohn’s wedding march was played on the organ by Miss Dora Johannes on the arrival of the bride and again after the marriage ceremony. The wedding reception, which was attended by nearly all the missionary body in and around Rangoon, was held at the girls’ school in Lancaster road, where the Rev’d. Mr Olmstead toasted the happy couple, the bridegroom responding. The bride came out to Burma from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A., in May 1914 and became Superintendent of the primary work of the girls’ school. The bridegroom, who is from Kentucky, arrived here in November of the same year and he and his bride became known to each other here. Mrs Boyles on the return from the honeymoon will help her husband in his missionary work at Syriam.
A Missionary Wedding
The wedding took place at the Epworth Memorial Methodist Church on Wednesday [9th Jan?] of the Rev’d. James Richard Boyles, Methodist Episcopal Mission at Syriam and Miss Marie Caroline Wiegand, Methodist Girls’ High School. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the church the Rev’d. C.E. Olmstead, the bride being given away by the Rev’d. B.M. Jones. The Rev’d. M.A. Clare was best man and Miss Alice McClellan was the bridesmaid. Mendelssohn’s wedding march was played on the organ by Miss Dora Johannes on the arrival of the bride and again after the marriage ceremony. The wedding reception, which was attended by nearly all the missionary body in and around Rangoon, was held at the girls’ school in Lancaster road, where the Rev’d. Mr Olmstead toasted the happy couple, the bridegroom responding. The bride came out to Burma from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A., in May 1914 and became Superintendent of the primary work of the girls’ school. The bridegroom, who is from Kentucky, arrived here in November of the same year and he and his bride became known to each other here. Mrs Boyles on the return from the honeymoon will help her husband in his missionary work at Syriam.
Patterson : Seppings
The wedding took place on Wednesday, 9th instant, of Walter John Patterson and Melicent Mamie Seppings, eldest daughter of Mr E.H.L. Seppings, at St. John’s Church, Cantonments, Rangoon. The service was conducted by Rev’d. Fr. G. Verine, the full choir assisting with music suited to the occasion, which included Gounod’s “Ave Maria,” rendered by Mrs Nicholas. In spite of the (for Rangoon) rather arctic weather which prevailed and the early hour, the church was filled by friends of the bride and groom. The altar has been tastefully decorated by friends. The bride, who was accompanied by her father, looked most charming in a lovely gown of white georgette and shadow lace draped over white satin with a silver girdle and a full court train of shadow lace lined with shell pink ninon with sprays of orange blossoms bound by true-lovers’ knots in silver and pearls at the corners; she wore a band of pearls and orange blossoms and a flowing tulle veil, her only ornament being an emerald necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of white orchids and roses.
Mr F. Sullivan acted as best man. The bridesmaids, Miss E. Seppings, sister of the bride, and Miss Hefferman were becomingly dressed in pale pink silk voile and shadow lace with pale pink crepe-de-chine hats to match; they carried bouquets of pink roses and each wore a gold curb bracelet, gifts of the bridegroom. The Misses Phyllis and Violet Law were daintily dressed as flower girls in cream voile and shadow lace trimmed with pale blue ribbon and rink rosebuds with caps of silk chiffon to match. Master Horace Davidson, as a brave little sailor-page, did his duties to perfection.
At the close of the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played n the organ by Miss E. Wheateley, which same march rendered on the piano by Miss Hurcomb welcomed the bridal couple at the residence of the bride’s father, where they received the congratulations of friends who had forgathered there in large numbers. After the cake, a work of art from the Vienna Cafe, had been cut by the bride, Col. P.C.H. Strickland, I.M.S., proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Patterson and this was drunk with acclamation, Mr Patterson responding.
Two short speeches were then delivered by the Rev’d Fr. Verine and the Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily. The bridegroom toasted the health of the bridesmaids and the best man responded. The guests spent some time admiring the presents, which had come from all parts and were displayed in a large apartment separate from that in which the reception was held. The couple then left amidst showers of confetti for their honeymoon trip. The bride’s going away dress was a coat-frock of tussore silk, embroidered with cream silk braid; she wore a hat of cream georgette with a large pink rose to match. The Vienna Cafe were in charge of the catering at the reception.
The wedding took place on Wednesday, 9th instant, of Walter John Patterson and Melicent Mamie Seppings, eldest daughter of Mr E.H.L. Seppings, at St. John’s Church, Cantonments, Rangoon. The service was conducted by Rev’d. Fr. G. Verine, the full choir assisting with music suited to the occasion, which included Gounod’s “Ave Maria,” rendered by Mrs Nicholas. In spite of the (for Rangoon) rather arctic weather which prevailed and the early hour, the church was filled by friends of the bride and groom. The altar has been tastefully decorated by friends. The bride, who was accompanied by her father, looked most charming in a lovely gown of white georgette and shadow lace draped over white satin with a silver girdle and a full court train of shadow lace lined with shell pink ninon with sprays of orange blossoms bound by true-lovers’ knots in silver and pearls at the corners; she wore a band of pearls and orange blossoms and a flowing tulle veil, her only ornament being an emerald necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of white orchids and roses.
Mr F. Sullivan acted as best man. The bridesmaids, Miss E. Seppings, sister of the bride, and Miss Hefferman were becomingly dressed in pale pink silk voile and shadow lace with pale pink crepe-de-chine hats to match; they carried bouquets of pink roses and each wore a gold curb bracelet, gifts of the bridegroom. The Misses Phyllis and Violet Law were daintily dressed as flower girls in cream voile and shadow lace trimmed with pale blue ribbon and rink rosebuds with caps of silk chiffon to match. Master Horace Davidson, as a brave little sailor-page, did his duties to perfection.
At the close of the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played n the organ by Miss E. Wheateley, which same march rendered on the piano by Miss Hurcomb welcomed the bridal couple at the residence of the bride’s father, where they received the congratulations of friends who had forgathered there in large numbers. After the cake, a work of art from the Vienna Cafe, had been cut by the bride, Col. P.C.H. Strickland, I.M.S., proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Patterson and this was drunk with acclamation, Mr Patterson responding.
Two short speeches were then delivered by the Rev’d Fr. Verine and the Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily. The bridegroom toasted the health of the bridesmaids and the best man responded. The guests spent some time admiring the presents, which had come from all parts and were displayed in a large apartment separate from that in which the reception was held. The couple then left amidst showers of confetti for their honeymoon trip. The bride’s going away dress was a coat-frock of tussore silk, embroidered with cream silk braid; she wore a hat of cream georgette with a large pink rose to match. The Vienna Cafe were in charge of the catering at the reception.
February
Births
Brown
At Mrs Black’s nursing home, Budd road, on February 2nd 1918, the wife of A.E. Brown, Rangoon Police, of a daughter.
Rebello
At Myungyan, on Sat. Jan. 26th 1918, to Mr and Mrs A.J. Rebello, a son.
Van Wyck
At Rangoon, on Jan. 28th, 1918 to Mr and Mrs T.M. Van Wyck, a son.
Bull
To Dr. and Mrs A.B. Bull, Nyaunghla, on Jan. 30th, a son.
Downes
At Martaban on February 2nd? Mrs J.W. Downes, of a daughter.
Lemon
On February 2nd at Quetta, the wife of Capt. R.L. Lemon, 2-10 Gurkha Rifles, of a daughter.
Case
To Rev’d. and Mrs B.C. Case at Pyinmana, on 4th Feb. 1918, a son, Clarke Tillman.
Campbell
On 13th Feb. 1918 at Thuriya Lodge, Maymyo, the wife of Capt. A. Campbell, Imperial Police, a daughter.
Deveria
At Mrs Black’s nursing home, 15 Budd road, on the 9th instant, to Mr and Mrs Lewis M.T. Devéria, a daughter.
Mullerworth
At East road, Insein, on Sunday 10th Feb. 1918, the wife of Mr F.H.C. Mullerworth, of a daughter.
Plews
On 13th instant at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, the wife of A.G? Plews, Mining Engineer, Hpaungdaw, Tavoy, of a daughter.
Pereira
At Kanaungto on 14th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.B. Pereira, a son.
Beeston
On 15th Jan. 1918, at Woollahra, Sydney, N.S.W., the wife of P.E. Beeston, of a daughter.
Crawford
To Rev’d. and Mrs R.N. Crawford on 19th Feb., a daughter, Helen Winifred.
Cuningham
At Moulmein on 21st instant, the wife of George E. Cuningham, of a daughter.
D’Souza
At Myitkyina on 15th Feb. 1918, the wife of Mr M.J. D‘Souza, P.W.D., of a son.
At Mrs Black’s nursing home, Budd road, on February 2nd 1918, the wife of A.E. Brown, Rangoon Police, of a daughter.
Rebello
At Myungyan, on Sat. Jan. 26th 1918, to Mr and Mrs A.J. Rebello, a son.
Van Wyck
At Rangoon, on Jan. 28th, 1918 to Mr and Mrs T.M. Van Wyck, a son.
Bull
To Dr. and Mrs A.B. Bull, Nyaunghla, on Jan. 30th, a son.
Downes
At Martaban on February 2nd? Mrs J.W. Downes, of a daughter.
Lemon
On February 2nd at Quetta, the wife of Capt. R.L. Lemon, 2-10 Gurkha Rifles, of a daughter.
Case
To Rev’d. and Mrs B.C. Case at Pyinmana, on 4th Feb. 1918, a son, Clarke Tillman.
Campbell
On 13th Feb. 1918 at Thuriya Lodge, Maymyo, the wife of Capt. A. Campbell, Imperial Police, a daughter.
Deveria
At Mrs Black’s nursing home, 15 Budd road, on the 9th instant, to Mr and Mrs Lewis M.T. Devéria, a daughter.
Mullerworth
At East road, Insein, on Sunday 10th Feb. 1918, the wife of Mr F.H.C. Mullerworth, of a daughter.
Plews
On 13th instant at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, the wife of A.G? Plews, Mining Engineer, Hpaungdaw, Tavoy, of a daughter.
Pereira
At Kanaungto on 14th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.B. Pereira, a son.
Beeston
On 15th Jan. 1918, at Woollahra, Sydney, N.S.W., the wife of P.E. Beeston, of a daughter.
Crawford
To Rev’d. and Mrs R.N. Crawford on 19th Feb., a daughter, Helen Winifred.
Cuningham
At Moulmein on 21st instant, the wife of George E. Cuningham, of a daughter.
D’Souza
At Myitkyina on 15th Feb. 1918, the wife of Mr M.J. D‘Souza, P.W.D., of a son.
Marriages
Patterson : Ashby Bingham
At St. Mary’s Church, Mandalay, on January 31st? 1918 by Rev’d. N.K. Anderson, M.A., Chaplain, Capt. Angus Patterson, R.E., I.W.T., Mesopotamia, and Doris Gertrude, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Ashby Bingham of the Shore, Mandalay. No cards.
Moleta : Williams
At St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, on 23rd February, 1918, by the Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, Guiseppe Moleta to Minette Williams, No cards.
At St. Mary’s Church, Mandalay, on January 31st? 1918 by Rev’d. N.K. Anderson, M.A., Chaplain, Capt. Angus Patterson, R.E., I.W.T., Mesopotamia, and Doris Gertrude, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Ashby Bingham of the Shore, Mandalay. No cards.
Moleta : Williams
At St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, on 23rd February, 1918, by the Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, Guiseppe Moleta to Minette Williams, No cards.
Deaths
Lamden
At Rangoon on 2nd instant, Stephen Terence Lamden, beloved son of Mr E.W. Lamden, Stationmaster, Thazi. R.I.P.
At Rangoon on 2nd instant, Stephen Terence Lamden, beloved son of Mr E.W. Lamden, Stationmaster, Thazi. R.I.P.
Tisbury
At Victoria Lake, Kokine, on the morning of 4th February, of heart failure, Dorothea Sophia Tisbury, aged 73 years and five months.
At Victoria Lake, Kokine, on the morning of 4th February, of heart failure, Dorothea Sophia Tisbury, aged 73 years and five months.
Carstens
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Saturday night, 9th Feb. 1918, Kate Carstens, the beloved wife of C.W. Carstens of Moulmein.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Saturday night, 9th Feb. 1918, Kate Carstens, the beloved wife of C.W. Carstens of Moulmein.
Lonsdale
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Sunday, 10th Feb. 1918 at 2.30 a.m., Albert Percy, son of Mr R. Lonsdale, aged 38 years, 2? mths. and 14 days. R.I.P.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Sunday, 10th Feb. 1918 at 2.30 a.m., Albert Percy, son of Mr R. Lonsdale, aged 38 years, 2? mths. and 14 days. R.I.P.
Westra
At Amsterdam, Holland, on 11th Feb. 1918, Fulco Westra, partner, Trading Company late Hegt & Co. Aged 45 years. (By cable.)
At Amsterdam, Holland, on 11th Feb. 1918, Fulco Westra, partner, Trading Company late Hegt & Co. Aged 45 years. (By cable.)
Barrie
On Tuesday, 19th February at 6 p.m., Mrs K.L. Barrie, aged 23 years.
On Tuesday, 19th February at 6 p.m., Mrs K.L. Barrie, aged 23 years.
Private Milligan
The death of Private Milligan, Royal Irish Fusiliers, is reported to have taken place on the Burma Railways near Padigon on Saturday 9th February while travelling from Prome to Rangoon. From what information can be obtained of the affair it appears that Private Milligan was one of a party of men of his regiment invalided from further service in Burma who came from Thayetmyo to Prome and were going by train to Rangoon to take a steamer home. On the arrival of the train at Rangoon on Sunday morning Private Milligan was missing and a telegram was sent [to] Prome asking if he was there. Before an answer had been received from Prome a telegram came from Padigon on the railway line stating the corpse of a soldier had been found lying beside the railway line about a mile from Padigon station by some railway gang coolies. Men were sent to Padigon where the body was identified as that of Private Milligan. The body was taken to Prome where the funeral took place. The deceased is supposed to have lost his balance while standing on the platform of one of the passenger coaches and was killed by the fall. The papers in the case have been sent to the Prome police for inquiry.
The death of Private Milligan, Royal Irish Fusiliers, is reported to have taken place on the Burma Railways near Padigon on Saturday 9th February while travelling from Prome to Rangoon. From what information can be obtained of the affair it appears that Private Milligan was one of a party of men of his regiment invalided from further service in Burma who came from Thayetmyo to Prome and were going by train to Rangoon to take a steamer home. On the arrival of the train at Rangoon on Sunday morning Private Milligan was missing and a telegram was sent [to] Prome asking if he was there. Before an answer had been received from Prome a telegram came from Padigon on the railway line stating the corpse of a soldier had been found lying beside the railway line about a mile from Padigon station by some railway gang coolies. Men were sent to Padigon where the body was identified as that of Private Milligan. The body was taken to Prome where the funeral took place. The deceased is supposed to have lost his balance while standing on the platform of one of the passenger coaches and was killed by the fall. The papers in the case have been sent to the Prome police for inquiry.
In Memoriam
Pereira
In loving memory of Matilda Catherine Pereira, who departed this life on 9th February 1916, a devoted wife and loving mother.
In loving memory of Matilda Catherine Pereira, who departed this life on 9th February 1916, a devoted wife and loving mother.
Franklin
In loving memory of Barbara Winifred the loving and only daughter of Mr and Mrs W.J. Franklin, who departed this life on 11th February 1917. Gone but not forgotten.
In loving memory of Barbara Winifred the loving and only daughter of Mr and Mrs W.J. Franklin, who departed this life on 11th February 1917. Gone but not forgotten.
Rose Heymerdinguer
In loving memory of our dearly beloved mother (Rose Heymerdinguer) who departed her life on 13th Feb. 1903. Gone but not forgotten by her loving children. R.I.P.
In loving memory of our dearly beloved mother (Rose Heymerdinguer) who departed her life on 13th Feb. 1903. Gone but not forgotten by her loving children. R.I.P.
Obituaries
H.P. Tarleton
A report from Magwe states that Mr Herbert Percy Tarleton, Dist. Superintendent, Burma Police, died there suddenly on Wednesday [30th Jan.] morning through the discharge of a firearm. Mr Tarleton who was born on October 8th 1870, was a brother of Mr W.H. Tarleton, Commissioner of Police, Rangoon, now on leave in England. He joined the Burma Police as an Inspector and saw service in various parts of the province being promoted to officiating Asst. Superintendent in May 1901 and was confirmed in April 1906. He was seconded between October 1902 and December 1903 to the Excise Department.
He was made a temporary Dist. Superintendent in May of the same year [sic] and was confirmed in September 1910. He was granted long leave in November 1913 but was recalled on account of the war on August 18th 1914. He had been in charge of the Magwe District since last October.
A report from Magwe states that Mr Herbert Percy Tarleton, Dist. Superintendent, Burma Police, died there suddenly on Wednesday [30th Jan.] morning through the discharge of a firearm. Mr Tarleton who was born on October 8th 1870, was a brother of Mr W.H. Tarleton, Commissioner of Police, Rangoon, now on leave in England. He joined the Burma Police as an Inspector and saw service in various parts of the province being promoted to officiating Asst. Superintendent in May 1901 and was confirmed in April 1906. He was seconded between October 1902 and December 1903 to the Excise Department.
He was made a temporary Dist. Superintendent in May of the same year [sic] and was confirmed in September 1910. He was granted long leave in November 1913 but was recalled on account of the war on August 18th 1914. He had been in charge of the Magwe District since last October.
March
Births
King
At Mandalay on 20th Feb. 1918 to Mr and Mrs C.W. King, a daughter.
Thomson
At Minto Mansions on 28th Feb. to Mr and Mrs A.M. Thomson, a son
Whyte
At “Forres” on 28th Feb. to Mr and Mrs G.F. Whyte, a daughter.
Dove
At Taunggyi on 1st March, Mrs Ernest P. Dove, a daughter.
Henstock
On March 7th at Fytche road to Mr and Mrs Philip Henstock, a daughter.
Boog
On March 4th 1918 at Chauk, the wife of Algie J. Boog, B.O.C., of a son.
Mark David
On March 15th 1918, at Criterion Hotel, Rangoon, the wife of Mark David, of a daughter.
Beatty
On March 16th 1918, at 8 Franklin road, Rangoon, the wife of H.P. Beatty, a daughter.
Taylor
At Insein on 15th March to Dr. and Mrs W.R. Taylor, a daughter.
Brown
On March 17th 1918 at 22a Halpin road, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs R.F.M. Brown, a son.
Harvey
At Tew Cottage, Kalaw, 23rd March 1918 to Stella Hope nee Garratt, wife of G.E. Harvey, I.C.S., a daughter, Daphne Hope.
Lyons
On March 19th at the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, the wife of C.M. Lyons, a daughter.
At Mandalay on 20th Feb. 1918 to Mr and Mrs C.W. King, a daughter.
Thomson
At Minto Mansions on 28th Feb. to Mr and Mrs A.M. Thomson, a son
Whyte
At “Forres” on 28th Feb. to Mr and Mrs G.F. Whyte, a daughter.
Dove
At Taunggyi on 1st March, Mrs Ernest P. Dove, a daughter.
Henstock
On March 7th at Fytche road to Mr and Mrs Philip Henstock, a daughter.
Boog
On March 4th 1918 at Chauk, the wife of Algie J. Boog, B.O.C., of a son.
Mark David
On March 15th 1918, at Criterion Hotel, Rangoon, the wife of Mark David, of a daughter.
Beatty
On March 16th 1918, at 8 Franklin road, Rangoon, the wife of H.P. Beatty, a daughter.
Taylor
At Insein on 15th March to Dr. and Mrs W.R. Taylor, a daughter.
Brown
On March 17th 1918 at 22a Halpin road, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs R.F.M. Brown, a son.
Harvey
At Tew Cottage, Kalaw, 23rd March 1918 to Stella Hope nee Garratt, wife of G.E. Harvey, I.C.S., a daughter, Daphne Hope.
Lyons
On March 19th at the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, the wife of C.M. Lyons, a daughter.
Marriages
Brunt : Gale
At All Saints’ Church, Maymyo, on 27th February 1918, by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Percy Brunt to Katherine Clara, only daughter of Mrs Gale, Maymyo. ABL note: see below for a write-up on their wedding.
At All Saints’ Church, Maymyo, on 27th February 1918, by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Percy Brunt to Katherine Clara, only daughter of Mrs Gale, Maymyo. ABL note: see below for a write-up on their wedding.
Divorce
E.J. Carlisle v J. Carlisle
Mr Justice Rigg on Monday granted a decree for dissolution of marriage to the petitioner in the suit of Eva Jessie Carlisle v John Carlisle, on the usual grounds. The respondent, who was a private soldier of the King’s Regt., had been duly served with summons on 3rd December but had not appeared. The parties were married in Rangoon in 1906 and lived together until 1911, when the husband left her. The petitioner explained to the court that the great delay in filing the suit (which was in Nov. 1917) was due to the fact that she was unable to ascertain her husband’s whereabouts, he having disappeared from Burma and gone to India some time back. Costs were allowed on the undefended scale
Mr Justice Rigg on Monday granted a decree for dissolution of marriage to the petitioner in the suit of Eva Jessie Carlisle v John Carlisle, on the usual grounds. The respondent, who was a private soldier of the King’s Regt., had been duly served with summons on 3rd December but had not appeared. The parties were married in Rangoon in 1906 and lived together until 1911, when the husband left her. The petitioner explained to the court that the great delay in filing the suit (which was in Nov. 1917) was due to the fact that she was unable to ascertain her husband’s whereabouts, he having disappeared from Burma and gone to India some time back. Costs were allowed on the undefended scale
Deaths
Ballie-David (sic)
At Paungde on Wednesday night, 27th February 1918, Iris Lilian, the dearly beloved infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Baillie-David, age 5½ months.
At Paungde on Wednesday night, 27th February 1918, Iris Lilian, the dearly beloved infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Baillie-David, age 5½ months.
Evans
At “Pegu House” on the 4th instant, Miss Kate Hart Evans, aged 75 years and 3 months.
At “Pegu House” on the 4th instant, Miss Kate Hart Evans, aged 75 years and 3 months.
Wall
On March 5th 1918 at “Rosebank,” Ahlone, Rangoon, after a long illness, Richard Reginald Theodore Wall, aged 57 years.
On March 5th 1918 at “Rosebank,” Ahlone, Rangoon, after a long illness, Richard Reginald Theodore Wall, aged 57 years.
D’Cruze
At Rangoon on March 11th, Mrs Clarisa Matilda D’Cruze, dearly beloved mother of Mrs D. Paddon-Row and Mrs W.A. Croft.
At Rangoon on March 11th, Mrs Clarisa Matilda D’Cruze, dearly beloved mother of Mrs D. Paddon-Row and Mrs W.A. Croft.
Lee
On Thursday March 14th at no. 39, 47th street, East Rangoon, Frances Lee, nurse in the Rangoon general Hospital and beloved sister of John and William Lee, aged 30 years.
On Thursday March 14th at no. 39, 47th street, East Rangoon, Frances Lee, nurse in the Rangoon general Hospital and beloved sister of John and William Lee, aged 30 years.
Nasse
At the General Hospital on March 13th 1918, Ansalmo Lambert (Mechanical Engineer) age 50 years.
At the General Hospital on March 13th 1918, Ansalmo Lambert (Mechanical Engineer) age 50 years.
Smith
Mrs Sarah Lincoln, wife of Rev’d. D.A.W. Smith, D.D., Karen Theological Seminary, Insein, on March 12th 1918, age 77 years and three months.
Mrs Sarah Lincoln, wife of Rev’d. D.A.W. Smith, D.D., Karen Theological Seminary, Insein, on March 12th 1918, age 77 years and three months.
Henry Hughes
A telegram from Namtu reports the death there on Thursday [21st Mar.] morning of Mr Henry Hughes, Railway Engineer to the Burma Mines lately Deputy Chief Engineer, Burma Railways. Mr Hughes obtained a year’s leave, a little over a year ago, from the Burma Railways and was permitted to employ his services in that period with the Burma Mines. He left the Burma Railways and was engaged by the Burma Mines. No details concerning his death have been received and it was unexpected, as it was known that he was in good health a few days ago.
A telegram from Namtu reports the death there on Thursday [21st Mar.] morning of Mr Henry Hughes, Railway Engineer to the Burma Mines lately Deputy Chief Engineer, Burma Railways. Mr Hughes obtained a year’s leave, a little over a year ago, from the Burma Railways and was permitted to employ his services in that period with the Burma Mines. He left the Burma Railways and was engaged by the Burma Mines. No details concerning his death have been received and it was unexpected, as it was known that he was in good health a few days ago.
H.C. Fisher
We regret to learn of the death in Rangoon on Saturday [16th Mar. 1918] of Mr H. Cosmo Fisher, Govt. Prosecutor and Municipal Vice-president, Myaungmya. He had suffered previously on at least two occasions from attacks of rheumatic fever and a third attack supervened about a month ago. He was brought into Rangoon on account of the superior opportunity for medical assistance and nursing, but complications having supervened it was realised on Thursday last that his condition was hopeless. He never rallied and sank gradually expiring in the afternoon. The late Mr Fisher was for many years a volunteer, holding non-commissioned rank. After the volunteers were merged in the I.D.F. he was invalided but still continued to take a keen interest in military matters, acting as instructor to the local section of the I.D.F. and of Burmese and Karen recruits for the non European section. He also assisted strenuously in recruiting for the 70th Burmans. He took a lively interest in municipal affairs and had been Vice-president of the Myaungmya municipality for a number of years, were he did conscientious and solid constructive work. He was a Freemason (amongst his various activities.) As an Advocate he was a man of conspicuous ability and was widely respected for his sterling character. He leaves a wife and four children of whom three are at present at school in Switzerland. His brother, Ivan Fisher, relinquished his practice at the bar some time ago in order to go to England and join the army.
We regret to learn of the death in Rangoon on Saturday [16th Mar. 1918] of Mr H. Cosmo Fisher, Govt. Prosecutor and Municipal Vice-president, Myaungmya. He had suffered previously on at least two occasions from attacks of rheumatic fever and a third attack supervened about a month ago. He was brought into Rangoon on account of the superior opportunity for medical assistance and nursing, but complications having supervened it was realised on Thursday last that his condition was hopeless. He never rallied and sank gradually expiring in the afternoon. The late Mr Fisher was for many years a volunteer, holding non-commissioned rank. After the volunteers were merged in the I.D.F. he was invalided but still continued to take a keen interest in military matters, acting as instructor to the local section of the I.D.F. and of Burmese and Karen recruits for the non European section. He also assisted strenuously in recruiting for the 70th Burmans. He took a lively interest in municipal affairs and had been Vice-president of the Myaungmya municipality for a number of years, were he did conscientious and solid constructive work. He was a Freemason (amongst his various activities.) As an Advocate he was a man of conspicuous ability and was widely respected for his sterling character. He leaves a wife and four children of whom three are at present at school in Switzerland. His brother, Ivan Fisher, relinquished his practice at the bar some time ago in order to go to England and join the army.
W.V. Hoey
The funeral of the late Mr W.V. Hoey, I.C.S., formerly Sub-divisional Magistrate here, took place n Friday evening. Among those present were Mrs Hoey, Lady Cuffe, Mrs Watson, Miss Harland, Sir Otway Cuffe, Col Duer, I.M.S., Col Fookes, I.M.S., Mr H. Carter, Mr A.E. English, C.I.E., I.C.S., Mr T. Couper, I.C.S., Mr C.W. Ainley, M.A., Mr G.R. Long, Capt. Law, Capt. James, Mr V.H.T. Fields-Clarke, Mr Chalk, Mr Commotto, Mr Samuels, Mr Basu, U Maung Maung, S.D.O., U Tin, U Ba Thaung, U Kyaw Dun, Shiev Singh, Harthajan Singh, Mohamed Jusoof, Ah Hoon. Six men of the Hampshire Regt. bore the coffin into the church, where the first part of the service was read by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Chaplain and afterwards to the grave.
The funeral of the late Mr W.V. Hoey, I.C.S., formerly Sub-divisional Magistrate here, took place n Friday evening. Among those present were Mrs Hoey, Lady Cuffe, Mrs Watson, Miss Harland, Sir Otway Cuffe, Col Duer, I.M.S., Col Fookes, I.M.S., Mr H. Carter, Mr A.E. English, C.I.E., I.C.S., Mr T. Couper, I.C.S., Mr C.W. Ainley, M.A., Mr G.R. Long, Capt. Law, Capt. James, Mr V.H.T. Fields-Clarke, Mr Chalk, Mr Commotto, Mr Samuels, Mr Basu, U Maung Maung, S.D.O., U Tin, U Ba Thaung, U Kyaw Dun, Shiev Singh, Harthajan Singh, Mohamed Jusoof, Ah Hoon. Six men of the Hampshire Regt. bore the coffin into the church, where the first part of the service was read by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Chaplain and afterwards to the grave.
In Memoriam
Frank Alfonso Bannon, beloved son of Dr. and Mrs Bannon of Mandalay, who fell asleep in Jesus on March 21st 1917.
Acknowledgements
Mrs J.D. Contractor wishes to thank all her friends in Rangoon for their kind messages of condolence.
Mr W. D’Cruze begs to thank his friends for their condolences on the death of his wife, the mother of Mrs Paddon-Row and Mrs W.C. (sic) Croft, as he is unable to thank each one individually.
Mrs A.L. Nasse thanks her friends for their kind messages of condolence in her recent bereavement and requests them to accept this acknowledgement.
Mr W. D’Cruze begs to thank his friends for their condolences on the death of his wife, the mother of Mrs Paddon-Row and Mrs W.C. (sic) Croft, as he is unable to thank each one individually.
Mrs A.L. Nasse thanks her friends for their kind messages of condolence in her recent bereavement and requests them to accept this acknowledgement.
Wedding
Brunt : Gale
The marriage of Mr Percy Blunt of the Burma Oil Company and Miss Katherine Gale, took place very quietly on Wednesday, 27th February at 4.30 p.m. at the Memorial Church, Maymyo. A party of friends was present to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley. The bride was led up the aisle by Mr Dommthorne? Lutter, who gave her away and she was attended by her mother, Mrs Gale, as mistress of ceremonies. Mr McWhmme? Supported the bridegroom as best man. The bride wore a simple white satin dress with georgette yoke and tunic of shadow lace. Her long tulle veil was worn over her lace and held in place by sprays of orange blossom and tiny sprays also decorated the waist of the gown and wrist-bands. She wore a beautiful necklace of diamonds and aquamarines, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a sh-at of aru-n lilies.
Mrs Gale wore a silk gown of delicate mauve colour with bands of slightly deeper mauve ribbon and a black hat with white plume and carried a beautiful bouquet of violet and asparagus fern. Miss Winnie Young acted a flower girl and wore a dainty little high-waisted frock of white pineapple silk trimmed with real lace and pen-painted with pansies. She wore a pretty little bonnet of lace and carried a basket of rose leaves which she scattered before the bride and bridegroom as they left the church.
After the ceremony a reception was held by Mrs Gale on the lawn at Oakhurst, lent for the occasion by Mrs Young. The Rev’d G.H. Seeley proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom and said how much the bride would be missed in Maymyo, especially at St. Michael’s School, where she had attended as a small child and alter as a student and teacher. Both at school and elsewhere she had endeared herself to all by the charm and sweetness of her personality and though she was leaving the school her influence would long remain. Maymyo’s loss would be Minbu’s gain.
The bridegroom suitably replied in a short speech and the guests drank to the health of the bride and bridegroom and then proceeded into the house to view the presents which had arrived. On account of the very short notice of the wedding, many presents were still to come.
The bride’s travelling dress was of navy blue silk with white collar and cuffs and the motor bonnet and veil of navy blue also. The happy pair then left by motor car en route for Gokteik, Namsam Falls and Lashio where the honeymoon will be spent.
The marriage of Mr Percy Blunt of the Burma Oil Company and Miss Katherine Gale, took place very quietly on Wednesday, 27th February at 4.30 p.m. at the Memorial Church, Maymyo. A party of friends was present to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley. The bride was led up the aisle by Mr Dommthorne? Lutter, who gave her away and she was attended by her mother, Mrs Gale, as mistress of ceremonies. Mr McWhmme? Supported the bridegroom as best man. The bride wore a simple white satin dress with georgette yoke and tunic of shadow lace. Her long tulle veil was worn over her lace and held in place by sprays of orange blossom and tiny sprays also decorated the waist of the gown and wrist-bands. She wore a beautiful necklace of diamonds and aquamarines, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a sh-at of aru-n lilies.
Mrs Gale wore a silk gown of delicate mauve colour with bands of slightly deeper mauve ribbon and a black hat with white plume and carried a beautiful bouquet of violet and asparagus fern. Miss Winnie Young acted a flower girl and wore a dainty little high-waisted frock of white pineapple silk trimmed with real lace and pen-painted with pansies. She wore a pretty little bonnet of lace and carried a basket of rose leaves which she scattered before the bride and bridegroom as they left the church.
After the ceremony a reception was held by Mrs Gale on the lawn at Oakhurst, lent for the occasion by Mrs Young. The Rev’d G.H. Seeley proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom and said how much the bride would be missed in Maymyo, especially at St. Michael’s School, where she had attended as a small child and alter as a student and teacher. Both at school and elsewhere she had endeared herself to all by the charm and sweetness of her personality and though she was leaving the school her influence would long remain. Maymyo’s loss would be Minbu’s gain.
The bridegroom suitably replied in a short speech and the guests drank to the health of the bride and bridegroom and then proceeded into the house to view the presents which had arrived. On account of the very short notice of the wedding, many presents were still to come.
The bride’s travelling dress was of navy blue silk with white collar and cuffs and the motor bonnet and veil of navy blue also. The happy pair then left by motor car en route for Gokteik, Namsam Falls and Lashio where the honeymoon will be spent.
Estates
Mr Blin
Mandalay
U May Oung has been in Mandalay recently appearing in the Dist. Court with Mr Swinhoe in the case in which Mrs David claims a share in the estate of Mr Blin, who was a well known Engineer of this town. The case is a very interesting one, inasmuch as it concerns the marriage laws which governed Europeans in Mandalay before the annexation. It has already been settled as a preliminary point in the case that Burmese marriage customs govern the matter and not the laws of the European concerned. The case is proceeding to settle the question whether Mr Blin conformed to the Burmese custom or not.
Mandalay
U May Oung has been in Mandalay recently appearing in the Dist. Court with Mr Swinhoe in the case in which Mrs David claims a share in the estate of Mr Blin, who was a well known Engineer of this town. The case is a very interesting one, inasmuch as it concerns the marriage laws which governed Europeans in Mandalay before the annexation. It has already been settled as a preliminary point in the case that Burmese marriage customs govern the matter and not the laws of the European concerned. The case is proceeding to settle the question whether Mr Blin conformed to the Burmese custom or not.
April
Births
Goss
At 11 Fytche road, Rangoon, on 29th March 1918, to Mr and Mrs J.L.L. Goss, a daughter
Pereira
At 14 Sparks street, Rangoon, on 25th March 1918, to Mr and Mrs E.L. Pereira, a son.
Lindsay
At Government Dockyard, Dawbong, on 28th March to Mr and Mrs J. Lindsay, a son.
At 11 Fytche road, Rangoon, on 29th March 1918, to Mr and Mrs J.L.L. Goss, a daughter
Pereira
At 14 Sparks street, Rangoon, on 25th March 1918, to Mr and Mrs E.L. Pereira, a son.
Lindsay
At Government Dockyard, Dawbong, on 28th March to Mr and Mrs J. Lindsay, a son.
Tippins
At 4 Short street on April 3rd to Mr and Mrs H.F. Tippins, a daughter.
Dryer
The wife of Mr Thomas H. Dryer, on April 11th 1918, at 9 Riverside Mansions, of a son.
Reynolds
On April 11th at the Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, the wife of H.F. Reynolds, Imperial Police, of a daughter.
Camilatos
On April 20th at 19 Brooking St., the wife of C. Camilatos, of a son.
Chapman
At the Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, on April 23rd, to Mr and Mrs A.F. Chapman, a son.
Ellison
At 18 Cheape road, on Saturday April 13th 1918, to Mr and Mrs J. Ellison, a daughter.
Cozin
At 48a, 47th Street, Kirby-square, on April 27th to Mr and Mrs S. Cozin, a son. Both mother and child doing well.
Westlake
At 4 Riverside Mansions, on April 21st, to Mr and Mrs Herbert Westlake, a son.
At 4 Short street on April 3rd to Mr and Mrs H.F. Tippins, a daughter.
Dryer
The wife of Mr Thomas H. Dryer, on April 11th 1918, at 9 Riverside Mansions, of a son.
Reynolds
On April 11th at the Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, the wife of H.F. Reynolds, Imperial Police, of a daughter.
Camilatos
On April 20th at 19 Brooking St., the wife of C. Camilatos, of a son.
Chapman
At the Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, on April 23rd, to Mr and Mrs A.F. Chapman, a son.
Ellison
At 18 Cheape road, on Saturday April 13th 1918, to Mr and Mrs J. Ellison, a daughter.
Cozin
At 48a, 47th Street, Kirby-square, on April 27th to Mr and Mrs S. Cozin, a son. Both mother and child doing well.
Westlake
At 4 Riverside Mansions, on April 21st, to Mr and Mrs Herbert Westlake, a son.
Marriages
Garnier : Boudville (sic)
On Tuesday April 2nd 1918 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, pro-vicar, Walter Joseph Garnier, eldest son of Charles and Pulcheria Garnier, of Bassein, to Evelyn Iris Boudville, fourth daughter of Albert and Eleanor Beevor Boudville of Rangoon. No cards.
Cox : Pearson
On Wednesday, April 3rd in the Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, the Rev’d. Eustace Hanson, son of the Rev’d. Cecil Walker Cox, Rector of North Kilworth, Leicestershire, to Ethel May, youngest daughter of the late William Pearson of Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Murray : Vrsalovich
On April 10th 1918 at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. B.M. Jones, Oscar Scott Murray to Philomene Mary Vrsalovich.
Greaves : Hand
On Monday April 15th at St. Philip’s Church, Rangoon, by Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Ernest Hammond Greaves, second son of Mr and Mrs William Greaves of Sheffield, to Janet, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Hand of Macclesfield, Cheshire.
On Tuesday April 2nd 1918 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, pro-vicar, Walter Joseph Garnier, eldest son of Charles and Pulcheria Garnier, of Bassein, to Evelyn Iris Boudville, fourth daughter of Albert and Eleanor Beevor Boudville of Rangoon. No cards.
