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The Rangoon Gazette Weekly Budget, 1917
Births, Marriages and Deaths
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The Rangoon Gazette Weekly Budget, 1917
Births, Marriages and Deaths
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January
Births
Doog
At 14 Cheape Road, Rangoon, on Dec. 29th 1916, the wife of John Doog, Burma Railways, of a daughter. Downie On Dec. 27th 1916, at 7 Franklin Rd., Ahlone, to Mr and Mrs R.R. Downie, a daughter. Dryer On Sat. Dec. 23rd 1916, at 9 Riverside Mansions, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs T.H. Dryer, a daughter. McGregor On Dec. 24th 1916, at 2 Kandawgalay Rd. Rangoon, to Mr & Mrs Fred McGregor, a son. Nangle On Dec. 28th at Rangoon, the wife of H.C. Nangle, Imperial Police, of a son. Robertson At Malun House, Mandalay, on Dec. 22nd 1916, to Mr & Mrs E.G. Robertson, a son. Sadler On Dec. 22nd 1916, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, the wife of A.V.C. Sadler, M.P.S. , of a son. Townsend At Rangoon, on Dec. 26th 1916, the wife of Lt.-Col. E.C. Townsend, Burma Commission, of a daughter. |
Allan
At 9 Kemmendine Road, [Rangoon] on Dec. 31st 1916, the wife of F.W.D. Allan, a daughter. Cochran On Jan. 13th 1917, at 22 Cheape Road, Rangoon, the wife of Major Alexandra? Cochran, 40th Pathans, of a daughter. Cole At Messrs. Steel Bros.& Co. upper mill, Bassein, on Jan. 7th 1917, the wife of Pennell Ashmead Cole, a son. Deacon On Jan. 24th 1917 to Mr and Mrs Deacon, Dalla Dockyard, a daughter. Hughes At 8 Voyle Road, Rangoon, on Jan, 26th 1917, the wife of 2nd Lt. C.E. Hughes, attached 75th Carnatic Infantry, of a son. Pettit On Jan, 23rd 1917, at Pyinmana to Mr and Mrs H.J. Pettit, a son. Standen On the 22nd Jan. 1917 at Gymkhana House, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs B. Standen, a son. Vendrell On Jan. 19th 1917 to Mr and Mrs J. Vendrell, Bassein, Burma, a son. |
Marriages
Ferguson-Wall
At Rangoon Cathedral on Dec. 26th 1916, James, eldest son of the Rev’d. J. Ferguson, Dunsford Rectory, Ardglass, County Down, to Kathleen, eldest daughter of Mr R.R.T. Wall, of Rosebank, Rangoon. Foster-Dempster At St. Phillips Church on Dec. 27th 1916, by the Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Charles Alfred Foster to Aileen Norah Dempster. English papers please copy. Gray-Taylor At Thilawa on Dec. 27th 1916, by the Rev’d. F. King Singiser, Samuel James Castletine Gray to Susan Taylor. Lambert-Turner At the Cathedral, Rangoon, on Jan. 6th 1917 by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, Edward William Lambert, 2nd Lt., I.A.R.O., only son of Mr and Mrs J.E. Lambert, of Rangoon, to Agnes Mary, eldest daughter of Mr W.M. Turner of Rangoon. Williams-Mariano On Wed. 10th Jan. 1917, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, pro-vicar, Jules Felix Williams, Superintendent of Land Records, to Marie Noeline, daughter of Mr V.J. Mariano, British Burma Press. |
Bull-MacGregor
On Jan. 11th 1917, at the Scots Church, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. A. Fyfe, M.A., Assisted by the Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, M.A., Arthur Barclay Bull, Fields Medical Officer, Burmah Oil Co., Nyaunghla, Upper Burma, to Margaret Petrie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander MacGregor, Aberdeen, Scotland. MacDougall-McGuire On the 12th Jan. 1917, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Rangoon, by the Very Rev’d. Fr. P. St. Guily, pro-vicar, Capt. Raibeart MacIntyre MacDougall, Reserve of Officers, (T.F.) late 5th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Adjutant, Moulmein Vol. Rifles, fourth son of the late John MacDougall, M.D., C.M., Greenock and Mrs MacDougall of Locksley, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire to Agnes, only daughter of Edward McGuire and Mrs McGuire, 35 Kingsborough Gardens, Glasgow, W. Doig-Gilchrist At the Scots Kirk, Rangoon, on the 20th Jan, 1917, by the Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, assisted by the Rev’d. A. Fyfe, Edwin David Doig of Steel Bros., to Edith Lilian Gilchrist of Richmond, Surrey. Monin-Gallyot At Christ Church, Insein, on Thur. 18th Jan. 1917 by the Rev’d. P.J. Ryall, Frederick Edward Monin, Assistant Dredging Master, Government Dredger “Lees” to Dorothea Mary, daughter of the late Mr James Gallyot, Superintendent, Military Accounts, Rangoon. |
Rangoon Wedding
Williams-Mariano
The wedding took place on 10th January at the R.C. Cathedral, Sparks St. of Mr Jules Felix Williams, Superintendent of Land Records in charge of the Map section, Rangoon, and Miss Marie Noeline Mariano, daughter of V.J. Mariano, of the British Burma Press. The attendance was one of the largest which has been seen in the Cathedral at such a ceremony and the south side of the cathedral compound was fully occupied with the motor cars and carriages that were parked there.
Punctually at 4 30 p.m. the bride entered the cathedral with her father and was met at the door by the bridesmaids and was led to the altar. The bride looked very charming in an effective gown of white soft satin entirely veiled in crepe ninon, draped with rich Brussels lace and silver ; an exquisite train of crepe ninon and more beautiful lace, lined with soft satin, fell from both shoulders, while the end was adorned with orange blossoms and silk cord, forming true love knots. A pretty wreath of orange blossoms held the tulle veil n place and she carried a bouquet of white carnations. Master E. Mariano, a little page, carried the train, wearing an ivory corded silk suit, accompanied by his little sister and the bridegroom’s sister who wore dainty ninon and lace frocks. The bride wore the handsome diamond necklet, brooch and bracelet given by her parents. The two bridesmaids, Misses Emma and Cora Mariano, sisters of the bride, were dress in white crepe ninon with frills of the same and timed in pale blue satin. They wore lace hats to match, toning charmingly with the bouquets of pale pink roses which they arrived. Alll the dresses were tastefully made by Mrs F.F. Musgrave.
The bridegroom was attended by his two brothers, Walter and Stanley Williams. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily. The choir from the Convent sang several hymns and anthems before the service. After the signing of the register, the bridal couple left to the strains of Mendelson’s Wedding March and peals of bells. A reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, where the toast of the bridge was proposed by Fr. St. Guily and responded to by Mr F. Boudville on behalf of the bridegroom and bride. Among the presents were the following:-
Williams-Mariano
The wedding took place on 10th January at the R.C. Cathedral, Sparks St. of Mr Jules Felix Williams, Superintendent of Land Records in charge of the Map section, Rangoon, and Miss Marie Noeline Mariano, daughter of V.J. Mariano, of the British Burma Press. The attendance was one of the largest which has been seen in the Cathedral at such a ceremony and the south side of the cathedral compound was fully occupied with the motor cars and carriages that were parked there.
Punctually at 4 30 p.m. the bride entered the cathedral with her father and was met at the door by the bridesmaids and was led to the altar. The bride looked very charming in an effective gown of white soft satin entirely veiled in crepe ninon, draped with rich Brussels lace and silver ; an exquisite train of crepe ninon and more beautiful lace, lined with soft satin, fell from both shoulders, while the end was adorned with orange blossoms and silk cord, forming true love knots. A pretty wreath of orange blossoms held the tulle veil n place and she carried a bouquet of white carnations. Master E. Mariano, a little page, carried the train, wearing an ivory corded silk suit, accompanied by his little sister and the bridegroom’s sister who wore dainty ninon and lace frocks. The bride wore the handsome diamond necklet, brooch and bracelet given by her parents. The two bridesmaids, Misses Emma and Cora Mariano, sisters of the bride, were dress in white crepe ninon with frills of the same and timed in pale blue satin. They wore lace hats to match, toning charmingly with the bouquets of pale pink roses which they arrived. Alll the dresses were tastefully made by Mrs F.F. Musgrave.
The bridegroom was attended by his two brothers, Walter and Stanley Williams. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily. The choir from the Convent sang several hymns and anthems before the service. After the signing of the register, the bridal couple left to the strains of Mendelson’s Wedding March and peals of bells. A reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, where the toast of the bridge was proposed by Fr. St. Guily and responded to by Mr F. Boudville on behalf of the bridegroom and bride. Among the presents were the following:-
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A Police Wedding
Brown-Hunt
A pretty wedding took place at St. Philip’s Church in Brooking St. on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Ida Evelyn Hunt, late of the nursing staff, Rangoon General Hospital, became the wife of Sergt. Arthur Edward Brown, Rangoon Town Police. The bride is a daughter of Conductor Hunt, Supply and Transport Corps, lately returned from service in France and now under orders for Mesopotamia. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr E. Brown, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rangoon Town, in charge of the eastern division. The bride, who was given away by the bridegroom’s father, was attended by her sister Lena as bridesmaid with little Connie Black as flower girl in a dainty costume. The bridegroom was attended by Sergt. Nelson, Rangoon Town Police, as best man. The church was crowded with friends. After the ceremony a photograph was taken of the bridal party, with the church as a back-ground, by Mr Wagstaffe. The happy couple then drove off to meet their friends at the Railway Institute where the wedding reception was held. The toast of the bride was given by Dr. T.F. Pedley, an old friend of hers, who referred to her hospital work. The floor was afterwards cleared for dancing to the music of the Burma Railways Band. ABL note - LDS give the wedding date as 10th Jan. - Fathers names as Edward Clark Hunt and Edward Brown.
Brown-Hunt
A pretty wedding took place at St. Philip’s Church in Brooking St. on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Ida Evelyn Hunt, late of the nursing staff, Rangoon General Hospital, became the wife of Sergt. Arthur Edward Brown, Rangoon Town Police. The bride is a daughter of Conductor Hunt, Supply and Transport Corps, lately returned from service in France and now under orders for Mesopotamia. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr E. Brown, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rangoon Town, in charge of the eastern division. The bride, who was given away by the bridegroom’s father, was attended by her sister Lena as bridesmaid with little Connie Black as flower girl in a dainty costume. The bridegroom was attended by Sergt. Nelson, Rangoon Town Police, as best man. The church was crowded with friends. After the ceremony a photograph was taken of the bridal party, with the church as a back-ground, by Mr Wagstaffe. The happy couple then drove off to meet their friends at the Railway Institute where the wedding reception was held. The toast of the bride was given by Dr. T.F. Pedley, an old friend of hers, who referred to her hospital work. The floor was afterwards cleared for dancing to the music of the Burma Railways Band. ABL note - LDS give the wedding date as 10th Jan. - Fathers names as Edward Clark Hunt and Edward Brown.
Betrothals
A marriage has been arranged and will soon take place between
Rev’d. H.P. Cochrane of Maymyo and Miss Julia Hall, Stickney of Henzada.
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A betrothal has been announced [22nd Jan.] between
Mr G. Harvey, Asst. Superintendent of Police, late of Prome and at present at Pyu,
to Miss Nolan, daughter of Major A. Nolan, Civil Surgeon and President of the Municipality.
The wedding has been fixed for the 30th instant. Miss Nolan has taken great interest in Red Cross work here.
The ceremony will take place at the R.C. Church and the reception thereafter at the resident of Major Nolan.
A marriage has been arranged and will soon take place between
Rev’d. H.P. Cochrane of Maymyo and Miss Julia Hall, Stickney of Henzada.
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A betrothal has been announced [22nd Jan.] between
Mr G. Harvey, Asst. Superintendent of Police, late of Prome and at present at Pyu,
to Miss Nolan, daughter of Major A. Nolan, Civil Surgeon and President of the Municipality.
The wedding has been fixed for the 30th instant. Miss Nolan has taken great interest in Red Cross work here.
The ceremony will take place at the R.C. Church and the reception thereafter at the resident of Major Nolan.
Deaths
Sausman
At Insein, suddenly, on the night of the 29th Dec. 1916, Charles Henry Newton Sausman, E.A.C., Superintendent, Pegu Commissioner’s Office, Rangoon. Age 45 years and 9 months. Wemyss At Rangoon on Dec. 30th 1916, William Wemyss of Mogok, aged 47 years. Brown Charles Edward, aged 64 years of “The Firs” Fraser Road, at 9.30 a.m. on Jan. 2nd 1917. The funeral will leave “The Firs” at 7 a.m. (sic) today to the Roman Catholic Cantonment Church. After the requiem mass the cortege will proceed to the Cantonment cemetery. Friends please accept this, the only intimation. ABL note: The date is given here as the 2nd but his obituary on the 8th Jan. states his death as “yesterday,” i.e. the 7th Jan. Flukes At Mandalay on Jan. 6th 1917, Clare, the dearly beloved wife of G.E. Flukes, Stationmaster, Burma Railways, Myohoung junction. Requiescat in pace. Smitz On Mon. at 2.30 a.m. at Sunbeam Cottage, Ywama, Insein, Mrs Fanny Smitz. |
Obituary
C.E. Brown In the death of Mr C.E. Brown, Director of Messrs. McGregor & Co., which took place yesterday morning at his residence “The Firs” Fraser Road, Rangoon, loses an old and valued resident. Mr Charles Edward Brown, who was 64 years old, was born in England and was educated at Cambridge,. He came to Burma in 1874 as a teacher in the Government High School, Rangoon and remained there until 1884 when he joined Messrs. Darwood and McGregor as an Assistant in Rangoon but used to make frequent trips to Toungoo to the firm’s branch there. While the firm was altered from Messrs. Darwood and McGregor to Messrs. McGregor & Co. in 1890, Mr Brown remained with it and in 1905 became a partner. On the conversion of the firm into McGregor & Co. Ltd., he became a Director but during the last few years had not taken an active part in the business. He leave a widow, four sons and a daughter. The sons are Harold and Cyril, who are Barristers, R.M.F. Brown, who is an Assistant with McGregor & Co. Ltd. and Frederick who is an Engineer at home. His daughter last year was married to Lt.-Col. Lalor, I.M.S. A few years ago the late Mr Brown was appointed by the Pope, Knight of St. Gregory in regard to his benefactions to the new Roman Catholic Cathedral in Rangoon and other Church objects. |
In Memoriam
In ever loving and tender memory of my dearly beloved husband John Chater Jordan, who fell asleep in Jesus on the 9th day of January 1913. Inserted by his broken-hearted wife and sorrowing children and grandchildren. R.I.P.
In ever loving and tender memory of my dearly beloved husband John Chater Jordan, who fell asleep in Jesus on the 9th day of January 1913. Inserted by his broken-hearted wife and sorrowing children and grandchildren. R.I.P.
Killed in Action
Rouillard
Killed in action on Dec. 18th 1916, Lt. Charles L.A. Rouillard, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, Executive Engineer. R.I.P.
Rouillard
Killed in action on Dec. 18th 1916, Lt. Charles L.A. Rouillard, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, Executive Engineer. R.I.P.
In Memoriam
Hughes In ever loving memory of my darling father, John Owen Hughes, Advocate, of Moulmein, who died on January 18th 1901. R.I.P. McCarthy In loving and cherished memory of Lt. G.C.T. McCarthy, 3rd Battn. Connaught Rangers, killed in action in France (at Cinchy) on January 2nd 1916, the dearly loved second son of Mr and Mrs G.A. McCarthy. |
Acknowledgements
Wemyss Mrs W. Wemyss and family beg to thank all friends who have so kindly sent letters of condolence and sympathy to their sad bereavement. C.E. Brown Mrs Brown and family wish to thank all their friends for the kind letters of sympathy and condolence received in their sad bereavement. “The Firs” Fraser Rd. |
William Wemyss
In the death of Mr William Wemyss at Rangoon on the 30th Dec. [1916,] Mogok loses one of its oldest residents. He was born at Moulmein in 1870 and when he was 12 years of age his guardians Col. Duff and Dr. Sinclair sent him to St. John’s College Rangoon to Dr. Mark’s, his godfather, who took an interest in his career. While at school he saved the life of a cripple from a burning building and in honour of this the school was presented with a fire engine. At college he was a recognised athlete and a keen volunteer. At 16 he was appointed a master in the college and soon after received his commission in the school cadet corps. He was one of the recipients of the Delhi Durbar medal and at the time of his death, was a volunteer of 31 years service and a Lieutenant in the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles. After nine or ten years as a school master he was appointed Inspector of Mines, Kyatpyin, in the Burma Ruby Mines Ltd. and in 1904 received an opium licence at Mogok. At the same time he was engaged in private business and started the Motor and Transport Company, which plies between Thabeitkyin and Mogok. He married Miss Emma Nepean and leaves nine children. The two eldest sons are on active service with the Royal Horse Artillery in Flanders, having joined the colours while in England where they had been sent to qualify in engineering. In Mogok he did a great deal to improve the people and to assist them to take an interest in farming and gardening and not to depend solely on the ruby trade; his death will be greatly felt by the poor classes of Mogok.
C.E. Brown
The funeral of the late C.E. Brown took place on Wednesday morning at the Cantonment Cemetery. The hearse conveying the body left “The Firs” at 7 o’clock and arrived at the R.C. church in Pagoda Road, at 7 30 where there was a large gathering, the Convent children being also present in numbers. The Rev’d. Fr. Verine said a high requiem mass being assisted by the Rev’d. Fr.'s. Picot and Allard and several priests. At the close of the service the Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, of the R.C. Cathedral, Sparks St., assisted by the Rev’d. Fr's. Picot and Allard said the prayers for the dead over the coffin which was placed a little above the middle of the church. The cortege left the church at a little after half past eight, arriving at the cemetery about 9 o’clock, where a large number of friends of the late Mr Brown had assembled. Rev’d. Fr. Verine recited the burial prayers.
Lt. C.L.A. Rouillard
The name of Lt. C.L.A. Rouillard appears in the list of killed among British Officers of the Indian expeditionary forces. The late Mr Rouillard was Executive Engineer in the Ye-U Canal Divn. when he joined the Indian Army Reserve of Officer in April 1915. Louis Charles Amedée Rouillard joined the service from the Royal Indian Engineering College in 1898. His special department was irrigation and in connection with that work he was stationed from time to time in many different parts of the Province. In 1905-06 he was placed on deputation with the Punjab Govt. irrigation branch for six months. Mr Rouillard was of French blood and was born in Mauritius in 1875. He was well known and popular throughout the Province, especially in polo circles.
C. Sausman
Mr Charles Sausman, Extra Asst. Commissioner and Superintendent of the Pegu Commissioner’s Office, died suddenly from heart disease at his residence in Insein on Friday night. He attended office as usual on Friday. The late Mr Sausman was born in Bangalore in 1871 and was educated at Doveton College, Madras. He joined Government Service in Rangoon in 1890, becoming an Extra Asst. Commissioner and Superintendent of the Pegu Commissioner’s Office nine years ago and holding that office till his death. Being of a genial disposition, a good raconteur and of musical talents he had a large circle of friends. He took a prominent part in organising the United Services Club, the Red Tape Minstrels and other similar bodies and was vice-president of the local branch of the Anglo-Indian Empire League for several years. His funeral on Saturday evening at the Baptist Cemetery, Rangoon, was very largely attended. Rev’d. Mr Singiser conducted the service in which Dr. W.F. Armstrong, who had known Mr Sausman for over twenty years, also took part.
A.G. Mumford
In the 284th casualty list, Indian Expeditionary Forces, under the head of killed appears the name of 2nd Lieut. A.G. Mumford, Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Arthur Green Munford was well known in Burma and at the outbreak of the war was Superintendent of Excise at Akyab and was made a 2nd Lieut. in the Rangoon Vol. Rifles on January 15th 1915. When permission was given to Government servants to apply for commissions in the I.A.R.O. he was among the first to send in his application and received his commission on May 28th 1915. After undergoing training he was attached to the 2nd Queen Victoria’s Own Rajput Light Infantry. He joined the Excise department in 1904 and reached the grade of Superintendent in June 1912.
The late King Theebaw
Mandalay, Jan. 13th
This morning at 8 a.m. the thet-pyauk-sun ceremony in memory of the late King Theebaw took place on the railed platform round the mausoleum of his royal sire, King Mindon, near the Palace. Offerings were made to fifty eight hpoongyis, the figure representing the age of the ex King at his death. Invitations to the ceremony were limited to members of the Burmese Royal Family, ex Ministers and Courtiers of the old regime. The Royal sidawgyi was played during the ceremony. The Wetmasut Wundauk, who was responsible for the arrangements, received a letter yesterday from the Princesses at Ratnagiri informing him that they were in correspondence with the Government for permission to have the remains of their father transferred to Mandalay and interred within the precincts of the Royal tombs. Till this question is settled the thatanagon ceremony will be held in abeyance.
In the death of Mr William Wemyss at Rangoon on the 30th Dec. [1916,] Mogok loses one of its oldest residents. He was born at Moulmein in 1870 and when he was 12 years of age his guardians Col. Duff and Dr. Sinclair sent him to St. John’s College Rangoon to Dr. Mark’s, his godfather, who took an interest in his career. While at school he saved the life of a cripple from a burning building and in honour of this the school was presented with a fire engine. At college he was a recognised athlete and a keen volunteer. At 16 he was appointed a master in the college and soon after received his commission in the school cadet corps. He was one of the recipients of the Delhi Durbar medal and at the time of his death, was a volunteer of 31 years service and a Lieutenant in the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles. After nine or ten years as a school master he was appointed Inspector of Mines, Kyatpyin, in the Burma Ruby Mines Ltd. and in 1904 received an opium licence at Mogok. At the same time he was engaged in private business and started the Motor and Transport Company, which plies between Thabeitkyin and Mogok. He married Miss Emma Nepean and leaves nine children. The two eldest sons are on active service with the Royal Horse Artillery in Flanders, having joined the colours while in England where they had been sent to qualify in engineering. In Mogok he did a great deal to improve the people and to assist them to take an interest in farming and gardening and not to depend solely on the ruby trade; his death will be greatly felt by the poor classes of Mogok.
C.E. Brown
The funeral of the late C.E. Brown took place on Wednesday morning at the Cantonment Cemetery. The hearse conveying the body left “The Firs” at 7 o’clock and arrived at the R.C. church in Pagoda Road, at 7 30 where there was a large gathering, the Convent children being also present in numbers. The Rev’d. Fr. Verine said a high requiem mass being assisted by the Rev’d. Fr.'s. Picot and Allard and several priests. At the close of the service the Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, of the R.C. Cathedral, Sparks St., assisted by the Rev’d. Fr's. Picot and Allard said the prayers for the dead over the coffin which was placed a little above the middle of the church. The cortege left the church at a little after half past eight, arriving at the cemetery about 9 o’clock, where a large number of friends of the late Mr Brown had assembled. Rev’d. Fr. Verine recited the burial prayers.
Lt. C.L.A. Rouillard
The name of Lt. C.L.A. Rouillard appears in the list of killed among British Officers of the Indian expeditionary forces. The late Mr Rouillard was Executive Engineer in the Ye-U Canal Divn. when he joined the Indian Army Reserve of Officer in April 1915. Louis Charles Amedée Rouillard joined the service from the Royal Indian Engineering College in 1898. His special department was irrigation and in connection with that work he was stationed from time to time in many different parts of the Province. In 1905-06 he was placed on deputation with the Punjab Govt. irrigation branch for six months. Mr Rouillard was of French blood and was born in Mauritius in 1875. He was well known and popular throughout the Province, especially in polo circles.
C. Sausman
Mr Charles Sausman, Extra Asst. Commissioner and Superintendent of the Pegu Commissioner’s Office, died suddenly from heart disease at his residence in Insein on Friday night. He attended office as usual on Friday. The late Mr Sausman was born in Bangalore in 1871 and was educated at Doveton College, Madras. He joined Government Service in Rangoon in 1890, becoming an Extra Asst. Commissioner and Superintendent of the Pegu Commissioner’s Office nine years ago and holding that office till his death. Being of a genial disposition, a good raconteur and of musical talents he had a large circle of friends. He took a prominent part in organising the United Services Club, the Red Tape Minstrels and other similar bodies and was vice-president of the local branch of the Anglo-Indian Empire League for several years. His funeral on Saturday evening at the Baptist Cemetery, Rangoon, was very largely attended. Rev’d. Mr Singiser conducted the service in which Dr. W.F. Armstrong, who had known Mr Sausman for over twenty years, also took part.
A.G. Mumford
In the 284th casualty list, Indian Expeditionary Forces, under the head of killed appears the name of 2nd Lieut. A.G. Mumford, Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Arthur Green Munford was well known in Burma and at the outbreak of the war was Superintendent of Excise at Akyab and was made a 2nd Lieut. in the Rangoon Vol. Rifles on January 15th 1915. When permission was given to Government servants to apply for commissions in the I.A.R.O. he was among the first to send in his application and received his commission on May 28th 1915. After undergoing training he was attached to the 2nd Queen Victoria’s Own Rajput Light Infantry. He joined the Excise department in 1904 and reached the grade of Superintendent in June 1912.
The late King Theebaw
Mandalay, Jan. 13th
This morning at 8 a.m. the thet-pyauk-sun ceremony in memory of the late King Theebaw took place on the railed platform round the mausoleum of his royal sire, King Mindon, near the Palace. Offerings were made to fifty eight hpoongyis, the figure representing the age of the ex King at his death. Invitations to the ceremony were limited to members of the Burmese Royal Family, ex Ministers and Courtiers of the old regime. The Royal sidawgyi was played during the ceremony. The Wetmasut Wundauk, who was responsible for the arrangements, received a letter yesterday from the Princesses at Ratnagiri informing him that they were in correspondence with the Government for permission to have the remains of their father transferred to Mandalay and interred within the precincts of the Royal tombs. Till this question is settled the thatanagon ceremony will be held in abeyance.
February
Births
Carman
On Jan. 27th 1917 at the Dufferin Hosp., Rangoon, the wife of T. Carman, of a son. Carlos On Feb. 4th at 286 Dalhousie St., Rangoon, the wife of Dr. L.L. Carlos, F.R.C.S.I., of a daughter. Reynolds At Maymyo, on Jan. 27th 1917, the wife of G.J.D. Reynolds, P.W.D., of a daughter. |
Andrew
On February 4th 1917, at her residence, Rangoon, the wife of Mr Hubert G Andrew, of a daughter. Monk - On February 7th 1917, at 26 Tam Way Rd., to Mr and Mrs F. Monk, a son. Begg On the 16th Feb. 1917 at the Government Dockyard, Dawbong, the wife of D.M. Begg, a son, both well. |
Cecil-Nicholas
On Feb. 14th 1917 at the Dufferin Hospital, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs R.J. Cecil-Nicholas, P.W.D., Pegu, a daughter. Newcombe On Feb. 19th at Bhamo, the wife of Major G. Harley Newcombe, I.A., Burma Commission, of a daughter. Perkins One Feb. 18th 1917 at Moulmein, the wife of Bryan Ward Perkins, of a son. |
Marriages
Harvey-Nolan
At St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Prome, on Jan. 30th 1917, by the Rev’d. Fr. Pavageau, M.A., Guy Joseph Harvey, Imperial Police Service to Florence Mabel Nolan, youngest daughter of Major A.H. Nolan, Civil Surgeon, Prome.
Boras-Daniel
At St. Philips Church on Feb. 19th 1917 by the Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Nicholas Hippocrates Boras to Rosamund St. Louis, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A.A. Daniel.
Betrothal
A marriage has been arranged between the Rev’d. R.N. Crawford, M.A., son of Mr Wm. R. and Mrs Crawford, of East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.A. and Helen, daughter of the Rev’d. Dr. D.C. and Mrs Gilmore of the Baptist College, Rangoon.
At St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Prome, on Jan. 30th 1917, by the Rev’d. Fr. Pavageau, M.A., Guy Joseph Harvey, Imperial Police Service to Florence Mabel Nolan, youngest daughter of Major A.H. Nolan, Civil Surgeon, Prome.
Boras-Daniel
At St. Philips Church on Feb. 19th 1917 by the Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay, Nicholas Hippocrates Boras to Rosamund St. Louis, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A.A. Daniel.
Betrothal
A marriage has been arranged between the Rev’d. R.N. Crawford, M.A., son of Mr Wm. R. and Mrs Crawford, of East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.A. and Helen, daughter of the Rev’d. Dr. D.C. and Mrs Gilmore of the Baptist College, Rangoon.
A Yamethin Wedding
Patterson-Heard-White
Patterson-Heard-White The wedding took place at All Saints’ Church, Yamethin, on Dec. 27th, [1916] of Gerald Bogie Cartland Patterson, Asst. Engineer of the Burma Railways and Miss Millicent Maud Heard-White, eldest daughter of William Henry Heard-White. Rev’d. P.J. Ryall officiates at the ceremony. Shortly before 9 a.m. the bridegroom accompanied by his best-man, Mr Roy K. Anderson, arrived at the church at which there was a large attendance. Shortly afterwards the bride, who was accompanied by her father, arrived. She wore a lovely gown of silk shadow lace over white silk net with trimmings of pearl and orange blossoms, a court train of satin lined with soft silk, the corners of which were winningly trimmed with true lovers’ knots and orange blossoms and looked truly charming in a coronet of orange blossom and long white tulle veil, her only ornament being a peridot and pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom and a gold horse-shoe brooch, from the bridegroom’s mother. She carried a bouquet of flowers. At the church door she was joined by the bridesmaids and flower-girls, the Misses Muriel, Eleanor, Valentine and Marie Heard-White, the bride’s sisters. The bridesmaids wore white embroidered voile dresses with pink and blue sashes and large hats trimmed to match the sashes. The masters Maurice and Arthur Heard-White, brothers of the bride, who acted as pages and carried her train, were dressed as Boy Scouts.
Mrs Patterson, the bridegroom’s mother was robed in a dress of silver grey crepe-de-chine and wore a large black and white hat, trimmed with a pink rose. All the bouquets which were carried were the gifts of the bridegroom and were supplied by the Agri-Horticultural Gardens, Rangoon. The ceremony was fully choral and as the procession moved up the aisle the whole assembly sang “The Voice that Breathed o’er Eden,” and at the conclusion of the service when the bridal party entered the vestry to sign the register, again sang “How welcome was the call,” and then to the strains of the Wedding March the procession went to the carriages, the path being strewn with rose petal.
A group photograph was taken before the carriages were entered and then the whole company proceeded to Mr Heard-White’s bungalow. Here the newly married couple received personally the congratulations of all present and after the bride had cut the wedding cake the Rev’d. Mr Ryall proposed their health, a toast which was enthusiastically drunk. The bridegroom returned thanks and called a toast for the bridesmaids which Mr Roy Anderson, the best man, responded to. Shortly after the bride bade a smiling farewell to the assembly amidst avalanches of confetti and with her husband entered the motor cycle. The honeymoon will be spent by river from Mandalay to Rangoon. The presents were on view at the reception hall. The church was very prettily decorated by the church secretary Mr Oliver. Among the presents were the following:-
Patterson-Heard-White
Patterson-Heard-White The wedding took place at All Saints’ Church, Yamethin, on Dec. 27th, [1916] of Gerald Bogie Cartland Patterson, Asst. Engineer of the Burma Railways and Miss Millicent Maud Heard-White, eldest daughter of William Henry Heard-White. Rev’d. P.J. Ryall officiates at the ceremony. Shortly before 9 a.m. the bridegroom accompanied by his best-man, Mr Roy K. Anderson, arrived at the church at which there was a large attendance. Shortly afterwards the bride, who was accompanied by her father, arrived. She wore a lovely gown of silk shadow lace over white silk net with trimmings of pearl and orange blossoms, a court train of satin lined with soft silk, the corners of which were winningly trimmed with true lovers’ knots and orange blossoms and looked truly charming in a coronet of orange blossom and long white tulle veil, her only ornament being a peridot and pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom and a gold horse-shoe brooch, from the bridegroom’s mother. She carried a bouquet of flowers. At the church door she was joined by the bridesmaids and flower-girls, the Misses Muriel, Eleanor, Valentine and Marie Heard-White, the bride’s sisters. The bridesmaids wore white embroidered voile dresses with pink and blue sashes and large hats trimmed to match the sashes. The masters Maurice and Arthur Heard-White, brothers of the bride, who acted as pages and carried her train, were dressed as Boy Scouts.
Mrs Patterson, the bridegroom’s mother was robed in a dress of silver grey crepe-de-chine and wore a large black and white hat, trimmed with a pink rose. All the bouquets which were carried were the gifts of the bridegroom and were supplied by the Agri-Horticultural Gardens, Rangoon. The ceremony was fully choral and as the procession moved up the aisle the whole assembly sang “The Voice that Breathed o’er Eden,” and at the conclusion of the service when the bridal party entered the vestry to sign the register, again sang “How welcome was the call,” and then to the strains of the Wedding March the procession went to the carriages, the path being strewn with rose petal.
A group photograph was taken before the carriages were entered and then the whole company proceeded to Mr Heard-White’s bungalow. Here the newly married couple received personally the congratulations of all present and after the bride had cut the wedding cake the Rev’d. Mr Ryall proposed their health, a toast which was enthusiastically drunk. The bridegroom returned thanks and called a toast for the bridesmaids which Mr Roy Anderson, the best man, responded to. Shortly after the bride bade a smiling farewell to the assembly amidst avalanches of confetti and with her husband entered the motor cycle. The honeymoon will be spent by river from Mandalay to Rangoon. The presents were on view at the reception hall. The church was very prettily decorated by the church secretary Mr Oliver. Among the presents were the following:-
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Wedding at Prome
Harvey-Nolan
St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Prome, was the scene of the wedding on the afternoon of the 30th January of Mr Guy Joseph Harvey, Imperial Police and Miss Florence Mabel Nolan, youngest daughter of Major A.H. Nolan, Civil Surgeon of Prome. The church was florally decorated.
A.G. Harvey, Burma Railways, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man and the bride was given away by her father. The Rev’d. Fr. Pavageau officiated at the service. Mrs S.C. Pennell played Mendelson’s wedding march during which the bride and bridegroom left the church under an arch of crossed swords formed by the European and Native Officers of the Civil and Military Police.
The bride looked very charming in a gown of crepe de chine with a tunic of lace, held up by orange blossoms. The train of white satin from the shoulders had rosettes of silver lace and orange blossoms below. This beautiful costume was completed with a cap veil and a wreath. The bouquet was of tube roses, lilies and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Madge Bacon, who looked delightfully pretty, wore a becoming gown of pink ninon over white satin. The flower girls, Miss Isabelle Bacon and Miss Dora McNally, looked very pretty with tunics of lace over white satin and tulle hats with pink roses.
After the ceremony the bridal party and guests adjourned to Major Nolan’s house where they were welcomed by the bride’s eldest sister Mrs Arthur Bacon, dressed in saxe blue satin. The bride’s second sister, Mrs Gavin Scott, was also present. She wore a costume of golden brown crepe de chine. The toast of the happy couple was proposed by S.C. Pennell, I.C.S., in a felicitous speech and was drunk with enthusiasm. The bridegroom responded suitably.
Later, Major Nolan gave a very enjoyable dinner at the Prome Club, about thirty guests being present. As the honeymoon was to be spent at the Ruby Mines, the bridal couple left at 10 p.m. and boarded the I.F. Co.’s up mail steamer, Japan, en route there. They departed amid a shower of confetti and rose petals and shouts of “good luck.” The bride’s travelling gown was of a golden brown ninon over white silk with a large lace collar. Mrs Arthur Bacon, as the hostess of the evening preformed her duties admirably.
Prome - Wedding
On Tuesday [30th Jan. 1917] took place the marriage of Miss Nolan, daughter of Major Nolan, Civil Surgeon and Vice-president of the Prome Municipality, to G. Harvey, Asst. Superintendent of Police, late of Prome and now stationed at Pyu. There were the usual toasts to the bride and bridegroom and after the ceremonial “cutting of the cake” and drinking healths, the happy couple left in a motor car for their honeymoon. Mr Pennell, the Deputy Commissioner, was present and gave the toast of the evening.
Harvey-Nolan
St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Prome, was the scene of the wedding on the afternoon of the 30th January of Mr Guy Joseph Harvey, Imperial Police and Miss Florence Mabel Nolan, youngest daughter of Major A.H. Nolan, Civil Surgeon of Prome. The church was florally decorated.
A.G. Harvey, Burma Railways, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man and the bride was given away by her father. The Rev’d. Fr. Pavageau officiated at the service. Mrs S.C. Pennell played Mendelson’s wedding march during which the bride and bridegroom left the church under an arch of crossed swords formed by the European and Native Officers of the Civil and Military Police.
The bride looked very charming in a gown of crepe de chine with a tunic of lace, held up by orange blossoms. The train of white satin from the shoulders had rosettes of silver lace and orange blossoms below. This beautiful costume was completed with a cap veil and a wreath. The bouquet was of tube roses, lilies and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Madge Bacon, who looked delightfully pretty, wore a becoming gown of pink ninon over white satin. The flower girls, Miss Isabelle Bacon and Miss Dora McNally, looked very pretty with tunics of lace over white satin and tulle hats with pink roses.
After the ceremony the bridal party and guests adjourned to Major Nolan’s house where they were welcomed by the bride’s eldest sister Mrs Arthur Bacon, dressed in saxe blue satin. The bride’s second sister, Mrs Gavin Scott, was also present. She wore a costume of golden brown crepe de chine. The toast of the happy couple was proposed by S.C. Pennell, I.C.S., in a felicitous speech and was drunk with enthusiasm. The bridegroom responded suitably.
Later, Major Nolan gave a very enjoyable dinner at the Prome Club, about thirty guests being present. As the honeymoon was to be spent at the Ruby Mines, the bridal couple left at 10 p.m. and boarded the I.F. Co.’s up mail steamer, Japan, en route there. They departed amid a shower of confetti and rose petals and shouts of “good luck.” The bride’s travelling gown was of a golden brown ninon over white silk with a large lace collar. Mrs Arthur Bacon, as the hostess of the evening preformed her duties admirably.
Prome - Wedding
On Tuesday [30th Jan. 1917] took place the marriage of Miss Nolan, daughter of Major Nolan, Civil Surgeon and Vice-president of the Prome Municipality, to G. Harvey, Asst. Superintendent of Police, late of Prome and now stationed at Pyu. There were the usual toasts to the bride and bridegroom and after the ceremonial “cutting of the cake” and drinking healths, the happy couple left in a motor car for their honeymoon. Mr Pennell, the Deputy Commissioner, was present and gave the toast of the evening.
