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The Rangoon Gazette Weekly Budget, 1917
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Appointments
The local Government and Port Authority has been informed the Chamber of Commerce has re-elected Messrs. D. Robertson and W. Buchanan to represent them on the Port Trust. Lt. E.H. Thirkell White, recently appointed to the Indian Army Reserve has been posted to the 1st Cavalry at Peshawar. Lawn Tennis Gymkhana Club Tournament The open tennis tournament ... In the men’s mixed doubles in the first rounds, Henstock and Garnett beat Rogers and Adlard, Rogers having to retire after two sets had been played; Michie and Grierson scratched to Saunders and Hayne; Hardcastle and Geary beat McCreath and Mann; Cormack and Simpson beat Tait and Weir. In the semi finals Saunders and Hayne beat Henstock and Garnett; Eddis and Latimer meet Cormack and Simpson on Court no. 7 tomorrow. In the mixed doubles, first round Miss Walford and Latimer beat Mrs Reed and Crawford-Stuart 6-0, 6-1, Mr and Mrs Turner beat Mrs Elliott and Buckney, 6-2, 6-1; Mrs Sinclair and Simpson beat Mrs Lindley and Dunk, 6-0, 6-2; Mrs Arnot and Hayne beat Mrs Hudson and Eddis, 8-4, 6-4 and Mrs Henstock beat Mr and Mr and Mrs Habgood, 6-2, 6-3; Mrs Dawson and Grierson beat Mr and Mrs Twyman, 6-3, 6-1; Mrs B.B. Scott and Geary beat Mrs Gavin Scott and Grist; Mr and Mrs Adlard beat Mr and Mrs Grey, 6-2, 6-3. In the second round ... Upper Burma Tournament Pears and Reynaud winners of the B.A.A. doubles championship in 1916 have won the doubles championship of Upper Burma, defeating on Friday Liddell and Layard rather easily, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. Pears on Saturday won the singles championship from Layard, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. The announcement of these victories was received by wire from Mrs Reynaud. Prospecting for Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons to prospect for minerals:- Original F.H. Parry, Maymyo B. Ribbentrop, Tavoy A.H. Bibby, Tavoy Maung Ze Ya, Tavoy Renewal Capt. J. Terndrup, Rangoon P.M. Haines, Rangoon Mr Ebrahim Goolam Ariff, Rangoon Maung Po Win, Rangoon Ma Sein Dine, Tavoy A. Otter, Tavoy Messrs. Tata, Sons & Co, Bombay The Christmas Fete ... at the Jubilee Hall has come and gone and the funds of the Red Cross in Burma, to augment which was the object of the fete ... A small working committee consisting of Col. Montgomery as Chairman, Major Kirkwood, C.C. Cameron, A.P. Morris and M.L. Friedlander as honorary secretaries and P.A. Churchward as honorary treasurer ... was a very nicely decorated and attractive perfumery stall, over whose destinies Miss Ezekiel presided ... Down the avenue one encountered the attractive display of Indian curios in the stall of Messrs. Goonamal Parasram, where Mrs Hall Jones enticed the money of the visitor into her coffers ... A lucky dip ... at a rupee a ticket showed Mr Shepherd ... a fair return. A cigarette and tobacco stall presided over by Mrs F.M. Jonas was very attractively located next to the lucky dip ... the Red Cross receiving stall, where Mrs H.A. Brown, Mrs Vale and others of the Society had a busy time of it ... as gifts of prizes won at the lucky dips and purchases from Mrs Kirkwood’s comforts stall found their way here ... The same can be said of Mrs Po Tha’s and Mrs Hpay’s stalls which did a good business ... Then came the cafe chantant presided over by Mrs McCarthy assisted by Mrs Doyle, with the Vienna Cafe manager and staff giving valuable aid ... These were won by A.B. Morris, Au Pu, Mahomed Ismail, Mrs Churchward and F.J. Miers ... another specially made cake which sold for Rs. 100, the winning ticket being drawn by a Parsi lady. Mrs Dunk, C. Arnot, Miss Wright and others won jewels from the monster cake ... The bar was under the able management of F.M. Jonas ... Tavoy An Inauguration Ceremony A very representative company, comprising nearly every class interest in the wolfram industry of Tavoy, were present at the formal inauguration of the new electro-magnetic separator introduced for the first time in this country by the High Speed Steel Alloys Ltd., which took place at the company’s new plant situated near Kyetsabyin Jetty, Tavoy ... were opened by a short address by Dr. Jones, the company’s representative in Burma ... Mr Davies will also explain the machine in detail to anyone interested. I shall now call on Mr Brander who will, I hope, address us and then Mrs Brander will kindly give the signal for starting the engine ... Old Paulians’ Dinner The second annual dinner ... in the ... dining room of St. Paul’s School ... Among the guests were ... Dr. W.P. Murray, W.A.V. D’Rozario and others ... Mr Mariano gave the toast of the King-Emperor ... proposed by the vice-president of the Association, Joseph Shaw ... The “Boys Past and Present” were toasted by W.A.V. D’Rozario who referred to their achievements in life and mentioned the Hon. Mr L. Chin Tsong, Mr Mariano, Mr Hertz and others ... J.P. Andy proposed the health of the guests in a speech that kept the diners in roars of laughter ... Cricket Annual Gymkhana Club Match, Civil v Military ... The scores in detail are as follows:- Military XI 1st Innings Pte. Clarke b Williams - 1 Pte. Bendon c. Garnett b Williams - 9 Capt. Wilson b Williams - 8 Lt. Hobhouse b Mann - 2 Lt. Wakefield c Marris b Williams - 7 Lt. Butcher c Mann b Williams - 0 Major Chambers b Williams - 1 Sergt. Neville c Lindsaye b Williams - 42 Pte. Coles c Lindsaye b Williams - 0 L.C. Coles c Allen b Williams - 4 Pre. Wyatt not out - 0 Extras - 4 Total 78 2nd Innings Capt. Wilson b Lindsaye - 4 Pre. Wyatt c Allen b Beamish - 10 Sergt. Neville c Lindsaye b Beamish - 7 Lt. Wakefield b Lindsaye - 37 Pte. Bendon c. Lindsaye b Compton - 11 Lt. Hobhouse not out - 12 Major Chambers not out - 15 Did not bat Pte. Clarke L.C. Coles Lt. Butcher Extras - 2 Total 98 Civilians XI 1st Innings S. Williams c Allen b Bendon - 13 R.W. Marris c Lindsaye b Pte. Coles - 14 R. Dry b L.C. Coles - 48 F.M. Garnett not out - 88 G.C. Compton not out - 20 Did not bat E.R. Allen N. Lindsaye R.R. Beamish R.R. Yeomans F.W. Mann E. Rouse Extras - 10 Total 194 Bassein - Red Cross Fancy Fare ... The amount realised was ... with which Mrs Gillespie, who organised and directed the fare, must be gratified ... Fancy goods stalls were kept by Miss Booth, Mesdames San C. Po, Guy, McLeish, Law, Hefferman, Beale, Bushell, Yin, Gyaw and Gillespie. Mrs R. Garnier, Mrs Hopkins and Miss Boys had a tea and cake stall and Ma Pwa Shin and Ma E. Myaing has a stall of fruits ... Miss Diomede’s stall provided ice creams ... and Miss Rita Garnier’s had dolls. The Misses Boog vended flags ; Miss Hefferman had a paddy guessing competition, Miss Maud Hefferman button-holed all ; Miss Johns catered for a completion “Guess the lady’s name” ; the Misses Gordon and Booth and Mr McNeil sold raffle tickets ... ; Mrs Holbrook pulled the rupees in with her top hat and Mrs Hefferman told fortunes ... Mrs McCraken’s lucky dip brought all luck and no disappointments while Mr Foot looked after “Aunt Sally.” Messrs. Penny and Sheehy gave shooting practice with cocoanuts ... Mr Oates took instantaneous photographs ... while Mr Merrican looked after the races and sports ... Mr Lawrence closed the day’s proceedings by auctioning the remnants of all the stalls. The brunt of the work of erecting and covering the stalls fell on Mr Gillespie ... Golf - The Christmas Cup Thirty-five members of the Rangoon Golf Club turned up at the Prome road club house ... The competition was spirited and was won by A.J. Elder who returned a score of 91 ... The other scores turned in were:- F.W. Mann - 93-14, 79 H. Woodham - 84-4, 80 R. Baillie - 93-12, 81 J. Stuart Smith - 86-4, 82 H.R. Hastie - 94-12, 82 C.F. Pyett - 96-12, 84 K.G. Neale - 98-14, 84 G.B. Hall - 102-16, 86 Capt. J.S. Wilson - 96-6, 88 R.A. Horne - 98-8, 90 Rangoon Golf Club - Mingaladon Cup E.O. Anderson – 18 1 down - A.J. Elder – 16 1 down - Tie Next best cards:- J.J. Latta - scr. - 3 down C.G. Arnot - 5 - 3 down S.M. Robinson - 8 - 3 down W. Bennett - 10 - 4 down Appointments 2nd Lt. T.Z.D. Babington, I.A.R.O., attached 86th Carnatic Infantry, is appointed Company Commander (tempy.) in addition to his own duties as Company Officer with effect from 4th Dec. 1916 vice 2nd Lt. F. Kingdon-Ward, I.A.R.O. Prospecting For Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons ... Renewal Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. Netram Rambux, Burma-Malaya Mines Ltd. British Burma Petroleum Co. Wightman & Co. Rangoon Mining Co. Burmah Oil Rangoon Oil Co. Twinzas Oil Co., Rangoon Gul Mahomed, Mergui F.A. Boog, Katun, Thaton Dist. Maung Maung, Bar-at-law, Tavoy Cricket - Row Challenge Shield – Diocean Old Boys’ v I.T.A. Club ... The scores in detail are as follows:- Diocean Old Boys’ 1st Innings R. Whitley 1 b w Barton - 4 B. McSweeny c Rosario b Wood - 11 A.G. Pusey c Barton b Parrott - 42 G. Nicholas st. George b Barton - 13 H. Beale st. George b Barton - 0 J.W. Edwards b Wood - 21 G. Wiltshire b Parrott - 2 J. Concannon b Barton - 32 R. Wiltshire c Rosario b Barton - 0 P. Secco not out - 3 J.P. Gregory b Barton - 8 2nd Innings R. Whitley 1 b w Rosario - 9 A.G. Pusey c Black b Wood - 18 H. Beale b Rosario - 6 G. Nicholas c George b Rosario - 0 J.W. Edwards l b w Barton - 17 J. Concannon l b w Barton - 1 G. Wiltshire not out - 39 J.P. Gregory not out - 5 P. Secco – did not bat R. Wiltshire – did not bat B. McSweeny – did not bat I.T.A. Club 1st Innings Parrott b Edwards - 19 Barton c Concannon b G. Wiltshire - 4 Mobsby st. Concannon b G. Wiltshire - 5 Black b Secco - 34 D’Mello st. Concannon b G. Wiltshire - 5 Groege c Beale b Secco - 12 O’Keefe c and b Secco - 6 Rosario b Concannon - 5 Wood b Concannon - 2 Gallagher not out - 4 Snow c Pusey b Secco - 3 St. John Ambulance Assoc., Moulmein At the third general committee meeting ... there were present G.F.S. Christie, I.C.S., President, B.W. Perkins, I.C.S., Vice-president, C.A. Croft, Hony. Treasurer, L.H. Carver, Maung Po Shwe, joint Hony. Secretaries, Mrs Castor, Lt.-Col. R.H. Castor, I.M.S.,U Shwe Thwin, Miss Good, J.J.A. Shaw, G. Venkatreddy Naidu ... The President then informed the committee that Mr Carver, who was shortly leaving Moulmein, had tendered his resignation as joint Hony. Secretary. The President suggested that Lt. Colledge, I.A.R.O., recently appointed to Moulmein, who was present at the meeting, would be able and willing to take on the work ... Upper Burma Tennis Championships ... opened on the Gymkhana Court, Mandalay, on Christmas day ... On the first day Liddell and Layard beat Holme and Moggridge after a good, fast game ... Plunkett and Henry beat Lynsdale and Montgomery, the latter pair not doing themselves justice. Cooper and Symns just managed to beat Watson and Pennell ; and the Rangoon champions Pears and Reynaud, easily got the verdict from the Myitnge pair, Rainford and Martin. The only other event was that in which Mrs Rainford beat Mrs Huskisson in the ladies’ singles. On Tuesday Henry and Miss Rushton established their reputation by defeating with considerable ease V.B. Reynaud and Mrs Rainford who had been fancied for the event. Mrs Hardinge won a place in the final of the ladies’ singles after a gruelling game against Miss M. Huskisson. In the singles Pears bear Holme and Lynsdale succumbed to Liddell – the younger man winning in each case. Wednesday was very wet in the middle of the day but one tie was played off in the morning, Liddell and Layard beating Burbridge and Morton without difficulty. In the evening ... Henry and Miss Rushton played their way into the final beating Layard and Mrs Huskisson in straight sets. The feature of the afternoon was the match between Pears and Liddell. Pears won the first set at 6-4 and lost the second at 4-6. Both were playing well but Liddell was serving well and keeping a better length than Pears. Time and again it required all the latter’s great agility to reach Liddell’s drives ; and if the latter had been able to run in on him more the verdict might have been different. They reached three all in the third set and then two evenly contested games fell to pears and he won the last without difficulty. Liddell is a greatly improved player and with experience and if he can learn a few more strokes will go far in any company n the east. Mrs L.H. Saunders has kindly consented to give away the cups ... Rangoon Golf In the Boget competition over Prome Road links ... the following scores were returned:- Lt.-Col. Dee (12) 4 up (winner) R. Baillie (12) 2 up H. Woodham (4) 1 up C. Arnot (5) all square J. Stuart Smith (4) 1 down J.R.D. Glascott (10) 1 down F.W. Mann (14) 1 down A. Flavell (16) 1 down A. Scobie (16) 2 down In the finals of the Kirkman Finlay Trophy, G.T. Thorburn, 12, beat P.B. Sime, 18 by 2 and 1. Maymyo - Christmas Week Apart from a series of festivities ... Mrs Ainley had arranged the refreshments, towards which Mrs Raitt, Mrs Des Voeux, Mrs Williams , Mrs Moore, Mrs Grahame, Mrs Marshall and Mrs Roberts had contributed. ... were responsible for one half of the concert and Mr Hodges arranged the other half with the help of Misses Des Voeux, Williams, Cooper and Swinhoe, Major Goodland, Capt. Stewart, I.M.S., Messrs. Ainley, Cooper, Baird and Rifleman Sherbourne. Prizes were given away ... by Mrs Raitt on Thursday and Mrs Cox on Friday. Feeding and Clothing the Police The report of the Police Supply and Clothing Dept. ... Officers J.W. Davidson held charge of the Superintendent of Police Supplies throughout the year. Messrs. T. Fforde, A. Bingham and M.L. de la Taste were police supply officers at Rangoon, Mandalay and Myingyan respectively and did excellent work. The New Year’s Honours ... been awarded Certificates of Honour and other Tokens of approval as set forth below:- Certificate and Sword of Honour George Danvers Francis Colquhoun, Inspector, Rangoon Town Police Certificate of Honour and Gold Watch Cyril Claude Cameron, Secretary, Rangoon Municipality Maximilian Laroche Friedlander, Assessor, Rangoon Municipality Henry Charleton Noyce, Trader, Mandalay New Globe Theatre The opening of the new Globe ... another feature of the management was an enlarged orchestra with Miss Philbert as pianist and Mr E. Fernandez as first violin ... Meiktila Christmas week in Meiktila ... Col. and Mrs Paul gave a dinner party ... While these sports were being held in the school-house ... An oil stove exploded throwing the oil on the wall. This ignited a sheet of flames stretching to the ceiling. Mr Dudley seized the burning stove and threw it out and then commended a desperate fight with the flames ... The quick wit of Maung Ba Chain, a clerk in the Deputy Commissioner’s office, saved the day ... A very jolly station dance was given on Dec. 30th by Mr and Mrs Fraser. Lawn Tennis - Gymkhana Club Tournament The semi-finals of the mixed doubles ... attracted a very large gathering and some excellent tennis ... This was also the case in the match ... The scores were:- Mrs Arnot and Dr. Hayne beat Miss Walford and Latimer, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 Mrs B.B. Scott and Geary beat Mr & Mrs Henstock 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Immanuel Baptist Church - Annual “At Home” ... was greatly enjoyed by a large number of persons ... Those who contributed to the musical programme were Miss Gilmore, Miss Violet Standing and Miss Constance David, who have solos on the piano, ... Songs were sung by Miss Peter, Miss Thompson, Miss F. Kingsley, Mr Hackett and Mr Wooster and duets by Miss Kingsley and Miss Court. ... interesting short talks were given by Mrs Pascal, Miss May Kingsley, Mr Phinney, Mr Hackett, Mr Scherling ... Prospecting for Minerals Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Renewal Maung Khine, Thaton L. D’Attaides, Bassein C.H. De Paulsen, Rangoon Mr Clare, Rangoon H. Browne, Rangoon J. Currie, Rangoon C.A. Meredith, Rangoon Lim Tha Nyein, Pa-an, Thaton Dist. Mrs Helen Victoria Murray, Rangoon The London-Rangoon Trading Co., Rangoon Dr. A.R.J. Douglas, M.D., F.R.C.S., Rangoon D’Castro & Sons, Moulmein S. Crawshaw, Tavoy Lawn Tennis – Gymkhana Club Tournament The final of the missed doubles ... Score:- Mrs Arnot and Dr. Hayne beat Mrs B.B. Scott and Geary, 6-4, 2-6, 7-5. In the semi-finals of the ladies doubles ... Mrs Hudson and Mrs Henstock (-½ 15) beat Mrs Reid and Mrs Gray (scr) 6-2, 6-3 and Mrs Arnot and Mrs R. Sinclair (- 15) beat Mrs Adlard and Mrs Turner (- ½ 5) 6-3, 6-1 ... Shwegyin Timber Right Dispute On the application of Mr McDonnell on Jan. 5th the hearing was adjourned by Mr Justice Rigg sine die owing to the absence the front of Col. Radcliff, I.A., the second defendant of the suit of Lutchminaria Sivraka v (1) W.A. Hearsey, (2) The Lower Burma Rubber Plantation Syndicate composed of Col. S.G. Radcliff and five others and (3) A.V. Joseph. ... ABL note – This is quite a long article which also contains the names of the following:- J.W. Salder, E.A. Enever, Miss E.L. Shephard, S.E. Solomon and R. Ady. Cricket - Gymkhana Club v Diocean Old Boys A very interesting friendly match was played on the Rangoon Gymkhana ground ... The scores in detail are:- Gymkhana Club R. Dry b Edwards - 0 B.E.G. Eddis st. G. Wiltshire b Concannon - 78 R.W.H. Marris c and b G. Wiltshire - 32 F.M. Garnett b Concannon - 24 E.R. Allen c Edwards b Concannon - 7 Capt. Wilson b Secco - 8 Lt. Hobhouse c Concannon - 3 E. Rouse c Concannon b Secco - 11 F.W. Mann c Beale b Concannon - 1 G.G. Compton not out - 13 Diocesan Old Boys A.G. Pusey c and b Garnett - 0 G. Nicholas b Mann - 5 H. Beale st. Wilson b Mann - 3 J.W. Edwards b Eddis - 34 G. Wiltshire b Dry - 57 J. Concannon c Eddis b Garnett - 20 J.P. Gregory b Eddis - 1 V. Reynaud b Eddis - 1 P. Secco not out - 4 R. Wiltshire b Eddis - 0 S. Vertannes b Eddis - 5 18th Rifle Brigade In order to celebrate the anniversary of their arrival in Rangoon the Sergeant’s Mess of the 18th Rifle Brigade held a whist drive and dance on Saturday ... The prizes for the first whist drive were distributed by Mrs Connor as follows:- Ladies Mrs Hart, a pair of Japanese vases Mrs Canavan, Japanese powder box Mrs Behan, teapot cover Mrs McGilligan, a silver ring case Gentlemen Sergt. W.H. Page, a wristlet Mr Saxty, a Japanese cigarette case European Middle Scholarships The following are the candidates who have gained European Middle scholarships in the recent exams. held in Dec. 1916:- Boys Frederick Machado, St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon Joseph Machado, St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon Cecil Johannes, Baptist College, European High School, Rangoon Walter Barry, St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon James Latimour, St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon Edward Kirk, Diocesan Boys’ High School, Rangoon Girls Mary Hollingsworth, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Violet Standing, Diocesan Girls’ High School, Rangoon Dorothy Wilkins, St. Matthew’s Girls’ School, Moulmein Vera Davern, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Margaret McKeon, St. Joseph’s Convent, Mandalay Mildred Boudville, St. Joseph’s Convent, Moulmein Edith Wilkinson, St. Joseph’s Convent, Maymyo Helen Edwards, Bishop’s Home for Girls’ Rangoon Florence Wemyss, St. Michael’s High School, Maymyo Mary Pinto, Branch Convent, Rangoon Esther Dawson, St. Matthew’s Girls’ School, Moulmein Winifred Secluna, St. Joseph’s Convent, Moulmein Kathleen Lucas, St. Joseph’s Convent, Maymyo Gertrude Edmundson, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Rangoon Golf Club - Annual general Meeting ... the following office bearers elected for the new season:- Lt.-Col. Dee – Captain J.B. Orr – Hony. Secy. Mr Gordon Brown - Treasurer Members of the Council Mr Justice Robinson J.H. Drinkall D.H. James G.J. Swann G.C. Whigham H. Woodham J.R.D. Glascott A.A. Ure W. Bennett Rangoon Police Deputy Inspector F. Howson, Rangoon Town Police, has been invalided from the service with effect from Jan. 30th. Rangoon Golf Club The following is the draw for the Cargill Cup foursome competition:- Byes W.S. Hepburn and M. Lorimer V. Gamble and A. Cowie R. Baillie and A. Flavell Col. G.H. Evans and T. Rennie G.C. Whigham and Col. P. Dee S.M. Robinson and S. Gordon Brown v A.W. Kelly and G.V. Grierson J.H. Drinkall and Capt. Stallard v E. Higinbotham and H.L. Nichols W.H. Fleming and W. Buchanan v J. Reid and J. Scott J.M. Macdonald and A.D. Keith v J.R.D. Glascott and I.J. Latta W.E. Perry and W. Whyte v J.R. Turner and G.L. Winterbotham D.J. Ross and J.B. Orr v G. Blackstock and J. McGreachin C.F. Pyett and G. Thorburn v A.B. Ritchie and H.S. Wilson Byes Capt. T.C. Wilson and F.M. Mann H. Lemon and K.M. Morrison A.N. Weir and C.G. Arnot C. Gaunt and W. Bennett In the play off of the tie for the Mingaladon Cup between E.O. Anderson and A.J. Elder, E.O. Anderson proved the winner with a card two down on “Bogey.” Military Cross for Rangoon Man Word has been received in Rangoon that Capt. Howard Stedman, I.A.R.O., R.E., has been awarded the Military Cross. He was assayee to Messrs. Radcliff & Co., Rangoon, until he joined the I.A.R.O. as a second Lieutenant. Deputy Director of Agriculture Messrs. Longmans, Green & Co. have in the press “A Handbook of Nature Study and Simple Agricultural Teaching for the Primary Schools of Burma,” by E. Thompstone, B. Sc., Deputy Director of Agriculture, Burma. Burma Railways ... Mr V. Durham, a Permanent Way Inspector, stationed at Paundge on the Rangoon-Prome section, has been selected for service in Mesopotamia and will leave Burma shortly. Burma Railways Co. The twentieth ordinary general meeting ... The Staff Several of our officers – the number at present is, I think, 12 – as well as many of our staff, are employed on military duties in Europe, in East Africa, in Egypt and in Mesopotamia. Three members of our own office staff have also joined the new armies. One of our District Engineers, Mr Campbell, lost his life in Burma by drowning after gallantly rescuing a trolly-man. He was a zealous and deserving officer. ... Rangoon Ladies Golf Club The annual general meeting ... The following members were elected to act on the committee for the year 1917:- Mrs Pullen, Capt. Mrs Turner, Hony. secy. Mrs Hudson, Hony. Treasurer Committee Mrs Arnot Mrs Dawson Mrs Goss Mrs Reid ... The December Bogey competition was won by Mrs Nisbet ... Mandalay - Dance for Blinded Soldiers The committee that ran the dance in aid of funds for the relief of soldiers blinded in the war are to be congratulated on their success ... The committee was composed of Mesdames Backhurst, Walding, Hunter, Harding and Fewkes, Miss Backhurst, and Messrs. Hall and Fewkes, Sergeants Fowle and Crow ... Among those present were Col. and Mrs Aplin, Capt. Banks, Mr & Mrs Craw, Mrs Swinhoe and the Misses Swinhoe, Mr and Mrs Watson, Mr Liddell and others ... |