Cox : Pearson
On Wednesday, April 3rd in the Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, the Rev’d. Eustace Hanson, son of the Rev’d. Cecil Walker Cox, Rector of North Kilworth, Leicestershire, to Ethel May, youngest daughter of the late William Pearson of Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Murray : Vrsalovich
On April 10th 1918 at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. B.M. Jones, Oscar Scott Murray to Philomene Mary Vrsalovich.
Greaves : Hand
On Monday April 15th at St. Philip’s Church, Rangoon, by Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Ernest Hammond Greaves, second son of Mr and Mrs William Greaves of Sheffield, to Janet, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Hand of Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Betrothal
Mossop : Cotgrave
A marriage has been arranged between Lt. John Craig Christie Mossop, I.A.R.O., 102nd K.E.O. Grenadiers, second son of the late J. Mossop Esq., J.P., F.R.C.S.E. and L.R.C.P.E., of Victor Lodge, Bradford, Yorks, and Ella Grace, eldest daughter of R. de M. Farmar Cotgrave Esq. of Mannamead, Plymouth, granddaughter of the late Major General William Robert Farmar and niece of Brigadier-Genl. George Farmar, D.S.O., C.M.G.
A marriage has been arranged between Lt. John Craig Christie Mossop, I.A.R.O., 102nd K.E.O. Grenadiers, second son of the late J. Mossop Esq., J.P., F.R.C.S.E. and L.R.C.P.E., of Victor Lodge, Bradford, Yorks, and Ella Grace, eldest daughter of R. de M. Farmar Cotgrave Esq. of Mannamead, Plymouth, granddaughter of the late Major General William Robert Farmar and niece of Brigadier-Genl. George Farmar, D.S.O., C.M.G.
Divorce
Burma Marriage Suits - London, Feb. 28th
Clancey
In the divorce court Mrs Clancey obtained judicial separation from her husband John, formerly of the Land Records, Rangoon. Her counsel asked his lordship to peruse letters, which he described as disgusting, sent by Clancey to his wife, son and daughter, which in case more evidence than that of desertion was required would be used to support cruelty. The son was killed in the war.
In the divorce court Mrs Clancey obtained judicial separation from her husband John, formerly of the Land Records, Rangoon. Her counsel asked his lordship to peruse letters, which he described as disgusting, sent by Clancey to his wife, son and daughter, which in case more evidence than that of desertion was required would be used to support cruelty. The son was killed in the war.
Hammond v Hammond and Moir
Lt.-Col. Hammond said he and his wife were married at Rangoon on January 3rd 1905 and for a time lived happily together. His wife became very popular in European circles and with his consent attended festivities of various kinds. The only child of the marriage was a boy now eight years old. In 1915 they made the acquaintance of co-respondent and became intimate friends. After an illness petitioner was invalided to England and he and his wife left in 1916 by a boat on which co-respondent was also a passenger. During the voyage petitioner found his wife and the co-respondent sitting together and holding hands. He asked the co-respondent: “Are you playing a game with my wife?” and Moir replied “I should be a swine if I did, there is nothing in it.” On arrival in England Mrs Hammond was asked by Major Moir’s parents to visit them and she did so with petitioner’s sanction. Afterwards she declined to return to her husband. Many letters passed including one to Mrs Hammond from her brother-in-law who set out a number of suggestions, amongst them being that she should return to her husband and cease all conversations and communication with the Moirs. The wife wrote to her husband asking him to divorce her to which he replied it was impossible and that she should think of their child. In a final letter of refusal to return the wife said: “Even if I did promise not to see him (Moir) again I am afraid if I had the chance of seeing him I should berk my promise.” The Manager at Charing Cross Hotel and a chambermaid gave evidence that Moir and Mrs Hammond stayed at the hotel together from Sept. 19th to Sept. 21st 1917. The jury found misconduct and awarded £2,000 damages. A decree nisi was granted with costs, petitioner to have custody of the child; the damages to be paid into court within fourteen days.
Lt.-Col. Hammond said he and his wife were married at Rangoon on January 3rd 1905 and for a time lived happily together. His wife became very popular in European circles and with his consent attended festivities of various kinds. The only child of the marriage was a boy now eight years old. In 1915 they made the acquaintance of co-respondent and became intimate friends. After an illness petitioner was invalided to England and he and his wife left in 1916 by a boat on which co-respondent was also a passenger. During the voyage petitioner found his wife and the co-respondent sitting together and holding hands. He asked the co-respondent: “Are you playing a game with my wife?” and Moir replied “I should be a swine if I did, there is nothing in it.” On arrival in England Mrs Hammond was asked by Major Moir’s parents to visit them and she did so with petitioner’s sanction. Afterwards she declined to return to her husband. Many letters passed including one to Mrs Hammond from her brother-in-law who set out a number of suggestions, amongst them being that she should return to her husband and cease all conversations and communication with the Moirs. The wife wrote to her husband asking him to divorce her to which he replied it was impossible and that she should think of their child. In a final letter of refusal to return the wife said: “Even if I did promise not to see him (Moir) again I am afraid if I had the chance of seeing him I should berk my promise.” The Manager at Charing Cross Hotel and a chambermaid gave evidence that Moir and Mrs Hammond stayed at the hotel together from Sept. 19th to Sept. 21st 1917. The jury found misconduct and awarded £2,000 damages. A decree nisi was granted with costs, petitioner to have custody of the child; the damages to be paid into court within fourteen days.
Deaths
D’Souza
At Rangoon on March 31st, D.X. D’Souza, proprietor of Cheron & Co.
At Rangoon on March 31st, D.X. D’Souza, proprietor of Cheron & Co.
Douglas
At Malwagon on 23rd March 1918, Mrs Jane Maria Douglas, relict of the late Mr N.S. Douglas, Engineer, of Mangrove, Upper Pazundaung, Rangoon
At Malwagon on 23rd March 1918, Mrs Jane Maria Douglas, relict of the late Mr N.S. Douglas, Engineer, of Mangrove, Upper Pazundaung, Rangoon
Mitchell
At Rangoon on the 23rd instant, Lilian (nee Lilly Hood) the beloved wife of W.B. Mitchell, B.O.C., Syriam.
At Rangoon on the 23rd instant, Lilian (nee Lilly Hood) the beloved wife of W.B. Mitchell, B.O.C., Syriam.
De Sousa (sic)
On April 5th at 11.40 p.m. at “Rosefield” no. 13c Tamway road, Pia, the dearly beloved daughter of Dr. and Mrs A.M. de Sousa. (sic) Aged 3 years and 10 months.
On April 5th at 11.40 p.m. at “Rosefield” no. 13c Tamway road, Pia, the dearly beloved daughter of Dr. and Mrs A.M. de Sousa. (sic) Aged 3 years and 10 months.
Moore
Jack Greville, 2nd Lt. Royal Air Service, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Moore, B.B.T.C.L.
Jack Greville, 2nd Lt. Royal Air Service, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Moore, B.B.T.C.L.
Hutton
On Wednesday April 17th at Kalaw, after a short illness, Arthur Wilson, age 2 years and 6 months, younger son of Mr and Mrs C.I. Hutton, Burma Railways, Insein.
On Wednesday April 17th at Kalaw, after a short illness, Arthur Wilson, age 2 years and 6 months, younger son of Mr and Mrs C.I. Hutton, Burma Railways, Insein.
Swarries
At no. 46, 32nd street, Rangoon, on April 19th 1918, Rosa, the beloved wife of Louis Swarries, retired Forest Ranger, aged 60 years 6 months.
At no. 46, 32nd street, Rangoon, on April 19th 1918, Rosa, the beloved wife of Louis Swarries, retired Forest Ranger, aged 60 years 6 months.
Queah
On Thursday, April 18th, at Pyapon, after a short illness, James Adolphus, Pleader, Pyapon, aged 75 years. Friends please accept this intimation.
On Thursday, April 18th, at Pyapon, after a short illness, James Adolphus, Pleader, Pyapon, aged 75 years. Friends please accept this intimation.
Harrison
Killed in action in France on April 4th 1918, Edward Macdonough (Teddie) Harrison, Royal Frontiersmen Fusiliers, aged 22 years and 5 months, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs M. Harrison and much loved brother of Mrs R.A. Herbertson. Deeply regretted. (By cable.)
Killed in action in France on April 4th 1918, Edward Macdonough (Teddie) Harrison, Royal Frontiersmen Fusiliers, aged 22 years and 5 months, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs M. Harrison and much loved brother of Mrs R.A. Herbertson. Deeply regretted. (By cable.)
Andrew
At no 30a, 46th Street, on April 23rd, Terence, the dearly beloved infant son of Mr and Mrs E.J.L. Andrew. Born February 14th 1918.
At no 30a, 46th Street, on April 23rd, Terence, the dearly beloved infant son of Mr and Mrs E.J.L. Andrew. Born February 14th 1918.
Ellis
On Friday, April 19th, at Yamethin, Francis (Frank) James, pensioned Superintendant, Commissioner’s Office, Eastern (Meiktila) Division, aged 80 years.
On Friday, April 19th, at Yamethin, Francis (Frank) James, pensioned Superintendant, Commissioner’s Office, Eastern (Meiktila) Division, aged 80 years.
Purchase
At Insein on the 23rd April, Norman William Purchase, Superintendent of Land records, aged 41 years and 7 months.
At Insein on the 23rd April, Norman William Purchase, Superintendent of Land records, aged 41 years and 7 months.
Mariano
At Maymyo, on April 27th 1918, Edward, the youngest son of V.J. Mariano
At Maymyo, on April 27th 1918, Edward, the youngest son of V.J. Mariano
Acknowledgements
Mrs Hughes wished to make this public acknowledgment of the sympathy shown her in the loss of her husband (the late Mr H. Hughes) by the officers, subordinates and contractors of the Burma Railways Engineering Department, at their meeting on the 27th March. Words cannot express how deeply she feels the noble tribute paid to her husband and the expressions of esteem and sympathy given on that occasion, which have done much to sustain her in her bereavement.
Mrs and Mr E. Brown thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
Mrs and Mr E. Brown thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
In Memoriam
Morris
In loving memory of William Macdonald Morris, who died on April 5th 1906, Minbu. Though he has passed away for many years, yet the living remembrance of him is fresh in the memory of his loving children. R.I.P.
In loving memory of William Macdonald Morris, who died on April 5th 1906, Minbu. Though he has passed away for many years, yet the living remembrance of him is fresh in the memory of his loving children. R.I.P.
Obituaries
C.F.W. Molesworth
Chin Hills Fighting
Mr C.F.W. Molesworth, Asst. Commandant, Military Police, Myitkyina Battn., has been killed in the Chin Hills. He was withdrawing a picket when a sniper in the jungle shot him at close range. A further account says that Mr Molesworth was killed near Kongal Thana, in the Chin Hills on 24th instant, that he lived about half an hour and that five bullets entered his body.
Charles Ernest Wynn Molesworth was born in August 22nd 1888 and was appointed to the Imperial Police, Burma, in 1908, reporting his arrival here on November 21st 1908. He was posted to Toungoo as an Asst. Superintendent of Police in training on November 27th 1908. From there he saw service in Mandalay and Pakokku and in 1910 was appointed officiating Superintendent of Police being confirmed later. On leaving Pakokku he went to Bhamo, Maymyo, Prome and Lashio and returned to his old station, Pakokku in February 1914, where he remained until September 26th last, when he joined the Burma Military Police.
He was secretary of the Pakokku Racing Club and did much to bring it up to the present high standard it holds. The late Mr Molesworth has a cousin and a sister in Burma – A.O. Molesworth, Executive Engineer, on special duty in connection with roads in Burma and Mrs B.W. Swithinbank, whose husband is Settlement Officer at Sagaing.
A Press Note
The Local Government regrets to report the death in action on the Upper Chindwin, on the afternoon of the 24th March 1918, of Mr C.E.W. Molesworth, Dist. Superintendent of Police. Mr Molesworth was serving as an Asst. Commandant of Military Police with a column under Capt. Patrick. Mr Molesworth was mortally wounded by Kuki rebels while employed on reconnaissance duty.
Chin Hills Fighting
Mr C.F.W. Molesworth, Asst. Commandant, Military Police, Myitkyina Battn., has been killed in the Chin Hills. He was withdrawing a picket when a sniper in the jungle shot him at close range. A further account says that Mr Molesworth was killed near Kongal Thana, in the Chin Hills on 24th instant, that he lived about half an hour and that five bullets entered his body.
Charles Ernest Wynn Molesworth was born in August 22nd 1888 and was appointed to the Imperial Police, Burma, in 1908, reporting his arrival here on November 21st 1908. He was posted to Toungoo as an Asst. Superintendent of Police in training on November 27th 1908. From there he saw service in Mandalay and Pakokku and in 1910 was appointed officiating Superintendent of Police being confirmed later. On leaving Pakokku he went to Bhamo, Maymyo, Prome and Lashio and returned to his old station, Pakokku in February 1914, where he remained until September 26th last, when he joined the Burma Military Police.
He was secretary of the Pakokku Racing Club and did much to bring it up to the present high standard it holds. The late Mr Molesworth has a cousin and a sister in Burma – A.O. Molesworth, Executive Engineer, on special duty in connection with roads in Burma and Mrs B.W. Swithinbank, whose husband is Settlement Officer at Sagaing.
A Press Note
The Local Government regrets to report the death in action on the Upper Chindwin, on the afternoon of the 24th March 1918, of Mr C.E.W. Molesworth, Dist. Superintendent of Police. Mr Molesworth was serving as an Asst. Commandant of Military Police with a column under Capt. Patrick. Mr Molesworth was mortally wounded by Kuki rebels while employed on reconnaissance duty.
T.S. Rake, D.S.P.
Word had been received in Rangoon of the disappearance of Mr T.S. Rake, Dist. Superintendent of Police, Burma, on the voyage to England while the steamer he was on was passing through the Red Sea. He is said to have been talking to some friends on deck in the evening and bidding them good night to have gone to his cabin. The next morning his cabin was found to be empty and a search of the ship for him proved fruitless.
Theodore Stansfield Rake was in his thirtieth year, having been born in December 1888. He came to Burma as a Probationary Asst. Superintendent of Police in November 1908 and was posted to Toungoo for training, was promoted to officiating Dist. Superintendent in January 1913, while at Yamethin and was confirmed in that grade in December last.
At the outbreak of the war he was placed on special duty in Rangoon and was for a time Police Boarding Officer of ships arriving in port and was also on duty in the office of the Commissioner of Police ; he was posted later as D.S.P. in charge of the Magwe Dist. and when he left for home on a year’s leave was D.S.P. at Thaton. He was unmarried and a brother of Mr B.C. Rake, D.S.P., Burma.
Word had been received in Rangoon of the disappearance of Mr T.S. Rake, Dist. Superintendent of Police, Burma, on the voyage to England while the steamer he was on was passing through the Red Sea. He is said to have been talking to some friends on deck in the evening and bidding them good night to have gone to his cabin. The next morning his cabin was found to be empty and a search of the ship for him proved fruitless.
Theodore Stansfield Rake was in his thirtieth year, having been born in December 1888. He came to Burma as a Probationary Asst. Superintendent of Police in November 1908 and was posted to Toungoo for training, was promoted to officiating Dist. Superintendent in January 1913, while at Yamethin and was confirmed in that grade in December last.
At the outbreak of the war he was placed on special duty in Rangoon and was for a time Police Boarding Officer of ships arriving in port and was also on duty in the office of the Commissioner of Police ; he was posted later as D.S.P. in charge of the Magwe Dist. and when he left for home on a year’s leave was D.S.P. at Thaton. He was unmarried and a brother of Mr B.C. Rake, D.S.P., Burma.
Lieut. Moggridge, I.A.R.O.
Word has been received in Rangoon of the death “killed in action in Palestine” of Lieut. Charles Francis Blayney Moggridge, I.A.R.O., who received his commission in the I.A.R.O. on March 15th 1916 and a week later was attached to the Gurkha Rifles. Lt. Moggridge was born on May 23rd 1873 and came to Burma in July 1899 for the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn. for their forest service, being on duty at various times in the Chindwin, Pyinmana, Shweli and Maddays forests. He resigned in May 1910 and later joined the Upper Burma Wood Co. and remained with them until the outbreak of the war. He was a fine shikari and had many trophies as the result of his prowess. He leaves a widow, who is at present in Maymyo, for whom much sympathy is felt.
Word has been received in Rangoon of the death “killed in action in Palestine” of Lieut. Charles Francis Blayney Moggridge, I.A.R.O., who received his commission in the I.A.R.O. on March 15th 1916 and a week later was attached to the Gurkha Rifles. Lt. Moggridge was born on May 23rd 1873 and came to Burma in July 1899 for the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn. for their forest service, being on duty at various times in the Chindwin, Pyinmana, Shweli and Maddays forests. He resigned in May 1910 and later joined the Upper Burma Wood Co. and remained with them until the outbreak of the war. He was a fine shikari and had many trophies as the result of his prowess. He leaves a widow, who is at present in Maymyo, for whom much sympathy is felt.
Estates
J.L. Francis
In the Chief Court on Monday Mr Justice Young had again before him a suit of J.A. Francis v Francesca Francis and two others for the directions of deceased’s will, which had been disposed of recently and which had come on now for hearing on a petition by the Rev’d. Fr. Bohn? and Rev’d. Fr. Maisonabe of the R.C. Mission at Myaugmya and Kyangin, respectively, who were beneficiaries under the will. Last week the two reverend gentlemen were given a week’s time to appear before his honour if they wished to be heard. There was no appearance by either of them and the court passed an order declaring the deceased’s bequests to be void.
In the Chief Court on Monday Mr Justice Young had again before him a suit of J.A. Francis v Francesca Francis and two others for the directions of deceased’s will, which had been disposed of recently and which had come on now for hearing on a petition by the Rev’d. Fr. Bohn? and Rev’d. Fr. Maisonabe of the R.C. Mission at Myaugmya and Kyangin, respectively, who were beneficiaries under the will. Last week the two reverend gentlemen were given a week’s time to appear before his honour if they wished to be heard. There was no appearance by either of them and the court passed an order declaring the deceased’s bequests to be void.
May
Births
Stewart
At “The Shieling,” Kalaw, on Tuesday May 7th to Mr and Mrs C.G. Stewart, a daughter.
Porteous
At Syriam, on 11th instant, the wife of Thos. Porteous, a son.
Lindgren
At Rangoon on May 15th to Mr and Mrs T.O. Lindgren, a son (still born.)
Lonsdale
At Dallah on May 15th 1918 to Mr and Mrs W.H. Lonsdale, a daughter.
At “The Shieling,” Kalaw, on Tuesday May 7th to Mr and Mrs C.G. Stewart, a daughter.
Porteous
At Syriam, on 11th instant, the wife of Thos. Porteous, a son.
Lindgren
At Rangoon on May 15th to Mr and Mrs T.O. Lindgren, a son (still born.)
Lonsdale
At Dallah on May 15th 1918 to Mr and Mrs W.H. Lonsdale, a daughter.
Marriages
Daly : Rowland
On April 29th 1918 at Christ Church, Tharrawaddy, by Rev’d. J.G. Caldicott, Patrick John, (late Sergeant Volunteer Artillery Battery, Mesopotamia,) to Selina Avis, youngest daughter of the late Robert Rowland, P.W.I., Burma Railways and of Mrs G.S. Kenderdine, Letpadan.
Cowell : Shead
On the 30th April 1918, at St. Mary’s Cathedrial, Rangoon by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, Charles Bernard Cowell to Iris Eugenie,, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A.J. Shead, Government Telegraphs.
Troup : Talbot
At the Roman Catholic Church, Maymyo, on April 29th, Major F.C.A. Troup, Royal Artillery, only son of the late Lt.-Col. R.E. Troup, to Vera Lilian Daphne, younger daughter of G.W. Talbot, Postmaster-Genl. and Director, Telegraph Engineering, Burma. ABL note: A description of their "Big Day" can be found below.
Coultrup : Oliver
On Wednesday, May 8th 1918 at St. Philip’s Church, Rangoon, by Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Herbert Henry Coultrup, Telegraphs, Moulmein, to Alberta Georgiana Oliver, Madras and Lahore papers please copy.
Forthcoming Marriage
Mossop : Farmar-Cotgrave
The marriage arranged between Lt. John Craig Christie Mossop, attached 102nd K.E.O. Grenadiers and Ella Grace Farmar-Cotgrave, will take place quietly at Kalaw, S.S.S. on Wednesday May 22nd 1918. ABL note: A description of their "Big Day" can be found below.
On April 29th 1918 at Christ Church, Tharrawaddy, by Rev’d. J.G. Caldicott, Patrick John, (late Sergeant Volunteer Artillery Battery, Mesopotamia,) to Selina Avis, youngest daughter of the late Robert Rowland, P.W.I., Burma Railways and of Mrs G.S. Kenderdine, Letpadan.
Cowell : Shead
On the 30th April 1918, at St. Mary’s Cathedrial, Rangoon by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, Charles Bernard Cowell to Iris Eugenie,, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A.J. Shead, Government Telegraphs.
Troup : Talbot
At the Roman Catholic Church, Maymyo, on April 29th, Major F.C.A. Troup, Royal Artillery, only son of the late Lt.-Col. R.E. Troup, to Vera Lilian Daphne, younger daughter of G.W. Talbot, Postmaster-Genl. and Director, Telegraph Engineering, Burma. ABL note: A description of their "Big Day" can be found below.
Coultrup : Oliver
On Wednesday, May 8th 1918 at St. Philip’s Church, Rangoon, by Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Herbert Henry Coultrup, Telegraphs, Moulmein, to Alberta Georgiana Oliver, Madras and Lahore papers please copy.
Forthcoming Marriage
Mossop : Farmar-Cotgrave
The marriage arranged between Lt. John Craig Christie Mossop, attached 102nd K.E.O. Grenadiers and Ella Grace Farmar-Cotgrave, will take place quietly at Kalaw, S.S.S. on Wednesday May 22nd 1918. ABL note: A description of their "Big Day" can be found below.
Deaths
Johnson
D.N. Johnson, Asst. Bulloch Bros., Rangoon, at the Civil General Hospital on 29th instant. [29th April 1918]
D.N. Johnson, Asst. Bulloch Bros., Rangoon, at the Civil General Hospital on 29th instant. [29th April 1918]
Chatelier
On May 4th 1918 at no. 25, 42nd street, Adolphus Eugene, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs A.G. Chatelier. Aged 1 year and 4 months.
On May 4th 1918 at no. 25, 42nd street, Adolphus Eugene, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs A.G. Chatelier. Aged 1 year and 4 months.
Jones
On May 8th 1918 at Maymyo, Richard Frederick, infant son of Mr and Mrs H.R. Jones. Aged 2 years and 2 months.
On May 8th 1918 at Maymyo, Richard Frederick, infant son of Mr and Mrs H.R. Jones. Aged 2 years and 2 months.
Brachio
At Mandalay on April 26th 1918, Charles Brachio, retired Telegraph Master. Aged 74 years and 18 days. (Indian papers please copy.)
At Mandalay on April 26th 1918, Charles Brachio, retired Telegraph Master. Aged 74 years and 18 days. (Indian papers please copy.)
Paddon-Row
In Rangoon on the 14th instant. Edwin Henry Paddon-Row of Devonport, in his 76th year, retired Surveyor of India and Burma Provincial Service.
In Rangoon on the 14th instant. Edwin Henry Paddon-Row of Devonport, in his 76th year, retired Surveyor of India and Burma Provincial Service.
David
On the evening of May 16th 1918, Cecilia David, the beloved wife of Martin David, age 58 years 4 months.
On the evening of May 16th 1918, Cecilia David, the beloved wife of Martin David, age 58 years 4 months.
Maddox
On Friday May 17th 1918 at the General Hospital, Rangoon, John Albert Maddox, L.R.C.P. and S. Edin., Civil Surgeon, Pegu. Aged 59 years 2 months and 23 days. R.I.P.
On Friday May 17th 1918 at the General Hospital, Rangoon, John Albert Maddox, L.R.C.P. and S. Edin., Civil Surgeon, Pegu. Aged 59 years 2 months and 23 days. R.I.P.
Death of Lt. Grist
It is with the deepest regret that the Brigade Commander announces the death of Lieutenant R. Grist, Station Staff Officer, Rangoon, at 5 o’clock on Wednesday [8th May?] morning at the station hospital. Ronald Grist was born on June 8th 1868 at Brincombe in Gloucestershire and was educated at Trent College. He served in the 1st Gloucester Artillery Volunteers from 1887-1889 and joined no. 3 Supernumerary Company, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry on Aug. 7th 1915 and served with them until transferred to the Rifle Brigade in October of the same year when he came out to Burma. ...
It is with the deepest regret that the Brigade Commander announces the death of Lieutenant R. Grist, Station Staff Officer, Rangoon, at 5 o’clock on Wednesday [8th May?] morning at the station hospital. Ronald Grist was born on June 8th 1868 at Brincombe in Gloucestershire and was educated at Trent College. He served in the 1st Gloucester Artillery Volunteers from 1887-1889 and joined no. 3 Supernumerary Company, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry on Aug. 7th 1915 and served with them until transferred to the Rifle Brigade in October of the same year when he came out to Burma. ...
Urie
At Kandy Hospital, Ceylon, on the 22nd instant, James Urie, late Superintending Engineer, Burmah Oil Co. Age 50.
At Kandy Hospital, Ceylon, on the 22nd instant, James Urie, late Superintending Engineer, Burmah Oil Co. Age 50.
Wilcox
On May 22nd at “East Lynn” Maymyo, Richard Peel Wilcox. Aged 64 years and 18 days.
On May 22nd at “East Lynn” Maymyo, Richard Peel Wilcox. Aged 64 years and 18 days.
Acknowledgements
Mrs and Mr E. Brown thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
Mr and Mrs W.H. Purchase and Mrs N.W. Purchase thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
The letters of condolence and sympathy I have received since the death of my beloved husband Rev’d. W.F. Armstrong, D.D., bear testimony to the love and esteem in which he was held. They quite exceed my ability to answer them singly. Will the friends who have sent them kindly accept this acknowledgement in place of a personal reply? H.M.N. Armstrong.
Mr and Mrs W.H. Purchase and Mrs N.W. Purchase thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
The letters of condolence and sympathy I have received since the death of my beloved husband Rev’d. W.F. Armstrong, D.D., bear testimony to the love and esteem in which he was held. They quite exceed my ability to answer them singly. Will the friends who have sent them kindly accept this acknowledgement in place of a personal reply? H.M.N. Armstrong.
Obituaries
D.N. Johnson
Mr D.N. Johnson, Messrs. Bulloch Bros., Rangoon, died in the Rangoon General Hospital on Monday following an operation and was buried yesterday morning in the Cantonment Cemetery with military honours, he having been a member of N (Scouts) Company R.V.R. and later of the No. 5 Platoon B Coy. of the 18th I.D.F. Douglas Netherton Johnson was in his twenty-first year at the time of his death. Born in England, he came out to Bulloch Bros. from their home office about two and a half years ago and joined N Coy. R.V.R. as a Private ; he represented his company in football, cricket and hockey ; and was well liked by his officers and comrades. The funeral yesterday morning was attended by his Platoon under command of Lt. Gill, the Platoon also furnishing a firing party ; Capt. Turner of the Corps also being present. Mr Johnson’s associates from his office attended the funeral in a body. The Corps band was in attendance under Mr Duffy and the buglers under Bugle-Sergt. Braybrook. The service for the dead was read at the grave by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, Cathedral Chaplain.
Mr D.N. Johnson, Messrs. Bulloch Bros., Rangoon, died in the Rangoon General Hospital on Monday following an operation and was buried yesterday morning in the Cantonment Cemetery with military honours, he having been a member of N (Scouts) Company R.V.R. and later of the No. 5 Platoon B Coy. of the 18th I.D.F. Douglas Netherton Johnson was in his twenty-first year at the time of his death. Born in England, he came out to Bulloch Bros. from their home office about two and a half years ago and joined N Coy. R.V.R. as a Private ; he represented his company in football, cricket and hockey ; and was well liked by his officers and comrades. The funeral yesterday morning was attended by his Platoon under command of Lt. Gill, the Platoon also furnishing a firing party ; Capt. Turner of the Corps also being present. Mr Johnson’s associates from his office attended the funeral in a body. The Corps band was in attendance under Mr Duffy and the buglers under Bugle-Sergt. Braybrook. The service for the dead was read at the grave by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, Cathedral Chaplain.
J. Simeon
News has been received in Rangoon of the death at the Medical College Hospital, Calcutta, recently of Mr J. Simeon in his 85th year. Mr Simeon was well known in Burma where he was contemporary with the late Rev’d. Bro. Valens, Director of St. Paul’s School and the late Rev’d. Dr. J.E. Marks, Principal of St. John’s College and during Sir Harvey Adamson’s early days in Akyab they were great friends.
He was a born teacher and a great believer in industrial education for the Burman. Whilst at Akyab his printing press and industrial school were the most popular institutions in the Arakan division. He also taught book-binding, carpentry, watch and clock repairing, electro-plating, fretwork etc. and even cooking. From Akyab he was sent to Moulmein and then to Bassein where he took charge of St. Peter’s Institute workshop and brought it up to a high standard and with the workshop press issued the Bassein Weekly Advertiser which became well known in every part of Burma. He was also the author of many books which were used as text books in the schools of Burma for years.
On his retirement he went to Serampore and after some years became totally blind and remained so for several years, when a successful operation restored his sight He was to the last a keen student, a voracious reader and a writer of no mean merit and he was for years a steady contributor to various periodicals in Burma. He left a sister, 83 years old, who is an invalid, and a daughter. Death was due to diabetic gangrene after a short illness.
News has been received in Rangoon of the death at the Medical College Hospital, Calcutta, recently of Mr J. Simeon in his 85th year. Mr Simeon was well known in Burma where he was contemporary with the late Rev’d. Bro. Valens, Director of St. Paul’s School and the late Rev’d. Dr. J.E. Marks, Principal of St. John’s College and during Sir Harvey Adamson’s early days in Akyab they were great friends.
He was a born teacher and a great believer in industrial education for the Burman. Whilst at Akyab his printing press and industrial school were the most popular institutions in the Arakan division. He also taught book-binding, carpentry, watch and clock repairing, electro-plating, fretwork etc. and even cooking. From Akyab he was sent to Moulmein and then to Bassein where he took charge of St. Peter’s Institute workshop and brought it up to a high standard and with the workshop press issued the Bassein Weekly Advertiser which became well known in every part of Burma. He was also the author of many books which were used as text books in the schools of Burma for years.
On his retirement he went to Serampore and after some years became totally blind and remained so for several years, when a successful operation restored his sight He was to the last a keen student, a voracious reader and a writer of no mean merit and he was for years a steady contributor to various periodicals in Burma. He left a sister, 83 years old, who is an invalid, and a daughter. Death was due to diabetic gangrene after a short illness.
Shadrach
The death took place in Pegu recently of Joseph Shadrach, better known as Brother Joseph, who for thirty years has been an unceasing missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Mission. Brother Joseph was the son of a Church of England Indian preacher and had just passed his 88th year. He served the Government as a soldier during the Indian Mutiny in 1857 and for some time after that was in Government employ, joining the Methodist Episcopal Mission some time in 1888, and had been a most faithful worker. His funeral took place in Pegu, the service for the dead being held by the Rev’d. Mr C.E. Olmstead, Pastor of the Epworth Memorial Church in Rangoon. Brother Joseph leaves a widow and son and a host of friends to mourn him.
The death took place in Pegu recently of Joseph Shadrach, better known as Brother Joseph, who for thirty years has been an unceasing missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Mission. Brother Joseph was the son of a Church of England Indian preacher and had just passed his 88th year. He served the Government as a soldier during the Indian Mutiny in 1857 and for some time after that was in Government employ, joining the Methodist Episcopal Mission some time in 1888, and had been a most faithful worker. His funeral took place in Pegu, the service for the dead being held by the Rev’d. Mr C.E. Olmstead, Pastor of the Epworth Memorial Church in Rangoon. Brother Joseph leaves a widow and son and a host of friends to mourn him.
James Urie
The death is announced at Kandy hospital, Ceylon, on 22nd instant, of Mr James Urie, late Superintending Engineer, Burmah Oil. Co. Since his retirement last July Mr Urie had been in poor health and a little time ago went to Kandy in the hope of improvement. Mr Urie was born and educated in Scotland and served his apprenticeship as a Engineer in Glasgow firms. He came to Burma in 1890, when twenty-two years old, as an Engineer.
In 1895-1896 when at the Syriam works were decided upon by the Burmah Oil Company, he was in charge of the breaking of the ground and erection of the plant. He remained for a number of years there, rising to the rank of Chief Engineer and later to Assistant Superintending Engineer under Mr H. McCann. He succeeded Mr McCann when the latter retired in 1913.
Mr Urie had a narrow escape from drowning in the Rangoon river in 1895 through the upsetting of a sampan he was in, he was taken from the water after twenty minutes battling with the tide. Mr Baxter, another Engineer who was in the sampan with him when it upset, was drowned. On Mr Urie’s retirement from the B.O.C. in July last as Superintending Engineer, his twenty-seven years service with the company was fittingly remembered by his associates and subordinates with a silver service of Burmese workmanship.
The death is announced at Kandy hospital, Ceylon, on 22nd instant, of Mr James Urie, late Superintending Engineer, Burmah Oil. Co. Since his retirement last July Mr Urie had been in poor health and a little time ago went to Kandy in the hope of improvement. Mr Urie was born and educated in Scotland and served his apprenticeship as a Engineer in Glasgow firms. He came to Burma in 1890, when twenty-two years old, as an Engineer.
In 1895-1896 when at the Syriam works were decided upon by the Burmah Oil Company, he was in charge of the breaking of the ground and erection of the plant. He remained for a number of years there, rising to the rank of Chief Engineer and later to Assistant Superintending Engineer under Mr H. McCann. He succeeded Mr McCann when the latter retired in 1913.
Mr Urie had a narrow escape from drowning in the Rangoon river in 1895 through the upsetting of a sampan he was in, he was taken from the water after twenty minutes battling with the tide. Mr Baxter, another Engineer who was in the sampan with him when it upset, was drowned. On Mr Urie’s retirement from the B.O.C. in July last as Superintending Engineer, his twenty-seven years service with the company was fittingly remembered by his associates and subordinates with a silver service of Burmese workmanship.
Dr. J.A. Maddox
Dr. John Albert Maddox, whose death occurred at the General Hospital, Rangoon, on the morning of the 17th instant, was the senior of seven un-covenanted officers appointed by the Government of Indian between the years 1891 and 1894, when a large number of military medical officers were withdrawn from Burma for duties with troops engaged on frontier troubles in India and could not be returned owing to shortage on the military strength. Born on February 24th 1859, Dr. Maddox secured his licentiate in medicine, surgery and midwifery at Edinburgh in 1883 and was for some years later engaged on emigrant vessels to the colonies and in practice in northern India.
At the instance of the Surgeon-General with the Government of India he accepted service in Burma and from November 4th 1891 held successively the Civil Surgeoncy of the Minbu, Magwe, Pakokku, Kyaukpyu, Tavoy, Mergui, Sandoway, Kyaukpyu, Mogaung, Lashio and Tavoy Districts, excepting a short spell of leave taken in the year 1903 Dr. Maddox served continuously from the date of his entry. He spent over twelve years of this service in medical charge of the Tavoy district, where he was well known.
He attained the age limit in the year 1914 and would have then retired but recognising the need for medical officers he continued in service at Tavoy till the mining activities there indicated the need for a younger man. He then accepted the Civil Surgeoncy of Pegu and its district and served there from July 16th 1916.
At the commencement of this year, his health, which had been previously impaired, became worse. He hoped to be able to recover and to continue in service till the present stress for medical men could be relieved. Ever anxious to help others and to go (sic) good, he apparently forgot himself and the inroads ill health had made n his constitution. The department has lost an old and trusted servant and the sick and needy a kind and helpful friend.
Dr. John Albert Maddox, whose death occurred at the General Hospital, Rangoon, on the morning of the 17th instant, was the senior of seven un-covenanted officers appointed by the Government of Indian between the years 1891 and 1894, when a large number of military medical officers were withdrawn from Burma for duties with troops engaged on frontier troubles in India and could not be returned owing to shortage on the military strength. Born on February 24th 1859, Dr. Maddox secured his licentiate in medicine, surgery and midwifery at Edinburgh in 1883 and was for some years later engaged on emigrant vessels to the colonies and in practice in northern India.
At the instance of the Surgeon-General with the Government of India he accepted service in Burma and from November 4th 1891 held successively the Civil Surgeoncy of the Minbu, Magwe, Pakokku, Kyaukpyu, Tavoy, Mergui, Sandoway, Kyaukpyu, Mogaung, Lashio and Tavoy Districts, excepting a short spell of leave taken in the year 1903 Dr. Maddox served continuously from the date of his entry. He spent over twelve years of this service in medical charge of the Tavoy district, where he was well known.
He attained the age limit in the year 1914 and would have then retired but recognising the need for medical officers he continued in service at Tavoy till the mining activities there indicated the need for a younger man. He then accepted the Civil Surgeoncy of Pegu and its district and served there from July 16th 1916.
At the commencement of this year, his health, which had been previously impaired, became worse. He hoped to be able to recover and to continue in service till the present stress for medical men could be relieved. Ever anxious to help others and to go (sic) good, he apparently forgot himself and the inroads ill health had made n his constitution. The department has lost an old and trusted servant and the sick and needy a kind and helpful friend.