Deaths
Barnes
2nd Lt. J. Barnes, Sherwood Foresters, son of the late Arthur Barnes of Rangoon, died in France on the 28th Dec. 1916, of wounds received in action. Age 25 years. Barnes Lt. G.G. Barnes, Worcestershire Regt. son of the late Arthur Barnes of Rangoon, killed in action in France on the 17th July 1916. Age 23 years. Cadorini At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on 31st Jan. 1917, Ferdinand Cadorini, aged 72 years, late Engineer Steel Bros. Home papers please copy. Funeral from the hospital at 7 a.m. today to Tamway cemetery. Friends please accept this only intimation. Lazaro At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Friday Feb. 2nd, Miss L. Lazaro, residence Y.M.C.A. Brooking St. Mayes Killed in action on 9th Jan. 1917, 2nd Lt. W.H. Mayes, I.A.R., attached 1st Sappers and Miners, aged 25 years, second son of Mr and Mrs W.S. Sharpe, Telegraph Dept. Bombay. Deeply regretted by all who knew him. Sim On 31st Jan. at no. 1, 47th St., Rangoon, Amelia Elizabeth, the dearly beloved wife of P.J. Sim. Aged 29 years. R.I.P. Deacon At Dalla on Feb. 16th 1917, Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs R.R. Deacon. In Memoriam Pereira In loving memory of Matilda Catherine Pereira, who departed this life on 9th Feb. 1916. A devoted wife and a loving mother. Killed in Action Killed in action in Mesopotamia on Feb. 2nd. 2nd Lieut. Barry Wilkie Murdoch, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, (late Messrs. Fabricus & Co.) in his 34th year. |
Sutherland
At the Dufferin Hospital, Rangoon on Jan. 31st 1917, at 12 p.m., Mrs E.B. Sutherland, niece of the Limbin Prince. Funeral procession will take place today from the Government High School, Rangoon to the Kyandaw cemetery at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. Ferguson Killed in action in France on Dec. 20th 1916. Private John Ferguson (Jack,) Gordon Highlanders, aged 19 years, dearly beloved only child of Mr and Mrs Jas. Ferguson, Murrayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, formerly of Poozoondaung, Rangoon. McKeon At Rangoon on Feb. 11th 1917, Margaret McKeon, wife of the late Mr T.P. McKeon, Telegraph Master, Toungoo. Aged 54 years and 8 months. Franklin On Feb. 11th 1917, Barbara Winifred, the loving and only daughter of Mrs and Mr W.J. Franklin; aged 2 years 1 month and 22 days. Deeply mourned by sorrowing parents and family. R.I.P. Stewart-Carlisle At Brighton, suddenly, on Dec. 28th 1916. Henry Charles, of the Burma Excise, second son of J. Stewart Carlisle, Burma Public Works Dept., aged 29 years. Wilcox In Prisoners’ Camp in Turkey, about 31st July 1916, of disease, Gunner Henry George Wilcox, son of Mr and Mrs R.P. Wilcox, of Insein, and grandson of the late Henry George Wilcox, Assistant Garrison Engineer and late Municipal Engineer, Bombay, aged 28 years. Bombay papers please repeat. Strentz At her daughter’s residence 44H Sparks St. on the 19th Feb. Henrietta Augustus, the wife of the late William Henry Bell Strentz of Rangoon. Cotton At “The Grange” Park Lane, Rangoon, on Sunday 25th Feb. 1917, Cecil B. Cotton, in his 50th year. |
The Late 2nd Lieut. H.G. Dickson
His many friends will regret to learn that telegraphic advice has been received from Delhi intimating that 2nd Lt. H.G. Dickson, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, has died from wounds received in action on 5th instant. The deceased officer, who was 26 years of age, was a native of Glasgow and came to Burma in February 1912 as a Assistant to Messrs. A. Scott & Co. A keen volunteer, he was before coming east a member of the London Scottish and later the Glasgow Imperial Yeomanry. He had the traditions of the London Scottish very much at heart and when Colonel Malcolm of that Copes threw out the suggestion in 1913 that Scots in the larger towns throughout the Empire should form themselves into Scottish Volunteer Corps, Mr Dickson worked assiduously to form a body in Rangoon. The result was the formation of the Highland Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles in the early part of 1914. In July 1915 with the permission of his employers he applied for and obtained a commission in the I.A.R.O. and proceeded to Quetta for training when he was the recipient of suitable gifts from the members of the Highland Company testifying to the regard in which he was held. After a period of duty in India he left for Mesopotamia in October last, where he was serving when he met his death.
The Kut Prisoners
R.P. Wilcox, Ravenswood, Insein, has received the following wire from Delhi: The Commander-in-Chief deeply regrets to inform you of the death of your son Gunner H. Wilcox, Volunteer Artillery Battery, prisoner of war in Turkey, and to express his sympathy with you in your great loss. Gunner Wilcox died of disease about the 31st July 1916, whilst a prisoner.
Burma Military Items
News has been received of the deaths of 2nd Lt. J. Barnes, Sherwood Foresters and his brother Lt. G.G. Barnes, Worcestershire Regt. Both were sons of the late Mr Arthur Barnes of Rangoon and both died of wounds in France, the first named who was 25 years of age on Dec. 28th 1916 and the second, 23 years of age on July 16th 1916. ... A third son of the late Arthur Barnes was recently invalided home from the Mesopotamian front, but was back again on active service when the letter dated January 1st 1917, was sent to Rangoon containing the obituary notices.
Burma Officer Killed
In a recent casualty list of the Indian Expeditionary Force under the heading of “Killed” appeared the name of 2nd Lt. B.W. Murdoch, Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Messrs. Fabricius & Co. have received confirmation from Simla that the dead officer is Mr Murdoch, formerly of their firm who joined the I.A.R.O. in July 1915. The deceased, whose full name was Barry Wilkie Murdoch, was born in 1883 and educated at Bedford and Merchant Taylors Schools. He came out to Burma in 1904 as a Assistant to Messrs. Fabricius & Co. whom he left at his own request in 1908 to become the Secretary of the Burma Chamber of Commerce where he remained until 1910. He then started in business for himself under the name of D. Stuart & Co. Commission Agents with offices in Sofaer’s Building. He closed this business in 1913 and rejoined Messrs. Fabricius & Co. When the war broke out he was in indifferent health which prevented his going into the army. He was afterwards accepted and left Burma to join the North Stafford’s for training on August 7th afterwards being attached to Rattray’s Sikhs, with whom he went to Mesopotamia. On arrival there, having perfected himself during his training in machine-gun work, he was attached to the Machine-gun Corps and given charge of two sections. He had taken part in all the recent fighting up to Kut-el-Amara and was killed on February 2nd. Five days previous to that he wrote to a friend in Rangoon relating some of his experiences. He wrote in the most cheerful and enthusiastic strain. Lieut. Murdoch has two brothers on active service. His death will be a source of great regret to the many friends he made during his residence in Rangoon.
The Late Mr C.L.A. Rouillard
The Burma Gazette says: His Honour the Lt.-Governor desires to publish the following extract from a letter written to Lt.-Col. Gilbert Griffith, 32nd Lancers, Indian Expeditionary Force, D. regarding the military services of Mr C.L.A. Rouillard, late of the Public Works Dept. In Mr Rouillard’s death the public service has lost a fine officer and a gallant gentleman – “It has been my wish to record my gratitude for most valuable services which have been given to my regiment by C.L. Rouillard of the Indian Army Reserve. He joined some eighteen months ago from the Public Works Dept. Burma. Unfortunately I am not acquainted with the Directors of the Works Dept. who were in Rouillard’s department and I therefore take the liberty of writing to you. Since the beginning of the war, several Indian Army Reserve Officers joined us from departments in Burma. One and all have done well. It is however, to Rouillard that we, as a regiment, are so indebted. On conclusion of his training with the regiment I wrote to the Military Secretary, India and especially requested that I may be permitted to retain his services. This was granted, and until September, when we were ordered on service, Rouillard, in addition to commanding a squadron did most valuable training and other peace work. He then brought out a squadron to Mesopotamia and officiated as Adjutant to a wing of the regiment until the time of his death. I was not personally present with his wing during this latter time, but all who were with him are unanimous in his praise and both from the point of view of officers and Indian ranks his loss is irreparable. I am glad to inform you that I hear the same opinion is held of him by the senior commanders of the corps with which he serviced and that he has been recommended for the V.C. in recognition of gallantry at the time when he was killed.”
The Late 2nd Lieut. H.G. Dickson
His many friends will regret to learn that telegraphic advice has been received from Delhi intimating that 2nd Lt. H.G. Dickson, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, has died from wounds received in action on 5th instant. The deceased officer, who was 26 years of age, was a native of Glasgow and came to Burma in February 1912 as a Assistant to Messrs. A. Scott & Co. A keen volunteer, he was before coming east a member of the London Scottish and later the Glasgow Imperial Yeomanry. He had the traditions of the London Scottish very much at heart and when Colonel Malcolm of that Copes threw out the suggestion in 1913 that Scots in the larger towns throughout the Empire should form themselves into Scottish Volunteer Corps, Mr Dickson worked assiduously to form a body in Rangoon. The result was the formation of the Highland Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles in the early part of 1914. In July 1915 with the permission of his employers he applied for and obtained a commission in the I.A.R.O. and proceeded to Quetta for training when he was the recipient of suitable gifts from the members of the Highland Company testifying to the regard in which he was held. After a period of duty in India he left for Mesopotamia in October last, where he was serving when he met his death.
The Kut Prisoners
R.P. Wilcox, Ravenswood, Insein, has received the following wire from Delhi: The Commander-in-Chief deeply regrets to inform you of the death of your son Gunner H. Wilcox, Volunteer Artillery Battery, prisoner of war in Turkey, and to express his sympathy with you in your great loss. Gunner Wilcox died of disease about the 31st July 1916, whilst a prisoner.
Burma Military Items
News has been received of the deaths of 2nd Lt. J. Barnes, Sherwood Foresters and his brother Lt. G.G. Barnes, Worcestershire Regt. Both were sons of the late Mr Arthur Barnes of Rangoon and both died of wounds in France, the first named who was 25 years of age on Dec. 28th 1916 and the second, 23 years of age on July 16th 1916. ... A third son of the late Arthur Barnes was recently invalided home from the Mesopotamian front, but was back again on active service when the letter dated January 1st 1917, was sent to Rangoon containing the obituary notices.
Burma Officer Killed
In a recent casualty list of the Indian Expeditionary Force under the heading of “Killed” appeared the name of 2nd Lt. B.W. Murdoch, Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Messrs. Fabricius & Co. have received confirmation from Simla that the dead officer is Mr Murdoch, formerly of their firm who joined the I.A.R.O. in July 1915. The deceased, whose full name was Barry Wilkie Murdoch, was born in 1883 and educated at Bedford and Merchant Taylors Schools. He came out to Burma in 1904 as a Assistant to Messrs. Fabricius & Co. whom he left at his own request in 1908 to become the Secretary of the Burma Chamber of Commerce where he remained until 1910. He then started in business for himself under the name of D. Stuart & Co. Commission Agents with offices in Sofaer’s Building. He closed this business in 1913 and rejoined Messrs. Fabricius & Co. When the war broke out he was in indifferent health which prevented his going into the army. He was afterwards accepted and left Burma to join the North Stafford’s for training on August 7th afterwards being attached to Rattray’s Sikhs, with whom he went to Mesopotamia. On arrival there, having perfected himself during his training in machine-gun work, he was attached to the Machine-gun Corps and given charge of two sections. He had taken part in all the recent fighting up to Kut-el-Amara and was killed on February 2nd. Five days previous to that he wrote to a friend in Rangoon relating some of his experiences. He wrote in the most cheerful and enthusiastic strain. Lieut. Murdoch has two brothers on active service. His death will be a source of great regret to the many friends he made during his residence in Rangoon.
The Late Mr C.L.A. Rouillard
The Burma Gazette says: His Honour the Lt.-Governor desires to publish the following extract from a letter written to Lt.-Col. Gilbert Griffith, 32nd Lancers, Indian Expeditionary Force, D. regarding the military services of Mr C.L.A. Rouillard, late of the Public Works Dept. In Mr Rouillard’s death the public service has lost a fine officer and a gallant gentleman – “It has been my wish to record my gratitude for most valuable services which have been given to my regiment by C.L. Rouillard of the Indian Army Reserve. He joined some eighteen months ago from the Public Works Dept. Burma. Unfortunately I am not acquainted with the Directors of the Works Dept. who were in Rouillard’s department and I therefore take the liberty of writing to you. Since the beginning of the war, several Indian Army Reserve Officers joined us from departments in Burma. One and all have done well. It is however, to Rouillard that we, as a regiment, are so indebted. On conclusion of his training with the regiment I wrote to the Military Secretary, India and especially requested that I may be permitted to retain his services. This was granted, and until September, when we were ordered on service, Rouillard, in addition to commanding a squadron did most valuable training and other peace work. He then brought out a squadron to Mesopotamia and officiated as Adjutant to a wing of the regiment until the time of his death. I was not personally present with his wing during this latter time, but all who were with him are unanimous in his praise and both from the point of view of officers and Indian ranks his loss is irreparable. I am glad to inform you that I hear the same opinion is held of him by the senior commanders of the corps with which he serviced and that he has been recommended for the V.C. in recognition of gallantry at the time when he was killed.”
Obituary
M. Blin
The funeral of the late M.T.A. Blin took place yesterday in the R.C. cemetery north of A. road, there being a large crown of all communities in Mandalay to pay their last respects to one of the oldest European inhabitants of Mandalay, M. Blin having been here for over forty years coming out on an agreement with the Burmese government in the early seventies with another French Engineer M. Bonvillain, who I believe is still alive in Paris, engaged in munitions work. M. Bonvillain was the senior of the two. He left Mandalay with most of the rest of the French colony in Mandalay after he annexation selling his house in 83rd Street where now Mr Holmes’ central ice factory is.
To the two was entrusted all the engineering work that was required to be done or supervised in and around Mandalay including the tower at the palace and the removal of the “paye” from Amarapura to what is known as the Setkyathiha pagoda.
Of the late M. Blin it might be said with as great justice as was said of a great architect “Si monumentum requiris circumspice.” There are a number of such monuments, the most conspicuous being the St. John’s Leper Asylum which he built for the late much lamented Rev’d. Fr. Wehinger.
M. Blin went back to France with M. Bonvillian in 1883 about ten years after he came to Burma and the two returned after a year, bringing with them many things that they had been commissioned to get for the Burmese government.
After the taking over of Mandalay by the British M. Blin remained in Mandalay, living then in the same house in which he died, in 24th Road, a gift to him by the Burmese King. He had to pay the value of it, however, before he was allowed to remain in possession by the British government. His reputation soon established as an engineer and contractor who could be entirely trusted to do nothing but good work.
Mr Bagnelly of the Burma Railways had implicit trust in M. Blin and employed him wherever he could, notably at the construction of the bridge over the Myitnge, to supervise and carry out works of importance on the railway. If the great bridge over the Irrawaddy between Mandalay and Sagaing shores of which there was much talk twenty years and more ago had come to be built there could be very little doubt that the late M. Blin would have had a hand in its construction. From the late eighties till a few years ago M. Blin did a lot of work on the Burma Railways on the main line, the Mandalay-Mu Valley line and elsewhere.
Latterly M. Blin had suffered from bad health, but he practically died in harness for just before he took ill a month ago he was engaged on three pieces of work at the same time, at the building on C. Road now occupied by Messrs. G. Mackenzie, at the tramways, where, by the way, to him was entrusted the work of the housing of the diesel machines erected there and other important work and at Mr Holmes’ ice factory. He had been suffering from Bright’s disease for some years past. The end was brought about strictly by sudden heart failure.
Like all Frenchmen the late M. Blin was an ardent patriot. He had taken part in the fighting in 1870-71 as a young man of 19 and 20 in Paris, where he was employed in the defence works on the Seine, and it was ever his regret that he was considered too old, though he would never acknowledge it, to go and fight for France again against the old enemy. No matter how discouraging the cabled news might be he never lost confidence in the ability of the Allies to beat the Hun. M. Blin was on the roll of the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles and but for the fact that headquarters and all the staff are now in camp near Anisakan would have been given a military funeral.
M. Blin
The funeral of the late M.T.A. Blin took place yesterday in the R.C. cemetery north of A. road, there being a large crown of all communities in Mandalay to pay their last respects to one of the oldest European inhabitants of Mandalay, M. Blin having been here for over forty years coming out on an agreement with the Burmese government in the early seventies with another French Engineer M. Bonvillain, who I believe is still alive in Paris, engaged in munitions work. M. Bonvillain was the senior of the two. He left Mandalay with most of the rest of the French colony in Mandalay after he annexation selling his house in 83rd Street where now Mr Holmes’ central ice factory is.
To the two was entrusted all the engineering work that was required to be done or supervised in and around Mandalay including the tower at the palace and the removal of the “paye” from Amarapura to what is known as the Setkyathiha pagoda.
Of the late M. Blin it might be said with as great justice as was said of a great architect “Si monumentum requiris circumspice.” There are a number of such monuments, the most conspicuous being the St. John’s Leper Asylum which he built for the late much lamented Rev’d. Fr. Wehinger.
M. Blin went back to France with M. Bonvillian in 1883 about ten years after he came to Burma and the two returned after a year, bringing with them many things that they had been commissioned to get for the Burmese government.
After the taking over of Mandalay by the British M. Blin remained in Mandalay, living then in the same house in which he died, in 24th Road, a gift to him by the Burmese King. He had to pay the value of it, however, before he was allowed to remain in possession by the British government. His reputation soon established as an engineer and contractor who could be entirely trusted to do nothing but good work.
Mr Bagnelly of the Burma Railways had implicit trust in M. Blin and employed him wherever he could, notably at the construction of the bridge over the Myitnge, to supervise and carry out works of importance on the railway. If the great bridge over the Irrawaddy between Mandalay and Sagaing shores of which there was much talk twenty years and more ago had come to be built there could be very little doubt that the late M. Blin would have had a hand in its construction. From the late eighties till a few years ago M. Blin did a lot of work on the Burma Railways on the main line, the Mandalay-Mu Valley line and elsewhere.
Latterly M. Blin had suffered from bad health, but he practically died in harness for just before he took ill a month ago he was engaged on three pieces of work at the same time, at the building on C. Road now occupied by Messrs. G. Mackenzie, at the tramways, where, by the way, to him was entrusted the work of the housing of the diesel machines erected there and other important work and at Mr Holmes’ ice factory. He had been suffering from Bright’s disease for some years past. The end was brought about strictly by sudden heart failure.
Like all Frenchmen the late M. Blin was an ardent patriot. He had taken part in the fighting in 1870-71 as a young man of 19 and 20 in Paris, where he was employed in the defence works on the Seine, and it was ever his regret that he was considered too old, though he would never acknowledge it, to go and fight for France again against the old enemy. No matter how discouraging the cabled news might be he never lost confidence in the ability of the Allies to beat the Hun. M. Blin was on the roll of the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles and but for the fact that headquarters and all the staff are now in camp near Anisakan would have been given a military funeral.
March
Births
Taya
At Rangoon, on Thursday March 1st 1917 at 7.50 p.m., the wife of J.A. Taya, Teacher, Government High School, Rangoon, of a son. Cooke At Rangoon on the 13th March, the wife of the late C.J.B. Cooke, B.B.T.C., of a daughter. |
Pitkethly
On March 12th to Mr and Mrs R. Pitkethly, Bogyok, a son. Nelson On March 22nd at Inspector of Police Quarters, B.O.C. O. Post, Syriam, to Mr and Mrs L. Nelson, a daughter. |
Bowles
On Sunday March 25th 1917, at Kanoungto, the wife of G.C. Bowls, of a daughter. Spiers At Race View, Toungoo, on 21st March, to Mr and Mrs Jack Spiers, a daughter. |
Farr
On March 13th at the Nursing Home, Hatton, Ceylon, the wife of Reginald Farr, Executive Engineer, P.W.D. of a son. |
Marriages
de Glanville-Ma Thein Tin
At the residence of Lt.-Col. Green on the 22nd March, Oscar de Glanville to Ma Thein Tin. |
Crawford-Gilmore
On Tuesday March 20th at 4 p.m. in Cushing Memorial Hall, by the Rev’d. D.C. Gilmore, D.D., assisted by the Rev’d. F.K. Singiser, B.D., the Rev’d. R.N. Crawford, M.A., to Miss Helen Gilmore. |
Lemon - Juxon
A marriage has been arranged between Capt. R.L. Lemon 2nd 10th Gurkha Rifles and Margery Juxon, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodway Swinhoe, of Mandalay. |
Miss Margery Swinhoe is to be married to Capt. Lemon of the 2nd-10th Gurkhas in the Memorial Church on Thursday the 22nd. |
Deaths
Baillie
At Forres, Scotland, Nora, aged six years, only child of Mr and Mrs R. Baillie, Government Press, Rangoon, (the result of an accident.) By cable received on 26th February. Loo-Nee On Monday the 12th March 1917, May, beloved wife of Abbott Loo-Nee. Indian and English papers please copy. |
Porter
On 20th March, at his residence, 19 Creek St., Charles Richard Porter, late Head Appraiser, Rangoon Customs, aged 68 years. Bannon At the General Hospital, Madras, on 20th March, Frank Alfonso Bannon, son of Dr. Matthew Bannon of Mandalay, aged 23 years. |
Acknowledgment
Mrs C.B. Cotton wishes to thank all her friends for their kind letters of sympathy and condolence received in her sad bereavement. “The Grange” Park Lane.
Mrs C.B. Cotton wishes to thank all her friends for their kind letters of sympathy and condolence received in her sad bereavement. “The Grange” Park Lane.
B.W. King
The death took place at the General Hospital on Thursday [1st Mar. 1917] of Mr B.W. King, of double pneumonia. Mr King who was thirty-one years old was employed in Messrs. Ellerman & Co’s Pazundaung mill as an Engineer. He joined the firm about eighteen months ago. He was born in India and came to Burma several years ago. He was a members of N. (Scouts) Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, and a keen volunteer. The Company turned out on Friday evening and rendered the last rites the Corps band being in attendance, the interment being with full military honours. The deceased leaves a wife and three children. |
The Late Gunner L.W. Loader, V.A.B.
An interesting and impressive ceremony was held in the Chief Secretary’s office on Saturday in connection with the unveiling of an enlarged portrait of the late Gunner L.W. Loader of the Volunteer Artillery Battery. Gunner Loader was taken prisoner on the fall of Kut-el-Amara last year and died of disease at Baghdad in June. Prior to his departure on active service, Gunner Loader was employed in the Chief Secretary’s office , where, owing to his charm of manner and good-heartedness, he was held in high esteem. One of the senior members of the staff made a few remarks relating to the circumstances under which Gunner Loader met his death and he referred feelingly to the loss which the office had thereby suffered. The portrait, which has been placed in a conspicuous position in the office, was then unveiled by Mr Rice, Chief Secretary, who remarked that he felt sure it would serve to keep Gunner Loader’s memory green in the office. A large gathering of friends of the late Gunner Loader, including his brother and uncle, witnesses the ceremony. |
The Late Mr C.L.A. Rouillard
A correspondent writes:- In the Burma Gazette of Feb. 20th was a eulogy on the late Lt. C.L.A. Rouillard, written by his Colonel. This has been followed by a letter from Major-General Egerton in the current edition of the Burma Gazette. Members of Cooper’s Hill, the Public Works Department and his many friends will be pleased at the appreciation of Rouillard’s services to the Empire, for while deeply regretting his loss they can but be gratified that there appears a distinct prospect of the most coveted of all decorations being conferred upon him posthumously.
Rouillard was a man who excelled in anything to which he applied himself. His father was a French Colonel and his mother was English. He was born in Mauritius, where he received his early education ; at the age of 18 he obtained the yearly state scholarship for the R.I.E.C. Cooper’s Hill. At Cooper’s Hill he took a leading part in everything and especially distinguished himself by being Captain of the Cooper’s Hill eight which get into the final of the Thomas Cup at Henley in 1898. This was probably the best eight that Cooper’s Hill ever turned out and it was largely due to Rouillard’s keenness. He also put up some fine performances in pair oar rowing and was a member of the Rugby fifteen.
In the autumn of 1898 he came out to Burma where he immediately showed his enthusiasm for anything that was going on either at work or at play. He did a little rowing in Rangoon but for want of opportunities in Upper Burma he soon turned his attention to polo as his chief form of recreation. His weight was against his ever being in the first flight, but he was always a thruster and excelled at the training of ponies, at which he showed extraordinary patience and accomplished wonderful results. In 1908 he took over honorary secretary-ship of the Burma Polo Association and brought the routine up to a pitch of perfection such as it had never known before. In recognition of this he was presented with a handsome memento by over a hundred polo playing members of the association.
At the outbreak of war he was one of the first to apply for the I.A.R.O. and due to his keenness, although over age, was accepted. He was always hail-fellow well met by all his many friends and will be greatly missed by them. In 1901 he married Miss Vera Lane Ryan who also took a leading part in the bonhomie of his household ; she is greatly to be sympathised with, as also his only daughter, aged nine.
A correspondent writes:- In the Burma Gazette of Feb. 20th was a eulogy on the late Lt. C.L.A. Rouillard, written by his Colonel. This has been followed by a letter from Major-General Egerton in the current edition of the Burma Gazette. Members of Cooper’s Hill, the Public Works Department and his many friends will be pleased at the appreciation of Rouillard’s services to the Empire, for while deeply regretting his loss they can but be gratified that there appears a distinct prospect of the most coveted of all decorations being conferred upon him posthumously.
Rouillard was a man who excelled in anything to which he applied himself. His father was a French Colonel and his mother was English. He was born in Mauritius, where he received his early education ; at the age of 18 he obtained the yearly state scholarship for the R.I.E.C. Cooper’s Hill. At Cooper’s Hill he took a leading part in everything and especially distinguished himself by being Captain of the Cooper’s Hill eight which get into the final of the Thomas Cup at Henley in 1898. This was probably the best eight that Cooper’s Hill ever turned out and it was largely due to Rouillard’s keenness. He also put up some fine performances in pair oar rowing and was a member of the Rugby fifteen.
In the autumn of 1898 he came out to Burma where he immediately showed his enthusiasm for anything that was going on either at work or at play. He did a little rowing in Rangoon but for want of opportunities in Upper Burma he soon turned his attention to polo as his chief form of recreation. His weight was against his ever being in the first flight, but he was always a thruster and excelled at the training of ponies, at which he showed extraordinary patience and accomplished wonderful results. In 1908 he took over honorary secretary-ship of the Burma Polo Association and brought the routine up to a pitch of perfection such as it had never known before. In recognition of this he was presented with a handsome memento by over a hundred polo playing members of the association.
At the outbreak of war he was one of the first to apply for the I.A.R.O. and due to his keenness, although over age, was accepted. He was always hail-fellow well met by all his many friends and will be greatly missed by them. In 1901 he married Miss Vera Lane Ryan who also took a leading part in the bonhomie of his household ; she is greatly to be sympathised with, as also his only daughter, aged nine.
April
Births
Joseph
At Belle Maison, Park Avenue, Rangoon, on March 24th 1917, the wife of A.V. Joseph, a daughter. Collis On March 24th at Maymyo, the wife of Mr M.S. Collis, I.C.S., of a son. Boog On March 23rd at Chouk, the wife of Algie J. Boog, B.O.C., of a son. Gale To Mr and Mrs A.S. Gale, at the Dufferin Hospital, on April 7th 1917 a son. Both doing well. |
Purchase
At Yamethin on 11th April 1917 the wife of N.W. Purchase, of a daughter. Hyde At Windsor Rd., Rangoon, on April 13th 1917, the wife of Mr E. Hyde, Assistant Electrician, P.W.D., Mandalay, of a son. Miller At B.O.C., Syria, on the 19th instant, to Mr and Mrs J.B. Miller, a son. Searle On April 17th at Taunggyi, the wife of H.F. Searle, I.C.S., of a son. |
George
At Myaungmya on the 14th instant, the wife of Mr E.L. George, of a son. Brearley On April 27th at 18F Churchill Road, the wife of Alfred Brearley, of a son. Dickie At Rangoon on April 23rd to Mr and Mrs C.J. Dickie, a daughter. Paxton On April 25th at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Budd Road, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs B. Paxton, a son. Ellis On April 25th at Pegu House, Rangoon, Irene Ellis, wife of Mr Charles Ellis, Drilling Engineer, P.W. Dept., Shwebo, a daughter. |
Marriages
Baker-Dawson
Owing to the uncertainty of steamers arriving to time the marriage of Mr L.H. Baker, of the B.B.T.C.L. to Miss M. Courtenay Dawson will not take place in Rangoon as previously arranged, but will be quietly solemnised at Toungoo about the first week in April. |
Caldecourt-Grant
At Christ Church Cantonments, Rangoon, on Wednesday April 11th 1917 by the Venerable H.W. Blandford, Archdeacon of Rangoon, de Courcy Ireland, eldest son of Capt. and Mrs G.F.J. Caldecourt, (P.W.D. Burma,) to Alice Claire, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.A. Grant, Burma Railways. No cards. |
Swithinbank-Molesworth
At St. Mary’s Church, Pakokku, on Friday 13th April, by the Rev’d. G.A. Ellaby, Senior Chaplain, Meiktila, Bernard Winthrop, eldest son of the Rev’d. H.S. Swithinbank, Rector of Wanston, Hampshire, to Dorothea, only daughter of the Rev’d. E.H. Molesworth, Rector of Bures - St. Mary, Suffolk. |
Wedding At Maymyo
Lemon – Swinhoe
The marriage of Miss Margery Juxon Swinhoe with Capt. Roy L. Lemon, I.A., was solemnised at All Saints’ Church, Maymyo, on Thursday afternoon, March 22nd at 3.30 in the presence of a large congregation. Te Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Chaplain of Maymyo, officiated and the service was choral. The church was beautifully decorated by Mrs Watson, Mrs and Miss Moore, Mrs Stanley Baker, Miss Polden and Mrs Power, who, by their arrangement of white flowers, among which hollyhocks, gypsophola and lilies predominated had transformed the chancel of the church into a veritable bower. The bridegroom, who arrived early, was attended by Major Burd as best man. Immediately behind them sat the British Officers of the Native Infantry Regt. among whom were Lt.-Col. Sutton with Mrs Sutton, Major and Mrs Dundas, Major Stewart, Capt. Stewart, I.M.S., and Mrs Stewart, Lt. and Mrs Charles Russell and Lt. and Mrs Fenwick-Walpole. Near the south door were seen the Indian Officers of the regiment.
Among the guests were Mrs Raitt and Miss Power, Col. and Mrs Cox, Lt.-Col. and Mrs Waterlow, Lt.-Col. Penny, Mrs Barclay, the Hon. Mr Morgan Webb and Mrs Morgan Webb, Lt.-Col. and Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Rogers, Mr and Mrs Carter, Major and Mrs Goodland, Mr and Mrs Ainley, Mr and Mrs Young, Mr and Mrs Nichols, Capt,. Roberts, Mr Heath, Major Davidson, Mr Long, Capt. Hele, Capt. Chance, Mr Nisbet, Capt. Banks, Mr Richardson, Lt. Mashiter, Lt. Darwell, Lt. Hodges, Mrs Rorie, Mrs Watson, Mrs Mosely, Mrs Rushton, Miss Rushton, Mrs W.J. Keith, Mrs Clayton, Mrs Higinbotham, Mrs Burbridge, Mrs Polden, Miss Polden, Mrs W.F. Grahame, Mrs McNab, Mrs J.D. Stuart, Mrs J. Watson, Miss James, Mrs Lister, Mrs Bulkeley, Miss Richardson, Mrs McGregor, Miss Harland, Miss Owen. Shortly before half past three Mrs Swinhoe arrived carrying a lovely bouquet of orchids, the gift of Mrs Herbert Carter. Punctually at half past three the brief arrived. She was led up the aisle by her father, Mr. R.S. Swinhoe and attended by her sister Miss Violet Swinhoe. The only bridesmaid.
The bride looked very charming indeed in her dress of white tulle. She wore a wreath of orange blossom and a beautiful Limerick veil, the gift of her mother. She also wore a magnificent ruby and diamond brooch the gift of the bridegroom. Her bouquet was a sheaf of arum lilies given by Mrs Watson. The bridesmaid carried a bouquet of pink carnations given by Mrs Herbert Carter. As the bride walked up the aisle the hymn “Lead us, Heavenly Father,” was sung. Later during the service “Thine for Ever” and “O, Perfect Love” were sung and the special psalm CXXV111 “Beati Omnes” was sung to Turle’s double chant in F. At the close of the service and after the signing of the register in the vestry the bride and bridegroom walked down the aisle beneath an archway of swords held aloft by the British Officers of the station and by the Indian Officers of the Native Infantry Regt. while Private Lamb played Wagner’s bridal march from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn’s wedding march from “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
The guests then proceeded to Park View, the residence of Mr and Mrs R.J. Swinhoe, where the bride and bridegroom received felicitations from their many friends on the lawn. Later, Colonel Cox proposed the health of the newly married pair, Capt. Lemon replying ; and Major Burd proposed the health of the bridesmaid. During the serving of refreshments the band of the Native Infantry Regt. played a very pretty selection of music.
About 5-45 the bride and bridegroom left by motor for Thandaung amid showers of confetti and orange blossom, the latter being the gift of the Sawbwa of Hsipaw, who had despatched the flowers from his own grove at Hsipaw by special messenger.
Lemon – Swinhoe
The marriage of Miss Margery Juxon Swinhoe with Capt. Roy L. Lemon, I.A., was solemnised at All Saints’ Church, Maymyo, on Thursday afternoon, March 22nd at 3.30 in the presence of a large congregation. Te Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Chaplain of Maymyo, officiated and the service was choral. The church was beautifully decorated by Mrs Watson, Mrs and Miss Moore, Mrs Stanley Baker, Miss Polden and Mrs Power, who, by their arrangement of white flowers, among which hollyhocks, gypsophola and lilies predominated had transformed the chancel of the church into a veritable bower. The bridegroom, who arrived early, was attended by Major Burd as best man. Immediately behind them sat the British Officers of the Native Infantry Regt. among whom were Lt.-Col. Sutton with Mrs Sutton, Major and Mrs Dundas, Major Stewart, Capt. Stewart, I.M.S., and Mrs Stewart, Lt. and Mrs Charles Russell and Lt. and Mrs Fenwick-Walpole. Near the south door were seen the Indian Officers of the regiment.
Among the guests were Mrs Raitt and Miss Power, Col. and Mrs Cox, Lt.-Col. and Mrs Waterlow, Lt.-Col. Penny, Mrs Barclay, the Hon. Mr Morgan Webb and Mrs Morgan Webb, Lt.-Col. and Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Rogers, Mr and Mrs Carter, Major and Mrs Goodland, Mr and Mrs Ainley, Mr and Mrs Young, Mr and Mrs Nichols, Capt,. Roberts, Mr Heath, Major Davidson, Mr Long, Capt. Hele, Capt. Chance, Mr Nisbet, Capt. Banks, Mr Richardson, Lt. Mashiter, Lt. Darwell, Lt. Hodges, Mrs Rorie, Mrs Watson, Mrs Mosely, Mrs Rushton, Miss Rushton, Mrs W.J. Keith, Mrs Clayton, Mrs Higinbotham, Mrs Burbridge, Mrs Polden, Miss Polden, Mrs W.F. Grahame, Mrs McNab, Mrs J.D. Stuart, Mrs J. Watson, Miss James, Mrs Lister, Mrs Bulkeley, Miss Richardson, Mrs McGregor, Miss Harland, Miss Owen. Shortly before half past three Mrs Swinhoe arrived carrying a lovely bouquet of orchids, the gift of Mrs Herbert Carter. Punctually at half past three the brief arrived. She was led up the aisle by her father, Mr. R.S. Swinhoe and attended by her sister Miss Violet Swinhoe. The only bridesmaid.
The bride looked very charming indeed in her dress of white tulle. She wore a wreath of orange blossom and a beautiful Limerick veil, the gift of her mother. She also wore a magnificent ruby and diamond brooch the gift of the bridegroom. Her bouquet was a sheaf of arum lilies given by Mrs Watson. The bridesmaid carried a bouquet of pink carnations given by Mrs Herbert Carter. As the bride walked up the aisle the hymn “Lead us, Heavenly Father,” was sung. Later during the service “Thine for Ever” and “O, Perfect Love” were sung and the special psalm CXXV111 “Beati Omnes” was sung to Turle’s double chant in F. At the close of the service and after the signing of the register in the vestry the bride and bridegroom walked down the aisle beneath an archway of swords held aloft by the British Officers of the station and by the Indian Officers of the Native Infantry Regt. while Private Lamb played Wagner’s bridal march from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn’s wedding march from “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
The guests then proceeded to Park View, the residence of Mr and Mrs R.J. Swinhoe, where the bride and bridegroom received felicitations from their many friends on the lawn. Later, Colonel Cox proposed the health of the newly married pair, Capt. Lemon replying ; and Major Burd proposed the health of the bridesmaid. During the serving of refreshments the band of the Native Infantry Regt. played a very pretty selection of music.
About 5-45 the bride and bridegroom left by motor for Thandaung amid showers of confetti and orange blossom, the latter being the gift of the Sawbwa of Hsipaw, who had despatched the flowers from his own grove at Hsipaw by special messenger.
A Rangoon Wedding
Brown-Pymm
A wedding was celebrated at the R.C. Cathedral by Fr. St. Guily on Wednesday afternoon of Mr Robin Brown, son of the late Mr C.E. Brown of Messrs. Macgregor & Co. and Miss Vera Pymm, daughter of the late Mr J. Pymm, of Calcutta. Miss Pymm looked particularly pretty. Her gown was white georgette over satin, the bodice being of silk lace worked in silver with silver girdle and heavy tassels to match. The court train was of double silver tissue, veiled with silk lace delicately embroidered with silver, and lined with satin and puffed georgette. The decorations consisted of silver ribbon, heather silk lace and a silver butterfly at the corner of the train. The tulle veil cap effect was crowned with a wreath of orange blossoms and a sheaf of white lilies.
The going away frock was of saxe blue taffeta, carried out in coat frock style. The trimmings were of cherry velvet and silver. Master Mervyn Brown officiated as page and was attired in a smart ivory satin suit. The flower girls were Miss Levia Rozario and Miss Hilda Morley, cousins of the bride ; they wore dainty frocks of pink satin and tulle with Dutch caps. The bridesmaids were Miss D. and Miss G. Pymm, sisters of the bride. They wore gowns of pale pink crepe-de-chine with touches of light saxe and silver thread. Their hats were of pink tulle with hand-made tulle roses and tiny strands of blue silk. The bride’s mother wore a gown of grey crepe-de-chine and georgette with panels of silver and grey embroidery finished with ornaments and a toque of shaded roses to tone with dress. All the gowns were made by Messrs. Chipperfield and Butler, Brighton, England.
The reception was held at “Corner House” Halpin road ; but owing to the recent demise of the bridegroom’s father, was not carried out on the scale originally intended. After the usual speeches and congratulation Mr and Mrs Robin Brown passed through a shower of confetti en route to Kalaw, where the honeymoon will be spent.
The presents included:-
Brown-Pymm
A wedding was celebrated at the R.C. Cathedral by Fr. St. Guily on Wednesday afternoon of Mr Robin Brown, son of the late Mr C.E. Brown of Messrs. Macgregor & Co. and Miss Vera Pymm, daughter of the late Mr J. Pymm, of Calcutta. Miss Pymm looked particularly pretty. Her gown was white georgette over satin, the bodice being of silk lace worked in silver with silver girdle and heavy tassels to match. The court train was of double silver tissue, veiled with silk lace delicately embroidered with silver, and lined with satin and puffed georgette. The decorations consisted of silver ribbon, heather silk lace and a silver butterfly at the corner of the train. The tulle veil cap effect was crowned with a wreath of orange blossoms and a sheaf of white lilies.
The going away frock was of saxe blue taffeta, carried out in coat frock style. The trimmings were of cherry velvet and silver. Master Mervyn Brown officiated as page and was attired in a smart ivory satin suit. The flower girls were Miss Levia Rozario and Miss Hilda Morley, cousins of the bride ; they wore dainty frocks of pink satin and tulle with Dutch caps. The bridesmaids were Miss D. and Miss G. Pymm, sisters of the bride. They wore gowns of pale pink crepe-de-chine with touches of light saxe and silver thread. Their hats were of pink tulle with hand-made tulle roses and tiny strands of blue silk. The bride’s mother wore a gown of grey crepe-de-chine and georgette with panels of silver and grey embroidery finished with ornaments and a toque of shaded roses to tone with dress. All the gowns were made by Messrs. Chipperfield and Butler, Brighton, England.
The reception was held at “Corner House” Halpin road ; but owing to the recent demise of the bridegroom’s father, was not carried out on the scale originally intended. After the usual speeches and congratulation Mr and Mrs Robin Brown passed through a shower of confetti en route to Kalaw, where the honeymoon will be spent.