Port Commissioners - Monthly Meeting
... held on January 3rd .. The report of the Committee appointing A.S. McGaw as Asst. Harbour-Master on probation was adopted. ... Mr H.E. Browning, Pilot,, was on appointment as Harbour-Master at Basra, granted leave without allowance with permission to subscribe to the Provident Fund. ... The Commissioners recorded that they had heard with pleasure of the award of the D.S.O. to Capt. H.G.G. Ashton, Welsh Guards, and approved of the Chairman’s action in telegraphing to Capt. Ashton the congratulations of the Commissioners and staff. ... Letters from Govt. on the following subjects were recorded:- ... ; grant of a gratuity of Rs. 720 to the widow of the late A.I. Neave, Asst. Harbour-Master ... St John Ambulance Assoc. Annual Display and Presentation Certificates ... A feature of the programme was the rendering of first aid on a battle field under supposed active service conditions by the whole local Brigade of the Association ... The Lt.-Governor arrived promptly at half past nine and was received by a guard of honour composed of St. Paul’s School Cadets numbering 80 under the command of Sergt.-Major Crowther, the West Rangoon Ambulance Divn. membership 42 under the command of Rev’d. Mr Blencowe of St. John’s College, the Rangoon College Divn. numbering 26 under Professor Fraser and the Port Defence Divn. numbering 27 under the command of Hony. Surgeon and Superintendent Dr. A. Murray. ... The proceedings opened with a display of bandaging and first aid by the West Rangoon Divn., St. John Ambulance Brigade, under the direction of Rev’d. Mr Blencowe. First Aid His Honour next presented First Aid Certificates to the following:- Special class for nurses:- Mrs Patience Croft Miss Gladys Daniel Miss Rose Brady Miss Mary Mills Miss Marie Cowell Y.M.C.A., Rangoon:- Miss Esther James Miss N. Dudt Miss K. Nichol Miss S. Jackson Miss J. Jackson Miss I. Durham Miss L. Haines Miss M. Ledwich Mrs Meyer Mrs Jansen Mrs Davis Accountant-General’s Office, Rangoon:- Insein:- J.P. Dawson A display of the Y.M.C.A. nursing divn. of the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade followed and a squad of nurses under the direction of Dr. Kingsley gave a demonstration ... the nurses for the occasion being Mrs Rozario, Mrs Deefholts, Miss Dudt, Miss Blake, Miss Jackson and Miss Sandys. Nursing and Hygiene The Lt.-Governor then presented certificates, vouchers and medallions for home nursing and home hygiene to the following:- Special class for nurses, home nursing:- Mrs Patience Croft Miss Alice Stephenson Miss Ivy Maddox Miss Jessie Green Miss Queenie Farrell Miss Gladys Saddys (sic) Miss Avice Flynn (sic) Miss Marie Cowell Miss Ivy Boog Miss Florence Kingsley Miss Grace Pinto Miss May Kingsley Miss Helen Prior Miss Nora Dudt Y.M.C.A., Rangoon - Home Nursing Mrs Deefholts Mrs Davis Mrs Meyer Mrs Cook Mrs D’Rozario Miss Blake Miss Jackson Miss J. Jackson Miss I. Durham Miss Haines Miss K. Nichol Miss Jones Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers The annual inspection ... by the Inspector General of Volunteers, India, ... took place on Thursday on the Corps maiden in Lewis St. ... under the command of Col. G.H. Evans, C.I.E., A.D.C. ... The parade was made up of the Artillery Companies; A. Coy., being under command of Major Rennie ; B. Coy., under Major Pullar ; the Electrical Engineering Coy., under Capt. Trench and the Company of Cadets (St. Paul’s High School) under Capt. James ... Lieutenants Macdonald, Hardiman and Lynn and 2nd Lieutenants Goodwillie, Bruce and Jones were also on parade as was the R.P.D.V. Divn. of the St. John Ambulance Brigade under Surgeon Lt.-Col. Pedley and Dr. A.M. Murray. ... Volunteer Artillery Battery The members of the Vol. Artillery Battery who were captured at Kut-el-Amara have been concentrated at Afion Bala Hiissar by the Turks. Gunner B. Ariss in a post card to his brother Sergt. W. Ariss, B.R.V.C,. tells of this and says that after a spell of imprisonment at Baghdad he was sent to the American Cottage at Tarsus where he was well treated and convalesced rapidly. Owing to the bombardment of Tarsus by the Allies he was with others removed to this resent place where others of the battery now are. Gunner Bacon, Vol. Artillery Battery, is on his way to Rangoon from service overseas on medical leave. Sapper McGrath, search light section, Mesopotamia, has been granted leave and is returning to Rangoon. Volunteer Long Service Medal The following are the names of recipients in Burma of the Volunteer Long Service Medal:- Moulmein Vol. Rifles Sergt. C.A. Hutton Sergt. J. Monteiro Volunteer D. Thompson Volunteer J. Nichol Rangoon Vol. Rifles Capt. C.N. Ochme Colour-Sergt. W. Rollins Bandsman J.D. D’Cruz Bandsman M. Francis Rifleman A.V. Coombes Burma Railways Vol. Corps Sergeants W.J. Arris M. Hogan S.E. Noble D. Shields Sergeant Bugler T. Betts Corporals P.J. Harding G. Taylor Volunteers T. Abraham W.C. Augustine J. Daniels T.B. D’Cruz J.O. Eades G.E. Flukes J. Gallagher A.C. Godding E.E. Griggs B. Jones J.C. Johnstone J. Magee H.E. Reuben A.S. Richardson J. Rodgers H.J. Smith G.E. Talbot F.J. Tellis Reservists W. Allers T. Ballard Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Colour Sergt. T.W. Forster Volunteer J. King St. John Ambulance Assoc. Rangoon Nurses for Military Duty Some time ago a call was made from India ... and nine ladies of Rangoon responded to the call ... Dr. A.M. Murray, who held classes for them, they not only passed in first aid work but also in home nursing and were granted the St. John Ambulance Certificates ... The nurses to receive this summons were Mrs Croft, Miss Maddox, Miss Prior, Miss Stephenson and Miss Cowell. Miss Maddox and Miss Prior are nurses at the Rangoon General Hospital, while three others, who have not yet received the summons are also on duty there. On receiving the summons the five nurses consulted Professor Ross who has secured them passages to Bombay for which they will leave shortly. ... Akyab ... the usual Christmas tree and children’s treat were held at the Volunteer headquarters parade Ground ... and continued until dusk, Major J.H. Willson, V.D., and Colour Sergt. Instructor Brookman, R.V.R. conducted the sports and refreshments bar and the tea table and catering being well looked after by Mrs Brookman. ... Major Willson was father Christmas, his make-up defying detection. ... So successful had been the Cinderella dance that the officers ... the grand march being led by Capt. E.N. Drury and Mrs Obbard, Lt.-Col. Obbard following with Mrs Drury ... The masters of ceremonies were Lt. R.E. St. John Clifford and C.S.I. Brookman ... Mrs Brookman again looked after the catering. At the interval Mrs Obbard ... silver spoons for the winners of the shoots for the past two years. The winners were as follows:- June 1915 – Sergt. Littlewood Special shoot in Dec. 1915 - Corpl. Kelly Jan. 1916 (1) Colour-Sergt. Switzer (2) Corpl. Reilly Feb. 1916 (1) Rifleman Smart (2) Colour Sergt. Switzer May 1916 (1) Colour Sergt. Switzer (2) Corpl. Reilly July 1916 (1) Colour Sergt. Instructor Willis, R.V.R. (2) Corpl. R.H. Baker Combined Ladies & Gentlemen’s Shoot (1) Mrs Smart and Lt. Todd (2) Mrs Lees and Rifleman Archer and Mrs Baguley and Major Willson, a tie Mad Bull Competition Aug. 1916 Rifleman Archer Dec. 1916 (1) Colour Sergt. Instructor Brookman (2) Sergt. Baguley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Letter to the Editor Sir, Referring to the paragraph in today’s issue ... Yours etc., A. Sharp, Agent, Hongkong & Shanghai, Banking Corpn., Rangoon, 16th Jan. 1917. Burma Red Cross The Lt.-Governor ... was met by Mr Morgan Webb and Mr P.A. Churchward, Hony. Treasurer of the fund and was conducted to the depot where he was met Mrs J.C. DeSouza and members of the committee ... The depot occupies the largest of the first floor facing Dalhousie Street and was made available for the Red Cross Society, rent free, by Dr. E.M. DeSouza, Consul for Portugal. ... on the right of the office of Mrs Brown ... was shown the stock department presided over by Mrs Carey ... was taken to the cutting out department, presided over by Mrs Vale. ... cut into garments ... No garment is cut until it has been definitely decided that it is needed ... Mrs Vale being in frequent communication with Mesopotamia on the subject of needs of the men. The packing department is looked after by Mrs Arnot ... The next department visited was that presided over by Mrs Ure, where all knitted articles are looked after ... all kinds of comforts for British and Indian troops, of which Mrs Oagerby has charge, making the purchases and seeing to their despatch to the front. ... Mrs H.L. Nichols has the arduous task of despatching the boxes ... The Anzac Concert The splendid success of the concert arranged in aid of the Anzac fund by Mrs Carey assisted by Mrs Heald ... in which Mrs Reid (violin) Mr Norman Lindsaye (cello) and Mrs H. Laidlaw (piano) were quite at their best. Mr Collingwood’s song “The Windmill” and Miss Pullen’s “For thee” were much appreciated. The feature of the evening was the playing of Mrs Gamble on the piano. She is a finished artist and her rendering of a composition ... who insisted on encores ... Mr Tait did full justice to that popular song “Asleep in the deep.” Mrs Twynam quite captured the audience with a charming song “Oh Mistress Mine.” Mrs Reid’s violin solos are always delightful .. with Mrs Heald as accompanist on the piano was a treat. Mrs Marris sane “Sing joyous bird” which suited her voice admirably. Mrs J.J. Nolan sang with much expression the aria ... The comedy element ... was furnished by Major F.W.W. Dawson, who gave an amusing recitation and E.A. Hardinge whose humorous songs are always an acceptable contribution ... Thaton Infantile Mortality Several attempts have been made in past years to form a society ... A society has now been formed under the President-ship of Mrs Chalmers ... Mrs Hla Oung of Rangoon, was present at the inaugural meeting ... Letter to the Editor Sir, On behalf of the Ladies Christmas Committee I write to thank the public for their kind help ... Yours etc., W.E. D’Monte, Hony. Secy. State Aiden Schools A deputation on behalf of the aided schools ... The members of the deputation were:- Rev’d. Dr. Gilmore, Rev’d. Fr. Perroy, the Hon. Mr Webb, the Hon. Mr Keith, J.G. Covernton ... Police Changes Consequent upon the retirement of Deputy Inspector F. Howson from the Rangoon Town Police on Jan. 3rd, Mr T. Oliver, Deputy Inspector, 2nd grade, is promoted to 1st grade and remains seconded to the military department ; Mr Tingley, Deputy Inspector, 2nd grade, sub. pro tem. is confirmed in his appointment ; Mr King, Deputy Inspector, 3rd grade, sub. pro tem. is confirmed in his appointment ; Sergt. Crisp of the Detective Dept. is to officiate as Deputy Inspector 3rd grade and is transferred to the Pansodan guard. Cricket ... The scores in detail were:- Gymkhana Club J.F. Gibson b Gill – 59 R. Dry b Greene – 6 G.E. Compton not out 101 R.W.H. Marris c Greene b Lonsdale – 1 Lt. Wakefield c Johnson b Greene – 16 E.R. Allen b Johnson – 1 N. Lindsaye b Greene – 18 E. Rouse b Johnson – 0 T.B. Knight b Greene – 0 F.W. Mann not out – 27 Mr Robbin did not bat – 0 N. Coy. Rangoon Vol. Rifles D.N. Johnson c substitute b Mann – 0 P. Samuels b Gibson – 4 A.K. Greene b Lindsaye – 83 G.W. Hichens b Mann – 17 K.W. Smith c Compton b Rouse – 19 D.A. Lonsdale l b w Rouse – 0 N. Maidment b Lindsaye – 26 W. Orton not out – 9 H. Mathew b Lindsaye b Mann – 4 C.A. Gill run out – 1 J.M. Pymm b Mann - 0 Rifle Shooting – The Green Challenge Cup The first annual rifle shooting competitions for the handsome challenge cup presented by Rifleman H.J. Green, A. Coy., Rangoon Vol. Rifles, for competition by the section of his company and the two troops of Z Coy. of the same Corps took place at Okkyin ... The officer in charge of the butts was Lt. Tait, Major Stuart being range officer. The shoot was keenly contested and was won by No. 1 Troop of Z Coy., composed of Capt. McKeand, Lt. Campbell and troopers Cormack, Morrison, Cockman, Glendinning, Fairweather and Evans ... No. 2 section of A. Coy. were runners up. Their team was Lt. Somervaille, Lance-Corpl. Child and Riflemen Hobson, Gray, Taylor, Green, Meikle and Richardson. ... The competition for the best individual score resulted in a tie between Sergt. Rogerson, No. 4 Section, A. Coy. and Trooper Glendinning of the winning team. Burma Railways Vol. Corps The annual inspection of the local companies of the B.R.V.C. ... on the parade ground in Sule Pagoda road. There were 135 of all ranks on parade under Lt.-Col. Sewell including the Corps band under Mr J. Doog. The officers on parade were Major Crosthwaite, Major Brereton, Capt. Hutton, Capt. Hardie, Adjutant Lt. McIver, Lt. Glascott, Lt. Bodeker and Lt. Harvey. ... Bassein Burma Railways Vol. Corps Col. Huddleston, Commandant Burma Railways Vol. Corps, inspected the local company on Queen’s Common on Wednesday last week, accompanied by the Adjutant, Lt. McIvor. The Company Officers, Lt. Arnold and Lt. Down, owing to indisposition, were unable to be present. The Company turned out fairly strong ... and was put through drill by Sergts. McCraken and Sergt. Gasper. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lawn Tennis – Gymkhana Club Tournament The following are the mixed doubles ... First round:- Mrs B.B. Scott and Miss Stevens Miss Walford and Miss Heath Mrs Hudson and Mrs Sime Mrs Lindley and Mrs Hastlehurst Mr & Mrs Turner and Mr & Mrs Gray Dr. & Miss Hayne and Mrs Lloyd and Grist Mr & Mrs Adlard and Mrs Goss and Forster Mrs R. Sinclair and Simpson and Mrs Dawson and Hardcastle Mr & Mrs Henstock and Mr & Mrs L. E. Sinclair Mr & Mrs James and Mrs Burridge and Geary Mrs J. Reis and Gaunt and Mr & Mrs Habgood Mr & Mrs Gamble and Miss Perry and Eddis Mrs Swan and Grierson byes Y.W.C.A. ... the annual meeting ... at the associations premises in Brooking St. ... Miss M.E. Ledwich, the general secretary, read the annual report ... Miss R. Carswell, national general secretary, named the different countries in which the Y.W.C.A. has established ... Indian Telegraph Assoc. Club The annual dance of the Rangoon Indian Telegraph Assoc. Club was held on ... at the Customs Club rooms ... Great pains had been taken by Mr J.J. Brown, the secretary and the committee to make the dance an enjoyable one ... Burma Sappers in Action The following letter has been received by U May Oung from Capt. Bushell, dated Dec. 27th. “Just a very hasty line to let you know that the company is doing its bit out here. We had a twenty-four days’ march up the Tigris and since then have been taking part in active operations. We have, several times, been under shell-fire and have been bombed once by an aeroplane, but so far have suffered no casualties. Perhaps I might add we should appreciate a few cheroots or dried fish shortly. Remember us to all our friends in Burma.” Rangoon Golf Club – Cargill Cup The result of the first round Cargill Cup foursome ... S.M. Robinson and S. Gordon Brown beat G.W. Grierson and A.W. Kelley E. Higinbotham and H.K. Nichols beat J.H. Drinkall and Capt. Stallard W.H. Fleming and W. Buchanan beat J. Reid and J. Scott A.D. Keith and J.M. Macdonald beat J.J. Latta and J.R. Glascott J.R. Turner and G.L. Winterbotham beat W. Whyte and W.F. Perry G. Blackstock and J. McGreachin beat D.J. Ross and J.B. Orr H.S. Wilson and A.B. Ritchie beat G.T. Thorburn and C.F. Pyett Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the public health and markets sub-committee ... there being present:- G. Scott, J.E. Du Bern, M. Cowasjee, L. Ah Yain, V.N. Sivaya, U Ba Thein, G.L. Tuppen, A. Blake, L.P. Marshall and C.C. Cameron ... Cricket - Diocesan Old Boys v Mahomedans ... The scores in detail are as follows:- Mahomedan Cricket Club A. Jeewa b Whitley – 10 S. Doopley b G. Wiltshire – 0 E. Jeewa not out – 88 J.H. Ismail b G. Wiltshire – 4 E. Doodha c Edwards b Whitley – 9 A. Bapooria b Finlayson – 16 A. Bhymesh b Finlayson – 0 J.H. Jewa st. Pusey b Finlayson - 27 H.J. Ismail c Beale b G. Whitley – 39 C. Nakhooda c G. Wiltshire b Whitley – 0 G. Tilly b Finlayson – 4 Diocesan Old Boys R. Whitley b Bhymesh – 52 H. Beale b Bhymesh – 41 J. Concannon b Bhymesh – 10 A.J. Finlayson st. Ismail b Bhymesh – 9 A.G. Pusey lbw Bhymesh – 42 G. Wiltshire c Doopley b Bapooria – 37 D. Caldecourt not out – 64 J.W. Edwards b Bapooria – 15 J.P. Gregory b Bapooria – 14 V. Reynaud b Bapooria – 14 R. Wiltshire not out – 3 Rubber Returns Messrs. Morrison & Co.’s rubber returns show:- Mergui Crown 1913 = 305,266 Lbs. 1914 = 366, 279 lbs. ... ... Burma Para ... Rangoon Para ... Kambay Para ... Amherst Estates ... Y.W.C.A. Annual Report ... annual report ... read ... by Miss M.E. Ledwich, General Secretary ... We were glad to welcome Mrs Young as President. We were sorry to lose Mrs Parlett and Mrs Conyers Baker for a time owing to their leaving Rangoon. We regretted losing Mrs Owen, who has been Office Secretary and who was obliged to leave in April. ... An enjoyable picnic was given in April at Dunesslin, Park Road, kindly lent by Mr Ross. ... The meeting of the teachers’ guild ... and most interesting lectures have been given. One by Rev’d. W. Sherratt on ... another in October by Mr Yeomans on ... and one in December by Miss Wieg on ... An informal debate on ... was held by Miss Colbatch Clark, ... The office bearers for 117 are:- Mrs Young - President Mrs H. Brown, and Mrs Parlett - Vice-presidents Mrs Cowasjee - Treasurer Miss Ledwich and Miss Casswell – Secretaries General Committee Mrs Bartlett Dr. Cole Mrs T. Craig Miss Mack Mrs Nuding Mrs Ross Mrs Riggs Mrs Singiser Mrs Wilson Board of Trustees W. Macdonald Dr. T.F. Pedley J. Robinson Members’ Council Miss Mack – President Miss Langley – Secretary Sub-committees Devotional Mrs Thoy - Converter Mss Barnett - Secretary Social Miss White – Converter Mrs Deefholts – Secretary Educational Dr. Cole – Converter Miss Howell – Secretary Librarian Mrs Howell Teachers Guild Committee Mrs Ross – President Mrs F. Wood – Treasurer Mrs Court – Secretary ... Owing to the kindness of Mrs Ross “Dunesslin” was lent to us for week ends ... East Africa In a letter to a friend in Rangoon from East Africa, under date of December 22nd, Private F.S. Stevenson, who was one of the Rangoon members of the Volunteer Machine-gun Company writes that after a stay of two months in Mombasa he managed to meet a few of the Burma boys in camp and was nearly a fortnight with them. When about to go with them to join the fighting unit he fell ill and was kept behind. He had recovered and was expecting orders to go forward at any time. As regards the place he was in, it was inclemently hot, with bad water and scarcity of fruit other than mangoes and coconuts. There was a plentiful supply of ants, flies, mosquitoes and fleas, there was also the fiendish little insect known as the “jigger.” Occasionally heavy rains also tended to make life more unhappy. However all took it as it came and longed for a bit of fighting against the enemy. Rangoon College Magazine ... The magazine also contains ... a memorial to Gunner Mullerworth and a description of.... Prospecting for Minerals Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Renewals H.W. Watts, Rangoon Finlay Fleming & Co. , Rangoon M Khin alias Mrs Bah Too, Rangoon R.S. Giles, Bar-at-law, Rangoon Maung Thwin, Rangoon Lim Shain, Rangoon A.K.A.S. Jamal, Rangoon A.H. Tucker, Rangoon Shwe Oh Bros. , Rangoon Ma Chit Su, Rangoon S.S. Halker, Rangoon Lt. C.B. Oakley, I.A.R., Rangoon John J.A. Page, A.R.S.M., A.I.M.M., Tavoy S. Merican, Tavoy H.P.G. Selvey, Tavoy J.W. Donaldson-Aiken, F.R.S.A., Tavoy A. Rowland H. Ady, Tavoy A. D’Ortez, Shwebo Original Charles Holsted-Noyce, A.M.I.E.E., G.M.I.M.E., Rangoon The Rangoon Gazette Weekly Budget Printed and Published for the Proprietors by S.M. Iqbal Ally at the Rangoon Gazette Office, 45 Sparks St., Rangoon. The British Burma Press – 45-50 Sparks St., Rangoon Printers, Lithographs, Publishers, Booksellers, Stationers etc. Burma Motor Assoc. A meeting of the committee ... there were present:- P.B. Sime, Vice-president, G. Blackstock, A.J. Elder, G. Lynn, C.A. Cuttriss, Hony. Secy. ... The election of the following new members was recorded:- J. Cowie, J.W. Donaldson-Aiken, A.E. Jones, W. Rae, Lt.-Col. Strickland, I.M.S. ... British Burma Press, 78, 38th St., Rangoon Law Books Principals of Buddhist Law by Chan Toon Principals of Advocacy (in Burmese) by J. Hla Gyaw Commentaries on Evidence Act (in Burmese) by J. Hla Gyaw Law Examination Questions, 1895-1904 (in Burmese) by J. Hla Gyaw Law Examination Answers, 1902-1903 (in Burmese) by J. Hla Gyaw Law Examination reprints, 1904, (in Burmese) by J. Hla Gyaw New Burma Law Examination Manual, by E.B. Sutherland Gambling Law of Burma, by E. Richard Catechism of Police Law (English) & (Burmese) by W.G. Cole Red Cross Work & Comforts For Troops ... Central Depot – De Souza’s Bldg., Dalhousie St. ... Cathedral Centre – Mrs Cowper Johnson, the Cathedral Parsonage, Pagoda Rd. Minto Mansions – Mrs Rowett ... Railway Centre – Mrs Huddleston ... Cantonment Centre – Mrs R. Sinclair, Halpin Rd. American Centre – Miss Peter, American Baptist Mission Press Arsenal Centre – Mrs Lethbridge, 66 Godwin Rd. Catholic Girls’ Club – apply to Miss Cowell, Secretary. Indian Women’s Assoc. – Mrs E.D. Aaron, Home Lodge, Kemmendine Kokine Centre – Mrs W. Buchanan, Torwood, Kokine Rowe & Co’s Fund and work party – Mrs Blackstock, Motherwell House, Rank Rd. Telegraph Centre – Mrs O’Connell, Churchill Rd. Y.M.C.A. Centre – Miss Ledwich, Brooking St. Syriam – Mrs Steven (or Stevens) care of B.O.C. Seikkyi – Mrs Dickie, Seillyi Refinery Kanaungto – Mrs Bruce Insein – Mrs Craig ... A recent arrival from Mesopotamia said that if you could only see the joy caused by the arrival of the parcels of comforts there, you would be richly rewarded. Signed: Ada G. Rowett. |
European High School Exams.
The following are the results of the European High school Final Exams. held in Dec. 1916. * Awarded Scholarships:-
The following are the results of the European High school Final Exams. held in Dec. 1916. * Awarded Scholarships:-
BOYS
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1st Divn.
Taw Kyi Saing, St. Patrick’s High School, Moulmein – Burmese Ital Fernandez, St. Paul’s Rangoon - Higher Mathematics and History * Alfred D’Silva, St. Paul’s Rangoon * George Hewitt, St. Patrick’s High School, Moulmein – Burmese and History Andrew Boudville, St. Patrick’s High School, Moulmein – Burmese and History Norman Blazey, Govt. High School, Maymyo 3rd Divn. Walter Black, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Sidney Barrow, Diocesan Boy’s, Rangoon William Bacon, St Peter’s, Mandalay |
2nd Divn.