Wedding in Maymyo
Troup : Talbot
The wedding took place on Monday at Maymyo of Vera Lilian Daphne, younger daughter of Mr G.W. Talbot, Postmaster General and Director of Telegraphs, Burma and Mrs Talbot, and Major Francis Alexander Troup, Royal Artillery, only son of the late Lt.-Col. R.E. Troup and Mrs Troup. The ceremony took place at the Roman Catholic Church, Maymyo and was solemnised by the Rev’d. Fr. Moindrot. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends and after the ceremony the bride and bridegroom passed under an archway of crossed swords formed by most of the officers of different regiments at present stationed in Maymyo. The reception was held at White Lodge, the residence of the bride’s parents and was attended by practically the whole station including Lady and Miss Craddock and General and Mrs Raitt, his Honour the Lt.-Governor being unavoidable absent. The bride looked perfectly charming in a white ninon frock with satin bodice embroidered with pearls with a soft fall of ninon from the shoulders. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white flowers. Her sister, Miss Talbot, was the only bridesmaid ; she wore a white dress with touches of pink and a large pink hat and carried a bouquet of pink roses and carnations. Mr Lee, of the bridegroom’s battery, supported the bridegroom as best man. After the reception of the guests the cake was cut by the bride with her husband’s sword and the health of the bride was proposed by General Raitt in a most charming and amusing speech, which was responded to by the bridegroom, the other usual toasts following. A photograph of the entire wedding party was then taken and the happy couple left amid a shower of rice and good wishes. The bride’s going away dress was a lovely shade of pink georgette with a hat to match.
Troup : Talbot
The wedding took place on Monday at Maymyo of Vera Lilian Daphne, younger daughter of Mr G.W. Talbot, Postmaster General and Director of Telegraphs, Burma and Mrs Talbot, and Major Francis Alexander Troup, Royal Artillery, only son of the late Lt.-Col. R.E. Troup and Mrs Troup. The ceremony took place at the Roman Catholic Church, Maymyo and was solemnised by the Rev’d. Fr. Moindrot. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends and after the ceremony the bride and bridegroom passed under an archway of crossed swords formed by most of the officers of different regiments at present stationed in Maymyo. The reception was held at White Lodge, the residence of the bride’s parents and was attended by practically the whole station including Lady and Miss Craddock and General and Mrs Raitt, his Honour the Lt.-Governor being unavoidable absent. The bride looked perfectly charming in a white ninon frock with satin bodice embroidered with pearls with a soft fall of ninon from the shoulders. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white flowers. Her sister, Miss Talbot, was the only bridesmaid ; she wore a white dress with touches of pink and a large pink hat and carried a bouquet of pink roses and carnations. Mr Lee, of the bridegroom’s battery, supported the bridegroom as best man. After the reception of the guests the cake was cut by the bride with her husband’s sword and the health of the bride was proposed by General Raitt in a most charming and amusing speech, which was responded to by the bridegroom, the other usual toasts following. A photograph of the entire wedding party was then taken and the happy couple left amid a shower of rice and good wishes. The bride’s going away dress was a lovely shade of pink georgette with a hat to match.
A Kalaw wedding
Mossop : Farmar-Cosgrave
The wedding took place in Kalaw on Wednesday, 22nd instant, of Lt. John Craig Christie Mossop, attached 102nd K.E.O. Grenadiers, in charge of the Prisoners of War Camp at Uthakan, beyond Aung Ban, to Miss Ella Farmar-Cosgrave. Owing to the recent death in France of two brothers of the bride the wedding was a very quiet one but many personal friends of the bride and bridegroom were present.
The ceremony was conducted in the schoolroom of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission, lent for the occasion. The decoration of the room was in the hands of Mrs Fenoulhet and Miss Capon, assisted by Mrs Allen, and had been most artistically carried out. At the entrance were tall bamboos, with masses of white petunia and within were bunches of pink lilies, set amid quantities of asparagus fern ; on the altar-table were vases of white arum lilies and chrysanthemums. The Rev’d. G. Ellaby of Meiktila conducted the service.
Amid weeks of unsettled weather the morning passed without rain – a fact which added considerably to the comfort of all concerned. Punctually at twelve o’clock the bride entered the building, escorted by Col. Montgomery, Rifle Brigade, and attended by Miss Barbara Sandeman. Capt. Anderson, M.C., carried out the duties of best man. As the bride arrived the hymn “The voice that breath’d o’er Eden” was played and at the close of the service “O Perfect Love.”
The bride wore a charming frock of white crepe de chine, veiled in shadow lace, adorned with silver and orange blossom and a lace hat to match, with pendant of diamonds and aquamarines, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums, phlox, larkspur and other white flowers. Miss Barbara Sandeman wore a white embroidered frock and a gold shamrock pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. As the bridal party passed from the room to sign the register the beautiful music of the “Wedding March” was played by Mrs S. Gordon. The pathway of the bride was afterwards strewn with flowers by Miss Beryl Primrose-Wells.
After the wedding Major and Mrs Sandeman held a quiet reception at the railway refreshment room, where all good wishes were expressed and the bride and bridegroom then motored to Yawnghwe where the honeymoon will be spent. Among the guests present were Mrs Huddleston, Mr and Mrs Cantrell, Mrs Evans, Mrs Dee, Miss Owens, Rev’d. and Mrs Vickery, Mrs S. Gordon, Major and Mrs Sandeman, Capt. and Mrs Alexander, Col. Montgomery, Rev’d. G. Ellaby, Mrs Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Trench, Mr and Ms Hall, Mr and Mrs Primrose-Wells, Mrs Fenoulhet, Mrs Stevens, Mrs J. Hogg, Mrs Laidlaw, Mrs Hicks, Miss Browne, Miss Field, Miss Smith, Miss Capon, Mr Cohen, Capt. Anderson, M.C., Capt. Small, Capt. Ricketts, Lt. Pinkerton, Lt. Ashton.
Mossop : Farmar-Cosgrave
The wedding took place in Kalaw on Wednesday, 22nd instant, of Lt. John Craig Christie Mossop, attached 102nd K.E.O. Grenadiers, in charge of the Prisoners of War Camp at Uthakan, beyond Aung Ban, to Miss Ella Farmar-Cosgrave. Owing to the recent death in France of two brothers of the bride the wedding was a very quiet one but many personal friends of the bride and bridegroom were present.
The ceremony was conducted in the schoolroom of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission, lent for the occasion. The decoration of the room was in the hands of Mrs Fenoulhet and Miss Capon, assisted by Mrs Allen, and had been most artistically carried out. At the entrance were tall bamboos, with masses of white petunia and within were bunches of pink lilies, set amid quantities of asparagus fern ; on the altar-table were vases of white arum lilies and chrysanthemums. The Rev’d. G. Ellaby of Meiktila conducted the service.
Amid weeks of unsettled weather the morning passed without rain – a fact which added considerably to the comfort of all concerned. Punctually at twelve o’clock the bride entered the building, escorted by Col. Montgomery, Rifle Brigade, and attended by Miss Barbara Sandeman. Capt. Anderson, M.C., carried out the duties of best man. As the bride arrived the hymn “The voice that breath’d o’er Eden” was played and at the close of the service “O Perfect Love.”
The bride wore a charming frock of white crepe de chine, veiled in shadow lace, adorned with silver and orange blossom and a lace hat to match, with pendant of diamonds and aquamarines, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums, phlox, larkspur and other white flowers. Miss Barbara Sandeman wore a white embroidered frock and a gold shamrock pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. As the bridal party passed from the room to sign the register the beautiful music of the “Wedding March” was played by Mrs S. Gordon. The pathway of the bride was afterwards strewn with flowers by Miss Beryl Primrose-Wells.
After the wedding Major and Mrs Sandeman held a quiet reception at the railway refreshment room, where all good wishes were expressed and the bride and bridegroom then motored to Yawnghwe where the honeymoon will be spent. Among the guests present were Mrs Huddleston, Mr and Mrs Cantrell, Mrs Evans, Mrs Dee, Miss Owens, Rev’d. and Mrs Vickery, Mrs S. Gordon, Major and Mrs Sandeman, Capt. and Mrs Alexander, Col. Montgomery, Rev’d. G. Ellaby, Mrs Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Trench, Mr and Ms Hall, Mr and Mrs Primrose-Wells, Mrs Fenoulhet, Mrs Stevens, Mrs J. Hogg, Mrs Laidlaw, Mrs Hicks, Miss Browne, Miss Field, Miss Smith, Miss Capon, Mr Cohen, Capt. Anderson, M.C., Capt. Small, Capt. Ricketts, Lt. Pinkerton, Lt. Ashton.
June
Births
Galloway
Ay Maymyo on May 24th the wife of B.S. Galloway, a daughter.
Thom
At Bassein on 27th May, to Mr and Mrs James Thom, a son.
Habgood
To Mr and Mrs J.C. Habgood on May 28th at Maymyo, a daughter.
Ay Maymyo on May 24th the wife of B.S. Galloway, a daughter.
Thom
At Bassein on 27th May, to Mr and Mrs James Thom, a son.
Habgood
To Mr and Mrs J.C. Habgood on May 28th at Maymyo, a daughter.
Ritchie
On the 2nd June at 115 Golden Valley, Rangoon, the wife of A.B. Ritchie, of a daughter.
MacLiesh
On 9th June at the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, to Mr and Mrs Hugh MacLiesh, a son.
Flukes
At “Rose Villa,” Pyu, on 19th June 1918, the wife of G.E. Fluke, Mill Owner and Merchant, of a son. Both doing well.
On the 2nd June at 115 Golden Valley, Rangoon, the wife of A.B. Ritchie, of a daughter.
MacLiesh
On 9th June at the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, to Mr and Mrs Hugh MacLiesh, a son.
Flukes
At “Rose Villa,” Pyu, on 19th June 1918, the wife of G.E. Fluke, Mill Owner and Merchant, of a son. Both doing well.
Marriages
Chakko : Innes
On June 4th 1918 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Very Rev’d. P. St. Guily, Celestian Chakko to Harriet Violet Innes. Moulmein papers please copy. ABL note: A description of their "Big Day" can be found below.
Homan : France
On Tuesday, June 4th 1918, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by Rev’d. P. St. Guily, Edward Albert Laverlette Homan, son of john George Timothy Homan, Woolwich, Essex, to Lilian France, daughter of Edward France, late Burma Railways, Prome. English papers please copy.
Jones : Guinness
On June 5th 1918, at the Cathedral, by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, Stephen Charles Jones to Josephine Gertrude, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W.N. Guinness.
White : Secluna
On June 15th 1918 at St. Philip’s Church, by Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Edwin Alfred Castletine White to Ethel, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T.A. Secluna. No cards.
On June 4th 1918 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Very Rev’d. P. St. Guily, Celestian Chakko to Harriet Violet Innes. Moulmein papers please copy. ABL note: A description of their "Big Day" can be found below.
Homan : France
On Tuesday, June 4th 1918, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by Rev’d. P. St. Guily, Edward Albert Laverlette Homan, son of john George Timothy Homan, Woolwich, Essex, to Lilian France, daughter of Edward France, late Burma Railways, Prome. English papers please copy.
Jones : Guinness
On June 5th 1918, at the Cathedral, by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, Stephen Charles Jones to Josephine Gertrude, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W.N. Guinness.
White : Secluna
On June 15th 1918 at St. Philip’s Church, by Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Edwin Alfred Castletine White to Ethel, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T.A. Secluna. No cards.
Silgardo : Mascarenhas
On June 19th 1918 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, C.B. Silgardo to Caroline Rosa doCarmo Mascarenhas.
On June 19th 1918 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, C.B. Silgardo to Caroline Rosa doCarmo Mascarenhas.
Forthcoming Marriage
James : Swinhoe
The marriage arranged between Capt. William Rhodes James 89th Punjabis, only son of Mr William Rhodes James of Canowie, Coonoor, and Miss Florence Violet Stirling Swinhoe, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodway Swinhoe, of South Moat Road, Mandalay and Park View, Maymyo, will take place at All Saints’ Church, Maymyo on Wednesday 10th July.
James : Swinhoe
The marriage arranged between Capt. William Rhodes James 89th Punjabis, only son of Mr William Rhodes James of Canowie, Coonoor, and Miss Florence Violet Stirling Swinhoe, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodway Swinhoe, of South Moat Road, Mandalay and Park View, Maymyo, will take place at All Saints’ Church, Maymyo on Wednesday 10th July.
Deaths
Percy
On May 27th at the Presidency General Hospital, Calcutta, Eileen Mary Crook Percy, aged six years, daughter of Norman and Kathleen Percy, Toungoo.
On May 27th at the Presidency General Hospital, Calcutta, Eileen Mary Crook Percy, aged six years, daughter of Norman and Kathleen Percy, Toungoo.
Moggridge
Killed in action on April 10th 1918 in Palestine. Lt. C.F.B. Moggridge, Gurkha Rifles, aged 43.
Killed in action on April 10th 1918 in Palestine. Lt. C.F.B. Moggridge, Gurkha Rifles, aged 43.
Mrs Churchward
We regret to announce the death at Maymyo suddenly on Wednesday night [29th May] after an attack of angina pectoris of Mrs Churchward, wife of Mr P.A. Churchward, C.I.E., Agent of the Alliance Bank of Simla at Rangoon. Mrs Churchward had been in delicate health for some time. Mr Churchward is at present acting for the bank at Dalhousie.
We regret to announce the death at Maymyo suddenly on Wednesday night [29th May] after an attack of angina pectoris of Mrs Churchward, wife of Mr P.A. Churchward, C.I.E., Agent of the Alliance Bank of Simla at Rangoon. Mrs Churchward had been in delicate health for some time. Mr Churchward is at present acting for the bank at Dalhousie.
Carver
Killed in action in France, Lionel Henry Liptrap Carver, of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn., Lieutenant, Irish Guards. Age 34 years. (By cable.)
Killed in action in France, Lionel Henry Liptrap Carver, of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn., Lieutenant, Irish Guards. Age 34 years. (By cable.)
Churchward
At Maymyo on May 29th very suddenly, Helena Margaret, wife of Mr P.A. Churchward, C.I.E. Deeply regretted by a large circle of relations and friends.
At Maymyo on May 29th very suddenly, Helena Margaret, wife of Mr P.A. Churchward, C.I.E. Deeply regretted by a large circle of relations and friends.
Dibb
Killed in action in France. William Reginald Dibb, M.C., of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn. Captain R.F.A. Age 41 years. (By cable.)
Killed in action in France. William Reginald Dibb, M.C., of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn. Captain R.F.A. Age 41 years. (By cable.)
George
At the General Hospital, Rangoon on the 2nd instant. Alfred Lewis George, Superintendent of Land Records aged 63 years.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon on the 2nd instant. Alfred Lewis George, Superintendent of Land Records aged 63 years.
McDonald
At Maymyo on May 16th, Henry McDonald, the dearly beloved husband of Grace Matilda. Age 57. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing family. R.I.P.
At Maymyo on May 16th, Henry McDonald, the dearly beloved husband of Grace Matilda. Age 57. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing family. R.I.P.
DeSouza
In Goa, on the 2nd June, Rev’d. Fr. deSouza, D.D., brother of Dr. E.M. deSouza, Consul for Portugal in Rangoon.
In Goa, on the 2nd June, Rev’d. Fr. deSouza, D.D., brother of Dr. E.M. deSouza, Consul for Portugal in Rangoon.
Florey
At her residence, 17 Pagoda Road, on Saturday, June 8th 1918, Mary Jane Florey. Aged 53 years and 9 months. Deeply regretted.
At her residence, 17 Pagoda Road, on Saturday, June 8th 1918, Mary Jane Florey. Aged 53 years and 9 months. Deeply regretted.
Killed
Wakefield
Wilmot Englebright (Budda) Engineer, Transport Service, son of A.N.S. Wakefield, Insein. (By telegram.)
Wakefield
Wilmot Englebright (Budda) Engineer, Transport Service, son of A.N.S. Wakefield, Insein. (By telegram.)
Adye
At Rangoon on Saturday June 15th 1918, Ernest Howard Adye, Geologist, Tavoy Wolfram Ltd. Aged 61 years.
At Rangoon on Saturday June 15th 1918, Ernest Howard Adye, Geologist, Tavoy Wolfram Ltd. Aged 61 years.
Purchase
At Rangoon on June 17th 1918, Emma Agnes, the beloved wife of William Henry Purchase. Funeral will move at 5 p.m. from his residence in the Old Rifle Range Road, Insein to the Insein Cemetery. Friends will please accept this the only intimation.
At Rangoon on June 17th 1918, Emma Agnes, the beloved wife of William Henry Purchase. Funeral will move at 5 p.m. from his residence in the Old Rifle Range Road, Insein to the Insein Cemetery. Friends will please accept this the only intimation.
Moss
On Sunday, June 16th, after a short illness, Richard, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Seymour Moss of Shwegyin. Aged 43 years.
On Sunday, June 16th, after a short illness, Richard, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Seymour Moss of Shwegyin. Aged 43 years.
Horsfield
The body of Gunner Horsfield, R.G.A., who had been missing since Wednesday night was found on Friday caught in the chains of the jetty at the fort landing. He was last seen on Wednesday about 10.15 p.m. and on Thursday morning his great coat was found on the pontoon. All efforts to trace him proved futile and fearing he had fallen into the river and been drowned the Port Police were notified and asked to keep a lookout for the body. Search was immediately instituted by the police and kept up diligently until the body was recovered. Gunner Horsfield came out to Burma in 1916 with a draft from home, he having given up his business in the North of England where he is said to have been affluent, to do his bit for the Empire. While of a quiet and reserved nature he was very popular with the men of his company who are shocked over his death. He is said to have been single and about forty three or forty four years old. The funeral took place with full military honours on Saturday afternoon at the Cantonment Cemetery, the Rifle Brigade band and a firing party from his company being in attendance. The service for the dead was read by the Cantonment Chaplain.
The body of Gunner Horsfield, R.G.A., who had been missing since Wednesday night was found on Friday caught in the chains of the jetty at the fort landing. He was last seen on Wednesday about 10.15 p.m. and on Thursday morning his great coat was found on the pontoon. All efforts to trace him proved futile and fearing he had fallen into the river and been drowned the Port Police were notified and asked to keep a lookout for the body. Search was immediately instituted by the police and kept up diligently until the body was recovered. Gunner Horsfield came out to Burma in 1916 with a draft from home, he having given up his business in the North of England where he is said to have been affluent, to do his bit for the Empire. While of a quiet and reserved nature he was very popular with the men of his company who are shocked over his death. He is said to have been single and about forty three or forty four years old. The funeral took place with full military honours on Saturday afternoon at the Cantonment Cemetery, the Rifle Brigade band and a firing party from his company being in attendance. The service for the dead was read by the Cantonment Chaplain.
Acknowledgements
Mr and Mrs H.R. Jones desire to thanks their numerous friends for their letters of sympathy and condolence in their recent bereavement.
Mrs Wilcox and family request their numerous friends to accept this acknowledgement of thanks for their kind letters and telegrams of sympathy received during their recent bereavement.
In Memoriam
DeSantos
In loving memory of Marguerite DeSantos, (Rita) who departed this life on the 2nd June 1917. R.I.P.
In loving memory of Marguerite DeSantos, (Rita) who departed this life on the 2nd June 1917. R.I.P.
Paddon-Row
In loving memory of our darling mother Alice Paddon-Row, who died on the 19th June 1917.
In loving memory of our darling mother Alice Paddon-Row, who died on the 19th June 1917.
Hope
In loving memory of my only beloved child Ena Hope, who died on the 16th July 1917, aged seven years and nine months.
In loving memory of my only beloved child Ena Hope, who died on the 16th July 1917, aged seven years and nine months.
Obituaries
Dr. J.A. Maddox
A notice from the office of the Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Burma says:-
“The Inspector-General regrets to record the death at Rangoon on the 17th May 1918, of Dr, John Albert Maddox, L.R.C.P. and S. (Edin.) Civil Surgeon, Pegu. Dr. Maddox joined the Un-covenanted Medical Service as a Civil Surgeon on the 4th November 1891 and his record of services shows him to have been a zealous and efficient officer who had by good and faithful service of over 26 years won the good opinion of the various officers and Inspectors-General under whom he had served. He attained the age of 55 years on the 24th February 1914 and would have retired from the service but his services were retained owing to the shortage of medical officers consequent on the transfer of a large number of medical officers to military duty. His death is a loss to the department and the Inspector-General takes this opportunity of placing on record this appreciation of the services rendered.
A notice from the office of the Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Burma says:-
“The Inspector-General regrets to record the death at Rangoon on the 17th May 1918, of Dr, John Albert Maddox, L.R.C.P. and S. (Edin.) Civil Surgeon, Pegu. Dr. Maddox joined the Un-covenanted Medical Service as a Civil Surgeon on the 4th November 1891 and his record of services shows him to have been a zealous and efficient officer who had by good and faithful service of over 26 years won the good opinion of the various officers and Inspectors-General under whom he had served. He attained the age of 55 years on the 24th February 1914 and would have retired from the service but his services were retained owing to the shortage of medical officers consequent on the transfer of a large number of medical officers to military duty. His death is a loss to the department and the Inspector-General takes this opportunity of placing on record this appreciation of the services rendered.
Killed In Action
Cablegrams were received at the office of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Rangoon, on Sunday announcing the death, killed in action in France, of Lt. L.H.L. Carver, Irish Guards and Capt. W.R. Dibb, M.C., R.F.A., both of whom, before the war, were with the Corporation in Burma and Siam respectively.
Lt. Henry Liptrap Carver was born on October 6th 1883 and joined the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation on November 1st 1907. During his service with the Corporation he was on duty in Rangoon, Moulmein and Bangkok. He left Rangoon on February 6th 1917 on special leave and joined the Army on reaching home, being commissioned and gazetted to the Irish Guards,. While in Rangoon he was a member of A Company, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. He was well liked by his associates and sub-ordinates in the Corporation and had many friends in Rangoon.
William Reginald Dibb was born on October 18th 1876 and joined the Corporation on March 1st 1899. His service was exclusively in Siam in the up country district, his headquarters having been Muang-Prae. He went home in September 1915 and gained a commission in the R.F.A. through a Cadet Corps. He was awarded the Military Cross in France for keeping open lines of communications and in recent months was attached to the trench mortar section.
This makes fifteen of the past and present staff of the Corporation who have given their lives in their country’s cause.
Cablegrams were received at the office of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Rangoon, on Sunday announcing the death, killed in action in France, of Lt. L.H.L. Carver, Irish Guards and Capt. W.R. Dibb, M.C., R.F.A., both of whom, before the war, were with the Corporation in Burma and Siam respectively.
Lt. Henry Liptrap Carver was born on October 6th 1883 and joined the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation on November 1st 1907. During his service with the Corporation he was on duty in Rangoon, Moulmein and Bangkok. He left Rangoon on February 6th 1917 on special leave and joined the Army on reaching home, being commissioned and gazetted to the Irish Guards,. While in Rangoon he was a member of A Company, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. He was well liked by his associates and sub-ordinates in the Corporation and had many friends in Rangoon.
William Reginald Dibb was born on October 18th 1876 and joined the Corporation on March 1st 1899. His service was exclusively in Siam in the up country district, his headquarters having been Muang-Prae. He went home in September 1915 and gained a commission in the R.F.A. through a Cadet Corps. He was awarded the Military Cross in France for keeping open lines of communications and in recent months was attached to the trench mortar section.
This makes fifteen of the past and present staff of the Corporation who have given their lives in their country’s cause.
Mrs Churchward’s Funeral
The funeral of the late Mrs Churchward took place at the Cantonment Cemetery on Thursday, the 30th May. The Rev’d. G.H. Seeley read the burial service and among those at the grave side were Mrs and Miss Lennon, Sister Norah, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Col. and Mrs Duer, Mr Ainley and Mr W. Nuding. A party of men from the Hampshire Regiment bore the coffin into the church and afterwards from the church to the grave.
The funeral of the late Mrs Churchward took place at the Cantonment Cemetery on Thursday, the 30th May. The Rev’d. G.H. Seeley read the burial service and among those at the grave side were Mrs and Miss Lennon, Sister Norah, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Col. and Mrs Duer, Mr Ainley and Mr W. Nuding. A party of men from the Hampshire Regiment bore the coffin into the church and afterwards from the church to the grave.
Death of Fr. Paul
R.C. priest, native of Nebeit village ... started a small school on site now occupied by the Cath. of the Sacred Heart, Mandalay ... little school grew ... at the present time it stands as a monument to his earlier labours in the flourishing institute known as St. Peter’s High School ... In later years Fr. Paul was responsible for the building of St. Michael’s Church, over which he presided for so many years.
R.C. priest, native of Nebeit village ... started a small school on site now occupied by the Cath. of the Sacred Heart, Mandalay ... little school grew ... at the present time it stands as a monument to his earlier labours in the flourishing institute known as St. Peter’s High School ... In later years Fr. Paul was responsible for the building of St. Michael’s Church, over which he presided for so many years.
Estates
The Francis Estate
Judgement was delivered on Wednesday in appeal of the defendants the suit of J.A. Francis v F. Francis and two others recently disposed of by the Judge on the Original side in which the will of the late Mr J.L. Francis was construed in favour of the Plaintiff. Mr Guy Rutledge, with him Mr Robertson, appeared for the Defendants-Appellants and Mr Ormiston for the Plaintiff-Respondent. Mr Justice Ormond said the Plaintiff John A. Francis applied for directions under the will of his father, the late John Lazarus Francis. His step-mother and her two minor sons are the defendants.
The Testator died on July 25th 1916, leaving the Plaintiff his eldest son by a former wife and the Defendants him surviving. (sic) Under the Will he left certain legacies and appointed his widow and his eldest son Executors and Trustees of his Will. Amongst other property the Testator left three businesses and a rubber estate and he directed his Executors and Trustees to carry on the same and he appointed his eldest son Manager thereof. He directed his Executors and Trustees to expend such sums of money not exceeding 30 per cent of the net profits arising out of the said businesses for the better advancement and development of the said businesses and he directed certain annuities to be paid out of the profits. Power was given to the Trustees to sell the rubber estate at their discretion but the Executors and Trustees were directed not to sell the three businesses until the Testator’s youngest child had attained the age of 21 years. The sale proceeds of the rubber estate, when sold, were to be handed over to certain beneficiaries in certain shares and the available profits of the three businesses and the sale proceeds thereof, when sold, were also to be handed over to certain beneficiaries in certain shares. The Plaintiff claimed that he alone was entitled to manage those concerns and claimed that the first Defendant had no voice in the matter. That was the only question with which this Court was concerned in this appeal.
The earned Judge on the Original side had held that the Plaintiff and the first Defendant must be deemed to be Executors because the property was not bequeathed to them in trust and because the duty was cast on them of distributing the sale proceeds (when the properties were sold) amongst the specified beneficiaries and he had held that because one Executor could act independently of his co-Executor, the Plaintiff, being the Manager, could issue his own orders and act independently of the first Defendant with the result that the first Defendant had no voice or part in the carrying on of the concerns, Under the Will the widow and eldest son, as Executors and Trustees, were directed to carry on the businesses. If they could not do so as Executors they were to do so as Trustees and the fact that they were appointed Executors could not alter or detract from their position as Trustees. And even as Executors, section 271 of the Indian Succession Act, would not enable one of them to act independently of and in opposition to the other, because there was an implied direction in the Will to the contrary, namely, that they should together or jointly carry on the businesses. It was clearly not intended that the appointment of the eldest son as Manager should endow him with the supreme, sole and independent control his Honour thought that the widow and eldest son were Trustees and not Executors in connection with those businesses.
This suit was brought more than one year after the death of the Testator i.e. after the period within which the Estate should have been wound up and those businesses, were not, under the Will, primarily liable for the general liabilities of the Estate. Apparently the Executors held those properties exclusively for the benefit of certain specified beneficiaries, free from the general liabilities of the Estate. If so, the Executors were Trustees of those properties. The case of Dix v Burford, 19, Beavan 409, showed that when an Executor had assented to a specific bequest, the fund no longer formed part of the Estate but became the property of the Legatee and the Executor held such fund not as Executor but as a Trustee for the Legatee. That principal was recognised in section 293 of the Indian Succession Act ; and illustration (c) to that section showed that where the income of a fund was to be paid to A and after a certain period the fund was to be handed over to B if the Executor paid the income to A he had assented to the legacy to B. Here the property of the Testator vested in the Executors and they were directed to carry out certain trusts in respect of those businesses. No express bequest to them as Trustees of those properties was necessary, the case of Henderson Roe v Hitchins, 42 Ch.D 302 was an instance where an Executor was held to be a Trustee in respect of certain property for a legatee although the word Trust or Trustee was not mentioned in the Will.
For the above reasons his Honour would allow the appeal and vary the decree by giving a direction that the businesses and the rubber estate were to be carried on by the Plaintiff as Manager under the joint control of the first Defendant and the Plaintiff as Trustee and that the first Defendant had an equal voice with the Plaintiff in determining all questions relating to such carrying on, including the amount to be reserved out of profits for the advancement and development of the said businesses. His Honour would allow the Appellant seven gold mohurs. The Chief Judge: I Concur.
Judgement was delivered on Wednesday in appeal of the defendants the suit of J.A. Francis v F. Francis and two others recently disposed of by the Judge on the Original side in which the will of the late Mr J.L. Francis was construed in favour of the Plaintiff. Mr Guy Rutledge, with him Mr Robertson, appeared for the Defendants-Appellants and Mr Ormiston for the Plaintiff-Respondent. Mr Justice Ormond said the Plaintiff John A. Francis applied for directions under the will of his father, the late John Lazarus Francis. His step-mother and her two minor sons are the defendants.
The Testator died on July 25th 1916, leaving the Plaintiff his eldest son by a former wife and the Defendants him surviving. (sic) Under the Will he left certain legacies and appointed his widow and his eldest son Executors and Trustees of his Will. Amongst other property the Testator left three businesses and a rubber estate and he directed his Executors and Trustees to carry on the same and he appointed his eldest son Manager thereof. He directed his Executors and Trustees to expend such sums of money not exceeding 30 per cent of the net profits arising out of the said businesses for the better advancement and development of the said businesses and he directed certain annuities to be paid out of the profits. Power was given to the Trustees to sell the rubber estate at their discretion but the Executors and Trustees were directed not to sell the three businesses until the Testator’s youngest child had attained the age of 21 years. The sale proceeds of the rubber estate, when sold, were to be handed over to certain beneficiaries in certain shares and the available profits of the three businesses and the sale proceeds thereof, when sold, were also to be handed over to certain beneficiaries in certain shares. The Plaintiff claimed that he alone was entitled to manage those concerns and claimed that the first Defendant had no voice in the matter. That was the only question with which this Court was concerned in this appeal.
The earned Judge on the Original side had held that the Plaintiff and the first Defendant must be deemed to be Executors because the property was not bequeathed to them in trust and because the duty was cast on them of distributing the sale proceeds (when the properties were sold) amongst the specified beneficiaries and he had held that because one Executor could act independently of his co-Executor, the Plaintiff, being the Manager, could issue his own orders and act independently of the first Defendant with the result that the first Defendant had no voice or part in the carrying on of the concerns, Under the Will the widow and eldest son, as Executors and Trustees, were directed to carry on the businesses. If they could not do so as Executors they were to do so as Trustees and the fact that they were appointed Executors could not alter or detract from their position as Trustees. And even as Executors, section 271 of the Indian Succession Act, would not enable one of them to act independently of and in opposition to the other, because there was an implied direction in the Will to the contrary, namely, that they should together or jointly carry on the businesses. It was clearly not intended that the appointment of the eldest son as Manager should endow him with the supreme, sole and independent control his Honour thought that the widow and eldest son were Trustees and not Executors in connection with those businesses.
This suit was brought more than one year after the death of the Testator i.e. after the period within which the Estate should have been wound up and those businesses, were not, under the Will, primarily liable for the general liabilities of the Estate. Apparently the Executors held those properties exclusively for the benefit of certain specified beneficiaries, free from the general liabilities of the Estate. If so, the Executors were Trustees of those properties. The case of Dix v Burford, 19, Beavan 409, showed that when an Executor had assented to a specific bequest, the fund no longer formed part of the Estate but became the property of the Legatee and the Executor held such fund not as Executor but as a Trustee for the Legatee. That principal was recognised in section 293 of the Indian Succession Act ; and illustration (c) to that section showed that where the income of a fund was to be paid to A and after a certain period the fund was to be handed over to B if the Executor paid the income to A he had assented to the legacy to B. Here the property of the Testator vested in the Executors and they were directed to carry out certain trusts in respect of those businesses. No express bequest to them as Trustees of those properties was necessary, the case of Henderson Roe v Hitchins, 42 Ch.D 302 was an instance where an Executor was held to be a Trustee in respect of certain property for a legatee although the word Trust or Trustee was not mentioned in the Will.
For the above reasons his Honour would allow the appeal and vary the decree by giving a direction that the businesses and the rubber estate were to be carried on by the Plaintiff as Manager under the joint control of the first Defendant and the Plaintiff as Trustee and that the first Defendant had an equal voice with the Plaintiff in determining all questions relating to such carrying on, including the amount to be reserved out of profits for the advancement and development of the said businesses. His Honour would allow the Appellant seven gold mohurs. The Chief Judge: I Concur.
Weddings
Chakko : Innes
A large gathering at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Sparks Street, on Tuesday at 5 p.m. witnessed the marriage of Dr. C. Chakko, M.B., with Miss Harriet Violet Innes, daughter of Mrs and Mrs J.H. Innes, Bailiff, Small Causes Court. The wedding was performed by the Very Rev’d. Fr. St Guily. The bride wore a dress of beautiful white satin with a silvery sheen (made by Rowe & Co.) The shirt was trimmed with a broad band of crystalled embroidery and the bodice draped with ninon and shadow lace trimmed with silver tissue and orange blossoms. The long court train which hung from the right shoulder was draped on the left side and caught with a knot of silver tissue and orange blossoms. The left side of the train was trimmed with crystalled beading and the right side with ninon and knotted with silver tissue. The end of the train was turned back on one side showing a horse-show of orange blossoms and a large white satin bow. The bridesmaids were the Misses Colquhoun and the best men were Messrs. Lehey and Murray. The flower girls were the Misses Middleton and the niece of the bride acted as a pageboy. At the reception held at the Jubilee Hall the toast was proposed by Dr. L. Fink, M.B., C.M. and the bridegroom responded briefly. The Vienna Cafe supplied the cake, sweets ; and the R.V.R. band was in attendance under bandmaster T. Duffey.
A large gathering at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Sparks Street, on Tuesday at 5 p.m. witnessed the marriage of Dr. C. Chakko, M.B., with Miss Harriet Violet Innes, daughter of Mrs and Mrs J.H. Innes, Bailiff, Small Causes Court. The wedding was performed by the Very Rev’d. Fr. St Guily. The bride wore a dress of beautiful white satin with a silvery sheen (made by Rowe & Co.) The shirt was trimmed with a broad band of crystalled embroidery and the bodice draped with ninon and shadow lace trimmed with silver tissue and orange blossoms. The long court train which hung from the right shoulder was draped on the left side and caught with a knot of silver tissue and orange blossoms. The left side of the train was trimmed with crystalled beading and the right side with ninon and knotted with silver tissue. The end of the train was turned back on one side showing a horse-show of orange blossoms and a large white satin bow. The bridesmaids were the Misses Colquhoun and the best men were Messrs. Lehey and Murray. The flower girls were the Misses Middleton and the niece of the bride acted as a pageboy. At the reception held at the Jubilee Hall the toast was proposed by Dr. L. Fink, M.B., C.M. and the bridegroom responded briefly. The Vienna Cafe supplied the cake, sweets ; and the R.V.R. band was in attendance under bandmaster T. Duffey.
July
Births
Boudville (sic)
On Sunday 23rd June 1918, at 75a, 48th Street, East Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs Ernest A. Boudville, a daughter.
Goldsmith
On June 25th, at 6 Halpin Rd., Rangoon, the wife of Commander O. Goldsmith, Royal Indian Marine, of a daughter.
Tait
At Dawbong, on June 23rd, to Mr and Mrs Louis Tait, a son.
On Sunday 23rd June 1918, at 75a, 48th Street, East Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs Ernest A. Boudville, a daughter.
Goldsmith
On June 25th, at 6 Halpin Rd., Rangoon, the wife of Commander O. Goldsmith, Royal Indian Marine, of a daughter.
Tait
At Dawbong, on June 23rd, to Mr and Mrs Louis Tait, a son.
Jordan
On June 30th 1918 at Tubantia Buildings, Lewis Street, to Mr and Mrs J. Paul Jordan, a son.
On June 30th 1918 at Tubantia Buildings, Lewis Street, to Mr and Mrs J. Paul Jordan, a son.
Keenan
At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, on July 8th to Capt. and Mrs J.C. Keenan, I.F. Co., a son.
Haines
On July 12th at Churchill Road, Rangoon, the wife of P.M. Haines, of a daughter.
At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, on July 8th to Capt. and Mrs J.C. Keenan, I.F. Co., a son.
Haines
On July 12th at Churchill Road, Rangoon, the wife of P.M. Haines, of a daughter.
Clayton
On July 13th at 1 East Ridge Lane, Maymyo, the wife of Harold Clayton, I.C.S., of a daughter.
Deacon
At Dalla, on Monday 15th instant, to Mr and Mrs R.R. Deacon, a son.
DeRozario (sic)
On July 15th at Pyapon, the wife of J.A. deRozario, Supervisor, P.W.D., of a son.
Doherty
At 5 Strand road, The Missions for Seamen, on 17th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.W. Doherty, a daughter.
Evans
At 71 Merchant St. (Oriental Buildings) on July 17th, to Mr and Mrs J. Bowen Evans, a daughter
Laidlaw
To Mr and Mrs High Laidlaw, on Tuesday July 16th 1918, at “The Drhuim” Golden Valley, a girl.
On July 13th at 1 East Ridge Lane, Maymyo, the wife of Harold Clayton, I.C.S., of a daughter.
Deacon
At Dalla, on Monday 15th instant, to Mr and Mrs R.R. Deacon, a son.
DeRozario (sic)
On July 15th at Pyapon, the wife of J.A. deRozario, Supervisor, P.W.D., of a son.
Doherty
At 5 Strand road, The Missions for Seamen, on 17th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.W. Doherty, a daughter.
Evans
At 71 Merchant St. (Oriental Buildings) on July 17th, to Mr and Mrs J. Bowen Evans, a daughter
Laidlaw
To Mr and Mrs High Laidlaw, on Tuesday July 16th 1918, at “The Drhuim” Golden Valley, a girl.
Birmingham
At Maymyo on July 21st to Mr and Mrs Birmingham, a son.
Pattle
At Maymyo on July 23rd the wife of Mr E.G. Pattle, I.C.S., of a son.
Duncan
At Mandalay on July 24th 1918 to Mr and Mrs P.M. Duncan, a son.
Scott
At Dalhousie Lodge, 45 Park road, Rangoon, on the 21st instant, to Mr and Mrs John Scott, a son.
At Maymyo on July 21st to Mr and Mrs Birmingham, a son.