The presents included:-
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Deaths
Penfold
Hurbert Athelstan Penforld, at his residence 23, 50th St., Rangoon, on the 27th March 1917. 56 years and 7 months. R.I.P. English and Indian papers please copy. Popen At no. 75D Sparks St., Rangoon, Charles Popen, aged 25, Customs, on Thursday 5th April 1917. Vertannes At the General Hospital yesterday [8th April 1917] Dr. Carrapiet Arratoon Vertannes, aged 43 years. Carey At Salween House, Mandalay, on April 5th 1917, Mr J.P. Carey, retired Extra Assistant Commissioner, aged 68 years. |
Dinckgreve
On April 24th at no. 16B, 45th St., Government Clerk’s Quarters, Miss Nellie Dinckgreve. McPherson At Richmond Hill, Kokine, [Rangoon] on 23rd instant, John McPherson. Lacey On April 14th in England, Charles Best Lacey, late Manager B.B.TC. Aged 57. Thomas In London, on 26th April 1917, Albert Richard Thomas, 2nd Officer, Rangoon Fire Brigade. By cable. |
In Memoriam
Morris In loving memory of William Macdonald Morris, who died on April 5th 1906 at Minbu. Though he has left us the memory of him is still fresh with his loving children. Das In memory of B.M. Das, who died on the 28th April 1910. |
Killed in Action
Choveaux Killed in action, somewhere in France, Nigel Choveaux, Lieut. South Staffordshire Regt. and lately of the B.B.T.C. Ltd. aged 28. Acknowledgement
Mrs M. Vertannes and family wish to thank all their friends for the kind letters of sympathy and condolence received in their sad bereavement. |
A Volunteer’s Funeral
The funeral of Rifleman C.A. Popen, B (Customs) Company, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, took place from his residence no. 75d Sparks street, on Friday, the interment being at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Pazundaung, where the Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily officiated. The dead man’s Company furnished a firing party ; his comrades from the Preventive Service of the Custom House, of which he was a member, attending the service in a body. The band of the Corps was in attendance, the pall-bearers all being volunteers. The deceased joined the R.V.R. in May, 1916 from the Moulmein Volunteer Rifles where he had been a member since October 1907. He was twenty-five years old. He had been ill only six hours, the cause of death being stated to be Ptomaine poisoning. Killed in Action 2nd Lt. B.M. Blakeston Word was received at Bishop’s Court on Monday that 2nd Lt. B.M. Blakeston, I.A.R.O., who received his commission while a master at the Diocesan Boys’ School had been killed in action on March 25th. The bare announcement of his death was all that was received by wire from Simla. Bernard Moore Blakeston was about 24 years old. He was born in Yorkshire and was the son of a clergyman. He was educated at Rossall School and Selwyn College, Cambridge and came out to Burma a little over four years ago and joined the Diocesan Boys’ School. He was a very capable teacher and very popular with both the staff and the boys. He was of a very cheery disposition and took a prominent part in the social life of the school and sports. His letters from the front received by friends in the school breathed the utmost cheerfulness in spite of the rough life and work that they described. He wrote with enthusiasm, about hoping to take part in the “big push” in Mesopotamia. He was a subaltern in D. Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles (the school cadets) and proved himself a keen and efficient officer. The news of his death will be received with great regret by all connected with the school and the Diocese. |
The Late Colour Sergeant Cameron, Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The death took place yesterday morning at the Station Hospital, Rangoon, of Colour-Sergeant-Instructor, W.W.B. Cameron, R.V.R. staff, after a short illness of enteric fever. Colour- Sergeant Cameron was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1878 and at the age of twenty-two joined the King’s Own Cameron Highlanders and came to India with them. He served at various places there for a number of years and was then posted to the 1st Punjab Volunteers at Lahore as an officiating instructor. From that Corps he came to the R.V.R. as a Colour- Sergeant -instructor on April 6th 1914. On joining the R.V.R. he was posted as Instructor to the mounted (Z) Company as he had served with the mounted infantry of his regiment and knew the work. He was afterwards given charge of N (Scouts) Company for instruction. He was very popular with all ranks of the Corps and was well known and liked in the town. He was one of the best instructors the Corps has had and will be hard to replace. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the Station Hospital and was largely attended. The firing party which was composed of members of Z and N Companies paraded at headquarters at 3-45 p.m. and fifteen minutes later officers and members of other companies fell in and with the band marched to the hospital where the cortege was formed for the cemetery ; Lt.-Col. Stevens and Capt. Hill, Adjutant, Sergt. Major Denney and the staff were in attendance. At the cemetery were many others including officers and members of other volunteer corps, as well as of the garrison and friends of the dead man. The Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale read the service for the dead after which volleys were fired over the grave and “The Last Post” was sounded. Capt. H.E. Hosking Among recent casualty lists appears the name of Capt. H.E. Hosking, Indian Infantry, aged thirty one, eldest son of the late Mr Edward Hosking, I.C.S., Judicial Commissioner of Lower Burma. His brother Lt. G.C. Hosking, Flying Corps, was killed in October 1914. |
Bassein
Death of Mr Arnold
G.F. Arnold, C.I.E., I.C.S., Deputy Commissioner, died yesterday afternoon at the Civil General Hospital after an illness of ten days with an attack of cholera. On the Sunday before last he proceeded by launch on tour, but on the way fell ill ; the launch returned to Bassein by midday. On arrival he was removed at once to the hospital and the attack developed into cholera. For two days he was very ill but in the middle of last week he began to progress favourably and appeared to be on the fair way to recovery, though not out of danger. Colonel Barry, I.M.S., was summoned from Rangoon and after a consultation with Capt. Hefferman, Civil Surgeon, hope was entertained that Mr Arnold would recover. He was able to converse freely and read his mail letters and papers ; in fact he spoke about a long change and rest after he recovered, every hope of which he himself entertained. But on Monday this week he took a turn for the worse ; high fever and delirium set in and in spite of all that could be done Mr Arnold began to sink gradually and passed away quietly yesterday. No pains or care were spared by medical and nursing staff in their attention night and day from the time the patient was admitted to hospital and in addition two extra European nurses were got from Rangoon.
Mr Arnold had been here as Deputy Commissioner since the war broke out. It is no mere compliment to the memory of the dead to say that his district has lost in him one of the best administrators it has ever had. By nature gentle and kind and yet firm and just in all his dealings with unbounded courtesy and accessibility, it was always a pleasure to work with him or under him. He had a tact peculiarly his own and the rare gift of drawing by his personal charm of character and influence all who came in contact with him. The result was that he endeared himself to all and was greatly respected ; and anything he took part in or advanced, official, civic, or social, always inspired confidence and drew followers. As President of the Municipality too he did much good and was known to headmen and townspeople as one of the best officers of Government. During his illness there were streams of anxious inquirers about his condition daily from all parts of the town and when news of his death was made known yesterday there was gloom everywhere. The civil courts being closed for the holidays, such of the criminal courts as were open closed for the remainder of the day, also many shops in the town and bazaar and in the evening the three European clubs in the station, as a mark of respect to the deceased. The Lt.-Governor sent the following message to the Commissioner here on hearing of the sad news: “I deeply regret the sad death of a valued servant of Government and a man generally beloved.”
Mr Arnold was buried this morning in the Church of England cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev’d. Mr Lyne. Being Lieutenant commanding the local volunteers the deceased was accorded a military funeral. The volunteers turned out in good numbers under Lt. Down with band and escorted the body from the hospital ; the police, military, civil and cadets also turning out under Deputy Superintendent U Kyaw Zan. There was a very large number of followers of every community. The firing party, after the service, was furnished by the volunteers and the last post was sounded.
Death of Mr G.F. Arnold
We regret to record the death of Mr G.F. Arnold, C.I.E., Deputy Commissioner, Bassein, which took place at Bassein yesterday afternoon. Mr Arnold was on tour last week when he was attacked by cholera. He was brought back to Bassein as soon as possible and Col. Barry was summoned from Rangoon. The patient made good progress but on Monday a severe relapse set in and he died at 1 p.m. yesterday.
Mr Arnold, who was son of Dr. G.B. Arnold, organist of Winchester Cathedral, was educated at Merchant Taylors’ School and Queen’s College, Oxford, where he won the highest honours in classics and passed the I.C.S. exam. in 1892. He arrived in Burma in 1894 and after some service in Upper Burma came to Rangoon as Under Secretary to Government. More district and judicial work followed and in 1906 he went to the headquarters of the Government of India as Deputy Secretary in the Legislative department. On his return to Burma he was appointed Revenue Secretary, a post he held for over four years. Then he went to Insein and later to Bassein, as Deputy Commissioner. In 1912 he received the C.I.E. Mr Arnold was a trusted official and a very accomplished man. He was tried in many and various capacities and did well in them all. The Burmans had in him a good friend, accessible and sympathetic at all times. Mr Arnold some years ago wrote “Psychology applied to Legal Evidence,” of which a second edition was recently published. Mr Arnold, who was about forty-seven years of age, is a real loss to his service and to the province. Mr Arnold was well known throughout the province as a lawn tennis player, was champion in 1911 and even so lately as two years ago he played in the championship competitions of the Burma Athletic Association.
Death of Mr Arnold
G.F. Arnold, C.I.E., I.C.S., Deputy Commissioner, died yesterday afternoon at the Civil General Hospital after an illness of ten days with an attack of cholera. On the Sunday before last he proceeded by launch on tour, but on the way fell ill ; the launch returned to Bassein by midday. On arrival he was removed at once to the hospital and the attack developed into cholera. For two days he was very ill but in the middle of last week he began to progress favourably and appeared to be on the fair way to recovery, though not out of danger. Colonel Barry, I.M.S., was summoned from Rangoon and after a consultation with Capt. Hefferman, Civil Surgeon, hope was entertained that Mr Arnold would recover. He was able to converse freely and read his mail letters and papers ; in fact he spoke about a long change and rest after he recovered, every hope of which he himself entertained. But on Monday this week he took a turn for the worse ; high fever and delirium set in and in spite of all that could be done Mr Arnold began to sink gradually and passed away quietly yesterday. No pains or care were spared by medical and nursing staff in their attention night and day from the time the patient was admitted to hospital and in addition two extra European nurses were got from Rangoon.
Mr Arnold had been here as Deputy Commissioner since the war broke out. It is no mere compliment to the memory of the dead to say that his district has lost in him one of the best administrators it has ever had. By nature gentle and kind and yet firm and just in all his dealings with unbounded courtesy and accessibility, it was always a pleasure to work with him or under him. He had a tact peculiarly his own and the rare gift of drawing by his personal charm of character and influence all who came in contact with him. The result was that he endeared himself to all and was greatly respected ; and anything he took part in or advanced, official, civic, or social, always inspired confidence and drew followers. As President of the Municipality too he did much good and was known to headmen and townspeople as one of the best officers of Government. During his illness there were streams of anxious inquirers about his condition daily from all parts of the town and when news of his death was made known yesterday there was gloom everywhere. The civil courts being closed for the holidays, such of the criminal courts as were open closed for the remainder of the day, also many shops in the town and bazaar and in the evening the three European clubs in the station, as a mark of respect to the deceased. The Lt.-Governor sent the following message to the Commissioner here on hearing of the sad news: “I deeply regret the sad death of a valued servant of Government and a man generally beloved.”
Mr Arnold was buried this morning in the Church of England cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev’d. Mr Lyne. Being Lieutenant commanding the local volunteers the deceased was accorded a military funeral. The volunteers turned out in good numbers under Lt. Down with band and escorted the body from the hospital ; the police, military, civil and cadets also turning out under Deputy Superintendent U Kyaw Zan. There was a very large number of followers of every community. The firing party, after the service, was furnished by the volunteers and the last post was sounded.
Death of Mr G.F. Arnold
We regret to record the death of Mr G.F. Arnold, C.I.E., Deputy Commissioner, Bassein, which took place at Bassein yesterday afternoon. Mr Arnold was on tour last week when he was attacked by cholera. He was brought back to Bassein as soon as possible and Col. Barry was summoned from Rangoon. The patient made good progress but on Monday a severe relapse set in and he died at 1 p.m. yesterday.
Mr Arnold, who was son of Dr. G.B. Arnold, organist of Winchester Cathedral, was educated at Merchant Taylors’ School and Queen’s College, Oxford, where he won the highest honours in classics and passed the I.C.S. exam. in 1892. He arrived in Burma in 1894 and after some service in Upper Burma came to Rangoon as Under Secretary to Government. More district and judicial work followed and in 1906 he went to the headquarters of the Government of India as Deputy Secretary in the Legislative department. On his return to Burma he was appointed Revenue Secretary, a post he held for over four years. Then he went to Insein and later to Bassein, as Deputy Commissioner. In 1912 he received the C.I.E. Mr Arnold was a trusted official and a very accomplished man. He was tried in many and various capacities and did well in them all. The Burmans had in him a good friend, accessible and sympathetic at all times. Mr Arnold some years ago wrote “Psychology applied to Legal Evidence,” of which a second edition was recently published. Mr Arnold, who was about forty-seven years of age, is a real loss to his service and to the province. Mr Arnold was well known throughout the province as a lawn tennis player, was champion in 1911 and even so lately as two years ago he played in the championship competitions of the Burma Athletic Association.
2nd Lt. Frank Twomey
2nd Lt. Frank Twomey, Indian Infantry (killed in action on February 22nd) was 20 years of age and the elder son of Sir Daniel Twomey. Indian Civil Service and Lady Twomey, of Clareholm, The Goffs, Eastbourne. He was educated at St. Anthony’s Eastbourne and the Oratory School, Edgbaston (Senior Norfolk Prize) and passed into Sandhurst in December 1914 as a King’s India Cadet, having also obtained a Prize Cadetship. He was gazetted in July 1915 and after a short period of training with the Lancashire Fusiliers, was posted to the Indian Infantry and went to the front last September. 2nd Lt. Twomey was born in Rangoon in September 1896 and was baptized in the Roman Catholic Cantonment Church. Sir David Twomey hopes to arrange for a tablet in memoriam to be put in that church with Bishop Cardot’s permission.
2nd Lt. Frank Twomey, Indian Infantry (killed in action on February 22nd) was 20 years of age and the elder son of Sir Daniel Twomey. Indian Civil Service and Lady Twomey, of Clareholm, The Goffs, Eastbourne. He was educated at St. Anthony’s Eastbourne and the Oratory School, Edgbaston (Senior Norfolk Prize) and passed into Sandhurst in December 1914 as a King’s India Cadet, having also obtained a Prize Cadetship. He was gazetted in July 1915 and after a short period of training with the Lancashire Fusiliers, was posted to the Indian Infantry and went to the front last September. 2nd Lt. Twomey was born in Rangoon in September 1896 and was baptized in the Roman Catholic Cantonment Church. Sir David Twomey hopes to arrange for a tablet in memoriam to be put in that church with Bishop Cardot’s permission.
The late Mr E.V. Ellis
We are sorry to record the death of Mr Edward Vezian Ellis, Deputy Conservator of Forests, which took place in France on the 7th February. Mr Ellis and his commanding officer had been inspecting a trench taken from the Germans the day before. On the way back they got into a area that was being shelled and had to take cover for half an hour in shell holes. Mr Ellis was not in the same hole as the commanding officer and two others. Shells burst near and presently he came walking upright to them and said he had been wounded in head and foot and his back was bruised. He thought he could walk down but they sent for stretcher bearers and he was taken down on a stretcher, the commanding officer not supposing he was seriously wounded. He died from shock and haemorrhage of the wound at the back of the chest not long after reaching the advanced dressing station that evening.
Mr Ellis was educated at University College, London and at Cooper’s Hill and entered the forest department on November 13th 1905. He was within a few days of his thirty third birthday. Mr Ellis was Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Howe Battalion of the Royal Naval Division and had been awarded the Military Cross at the battle of the Ancre a short time before his death.
Lt. E.V. Ellis
Lieut. Edward Vezian Ellis, M.C., R.N.V.R., who, as already reported, died of wounds on February 7th, was the eldest son of Mr Henry Ellis, of Potters Bar and Lyme Regis and was educated at University College School, Gower Street, going thence to Cooper’s Hill and passing into the Indian Forest Service. He served in Burma, and on arriving home on furlough in August 1914, applied for leave to join, and when it was granted obtained a commissioner in the R.N.D., where his brother was already serving. He had been mentioned in despatches and gained the Military Cross last November.
We are sorry to record the death of Mr Edward Vezian Ellis, Deputy Conservator of Forests, which took place in France on the 7th February. Mr Ellis and his commanding officer had been inspecting a trench taken from the Germans the day before. On the way back they got into a area that was being shelled and had to take cover for half an hour in shell holes. Mr Ellis was not in the same hole as the commanding officer and two others. Shells burst near and presently he came walking upright to them and said he had been wounded in head and foot and his back was bruised. He thought he could walk down but they sent for stretcher bearers and he was taken down on a stretcher, the commanding officer not supposing he was seriously wounded. He died from shock and haemorrhage of the wound at the back of the chest not long after reaching the advanced dressing station that evening.
Mr Ellis was educated at University College, London and at Cooper’s Hill and entered the forest department on November 13th 1905. He was within a few days of his thirty third birthday. Mr Ellis was Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Howe Battalion of the Royal Naval Division and had been awarded the Military Cross at the battle of the Ancre a short time before his death.
Lt. E.V. Ellis
Lieut. Edward Vezian Ellis, M.C., R.N.V.R., who, as already reported, died of wounds on February 7th, was the eldest son of Mr Henry Ellis, of Potters Bar and Lyme Regis and was educated at University College School, Gower Street, going thence to Cooper’s Hill and passing into the Indian Forest Service. He served in Burma, and on arriving home on furlough in August 1914, applied for leave to join, and when it was granted obtained a commissioner in the R.N.D., where his brother was already serving. He had been mentioned in despatches and gained the Military Cross last November.
A Burma Casualty
G.M. Watt
In a recent casualty list from France under the heading of “Killed” appears the name of 2nd Lt. G.M. Watt, Flying Corps. George Macdonald Watt, who was about 27 years old, was born and educated in Scotland and came out to Burma in 1912 as a Assistant to Messrs. Macgregor & Co. and was posted to the North Toungoo Forest. He was the son of the well known K.C. About a year ago he went home on leave and joined the Royal Flying Corps and about four months ago, having completed his training, he was sent to France as a 2nd Lieut. The last letter received from him was in December last when he told of his great joy in being sent on active service. The training grounds, he said would be glad to get rid of him as during his period of training he through that he held the record for having smashed machines. Lt. Watt is the first casualty the firm have had of their six men at the front.
G.M. Watt
In a recent casualty list from France under the heading of “Killed” appears the name of 2nd Lt. G.M. Watt, Flying Corps. George Macdonald Watt, who was about 27 years old, was born and educated in Scotland and came out to Burma in 1912 as a Assistant to Messrs. Macgregor & Co. and was posted to the North Toungoo Forest. He was the son of the well known K.C. About a year ago he went home on leave and joined the Royal Flying Corps and about four months ago, having completed his training, he was sent to France as a 2nd Lieut. The last letter received from him was in December last when he told of his great joy in being sent on active service. The training grounds, he said would be glad to get rid of him as during his period of training he through that he held the record for having smashed machines. Lt. Watt is the first casualty the firm have had of their six men at the front.
A Burma Casualty
Capt. A.C. Falkner
In the British casualty lists among the “Wounded” appears the name of Capt. A.C. Falkner, R.A.M.C. This is believed to be Dr. Falkiner, (sic) who is well known in Rangoon where he practised for eight years from 1907. On reaching home in 1915, Dr. Falkiner applied for a commission in the army and four months afterwards was commissioned a Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. and went to Gallipoli. He took part in the evacuation there. He then went to Egypt, where he contracted fever and was invalided to England. On recovering he went to France, where he was attached to the heavy artillery. About three months ago he was promoted to Captain. No news of his being wounded has been received in Rangoon.
Capt. A.C. Falkner
In the British casualty lists among the “Wounded” appears the name of Capt. A.C. Falkner, R.A.M.C. This is believed to be Dr. Falkiner, (sic) who is well known in Rangoon where he practised for eight years from 1907. On reaching home in 1915, Dr. Falkiner applied for a commission in the army and four months afterwards was commissioned a Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. and went to Gallipoli. He took part in the evacuation there. He then went to Egypt, where he contracted fever and was invalided to England. On recovering he went to France, where he was attached to the heavy artillery. About three months ago he was promoted to Captain. No news of his being wounded has been received in Rangoon.
Death in Action
Lt. Nigel Choveaux
Lieutenant Nigel Choveaux, whose death in action is announced today, joined the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation in 1909 and did good service in the Pyoungshoo, Shweli and Mansi forests until June 1915 when he went home and obtained a commission in the South Staffords. He had very many friends in Burma, both staff and outside and will be universally missed. He is the eighth member of the B.B.T.C. staff who has been killed in this war.
Lt. Nigel Choveaux
Lieutenant Nigel Choveaux, whose death in action is announced today, joined the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation in 1909 and did good service in the Pyoungshoo, Shweli and Mansi forests until June 1915 when he went home and obtained a commission in the South Staffords. He had very many friends in Burma, both staff and outside and will be universally missed. He is the eighth member of the B.B.T.C. staff who has been killed in this war.
Capt. J. Graves
An appreciation
In the 373rd casualty list of the Indian Expeditionary Force, under the heading of “Died of wounds” appears the name of Capt. J. Graves.
The news must have darkened the day to many in Rangoon, for few men can have had more real friends or fewer enemies. A most unassuming man of much real ability, John Graves treated all men with that unfailing tact and courtesy which can only spring from wide human sympathy and understanding. To him a man was a man, whatever his race or colour and he had taken special pains to acquire sufficient knowledge of Hindustani to address his Indian acquaintances courteously and correctly.
He was one of the few civilians whom war found well prepared, for, though he knew his profession well, he loved soldiering better and from youth had never lost an opportunity of mastering its details. He learnt soldiering in a happier day when horsemanship was considered an essential branch of military knowledge. In spite of certain natural disadvantages, he made himself a fine rider, and, what is rarer, a competent horse-master, with considerable veterinary knowledge always at his friends’ disposal. Such men are public benefactors in our smaller stations.
Though nervous and highly strung, danger in any form attracted him. He often sought danger and hardship with the deliberate object of self-discipline. He had thus schooled himself until he could be relied on, and could rely on himself, in any situation, and few met him without feeling the presence of unusual strength and quite confidence. He was a man of wide interests, retentive memory and considerable knowledge, acquired mainly through conversation. Men were his books. He was a good talker and a better listener. While in Moulmein he loved to pick up any stranded visitor from circuit house or club, take him home to dinner and make him talk. His guests generally talked well, as the dullest of us can sometimes in the right atmosphere. I doubt if he was ever bored, he was too genuinely interested in all sorts and conditions of men and women. His active intelligence, wide interests and ready sympathy gave him such signal advantages as an entertainer, companion and friend of women that he might have degenerated into a mere “ladies’ man” had he been less unselfish and unassuming. He remained a happy “friend of all the world.” He died the death he would have chosen and left the world the better for his sojourn in it.
They told me, Heraclitus, they told me you were dead,
They brought me bitter news to hear, and bitter tears to shed.
I wept as I remembered how often you and I
Had tired the Sun with talking, and sent him down the sky
An appreciation
In the 373rd casualty list of the Indian Expeditionary Force, under the heading of “Died of wounds” appears the name of Capt. J. Graves.
The news must have darkened the day to many in Rangoon, for few men can have had more real friends or fewer enemies. A most unassuming man of much real ability, John Graves treated all men with that unfailing tact and courtesy which can only spring from wide human sympathy and understanding. To him a man was a man, whatever his race or colour and he had taken special pains to acquire sufficient knowledge of Hindustani to address his Indian acquaintances courteously and correctly.
He was one of the few civilians whom war found well prepared, for, though he knew his profession well, he loved soldiering better and from youth had never lost an opportunity of mastering its details. He learnt soldiering in a happier day when horsemanship was considered an essential branch of military knowledge. In spite of certain natural disadvantages, he made himself a fine rider, and, what is rarer, a competent horse-master, with considerable veterinary knowledge always at his friends’ disposal. Such men are public benefactors in our smaller stations.
Though nervous and highly strung, danger in any form attracted him. He often sought danger and hardship with the deliberate object of self-discipline. He had thus schooled himself until he could be relied on, and could rely on himself, in any situation, and few met him without feeling the presence of unusual strength and quite confidence. He was a man of wide interests, retentive memory and considerable knowledge, acquired mainly through conversation. Men were his books. He was a good talker and a better listener. While in Moulmein he loved to pick up any stranded visitor from circuit house or club, take him home to dinner and make him talk. His guests generally talked well, as the dullest of us can sometimes in the right atmosphere. I doubt if he was ever bored, he was too genuinely interested in all sorts and conditions of men and women. His active intelligence, wide interests and ready sympathy gave him such signal advantages as an entertainer, companion and friend of women that he might have degenerated into a mere “ladies’ man” had he been less unselfish and unassuming. He remained a happy “friend of all the world.” He died the death he would have chosen and left the world the better for his sojourn in it.
They told me, Heraclitus, they told me you were dead,
They brought me bitter news to hear, and bitter tears to shed.
I wept as I remembered how often you and I
Had tired the Sun with talking, and sent him down the sky
The Late H.G. Dickson
Appearing on behalf of the late Henry G. Dickson, who was recently killed in action in Mesopotamia, Dr. W.P. Murray has filed a petition in the Chief Court in the matter of the deceased who had previously executed his last will in writing and appointed petitioner executor. The assets which were likely come into petitioner’s hands if probate was granted would amount to in value under Rs. 6,500 or thereabouts. Mr Justice Young passed the following orders: On the necessary court fees being paid, probate to issue as prayed.
Appearing on behalf of the late Henry G. Dickson, who was recently killed in action in Mesopotamia, Dr. W.P. Murray has filed a petition in the Chief Court in the matter of the deceased who had previously executed his last will in writing and appointed petitioner executor. The assets which were likely come into petitioner’s hands if probate was granted would amount to in value under Rs. 6,500 or thereabouts. Mr Justice Young passed the following orders: On the necessary court fees being paid, probate to issue as prayed.
A Burma Casualty
Capt. James Armstrong
Word has been received in Rangoon of the death in Mesopotamia of Capt. James Armstrong of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. last month. Capt. Armstrong and Capt. A. Patterson of the same company were given war leave by the company on February 1st last year in order to go on active service with the Royal Indian Marine in the Persian Gulf. Capt. Armstrong was born in Inverness 36 years ago. He joined the Flotilla Company in March 1910 and being in possession of a master’s ticket was put in command of the steamer Otaru and later was in command of the Mandalay. After reaching Mesopotamia Capt. Armstrong was in command of the stern-wheeler hospital ship Sikkim which had formerly been the I.F. Company’s Chindwin river steamer and also of other steamers. Word came originally that he was missing but his death is now officially announced. He was killed while doing advance ferrying work beyond Baghdad. He and the crew of his boat were wiped out with the exception of one lascar.
Capt. James Armstrong
Word has been received in Rangoon of the death in Mesopotamia of Capt. James Armstrong of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. last month. Capt. Armstrong and Capt. A. Patterson of the same company were given war leave by the company on February 1st last year in order to go on active service with the Royal Indian Marine in the Persian Gulf. Capt. Armstrong was born in Inverness 36 years ago. He joined the Flotilla Company in March 1910 and being in possession of a master’s ticket was put in command of the steamer Otaru and later was in command of the Mandalay. After reaching Mesopotamia Capt. Armstrong was in command of the stern-wheeler hospital ship Sikkim which had formerly been the I.F. Company’s Chindwin river steamer and also of other steamers. Word came originally that he was missing but his death is now officially announced. He was killed while doing advance ferrying work beyond Baghdad. He and the crew of his boat were wiped out with the exception of one lascar.
The Late Mr C.H.N. Sausman
On behalf of Alice E.B. Sausman, Messrs. Lentaigne, McDonnell and Clifton applied to the Chief Court on Tuesday for probate of the will of the late Mr C.H.N. Sausman, who died in Insein on December 29th 1916. Deceased executed his last will on December 12th 1902, whereby he appointed petitioner, widow, sole executrix. The assets likely to come into the petitioner hands would not exceed Rs. 5,300. The court passed orders granting the application of the petitioner furnishing the necessary court fees.
On behalf of Alice E.B. Sausman, Messrs. Lentaigne, McDonnell and Clifton applied to the Chief Court on Tuesday for probate of the will of the late Mr C.H.N. Sausman, who died in Insein on December 29th 1916. Deceased executed his last will on December 12th 1902, whereby he appointed petitioner, widow, sole executrix. The assets likely to come into the petitioner hands would not exceed Rs. 5,300. The court passed orders granting the application of the petitioner furnishing the necessary court fees.
The Late Mr McPherson
Mr John McPherson, who died at 8.30 on Monday night, at “Richmond Hill,” Kokine, was born in Inverness, came to Burma in 1881 or 1882 and joined the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company as an Engineer. After a short period at the Dalla Dockyard he was posted to one of the company’s steamers and saw a lot of strenuous service before, during and after the last Burmese war. After the war he returned to the Dalla Dockyard and was placed in charge of outside work of the company which duties he carried out for several years. He then went into business for himself as Consulting Engineer and later became Lloyd’s Surveyor in Rangoon. He held the position of Government Inspector under the boilers and prime movers act for a number of years. In his younger days he was a member of the Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers. Of late years he has been one of the managers of the Presbyterian church and was also a Director of the Burma Gold Dredging Company and of the Bank of Rangoon. A man of the highest integrity, he was greatly respected and greatly loved by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and one son, who has recently come from home.
Mr John McPherson, who died at 8.30 on Monday night, at “Richmond Hill,” Kokine, was born in Inverness, came to Burma in 1881 or 1882 and joined the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company as an Engineer. After a short period at the Dalla Dockyard he was posted to one of the company’s steamers and saw a lot of strenuous service before, during and after the last Burmese war. After the war he returned to the Dalla Dockyard and was placed in charge of outside work of the company which duties he carried out for several years. He then went into business for himself as Consulting Engineer and later became Lloyd’s Surveyor in Rangoon. He held the position of Government Inspector under the boilers and prime movers act for a number of years. In his younger days he was a member of the Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers. Of late years he has been one of the managers of the Presbyterian church and was also a Director of the Burma Gold Dredging Company and of the Bank of Rangoon. A man of the highest integrity, he was greatly respected and greatly loved by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and one son, who has recently come from home.
.P. Todd-Naylor’s Estate
W.P. Okeden applied to the Chief Court on Tuesday as attorney of the Executors and Executrix who were in England for letters of Administration de bonis non to the un-administrated part of the estate of the late H.P. Todd-Naylor. The petition stated that Mr A. Gaitskell, who took out Letters of Administration with the will annexed, died on December 1st 1915, leaving a small part of the estate un-administered. On January 29th 1911, Letters of Administration with a copy of the will of the estate of the deceased were granted by the Court to Mr Gaitskell, who had since died. Under the power of attorney dated December 18th 1916 from Sir H. Thirkell White, Ethel May Todd-Naylor and E. Graham, Executors of the will, authorised Colonel E.C. Townsend to apply for letters to the estate left un-administered with power to appoint substitutes and by a deed of substitution dated March 10th 1917 petitioner was appointed Colonel Townsend’s substitute. The court granted the application as prayed.
W.P. Okeden applied to the Chief Court on Tuesday as attorney of the Executors and Executrix who were in England for letters of Administration de bonis non to the un-administrated part of the estate of the late H.P. Todd-Naylor. The petition stated that Mr A. Gaitskell, who took out Letters of Administration with the will annexed, died on December 1st 1915, leaving a small part of the estate un-administered. On January 29th 1911, Letters of Administration with a copy of the will of the estate of the deceased were granted by the Court to Mr Gaitskell, who had since died. Under the power of attorney dated December 18th 1916 from Sir H. Thirkell White, Ethel May Todd-Naylor and E. Graham, Executors of the will, authorised Colonel E.C. Townsend to apply for letters to the estate left un-administered with power to appoint substitutes and by a deed of substitution dated March 10th 1917 petitioner was appointed Colonel Townsend’s substitute. The court granted the application as prayed.
Burma Casualties
Capt. Robert Osbourne
Word has been received from home of the death in action of Capt. Robert Osbourne, Highland Light Infantry, in March. Capt. Osbourne was well known in Rangoon where he spent five years from 1908 to 1913, being connected with Messrs. Latham, Black & Co. While here he was a member of the Mounted Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles. Capt. Osbourne was the elder son of Mr Robert Osbourne of the Glasgow Corporation, and was 29 years old. He was educated at Hermitage School, Helensburgh and Hillhead High School, Glasgow. On leaving school, he entered the office of the United Turkey Red Company and left them to come to Rangoon. On his return to Glasgow in 1913 he received an appointment on the clerical staff of Dr. A.K. Chalmers, Medical Officer of health. On the outbreak of the war he joined the Highland Light Infantry and received a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in April 1915. He was promoted to Captain on February 28th last.
Capt. J. Graves
In the 373rd casualty list of the Indian Expeditionary Forces under the heading of “died of wounds” appears the name of Capt. J. Graves, Indian Volunteers. Capt. Graves, who was in his 44th year, was well known in Burma, having been at different times Agent of the Bank of Bengal at Moulmein and Sub-agent here in Rangoon. He joined the Bank in 1896 and came to Rangoon first in January 1897 but was here for a short time only and returned to India. At the outbreak of the South African warhe joined Lumsden’s Horse as a trooper and took part with them throughout the war returning to India at the end and resuming his work with the Bank of Bengal. He returned to Burma in 1911 and went to Moulmein as Agent of the bank, coming over to Rangoon in 1914 after the outbreak of the war as Sub-agent. While in Moulmein he was keenly interested in the Moulmein Vol. Rifles and as soon as he arrived in Rangoon became attached to the Mounted Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles and took over command of the company. Some of his tactical schemes while with the company are well remembered for the instruction and pleasure they gave. He went home on leave in February 1915 and on getting there was commissioned and attached to the Suffolk Yeomanry. Not long after this he was posted to an Indian Cavalry regiment in France where he specialised as machine-gun officer and where he remained for a long time. He was a very capable officer and had many friends in Rangoon.
Capt. Robert Osbourne
Word has been received from home of the death in action of Capt. Robert Osbourne, Highland Light Infantry, in March. Capt. Osbourne was well known in Rangoon where he spent five years from 1908 to 1913, being connected with Messrs. Latham, Black & Co. While here he was a member of the Mounted Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles. Capt. Osbourne was the elder son of Mr Robert Osbourne of the Glasgow Corporation, and was 29 years old. He was educated at Hermitage School, Helensburgh and Hillhead High School, Glasgow. On leaving school, he entered the office of the United Turkey Red Company and left them to come to Rangoon. On his return to Glasgow in 1913 he received an appointment on the clerical staff of Dr. A.K. Chalmers, Medical Officer of health. On the outbreak of the war he joined the Highland Light Infantry and received a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in April 1915. He was promoted to Captain on February 28th last.
Capt. J. Graves
In the 373rd casualty list of the Indian Expeditionary Forces under the heading of “died of wounds” appears the name of Capt. J. Graves, Indian Volunteers. Capt. Graves, who was in his 44th year, was well known in Burma, having been at different times Agent of the Bank of Bengal at Moulmein and Sub-agent here in Rangoon. He joined the Bank in 1896 and came to Rangoon first in January 1897 but was here for a short time only and returned to India. At the outbreak of the South African warhe joined Lumsden’s Horse as a trooper and took part with them throughout the war returning to India at the end and resuming his work with the Bank of Bengal. He returned to Burma in 1911 and went to Moulmein as Agent of the bank, coming over to Rangoon in 1914 after the outbreak of the war as Sub-agent. While in Moulmein he was keenly interested in the Moulmein Vol. Rifles and as soon as he arrived in Rangoon became attached to the Mounted Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles and took over command of the company. Some of his tactical schemes while with the company are well remembered for the instruction and pleasure they gave. He went home on leave in February 1915 and on getting there was commissioned and attached to the Suffolk Yeomanry. Not long after this he was posted to an Indian Cavalry regiment in France where he specialised as machine-gun officer and where he remained for a long time. He was a very capable officer and had many friends in Rangoon.
Death of Mr C.B. Lacey
We regret to hear of the death after a long and painful illness of Mr C.B. Lacey, late of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, which took place on the 14th instant in England. Mr Lacey came to Burma as far back as 1881 with a view to joining the police and to fit himself for this career spent some time in a Hpoongyi Kyaung at Shwedaung, near Prome, there acquiring a very notable proficiency in Burmese and also studying Pali. In 1882 he joined the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation and served in many stations in Burma and Siam until his appointment as Manager in Rangoon in 1894. This post he held till 1906, when he was transferred to the Bombay office. Mr Lacey, who was aged fifty eight, had probably a unique knowledge of Burmese folk-lore and it was one of his ambitions to write a book on the subject but ill health prevented him. He had very many friends in this province who will hear of his death with genuine sorrow.
We regret to hear of the death after a long and painful illness of Mr C.B. Lacey, late of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, which took place on the 14th instant in England. Mr Lacey came to Burma as far back as 1881 with a view to joining the police and to fit himself for this career spent some time in a Hpoongyi Kyaung at Shwedaung, near Prome, there acquiring a very notable proficiency in Burmese and also studying Pali. In 1882 he joined the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation and served in many stations in Burma and Siam until his appointment as Manager in Rangoon in 1894. This post he held till 1906, when he was transferred to the Bombay office. Mr Lacey, who was aged fifty eight, had probably a unique knowledge of Burmese folk-lore and it was one of his ambitions to write a book on the subject but ill health prevented him. He had very many friends in this province who will hear of his death with genuine sorrow.
Moulmein
The Late Major Graves
Much regret is felt in Moulmein at the announcement of the death in action in France of Major Graves who was one time Agent of the Bank of Bengal here. Major Graves was a member of the 36th (Jacob’s) Horse which saw active service during the Boer war and was always a keen sportsman as well as a volunteer, having risen to the rank of Major in the Moulmein Vol. Rifles. He was in the Rangoon branch of the Bank of Bengal prior to going on leave to England where he obtained his commission in one of the home regiments.
The Late Major Graves
Much regret is felt in Moulmein at the announcement of the death in action in France of Major Graves who was one time Agent of the Bank of Bengal here. Major Graves was a member of the 36th (Jacob’s) Horse which saw active service during the Boer war and was always a keen sportsman as well as a volunteer, having risen to the rank of Major in the Moulmein Vol. Rifles. He was in the Rangoon branch of the Bank of Bengal prior to going on leave to England where he obtained his commission in one of the home regiments.
Lt. C.C. Mossop
Under the heading of “wounded” in casualty list 352, I.E. Forces, Mesopotamia, appears the name of Lt. C.C. Mossop, I.A.R. This, it has been learned, is Lt. J.C.C. Mossop, who at the outbreak of the war was connected with the British Burma Petroleum Co. and received his commission in the I.A.R.O. in February 1915. Lt. Mossop at that time was a Captain in the Rangoon Port Defence Vols. which he had joined as a 2nd Lt. in 1908. He came out to Burma about ten years ago for Messrs. Marshall, Cotterell & Co. and left them to join the British Burma Petroleum Co. in 1910. He was keen on sports and played in the Gymkhana Club hockey team. He nearly lost his life some years ago through his horse stumbling and throwing him heavily. Advices received in Rangoon are that his wounds are slight. Lt. Mossop on receiving his commission was sent for training to the Dogras after which he joined the Brahmins and went to Mesopotamia with them.
Major H.L. Haughton
Major H.L. Haughton, I.A., whose name appears in the I.E. Force casualty lists today under the heading of “wounded” was well known in Burma where be served for many years with the 93rd Burmas being made its second in command in May last and succeeding to the command of the regiment on the death of Lt.-Col. Whitehead some months ago. Major Haughton joined the Royal Munster Fusiliers in 1891 and transferred to the Indian Army as a Lieutenant in 1896 being posted to the old 3rd Burma Battalion, which became the 93rd Burmas in 1903.
Under the heading of “wounded” in casualty list 352, I.E. Forces, Mesopotamia, appears the name of Lt. C.C. Mossop, I.A.R. This, it has been learned, is Lt. J.C.C. Mossop, who at the outbreak of the war was connected with the British Burma Petroleum Co. and received his commission in the I.A.R.O. in February 1915. Lt. Mossop at that time was a Captain in the Rangoon Port Defence Vols. which he had joined as a 2nd Lt. in 1908. He came out to Burma about ten years ago for Messrs. Marshall, Cotterell & Co. and left them to join the British Burma Petroleum Co. in 1910. He was keen on sports and played in the Gymkhana Club hockey team. He nearly lost his life some years ago through his horse stumbling and throwing him heavily. Advices received in Rangoon are that his wounds are slight. Lt. Mossop on receiving his commission was sent for training to the Dogras after which he joined the Brahmins and went to Mesopotamia with them.
Major H.L. Haughton
Major H.L. Haughton, I.A., whose name appears in the I.E. Force casualty lists today under the heading of “wounded” was well known in Burma where be served for many years with the 93rd Burmas being made its second in command in May last and succeeding to the command of the regiment on the death of Lt.-Col. Whitehead some months ago. Major Haughton joined the Royal Munster Fusiliers in 1891 and transferred to the Indian Army as a Lieutenant in 1896 being posted to the old 3rd Burma Battalion, which became the 93rd Burmas in 1903.