Andrew Fischer, St. Peter’s, Mandalay * Eduljee Linjee, St. Paul’s, Rangoon E.S. Dawson, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Aloysius Phaure, St. Peter’s, Mandalay William Bell, St. Paul’s, Rangoon John Maurice, Diocesan Boys’, Rangoon - History Harold Devine, Diocesan Boys’, Rangoon John Graham, St. Patrick’s, Moulmein Stanley Williams, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Harold B. Smart, Govt. High School, Maymyo Sydney B. Coote, Baptist High School, Rangoon Sylvester Ribeyro, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Aubrey Maxwell, St. Peter’s, Mandalay Louis Williams, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Michael de Rozario, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Thein Kyaw, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Bernard Mariano, St. Peters, Mandalay Dunstan Williams, Govt. High School, Maymyo Richard Castor, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Noel D’Attaides, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Bertie Lynam, St. Paul’s, Rangoon Marcel Fernandaz, St. Paul’s, Rangoon – French |
GIRLS
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1st Divn.
Irene Myra Rosair, Diocesan Girls’, Rangoon – Mathematics and Geography * Alice Skinner, St. Joseph’s Convent, Maymyo * Marie Cummings, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon – Burmese Edity Lilian Edge, St. Michael’s, Maymyo – Mathematics Camille Wiseham, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon * Clorinda Perlira, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon * Helen Shead, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon * Sarah Nicholas, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon * 3rd Divn. Irene Simmons, St. Joseph’s Convent, Mandalay Irene Cooper, Methodist Episcopal School, Thandaung Pansy Haddock, St. Joseph’s Convent, Mandalay |
2nd Divn.
Edith Donovan, St. Joseph’s Convent, Moulmein – Mathematics * Rachel Gubboy, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Amelia Lyne, St. Joseph’s Convent, Moulmein Bella Lutter, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon * Florence Johnson, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Beryl Baxter, St. Michael’s, Maymyo Evelyn Martin, English Girls’, Moulmein Margaret Haddock, English Girls’, Moulmein Ada Bairson, St. Joseph’s Convent, Moulmein Kate de Souza, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Jane Whyte, Diocesan Girls’, Rangoon Jane Boog, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Dorrie Francis, St. Joseph’s Convent, Moulmein Teresa Peters, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Muriel Smith, English Girls’, Moulmein Gladys Munro, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon Calixta Rodgers, St. Joseph’s Convent, Mandalay Adeline Lonsdale, English Girls’ School, Moulmein |
The Anglo-Indian Force
Mr Bernard, the recruiting agent for the Anglo-Indian Force in Burma, has just returned from a visit to Sialkot ... The force in Sialkot consists of ... No. 2 Company the men from Calcutta and Burma ... The following are the names of those who have been promoted N.C.O’s :-
Mr Bernard, the recruiting agent for the Anglo-Indian Force in Burma, has just returned from a visit to Sialkot ... The force in Sialkot consists of ... No. 2 Company the men from Calcutta and Burma ... The following are the names of those who have been promoted N.C.O’s :-
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Sergeants
P. Loadder M. Beeby R. Rae C.E. Evans H.J Mitchell |
Corporals
S.J. Lem J. O’Donoghue T.E. Cameron A. Cole |
Lance-Corporals
S.W. Timms W.B. Bodeker D. Todd W.C. McKeown D. Prins W. Hitchcock S. Stonham |
Corporal T.E. Cameron and Private A. Barrow have qualified in Pushtu and have each received a reward of Rs. 80. The exam. was passed at Nowshera where there were opportunities of studying the language but considering their stay in Nowshera was just over three months they deserve great credit. ...
February
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Prospecting for Minerals
Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Renewals Mrs C.V. Chater, Rangoon Quaw Cheng Tock, Rangoon H.W. Booth, Rangoon J.I. Milne, Rangoon T. Fowle, Rangoon F.B. Ady, Rangoon B. Cowasjee, Bar-at-law, Rangoon Maung Po Tsee, Rangoon H.F. Leslie, Kanbauk, Tavoy Dist. G.E. Wright-Motion, Penang A.E. Wallenburg, Rangoon The Burma Minerals Ltd., Rangoon Original Maung Po Hnan, Tavoy W.M. Turner, Rangoon W. Ba Pe, Moulmein Moulmein Blind School At a meeting ... there were present:- B.W. Perkins, Chairman, Rev’d. G.R.S. Clack, G.F. Munro and Rev’d. G.C. Atwool, Hony. Secy. ... It was decided to ask Mr Fowle if he would edit the accounts ... A Sugar Factory In Burma A correspondent writes:- There seems no reason why a sugar factory conducted on modern lines in Burma should noe be remunerative, as advocated in an article in your issue ... There was a very successful oe started at Amherst soon after the second Burmese war by the late Mr Edward O’Riley, who afterwards joined the Burma Commission. He made excellent sugar and run and only failed owing to the Burmese sugar cane cultivators failing to supply a sufficient amount of the raw material to keep his machinery going, after they had entered into written agreement to do so. Possibly Burman Buddhists might raise objection to the making of rum ... A Frenchman from the Mauritius, who had sugar experience there, came to Martaban and commenced building a factory there, but he got ill and had to go to France before it was completed, where he unfortunately died. He told me he was much struck with the good quality of the Burma sugar cane and was convinced it would give an excellent return, though after Mr O’Riley’s experiences at Amherst he was somewhat nervous ... Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles The first week of the annual camp of exercise of the R.B.V.R. held this year at Sitha, near Anisakan railway station, on the Mandalay-Maymyo road ... Among the officers who attended during the first week were Lt.-Col. Sir Otway Cuffe, V.D., Capt. A.R. Godber, V.D., Lt. H.H. Craw, Lt. H.B. Holme, Lt. W.J. Smith, Lt. A. Whittaker, Lt. C.R.P. Cooper and Adjutant Capt. T.M. Banks, Border Regt. ... church service, which was taken by Trooper Rev’d. H. Evans Price ... Cricket The B.A.A. Cricket season came to an end ... The scores in detail were as follows:- Indian Recreation Club 1st Innings Alexander b G. Wiltshire 4 Prassad c and b Whitley 18 Krishnasawmy b G. Wiltshire 0 Wanchs lbw Finlayson 16 C. Kluseman c R. Wiltshire b Edwards 19 Ohn Pe b Finlayson 14 Tun E lbw Finlayson 37 Thomas b Finlayson 6 Isaac lbw Edwards 7 T. Raj b Finlayson 0 Pots not out 8 Diocesan Old Boys 1st Innings R. Whitley c Prassad b Isaac 7 H.W. Beale b Isaac 6 D. Caldecourt c Kluseman b Thomas 19 A.J. Finlayson b Thomas 5 J.G. Edwards c Wanchu b Isaac 1 A.G. Pusey b Isaac 0 J.W. Concannon b Isaac 42 G. Wiltshire b Isaac 1 J.P. Gregory c Tun E b Alexander 9 V. Reynaud c un E b Thomas 2 R. Wiltshire not out 6 High School Sports ... This year the new headmaster Mr Gray, despite all difficulties and drawbacks determined to resuscitate the event. ... Medal The Mother St. Vincent Gold Medal for the year 1916 has been awarded to Irene Myra Rosair, of the Diocesan European Girls’ High School, Rangoon. Rangoon Ladies Golf Club ... results of the first and second rounds of the mixed foursome competition:- 1st Round Mrs Turner (-14) and Mr Turner (-9) beat Miss Homes (-11) and Mr Drinkall (scr.) by 3 up and 2. Mrs Mouat (-8) and W.W. Watt (-5) beat Mrs Bell (-2) and Mr Arnot (-5) by 4 up and 3. Mrs Dee (-30) and Col. Dee (-12) beat Mrs Dawson (-24) and Mr Stuart-Smith (-4) by 3 up and 2. 2nd Round Mrs Reid (-1) and Mr Gamble (-4) beat Mrs B.B. Scott (-7) and Mr B.B. Scott (-12) by 7 up and 5. Mrs Fleming (-5) and Mr Fleming (-9) beat Mrs Gray )scr.) and Mr Gray (-16) by 3 up and 2. Mrs Lindley (-25) and Mr Latta (scr.) beat Mrs Hudson (-10) and Mr Wilson (-8) by 3 up and 2. Mrs Turner (14) and Mr Turner (-9) beat Mrs W.W. Watt (-9) and Mr Reid (-8) by 1 up. Mrs McNeill (-9) and E.O. Anderson (-18) beat Miss Walford (-4) and Capt. Wilson (-6) by 3 up ad 1. Mrs Gamble (+2) and Mr Cowei (-8) w.o. Mrs Lethbridge (-9) and Col. Lethbridge (-3) scratched. Mrs Arnot (-9) and Mr Dunk (-16) beat Mrs Goss (-25) and Mr Sime (-18) by 3 up and 2. Letter to the Editor Iron in Tenasserim Sir, The following extract from the report of Dr. Helfer, Government naturalist, written in the early part of the year 1838 ... Yours etc., Chas. W. Law, Moulmein, 23rd Jan. 1917. Prospecting for Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Renewal Bulloch Bros., Rangoon A. Gasper, Rangoon The Tavoy Concessions Ltd., Rangoon Marshall Cotterell & Co., Rangoon Ma Thein Zin, Rangoon William Jacks & Co., Rangoon A.B. Snow, Victoria Point R.C.N. Twite, Tavoy Capt. S.H. Harman, I.A.R.O., Basra, Mesopotamia H. Campbell Dobbie, Tavoy V.P.H. Nasse and G.W. Russel (jointly) Rangoon V.J. Nahapiet, Rangoon Original Maung Ba Thein, Moulmein W.A. Harrington, Tavoy Taunggyi The Lt.- Governor’s Tour His Honour arrived at Kalaw ... He was met by Mr Stirling, Mr Lister, I.C.S., the Sawbwa of Yawnghwe, Mr Brown the adviser, Mr Clift, Executive Engr. and Mr Rogers, Chief Conservator of Forests on tour in the Shan States ... His Honour left ... for Taunggyi, 54 miles distant ... A guard of honour of Military Police under Capt. Moir was inspected ... The Late Lt. Rouillard An officer in Mesopotamia writes:- It took us a couple of days’ very easy marching to reach our present camp, where I have just settled down and made myself comfortable. This being Christmas day, we are having a day off and I am just making a drain round my tent and fixing myself up in case it should rain. The winter rain is now about due and I do not intend to be flooded out. You will be very sorry to hear of the death of one of our officers Lt. C.L.A. Rouillard, I.A.R., in action here on the 19th instant and Major Keogh wounded besides an Indian Officer killed and several rank and file killed or wounded. It was a very unfortunate occurrence done by Arabs who have since been well punished. Yesterday six cavalry regiments went out and we burnt their forts and chased them out of the country and took possession of their grain and live stock. The cavalry division looked a grand sight, the lancer regiment with pennons up, line after line of them across the plain. We have come into our own a bit and the cavalry has done good work here of late. If it were not for the beastly trenches we would have the enemy on the move very quickly. Poor Rouillard has been recommended for the V.C. and Major Keogh has received the D.S.O. and his orderly is to receive a medal this afternoon. Capt. Hogg and myself were not present when they were killed, we have since joined to take their places. The weather here is simply perfect. Our food rations are good too and there is very little wanting. Today we are going to have a bit of dinner at midday and drink the King’s health. I believe one or two gunners are coming and young Thesiger (Lord Chelmsford’s son) whom I met before too. The more I see of Mesopotamia the more I admire our wonderful systems of supplying the armies in the field. We always decry everything British, but this is almost perfect, considering the enormous difficulties in the way of transporting anything and yet thousands are fed daily and thousands of horses and mules, camels etc. etc. I may not tell you how all this is done but you can believe me when I say that there are no more blunders being made now. Gazette of India The services of Capt. (tempy. Major) E. Butterfield, D.S.O., Burma Commission, are replaced at the disposal of the Government of Burma. The services of C.C. Mackintosh, Executive Engr. Burma, are placed at the disposal of the Commander-in-chief. Moulmein Volunteer Rifles C.M.A. Bruce to be 2nd Lt. to fill an existing vacancy. Police Promotions Consequent on the retirement of F. Howson, Deputy Inspector, Rangoon Town Police, on Jan. 3rd the following promotions in grade have been made:- Deputy Inspector Tingley to be 1st grade sub. pro tem. Sub-Inspector R.B. West to be 2nd grade, sub. pro tem. Deputy Inspector W.H. Mecredy to be 3rd grade, sub. pro tem. Sergt. R.E. Crisp, to officiate as Deputy Inspector, 4th grade. Mandalay The Fancy Fair got up by Mr McColl in the U.B.A.A. grounds in arid of the Red Cross ... Mrs McColl herself who did a business in tea and cakes ; Miss Bull and Sayama Ma Ta Saw, who sold needle work ... Mrs Davidson and her sister selling Burmese shoes and umbrellas ; Mrs Hirjee at a Shan goods stall ... Mr Burbidge, the Managing Engineer of the Tramways, was good enough to have the grounds brightly lit ... The Lt.-Governor ... visit to the Shan States proved very enjoyable ... The next morning was devoted to a visit to the school for the Sons Shan Chiefs where Sir Harcourt was met by Mr F.R. Lee, the principal, the Sawbwa of Mong Pawn and Mr Ainley, principal of the Government High school, Maymyo ... The European Association - Burma Branch Formed An inaugural meeting was held at the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles drill hall ... to form a Burma branch of the European Association in India. Sir Arthur Binning was voted to the chair, and there was an attendance of over one hundred. This present ... were Messrs. W. Macdonald, T.F.R. McDonnell, G. Blackstock, F. Watson, E.J. Holberton, E.O. Anderson, A. Forbes and F.F. Goodliffe. ... Sir Arthur Binning was elected Chairman of the Burma Branch ... On the proposal of the Chairman seconded by Mr Forbes, H.B. Huddleston was elected Vice-chairman ... Next year they would be able to elect a committee. The names suggested were E.O. Anderson, A. Forbes, G.C. Whigham, F.F. Goodliffe, J. McGeachin, F. Watson and T.F.R. McDonnell. ... Mr Hamlyn said that the Burma Assoc., being a branch whatever they had to do in a political way they ought to do through their trunk – the Calcutta Assoc. ... Sale of Hostile Firms’ Property The Commissioner of Pegu, at the request of the Liquidator of Hostile Firms, Rangoon, has sold the following property in the Pegu district belonging to Messrs Mohr Bros. & Co (in liquidation.) ... At Kyauktaya, on Jan. 27th, land covered by lease dated July 21st 1908, known as lots ... measuring ... with godown thereon. Purchased by A.H. Hambrough, Manager, Kyauktaya Grant, ... Honours Amongst the list of honours for the battle of the Soome is the grant of a Military Cross to Lieut. (acting Captain) J.H. Cardew, Special Reserve, attached to the R.F.A., eldest son of Lt.-Col. C.E. Cardew, formerly Locomotive Superintendent of the Burma Railways. Lt. Cardew was educated at Cheltenham and at McGill university, Montreal, where he graduated in science. At the outbreak of war he was Electrical Engineer on the North-Western Railway of India and on being refused permission to enlist resigned his post and went to England and, after training, went to France in 1915 and has been there since. Lt.-Col. Cardew is now a Commandant of the National Reserve and a territorial recruiting officer for Cornwall. Thaton Law Tennis is in full swing and another new tennis court, that at the Govt. High School has been added to the existing two courts, one at the Gymkhana Club and the other which is under the Education Society’s control. The gold course is ready and consists of nine holes. ... The golf club is at present run by Mr Chalmers, as President and U Po Bye as Secy. and Treasurer ... and the Thaton branch of the Red Cross Society met to discuss ways and means of holding a fancy fair ... Mrs Chalmers presided at the meeting. ... After a very prolonged sessions Mr Field left for Moulmein yesterday – he goes on six months’ leave. Cricket ... The scores in detail were as follows:- Gymkhana Club R. Dry c Thomas b Raj 22 G.G. Compton c Kluseman b Raj 2 N. Lindsaye lbw Thomas 2 W.J. Moore b Charrerjee 60 J.F. Gibson c Ohn Pe b Kluseman 27 E.R. Allen b Thomas 2 S. Williams b Kluseman 12 J. W. Mann c Ohn Pe b Kluseman 9 Lt. Wakefield not out 5 Capt. Wilson c and b Kluseman 6 E. Rouse b Thomas 8 Indian Recreation Club Pota c Lindsaye b Mann 62 Alexander st. Gibson b Williams 21 C. Kluseman c Lindsaye b Williams 4 Wanchoo b Lindsaye 11 Prassad c Williams b Dry 13 Chatterjee st. Gibson b Lindsaye 20 Krishnasawmy c Lindsaye b Mann 0 Tun E b Lindsaye 4 Ohn Pe lbw Lindsaye 6 Thomas b Lindsaye 2 T Raj not out 0 Ladies Golf Club ... The result of the third round of the Mixed foursome is as follows;- Mrs Fleming (5) and Mr Fleming (9) beat Mrs Reid (1) and Mr Gamble (3) by 1 up. Mrs Lindley )25) and Mr Latta (scr.) beat Mrs Turner (14) and Mr Turner (9) by 4 up and 3. Mrs Dee (30) and Col. Dee (12) beat Mrs McNeil (9) and E.O. Anderson (18) by 5 up and 4. Mrs Gamble (+2) and Mr Cowie (9) beat Mrs Arnot (7) and Mr Dunk (16) by 3 up and 2. The January Bogey competition was won by Mrs Turner, 1 up ; Mrs Bell was second, all square. Christian Literature Society The annual meeting ... with Rev’d. Drysdale, President, in the chair ... Mrs Deefholts presided at the piano. ... He then called on Rev’d. C.H. Riggs, Hony. Treasurer, to read the financial statement. ... and Mr H.T. Ferdinands who audited it. Rev’d. R.N. Crawford, Hony. Secy., then read the annual report. ... The following consented to allow their names to be suggested and were therefore nominated for election ... For President, W.F. Graham, I.C.S., Vice-President, Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay and Saya Tun Pe. Hony. Secretary, Rev’d. R.N. Crawford, Treasurer, Miss Cote, M.D. As members of the general committee the above officers and Miss Elsie Burmeister, Miss A.E. Frederickson, Miss Ledwich, Saya L.T. Ah Sou, Rev’d J.A. Drysdale, Rev’d. D.C. Gilmore, Mr W.B. Hilton, Rev’d. B.M. Jones, Rev’d. J. McGuire, Mr A.O. Molesworth, Rev’d. C.E. Olmstead, Mr F.D. Phinney, Rev’d. C.H. Riggs, Rev’d. A.E. Seagrave, Rev’d. G.H. Seeley, Rev’d. A.W. Sheldon, Rev’d. Sherratt, Rev’d. F.K. Singiser and Ko Tha Din. ... Letter to The Editor - The Price of Paddy I have read in your columns today that Government proposes to fix the rate of paddy this year at ... I want to protest against this as being most unjust to the cultivators for the following reasons: ... The question then comes to this; Is it to the interest of the Province that there should be prosperity or that the present depression should continue? Yours etc. J.A. Vertannes, 69 Merchant St., Rangoon Burma Postal Co-operators The half yearly general meeting of .... In the absence of the President, Mr G.W. Talbot, Mr S. Fone Gwen, A.T.M., the Vice-chairman of the society, presided ... Sales of Hostile Firms’ Property Auction sales were held at Letpadan, Gyobingauk and Zigon ... instructions from the Liquidator of Hostile Firms’, Rangoon, of property belonging to Messrs. Mohr. Bros. (in liquidation.) The sales were carried out by Mr W. Rosario of Messrs. Balthazar & Son. At Letpadan .... in THE presence of Capt. R. Hodgins, I.A., Asst. Commissioner, ... The Worcestershire Sunk Word has been received by Messrs. Steel bros. Rangoon, agents of the Bibby Line from the Colombo agents of the line that the Worcestershire has been suck but that all passengers are safe. The Worcestershire left Rangoon on Friday, February 9th having the following passengers:- Sir Charles Fox, Mr and Mrs L.H. Saunders and two sons, Mrs J.E. Houldey, Mrs M.B.E. Holme, Mrs H. Millward, Mr W.W. Forbes, Capt. G.C. Richardson, R.H.A., Mrs C.C. Durrant, Mr and Mrs Watt and son, Miss L.M. Connell, Mr and Mrs A.J. Vollum, C.H. Collingwood, W.O. Rogers, B.S. James, J.P. Sweeney, Nurse Tilliker, (with Mr and Mrs Saunders) and 22 Indian passengers, men women and children. The following message was despatched by the Colombo agents to the Rangoon agents at ten minutes past two on Saturday afternoon – “Worcestershire sailed none o’clock evening of 16th. Explosion took place at twenty minutes to eleven. At present forecastle head under water, saloon deck awash; in about twenty-five fathoms. All passengers landed safely. Three native crew still missing.” The following message was despatched by the Colombo agents at a quarter past six on Saturday evening “Worcestershire sunk.” The two messages above were received in inverted order by the Rangoon agents, the later despatched being received at twenty minutes past ten yesterday morning and the earlier despatched at two o’clock yesterday. The following message was received by J.E. Houldey Dist. Magistrate, from his wife, who was a passenger on her way home – “Colombo 17th. Both back safe in Colombo. Everything lost.” The “both” in this message means the sender and her sister-in-law Mrs H.B. Holme. Mr Justice Ormond has received a telegram from Sir Charles Fox stating that he has arrived safely at Colombo. Burma Chamber of Commerce - Annual Report ... invited the attention of the Postmaster, Rangoon, to the fact that owing to the war, regular mail boats to the Far East only leave Rangoon about once a month instead of once a week and suggested it would be an advantage if arrangements could be made to despatch mails by irregular steamers ... The postmaster, Mr Connor, gave his best attention to the wishes of the chamber and mails for the Far East are now going forward as freely as can be expected in war time. ... The Govt. of India deputed Mr Nethersole, Inspector-General of Irrigation in India, to come to Rangoon to examine this question of tolls on the spot, and your committee deputed Messrs. J. Scott, D. Robertson and A.P. Cotterell to represent to that officer the views of the chamber on the questions in hand. ... The Revenue Secy. to the Govt. of Burma forwarded to your committee a copy of the report and estimate of the Indo-Burma connection railway survey (coast route project) and the report and estimate of the Chittagong to Pyinmana section) via Akyab, Kywege and Magwe – including ferries 132 miles) prepared by Mr G. Richards, Engineer-in-Chief and invited the chamber’s opinion on them. ... Letters were considered from the Secy. to the Govt. of Burma, Public Works Dept. inviting this chamber to nominate two of its members to give evidence before the Public Works Dept. re-organisation committee, which is expected to arrive in Rangoon about March 6th next and it was resolved that Messrs. T. Gibson and G.V. Clark be invited to give evidence on behalf of the chamber. Rangoon Municipality Revenue Inspector The committee considered the question of confirmation of G.N.S. Minus in the appointment of Revenue Inspector. The President said Mr Minus was appointed on 4th October 1915 and six months later his appointment came up for confirmation. This was deferred for a further six months as the committee thought that Mr Minus had displayed a want of judgment in firing off his revolver on one occasion without any justification. This latter period had expired and the appointment had now came up again for consideration. The assessor had strongly recommended Mr Minus’ confirmation remarking that he had worked well. Mr Sivaya proposed that Mr Minus be confirmed in his appointment. U Po Tsee seconded the proposal. Mr Forbes said on the last occasions they refused to confirm Mr Minus as it was thought that he displayed a want of judgment in firing off his revolver. Since then the speaker had heard that Mr Minus had committed another offence. They were now being asked to confir him in spite of all this. Mr Goodliffe proposed that they re-advertise the post. Mr Forbes seconded the proposition. U Po Tsee thought that Mr minus might be kept on probation for another year. The President said he regretted he had no personal experience of the work of Mr Minus. The Secretary had asked him to inform the committee that the second case was brought by a woman who was concerned in the first and that she was rather of a turbulent nature. Mr Sivaya’s proposition for confirmation was put to the meeting and resulted in three voting for and three against its adoption. Mr Goodliffe’s proposition for re-advertising the appointment was put to the meeting and resulted in three voting for and three against it. Mr Joakim did not vote. It was decided to refer to matter to the general committee for decision. Burma Motor Assoc. The annual report ... At the last annual general meeting ... the following committee was elected:- P.A. Churchward, President, P.B. Sime, Vice-president, members of the committee:- G. Blackstock, G. Lynn, Major H. H.G. Knapp, I.M.S., Col. C.C. S. Barry, I.M.S., B.H. Heald, I.C.S., W. Nuding, E.C.S. Shuttleworth, Dr. A.D. Spence, T.H.G. Stevens, A.J. Elder, Hony. Treasurer, and C.A. Cuttriss, Hony. Secy. ... T.H.G. Stevens resigned on joining the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and W.F.S. Perry was elected to succeed him. Street Mirrors ... To overcome the difficulties connected with dangerous turnings in some Rangoon thoroughfares T.H.G. Stevens, Executive Engr. Public Works Dept. and until lately a valued member of the committee erected a street mirror at Cemetery corner. ... Rangoon Ladies Golf Club The following is the result of the semi-finals of the mixed foursome competition:- Mrs Lindley (25) and Mr Latta (scr.) beat Mrs Fleming (5) and Mr Fleming (9) by 3 up and 2. Mrs Gamble (+2) and Mr Cowie (8) beat Mrs Dee (30) and Col. Dee (12) by 1 up. Rangoon Paperchase Club At a meeting .... H.L. Holman-Hunt in the chair, A.B. Ritchie was elected master and the committee was elected as follows:- H.L. Holman-Hunt, R.H. Marsh, C. Gaunt, R.A. Brereton, A. McKeand, A. Fairweather. |