Pattle
At Maymyo on July 23rd the wife of Mr E.G. Pattle, I.C.S., of a son.
Duncan
At Mandalay on July 24th 1918 to Mr and Mrs P.M. Duncan, a son.
Scott
At Dalhousie Lodge, 45 Park road, Rangoon, on the 21st instant, to Mr and Mrs John Scott, a son.
Burnby Bell
At the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, on July 20th 1918, to Mr and Mrs C. Burnby Bell, a son.
ABL note - this entry actually appears in the Deaths section not the Births.
At the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, on July 20th 1918, to Mr and Mrs C. Burnby Bell, a son.
ABL note - this entry actually appears in the Deaths section not the Births.
Marriages
Humphrey-Taylor : Stephenson
On July 2nd 1918 at St. Philip’s Church, Rupert Stanley Humphrey-Taylor (Excise) to Charlotte Mabel Stephenson.
On July 2nd 1918 at St. Philip’s Church, Rupert Stanley Humphrey-Taylor (Excise) to Charlotte Mabel Stephenson.
Maymyo - Forthcoming Marriage
The marriage of Miss Violet Swinhoe and Capt. W.R. James, 89th Punjabis, will take place at All Saints’ Church on Wednesday 10th July, a reception being held afterwards at “Park View.” ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about the "big day."
The marriage of Miss Violet Swinhoe and Capt. W.R. James, 89th Punjabis, will take place at All Saints’ Church on Wednesday 10th July, a reception being held afterwards at “Park View.” ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about the "big day."
Harrison : Viagus
On July 8th 1918, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, Allan Euginie Harrison to Kathleen Philomena Viagas. No cards.
On July 8th 1918, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, Allan Euginie Harrison to Kathleen Philomena Viagas. No cards.
Farbrother : Law
On Wednesday the 17th July 1918 at St. Matthew’s Church, Moulmein, Capt. A.A. Farbrother, I.A., (86th Carnatics) to Lucy Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W. Law of Moulmein. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about the "big day."
On Wednesday the 17th July 1918 at St. Matthew’s Church, Moulmein, Capt. A.A. Farbrother, I.A., (86th Carnatics) to Lucy Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W. Law of Moulmein. ABL note: See the Weddings section below for a write-up about the "big day."
Deaths
White
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on June 27th, Ronald, younger son of Mr and Mrs O.L. White, Insein. Aged 2 years and 6 month.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on June 27th, Ronald, younger son of Mr and Mrs O.L. White, Insein. Aged 2 years and 6 month.
Campbell
At Lashio. Maisie Christine, aged 4 months, 14 days, daughter of Capt. and Mrs A. Campbell, passed on the 27th June 1918.
At Lashio. Maisie Christine, aged 4 months, 14 days, daughter of Capt. and Mrs A. Campbell, passed on the 27th June 1918.
Garnier
At “The Retreat” Bassein, on Tuesday the 2nd July 1918 (Mrs) Pulcharia M. Garnier, the beloved and only sister of the D’Attaides brothers of Bassein and Henzada, Aged 56 years. R.I.P.
At “The Retreat” Bassein, on Tuesday the 2nd July 1918 (Mrs) Pulcharia M. Garnier, the beloved and only sister of the D’Attaides brothers of Bassein and Henzada, Aged 56 years. R.I.P.
Fredrickson
Entered into rest, Miss Anna E. Fredrickson, 26 years a missionary of the A.B.M. in Burma, at 4 p.m. on July 3rd
Entered into rest, Miss Anna E. Fredrickson, 26 years a missionary of the A.B.M. in Burma, at 4 p.m. on July 3rd
Hofland
At 24 Brooking Street, Alfred Joseph Hofland, late Traffic inspector, Burma Railways. Aged 54 years.
At 24 Brooking Street, Alfred Joseph Hofland, late Traffic inspector, Burma Railways. Aged 54 years.
Rodrigues
At Cantonments, Rangoon, on July 9th 1918, Octavia Noreen Newton, aged 6 months and 22 days, younger daughter of Asst. Surgeon and Mrs Rex Rodrigues and granddaughter of the late Mr C. Sausman and Mrs C. Sausman. A long illness patiently borne.
At Cantonments, Rangoon, on July 9th 1918, Octavia Noreen Newton, aged 6 months and 22 days, younger daughter of Asst. Surgeon and Mrs Rex Rodrigues and granddaughter of the late Mr C. Sausman and Mrs C. Sausman. A long illness patiently borne.
Shircore
At no 38 Macleod Street, Calcutta, on July 9th, William Shircore, the dearly beloved husband of Annie Shircore. Aged 62 years. Deeply regretted. Communication received by telegram at 6.30 p.m. on July 11th. Will friends please accept this intimation.
At no 38 Macleod Street, Calcutta, on July 9th, William Shircore, the dearly beloved husband of Annie Shircore. Aged 62 years. Deeply regretted. Communication received by telegram at 6.30 p.m. on July 11th. Will friends please accept this intimation.
Gibson
At the Rangoon General Hospital, on the 14th instant, of dysentery, Douglas Eaton, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs H.C. Gibson of Thingangyun.
At the Rangoon General Hospital, on the 14th instant, of dysentery, Douglas Eaton, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs H.C. Gibson of Thingangyun.
Beaton
At General Hospital, Rangoon on July 14th, Miss Agnes Beaton (Nurse,) residence Y.W.C.A., Brooking Street.
At General Hospital, Rangoon on July 14th, Miss Agnes Beaton (Nurse,) residence Y.W.C.A., Brooking Street.
Jackson
At 4.15 a.m. on 18th July, at no. 278 Dalhousie St., Jacob Jackson, photographer, aged 82 years.
At 4.15 a.m. on 18th July, at no. 278 Dalhousie St., Jacob Jackson, photographer, aged 82 years.
Ross
On 4th July 1918, at Howrah, Sophy, the dearly beloved wife of Dan Ross, late Burma Railways, and eldest daughter of the late Mr E.A. Godfrey, Sessions Judge, Travancore.
On 4th July 1918, at Howrah, Sophy, the dearly beloved wife of Dan Ross, late Burma Railways, and eldest daughter of the late Mr E.A. Godfrey, Sessions Judge, Travancore.
Lt. A.F. Dickson
Sir Reginald Craddock records with much regret the death in action on the 14th July 1918 of Lt. A.F. Dickson, I.A.R.O., attached 34th Poona Horse, a member of the Imperial Forest Service in Burma. Mr Dickson first arrived in Burma in December 1914 and volunteered for military service in June 1915. The Imperial Forest Service has to mourn the loss of a promising and gallant young officer who gave his life for his country.
Sir Reginald Craddock records with much regret the death in action on the 14th July 1918 of Lt. A.F. Dickson, I.A.R.O., attached 34th Poona Horse, a member of the Imperial Forest Service in Burma. Mr Dickson first arrived in Burma in December 1914 and volunteered for military service in June 1915. The Imperial Forest Service has to mourn the loss of a promising and gallant young officer who gave his life for his country.
Lt.-Col. Sargent
The Lt.-Governor greatly regret to record the death on the 14th May 1918 in Mesopotamia of Lt.-Col. Alfred George Sargent, a member of the Indian Medical Service, employed in Burma prior to proceeding on Field Service on the 5th March 1917. Lt.-Col. (then Major) Sargent had been holding charge of the duties of the Superintendent, Rangoon Central Jail, in addition to his own onerous duties as Superintendent of the Rangoon Lunatic Asylum. By his death the Burma Medical Department is deprived of a popular and efficient officer whose loss will be keenly felt.
The Lt.-Governor greatly regret to record the death on the 14th May 1918 in Mesopotamia of Lt.-Col. Alfred George Sargent, a member of the Indian Medical Service, employed in Burma prior to proceeding on Field Service on the 5th March 1917. Lt.-Col. (then Major) Sargent had been holding charge of the duties of the Superintendent, Rangoon Central Jail, in addition to his own onerous duties as Superintendent of the Rangoon Lunatic Asylum. By his death the Burma Medical Department is deprived of a popular and efficient officer whose loss will be keenly felt.
Funerals
There seem to be have been a great many funerals lately, yet there is no epidemic among us, ... Then on Sunday last [14th July] in the early morning the little son of Mr Mackenzie, the Telegraph Master, was buried, having died from a pernicious form of dysentery after a very short illness. Services were conducted at the house as well as at the grave by Rev’d. J.F. Ingram of the Baptist Mission.
There seem to be have been a great many funerals lately, yet there is no epidemic among us, ... Then on Sunday last [14th July] in the early morning the little son of Mr Mackenzie, the Telegraph Master, was buried, having died from a pernicious form of dysentery after a very short illness. Services were conducted at the house as well as at the grave by Rev’d. J.F. Ingram of the Baptist Mission.
Abraham
At the General Hospital, Rangoon on July 26th 1918, Sarah, the relict of the late Mr A.A. Abraham, Jr., R.I.P.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon on July 26th 1918, Sarah, the relict of the late Mr A.A. Abraham, Jr., R.I.P.
Doherty
At the Missions to Seamen’s, 5 Strand Rd. on July 23rd, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Doherty, aged six days.
At the Missions to Seamen’s, 5 Strand Rd. on July 23rd, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Doherty, aged six days.
McGregor
On Friday, 26th instant, at the Rangoon General Hosp., George McGregor, son of the late A. McGregor of the Rangoon Pilot Service. Aged 35 years. R.I.P.
On Friday, 26th instant, at the Rangoon General Hosp., George McGregor, son of the late A. McGregor of the Rangoon Pilot Service. Aged 35 years. R.I.P.
Waymouth
On Tuesday July 23rd, 1918, at Maymyo, William Waymouth, of Pakokku.
On Tuesday July 23rd, 1918, at Maymyo, William Waymouth, of Pakokku.
Waymouth
The death is reported as having taken place at Maymyo hospital on Tuesday [23rd July] of Capt. Waymouth, Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s Agent at Pakokku. Capt. Waymouth had been a patient at the hospital for three weeks.
The death is reported as having taken place at Maymyo hospital on Tuesday [23rd July] of Capt. Waymouth, Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s Agent at Pakokku. Capt. Waymouth had been a patient at the hospital for three weeks.
Gunner Gerald Horsfield
The following is the finding arrived at by U Ba Kin, Eastern Sub-divnl, Magistrate who held the inquiry into the circumstances which led to the death of Gunner Gerald Horsfield, no. 57077, who was attached to the R.G.A. at Choki Fort. On Saturday his worship said: Gunner Horsfield, R.G.A. of Choki Fort disappeared from the barracks at 10.15 a.m. on June 19th. He was a telephonist and his comrades thought that he had gone to the telephone room. On the morning of June 20th his overcoat was found in the sentry box on the pontoon which is about 400 feet distant from the telephone room. On a search being made, his body was found in the river close to the fort in the afternoon of June 21st. He had no enemy. He was a man of temperate habits and quiet disposition. No foul play is suspected. He probably went out for a walk and while enjoying the sea breeze fell off the pontoon and got drowned. His worship concluded by saying he died of accidental drowning. Copies of the finding have been forwarded to the officer commanding the company.
The following is the finding arrived at by U Ba Kin, Eastern Sub-divnl, Magistrate who held the inquiry into the circumstances which led to the death of Gunner Gerald Horsfield, no. 57077, who was attached to the R.G.A. at Choki Fort. On Saturday his worship said: Gunner Horsfield, R.G.A. of Choki Fort disappeared from the barracks at 10.15 a.m. on June 19th. He was a telephonist and his comrades thought that he had gone to the telephone room. On the morning of June 20th his overcoat was found in the sentry box on the pontoon which is about 400 feet distant from the telephone room. On a search being made, his body was found in the river close to the fort in the afternoon of June 21st. He had no enemy. He was a man of temperate habits and quiet disposition. No foul play is suspected. He probably went out for a walk and while enjoying the sea breeze fell off the pontoon and got drowned. His worship concluded by saying he died of accidental drowning. Copies of the finding have been forwarded to the officer commanding the company.
Meiktila
Sergeants Rose and Snuggs
Two military funerals on Sunday cast a shadow over the cantonments. Both were very unexpected. Sergeant Rose, the Barrack Master, had been missing from Friday morning and was found dead near the rifle range at noon on Saturday. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. He was buried with military honours on Sunday morning a six o'clock. Among those who were near the scene when the Barrack Master was found was Sergeant Snuggs, of the Supply and Transport Dept. He had gone to his office in the morning but not feeling very well he had been sent home and had gone to see the medical officer at the hospital. That same evening he was taken to hospital late, suffering with heart trouble and an hour later he died. He was buried at five o'clock on Sunday evening with military honours in the cantonment cemetery. Sergeant Snuggs leaves a wife and six children, four of whom are in the English Church School at Mandalay and could not get home for the funeral. Two women and eight children, living side by side, all bereaved in one and the same day, is a cloud that casts a deep shadow on two happy homes.
Sergeants Rose and Snuggs
Two military funerals on Sunday cast a shadow over the cantonments. Both were very unexpected. Sergeant Rose, the Barrack Master, had been missing from Friday morning and was found dead near the rifle range at noon on Saturday. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. He was buried with military honours on Sunday morning a six o'clock. Among those who were near the scene when the Barrack Master was found was Sergeant Snuggs, of the Supply and Transport Dept. He had gone to his office in the morning but not feeling very well he had been sent home and had gone to see the medical officer at the hospital. That same evening he was taken to hospital late, suffering with heart trouble and an hour later he died. He was buried at five o'clock on Sunday evening with military honours in the cantonment cemetery. Sergeant Snuggs leaves a wife and six children, four of whom are in the English Church School at Mandalay and could not get home for the funeral. Two women and eight children, living side by side, all bereaved in one and the same day, is a cloud that casts a deep shadow on two happy homes.
In Memoriam
Brookes
In loving memory of my dear wife Violet (Pussy) who departed this life on the 5th July 1917. Gone but not forgotten.
In loving memory of my dear wife Violet (Pussy) who departed this life on the 5th July 1917. Gone but not forgotten.
Churchley
In loving memory of Mrs Churchley, beloved sister of T.H. Winfield, 1st July 1917. R.I.P.
In loving memory of Mrs Churchley, beloved sister of T.H. Winfield, 1st July 1917. R.I.P.
Jordan
In ever loving and tender memory of our darling mother Carrie Jordan, whom Jesus called to rest on the 15th July 1917.
In ever loving and tender memory of our darling mother Carrie Jordan, whom Jesus called to rest on the 15th July 1917.
Tresham
In loving memory of Jessie Violet, the beloved infant daughter of Victor and Amelia Tresham, who departed this life on the 28th July, 1911. Gone but not forgotten.
In loving memory of Jessie Violet, the beloved infant daughter of Victor and Amelia Tresham, who departed this life on the 28th July, 1911. Gone but not forgotten.
Obituaries
European Engineer Drowned
The body of Mr P.H. Morrison, third Engineer of a British India steamer now in port, was recovered in the Rangoon river on Sunday July 14th off Syriam Fort. He and Mr Lambert, fourth Engineer of the same steamer, were about to go ashore about 11 p.m. on Thursday 11th, when they found that a very strong ebb tide was running. They decided to get into a sampan from one of the cargo boats lying alongside. Mr Morrison got on cargo boat No. 518 and was walking along the edge of the deck when he missed his footing and fell into the river. Mr Lambert who was close behind him heard the splash and gave the alarm but no sign of Mr Morrison could be found. The river was searched for the following days and it was not until Sunday night that the body was found. The funeral took place on Monday and was attended by officers of all the B.I. steamers in port and also of many of the Irrawaddy Flotilla steamers to whom Mr Morrison was known. The deceased was a native of Scotland and was thirty three years old and unmarried. He has a father and mother living in Scotland.
The body of Mr P.H. Morrison, third Engineer of a British India steamer now in port, was recovered in the Rangoon river on Sunday July 14th off Syriam Fort. He and Mr Lambert, fourth Engineer of the same steamer, were about to go ashore about 11 p.m. on Thursday 11th, when they found that a very strong ebb tide was running. They decided to get into a sampan from one of the cargo boats lying alongside. Mr Morrison got on cargo boat No. 518 and was walking along the edge of the deck when he missed his footing and fell into the river. Mr Lambert who was close behind him heard the splash and gave the alarm but no sign of Mr Morrison could be found. The river was searched for the following days and it was not until Sunday night that the body was found. The funeral took place on Monday and was attended by officers of all the B.I. steamers in port and also of many of the Irrawaddy Flotilla steamers to whom Mr Morrison was known. The deceased was a native of Scotland and was thirty three years old and unmarried. He has a father and mother living in Scotland.
Weddings
James : Swinhoe
All Saints’ Memorial Church, Maymyo, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Monday 10th instant, when Capt. W.R. James of the 89th Punjabis and now of the Headquarters Staff, was married to Miss Violet Swinhoe, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs R.J.C. Swinhoe of “Park View.” The church had been very artistically decorated by Lady Cuffe, Miss Whiting, Mrs Thompson, Miss Talbot and Mrs Watson, and looked better, if possible, than it had every looked before under similar circumstances. The guests began to arrive at three o’clock and by half past three the church was filled with friends of the bride and bridegroom, no slight testimony to their popularity and to that of Mr and Mrs Swinhoe.
Just before half past three Capt. James and his best man, Lt. Basil Morley, arrived and almost punctually at half past three the bride, leaning on her father’s arm, looking as charming as [a] bride ever looked, walked up the aisle, hr train being borne by the Misses Angela Moggridge, Gladys Lloyd and Master Charles Stanley Baker. The service was fully choral and the choir did their part very effectively, the nuptial psalm to the chant “Tonus Peregrinus” and the versicles and responses being specially well done. After a brief address by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Chaplain of the station, the wedding party proceeded to the vestry to sign the register and during this part of the ceremony Pte. Conway, the church organist, played the wedding march from “Lohengrin.” The newly married paid then left the church under an arch of crossed swords formed by the officers of the garrison.
The reception was held at “Park View” and refreshments were served in a large marquee erected in the grounds. Major-General Raitt in proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom spoke of Capt. James’ distinguished service in France and Mesopotamia and of his good work as a staff officer and naturally laid emphasis on his good fortune in winning, not only the Military Cross, but such a charming and talented bride. It would be impossible to describe the presents in detail but their number and worth testify to the numerous friends of the bride and bridegroom. During the afternoon, which was perfectly fine, the band of the Hampshires played in the grounds of “Park View” and Bandmaster Permain provided an exactly appropriate selection for the happy occasion. At about six o’clock Capt. and Mrs James left for their honeymoon, which is to spent on the river and at and around Pagan.
Amongst the guests present were:- General H. Raitt, C.B., Mrs C.W. Allan, Mr and Mrs Stanley Baker, Mrs Louis Baker, Mrs Butterfield, Sir Otway and Lady Cuffe, Miss Clifford, Mrs H. Craw, Miss Cooper, Col. and Mrs Duer, Mrs Day, Col. and Mrs ffrench-Mullen, Mr and Mrs Forrester, Sister Ferguson, Mrs Fordham, Mrs W.F. Grahame, Capt. and Mrs Goodland, Major Gutteridge, Mrs Burford-Hancock, Major and Mrs Hill, Major and Mrs Hoare, Mrs Hackett, Miss Harland, Mrs H.B. Holme, the Misses Just, Capt. and Mrs Ward-Jackson, Mrs Kenny, Mrs Leach, Mrs Lowry, Mrs I.G. Lloyd, Capt. and Mrs C.E. Law, Mrs Lucas, Major and Mrs Newcombe, Miss Munro, Mrs Nudding,(sic) Mrs Polden, Col. Penny, Miss Richardson, Mrs Rorie, Col. and Mrs Tod, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Thompstone, Mrs Talbot, Miss Tabbot, Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Col. and Mrs Swan, Mrs W.A. Stewart, Mrs G.H. Stewart, Col. Stone, Mrs Gavin Scott, Rev’d. W. Sherratt, Miss Whiting, Capt. and Mrs Wharton, Mrs Watson, Mr and Mrs Young.
All Saints’ Memorial Church, Maymyo, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Monday 10th instant, when Capt. W.R. James of the 89th Punjabis and now of the Headquarters Staff, was married to Miss Violet Swinhoe, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs R.J.C. Swinhoe of “Park View.” The church had been very artistically decorated by Lady Cuffe, Miss Whiting, Mrs Thompson, Miss Talbot and Mrs Watson, and looked better, if possible, than it had every looked before under similar circumstances. The guests began to arrive at three o’clock and by half past three the church was filled with friends of the bride and bridegroom, no slight testimony to their popularity and to that of Mr and Mrs Swinhoe.
Just before half past three Capt. James and his best man, Lt. Basil Morley, arrived and almost punctually at half past three the bride, leaning on her father’s arm, looking as charming as [a] bride ever looked, walked up the aisle, hr train being borne by the Misses Angela Moggridge, Gladys Lloyd and Master Charles Stanley Baker. The service was fully choral and the choir did their part very effectively, the nuptial psalm to the chant “Tonus Peregrinus” and the versicles and responses being specially well done. After a brief address by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Chaplain of the station, the wedding party proceeded to the vestry to sign the register and during this part of the ceremony Pte. Conway, the church organist, played the wedding march from “Lohengrin.” The newly married paid then left the church under an arch of crossed swords formed by the officers of the garrison.
The reception was held at “Park View” and refreshments were served in a large marquee erected in the grounds. Major-General Raitt in proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom spoke of Capt. James’ distinguished service in France and Mesopotamia and of his good work as a staff officer and naturally laid emphasis on his good fortune in winning, not only the Military Cross, but such a charming and talented bride. It would be impossible to describe the presents in detail but their number and worth testify to the numerous friends of the bride and bridegroom. During the afternoon, which was perfectly fine, the band of the Hampshires played in the grounds of “Park View” and Bandmaster Permain provided an exactly appropriate selection for the happy occasion. At about six o’clock Capt. and Mrs James left for their honeymoon, which is to spent on the river and at and around Pagan.
Amongst the guests present were:- General H. Raitt, C.B., Mrs C.W. Allan, Mr and Mrs Stanley Baker, Mrs Louis Baker, Mrs Butterfield, Sir Otway and Lady Cuffe, Miss Clifford, Mrs H. Craw, Miss Cooper, Col. and Mrs Duer, Mrs Day, Col. and Mrs ffrench-Mullen, Mr and Mrs Forrester, Sister Ferguson, Mrs Fordham, Mrs W.F. Grahame, Capt. and Mrs Goodland, Major Gutteridge, Mrs Burford-Hancock, Major and Mrs Hill, Major and Mrs Hoare, Mrs Hackett, Miss Harland, Mrs H.B. Holme, the Misses Just, Capt. and Mrs Ward-Jackson, Mrs Kenny, Mrs Leach, Mrs Lowry, Mrs I.G. Lloyd, Capt. and Mrs C.E. Law, Mrs Lucas, Major and Mrs Newcombe, Miss Munro, Mrs Nudding,(sic) Mrs Polden, Col. Penny, Miss Richardson, Mrs Rorie, Col. and Mrs Tod, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Thompstone, Mrs Talbot, Miss Tabbot, Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Col. and Mrs Swan, Mrs W.A. Stewart, Mrs G.H. Stewart, Col. Stone, Mrs Gavin Scott, Rev’d. W. Sherratt, Miss Whiting, Capt. and Mrs Wharton, Mrs Watson, Mr and Mrs Young.
Farbrother : Law
“Happy is the bride that the sun shines on,” and never was [a] bride happier than was Miss Lucy Margaret Law (“Daisy”) youngest daughter of Mr C.W. Law, bar-at-law and Mrs Law, Moulmein, whose marriage with Capt. A.A. Farbrother, 86th Carnatics, was solemnised in St. Matthew’s Church, Moulmein on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev’d. C.W. Lyne was the officiating clergyman and the weather which had been dull and lowering in the morning cleared up beautifully in the afternoon, enabling a large number of friends to witness the ceremony in the church.
The pulpit, lectern, chancel and altar had all been most tastefully decorated with roses, lilies and ferns by several friends of the bride, notably Miss Burnett, Miss Fairclough and Miss Emily Gordon and the choir was present in force and led in the singing. Shortly before half past three o’clock the bride arrived with her father and as she walked up the aisle leaning on his arm she looked calm, stately and winsome, the congregation at the same time rising and joining in the singing of the usual wedding hymn, “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” Miss Fairclough accompanying on the organ.
The bride’s dress was of flowered crepe-de-chine, trimmed with shadow lace and georgette sleeves. She wore also a wreath of orange blossoms and a tulle veil and carried a bouquet of eucharis lilies, orchids and maiden-hair ferns. She was attended by her pretty little niece, Miss Phyllis Law from Maymyo, who was attired in pink taffeta, the tunic being ninon edged with daisies and she had a basket of maiden-hair and rose petals. The groomsman was Commander Danson, R.I.M., who took the place of one of the bridegroom’s brother officers who was prevented at the last moment from being present.
The ceremony being over and the marriage register signed by all parties, the happy pair left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” played on the organ and all present adjourned to “Bellevue,” the residence of the bride’s parents, where congratulation were given and received. Owing to the exigencies of the war the reception was of a limited nature but there were over fifty people present to drink the health of the bride and bridegroom. The cake being cut and distributed and liquid refreshments having been served to all, Mr N.S. Field in a few appropriate and happy sentences proposed the toast of the auspicious occasion and congratulated Capt. Farbrother on having captured so charming and talented a wife who would be a great loss to Moulmein.
The bridegroom having suitably and briefly responded, Commander Danson asked those present to drink to the health of the young damsel, the bridesmaid, which was done with acclamation, as also was the toast of the host and hostess, proposed by Mr E.J. Foucar, the entire company joining and singing, “For they are jolly good fellows.” Mr Law feelingly responded in a few words of thanks.
The hymeneal couple shortly afterwards left in a motor car amid showers of confetti for the jetty where a special launch was waiting to convey them to Martaban en route for Rangoon and Bhamo, where Capt. Farbrother is at present stationed. The bride’s going away dress was of blue and white “Luvisca” with hat to match. The presents were not on view having been packed carefully away to accompany the bride to her new home in Bhamo.
It is interesting to record that the bridegroom has seen active service as a Territorial both in France and in Salonica, in the latter being wounded and he is now a gazetted officer of the Indian Army. Among the guests present were Capt. C.E. Law, from Maymyo and Mr E.C.S. Shuttleworth, Rangoon.
“Happy is the bride that the sun shines on,” and never was [a] bride happier than was Miss Lucy Margaret Law (“Daisy”) youngest daughter of Mr C.W. Law, bar-at-law and Mrs Law, Moulmein, whose marriage with Capt. A.A. Farbrother, 86th Carnatics, was solemnised in St. Matthew’s Church, Moulmein on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev’d. C.W. Lyne was the officiating clergyman and the weather which had been dull and lowering in the morning cleared up beautifully in the afternoon, enabling a large number of friends to witness the ceremony in the church.
The pulpit, lectern, chancel and altar had all been most tastefully decorated with roses, lilies and ferns by several friends of the bride, notably Miss Burnett, Miss Fairclough and Miss Emily Gordon and the choir was present in force and led in the singing. Shortly before half past three o’clock the bride arrived with her father and as she walked up the aisle leaning on his arm she looked calm, stately and winsome, the congregation at the same time rising and joining in the singing of the usual wedding hymn, “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” Miss Fairclough accompanying on the organ.
The bride’s dress was of flowered crepe-de-chine, trimmed with shadow lace and georgette sleeves. She wore also a wreath of orange blossoms and a tulle veil and carried a bouquet of eucharis lilies, orchids and maiden-hair ferns. She was attended by her pretty little niece, Miss Phyllis Law from Maymyo, who was attired in pink taffeta, the tunic being ninon edged with daisies and she had a basket of maiden-hair and rose petals. The groomsman was Commander Danson, R.I.M., who took the place of one of the bridegroom’s brother officers who was prevented at the last moment from being present.
The ceremony being over and the marriage register signed by all parties, the happy pair left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” played on the organ and all present adjourned to “Bellevue,” the residence of the bride’s parents, where congratulation were given and received. Owing to the exigencies of the war the reception was of a limited nature but there were over fifty people present to drink the health of the bride and bridegroom. The cake being cut and distributed and liquid refreshments having been served to all, Mr N.S. Field in a few appropriate and happy sentences proposed the toast of the auspicious occasion and congratulated Capt. Farbrother on having captured so charming and talented a wife who would be a great loss to Moulmein.
The bridegroom having suitably and briefly responded, Commander Danson asked those present to drink to the health of the young damsel, the bridesmaid, which was done with acclamation, as also was the toast of the host and hostess, proposed by Mr E.J. Foucar, the entire company joining and singing, “For they are jolly good fellows.” Mr Law feelingly responded in a few words of thanks.
The hymeneal couple shortly afterwards left in a motor car amid showers of confetti for the jetty where a special launch was waiting to convey them to Martaban en route for Rangoon and Bhamo, where Capt. Farbrother is at present stationed. The bride’s going away dress was of blue and white “Luvisca” with hat to match. The presents were not on view having been packed carefully away to accompany the bride to her new home in Bhamo.
It is interesting to record that the bridegroom has seen active service as a Territorial both in France and in Salonica, in the latter being wounded and he is now a gazetted officer of the Indian Army. Among the guests present were Capt. C.E. Law, from Maymyo and Mr E.C.S. Shuttleworth, Rangoon.
August
Births
Whittaker
At Rangoon on July 29th 1918 to Mr and Mrs Alf. P. Whittaker (McGregor & Co., Seikkyi) a son.
Mercado
At Mercado’s Hotel, Rangoon on July 29th, the wife of Gerald W. Mercado, a son.
At Rangoon on July 29th 1918 to Mr and Mrs Alf. P. Whittaker (McGregor & Co., Seikkyi) a son.
Mercado
At Mercado’s Hotel, Rangoon on July 29th, the wife of Gerald W. Mercado, a son.
Burrington
On Friday 26th July 1918, at their residence 2A Pagoda road, Rangoon, to Lieut. and Mrs Rupert Burrington, a son.
Innes
At Strang Road, Upper Poozoondaung, Rangoon, on the 7th instant to Mr and Mrs H. Innes, a son. Moulmein papers please copy.
On Friday 26th July 1918, at their residence 2A Pagoda road, Rangoon, to Lieut. and Mrs Rupert Burrington, a son.
Innes
At Strang Road, Upper Poozoondaung, Rangoon, on the 7th instant to Mr and Mrs H. Innes, a son. Moulmein papers please copy.
Abreu
At no. 75a, 48th street, on August 8th to Mr and Mrs Ed. G. Abreu, a son.
Sheldon
On August 9th, at Mandalay, to the Rev’d. and Mrs A.W. Sheldon, a son.
At no. 75a, 48th street, on August 8th to Mr and Mrs Ed. G. Abreu, a son.
Sheldon
On August 9th, at Mandalay, to the Rev’d. and Mrs A.W. Sheldon, a son.
Baker
On August 2nd 1918, at Lady Minto’s Nursing Home, Maymyo, the wife of Louis H. Baker, of a son.
Gordon
At Taunggyi, Southern Shan States, on the 10th instant, the wife of D.M. Gordon, of a son.
Davidson
At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, on August 14th 1918, the wife of H.B. Davidson, of twin sons.
On August 2nd 1918, at Lady Minto’s Nursing Home, Maymyo, the wife of Louis H. Baker, of a son.
Gordon
At Taunggyi, Southern Shan States, on the 10th instant, the wife of D.M. Gordon, of a son.
Davidson
At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, on August 14th 1918, the wife of H.B. Davidson, of twin sons.
Chan Chor Khine
At “Brightlands” 44 Park road, on Sunday August 11th to Mr and Mrs Chan Chor Khine, a son.
De Paulsen
At “Brightlands,” Maymyo, on the 17th instant, to Mr and Mrs C.H. de Paulsen, a son.
At “Brightlands” 44 Park road, on Sunday August 11th to Mr and Mrs Chan Chor Khine, a son.
De Paulsen
At “Brightlands,” Maymyo, on the 17th instant, to Mr and Mrs C.H. de Paulsen, a son.
Mack
At E1, Shan road, on the 23rd instant, to Mr and Mrs W.T. Mack, a son.
At E1, Shan road, on the 23rd instant, to Mr and Mrs W.T. Mack, a son.
Betrothal
Antill : Johnstone
The engagement is announced of A.J. Antill, Burma Oil Co., Syriam, to Ivy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnstone.
Antill : Johnstone
The engagement is announced of A.J. Antill, Burma Oil Co., Syriam, to Ivy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnstone.
Deaths
Carman
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on August 3rd 1918, Thomas Carman, Inspector of wharves, Port Commissioners.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on August 3rd 1918, Thomas Carman, Inspector of wharves, Port Commissioners.
De’Oliveiro
On August 2nd 1918, at Rangoon, Marion de’Oliveiro, daughter of A.E. de’Oliveiro.
On August 2nd 1918, at Rangoon, Marion de’Oliveiro, daughter of A.E. de’Oliveiro.
DeCruize
At Maymyo on July 26th of heart failure, Gusalo S. DeCruize, Philippine champion bar player of the Bombay Circus, aged 33.
At Maymyo on July 26th of heart failure, Gusalo S. DeCruize, Philippine champion bar player of the Bombay Circus, aged 33.
Michie
At 3 Boundary road, on Tuesday 30th July, Robert James Stewart, infant son of Mr and Mrs J.K. Michie, aged one year and twenty days.
At 3 Boundary road, on Tuesday 30th July, Robert James Stewart, infant son of Mr and Mrs J.K. Michie, aged one year and twenty days.
J.H. Lace
The death took place on 9th June at Exmouth at the age of sixty of Mr J.H. Lace, C.I.E., who retired five years ago from the service, being then Chief Conservator of Forests in Burma. Mr Lace joined the service in 1881, being posted to the Punjab. He came to Burma in 1904 as Conservator, then went for a time as Principal of the college at Dehra Dun. In 1907 he acted as Inspector-General and in 1908 was posted to Burma as Chief Conservator.
The death took place on 9th June at Exmouth at the age of sixty of Mr J.H. Lace, C.I.E., who retired five years ago from the service, being then Chief Conservator of Forests in Burma. Mr Lace joined the service in 1881, being posted to the Punjab. He came to Burma in 1904 as Conservator, then went for a time as Principal of the college at Dehra Dun. In 1907 he acted as Inspector-General and in 1908 was posted to Burma as Chief Conservator.
Lee
Previously reported missing, now killed in action, at Sally Lys in France, on 11th April, 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Lee, Machine-gun Corps, aged 26, only son of Mr and Mrs J.R. Lee, 26 St. A ... London ... and grandson of Mr and Mrs J. Gahan of Maymyo.
Previously reported missing, now killed in action, at Sally Lys in France, on 11th April, 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Lee, Machine-gun Corps, aged 26, only son of Mr and Mrs J.R. Lee, 26 St. A ... London ... and grandson of Mr and Mrs J. Gahan of Maymyo.
Robinson
Russell Lloyd Robinson, Assistant to Foucar & Co., age 29 years. Drowned at Mokpalin on 5th instant. ABL note - see below for additional details.
Russell Lloyd Robinson, Assistant to Foucar & Co., age 29 years. Drowned at Mokpalin on 5th instant. ABL note - see below for additional details.
Hirst
On August 8th 1918, John Whitfield Hirst, aged 84 years, 4 months and 9 days.
On August 8th 1918, John Whitfield Hirst, aged 84 years, 4 months and 9 days.
Maclurcan
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on 9th instant, Capt. T.A.B. Maclurcan, retired Deputy Conservator of the Port of Rangoon, aged 68 years. English papers please copy.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on 9th instant, Capt. T.A.B. Maclurcan, retired Deputy Conservator of the Port of Rangoon, aged 68 years. English papers please copy.
Gaston
At Maymyo on 3rd instant, P.B. Gaston, Assistant, Messrs. Rowe & Co. and late of Volunteer Mobile Battery, Mesopotamia. ABL note - see below for additional details.
At Maymyo on 3rd instant, P.B. Gaston, Assistant, Messrs. Rowe & Co. and late of Volunteer Mobile Battery, Mesopotamia. ABL note - see below for additional details.
L. Thayammal
At no 12 Commissioner’s road, Rangoon, at 2 p.m. on 6th instant, L. Thayammal, mother of Mr R. Paul, Teacher, Baptist High School, Rangoon.
At no 12 Commissioner’s road, Rangoon, at 2 p.m. on 6th instant, L. Thayammal, mother of Mr R. Paul, Teacher, Baptist High School, Rangoon.
Shead
At the General Hospital. Rangoon on August 9th, George Shead, Telegraph Master. Age 44 years 8 months.
At the General Hospital. Rangoon on August 9th, George Shead, Telegraph Master. Age 44 years 8 months.
Amherst
A private letter from Amherst dated July 30th says:- One of the Moulmein pilots, Mr Gill, died here very suddenly the other day.
A private letter from Amherst dated July 30th says:- One of the Moulmein pilots, Mr Gill, died here very suddenly the other day.
Hadley
At the General Hospital, Calcutta, on Sunday 11h Aug. 1918, of enteric, Elsie Ruby (Girlie) age 17 years. Deeply regretted.
At the General Hospital, Calcutta, on Sunday 11h Aug. 1918, of enteric, Elsie Ruby (Girlie) age 17 years. Deeply regretted.
Holmes
On 17th August 1918, at the Central Ice Works, Mandalay, in his 53rd year, C.R. Holmes. ABL note - see below for additional details.
On 17th August 1918, at the Central Ice Works, Mandalay, in his 53rd year, C.R. Holmes. ABL note - see below for additional details.
Daw Pwa
On Monday, 19th instant, Daw Pwa, 67 years of age, sister of Mr John A. Paul, late Head Clerk of the I.F.C. Ltd.
On Monday, 19th instant, Daw Pwa, 67 years of age, sister of Mr John A. Paul, late Head Clerk of the I.F.C. Ltd.
Young
At “Oakhurst” Maymyo, on 20th August, James Alan Ferguson Young, F.C.H., Government Inspector of Railways, in his 45th year. ABL note - see below for additional details.
At “Oakhurst” Maymyo, on 20th August, James Alan Ferguson Young, F.C.H., Government Inspector of Railways, in his 45th year. ABL note - see below for additional details.