May
Births
Reynolds
On April 29th at Cheltenham, to Mr and Mrs H.O. Reynolds, a son. Mercer-Adam On April 1st to Mr and Mrs J.B. Mercer-Adam, a daughter. Carrington-Lang On April 30th at the R.C. Cathedral, Rangoon, by Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, F.C. Carrington, 2nd Lt. Indian Army Reserve of Officers, to Miss D.G. Lang, daughter of the late John Lang, of Pegu. Jennings-Roffey On May 9th 1917 at the Memorial Church, Maymyo, William Harry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jennings of Windermere to May Louise, youngest daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs Roffey of Maymyo and formerly of West Wickham, Kent. Sutherland On May 16th 1917 at no. 1 Commissioner Rd., the wife of Mr P.A. Sutherland, Chief Jailor, Rangoon Jail, of a son. |
Jarbo
At Midlands, Maymyo, on May 5th 1917, to Mr and Mrs W.G. Jarbo, Survey of India, a daughter. Chapman At Padouk, Bassein, on May 12th to Mr and Mrs Chapman, a daughter. Cockerton On Tuesday May 22nd at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Budd Road, to Mr and Mrs T.C. Cockerton, a son. Macloskey At 10A Ahlone Rd., Rangoon, on May 23rd, the wife of C.M. Macloskey, Indian Police, a daughter. Morrison At 15 Budd Road, Rangoon, on May 20th the wife of Mr J.A.A. Morrison, P.W.D., of a son, still born. |
Marriages
Carrington-Lang
On April 30th at the R.C. Cathedral, Rangoon, by Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, F.C. Carrington, 2nd Lt. Indian Army Reserve of Officers, to Miss D.G. Lang, daughter of the late John Lang, of Pegu. Jennings-Roffey On May 9th 1917 at the Memorial Church, Maymyo, William Harry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jennings of Windermere to May Louise, youngest daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs Roffey of Maymyo and formerly of West Wickham, Kent. |
Dissolution of Marriage
Mr Justice Young on Tuesday heard the suit of S.F. Tobeason v. Janet Tobeason and W.P. Wilson, for dissolution of petitioner’s marriage with the first respondent, his wife, on the usual grounds. Petitioner was married on August 16th 1912 ; his wife left his house about the middle of July 1915 and had not returned to him since. His Honour, on the evidence adduced before him, passed a decree dissolving the marriage and directing the co-respondent to pay his costs of the suit, advocate’s fees, 5 gold mohours. Mr Villa appeared for the petitioner, neither of the respondents putting in an appearance, nor being represented by council. |
Deaths
Spears
On May 10th at the Presidency General Hospital, Calcutta, after a serious operation and five weeks of agony, Leslie Austin Spears, (Bunnie) Deputy Superintendent, Burma Police, aged 43 years and 2 days. Dias On May 17th at the Rangoon General Hospital, Violet Sybil, beloved wife of R.R. Dias. Aged 23 years. Noyce At Pegu, suddenly, on Friday the 25th May 1917, Thomas Charles Noyce, eldest son of the late Charles Noyce of Maulmain (sic) from an attack of paralysis in his sixty fourth year. Deeply regretted. R.I.P. |
Orton
On May 19th at 4 Jamadall Buildings, Brooking St., the infant son of William H. and Edith Olton. Paul Michael M. Paul, lat interpreter, Judge’s Court, Moulmein, dearly beloved father of F.A. Paul, Appraiser, Customs Dept., Rangoon, and F.G. Paul, E.A.C., Myingyan and brother of John A Paul, late Head Clerk, Messrs. the I.F. Co. In Memoriam Peppin In loving memory of Henry Arthur Peppin, who departed this life on May 4th 1907. Deeply mourned by his son. |
The Late Mr A.R. Thomas
A cablegram was received in Rangoon on Friday night from London by Mrs C.I.N. Adam, announcing the death of her father Mr A.R. Thomas, formerly Chief Officer, the Rangoon Fire Brigade. Mr Thomas, who would have been forty nine years old on Friday, was born in London and was educated at the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich. On leaving there he went on one of the Greenwich training ships on the Thames, passing out from there he joined the Shire Line of steamers running between London and Shanghai and passed both his cadet and second mate’s examinations. On getting his certificate in 1888 he joined the London Fire Brigade, where he saw strenuous service for eleven years. He came out to Burma in December 1899, as Asst. Superintendent of the Rangoon Fire Brigade under Mr Bateman. On Mr Bateman’s retirement several years later he became Superintendent and remained so until the Brigade was re-organised in 1913 after the removal to the new central station in Sule Pagoda road. A younger man was decided upon as Chief Officer and when Mr Tuppen, who is at present, in command, was brought from home, Mr Thomas became 2nd Officer. Mr Thomas handled splendidly some of the worst fires that have taken place in Rangoon, notably those in the Obo quarter, Pazundaung, in Lanmadaw and at the Port Trust godowns He nearly lost his life in one fire in China street in May 1916, entering the building and being shocked by an electric wire. He was taken out unconscious. This coupled with a gharry accident which took place a few weeks before that in which he received an injury to his head, affected Mr Thomas’s health and he was ordered on leave, going home in January last and reaching London at the end of March. His wife died in July 1915 but a daughter and four sons, two of whom are in England, survive him. He was an enthusiastic Mason and a Master in the Peace and Harmony Lodge, Rangoon.
A cablegram was received in Rangoon on Friday night from London by Mrs C.I.N. Adam, announcing the death of her father Mr A.R. Thomas, formerly Chief Officer, the Rangoon Fire Brigade. Mr Thomas, who would have been forty nine years old on Friday, was born in London and was educated at the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich. On leaving there he went on one of the Greenwich training ships on the Thames, passing out from there he joined the Shire Line of steamers running between London and Shanghai and passed both his cadet and second mate’s examinations. On getting his certificate in 1888 he joined the London Fire Brigade, where he saw strenuous service for eleven years. He came out to Burma in December 1899, as Asst. Superintendent of the Rangoon Fire Brigade under Mr Bateman. On Mr Bateman’s retirement several years later he became Superintendent and remained so until the Brigade was re-organised in 1913 after the removal to the new central station in Sule Pagoda road. A younger man was decided upon as Chief Officer and when Mr Tuppen, who is at present, in command, was brought from home, Mr Thomas became 2nd Officer. Mr Thomas handled splendidly some of the worst fires that have taken place in Rangoon, notably those in the Obo quarter, Pazundaung, in Lanmadaw and at the Port Trust godowns He nearly lost his life in one fire in China street in May 1916, entering the building and being shocked by an electric wire. He was taken out unconscious. This coupled with a gharry accident which took place a few weeks before that in which he received an injury to his head, affected Mr Thomas’s health and he was ordered on leave, going home in January last and reaching London at the end of March. His wife died in July 1915 but a daughter and four sons, two of whom are in England, survive him. He was an enthusiastic Mason and a Master in the Peace and Harmony Lodge, Rangoon.
Death of a Police Officer
Spears
A wire was recently received in Insein from Calcutta from Mrs L.A. Spears to the effect that her husband had died there after an operation. The late Mr Leslie Austin Spears was Sub-divisional Police Officer at Taikkyi before he went on leave. He was born on May 8th 1873 and joined the Rangoon police as a European constable on May 6th 1897 ; served as Inspector in Rangoon, Prome, Tavoy, Akyab, Sandoway, Meiktila, Myingyan, Maymyo, Minbu, Kyaukse and Kyaikto districts ; was also headquarters Assistant in 1910-11-12 in various places ; rendered service in non-gazetted appointments from August 18th 1893 till appointed as above ; was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police, 4th grade, on February 11th 1915 and held that post on the date of his death. Much sympathy is felt for his wife and child who are at present in Calcutta.
Spears
A wire was recently received in Insein from Calcutta from Mrs L.A. Spears to the effect that her husband had died there after an operation. The late Mr Leslie Austin Spears was Sub-divisional Police Officer at Taikkyi before he went on leave. He was born on May 8th 1873 and joined the Rangoon police as a European constable on May 6th 1897 ; served as Inspector in Rangoon, Prome, Tavoy, Akyab, Sandoway, Meiktila, Myingyan, Maymyo, Minbu, Kyaukse and Kyaikto districts ; was also headquarters Assistant in 1910-11-12 in various places ; rendered service in non-gazetted appointments from August 18th 1893 till appointed as above ; was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police, 4th grade, on February 11th 1915 and held that post on the date of his death. Much sympathy is felt for his wife and child who are at present in Calcutta.
The Late Mr W. Johnstone’s Estate
On the application of Mr C.E. Clifton, as Attorney to the brother of the late Mr W. Johnstone, the Chief Court has granted petitioner letters of administration to deceased’s estate. The deceased was an Engineer of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. and died in Rangoon on January 12th 1916. He left a trust disposition and settlement by which he appointed Mr R.M. Johnstone, his brother, Executor, who, by power of attorney, appointed petitioner to take out letters of administration to the deceased’s estate in Burma. On July 6th 1916 confirmation was granted according to the laws of Scotland to the nomination of Mr R.M. Johnstone as Executor of the estate.
On the application of Mr C.E. Clifton, as Attorney to the brother of the late Mr W. Johnstone, the Chief Court has granted petitioner letters of administration to deceased’s estate. The deceased was an Engineer of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. and died in Rangoon on January 12th 1916. He left a trust disposition and settlement by which he appointed Mr R.M. Johnstone, his brother, Executor, who, by power of attorney, appointed petitioner to take out letters of administration to the deceased’s estate in Burma. On July 6th 1916 confirmation was granted according to the laws of Scotland to the nomination of Mr R.M. Johnstone as Executor of the estate.
Death of Mr Fielding Hall
Reuter records the death at the age of fifty-eight of Mr H. Fielding Hall, who was for many years in the Burma Commission, retiring in 1910 after prolonged ill health.
Mr Hall in his early life went to sea, then for several years was a planter in Wynaad, coming to Burma during the third Burmese war.
He joined the Commission in 1886 and served with the Chin expedition. For some years he took an active part in co-operative work. Being Registrar of the Societies, receiving the K.I.H. for his services.
Mr Hall was widely known as a writer. A number of his Burmese tales published in these columns first attracted attention to his easy, fluent style and his art in telling a story well.
Later “The Soul of a People” an idealized view of the Burmese people, had quite a vogue in the west. “ A People at School” was in the same vein but did not attain as wide a popularity as “The Soul of a People.” On these and his short stories, which have also appeared in book form, Mr Hall’s reputation rests.
Possibly he himself rated higher his essays in theology and philosophy, such as “The Hearts of Men” and “The Inward Light,” but of these in must be said that Mr Hall was out of his element in attempting serious philosophical inquiries.
Mr Hall leaves a widow and two children surviving him.
Reuter records the death at the age of fifty-eight of Mr H. Fielding Hall, who was for many years in the Burma Commission, retiring in 1910 after prolonged ill health.
Mr Hall in his early life went to sea, then for several years was a planter in Wynaad, coming to Burma during the third Burmese war.
He joined the Commission in 1886 and served with the Chin expedition. For some years he took an active part in co-operative work. Being Registrar of the Societies, receiving the K.I.H. for his services.
Mr Hall was widely known as a writer. A number of his Burmese tales published in these columns first attracted attention to his easy, fluent style and his art in telling a story well.
Later “The Soul of a People” an idealized view of the Burmese people, had quite a vogue in the west. “ A People at School” was in the same vein but did not attain as wide a popularity as “The Soul of a People.” On these and his short stories, which have also appeared in book form, Mr Hall’s reputation rests.
Possibly he himself rated higher his essays in theology and philosophy, such as “The Hearts of Men” and “The Inward Light,” but of these in must be said that Mr Hall was out of his element in attempting serious philosophical inquiries.
Mr Hall leaves a widow and two children surviving him.
Disappearance of European Engineer
Whyte
The Eastern Sub-divisional Magistrate on Yesterday commenced recording evidence into the circumstance attending the disappearance of Mr J. Whyte of the Arracan Co. Ltd. Mr A.E. Donaldson, Assistant Manager of the Arracan Co. deposed to having received no clue as to what had happened to Mr Whyte. Under his instructions a reward of Rs. 500 had been offered to any person who would be able to give information about the fate of Mr Whyte. As far as he and the members of his form were concerned, it was their belief that Mr Whyte fell into the river on the night of February 24th and had been carried away by the current. According to the news he had received, Mr Whyte fell into the river. Magbul Ahmed, gharry-wallah, deposed to driving Mr Whyte down to Keighley street jetty at about 2-15 a.m. on the morning of February 25th, When they got to the jetty they found jetty No. 1 under repairs. Jetty No. 2 had its entrance blocked by grass carts and grass bundles. Mr Whyte walked down the sampan landing after paying him Rs. 1-8, promising to pay him more on his next visit to Rangoon. Witness saw him getting into a sampan. When the sampan had gone off a few yards off the jetty, the sahib fell into the river. He heard him ejaculate “Oh.” Witness was then resting his pony. There was a big Kitson lamp at the head of the sampan landing. He could not identify the sampan-wallah. Witness and three police constables ran down the landing. They saw the sahib drifting in the direction of the dredger. The policemen asked him to get into the water and save the sahib. But he could not and did not. He could not point out the policemen, though the Barr street police had held two identification parades. Witness shouted out to the men on the dredger to help. They said they could not. The police constables told witness that it was not their business to save the man. As the police constables were present at the time, he thought it unnecessary to go to the station and report. At the office of the Commissioner of Police witness picked out Mr Whyte in a photograph with several others. The inquest will be resumed on May 21st.
Whyte
The Eastern Sub-divisional Magistrate on Yesterday commenced recording evidence into the circumstance attending the disappearance of Mr J. Whyte of the Arracan Co. Ltd. Mr A.E. Donaldson, Assistant Manager of the Arracan Co. deposed to having received no clue as to what had happened to Mr Whyte. Under his instructions a reward of Rs. 500 had been offered to any person who would be able to give information about the fate of Mr Whyte. As far as he and the members of his form were concerned, it was their belief that Mr Whyte fell into the river on the night of February 24th and had been carried away by the current. According to the news he had received, Mr Whyte fell into the river. Magbul Ahmed, gharry-wallah, deposed to driving Mr Whyte down to Keighley street jetty at about 2-15 a.m. on the morning of February 25th, When they got to the jetty they found jetty No. 1 under repairs. Jetty No. 2 had its entrance blocked by grass carts and grass bundles. Mr Whyte walked down the sampan landing after paying him Rs. 1-8, promising to pay him more on his next visit to Rangoon. Witness saw him getting into a sampan. When the sampan had gone off a few yards off the jetty, the sahib fell into the river. He heard him ejaculate “Oh.” Witness was then resting his pony. There was a big Kitson lamp at the head of the sampan landing. He could not identify the sampan-wallah. Witness and three police constables ran down the landing. They saw the sahib drifting in the direction of the dredger. The policemen asked him to get into the water and save the sahib. But he could not and did not. He could not point out the policemen, though the Barr street police had held two identification parades. Witness shouted out to the men on the dredger to help. They said they could not. The police constables told witness that it was not their business to save the man. As the police constables were present at the time, he thought it unnecessary to go to the station and report. At the office of the Commissioner of Police witness picked out Mr Whyte in a photograph with several others. The inquest will be resumed on May 21st.
Murder of Excise Officers
Barry & Maung Kit
In connection with the murder of the two excise officer at We’gyi village, Thaton, on May 10th, the following further report has been received:- The District Magistrate and Dist. Superintendent of police visited the scene. On May 10th Mr A. Barry and Maung Kit, Sub-inspectors of Excise, Paan and Pagat, respectively, with police constable Maung Aung, excise peon Ba Shu and villagers went to We’gyi and searched the house of the liquor licensee, Ah Saung. The village headman, Maung Pan Seikta and villager Ti Took, of We’gyi, were called in as villagers to witness the search. Nearly six tolas of opium were found in the house. As the Sub-inspectors had gone to the village in a cart, the cart driver Ba Thein waited for them in the village. After the search, two of the excise party, Po Tok and Chit Khaing, left the party and the rest of the party went to Maung Eindi’s house in the same village and they all had some liquor there, the headman not taking any. In all they consumed about a quart and a half of liquor in that house, but as they had already taken some drink before they got to We’gyi, the Sub-Inspector, especially Barry, were the worse for drink. From Maung Eindi’s. the Sub-inspectors and others made their way to the headman’s house and while doing so, they met Pan Bu, the lubyo-gaung (leader of village young men,) in front of Ma U’s house and Barry is said to have struck him on the arm with a cane. At the time Pan Bu was entertaining some actors in an ahlu under a mandate in front of Ma U’s house. The excise party then continued their journey to the headman’s house. They had just reached it when the sound of a drum was heard from another house. It was sounded by Nga Po Naw, brother of Pan Bu, and in answer to it about forty villagers armed with sticks assembled and surrounded the excise party in front of the headman’s house. Pan Bu and four others acted as leaders. Pan Bu went up to Barry and asked him why he had struck him and while the excise peon and constable Aung Ban were trying to make peace, Barry got up and attempted to hand-cuff Pan Bu. Before he could do so he was pulled away and beaten to death with mamooties and sticks by the crowd. The crown turned on Maung Kit and treated him in a similar manner but he did not die until midnight. Although he was rolling and struggling in agony from evening until midnight in front of the headman’s house, no one would lift a hand to attend to him or even to alleviate his paid. The peon, Ba Chu was also assaulted and tried to get away but was prevented and the headman handcuffed him to Barry’s servant, who was badly beaten and kept in the headman’s house. All the others except constable Aung Ban, who escaped, received a beating. Sub-inspectors Maung Kit was armed with a Government Martini-Henry carbine at the time, but he appears to have had old misfire cartridges with him and although he threatened Pan Bu’s gang with it, they took no notice of it. This gun and cartridges were not done away with by the villagers and were not recovered. The villagers tried to suppress evidence and as they also failed to arrest the principle offenders who are absconding the Sub-divnl. Magistrate, Paan, has taken action against them under section 14, Lower Burma Village Act. Rs. 536, it is stated has been collected by the villagers to assist the offenders. Thirty-four men have been arrested and charged with murder and abatement of same.
Barry & Maung Kit
In connection with the murder of the two excise officer at We’gyi village, Thaton, on May 10th, the following further report has been received:- The District Magistrate and Dist. Superintendent of police visited the scene. On May 10th Mr A. Barry and Maung Kit, Sub-inspectors of Excise, Paan and Pagat, respectively, with police constable Maung Aung, excise peon Ba Shu and villagers went to We’gyi and searched the house of the liquor licensee, Ah Saung. The village headman, Maung Pan Seikta and villager Ti Took, of We’gyi, were called in as villagers to witness the search. Nearly six tolas of opium were found in the house. As the Sub-inspectors had gone to the village in a cart, the cart driver Ba Thein waited for them in the village. After the search, two of the excise party, Po Tok and Chit Khaing, left the party and the rest of the party went to Maung Eindi’s house in the same village and they all had some liquor there, the headman not taking any. In all they consumed about a quart and a half of liquor in that house, but as they had already taken some drink before they got to We’gyi, the Sub-Inspector, especially Barry, were the worse for drink. From Maung Eindi’s. the Sub-inspectors and others made their way to the headman’s house and while doing so, they met Pan Bu, the lubyo-gaung (leader of village young men,) in front of Ma U’s house and Barry is said to have struck him on the arm with a cane. At the time Pan Bu was entertaining some actors in an ahlu under a mandate in front of Ma U’s house. The excise party then continued their journey to the headman’s house. They had just reached it when the sound of a drum was heard from another house. It was sounded by Nga Po Naw, brother of Pan Bu, and in answer to it about forty villagers armed with sticks assembled and surrounded the excise party in front of the headman’s house. Pan Bu and four others acted as leaders. Pan Bu went up to Barry and asked him why he had struck him and while the excise peon and constable Aung Ban were trying to make peace, Barry got up and attempted to hand-cuff Pan Bu. Before he could do so he was pulled away and beaten to death with mamooties and sticks by the crowd. The crown turned on Maung Kit and treated him in a similar manner but he did not die until midnight. Although he was rolling and struggling in agony from evening until midnight in front of the headman’s house, no one would lift a hand to attend to him or even to alleviate his paid. The peon, Ba Chu was also assaulted and tried to get away but was prevented and the headman handcuffed him to Barry’s servant, who was badly beaten and kept in the headman’s house. All the others except constable Aung Ban, who escaped, received a beating. Sub-inspectors Maung Kit was armed with a Government Martini-Henry carbine at the time, but he appears to have had old misfire cartridges with him and although he threatened Pan Bu’s gang with it, they took no notice of it. This gun and cartridges were not done away with by the villagers and were not recovered. The villagers tried to suppress evidence and as they also failed to arrest the principle offenders who are absconding the Sub-divnl. Magistrate, Paan, has taken action against them under section 14, Lower Burma Village Act. Rs. 536, it is stated has been collected by the villagers to assist the offenders. Thirty-four men have been arrested and charged with murder and abatement of same.
Suicide of a European
Hayes
The Tounglonbyan police were called to No. 6 Macgregor street, Theinbyu, on Tuesday evening where they found the dead body of a European named Denis Hayes hanging in his room from a rope. The police cut the body down and sent to the hospital mortuary. Near the body on a table was found a letter in pencil addressed to a friend in Rangoon in which motive for the deed was stated to be that his wife and daughter had left him.
Denis Hayes, who was thirty five years old, came to Rangoon in the latter part of 1902 as a seaman and met with an accident on board that injured his face and head. He eventually recovered in the General Hospital and finding his ship gone became a hunter and for some time did well in the districts. He came into Rangoon on April 20th 1904, to replenish his ammunition and meeting some old sailor friends went on a spree with them. About midnight on April 24th 1904, the motor car of Maung Ba Sit, broker for Messrs. Mohr Bros. & Co., in which were three other brokers was stopped in Montgomery street by Hayes, crazy with drink, who demanded money.
He jumped on the car and pointed a revolver at the occupants. Private Stanley, Borders, who was passing, rushed up and disarmed him but he refused to leave unless his revolver was returned. Stanley returned it to pacify him and got him away until a policeman was met with. Two of the occupants of the car got out and went for the police. Hayes fired at them but missed. When Constable Sahib Khan of the S.P.C.A. turned up on the scene Hayes shot him in the thigh. Constable Fakrir Mahomed heard the shots and ran to the scene and was shot in the stomach. Stanley who had also gone for the police returned with other constables and disarmed Hayes.
Hayes was tried at the July sessions 1904 and sentenced to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment. In the jail he proved a model prisoner and was eventually put in charge of the desperate inmates and several times saved assistant jailors from being injured when attacked by these prisoners. Three times he was severely assaulted himself but always managed to get the best of his assailants. For part of his imprisonment he acted as hangman. On February 20th 1909, he was pardoned and released by order of the Lt.-Governor for good conduct and the balance of his unexpired sentence was remitted. He then secured a position in Twante and later became a Sanitary Inspector, Burma Railways, which position he held until recently. He was born in Limerick, Ireland. A widow and daughter survive him.
Hayes
The Tounglonbyan police were called to No. 6 Macgregor street, Theinbyu, on Tuesday evening where they found the dead body of a European named Denis Hayes hanging in his room from a rope. The police cut the body down and sent to the hospital mortuary. Near the body on a table was found a letter in pencil addressed to a friend in Rangoon in which motive for the deed was stated to be that his wife and daughter had left him.
Denis Hayes, who was thirty five years old, came to Rangoon in the latter part of 1902 as a seaman and met with an accident on board that injured his face and head. He eventually recovered in the General Hospital and finding his ship gone became a hunter and for some time did well in the districts. He came into Rangoon on April 20th 1904, to replenish his ammunition and meeting some old sailor friends went on a spree with them. About midnight on April 24th 1904, the motor car of Maung Ba Sit, broker for Messrs. Mohr Bros. & Co., in which were three other brokers was stopped in Montgomery street by Hayes, crazy with drink, who demanded money.
He jumped on the car and pointed a revolver at the occupants. Private Stanley, Borders, who was passing, rushed up and disarmed him but he refused to leave unless his revolver was returned. Stanley returned it to pacify him and got him away until a policeman was met with. Two of the occupants of the car got out and went for the police. Hayes fired at them but missed. When Constable Sahib Khan of the S.P.C.A. turned up on the scene Hayes shot him in the thigh. Constable Fakrir Mahomed heard the shots and ran to the scene and was shot in the stomach. Stanley who had also gone for the police returned with other constables and disarmed Hayes.
Hayes was tried at the July sessions 1904 and sentenced to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment. In the jail he proved a model prisoner and was eventually put in charge of the desperate inmates and several times saved assistant jailors from being injured when attacked by these prisoners. Three times he was severely assaulted himself but always managed to get the best of his assailants. For part of his imprisonment he acted as hangman. On February 20th 1909, he was pardoned and released by order of the Lt.-Governor for good conduct and the balance of his unexpired sentence was remitted. He then secured a position in Twante and later became a Sanitary Inspector, Burma Railways, which position he held until recently. He was born in Limerick, Ireland. A widow and daughter survive him.
2nd Lt. G.D. Mackay
In casualty list no. 385, Indian Expeditionary Force, appears the name of 2nd Lt. G.D. Mackay, died of wounds. Mr Mackay was an Assistant of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. and was granted leave to join the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. The Company have received news that Mr Mackay died on April 20th. He joined the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. from home in January 1913, and alter working in the office for nine months was sent to Prome as Agent, where he remained until he joined the I.A.R.O. in January 1916. He was a Territorial officer at home, being in the 4th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers before he came to Burma. His age was 28. He was much liked by all who knew him. This is the second office assistant of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. who has given his life for this country ; and the other day one of the Company’s Commanders (Commander Armstrong) was killed in Mesopotamia.
In casualty list no. 385, Indian Expeditionary Force, appears the name of 2nd Lt. G.D. Mackay, died of wounds. Mr Mackay was an Assistant of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. and was granted leave to join the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. The Company have received news that Mr Mackay died on April 20th. He joined the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. from home in January 1913, and alter working in the office for nine months was sent to Prome as Agent, where he remained until he joined the I.A.R.O. in January 1916. He was a Territorial officer at home, being in the 4th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers before he came to Burma. His age was 28. He was much liked by all who knew him. This is the second office assistant of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. who has given his life for this country ; and the other day one of the Company’s Commanders (Commander Armstrong) was killed in Mesopotamia.
James O’Brien
A telegram was received yesterday morning by Mr J. O’Brien, Rangoon Municipality, from Simla that his son James O’Brien, Royal Fusiliers, had been killed in action on April 23rd. James O’Brien was the eldest son of Mr John O’Brien and was born at the present Rangoon Volunteer Rifles headquarters in Godwin road on July 4th 1895, when his father was Sergt.-Major of the Corps.
He was educated in St. Phillip’s School, then in Brooking street and later at St. Paul’s School where he was a members of the cadet company. On leaving school he joined the Cyclist Company, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles and on becoming an Inspector in the Municipal Water & Sewage Dept. transferred to I (Municipal) Company, of the same Corps.
He and his brother Terence went away with the first Burma Contingent and joined their father’s old regiment, the Cheshires. Later both volunteered for active service with the Royal Fusiliers (Legion of Frontiersmen) under the Command of Col. Dan Driscoll, formerly of Mandalay, who during the Boer war was at the head of Driscoll’s Scouts.
They went through the campaign in German East Africa and James O’Brien was recommended for the distinguished conduct medal for bravery on the field in rendering first aid to wounded Indian troops under heavy fire. During the German East Africa operations he got malarial fever and was sent to South Africa to recover. When convalescent he was ordered to England to another battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He then went to France and was killed during the fighting on the Arra’s front.
His brother Terence, whom he left in German East Africa, is now on his way to France to join the Royal Fusiliers. The grandfather of the dead lad, his father’s father, fought in Burma in 1854 with the 35th (Sussex) Regiment during the Karen rebellion and his father’s brothers took part in the South African war. A requiem mass, the date of which will be announced later, is being arranged at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sparks street.
A telegram was received yesterday morning by Mr J. O’Brien, Rangoon Municipality, from Simla that his son James O’Brien, Royal Fusiliers, had been killed in action on April 23rd. James O’Brien was the eldest son of Mr John O’Brien and was born at the present Rangoon Volunteer Rifles headquarters in Godwin road on July 4th 1895, when his father was Sergt.-Major of the Corps.
He was educated in St. Phillip’s School, then in Brooking street and later at St. Paul’s School where he was a members of the cadet company. On leaving school he joined the Cyclist Company, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles and on becoming an Inspector in the Municipal Water & Sewage Dept. transferred to I (Municipal) Company, of the same Corps.
He and his brother Terence went away with the first Burma Contingent and joined their father’s old regiment, the Cheshires. Later both volunteered for active service with the Royal Fusiliers (Legion of Frontiersmen) under the Command of Col. Dan Driscoll, formerly of Mandalay, who during the Boer war was at the head of Driscoll’s Scouts.
They went through the campaign in German East Africa and James O’Brien was recommended for the distinguished conduct medal for bravery on the field in rendering first aid to wounded Indian troops under heavy fire. During the German East Africa operations he got malarial fever and was sent to South Africa to recover. When convalescent he was ordered to England to another battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He then went to France and was killed during the fighting on the Arra’s front.
His brother Terence, whom he left in German East Africa, is now on his way to France to join the Royal Fusiliers. The grandfather of the dead lad, his father’s father, fought in Burma in 1854 with the 35th (Sussex) Regiment during the Karen rebellion and his father’s brothers took part in the South African war. A requiem mass, the date of which will be announced later, is being arranged at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sparks street.
Lt. J.H.B. Wedderspoon
Lt. J.H.B. Wedderspoon, R.F.C., reported missing on 6th April is the youngest son of W.G. Wedderspoon, Inspector of Schools, Burma. He was born in Rangoon in 1896. Educated at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh and at Edinburgh University, where he had a distinguished career, he was a member of the university battery and of the O.T.C. Early in 1915 he went to Egypt with the 52nd Lowland Brigade of Field Artillery and served with it till February 1916, when he joined the Royal Naval Air Service.
He saw service at the capture of Jeddah and at Aden and did much reconnaissance work on the coast of Palestine and Asia Minor. In August 1916 he returned to England, qualified as a Pilot and in January 1917 proceeded to France where he has been ever since. His brother, who is a Captain in the Devonshire Regt. has also served in France.
Lt. J.H.B. Wedderspoon, R.F.C., reported missing on 6th April is the youngest son of W.G. Wedderspoon, Inspector of Schools, Burma. He was born in Rangoon in 1896. Educated at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh and at Edinburgh University, where he had a distinguished career, he was a member of the university battery and of the O.T.C. Early in 1915 he went to Egypt with the 52nd Lowland Brigade of Field Artillery and served with it till February 1916, when he joined the Royal Naval Air Service.
He saw service at the capture of Jeddah and at Aden and did much reconnaissance work on the coast of Palestine and Asia Minor. In August 1916 he returned to England, qualified as a Pilot and in January 1917 proceeded to France where he has been ever since. His brother, who is a Captain in the Devonshire Regt. has also served in France.
Burma Casualty
Hogg
In the 382nd list of casualties, Indian Expeditionary Force, under the heading of killed appears the name of Capt. H.M. Hogg, I.A. Captain Hardinge Monteith Hogg was born on January 18th 1883 and after passing out at Sandhurst in 1902 was commissioner a 2nd Lieut. in the Dorset Regt. He transferred to the Indian Army a year later and was posted to the 32nd Lancers. He was seconded to the Burma Military Police in October 1907, while service as a Lieutenant with his regiment at Sialkot. He served with the military police at Thayetmyo, Myitkyina, Wahpaw, Watugyi, Sima and Mandalay and was in charge of the Ruby Mines Battalion prior to its amalgamation. At Mandalay he was Asst. Commandant and afterwards Commandant. He was promoted to be Captain in January 1911. He married Miss Violet Aplin, daughter of the Hon. Colonel S.L. Aplin, Commissioner of the Mandalay Division, in 1914. Nine days later he was ordered to India and later left for the front. Capt. Hogg was a good linguist, speaking Burmese, Hindi, Pushtu, Chinese, Kachin and the Maru dialect. He was also certificated in musketry and transport work as well as in equitation and after leaving Burma was engaged for some time at an army remount depot. Much sympathy is felt for his young widow, who is left with two children. Colonel and Mrs Aplin are now in India with Mrs Hogg.
Burma I.C.S. Casualty
Downie
The name of 2nd Lt. Nelson Downie appears in casualty list no. 408, Indian Expeditionary Forces, having died of wounds. Nelson Downie was an Asst. Commissioner, 4th grade, in Burma. He joined the Indian Civil Service in October 1915 and was assigned to Burma, arriving on December 21st 1915 and was posted to Sagaing for training, being an additional Judge of the Sagaing Township Court. In September last he was appointed a second Lieutenant in the Indian Army Reserve of Offices.
Hogg
In the 382nd list of casualties, Indian Expeditionary Force, under the heading of killed appears the name of Capt. H.M. Hogg, I.A. Captain Hardinge Monteith Hogg was born on January 18th 1883 and after passing out at Sandhurst in 1902 was commissioner a 2nd Lieut. in the Dorset Regt. He transferred to the Indian Army a year later and was posted to the 32nd Lancers. He was seconded to the Burma Military Police in October 1907, while service as a Lieutenant with his regiment at Sialkot. He served with the military police at Thayetmyo, Myitkyina, Wahpaw, Watugyi, Sima and Mandalay and was in charge of the Ruby Mines Battalion prior to its amalgamation. At Mandalay he was Asst. Commandant and afterwards Commandant. He was promoted to be Captain in January 1911. He married Miss Violet Aplin, daughter of the Hon. Colonel S.L. Aplin, Commissioner of the Mandalay Division, in 1914. Nine days later he was ordered to India and later left for the front. Capt. Hogg was a good linguist, speaking Burmese, Hindi, Pushtu, Chinese, Kachin and the Maru dialect. He was also certificated in musketry and transport work as well as in equitation and after leaving Burma was engaged for some time at an army remount depot. Much sympathy is felt for his young widow, who is left with two children. Colonel and Mrs Aplin are now in India with Mrs Hogg.
Burma I.C.S. Casualty
Downie
The name of 2nd Lt. Nelson Downie appears in casualty list no. 408, Indian Expeditionary Forces, having died of wounds. Nelson Downie was an Asst. Commissioner, 4th grade, in Burma. He joined the Indian Civil Service in October 1915 and was assigned to Burma, arriving on December 21st 1915 and was posted to Sagaing for training, being an additional Judge of the Sagaing Township Court. In September last he was appointed a second Lieutenant in the Indian Army Reserve of Offices.
The Late Capt. E.T. Hicks
Under the heading “Died” in the casualty lists appears the name of Captain E.T. Hicks, Lincolns. Edwin Theodore Hicks, who was in his 36th year, was a son of the Rev’d. Dr. Hicks, Bishop of Lincoln. He came to Burma as an Assistant to Messrs. Norman, Clarke, Dunlop & Co. in 1904 and four years later joined Messrs. George Gordon & Co. subsequently being made a Partner. He went home in 1913, retired from the firm and did not return to Burma. In the early days of the war he received a commission as Lieutenant in the Lincolnshire Regt. and later was promoted to be Captain and Adjutant of his battalion, leaving for the front with it early in the present year. In 1915 he was married to Margaret, daughter of the late Mr James Boyd of Altrincham. In the early days of his residence in Rangoon he played both cricket and rugby football until his knee was put out. In the regattas of the Boat Club he met with much success both as an oar and as a sculler. It was in connection with music perhaps that he was best known in Rangoon, as an inaugurator and conductor of musical society work. He had a main part in the production of “Florodora” by the Rangoon Musical and Dramatic Society in the early part of 1913. His two brothers are both serving, Capt. M.B. Hicks who is with the Mobile Battery in Mesopotamia and his younger brother, who was wounded in Gallipoli.
The Late 2nd Lt. E.H. Belchamber
2nd Lt. Ernest Henry Belchamber, Border Regiment, who was killed on April 23rd, one month before his 23rd birthday, was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs S.C. Belchamber of Church House, Taybridge Road, Battersea, S.W. He was educated at Bury Grammar School and after serving his apprenticeship in the Mercantile Marine entered the service of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. On the outbreak of war he joined the Rangoon Volunteers and went to England with the Burma Contingent. He enlisted as a Private in the London Regiment and later received a commission in the Border Regiment. On February 20th last he was gazetted Acting Captain while commanding a company.
Under the heading “Died” in the casualty lists appears the name of Captain E.T. Hicks, Lincolns. Edwin Theodore Hicks, who was in his 36th year, was a son of the Rev’d. Dr. Hicks, Bishop of Lincoln. He came to Burma as an Assistant to Messrs. Norman, Clarke, Dunlop & Co. in 1904 and four years later joined Messrs. George Gordon & Co. subsequently being made a Partner. He went home in 1913, retired from the firm and did not return to Burma. In the early days of the war he received a commission as Lieutenant in the Lincolnshire Regt. and later was promoted to be Captain and Adjutant of his battalion, leaving for the front with it early in the present year. In 1915 he was married to Margaret, daughter of the late Mr James Boyd of Altrincham. In the early days of his residence in Rangoon he played both cricket and rugby football until his knee was put out. In the regattas of the Boat Club he met with much success both as an oar and as a sculler. It was in connection with music perhaps that he was best known in Rangoon, as an inaugurator and conductor of musical society work. He had a main part in the production of “Florodora” by the Rangoon Musical and Dramatic Society in the early part of 1913. His two brothers are both serving, Capt. M.B. Hicks who is with the Mobile Battery in Mesopotamia and his younger brother, who was wounded in Gallipoli.
The Late 2nd Lt. E.H. Belchamber
2nd Lt. Ernest Henry Belchamber, Border Regiment, who was killed on April 23rd, one month before his 23rd birthday, was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs S.C. Belchamber of Church House, Taybridge Road, Battersea, S.W. He was educated at Bury Grammar School and after serving his apprenticeship in the Mercantile Marine entered the service of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. On the outbreak of war he joined the Rangoon Volunteers and went to England with the Burma Contingent. He enlisted as a Private in the London Regiment and later received a commission in the Border Regiment. On February 20th last he was gazetted Acting Captain while commanding a company.
2nd Lt. Bernard Moore Blakeston
A memorial service will be held in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity at 10 a.m. on Friday for 2nd Lt. Bernard Moore Blakeston, who was killed on active service in Mesopotamia on March 25th last. Mr Blakeston came out to Burma on the staff of the Diocese of Rangoon early in 1913. He was the son of a Yorkshire clergyman and was educated at Rossall, School and Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he took his B.A. degree.
His intention was to put in a few years at education work in Burma before going home to take Holy Orders. He worked for a short time with the Winchester Mission at Mandalay and was then appointed as a master at the Diocesan Boys’ High school, where he did good work and made himself exceedingly popular with his colleagues and the boys. He held a commission in D Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles (the school cadets.) In 1915 he received a commission in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers.
The service on Friday will take the form of a solemn celebration of the Holy Communion offered as a requiem and military honours will be rendered by the school cadets. The names of other old masters and boys of the school who have given their lives for their country in the war will be remembered at the service and all friends and relations and regimental comrades are specially invited to be present. The somewhat late hour of 10 a.m. is chosen as being most convenient for the school.
A memorial service will be held in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity at 10 a.m. on Friday for 2nd Lt. Bernard Moore Blakeston, who was killed on active service in Mesopotamia on March 25th last. Mr Blakeston came out to Burma on the staff of the Diocese of Rangoon early in 1913. He was the son of a Yorkshire clergyman and was educated at Rossall, School and Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he took his B.A. degree.
His intention was to put in a few years at education work in Burma before going home to take Holy Orders. He worked for a short time with the Winchester Mission at Mandalay and was then appointed as a master at the Diocesan Boys’ High school, where he did good work and made himself exceedingly popular with his colleagues and the boys. He held a commission in D Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles (the school cadets.) In 1915 he received a commission in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers.
The service on Friday will take the form of a solemn celebration of the Holy Communion offered as a requiem and military honours will be rendered by the school cadets. The names of other old masters and boys of the school who have given their lives for their country in the war will be remembered at the service and all friends and relations and regimental comrades are specially invited to be present. The somewhat late hour of 10 a.m. is chosen as being most convenient for the school.
A Memorial Service
A memorial service was held on Friday morning in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity for 2nd Lt. Bernard Moore Blakeston who was killed in action in Mesopotamia on March 25th and other masters and boys of the Diocesan Boys’ High School who have given their lives for their King and country.
The service took the form of a solemn celebration of the Holy Communion offered as a requiem. There was a full congregation comprising the cadets of the school (D Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles) under 2nd Lt. Ferguson, the Diocesan Boy Scouts under Asst. Scoutmaster Brookes, the remaining pupils of the school and staff and others among whom were Lt.-Col. Stevens, Commanding the Rangoon Vol. Rifles and Capt. Yeomans, Rangoon Vol. Rifles.
The cadets furnished a guard-of-honour of 24 non-commissioned officers and cadets, occupying a position in the nave of the cathedral below the chancel. They carried the colours of the Allies, the flag of the United States being lent for the occasion by the American Consul and the other colours by the Rev’d. Brother Director of St. Paul’s High School. The service was taken by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson with the Rev’d. E.N. Kemp as Deacon and the Rev’d. E.H. Cox as Sub-deacon.
The sermon was preached by the Cathedral Chaplain who said Blakeston was the son of a Yorkshire clergyman and in 1913 came out to Burma to do whatever work the Bishop might see fit to give him. For a time he worked in a Burmese mission school in Mandalay. Then he came to the Diocesan School. An energetic teacher and a keen sportsman and volunteer, he soon won the hearts of both masters and boys.
The Chaplain exhorted the boys to follow Blakeston’s example, and asked the congregation to remember especially Bernard Moore Blakeston, Oswald Hannay, Harry McManus, Harry Wilcox, Frederick William Lecky-Thompson, Charles Rollins, Lionel Loader and Joseph Jordan.
At the conclusion of the sermon Chopin’s funeral march was played on the organ by Mr C. Norman Lindsaye, the Cathedral organist. It was followed by “The Last Post,” during which the colours were dipped and the guard-of-honour presented arms. Hymn 140 “Jesus Lives” was sung, followed by the National Anthem, the guard-of-honour again presenting arms. Benediction followed and the service concluded.