Lawn Tennis
Gymkhana Club Tournament The final in the men’s singles took place ... G.B. Hall (-15) meeting Dr. Hayne (½ 30) after a hard match that went four sets, Hall won ... Gymkhana Club Handicap ... when Annesley and Dr. Hayne (+30) beat Hall and Scobie (+15) after a very hard fought and exciting match ... B.A.A. Championships In the all Burma lawn tennis ... in the men’s singles when J. Galstin beat A. Galstin in the first match of the second round 6-4, 6-4 ; and the other in the mixed doubles when Miss F. Kingsley and V. Reynaud beat Mrs Hudson and L.E. Sinclair 6-4, 6-8, 6-4. Mrs Dawson and F. Geary scratched to Mrs Bryant and G. Pears in this class. Three matches were played ... G. Pears beat Po Thaw Do ... In the men’s doubles ... Whyte and Brearley beat L.E. DuBern and A.G. Pusey ... F. Geary and Rev’d. W. Hardcastle beat T. Cormack and R.M. Simpson ... In the All-Burma lawn tennis championships two matches ... In the singles L. Latimer (holder) after a very interesting match beat A.P. Benemy ... and C. Kingsley beat L.E. Sinclair ... In the doubles Dr. Hayne and B.E.G. Eddis beat L.P. Saunders and Pe Than ... In the semi finals of the mixed doubles in the All-Burma lawn tennis championships on the B.A.A. courts on Saturday afternoon furnished some splendid play. In the match between Miss K. Kingsley and C. Kingsley against Miss F. Kingsley and V. Reynaud, the first set was won by Miss K. Kingsley and her brother after fourteen games had been played, 8-6, many of which were deuce and vantage. The second set was won entirely, 6-1. The other match Miss Walford and Dr. Hayne v. Mrs Bryant and G. Pears was another fine exhibition ... Retirement of W.W. Forbes Mr William Wentworth Forbes, Dist. Superintendent of Police, Burma, retired on Thursday and has left for home after thirty one year’s service in the police in Burma. Mr Forbes, who was born in 1862 in Plymouth, was a son of Lieut.-General Redcliffe Forbes and was educated in Brussels. In 1884, when 22 years of age he accompanied Sir Charles Warren’s expedition to Bechuanaland 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 Asst. Dist. Superintendent. On reaching Burma in the same year he was posted to Ngathainggyaung and later to Sandoway and in January 1888 acted for a time as Deputy Commissioner of Sandoway. As the years just following the annexation were strenuous ones, Mr Forbes took part in not a little dacoit chasing. He afterwards saw service in Twante and later in Minhla and in the latter part of 1888 went home on a year’s leave. On his return to Burma in November 1889 he was posted to Upper Burma and service in various other parts of the province being made an officiating Dist. Superintendent of Police in October 1891. He was confirmed in November 1896 and posted to charge of the Hanthawaddy Dist. where he remained for three years. After this he was at different times stationed at Thongwa and Bassein. In 1905 he was placed on special duty in connection with the founding of the Police Provincial Training School and spent a year in India making inquiries. On his return he founded and opened the Police Training School at Toungoo in January 1906 and was its first Superintendent. He remained with the school until 1910 moving with it in 1907 to Mandalay where it is at present located. In 1910 leaving the school he again went on long leave and on his return to Burma was posted to Amherst relieving K.C. Macdonald, Dist. Superintendent of Police, since retired. In March 1916 Mr Forbes came into Rangoon as officiating Deputy Superintendent of Police, Eastern Range, which position he held until June 1916, when he was placed on special duty on which he remained until his retirement. Mr Forbes received the King’s medal on January 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 also took an interest in other athletic sports. He was one of the most popular police officers Burma has had and his genial disposition made him many friends who will greatly miss him. Prospecting for Minerals In Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Renewal Rangoon Saw Lein Lee A.J. Salvador J.C. Cross Yenangyaung The High Speed Steel Alloys Ltd. A.D. Brown H.G. Mathews F.G. Fitzherbert L.M. Ismail alias Maung Po Lu Paung H.E. Singleton Original Miss Lilly Jewett, Rangoon T.D. Findlay & Son, Moulmein Missions to Seamen J.W. Doherty of the Missions to Seamen, Rangoon, has been appointed as an honorary lay lecturer of the St. John Ambulance Assoc., Burma Centre. Rangoon Municipality The monthly meeting of the ... there being present:- G. Scott, J.E. DuBern, J.L. Holmes, M. Cowasjee, J.W.A. Bell, M. Joakim, P.P. Ginwala, A. Forbes, E.M. Patail, L. Ah Yain, U May Oung, U Po Tsee, Maung Pu, U Ba Thein, F.F. Goodliffe, L.P. Marshall, A. Blake and C.C. Cameron. ... Burma Educational Syndiate At the meeting of ... there were present:- J.T.. Best, M.A. (in the chair,) U Po Maung, K.S.M., U Mon, K.S.M., U Tun Nyein, I.S.O., U May Oung, M.A., LL.B., Mr M. Hunter, M. A.C.I.E., the Hon. M. Cowasjee, Miss L.H.M. Laughlin, U Hpay, K.S.M., A.T.M., Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, M.A., Rev’d. Bro. John, J.E. Houldey, B.A., I.C.S., Rev’d. D.C. Gilmore, M.A., D.D., Col. P.C.H. Strickland, I.M.S. ... Agri-Horticultural Society The annual exhibition of fruits, flowers and vegetables ... The prize winners were as follows:- Class 1 – Cut flowers, not grown in a hill station:- Roses 1st Phue Baba of Insein 2nd M. Cowasjee Asters 1st Fr. Perroy, R.C. Mission, Thonze Hollyhocks Dr. Sen, Rangoon Zoo Best Shower Bouquet No 1st prize 2nd Mrs Ripley Best Arranged Basket No 1st prize 2nd Mrs Ripley Class 11 - Pot plants, not grown in a hill station:- Maiden Hair Ferns 1st Mrs Ripley 2nd Dr. Sen Begonias No 1st prize 2nd Mrs F.A. Gregory Class 111 – Vegetables for amateurs, not grown in a hill station:- Beetroot 1st W.B. Mitchell of Syriam (B.O.C.) Turnips 1st Dr. Sen, Rangoon Zoo Carrots 1st W.B. Mitchell 2nd Dr. Sen Tomatoes (red) 1st W.B. Mitchell 2nd Dr. Sen Khol Khol 1st Dr. Sen 2nd Mrs F.A. Gregory Cauliflower 1st Dr. Sen Cabbage 1st W.B. Mitchell 2nd Mrs F.A. Gregory Best Collection of Vegetables 1st W.B. Mitchell 2nd Fr. Perroy Class V – Fruits for amateurs Lemons 1st Miss M.A. Andrews Sweet Lemons No 1st prize 2nd Miss M.A. Andrews Cert. of Merit Fr. Perroy ... W.P. Okeden had two very fine exhibits but they did not compete and were only for show. In this class Mr Mitchell took first prize ... All three exhibits were grown at Mr Mitchell’s home in Syriam. Military Cross Among recipients of the Military Cross as announced in the list of New Year Honours are Temporary Lieut John Edward Pedley, Kings Royal Rifle Corp and Lieut. Robert Berkley Rowett, R.G.A. These are sons respectively of Dr. Pedley and Mr Rowett of Rangoon and each was born in this city. Notorious Dacoit Killed A Moulmein correspondent writes:- The people of Amherst district are rejoicing over the killing ... dacoit and murderer, Nga Tun U ... For the last three months special salt Sub-Inspector Maung San Oo, under Mr Oxelade and Mr Beachey of the Salt Dept., with their informers ... have been tracking Tun U ... Letter to the Editor Sir, Reading your leader of the 2nd instant on rice as a diet for home-keeping Europeans it occurred to me that with a growing familiarity with the proper uses of rice people at home might well be introduced to its common Indian accompaniment dal, ... Yours etc., Archibald Grant, Toungoo, 4th Feb. Wolfram in Tavoy - Suggestions To Increase Production At a council meeting in Tavoy Chamber of Mines held ... Messrs. Sutton (Chair) Howison, Jones, Thorburn, Rogers, Mathews, Crawshaw and Maung Maung (Council) with Messrs. Morgan, Wright, Howard, Beadon, Macnaghten, Kitchin and Fitzherbert (Secy.) Government was represented by Messrs. Brander (Deputy Commissioner) Coggin Brown (Mining Advisor) and Beatty (Chinese Protector.) ... Dr. Jones stated that the High Speed’s plant was capable of treating 2,500 tons per annum ... Bassein A collision between two launches, with disastrous consequences, occurred her on Monday night. Messrs. Steel Bros. motor launch Tami with Messrs. Penney and Fleming was going from their middle to their lower mill, when the steam launch Karen, said to belong to a rice broker, appeared from the opposite direction. When opposite Mr Boog’s rice mill and dockyard, the two launches collided with tremendous force. The Tami was smashed up and Messrs. Penney and Fleming, who were sitting in front, received severe injuries and fell into the water together with the crew. The launch sank and has not yet been located. No lives were lost. Both the injured men are in hospital, Mr Penney’s injuries being more severe than Mr Fleming’s but they are progressing favourably. Commander Bowden, R.I.M., Port Officer, is holding a Marine Inquiry into the circumstances. Lt.-Governor At Bawdwin Namtu Feb. 5th During his visit to the Bawdwin mines the Lt.-Governor made the following address at the opening of the Tiger Tunnel ... It is a very big concern ; I trust that it will prosper and add to the name and fame of Burma, besides contributing to the prosperity of large number so people. When I last came here the Tiger Tunnel was still being bored. This tunnel was made, I am informed, with four objects. First, to have convenient working entry to the mine at a point on or accessible to the railway between the mine and the smeltery, thus eliminating 54 miles between Tiger Camp and Bawdwin of heavy grade, also two reversing on the railway ; secondly, to have the drainage of the mine to the tunnel level, thus doing away with the necessity of pumping and the maintenance of an extensive pumping plant ; thirdly, to have good ventilation which in most mines is both difficult and expensive. In this mine, I am told, it is rendered a comparatively simple matter because of the difference in levels between the portal of the tunnel and he surface openings of the mine where the air will be discharged after circulating through the mine ; fourthly, to have the gravity of the ore above the tunnel level after mining thus saving the cost of hoisting which would have been necessary without the tunnel. These advantages were all carefully considered and balanced against the very heavy cost of driving and maintaining the tunnel before its commencement was decided upon. Since that time, however, a large tonnage of high grade ore has been displayed justifying the existence of the runnel. The conception of the Tiger Tunnel is, I am told, due to Mr Hoover. The main credit for the actual operations is due to Mr MacNutt and Mr Mitchell, who succeeded him in control. The total length of the tunnel is 7,369 feet or 2,456 yards ... Nearly 2,000 feet of wet running ground was encountered and at times as much as 90,000 to 100,000 gallons of water per hour came from the tunnel making the work not only difficult but dangerous. Much credit is due to all those who took park in the work, including Messrs. Greig and Espie, the surveying department, the mechanical department and especially those who actually supervised the work in the face, and in particular Messrs. Brinton and Kitto assisted by Mr Cooze. These men had no former experience in handling local labour, also the local labour had no previous experience in modern tunnel driving or the use of improved machinery, yet this labour was brought up to such a high standard of efficiency that in the month of January 1916, almost a world’s record in tunnel driving was established and this under many adverse conditions. The surveying department is entitled to much credit for the accuracy with which their work was done. Although the tunnel was driven from both ends one up grade, the other down, the connection both as to direction and grade was almost a perfect one. A layman should be chary of expressing opinions on mining matters but I must say that I admire the courage and the confidence of the board and their faith in the future of the mine. I have now great pleasure in declaring the tunnel open. Jail Appointment In the administration report of the Rangoon Central Jail for the year 1916 reference is made to the experiment made during the year of appointing a Jailor temporarily to be Deputy Superintendent. It is favourably commented on by Major A.G. Sargent, I.M.S., Superintendent, who says “Mr A.L. D’Castro, 1st grade Jailor, who I am glad to say appointed as Deputy Superintendent of this Jail from 1st July 1916 to the end of the year and he had been of the greatest assistance. For a short time I officiated in charge of the Jail before the new plan was in existence. My experience is that the appointment of Mr A.L. D’Castro has effected improvements in every part of the Jail and I strongly recommend that this appointment be made permanent.” It is understood that the recommendation is receiving the attention of the Government. Rangoon Municipality ... The President said that before commending with the business on the agenda there was one urgent matter which he would call their attention to. On Monday night he received a cable from the War Office asking for the extension of the leave granted to Dr. Stephens as his services were urgently required for a further six months from April 10th next. He asked to be authorised to cable saying that they agreed to the extension. This was agreed to. Mandalay I hear that the whole of the Sergeant-Instructors of the Upper Burma Vol. Rifles have been called up for military service and that their place will be taken by men that have already seen service at the front and have been sent back invalided. All the commissioned officers here fit for service have also, it is said, been called up, their places to be similarly filled by officers now not fit for active service. Mr Saunders Yesterday being the last time Mr Saunders would preside in the Court of the Judicial Commissioner, on his taking his seat on the bench, Mr Lutter on behalf of the bar, nearly all the Advocates of the Court being present at the time, expressed the regret of the bar at Mr Saunders coming departure from Mandalay and spoke of the cordial relations that had always existed between his Honour and the Advocates of the Court and wished him, on behalf of the latter, all good wishes for the future, Mr Saunders thanked Mr Lutter. Highland Coy. Rangoon Vol. Rifles - Welcome to Capt. Hill The Highland Company, R.V.R., warmly welcomed the return from leave in England of their Commandant, Capt. C.P. Hill, on Tuesday evening at a smoking concert at the Corps drill hall. Capt. Hill has been away eight months during most of which time he has been in training with the Sherwood Foresters. The opening item of a long and very enjoyable programme was a selection on the bag-pipes by Pipe Major Arnot and Piper Kirkwood. Lt. Moir who has been in command of the Company during Capt. Hill’s absence then called on the company to welcome their Commandant back ... The programme was then continued. Rifleman F.A. Malcolm sang “The Veteran’s Song” and was warmly applauded. Sergt. A.M. Rogerson brought forth shouts of laughter with his singing of “What a very great improvement that would be” and later made another hit with “Logic.” Corporal McHuffe caused renewed laughter with a very funny monologue and later in the programme met with instantaneous approval by his recitation of “Auld Glesca on the Clyde.” Rifleman S.E. Collingwood was heartily applauded for his singing of “The Windmill” and later when he sang “For the Green.” Great enthusiasm prevailed when Sergt. E.L. Edwards danced the Highland Fling accompanied on the pipes by Pipe Major Arnot. Mr Stevenson followed with the song “Hurrah for the Highlands” which was well sung and well received. The first part of the programme was brought to a close with a very funny song “The Awfully Chap” rendered by Gunner C.H. Collingwood, Colombo Volunteer Artillery, brother of Rifleman Collingwood, now in Rangoon on a visit. During the interval the prizes won by members of the Company during the past year were presented by Capt. Hill. The second part opened with the playing of Scotch Airs on the piano by Rifleman Campbell of the British Infantry who was heartily encored. Rifleman MacKenzie then caused much laughter with his singing of “Tut Tut.” A really enjoyable item of the second part was Rifleman Baird’s ventriloquial turn, while Rifleman Molesworth’s song “The Bandolero” was much appreciated. The following is the list of prize winners:- The Spence Cup – A challenge cup presented by Surgeon Capt. A.D. Spence for the musketry championship of the company ; miniature in silver to the winner. Won by Sergt. E.L. Edwards. The Binning Cup – Presented by Sir Arthur Binning for theoretical examination in infantry work. Won by Corpl. J.A. Johnson. The Section Drill Cup – A challenge cup presented by Capt. C.P. Hill to be competed for by the four sections ; miniature to commander of winning section. Won by No. 4 Section, Sergt. J.W.R. Cuthbertson. The Section Shooting Cup - A challenge cup presented by Rifleman F.A. Whyte for inter-section competition in field firing, miniature to commander of winning section. Won by No. 3 Section, Sergt. J.I. Nelson. Lt. Moir’s prizes: Four silver spoons for best shot in each section, winner of Spence Cup debarred. Won by Corpl. H.A. MacLean, Rifleman T.A. Swan, Rifleman A.J. Elder and Rifleman A.N.L. Weir. Section Commanders’ Prizes: Four silver spoons for best score in each section in Spence Cup competition, under handicap conditions. Won by Sergt. J.K. Jenkins, Corpl. W.G. Sutherland, Rifleman J.I. Morton and Sergt. J.B. Glass. Submarine cable in Burma Two more submarine cables have been successfully laid by Mr John M. Francis, Personal Assistant, (Engineering) to the Postmaster General and Director, Telegraph Engineering, Burma circle - one, a brass-taped one, across the Salween at Moulmein and the other partly lead-sheathed across the Irrawaddy at Prome. ... Mr Francis was assisted by J.W. Campbell, Deputy Superintendent, Sectional Officer, Moulmein and T.B. D’Mello, Deputy Superintendent, Sectional Officer, Prome. The services of A.R. D’Silva, Testing Telegraph Master, Rangoon, were availed of on both occasions. Moulmein Inter-Schools Sports ... given away to the respective winners by Mrs Christie at the close of the sports. Mr Christie, President of the Tenasserim Athletic Assoc. who was called away on duty to Tavoy that afternoon was present during the earlier heats and left his speech to be read by Lt.-Col. Castor, I.M.S. who after doing so said he wished to thank on behalf of the committee Messrs. Munro and Rees who had done so much to make the sports a success, also Messrs. Marsh and Fowle for their work on the course itself that afternoon. ... Burma Agricultural Dept. ... Since the report under view was written by H. Clayton, I.C.S., has ceased to hold the post of Director of Agriculture. During the period of his administration – little short of five years - he has placed the work of the department on a sound footing and has settled the lines of its future development. Sir Harcourt-Butler desires to record his appreciation of the excellent work Mr Clayton has done in discouraging circumstances and of the energy and enthusiasm which he has devoted to the task. He was ably assisted during the year under review by Messrs. Warth and McKerral, respectively Agricultural Chemist and Deputy Director of the Southern Circle. Mr Warth, in addition to his proper duties, held successful charge of the Northern Circle for a portion of the year while the permanent incumbent was on leave. The Lt.-Governor is glad to observe that A.M. Sawyer, Asst. Botanist of the Northern Circle maintained his reputation for good work. Prospecting for Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Original J.D. Papademitriou, Rangoon Maung Tin and Maung Thaung Pe, Rangoon M.A.J. Noble, Bombay Renewal Mrs C.J. Aubrey, Victoria Point Maung Pe Gyi and M. Lal Kandu, Moulmein G.H. Hand, Rangoon S.H. Jolly, Rangoon Mrs M. La Bouchardiere, Tavoy Maung Po and Maung Saw Maung, Tavoy J.A. Martin, Tavoy Maung Po Gywe, Tavoy Port Commissioners At the ordinary meeting of the ... The following Commissioners were present:- J.L.I. Holmes, Chairman, H.B. Huddleston, Vice-chairman, Commander S.D. Vale and Messrs. W.H. Tarleton, J.A. Stevens, G. Scott, D. Robertson, W. Buchanan, J. Scott, J.W.A. Bell and W.M. Turner. ... Promotion of Pilots vice H. E. Browning, seconded ; ... Payment of the amount at the credit of the late P.V. Daniel in the Provident Fund to his widow ; ... Cancellation of unexpired leave by A.J.W. Billett, Pilot ; Application from F.E. Forbes-Leith, Pilot, for combined leave preparatory to retirement ; ... Travelling allowance to J.C. Paul, temporary Surveyor. ... Burma Athletic Assoc. The annual meeting of ... Lt.-Col. Townsend, Vice-president, presided until the arrival of Major-Genl. Young, President. There were present:- M. Hunter, C.I.E., Vice-president, W. Richards, Hony. Secy. and Treasurer, G. Blackstock, J.S. Lidderdale, R.R. Deacon, Gordon Anderson, H.L. Allen and Dr. Spence, ... and the following representatives of clubs:- Professor Howard – Baptist College Lutter – Y.M.C.A. Mayet – Friends Union S. Kulasekaram – Indian Recreation Club E. Brown – Rangoon Police Club A.E. Bellars – Rangoon College F. McCarthy – (trustee of debenture holders) The election of office bears and members of the council resulted as follows:- President – Major-Genl. Young Vice Presidents – Lt.-Col. Townsend and M. Hunter Hony. Secy. – W. Richards Hony. Treasurer – Mr Carleton, National Bank of India Burman Youths’ Temperance League The sixth annual general meeting ... there were present a large number of members:- M. Hunter, C.I.E., in the chair, L.F. Taylor, [Principal, Rangoon High School] Mr Justice U Kin, U Mon, U Thwin, U May Oung, U Ba , U Chit Hla, Ko Ba Hlaing, Maung Aung Than, Ko Ba Gale (Sun Press) Sin Hla Aung, U Maung Maung, S.A. Tyabji, Dr. (Miss) Kingsley, Miss Kingsley, M.A., and Miss K. Kingsley. ... |
The Police Medalists
It is very gratifying that in the presentation of police medals for long and meritorious service by His Majesty the King that Burma should be remembered in the persons of R.C.E. Underwood, C.H.M. Roberts, P.M. Burke, J.A. Vardon and Maung Aung Gyi, T.D.M., all of whom have been from twenty-four to thirty-two years in the police service of the province.
Robert Charles Elphinstone Underwood, D.S.P., Toungoo, was born in October 1866 and educated at Dulwich. He joined the Burma police in 1887 as an Inspector and was posted to Wundwin. In November 1890 he was made an officiating A.D.S.P. being confirmed the following year. In 1903 he was appointed officiating D.S.P. being confirmed in April 1906. Mr Underwood has for many years been in charge of such important criminal districts as Pegu, Akyab, Prome and Toungoo. Wherever stationed he has dealt with serious crime in a masterly manner and shown himself to be an officer of special ability in this respect. He has also been very successful as a police administrator of a district. In 1905 he received the thanks of the Local Government for tracing and capturing in the Akyab district the notorious dacoit Saw Hla Oung, the capture being a particularly hazardous one.
Cecil Herbert Munro Roberts, D.SP. (now on leave) was born on 5th April 1871 and educated at Honiton School in Devonshire. He joined the Burma police as an Inspector in April 1892, being posted to Henzada and for the next thirteen years saw service in various parts of the province, getting his promotion to officiating A.S.P. in 1895 and being confirmed in 1905. In 1907 he was made officiating D.S.P. being confirmed the following year. Throughout his service he has been consistently well reported on by his superior officers. He has been in charge of some of the most criminal districts in Burma for the past eight years and has dealt with crime in a most able manner.
Peter McDonald Burke, officiating D.S.P., Prome, was born in Rangoon in 1867 and was educated at Rangoon College. He was appointed to the police as a head constable and served in Rangoon Town as an Inspector from 1899 to 1905. He received thanks from the Local Government for the manner in which he detected a dacoity committed in Rangoon in 1896. In 1906 he was placed in charge of the police of the Kyaikto subdivision where for many years he did most excellent work and was remarkably successful in arresting dacoits, recovering firearms and reducing the volume of crime. In 1915 he was selected to take charge of the police of the important district of Prome.
Joseph Alexis Vardon, Deputy Superintendent of police, Kyauktan subdivision, was born in Rangoon on April 25th 1865 and was educated at St. John’s College, Rangoon. He was appointed a Sergeant of Police in 1884 and has risen step by step to his present rank, in the first grade. He did excellent work in Upper Burma immediately after the occupation. In 1898 while serving in the Pegu district he received the special commendation of the Lt.-Governor for his services in recapturing a number of escaped convicts. In the same year the Sessions Judge specially commended on the excellent work done by Mr Vardon in a very important case which resulted in the conviction of a large gang of dacoits. Mr Vardon’s thirty-two years of service have been distinguished by very exceptional ability and merit.