Hugh Bradmore, Major
“Sacred to the memory of Hugh Bradmore, Major of the Bengal Fusiliers and Deputy Commissioner of this Province, who died on the 30th May 1856. Also of Felicity Marion, wife of the above, who died on the 19th December 1856. Also of Felicity, daughter of the above who died at Shooay-jeen [Shwegyin] on the 29th of March 1857. Aged six years.”
“Sacred to the memory of Hugh Bradmore, Major of the Bengal Fusiliers and Deputy Commissioner of this Province, who died on the 30th May 1856. Also of Felicity Marion, wife of the above, who died on the 19th December 1856. Also of Felicity, daughter of the above who died at Shooay-jeen [Shwegyin] on the 29th of March 1857. Aged six years.”
Acknowledgement
Mrs Edith Holmes begs to thank those friends who so kindly sent messages of sympathy in her heavy bereavement. Friends please accept this acknowledgement.
Obituaries
Capt. Maclurcan
The death took place in the General Hospital on Friday [9th Aug. 1918 ]after a short illness of Capt. T.A.B. Maclurcan, retired Deputy Conservator of the Port of Rangoon, in his sixty eighth year. Thomas Alfred Bolton Maclurcan was born in Ireland in 1850 and came out East as a sea-faring man and to Rangoon in the early eighties in the employ of the British India Steam Navigation Company which he left when a Master to join Government service as an Assistant Port Officer in Rangoon soon after. He left the Government service and became Deputy Conservator of the Port on March 28th 1900 and held the post until March 31st 1909, when he retired and made over to Capt. H.G.G. Ashton, who is now on active service with the Admiralty. He has since his retirement conducted a loan business.
The death took place in the General Hospital on Friday [9th Aug. 1918 ]after a short illness of Capt. T.A.B. Maclurcan, retired Deputy Conservator of the Port of Rangoon, in his sixty eighth year. Thomas Alfred Bolton Maclurcan was born in Ireland in 1850 and came out East as a sea-faring man and to Rangoon in the early eighties in the employ of the British India Steam Navigation Company which he left when a Master to join Government service as an Assistant Port Officer in Rangoon soon after. He left the Government service and became Deputy Conservator of the Port on March 28th 1900 and held the post until March 31st 1909, when he retired and made over to Capt. H.G.G. Ashton, who is now on active service with the Admiralty. He has since his retirement conducted a loan business.
Timber Assistant Drowned
R.L. Robinson
A Mokpalin correspondent send news of the death by drowning of Mr R.L. Robinson, Assistant of Messrs. Foucar & Co. of Nyauglebin at their timber depot at Kyauklat, on the Sittang river, about three miles from the Sittang bridge on Monday afternoon. Mr Robinson, it appear went up to his depot to inspect some logs and while stepping from one log to another, slipped into the water and was never seen again, as the logs closed in over him. The body was dragged for from under the rafts but without success. As there is a very strong current in the Sittang river the body, it is expected, has been washed out to sea and there is little hope of recovering it. Mr Robinson was formerly Assistant to Messrs. Rowe and Co. and Manager of their branch at Nyaunglebin before he joined Foucar & Co. about two years ago.
R.L. Robinson
A Mokpalin correspondent send news of the death by drowning of Mr R.L. Robinson, Assistant of Messrs. Foucar & Co. of Nyauglebin at their timber depot at Kyauklat, on the Sittang river, about three miles from the Sittang bridge on Monday afternoon. Mr Robinson, it appear went up to his depot to inspect some logs and while stepping from one log to another, slipped into the water and was never seen again, as the logs closed in over him. The body was dragged for from under the rafts but without success. As there is a very strong current in the Sittang river the body, it is expected, has been washed out to sea and there is little hope of recovering it. Mr Robinson was formerly Assistant to Messrs. Rowe and Co. and Manager of their branch at Nyaunglebin before he joined Foucar & Co. about two years ago.
Gaston
While the influenza epidemic has claimed quite a few victims among the native population, the Europeans had, until Saturday last, lost none. Mr Gaston, an Assistant in Rowe & Co. returned from Mesopotamia a few months ago with impaired health ; but he seemed in a fair way to recovery when “la grippe,”! took hold of him and he died suddenly on Saturday morning. He was a young man about 26 years old.
While the influenza epidemic has claimed quite a few victims among the native population, the Europeans had, until Saturday last, lost none. Mr Gaston, an Assistant in Rowe & Co. returned from Mesopotamia a few months ago with impaired health ; but he seemed in a fair way to recovery when “la grippe,”! took hold of him and he died suddenly on Saturday morning. He was a young man about 26 years old.
Drowned
Michael Magniac, aged thirteen, an orphan lad in St Peter’s High School, Mandalay, met his death by drowning in the school swimming pool on Thursday evening. It appears that the lad entered the bath alone and was not seen again alive. Shortly afterwards a school fellow came to bathe and noticed his clothes on the bank. A search was made and the body discovered in the bath. Help was soon forthcoming and every effort was made to resuscitate the lad. All endeavours, however, towards that end proved unavailing.
Michael Magniac, aged thirteen, an orphan lad in St Peter’s High School, Mandalay, met his death by drowning in the school swimming pool on Thursday evening. It appears that the lad entered the bath alone and was not seen again alive. Shortly afterwards a school fellow came to bathe and noticed his clothes on the bank. A search was made and the body discovered in the bath. Help was soon forthcoming and every effort was made to resuscitate the lad. All endeavours, however, towards that end proved unavailing.
Mr H. Morris, Engineer of the Mandalay Brewery, died suddenly from pneumonia on the 19th instant and was buried with Military Honours on the morning of the 20th, the men of the Headquarters Co. of the 34th Battalion I.D.F. forming the firing party under Sergt. Michael. The deceased gentleman was only 32 years of age.
C.R. Holmes
The funeral of the late Mr C.R. Holmes took place on Sunday evening and was very largely attended, fifty carriages at least followed the cortege to the cemetery, thus in eloquent manner testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held, especially amongst the Roman Catholic community, who felt that they have lost one of their staunchest supporters. The procession was due to leave the residence of the deceased at 4 p.m. and shortly before that hour many personal friends of the family assembled to offer their condolences to the bereaved family and the Rev’d. Fr. Darne, who officiated at the cemetery, blessed the corpse. The coffin was then removed to the Cathedral, where the psalms for the dead were chanted, after which the procession reformed and followed by the Brothers and boys of St. Peter’s and a long train of carriages proceeded via South Moat road as far as the municipal office and thence to the A road cemetery where many other friends were in waiting. Here a carrying party was formed and the last remains preceded by Fr. Darne reading the burial service, proceeded slowly to the grave side, where the service was concluded and the body laid in its last resting place. The coffin was covered by a profusion of wreaths and crosses and floral tributes. The funeral was one of the most numerously attended that has taken place in Mandalay for a very long time. There was a special requiem mass at the Roman Catholic Cathedral this morning.
The funeral of the late Mr C.R. Holmes took place on Sunday evening and was very largely attended, fifty carriages at least followed the cortege to the cemetery, thus in eloquent manner testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held, especially amongst the Roman Catholic community, who felt that they have lost one of their staunchest supporters. The procession was due to leave the residence of the deceased at 4 p.m. and shortly before that hour many personal friends of the family assembled to offer their condolences to the bereaved family and the Rev’d. Fr. Darne, who officiated at the cemetery, blessed the corpse. The coffin was then removed to the Cathedral, where the psalms for the dead were chanted, after which the procession reformed and followed by the Brothers and boys of St. Peter’s and a long train of carriages proceeded via South Moat road as far as the municipal office and thence to the A road cemetery where many other friends were in waiting. Here a carrying party was formed and the last remains preceded by Fr. Darne reading the burial service, proceeded slowly to the grave side, where the service was concluded and the body laid in its last resting place. The coffin was covered by a profusion of wreaths and crosses and floral tributes. The funeral was one of the most numerously attended that has taken place in Mandalay for a very long time. There was a special requiem mass at the Roman Catholic Cathedral this morning.
J.A.F. Young
The burial of the late Mr J.A.F. Young, Government Inspector of Burma Railways, took place on Tuesday evening in the Maymyo cemetery. The first part of the burial service was read in the Garrison Church by Rev’d. G.H. Seeley. From the church the coffin was borne to the grave by a bearer party of the Hampshire Regiment, by permission of Colonel Burford-Hancock; here the last part of the burial service was read. There was [a] large attendance of friends of the deceased, especially of Cooper’s Hill men, Mr Young having been a fellow of the College. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Young and her small family, the eldest of whom is at school in Scotland.
J.A.F. Young
The death occurred suddenly at Maymyo on Monday night of Mr J.A.F. Young, Government Engineer for Railways in Burma. James Allan Ferguson Young was born on September 7th 1873 and was trained at the Royal Indian Engineering College. He joined Government service in 1894 as an Assistant Engineer and became an Executive Engineer in 1906. He made several visits to Burma with Government Railway surveys and was connected with the Burma Railways when it was run by Government. He was connected with the survey of the Indo-Burma line ; of the Bassein-Henzada branch of the Burma Railways and also of the Southern Shan States Railway and other surveys. He was appointed Government Engineer for Railways in Burma and came back here from India about three years ago. He leaves a widow, a sister of Mr Lawrence Dawson of Dawson’s Agricultural Bank at Pyapon.
The burial of the late Mr J.A.F. Young, Government Inspector of Burma Railways, took place on Tuesday evening in the Maymyo cemetery. The first part of the burial service was read in the Garrison Church by Rev’d. G.H. Seeley. From the church the coffin was borne to the grave by a bearer party of the Hampshire Regiment, by permission of Colonel Burford-Hancock; here the last part of the burial service was read. There was [a] large attendance of friends of the deceased, especially of Cooper’s Hill men, Mr Young having been a fellow of the College. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Young and her small family, the eldest of whom is at school in Scotland.
J.A.F. Young
The death occurred suddenly at Maymyo on Monday night of Mr J.A.F. Young, Government Engineer for Railways in Burma. James Allan Ferguson Young was born on September 7th 1873 and was trained at the Royal Indian Engineering College. He joined Government service in 1894 as an Assistant Engineer and became an Executive Engineer in 1906. He made several visits to Burma with Government Railway surveys and was connected with the Burma Railways when it was run by Government. He was connected with the survey of the Indo-Burma line ; of the Bassein-Henzada branch of the Burma Railways and also of the Southern Shan States Railway and other surveys. He was appointed Government Engineer for Railways in Burma and came back here from India about three years ago. He leaves a widow, a sister of Mr Lawrence Dawson of Dawson’s Agricultural Bank at Pyapon.
In Memoriam
Audley-Richardson
In loving memory of dear Mother, who departed this life on the 13th August 1915.
In loving memory of dear Mother, who departed this life on the 13th August 1915.
Langley
In loving memory of James Langley, who departed this life on 15th August 1917.
In loving memory of James Langley, who departed this life on 15th August 1917.
Boyd
In loving memory of Miss Jessie Mabel Boyd, who departed this life on 23rd of August 1915. Gone but not forgotten.
In loving memory of Miss Jessie Mabel Boyd, who departed this life on 23rd of August 1915. Gone but not forgotten.
Viagus
In loving memory of Anna Viagus, who departed this life on 24th August 1917. Gone but not forgotten.
In loving memory of Anna Viagus, who departed this life on 24th August 1917. Gone but not forgotten.
Suicide
Private Sturgeon
About twelve days ago Private Sturgeon, an elderly soldier in the British Infantry here, cut his throat with a rusty razor, while in a fit of mental depression and though he was removed immediately to the Station Hospital and promptly attended to, blood poisoning set in and the poor fellow died and was buried on the 7th instant. The news of the death of his son, killed in action in France, followed in quick succession by the decease of his daughter and then of his wife, all within a month, made up a sequence of bereavements which proved too much for him. It is sad to think how rapidly the little cemetery in Cantonments has been filling during the last few weeks and though, of course, the rate has been abnormal, the question of extending this God’s acre will soon require looking into.
About twelve days ago Private Sturgeon, an elderly soldier in the British Infantry here, cut his throat with a rusty razor, while in a fit of mental depression and though he was removed immediately to the Station Hospital and promptly attended to, blood poisoning set in and the poor fellow died and was buried on the 7th instant. The news of the death of his son, killed in action in France, followed in quick succession by the decease of his daughter and then of his wife, all within a month, made up a sequence of bereavements which proved too much for him. It is sad to think how rapidly the little cemetery in Cantonments has been filling during the last few weeks and though, of course, the rate has been abnormal, the question of extending this God’s acre will soon require looking into.
September
Births
Primrose-Wells
To Mr and Mrs H. Primrose-Wells on 26th August 1918 at 2 Forest Road, a son.
To Mr and Mrs H. Primrose-Wells on 26th August 1918 at 2 Forest Road, a son.
Marshall
At the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, on August 31st 1918, to Mr and Mrs J,.B, Marshall, a daughter.
Farr
At “The Dingle” Maymyo, on September 6th 1918, the wife of Reginald Percy Farr, Executive Engineer, Public Works Dept., of a son.
Young
At Namtu on 31st August, the wife of W. Young, Burma Mines Ltd., of a son.
Also appears in the Sept. 16th issue
At the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, on August 31st 1918, to Mr and Mrs J,.B, Marshall, a daughter.
Farr
At “The Dingle” Maymyo, on September 6th 1918, the wife of Reginald Percy Farr, Executive Engineer, Public Works Dept., of a son.
Young
At Namtu on 31st August, the wife of W. Young, Burma Mines Ltd., of a son.
Also appears in the Sept. 16th issue
Teulon
At Bassein on Sept. 7th to Mr and Mrs O.H. Teulon, a daughter.
Lunt
At Upper Pazundaung, Rangoon, on September 9th 1918, to Mr and Mrs F.W. Lunt, a son.
At Bassein on Sept. 7th to Mr and Mrs O.H. Teulon, a daughter.
Lunt
At Upper Pazundaung, Rangoon, on September 9th 1918, to Mr and Mrs F.W. Lunt, a son.
De Lange
On September 20th 1918, at Ferncliff, 6 Fytche road, to Mr and Mrs M.J. ten Houte de Lange, a son.
On September 20th 1918, at Ferncliff, 6 Fytche road, to Mr and Mrs M.J. ten Houte de Lange, a son.
Stuart
At Insein, on September 20th, the wife of F. Stuart, of a daughter.
Stuart
On Saturday, September 14th, 1918, at Penlee, Maymyo, the wife of J.D. Stuart, P.W.D., of a daughter.
At Insein, on September 20th, the wife of F. Stuart, of a daughter.
Stuart
On Saturday, September 14th, 1918, at Penlee, Maymyo, the wife of J.D. Stuart, P.W.D., of a daughter.
Holmes
On Thursday, September 19th 1918, at the Central Ice Works, Mandalay, the wife of the late C.R. Holmes, of a son. Indian papers please copy.
Mah Khin Tint
At Irrawaddy House, Kemmendine, on Tuesday September 17th 1918, Mah Khin Tint, wife of Maung Myo, B.A., a son.
On Thursday, September 19th 1918, at the Central Ice Works, Mandalay, the wife of the late C.R. Holmes, of a son. Indian papers please copy.
Mah Khin Tint
At Irrawaddy House, Kemmendine, on Tuesday September 17th 1918, Mah Khin Tint, wife of Maung Myo, B.A., a son.
Dennis
On September 17th 1918, to Mr and Mrs P.A. Dennis, Burma Railways, Pyuntaza, a son.
Nugent James
To Mr and Mrs C. Nugent James, at Maymyo, on September 21st, a daughter.
Kay
At Dawbong on 23rd September 1918 to Mr and Mrs R.G. Kay, a son.
On September 17th 1918, to Mr and Mrs P.A. Dennis, Burma Railways, Pyuntaza, a son.
Nugent James
To Mr and Mrs C. Nugent James, at Maymyo, on September 21st, a daughter.
Kay
At Dawbong on 23rd September 1918 to Mr and Mrs R.G. Kay, a son.
Marriages
Pegrum : Lonsdale
At St. Philip’s Church on 4th September 1918, by the Rev’d. R.H. Courtney, Victor Clement Pegrum to Dorothy Mavis Lonsdale, youngest daughter of Mr R. Lonsdale of Rangoon. Moulmein papers please copy.
Bell : Claudius
At St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, on 23rd September 1918, William Robert bell, Norfolk Regiment, late East Surreys, of Mesopotamia, to Grace Elizabeth Ann Claudius. No cards. English papers please copy.
At St. Philip’s Church on 4th September 1918, by the Rev’d. R.H. Courtney, Victor Clement Pegrum to Dorothy Mavis Lonsdale, youngest daughter of Mr R. Lonsdale of Rangoon. Moulmein papers please copy.
Bell : Claudius
At St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, on 23rd September 1918, William Robert bell, Norfolk Regiment, late East Surreys, of Mesopotamia, to Grace Elizabeth Ann Claudius. No cards. English papers please copy.
Deaths
Hardinge
On 23rd August 1918 at “Edenhurst” Moulmein, Kate Alice (Kitty) the only daughter of Mr and Mrs B.H. Hardinge, aged 16 years and 4 months.
On 23rd August 1918 at “Edenhurst” Moulmein, Kate Alice (Kitty) the only daughter of Mr and Mrs B.H. Hardinge, aged 16 years and 4 months.
Cully
At Ledaunggan on 24th August 1918, Rev’d. Robert Elisha Cully, late Superintendent, Forest Department, Pegu Circle, age 78 years, 5 months.
At Ledaunggan on 24th August 1918, Rev’d. Robert Elisha Cully, late Superintendent, Forest Department, Pegu Circle, age 78 years, 5 months.
Morris
Herbert MacGregor Morris, Engineer, Messrs. E. Dyer & Co., died of influenza at Mandalay on the 19th August 1918, aged 32 years. Deeply regretted.
Herbert MacGregor Morris, Engineer, Messrs. E. Dyer & Co., died of influenza at Mandalay on the 19th August 1918, aged 32 years. Deeply regretted.
Gunner C. Sharp
News has just been received of the death of Gunner C. Sharp, son of Mr P. Sharp, pensioned Schoolmaster, Syriam, who joined the Volunteer Artillery Battery in 1915. He went with his detachment to Mesopotamia and was present at the battle of Ctesiphon and the advance to Kut-el-Amara. He was taken prisoner at the surrender of Kut on April 26th 1916 and was sent to Adana, from which place he wrote in August. The official report just received from the War Office, sent through Woolwich, states that he died from enteritis on September 2nd 1916, exactly two years ago.
Mr C. Sharp was, up to the time of his leaving for Mesopotamia, employed as an Assistant Master at St. John’s College, Rangoon, of which institution he was an “old boy,” having joined the school in 1909. On completing his school career he was trained as a Schoolmaster in the Normal department there and passing the teacher-ship examination was appointed on the school staff in May 1913.
At the opening of school on Monday, the Principal said that he deeply regretted to have to announce the news that he had just received of the death of Mr C. Sharp, a member of the school staff and said that he was sure he might express the sympathy of the staff and school with his relatives in their bereavement. A memorial service will be held in the school chapel at 8 a.m. on Sunday next.
News has just been received of the death of Gunner C. Sharp, son of Mr P. Sharp, pensioned Schoolmaster, Syriam, who joined the Volunteer Artillery Battery in 1915. He went with his detachment to Mesopotamia and was present at the battle of Ctesiphon and the advance to Kut-el-Amara. He was taken prisoner at the surrender of Kut on April 26th 1916 and was sent to Adana, from which place he wrote in August. The official report just received from the War Office, sent through Woolwich, states that he died from enteritis on September 2nd 1916, exactly two years ago.
Mr C. Sharp was, up to the time of his leaving for Mesopotamia, employed as an Assistant Master at St. John’s College, Rangoon, of which institution he was an “old boy,” having joined the school in 1909. On completing his school career he was trained as a Schoolmaster in the Normal department there and passing the teacher-ship examination was appointed on the school staff in May 1913.
At the opening of school on Monday, the Principal said that he deeply regretted to have to announce the news that he had just received of the death of Mr C. Sharp, a member of the school staff and said that he was sure he might express the sympathy of the staff and school with his relatives in their bereavement. A memorial service will be held in the school chapel at 8 a.m. on Sunday next.
Lyddy
At Mandalay on Sunday the 1st September, after a short illness, Georgiana, the beloved wife of G.J. Lyddy, Proprietor, The New Theebaw Bioscope. Moulmein papers please copy.
At Mandalay on Sunday the 1st September, after a short illness, Georgiana, the beloved wife of G.J. Lyddy, Proprietor, The New Theebaw Bioscope. Moulmein papers please copy.
Fischer
On September 7th 1918, at his residence No. 1, Ady’s Road, Moulmein, Capt. B. Fischer, aged 79 years and 8 months.
On September 7th 1918, at his residence No. 1, Ady’s Road, Moulmein, Capt. B. Fischer, aged 79 years and 8 months.
Daw Thein
At 11.15 a.m. on Sunday the 8th instant, at Mayangon, Moulmein, the beloved mother of Mr Ah Futt of Messrs. Dunlop & Co., Rangoon and Mr C. Kyin Lyan, B.A., of Postmaster General’s Office, Burma Circle.
At 11.15 a.m. on Sunday the 8th instant, at Mayangon, Moulmein, the beloved mother of Mr Ah Futt of Messrs. Dunlop & Co., Rangoon and Mr C. Kyin Lyan, B.A., of Postmaster General’s Office, Burma Circle.
Rollins
At the General Hospital, on the 9th instant, Ethel Ruth, the dearly beloved wife of Mr W.W. Rollins, (Diocesan Boys’ School) and the fond mother of Wentworth Matcher. Deeply regretted. R.I.P., Indian papers please copy.
At the General Hospital, on the 9th instant, Ethel Ruth, the dearly beloved wife of Mr W.W. Rollins, (Diocesan Boys’ School) and the fond mother of Wentworth Matcher. Deeply regretted. R.I.P., Indian papers please copy.
Carroll
On 10th September 1918, at the General Hospital, Rangoon, Annie, the dearly beloved wife of W.B. Carroll, Engineer, London Rangoon Trading Co.’s Mills, Upper Pazundaung. Age 36 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
On 10th September 1918, at the General Hospital, Rangoon, Annie, the dearly beloved wife of W.B. Carroll, Engineer, London Rangoon Trading Co.’s Mills, Upper Pazundaung. Age 36 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
Tait
On September 13th, at Dawbong, Frederick, dearly beloved baby of Louis and Hilda Tait, aged 11 weeks.
On September 13th, at Dawbong, Frederick, dearly beloved baby of Louis and Hilda Tait, aged 11 weeks.
Munro
At 290a Dalhousie street, on Tuesday 17th September 1918, Barbara Mary, third daughter of Mr George Henry Munro, Burma Excise (retired,) and of Burma Educational Syndicate, Rangoon ; granddaughter of the late Major-Genl. W. Munro, I.C.S., Burma Commission ; and of Mrs Geowain Marie Elizabeth Munro of Moulmein. Aged 10 years 9 months, 13 days. Fortified with the rights of Church. R.I.P. Friends and acquaintances kindly accept this intimation.
At 290a Dalhousie street, on Tuesday 17th September 1918, Barbara Mary, third daughter of Mr George Henry Munro, Burma Excise (retired,) and of Burma Educational Syndicate, Rangoon ; granddaughter of the late Major-Genl. W. Munro, I.C.S., Burma Commission ; and of Mrs Geowain Marie Elizabeth Munro of Moulmein. Aged 10 years 9 months, 13 days. Fortified with the rights of Church. R.I.P. Friends and acquaintances kindly accept this intimation.
Hindle
At the B.O.C. hospital, Nyounghla, on the 18th instant. R.J. Hindle, late Stores Assistant, B.O.C.
At the B.O.C. hospital, Nyounghla, on the 18th instant. R.J. Hindle, late Stores Assistant, B.O.C.
Chindoo Roy
At Rangoon on September 29th, Josephine, wife of Francis Chindoo Roy. Funeral will leave his residence, no. 14, 37th St., at 8 a.m. today for interment in the Pazundaung cemetery.
At Rangoon on September 29th, Josephine, wife of Francis Chindoo Roy. Funeral will leave his residence, no. 14, 37th St., at 8 a.m. today for interment in the Pazundaung cemetery.
Edwards
At Maymyo, on Monday the 16th September 1918, Alice Thangammal, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs F.T. Edwards, Forest Department, and granddaughter of Mr Mooroogasum, retired Superintendent, office of Conservator of Forests, Southern Circle. Aged 5 years, 7 months and 23 days. She is not lost but has gone before.
At Maymyo, on Monday the 16th September 1918, Alice Thangammal, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs F.T. Edwards, Forest Department, and granddaughter of Mr Mooroogasum, retired Superintendent, office of Conservator of Forests, Southern Circle. Aged 5 years, 7 months and 23 days. She is not lost but has gone before.
Agabob
At General Hospital, on the 25th September at 2 a.m., Mr S.S. Agabob, pensioner, late Port Trust Wharf Superintendent and Municipal Commissioner. The dearly beloved husband of Daw Ohn, 60 Phongyi St., and the beloved father of Rev’d. W.J. Agabob of Canada.
At General Hospital, on the 25th September at 2 a.m., Mr S.S. Agabob, pensioner, late Port Trust Wharf Superintendent and Municipal Commissioner. The dearly beloved husband of Daw Ohn, 60 Phongyi St., and the beloved father of Rev’d. W.J. Agabob of Canada.
Killed In Action
McCraken
Peter Alexander Earle McCraken, Lieutenant, Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Highlanders) killed in action.
McCraken
Peter Alexander Earle McCraken, Lieutenant, Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Highlanders) killed in action.
In Memoriam
Bannon
Blanche Angelena (Topsy) the beloved daughter of Dr. and Mrs Bannon of Mandalay. Born 16th September 1900. Died 17th September 1916. Not forgotten, Topsy girl.
Blanche Angelena (Topsy) the beloved daughter of Dr. and Mrs Bannon of Mandalay. Born 16th September 1900. Died 17th September 1916. Not forgotten, Topsy girl.
Henderson
In loving and affectionate memory of John William Henderson, for many years a Superintendent of the Rangoon Police. Died 19th September 1915. R.I.P.
In loving and affectionate memory of John William Henderson, for many years a Superintendent of the Rangoon Police. Died 19th September 1915. R.I.P.
Bernard
In ever loving memory of Ethel Maude, the dearly loved wife of P.M. Bernard and eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs Walden, who died at Akyab on the 28th September 1910. R.I.P.
In ever loving memory of Ethel Maude, the dearly loved wife of P.M. Bernard and eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs Walden, who died at Akyab on the 28th September 1910. R.I.P.
Acknowledgements
Mrs Carman desires to thank her numerous friends for their letters of sympathy in her recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs H.B. Hardinge beg to thank all friends for their acts of kindness and letters and messages of sympathy in their heavy bereavement.
Mr and Mrs H.B. Hardinge beg to thank all friends for their acts of kindness and letters and messages of sympathy in their heavy bereavement.
Obituaries
Rev’d. R.E. Cully
The death took place at Ledaunggan on Saturday of the Rev’d. R.E. Cully aged 78 years and five months. The deceased, who was an Anglo-Indian, was born on March 15th 1840 and joined the office of the Conservator of Forests, British Burma, in March 1875, then a temporary establishment. A year later a permanent establishment was effected and he continued with it for a number of years and then became Depot and Agency Officer, later becoming Superintendent of the office of the Conservator of Forests, Pegu Circle, from which he retired in 1897, having completed twenty-two years service, a number of which were extensions form year to year. He was highly thought of by his superiors and was more than once mentioned in reports for good work. After his retirement he took up lay preaching for the Methodist Episcopal Mission and used to travel extensively throughout the Pegu District. Some years ago he was ordained and continued his mission work till his death.
The death took place at Ledaunggan on Saturday of the Rev’d. R.E. Cully aged 78 years and five months. The deceased, who was an Anglo-Indian, was born on March 15th 1840 and joined the office of the Conservator of Forests, British Burma, in March 1875, then a temporary establishment. A year later a permanent establishment was effected and he continued with it for a number of years and then became Depot and Agency Officer, later becoming Superintendent of the office of the Conservator of Forests, Pegu Circle, from which he retired in 1897, having completed twenty-two years service, a number of which were extensions form year to year. He was highly thought of by his superiors and was more than once mentioned in reports for good work. After his retirement he took up lay preaching for the Methodist Episcopal Mission and used to travel extensively throughout the Pegu District. Some years ago he was ordained and continued his mission work till his death.
Capt. B. Fischer
Death of an old Resident
By the passing away at the age of 81 (sic) years of Capt. B. Fischer, Moulmein has lost another link with the past. The deceased came to Moulmein many years ago from Germany and was in command of one of the tugboats that formerly towed sailing vessels up the Moulmein river. He also navigated vessels to Tavoy and Mergui. He subsequently settled in Moulmein with his wife and grown up family, some of whom are married. His son, Cedric, recently was wounded and lost an arm in action in France. Capt. Fischer’s funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was well attended.
Death of an old Resident
By the passing away at the age of 81 (sic) years of Capt. B. Fischer, Moulmein has lost another link with the past. The deceased came to Moulmein many years ago from Germany and was in command of one of the tugboats that formerly towed sailing vessels up the Moulmein river. He also navigated vessels to Tavoy and Mergui. He subsequently settled in Moulmein with his wife and grown up family, some of whom are married. His son, Cedric, recently was wounded and lost an arm in action in France. Capt. Fischer’s funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was well attended.
Mandalay
Fr. Faure
The influenza epidemic is rapidly dying out. The pest however still continues to claim its victims, amongst whom must be mentioned Fr. Faure, one of the oldest workers amongst the Roman Catholic missionaries in Upper Burma. The deceased first arrived in Burma as far back as 1874 and was over 70 years of age at the time of his death. He had practically retired from active work in the mission field and resided out at the St. John’s Leper Asylum where he did what he could to alleviate the afflicted in that institution. His missionary activities date back to the days of Bishop Bourbon, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Upper Burma. The deceased, who died from pneumonia on the 20th instant, [Sept.] was buried in the Leper Asylum cemetery on the following day. During the latter part of his life he had translated parts of the New Testament into Burmese and also the Imitation of Christ and other devotional works. In addition he had left behind him the manuscript of a French-Burmese dictionary.
Fr. Faure
The influenza epidemic is rapidly dying out. The pest however still continues to claim its victims, amongst whom must be mentioned Fr. Faure, one of the oldest workers amongst the Roman Catholic missionaries in Upper Burma. The deceased first arrived in Burma as far back as 1874 and was over 70 years of age at the time of his death. He had practically retired from active work in the mission field and resided out at the St. John’s Leper Asylum where he did what he could to alleviate the afflicted in that institution. His missionary activities date back to the days of Bishop Bourbon, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Upper Burma. The deceased, who died from pneumonia on the 20th instant, [Sept.] was buried in the Leper Asylum cemetery on the following day. During the latter part of his life he had translated parts of the New Testament into Burmese and also the Imitation of Christ and other devotional works. In addition he had left behind him the manuscript of a French-Burmese dictionary.
Wedding
Massy : Le Souef-Simpson
The Memorial Church, Maymyo, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday [14th Sept.] last when Major W.I.J. Massy was married to Miss Freda Le Souef-Simpson, the sister of Major and Mrs Stanley Baker. The bridegroom and his best man, Lt. G.C. Tew, arrived at the church in good time and almost punctually at nice o’clock the bride walked up the aisle with Major Stanley Baker. As the bride entered the church the choir sang the familiar hymn “O Perfect Love,” and the service was fully choral throughout. After a brief address by Rev’d. G.H. Seeley and the hymn “May the grace of Christ our Saviour” the wedding party adjourned to the vestry, where the register was signed and the organist played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as the party left the church. The decorations had been most tastefully carried out by Mrs Watson and other friends of the bride. There were no bridesmaids, but Master Charles Stanley Baker bore the train of the bride’s dress in manner altogether becoming.
After leaving the church the party and guests went to the club where the wedding breakfast was served and between fifty and sixty sat down and partook of a breakfast that did credit to both butler and cook. After breakfast the Hon. Mr C.H. Wollaston proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom in a felicitous speech in which he congratulated the bridegroom on his good fortune ad expressed the regret that all felt that the happy pair might soon be leaving Burma. Major Massy responded with a brevity out of all proportion to the greatness of the occasion. After the usual photograph, Major and Mrs Massy left in a motor for Mandalay en route to the Southern Shan States, where the honeymoon will be spent.
The dresses worn were altogether worthy of the occasion and would have gladdened the heart of the late M. Worth, whose most artistic creations they resembled. The bride’s dress was very much admired, of rich white brocade with a diminutive train, the transparent net yoke and sleeves being lined with delicate pink and outlined in silver beads. The veil was of silk tulle which fell to the bottom of the dress ; this crowned with a wreath of orange blossom, produced a most charming effect. The travelling dress was of white embroidered voile with touches of pale yellow at the throat and wrists and a white straw hat with a band of yellow corded ribbon and a small nosegay of flowers.
Some of the other dresses worn were:- Mrs Stanley Baker, a grey charmeuse dress embroidered in pink, with a black and gold hat ; Charles Stanley Baker, Page’s costume, of blue crepe de chine ; Mrs Williams, black lace over white dress ; Mrs Swinhoe, grey Bokhara silk dress with jade ornaments and purple hat ; Mrs Lindesay, bottle green silk dress with black hat ; Mrs ffrench-Mullen, blue dress, trimmed with Chinese embroidery ; Mrs Lowry, grey dress with black and silver hat ; Mrs Thornes Roberts, champagne-coloured embroidered dress and pink hat ; Mrs Holme, dark blue silk dress with black hat ; Miss Craddock, embroidered lace frock and white hat ; Miss Cooper, a dark blue and white voile dress and blue hat ; Miss Whiting, white dress with yellow embroidery and big white hat ; Mrs James, white crepe de chine dress, cherry ribbons and small white hat ; Mrs Higinbotham, pale blue georgette dress with grey hat ; Mrs Louis Baker, champagne crepe de chine dress and gold tissue hat ; Mrs Rorie, ecur lace dress relieved with a yellow sash with one of her usual picturesque hats ; Mrs Goodland, white embroidered voile dress and picture hat ; Mrs Foster, black dress and hat ; Mrs Kenney, white embroidered dress and black hat with white feathers ; Mrs Benson, flowered muslin frock prettily smocked ; Mrs B.B. Scott, white crepe de chine dress with white and pink hat. It is not usual to describe the habiliments of men on these occasions, but if an array of blue and red tabs with a glittering of spurs surmounted with a khaki covering be imagined, then a good idea of what was worn by the men will have been gathered.
Among the presents were: -
Mrs Higinbotham – lace ; Col. & Mrs Barclay – sweet dishes ; Genl. & Mrs H.A. Raitt – fruit knives ; Mr & Mrs Rorie – tea knives ; Miss Whiting – tea spoons ; Mr & Mrs Lowry – tantalus ; Col. & Mrs Williams – entree dish ; Mr & Mrs J.D. Stuart – candlesticks ; Capt. & Mrs Cooper – claret jug ; Mr & Mrs Drury – breakfast set ; Mr B. M. Samuelson, C.I.E. – photo frames ; Mrs Polden – Satsuma box ; Miss E. Cooper – picture ; Mr & Mrs Clifton – coffee and milk pots ; Sir Otway & Lady Cuffe – Chinese tea cloths ; Mr Watson – Chinese tray cloths ; Mr & Mrs Benson – marmalade jar ; Mr & Mrs Swinhow – sapphires ; Major Coppinger – candlesticks ; Mrs H.B. Holme – trays ; Col. & Mrs Lindsaye – inlaid brass bowl ; Capt. & Mrs Craw – silver bowl ; General Sir H. D’U Keary – sapphires ; Mr G.C. Tew – muffineers ; Officers, 4-70th Burma Rifles – candelabra ; H.K. Lanktree – Burmese spoons ; Charles Stanley Baker – thermos jar ; Mrs B.B. Scott – Satsuma bowl ; Mr & Mrs H. Aylmer Thornton - tea spoons ; Co. & Mrs ffrench-Mullen – jam jars ; Col. Mrs Tod – fire-proof dish ; H.W. Darney – silver napkin rings ; Col. & Mrs C. Duer – playing card case ; Mrs Hoey – butter thermos ; Capt, & Mrs James – sapphires ; Col. & Mrs Chandler – silver peg measure ; Major & Mrs I.G. Lloyd – embroidered table cloth ; Mr & Mrs Foster – smelling salts ; Major & Mrs Fairfax-Browne – sweet bowl ; Master Jacky Duer – tourmalines ; Mr & Mrs Louis Baker – Winchester coffee cups ; Cheques were sent by:- Mr Beadrell, Mr C. Barton, Mr Wollaston, Capt. & Mrs Ward-Jackson, Mr & Miss Grieve, Major Meade, Mr D.T. Wells, Capt. & Mrs Turner, Mr A.J. Walsh, Mr & Mrs Thorne Roberts and Major Davies.
The Memorial Church, Maymyo, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday [14th Sept.] last when Major W.I.J. Massy was married to Miss Freda Le Souef-Simpson, the sister of Major and Mrs Stanley Baker. The bridegroom and his best man, Lt. G.C. Tew, arrived at the church in good time and almost punctually at nice o’clock the bride walked up the aisle with Major Stanley Baker. As the bride entered the church the choir sang the familiar hymn “O Perfect Love,” and the service was fully choral throughout. After a brief address by Rev’d. G.H. Seeley and the hymn “May the grace of Christ our Saviour” the wedding party adjourned to the vestry, where the register was signed and the organist played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as the party left the church. The decorations had been most tastefully carried out by Mrs Watson and other friends of the bride. There were no bridesmaids, but Master Charles Stanley Baker bore the train of the bride’s dress in manner altogether becoming.
After leaving the church the party and guests went to the club where the wedding breakfast was served and between fifty and sixty sat down and partook of a breakfast that did credit to both butler and cook. After breakfast the Hon. Mr C.H. Wollaston proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom in a felicitous speech in which he congratulated the bridegroom on his good fortune ad expressed the regret that all felt that the happy pair might soon be leaving Burma. Major Massy responded with a brevity out of all proportion to the greatness of the occasion. After the usual photograph, Major and Mrs Massy left in a motor for Mandalay en route to the Southern Shan States, where the honeymoon will be spent.