A memorial service was held on Friday morning in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity for 2nd Lt. Bernard Moore Blakeston who was killed in action in Mesopotamia on March 25th and other masters and boys of the Diocesan Boys’ High School who have given their lives for their King and country.
The service took the form of a solemn celebration of the Holy Communion offered as a requiem. There was a full congregation comprising the cadets of the school (D Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles) under 2nd Lt. Ferguson, the Diocesan Boy Scouts under Asst. Scoutmaster Brookes, the remaining pupils of the school and staff and others among whom were Lt.-Col. Stevens, Commanding the Rangoon Vol. Rifles and Capt. Yeomans, Rangoon Vol. Rifles.
The cadets furnished a guard-of-honour of 24 non-commissioned officers and cadets, occupying a position in the nave of the cathedral below the chancel. They carried the colours of the Allies, the flag of the United States being lent for the occasion by the American Consul and the other colours by the Rev’d. Brother Director of St. Paul’s High School. The service was taken by the Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson with the Rev’d. E.N. Kemp as Deacon and the Rev’d. E.H. Cox as Sub-deacon.
The sermon was preached by the Cathedral Chaplain who said Blakeston was the son of a Yorkshire clergyman and in 1913 came out to Burma to do whatever work the Bishop might see fit to give him. For a time he worked in a Burmese mission school in Mandalay. Then he came to the Diocesan School. An energetic teacher and a keen sportsman and volunteer, he soon won the hearts of both masters and boys.
The Chaplain exhorted the boys to follow Blakeston’s example, and asked the congregation to remember especially Bernard Moore Blakeston, Oswald Hannay, Harry McManus, Harry Wilcox, Frederick William Lecky-Thompson, Charles Rollins, Lionel Loader and Joseph Jordan.
At the conclusion of the sermon Chopin’s funeral march was played on the organ by Mr C. Norman Lindsaye, the Cathedral organist. It was followed by “The Last Post,” during which the colours were dipped and the guard-of-honour presented arms. Hymn 140 “Jesus Lives” was sung, followed by the National Anthem, the guard-of-honour again presenting arms. Benediction followed and the service concluded.
A Memorial Service
O'Brien
A requiem high mass was said on Monday at St. Mary’s R.C. Cathedral in Sparks street by the Rev’d. Fr. Cassenger for the late Private James O’Brien, Royal Fusiliers, who was killed on April 23rd during the fighting round Arras. The Rangoon Port Defence Corps Cadets (St. Paul’s High School) of which the deceased was at one time a member, turned out 150 strong under Colour-Sergt. P. Dick and marched to Corps headquarters with their fife and bugle band where they were equipped.
They were taken command of here by Sergt. Major Crowther, Rangoon Port Defence Corps and were joined by I (Municipal) Coy., Rangoon Vol. Rifles under Lt. Bennett with the Corps band under Mr Duffy in attendance. The column then marched to the Cathedral where the pupils of St. Paul’s school and a very large congregation had assembled. The cadets placed an armed guard on either side of the catafalque, I Coy. posting sentries. During the service the band played Chopin’s funeral march, the buglers of the Rangoon Port Defence Corps sounding “The Last Post.” At the end of the service the band played the National Anthem.
The columns formed up on the Cathedral lawn after mass and led by the band with I Coy. following, the cadets marched south to Dalhousie street to Lewis street where the band and I Coy. continued west, the cadets turning into Lewis street for their headquarters where they turned in their equipment and marched back to school. The Rangoon Vol. Rifles continued on to their headquarters and were dismissed
O'Brien
A requiem high mass was said on Monday at St. Mary’s R.C. Cathedral in Sparks street by the Rev’d. Fr. Cassenger for the late Private James O’Brien, Royal Fusiliers, who was killed on April 23rd during the fighting round Arras. The Rangoon Port Defence Corps Cadets (St. Paul’s High School) of which the deceased was at one time a member, turned out 150 strong under Colour-Sergt. P. Dick and marched to Corps headquarters with their fife and bugle band where they were equipped.
They were taken command of here by Sergt. Major Crowther, Rangoon Port Defence Corps and were joined by I (Municipal) Coy., Rangoon Vol. Rifles under Lt. Bennett with the Corps band under Mr Duffy in attendance. The column then marched to the Cathedral where the pupils of St. Paul’s school and a very large congregation had assembled. The cadets placed an armed guard on either side of the catafalque, I Coy. posting sentries. During the service the band played Chopin’s funeral march, the buglers of the Rangoon Port Defence Corps sounding “The Last Post.” At the end of the service the band played the National Anthem.
The columns formed up on the Cathedral lawn after mass and led by the band with I Coy. following, the cadets marched south to Dalhousie street to Lewis street where the band and I Coy. continued west, the cadets turning into Lewis street for their headquarters where they turned in their equipment and marched back to school. The Rangoon Vol. Rifles continued on to their headquarters and were dismissed
June
Births
Buckwell
On May 31st at no. 2 Tamway Rd., the wife of Basil E. Buckwell, of a son. King At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, on May 30th 1917, the wife of Mr T.E. King, of a daughter. Clerici On June 3rd 1917, the wife of M. Clerici, of a son. Brown On June 7th at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, to Sergt. A.S. Brown, Rangoon Police, and Mrs Brown, a son. |
Lely
On Saturday June 9th, at Amery Lodge, Rangoon, to Mr and Mrs W.G. Lely, a daughter. Hutchison To Mr and Mrs Hutchison, Pazundaung, a son, on 15th June. Perry At Rangoon, on June 19th (or 29th) 1917, the wife of W.L. Perry, Rangoon Police, of a daughter. Lindesay At Maymyo on June 11th, the wife of Major F.S. Lindesay, I.A., of a son. |
Marriages
Notice
The engagement of marriage between Miss R. Snadden, of Pegu, and Mr F.A. McMahon, of the Imperial Police Service, Burma, has been indefinitely postponed. Will all those invited to the marriage please note. |
Ritchie- Lentaigne
The Morning Post announces that a marriage had been arranged between Adam B. Ritchie, second son of the late George Ritchie of Nenshorn, Berwickshire and of Mrs Ritchie, of Bonjednard, Jedburgh and Vivienne Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Lentaigne, of Glendalough, Kokine, Rangoon, and granddaughter of the late Right Hon. Sir John Lentaigne, C.B., D.L., of Tallaght, Country Dublin. |
Deaths
Innes
On Friday June 1st 1917 at no. 47A, 47th Street, Rangoon, Dennis, son of Mr and Mrs H.N. Innes, and grandson of Mr J.H. Innes, Deputy Bailiff, Chief Court. Aged 5 years and 2 months. |
De Santos
At Pegu on June 2nd 1917, Margaret (Rita) wife of Mr W.B. De Santos and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H.A. Nelson, Pegu. |
Wallace
Killed in action in France on May 31st Lt. Stuart Annesley Wallace, Royal Artillery, eldest son of W.V. Wallace, Burma Commission. |
Lamb
At Moulmein on June 11th Lydia Ethel Ady, wife of C.W. Lamb. |
Shaw
At 26A York Rd., on 16th instant, Maisie, the beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs X.H. Shaw. |
Acknowledgement
Mr J.H. Innes thanks his numerous friends for their several letters of condolence on the death of his grandson Dennis Nelson Innes. |
A Burma Casualty
Corpl. Freeland
A cablegram was received in Rangoon yesterday morning by Mrs Percy Freeland, from the War Office, London, to the effect that her husband Corporal Percy Freeland, Borders, had been killed in action in France on May 19th. The deceased came to Rangoon with the 1st Border Regt. and when they were posted to Maymyo on the arrival of the Royal Munster Fusiliers, he took his discharge from the army at the the rank of Corporal and became engaged in Y.M.C.A. work. At first, he was connected with the Soldiers’ Home at Maymyo and then became Residential Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. at Mandalay. Later he was transferred to Rangoon as Residential Secretary.
Shortly after the outbreak of war he rejoined the colours and went home. He was reported to his old regiment and sent to Gallipoli and was a member of one of the last parties to leave the shore at the evacuation, his party having rigged-up automatically fired guns which kept discharging to mislead the Turks into thinking that men were still in the trenches. All got off safely. He went with his regiment to Salonica and later to France when the regiment was transferred there.
In a recent letter to his wife he wrote of being among a few picked for special duty, the nature of which he was not allowed to tell her. He had been promised promotion also. He had been in the thick of the heavy fighting in France on the Somme and afterwards, but had escaped unscathed. This letter, which was dated April 28th was the last received from him.
Corporal Freeland had a general disposition and made many friends in Maymyo, Mandalay and Rangoon. He leaves a wife and one daughter. His wife was Miss Ella Ling, to whom he was married shortly after leaving the regiment in Maymyo.
Corpl. Freeland
A cablegram was received in Rangoon yesterday morning by Mrs Percy Freeland, from the War Office, London, to the effect that her husband Corporal Percy Freeland, Borders, had been killed in action in France on May 19th. The deceased came to Rangoon with the 1st Border Regt. and when they were posted to Maymyo on the arrival of the Royal Munster Fusiliers, he took his discharge from the army at the the rank of Corporal and became engaged in Y.M.C.A. work. At first, he was connected with the Soldiers’ Home at Maymyo and then became Residential Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. at Mandalay. Later he was transferred to Rangoon as Residential Secretary.
Shortly after the outbreak of war he rejoined the colours and went home. He was reported to his old regiment and sent to Gallipoli and was a member of one of the last parties to leave the shore at the evacuation, his party having rigged-up automatically fired guns which kept discharging to mislead the Turks into thinking that men were still in the trenches. All got off safely. He went with his regiment to Salonica and later to France when the regiment was transferred there.
In a recent letter to his wife he wrote of being among a few picked for special duty, the nature of which he was not allowed to tell her. He had been promised promotion also. He had been in the thick of the heavy fighting in France on the Somme and afterwards, but had escaped unscathed. This letter, which was dated April 28th was the last received from him.
Corporal Freeland had a general disposition and made many friends in Maymyo, Mandalay and Rangoon. He leaves a wife and one daughter. His wife was Miss Ella Ling, to whom he was married shortly after leaving the regiment in Maymyo.
July
Births
Spence
On the 26th June at “The Mound” Halpin Rd., Rangoon, the wife of Dr. Arthur D. Spence, of a son. Nevay At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Budd Rd., on July 7th the wife of Sergt. Nevay, Mogul Guard, twins, girl and boy. All doing well. Hope At Syriam on the 11th instant, the wife of J.C. Hope, of a son. |
Michie
On the 10th instant, at 3 Boundary Road, to Mr and Mrs J.K. Michie, a son. Foster At Rangoon on July 3rd to Mr and Mrs G. Foster of Bassein, a son. Leete On May 26th at Teddington, the wife of F.A. Leete, I.F.S. of a daughter. |
Boudville
At East Rangoon on the 23rd instant, to Mr and Mrs T.A. Boudville, a daughter. Cloudsley On July 26th at Dalla, to Mr and Mrs A. Cloudsley, a son. |
Marriages
Wyatt-Hardinge
At All Saints’ Memorial Church, Maymyo, on June 20th by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Randolph Maurice Wyatt, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, to Doris Alice Coles Hardinge, daughter of Mrs L. Hardinge and the late Mr Donald Hardinge, of the Land Records, Dept. |
Wharton-Bogle
On June 16th 1917 at Yenangyaung, by the Rev’d. Fr. Accarion, Morgan Wharton, son of Louise and Jasper Wharton of Alva, United States of America to Daisy Eileen Bogle. |
Westlake-Forder (Reedman)
On July 21st at Christ Church, Insein, by the Rev’d. J.F. Ryall, Herbert Westlake to Edith Florence Forder (Reedman.) |
Silver Wedding
Baker-Fforde
At the R.C. Cathedral, Mandalay, on July 25th 1892 by the Rev’d. Fr. Wehinger, William John Baker, Survey of India to Rosa Berdmore, widow of the late Theobald Fetherstonehaugh Fforde, Burma Commission. No cards.
Baker-Fforde
At the R.C. Cathedral, Mandalay, on July 25th 1892 by the Rev’d. Fr. Wehinger, William John Baker, Survey of India to Rosa Berdmore, widow of the late Theobald Fetherstonehaugh Fforde, Burma Commission. No cards.
Wedding at Maymyo
Wyatt - Hardinge
A large number of their friends and relatives were present in All Saints’ Church, Maymyo, on June 20th to witness the marriage of Miss Doris Hardinge, daughter of Mrs L. Hardinge and the late Mr Donald Hardinge, Land Records Dept., with Lt. R.M. Wyatt, I.A.R.O., 1-10th Gurkhas.
The church was artistically decorated by some of the bride’s friends. Punctually at 5 p.m. the bridegroom arrived, attended by his best man, Mr Archie Hardinge, the bride’s brother. The wedding was choral and on the arrival of the car with the bride, the choir sang the hymn “Love Divine.” During the singing of the hymn the bride walked up the aisle supported by her uncle Mr H.M. Lutter, who gave her away.
The little bride looked altogether charming in her lovely gown of ninon edged with and mounted over softest satin. The gown was slightly high-waisted and the effect of this with the shallow décolleté outlined in satin was particularly becoming. She wore a single trail of orange blossom on her hair, over which was thrown a delicate filmy veil. Her long graceful shoulder train was held in place with handsome embroidery and the duty of carrying this was given to a dear wee bearer, Miss Gladiola Jarbo, sweetly dressed in satin and rosebuds.
The bride was assisted by her cousin, Miss Kate Gale, daintily attired in white crepe de chine, pen-painted with violets, with a ninon hat to match. The bride’s mother wore a dress of heliotrope glace silk with flowering silk trimmings to match and a black ninon hat. The Rev’d. Mr Seeley officiated, and before concluding the service with the hymn “O Perfect Love” he addressed a few earnest and helpful words to the bride and bridegroom.
After the signing of the register Mr and Mrs Wyatt walked down the aisle to the strains of the Wedding March, played by Miss Cook. Mrs Hardinge was afterwards at home to her guests at “Lauriston,” which had been lent by the bride’s aunt, Mrs T.P. Dewar, where a large number assembled to present their goo wishes in person to the bride and bridegroom.
The usual toasts were given and responded to, Mr Seeley proposing the health of the happy pair. The going away frock was of shell pink crepe de chine, the hat, which was of black ninon, being trimmed with a single pink rose. While Mr and Mrs Wyatt made their way to the car which was to take them to Ani Sakan, the guests crowded round and showered them with confetti and rice and rose petals and good wishes were shouted after them till they passed out of sight.
The cake was a three-tiered one and was made entirely by the bride’s mother. It was very prettily decorated and tasted as well as it looked. The bridegroom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a gold chain and pendant, set with a large amethyst and that to the little flower girl, a gold brooch, set with corals and pearls. The presents included:-
Wyatt - Hardinge
A large number of their friends and relatives were present in All Saints’ Church, Maymyo, on June 20th to witness the marriage of Miss Doris Hardinge, daughter of Mrs L. Hardinge and the late Mr Donald Hardinge, Land Records Dept., with Lt. R.M. Wyatt, I.A.R.O., 1-10th Gurkhas.
The church was artistically decorated by some of the bride’s friends. Punctually at 5 p.m. the bridegroom arrived, attended by his best man, Mr Archie Hardinge, the bride’s brother. The wedding was choral and on the arrival of the car with the bride, the choir sang the hymn “Love Divine.” During the singing of the hymn the bride walked up the aisle supported by her uncle Mr H.M. Lutter, who gave her away.
The little bride looked altogether charming in her lovely gown of ninon edged with and mounted over softest satin. The gown was slightly high-waisted and the effect of this with the shallow décolleté outlined in satin was particularly becoming. She wore a single trail of orange blossom on her hair, over which was thrown a delicate filmy veil. Her long graceful shoulder train was held in place with handsome embroidery and the duty of carrying this was given to a dear wee bearer, Miss Gladiola Jarbo, sweetly dressed in satin and rosebuds.
The bride was assisted by her cousin, Miss Kate Gale, daintily attired in white crepe de chine, pen-painted with violets, with a ninon hat to match. The bride’s mother wore a dress of heliotrope glace silk with flowering silk trimmings to match and a black ninon hat. The Rev’d. Mr Seeley officiated, and before concluding the service with the hymn “O Perfect Love” he addressed a few earnest and helpful words to the bride and bridegroom.
After the signing of the register Mr and Mrs Wyatt walked down the aisle to the strains of the Wedding March, played by Miss Cook. Mrs Hardinge was afterwards at home to her guests at “Lauriston,” which had been lent by the bride’s aunt, Mrs T.P. Dewar, where a large number assembled to present their goo wishes in person to the bride and bridegroom.
The usual toasts were given and responded to, Mr Seeley proposing the health of the happy pair. The going away frock was of shell pink crepe de chine, the hat, which was of black ninon, being trimmed with a single pink rose. While Mr and Mrs Wyatt made their way to the car which was to take them to Ani Sakan, the guests crowded round and showered them with confetti and rice and rose petals and good wishes were shouted after them till they passed out of sight.
The cake was a three-tiered one and was made entirely by the bride’s mother. It was very prettily decorated and tasted as well as it looked. The bridegroom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a gold chain and pendant, set with a large amethyst and that to the little flower girl, a gold brooch, set with corals and pearls. The presents included:-
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Deaths
Redpath
On the 27th June 1917 at the General Hospital Rangoon, Robert, the dearly beloved brother of Misses Agnes and Kate Redpath, of S.P.G. School, Moulmein. Hardless On the 3rd instant, at the General Hospital, Rangoon, Millicent Maud, the dearly beloved infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry A. Hardless. Aged 7 months. Churchley At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on the 1st July 1917, Mrs Mabel Beatrice Churchley, the dearly beloved sister of T.H. Winfield, P.W.I., Namyao. Clerk On July 1st 1917 at Kajang (Selangor) John P. Clerk, of the Sungei Chua Rubber Estate, late of Rangoon. Brookes On July 5th Violet (Pussy) the dearly beloved wife of Mr Rupert Brookes, Port Commissioners, aged 23 years. Bowles On the 5th July, at Kanaungto, Sheila, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G.C. Bowles, aged 14 ½ months. Bowles On the 7th July, at Kanaungto, Muriel, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G.C. Bowles, aged 3 ½ months. D’Attaides At “The Retreat” Bassein, on July 24th St. Yves Charles D’Attaides, aged 51 years. |
Phillips
At his residence on July 10th 1917, Henry James Phillips, late Assistant Collector of Customs, Moulmein, aged 58 years 6 months and 14 days, deeply regretted. Jordan At her residence no. 5A Mission Road, on the 15th July 1917, Caroline Annie, widow of the late J. Chater Jordan, aged 57 years 3 months and 10 days. Deeply mourned by her sorrowing children and grand children. English and Indian papers please copy. Conception At [no.] 57, 40th Street, Rangoon, on July 25th 1917, Susan A. Conception, sister of Mrs J.A. Martin, aged 45 years. Cooper On Thursday July 26th at no. 78, 39th St., Rangoon, Louisa (Ma Glay) the beloved mother of George and Charles Cooper and Amy Peacock. Aged 78 years. Higby At Pegu House, Rangoon on July 23rd 1917, Miss Sarah J. Higby of Tharrawaddy, for forty one years a missionary to the Karens of Burma. Burial at Tharrawaddy. Nicholson On July 7th at the Penang Hospital, F.M.S., Charles Nicholson, late manager of the Hoolmaree Tea Estate and the Dimakusi Tea Co., Ltd., Mangaldai, Assam. Deeply mourned by his son at Moulmein. |
In Memoriam
Hughes
In proud and ever loving memory of my darling brother, Cyril Rodyk Hughes, Lieut. M.G.O., Loyal (Royal?) North Lancs. Killed in action in France on the 4th July 1916 aged 21 ½ years. R.I.P.
Tresham
In loving memory of Jessie Violet, the beloved infant daughter of Victor and Amelia Tresham, who departed this life on July 28th 1911. Gone but not forgotten.
Hughes
In proud and ever loving memory of my darling brother, Cyril Rodyk Hughes, Lieut. M.G.O., Loyal (Royal?) North Lancs. Killed in action in France on the 4th July 1916 aged 21 ½ years. R.I.P.
Tresham
In loving memory of Jessie Violet, the beloved infant daughter of Victor and Amelia Tresham, who departed this life on July 28th 1911. Gone but not forgotten.
A Burma Casualty
Gunner F. Wells
Word has been received in Rangoon of the death, while prisoner with the Turks, of Gunner F. Wells, No. 64, Volunteer Artillery Battery, who left Burma with the first detachment in July 1915, and who was captured at the fall of Kut-el-Amara with General Townshend’s force. He is reported to have died of dysentery about two months ago at Entille which is three miles over the hills from Airan in Turkey.
Gunner F. Wells
Word has been received in Rangoon of the death, while prisoner with the Turks, of Gunner F. Wells, No. 64, Volunteer Artillery Battery, who left Burma with the first detachment in July 1915, and who was captured at the fall of Kut-el-Amara with General Townshend’s force. He is reported to have died of dysentery about two months ago at Entille which is three miles over the hills from Airan in Turkey.
A Rangoon Casualty
2nd Lt. A.L. Connor
Mr E.F. Connor, Postmaster, Rangoon G.P.O., on Tuesday received a telegram from Simla that his son, 2nd Lt. A.L. Connor, Sherwood Foresters, had been dangerously wounded. A later telegram contained the information that his wounds had proved fatal and that he had died in France on June 30th. Amos Lloyd Connor was born at Mandalay in 1894 and was educated at the convent there and at Moulmein, proceeding afterwards to Elstow School, Bedford, and Wren’s College, London. He passed out of Sandhurst a little over a year ago, when he was posted to his regiment the Sherwoods, with which he went to France. He was wounded at Arras about eight months ago and on his recovery applied for permission to return to France. Much sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Connor in the loss of their only son.
2nd Lt. A.L. Connor
Mr E.F. Connor, Postmaster, Rangoon G.P.O., on Tuesday received a telegram from Simla that his son, 2nd Lt. A.L. Connor, Sherwood Foresters, had been dangerously wounded. A later telegram contained the information that his wounds had proved fatal and that he had died in France on June 30th. Amos Lloyd Connor was born at Mandalay in 1894 and was educated at the convent there and at Moulmein, proceeding afterwards to Elstow School, Bedford, and Wren’s College, London. He passed out of Sandhurst a little over a year ago, when he was posted to his regiment the Sherwoods, with which he went to France. He was wounded at Arras about eight months ago and on his recovery applied for permission to return to France. Much sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Connor in the loss of their only son.
St. Paul’s School Memorial To The fallen
A very impressive ceremony took place in the parlour of St. Paul’s School, which had been decorated with the colours of the Allies, on Wednesday afternoon, when Col. G.H. Evans, C.I.E., A.D.C., Commandant of the Rangoon Port Defence Corps, unveiled the enlarged photographs of several of the former pupils of the school who had died on the battlefields of the Empire during the present war. These were Fred Fowle, Bertrand Ellis, James O’Brien, William Baggs, Paul A. Mariano and Frederick McCarthy-Igo.
The cadets of the school under Colour-Sergt. Paul Dick, fell in at the school and marched with their fife and bugle band at their head, to the R.P.D.C. headquarters in Lewis Street, where they were equipped and were joined by adult members of the Corps, old boys of St. Paul’s School and the Corps band. Sergt. Major Crowther took command of the parade and marched them off to the school where they lined up under the portico facing the parlour. Inside the parlour were the immediate relatives and friends of the deceased. Col. Evans and Major Rennie, acting Adjutant of the Corps, were in attendance. The band played Chopin’s funeral march.
At the conclusion of the funeral march Col. Evans said they were assembled there for the purpose of honouring the memory of some of the brave boys of the school who had done the best that anyone could do ; they had given their lives for their King and country. They had shown a noble example and he felt sure many of their schoolmates were ready to do their duty and follow their example. Government urgently needed the services of young and active men, not only for the Mobile Battery but for other branches of the service, so advantage should be taken by those who were young and strong to enter the service and “do their bit.” Everyone recognised that the present war was not a war of aggrandisement or a war of conquest but a fight for the liberty of nations against the tyranny of strong and unscrupulous powers ; against the savagery of Germany and her accomplices. They were fighting to make the result of this war one that would put an end to such conflicts in the future. The boys who had given their all for their country were:- Private Fred Fowle, who was a very keen member of the Rangoon Port Defence Cadet Corps, in which Corps he served for a period of four years. So keen and enthusiastic was he in his undertaking that time and time again he carried away several prizes. When a call for men was made at the outbreak of war he readily answered it and being drafted into the first Burma Contingent he proceeded to England. Shortly afterwards he was sent to the firing line in France, where while accomplishing his duty as a thorough British soldier, he fell in a noble cause.
Gunner Bertrand Ellis also was a member of the Rangoon Port Defence Cadet Corps for a period of six years, during which time his service was beyond reproach. He volunteered directly from the school, but was at first rejected owing to his being below the required age limit. Nevertheless, his patriotic fervour prompted him to try again. He did, and was accepted. Having seen service in various parts of Mesopotamia, he also took part in the siege of Kut and was taken prisoner. Whilst a prisoner of war he died of disease.
Private James O’Brien, another distinguished pupil of St. Paul’s, was amongst the first to proceed for service at the commencement of the war. As a volunteer he had a brilliant career ; his keen work was met with the appreciation of many who had the pleasure of knowing him. He joined the first Burma Contingent and was posted to the Cheshire Regiment. He went with the Royal Fusiliers through the campaign in German East Africa and so well did he perform his duties that he was recommended for the distinguished conduct medal. Being invalided he was sent to England where after his recovery he was attached to another battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He spent the rest of his time on the French frontier. Latterly he took part in the fight on the Arras front and it was there that the noble lad gallantly laid down his life for the cause of King and country.
Bombardier William Baggs was a pupil of St. Paul’s from 1895-1903, when he matriculated. Having secured a Government appointment he rose steadily till he was appointed Secretary of the Yamethin Municipality which appointment he held up to the time of his leaving for Mesopotamia with the Mobile Battery as a Bombardier. He was always a keen volunteer. Ehen a school boy he belonged to the Cadet Corps and was appointed Petty Officer for good work.
Rifleman Paul Ambrose Mariano was in St. Paul’s High School studying up to the middle school standard. He left in September 1906 to continue his studies in England where he joined St. Boniface’s College at Plymouth and later St. George’s College, London which he left to enter Blackrock College at Dublin to study Civil Engineering. At the outbreak of war he enlisted in the Cheshire Regiment, in December 1914. He was in the fighting line and trenches for nearly two years and was in several engagements lastly at Cambrai where he was killed in action on the 25th September 1916. He had been away from his home and Burma for exactly ten years.
Frederick McCarthy-Igo, the son of Mr D. Igo of Rangoon, was from his earliest years a pupil of St. Paul’s. A keen cadet always anxious to do his bit for King and country, he volunteered for active service in Mesopotamia, after several years in the Burma Railways. He died of disease in Mesopotamia.
At the conclusion of Col. Evans’ address the corps band played the Marseillaise while Col. Evans unveiled the portraits. This was followed by the sounding of the “Last Post” by the cadet buglers. The unveiling ceremony was brought to an end by the playing of the National Anthem.
The adults were marched back to headquarters with the Corps band at their head. The Cadet fife and bugle band gave a promenade concert in the school compound after the unveiling.
A very impressive ceremony took place in the parlour of St. Paul’s School, which had been decorated with the colours of the Allies, on Wednesday afternoon, when Col. G.H. Evans, C.I.E., A.D.C., Commandant of the Rangoon Port Defence Corps, unveiled the enlarged photographs of several of the former pupils of the school who had died on the battlefields of the Empire during the present war. These were Fred Fowle, Bertrand Ellis, James O’Brien, William Baggs, Paul A. Mariano and Frederick McCarthy-Igo.
The cadets of the school under Colour-Sergt. Paul Dick, fell in at the school and marched with their fife and bugle band at their head, to the R.P.D.C. headquarters in Lewis Street, where they were equipped and were joined by adult members of the Corps, old boys of St. Paul’s School and the Corps band. Sergt. Major Crowther took command of the parade and marched them off to the school where they lined up under the portico facing the parlour. Inside the parlour were the immediate relatives and friends of the deceased. Col. Evans and Major Rennie, acting Adjutant of the Corps, were in attendance. The band played Chopin’s funeral march.
At the conclusion of the funeral march Col. Evans said they were assembled there for the purpose of honouring the memory of some of the brave boys of the school who had done the best that anyone could do ; they had given their lives for their King and country. They had shown a noble example and he felt sure many of their schoolmates were ready to do their duty and follow their example. Government urgently needed the services of young and active men, not only for the Mobile Battery but for other branches of the service, so advantage should be taken by those who were young and strong to enter the service and “do their bit.” Everyone recognised that the present war was not a war of aggrandisement or a war of conquest but a fight for the liberty of nations against the tyranny of strong and unscrupulous powers ; against the savagery of Germany and her accomplices. They were fighting to make the result of this war one that would put an end to such conflicts in the future. The boys who had given their all for their country were:- Private Fred Fowle, who was a very keen member of the Rangoon Port Defence Cadet Corps, in which Corps he served for a period of four years. So keen and enthusiastic was he in his undertaking that time and time again he carried away several prizes. When a call for men was made at the outbreak of war he readily answered it and being drafted into the first Burma Contingent he proceeded to England. Shortly afterwards he was sent to the firing line in France, where while accomplishing his duty as a thorough British soldier, he fell in a noble cause.
Gunner Bertrand Ellis also was a member of the Rangoon Port Defence Cadet Corps for a period of six years, during which time his service was beyond reproach. He volunteered directly from the school, but was at first rejected owing to his being below the required age limit. Nevertheless, his patriotic fervour prompted him to try again. He did, and was accepted. Having seen service in various parts of Mesopotamia, he also took part in the siege of Kut and was taken prisoner. Whilst a prisoner of war he died of disease.
Private James O’Brien, another distinguished pupil of St. Paul’s, was amongst the first to proceed for service at the commencement of the war. As a volunteer he had a brilliant career ; his keen work was met with the appreciation of many who had the pleasure of knowing him. He joined the first Burma Contingent and was posted to the Cheshire Regiment. He went with the Royal Fusiliers through the campaign in German East Africa and so well did he perform his duties that he was recommended for the distinguished conduct medal. Being invalided he was sent to England where after his recovery he was attached to another battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He spent the rest of his time on the French frontier. Latterly he took part in the fight on the Arras front and it was there that the noble lad gallantly laid down his life for the cause of King and country.
Bombardier William Baggs was a pupil of St. Paul’s from 1895-1903, when he matriculated. Having secured a Government appointment he rose steadily till he was appointed Secretary of the Yamethin Municipality which appointment he held up to the time of his leaving for Mesopotamia with the Mobile Battery as a Bombardier. He was always a keen volunteer. Ehen a school boy he belonged to the Cadet Corps and was appointed Petty Officer for good work.
Rifleman Paul Ambrose Mariano was in St. Paul’s High School studying up to the middle school standard. He left in September 1906 to continue his studies in England where he joined St. Boniface’s College at Plymouth and later St. George’s College, London which he left to enter Blackrock College at Dublin to study Civil Engineering. At the outbreak of war he enlisted in the Cheshire Regiment, in December 1914. He was in the fighting line and trenches for nearly two years and was in several engagements lastly at Cambrai where he was killed in action on the 25th September 1916. He had been away from his home and Burma for exactly ten years.
Frederick McCarthy-Igo, the son of Mr D. Igo of Rangoon, was from his earliest years a pupil of St. Paul’s. A keen cadet always anxious to do his bit for King and country, he volunteered for active service in Mesopotamia, after several years in the Burma Railways. He died of disease in Mesopotamia.
At the conclusion of Col. Evans’ address the corps band played the Marseillaise while Col. Evans unveiled the portraits. This was followed by the sounding of the “Last Post” by the cadet buglers. The unveiling ceremony was brought to an end by the playing of the National Anthem.
The adults were marched back to headquarters with the Corps band at their head. The Cadet fife and bugle band gave a promenade concert in the school compound after the unveiling.
The Late Capt. W.J. Redman
Advice from home announced the death from heart disease at Paignton in Devonshire on May 23rd of Capt. Walter John Redman, late Agent at Prome of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co., in his sixtieth year. Capt. Redman came to Burma as an officer of the British India Steam Navigation Co. and left them to join the I.F. Co. in 1883. He saw service in the Rangoon to Mandalay run and later on the Mandalay-Bhamo run.
Before the ultimatum was sent to King Theebaw by the British Commander, his was the last steamer from Mandalay for Bhamo. It was the old Okpho. The journey up was made without any trouble, but on the return journey when the steamer had reached Modah she was captured by the Burmese. Capt. Redman and three other European Officers were made prisoners and were taken ashore at Tigyaing to be executed, but the Wun of the district refused to allow them to be killed and they were taken down to Mandalay where they were kept prisoners in the stockade surrounding the palace.
On the arrival of the British troops they were turned loose among the Burmese populace and had a pretty rough time of it until they were eventually rescued and looked after by Mr Andreino, the then Agent of the I.F. Co. in Mandalay. When the annexation took place, Capt. Redman returned to his old run, Mandalay to Bhamo, where he remained for many years. He was then made Agent at Prome where he remained for seventeen years. He retired in 1909 and went home, settling in Devonshire. Of a kindly and hospitable disposition he made many friends, many being still in Burma. He leaves a widow and two sons.
Advice from home announced the death from heart disease at Paignton in Devonshire on May 23rd of Capt. Walter John Redman, late Agent at Prome of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co., in his sixtieth year. Capt. Redman came to Burma as an officer of the British India Steam Navigation Co. and left them to join the I.F. Co. in 1883. He saw service in the Rangoon to Mandalay run and later on the Mandalay-Bhamo run.
Before the ultimatum was sent to King Theebaw by the British Commander, his was the last steamer from Mandalay for Bhamo. It was the old Okpho. The journey up was made without any trouble, but on the return journey when the steamer had reached Modah she was captured by the Burmese. Capt. Redman and three other European Officers were made prisoners and were taken ashore at Tigyaing to be executed, but the Wun of the district refused to allow them to be killed and they were taken down to Mandalay where they were kept prisoners in the stockade surrounding the palace.
On the arrival of the British troops they were turned loose among the Burmese populace and had a pretty rough time of it until they were eventually rescued and looked after by Mr Andreino, the then Agent of the I.F. Co. in Mandalay. When the annexation took place, Capt. Redman returned to his old run, Mandalay to Bhamo, where he remained for many years. He was then made Agent at Prome where he remained for seventeen years. He retired in 1909 and went home, settling in Devonshire. Of a kindly and hospitable disposition he made many friends, many being still in Burma. He leaves a widow and two sons.
Drowning at the Royal Lake
D.R. Watson
The body of Mr Douglas Robert Watson of Messrs. Steel Bros., who was drowned while sculling in the Royal Lakes on Thursday morning was recovered on Friday afternoon, near where he was seen to sink, by Inspector Litchfield, Bahan Police Circle. Mr Litchfield, who was dragging at the time, felt something strike the bottom of his boat and moving away a short distance the body of Mr Watson came into view. It was brought to the Rangoon Boat Club and word sent to Messrs. Steel Bros. office. Arrangements were at once made for the funeral and the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles headquarters and Lt. Moir, Commanding the Highland Company of the Corps were notified. Orders were at once issued for the Highland Company to parade at the Boat Club at 4.45 p.m. from which place the funeral took place about 5.15 p.m. A firing party under Sergt. Nelson composed of employees of Steel Bros. who are members of the corps was formed and the Highland Company with their pipes and drums turned out between 80 and 90 strong with Lt. Moir in command and Lt. Tait and Surgeon-Lt. Murray in attendance.
Capt. Yeomans and other members of the corps were also present. Mr John Scott, J.A. Swan and heads of department of Steel Bros. as well as the Burmese, Chinese and other members of the staff of the Finance Dept., in which the deceased was an Assistant. Also formed part of the cortege. There were handsome floral tributes, the first to be received coming from the staff of girls employed by the firm. The other wreaths were from Mr & Mrs J. Scott, Mr & Mrs J.A. Swan, Mr G.C. Clark , the Captain, Vice-Captain, committee and members of the Rangoon Boat Club, the staff of Messrs. Steel Bros., Mr & Mrs McCraken and Mr Renny of Bassein.
The cortege from the Boat Club to the cemetery was very impressive, the pipers playing a Highland dirge. The coffin was draped with the Union Jack on which was placed the helmet of the deceased. At the cemetery, the pall bearers were eight members of the Highland Company. The Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, read the service for the dead. Three volleys were fired and the last Post sounded.
Drowned in the Royal Lake
A drowning accident took place in the Royal Lake on Thursday morning, the victim being Mr Douglas Robert Watson, Assistant with Steel Bros. Mr Watson and Mr Wilson left the firm’s chummery in Merchant St. at about 7 a.m. and went to the Rangoon Boat Club. Mr Watson got out a shell and went for a scull on the lake. Mr Wilson, who was to have made one of the four-oar crew who were practising for the regatta, waited for the other three men, but not seeing them after waiting for some time went off in a shell. As he was sculling easily, he heard shouts and saw the rescue boat with lascars, who had been laying out the course for the regatta, rowing hard for an upturned shell floating near Crow Island, a topee being seen floating near it. He sculled to the scene and was followed by Mr Goodchild. The latter dived several times in the vicinity of where the shell was floating and so did several of the lascars, but no sign of Mr Watson was found. The water, owing to the frequency of diving, became very muddy and every attempt to recover the body proved futile. The Bahan police were notified and came quickly to the scene with drag nets.
Mr Watson, who was twenty-two years old, was born in Scotland and educated at Perth Academy. He joined the London office of the firm in February 1914 and came to Burma on January 3rd 1916. Four days later he applied to the Highland Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, for admission to the company on transfer from the London Scottish to which he belonged in London. He was fond of boating. While not a strong swimmer he is said to have been able to swim. It is thought by his friends that he was seized with illness and falling into the water was drowned.
D.R. Watson
The body of Mr Douglas Robert Watson of Messrs. Steel Bros., who was drowned while sculling in the Royal Lakes on Thursday morning was recovered on Friday afternoon, near where he was seen to sink, by Inspector Litchfield, Bahan Police Circle. Mr Litchfield, who was dragging at the time, felt something strike the bottom of his boat and moving away a short distance the body of Mr Watson came into view. It was brought to the Rangoon Boat Club and word sent to Messrs. Steel Bros. office. Arrangements were at once made for the funeral and the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles headquarters and Lt. Moir, Commanding the Highland Company of the Corps were notified. Orders were at once issued for the Highland Company to parade at the Boat Club at 4.45 p.m. from which place the funeral took place about 5.15 p.m. A firing party under Sergt. Nelson composed of employees of Steel Bros. who are members of the corps was formed and the Highland Company with their pipes and drums turned out between 80 and 90 strong with Lt. Moir in command and Lt. Tait and Surgeon-Lt. Murray in attendance.
Capt. Yeomans and other members of the corps were also present. Mr John Scott, J.A. Swan and heads of department of Steel Bros. as well as the Burmese, Chinese and other members of the staff of the Finance Dept., in which the deceased was an Assistant. Also formed part of the cortege. There were handsome floral tributes, the first to be received coming from the staff of girls employed by the firm. The other wreaths were from Mr & Mrs J. Scott, Mr & Mrs J.A. Swan, Mr G.C. Clark , the Captain, Vice-Captain, committee and members of the Rangoon Boat Club, the staff of Messrs. Steel Bros., Mr & Mrs McCraken and Mr Renny of Bassein.
The cortege from the Boat Club to the cemetery was very impressive, the pipers playing a Highland dirge. The coffin was draped with the Union Jack on which was placed the helmet of the deceased. At the cemetery, the pall bearers were eight members of the Highland Company. The Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, read the service for the dead. Three volleys were fired and the last Post sounded.
Drowned in the Royal Lake
A drowning accident took place in the Royal Lake on Thursday morning, the victim being Mr Douglas Robert Watson, Assistant with Steel Bros. Mr Watson and Mr Wilson left the firm’s chummery in Merchant St. at about 7 a.m. and went to the Rangoon Boat Club. Mr Watson got out a shell and went for a scull on the lake. Mr Wilson, who was to have made one of the four-oar crew who were practising for the regatta, waited for the other three men, but not seeing them after waiting for some time went off in a shell. As he was sculling easily, he heard shouts and saw the rescue boat with lascars, who had been laying out the course for the regatta, rowing hard for an upturned shell floating near Crow Island, a topee being seen floating near it. He sculled to the scene and was followed by Mr Goodchild. The latter dived several times in the vicinity of where the shell was floating and so did several of the lascars, but no sign of Mr Watson was found. The water, owing to the frequency of diving, became very muddy and every attempt to recover the body proved futile. The Bahan police were notified and came quickly to the scene with drag nets.