Maung Aung Gyi, T.D.M., Inspector of Police, 2nd grade, Kyaiklat, was born in Thaton in 1859 and was educated there. He joined the police as a constable in July 1888 and in July 1916, completed 28 years service with a clean record. His long and tried service has been distinguished by special ability and merit and he is recognised by his superior officers as a first class detective officer. In 1915 despite his advanced age, he pursued and ran to earth a gang of desperate dacoits in the Kyaiklat district, in a persistent and tireless manner capturing all but two of the, who were killed. He received two severe dah wounds in the encounter.
It is very gratifying that in the presentation of police medals for long and meritorious service by His Majesty the King that Burma should be remembered in the persons of R.C.E. Underwood, C.H.M. Roberts, P.M. Burke, J.A. Vardon and Maung Aung Gyi, T.D.M., all of whom have been from twenty-four to thirty-two years in the police service of the province.
Robert Charles Elphinstone Underwood, D.S.P., Toungoo, was born in October 1866 and educated at Dulwich. He joined the Burma police in 1887 as an Inspector and was posted to Wundwin. In November 1890 he was made an officiating A.D.S.P. being confirmed the following year. In 1903 he was appointed officiating D.S.P. being confirmed in April 1906. Mr Underwood has for many years been in charge of such important criminal districts as Pegu, Akyab, Prome and Toungoo. Wherever stationed he has dealt with serious crime in a masterly manner and shown himself to be an officer of special ability in this respect. He has also been very successful as a police administrator of a district. In 1905 he received the thanks of the Local Government for tracing and capturing in the Akyab district the notorious dacoit Saw Hla Oung, the capture being a particularly hazardous one.
Cecil Herbert Munro Roberts, D.SP. (now on leave) was born on 5th April 1871 and educated at Honiton School in Devonshire. He joined the Burma police as an Inspector in April 1892, being posted to Henzada and for the next thirteen years saw service in various parts of the province, getting his promotion to officiating A.S.P. in 1895 and being confirmed in 1905. In 1907 he was made officiating D.S.P. being confirmed the following year. Throughout his service he has been consistently well reported on by his superior officers. He has been in charge of some of the most criminal districts in Burma for the past eight years and has dealt with crime in a most able manner.
Peter McDonald Burke, officiating D.S.P., Prome, was born in Rangoon in 1867 and was educated at Rangoon College. He was appointed to the police as a head constable and served in Rangoon Town as an Inspector from 1899 to 1905. He received thanks from the Local Government for the manner in which he detected a dacoity committed in Rangoon in 1896. In 1906 he was placed in charge of the police of the Kyaikto subdivision where for many years he did most excellent work and was remarkably successful in arresting dacoits, recovering firearms and reducing the volume of crime. In 1915 he was selected to take charge of the police of the important district of Prome.
Joseph Alexis Vardon, Deputy Superintendent of police, Kyauktan subdivision, was born in Rangoon on April 25th 1865 and was educated at St. John’s College, Rangoon. He was appointed a Sergeant of Police in 1884 and has risen step by step to his present rank, in the first grade. He did excellent work in Upper Burma immediately after the occupation. In 1898 while serving in the Pegu district he received the special commendation of the Lt.-Governor for his services in recapturing a number of escaped convicts. In the same year the Sessions Judge specially commended on the excellent work done by Mr Vardon in a very important case which resulted in the conviction of a large gang of dacoits. Mr Vardon’s thirty-two years of service have been distinguished by very exceptional ability and merit.
Maung Aung Gyi, T.D.M., Inspector of Police, 2nd grade, Kyaiklat, was born in Thaton in 1859 and was educated there. He joined the police as a constable in July 1888 and in July 1916, completed 28 years service with a clean record. His long and tried service has been distinguished by special ability and merit and he is recognised by his superior officers as a first class detective officer. In 1915 despite his advanced age, he pursued and ran to earth a gang of desperate dacoits in the Kyaiklat district, in a persistent and tireless manner capturing all but two of the, who were killed. He received two severe dah wounds in the encounter.
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Cricket
... The scores in detail were as follows:- I.T.A. Club J. George b William 31 J. Concannon run out 1 H. Parrot b Williams 8 A.J. Finlayson c Eddis b Williams 0 D. Mobsby b Eddis 14 A.K. Green c Williams b Eddis 16 J. O’Keefe c and b Gibson 22 R Wiltshire b Eddis 9 B. McSweeney not out 9 G. Wood run out 15 T. Kelly c More b Eddis 8 Gymkhana Club G.G. Compton b Parrot 6 R. Dry b Finlayson 0 J.F. Gibson b Parrot 0 W.J. More c Mobsby b Finlayson 4 R.W.H. Marris c Green b Parrot 4 B.E.G. Eddis c and b Finlayson 0 E.R. Allen b Finlayson 0 S. Williams b Finlayson 6 F.C. Hall b Finlayson 1 D.N. Johnson b Parrot 1 Dufferin Hospital At a meeting of the managing committee of the Dufferin Hospital ... there were present:- Mr Geo. J. Swann, Hony. Secy., (in the chair) J. Craig, R.G. Nicoll, Hony. Treasurer, Dr. Pedley, Dr. Parakh, B. Cowasji, Mrs Casson, Dr. (Miss) Ma Saw Sa, Superintendent ... A letter from the secretary to the Government to the Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Burma, the report of the site committee proceedings of the proposed Lady Chelmsford Hospital and the minutes of a meeting of the sub-committee of the Lady Chelmsford Hospital held at the Secretariat on Jan. 26th 1917 were read. The lady Superintendent was instructed to offer Mrs Snow the position as Assistant lady Superintendent at the Dufferin Hospital on a salary of Rs. 200 per month plus Rs. 50 house allowance, on six months probation. Mrs Snow to be informed that she will not have to take any private practice. Endeavour should be made to have the Assistant Superintendent accommodated within the hospital compound as early as possible. Secretary to approach Government through the Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals for a grant towards Mrs Snow’s salary. If Mrs Snow accepted the offer she might be engaged at once and notice be sent by the secretary to the Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Burma, that Miss D. Gomez’s services may now be resumed by Government. ... Mr Swann being unable to continue undertaking the duties of Hony. Secy. and no suitable permanent substitute being available, it was resolved that representations be made through the Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals ... Dr. Pedley kindly agreed to act temporarily. New Year’s Honours ... Among those awarded the D.S.O. is Capt. and Brevet Major W.H. Hastings, I.A., who spent many years in Burma with the old 4th Burma Battn., now the 92nd Punjabis. He was a fine swordsman and was the best officer-at-arms in Burma for several years. Temporary Lieut. H. Stedman, I.A., is awarded the Military Cross. At the outbreak of the war Lt. Stedman was an Assistant with Messrs. Radcliff & Co., Tavoy. He received a commission in the I.A.R.O. in November 1914 and went to India for training. Previous to gaining the Military Cross he was mentioned in despatches. Among those awarded the Royal Red Cross, 1st class, is Lady Superintendent Miss C.L. Cusins, Q.A.M.N.I.S., who was formerly stationed in Burma. Prospecting for Minerals Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Original The Burma Gold Dredging Co., (1911) Rangoon E. Maxwell-Lefroy, Tavoy C.W. Law, Moulmein Renewal P.N. Illingworth, Tavoy W. Ross, Tavoy Letter to the Editor Electrically Driven Commercial Vehicles Sir, with reference to your leading article on the question of the new petrol tax I note that you state that ... Yours etc. Sydney Webster, 70 Phayre St., Rangoon. Burma Motor Assoc. The annual general meeting of ... with P.B. Sime, Vice-president, in the chair. There were present:- Sir Arthur Binning, Lt.-Col. Barry, C.I.E., I.M.S., Major Knapp, I.M.S., J.E. Du Bern, Dr. Spence, G. Blackstock, O. deGlanville, W.F.S. Perry, W. Nuding, H.J. Green, P.P. Ginwala, W. Penn, M.H.S. Mall, B.H. Heald, J. McGeachin and others. ... Moulmein - School Entertainment ... the pupils of St. Matthew’s High School for girls’, Moulmein, gave a very enjoyable entertainment ... A scene from “Pride and Prejudice” in which Miss D. Wilkins was “Lady Catherine” and Miss A. Tilly was “Elizabeth Bennett” ... an amusing sketch entitled “The Burgler” by three of the senior girls namely Miss K. Hardinge as the mistress, Miss N. McDonald as the servant and Miss E. Dawson as the policeman. ... St. John Ambulance Brigade - Inter-Divisional Competition The first competition ... took place ... at the Rangoon Port Defence Vols. headquarters in Lewis St. when two sections each from R.P.D.V., the Rangoon College and West Rangoon divisions, competed ... The competition included first aid work such as stretcher work, bandaging, carrying the wounded etc. ... The following were in charge: R.P.D.V., Dr. A.M. Murray ; Rangoon College, Prof. Fraser ; West Rangoon, the Rev’d. A.H. Blencowe, St. John’s College. These officers were not allowed to take part in the competition. ... the winning section was No. 2 Section, West Rangoon, composed of Corpl. Ba Khin and bearers Maung Ba Tin, Maung Aung Tun, Maung Mya Thwin, W.M. MacLennan and J. Htun Khin with Maung D. Tun Aung as the patient, all of whom are students of St. John’s College. ... Rangoon Vol. Rifles - Highland Coy. Rifle Meeting A very successful meeting was held ... The handsome cup presented by Sir Arthur Binning was won by Sergt. McAllister with a score of 89. ... In the competition for the silver tankard presented to the company by the Adjutant of the R.V.R. for competition among those of the company who took part in the Christmas manoeuvres, the distances, targets and marking were the same as in the Binning cup competition but the firing was under handicap conditions. The winner was Rifleman A.N.L. Weir. Another silver tankard was given by the Adjutant of the Corps for competition under similar conditions to the previous one for members of the Pipe Band only. This was won by Piper A. Hood. The forth competition was under similar conditions as the foregoing for four silver tankards presented by Rifleman J. Mackenzie Smith. These were won by Corpl. W.F. Sutherland and Riflemen W. Mackenzie, W. Livingstone and D.R. Watson. The Worcestershire No further details of importance had been received up to Monday evening concerning the sinking of the Worcestershire off Colombo on Friday. Further telegrams from passengers to friends confirmed the fact the all passengers have been saved. A telegram was received by Mr B. Lentaigne on Sunday from Mr L.H. Saunders to the effect that he had stayed at Colombo and had not sailed on the Worcestershire. The Worcestershire is the first of the Bibby line vessels to be lost. She was under the command of Capt. A.R. Lindsay and carried a compliment of 50 Europeans and 93 lascars. The Worcestershire was a steel, twin screw steamer of four masts ; was 452.3 ft. in length with a beam of 54.3ft and a depth of 22.1 ft. ; was of 7,175 gross tonnage ; was built in 1904 by Messrs. Harland & Wolff Ltd. at Belfast and was registered at Liverpool ; carried wireless and was one of the most up to day and comfortable steamers of the line. Military Cross for Burma Forest Officer - E.A. Ellis Mr E.A. Ellis, I.F.S., Deputy Conservator of Forests, went on furlough just before the war broke out and was at sea when it was declared. On arriving in England Mr Ellis offered his services to the Red Cross at the same time offering to place his motor car, which he had just purchased, at the disposal of the Red Cross ; but the India Office would not permit him to do so. Mr Ellis however, persisted and was allowed eventually to join the forces. He then enlisted in the Inns-of-Court Battn. as a Private and was a Private in this for about a month when he was given a commission in the Royal Naval Divn. and served throughout the Dardanelles campaign. From the Dardanelles he was transferred to Salonika and served there till transferred to France. Mr Ellis was in the big battle on the Somme and was wounded at Beaucourt but remained on duty and it was for this that he was awarded the Military Cross. Mr Ellis’s younger brother, who was a solicitor in England when war broke out, is serving in the same Battn. as himself and has been awarded the D.S.O. Both Mr Ellis and his brother are now Lieutenants in the Royal Naval Divn. The Anglo-Indian Force – Farewell Entertainment A draft of three men has left for Sialkot to join the third platoon of the Anglo-Indian Force. The recruits were entertained to a farewell tea by the Anglo-Indian Empire League at the Railway Institute ... Mr Campagnac addressed the recruits. He referred to the enlistment of Anglo-Indians in Burma and said that at the recent conference at Jhansi it was decided that, s some centres had not raised the number apportioned to them, to start recruiting campaigns ... The speaker then referred to the fact that one of the men leaving was a married man with a wife and child and said that the community ought to be proud of men who were so ready to sacrifice everything. Mr Campagnac remarked that there were still several eligible young men whose duty it was to come forward without dely. ... He then wished them good luck and a safe return. With cheers for the recruits. ... |
Rangoon Trades Assoc.
The annual meeting ... W.M. Turner presiding. There were present:- F.F. Goodliffe, J.E. DuBern, F. Watson, M. Oppenheimer, N.J. Nahapiet, F.D. Phinney, H.W. Watts, J. Brisbane, T.R. Calvert, C. Stewart, W. Burns, R. Jones, J. Donald, J.A. Angus, J.C. Cross, G.S. Clark, J. Snyder, J. McGeachin and P.D. Patel, Secretary. ... New members:- Royal Hotel, Rangoon Times Press, Dr. B. Black, Miss Bowden, J.A. Angus ... Mr Watson then took the chair ... Mr J. Donald was elected Vice-chairman and M. Oppenheimer Hony. Treasurer. The following were elected on the committee:- Messrs. Burns, Calvert, Clark, Brisbane, Power and Stewart. Retiring President Mr Goodliffe said as Mr Turner was retiring from the President-ship he expressed the regret of the committee and himself at Mr Turner’s severance of his connection with the Association. Mr Turner had in fact held the post of President twice and he thought that they ought to place on record their appreciation of his services and success and wish him every happiness and success, regretting the circumstances under which he was forced to sever his connection with the Association, (applause.) Mr Watson endorses all that Mr Goodliffe had said of Mr Turner and proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring President and the committee. He said that they all owed a debt of gratitude for the energy Mr Turner had displayed and the able manner in which he had conducted the work of the association during the difficult year that just passed. He though that they ought to record their heartiest appreciation and wish him the best of luck in his new sphere of enterprise (applause.) Mr Turner in reply, thanked the speakers for the kind words that had been said about him. He had, he said, been connected with the association from the very first ; in fact he believed that he was one of the first to suggest the organisation of the association. He would look back with pride to the history of the association and the good work that had been done and look forward for the good work which they would continue to do. Although the work had been much more arduous last year than he ever expected it to be, he had the loyal support and advice and sometimes the useful guidance of the committee (applause.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ German Club A varied assortment of books of arts, science, travel, theology, history ... from the library of the German Club were sold ... under instructions from the Liquidator of Hostile Firms, Rangoon by Messrs. Balthazar & Son ... Rangoon Boy Scouts Mr H.B. Hilton, General Secy., Y.M.C.A., has received a letter from the Commissioner of Boy Scouts, Burma, in which he forwards an extract from a letter from the Lt.-Governor “... Will you please convey to them an expression of my appreciation of their work ...” Enlistment in Volunteer Corps Stopped A message has been received at divisional headquarters, Maymyo, from army headquarters, India, and circulated to all volunteer corps in Burma that no more men are to be enlisted. The order, it is understood, refers to the whole of India. Commission For Burma Contingent Man R.H. Stanley Myles, while serving with the rank of Sergeant in the Royal Garrison Artillery with the British Expeditionary Force in France was recommended from the field for a commission and was sent home in September 1916 to go through a course with the Royal Artillery officers training corps and has since, on completion of his course, been gazetted a Lieutenant in the R.G.A. (special reserve) and is at present at Shoeburyness awaiting orders to proceed overseas. Mr Myles was one of the Burma Contingent who went home in January 1915 to enlist. He was an Assistant in the imports department of Messrs. Bulloch Bros. Lady Chelmsford Hospital, Rangoon ... Mr T.O. Foster, Consulting Architect to the Government of Burma, is being instructed to prepare the plans and estimates ... Gifts For East Africa Wanted Letter to the Editor Sir, I shall be grateful if you will publish these few lines on behalf of the Burma lads serving in German East Africa. Fourteen of us enlisted in the Volunteer Maxim Gun Company for East Africa and left Rangoon on the 25th July 1916, with no send off. I do believe we have the same right as other Burma lads serving in the other areas of war. Well, if so, why not send us some cigarettes or other comforts as has been done for others? I was surprised to see in the Christmas gift list that we boys in East Africa were simply ignored, or perhaps the authorities concerned may have forgotten us. Not an article in the shape of a gift was received from Burma, save a few cheroots sent to us by our parents and schools. It is rather funny to see chaps paying a rupee a packet of Scissors cigarettes out there and I myself have paid the same price several times. We were badly off for smokes and did not see cigarettes till we reached Dar-es-Salaam or Tanga. Sure I think it is a charity and there are a good many Burma lads out there. I sincerely hope that the gifts authorities will see their way and send something at least in the way of smokes. Surely people do not subscribe for Mesopotamia and France alone but for all. Yours etc., No. 165 Private J. Hutton, Volunteer Maxim Gun Company. E.A.E.F. Baptist College Students At The Front With the enlistment of A. Wilson, St. Johnson and J. O’Donnell in the Anglo-Indian Force recently, the number of boys from the European High School of the Baptist College now number fifteen. Wilson, Johnson and O’Donnell were cadets in H. (Baptist College) Company, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. Of the other twelve who preceded them, Fred Wells was taken prisoner at Kut-el-Amara ; Donald Nero, Walter Howe, Herbert Snadden and James Findlay are with the Anglo-Indian Force ; Eric Harding and Albin Court are with the railway or machine gin service in British East Africa ; Clement Gayton is in Egypt and Herbert Whisken, Mack Minus, Clifford Minus and T. Vardon are with the Volunteer Artillery Battery in Mesopotamia. Lieut. L. Htin Poh, I.M.S., now serving with an Indian General Hospital in Mesopotamia is also an old boy of the Baptist College, who having passed the F.A. examination at the college in 1904 passed the B.A. at Rangoon College in 1906 and joined the Medical College at Calcutta, receiving his L.M.S. He then went to England and obtained the L.R.C.P. and M.R.C.S. returning to Rangoon in 1914 when he was posted as an Asst. Civil Surgeon at the General Hospital. He was transferred to the Medical School as lecturer and from there was commissioned in the I.M.S. School Magazine St. Mary’s School, Mandalay, have issued their first quarterly magazine for 1917 which has been given the title of “The Samaritan.” ... Mr Argyll Saxby, the late headmaster, contributes a poem of farewell. ... Rangoon Golf Club Cargill Cup The following is the result of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounds of the Cargill Cup:- 2nd round V. Gamble and A. Cowie beat W. Hepburn and M. Lorimer by 2 and 1. T. Rennie and Col. G.H. Evens beat R. Baillie and A. Flavell by 1 up at 19th hole. S.M. Robinson and S. Gordon Brown beat G.C. Whigham and Col. P. Dee by 1 up. W.H. Fleming and W. Buchanan beat E. Higinbotham and H.L. Nichols by 3 and 1. J.R. Turner and G.L. Winterbotham w.o. A.D. Keith and J.M. Macdonald scratched. H.S. Wilson and A.B. Ritchie beat G. Blackstock and J. McGeachin by 2 up. Capt. J.C. Wilson and F.W. Mann beat H. Lemon and K.M. Morrison by 2 up. C.G. Arnot and A.N. Weir beat C. Gaunt and W. Bennett by 6 and 4. 3rd round ... Prome Road Links Opening Day The annual “Opening Day” and At Home ... took place at Prome Road Links ... the competitions during the afternoon resulted as follows:- Long Hole - 1st J.H. Drinkall 2nd R. Baillie Long Drive -1st J.H. Drinkall 2nd J.R.D. Glascott Approach Putting - 1st J.B. Orr 2nd A.A. Ure Ladies’ Putting - 1st Mrs Arnot 2nd Mrs Bell Akyab Visit ... The Lt.-Governor and party reached Akyab ... were met by the Commissioner, Lt.-Col. Obbard, the Deputy Commissioner Mr Drury, the Port Officer, Capt. deBurgh, Maung Myat Tun Aung, Deputy Commissioner of Kyaukpyu, Mr Thom, Deputy Commissioner pf the Arakan Hill Tracts and Mr Waterworth, D.S.P. ... the Lt.-Governor paid a visit to the Akyab High and Normal schools and the Convent school, being escorted by Messrs. Crawford and Doggart on motor cycles. The New Bayonet Training In a few weeks every European of military age in Burma will be enrolled for compulsory service. This new force, for it will be virtually a new force, will have to spend much time and effort in learning bayonet fighting, for as long as the existing equilibrium of trench warfare persists in the west the use of the bayonet and bomb is of supreme importance. ... Burma Chamber of Commerce The annual general meeting ... There were present:- W. Macdonald, Chairman, Sir A. Binning, J. Scott, Vice-president, W. Buchanan, B.E.G. Eddis, A.R. Finlay, R.G. Nicoll, E.J. Holberton, W.G. Lely, J.W. Watson J.J. Nolan, C.W. Darwood, H.B. Huddleston, J.Y. Knight, W. a. Scholes, A.W. McKeand, W. Nuding, H.R. Marsh, S.H. Gibbon, J.A. Polson, J. Meikle, J.W.B. Padger, H.A. Rees, J.R. Turner, E.O. Anderson, J. Cowie, J. Reid, D. Robertson, A. Hall, J. Hogg, G.W. Watson, A.P. Cotterell, A.K.A.S. Jamal, and C.A. Cuttriss, Secretary. ... Inkstand Raffled Some little time ago the workmen of Messrs. Bulloch Bros. foundry presented an inkstand to his Honour the Lt.-Governor, with the request that his Honour would allot it to one of the war funds. The inkstand was designed by Mr Edwards, Superintendent of the foundry ... |
Y.M.C.A. - Annual Report
The twenty-second annual report ...
Athletics
... and tennis has been very popular ... and the Findlay cup was won by Mr C.E. Evans. ...
Student Hostel
This branch, situated in Godwin road, provides a home for students under supervision of a resident warden. H.M. Angus, B.A., was warden during the greater part of the year and has recently been succeed by A.M. Paterson, M.A. ...
Secretarial Staff
At the beginning of the year Messrs. C. Baker, H.M. Angus, W.B. Hilton with the Rev’d. J. Disney (Maymyo) comprised the staff in Burma. At the beginning of August Mr Baker had to take leave suddenly for domestic reasons and the work on Rangoon was carried on by the two remaining secretaries until reinforcements arrived in the persons of Mr A.M. Paterson, M.A., for work in the student’s hostel and Mr D.E. Welty, B. Sc., for army work. Mr G. Solomon also arrived during the year for work in the Town branch ...
The Y.M.C.A. War Roll
The following members have gone on active service since the beginning of the war:-
The twenty-second annual report ...
Athletics
... and tennis has been very popular ... and the Findlay cup was won by Mr C.E. Evans. ...
Student Hostel
This branch, situated in Godwin road, provides a home for students under supervision of a resident warden. H.M. Angus, B.A., was warden during the greater part of the year and has recently been succeed by A.M. Paterson, M.A. ...
Secretarial Staff
At the beginning of the year Messrs. C. Baker, H.M. Angus, W.B. Hilton with the Rev’d. J. Disney (Maymyo) comprised the staff in Burma. At the beginning of August Mr Baker had to take leave suddenly for domestic reasons and the work on Rangoon was carried on by the two remaining secretaries until reinforcements arrived in the persons of Mr A.M. Paterson, M.A., for work in the student’s hostel and Mr D.E. Welty, B. Sc., for army work. Mr G. Solomon also arrived during the year for work in the Town branch ...