The dresses worn were altogether worthy of the occasion and would have gladdened the heart of the late M. Worth, whose most artistic creations they resembled. The bride’s dress was very much admired, of rich white brocade with a diminutive train, the transparent net yoke and sleeves being lined with delicate pink and outlined in silver beads. The veil was of silk tulle which fell to the bottom of the dress ; this crowned with a wreath of orange blossom, produced a most charming effect. The travelling dress was of white embroidered voile with touches of pale yellow at the throat and wrists and a white straw hat with a band of yellow corded ribbon and a small nosegay of flowers.
Some of the other dresses worn were:- Mrs Stanley Baker, a grey charmeuse dress embroidered in pink, with a black and gold hat ; Charles Stanley Baker, Page’s costume, of blue crepe de chine ; Mrs Williams, black lace over white dress ; Mrs Swinhoe, grey Bokhara silk dress with jade ornaments and purple hat ; Mrs Lindesay, bottle green silk dress with black hat ; Mrs ffrench-Mullen, blue dress, trimmed with Chinese embroidery ; Mrs Lowry, grey dress with black and silver hat ; Mrs Thornes Roberts, champagne-coloured embroidered dress and pink hat ; Mrs Holme, dark blue silk dress with black hat ; Miss Craddock, embroidered lace frock and white hat ; Miss Cooper, a dark blue and white voile dress and blue hat ; Miss Whiting, white dress with yellow embroidery and big white hat ; Mrs James, white crepe de chine dress, cherry ribbons and small white hat ; Mrs Higinbotham, pale blue georgette dress with grey hat ; Mrs Louis Baker, champagne crepe de chine dress and gold tissue hat ; Mrs Rorie, ecur lace dress relieved with a yellow sash with one of her usual picturesque hats ; Mrs Goodland, white embroidered voile dress and picture hat ; Mrs Foster, black dress and hat ; Mrs Kenney, white embroidered dress and black hat with white feathers ; Mrs Benson, flowered muslin frock prettily smocked ; Mrs B.B. Scott, white crepe de chine dress with white and pink hat. It is not usual to describe the habiliments of men on these occasions, but if an array of blue and red tabs with a glittering of spurs surmounted with a khaki covering be imagined, then a good idea of what was worn by the men will have been gathered.
Among the presents were: -
Mrs Higinbotham – lace ; Col. & Mrs Barclay – sweet dishes ; Genl. & Mrs H.A. Raitt – fruit knives ; Mr & Mrs Rorie – tea knives ; Miss Whiting – tea spoons ; Mr & Mrs Lowry – tantalus ; Col. & Mrs Williams – entree dish ; Mr & Mrs J.D. Stuart – candlesticks ; Capt. & Mrs Cooper – claret jug ; Mr & Mrs Drury – breakfast set ; Mr B. M. Samuelson, C.I.E. – photo frames ; Mrs Polden – Satsuma box ; Miss E. Cooper – picture ; Mr & Mrs Clifton – coffee and milk pots ; Sir Otway & Lady Cuffe – Chinese tea cloths ; Mr Watson – Chinese tray cloths ; Mr & Mrs Benson – marmalade jar ; Mr & Mrs Swinhow – sapphires ; Major Coppinger – candlesticks ; Mrs H.B. Holme – trays ; Col. & Mrs Lindsaye – inlaid brass bowl ; Capt. & Mrs Craw – silver bowl ; General Sir H. D’U Keary – sapphires ; Mr G.C. Tew – muffineers ; Officers, 4-70th Burma Rifles – candelabra ; H.K. Lanktree – Burmese spoons ; Charles Stanley Baker – thermos jar ; Mrs B.B. Scott – Satsuma bowl ; Mr & Mrs H. Aylmer Thornton - tea spoons ; Co. & Mrs ffrench-Mullen – jam jars ; Col. Mrs Tod – fire-proof dish ; H.W. Darney – silver napkin rings ; Col. & Mrs C. Duer – playing card case ; Mrs Hoey – butter thermos ; Capt, & Mrs James – sapphires ; Col. & Mrs Chandler – silver peg measure ; Major & Mrs I.G. Lloyd – embroidered table cloth ; Mr & Mrs Foster – smelling salts ; Major & Mrs Fairfax-Browne – sweet bowl ; Master Jacky Duer – tourmalines ; Mr & Mrs Louis Baker – Winchester coffee cups ; Cheques were sent by:- Mr Beadrell, Mr C. Barton, Mr Wollaston, Capt. & Mrs Ward-Jackson, Mr & Miss Grieve, Major Meade, Mr D.T. Wells, Capt. & Mrs Turner, Mr A.J. Walsh, Mr & Mrs Thorne Roberts and Major Davies.
October
Births
Duckworth
On September 30th 1918, to Mr and Mrs E.D. Duckworth, a son.
French
On September 27th, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, 15 Budd road, to Mr and Mrs W.R. French, Burma Forest Service, a son.
On September 30th 1918, to Mr and Mrs E.D. Duckworth, a son.
French
On September 27th, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, 15 Budd road, to Mr and Mrs W.R. French, Burma Forest Service, a son.
Cooper
On September 30th the wife of Mr B.F. Cooper, Superintendent, Land Records, Tavoy, of a son.
Jordan
At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, on October 9th 1918, to Mr and Mrs W. Jordan, a daughter. English papers please copy.
On September 30th the wife of Mr B.F. Cooper, Superintendent, Land Records, Tavoy, of a son.
Jordan
At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, on October 9th 1918, to Mr and Mrs W. Jordan, a daughter. English papers please copy.
Taylor
On October 10th at Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs L.F. Taylor, a daughter.
Mackilligin
On the 11th October 1918, the wife of H.R. Mackilligin, of a son.
Gardiner
On October 15th at Sunnybank, Rosebank road, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs C.F. Gardiner, a daughter.
On October 10th at Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs L.F. Taylor, a daughter.
Mackilligin
On the 11th October 1918, the wife of H.R. Mackilligin, of a son.
Gardiner
On October 15th at Sunnybank, Rosebank road, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs C.F. Gardiner, a daughter.
Warliker
On October 14th at Thayetmyo, to Lt.-Col. D.P. Warliker, I.M.S., Civil Surgeon, Thayetmyo, and Mrs Warliker, a daughter.
Quinlivan
At Rangoon on October 18th 1918, the wife of Sergt. P.A. Quinlivan, Rangoon Town Police, of a son.
On October 14th at Thayetmyo, to Lt.-Col. D.P. Warliker, I.M.S., Civil Surgeon, Thayetmyo, and Mrs Warliker, a daughter.
Quinlivan
At Rangoon on October 18th 1918, the wife of Sergt. P.A. Quinlivan, Rangoon Town Police, of a son.
Dickie
At Tamway, Rangoon, on October 20th to Mr and Mrs C.J. Dickie, a daughter.
Harvey
At Mogok, on the 20th October 1918, the wife of Mr G.J. Harvey, Imperial Police, a son.
Bell
At Maymyo, on 24th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.W.A. Bell, a daughter.
Fraser
At no. 1 Fontenoy road, on Wednesday 23rd October 1918, the wife of W. Fraser, a daughter.
Laidlaw
At “Ferncrest” 18 Churchill road, on 26th instant, to Mr and Mrs Austin Laidlaw, a daughter.
At Tamway, Rangoon, on October 20th to Mr and Mrs C.J. Dickie, a daughter.
Harvey
At Mogok, on the 20th October 1918, the wife of Mr G.J. Harvey, Imperial Police, a son.
Bell
At Maymyo, on 24th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.W.A. Bell, a daughter.
Fraser
At no. 1 Fontenoy road, on Wednesday 23rd October 1918, the wife of W. Fraser, a daughter.
Laidlaw
At “Ferncrest” 18 Churchill road, on 26th instant, to Mr and Mrs Austin Laidlaw, a daughter.
Betrothal
Boudville : Mellican
Frederick Albert Boudville, (sic) Engineer, Dredger “Oswald” D.I.W.T., Basra, Mesopotamia, second son of the late Albert Boudville and Mrs Eleanor Boudville of Thingangyun, Rangoon, to Marie Alice Mellican, daughter of the late Thomas Louis Mellican and Mrs Martha Mellican of Moulmein.
Frederick Albert Boudville, (sic) Engineer, Dredger “Oswald” D.I.W.T., Basra, Mesopotamia, second son of the late Albert Boudville and Mrs Eleanor Boudville of Thingangyun, Rangoon, to Marie Alice Mellican, daughter of the late Thomas Louis Mellican and Mrs Martha Mellican of Moulmein.
Marriages
Baldwin : Pascal
On September 30th 1918 at Cantonments Church, Rangoon, Arthur Charles John Baldwin, (Indian Educational Service) to Hilda Leonora Pascal.
Fryer : Parterson
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral on September 27th, Allan Edward Fryer to Winifred Margaret Paterson.
On September 30th 1918 at Cantonments Church, Rangoon, Arthur Charles John Baldwin, (Indian Educational Service) to Hilda Leonora Pascal.
Fryer : Parterson
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral on September 27th, Allan Edward Fryer to Winifred Margaret Paterson.
Wells : Carter-Jarvis
On October 22nd at St. Mary’s Cathedral, by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, William Richard Wells to Amelia (Dolly) Carter-Jarvis.
Brunsden : Meaton
On Wednesday the 23rd October 1918, at the Methodist Episcopal Mission, Syriam, by Rev’d. J.R. Boyles, W. Brunsden, Burma Police, only son of the Rev’d. W. Brunsden of Wokefield, Mortimer, Berks., England, to Matilda, eldest daughter of the late R. Meaton Esq. of Stockbridge, Hants., England. English and Indian papers please copy.
On October 22nd at St. Mary’s Cathedral, by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, William Richard Wells to Amelia (Dolly) Carter-Jarvis.
Brunsden : Meaton
On Wednesday the 23rd October 1918, at the Methodist Episcopal Mission, Syriam, by Rev’d. J.R. Boyles, W. Brunsden, Burma Police, only son of the Rev’d. W. Brunsden of Wokefield, Mortimer, Berks., England, to Matilda, eldest daughter of the late R. Meaton Esq. of Stockbridge, Hants., England. English and Indian papers please copy.
Deaths
Carey
On September 22nd of wounds, Bertram Chepmell Carey, M.C., Capt., Northamptonshire Regt., (48th) in his twenty-first year, son of Bertram S. Carey, Burma Commission. (By Cable.)
On September 22nd of wounds, Bertram Chepmell Carey, M.C., Capt., Northamptonshire Regt., (48th) in his twenty-first year, son of Bertram S. Carey, Burma Commission. (By Cable.)
Scriven
On October 3rd at his residence in Letpadan, of Double pneumonia, George Montague Scriven, Permanent Way Inspector, Burma Railways, in his 37th year. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
On October 3rd at his residence in Letpadan, of Double pneumonia, George Montague Scriven, Permanent Way Inspector, Burma Railways, in his 37th year. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
Muir
Killed in action in August, Alexander T.H. Muir, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs George Muir, formerly of Moulmein.
Killed in action in August, Alexander T.H. Muir, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs George Muir, formerly of Moulmein.
Fitzherbert
On September 18th, killed in action, Gilbert Clare Fitzherbert, Lieut., York and Lanc. Regiment, only son of Mr and Mrs Pratt, (sic) Burma Railways.
On September 18th, killed in action, Gilbert Clare Fitzherbert, Lieut., York and Lanc. Regiment, only son of Mr and Mrs Pratt, (sic) Burma Railways.
Graham
Edward, eldest son of Mr C. Graham, Foreman, Burma Railways, Insein, expired on October 5th of influenza, aged 17 years and 4¼ months. R.I.P.
Edward, eldest son of Mr C. Graham, Foreman, Burma Railways, Insein, expired on October 5th of influenza, aged 17 years and 4¼ months. R.I.P.
Hutton
At the general Hospital on the 10th instant, P.B. Hutton, Messrs. Steel Bros., aged 38 years.
At the general Hospital on the 10th instant, P.B. Hutton, Messrs. Steel Bros., aged 38 years.
Howard
At no. 68 Hpoongyi street, Rangoon on October 11th 1918, of heart failure, Kate, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H.J. Howard, Customs.
At no. 68 Hpoongyi street, Rangoon on October 11th 1918, of heart failure, Kate, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H.J. Howard, Customs.
Lobo
At the General Hospital, on October 11th 1918, of broncho-pneumonia, D.J. Lobo, B.A., Burma Secretariat.
At the General Hospital, on October 11th 1918, of broncho-pneumonia, D.J. Lobo, B.A., Burma Secretariat.
LeGeois Valles
On the 10th October 1918 at Mandalay, Miss Monica LeGeois Valles, dearly beloved daughter of Dr. and Mrs S.A.R. Valles, of Moulmein, aged 17 years and 11 months. R.I.P.
On the 10th October 1918 at Mandalay, Miss Monica LeGeois Valles, dearly beloved daughter of Dr. and Mrs S.A.R. Valles, of Moulmein, aged 17 years and 11 months. R.I.P.
Wimshurst
At the Rangoon General Hospital on October 13th 1918, Alfred Murray Wimshurst, Chief Officer, H.T. Glenogle. Aged 48 years.
At the Rangoon General Hospital on October 13th 1918, Alfred Murray Wimshurst, Chief Officer, H.T. Glenogle. Aged 48 years.
Catchick
Miss Mary Catchick, age 75, sister of [the] late J.S. Catchick.
Miss Mary Catchick, age 75, sister of [the] late J.S. Catchick.
Caldecourt
At 6 Voyle road on 14th instant, of double pneumonia, Alice Claire (Toddles) the beloved wife of D.I. Caldecourt and only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.A. Grant, Burma Railways, aged 24 years and 10 months.
At 6 Voyle road on 14th instant, of double pneumonia, Alice Claire (Toddles) the beloved wife of D.I. Caldecourt and only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.A. Grant, Burma Railways, aged 24 years and 10 months.
O’Donoghue
On the 17th October 1918, Charles James O’Donoghue aged 63 years and eight months.
On the 17th October 1918, Charles James O’Donoghue aged 63 years and eight months.
Fox
On 9th instant in England, Sir Charles Edmund Fox.
On 9th instant in England, Sir Charles Edmund Fox.
Cully
At Rangoon on October 17th, Rose Adelaide, the dearly beloved wife of S.T. Cully, Burma Railways, Ledaunggan.
At Rangoon on October 17th, Rose Adelaide, the dearly beloved wife of S.T. Cully, Burma Railways, Ledaunggan.
Lutter
On Sunday, October 20th, at Short street, Kemmendine, Hugh Stevenson, the dearly beloved and only child of Mr and Mrs G.S. Lutter. Aged 14 years.
On Sunday, October 20th, at Short street, Kemmendine, Hugh Stevenson, the dearly beloved and only child of Mr and Mrs G.S. Lutter. Aged 14 years.
Cotton
At 237 Lower Kemmendine road, Eileen, the dearly beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Cotton.
At 237 Lower Kemmendine road, Eileen, the dearly beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Cotton.
Graham
At no. 56, 37th Street, Rangoon, on October 19th 1918 of double pneumonia due to influenza, Lydia, dearly beloved daughter of Mr C. Graham, Preventive Service, Rangoon. Aged 20 years and 5 months. R.I.P.
At no. 56, 37th Street, Rangoon, on October 19th 1918 of double pneumonia due to influenza, Lydia, dearly beloved daughter of Mr C. Graham, Preventive Service, Rangoon. Aged 20 years and 5 months. R.I.P.
Roussac
At Yenangyaung on 19th instant, after [a] long illness. Sheila Mary Roussac, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roussac. Age nine years, two months.
At Yenangyaung on 19th instant, after [a] long illness. Sheila Mary Roussac, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roussac. Age nine years, two months.
Robertson
On the 13th October at Edinburgh, Margaret, wife of D.G. Robertson, I.C.S.
On the 13th October at Edinburgh, Margaret, wife of D.G. Robertson, I.C.S.
Hutchins
B.R. Hutchins, Extra Assistant Conservator of Forests, on 19th October, at Mandalay Hospital of pneumonia, aged 37 years.
B.R. Hutchins, Extra Assistant Conservator of Forests, on 19th October, at Mandalay Hospital of pneumonia, aged 37 years.
Hope
On the 24th October at 3.30p.m., George Bertie Hope, Engineer and Rice Mill Contractor.
On the 24th October at 3.30p.m., George Bertie Hope, Engineer and Rice Mill Contractor.
Munro
At “The Anchorage” 65 Park road, on Friday 25th October 1918, George Edward, second son of Mr George Henry Munro, Burma Excise (retired) and of Burma Educational Syndicate, Rangoon; (a grandson of the late Major-General W. Munro, I.S.C., Burma Commission) and of Mrs Geowain (Ma Gyi) Marie Elizabeth Munro of Moulmein. Aged 16 years and 12 days. Fortified with the rights of the church. R.I.P.
At “The Anchorage” 65 Park road, on Friday 25th October 1918, George Edward, second son of Mr George Henry Munro, Burma Excise (retired) and of Burma Educational Syndicate, Rangoon; (a grandson of the late Major-General W. Munro, I.S.C., Burma Commission) and of Mrs Geowain (Ma Gyi) Marie Elizabeth Munro of Moulmein. Aged 16 years and 12 days. Fortified with the rights of the church. R.I.P.
Coelho
At Mangalore on 23rd instant, of pneumonia, Rev’d. Fr. Denis Coelho, S.J., younger brother of Mr C.M. Coelho, Advocate, Moulmein.
At Mangalore on 23rd instant, of pneumonia, Rev’d. Fr. Denis Coelho, S.J., younger brother of Mr C.M. Coelho, Advocate, Moulmein.
Johnson
At the General Hospital, Rangoon on Sunday [27th Oct.] at 1.30 p.m. William E. Johnson, retired Superintendent of Land Records. Funeral at 4 p.m. today for interment at the Kemmendine cemetery. Friends kindly accept this intimation.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon on Sunday [27th Oct.] at 1.30 p.m. William E. Johnson, retired Superintendent of Land Records. Funeral at 4 p.m. today for interment at the Kemmendine cemetery. Friends kindly accept this intimation.
Acknowledgements
Mr W.W. Rollins and Wentworth Matcher desire to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all who sent such kind messages of condolence during their recent bereavement.
Mrs P.B. Hutton thanks her many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and for flowers sent at the time of her sad bereavement.
Mr and Mrs J.A. Grant wish to thank their numerous friends for their kind sympathy and many tokens of regard in their bereavement.
Mrs J.F. Jensen desires to express her grateful thanks to all friends who sent her such kind messages of condolence and sympathy during her recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs J.A. Grant wish to thank their numerous friends for their kind sympathy and many tokens of regard in their bereavement.
Mrs J.F. Jensen desires to express her grateful thanks to all friends who sent her such kind messages of condolence and sympathy during her recent bereavement.
In Memoriam
Morris
In loving and affectionate memory of Janet Morris, wife of the late William Macdonald Morris, who died at Moulmein on the 5th October 1916. Our loving mother is not dead but gone before.
In loving and affectionate memory of Janet Morris, wife of the late William Macdonald Morris, who died at Moulmein on the 5th October 1916. Our loving mother is not dead but gone before.
Nelson
In loving and affectionate memory of Henry Arthur Nelson, who departed this life on the 9th October 1917. Deeply regretted by his family. Dead but not forgotten.
In loving and affectionate memory of Henry Arthur Nelson, who departed this life on the 9th October 1917. Deeply regretted by his family. Dead but not forgotten.
Simon
In ever loving memory of James Simon (of Insein) who departed this life on the 10th October 1915. Gone but not forgotten.
In ever loving memory of James Simon (of Insein) who departed this life on the 10th October 1915. Gone but not forgotten.
Foster
In loving memory of our darling son and brother John Augustus Foster, Inspector of Excise, who departed this life on October 25th 1914. Fell asleep in Jesus.
In loving memory of our darling son and brother John Augustus Foster, Inspector of Excise, who departed this life on October 25th 1914. Fell asleep in Jesus.
Obituaries
Sir Charles Fox
The death of Sir Charles Fox, which took place in England on the 9th instant, removes one of the oldest and most respected figures of the past generation in Burma. He had not far short of forty years experience in India. Born at St. John’s, Newfoundland, in February 1854, he received his education in England and was called to the Bar at the Middle Temple in 1877. In the following year he sailed for Calcutta and practised at the bar of the High Court there till 1884, in which year he was appointed Government Advocate, Burma. In this position he remained, occasionally acting as Additional Recorder, till formation of the Chief Court in 1900, when he was appointed a Judge of the Court. In 1906 he was made Chief Judge, which appointment he held till his retirement. He went home for the last time, having previously been failing much in health, in February of last year and had the misfortune to travel in the ill fated Worcestershire, which was mined off Colombo. The shock of that experience doubtless shook his health still further. He married Miss Hobhouse, who survives him and is living in Bigsweir, near Monmouth. He had no children.
Sir Charles Fox
A solemn requiem service for the repose of the soul of the late Sir Charles Fox will be held at the Cathedral, Sparks street on Friday 25th instant at 7 a.m. Bishop Cardot will pronounce the absolution at the end of the mass.
The death of Sir Charles Fox, which took place in England on the 9th instant, removes one of the oldest and most respected figures of the past generation in Burma. He had not far short of forty years experience in India. Born at St. John’s, Newfoundland, in February 1854, he received his education in England and was called to the Bar at the Middle Temple in 1877. In the following year he sailed for Calcutta and practised at the bar of the High Court there till 1884, in which year he was appointed Government Advocate, Burma. In this position he remained, occasionally acting as Additional Recorder, till formation of the Chief Court in 1900, when he was appointed a Judge of the Court. In 1906 he was made Chief Judge, which appointment he held till his retirement. He went home for the last time, having previously been failing much in health, in February of last year and had the misfortune to travel in the ill fated Worcestershire, which was mined off Colombo. The shock of that experience doubtless shook his health still further. He married Miss Hobhouse, who survives him and is living in Bigsweir, near Monmouth. He had no children.
Sir Charles Fox
A solemn requiem service for the repose of the soul of the late Sir Charles Fox will be held at the Cathedral, Sparks street on Friday 25th instant at 7 a.m. Bishop Cardot will pronounce the absolution at the end of the mass.
Mandalay
Sister Magdalene
On the night of the 20th instant, there passed away at the St, Joseph’s Convent, Sister Magdalene, who had been suffering from consumption for the last two years. The deceased nun belonged to another order than that of the nuns here, viz that of St. Anne, but was sent here from Akyab owing to the dryness of the climate of Mandalay. She was 38 years of age.
Sister Magdalene
On the night of the 20th instant, there passed away at the St, Joseph’s Convent, Sister Magdalene, who had been suffering from consumption for the last two years. The deceased nun belonged to another order than that of the nuns here, viz that of St. Anne, but was sent here from Akyab owing to the dryness of the climate of Mandalay. She was 38 years of age.
Deaths Reported
28th Oct.
Moulmein
A private letter from Moulmein states that influenza is epidemic there and that during the past week there have been a number of fatal cases, among them being Mr Catchick Gregory, Engineer at Messrs. Ellerman’s Rice Mill. He was a member of an old and respected Moulmein family and died of pneumonia following influenza. Another death, at Amherst, was that of Mr Beachy of the Salt Department of the Government, who was considered a very promising officer. He was in charge of the salt exhibition at the Jubilee Hall during the Viceroy’s visit. Another death was that of the youngest daughter of Capt. W. Denny, Tenasserim Battalion, I.D.F., formerly Sergt.-Major of the R.V.R.
Moulmein
A private letter from Moulmein states that influenza is epidemic there and that during the past week there have been a number of fatal cases, among them being Mr Catchick Gregory, Engineer at Messrs. Ellerman’s Rice Mill. He was a member of an old and respected Moulmein family and died of pneumonia following influenza. Another death, at Amherst, was that of Mr Beachy of the Salt Department of the Government, who was considered a very promising officer. He was in charge of the salt exhibition at the Jubilee Hall during the Viceroy’s visit. Another death was that of the youngest daughter of Capt. W. Denny, Tenasserim Battalion, I.D.F., formerly Sergt.-Major of the R.V.R.
Wedding
Maymyo
Wright : Dench
A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Memorial Church on Monday afternoon, [21st Oct.] the bridegroom being Mr H.A. Wright, Manager of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. and the bride the niece and adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs A.T. Gregory, Miss Dench. The church was prettily decorated and the bride looked as charming as a bride should. After the ceremony the wedding party assembled at the Masonic Hall where the cake was cut and other refreshments were provided in abundance. The Rev’d. G.H. Seeley proposed the health of the happy couple and referred to the number of friends present at the church and in the hall as evidence of the popularity of both the bride and bridegroom.
Wright : Dench
A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Memorial Church on Monday afternoon, [21st Oct.] the bridegroom being Mr H.A. Wright, Manager of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. and the bride the niece and adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs A.T. Gregory, Miss Dench. The church was prettily decorated and the bride looked as charming as a bride should. After the ceremony the wedding party assembled at the Masonic Hall where the cake was cut and other refreshments were provided in abundance. The Rev’d. G.H. Seeley proposed the health of the happy couple and referred to the number of friends present at the church and in the hall as evidence of the popularity of both the bride and bridegroom.
November
Births
Ohn Ghine
At “Fair View” 19 Signal Pagoda road, on 26th instant [26th October] to Mr and Mrs M.M. Ohn Ghine, a son.
Cooper
At Rangoon, on 28th October 1918 to Mr and Mrs R.S. Cooper, Government Telegraphs, a son.
Harman
At Clifton on October – the wife of John Baines Harman, a daughter.
At “Fair View” 19 Signal Pagoda road, on 26th instant [26th October] to Mr and Mrs M.M. Ohn Ghine, a son.
Cooper
At Rangoon, on 28th October 1918 to Mr and Mrs R.S. Cooper, Government Telegraphs, a son.
Harman
At Clifton on October – the wife of John Baines Harman, a daughter.
Patterson
On Tuesday, 5th November 1918, at “The Grange” Residency road, Bangalore, the wife of Capt. A. Patterson, R.E., I.W.T., Mesopotamia, of a son.
Lloyd
At Maymyo, on 12th November, the wife of I.G. Lloyd, of a daughter.
Michie
At 3 Boundary road, on 13th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.K. Michie, a daughter.
On Tuesday, 5th November 1918, at “The Grange” Residency road, Bangalore, the wife of Capt. A. Patterson, R.E., I.W.T., Mesopotamia, of a son.
Lloyd
At Maymyo, on 12th November, the wife of I.G. Lloyd, of a daughter.
Michie
At 3 Boundary road, on 13th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.K. Michie, a daughter.
Cornelius
On the 16th November 1918, at Kyaukse, the wife of A.W.J. Cornelius, a son.
Stewart
At Mandalay on November 15th 1918, the wife of J.A. Stewart, of a son.
Sinclair
On the 19th instant, at “Ashton” Kokine, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs L.E. Sinclair, a daughter.
On the 16th November 1918, at Kyaukse, the wife of A.W.J. Cornelius, a son.
Stewart
At Mandalay on November 15th 1918, the wife of J.A. Stewart, of a son.
Sinclair
On the 19th instant, at “Ashton” Kokine, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs L.E. Sinclair, a daughter.
Perry
At Rangoon, at the Mogul Guard, on November 20th, the wife of Deputy Inspector W. Perry, Rangoon Police, of a son.
Stuart
At Thayetmyo on November 19th, the wife of J.A.P. Stuart, Imperial Police, of a son.
Bothwick
At Martaban, on November 14th a daughter to Mr N. Bothwick and Mrs Violet Bothwick, entertainers.
Russell
At Pagoda road, Rangoon, on 10th instant, the wife of Ed. Wilson Russell of a daughter.
Pereira
On 21st November at 11 Barr street to Mr and Mrs Arthur E. Pereira, a son.
At Rangoon, at the Mogul Guard, on November 20th, the wife of Deputy Inspector W. Perry, Rangoon Police, of a son.
Stuart
At Thayetmyo on November 19th, the wife of J.A.P. Stuart, Imperial Police, of a son.
Bothwick
At Martaban, on November 14th a daughter to Mr N. Bothwick and Mrs Violet Bothwick, entertainers.
Russell
At Pagoda road, Rangoon, on 10th instant, the wife of Ed. Wilson Russell of a daughter.
Pereira
On 21st November at 11 Barr street to Mr and Mrs Arthur E. Pereira, a son.
Marriages
Hunt : Farrington
On November 6th at Holy Trinity Church, Meiktila, Upper Burma, by Rev’d. J.G. Lister, Capt. William E. Hunt, 2/5 Somerset L.I., eldest son of Mr and Mrs G.D. Hunt, Bath, England, to Ellen Elizabeth Winnifred (sic) daughter of Major G. Farrington, P.W.D., Burma and Mrs Farrington, Dulwich, London.
On November 6th at Holy Trinity Church, Meiktila, Upper Burma, by Rev’d. J.G. Lister, Capt. William E. Hunt, 2/5 Somerset L.I., eldest son of Mr and Mrs G.D. Hunt, Bath, England, to Ellen Elizabeth Winnifred (sic) daughter of Major G. Farrington, P.W.D., Burma and Mrs Farrington, Dulwich, London.
Villa : McMillan
At Hastings, on 9th instant, Lieut. Edward Curzon Villa, M.C., to Miss Elsie McMillan. (By cable)
At Hastings, on 9th instant, Lieut. Edward Curzon Villa, M.C., to Miss Elsie McMillan. (By cable)
Deaths
Bouldey
On October 29th at Rangoon, Hyrapiet Bouldey, aged 20.
On October 29th at Rangoon, Hyrapiet Bouldey, aged 20.
Elsey
On the 30th October, at no. 6 Creek street, of double pneumonia, Jessie Ida, the dearly beloved wife of H.C. Elsey and daughter of the late W.U. Crisp and Mrs Sausman. Deeply regretted.
On the 30th October, at no. 6 Creek street, of double pneumonia, Jessie Ida, the dearly beloved wife of H.C. Elsey and daughter of the late W.U. Crisp and Mrs Sausman. Deeply regretted.
Trueman
At Sabathu, on the 30th instant of pneumonia, 2nd Lt. W.E. Trueman, I.A.R.O.
At Sabathu, on the 30th instant of pneumonia, 2nd Lt. W.E. Trueman, I.A.R.O.
Brown
Of double pneumonia, at the Rangoon General Hospital, on October 31st, Eva Grace Brown, wife of Sergeant A.S. Brown.
Of double pneumonia, at the Rangoon General Hospital, on October 31st, Eva Grace Brown, wife of Sergeant A.S. Brown.
Perry
At Rangoon on November 2nd, of double pneumonia, Edward Perry, youngest son of W. Perry, Rangoon Police. Age thirteen years and two months.
At Rangoon on November 2nd, of double pneumonia, Edward Perry, youngest son of W. Perry, Rangoon Police. Age thirteen years and two months.
Wagstaff
Gladys Violet, dearly beloved wife of P. Wynter (sic) Wagstaff and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.A. Mackay, on 2nd November 1918, aged 31 years.
Gladys Violet, dearly beloved wife of P. Wynter (sic) Wagstaff and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.A. Mackay, on 2nd November 1918, aged 31 years.
W.E. Trueman
The death is announced at Sabathu from pneumonia of 2nd Lt. W.E. Trueman, I.A.R.O. Mr Truman was a native of Birmingham and came to Burma at the end of 1913 as an Assistant to Messrs. P. Orr and Sons. A keen volunteer, he joined the Electrical Engineer Coy. of the Rangoon Port Defence Corps and put in a considerable amount of service in the forts after the outbreak of war. In June last he was commissioned and posted to the Officers’ Training School at Sabathu. His quiet unassuming nature won him many friends in Burma who will be grieved to hear of his death.
The death is announced at Sabathu from pneumonia of 2nd Lt. W.E. Trueman, I.A.R.O. Mr Truman was a native of Birmingham and came to Burma at the end of 1913 as an Assistant to Messrs. P. Orr and Sons. A keen volunteer, he joined the Electrical Engineer Coy. of the Rangoon Port Defence Corps and put in a considerable amount of service in the forts after the outbreak of war. In June last he was commissioned and posted to the Officers’ Training School at Sabathu. His quiet unassuming nature won him many friends in Burma who will be grieved to hear of his death.
Aplin
On the 4th November 1918, at St. Leonards-on-Sea, Isabel, the daughter of Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs S.L. Aplin.
On the 4th November 1918, at St. Leonards-on-Sea, Isabel, the daughter of Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs S.L. Aplin.
Ma Dwe Lyons
On November 12th 1918, Ma Dwe, relict of the late Saya Thomas William Lyons, Accountant, Burma Financial Commissioner’s Office, (erstwhile Master and Bursar, St. John’s College, S.P.G., Rangoon,) from the effects of influenza, in her 57th year.
On November 12th 1918, Ma Dwe, relict of the late Saya Thomas William Lyons, Accountant, Burma Financial Commissioner’s Office, (erstwhile Master and Bursar, St. John’s College, S.P.G., Rangoon,) from the effects of influenza, in her 57th year.
DeSouza
At no. 9 York road, Rangoon, on November 14th 1918 at 2.15 p.m., Caetano Xavier de Souza, aged 73 years.
At no. 9 York road, Rangoon, on November 14th 1918 at 2.15 p.m., Caetano Xavier de Souza, aged 73 years.
Kelly
On 17th November 1918 at 13 Court House street, Kemmendine, Maggie, aged 22, beloved daughter of Henry Kelly of Tavoy.
On 17th November 1918 at 13 Court House street, Kemmendine, Maggie, aged 22, beloved daughter of Henry Kelly of Tavoy.
Callender
At Rangoon on the 17th instant, H.A.Q. Callender, aged 43 years.
At Rangoon on the 17th instant, H.A.Q. Callender, aged 43 years.
Greene
At Prome, on November 15th 1918, Lydia Emeline, the dearly beloved wife of George Green (sic) Burma Railways, Prome. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband and children. Indian papers please copy
At Prome, on November 15th 1918, Lydia Emeline, the dearly beloved wife of George Green (sic) Burma Railways, Prome. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband and children. Indian papers please copy
Macdonald
At London on the 10th instant, Mrs D.K. Macdonald, formerly wife of the late Arthur Barnes Esq., of Rangoon. (By cable.)
At London on the 10th instant, Mrs D.K. Macdonald, formerly wife of the late Arthur Barnes Esq., of Rangoon. (By cable.)
West
At Moulmein, on Monday the 11th November 1918, Benjamin, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs James West, aged 12 years, 3 months and 20 days. Indian papers please copy.
At Moulmein, on Monday the 11th November 1918, Benjamin, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs James West, aged 12 years, 3 months and 20 days. Indian papers please copy.
Acknowledgements
Mrs O’Donoghue and family desire to express their grateful thanks to all friends who sent them such kind messages of condolence and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Percy Cotton and family desire to express their grateful thanks to all friends who sent them such kind messages of condolence and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs G.S. Lutter of Short street, tender their deepest thanks to the many kind friends for the expressions of sympathy to them, both verbally and by letter, in their recent sad bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Percy Cotton and family desire to express their grateful thanks to all friends who sent them such kind messages of condolence and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs G.S. Lutter of Short street, tender their deepest thanks to the many kind friends for the expressions of sympathy to them, both verbally and by letter, in their recent sad bereavement.
In Memoriam
Johnson
In ever loving and affectionate memory of my dearly beloved wife, Florence Janet Johnson, who departed this life on the 27th October 1917.
In ever loving and affectionate memory of my dearly beloved wife, Florence Janet Johnson, who departed this life on the 27th October 1917.
Obituaries
T.Z.D. Badington
News has reached Rangoon of the death in the Civil Hospital, Karachi, on October 17th of Lt. T.Z.D. Babington, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, late Professor of the Rangoon College. The cause is not given in the intimation conveying the news of the death. Mr Babington, at the outbreak of the war, was Professor of English at the College, having joined in March 1913 as a member of the Indian Educational Service. Failing to get permission to join the Army at the outbreak of the war, he resigned and on March 24th 1915, received the appointment of second Lieutenant in the Indian Army Reserve and was posted to censor duty in Rangoon, where he remained for some time. Later being transferred to duty with the Carnatics in Upper Burma. In March 1916 he was transferred to the 108th Infantry and remained with them for some time, later going to the Bengali Regiment and was getting ready for field service when taken ill. He was unmarried and in his twenty-seventh year.
News has reached Rangoon of the death in the Civil Hospital, Karachi, on October 17th of Lt. T.Z.D. Babington, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, late Professor of the Rangoon College. The cause is not given in the intimation conveying the news of the death. Mr Babington, at the outbreak of the war, was Professor of English at the College, having joined in March 1913 as a member of the Indian Educational Service. Failing to get permission to join the Army at the outbreak of the war, he resigned and on March 24th 1915, received the appointment of second Lieutenant in the Indian Army Reserve and was posted to censor duty in Rangoon, where he remained for some time. Later being transferred to duty with the Carnatics in Upper Burma. In March 1916 he was transferred to the 108th Infantry and remained with them for some time, later going to the Bengali Regiment and was getting ready for field service when taken ill. He was unmarried and in his twenty-seventh year.
Major Stanley Baker
Word has been received in Rangoon of the sudden death in Rawalpindi on November 13th of Major R. Stanley Baker, Commandant of the 3rd Burma Mechanical Transport Company which left Burma a few weeks ago to continue their training at Rawalpindi. He was then apparently in the best of health and very keen and gratified to get away, as active service loomed in the distance.
Richard Stanley Baker, M. Sc., A.M.I.C.E., was born on February 9th 1882 and was nominated to the
Public Works Department by Victoria University. He joined the service on October 1st 1904 and arrived in Rangoon on December 24th the same year. His first post was as an Assistant Engineer in the Pegu division. He passed the Burmese colloquial examination in 1906 and was posted to the Taunggyi division and a year later passed his proficiency examination and the same year Burmese by the lower standard. From Taunggyi he served in Tharrawaddy and Toungoo and in 1912 was promoted to Executive Engineer. In 1914 when the Mandalay division was divided and Maymyo made one part and Mandalay another, Mr Baker was posted to the charge of Maymyo. He was appointed a second Lieutenant I.A.R.O. on August 28th 1918 and his services placed at the disposal of the Commander-in-Chief. Made Commandant of the 3rd Burma Mechanical Transport Company in course of formation with the acting rank of Major, he was very proud of his company, from which he expected great things once their training finished.
He leaves a widow and children at present in Maymyo. Major Stanley Baker was considered a very promising officer, both Civil and Military and had many friends in Burma who will learn of his death with sincere regret.