Mr Watson, who was twenty-two years old, was born in Scotland and educated at Perth Academy. He joined the London office of the firm in February 1914 and came to Burma on January 3rd 1916. Four days later he applied to the Highland Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, for admission to the company on transfer from the London Scottish to which he belonged in London. He was fond of boating. While not a strong swimmer he is said to have been able to swim. It is thought by his friends that he was seized with illness and falling into the water was drowned.
Death of an Old Burma Resident
Quinliven
A correspondent writes:- On the 26th July there died at Shwegyin a pensioned Telegraph Assistant, named John Quinliven, (sic) who must have been one of the oldest European residents in Burma. He came to Rangoon in 1854 as an Apprentice on board the H.E.I. Co.’s steamer Zenobia. His father, who was then at Rangoon, got him a shore appointment in the Government Telegraph Department and in that service he remained until about seventeen years ago, when he retired on a pension of Rs. 65 a month. During his service in the Telegraph Department he was employed on construction work in the line from Tavoy and Mergui to the Siamese frontier. He settled with his wife, who survives him, at Shwegyin, and he leaves several grandchildren.
The deceased was a fine shot and up till a few weeks of his last illness kept the Shewgyin market fairly supplied with venison and wild pork. He as a Municipal Commissioner and in such a small town probably known personally to the majority of its inhabitants, who will miss his kindly and cheerful presence.
Quinliven
A correspondent writes:- On the 26th July there died at Shwegyin a pensioned Telegraph Assistant, named John Quinliven, (sic) who must have been one of the oldest European residents in Burma. He came to Rangoon in 1854 as an Apprentice on board the H.E.I. Co.’s steamer Zenobia. His father, who was then at Rangoon, got him a shore appointment in the Government Telegraph Department and in that service he remained until about seventeen years ago, when he retired on a pension of Rs. 65 a month. During his service in the Telegraph Department he was employed on construction work in the line from Tavoy and Mergui to the Siamese frontier. He settled with his wife, who survives him, at Shwegyin, and he leaves several grandchildren.
The deceased was a fine shot and up till a few weeks of his last illness kept the Shewgyin market fairly supplied with venison and wild pork. He as a Municipal Commissioner and in such a small town probably known personally to the majority of its inhabitants, who will miss his kindly and cheerful presence.
A Military Funeral
Stevens
Private Stevens, Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles, who died in Rangoon on Tuesday was buried with military honours on Wednesday, the band and a firing party from C Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps being in attendance. The religious ceremonies were at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sparks street the internment being at the R.C. cemetery in Pazundaung where volleys were fired and the Last Post sounded.
Stevens
Private Stevens, Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles, who died in Rangoon on Tuesday was buried with military honours on Wednesday, the band and a firing party from C Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps being in attendance. The religious ceremonies were at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sparks street the internment being at the R.C. cemetery in Pazundaung where volleys were fired and the Last Post sounded.
Fatal Explosion in Syriam Fort
Death of Sergt. Newland
The death took place in the Rangoon General Hospital on Saturday evening of Sergeant John Henry Newland, R.G.A., Rangoon, as the result of an explosion in the Syriam Fort on July 11th. Sergt. Newland is said to have been testing tubes and was standing directly behind one of the guns when the command to fire was given. Apparently the tube vent had not been locked for when the explosion took place the tube blew back and entered Sergt. Newland’s abdomen. He was brought to Rangoon by special launch and taken to the General Hospital.
Sergt. Newland, who was about 25 years old, was born in Ireland. He enlisted in December 1913, in the Isle of Wight, where he leaves a widow. He come out to Burma with a draft in May 1916. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the General Hospital, all available men of the R.G.A. being present as well as the C.R.A. and offices. The firing party was furnished by the deceased’s company. The band of the Rifle Brigade was in attendance.
The coffin, which was covered by the Union Jack, was placed on a gun carriage and drawn by his comrades. The service for the dead was read by the Cantonment Chaplain, after which came the volley and the Last Post.
Death of Sergt. Newland
The death took place in the Rangoon General Hospital on Saturday evening of Sergeant John Henry Newland, R.G.A., Rangoon, as the result of an explosion in the Syriam Fort on July 11th. Sergt. Newland is said to have been testing tubes and was standing directly behind one of the guns when the command to fire was given. Apparently the tube vent had not been locked for when the explosion took place the tube blew back and entered Sergt. Newland’s abdomen. He was brought to Rangoon by special launch and taken to the General Hospital.
Sergt. Newland, who was about 25 years old, was born in Ireland. He enlisted in December 1913, in the Isle of Wight, where he leaves a widow. He come out to Burma with a draft in May 1916. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the General Hospital, all available men of the R.G.A. being present as well as the C.R.A. and offices. The firing party was furnished by the deceased’s company. The band of the Rifle Brigade was in attendance.
The coffin, which was covered by the Union Jack, was placed on a gun carriage and drawn by his comrades. The service for the dead was read by the Cantonment Chaplain, after which came the volley and the Last Post.
The Late Miss Sarah J. Higby
Miss Higby, one of the oldest and best known of the missionaries of the American Baptist Mission, passed away in Rangoon on July 23rd 1917. She had worked in Bassein and Moulmein, but her greatest service had been during the last twenty-six years in Tharrawaddy. She came to Burma in a sailing vessel around the Cape of Good Hope, leaving Boston in December, 1867 and arriving in Rangoon the following May. She was designated the Pwo Karen Mission at Bassein. She not only taught in the school but also, after learning the vernacular, toured a great deal in the jungle. In many places she was the first white woman the villagers had ever seen. Her experiences on these trips, if written up, would make most interesting reading. Her second term of service as at Moulmein. Here she found the school in a rundown condition, but her wonderful ability and winning personality soon built it up again. Here also she visited many villages in the district and gained a strong influence over the women wherever she went. But not only the women were helped by her. Village schools and jungle churches were uplifted by her counsel and help.
During a second term of work in Bassein she was crippled by falling from a trap and from that time to the end of her life she was confined to the use of crutches. But again she moved on to take up a new field. She became a real pioneer at the newly opened station of Tharrawaddy. This was in 1895. Here most adverse conditions both as to her own house and with almost impossible conditions under which to conduct a school, she was destined to do the great work of her life and that after she had passed her fifty-sixth birthday. She found one Karen teacher and a few pupils in an unregistered school housed in a thatch building. She has left a fine high school with a staff of twenty teachers and over 500 pupils. Government early recognised her splendid work and awarded her one of the first Kaiser-i-Hind medals that came to Burma.
One can find Miss Higby’s pupils almost anywhere all over Burma. They are also to be found in places of trust in all departments, as Government servants, in business and also in Christian service. With kindness and gentleness she won their affection and by her own sweet spirit she led them into paths of usefulness and honour. Miss Higby was “a gentlewoman of the old school.” She never drove but rather led. No one ever wanted to do other than to obey her slightest wish. Her pupils delighted to show her attention. For example she almost never came to a stairway but that a group of boys would spring to her assistance and carry her up or down in a chair. In this quiet way she inculcated in her pupils a thoughtfulness and politeness which marked them from other less favoured boys.
Miss Higby was born in Massachusetts on March 31st 1839, but during her childhood her father, the Rev’d. J.H. Higby, moved to the then new territory of Illinois. Here he was a pioneer preacher and superintendent of schools – over a wide district. Her teaching ability was inherited as well as developed in the best schools of the day. After teaching at home for a short time she offered herself for foreign service. This was before the Baptist Women of American had organised their missionary society. She came out under the Women’s Union Missionary society. But later when the Baptist Society was formed she became one of its appointees and has served continuously for forty-one years under its direction. She leaves one brother, the Rev’d. J. Higby of Lancaster, Pa, and a sister, a retired teacher of the Chicago High Schools.
A brief service was held at Pegu House, Rangoon, where she died, then her body was taken to Tharrawaddy, where it was met by the staff and pupils of the school and many townspeople. The next morning a large number of people representing all classes assembled for the funeral service at the school chapel. Rev’d H.I. Marshall conduced the service being assisted by Dr. Thomas and Rev’d. S.E. Seagrave, of Rangoon, and Rev’d. Thras Po Kaing and Saw Shay. Then the whole company silently and reverently followed the remains all the way to Thonze where, according to her wish, she was laid to rest beside her old friend Mrs M.B. Ingalls. She is at rest but her works do follow her.
Miss Higby, one of the oldest and best known of the missionaries of the American Baptist Mission, passed away in Rangoon on July 23rd 1917. She had worked in Bassein and Moulmein, but her greatest service had been during the last twenty-six years in Tharrawaddy. She came to Burma in a sailing vessel around the Cape of Good Hope, leaving Boston in December, 1867 and arriving in Rangoon the following May. She was designated the Pwo Karen Mission at Bassein. She not only taught in the school but also, after learning the vernacular, toured a great deal in the jungle. In many places she was the first white woman the villagers had ever seen. Her experiences on these trips, if written up, would make most interesting reading. Her second term of service as at Moulmein. Here she found the school in a rundown condition, but her wonderful ability and winning personality soon built it up again. Here also she visited many villages in the district and gained a strong influence over the women wherever she went. But not only the women were helped by her. Village schools and jungle churches were uplifted by her counsel and help.
During a second term of work in Bassein she was crippled by falling from a trap and from that time to the end of her life she was confined to the use of crutches. But again she moved on to take up a new field. She became a real pioneer at the newly opened station of Tharrawaddy. This was in 1895. Here most adverse conditions both as to her own house and with almost impossible conditions under which to conduct a school, she was destined to do the great work of her life and that after she had passed her fifty-sixth birthday. She found one Karen teacher and a few pupils in an unregistered school housed in a thatch building. She has left a fine high school with a staff of twenty teachers and over 500 pupils. Government early recognised her splendid work and awarded her one of the first Kaiser-i-Hind medals that came to Burma.
One can find Miss Higby’s pupils almost anywhere all over Burma. They are also to be found in places of trust in all departments, as Government servants, in business and also in Christian service. With kindness and gentleness she won their affection and by her own sweet spirit she led them into paths of usefulness and honour. Miss Higby was “a gentlewoman of the old school.” She never drove but rather led. No one ever wanted to do other than to obey her slightest wish. Her pupils delighted to show her attention. For example she almost never came to a stairway but that a group of boys would spring to her assistance and carry her up or down in a chair. In this quiet way she inculcated in her pupils a thoughtfulness and politeness which marked them from other less favoured boys.
Miss Higby was born in Massachusetts on March 31st 1839, but during her childhood her father, the Rev’d. J.H. Higby, moved to the then new territory of Illinois. Here he was a pioneer preacher and superintendent of schools – over a wide district. Her teaching ability was inherited as well as developed in the best schools of the day. After teaching at home for a short time she offered herself for foreign service. This was before the Baptist Women of American had organised their missionary society. She came out under the Women’s Union Missionary society. But later when the Baptist Society was formed she became one of its appointees and has served continuously for forty-one years under its direction. She leaves one brother, the Rev’d. J. Higby of Lancaster, Pa, and a sister, a retired teacher of the Chicago High Schools.
A brief service was held at Pegu House, Rangoon, where she died, then her body was taken to Tharrawaddy, where it was met by the staff and pupils of the school and many townspeople. The next morning a large number of people representing all classes assembled for the funeral service at the school chapel. Rev’d H.I. Marshall conduced the service being assisted by Dr. Thomas and Rev’d. S.E. Seagrave, of Rangoon, and Rev’d. Thras Po Kaing and Saw Shay. Then the whole company silently and reverently followed the remains all the way to Thonze where, according to her wish, she was laid to rest beside her old friend Mrs M.B. Ingalls. She is at rest but her works do follow her.
August
Births
Ricketts
On Aug. 1st 1917, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, 15 Budd Rd., to Mr and Mrs A.A.H. Ricketts, P.W.D., a son. Wheeler On July 29th at “Toungwine View” Mupun, Moulmein, the wife of H.B. Wheeler, of a daughter. Page On August 13th at Katha, the wife of J.A. Page, I.C.S., of a son. |
Snow
At no. 11 Simpson Road, Rangoon on August 25th 1917, the wife of E.E. Snow, of a daughter. Aston At Meiktila on Friday August 10th, the wife of H.R. Aston, P.W.D., a daughter. Williams At Armadale, no. 9 Tamway Rd., on August 12th to Mr and Mrs S. Williams, a son. |
Melson
On July 8th 1917, at Mawchi, Bawlake State, S. Shan States, to Mr and Mrs Melson, a son, Straits Settlements and F.M.S. papers please copy. Gerrard At Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, on the 19th instant, the wife of W.M. Gerrard, of a daughter. Scott At Dalhousie Lodge, Park Rd., Rangoon on 23rd instant, the wife of John Scott, of a son. |
Marriage
Ritchie-Lentaigne
At St. John’s R.C. Church, Cantonments, on 8th August,
Adam B. Ritchie to Vivienne Mary, daughter of B. Lentaigne, Rangoon.
At St. John’s R.C. Church, Cantonments, on 8th August,
Adam B. Ritchie to Vivienne Mary, daughter of B. Lentaigne, Rangoon.
Engagement
An engagement is announced between Lt. Robert Berkeley Rowett, M.C., R.G.A., elder son of Mr W.Q. Rowett of Rangoon and
Noel, only daughter of Brigadier-General Edgar Nelson, Commanding Royal Artillery, Plymouth.
An engagement is announced between Lt. Robert Berkeley Rowett, M.C., R.G.A., elder son of Mr W.Q. Rowett of Rangoon and
Noel, only daughter of Brigadier-General Edgar Nelson, Commanding Royal Artillery, Plymouth.
Wedding of Mr Ritchie and Miss Lentaigne
On Wednesday Mr A.B. Rirchie, of the Burma Oil Co. and Miss Lentaigne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Lentaigne, were married at St. John’s, Cantonment, by Rev’d. Fr. Verine and Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, In spite of the inclement weather the church was filled with the friends of the bride and groom. The altar had been most tastefully decorated with roses and ferns by Mrs Sinclair, Mrs Lentaigne, Miss Hodgson and Miss Cloete. Some friends of the bride supplied the music for the ceremony, Mrs H. Woodham singing Gounod’s “Ave Maria,” just before the arrival of the bride, Mrs V. Gamble (harmonium,) Mrs C.S. Pennell (violin) and Mr N. Lindsaye (cello) playing the accompaniment and later, the wedding match.
The bridegroom and his best man, Mr J.M. Thorburn, were the first of the wedding party to arrive. Then came the bride’s mother, with Mr McCarthy. Mrs Lentaigne wore a beautiful gown of pale grey satin and Georgette hat to match with grey coque plumes and carried a bouquet of Marechal Niel roses and orchids. The bride, who was accompanied by her father, looked most charming in a lovely white satin and Georgette dress, embroidered in pearls, with full court train almost covered with beautiful old Limerick lace, the gift of her aunt and uncle, with bunches of orange blossom and true-lovers’ knots in silver and pearls ; she wore a wreath of orange blossom and a long French tulle veil reaching to the end of her train. Her only ornament was a sapphire and diamond pendant, the gift of the bridegroom and she carried a sheath of white orchids.
Miss Cloete was bridesmaid and there were two charming little train-bearers, Miss Pamela Henstock and Master Alistair Buchanan, in pale pink. Miss Cloete wore a white net lace dress with touches of pale pink Georgette, hat of white lace, brim lined with pale pink and trimmed with pale pink poppies ; she carried a bouquet of pink roses and wore a diamond and enamelled pendant, the gift of the bridegroom.
After the wedding a reception was held at Glendalough, Kokine, where the newly-married couple received the congratulations of their friends. A spacious marquee had been erected close to the house and was converted into a beautiful reception room, with a profusion of orchids, tuberoses, ferns and other decorations, the whole reflecting the greatest credit on the taste and skill of Capt. G. Currie, the Superintendent of the B.O.C. fleet.
The guests spent some time in admiring the many and beautiful presents, which had come from all parts and were displayed in the drawing room and then adjourned to the marquee where refreshments were served. After the cake had been cut by the bride. Mr McCarthy proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Ritchie and this was drunk with acclamation, Mr Ritchie responding.
Shortly afterwards the newly-married couple left amidst a shower of confetti. The honeymoon will be spent in Kashmir. The bride’s going-away dress was of pale blue satin, draped with pale blue Georgette, with a hat of white Georgette with blue flowers to match. The trousseau was by Madam Doyle, Dublin. The Vienna Cafe were in charge of the catering at the reception.
During the afternoon numbers of telegrams of congratulations came in, amongst them being one from the Lt.-Governor. The following a list of the presents:
On Wednesday Mr A.B. Rirchie, of the Burma Oil Co. and Miss Lentaigne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Lentaigne, were married at St. John’s, Cantonment, by Rev’d. Fr. Verine and Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, In spite of the inclement weather the church was filled with the friends of the bride and groom. The altar had been most tastefully decorated with roses and ferns by Mrs Sinclair, Mrs Lentaigne, Miss Hodgson and Miss Cloete. Some friends of the bride supplied the music for the ceremony, Mrs H. Woodham singing Gounod’s “Ave Maria,” just before the arrival of the bride, Mrs V. Gamble (harmonium,) Mrs C.S. Pennell (violin) and Mr N. Lindsaye (cello) playing the accompaniment and later, the wedding match.
The bridegroom and his best man, Mr J.M. Thorburn, were the first of the wedding party to arrive. Then came the bride’s mother, with Mr McCarthy. Mrs Lentaigne wore a beautiful gown of pale grey satin and Georgette hat to match with grey coque plumes and carried a bouquet of Marechal Niel roses and orchids. The bride, who was accompanied by her father, looked most charming in a lovely white satin and Georgette dress, embroidered in pearls, with full court train almost covered with beautiful old Limerick lace, the gift of her aunt and uncle, with bunches of orange blossom and true-lovers’ knots in silver and pearls ; she wore a wreath of orange blossom and a long French tulle veil reaching to the end of her train. Her only ornament was a sapphire and diamond pendant, the gift of the bridegroom and she carried a sheath of white orchids.
Miss Cloete was bridesmaid and there were two charming little train-bearers, Miss Pamela Henstock and Master Alistair Buchanan, in pale pink. Miss Cloete wore a white net lace dress with touches of pale pink Georgette, hat of white lace, brim lined with pale pink and trimmed with pale pink poppies ; she carried a bouquet of pink roses and wore a diamond and enamelled pendant, the gift of the bridegroom.
After the wedding a reception was held at Glendalough, Kokine, where the newly-married couple received the congratulations of their friends. A spacious marquee had been erected close to the house and was converted into a beautiful reception room, with a profusion of orchids, tuberoses, ferns and other decorations, the whole reflecting the greatest credit on the taste and skill of Capt. G. Currie, the Superintendent of the B.O.C. fleet.
The guests spent some time in admiring the many and beautiful presents, which had come from all parts and were displayed in the drawing room and then adjourned to the marquee where refreshments were served. After the cake had been cut by the bride. Mr McCarthy proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Ritchie and this was drunk with acclamation, Mr Ritchie responding.
Shortly afterwards the newly-married couple left amidst a shower of confetti. The honeymoon will be spent in Kashmir. The bride’s going-away dress was of pale blue satin, draped with pale blue Georgette, with a hat of white Georgette with blue flowers to match. The trousseau was by Madam Doyle, Dublin. The Vienna Cafe were in charge of the catering at the reception.
During the afternoon numbers of telegrams of congratulations came in, amongst them being one from the Lt.-Governor. The following a list of the presents:
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Deaths
Murray
At the Rangoon General Hospital on July 31st 1917, of enteric fever, Sergt. George C.A. Murray, of the Rangoon Town Police, son of A.W. Murray of Moulmein. Aged 28 years 6 months. Albury At the Rangoon General Hospital on August 9th, Isaac Albury, aged 76 years. Kerr At Mandalay General Hospital on Saturday August 4th Harry Roe Kerr, Assistant Forest Manager, Steel Bros. Age 35. O’Donoghue At Whitworth Street Military Hospital, Manchester, on 22nd May 1917, Lieut. A.E. O’Donoghue, formerly of the B.B.T.C. Burma, aged 47 years 11 months. Cumming At Bournemouth on June 14th, Minnie Florence Cumming, widow of the late R.C.R. Cumming, D.S.P., Burma. Redman On May 23rd at Paignton, South Devon, very suddenly, from angina pectoris, Walter John Redman, of South View, Pinner, and late of Prome, Lower Burma, aged 61 years. Killed in Action Carey Killed in action in France, Geoffrey Sausmarez Carey, Australian Artillery, aged 22, only son of Geoffrey and Ethel Carey, Rangoon. By cable. |
Langley
On August 15th at no. 291 Dalhousie St., Rangoon, James Langley, late Asst. Accountant-General, Finance Dept. Bangkok, aged 61 years and 11 months. Taylor Died on the 27th ultimo of wounds received in action, James N. Taylor, Lieut. Indian Army Reserve of Officers, late Manager The Tenasserim Hevea Plantations Ltd., Mergui. D’Attaides At the Rangoon General Hospital, on 21st instant, Dr. F.X. D’Attaides, Civil Surgeon, Toungoo, after an operation. Thorpe At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on August 24th Emily, the dearly beloved widow of the late Edward Thorpe, Burma Jails. Boyd In loving memory of my dear sister Jessie Mable Boyd, who fell asleep on August 23rd 1915. Sadly missed by us all. Wales On July 27th 1917 at York Road, Rangoon, George (Sonny) aged 10 ½ months, the infant son of Mr and Mrs G.E. Wales of Insein. Conn At Rangoon on July 28th 1917, of heart disease, Edward Conn, Engineer. Deeply mourned by his wife and daughter. Indian papers please copy. |
Died of Wounds
Crisp On August 15th 1917, of wounds received in action in France, Cyril Bright Crisp, 2nd Lieut. Somerset L.I., eldest son of Mr E. Crisp of Tavoy, aged 24 |
In Memoriam
Boyd In loving memory of my dear sister Jessie Mable Boyd, who fell asleep on August 23rd 1915. Sadly missed by us all. |
Carey
Killed in action in France, Geoffrey Sausmarez Carey, Australian Artillery, aged 22, only son of Geoffrey and Ethel Carey, Rangoon. By cable.
G. S. Carey
Word had been received by cable by Mr G.S. Carey, Irrawaddy Flotilla, that his only son, Geoffrey, acting Bombardier in the Australian Artillery, was killed in action in France on July 21st. Geoffrey Sausmarez Carey was born in Rangoon on March 11th 1895. He was sent to Melbourne, Australia, to be educated, entering Melbourne Grammar School. On finishing there he entered the Dookie Agricultural College in Victoria and was a student there on the outbreak of war. He volunteered among the first and went with the Australian Artillery to Egypt, later going to Gallipoli, where he was with the Heavy Battery which afterwards became the Howitzer Battery. He was next sent to France where he took part in the Somme battle and the succeeding fighting.
Killed in action in France, Geoffrey Sausmarez Carey, Australian Artillery, aged 22, only son of Geoffrey and Ethel Carey, Rangoon. By cable.
G. S. Carey
Word had been received by cable by Mr G.S. Carey, Irrawaddy Flotilla, that his only son, Geoffrey, acting Bombardier in the Australian Artillery, was killed in action in France on July 21st. Geoffrey Sausmarez Carey was born in Rangoon on March 11th 1895. He was sent to Melbourne, Australia, to be educated, entering Melbourne Grammar School. On finishing there he entered the Dookie Agricultural College in Victoria and was a student there on the outbreak of war. He volunteered among the first and went with the Australian Artillery to Egypt, later going to Gallipoli, where he was with the Heavy Battery which afterwards became the Howitzer Battery. He was next sent to France where he took part in the Somme battle and the succeeding fighting.
George Camarratta
There recently passed away in Colombo, George Camarratta, in religion Brother Anthelm-Lewis of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, at the advanced age of over 70. The deceased was of Portuguese extraction, born in Upper Burma, being the son of the Foreign Minister to King Mindon. He was educated in St. Paul’s, Rangoon and St. Xavier’s, Calcutta. He taught in the Straits and Burma, retiring as Sub-Director of St. Patrick’s, Moulmein. He designed two pretty churches, one in Penang and the other in Serangoon (Singapore.)
There recently passed away in Colombo, George Camarratta, in religion Brother Anthelm-Lewis of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, at the advanced age of over 70. The deceased was of Portuguese extraction, born in Upper Burma, being the son of the Foreign Minister to King Mindon. He was educated in St. Paul’s, Rangoon and St. Xavier’s, Calcutta. He taught in the Straits and Burma, retiring as Sub-Director of St. Patrick’s, Moulmein. He designed two pretty churches, one in Penang and the other in Serangoon (Singapore.)
The Late G.A. Wagstaff
News was received on Friday in Rangoon of the death in hospital in Dartmoor of Mr Gerald Arthur Wagstaff, third son of the late Mr W. Wagstaff, Superintendent of Brooking Street Wharf. Mr G.A. Wagstaff on leaving the Diocesan Boys’ High school joined the Dalla Dockyard about sixteen years ago and on completing his full period of apprentice ship there joined the S.S. Glenogle as an Engineer. Soon afterwards when at Bombay he obtained a Mechanical Engineer’s certificate and later joined Messrs. Shaw Wallace & Co. the Calcutta, agents of the Burma Oil Co., his work being mainly in connection with the putting up of some of the company’s installations on the coast ports of India.
From Calcutta he went to England to sit for an examination to obtain a Chief Engineer’s certificate and arrived there on the day war was declared with Germany. He at once joined the Naval Supply and Transport and served for a year in the North Sea Fleet. He was transferred to duty on ships running between France and America and while on these trips three ships that he was on were torpedoed. He contracted fever in Florida and was left at Gibraltar to recover and was returning to England to convalescent about a month ago when he was torpedoed for the fourth time, on this occasion off Plymouth. He was in his bath at the time and had no chance to get proper clothing before getting into the boat and the exposure in his weakened state brought on pneumonia. He lost consciousness in the boat and came to again in a village hospital at Dartmoor. He did not recover from the illness and has died at the age of 35.
News was received on Friday in Rangoon of the death in hospital in Dartmoor of Mr Gerald Arthur Wagstaff, third son of the late Mr W. Wagstaff, Superintendent of Brooking Street Wharf. Mr G.A. Wagstaff on leaving the Diocesan Boys’ High school joined the Dalla Dockyard about sixteen years ago and on completing his full period of apprentice ship there joined the S.S. Glenogle as an Engineer. Soon afterwards when at Bombay he obtained a Mechanical Engineer’s certificate and later joined Messrs. Shaw Wallace & Co. the Calcutta, agents of the Burma Oil Co., his work being mainly in connection with the putting up of some of the company’s installations on the coast ports of India.
From Calcutta he went to England to sit for an examination to obtain a Chief Engineer’s certificate and arrived there on the day war was declared with Germany. He at once joined the Naval Supply and Transport and served for a year in the North Sea Fleet. He was transferred to duty on ships running between France and America and while on these trips three ships that he was on were torpedoed. He contracted fever in Florida and was left at Gibraltar to recover and was returning to England to convalescent about a month ago when he was torpedoed for the fourth time, on this occasion off Plymouth. He was in his bath at the time and had no chance to get proper clothing before getting into the boat and the exposure in his weakened state brought on pneumonia. He lost consciousness in the boat and came to again in a village hospital at Dartmoor. He did not recover from the illness and has died at the age of 35.
September
Births
Fenn
On Sept. 5th at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, the wife of Capt. T.G. Playford Fenn of a son. Foster On Sept. 5th 1917 at no. 20B Brooking St., Rangoon, the wife of C.A. Foster, of a son. Gallie On Sept. 1st at 59 Park Road, Rangoon, the wife of H.H. Gallie, of a son. Hodgson On Sept. 5th at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, the wife of Sergt. H. Hodgson, Burma Divisional Office Staff, Maymyo, of a daughter. Kay At Dawbong, on Sept. 7th 1917 to Mr and Mrs R.G. Kay, a daughter. |
Holme
On 13th Sept. 1917, in the Lady Minto Nursing Home, Maymyo, the wife of H.B. Holme, I.C.S., Indian Army Reserve of Officers, attached Gurkha Rifles, of a daughter. Forster On 12th Sept. At “Kilmonie” Kokine [Rangoon] the wife of A.E. Forster, of a son. Sandeman At Meiktila, on Sept. 16th 1917, to Major and Mrs A. P. Sandeman, a son. DuBern At “The Castle” Rangoon, on Sept. 19th to Mr and Mrs Nello DuBern, a son. Holberton At Kemendine Lodge, Rangoon, on Sept. 22nd 1917, the wife of E.J. Holberton, of a daughter. |
Marriages
Evans-Upshon
At the Scots Kirk, Rangoon, on Sept. 12th 1917, by the Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, M.A., John Bowen Evans of Llanstephan, Carmarthenshire, Asst. Editor, “Rangoon Times” to Eileen Marguerite Marshall Upshon, only daughter of the late Hector Marshall Upshon and Mrs Upshon, Madras. |
McConney - Little
At Rangoon on Sept. 17th 1917, Charles Lewis McConney to Maude Elizabeth little. |
Silver Wedding
Ezekiel-Levy On Sunday, Sept. 18th 1892, at Rangoon, by the late Mr E.J. Solomon, assisted by the late Mr Judah Ezra Judah and Mr Benjamin Meyer, Mr Sassoon Ezekiel to Miss Rachel Sassoon A. Levy. “Jewish Chronicle” please copy. |
Deaths
Bell
At Myitnge, Upper Burma, on Sept. 2nd 1917, Esther, the dearly beloved wife of W. Bell, Carriage Works Foreman, Burma Railways, Myitnge. Aged 41 years, R.I.P. Indian papers please copy. Carrapiett At Civil Lines, Mandalay, on Sept. 8th 1917, James Baptist Carrapiett, aged 74 years and 10 days. Deeply regretted. English and Indian papers please copy. Mackenzie Mortimer Mackenzie, Indian Telegraphs, on Sept. 6th 1917. Johnston At Padouk, Bassein, on 1st Sept. 1917, Agnes Matilda, the relict of the late Andrew T. Johnston, aged 61 years. Wooster At the Rangoon General Hospital on Saturday Sept. 8th 1917, Ouida Clarke, wife of Mr A.H. Wooster, “Rangoon Times” aged 37 years. Deeply regretted. |
In Memoriam
Dawson In ever loving memory of our darling father George Evans Lidiard Dawson, who died at Mandalay on the 6th Sept. 1899. Inserted by his children Gladys and Evans. McCarthy Igo In sad and loving memory of Frederick Charles, the dearly beloved son of Mathew and Mary McCarthy Igo of Rangoon, who died on active service in Mesopotamia, Sept. 9th 1916, age 25 years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cowell At 83 Thompson Street, Samuel Mervyn, Government pensioner, aged 65 years. Killed in Action Jones Killed in action aged 19 years, Claude Saul Jones, (York and Lancs.) the dearly beloved son of J.B. Jones, Fytche Road, Rangoon. Hamilton At Rangoon on Sept. 23rd 1917, Mary Hamilton (Mah Kay) age 71 years. |
Acknowledgements
Mr W. Bell, Foreman, Myitnge Carriage Works, Myitnge, wishes to express his feelings of gratitude to all those who have sent him their condolences in his recent great bereavement. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs Langley and family desire to thanks their many friends for their very kind expressions of sympathy and condolence in their recent sad bereavement. |
In Memoriam
Paul In loving memory of Augustus Abel Paul, who departed this life on the 17th Sept. 1913. Deeply mourned by his wife and children. R.I.P. Henderson In loving and affectionate memory of John William Henderson, for many years Superintendent of the Rangoon Police. Died Sept. 19th 1915. R.I.P. |
Mr Stoneham
Guard Stoneham, Burma Railways died on Monday and was buried with military honours in the Pazundaung cemetery in the evening. A.,I. & K. Companies of the Burma Railways Volunteer Corps, under the Corps Sergt.-Major turned out and furnished a firing party. The deceased, who came to India with the 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regt. had been in Burma for many years. He was 47 years of age and leave a widow and family, his son being in service with the Anglo-Indian Force.
Guard Stoneham, Burma Railways died on Monday and was buried with military honours in the Pazundaung cemetery in the evening. A.,I. & K. Companies of the Burma Railways Volunteer Corps, under the Corps Sergt.-Major turned out and furnished a firing party. The deceased, who came to India with the 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regt. had been in Burma for many years. He was 47 years of age and leave a widow and family, his son being in service with the Anglo-Indian Force.
The late Mr Carrapiett
The funeral took place on Sunday at Mandalay of an old resident of the town, the late Mr Carrapiett, late of the Government Telegraphs, from which he retired on pension some twenty years ago, the father of Mr W.J.S. Carrapiett, Mr R.S. Carrapiett and Mr S.M. Carrapiett, all officers in Government service in Burma, and father-in-law of Mr J.G. Harris, I.S.O., Superintendent of the Commissioner’s Office, with whom he had been living for many years past. The deceased had been ailing and bedridden for some months before and his end, which came about on Saturday night, was not unexpected. There was a very large attendance at the funeral of the deceased, who was well known and highly respected in Mandalay.
The funeral took place on Sunday at Mandalay of an old resident of the town, the late Mr Carrapiett, late of the Government Telegraphs, from which he retired on pension some twenty years ago, the father of Mr W.J.S. Carrapiett, Mr R.S. Carrapiett and Mr S.M. Carrapiett, all officers in Government service in Burma, and father-in-law of Mr J.G. Harris, I.S.O., Superintendent of the Commissioner’s Office, with whom he had been living for many years past. The deceased had been ailing and bedridden for some months before and his end, which came about on Saturday night, was not unexpected. There was a very large attendance at the funeral of the deceased, who was well known and highly respected in Mandalay.
October
Births
Peters
At “The Retreat” Maymyo, on Sept. 23rd 1917, to Mr and Mrs G.T. Peters, a son. Farmer At Maymyo, on Sept. 22nd to the wife of E.J. Farmer, I.C.S., a son. Christoffelsz At “Mayville” Prome, on Oct. 2nd, the wife of Mr G.M. Christoffelsz, Jr., P.W.D., Burma, of a son. Madras papers will oblige by copying. Turner At 1A Fytche Road, Rangoon, on Oct. 3rd 1917, the wife of J.R. Turner, of a daughter. Quinlivan On Oct. 4th at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, 15 Budd Road, the wife of John Oscar Quinlivan, of a daughter. Stevens At Mandalay, on Oct. 4th, the wife of 2nd Lt. A.E. Stevens, R.E., a daughter. Lowry On Oct. 6th at Uplands, Maymyo, the wife of W.E. Lowry, I.C.S., of a daughter. Richardson At “Mount Pleasant” Kokine, on Oct. 12th, the wife of J.W. Richardson, of a daughter. Black At Rangoon on Oct. 16th the wife of Thos. Black, of a son. |
Hardinge
At Mrs Blacks’ Nursing Home, on Oct. 15th 1917, the wife of W.E. Hardinge, Assistant Engineer, P.W.D., a son. Lee At Myitkyina on Oct. 13th 1917, the wife of Lt.-Col. A.W.H. Lee, 7th Gurkha Rifles, of a son. McDowall At 10 Mission Rd., Rangoon, on 16th instant, the wife of R.G. McDowall, I.C.S., a son. Allen On Oct. 18th at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, the wife of J.C. Allen, Engineer, Seikkyi Refinery, of a son. Hall On Saturday the 20th instant, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, the wife of Terence G. Hall, Military Work Services, of a son. Williams On Oct. 19th 1917, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Rangoon, the wife of J.F. Williams, Superintendent, Land Records, of a son. Cantrell On Oct. 19th at Kalaw, the wife of W.C. Cantrell, Burma Railways, of a son. Coggin-Brown On Oct. 27th 1917, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, to Mr and Mrs Coggin-Brown, Tavoy, a son. Donnithorne Lutter On Fri. 26th Oct. at Rose Lodge, Budd Road, Rangoon, the wife of Capt. C. Donnithorne Lutter, of a daughter, Indian papers please copy. |
Marriages
Teulon-Johns
On Sept. 29th at St. John’s Church, Bassein, by the Rev’d. G.R.S. Clack, M.A., Olliver (sic) Henry, eldest son of the late Maurice Beveridge Teulon, of Crowborough, and of Mrs Teulon, St. Peter’s Rd., Croydon, to Leslie Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs L.C. Johns of Bassein, Burma and Redruth, Cornwall. |
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Robey-McDonald
On Oct. 18th at the Rangoon Cathedral by Rev’d. Archdeacon Blandford, Fredrick Charles Robey, son of R.R. Robey of Lockerley, Hampshire, to Peggy, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. McDonald of Double Bay, Sydney, Australia.
Maung Ba Kin-Ma Kin Hta
On 28th Oct. 1917 at Gyogon, Insein, Maung Ba Kin, B.A., son of Mr B. Kishore, Superintendent of Excise, Henzada, and Daw Phaw, to Ma Kin Hla, daughter of the late U Kin A.T.M., J.E.A.C., and Daw Mya.
Marriage
The marriage of Miss Daisy Miller, daughter of J.C. Miller, formerly of the Rangoon Pilot Service, now of Alton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, to Lieut. K.H. McClure, Northamptonshire Regt., took place in August at St. Luke’s Church, Chelsea. ...
On Oct. 18th at the Rangoon Cathedral by Rev’d. Archdeacon Blandford, Fredrick Charles Robey, son of R.R. Robey of Lockerley, Hampshire, to Peggy, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. McDonald of Double Bay, Sydney, Australia.
Maung Ba Kin-Ma Kin Hta
On 28th Oct. 1917 at Gyogon, Insein, Maung Ba Kin, B.A., son of Mr B. Kishore, Superintendent of Excise, Henzada, and Daw Phaw, to Ma Kin Hla, daughter of the late U Kin A.T.M., J.E.A.C., and Daw Mya.
Marriage
The marriage of Miss Daisy Miller, daughter of J.C. Miller, formerly of the Rangoon Pilot Service, now of Alton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, to Lieut. K.H. McClure, Northamptonshire Regt., took place in August at St. Luke’s Church, Chelsea. ...
Engagement
An engagement is announced between Dorothy, elder daughter of Lt.-Col. C.E. Williams, I.M.S, Sanitary Commissioner, Burma and Capt. Oswald Harvey Radford, 57th Wilde’s Rifles, Frontier Force, only son of Colonel O.C. Radford, C.B., C.I.E., late 4th Punjabi Infantry.
An engagement is announced between Dorothy, elder daughter of Lt.-Col. C.E. Williams, I.M.S, Sanitary Commissioner, Burma and Capt. Oswald Harvey Radford, 57th Wilde’s Rifles, Frontier Force, only son of Colonel O.C. Radford, C.B., C.I.E., late 4th Punjabi Infantry.
Wedding in Cantonment Church
At the Cantonment Church, Rangoon, on Monday there was celebrated by the Ven. Archdeacon Blandford the wedding of Lt. Howard Stedman, M.C., Asst. Commandant, Burma Military Police, eldest son of Mr Ernest Stedman, Kent, and great nephew of the late General Sir Edward Stedman, K.C.B., K.C.I.E., of Burma fame, and Evelyn Mary Taylor, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs R.D. Taylor, Tamway Rd., Rangoon. The bride looked lovely in a gown of white brocade satin with shadow lace and ninon, with sprays of orange blossoms, veil of tulle and wreath of orange blossoms, ; her only ornament being a gold wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s mother had a gown of grey Georgette with pale pink ninon, black hat with pink flowers and bouquet of pink roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Daisy Pascal, was a picture in white shadow lace gown and ninon, pink sash, shadow lace hat with pink rosebuds ; she carried a bouquet of pink roses and wore gold and opal earrings, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Capt. Ewing, I.A., Commandant, Burma Military Police. The bride was given away by her father, who performed his duties very well. The church was prettily decorated by Miss Daisy Pascal with white roses and lilies, with pots of palms etc. As the married couple left the church they passed under an arch of swords held by the brother (Indian) officers of the bridegroom. It made a very pretty picture ; the road and church grounds were guarded by mounted Military Police who were to form a bodyguard for the married pair. The church was very well filled by friends of the bride and bridegroom. After the ceremony photographs were taken of the wedding party by Mr Savarese, a clever artist of photography, The reception was held at Tamway road in large pandal prettily decorated by the Municipal officials and staff. Mr and Mrs Taylor then received their friends. Mr DuBern proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom in his usual good style ; the bridegroom responded in a cheerful manner. Other toasts followed, and everything went off with a swing. In the grounds there was a pandal decorated as a bandstand whence the band of the 91st Punjabis played some very sweet music. The bride cut the cake with her husband’s sword. The cake was supplied by the Vienna Bakery and was a work of art. The bride’s going away dress was of pale blue ninon with black picture hat of lace.