The Y.M.C.A. War Roll
The following members have gone on active service since the beginning of the war:-
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Capt. E.P.C. Amphlet
H. Awford A.O. Bower T.P. Bertie H.J. Bugg F. Barry E.J. Calvert W.B. Clover A. Carruthers J.P. Connelly A.B. Court C.J. Cann A. Cumming A.H. Dickerson F. Duthie D. Dawes |
C.A. Dias
H. Deetjen D. Edge C.H. Foster P. Freeland J.W. Frost A. Fraser B. Ghosh P.B. Gaston J.L. Grant T. Graham J.V. Heraud J. Hutchinson Lt. J.W. Hope W. Hitchcock |
J. Jordan
Staff Sergt. R.H. Loader L. Loader Sergt. P. Loader Capt. G.A. Morton O. McManus H.C. Mountain J.S. McGrath Lt. N.C. Myers J. O’Brien T.P. O’Brien S. Penfold Lt.-Col. W.G. Pridmore, I.M.S. A. Patterson Lt. G.B. Roger |
J.G. Rollo
Lt. R.N. Raja, I.M.S. Lt. W.A. Reardon, I.M.S. H. Rogers H.V. Smith C.J. Sullivan V.S. Skinner J.A. Thompson Hugh Thompson F.W. Lecky-Thompson J.S. Tulloch Staff Sergt. G.H. Tanner R.E. Waterson B.H. Wiles A. Watson H. Wiskens |
Rangoon Port Defence Vols. Cadets at Sangiwa
The cadet companies of the R.P.D.V. (St. Paul’s High School) held their annual camp of instruction this year at Sangiwa ... Motor lorries were requisitioned from the R.E.T. and S. Company to take the cadets ... The camp was located at Singiwa on the Prome road between the 14th and 15th miles. ... The whole of the arrangements were in the hands of Sergt.-Major Crowther, R.P.D.V. Owing to a shortage of officers and the R.P.D.V. staff being detailed for other duties, Major Lloyd and Lt. Henstock, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, commanded the attacking force while Capt. Yeomans, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, was in command of the defenders. ... The Corps Sergt. Major and C.S.M.I. Cann were with the force in the trenches ... Col. Evens, Commandant, with the Adjutant, Capt. Casson, acted as umpires, while Major Rennie and Capt. James were battery commanders and Lt. Macdonald, Lt. Hardiman and 2nd Lt. Dunk and 2nd Lt. Goodwillie were section commanders. ... An incident occurred about 7.30 p.m. when the lamp in no 13 tent caught fire, The prompt action of Cadet Kirk who at personal risk rushed into the tent and tore down the lamp and threw it outside saved the situation. ... The remainder 150 strong marched to Mingaladon railway station (a distance of five miles from camp) ... and returned by train, headquarters in Lewis Street being reached about 9.15 p.m. ...
The cadet companies of the R.P.D.V. (St. Paul’s High School) held their annual camp of instruction this year at Sangiwa ... Motor lorries were requisitioned from the R.E.T. and S. Company to take the cadets ... The camp was located at Singiwa on the Prome road between the 14th and 15th miles. ... The whole of the arrangements were in the hands of Sergt.-Major Crowther, R.P.D.V. Owing to a shortage of officers and the R.P.D.V. staff being detailed for other duties, Major Lloyd and Lt. Henstock, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, commanded the attacking force while Capt. Yeomans, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, was in command of the defenders. ... The Corps Sergt. Major and C.S.M.I. Cann were with the force in the trenches ... Col. Evens, Commandant, with the Adjutant, Capt. Casson, acted as umpires, while Major Rennie and Capt. James were battery commanders and Lt. Macdonald, Lt. Hardiman and 2nd Lt. Dunk and 2nd Lt. Goodwillie were section commanders. ... An incident occurred about 7.30 p.m. when the lamp in no 13 tent caught fire, The prompt action of Cadet Kirk who at personal risk rushed into the tent and tore down the lamp and threw it outside saved the situation. ... The remainder 150 strong marched to Mingaladon railway station (a distance of five miles from camp) ... and returned by train, headquarters in Lewis Street being reached about 9.15 p.m. ...
Volunteer Artillery Dance
... a fancy dress dance, the proceeds of which are to aid one of the war funds was held by the members of the Moulmein Volunteer Artillery Club in their club rooms “Salween View.” ... The following is a list of the names of the fancy costumes and of their respective wearers:-
... a fancy dress dance, the proceeds of which are to aid one of the war funds was held by the members of the Moulmein Volunteer Artillery Club in their club rooms “Salween View.” ... The following is a list of the names of the fancy costumes and of their respective wearers:-
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Ladies
Mrs McNeill - Britannia Miss E. Murray - Serbia Miss I. Murray - Starlight Miss Summers - Sailor girl Miss Field - Folly Mrs Sutherland - Country girl Miss Gregory - Swiss peasant Mrs Castor - Norwegian lady Miss L. Hinault - England and France united Miss A. Hinault - France Mrs MacFarquhar - Spanish dancer Miss M. Mellican - Gypsy |
Gentlemen
Mr Gilbert - Black and white Mr Kerwick - Pierrot Mr MacFarquhar - Burman E. Geils - Clown J.B. Sutherland - Pierrot H. Gregory - Toreador Lt.-Col. Castor - Chef J.M. Pyne - Neopolitan boy T.O. Rees - Apache A. Darwood - Pierrot |
Diocesan Boys’ School Annual Sports
... The officials for the sports were:- Referee:- M. Hunter, C.I.E., Judges:- Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, Rev’d. V.N. Kemp, Rev’d. W. Hardcastle, Major W.A. Stewart, J. Ferguson, W.F. Graham, B.H. Heald, M. Oppenheimer, N.N. Burjorjee, F.A. Whyte, Starters:- R.R. Yeomans and A.E. Bellars, Stewards:- R.E. Henderson, G.S. Wiltshire, R.D. Saklat, S. Vertannes, Time-keepers:- Sergt.-Major Denny, M.D. Burjorjee and W.R. Wall, Clerks of the course:- A. Sofaer, A.G. Nash, Maung Gale, A.C. Bond, S.E. Smith and R.H. Williams. The Hony. Secretary for the sports was W.W. Rollins, who worked very hard to make the sports the success they were. The results in details were as follows:-
... The officials for the sports were:- Referee:- M. Hunter, C.I.E., Judges:- Rev’d. W.H. Cowper Johnson, Rev’d. V.N. Kemp, Rev’d. W. Hardcastle, Major W.A. Stewart, J. Ferguson, W.F. Graham, B.H. Heald, M. Oppenheimer, N.N. Burjorjee, F.A. Whyte, Starters:- R.R. Yeomans and A.E. Bellars, Stewards:- R.E. Henderson, G.S. Wiltshire, R.D. Saklat, S. Vertannes, Time-keepers:- Sergt.-Major Denny, M.D. Burjorjee and W.R. Wall, Clerks of the course:- A. Sofaer, A.G. Nash, Maung Gale, A.C. Bond, S.E. Smith and R.H. Williams. The Hony. Secretary for the sports was W.W. Rollins, who worked very hard to make the sports the success they were. The results in details were as follows:-
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Open Events
One mile walk 1. W. Matcher 2. R. Brookes Throwing the Cricket ball 1. W. Duckworth 2. J. Maddox 3. H. Barber Half mile handicap 1. R. Brookes 2. B. Burjoree 3. H. Nicholas Time 2 mins. 22 secs. Putting the shot 1. F. Burjorjee 2. J. Warmington 3. H. Barber 200 yards handicap 1. H. Stiles 2. B. Burjorjee 3. R. Brookes Cadets’ race 1. C. Pinder 2. L. Anthony 3. W. Matcher - a tie: 3. J. Wright Old boys’ race – 150 yards handicap – won by inches on the tape 1. R. Barr 2. R. Wiltshire 3. E. D’Archy |
Seniors
100 yards 1. H. Stiles 2. B. Burjorjee 3. E. Barber Long jump 1. H. Stiles 2. B. Burjorjee 3. A Wooten High jump 1. H. Barber 2. H. Stiles 3. H. Wooten 120 yards hurdles 1. H. stiles 2. E. Barber 3. J. Maddox. H. Nicholas fell at the last hurdle when leading. 400 yards 1. H. Wooten 2. R. Brookes 3. T. Anderson Senior relay race won by H. Stiles’s team. |
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Open Event - Tug-of-war
Day Scholars v. Boarders. Won by the day scholars in two consecutive pulls. The winning team was much the bigger, They were H. Barber, R. Brookes, F. Burjorjee, H. Milendes, H. Nicholas, L. Anthony, C. Barretto and R. Barr. |
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Juniors
100 yards 1. M. Rosair 2. A. Villa 3. W. Milne 200 yards 1. M. Rosair 2. A. Villa 3. C. Graham High jump 1. H. Kavanagh and W. Milne ted at 4’ 5” ; 3. B Wall Long jump 1. C. Bell 2. M. Rosair 3. H. Kavanagh 400 yards 1. W. Milne 2. M. Rosair 3. D. Contractor Relay race won by Tingley’s team |
Junior-Juniors
100 yards - 1. R. Kavanagh 2. J. Dickie 3. E. Comber 200 yards handicap - 1. Kananagh 2. Dickie 3. C. Francis 150 yards - 1. Kananagh 2. Dickie 3. C. Francis Three-legged race 1. A. Sofaer and V. Andrew 2. Comber and Thane 3. J. Wiltshire and G. Rollins Midgets 50 yards race 1. N. Burjorjee 2. Gregory 3. Than Maung 100 yards race - 1. N. Burjorjee 2. V. Scriven 3. V. Cotton Bun and treacle race 1. Manook 2. G. Thompson 3. Sofaer |
At the conclusion of the sports Mr Ferguson, principal of the school, explained why there were no prizes and said that each winner, runner-up and third place would get an unframed group photographs of all the successful competitors as a souvenir. ... H. Stiles had won the senior cup given by the Old Boys’ of the school ... M. Rosair had won the junior cup given by the school ... the Joe Jordan Memorial cup, the junior-junior championship, has been won by R. Kavanagh with a clean score of 24 points out of 24. ... The Bishop addressed the gathering ... to know that in being in Mr Ferguson’s hands the school was in such good hands. ... also that the boys’ school would be the gainer in having Mrs Ferguson there and would grow better for her presence. ... Cheers for Mrs Fyffe, the Bishop, the principal and the victors brought the meeting to an end.
Maymyo
... About half past six on the morning of the 19th January there was an earthquake, a fairly sharp shock and quite the most alarming one we have experienced since 1912. ... the Lt.-Governor ... arrived here on the morning of the 6th February ... visited the site of the new lake ... The new road which will skirt the lake up the slope beyond “Sherwood” the residence of Mr Rogers, Chief Conservator of Forests, has been made and is being metalled. ... On Friday ... fancy dress dance took place in the High School kindly lent by Mr Ainley. ... The arrangements had been made by a committee consisting of Capt. Walden and Messrs. Birmingham, Baxter, Amin and H. Walden and assistance was also given by Lt. Hodges, S. & T., Mr Mariano (programmes,) T.S. Kaka (aerated waters,) Mr Arratoon, (refreshments,) Mr Amin (prizes.) Misses Baxter (decorations,) Mesdames Walden, Reilly, Birmingham and Baxter provides cakes and sweets and Mrs Stride was in charge of the refreshments. ... There were about a hundred people, present among whom were Major-General Raitt, C.B., Major Heyland, Capt. Grist, Lt. Morley, Lt. Neville, Lt. Howling, Lt. Dobbs and Mr and Mrs Ainley. ... two prizes given by Mr Amin, one for the prettiest costume and the other for the most original. The former was awarded to Mrs Baxter (junior) Persian Princess and the latter to Miss K. Mayne, Kachin girl. ... Among the costumes were the following:-
... About half past six on the morning of the 19th January there was an earthquake, a fairly sharp shock and quite the most alarming one we have experienced since 1912. ... the Lt.-Governor ... arrived here on the morning of the 6th February ... visited the site of the new lake ... The new road which will skirt the lake up the slope beyond “Sherwood” the residence of Mr Rogers, Chief Conservator of Forests, has been made and is being metalled. ... On Friday ... fancy dress dance took place in the High School kindly lent by Mr Ainley. ... The arrangements had been made by a committee consisting of Capt. Walden and Messrs. Birmingham, Baxter, Amin and H. Walden and assistance was also given by Lt. Hodges, S. & T., Mr Mariano (programmes,) T.S. Kaka (aerated waters,) Mr Arratoon, (refreshments,) Mr Amin (prizes.) Misses Baxter (decorations,) Mesdames Walden, Reilly, Birmingham and Baxter provides cakes and sweets and Mrs Stride was in charge of the refreshments. ... There were about a hundred people, present among whom were Major-General Raitt, C.B., Major Heyland, Capt. Grist, Lt. Morley, Lt. Neville, Lt. Howling, Lt. Dobbs and Mr and Mrs Ainley. ... two prizes given by Mr Amin, one for the prettiest costume and the other for the most original. The former was awarded to Mrs Baxter (junior) Persian Princess and the latter to Miss K. Mayne, Kachin girl. ... Among the costumes were the following:-
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Mrs Fawthrop, Early 19th Century
Mrs Thompson, Persian Lady Miss Hole, Turkish Princess Miss K. Gale, Puritan Maid Mrs King, Sunrise Mrs Baxter Poudrée Mrs Baxter (junior) Persian Princess Miss O. Baxter, Grecian Lady Miss B. Baxter, Burmese girl Miss Moore, French fisher-girl Mrs Poole, Gipsy |
Miss B. Mayne, Burmese Girl
Miss E. Owen, Gipsy Miss K. Mayne, Kachin Girl Mrs Laval, Belgian Lady Miss E. Mayne, Gipsy Mrs Walden, Shan Princess Miss E. Watts, Sailor Lass Miss A. Lucas, Surati Girl Miss K. Lucas, Burmese Girl Miss C. Lucas, Boy Scout Miss K. Kelly, Colleen Bawn |
Mr Sherbourne, Pathan
Mr Collis, Domino Sergt. Wilson, Pierrot Mr Moore, Punjabi Girl Mr Carruthers, Burman Sergt. Hutton, Toreador Mr Lockhart, Shan Mr Barker, Pierrot Mr Gibson, Merry’un Mr Poole, Gondolier Lt. Dobbs, Turk |
March
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The Old Paulians’ Assoc.
The annual social meeting of the ... presided over by Rev’d. Bro. John, the ex-officio President ... The following gentlemen were elected to serve as officer bearers and committee members for the year:- Vice Presidents – Mr Lim Chin Tsong, V.J. Mariano, U Po Yin, K.S.M.,T.D.M. and U E. Cho, T.D.M. (Secy.) J.P. Andy, Treasurer, Rev’d. Bro. Austin, Joint Secretaries F.J.S. Boudville and Joseph Shaw. Committee: E.M. Patail, J.F. Willians, N.P.L. Tresham, M.U. Naikwara, C. Pinto, G.H. Munro, H.A. Kamen, Md. Esoof Bhymeah and V.G. Bondville (sic.) ... European Engineer Missing Mr John White, Chief Engineer of the Arracan Co’s. mill at Kanaungto, has been missing since Saturday night. He was last reported to have been seen by a friend when they parted at the Royal Hotel at midnight. From that time all trace of Mr White has been lost. The Barr street police, to whom Mr A.E. Donaldson of the Arracan Co. reported Mr White’s disappearance, are working on the case. The missing man was about 37 or 38 years old, came out to the Arracan Co. as an Engineer in December 1902 and had been with them ever since. He was of a quiet disposition and was well liked by his superiors and subordinates. Rangoon Vigilance Society – Annual Meeting There was a good attendance ... Dr. G.R.T. Ross, in the absence of the Bishop of Rangoon, occupied the chair. An amendment to the constitution of the society was proposed by Mr Phinney ... The following officers were elected: President, The Bishop of Rangoon ; Vice-president, Dr. G.R.T. Ross ; Secy. Mrs H. Broadbent, who takes the place of Miss F.E. Strout, who goes on leave in April ; Treasurer, B. Cowasji. ... Cantonment Committee At a meeting of the ... an application from Mr L. Dawson, Paypon, for a reduction of the assessment on house no. 3.58, Theatre Road, on behalf of the owner Mrs S. Dawson. The meeting resolved that the bungalow be not taxed while vacant and the assessment to be levied as on the houses separately. ... Health Officer Sanction was accorded to the application of Dr. H.H. Marshall, Health Officer, for six months combined leave on medical certificate. Dr. Hormasjee would act in his stead ... Veterinary Dept. ... It was decided to approve of the President’s proposal which was as follows:- That the establishment of the Veterinary Dept. be revised and consist of one Veterinary Officer (Mr Blake) on Rs. 1,000-100- 1,500 per mensem with free quarters and a conveyance allowance of Rs. 150 ; one assistance Veterinary Officer (Mr Sedgwisk) on Rs. 750-5- - 1,000 plus Rs. 150 house allowance, or free quarters in lieu thereof and a conveyance allowance of Rs. 150 per mensem. A second Asst. Veterinary Officer (Mr Montant) on Rs. 300 -20 -400, who, on the retirement of the present Superintendent of the Slaughter-house (Mr Penfold) will be appointed to succeed and whose present appointment will then be abolished. ... Lawn Tennis – B.A.A. Handicap Tournament ... S.E. Collingwood (+3-6) beat A.G. Pusey (+3-6) 6-2, 6-1 ; A. Galstin (-3-6) beat C. Kingsley (-15-3) 9-7, 6-3. The match between F. Geary (-3-6) and A.P. Benemy (-30) was unfinished. Geary won the first set 6-3, Benemy the second 6-4. The third set was stopped by darkness when the score was 6-6. The Dalhousie Hotel Acting under orders of the Official Assignee, Mr S. Gupta, the Official Auctioneer, on Wednesday morning put up to auction the Dalhousie Hotel in Dalhousie Street with its good will, furniture, stores etc., the property of Mr D.B. Pereira, insolvent. ... Several offers to purchase the hotel as a going concern. ... Municipal Ambulance The ambulance which was presented to Rangoon Municipality by Mr V.M. Abdul Rahman, Hony. Magistrate, ... The cost of changing the motor car into an ambulance with everything complete has been about Rs. 500 and the work has been carried out under the personal supervision of Mr A. Thompson, Resident Electrician of the General Hospital. It is understood a demonstration will be given when it is turned over to the Municipal authorities. Boxing The annual boxing tournament of the Govt. High School is an event that is keenly looked forward to. It is now five years since 2nd Lt. Baldwin, I.A.R.O., the then principal of the school, included it in the annual sports programme ... There was a large attendance. With the Principal Mr L.E. Taylor, were 2nd Lt. Baldwin, I.A.R.O., and Professor Ward, Rangoon College, who has been teaching boys how to box and train. Mr Taylor and Professor Ward acted as umpires. ... Mr H. Kluseman acted as timekeeper and Maung Bo Ko was master of ceremonies. ... The Venizelists’ Ambulance In accordance with the instruction of the Government of India, which sanctioned the permission asked for by the Venizelist Greeks of Rangoon to send the ambulance subscribed for by them to Mr M. Venizelos at Salonika, the ambulance, which was put to good use in recent field manoeuvres of the Rangoon Brigade, has been made over to the military authorities here who have sent it to Salonika. Letter to the Editor The Indian Defence Force Sir, Hundreds of schoolboys have been filling in form A at their respective schools. Many of these boys do not come within the legal definition of a European British Subject – some of them are Anglo-Indians of the better class, who are with the age limit of eighteen and are anxious to join the Defence of India Force voluntarily. Their parents, I have no doubt, would very much like to further the loyal desires of their sons, but they ask the pertinent question, what is to happen to our boys’ education? Should they allow their boys to join the Army, their studies would be indefinitely interrupted and on their return to school, say a year afterwards, they would be again placed in their old standards, thus losing valuable ground in the race of life. A serious matter when it is remembered that Anglo-Indians are already handicapped by the keen competition of other races. I think Government might help in this matter by granting a concession to all such lads by instructing the educational authorities to promote these lads on their return from service to the next standard to which they would have attained in the ordinary course of their studies had they remained on at school. I think if Government took some such reasonable course parents would find it less difficult to allow their sons to follow their loyal inclinations and at the same time the flow of voluntary recruits from the ranks of Anglo-Indian youths would be much augmented. All this, of course, applies with equal force to the European lad who is now compulsorily drawn away from his studies to join the Army and equally calls for compensating considerations from Government. Yours etc., In Loco Parentis. Passports and Leave “Jungle” writes – I view with grave misgiving the announcement that passports are being refused to anyone of military age, wishing to go home on leave, other than on a medical certificate. We are not yet told if this measure is to be in force for the duration of the war, or merely till registration is completed. If for the duration of the war, full consideration ought to be given to circumstances in deciding whether a passport will be given or withheld. There are many whose leave is long overdue adn who noe feel that a few months at home is advisable, if not altogether necessary ; are they to be compelled to stay on in this country till their physical condition entitles them to leave on medical certificate? Surely this would be a mistaken police, for do we not know that the human machine cannot go on forever and the best of machinery wants overhauling at intervals, if it is to escape the scrap-heap before its legitimate time? There are certain occupations in Burma which can be taken on only by the fittest of the fit and it is absolutely necessary for those in such occupations to have a complete change of conditions at regular intervals, if they are to “carry on.” In particular I would mention the teak trade which, as is well known, takes certain of its employees out to jungle for eight or nine months of each year, to live under conditions which are only really understood by those who experience them To be in the wilds, in many cases days and days from the railway line, often for months on end without seeing another white man ; to live on stringy chicken and occasional tinned stuffs ; to exist during the wet season, in tiny bamboo huts, amidst clothing, etc, which is continually damp and musty are but a few of the things one has to keep fit to endure. Surely the Government of India cannot refuse passports to anyone who has been living such a life for a period long over the date due for home leave and who wants to take his leave now. We all know that home leave, under present conditions is anything but a pleasure, and the mere fact that one is willing to face these conditions should be sufficient proof that the need of a change is considered necessary. There is grave danger that many constitutions will be hopelessly ruined by prolonged sojourn in the East without leave and after all of what use is a man with a ruined constitution to his employers, to himself, or to the Government of India? Burma has always had small use for crocks and we cannot afford to shut our eyes to the fact. Mayo Marine Institute, Rangoon The annual meeting ... J.A. Stevens, the Vice-chairman, being in the chair ... The home has been equipped with an up to date sanitary installation ... After the war when the normal number of sailors can be expected in the port, the home will be in a position to offer them a quiet and comfortable resting place ashore. ... The following were the Committee for the year 1916:- President – Sir Harcourt Butler Vice-president – J.A. Stevens, Chief Collector of Customs Members Commander S.D. Vale W.H. Tarleton G. Cardno F. Buckney G.W. Wilson G.J. Swann J.W.A. Bell W. Bowrey Capt. G.C. Hughes, Hony. Secy. Dr. F.A. Foy, Hony. Secy., Physician to the Institute The committee met regularly ... The following changes were made in the committee:- Messrs. A.H. Lloyd, H.N. Gilbert, P.H. Browne, G. Sommervaille resigned their seats ... on leaving the station ... Capt. P.W.E. Jones relinquished the management of the Institute as Hony. Secy. on leaving for Basra in June join the forces and Capt. C.G. Hughes kindly consented to take over his duties in July. ... Rangoon Police Dinner and Concert The annual dinner tendered to the Rangoon Town Police by R.S. Giles took place at the Royal Hotel ... those present being Mr and Mrs Giles, Mr Ross, Asst. Commissioner of Police, Deputy Inspector Tingley and the men. After the toast they went to the Police Club in Mogul Street ... Sergt. Brisbane, Mogul Guard, and Lance-Corpl. Campbell, Rifle Brigade, presided at the piano ... The concert opened with the song “Four Feet One” by Sergt. Nelson of the police who has to respond and sang “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” Sergt. Quinlivan of the police followed with the song “Why can’t we have the Sea in London.” He got a rousing reception and had to respond singing “Sing me an Irish Son.” ... crayon sketches ... Sergt. Atkins of the Police brought the first ... Mr Hardie, D.S.P., Railways paid Rs. 9 for the second, Mr Ross paid Rs. 9 for the third and Mr Tarleton bought the fourth ... Inspector Brunsden, Burma Police, recited “Kissing Cup’s Race,” and as an encore played “Killarney” on the melodeon. ... A clever item was the conjuring of Mr Hamilton of the Carl Wirth Troupe at the Mirror of Life Cinema. ... and there were also other songs by Sergeants Saxty, Bromley and Nelson of the police. Among the visitors at the concert were Mr Houldey, Mr Ross, Lt.