Word has been received in Rangoon of the sudden death in Rawalpindi on November 13th of Major R. Stanley Baker, Commandant of the 3rd Burma Mechanical Transport Company which left Burma a few weeks ago to continue their training at Rawalpindi. He was then apparently in the best of health and very keen and gratified to get away, as active service loomed in the distance.
Richard Stanley Baker, M. Sc., A.M.I.C.E., was born on February 9th 1882 and was nominated to the
Public Works Department by Victoria University. He joined the service on October 1st 1904 and arrived in Rangoon on December 24th the same year. His first post was as an Assistant Engineer in the Pegu division. He passed the Burmese colloquial examination in 1906 and was posted to the Taunggyi division and a year later passed his proficiency examination and the same year Burmese by the lower standard. From Taunggyi he served in Tharrawaddy and Toungoo and in 1912 was promoted to Executive Engineer. In 1914 when the Mandalay division was divided and Maymyo made one part and Mandalay another, Mr Baker was posted to the charge of Maymyo. He was appointed a second Lieutenant I.A.R.O. on August 28th 1918 and his services placed at the disposal of the Commander-in-Chief. Made Commandant of the 3rd Burma Mechanical Transport Company in course of formation with the acting rank of Major, he was very proud of his company, from which he expected great things once their training finished.
He leaves a widow and children at present in Maymyo. Major Stanley Baker was considered a very promising officer, both Civil and Military and had many friends in Burma who will learn of his death with sincere regret.
Deaths Reported
Capt. B.C. Carey, D.S.O.
The following is the official note on the award “in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field” of Capt. B.C. Carey, son of Sir B.S. Carey, Burma Commission. Capt. Carey was killed less than three months after the event described:-
Lt. (A-Capt.) B.C. Carey, North’n R. – When a battery was being shelled, and Nos. 1 and 2 pits caught fire, as well as the camouflage and ammunition, this officer, who was close by, went with one man into the pits and managed to put the fire out, although he was blown over by the ammunition exploding and the enemy shelling was continuous. His prompt action saved damage to the gun and a lot of ammunition.
The following is the official note on the award “in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field” of Capt. B.C. Carey, son of Sir B.S. Carey, Burma Commission. Capt. Carey was killed less than three months after the event described:-
Lt. (A-Capt.) B.C. Carey, North’n R. – When a battery was being shelled, and Nos. 1 and 2 pits caught fire, as well as the camouflage and ammunition, this officer, who was close by, went with one man into the pits and managed to put the fire out, although he was blown over by the ammunition exploding and the enemy shelling was continuous. His prompt action saved damage to the gun and a lot of ammunition.
Myitkyina
Hope Jones
The announcement of the death of Mr K.R. Hope Jones, I.C.S., Assistant Superintendent of Laza, in the Putao district, was received here with much regret. His death occurred at Pumlumbum, the new Military outpost, while he was on tour. Mr Hope Jones came to this district towards the end of 1916 as Headquarters Assistant and at the conclusion of the open season was transferred to Laza as Assistant Superintendent and Sub-divisional Officer. He was very popular both in this district and in the Putao district and his death has come as a great shock to his many friends.
K.R. Hope Jones
Word has been received at the Burma Secretariat of the death at Punlumbum (sic) in the Putao district on November 9th from a gunshot wound of Mr K.R. Hope Jones, I.C.S., Assistant Commissioner, Laza. No details are available. Kenneth Rupert Hope Jones was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church Oxford, and joined the Burma Commission as an Assistant Commissioner on October 25th 1913. He reached Burma on December 9th f the same year and was posted to Meiktila for training, later seeing service in Rangoon, Pyinmana, Victoria Point, Myitkyina and Laza.
Hope Jones
The announcement of the death of Mr K.R. Hope Jones, I.C.S., Assistant Superintendent of Laza, in the Putao district, was received here with much regret. His death occurred at Pumlumbum, the new Military outpost, while he was on tour. Mr Hope Jones came to this district towards the end of 1916 as Headquarters Assistant and at the conclusion of the open season was transferred to Laza as Assistant Superintendent and Sub-divisional Officer. He was very popular both in this district and in the Putao district and his death has come as a great shock to his many friends.
K.R. Hope Jones
Word has been received at the Burma Secretariat of the death at Punlumbum (sic) in the Putao district on November 9th from a gunshot wound of Mr K.R. Hope Jones, I.C.S., Assistant Commissioner, Laza. No details are available. Kenneth Rupert Hope Jones was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church Oxford, and joined the Burma Commission as an Assistant Commissioner on October 25th 1913. He reached Burma on December 9th f the same year and was posted to Meiktila for training, later seeing service in Rangoon, Pyinmana, Victoria Point, Myitkyina and Laza.
Estates
Watts
The house and ground on the Strand road, Amherst, belonging to the estate of the late Mr B. Watts, Pilot, was sold by auction in Moulmein on September 28th last and was bought by Mr Leong Chye, Merchant, Lower Main road, Moulmein for Rs. 3150.
The house and ground on the Strand road, Amherst, belonging to the estate of the late Mr B. Watts, Pilot, was sold by auction in Moulmein on September 28th last and was bought by Mr Leong Chye, Merchant, Lower Main road, Moulmein for Rs. 3150.
Wedding
Akyab
George : Forkgen
Wednesday the 6th instant, proved to be a gala day in Akyab, where there is not often any excitement. Long before the time appointed for the church ceremony, cars, motor cycles, private and public conveyances were seen wending their way to St. Mark’s Church. It was the occasion of the marriage of Mr Douglas Lewis William George, Preventive Officer, eldest son of Capt. C. George, D.C.M., V.D., Extra Asst. Superintendent, Survey of India (retired) and Mrs George of Dehra Dun, and Miss Eileen Maud, only daughter of Mr Alfred R. Forkgen, of the Indian Telegraph Department, and Mrs Forkgen of Akyab. The bride is the granddaughter of Capt. and Mrs Sherman, of Meiktila.
The bridegroom accompanied by his best-man Mr E. Greene, was in church a little before 5 p.m. and punctually to the minute, in a light grey car, arrived the bride, her father and the bridesmaid, Miss Willson. As the bride walked up the nave on the arm of her father the choir and the congregation chanted “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” The ceremony was performed by Rev’d. Mr Clack and was very impressive ; every word was distinctly audible. The service was fully choral and concluded with the hymn “How welcome was thy call.” Mrs Gaudie was at the organ. The sponsors were five in number, namely, Messrs. E.F. Baum, E. Greene, O.P. Thompson, A.R. Forkgen and Miss Willson.
The bride, attired in white silk dress, covered over with shadow lace and with a train carried by the bridesmaid, looked exceedingly charming. She carried a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, especially made up by Mrs Crawford with the assistance of Mr Thompson. At the express request of the Reverend Mother of the Convent, the bride, who was a pupil of the Convent, paid a short visit to the institution on her way to the church, and was welcomed at the entrance by the Sisters and children, who appeared highly honoured.
The church was covered with palm leaves. Every seat was occupied and some had to stand behind. The reception was held at the Volunteer Club. The decoration of the hall was entrusted to Mr Moultrie and it was carried out beautifully. There was a tasteful blending of colours in the flags and palms used. In the centre of the hall was the cake ; it had four tiers, and was decorated with floral streamers, around the icing were inscribed suitable words and as a novelty rings, buttons and coins were placed in the cake. The whole thing was the work of Mrs Crawford, who was popularly voted as the best cake-maker in Akyab. Most of the members of the local Gymkhana club were present. The Customs Department was fully represented ; with only one exception, Mr Murrel, who is ill in hospital, all the members of the staff, including the Collector, the Asst. Collector and Wharf Superintendent, were present. The Telegraph Club, of which the bride’s father is Secretary, was also represented by the President, Vice-president and a large majority of members. This testified to the popularity of the couple.
The Wedding March, played on the gramophone, announced the arrival of the bridal couple at the hall. After the usual greetings and cutting of the cake, Mr Fraser, Commissioner of Arakan, in drinking to the health of the couple, remarked that the charming bride needed no introduction from him ; she was a members of the choir and had, along with her husband, helped to enliven the station by various functions during the recent unpleasant monsoon. He expressed regret at their impending departure from the station, and concluded by asking those present to join him in drinking to the health of Mr and Mrs George. In response the bridegroom said he felt proud to see among those present the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner and the elite of the station and thanked them for their kind wishes. He chaffed the bachelors who are a large number in Akyab for their apparent blindness in failing to secure as charming a bride as his own, when there as one in the person of the bridesmaid of the evening, Miss Leonora Willson (who by the way is the youngest daughter of Major and Mrs Willson, very old residents of Akyab.) Mr Green, the best-man, on behalf of the bridesmaid, thanked the guests for all their good wishes and regretted his inability to refute the charge brought against the bachelors and incidentally himself, of blindness and advised the best man to go in and win.
The grand march and lancers followed, led by Rev’d. Mr Clack and the bride. Sixteen couples took part. Mrs Graham, Akyab’s popular musician, presided at the piano ; during the succeeding dances Mrs Platell and Miss Durnford helped at the piano. Concert items were also given by a number of performers. During the interval at the request of the bride, Mr J. Athaide put up the bridal bouquet for auction in aid of the Red Cross. Bidding was brisk and keen. It was finally knocked down to Mr Baum for Rs. 21 amid cheers.
The following is a list of gifts:-
Bridegroom to bride – a gold pendant ; Bride to bridegroom – gold links ; Parents to bride – a piano ; Mr & Mrs Fraser – silver toilet ware ; Major & Mrs Willson – sweet dishes ; Miss Willson – a case of teaspoons etc. ; Mr & Mrs K. Willson – butter dish ; Mr Nicholas – silver card tray ; Mr & Mrs D’Souza – silver salt cellar ; Mr & Mrs Chinai – set of glove boxes ; Messrs. Dinshaw and Bhikaji – Japanese tables and frames ; Mr & Mrs Nicholas – toilet covers ; Mrs Sullivan & family – tray and table covers ; Mr & Mrs Larman – photo frames and tray ; Miss Paull (sic) & Miss La Reviere – photo frames ; Mr & Mrs Goddard – tea cloth and bead centre ; Mr Greene – sewing machine and despatch box ; Mr & Mrs Graham – Japanese trays ; Mr Archer – glass table centre ; Misses (sic) Durnford – egg cups ; Mr & Mrs Crawford – table napkins ; Mr & Mrs John – two cup-racks and table linen ; Mr & Mrs Nolan – gold brooch ; Mr & Mrs By – Japanese tray ; Mr Herft – lamp ; Mr & Mrs Moultrie – vase ; Mr & Mrs Lees – toast rack ; Mr & Mrs Morgan – butter dish ; Mr & Mrs Cowell – suit case ; Mr Evans – two oil paintings ; Mr & Mrs Middleton – links and tea cloths ; Mr & Mrs Buttress – lamp ; Mr & Mrs Ezekiel – cash box ; Mr & Mrs Bocker – pickle jar on stand ; Mr Abdul Shakoor – two vases ; Mr Dorrett – two jam jars ; Mr, Mrs & Miss Gardner – cruet stand ; Mr & Mrs Platel – grass carpet ; Mr Lynam – pair of hair brushes ; Mr & Mrs Athaide – jam jar ; Mr & Mrs Mendonca – cups and saucers ; Mr & Mrs Rai Phaw – pair of sweet dishes ; Mr & Mrs Gaudie – table linen ; Mr & Mrs Munro – cup rack and hand bag ; Mr Fonseca – tea poy (sic) ; Mr & Mrs Martin – toilet set ; Mr & Mrs Baguley – silver jam jar ; Mr & Mrs Freer – cruet stand ; Mr & Mrs De Rosaire – thermos flask ; Mr Murrell – primus stove ; Dr. & Mrs Scanlon – gold brooch ; Miss Lilian Scott – silver umbrella handle ; Mr & Mrs Passanha – hand bag ; Mrs Tha U – glass sweet dish ; Miss D’Cruz – photo frames ; Masters Eric and Rob Forkgen – cushions ; Master Harry Forkgen – photo frames and tray ; Cheques from each of the following:- Mr Baum, Mr Dickie, Mr Thompson, Mr Ford, the telegraph Staff, Capt. and Mrs Sherman, Mr & Mrs Walter Sherman, Mr & Mrs C.J. Williams. There was a curious little gift on the table, it was composed of three earthenware chatties, wooden forks and spoons and a pair of Burmese punnahs (slippers.) Attached to the bundle was a significant message ; the sender, who wished to remain anonymous, did not desire to duplicate gifts and it was with the object of providing articles useful to both he got these together, the punnahs were evidently meant as a weapon of self-defence for the bride against her husband.
George : Forkgen
Wednesday the 6th instant, proved to be a gala day in Akyab, where there is not often any excitement. Long before the time appointed for the church ceremony, cars, motor cycles, private and public conveyances were seen wending their way to St. Mark’s Church. It was the occasion of the marriage of Mr Douglas Lewis William George, Preventive Officer, eldest son of Capt. C. George, D.C.M., V.D., Extra Asst. Superintendent, Survey of India (retired) and Mrs George of Dehra Dun, and Miss Eileen Maud, only daughter of Mr Alfred R. Forkgen, of the Indian Telegraph Department, and Mrs Forkgen of Akyab. The bride is the granddaughter of Capt. and Mrs Sherman, of Meiktila.
The bridegroom accompanied by his best-man Mr E. Greene, was in church a little before 5 p.m. and punctually to the minute, in a light grey car, arrived the bride, her father and the bridesmaid, Miss Willson. As the bride walked up the nave on the arm of her father the choir and the congregation chanted “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” The ceremony was performed by Rev’d. Mr Clack and was very impressive ; every word was distinctly audible. The service was fully choral and concluded with the hymn “How welcome was thy call.” Mrs Gaudie was at the organ. The sponsors were five in number, namely, Messrs. E.F. Baum, E. Greene, O.P. Thompson, A.R. Forkgen and Miss Willson.
The bride, attired in white silk dress, covered over with shadow lace and with a train carried by the bridesmaid, looked exceedingly charming. She carried a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, especially made up by Mrs Crawford with the assistance of Mr Thompson. At the express request of the Reverend Mother of the Convent, the bride, who was a pupil of the Convent, paid a short visit to the institution on her way to the church, and was welcomed at the entrance by the Sisters and children, who appeared highly honoured.
The church was covered with palm leaves. Every seat was occupied and some had to stand behind. The reception was held at the Volunteer Club. The decoration of the hall was entrusted to Mr Moultrie and it was carried out beautifully. There was a tasteful blending of colours in the flags and palms used. In the centre of the hall was the cake ; it had four tiers, and was decorated with floral streamers, around the icing were inscribed suitable words and as a novelty rings, buttons and coins were placed in the cake. The whole thing was the work of Mrs Crawford, who was popularly voted as the best cake-maker in Akyab. Most of the members of the local Gymkhana club were present. The Customs Department was fully represented ; with only one exception, Mr Murrel, who is ill in hospital, all the members of the staff, including the Collector, the Asst. Collector and Wharf Superintendent, were present. The Telegraph Club, of which the bride’s father is Secretary, was also represented by the President, Vice-president and a large majority of members. This testified to the popularity of the couple.
The Wedding March, played on the gramophone, announced the arrival of the bridal couple at the hall. After the usual greetings and cutting of the cake, Mr Fraser, Commissioner of Arakan, in drinking to the health of the couple, remarked that the charming bride needed no introduction from him ; she was a members of the choir and had, along with her husband, helped to enliven the station by various functions during the recent unpleasant monsoon. He expressed regret at their impending departure from the station, and concluded by asking those present to join him in drinking to the health of Mr and Mrs George. In response the bridegroom said he felt proud to see among those present the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner and the elite of the station and thanked them for their kind wishes. He chaffed the bachelors who are a large number in Akyab for their apparent blindness in failing to secure as charming a bride as his own, when there as one in the person of the bridesmaid of the evening, Miss Leonora Willson (who by the way is the youngest daughter of Major and Mrs Willson, very old residents of Akyab.) Mr Green, the best-man, on behalf of the bridesmaid, thanked the guests for all their good wishes and regretted his inability to refute the charge brought against the bachelors and incidentally himself, of blindness and advised the best man to go in and win.
The grand march and lancers followed, led by Rev’d. Mr Clack and the bride. Sixteen couples took part. Mrs Graham, Akyab’s popular musician, presided at the piano ; during the succeeding dances Mrs Platell and Miss Durnford helped at the piano. Concert items were also given by a number of performers. During the interval at the request of the bride, Mr J. Athaide put up the bridal bouquet for auction in aid of the Red Cross. Bidding was brisk and keen. It was finally knocked down to Mr Baum for Rs. 21 amid cheers.
The following is a list of gifts:-
Bridegroom to bride – a gold pendant ; Bride to bridegroom – gold links ; Parents to bride – a piano ; Mr & Mrs Fraser – silver toilet ware ; Major & Mrs Willson – sweet dishes ; Miss Willson – a case of teaspoons etc. ; Mr & Mrs K. Willson – butter dish ; Mr Nicholas – silver card tray ; Mr & Mrs D’Souza – silver salt cellar ; Mr & Mrs Chinai – set of glove boxes ; Messrs. Dinshaw and Bhikaji – Japanese tables and frames ; Mr & Mrs Nicholas – toilet covers ; Mrs Sullivan & family – tray and table covers ; Mr & Mrs Larman – photo frames and tray ; Miss Paull (sic) & Miss La Reviere – photo frames ; Mr & Mrs Goddard – tea cloth and bead centre ; Mr Greene – sewing machine and despatch box ; Mr & Mrs Graham – Japanese trays ; Mr Archer – glass table centre ; Misses (sic) Durnford – egg cups ; Mr & Mrs Crawford – table napkins ; Mr & Mrs John – two cup-racks and table linen ; Mr & Mrs Nolan – gold brooch ; Mr & Mrs By – Japanese tray ; Mr Herft – lamp ; Mr & Mrs Moultrie – vase ; Mr & Mrs Lees – toast rack ; Mr & Mrs Morgan – butter dish ; Mr & Mrs Cowell – suit case ; Mr Evans – two oil paintings ; Mr & Mrs Middleton – links and tea cloths ; Mr & Mrs Buttress – lamp ; Mr & Mrs Ezekiel – cash box ; Mr & Mrs Bocker – pickle jar on stand ; Mr Abdul Shakoor – two vases ; Mr Dorrett – two jam jars ; Mr, Mrs & Miss Gardner – cruet stand ; Mr & Mrs Platel – grass carpet ; Mr Lynam – pair of hair brushes ; Mr & Mrs Athaide – jam jar ; Mr & Mrs Mendonca – cups and saucers ; Mr & Mrs Rai Phaw – pair of sweet dishes ; Mr & Mrs Gaudie – table linen ; Mr & Mrs Munro – cup rack and hand bag ; Mr Fonseca – tea poy (sic) ; Mr & Mrs Martin – toilet set ; Mr & Mrs Baguley – silver jam jar ; Mr & Mrs Freer – cruet stand ; Mr & Mrs De Rosaire – thermos flask ; Mr Murrell – primus stove ; Dr. & Mrs Scanlon – gold brooch ; Miss Lilian Scott – silver umbrella handle ; Mr & Mrs Passanha – hand bag ; Mrs Tha U – glass sweet dish ; Miss D’Cruz – photo frames ; Masters Eric and Rob Forkgen – cushions ; Master Harry Forkgen – photo frames and tray ; Cheques from each of the following:- Mr Baum, Mr Dickie, Mr Thompson, Mr Ford, the telegraph Staff, Capt. and Mrs Sherman, Mr & Mrs Walter Sherman, Mr & Mrs C.J. Williams. There was a curious little gift on the table, it was composed of three earthenware chatties, wooden forks and spoons and a pair of Burmese punnahs (slippers.) Attached to the bundle was a significant message ; the sender, who wished to remain anonymous, did not desire to duplicate gifts and it was with the object of providing articles useful to both he got these together, the punnahs were evidently meant as a weapon of self-defence for the bride against her husband.
December
Births
Nelson
At Mandalay on 24th November, the wife of 2nd Lieut. S. Nelson, 108th Labour Corps, Rawal Pindi, (sic) of a daughter. Indian papers please copy.
Craig
At Maymyo on 29th November to Mr and Mrs Thomas Craig, a son.
Lowe
At Worthing, Sussex, on 24th November, the wife of F.J. Lowe, of a daughter.
At Mandalay on 24th November, the wife of 2nd Lieut. S. Nelson, 108th Labour Corps, Rawal Pindi, (sic) of a daughter. Indian papers please copy.
Craig
At Maymyo on 29th November to Mr and Mrs Thomas Craig, a son.
Lowe
At Worthing, Sussex, on 24th November, the wife of F.J. Lowe, of a daughter.
Cowie
At Myenigon, 5 Boundary road, Rangoon, on 29th November, to Mr and Mrs John Cowie, a daughter.
At Myenigon, 5 Boundary road, Rangoon, on 29th November, to Mr and Mrs John Cowie, a daughter.
Vaillant
At 14 Lancaster road, Rangoon on the 1st December, to Mr and Mrs A. Vaillant, a daughter.
Trench
On 2nd December, at Richmond Hill, Kokine, the wife of D.P. Trench, of a son.
Bazett
At Ootacamund, on October (sic) 27th, the wife of Major S. Bazett, Burma Commission, of a son.
Lutter
At Mrs Black’s Home, Budd road, on 6th December 1918, to Mr and Mrs H.C. Lutter, a son.
At 14 Lancaster road, Rangoon on the 1st December, to Mr and Mrs A. Vaillant, a daughter.
Trench
On 2nd December, at Richmond Hill, Kokine, the wife of D.P. Trench, of a son.
Bazett
At Ootacamund, on October (sic) 27th, the wife of Major S. Bazett, Burma Commission, of a son.
Lutter
At Mrs Black’s Home, Budd road, on 6th December 1918, to Mr and Mrs H.C. Lutter, a son.
Desmond
On December 14th 1918, to Mr and Mrs A.C. Desmond, a son.
Monk
On December 14th at 26 Tamway road, to Mr and Mrs Fred Monk, a daughter.
West
At Dr. Kingsley’s Nursing Home, Barr street, on December 9th 1918, to Mr and Mrs R.B.H. West, a son.
On December 14th 1918, to Mr and Mrs A.C. Desmond, a son.
Monk
On December 14th at 26 Tamway road, to Mr and Mrs Fred Monk, a daughter.
West
At Dr. Kingsley’s Nursing Home, Barr street, on December 9th 1918, to Mr and Mrs R.B.H. West, a son.
Seppings-Patterson
On the 20th December 1918, at 8 Hume road, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs Seppings-Patterson, a daughter.
Wood
At Tavoy, on the 10th December 1918, to Mr and Mrs W.S. Wood, a son.
Seath
At Maymyo on the 23rd instant, the wife of J. Seath, a daughter.
Smith
On 26th December 1918 at no. 9 Budd road, to Mr and Mrs J.W. Smith.
On the 20th December 1918, at 8 Hume road, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs Seppings-Patterson, a daughter.
Wood
At Tavoy, on the 10th December 1918, to Mr and Mrs W.S. Wood, a son.
Seath
At Maymyo on the 23rd instant, the wife of J. Seath, a daughter.
Smith
On 26th December 1918 at no. 9 Budd road, to Mr and Mrs J.W. Smith.
Marriages
Harland : Warnes
On the 21st November, Capt. Leonard S. Harland, 1st Dorsetshire Regt., to Winifred Hilda Maud Warnes. (By cable.)
On the 21st November, Capt. Leonard S. Harland, 1st Dorsetshire Regt., to Winifred Hilda Maud Warnes. (By cable.)
Government House Wedding
Urquhart : Craddock
Guests at the wedding of Capt. Urquhart and Miss Craddock on Wednesday [18th] are requested to be at the church not later than five minutes to three. Motor cars and carriages conveying guests to Government House for the reception should enter the grounds by the main gate in Ahlone road. Guests are reminded that the production of a red gate ticket will be necessary.
Urquhart : Craddock
For the wedding of Miss Craddock to Capt. Urquhart all the bride’s gowns, that of Lady Craddock and of little Miss Heather Scott, were made by Madame Adele and are such beautiful creations that one would hardly have thought they were obtainable in Rangoon. Madame Adele was asked by Lady Craddock to be present at Government House and dress the bride for the wedding which she did. Master Ian Scott’s costume was made by Messrs. Rowe & Co.
Urquhart : Craddock
Guests at the wedding of Capt. Urquhart and Miss Craddock on Wednesday [18th] are requested to be at the church not later than five minutes to three. Motor cars and carriages conveying guests to Government House for the reception should enter the grounds by the main gate in Ahlone road. Guests are reminded that the production of a red gate ticket will be necessary.
Urquhart : Craddock
For the wedding of Miss Craddock to Capt. Urquhart all the bride’s gowns, that of Lady Craddock and of little Miss Heather Scott, were made by Madame Adele and are such beautiful creations that one would hardly have thought they were obtainable in Rangoon. Madame Adele was asked by Lady Craddock to be present at Government House and dress the bride for the wedding which she did. Master Ian Scott’s costume was made by Messrs. Rowe & Co.
Deaths
Lamden
On 25th instant [November] at Thazi, Austin Edward, dearly beloved son of Mr E.W. Lamden, Stationmaster, Burma Railways, Thazi. Age 5½ months. R.I.P.
On 25th instant [November] at Thazi, Austin Edward, dearly beloved son of Mr E.W. Lamden, Stationmaster, Burma Railways, Thazi. Age 5½ months. R.I.P.
Wiltshire
At the Orient Club, suddenly of heart failure, at about 8 p.m. on November 25th, David Wiltshire, bar-at-law, aged 53 years.
At the Orient Club, suddenly of heart failure, at about 8 p.m. on November 25th, David Wiltshire, bar-at-law, aged 53 years.
Dunn
At sea, en route to India, on the 14th November of influenza, 2nd Lt. James Dunn (attached 2nd Q.V.O. Sappers and Miners) Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Burma.
At sea, en route to India, on the 14th November of influenza, 2nd Lt. James Dunn (attached 2nd Q.V.O. Sappers and Miners) Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Burma.
Anton
At Rangoon, Denis Christopher, the infant son of Mr and Mrs J.M. Anton, on 28th November at 8 p.m., aged 1 month and 22 days. R.I.P.
At Rangoon, Denis Christopher, the infant son of Mr and Mrs J.M. Anton, on 28th November at 8 p.m., aged 1 month and 22 days. R.I.P.
Martin
At the General Hospital, on December 2nd, Henry Addison Martin, late Permanent Way Inspector, Burma State Railways. Aged 63 years.
At the General Hospital, on December 2nd, Henry Addison Martin, late Permanent Way Inspector, Burma State Railways. Aged 63 years.
Harris
At the General Hospital, Mandalay, on the 4th December 1918, James Guyer Harris, I.S.O., Extra Assistant Commissioner and Superintendent, Commissioner’s Office, Mandalay Divn., aged 57 years. Deeply regretted. English and Indian papers please copy.
At the General Hospital, Mandalay, on the 4th December 1918, James Guyer Harris, I.S.O., Extra Assistant Commissioner and Superintendent, Commissioner’s Office, Mandalay Divn., aged 57 years. Deeply regretted. English and Indian papers please copy.
Rankin
Richard Rankin, late of Joseph Heap & Sons Ltd., at Aylesbury, England, on 26th November 1918.
Richard Rankin, late of Joseph Heap & Sons Ltd., at Aylesbury, England, on 26th November 1918.
Capt. A.B. Bagley
Amongst the casualty lists appears the name of Capt. A.B. Bagley, Dublin Fusiliers, died of wounds. He was born in Rangoon and from Sandhurst for his first commission in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, obtaining his Lieutenancy early in 1914 and his Captaincy last year. Capt. Bagley saw much service in the present war both with his battalion and with the Air Force and won the Military Cross. He was the elder son of Mr A.H. Bagley, late Judge of the Small Cause Court and a nephew of Mr Justice Rigg.
Amongst the casualty lists appears the name of Capt. A.B. Bagley, Dublin Fusiliers, died of wounds. He was born in Rangoon and from Sandhurst for his first commission in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, obtaining his Lieutenancy early in 1914 and his Captaincy last year. Capt. Bagley saw much service in the present war both with his battalion and with the Air Force and won the Military Cross. He was the elder son of Mr A.H. Bagley, late Judge of the Small Cause Court and a nephew of Mr Justice Rigg.
Brigstocke
On the 2nd December 1918, in London, from pneumonia, Louise Mary (Dulcie,) dearly loved wife of A. Montagu Brigstocke, Accountant-General, Burma.
On the 2nd December 1918, in London, from pneumonia, Louise Mary (Dulcie,) dearly loved wife of A. Montagu Brigstocke, Accountant-General, Burma.
Tecpic
Vardiny, at the General Hospital, at 6 p.m. on Thursday December 12th, the dearly beloved daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Tecpic and niece of Mr and Mrs Aviet Sarkies of Rangoon, Penang and Singapore.
Vardiny, at the General Hospital, at 6 p.m. on Thursday December 12th, the dearly beloved daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Tecpic and niece of Mr and Mrs Aviet Sarkies of Rangoon, Penang and Singapore.
Cuningham
George Edmund, Commander of the 2nd Ford Van Company, on the 6th instant, of dysentery.
George Edmund, Commander of the 2nd Ford Van Company, on the 6th instant, of dysentery.
Pokey
Samuel, eldest son of Dr. R.L. Pokey, at 24 Karen Quarters, Kemmendine, on Wednesday 18th December 1918.
Samuel, eldest son of Dr. R.L. Pokey, at 24 Karen Quarters, Kemmendine, on Wednesday 18th December 1918.
Redmond
At no. 6 Short street, Kemmendine, on December 22nd, Joseph Henry Redmond, Junior Registrar, Burma Secretariat.
At no. 6 Short street, Kemmendine, on December 22nd, Joseph Henry Redmond, Junior Registrar, Burma Secretariat.
Dawson
On 23rd December at [the] General Hospital, Mandalay, of pneumonia, Louisa Gnanamoni Dawson, beloved wife of C.P.S. Dawson.
On 23rd December at [the] General Hospital, Mandalay, of pneumonia, Louisa Gnanamoni Dawson, beloved wife of C.P.S. Dawson.
Cole
At Mulberry Lodge, Roorkee, on December 22nd, William G. Cole, Burma Police.
At Mulberry Lodge, Roorkee, on December 22nd, William G. Cole, Burma Police.
Clelland
At Bangalore on the 22nd December, 2nd Lieut. R.M. Clelland, I.A.R.O., 2nd Q.V.O. Sappers and Miners, late Rowe & Co.
At Bangalore on the 22nd December, 2nd Lieut. R.M. Clelland, I.A.R.O., 2nd Q.V.O. Sappers and Miners, late Rowe & Co.
Peters
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on the 29th December, Elizabeth Hamilton Porteous, beloved wife of R.J. Peters, Messrs. Steel Bros. & Co., Upper Pazundaung.
At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on the 29th December, Elizabeth Hamilton Porteous, beloved wife of R.J. Peters, Messrs. Steel Bros. & Co., Upper Pazundaung.
Acknowledgements
Mrs David Wiltshire begs the many kind friends who came forward in her sudden sad bereavement with help and kindly sympathy to accept her grateful thanks.
Mrs C.X. de Souza and family desire to express their grateful thanks to all friends who sent them such kind messages of condolence and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs E. Brown thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and for the beautiful wreaths so kindly sent and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
Mrs C.X. de Souza and family desire to express their grateful thanks to all friends who sent them such kind messages of condolence and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs E. Brown thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and for the beautiful wreaths so kindly sent and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
Mr and Mrs E.W. Lamden, of Thazi, wish to express their sincere thanks to their several friends who sent letters of condolence and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Mr G.R. Greene begs to tender his sincere and grateful thanks to all his numerous kind friends who sent him letters of condolence and sympathy on his recent bereavement.
Mr G.R. Greene begs to tender his sincere and grateful thanks to all his numerous kind friends who sent him letters of condolence and sympathy on his recent bereavement.
Mr and Mrs E. Brown thank their numerous friends for their kind messages of sympathy in their recent bereavement and for the beautiful wreaths so kindly sent and request them to accept this as an acknowledgement.
Mr and Mrs W. Perry beg the many kind friends who came forward in their sudden sad bereavement with help and kind sympathy, to accept their grateful thanks.
Rev’d. and Mrs W. Bushell of the Baptist Mission, Moulmein, beg that the many friends who have been so kind in their expression of sympathy with them in their bereavement will please accept these lines as a token of their appreciation of the sympathy thus shown.
Mr and Mrs W. Perry beg the many kind friends who came forward in their sudden sad bereavement with help and kind sympathy, to accept their grateful thanks.
Rev’d. and Mrs W. Bushell of the Baptist Mission, Moulmein, beg that the many friends who have been so kind in their expression of sympathy with them in their bereavement will please accept these lines as a token of their appreciation of the sympathy thus shown.
Mr Goodliffe and family return thanks for kind enquiries made during his recent severe illness.
Mrs Harris, Civil Lines, Mandalay, returns thanks to her many friends for their kind letters and messages of condolence received during her recent sad bereavement.
Mrs Harris, Civil Lines, Mandalay, returns thanks to her many friends for their kind letters and messages of condolence received during her recent sad bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Aviet Sarkies return sincere and grateful thanks to the numerous kind friends for their enquiries and the beautiful floral tributes and the expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement.
Mrs Cuningham, Kalaw, returns thanks to her many friends for their kind letters of sympathy received during her recent sad bereavement.
Mrs Cuningham, Kalaw, returns thanks to her many friends for their kind letters of sympathy received during her recent sad bereavement.
In Memoriam
Skidmore
In ever sad and loving memory of my fond and devoted husband William Henry Arthur, who departed this life on the 10th December 1917.
In ever sad and loving memory of my fond and devoted husband William Henry Arthur, who departed this life on the 10th December 1917.
Vertannes
In loving remembrance of our dear mother Johanna Vertannes, who entered into her rest at Mandalay on the 14th December 1917. Not lost but gone before.
In loving remembrance of our dear mother Johanna Vertannes, who entered into her rest at Mandalay on the 14th December 1917. Not lost but gone before.
Sausman
In memory of our loved one Charles Sausman, who passed away on the 29th December 1916.
In memory of our loved one Charles Sausman, who passed away on the 29th December 1916.
Obituaries
J. Dunn
The news has been received of the death at sea from influenza on November 14th of 2nd Lieut. James Dunn, 2nd Q.V.O. Sappers and Miners, while en route from East Africa to India. The deceased was born on May 27th 1885 and was educated at Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College and was an associate member of the institute of Civil Engineers and a member of the Royal Statistical Institute. He joined the Public Works Department on October 1st 1908 and arrived in Burma on November 7th of the same year and was posted as an Assistant Engineer to Meiktila and later did duty with the Sanitary Engineer, Burma, the Rangoon Construction Division, the Pegu Embankment ad was for a while Assistant at Rangoon to the Chief Engineer and Under Secretary to Government. On promotion to Executive Engineer he was posted to duty in the Ruby Mines district and was appointed to the I.A.R.O. on June 20th 1917 and posted to the Sappers and Miners, with whom he went to East Africa. His death took place on the hired transport Magdalena. He was a promising officer and his death at the early age of thirty three years will be deeply regretted by his friends.
The news has been received of the death at sea from influenza on November 14th of 2nd Lieut. James Dunn, 2nd Q.V.O. Sappers and Miners, while en route from East Africa to India. The deceased was born on May 27th 1885 and was educated at Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College and was an associate member of the institute of Civil Engineers and a member of the Royal Statistical Institute. He joined the Public Works Department on October 1st 1908 and arrived in Burma on November 7th of the same year and was posted as an Assistant Engineer to Meiktila and later did duty with the Sanitary Engineer, Burma, the Rangoon Construction Division, the Pegu Embankment ad was for a while Assistant at Rangoon to the Chief Engineer and Under Secretary to Government. On promotion to Executive Engineer he was posted to duty in the Ruby Mines district and was appointed to the I.A.R.O. on June 20th 1917 and posted to the Sappers and Miners, with whom he went to East Africa. His death took place on the hired transport Magdalena. He was a promising officer and his death at the early age of thirty three years will be deeply regretted by his friends.
D. Wiltshire
The death took place suddenly on Monday night at the Orient Club from heart failure of Mr D. Wiltshire, barrister-at-law. Mr Wiltshire, it is understood, was just finishing a game of billiards when he was taken ill. He died in a few minutes, before Dr. Spence, who had been summoned, could arrive. Mr Wiltshire had been troubled with a weak heart for some time but up to within a quarter of an hour of his death seemed quite fit and well. He had just concluded his fifty third year. He was the son of the late John Wiltshire, Deputy Collector of the Port of Vizagapatam, Madras Presidency. He was educated there and graduated from the Madras University when only eighteen years old and came to Burma as Headmaster of the Yandoon High School. He was not long in the educational service, however, for having passed the local Pleadership examination he was appointed Government Prosecutor at Bassein, which post he held for over eighteen years. At the end of this service he went to England to finish his study of the law and entering Gray’s Inn, passed out in two years at the head of the class. He then returned to Burma and practiced at Bassein for a short period, afterwards coming to Rangoon, where he has been well known in his profession for the past six years.
Before a bench composed of the Chief Judge, Mr Justice Pratt and Mr Justice Young and a large gathering of the members of the bar, Mr Giles on behalf of the bar addressed the Court in connection with the death of the late Mr D. Wiltshire. He said Mr Wiltshire was a Pleader prior to being called to the bar and when he was called he also obtained a studentship of the Inns of Court. He had been practising for a number of years with success. He was an able man and a man of good disposition. His death came to them as a shock as he was in court on the morning of his death. It would be acceptable if the court would rise a 2.30 p.m. that afternoon to enable the friends of Mr Wiltshire to attend his funeral, which would take place at 4 p.m. On behalf of the Bar he expressed condolence with the bereaved relations.
The Court Judge said it has been the practice on such occasions to rise but he was sorry he could not do so, but this did not mean any disrespect to the memory of Mr Wiltshire. In England on such occasions the courts did not close because it would mean a great deal of inconvenience to the litigants. A holiday was granted under exceptional circumstances. However, if any of the friends of Mr Wiltshire wished to attend is funeral they would apply to the presiding judge for an adjournment which would be granted.