At the Cantonment Church, Rangoon, on Monday there was celebrated by the Ven. Archdeacon Blandford the wedding of Lt. Howard Stedman, M.C., Asst. Commandant, Burma Military Police, eldest son of Mr Ernest Stedman, Kent, and great nephew of the late General Sir Edward Stedman, K.C.B., K.C.I.E., of Burma fame, and Evelyn Mary Taylor, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs R.D. Taylor, Tamway Rd., Rangoon. The bride looked lovely in a gown of white brocade satin with shadow lace and ninon, with sprays of orange blossoms, veil of tulle and wreath of orange blossoms, ; her only ornament being a gold wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s mother had a gown of grey Georgette with pale pink ninon, black hat with pink flowers and bouquet of pink roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Daisy Pascal, was a picture in white shadow lace gown and ninon, pink sash, shadow lace hat with pink rosebuds ; she carried a bouquet of pink roses and wore gold and opal earrings, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Capt. Ewing, I.A., Commandant, Burma Military Police. The bride was given away by her father, who performed his duties very well. The church was prettily decorated by Miss Daisy Pascal with white roses and lilies, with pots of palms etc. As the married couple left the church they passed under an arch of swords held by the brother (Indian) officers of the bridegroom. It made a very pretty picture ; the road and church grounds were guarded by mounted Military Police who were to form a bodyguard for the married pair. The church was very well filled by friends of the bride and bridegroom. After the ceremony photographs were taken of the wedding party by Mr Savarese, a clever artist of photography, The reception was held at Tamway road in large pandal prettily decorated by the Municipal officials and staff. Mr and Mrs Taylor then received their friends. Mr DuBern proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom in his usual good style ; the bridegroom responded in a cheerful manner. Other toasts followed, and everything went off with a swing. In the grounds there was a pandal decorated as a bandstand whence the band of the 91st Punjabis played some very sweet music. The bride cut the cake with her husband’s sword. The cake was supplied by the Vienna Bakery and was a work of art. The bride’s going away dress was of pale blue ninon with black picture hat of lace.
Wedding At Maymyo
Cooper-Polden
The marriage of Mr Charles Robert Plant Cooper, I.C.S., with Miss Dorothy Evelyn Polden, younger daughter of the late Capt. R.J. Polden, I.M.S. and Mrs Polden, of Maymyo, was solemnised at All Saints’ Memorial Church, Maymyo, in Wednesday 17th instant, in the presence of a large congregation. The service was conducted by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley assisted by the choir of the Memorial Church, specially augmented for the occasion by that of St. Michael’s School. The hymns chosen were “Thine forever, God of Love” sung to Archbishop McLagan’s tune ; “Oh Perfect Love” to a tune by Dr. Gauntlett ; and “May the grace of Christ our Saviour,” sung to Hervey’s Litany. The psalm “God be merciful unto us” was sung in unison to the “Tonus peregrines.” The church had been beautifully decorated by Lady Cuffe and Mrs Watson, assisted by Mrs Stuart, Mrs Hayne, Mrs Foster, Miss Simpson, Miss Whiting and Miss Powell. Bamboos, palms, shrubs and flowers – principally cleome, dhatura and cosmos – combined to make the church exceedingly beautiful. In the altar were white roses, tuba roses and dhaturas.
The bride arrived at the church with her mother and was led up the aisle by lt.-Col. Williams, I.M.S., who have her away. She looked very charming indeed in her simple dress made in mediaeval style of ivory satin with a tunic and train of brocaded satin, the train being edged with flower lace. She wore a fine tulle veil and a wreath of real myrtle and she carried a lovely bouquet of white roses and lilies made by Mrs Watson. Attending on the bride were four little children, Miss Gwen Tilly (niece of the bride) Miss Angela Moggridge, Miss Gladys Lloyd and Master Charles Stanley Baker. The little girls were dressed in pale shell pink ninon frocks with satin coatees and ninon satin caps trimmed with roses. They wore pearl lovers’ knot brooches, the gist of the bridegroom and carried silver baskets filled with roses. Master Charles Baker had a suit to match, carried a silver stick and wore a gold scarf pin, the gift of the bridegroom.
Mrs Polden wore a gown of light grey crepe de chine with silver trimmings and grey hat with white feathers. Her bouquet, made by Mrs Moggridge, was of pink roses. Mrs Tilly, sister of the bride – wore a pale primrose silk crepe dress with brown hat rimmed with pansies. Miss Elsie Cooper, sister of the bridegroom wore a painted chiffon dress with cross-over fichu of white ninon ending in beaded tassels. She wore a cerise hat to match the roses on her dress. Mr P.N. Wadlow was best man.
After the ceremony was over the bride and bridegroom walked down the aisle to the south door, Private Lamb playing the Wedding March from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The guests then drove down to “Race View” the residence of Lt.-Col. and Mrs Williams, who had lent their house and garden for the reception. The presents were on view in the house and the guests after congratulating Mr and Mrs Cooper were photographed with the bride and bridegroom. In the garden a very large shamiana lent by his Honour Mr Rise had been erected and here the wedding cake was cut. The health of the bride and bridegroom was the proposed by his Honour who in a speech which was by no means lacking in humour said that the newly married couple were so well known in Maymyo, both on account of the charm of their personality and their talents, that there was need of very few words from him to whom had fallen the pleasant duty of proposing their health on so auspicious an occasion. He felt sure their married life would be a harmonious one and he called on all those present to drink to their health and happiness.
The bridegroom in thanking Mr Rice for his kindly words referred to the fact that it was indeed a very great pleasure both to his wife and himself that their wedding had taken place in the presence of so many good friends. He said that he was very happy indeed that his home was to be made in Maymyo. Finally on behalf of his wife and himself he thanked all who had drunk their health.
At about 4.30 the happy pair left “Race View” amid showers of rice and rose leaves and with the good wishes of their many friends. They motored down to Mandalay in Major Newcombe’s car lent for the occasion, en route by launch to Bhamo and Sinlum. The bride’s going away dress was a coat and skirt of cream shantung silk embroidered with rose leaves on the collar and pockets and a hat of bullfinch pink completing the costume. The presents included:-
Cooper-Polden
The marriage of Mr Charles Robert Plant Cooper, I.C.S., with Miss Dorothy Evelyn Polden, younger daughter of the late Capt. R.J. Polden, I.M.S. and Mrs Polden, of Maymyo, was solemnised at All Saints’ Memorial Church, Maymyo, in Wednesday 17th instant, in the presence of a large congregation. The service was conducted by the Rev’d. G.H. Seeley assisted by the choir of the Memorial Church, specially augmented for the occasion by that of St. Michael’s School. The hymns chosen were “Thine forever, God of Love” sung to Archbishop McLagan’s tune ; “Oh Perfect Love” to a tune by Dr. Gauntlett ; and “May the grace of Christ our Saviour,” sung to Hervey’s Litany. The psalm “God be merciful unto us” was sung in unison to the “Tonus peregrines.” The church had been beautifully decorated by Lady Cuffe and Mrs Watson, assisted by Mrs Stuart, Mrs Hayne, Mrs Foster, Miss Simpson, Miss Whiting and Miss Powell. Bamboos, palms, shrubs and flowers – principally cleome, dhatura and cosmos – combined to make the church exceedingly beautiful. In the altar were white roses, tuba roses and dhaturas.
The bride arrived at the church with her mother and was led up the aisle by lt.-Col. Williams, I.M.S., who have her away. She looked very charming indeed in her simple dress made in mediaeval style of ivory satin with a tunic and train of brocaded satin, the train being edged with flower lace. She wore a fine tulle veil and a wreath of real myrtle and she carried a lovely bouquet of white roses and lilies made by Mrs Watson. Attending on the bride were four little children, Miss Gwen Tilly (niece of the bride) Miss Angela Moggridge, Miss Gladys Lloyd and Master Charles Stanley Baker. The little girls were dressed in pale shell pink ninon frocks with satin coatees and ninon satin caps trimmed with roses. They wore pearl lovers’ knot brooches, the gist of the bridegroom and carried silver baskets filled with roses. Master Charles Baker had a suit to match, carried a silver stick and wore a gold scarf pin, the gift of the bridegroom.
Mrs Polden wore a gown of light grey crepe de chine with silver trimmings and grey hat with white feathers. Her bouquet, made by Mrs Moggridge, was of pink roses. Mrs Tilly, sister of the bride – wore a pale primrose silk crepe dress with brown hat rimmed with pansies. Miss Elsie Cooper, sister of the bridegroom wore a painted chiffon dress with cross-over fichu of white ninon ending in beaded tassels. She wore a cerise hat to match the roses on her dress. Mr P.N. Wadlow was best man.
After the ceremony was over the bride and bridegroom walked down the aisle to the south door, Private Lamb playing the Wedding March from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The guests then drove down to “Race View” the residence of Lt.-Col. and Mrs Williams, who had lent their house and garden for the reception. The presents were on view in the house and the guests after congratulating Mr and Mrs Cooper were photographed with the bride and bridegroom. In the garden a very large shamiana lent by his Honour Mr Rise had been erected and here the wedding cake was cut. The health of the bride and bridegroom was the proposed by his Honour who in a speech which was by no means lacking in humour said that the newly married couple were so well known in Maymyo, both on account of the charm of their personality and their talents, that there was need of very few words from him to whom had fallen the pleasant duty of proposing their health on so auspicious an occasion. He felt sure their married life would be a harmonious one and he called on all those present to drink to their health and happiness.
The bridegroom in thanking Mr Rice for his kindly words referred to the fact that it was indeed a very great pleasure both to his wife and himself that their wedding had taken place in the presence of so many good friends. He said that he was very happy indeed that his home was to be made in Maymyo. Finally on behalf of his wife and himself he thanked all who had drunk their health.
At about 4.30 the happy pair left “Race View” amid showers of rice and rose leaves and with the good wishes of their many friends. They motored down to Mandalay in Major Newcombe’s car lent for the occasion, en route by launch to Bhamo and Sinlum. The bride’s going away dress was a coat and skirt of cream shantung silk embroidered with rose leaves on the collar and pockets and a hat of bullfinch pink completing the costume. The presents included:-
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Deaths
Mavor
On Sept. 30th at the Rangoon General Hospital, Oswald Mavor, Assistant? Rangoon Para Rubber Estate, Twante? Aged 30 years. Beechey Percy Hamilton, Superintendent, Land Records, (retired) at “Mountjoy,” Insein, on 27th instant, aged age 57. Deeply mourned by his sons. R.I.P. Dennis At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Oct. 7th, Norbert Patrick, the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs P.A. Dennis of Pyuntaza, aged three years. Cross At the Rangoon General Hospital, at 1 a.m. on Oct. 10th 1917, Mr J.C. Cross, of Messrs. Lawrence & Mayo. Age 50. Combes At no. 47 Dalhousie St., Elizabeth Teresa, in her 83rd year. |
Nelson
At Pegu, on 9th instant, Henry Arthur Nelson, late Superintendent, Pegu Commissioner’s Office, Municipal Commissioner, Honorary Magistrate and Opium Licensee, age 63 years one month and five days. Fanshawe H.V. Fanshawe, Lieut., Irish Guards, (late of Bulloch Bros.) killed in action. By cable. Conroy Grace Alberta of Duneedaw, on Oct. 21st 1917. Cook Henry Rodham Cook, temporary Capt. Manchester Regt. (late of the B.B.T.C.) killed in action Sept. 7th. Mackenzie At the General Hospital, Rangoon, on Sunday 28th Oct. 1917, Wyndham Alexander, dearly loved son of Mrs E.B. Mackenzie and the late A.H. Mackenzie, Southern Mahratta Railway. Indian papers please copy. |
In Memoriam
Bernard
In loving memory of Ethel Maude, the dearly loved wife of P.M. Bernard, and eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs Walden.
Died at Akyab on 28th Sept. 1910.
R.I.P.
Hannay
In loving memory of Osmond George Hannay, Lce.-Corporal, Machine Gun Corps (2nd Camerons) killed in action in the Balkans on 3rd Oct. 1916.
Morris
In loving memory of Janet Morris, the dearly beloved wife of [the] late W.M. Morris. Died at Moulmein, on 5th October 1916. Still deeply mourned by her loving children.
R.I.P.
Simon
In sad and loving memory of James Simon, who died at Insein on Oct. 10th 1915, aged 65 years.
Dawson
In ever loving memory of our darling mother Ellen Dawson, widow of the late G.E.L. Dawson, who died on Oct. 24th 1910.
Inserted by her affectionate children Gladys and Evans.
Foster
In ever loving memory of our darling son and brother John Augusthus (sic) Foster, late Inspector of Excise, who fell asleep in Jesus on Oct. 25th 1914.
Bernard
In loving memory of Ethel Maude, the dearly loved wife of P.M. Bernard, and eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs Walden.
Died at Akyab on 28th Sept. 1910.
R.I.P.
Hannay
In loving memory of Osmond George Hannay, Lce.-Corporal, Machine Gun Corps (2nd Camerons) killed in action in the Balkans on 3rd Oct. 1916.
Morris
In loving memory of Janet Morris, the dearly beloved wife of [the] late W.M. Morris. Died at Moulmein, on 5th October 1916. Still deeply mourned by her loving children.
R.I.P.
Simon
In sad and loving memory of James Simon, who died at Insein on Oct. 10th 1915, aged 65 years.
Dawson
In ever loving memory of our darling mother Ellen Dawson, widow of the late G.E.L. Dawson, who died on Oct. 24th 1910.
Inserted by her affectionate children Gladys and Evans.
Foster
In ever loving memory of our darling son and brother John Augusthus (sic) Foster, late Inspector of Excise, who fell asleep in Jesus on Oct. 25th 1914.
Acknowledgements
Mrs Jamieson and Mrs Korb wish to express their feelings of gratitude to all those who have sent them their condolences in their recent great bereavement.
Joe and John Beechey desire to thank their friends for their kind messages of condolence and for the wreaths sent by them. They regret that they are unable to write personally and thank all their friends.
Mrs Chapman wishes to express her feelings of gratitude to all those who have sent her their condolences in her recent bereavement.
Mrs Nelson and family desire to thank their relations and numerous friends for their kind letters and telegrams of condolence and sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.
Mrs Jamieson and Mrs Korb wish to express their feelings of gratitude to all those who have sent them their condolences in their recent great bereavement.
Joe and John Beechey desire to thank their friends for their kind messages of condolence and for the wreaths sent by them. They regret that they are unable to write personally and thank all their friends.
Mrs Chapman wishes to express her feelings of gratitude to all those who have sent her their condolences in her recent bereavement.
Mrs Nelson and family desire to thank their relations and numerous friends for their kind letters and telegrams of condolence and sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.
Mrs Conroy
Mrs F.J. Conroy, wife of F.J. Conroy, European Gunner, Arracan Co., died in the General Hospital on Sunday, 21st from burns said to have been self inflicted. The police story of the affair is that Mrs Conroy covered her clothing with kerosene oil and then set fire to herself and rushed from an inner room to another room where her husband was, covered with flames. He succeeded in tearing the burning clothes from her, being severely burnt himself while doing so and taking her to hospital. She was the wife of Inspector F. Little, Burma Police, who shot himself several years ago while in charge of the Syriam Police Circle. Some months after his death she married Mr Conroy.
Mrs F.J. Conroy, wife of F.J. Conroy, European Gunner, Arracan Co., died in the General Hospital on Sunday, 21st from burns said to have been self inflicted. The police story of the affair is that Mrs Conroy covered her clothing with kerosene oil and then set fire to herself and rushed from an inner room to another room where her husband was, covered with flames. He succeeded in tearing the burning clothes from her, being severely burnt himself while doing so and taking her to hospital. She was the wife of Inspector F. Little, Burma Police, who shot himself several years ago while in charge of the Syriam Police Circle. Some months after his death she married Mr Conroy.
Death of Mr W.W. Forbes
The death took place on August 8th at Brittas, Nobber, Co. Meath, the residence of his sister, Mrs F.A. Blight, of William Wentworth Forbes, of the Imperial Police, Burma, youngest son of the late Lt.-General G. Wentworth Forbes. Mr Forbes left for home on retirement from Burma in February in the ill fated Worcestershire, which was destroyed by enemy action off Colombo. He continued his voyage via Bombay. He had suffered from serious illness for some time before leaving here and was in much impaired health at the time of his departure. In 1884, when he was 22 years old, he accompanied Sir Charles Warren’s expedition to Bechuana-land, in which country he remained for eighteen months until 1886 when on his return to England he received an appointment in the Burma Police as an Assistant District Superintendent.
In the years just following the annexation he saw strenuous service. In 1906 on his return from deputation in India in connection with Provincial Police training schools, he founded the Burma Police Training School at Toungoo and was its first Superintendent. He moved with it to Mandalay in 1907, where it is at present located, and stayed until 1910 when he went on long leave. On his return he relieved the D.S.P., Amherst, Mr Kenneth Macdonald, since retired. In March 1916, Mr Forbes came to Rangoon as officiating Inspector-General of Police, Eastern Range and remained as such until placed on special duty in June 1916, where he remained until his retirement on February 8th 1917. Mr Forbes received the King’s medal on January 1st 1915 and during his long service was frequently mentioned for commendation in the annual reports of the Inspector General of Police.
Mr Forbes, was in his younger days in Burma, well known for his prowess in polo and he also took an interest in other athletic sports. He was very popular and his genial disposition made him many friends who will greatly regret his death.
The death took place on August 8th at Brittas, Nobber, Co. Meath, the residence of his sister, Mrs F.A. Blight, of William Wentworth Forbes, of the Imperial Police, Burma, youngest son of the late Lt.-General G. Wentworth Forbes. Mr Forbes left for home on retirement from Burma in February in the ill fated Worcestershire, which was destroyed by enemy action off Colombo. He continued his voyage via Bombay. He had suffered from serious illness for some time before leaving here and was in much impaired health at the time of his departure. In 1884, when he was 22 years old, he accompanied Sir Charles Warren’s expedition to Bechuana-land, in which country he remained for eighteen months until 1886 when on his return to England he received an appointment in the Burma Police as an Assistant District Superintendent.
In the years just following the annexation he saw strenuous service. In 1906 on his return from deputation in India in connection with Provincial Police training schools, he founded the Burma Police Training School at Toungoo and was its first Superintendent. He moved with it to Mandalay in 1907, where it is at present located, and stayed until 1910 when he went on long leave. On his return he relieved the D.S.P., Amherst, Mr Kenneth Macdonald, since retired. In March 1916, Mr Forbes came to Rangoon as officiating Inspector-General of Police, Eastern Range and remained as such until placed on special duty in June 1916, where he remained until his retirement on February 8th 1917. Mr Forbes received the King’s medal on January 1st 1915 and during his long service was frequently mentioned for commendation in the annual reports of the Inspector General of Police.
Mr Forbes, was in his younger days in Burma, well known for his prowess in polo and he also took an interest in other athletic sports. He was very popular and his genial disposition made him many friends who will greatly regret his death.
The Late Commander Willock, R.I.M.
News has been received in Rangoon of the death in Berhampore hospital on September 7th of Commander Archibald Ravenshaw Gore Willock, in his forty-seventh year. Commander Willock was well known in Burma, having been Port Officer at Akyab from April 1911 to October 1914, after which he returned to Bombay. Returning to Burma on February 5th 1916 as Inspector of Lighthouses, he took command of the R.I.M.S. Mayo. He received the appointment of Deputy Conservator of the Port of Madras and left Rangoon at the beginning of the month to join his new station. He went from here to Calcutta and was journeying to Madras by train when he was taken ill. He was removed from the train at Berhampore and taken to the hospital, where he died as stated above. He joined the Royal Indian Marine in December 1891 and saw service at various Indian ports before he came to Burma.
News has been received in Rangoon of the death in Berhampore hospital on September 7th of Commander Archibald Ravenshaw Gore Willock, in his forty-seventh year. Commander Willock was well known in Burma, having been Port Officer at Akyab from April 1911 to October 1914, after which he returned to Bombay. Returning to Burma on February 5th 1916 as Inspector of Lighthouses, he took command of the R.I.M.S. Mayo. He received the appointment of Deputy Conservator of the Port of Madras and left Rangoon at the beginning of the month to join his new station. He went from here to Calcutta and was journeying to Madras by train when he was taken ill. He was removed from the train at Berhampore and taken to the hospital, where he died as stated above. He joined the Royal Indian Marine in December 1891 and saw service at various Indian ports before he came to Burma.
The Late Mother Mary of St. Vincent
A telegram has been received by the Mother Superior of the Convent, Rangoon, from Kandy, Ceylon, announcing the death of Mother Mary of St. Vincent, late Superioress of Rangoon Convent. Rev. Mother Mary of St. Vincent, Allen, was a native of Mullingar, Co. Meath, Ireland. She made her religious profession in the Mother House of the Good Shepherd, Nuns, at Angers, France, having entered that convent in the year 1868. When Bishop Bigandet returned in 1870 from Europe whither he had gone to assist at the Ecumenical Council held that year in Rome, two Good Shepherd nuns accompanied him to Rangoon, one of the two being Mother Mary of St. Vincent ; the other was her predecessor in the Superiority, Mother Mary of the Assumption, Keane.
St. John’s Convent School, being then in its infancy, the nuns found in their new sister missionary an invaluable assistant. To great mental ability and a firm, tactful character was added an excellent constitution which enabled Sister Vincent to undertake and carry out well nigh herculean tasks in the sphere assigned her. Besides teaching a class she gave lessons in needle-work to the whole school, while her position as Headmistress necessitated her being with the children unceasingly, the staff then consisting of seven sisters only. In January 1875, the European school and boarding department were transferred to the present building in Commissioner’s road and as these departments rapidly extended so did the Headmistress’s labours and responsibility increase.
Mother St. Vincent was named Superioress of the Convent in February 1879 and for twenty-nine years spent herself ungrudgingly in the noble cause for which she had left home and country. The care of two houses had devolved on her by her nomination as Superioress, the Convent day-school and Burmese orphanage in Fraser street being dependent on that which came to be known as the “new Convent” to distinguish it from the “Old Convent” in Fraser street. A born financier, mother St. Vincent was always able to make ends meet, whatever the need or the difficulty and by her capable management of the school income, supplemented by liberal grants from the education department and donations from friends of the institution, she was enabled to make several additions and improvements to the house in Commissioner’s road, beside founding other branch institutions in the town and suburbs. She was also able to add to the teaching staff by bringing two or three sisters from Europe nearly every year.
When she took charge of Commissioner’s road Convent the community of nuns numbered ten ; when she left Rangoon in 1907, there were thirty-three sisters in the Convent and its branches. In 1891 a branch convent for day scholars only was established in Phayre street and in 1900 the Technical School, Prome road was opened.
In 1905 the Government showed its recognition of Mother Mary of St Vincent’s services in the cause of education in Burma by awarding her the K.I.H. medal and in 1910 after she had left Burma, Dr. D’Souza perpetuated her memory by founding the “Mother St. Vincent Gold Medal.” In July 1907, Mother St. Vincent left Rangoon to take charge of the Kandy Convent, where she just ended her long and useful missionary career. In many a home today the name of Mother St. Vincent is an household word, her “children and grandchildren” are legion and there are many too, other than her pupils, who will regret to her of the passing away of one whose wisdom and charity helped to tide them over many a serious difficulty, material and otherwise.
A telegram has been received by the Mother Superior of the Convent, Rangoon, from Kandy, Ceylon, announcing the death of Mother Mary of St. Vincent, late Superioress of Rangoon Convent. Rev. Mother Mary of St. Vincent, Allen, was a native of Mullingar, Co. Meath, Ireland. She made her religious profession in the Mother House of the Good Shepherd, Nuns, at Angers, France, having entered that convent in the year 1868. When Bishop Bigandet returned in 1870 from Europe whither he had gone to assist at the Ecumenical Council held that year in Rome, two Good Shepherd nuns accompanied him to Rangoon, one of the two being Mother Mary of St. Vincent ; the other was her predecessor in the Superiority, Mother Mary of the Assumption, Keane.
St. John’s Convent School, being then in its infancy, the nuns found in their new sister missionary an invaluable assistant. To great mental ability and a firm, tactful character was added an excellent constitution which enabled Sister Vincent to undertake and carry out well nigh herculean tasks in the sphere assigned her. Besides teaching a class she gave lessons in needle-work to the whole school, while her position as Headmistress necessitated her being with the children unceasingly, the staff then consisting of seven sisters only. In January 1875, the European school and boarding department were transferred to the present building in Commissioner’s road and as these departments rapidly extended so did the Headmistress’s labours and responsibility increase.
Mother St. Vincent was named Superioress of the Convent in February 1879 and for twenty-nine years spent herself ungrudgingly in the noble cause for which she had left home and country. The care of two houses had devolved on her by her nomination as Superioress, the Convent day-school and Burmese orphanage in Fraser street being dependent on that which came to be known as the “new Convent” to distinguish it from the “Old Convent” in Fraser street. A born financier, mother St. Vincent was always able to make ends meet, whatever the need or the difficulty and by her capable management of the school income, supplemented by liberal grants from the education department and donations from friends of the institution, she was enabled to make several additions and improvements to the house in Commissioner’s road, beside founding other branch institutions in the town and suburbs. She was also able to add to the teaching staff by bringing two or three sisters from Europe nearly every year.
When she took charge of Commissioner’s road Convent the community of nuns numbered ten ; when she left Rangoon in 1907, there were thirty-three sisters in the Convent and its branches. In 1891 a branch convent for day scholars only was established in Phayre street and in 1900 the Technical School, Prome road was opened.
In 1905 the Government showed its recognition of Mother Mary of St Vincent’s services in the cause of education in Burma by awarding her the K.I.H. medal and in 1910 after she had left Burma, Dr. D’Souza perpetuated her memory by founding the “Mother St. Vincent Gold Medal.” In July 1907, Mother St. Vincent left Rangoon to take charge of the Kandy Convent, where she just ended her long and useful missionary career. In many a home today the name of Mother St. Vincent is an household word, her “children and grandchildren” are legion and there are many too, other than her pupils, who will regret to her of the passing away of one whose wisdom and charity helped to tide them over many a serious difficulty, material and otherwise.
Death of Mr Leeds
Mr W.H.A. St. John Leeds, whose death is recorded in his fifty-fourth year, retired from the Indian Civil Service nearly six years ago, being then Commissioner of Meiktila. Mr Leeds was educated at Cheltenham and New College, Oxford, and was appointed after the exams. of 1883. He served for three years in Bengal and coming to Burma in 1888 all his subsequent service was in this province. For nearly five years he was President of Rangoon Municipality. He leaves two sons and a daughter, the elder son being in the Navy.
Mr W.H.A. St. John Leeds, whose death is recorded in his fifty-fourth year, retired from the Indian Civil Service nearly six years ago, being then Commissioner of Meiktila. Mr Leeds was educated at Cheltenham and New College, Oxford, and was appointed after the exams. of 1883. He served for three years in Bengal and coming to Burma in 1888 all his subsequent service was in this province. For nearly five years he was President of Rangoon Municipality. He leaves two sons and a daughter, the elder son being in the Navy.
Killed In Action
Some months ago there appeared in the casualty lists, under the heading “missing, believed killed,” the name of Lt. J.H.B. Wedderspoon, Royal Flying Corps. A telegram has now been received from the War Office saying that official information has come from Germany that he was killed in action on 6th April last. Mr Wedderspoon, who was the youngest son of Mr W.G. Wedderspoon, Inspector of School in Burma, was studying at Edinburgh University when the war broke out and he received a commission in the Sherwood Foresters, afterwards joining the Flying Corps and saw service on several of the fighting fronts. Killed in Action Second Lieut. Henry Rodham Cook, Manchester Regt., was killed on September 7th. He was the son of the late Rodham Home Cook and Mrs Cook of Stramore, Altrincham and was educated at Merchinston Castel School, Edinburgh, where he was triple captain in 1902. He played for the Londojn Scottish Rugby Club and was a trial Scottish International. From 1903-05 he was on the staff of the Hong King and Shanghai Banking Corpn. and from 1905-1912 in the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn. (Forest Service) acting as Magistrate at Yandoon. He was invalided home and joined the firm of Atkinson & Co., yarn agents, Manchester. In August 1914 he enlisted in the R.A.M.C. and was soon made Sergeant. He obtained a commission in the Manchester Regt. July 1915, was wounded on July 7th 1916 and was promoted temporary Captain. His Colonel writes – “I was quick to see his worth and within a day or two of his coming to us took him on the headquarters of the battalion as Intelligence Officer, where his special qualities brought credit upon the regiment straightaway.” Mr Cook was 34 years of age. |
Rangoon Boy Killed In Action
Sergeant Walter C. Eaves, Hampshire Regiment, who was in Rangoon until the early part of 1915 when he went home with his father and his brother Corporal G.A. Eaves, of the same regiment, was killed in action, according to advice from the War Office just received, on June 16th in France. Sergeant Eaves and his brother were educated at St. Paul’s High School and later at the Diocesan Boys’ High School, when their father rejoined the service and went home at the beginning of 1915. Both boys begged so hard that he took them with him to Aldershot where they joined the Hampshires. They were sent to France where the younger brother won the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. It was discovered later that he was under age and he has since been sent back to England. Walter, whose death is now announced, would have been nineteen years old in November. Indian Defence Force Funeral Sergeant O. Mavor of Twante section N. Coy. Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, who died in the General Hospital on Sunday, was buried on Monday with full military honours at the Cantonment Cemetery, Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale reading the burial service. N. Coy furnished a firing party under Sergeant Nelson, the Twante section of the Company turning out strong. Sergeant Mavor, who was 30 years old , was connected with the Rangoon Para Rubber Estate at Twante, which he joined in the latter part of 1912. He became a member of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles in March of the same year. Before coming to Rangoon he was a member from February 1909 to March 1912, of the Assam Valley Light Horse and had passed his proficiency examination and had been extra efficient since 1909. |
Death On Rifle Range At Okkyin
During the firing of the musketry course at the Okkyin rifle range on Thursday morning one of the members of the Rifle Brigade, Private C. Withers, C. Company, died suddenly of heart failure after firing two shots. The body was brought back to Rangoon to the Station hospital from which the funeral took place with full military honours. Private withers was about 42 years old and came from London, where he leaves a widow and family. He fought in the South African wars gaining the Queen’s medal and clasp. He became a member on returning from South Africa of the National Reserve and when the local garrison battalion of the Rifle Brigade was formed, joined it and came out to Burma with it.
During the firing of the musketry course at the Okkyin rifle range on Thursday morning one of the members of the Rifle Brigade, Private C. Withers, C. Company, died suddenly of heart failure after firing two shots. The body was brought back to Rangoon to the Station hospital from which the funeral took place with full military honours. Private withers was about 42 years old and came from London, where he leaves a widow and family. He fought in the South African wars gaining the Queen’s medal and clasp. He became a member on returning from South Africa of the National Reserve and when the local garrison battalion of the Rifle Brigade was formed, joined it and came out to Burma with it.
November
Births
Adamson
At Taunggyi on Oct. 28th 1917, the wife of Mr J.W. Adamson, of a daughter. Gilliat On Oct. 31st at Donard Lodge, Simla, the wife of A.E. Gilliat, I.C.S. of a son. Baker On Nov. 1st 1917, at Mrs Black’s Nursing Home, Budd Rd., the wife of H.J. Baker, B.I.S.N. Co. a daughter. Dover On Nov. 3rd at no. 272 Dalhousie St., Rangoon, the wife of C.C. Dover, of a daughter. Keith At Canmoresk, Maymyo, on Sunday, Nov. 4th 1917, to Isabel and W.J. Keith, a daughter. (Jean Leslie Keith.) Law On the 2nd instant, at “Kenilworth” Church Road, Maymyo, the wife of Capt. C.E. Law, of a son. Lucas At Maymyo, on Nov. 2nd the wife of Mr H.D. Lucas, of a daughter. |
McCallum
At Craigmalcolm, Kalaw, on Nov. 9th, the wife of J.L. McCallum, I.C.S., Kyaukse, of a son. Walsh On Nov. 10th 1917, at Maymyo, the wife of H.L.P. Walsh, I.F.S., of a son. Gray On Nov. 17th at no. 12 Kokine, to Mr and Mrs W.A. Gray, a daughter. Devadawson On Nov. 19th at Kemmendine, to Dr. and Mrs Devadawson, Kyauktan, (daughter of Mr T.C. Barnabas) a son. Reynaud At Edna Ville, Maymyo, on Monday, Nov. 19th 1917, to Marjorie and Jules H. Reynaud, a son. Conder On Nov. 5th at Parkside, Maymyo, the wife of J.M. Conder, I.C.S., of a son. |
Marriages
Cooper-Polden
At All Saints’ Church, Maymyo, on Wed. Oct. 17th, Charles Robert Plant Cooper, I.C.S., to Dorothy Evelyn, younger daughter of the late Capt. R.J. Polden, I.M.S., and Mrs Polden, Maymyo. |
Milnet-Reich
On Sept. 16th 1917, Lt. C.E. Milner, I.F.S., attached 38th C.I.H., eldest son of the late Edward Milner, Hartford Manor, Northwich, to Jeanne Reich, daughter of Mr and Mrs François Reich, Oran, Algiers. |
Murphy-Penfold
At Christ Church Jubbulpore on Oct. 22nd 1917, by the Rev’d. Dr. Cullen, Milicent Hope Penford, eldest daughter of E.K. Penford, Superintendent, Slaughter House, Rangoon, to Allan Francis Murphy, Survey of India. |
Lunt-McCarthy Igo
At St. John’s Church, Cantonments, on Nov. 22nd F.W. Lunt to Clara Hermoine, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs McCarthy Igo. |
Deaths
MacColl
Ednor Ernest MacColl, Lieut. Royal Scots, fourth son of H.E. MacColl, I.C.S., died of wounds in Flanders, Oct. 24th 1917. Aged 20. Johnson On Oct. 27th 1917, at the Rangoon General Hospital, Florence Jannett Johnson, the beloved wife of J.C. Johnson, aged 31 years. Taylor At Bhamo on Nov. 2nd 1917, of Blackwater fever, Robert A.W. Taylor, age 25 years, Forest Assistant, Messrs. Steel Bros. & Co. |
Benjamin
On Sat., Nov. 3rd 1917, at Vizagapatam, after a short illness, Mr V.D. Benjamin, late Steward of Pegu Club, Rangoon. Aged 65 years. Madras papers please copy. Van Spall At Myitnge, E.W. Van Spall, aged 63 years 6 months (grandson of the late Dutch Governor Van Spall of Cochin.) English and Indian papers please copy. |
O’Hara
Patrick Kingsley Lawrence, son of Mr and Mrs J.W. Lawrence O’Hara, Thaton, Nov. 17th 1917. Butterfield At Mandalay Civil Hospital on Nov. 19th, Sheila Maie, the youngest daughter of Major and Mrs Butterfield, age 4 months. |
Death of a Former Burma Policeman
Capt. Wilfrid Frank Richardson, of the Mount, Bannerdown, Batheaston, has died from heart failure in his 52nd year. He was the third son of General Richardson, C.B., and was for a time Dist. Superintendent of Police in charge of the Ruby Mines Dist., Burma. He received the Burma medal, 1885-87, with clasp, 1887-89. With other officers he organised a police force in Siam, where for two years he held the post of Deputy Inspector-General. He enlisted at the outbreak of war in the Sportsmen’s Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers and in February 1915 was made captain in the 10th Border Regiment, went to the front with the 7th Battalion into which he exchanged. He took park in several notable engagements and was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery. For twelve months he had served as a claims officer. He held many local offices in Bath and district and was President of the Batheaston Rifle Club. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.
Capt. Wilfrid Frank Richardson, of the Mount, Bannerdown, Batheaston, has died from heart failure in his 52nd year. He was the third son of General Richardson, C.B., and was for a time Dist. Superintendent of Police in charge of the Ruby Mines Dist., Burma. He received the Burma medal, 1885-87, with clasp, 1887-89. With other officers he organised a police force in Siam, where for two years he held the post of Deputy Inspector-General. He enlisted at the outbreak of war in the Sportsmen’s Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers and in February 1915 was made captain in the 10th Border Regiment, went to the front with the 7th Battalion into which he exchanged. He took park in several notable engagements and was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery. For twelve months he had served as a claims officer. He held many local offices in Bath and district and was President of the Batheaston Rifle Club. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.
The Late Mr F.L. Stonham
In the Chief Court on Monday, Messrs. Parker and de Glanville filed a petition on behalf of Sophia Christiania Stonham, widow, for letters of administration to the estate of her deceased husband, Frederick Louis Stonham, who died at the General Hospital, Rangoon, on September 3rd, 1917, leaving movable property within the Court’s jurisdiction. Besides the widow, there were left surviving the deceased a son in Mesopotamia and six other heirs. The assets likely to come into the petitioner’s hands would not exceed Rs. 4,901. The petitioner prayed that an order be issued to the Traffic Manager to produce and deliver up to the Court a declaration from the Burma Railways Provident Fund executed by deceased on September 28th 1910. The Deputy Registrar passed orders in terms of the prayer.
In the Chief Court on Monday, Messrs. Parker and de Glanville filed a petition on behalf of Sophia Christiania Stonham, widow, for letters of administration to the estate of her deceased husband, Frederick Louis Stonham, who died at the General Hospital, Rangoon, on September 3rd, 1917, leaving movable property within the Court’s jurisdiction. Besides the widow, there were left surviving the deceased a son in Mesopotamia and six other heirs. The assets likely to come into the petitioner’s hands would not exceed Rs. 4,901. The petitioner prayed that an order be issued to the Traffic Manager to produce and deliver up to the Court a declaration from the Burma Railways Provident Fund executed by deceased on September 28th 1910. The Deputy Registrar passed orders in terms of the prayer.
The Late Dr. F.X. D’Attaides
On the application of Mr Villa, the Chief Court on Monday granted to Mrs Lillie D’Attaides, widow of the late Dr. F.X. D’Attaides, Civil Surgeon, Toungoo, probate to the estate of her deceased husband, who died on August 21st 1917. The amount of the estate that is likely to come into the hands of the petitioner is Rs. 22,200.
On the application of Mr Villa, the Chief Court on Monday granted to Mrs Lillie D’Attaides, widow of the late Dr. F.X. D’Attaides, Civil Surgeon, Toungoo, probate to the estate of her deceased husband, who died on August 21st 1917. The amount of the estate that is likely to come into the hands of the petitioner is Rs. 22,200.
Death of Mr J.A. Hannay
We regret to record the death of Mr John Alexander Hannay, which took place on Friday at Maymyo, after a fortnight’s illness. Mr Hannay was born in 1845 in Moulmein, where his father was a well known Scottish Merchant and was educated in Scotland. On his return he was engaged in business, but his bent was towards journalism and in the seventies he established the Burma Herald, the first vernacular paper published in Burma, which is still in existence. Mr Hannay prepared the matter in English ; and a staff of translators did the rest. The paper was a success so much so that King Mindon advised that it should be published in Mandalay. Mr Hannay courteously pointed out the dangers of a free-spoken editor in the Mandalay of those days and to King Mindon’s credit be it recorded he was pleased, rather than hurt. Mr Hannay then published an English bi-weekly, the Friend of Burma, but he found it impossible to continue his business and his newspaper work at the same time and the latter was temporarily abandoned.
In 1874 he was induced to give his whole time to journalism and he was appointed editor of the Rangoon Gazette, with a proprietary share. Soon after he became sole proprietor. Mr D.M. Gray joined him in 1882 and in 1890 Mr Hannay disposed of his share in the business. Since then he has been engaged in business in Rangoon, mainly insurance. Mr Hannay leaves a widow and a number of children – a daughter married to Dr. A.M. Murray, of Rangoon ; Miss Edith Hannay, well known in educational and musical circles in Rangoon ; Miss Mary Hannay, Sister on Hospital Ship ; Miss Frances Hannay, who has just qualified in Rangoon as a Red Cross nurse ; Gilbert Hannay, in Mesopotamia with the Motor Transport ; Willie Hannay, on the training ship Worcester.
His son Oswald Hannay was killed in action at Salonika just over a year ago. Those of Mr Hannay’s family who are in Burma were with him at the time of his death.
We regret to record the death of Mr John Alexander Hannay, which took place on Friday at Maymyo, after a fortnight’s illness. Mr Hannay was born in 1845 in Moulmein, where his father was a well known Scottish Merchant and was educated in Scotland. On his return he was engaged in business, but his bent was towards journalism and in the seventies he established the Burma Herald, the first vernacular paper published in Burma, which is still in existence. Mr Hannay prepared the matter in English ; and a staff of translators did the rest. The paper was a success so much so that King Mindon advised that it should be published in Mandalay. Mr Hannay courteously pointed out the dangers of a free-spoken editor in the Mandalay of those days and to King Mindon’s credit be it recorded he was pleased, rather than hurt. Mr Hannay then published an English bi-weekly, the Friend of Burma, but he found it impossible to continue his business and his newspaper work at the same time and the latter was temporarily abandoned.
In 1874 he was induced to give his whole time to journalism and he was appointed editor of the Rangoon Gazette, with a proprietary share. Soon after he became sole proprietor. Mr D.M. Gray joined him in 1882 and in 1890 Mr Hannay disposed of his share in the business. Since then he has been engaged in business in Rangoon, mainly insurance. Mr Hannay leaves a widow and a number of children – a daughter married to Dr. A.M. Murray, of Rangoon ; Miss Edith Hannay, well known in educational and musical circles in Rangoon ; Miss Mary Hannay, Sister on Hospital Ship ; Miss Frances Hannay, who has just qualified in Rangoon as a Red Cross nurse ; Gilbert Hannay, in Mesopotamia with the Motor Transport ; Willie Hannay, on the training ship Worcester.
His son Oswald Hannay was killed in action at Salonika just over a year ago. Those of Mr Hannay’s family who are in Burma were with him at the time of his death.
H. Swan, deceased.
News has been received in Rangoon of the death on the voyage home from Rangoon of Mr Harry Swan, formerly of Messrs. Mason, Trevillion & Hunt, and late of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. Mr Swan, who was well known in Rangoon and other parts of the province, came out to Burma to Messrs. Mason, Trevillion & Hunt in the latter part of 1903 and when they closed their business a few years ago he joined Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. Mr Swan had been in ill health for about a year and underwent an operation in the General Hospital, but failing to improve he was sent home, dying on board ship when only a week from England. He was the son of a prominent Merchant of Nottingham one of his brothers being a theatrical architect and another a clergyman of the Church of England. He was thirty five years old and unmarried.
News has been received in Rangoon of the death on the voyage home from Rangoon of Mr Harry Swan, formerly of Messrs. Mason, Trevillion & Hunt, and late of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. Mr Swan, who was well known in Rangoon and other parts of the province, came out to Burma to Messrs. Mason, Trevillion & Hunt in the latter part of 1903 and when they closed their business a few years ago he joined Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. Mr Swan had been in ill health for about a year and underwent an operation in the General Hospital, but failing to improve he was sent home, dying on board ship when only a week from England. He was the son of a prominent Merchant of Nottingham one of his brothers being a theatrical architect and another a clergyman of the Church of England. He was thirty five years old and unmarried.
The Cantonment Gardens Drowning Case
The result of the post mortem on the body of Rifleman J.H. Windus, Rifle Brigade, who was found drowned in one of the Cantonment gardens tanks on October 27th, which was held by Lt. J.B. Mudge, R.A.M.C. (S.R.) at the station hospital is that “death was die to suffocation following prolonged submersion. Absence of marks of external injury or disease of vital organs, plus the condition of the body (notably the lungs) suggests the patient met his death by drowning.” This is concurred by Capt Evans, R.A.M.C. This effectively sets at rest a rumour of foul play. The police investigation in the case shown that the deceased had Rs. 20-6 in his pocket when found in the water and Rs. 65 among his effects in the barrack room. He was of a quiet disposition, friendly with everyone and had no known enemies. He was not in any financial domestic trouble as far as can be learned and his death is a severe shock to his friends. The railing of the bridge near where the body was found is low and men have been cautioned against sitting on it. It is believed in the regiment that Windus had gone too close to the rail and fallen into the water.
The result of the post mortem on the body of Rifleman J.H. Windus, Rifle Brigade, who was found drowned in one of the Cantonment gardens tanks on October 27th, which was held by Lt. J.B. Mudge, R.A.M.C. (S.R.) at the station hospital is that “death was die to suffocation following prolonged submersion. Absence of marks of external injury or disease of vital organs, plus the condition of the body (notably the lungs) suggests the patient met his death by drowning.” This is concurred by Capt Evans, R.A.M.C. This effectively sets at rest a rumour of foul play. The police investigation in the case shown that the deceased had Rs. 20-6 in his pocket when found in the water and Rs. 65 among his effects in the barrack room. He was of a quiet disposition, friendly with everyone and had no known enemies. He was not in any financial domestic trouble as far as can be learned and his death is a severe shock to his friends. The railing of the bridge near where the body was found is low and men have been cautioned against sitting on it. It is believed in the regiment that Windus had gone too close to the rail and fallen into the water.
Memorial Service
Baptist College Roll Of Honour
The first memorial service held by the Baptist College, Rangoon, since the outbreak of the war for one of the boys who had died on service took place at the Baptist College on November 2nd, the boy being F. Wells, who had gone with the Mobile Battery, had been captured at Kut-el-Amara and had died of disease in an enemy hospital. It was also made the occasion for the unveiling of the Roll of Honour of boys of the college who had gone to the front. The service was simple but impressive. Every department of the college was present and filled Cushing Hall. On the platform were the Rev’d. Wallace St. John, Ph. D., who presided and on either side of him were Mr S.W. Cocks, Inspector of Public Instruction and the Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale and behind them sat the college choir. The Rev’d. Dr. Gilmore, Principal of the college, who was to have presided, was indisposed.
Dr. St. John in opening the service said they had gathered there to do honour to those students and schoolboys of the Baptist College who had gone to serve their Empire and the cause of humanity. They all delighted to honour them. In years to come they should be remembered with tender gratitude and as those who gone out to bear some of the heaviest burdens of the war with a high and holy purpose. The Te Deum was sung at this point in the address after which Dr. St. John said the names of the sons of the college who had gone to the front were:-
L. Htin Po, Maung Ba Htin, Maung Ba Yin, Maung Po Hla, Mr Simpson, Maung Kwa Gyi, S. Williams, F. Wells, D. Nero, E. Harding, A. Court, H. Wisken, C. Gayton, M. Minus, C. Minus, T. Vardon, W. Howe, H. Snadden, J. Findlay, H. Wilson, S. Johnson, J. O Donnell, R. Bodeker, H. Carroll and J. Dawson. F. Wells had given up his life while a prisoner in the enemy’s hands. They had before them his portrait, which was in front of the pulpit wreathed with roses and banked with lilies and ferns.
Present, and they were very glad to have him. was the Rev’d. Mr Drysdale, whom many no doubt knew and had heard before, who would speak to them on the task and great sacrifice made by the young men who had gone to the front.
Rev’d. Mr Dyrsdale’s Address
... He regretted Dr. Gilmore’s illness prevented him from being present ... Professor Currier unveiled the Roll of Honour at this stage. It is of solid teak with raised panels, the names being on them in white. The Rev’d. Drysdale concluding said that the memorial was a precious thing to stand before them and those who came after them. At the conclusion of the address Ma Mya May sang with much expression “Sometime we’ll understand.” Saya Maung Ba, Headmaster, Baptist High School, interpreted the Rev’d. Drysdale’s address to the audience. Dr. St. John said it gave them great pleasure to have the Director of Public Instruction with them to do honour to their young men at the front and if he cared to say anything, no matter how brief, they would be very glad to hear him. Mr Cocks, however, did not speak. A quartet “Lest We Forget” by Messrs. Hattersley, Hackett, Maung Bi and Says Johnson Kan Gyi followed, the singing of the National Anthem by the assemblage bringing the ceremony to a close.
Baptist College Roll Of Honour
The first memorial service held by the Baptist College, Rangoon, since the outbreak of the war for one of the boys who had died on service took place at the Baptist College on November 2nd, the boy being F. Wells, who had gone with the Mobile Battery, had been captured at Kut-el-Amara and had died of disease in an enemy hospital. It was also made the occasion for the unveiling of the Roll of Honour of boys of the college who had gone to the front. The service was simple but impressive. Every department of the college was present and filled Cushing Hall. On the platform were the Rev’d. Wallace St. John, Ph. D., who presided and on either side of him were Mr S.W. Cocks, Inspector of Public Instruction and the Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale and behind them sat the college choir. The Rev’d. Dr. Gilmore, Principal of the college, who was to have presided, was indisposed.
Dr. St. John in opening the service said they had gathered there to do honour to those students and schoolboys of the Baptist College who had gone to serve their Empire and the cause of humanity. They all delighted to honour them. In years to come they should be remembered with tender gratitude and as those who gone out to bear some of the heaviest burdens of the war with a high and holy purpose. The Te Deum was sung at this point in the address after which Dr. St. John said the names of the sons of the college who had gone to the front were:-
L. Htin Po, Maung Ba Htin, Maung Ba Yin, Maung Po Hla, Mr Simpson, Maung Kwa Gyi, S. Williams, F. Wells, D. Nero, E. Harding, A. Court, H. Wisken, C. Gayton, M. Minus, C. Minus, T. Vardon, W. Howe, H. Snadden, J. Findlay, H. Wilson, S. Johnson, J. O Donnell, R. Bodeker, H. Carroll and J. Dawson. F. Wells had given up his life while a prisoner in the enemy’s hands. They had before them his portrait, which was in front of the pulpit wreathed with roses and banked with lilies and ferns.
Present, and they were very glad to have him. was the Rev’d. Mr Drysdale, whom many no doubt knew and had heard before, who would speak to them on the task and great sacrifice made by the young men who had gone to the front.
Rev’d. Mr Dyrsdale’s Address
... He regretted Dr. Gilmore’s illness prevented him from being present ... Professor Currier unveiled the Roll of Honour at this stage. It is of solid teak with raised panels, the names being on them in white. The Rev’d. Drysdale concluding said that the memorial was a precious thing to stand before them and those who came after them. At the conclusion of the address Ma Mya May sang with much expression “Sometime we’ll understand.” Saya Maung Ba, Headmaster, Baptist High School, interpreted the Rev’d. Drysdale’s address to the audience. Dr. St. John said it gave them great pleasure to have the Director of Public Instruction with them to do honour to their young men at the front and if he cared to say anything, no matter how brief, they would be very glad to hear him. Mr Cocks, however, did not speak. A quartet “Lest We Forget” by Messrs. Hattersley, Hackett, Maung Bi and Says Johnson Kan Gyi followed, the singing of the National Anthem by the assemblage bringing the ceremony to a close.
December
Births
Gibbon
On Nov. 24th at Tank Rd., to Mr and Mrs S.H. Gibbon, a daughter. Walsh On Nov. 10th 1917, at Maymyo, the wife of H.L.P. Walsh, I.F.S. of a son. Cameron On Nov. 29th at Church Rd., Cantonment, to Mrs H.P. Cameron, a daughter. Morrison At Hopeville, Maymyo, on Dec. 1st. Mrs Claude B. Morrison, a son. deSouza At Gloucester, England, on Nov. 30th, the wife of Mr J.C. deSouza, of a daughter. Herbertson At Rangoon, on Dec. 5th 1917, to Mr and Mrs R.A. Herbertson, a daughter. Elliott To Mrs Elliott, wife of Capt. B.H. Elliott, R.G.A., at Maymyo, a daughter, on Dec. 11th 1917. |
Cowper Johnson
At the Cathedral Parsonage, Rangoon, on Dec. 21st to the Rev’d. and Mrs W.H. Cowper Johnson, a daughter. Rodrigues On Mon. Dec. 17th at Dr. M. Kingsley’s Home, Barr St., to Mr and Mrs Rex Rodrigues, a daughter. Rencontre On Dec. 23rd 1917, at the Rangoon Surgery and Nursing Home, 25 Oliphant St., to Mr and Mrs J.H. Rencontre, a son. DeAlvis On Dec. 20th at Dr. Kingsley’s, Rangoon, the wife of S. DeAlvis, of a girl. Horne On the 24th instant, to Mr and Mrs R.A. Horne, Dalla, a daughter. Lindley On the 25th instant, at Fairholm, Strand Rd., to Mr and Mrs Lindley, a son. Taylor At 9 Mission Rd., Rangoon, on Dec. 26th to Mr and Mrs E.J. Taylor, a son. |
Marriages
Rees-Arnold
On Nov. 14th 1917, at Myitnge, George Edward, eldest son of the late J.C. Rees, Executive Engineer, Burma Public Works, to Dorothy Staunton, youngest daughter of the late A.H. Arnold, Burma Military Accounts. |
Patel-Saklat
At “Nowroze Baug” 13 Churchill Road on Nov. 22nd 1917, P.D. Patel to Jerbanoo, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs D.R. Saklat. |
Van Der Beck-Butcher
At the R.C. Church, Rangoon Cantonment, on Nov. 28th Aubrey Guilford Van Der Beck, Assistant Engineer, Burma Railways, to Kathleen Marie, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Butcher, Burma P.W.D. No cards. |
Weston-Duncan
At Christ Church, Cantonments, on Wed. Dec. 12th 1917, George B. Weston, Indian Unattached List, of Rangoon to Margaret M. Duncan of Insein. |
Morris-Easton
On Dec. 20th at St. Mary’s Church, Mandalay, by the Right Rev’d. the Lord Bishop of Rangoon, assisted by the Rev’d. M.K. Anderson, Arthur Percy Morris to Doris S. Easton, daughter of the Rev’d. R.W. Easton, Vicar of Ripponden, Yorkshire. |
Davidson-Wroughton
On the 16th instant, at Cantonment Church, Shwebo, Edith Mary Wroughton, daughter of the late Lt.-Col. F.J. Wroughton, I.A., to Major Alexander Davidson, Border Regt., Maymyo. |
Weddings
Cochrane – Stickney
There was a happy bustle of expectation on Thursday morning at the mission compound, Henzada, as preparations were in progress for the marriage of Miss Julia Stickney and Rev’d. H.P. Cochrane of Pyapon. The bride first came to Burma more than seventeen years ago to join Dr. and Mrs Cummings in the splendid work of the A.B. Mission in that place, where she has remained since. During these years she has so endeared herself to the people that she will be keenly missed by a host of friends. About eight months ago she returned to America for furlough with the expectation of being married to Mr Cochrane immediately upon her return. Mr Cochrane has been a members of the mission for many years, having served in Toungoo, Pyinmana, Maymyo and Pyapon, where he is now stationed. He is especially known in Burma circles for his charming book “Among the Burmans.” The bridegroom, Dr. Cummings and other friends were in waiting for the Arankola bringing the bride and two other members of the bridal party, Mr and Mrs Philpott.
After a day in Rangoon they proceeded to Henzada as guests of Dr. and Mrs Cummings. The day following brought a party of four, Dr. and Mrs Thomas of Insein, Miss Esther Lindberg of Moulmein and Mrs St. John of Rangoon, in time for the wedding breakfast at the home of Dr. and Mrs Cummings. In the midst of preparations a jolly party of fifteen sat down to a delightful breakfast. Owing to the uncertainties of travel, the trousseau and wedding gifts from friends in America failed to make connections in transhipping and are now on their way. The bride bravely faced the situation and happily assisted by friends improvised a simple wedding dress made of Chinese embroidered muslin and trimmed in Nagercoil lace, in which she was altogether charming.
The school was given a half holiday in her honour and teachers and pupils vied with each other in assisting with decorations of the chapel. The front of the rostrum was banked with beautiful ferns and yellow chrysanthemums ; against the white walls hung lacy branches of tamarind.
At three o’clock the bridal procession, led by the maid of honour – Miss Lindberg, of Moulmein – and followed by the bride on the arm of Dr. Thomas, of Insein, marched down the aisle, as the Wedding March was played by Mrs Philpott, and joined the bridegroom at the front. The bride carried a charming bouquet of white lilies, bridal wreath, Rangoon creeper and asparagus fern. Dr. J.E. Cummings in cap and gown performed the ceremony, using the single ring service and Dr. Thomas offered prayer. After the usual signing of certificates, Mr Philpott photographed the bridal party and all proceeded to the home of Dr. and Mrs Cummings for the wedding reception.
The spacious reception room of the old mission house with its rich decorations of plants and flowers never looked more charming than on this occasion. The large company of Burman and Karen Christians in their bright colours added to the picturesqueness of the bridal party. The band from Dr. Cummings out-station school in Zalun were in attendance and rendered bright selections during the reception. After the bride had cut the cake, Dr. Thomas proposed the bride’s health, which was drunk in a delicious fruit punch, and the bridegroom responded with a speech. In response to further urging, the bride responded with a characteristically bright speech. Refreshments were then served and a delightful informal reception followed. Wedding gifts were inspected and admitted. The bride’s going away dress was of old rose silk and chiffon. The bridal party left the mission house at four, amidst showers of rice and were followed by a large party of friends to the railway station, where they had a proper send off to their home in Pyapon. Good wishes from a host of friends will go with them as they take up work together at this station, where they will be At Home to their friends after January 1st. Among the gifts from Washington friends before departure were a Navajo blanket, victrola, Dresden fruit set (not yet here) old silver spoons handed down from the bride’s grandparents ; silver tea service ; knives, forks and spoons of various designs. From Henzada friends as follows:- Dr. & Mrs Cummings and the school, cheque and gold sovereigns ; Mr & Mrs Wingate, carved teak table ; Mr & Mrs Phipps and the Misses Phipps, handmade pillow and brass vases ; Ma Thet, silver toast rack ; Ma Mary, gold sovereign ; Mr & Mrs Phelps, Karen Mission, sweet spoons ; Karen School, two brass vases ; Ma Mo Bwin and two teachers at the A. B.M. School, Danubyu, piece of hypoongyi silk. Wedding invitations were necessarily late in reaching friends outside of Henzada, but several gifts were hastily despatched – from Dr. & Mrs D.A.W. Smith, Insein, box of china ; Dr. & Mrs Thomas, silver sweet spoons ; Miss Lindberg, book rack and hand embroidered towels ; Misses Johnson and Peterson, Tharrawaddy, embroidered linen tea cloths ; Mr & Mrs Roach, Prome cheque ; Mr & Mrs Latta, Thonze, cheque ; Dr. & Mrs St. John, Rangoon, rug.
Cochrane – Stickney
There was a happy bustle of expectation on Thursday morning at the mission compound, Henzada, as preparations were in progress for the marriage of Miss Julia Stickney and Rev’d. H.P. Cochrane of Pyapon. The bride first came to Burma more than seventeen years ago to join Dr. and Mrs Cummings in the splendid work of the A.B. Mission in that place, where she has remained since. During these years she has so endeared herself to the people that she will be keenly missed by a host of friends. About eight months ago she returned to America for furlough with the expectation of being married to Mr Cochrane immediately upon her return. Mr Cochrane has been a members of the mission for many years, having served in Toungoo, Pyinmana, Maymyo and Pyapon, where he is now stationed. He is especially known in Burma circles for his charming book “Among the Burmans.” The bridegroom, Dr. Cummings and other friends were in waiting for the Arankola bringing the bride and two other members of the bridal party, Mr and Mrs Philpott.
After a day in Rangoon they proceeded to Henzada as guests of Dr. and Mrs Cummings. The day following brought a party of four, Dr. and Mrs Thomas of Insein, Miss Esther Lindberg of Moulmein and Mrs St. John of Rangoon, in time for the wedding breakfast at the home of Dr. and Mrs Cummings. In the midst of preparations a jolly party of fifteen sat down to a delightful breakfast. Owing to the uncertainties of travel, the trousseau and wedding gifts from friends in America failed to make connections in transhipping and are now on their way. The bride bravely faced the situation and happily assisted by friends improvised a simple wedding dress made of Chinese embroidered muslin and trimmed in Nagercoil lace, in which she was altogether charming.
The school was given a half holiday in her honour and teachers and pupils vied with each other in assisting with decorations of the chapel. The front of the rostrum was banked with beautiful ferns and yellow chrysanthemums ; against the white walls hung lacy branches of tamarind.
At three o’clock the bridal procession, led by the maid of honour – Miss Lindberg, of Moulmein – and followed by the bride on the arm of Dr. Thomas, of Insein, marched down the aisle, as the Wedding March was played by Mrs Philpott, and joined the bridegroom at the front. The bride carried a charming bouquet of white lilies, bridal wreath, Rangoon creeper and asparagus fern. Dr. J.E. Cummings in cap and gown performed the ceremony, using the single ring service and Dr. Thomas offered prayer. After the usual signing of certificates, Mr Philpott photographed the bridal party and all proceeded to the home of Dr. and Mrs Cummings for the wedding reception.
The spacious reception room of the old mission house with its rich decorations of plants and flowers never looked more charming than on this occasion. The large company of Burman and Karen Christians in their bright colours added to the picturesqueness of the bridal party. The band from Dr. Cummings out-station school in Zalun were in attendance and rendered bright selections during the reception. After the bride had cut the cake, Dr. Thomas proposed the bride’s health, which was drunk in a delicious fruit punch, and the bridegroom responded with a speech. In response to further urging, the bride responded with a characteristically bright speech. Refreshments were then served and a delightful informal reception followed. Wedding gifts were inspected and admitted. The bride’s going away dress was of old rose silk and chiffon. The bridal party left the mission house at four, amidst showers of rice and were followed by a large party of friends to the railway station, where they had a proper send off to their home in Pyapon. Good wishes from a host of friends will go with them as they take up work together at this station, where they will be At Home to their friends after January 1st. Among the gifts from Washington friends before departure were a Navajo blanket, victrola, Dresden fruit set (not yet here) old silver spoons handed down from the bride’s grandparents ; silver tea service ; knives, forks and spoons of various designs. From Henzada friends as follows:- Dr. & Mrs Cummings and the school, cheque and gold sovereigns ; Mr & Mrs Wingate, carved teak table ; Mr & Mrs Phipps and the Misses Phipps, handmade pillow and brass vases ; Ma Thet, silver toast rack ; Ma Mary, gold sovereign ; Mr & Mrs Phelps, Karen Mission, sweet spoons ; Karen School, two brass vases ; Ma Mo Bwin and two teachers at the A. B.M. School, Danubyu, piece of hypoongyi silk. Wedding invitations were necessarily late in reaching friends outside of Henzada, but several gifts were hastily despatched – from Dr. & Mrs D.A.W. Smith, Insein, box of china ; Dr. & Mrs Thomas, silver sweet spoons ; Miss Lindberg, book rack and hand embroidered towels ; Misses Johnson and Peterson, Tharrawaddy, embroidered linen tea cloths ; Mr & Mrs Roach, Prome cheque ; Mr & Mrs Latta, Thonze, cheque ; Dr. & Mrs St. John, Rangoon, rug.
Morris-Easton
The wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Mandalay, on Thursday at 11 a.m. of Miss Doris S. Easton, B.A., Headmistress, St. Mary’s European Girls’ School and Arthur Percy Morris, A.M.I.C.E., Principle, Govt. School of Engineering and Provincial Art Officer, Burma. The bride, who was given away by Sir Otway Cuffe, looked charming in a beautiful dress of white satin trimmed with orange blossom and wore a wreath and veil. The ceremony was reformed by the Bishop of Rangoon, assisted by Rev’d. N. Keith Anderson, M.A., Chaplain of Mandalay. The service was fully choral. On the bride’s arrival the hymn “Thine forever, God of Love” was sung. After the Minister had given the couple his blessing Psalm no. 67 “Deus Misereatur” was sung. At the conclusion of the service after his Lordship had given the happy couple some advice concerning the duties of man and wife the hymn “O Perfect Love” was sung, while the bride and bridegroom went into the vestry to sign the marriage register. The church was beautifully decorated by the teachers of St. Mary’s Girls’ School with roses, lilies and ferns from Maymyo.
The ceremony at the church being over a reception was held by Sit Otway and Lady Cuffe at the Volunteer Club. Sit Otway Cuffe proposed a toast to the newly married couple, to which the bridegroom responded in humorous and happy manner. Mr Boeddicker, the best man, proposed the health of the bridesmaid, Miss Openshaw. The cake, which was a triumph of confectionery skill, was supplied by the Vienna Cafe of Rangoon. Mr and Mrs Morris left by the 1-15 mail train for Rangoon the same afternoon.
Among those present were the Bishop of Rangoon, Sir Otway and Lady Cuffe, the Hon. Colonel and Mrs Aplin, Rev’d. N. Keith Anderson and Mrs Anderson, Rev’d. Mr Garrad, Mr and Mrs Warth, Mrs Grossett, Miss Sumner, Miss Dunkley, Miss Patch, Miss Swinhoe, Capt. Stewart, Capt. Clarke, Mr F.H. Steavenson, R.H. Clayton, Mr Swinhoe and several others. Among the presents were:
The wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Mandalay, on Thursday at 11 a.m. of Miss Doris S. Easton, B.A., Headmistress, St. Mary’s European Girls’ School and Arthur Percy Morris, A.M.I.C.E., Principle, Govt. School of Engineering and Provincial Art Officer, Burma. The bride, who was given away by Sir Otway Cuffe, looked charming in a beautiful dress of white satin trimmed with orange blossom and wore a wreath and veil. The ceremony was reformed by the Bishop of Rangoon, assisted by Rev’d. N. Keith Anderson, M.A., Chaplain of Mandalay. The service was fully choral. On the bride’s arrival the hymn “Thine forever, God of Love” was sung. After the Minister had given the couple his blessing Psalm no. 67 “Deus Misereatur” was sung. At the conclusion of the service after his Lordship had given the happy couple some advice concerning the duties of man and wife the hymn “O Perfect Love” was sung, while the bride and bridegroom went into the vestry to sign the marriage register. The church was beautifully decorated by the teachers of St. Mary’s Girls’ School with roses, lilies and ferns from Maymyo.
The ceremony at the church being over a reception was held by Sit Otway and Lady Cuffe at the Volunteer Club. Sit Otway Cuffe proposed a toast to the newly married couple, to which the bridegroom responded in humorous and happy manner. Mr Boeddicker, the best man, proposed the health of the bridesmaid, Miss Openshaw. The cake, which was a triumph of confectionery skill, was supplied by the Vienna Cafe of Rangoon. Mr and Mrs Morris left by the 1-15 mail train for Rangoon the same afternoon.
Among those present were the Bishop of Rangoon, Sir Otway and Lady Cuffe, the Hon. Colonel and Mrs Aplin, Rev’d. N. Keith Anderson and Mrs Anderson, Rev’d. Mr Garrad, Mr and Mrs Warth, Mrs Grossett, Miss Sumner, Miss Dunkley, Miss Patch, Miss Swinhoe, Capt. Stewart, Capt. Clarke, Mr F.H. Steavenson, R.H. Clayton, Mr Swinhoe and several others. Among the presents were:
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Deaths
Finlayson
Alexander Moncrieff Finlayson, D. Sc., Lieut. S. Lancs., late Geologist, Indo-Burma Petroleum Co., died of wounds received in France, July 23rd 1917. By cable. Von Bock At the Towers, no. 7A Pagoda Rd., on Nov. 26th 1917, Mrs Mah Khin Von Bock, age 60 years. Ross At Maymyo, on Dec. 6th, Alexander Edward Ross, Imperial Forest Service, Burma, only son of the late Lt.-General Sir Alexander George Ross, K.C.B., and Lady Ross. Age 45 years. Lloyd At Taunggyi on Nov. 28th, Charles Ernest Lloyd, Dist. Superintendent of Police, aged 53 years. Skidmore At no. 9 Judah Ezekiel St. on Dec. 10th 1917, William Henry Charles Skidmore. Aged 57 years. |
Vertannes
At Mandalay on the 14th instant, Johanna Vertannes, relict of S.G. Vertannes, late merchant and Municipal Commissioner, Mandalay, aged 69 years. White At Rangoon on Dec. 30th, Octavius Mortimer Ball White, Assistant Director of Public Instruction. Age 54 years 2 months 21 days. Wagstaff On Dec. 29th at no. 4, 49th St., Mora Ethelwyne, dearly loved infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Wagstaff, age 1 year 2 months and 24 days. In Memoriam Sausman In memory of our loved one Charles Henry Newton Sausman, who passed away on the 29th December 1916 at Insein. Acknowledgement Mrs Hannay and family thank their many friends for their kind messages of sympathy received in their recent bereavement. |
A Burma Casualty
The death of Dr. A.M. Finlayson, Head Geologist to the Indo-Burma Petroleum Co., reported on November 27th adds another name to Burma’s already long roll of honour. Dr. Finlayson came to Burma for the Indo-Burma Petroleum Co. in 1910. At the outbreak of war he joined the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles and was an enthusiastic member of A Company. He went home to join the Army in March 1915 and obtained a commission in the South Lancashires. He was wounded in France in November 1916. On his recovery he returned to the front in May 1917 and was wounded on the 7th and 10th June but was reported to have remained on duty. The cable received by Messrs. Steel Bros. does not make it clear whether he was again wounded on 23rd July and has just succumbed to these wounds or whether he died on 23rd July. The former is thought to be the case. Dr. Finlayson was a London University man.
The death of Dr. A.M. Finlayson, Head Geologist to the Indo-Burma Petroleum Co., reported on November 27th adds another name to Burma’s already long roll of honour. Dr. Finlayson came to Burma for the Indo-Burma Petroleum Co. in 1910. At the outbreak of war he joined the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles and was an enthusiastic member of A Company. He went home to join the Army in March 1915 and obtained a commission in the South Lancashires. He was wounded in France in November 1916. On his recovery he returned to the front in May 1917 and was wounded on the 7th and 10th June but was reported to have remained on duty. The cable received by Messrs. Steel Bros. does not make it clear whether he was again wounded on 23rd July and has just succumbed to these wounds or whether he died on 23rd July. The former is thought to be the case. Dr. Finlayson was a London University man.
The Late Mr C.E. Lloyd
In the death of Mr C.E. Lloyd, Imperial Police, Burma, the last of the contemporary trio of Police Officers, of annexation days in Burma, has passed away ; the others were W.N. Baines and W.W. Forbes.
Charles Ernest Lloyd was born in Toungoo on September 3rd 1864. He was a son of the late Colonel Lloyd, I.A., Deputy Commissioner of Toungoo, who died there in 1876. C.E. Lloyd was sent home to England when a boy and educated there, being appointed to the Burma Police in 1884. On arrival in Burma he proved a very useful officer and with Messrs. Baines and Forbes saw plenty of active service during and after the annexation, when dacoit raids were frequent.
He served as Personal Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police and to the Director of Police Supply and clothing and saw service in nearly every district in the province. He was in past years a great polo player and took an active part in the game up to 1911. He had been ill for the last two years and in August 1916 went on long leave from which he had only recently returned. His death was due to pulmonary phthisis. Mr Lloyd’s sister is the wife of General Sir H.D.U. Keary, who rendered splendid service in France and Mesopotamia and now is an Army Commander in India.
In the death of Mr C.E. Lloyd, Imperial Police, Burma, the last of the contemporary trio of Police Officers, of annexation days in Burma, has passed away ; the others were W.N. Baines and W.W. Forbes.
Charles Ernest Lloyd was born in Toungoo on September 3rd 1864. He was a son of the late Colonel Lloyd, I.A., Deputy Commissioner of Toungoo, who died there in 1876. C.E. Lloyd was sent home to England when a boy and educated there, being appointed to the Burma Police in 1884. On arrival in Burma he proved a very useful officer and with Messrs. Baines and Forbes saw plenty of active service during and after the annexation, when dacoit raids were frequent.
He served as Personal Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police and to the Director of Police Supply and clothing and saw service in nearly every district in the province. He was in past years a great polo player and took an active part in the game up to 1911. He had been ill for the last two years and in August 1916 went on long leave from which he had only recently returned. His death was due to pulmonary phthisis. Mr Lloyd’s sister is the wife of General Sir H.D.U. Keary, who rendered splendid service in France and Mesopotamia and now is an Army Commander in India.
The Late Lieut. J. Davidson
We deeply regret to record the death while on active service of Lieutenant John Davidson, Border Regiment, late Assistant Editor of the Rangoon Gazette. Lt. Davidson enlisted as a Private in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders while on leave at home in 1915, went with his battalion to France as a non-commissioned officer and saw active service there ; was nominated for a commission and spent the winter months 1916-1917 in an officers’ training corps at Gailes ; obtained his commission in the Border Regt., went to France with his battalion of that Regt. and died on service on October 15th.
Mr Davidson, who was thirty-two years of age at the time of his death and unmarried was born of Ayrshire parents, being the youngest son of the late William Davidson, Daljedburgh, Barr, Girvan, Dux of Ayr Academy, he went to Edinburgh University, took first class honours in history and continued his studies at the Sorbonne.
On the staff of the Weekly Scotsman he gained his first journalistic experience and came to Burma in January 1910 as Assistant Editor of the Rangoon Gazette. While in Rangoon he was a member of the Highland Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles. He went on leave in March 1915 and enlisted as stated above.
Mr Davidson’s loss is seriously felt by this paper. He was a man of marked intellectual ability, sound judgement and decision of character ; was an uncommonly rapid worker and had a tenacious memory. He will be much missed by his friends. Sociable in temperament and of an attractive personality, he had many friends in Rangoon, as he had in Scotland and in virtue of his Edinburgh University connection, in other parts of the world. A bright career had been closed by his death.
In a letter to his relatives his commanding officer, after commenting upon the good work he had done in the recent battles, says: “Not only that, but apart from his military duties, he was such a downright good fellow that he soon endeared himself to all who became acquainted with him. Such men are needed badly in these stirring times.”
We deeply regret to record the death while on active service of Lieutenant John Davidson, Border Regiment, late Assistant Editor of the Rangoon Gazette. Lt. Davidson enlisted as a Private in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders while on leave at home in 1915, went with his battalion to France as a non-commissioned officer and saw active service there ; was nominated for a commission and spent the winter months 1916-1917 in an officers’ training corps at Gailes ; obtained his commission in the Border Regt., went to France with his battalion of that Regt. and died on service on October 15th.
Mr Davidson, who was thirty-two years of age at the time of his death and unmarried was born of Ayrshire parents, being the youngest son of the late William Davidson, Daljedburgh, Barr, Girvan, Dux of Ayr Academy, he went to Edinburgh University, took first class honours in history and continued his studies at the Sorbonne.
On the staff of the Weekly Scotsman he gained his first journalistic experience and came to Burma in January 1910 as Assistant Editor of the Rangoon Gazette. While in Rangoon he was a member of the Highland Company of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles. He went on leave in March 1915 and enlisted as stated above.
Mr Davidson’s loss is seriously felt by this paper. He was a man of marked intellectual ability, sound judgement and decision of character ; was an uncommonly rapid worker and had a tenacious memory. He will be much missed by his friends. Sociable in temperament and of an attractive personality, he had many friends in Rangoon, as he had in Scotland and in virtue of his Edinburgh University connection, in other parts of the world. A bright career had been closed by his death.
In a letter to his relatives his commanding officer, after commenting upon the good work he had done in the recent battles, says: “Not only that, but apart from his military duties, he was such a downright good fellow that he soon endeared himself to all who became acquainted with him. Such men are needed badly in these stirring times.”
Death of Mr C.M. Prendergast
The death took place at his residence in Rangoon, on Monday morning [17th Dec. 1917] of Mr C.M. Prendergast, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Burma, from myo-carditis. Claude Moray Prendergast was born in Rangoon on August 24th 1865. He was a son of General Sir Harry Prendergast, who was the Commander of the British Forces against King Thebaw and later was vested with the Civil and Military administration of Burma, after the surrender of King Thebaw, by Queen Victoria.
C.M. Prendergast was sent home to be educated and went first to Lancing School, in Sussex and finished at Blair Lodge in Scotland. He was appointed to the Burma Police in July 1884 and after rendering service in Ministerial appointments was promoted to be an Assistant District Superintendent of Police and posted to Toungoo, being confirmed as D.S.P. in August 1887. Mr Prendergast saw a lot of dacoit chasing during the years that followed and a high military officer in one of his reports states of him that he had from 1887-1892 probably the worst infested dacoit district in Upper Burma, but his untiring energy and courage cleared his district of the desperadoes. He was in command of the Karen levy column on the Toungoo border in 1890-91 and saw much active service, also taking part in the Wuntho expedition under General Wolseley. Another military officer in one of his reports spoke highly of Mr Prendergast’s services from 1885 to 1887.
Mr Prendergast in his early days in Burma was a lawn tennis player of note and won numerous tournaments. He was taken ill in Mogok while on tour in October and came back to Rangoon. He became so much better that he resumed his duties, but about a fortnight ago he became ill again and never rallied. He was on the eve of retirement, his leave having been already gazetted. His last district as D.S.P. was Pegu, which he relinquished in May 1914, to take up the post of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Eastern Range, Burma. He was a hardworking, much respected officer and made many friends who will deeply regret his death.
The death took place at his residence in Rangoon, on Monday morning [17th Dec. 1917] of Mr C.M. Prendergast, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Burma, from myo-carditis. Claude Moray Prendergast was born in Rangoon on August 24th 1865. He was a son of General Sir Harry Prendergast, who was the Commander of the British Forces against King Thebaw and later was vested with the Civil and Military administration of Burma, after the surrender of King Thebaw, by Queen Victoria.
C.M. Prendergast was sent home to be educated and went first to Lancing School, in Sussex and finished at Blair Lodge in Scotland. He was appointed to the Burma Police in July 1884 and after rendering service in Ministerial appointments was promoted to be an Assistant District Superintendent of Police and posted to Toungoo, being confirmed as D.S.P. in August 1887. Mr Prendergast saw a lot of dacoit chasing during the years that followed and a high military officer in one of his reports states of him that he had from 1887-1892 probably the worst infested dacoit district in Upper Burma, but his untiring energy and courage cleared his district of the desperadoes. He was in command of the Karen levy column on the Toungoo border in 1890-91 and saw much active service, also taking part in the Wuntho expedition under General Wolseley. Another military officer in one of his reports spoke highly of Mr Prendergast’s services from 1885 to 1887.
Mr Prendergast in his early days in Burma was a lawn tennis player of note and won numerous tournaments. He was taken ill in Mogok while on tour in October and came back to Rangoon. He became so much better that he resumed his duties, but about a fortnight ago he became ill again and never rallied. He was on the eve of retirement, his leave having been already gazetted. His last district as D.S.P. was Pegu, which he relinquished in May 1914, to take up the post of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Eastern Range, Burma. He was a hardworking, much respected officer and made many friends who will deeply regret his death.
Maymyo Resident’s Death – [William Patrick] Lucas
Mr W.P. Lucas, the popular Secretary of the Maymyo Town Committee and for four years an Honorary Captain of the Upper Burma Vol. Rifles, died of heart failure at one o’clock this morning. [18th Dec. 1917.] He was confined to bed on the night of the 12th after having worked hard as Secretary of “Our Day.”
The Late Mr W.P. Lucas
The remains of the late Mr W.P. Lucas, Secretary, Maymyo Municipality, was removed from his residence, Mandalay - Lashio Road, (Nyandaw) for internment at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, with military honours, as he had been Captain of the Upper Burma Volunteers since 1913. The coffin was supported on a gun carriage and covered with the Union Jack on which rested his helmet, belt and sword. The military escort was formed by men of the Indian Defence Force, with Captain Storey, of the Borders in command, all the I.D.F. officers being out of Maymyo. The procession on arrival at the Catholic Church, Cantonments, was met by the Rev’d. Fr. Jarre, who conducted the funeral service, assisted by Rev’d. Fr. Moindrot.
The procession at the conclusion of the service was re-formed and proceeded to the cemetery where Captain Law, the registration staff officer, joined them. The firing party then took their place near the grave. As the coffin was lowered a salute of three volleys was fired and then with bayonets the men presented arms, the bugle at the same time sounding the last post. The large number of people who were present and the numerous wreaths from friends that covered the coffin testified to his great popularity, The deceased served as Secretary of the Maymyo Municipality for eight years and was 41 years of age when he died. He leaves behind a wife and six children.
Mr W.P. Lucas, the popular Secretary of the Maymyo Town Committee and for four years an Honorary Captain of the Upper Burma Vol. Rifles, died of heart failure at one o’clock this morning. [18th Dec. 1917.] He was confined to bed on the night of the 12th after having worked hard as Secretary of “Our Day.”
The Late Mr W.P. Lucas
The remains of the late Mr W.P. Lucas, Secretary, Maymyo Municipality, was removed from his residence, Mandalay - Lashio Road, (Nyandaw) for internment at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, with military honours, as he had been Captain of the Upper Burma Volunteers since 1913. The coffin was supported on a gun carriage and covered with the Union Jack on which rested his helmet, belt and sword. The military escort was formed by men of the Indian Defence Force, with Captain Storey, of the Borders in command, all the I.D.F. officers being out of Maymyo. The procession on arrival at the Catholic Church, Cantonments, was met by the Rev’d. Fr. Jarre, who conducted the funeral service, assisted by Rev’d. Fr. Moindrot.
The procession at the conclusion of the service was re-formed and proceeded to the cemetery where Captain Law, the registration staff officer, joined them. The firing party then took their place near the grave. As the coffin was lowered a salute of three volleys was fired and then with bayonets the men presented arms, the bugle at the same time sounding the last post. The large number of people who were present and the numerous wreaths from friends that covered the coffin testified to his great popularity, The deceased served as Secretary of the Maymyo Municipality for eight years and was 41 years of age when he died. He leaves behind a wife and six children.