The death took place suddenly on Monday night at the Orient Club from heart failure of Mr D. Wiltshire, barrister-at-law. Mr Wiltshire, it is understood, was just finishing a game of billiards when he was taken ill. He died in a few minutes, before Dr. Spence, who had been summoned, could arrive. Mr Wiltshire had been troubled with a weak heart for some time but up to within a quarter of an hour of his death seemed quite fit and well. He had just concluded his fifty third year. He was the son of the late John Wiltshire, Deputy Collector of the Port of Vizagapatam, Madras Presidency. He was educated there and graduated from the Madras University when only eighteen years old and came to Burma as Headmaster of the Yandoon High School. He was not long in the educational service, however, for having passed the local Pleadership examination he was appointed Government Prosecutor at Bassein, which post he held for over eighteen years. At the end of this service he went to England to finish his study of the law and entering Gray’s Inn, passed out in two years at the head of the class. He then returned to Burma and practiced at Bassein for a short period, afterwards coming to Rangoon, where he has been well known in his profession for the past six years.
Before a bench composed of the Chief Judge, Mr Justice Pratt and Mr Justice Young and a large gathering of the members of the bar, Mr Giles on behalf of the bar addressed the Court in connection with the death of the late Mr D. Wiltshire. He said Mr Wiltshire was a Pleader prior to being called to the bar and when he was called he also obtained a studentship of the Inns of Court. He had been practising for a number of years with success. He was an able man and a man of good disposition. His death came to them as a shock as he was in court on the morning of his death. It would be acceptable if the court would rise a 2.30 p.m. that afternoon to enable the friends of Mr Wiltshire to attend his funeral, which would take place at 4 p.m. On behalf of the Bar he expressed condolence with the bereaved relations.
The Court Judge said it has been the practice on such occasions to rise but he was sorry he could not do so, but this did not mean any disrespect to the memory of Mr Wiltshire. In England on such occasions the courts did not close because it would mean a great deal of inconvenience to the litigants. A holiday was granted under exceptional circumstances. However, if any of the friends of Mr Wiltshire wished to attend is funeral they would apply to the presiding judge for an adjournment which would be granted.
Sister Calixte
The community of St. Joseph’s Convent, Mandalay, has sustained another loss in the person of Sister Calixte who died on the 22nd instant [November] at 3 p.m. aged over sixty one years. The deceased was for many years an invalid, the immediate cause of death was heart affection due to influenza. She was one of the first batch of nuns who came to Mandalay some thirty years ago. Sister Calixte was for some time Lady Superior of the Maymyo Convent. The interment took place on Saturday after a solemn requiem high mass.
The community of St. Joseph’s Convent, Mandalay, has sustained another loss in the person of Sister Calixte who died on the 22nd instant [November] at 3 p.m. aged over sixty one years. The deceased was for many years an invalid, the immediate cause of death was heart affection due to influenza. She was one of the first batch of nuns who came to Mandalay some thirty years ago. Sister Calixte was for some time Lady Superior of the Maymyo Convent. The interment took place on Saturday after a solemn requiem high mass.
Gunner Illingworth
News has been received in Rangoon of the death on November 15th of Gunner Illingworth of the Volunteer Artillery Battery, who was captured at Kut-el-Amara with General Townshend’s forces. He left here with the first draft of the battery and no intimation having been received up to Monday that he was anything but all right, preparations were being made by his wife and relations to give him a warm welcome home when the word came on Wednesday from the headquarters of the R.F.A. at Woolwich that he was dead.
News has been received in Rangoon of the death on November 15th of Gunner Illingworth of the Volunteer Artillery Battery, who was captured at Kut-el-Amara with General Townshend’s forces. He left here with the first draft of the battery and no intimation having been received up to Monday that he was anything but all right, preparations were being made by his wife and relations to give him a warm welcome home when the word came on Wednesday from the headquarters of the R.F.A. at Woolwich that he was dead.
Mandalay, Dec. 5th
J.G. Harris
After the jollifications of the past few days the residents of Mandalay were brought back to the sad realities of life by the death of Mr J.G. Harris, E.A.C., I.S.O., Superintendent of the office of the Commissioner. He died from blood poisoning resulting from a bite from a pet monkey. The late Mr James Guyer Harris, who was born in 1862, had been in Government service for 40 years and had held his last post in Mandalay for nearly 30 years. This long and faithful service, under many different Commissioners, to all of whom he was right hand man, resulted in his having the I.S.O. bestowed on him in 1914 by Sir Harvey Adamson in [the] public Durbar in Rangoon. After so long a residence in Mandalay he was a well known figure in local circles and owing to his unassuming nature was universally popular and well respected. The deceased leaves behind him a widow, the eldest daughter of the late Mr J.B. Carrapiet, a son and many other relatives with whom whole-hearted sympathy is felt. The funeral took place this afternoon. Besides the relatives and friends of the deceased, many officials were also present, amongst whom were Mr L.H. Saunders, Judicial Commissioner, who accompanied Mrs Aplin, Colonel Aplin, the Commissioner being absent from Mandalay on tour, Mr F.H. Steavenson, I.C.S., and many others. The Rev’d. Mr Anderson, Chaplain of St. Mary’s, read the service for the dead and the hymn “Peace, perfect peace” was sung by those present. Out of respect for the memory of the late Mr J.G. Harris, the Y.W.C.A. sale of work and concert which was to have taken place at the St. Mary’s Girls’ School on the 7th has been postponed until the 12th instant.
J.G. Harris
After the jollifications of the past few days the residents of Mandalay were brought back to the sad realities of life by the death of Mr J.G. Harris, E.A.C., I.S.O., Superintendent of the office of the Commissioner. He died from blood poisoning resulting from a bite from a pet monkey. The late Mr James Guyer Harris, who was born in 1862, had been in Government service for 40 years and had held his last post in Mandalay for nearly 30 years. This long and faithful service, under many different Commissioners, to all of whom he was right hand man, resulted in his having the I.S.O. bestowed on him in 1914 by Sir Harvey Adamson in [the] public Durbar in Rangoon. After so long a residence in Mandalay he was a well known figure in local circles and owing to his unassuming nature was universally popular and well respected. The deceased leaves behind him a widow, the eldest daughter of the late Mr J.B. Carrapiet, a son and many other relatives with whom whole-hearted sympathy is felt. The funeral took place this afternoon. Besides the relatives and friends of the deceased, many officials were also present, amongst whom were Mr L.H. Saunders, Judicial Commissioner, who accompanied Mrs Aplin, Colonel Aplin, the Commissioner being absent from Mandalay on tour, Mr F.H. Steavenson, I.C.S., and many others. The Rev’d. Mr Anderson, Chaplain of St. Mary’s, read the service for the dead and the hymn “Peace, perfect peace” was sung by those present. Out of respect for the memory of the late Mr J.G. Harris, the Y.W.C.A. sale of work and concert which was to have taken place at the St. Mary’s Girls’ School on the 7th has been postponed until the 12th instant.
Capt. de La Taste
The death took place in the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Sunday [15th] of Capt. P.J.C. de La Taste, 2nd Assistant Port Officer, Burma, in his sixty-fourth year. Death was due to sprue.
Philip John Colas de la Taste (sic) came out to Burma in February 1886 from the Natal Mounted Police, South Africa, where he had served with his brother, now in the Excise Department in Burma, and joined the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company with whom he remained until January 6th 1910, when he resigned to join the Burma Rivers Transport Company which later became defunct. He then joined Government service as 2nd Assistant Port Officer, Rangoon.
Commencing with the ferry boats of the I.F. Coy., Capt. de la Taste worked his way up until he commanded the largest of the company’s fleet, the Japan. He was in command of her when she was fitted out to accommodate the King and Queen when they visited Rangoon in 1905 as Prince and Princess of Wales and conveyed their Royal Highnesses down the Irrawaddy river in her. At the conclusion of the voyage Capt. de la Taste received a handsome present from his Majesty.
He was well known and liked by everyone with whom he came in contact and during his service with the I.F. Company made hosts of friends in all riverine stations from Myitkyina to Rangoon. He leaves a widow and family, one of his sons being an Engineer in the I.F. Company.
The death took place in the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Sunday [15th] of Capt. P.J.C. de La Taste, 2nd Assistant Port Officer, Burma, in his sixty-fourth year. Death was due to sprue.
Philip John Colas de la Taste (sic) came out to Burma in February 1886 from the Natal Mounted Police, South Africa, where he had served with his brother, now in the Excise Department in Burma, and joined the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company with whom he remained until January 6th 1910, when he resigned to join the Burma Rivers Transport Company which later became defunct. He then joined Government service as 2nd Assistant Port Officer, Rangoon.
Commencing with the ferry boats of the I.F. Coy., Capt. de la Taste worked his way up until he commanded the largest of the company’s fleet, the Japan. He was in command of her when she was fitted out to accommodate the King and Queen when they visited Rangoon in 1905 as Prince and Princess of Wales and conveyed their Royal Highnesses down the Irrawaddy river in her. At the conclusion of the voyage Capt. de la Taste received a handsome present from his Majesty.
He was well known and liked by everyone with whom he came in contact and during his service with the I.F. Company made hosts of friends in all riverine stations from Myitkyina to Rangoon. He leaves a widow and family, one of his sons being an Engineer in the I.F. Company.
Commander de Burgh, R.I.M.
The death took place in the Colaba War Hospital at Bombay on Saturday [14th] of Commander de Burgh, Royal Indian Marine, lately stationed in Rangoon and very well known and liked here. Francis Vavasoor de Burgh was born on June 25th 1873 and after some time at sea joined the Royal Indian Marine as a Sub-Lieutenant on October 3rd 1894, and rose to the grade of Commander on April 13th 1912. He put in considerable service on the vessels of the Royal Indian Marine and later commanded some of them on which he had been a junior. He served for a time as Port Officer at Perim and later came to Burma as Port Officer and Collector of Customs at Akyab, from which place he was transferred to Rangoon and placed in charge of the mine-sweeping and coast patrol work along the Burma coast. In September last he was transferred from Burma to Aden as Senior Marine Transport Officer but his health failed after reaching Aden and sent back to Bombay where he was later admitted to the Colaba War Hospital. He rallied after an operation and was progressing when a relapse took place and he died as stated. He leaves a widow who is in Bombay.
The death took place in the Colaba War Hospital at Bombay on Saturday [14th] of Commander de Burgh, Royal Indian Marine, lately stationed in Rangoon and very well known and liked here. Francis Vavasoor de Burgh was born on June 25th 1873 and after some time at sea joined the Royal Indian Marine as a Sub-Lieutenant on October 3rd 1894, and rose to the grade of Commander on April 13th 1912. He put in considerable service on the vessels of the Royal Indian Marine and later commanded some of them on which he had been a junior. He served for a time as Port Officer at Perim and later came to Burma as Port Officer and Collector of Customs at Akyab, from which place he was transferred to Rangoon and placed in charge of the mine-sweeping and coast patrol work along the Burma coast. In September last he was transferred from Burma to Aden as Senior Marine Transport Officer but his health failed after reaching Aden and sent back to Bombay where he was later admitted to the Colaba War Hospital. He rallied after an operation and was progressing when a relapse took place and he died as stated. He leaves a widow who is in Bombay.
Rev’d. J.H. Gilmore
News has come from America of the death at Rochester, N.Y., of the Rev’d. J.H. Gilmore, Professor Emeritus of English in the University of Rochester. He was the father of Dr. Gilmore of the Baptist College in Rangoon and of Mrs Hattersley and there have been born in Burma four grand-children of his, Mrs Crawford, Mr Robert Gilmore and Marion and Paul Hattersley and one great-grandchild, Helen Crawford. The late divine was the son of a Governor of the state of New Hampshire and was the first of three generations of ministers and English Professors, for his grandson, Robert, it is understood, hopes to come to the English Department of the Baptist College soon after he is released from service with the American Army in Europe, and meantime there is Prof. Crawford to represent the third generation. Although the deceased never visited Burma he was a good friend and a great benefactor to the country and influenced many who have spent their lives here. Thra Thanbyah, D.D., studied under him ; Dr. McGuire, Mr Phinney, the Rev’d. Mr Geis, the Rev’d. Mr Singiser and other missionaries were also among his students. He wrote a number of works on English literature, including the “Outline” which served as the foundation for the honours lectures of the Baptist College here last year in the history of English literature course. Many books from the personal library of the late Mr Gilmore are now to be found in the library at the Baptist College, having been given to Dr. Gilmore by his father when he retired and brought out to Burma by him on his return from his last visit home and placed here at his father’s request. The deceased had done more than touch Burma. He had reached the religious thought and life of Christians everywhere, for he was the author of several hymns, one of which was translated into seven of the languages of Burma and no one knows how many languages in the rest of the world.
News has come from America of the death at Rochester, N.Y., of the Rev’d. J.H. Gilmore, Professor Emeritus of English in the University of Rochester. He was the father of Dr. Gilmore of the Baptist College in Rangoon and of Mrs Hattersley and there have been born in Burma four grand-children of his, Mrs Crawford, Mr Robert Gilmore and Marion and Paul Hattersley and one great-grandchild, Helen Crawford. The late divine was the son of a Governor of the state of New Hampshire and was the first of three generations of ministers and English Professors, for his grandson, Robert, it is understood, hopes to come to the English Department of the Baptist College soon after he is released from service with the American Army in Europe, and meantime there is Prof. Crawford to represent the third generation. Although the deceased never visited Burma he was a good friend and a great benefactor to the country and influenced many who have spent their lives here. Thra Thanbyah, D.D., studied under him ; Dr. McGuire, Mr Phinney, the Rev’d. Mr Geis, the Rev’d. Mr Singiser and other missionaries were also among his students. He wrote a number of works on English literature, including the “Outline” which served as the foundation for the honours lectures of the Baptist College here last year in the history of English literature course. Many books from the personal library of the late Mr Gilmore are now to be found in the library at the Baptist College, having been given to Dr. Gilmore by his father when he retired and brought out to Burma by him on his return from his last visit home and placed here at his father’s request. The deceased had done more than touch Burma. He had reached the religious thought and life of Christians everywhere, for he was the author of several hymns, one of which was translated into seven of the languages of Burma and no one knows how many languages in the rest of the world.
Major G.E. Cuningham
We regret to announce the death while on active service of Major G.E. Cuningham, commanding the 2nd Burma Mechanical Transport Company, of dysentery. Major Cuningham was commissioned a second Lieutenant in the I.A.R.O. from Messrs. T.D. Findlay & Sons, Moulmein, with whom he had been connected for a number of years. He was posted in 1917 to the 2nd Ford Van Company, then in process of formation by Lieut. Linskill, and later became its Commandant, being given the rank of acting Major. The company, which was afterwards designated the 2nd Burma Mechanical Transport Company of the Army Service Corps, left Burma in June last year. In a recent letter from one of the Warrant Officers it was stated that the men had made a fine name for themselves and the Commandant (Major Cuningham) was very proud of them. Major Cuningham was a fluent Burmese scholar and took a great interest in his men, most of whom, in the ranks, were Burmese and Karens. He leaves a widow and two children in Burma.
We regret to announce the death while on active service of Major G.E. Cuningham, commanding the 2nd Burma Mechanical Transport Company, of dysentery. Major Cuningham was commissioned a second Lieutenant in the I.A.R.O. from Messrs. T.D. Findlay & Sons, Moulmein, with whom he had been connected for a number of years. He was posted in 1917 to the 2nd Ford Van Company, then in process of formation by Lieut. Linskill, and later became its Commandant, being given the rank of acting Major. The company, which was afterwards designated the 2nd Burma Mechanical Transport Company of the Army Service Corps, left Burma in June last year. In a recent letter from one of the Warrant Officers it was stated that the men had made a fine name for themselves and the Commandant (Major Cuningham) was very proud of them. Major Cuningham was a fluent Burmese scholar and took a great interest in his men, most of whom, in the ranks, were Burmese and Karens. He leaves a widow and two children in Burma.
Ba Thin
Ba Thin, the Burman Billiard Champion, died in the General Hospital, Rangoon, last Thursday [12th] succumbing to an abdominal operation. He had been in hospital only a few days. Deceased belonged to Kyaiklat, a riverine village. He took keenly to billiards when he came to Rangoon and won the gold medal and became champion in October 1914 beating Mr E.O. Millar by 20 points in a game of 2000 points. He had often played Mr John Stewart of the Secretariat, a former Burma champion. Some time ago, during the visit of the professional Mr Willias, he played him and had to pay a sovereign for every 500 up. Deceased was a Record-keeper attached to the Chief Court, Lower Burma, for some years and was liked by all. He was quiet in disposition. He was about 30 years of age. He played several matches for the benefit of the “Our Day” Fund.
Ba Thin, the Burman Billiard Champion, died in the General Hospital, Rangoon, last Thursday [12th] succumbing to an abdominal operation. He had been in hospital only a few days. Deceased belonged to Kyaiklat, a riverine village. He took keenly to billiards when he came to Rangoon and won the gold medal and became champion in October 1914 beating Mr E.O. Millar by 20 points in a game of 2000 points. He had often played Mr John Stewart of the Secretariat, a former Burma champion. Some time ago, during the visit of the professional Mr Willias, he played him and had to pay a sovereign for every 500 up. Deceased was a Record-keeper attached to the Chief Court, Lower Burma, for some years and was liked by all. He was quiet in disposition. He was about 30 years of age. He played several matches for the benefit of the “Our Day” Fund.
Kurnool
Ronald Walker
A Kurnool correspondent writes: There was a very sad accident at Kurnool on the 20th resulting in the death of a promising young lad Ronald Walker, age 16 years, son of Mr R.G. Walker, Superintendent of Post and Telegraphs, Rangoon. Young Walker was spending his holidays with his chum Sydney Thompson of Kurnool. Both lads had arrived only the previous afternoon from Bishop Cotton’s School, Bangalore, to spend the holidays with the latter’s father. On the 20th they went out with a 22 bore Winchester rifle along the canal shooting doves.
On their way back at about 9 a.m. while Ronald Walker was clearing a hedge they had to cross with the butt-end of the gun a cartridge in the chamber exploded, the bullet entering the pit of Walker’s stomach diagonally upwards and killing him within half an hour of the accident. As soon as he was hit his companion heard him exclaim that he had shot himself and saw him fall. On going up to him Walker was speechless and unconscious. Thompson ran for help towards the house of the Executive Engineer close by and the servants of the house themselves observing the accident hurried to the spot and carried Walker into the house, where he died shortly afterwards.
Messengers also went off to a doctor, the police and the district Magistrate, who all arrived and an inquest held shortly afterwards returned a verdict of accidental death. The funeral took place the same evening and was attended by every European in the station. This sad event and the manner of its occurrence have cast a gloom over the station, especially as the lad was here the previous year and did a good deal of shooting with his companions, of whom he had three then including a younger brother. Young Walker was a good companion with the rest and high spirited and manly and one who could handle a gun dexterously. Much sympathy is felt for the parents of the lad.
Ronald Walker
A Kurnool correspondent writes: There was a very sad accident at Kurnool on the 20th resulting in the death of a promising young lad Ronald Walker, age 16 years, son of Mr R.G. Walker, Superintendent of Post and Telegraphs, Rangoon. Young Walker was spending his holidays with his chum Sydney Thompson of Kurnool. Both lads had arrived only the previous afternoon from Bishop Cotton’s School, Bangalore, to spend the holidays with the latter’s father. On the 20th they went out with a 22 bore Winchester rifle along the canal shooting doves.
On their way back at about 9 a.m. while Ronald Walker was clearing a hedge they had to cross with the butt-end of the gun a cartridge in the chamber exploded, the bullet entering the pit of Walker’s stomach diagonally upwards and killing him within half an hour of the accident. As soon as he was hit his companion heard him exclaim that he had shot himself and saw him fall. On going up to him Walker was speechless and unconscious. Thompson ran for help towards the house of the Executive Engineer close by and the servants of the house themselves observing the accident hurried to the spot and carried Walker into the house, where he died shortly afterwards.
Messengers also went off to a doctor, the police and the district Magistrate, who all arrived and an inquest held shortly afterwards returned a verdict of accidental death. The funeral took place the same evening and was attended by every European in the station. This sad event and the manner of its occurrence have cast a gloom over the station, especially as the lad was here the previous year and did a good deal of shooting with his companions, of whom he had three then including a younger brother. Young Walker was a good companion with the rest and high spirited and manly and one who could handle a gun dexterously. Much sympathy is felt for the parents of the lad.
Weddings
Victory Wedding At Meiktila
Maung Khin ; Carew
In the A.B.M. Chapel, Meiktila, at four o’clock on Thursday [5th Dec.] afternoon, was celebrated a very pretty military wedding when Rev’d. J.F. Ingram, B.A., B. Th., united in marriage Jemedar Maung Khin of the 70th Burma Rifles to Miss Edith Carew of Rangoon. The chapel was well filled with friends of the bride and bridegroom and after the ceremony the wedding party left the chapel, walking under an arch of drawn swords of the officers present. The bride looked very sweet wearing Burmese costume, the jacket being of white silk, the skirt of a very pretty shade of pink and in her hair was a wreath of orange blossoms, while a plain tulle veil was draped over all and formed a train at the back which was carried by the little daughter of Subadar Major Maung Po Cho. After the ceremony in the chapel the wedding party and many invited friends, including all the 70th officers and others, repaired to the Y.M.C.A. Welfare Hut, where Subadar Maung Cho and his wife, who are relations of both the contacting parties, gave a grand reception at which ices, cakes and mineral waters were served freely. The toast of the bride and from was proposed by Rev’d. J. F. Ingram and the bridegroom in his reply, inter alia, said “Ladies and gentlemen, in the name of my wife and myself, I wish to thank you all for coming to this reception and giving us such a send-off. Although a soldier, the war came to an end before I had the privilege of helping to win the victory we are now celebrating, but I have won one victory today.” This clever reference to the victory celebrations was appreciated by all present and brought applause. The Hut had been tastefully decorated for the reception and looked very much British. Draped behind the bridal couple was a huge Union Jack, while smaller ones were suspended all about the interior and gave the whole building, which is of tremendous length, a very festive appearance. The party broke up about dark and all present felt that this was one of the prettiest weddings they had ever attended, even as it is the first war wedding among the Burma Rifles Native officers.
Maung Khin ; Carew
In the A.B.M. Chapel, Meiktila, at four o’clock on Thursday [5th Dec.] afternoon, was celebrated a very pretty military wedding when Rev’d. J.F. Ingram, B.A., B. Th., united in marriage Jemedar Maung Khin of the 70th Burma Rifles to Miss Edith Carew of Rangoon. The chapel was well filled with friends of the bride and bridegroom and after the ceremony the wedding party left the chapel, walking under an arch of drawn swords of the officers present. The bride looked very sweet wearing Burmese costume, the jacket being of white silk, the skirt of a very pretty shade of pink and in her hair was a wreath of orange blossoms, while a plain tulle veil was draped over all and formed a train at the back which was carried by the little daughter of Subadar Major Maung Po Cho. After the ceremony in the chapel the wedding party and many invited friends, including all the 70th officers and others, repaired to the Y.M.C.A. Welfare Hut, where Subadar Maung Cho and his wife, who are relations of both the contacting parties, gave a grand reception at which ices, cakes and mineral waters were served freely. The toast of the bride and from was proposed by Rev’d. J. F. Ingram and the bridegroom in his reply, inter alia, said “Ladies and gentlemen, in the name of my wife and myself, I wish to thank you all for coming to this reception and giving us such a send-off. Although a soldier, the war came to an end before I had the privilege of helping to win the victory we are now celebrating, but I have won one victory today.” This clever reference to the victory celebrations was appreciated by all present and brought applause. The Hut had been tastefully decorated for the reception and looked very much British. Draped behind the bridal couple was a huge Union Jack, while smaller ones were suspended all about the interior and gave the whole building, which is of tremendous length, a very festive appearance. The party broke up about dark and all present felt that this was one of the prettiest weddings they had ever attended, even as it is the first war wedding among the Burma Rifles Native officers.
Mandalay
Stevenson : Wilson
The Stevenson-Wilson wedding which took place at Mandalay on Wednesday afternoon, 11th instant was quite one of the biggest weddings that has taken place here for a long time, as crowds of friends attended both at the Roman Catholic Cathedral where it was solemnised and also at the Volunteer Hall where a reception was afterwards held. At this latter function all sections of our cosmopolitan community were fully represented as the bride’s people have for a long time been intimately connected with the town and are consequently well known. The bridegroom has not been in our midst for so lengthy a period but as he is a soldier who was invalided out of the Army for wounds received in the early months of the war it was but natural that the military should rally in great force for the occasion, which really ought to have taken the form of a war-wedding.
The ceremony at the Cathedral was conducted by Rev’d. Fr. Darne and was fully choral, as the young ladies of the Convent attended in strength. The bridegroom, Mr Frank Parker Stevenson, accompanied by his best-man, Lt. Hunt, of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, arrived at the Cathedral on the strike of dour and the bride Miss Leonie Wilson, who was accompanied by her brother-in-law Mr E. West, shortly afterwards. They were met at the portico by two charming brides-maids in the persons of the Misses I. and V. Stevens, daughter[s] of the Municipal secretary, who were in white silk dresses and lace hats and carried tastefully arranged bouquets of flowers, and by three tiny flower girls, the Misses Duncan and Hopwood with the little George Duncan as page and train bearer, all of whom were in white satin. The bride had on a crepe de chine dress with shadow lace and wore with becoming grace the usual bridal veil and the necessary orange blossoms.
The party proceeded up the aisle whilst the choir sang “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” The Rev’d. Fr. Darne performed the ceremony proper and as soon as the register had been signed the procession reformed and to the strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March proceeded to the waiting carriage and pall. The Cathedral was draped and be-flowered for the occasion and with the large attendance of well-dressed ladies presented quite an animated appearance. The whole company then proceeded to the Volunteer Hall where they were joined by many who had not attended at the Cathedral and after everyone had arrived the newly-married couple were received by Miss Connie Kirkham again playing the Wedding March as they proceeded to the chairs [at] the end of the room. This concluded, everyone present offered their sincere congratulations to the happy couple and after the cake had been cut and wine served the Rev’d. Fr. Darne proposed the usual toast and in doing so expressed a wish that their voyage through life should be one of favouring breezes and a calm sea. The health of the new married couple were then enthusiastically drunk and the bridegroom responded in suitable terms and trusted that the friendship of those present would be enhanced as the years passed. The best-man proposed the health of the bridesmaids and Sergt.-Major MacIntyre after a few words initiated those present to the ceremony of Highland Honours which were drunk after the singling of Auld Lang Syne in the spirit so dear to the heart of all Highlanders. A few dances then took place and those present were entertained in truly lavish fashion, the cakes and refreshments having been supplied by the Vienna Cafe. The honeymoon is to be spent on the river en route to Bhamo.
Stevenson : Wilson
The Stevenson-Wilson wedding which took place at Mandalay on Wednesday afternoon, 11th instant was quite one of the biggest weddings that has taken place here for a long time, as crowds of friends attended both at the Roman Catholic Cathedral where it was solemnised and also at the Volunteer Hall where a reception was afterwards held. At this latter function all sections of our cosmopolitan community were fully represented as the bride’s people have for a long time been intimately connected with the town and are consequently well known. The bridegroom has not been in our midst for so lengthy a period but as he is a soldier who was invalided out of the Army for wounds received in the early months of the war it was but natural that the military should rally in great force for the occasion, which really ought to have taken the form of a war-wedding.
The ceremony at the Cathedral was conducted by Rev’d. Fr. Darne and was fully choral, as the young ladies of the Convent attended in strength. The bridegroom, Mr Frank Parker Stevenson, accompanied by his best-man, Lt. Hunt, of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, arrived at the Cathedral on the strike of dour and the bride Miss Leonie Wilson, who was accompanied by her brother-in-law Mr E. West, shortly afterwards. They were met at the portico by two charming brides-maids in the persons of the Misses I. and V. Stevens, daughter[s] of the Municipal secretary, who were in white silk dresses and lace hats and carried tastefully arranged bouquets of flowers, and by three tiny flower girls, the Misses Duncan and Hopwood with the little George Duncan as page and train bearer, all of whom were in white satin. The bride had on a crepe de chine dress with shadow lace and wore with becoming grace the usual bridal veil and the necessary orange blossoms.
The party proceeded up the aisle whilst the choir sang “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” The Rev’d. Fr. Darne performed the ceremony proper and as soon as the register had been signed the procession reformed and to the strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March proceeded to the waiting carriage and pall. The Cathedral was draped and be-flowered for the occasion and with the large attendance of well-dressed ladies presented quite an animated appearance. The whole company then proceeded to the Volunteer Hall where they were joined by many who had not attended at the Cathedral and after everyone had arrived the newly-married couple were received by Miss Connie Kirkham again playing the Wedding March as they proceeded to the chairs [at] the end of the room. This concluded, everyone present offered their sincere congratulations to the happy couple and after the cake had been cut and wine served the Rev’d. Fr. Darne proposed the usual toast and in doing so expressed a wish that their voyage through life should be one of favouring breezes and a calm sea. The health of the new married couple were then enthusiastically drunk and the bridegroom responded in suitable terms and trusted that the friendship of those present would be enhanced as the years passed. The best-man proposed the health of the bridesmaids and Sergt.-Major MacIntyre after a few words initiated those present to the ceremony of Highland Honours which were drunk after the singling of Auld Lang Syne in the spirit so dear to the heart of all Highlanders. A few dances then took place and those present were entertained in truly lavish fashion, the cakes and refreshments having been supplied by the Vienna Cafe. The honeymoon is to be spent on the river en route to Bhamo.
Marriage of Miss Craddock to Captain Urquhart
On Wednesday afternoon at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sparks street, Miss Kathleen May Craddock, youngest daughter of Sir Reginald and Lady Craddock, was married to Captain Douglas David Malcolm Urquhart, 63rd Palamcottah Light Infantry, only son of Sir James and Lady Urquhart, Magdala House, Dundee, the ceremony being performed by Bishop Cardot. Guests were asked to be in their seats by five minutes before three o’clock, the house set for the ceremony, but long before that they began to assemble and when Lady Craddock arrived about ten minutes before three accompanied by Captain Graves, aide-de-camp, the Cathedral had few empty seats. The edifice had been simply but prettily and effectively decorated for the occasion by Mr Gibbon, Superintendent of the Agri-Horticultural Gardens, Lady Craddock personally supervision. As one entered the Cathedral on either side of the aisle at the main entrance were large palms and arranged up the steps on either side to the first row of pews were groups of palms, with poinsettia and ferns. In the alcoves between the side aisles and the main body of the church large palms had been placed. The altar rail was banked with maidenhair ferns, small palms, white amaryllis and anthurium so arranged as to produce a lovely effect. The altar was decorated with white amaryllis and antiganom interspersed with ferns. This was carried out by the Nuns of the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Commissioner’s road. Within the sanctuary was a large Persian carpet. From the main entrance to the altar rail the aisle was laid with a deep ... ABL note - this is a very long article which we will get around to adding in due course.
On Wednesday afternoon at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sparks street, Miss Kathleen May Craddock, youngest daughter of Sir Reginald and Lady Craddock, was married to Captain Douglas David Malcolm Urquhart, 63rd Palamcottah Light Infantry, only son of Sir James and Lady Urquhart, Magdala House, Dundee, the ceremony being performed by Bishop Cardot. Guests were asked to be in their seats by five minutes before three o’clock, the house set for the ceremony, but long before that they began to assemble and when Lady Craddock arrived about ten minutes before three accompanied by Captain Graves, aide-de-camp, the Cathedral had few empty seats. The edifice had been simply but prettily and effectively decorated for the occasion by Mr Gibbon, Superintendent of the Agri-Horticultural Gardens, Lady Craddock personally supervision. As one entered the Cathedral on either side of the aisle at the main entrance were large palms and arranged up the steps on either side to the first row of pews were groups of palms, with poinsettia and ferns. In the alcoves between the side aisles and the main body of the church large palms had been placed. The altar rail was banked with maidenhair ferns, small palms, white amaryllis and anthurium so arranged as to produce a lovely effect. The altar was decorated with white amaryllis and antiganom interspersed with ferns. This was carried out by the Nuns of the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Commissioner’s road. Within the sanctuary was a large Persian carpet. From the main entrance to the altar rail the aisle was laid with a deep ... ABL note - this is a very long article which we will get around to adding in due course.
Meiktila Wedding
Saya Thet Pe : Donnan
At four o’clock on the afternoon of Monday the 23rd in the A.B.M. chapel in Meiktila a very pretty wedding occurred, when Rev’d. J.F. Ingram, Superintendent of the A.B. Mission, united in marriage Says Thet Pe, the son of Maung Po Kha, Pastor of the Pyinmana Baptist Church and Kathleen Donnan, the daughter of James Donnan, deceased. The bridegroom is the headmaster of the A.B.M. School in Meiktila and the bride a teacher in the S.D.A. Technical School. About seventy five invited guests witnessed the ceremony in the chapel, which was elaborately decorated with palms and plantain leaves and with coloured paper chains suspended from the beams above the loops and arches. Behind the pulpit was draped a huge Union Jack forming the background for the bridal party during the ceremony. Promptly at four o’clock the bride entered the chapel escorted by Mr D.C. Ludington of the S.D.A. School, while the organ was pealing forth the strains of Wagner’s bridal march from Lohengrin. The bridegroom was assisted by his older brother Saya Chit Pe, of Thongwa, while Ma Hla Thin, a teacher in the A.B.M. School of Meiktila, acted as bridesmaid and little Ma I, a pupil in the Technical School, acted as flower girl, carrying a large Burmese silver bowl full of flowers. The bride looed very sweet in a Burmese costume the jacket being white silk with heavy white silk embroidery and tatting edge, the skirt being a cream brocaded silk and cream velvet slippers to match. She carried a bouquet of tube lilies, chrysanthemums and ferns. The bridesmaid wore a white silk jacket heavily embroidered and green coloured silk skirt and carried a beautiful bouquet of tree daisies, carnations and ferns. The ceremony opening with the singing of “Love Divine,” closed with the singing of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” after which all the guests attended the reception given by Mrs J.F. Ingram in the shade on the lawn to the north of the school building, where “American” cakes of many kinds were liberally served. All the cakes from wedding cake to sandwiches were made by Mrs Ingram herself. The toast to the bride and groom was proposed by Mr D.C. Ludington and drunk in fresh grape juice, after which the bridegroom made a witty reply which brought forth rounds of laughter, when he said that he was sorry for his bachelor brothers and fellow teachers. The bridegroom although not the oldest in a large family, is yet the first to be married. The happy couple were the recipients of numerous very pretty and very useful wedding presents. Among others may be mentioned a beautiful bedroom suite given by the father and mother of the bridegroom ; a dinner set given by the Manager of Rowe & Co’s. store in Pyinmana, a long time friends of the family ; a “big Ben” clock given by Mr Jones, Deputy Inspector of Police ; a China tea set given by Mr Anthony ; a cane chair given by Mr and Mrs Ludington ; two cane chairs given by Ma Helen, sister of the bridegroom ; a teak work box given by the class of the bride ; a large cane lounge chair given by Maung Tha Dun Zan of the P.W.D. ; a tea set from Saya Chit Pe, the best man and brother of the groom ; a teapot and four quarter plates from U Po Mya ; a glass water jug from Saya Ba ; a half dozen glasses from Maung So Bon ; a hanging lamp from Ma Hla Thin and Ma Agnes ; and a number of smaller and useful things from several other friends.
Saya Thet Pe : Donnan
At four o’clock on the afternoon of Monday the 23rd in the A.B.M. chapel in Meiktila a very pretty wedding occurred, when Rev’d. J.F. Ingram, Superintendent of the A.B. Mission, united in marriage Says Thet Pe, the son of Maung Po Kha, Pastor of the Pyinmana Baptist Church and Kathleen Donnan, the daughter of James Donnan, deceased. The bridegroom is the headmaster of the A.B.M. School in Meiktila and the bride a teacher in the S.D.A. Technical School. About seventy five invited guests witnessed the ceremony in the chapel, which was elaborately decorated with palms and plantain leaves and with coloured paper chains suspended from the beams above the loops and arches. Behind the pulpit was draped a huge Union Jack forming the background for the bridal party during the ceremony. Promptly at four o’clock the bride entered the chapel escorted by Mr D.C. Ludington of the S.D.A. School, while the organ was pealing forth the strains of Wagner’s bridal march from Lohengrin. The bridegroom was assisted by his older brother Saya Chit Pe, of Thongwa, while Ma Hla Thin, a teacher in the A.B.M. School of Meiktila, acted as bridesmaid and little Ma I, a pupil in the Technical School, acted as flower girl, carrying a large Burmese silver bowl full of flowers. The bride looed very sweet in a Burmese costume the jacket being white silk with heavy white silk embroidery and tatting edge, the skirt being a cream brocaded silk and cream velvet slippers to match. She carried a bouquet of tube lilies, chrysanthemums and ferns. The bridesmaid wore a white silk jacket heavily embroidered and green coloured silk skirt and carried a beautiful bouquet of tree daisies, carnations and ferns. The ceremony opening with the singing of “Love Divine,” closed with the singing of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” after which all the guests attended the reception given by Mrs J.F. Ingram in the shade on the lawn to the north of the school building, where “American” cakes of many kinds were liberally served. All the cakes from wedding cake to sandwiches were made by Mrs Ingram herself. The toast to the bride and groom was proposed by Mr D.C. Ludington and drunk in fresh grape juice, after which the bridegroom made a witty reply which brought forth rounds of laughter, when he said that he was sorry for his bachelor brothers and fellow teachers. The bridegroom although not the oldest in a large family, is yet the first to be married. The happy couple were the recipients of numerous very pretty and very useful wedding presents. Among others may be mentioned a beautiful bedroom suite given by the father and mother of the bridegroom ; a dinner set given by the Manager of Rowe & Co’s. store in Pyinmana, a long time friends of the family ; a “big Ben” clock given by Mr Jones, Deputy Inspector of Police ; a China tea set given by Mr Anthony ; a cane chair given by Mr and Mrs Ludington ; two cane chairs given by Ma Helen, sister of the bridegroom ; a teak work box given by the class of the bride ; a large cane lounge chair given by Maung Tha Dun Zan of the P.W.D. ; a tea set from Saya Chit Pe, the best man and brother of the groom ; a teapot and four quarter plates from U Po Mya ; a glass water jug from Saya Ba ; a half dozen glasses from Maung So Bon ; a hanging lamp from Ma Hla Thin and Ma Agnes ; and a number of smaller and useful things from several other friends.