-Col. french-Mullen, (sic) Mr Blackstock, Mr Hardy, Mr Mackney, ... Lawn Tennis The final in the men’s doubles of the B.A.A. ... between Dr. Hayne and Henstock (-15) and Grierson and Michie (scr.) ... The attendance was poor owing to the War Fund race meeting. Grierson and Michie won 6-4, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2. Prospecting for Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Original Maung Than and Ma Thein, (jointly), Rangoon W.T. Mack, Rangoon Din Mahomed, Kawkareik Renewal Maung Lun Bin G.N. Marks Capt. J.S. Thompson, Basra, Mesopotamia Volunteers Rangoon Volunteer Rifles The Sutherland Cup The second part of the annual competition ... the members of A Company ... Competition was close between sections No. 2 (Sergt. Harding,) No. 3 (Sergt. Whyte and No. 4 (Sergt. Rogerson.) Sergt. Whyte’s section established a lead for field firing and also gained the most points in drill, winning the cup by 45 points ... the scores for field firing and drill as being follows:- No. 3 section ... No. 4 section ... No. 1 section (Sergt. Gibbon) ... Major Lloyd was the judge at the field firing and Major Broadbent and Capt. Skinner judged the drill. ... The Hill Cup While the Sutherland Cup was being competed for by A Company the Highland Company were carrying out a section competition for the challenge trophy presented by their Commandant, Capt. Hill. ... No. 4 section (Sergt. Glass) were declared the winners, No. 1 section (Sergt. Jenkins) being runners-up. The winners were the holders, having won it last year when Sergt. J.W.R. Cuthbertson was the section Commander. Capt. Chambers, I.A., was the judge for the competition. Charity Dance The dance organised by the members of N. Company in aid of the children of Rifleman B.W. King of the Company was held on Friday night in the drill hall and was a great success, there being between 300 and 400 persons present among whom were the Commandant of the Corps., the Adjutant and several of the officers. Music and refreshments were looked after by the wives and friends of the members of the Company. During the evening between dances Mrs Greason and Mr Mackenzie sang and were recalled. It is expected that eh profits of the dance will reach Rs. 2,000 ; a large number of tickets were sold and not utilised. Rangoon Turf Club War Fund Meeting ... It marked the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Rangoon ... The meeting also marked the retirement, as stipendiary steward, of R.G.P.P. McDonnell, C.I.E., to whom the Lt.-Governor referred in his address after the presentation of the cups. It also marked the last meeting until the autumn season of the Rangoon Turf Club. In place of honour, to the south of the members’ stand, was the ambulance given to the military authorities by the registered bookmakers of Rangoon, through their secretary Mr P. Jackson. ... Among the large attendance, the sons and daughters of St. Patrick would be easily distinguished by their bits of green ribbon and judging from the number seen there must be quite a good sized Irish community in Rangoon. ... The Lt.-Governor said ... He was sure that the Civil Service were particularly glad that the Civil Service Cup was won by their very popular steward Mr Ritchie. They were all glad to see Mrs McCarthy come forward for her cup. ... In particular he would like to mention Peter McDonnell who was now about to leave them ; he hoped he might yet return to Rangoon in the future. Mr Peter McDonnell commands the complete confidence of the public of the racing community and he had done more than enough to push forward and popularise the Rangoon races. His departure would be a great loss which would be felt by all. ... The St. Patrick’s Cup was for horses and ponies owned by members of the Rangoon Gymkhana Club. Alannah having won the Civil Service Cup was scratched ; Lorna with Taylor up being made an odds on favourite. ... Taylor took Lorna away in the lead and was leading at the turn into the home stretch when Capt. Burridge moved up on Kokine followed by H.S. Wilson on Vera and a struggle resulted between these two who left Lorna behind, Vera being the winner by a head from Kokine, Lorna being four lengths away. ... St. Patrick’s Cup A cup value Rs. 200 presented by members of the Irish community in Rangoon:- 1. C.T. Johnston’s Vera - Mr Wilson 2. Capt. T. Burridge’s Kokine - Owner 3. M. Fairweather’s Lorna – Taylor 4. Capt. T. Burridge’s and Mr Fairweather’s Whit Patch – Mr Hopwood 0. A.M. Ritchie’s Statesman – San Kyee 0. G. Wigham’s Atlanta – Sowar Chet Singh 0. C. Hopwood’s Flora Maud – Abdul Rachid A New Hospital By invitation of the Rev’d. Mr and Mrs Darrow of the A.B.M., Moulmein, ... to witness the sod-cutting for the foundations of the new Ellen Mitchell Memorial hospital for women and children about to be erected on mission land by funds provided by the Women’s Board of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. A few years ago the land and an old wooden bungalow which stood upon it were acquired for the mission by the Rev’d. Mr Darrow. ... Already a Superintendent of the hospital and nurses has been secured in Miss Maxville who has arrived from the United States for the purpose ... Burma Chemical Industries Ltd. The annual general meeting of the ... will be held at the office of the company No. 48 Sule Pagoda Road on March 22nd. ... they are greatly indebted to their new works manager L.B. Tait, who has taken over the duties of F.L. Hunt, resigned, and who is carrying on the work, in conjunction with his brother, in a most efficient manner. ... Mr S. Gordon Brown retires from the board, but being eligible offers himself for re-election. The War Loan - Meeting at Insein ... at the Municipal Offices under the Presidency of Lt.-Col. Stone, I.A., Deputy Commissioner ... Explained the object of the meeting. It was the duty of every good citizen to subscribe to the loan in proportion to his means. ... The Lt.-Governor had sent a telegram to him which said it was up to Burma now to prove its loyalty by subscribing to the war loan. ... Col. Stone announced that meetings would be held by township officers of Insein and Taikkyi without delay ... Mr P.D. Patel submitting the following list:- Officials:- ... Mr St. John D. Havock, Excise Superintendent, Insein ... It was announced that the following subscriptions had been received at the meeting:- F. Watson, Rs. 20,000 ; M. Oppenheimer, Rs. 10,000 ; Dr. P.T.S. Pillay, Rs. 5,000 ; ... Meeting at Pegu Pegu held a War Loan meeting ... W.S. Morrison, Deputy Commissioner, opened with a useful explanation speech ... This opening speech was followed by Mr D.W. Rae, Superintendent of Police, in Burmese, which was also much to the point. ... Bassein Mr A.E. English, C.I.E., I.C.S., Commissioner of Irrawaddy, presided at a meeting ... Amongst those present were:- G.F. Arnold, C.I.E., I.C.S., W. Carr, I.C.S., B. Zaiman, I.C.S., D. Nanavati, I.C.S., Mr and Mrs McLeish, Dr. San C. Po, Capt Hefferman, Messrs. Cochran, Wilson, Gillespie, Johns, Cumming, Donovan, U Po Hla, K.S.M. ... The Commissioner addressed the meeting, explaining the conditions of the loan ... Syriam A large and representative meeting was held ... under the Presidency of W.F. Grahame, I.C.S., Deputy Commissioner ... Mr Grahame then addressed the meeting in Burmese and outlined the reasons for the war. Belgium, Poland and Serbia had been devastated and but for our army the same might have happened to Burma ... H.L. Allan moved the resolution that they as a meeting pledged themselves to support the loan ... R.S. Dickie, in supporting the resolution ... Mandalay ... public meeting ... in connection with the Indian War Load. ... Mr Dawson, the Commissioner, took the chair and with him on the platform were Mr Rigg, Judicial Commissioner and Mr Smyth, Deputy Commissioner. In opening the meeting Mr Dawson said he was sorry he could not, because of a bad sore throat, do any speaking and he would therefore ask Mr Rigg, to read his speech. ... Burma Pioneers - Bassein Send Off The following is a list of articles which have been provided for each Burman recruit enrolled at Moulmein, Amherst Dist., through the generosity of Mr Dorasawmy Pillay of Moulmein, ... The following is a complete list of the recruits from Lower Burma enrolled by Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate, Rangoon, up to the 12th instant:- Rangoon – Maung Thein Maung, Maung Ba Pu, Maung Po Lun, Maung Ba Tin. Pyapon – Maung Ba Thaw, Maung Po Nyein, Maung Po Kyaw Mergui – Maung Htu Pe Tharrawaddy – Maung Htun U Minbu – Maung Aung Bala Prome – Maung Aung Thein Amherst – Maung Pe, Maung Tun Pe, Maung No, Maung San Mya, Maung Po Pya Insein – Maung Khin Maung The first batch of ten recruits for the Burma double company of Pioneers from the Bassein district left by train ... en route to Toungoo for training. Mr Arnold, Deputy Commissioner, U Po Hla, Sub-divnl. Officer, U Kyaw Zan, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mr Donovan, E.A.C. and other Burman officials and non-officials and towns-people of Bassein were present to give them a hearty send off. ... This is the first Burma detachment from this district. Major Harvey Kelly, Commandant of the Burma Pioneers, who visited this station, inspected them before departure. Four recruits were from the Kyonpyaw sub-divn. and they were secured through the instrumentality of U Tin Baw, Sub-divnl. Officer, Kyonpyaw. Their names are – Maung Twe, Maung Kyaw Thein, Maung Ba Gyaw and Maung Po. Four enlisted from the Bassein police training deport through the influence of Deputy Superintendent U Kyaw Zan and their names are – Maung Thu Daw, Maung San Pyo, Maung Pu and Maung San Daik. Eight from Bassein town were secured by Sub-divnl. Officer U Po Hla, but of these only two Maung Myin and Maung Tun Yan were accepted, the other six being rejected as they did not satisfy the conditions of service. Burmans and the Military Police The first company of Burmans which had been stationed at Sagaing, having completed its training, has taken over the post at Sagaing. The Indian Military Police , after handing over the post and the Government treasury guard, returned to Shwebo where they will relieve Indian Military Police volunteers proceeding on active service. The Sagaing post is now under the command of Subadar Maung Ba Pon, a Shwebo man, with Jemadar Maung Maung of Mandalay as second in command. Jemadar Maung Maung is the son of Maung Ba, Income Tax Assessor at Mandalay. The men are drawn from nine districts in Upper Burma. Major F.C. Owens, assisted by Maung Po Than, Deputy Superintendent of Police, is now training the second company of Burmans at Sagaing. The men of the second company have been enlisted chiefly in the Lower Chindwin, Shwebo and Yamethin districts and are men of fine physique, bearing excellent characters. Jemadar Maung Thein Maung, a Tharrawaddy man, formerly a Sub-Inspector of Police in the Pakokku district, remains at the depot to assist in training the new company. In addition to taking over the Sagaing post the first company is sending some twenty trained men to the double company of Pioneers which is now being raised as a unit in the Indian Army. Rangoon Development Committee The first meeting of the committee was held .... There were present: Chairman, H. Thompson, C.S.I., I.C.S., Financial Commissioner, Burma. Vice-chairman, Lt.-Col. O.J. Obbard, I.A., Commissioner, Pegu Divn. Members:- Lim Chin Tsong ; U May Oung ; G. Scott, I.C.S. ; E.M. Patail ; J.E. DuBern ; E.J. Holbertson ; G. Blackstock ; J. LI. Holmes ; F.L. Bigg-Wither ; F. McCarthy ; J.J. Nolan ; Lt.-Col. C.E. Williams, I.M.S. ; W.H.C. Prideaux ; Lt.-Col. W.R. Stone, I.A. ; H. Holman-Hunt ; J.P. Hardiman, I.C.S. 1. To consider the adoption of a system of industrial and residential zones:- Chairman, J. LI. Holmes, the Chairman, Port Commissioners. Members:- Mr DuBern, Messrs. Nolan, Foster, Patail, Prideaux and Hardiman ... Mandalay A Temperance Lecture ... Capt. G.W. Heale of the Border Regt. gave a lecture on “Total Abstinence” ... in his practice as a dentist he found that the teeth of a total abstainer were always better than those who indulged ... Dr. Percy Dearmer gave a very interesting lantern lecture on Serbia ... Concert The Crotchets, a company of local amateurs, held a concert last night in the Upper Burma Club ... Items of special interest were the songs by Miss Dawson and Miss Violet Swinhoe. Miss Dawson possesses a voice of extraordinary sweetness and was heard for the first time in Mandalay on this occasion. Mr Liddell’s rendering of “If Doughty Deeds My Lady Please” was very effective, as also was Major Bethell’s “To Anthea.” ... the counter-attraction of Dr. [Percy] Dearmer’s lantern lecture ... The following was the programme ... “Cheery Ripe” Miss Violet Swinhoe ; “Friendship” Miss Violet Swinhoe and Major Bethell ; “Drink to me only with Thine Eyes” Mr Edmonds, Mr Liddell and Major Bethell ; “Where the Bee Sucks” Miss Dawson ... “Should be Upbraid” Miss Violet Swinhoe ... “Three Little Maids” (Mikado) Mrs Sherman, Miss Dawson and Miss Violet Swinhoe ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rangoon Volunteer Rifles D Coy. Section Competition The annual competition ... D (Diocesan Boys’ School) Company of the Corps for the handsome Lim Chin Tsong Cup ... Major W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, being the judge ... The Cadets went through their work ... The winning section as No. 4 section, Sergt. Sofaer, 87 points. No. 3 section, Sergt. Styles, 83 points, No. 2 section, Sergt. Brookes, 82 points and No. 1 section, Sergt. Warmington, 79 points. ... Capt. Yeomans replied for the company thanking Major Stewart ... E Company’s Rifle Meeting The competition for the silver tankard presented to E Company by Major Stewart for competition among the member of the company ... This was won by Corp. Wall with a score of 48. The Annesley [Lt. I.D.C. Annesley] Cup was open to the whole company ... This was won by Sergt. McSweeney ... The Ochme Cup [Capt.] ... This was a handicap shoot and was won by Rifleman Cooper ... Lawn Tennis Three matches were played in the B.A.A. ... in the men’s singles Maung Ba Nyun (scr.) beat A.P. Benemy (-30) 6-0, 6-3 ; Maung Aung Ba (scr.) beat Maung Tun Hmee (scr.) 6-2, 6-2. In the men’s doubles, 2nd round, Dr. Hayne and P. Henstock (-15) beat M.K. Swamy and H. Samuel (scr.) 6-2, 6-2. Three matches were played ... in the 2nd round of the men’s doubles ... Benemy and Lee (-30) beat Finlayson and Smith (-3-6) 6-2, 7-5 ; Grierson and Michie (scr.) beat Annesley and Capt. Chouler (+3.6) 6-1, 6-1 ; Kingsley and Sherard (-3-6) beat Adlard and Henry( -3-6) The Salvation Army The Salvation Army Juvenile-Adult Criminal Institution, at no. 61A Kemmendine Road, was formally opened ... among whom were the Ven. The Archdeacon Blandford, Bishop Cardot, Fr. Picot, Major Knapp, I.M.S, J.L. Holmes, J.E. Houldey, W.F. Grahame, Mr Morgan Webb, Rev’d. Dr. W.F. Thomas and Mrs Thomas, Rev’d. Dr. McGuire, Mrs and Miss McGuire, Rev’d. C.E. Olmstead and Mrs Olmstead, W.B. Innes, Mr Justice Maung Kin, F. Watson, Mr and Mrs G. Blackstock, Mr and Mrs Madden, Rev’d. Harry Safford and Mrs Safford, W.H. Tarleton, J.C. Habgood, Mrs N.M. Cowasjee, Mr McDowell, Rev’d. Mr Solzberg, Rev’d. B.M. and Mrs Jones and a number of ladies ; as well as the members of the Salvation Army, Colonel (Mrs) Blowers, Major and Mrs Leib, Miss Leib and Adjutant and Mrs Foster. ... Colonel Blowers’ Address Colonel (Mrs) Blowers read the following address to the Lt.-Governor from Commissioner and Mrs Booth Tucker:- ... The Institution which your Honour is today visiting is ... link in a chain of hope and help ... These homes have more than answered our expectations ... The Jail Superintendents and the police tell us that it is rarely that those who are thus treated relapse into crime ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Burma Pioneers Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate, accompanied by Lt. Chesney, R.A.M.S. went to Zigon ... they found 82 men ... through the efforts of Mr Midwinter, a trader living in Zigon, who has taken a great interest in making known the needs of the Burma Pioneers and has actively worked to get recruits together. ... so that only ten passed the medical and were enrolled. These were brought to Rangoon, having been equipped by the people of Zigon with all necessary clothing and comforts ... Importance of Tenasserim in History Lecture by J.S. Furnivall The following is a résumé of the paper by Mr J.S. Furnivall, B.A., I.C.S., read at the recent meting of the Burma Research Society. The paper as read at the meeting was entitled “From China to Peru: A study in Burmese Hinstory.” ... Myitkyina Volunteering ... The Shooting was under the supervision of Capt. A.R. Godber, V.D., and 2nd Lt. K.R. Hope-Jones. Colour Sergt. Instructor Macintyer has arrived and taken over charge of H Company from Sergt. Thomas transferred to the Rangoon Vol. Rifles. General Amongst recent visitors to the district have been Major Haig, R.E., Mr S.A. Smyth, Deputy Commissioner and A.O. Molesworth, Executive Engineer, both on special duty in connection with the committee for the improvement of roads and communications in Burma. Rev’d. J.G. Lister, the new visiting Chaplain was also here this week ... Mr Nisbet, Forest Manager of Steel Bros. is at present making a tour of inspection of the forests in this district and is expected to reach Myitkyina early next month, as also Mr J.W.A. Grieve, Conservator of Forests, who is just now inspecting the Indawgyi Forests. Maymyo ... The new draft for the Border Battn. arrived here on Thur. evening and were met by Col. Waterlow, Capt. Chance and other officers and a large crowd of men of the regiment. The regimental band played the men into their new quarters which are situated near the Alexandra Barracks. Here the men are at present under canvas. Only a small percentage of the men come from homes on the Border, the majority being South Lancashire men from the Rodidale and Bury districts. They are no worse for that. Promotion Mr J.P. Connelly, who was well known in Rangoon and Maymyo for the prominent part he took in organising the “Gay Pom Poms” and similar musical entertainment, is now a staff Sergt. in the Royal Engineers and is attached to the electrical and mechanical section at Amara. He got his promotion at Bombay where he was for four months before going on active service. Indian War Loan Tavoy A public meeting took place ... with Mr W.B. Brander in the chair, when there were present Messrs. Sutton, Mullins, Beatty, Keith, Dunkley, Thorburn and several others. The chairman opened the meeting with an address ... To various charitable objects subscriptions have been freely given and now you are asked further to assist in the effort that is being made to win the victory by contributing of your surplus to the war loan ... Henzada A War Loan meeting was held ... under the Presidency of Mr Wallace, Deputy Commissioner ... Nattalin The War Loan meeting ... with Major R. Hodgins, I.A., Additional Dist. Magistrate, in the chair, supported by Maung Ba Hla Thein, Township Officer ... Namtu On Sunday ... Mr Thornton, Superintendent of the N. Shan States, requested the representatives of various communities ... to discuss how best the illiterate masses could be informed of the nature of the War Loan ... A large meeting of residents of Namtu and its neighbourhood was accordingly held in the open maiden adjoining the central office of the Burma Mines ... Mr T.E. Mitchell, Resident Manager of the Burma Miles presided. ... Mr Thornton gave a clear and instructive speech ... He was followed by Dr. T.M. Nair... Lawn Tennis Not since the inauguration of the B.A.A. Lawn Tennis handicaps have there been such well and strenuously played matches as those in the semi final between Dr. Hayne and Miss Walford, the winners of the B.A.A. all Burma Championship and L.E. Sinclair and Mrs Hudson. ... Score:- Dr. Hayne and Miss Walford (-30) beat L.E. Sinclair and Mrs Hidson (-3-6) 6-3, 6-8, 7-5. In the B.A.A. Lawn Tennis handicap mixed doubles finals, Grierson and Mrs Swan (scr.) beat Dr. Hayne and Miss Walford (-30) 9-7, 3-6, 7-5. |
A Burma Prisoner of War
Mr E. Archer, 40b, 38th Street, Rangoon, has just received a letter from his son Gunner Cyril Archer, Volunteer Artillery Battery, who was taken prisoner at Kut-el-Amara. The letter, which is dated Ahon-Kara-Hissar, 19th December 1916, says – “I am now in camp in the above named place. I am glad to say I am well at present, after a long illness with malaria. I am not too badly off, except that I have not had any letters from home. We are supplied with money through the American Consul and what is more we can send for various things from the market three times a week. Such things as butter, cheese, treacle, candy, meat and dried fruits are allowed to be bought. Tobacco and cigarette paper can be had, but with some difficulty. Milk is also to be had at a fairly stiff price. It won’t be long before everything is over and peace and happiness rule the world. I believe we can prepare whatever food we like on Christmas day so there’s a good day awaiting us. Prisoner of war no. 2095, no. 11 Gunner C. Archer, Volunteer Artillery Battery, Ahon-Kara-Hissar, Lawn Tennis – B.A.A. Handicaps Three matches in the singles of the B.A.A. Lawn Tennis handicaps were played ... Maung Ba Nyun (scr.) beat J. Galstin (-15) 6.1, 7.5 ; A.F. Sherard (scr.) beat Maung Than (+3.6) 6.1, 6.1 ; M.K. Swamy (-3-6) beat G.A. Chill (-3-6) 4.6, 6.1, 6.8. ... There were two matches in the mixed doubles and one in the men’s doubles. A. Galstin and Miss Hefferman (scr.) bet Mr and Mrs H.P. Adlard (-15) 8.6, 6.4 ; C. Kingsley and Miss F. Kingsley (-15) beat A.F. Sherard and Miss K. Kingsley (+3.6) 0.6, 6.0, 7.5. IN the men’s doubles Dt. Hayne and P. Henstock (-15) beat S.E. Collingwood and C. Lock (+3.6) 6.2, 6.3. Today in the man’s doubles H. Latimer and B.E.G. Eddis (-30) meet A. Finlayson and T. Smith (-3.6) ; F. Geary and E.J. Holberton (scr.) meet A.P. Benemy and J.T. Lee (-30) In the mixed doubles Mr and Mrs W.A. Gray (scr.) meet G.O. Grierson and Mrs Swan (scr.) in the first match of the second round. Minbu Social Union The members of the Minbu Social Union recently took advantage of the presence in Minbu of U Set, B.A., Asst. Accountant-General, and invited him to deliver a lecture at the union premises. The subject chosen was “An object in life” and Mr G.E. Harvey, B.A., I.C.S., was in the chair. ... those present were Dr. P.R. Menon, B.A., Messrs. Carapiett, B.A., S.L.R., W.L. Barretto, B.A., Asst. Registrar, Co-operative Credit Societies and C.P. Smith, Headmaster of Minbu High School. ... Rangoon Municipality Budget Sub-committee Meeting A meeting of the ... there were present:- G. Scott, J.E. Du Bern, F.F. Goodliffe, A. Forbes, M. Joakim, E.M. Patail, V.N. Sivaya, Maung Ba Dun, J.C. Latimour, W.A. Strong, G.L. Tuppen, L.P. Marshall, A. Blake and C.C. Cameron. ... Rangoon Suburban Development Town Planning in Burma - Committee for Rangoon Appointed ... The constitution of the committee will be as follows:- Chairman, H. Thompson, C.S.I., I.C.S., Financial Commissioner, Burma ; Vice-chairman , the Commissioner, Pegu Divn., ... F. McCarthy, editor, Rangoon Gazette ; J.J. Nolan, editor, Rangoon Times ... Mr Holman-Hunt, Executive Engineer, Rangoon ; J.P. Hardiman, I.C.S.. Mr Hardiman, in addition to being a full member, is appointed to be secretary to the committee. ... Registration Registration at the office of the Commissioner of Police, Rangoon, closed on Friday evening. Under rule 3 of the Ordnance the Registration Bureau will have to be continued indefinitely as that rule prescribes that every European British subject or Anglo-Indian coming to Rangoon to live must register within a month. Although over 2,000 forms were applied for at the office of the Commissioner of Police during the registration period only 1,986 were actually enrolled. Of these about sixty were Jews and Armenians, about forty of the former and twenty of the latter. A large number of Indians applied for registration but as no orders had been received from India concerning them they were not enrolled. There were several attempts to evade the strict interpretation of the Ordnance by Indians who gave fictitious names, but the Commissioner of Police had to refuse them registration. Several Baghdad Jews tried to register and one, it is said, being much cast down when told he could not, said the British would be in Baghdad in a few days and he would lose all his property if he was not registered. The Armenians and Registration A fully representative gathering of the Armenian community of Rangoon assembled at the Parochial House, Sparks St., ... for the purpose of considering what special measures, if any, were necessary on their part to conform to the Registration Ordnance, 1917, recently passed by Government and the rules framed there under. The meeting which was convened at the instance of Col.-Sergt. G.S. Vertannes, attached to the Armenian Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, was presided over by Mr W. Shircore. The chairman said he unhesitatingly stated their plain duty as faithful and loyal subjects of the British Government was to conform to the ordnance by registering their names. To refrain therefore from responding to the emergent call at a critical juncture would not only display a lamentable want of loyalty and gratitude, but would also reflect the greatest discredit on their manhood which had at all times, for ages past, stood for protection and defence against injustice and tyranny. Several others speakers followed. The meeting decided to accept the chairman’s proposal which was seconded by Mr M. Joakim and carried unanimously that every eligible member of the Armenian community should register under Registration Ordinance. A further resolution was passed on the proposal of Mr S. Vertannes, seconded by Mr H. Aganoor, that a committee consisting of a few members be formed to represent to Government, if necessary, the wishes and aspirations of the members of the community for enlistment under the Defence of India Act. With a vote of thanks to the chair the meeting terminated. Rangoon Ladies Golf The February monthly medal was won by Mrs McNeil 43 – 5 = 38 ; second Mrs Lindley 54 – 13 = 41. The February Bogey competition was won by Mrs Godfrey and Mrs Lindley both 1 up. Moulmein The trial is at present proceeding before the sub-divisional Magistrate, Moulmein, of D.W. Xavier, ex-manager of the Amherst Rubber Estate at Kyaungkadat, who is accused of having ill-treated a Siamese boy named Shangalay by confining him in the stocks, smearing his body with jiggery and water and sprinkling read ants over him. The boy had been employed on the rubber estate and he was suspected by the accused of having been the cause of a fire which took place in his (the accused’) cocoanut plantation in the vicinity and as the later had the powers of a Thurgyi at Kyaungkadat he is alleged to have abused them in the manner described. It is alleged that the boy’s feet were secured in the stocks, his clothes removed from the upper part of his body and that the accused forced him to lie back and tied his wrists to stakes fixed in the ground; in this position the complainant is said to have been kept for half an hour and the red ants to have been scattered over him. Another charge of criminal breach of trust against the same accused is also proceeding and in both cases he is being defended by Mr Rafi of the local bar. Personal A large number of people assembled at Maingay Street Jetty to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs N.S. Field on Wednesday morning as they left by special launch on six months’ leave. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rangoon Customs - Co-operative Society Ltd. The [annual] report ... In June 1916 the accounts of the Society for the period 1st July 1915 to 30th April 1916 were audited by Mr H. Hardingham who was appointed auditor of the societies in Rangoon ... The following is an extract from his audit note “The control of affairs is in the hands of a keen and zealous committee who have upheld the traditions of good management established in the past ...” Messrs. Langley and Rajh were appointed auditors of the Society for the year under review. ... Mr E.C. Garraty in a note to the committee on 8th May 1916 suggested that the surplus fund of the Society should be utilised by starting a co-operative store ... The committee desire to express their deep sense of gratitude to Mr J.A. Stevens who organised this society which has been the means of eliminating to a considerable extent the indebtedness of some and of preventing others from becoming involve in financial difficulties ... Mr Stevens has also earned the gratitude of the members for the sympathetic interest he has always evinced in their welfare ... to express their appreciation of the invaluable help received from Mr A.H. Lloyd during the period he officiated as President and for the keen interest generally manifested by him in all the affairs of the Society. While we regret the loss of Mr Lloyd owing to his transfer to Calcutta we may congratulate ourselves in having Mr Geary and Mr Buckney, gentlemen who, we may be sure, will also prove good friends to the Society. Mr B.C. Krall, who has been Chairman of the Managing Committee ... gives up office and with it his connection with the Management. Mr Kraal has shown himself to be a zealous, conscientious and painstaking worker... Elephant Point For the last seven years that large and palatial residence known as Elephant Point in East Ridge road has lain neglected and unoccupied. The earthquake of 1912 did its best to disintegrate the whole fabric and almost succeeded. Large cracks were made here and there in the masonry and where was a liberal shaking down of plaster in various parts of the house. Recently the house had been thoroughly renovated, the garden cleared and a good deal of jungle cut down so as to make vistas in several directions. In future Elephant Point is to be known as Morriston and will shortly be opened as a first class boarding house by Mrs Gale and Miss Wells, two ladies who being well known throughout Burma are sure to command a large clientele. The house contains a magnificent entrance hall and staircase, large dining and drawing rooms, a spacious lounge on the first floor, billiard room and nine huge bedrooms. Electric light has been installed all through the house and all sanitary fittings are of English pattern. Kitchens and store rooms are fitted with every modern convenience. Bassein The Launch Collision Mr Hazlewood who undertook to salve the Tami belonging to Steel Bros., which had sunk as the result of the recent collision with the launch Karim, has succeeded in getting her off the bed of the river and she now floats in two fathoms of water. It is expected that in another high tide she will be drifted to the shore. Messrs. Penney and Fleming who received severe bruises and contusions in consequence of the collision have sufficiently recovered to be able to leave hospital ; and Mr Penney who sustained more severe injuries, yesterday left for Rangoon in charge of Capt. Hefferman, Civil Surgeon, to make assurance doubly sure that he has no fractures, none being traced here. Plague Inoculation The meeting held by the Deputy Commissioner ... Dr. San C. Po has inoculated 1,101 at his dispensary, Dr. Chetti at the General Hospital 1,137 and Dr. Writer, Health Officer, during this month 1,168 people. The latter visits plague infected areas with his staff daily and spends an hour or two inviting and persuading people to come forward and this has had very beneficial results. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mandalay Teachers’ Assoc. The monthly meeting ... at the Govt. Normal School when Miss Easton, B.A. (London) Headmistress, St. Mary’s E. Girls’ School addressed those present ... Mr Neil, the Chairman, introduced the speaker. Miss Easton began ... Mr Neil, the Chairman, who is Principal of the Royal School, (A.V.) said that ... Divisional Educational Boards Irrawaddy Divn. - The following Divisional Educational Boards have been constituted with effect from April:- Representatives of Municipal and Town Committees:- H.C. Fisher, Pleader, Myaungmya A.T. Dawson, Bar-at-law, Maubin ... Representatives nominated by Commissioner:- Rev’d. C.R. Purser, St. Michael’s, Kemmendine, Church of England Rev’d. Fr. F. Provost, St. Peter’s Church, Bassein, R.C. Rev’d. C.A. Nichols, D.D., Supedt. Sgiw-Laren High School, Bassein, A.B.M. Nominated by the Director of Public Instruction E.C. Down, officiating Principal, Govt. Anglo-Vernacular High School, Bassein Tenasserim Divn. Representatives nominated by Commissioner:- Rev’d. A.J. Weeks, Superintendent, A.B.M. Karen School, Moulmein Rev’d. D.C. Atwool, Superintendent, St. Augustine’s S.P.G. School, Moulmein Rev’d. Fr. Boulanger, Superintendent, St. Joseph’s Convent, Moulmein Nominated by the Director of Public Instruction G.F. Munro, M.A., officiating Principal, Govt. High and Normal Schools, Moulmein Mandalay Divn. Ex-officio members:- G.W. Dawson, I.C.S., Commissioner, Mandalay Divn. ... President : J.M. Symns, I.E.S., Inspector of Schools, Mandalay Representatives of Municipal and Town Committees:- E.A.C. Walker, I.S.O., (retired Registrar, Burma Secretariat,) Maymyo S.H. Parker, Carriage and Wagon Divnl. Superintendent, Burma Railways, Myitnge Representatives nominated by Commissioner:- Rev’d. C.E. Garrad, Winchester Mission, Mandalay Rev’d. A.W. Sheldon, Wesleyan Mission, Mandalay Rev’d. Fr. Hervey, R.C. Mission, Mandalay Rev’d. E. Tribolet, A.B.M., Mandalay Nominated by the Director of Public Instruction W. Mullerworth, Headmaster, Govt. Normal School, Mandalay ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rubber Returns - Messrs. Morrison & Co.’s rubber returns:- Mergui Crown 45,273 lbs. 29,631 lbs. (Jan. & Feb. 1916) 54,128 lbs., 36,841 lbs. (Jan. & Feb. 1917) Burma Para ... Rangoon Para ... Kambay Para ... Amherst Estates ... Heva Burma ... Burma Research Society The annual meeting of the ... there being present:- M. Hunter (in the chair) R.E.V. Arbuthnot, C. Morgan Webb, G. Rutledge, Bishop Cardot, A.P. Morris, U May Oung, U Ba, U Po Byu, U Hpay, U Kyaw Dun, Maung Ba Han, Professor W.G. Fraser, A.E. Bellars, L.F. Taylor, A.J. Robertson, A. Rodger and Professor Maung Tin (Secy.) ... A.D. Keith resigned and Professor Maung Tin was secretary practically the whole year. ... The election of officers took place and the following were elected: M. Hunter (President) J.T. Best, J.S. Furnivall and U Hpay (Vice-presidents) W.G. Fraser (Hony. Secy. & Treasurer,) Professor Maung Tin (Hony. Editor) with the following members of the committee:- Rev’d. D.G. Gilmore, Taw Sein Ko, C. Duroiselle, J.J. Nolan, G. Rutledge, Professor G.R.T. Ross, U Shwe Zan Aung, G.F. Arnold, C.M. Webb, Bishop Cardot, U Kyaw Dun, Mr Rodger, U May Oung, Mr Justice Maung Kin, Rev’d. W.C.B. Purser, U Ba, A.P. Morris, the Bishop of Rangoon, Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, U Po Bye, L Ah Yain, R.E.V. Arbuthnot and L.F. Taylor. Rangoon Municipality Budget sub-committee meeting ... Shortly after the meeting ... the finance sub-committee meeting was held ... there being present:- G. Scott, J.E. Du Bern, F.F. Goodliffe, J.W.A. Bell, M. Joakim, W.H. Barton, Maung Ba Dun, J.C. Latimour and C.C. Cameron. ... Sanction was given to payment of Rs. 750 to A.D. Keith on account of the accident he met with at the Jubilee Hall recently. Moulmein Vol. Artillery Corps The members of the ... held their annual rifle meeting ... the following were the winners:- Match No. 1 - The Commandant’s Cup ... 1st Gunner Cloutman, 2nd Gunner Moss, 3rd Sergt. Snow Match No. 2 - “Celerity and Precision” ... 1st Gunner Cloutman, 2nd Gunner Geils, 3rd Gunner Moss. Match No. 3 – “The Championship” still to be competed for ... Match No. 4 – “Whiteaway Laidlaw” prize ... st Gunner Hawken, 2nd Gunner Secluna, 3rd Sergt. Gill Match No. 5 – “Hony. Lieut. Mitchell’s” prize ; distance 300 yards at 5 plates, seven rounds in one minute, won by Gunner Geils. Rangoon Municipality Special Meeting ... Mr G.N.S. Minus was confirmed in his appointment as Revenue Inspector. ... Toungoo A large meeting ... in connection with the Indian War Loan ... The chair was taken by W.E. Lowry ... and the meeting appointed the following to represent the various communities:- Europeans - Messrs. Petley and Gibson Burmans – Maung Ba Cho and U Tha Maung Hindus – Messrs. Banerjee and Rama Conor Mahomedans – Mahomed Hussein and Salet Mahomed Chinese – Tan Kauk and Kyi Leong Chetties – c.a.m. Arunechellan Chetty and M.S. Saminathan Chetty Karen – Dr. Po Min Lawn Tennis In the semi-finals of the men’s doubles ... Dr. Hayne and Henstock (-15) beat Benemy and Lee (-30) by 6-4, 6-3 ; Grierson and Michie (scr.) beat Kingsley and Sherard (-3-6) by 6-3, 6-3. Women’s Christian Temperance Union Farewell to Miss Strout A large and representative number of people gathered at the Y.W.C.A. ... A social hour came first ... Miss Lamb and Mr Finch entertaining the audience with solos. The meeting was constituted ... with Mrs Nuding, the President, in the chair. ... Miss Strout gave a brief account of the gains in temperance ... Miss Strout closed with an earnest appeal to the people of Burma for greater service in the interest of reform. The President then introduced Major F.W. Dawson, R.A.M.C. who gave an address on temperance ... Mrs Nuding said she had something to say about Miss Strout. She spoke of her hard service, .... of how faithfully she had done her duty ... She also said she knew she was voicing the feelings of every member ... in saying that she would be greatly missed by them all. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union wanted to express their appreciation in some material way so the members of the Rangoon Women’s Christian Temperance Union and Young People’s Societies of Rangoon, Tharrawaddy, Nyaunglebin, Bassein, Mandalay and Henzada, had contributed to a gift and she had great pleasure in presenting to Miss Strout a gold bracelet watch. ... A Kut Prisoner’s Letter The following letter has been received from Afion-Kara-Hissar, in Turkey by W.J. Ariss, Burma Railways from his brother Bertie, who is a gunner in the Volunteer Artillery Battery and was captured at Kut-el-Amara: “No doubt you will be surprised to receive this long letter from me. We have at last got permission to write two whole pages, so I will give you all the news I can possibly give. We had a very rough time during the siege of Kut. During the last few months of the siege we were living on four ounces of bread, horse and mule flesh, that being all the food we had. We also had to put up with the rains which very often flooded our trenches, and to sleep in the water and mud. I am glad to say I am keeping good health at this place. It is a fairly large town, but the weather is frightfully cold with much snow. We have received warm clothing and other gifts from various societies, all of which come in very useful now as winter is on. You all are allowed to write more than four lines, so when you write again I expect a long letter with all the news ; also write in English and not in French. Poor Rupert (Gunner Rupert Webb, a nephew of the writer) was accidently drowned. He was going up to Baghdad on one of the river steamers when he fell overboard. This happened during the night and there was no possible chance of saving him. There are not many of the Rangoon men left in the Battery ; out of about fifty that left Rangoon there are about twenty left, I am glad to day that during the siege I was not wounded at all. There are a good number of British prisoners here in this place who were captured in the Dardanelles, together with a number of French and Russians. Please remember me to all inquiring friends. If possible try and send parcels every month with tinned meats, sausage, cocoa and other substantial things. We are all quite well and happy and looking forward to a joyful home-coming.” In a letter written shortly after the above, Gunner Ariss complains that letters and parcels from home are not reaching him and that other Rangoon members of the Battery have similar complaints to make. He hopes that an appeal will be made to the proper authorities so that such leakage can be remedied. Letter to the Editor Kapok In Burma Sir, I shall be obliged if you will find room in your paper for the enclosed article on Kapok, ... This is the time of the year at which Kapok tree is producing its pods, which will be ripe for picking about the middle of April or ... how many pods are required to produce a pound of this silky cotton and at what price ... but the tree grows so easily and yields so quick a return that two or three Burmans have already started plantations ... A Kapok plantation would present an appearance very similar to a rubber plantation ... Yours etc., Chas. W. Law, Moulmein Mar. 10th 1917 What Is Kapok? By C.F.W. in the Daily Mail ... Mandalay - Allegations Against District Magistrate ... in the case of ... the District Magistrate had shown partiality to the complainant ... and by frightening the witnesses into making statements that would support the story of the prosecution. This application was supported by the sworn affidavits of two Advocates appearing for the accused, Mr P. Samson and Maung Po Hla. ... Examination of Asst. Surgeons The Local Government published the following resolution:- ... is pleased to constitute a medical examination board composed of the following members to supervise ... the test and qualifying examinations ... the various professional examinations of Assistant Surgeons and Sub-assistant Surgeons in Burma:- Col. P.C.H. Strickland, I.M.S., Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Burma, ex-officio President ; Lt.-Col. C.C.S. Barry, C.I.E., I.M.S., Medical Superintendent, Rangoon General Hospital ; Lt.-Col. P. Dee, M.B., I.M.S., Superintendent, Burma Govt. Medical School ; Major H.H.G. Knapp, M.D., I.M.S., Inspector-General of Prisons, Burma ; Dr. P.A. Hayne, M.R.C.S. (Eng.) L.R.C.P. (Lond.) ; Dr. W.R. Taylor, M.R.C.S. (Eng.) L.R.C.P. (Lond.) Transfer Master Gunner Saxby, R.G.A., Rangoon, has been transferred to the Mountain Battery at Kohat. St. John Ambulance Brigade The Lt.-Governor, accompanied by Capt. Roberts, I.A., Private Secy., visited the headquarters of the Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers on ... and presented the Aga Khan Shield to the West Rangoon division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, who won it ... The shield was presented ... by Mr Allibhai Mahomed, a prominent member of the Khoja community of Rangoon for competition among the various divisions of the brigade in Burma. The three divisions at present ... The West Rangoon, Rangoon College and Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers, competed for the shield, the board of examiners being Major Saigol, I.M.S., Capt. Evans, R.A.M.C. and Dr. Charles Pedley. On the Lt.-Governor’s arrival ... met by Major F.W.W. Dawson and Dr. T. F. Pedley, there being present a large attendance ... West Rangoon being under the command of the Rev’d. Mr Blencowe, Rangoon College under Professor Fraser and Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers under Dr. A.M. Murray. There were a number of visitors present among whom were Col. Strickland, I.M.S., Inspector General of Hospitals, Major Maung Ba Ket, I.M.S., Mr J.T. Best and Mr and Mrs F. Watson ... As the Lt.-Governor entered ... the divisions were drawn up for inspection, the commanders of each division being presented to him, at the conclusion ... presented the shield to Corpl. Ba Khin of the winning section and silver medals to him, Corpl. Aung Tun and Bears J. Htun Khin, Ba Tin, Mys Thwin W.M. Maclennan and D. Tun Aung. The gold medal for winning the individual competition was presented to Bearer V. Raman, Rangoon Port Defence Volunteer Division. Bearer Maung Aye Maung, Rangoon College Division was runner-up in the individual competition and received a silver medal, with gold centre, at the same time. The Lt.-Governor’s address ... Rangoon Golf Club The International Match resulted in a draw Scotland singles 1 up foursomes 1 down:- England Singles J.H. Drinkall - 0 A.D. Williams - 0 D.H. James - 1 W. Whyte - 0 V. Gamble - 1 C de M. Kellock - 0 S.A.H. Sitwell - 0 S.M. Robinson - 0 Scotland Singles J.J. Latta - 1 A. .J. Watt - 0 J. Stuart-Smith - 0 C.P. Hill - 0 C.G. Arnot - 0 H.S. Wilson - 1 T.T. McCreath - 1 A. Cowie - 0 Kut Prisoners Christmas – Good Treatment Gunner C. Archer writing to his mother in Rangoon from Afion-kara-Hissar, Turkey, says they spent a good Christmas and New Year and had been well treated by the Commandant who allowed them to make preparations for the season even granted them some cognac. They had also gifts of a 2 lb. cake each and a pudding between them. They were experiencing winter weather and there was snow on New Year’s day. Capt. Fryatt Memorial Four hundred rupees collected by Capt. F. Musgrave on board the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company’s R.M.S. Ceylon for the Capt. Fryatt Memorial Fund has been forwarded by Messrs. Thos. Cook and Son to the Hony. Secretary of the fund, the Arcade, Liverpool, with a letter stating that the money is to be used for the dependent's fund and not for a statue. St. Paul’s High School Prize Presentations The presentation of the prizes to the winners of the school annual gymnastic competition as well as several other prizes took place at the ... in the presence of a large gathering consisting of Bishop Cardot ... Rev’d. Bro. John, Director of the school and staff ... The programme opened with an overture by the school and which was well played. This was followed by a fine display on the various gymnastic appliances by the prize winners of the competition. Bro. John made a short address in which he praised the boys for their work and urged them to preserve the sporting spirit in after life. He then referred to the brave action of Cadet G.M. Vrsalovich during the recent Cadet camps at Sangyiwa, in which he pulled down a burning lamp from one of the tents where it had exploded and thus prevented what might have proved a serious fire. It had been originally stated that Cadet Kirk was responsible for this act. The officers of the Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers had so appreciated the plucky act that they had decided to show their appreciation by presenting Cadet Vrsalovich with a silver wristlet watch which he would ask his lordship to present with the gymnastic prize and a special prize, a gold medal, to Paul Dick, who had always taken such a keen interest in the gymnastics and sports of the school and in the training of the Cadets. This special prize was a token of the affection and esteem in which he was held by the school as well as of his hard work in the pupils’ behalf. The medals and prizes had been presented by the following:- Officers Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers, U E Cho, Li Ah Lam, G. Blackstock, V.J. Mariano, U Ba On, Mahomed Eusoof Bhymeah, M. Oppenheimer, Chan Chor Khine, Cassim Rowther, J. DeSouza, M.P. Maricar, U Po Yin and the school. There were also prizes and certificates for presentation to the pupils of the school who had competed at the schools arts and crafts exhibition last year. He asked Bishop Cardot to make the presentations. Special gold medal Paul Dick Gymnastic Prizes Seniors Maung Maung Glay, gold medal J. D’Silva and J. Phillips, silver medals A. Dick, Pat. Dick and Felix Mendez, prizes Juniors Percy Gasper, gold medal W. Conway and Maung Than Gywe, silver medals V. Fenn and R. Dupuy, prizes Junior juniors J. Bell, gold medal Maung Te Te and W. Diekmann, silver medals Midgets A. D’Attaides and M. Diekmann, silver medals J. Polson and W. Brown, prizes Silver Wristlet Watch Cadet G. M. Vrsalovich Arts and Crafts Exhibition Prizes and Certificates Bronze medal and Certificate – Chit Po for clay modelling Certificates Than Tin for 1st prize in water colours, 2nd prize in black and white work and 2nd prize in tile design and colouring. Maung Ba Tun for 2nd prize in clay modelling W. Brown for water colours Henry Joy for 1st prize in coloured crayon work. ABL note - There is an entry in February which suggests that Cadet Kirk was the one who "tore down the lamp." HOCKEY Lawford Challenge Cup The opening match of the B.A.A. tournament ... The teams were:- Rangoon College Dutt, Maung Nyo, R. Wiltshire, Kyaw Maung, Po San Myint, Hla Maung, Todd, Tun Hmee, Ba Hline, Ba Nyun and Ba Than. Referees:- G. Wiltshire and S. Vertannes, Diocesan Old Boys’ Club. Diocesan Boys’ School - Day Scholars v. Boarders The annual hockey match between ... The match was stubbornly contested ... The teams were:- Day Scholars Anthony, Nicholas, W. Wiltshire, E. Barber, Brookes (Captain) Aganoor, Milne, Ballard, Rollins, Villa and Milendes. Boarders DeSouza, Warmington, T. Anderson, Wooten, Thompson, George, Wadman, Ling, Stiles (Captain) Richards and Maddox. Referees:- Mr Sofaer and W. Matcher Printed and published For the Proprietors by S.M. Iqbal Ally at the Rangoon Gazette Office, 45 Sparks St., Rangoon. |
Diocesan Girls’ High School
Annual Prize Presentation
... Miss Sumner, who is officiating as Principal of the school during the absence of Miss Colbatch Clark, read the annual report ... Miss Secluna came in June to the High School but owing to ill health she had to leave. Miss Roberts left at the end of October owing to ill health. They secured the services of Mrs Gallagher who carried on Miss Robert’s work. The report also welcomed Miss F. Hannay on her return, Miss S. Preston and Miss Slocombe who had arrived from home. ... With regard to the examination results, the High School had once more gained the first place in the Province. Irene Rosair passed first in the list of girl candidates with distinction in mathematics and geography and has therefore been awarded the Mother St. Vincent gold medal. Jane Whyte passed in Class 11. ... In the middle school, Violet Standing gained the second place on the scholarship list ... At the needlework exhibition the blouse sent in by Evelyn Redmond was highly commended. ... Since the report was written ... Irene Rosair had gained the Coplestone prize, given to the girl who has passed highest in the High School final and who had passed the Diocesan scripture examination. ... The chairman next addressed the meeting ... He had known the school now for neatly twenty-five years. Miss Darling was Principal when he first became acquainted with it. Perhaps some who were present might remember how she gave her life in an attempt to save a girl from drowning at Amherst, a fact that was, he believed, recorded in a memorial window in the Cathedral. ... Mrs W.H. Cowper Johnson distributed the prizes to the following:-
Annual Prize Presentation
... Miss Sumner, who is officiating as Principal of the school during the absence of Miss Colbatch Clark, read the annual report ... Miss Secluna came in June to the High School but owing to ill health she had to leave. Miss Roberts left at the end of October owing to ill health. They secured the services of Mrs Gallagher who carried on Miss Robert’s work. The report also welcomed Miss F. Hannay on her return, Miss S. Preston and Miss Slocombe who had arrived from home. ... With regard to the examination results, the High School had once more gained the first place in the Province. Irene Rosair passed first in the list of girl candidates with distinction in mathematics and geography and has therefore been awarded the Mother St. Vincent gold medal. Jane Whyte passed in Class 11. ... In the middle school, Violet Standing gained the second place on the scholarship list ... At the needlework exhibition the blouse sent in by Evelyn Redmond was highly commended. ... Since the report was written ... Irene Rosair had gained the Coplestone prize, given to the girl who has passed highest in the High School final and who had passed the Diocesan scripture examination. ... The chairman next addressed the meeting ... He had known the school now for neatly twenty-five years. Miss Darling was Principal when he first became acquainted with it. Perhaps some who were present might remember how she gave her life in an attempt to save a girl from drowning at Amherst, a fact that was, he believed, recorded in a memorial window in the Cathedral. ... Mrs W.H. Cowper Johnson distributed the prizes to the following:-
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Kindergarten
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Norine Bryan.
Emily Stiles, Nina Wall, Jack Hancock, Marie Camilatos and Arthur Jardine. Maggie Dunn (medal) Frank Singiser and Larry Bryan. Annie Cameron, Evelyn Cornabe and Winnie Oung. Flora Meyer (medal) and Lilly Rollins. Maud Stiles and Irene David. May Oung, Irene Reynolds, Myrtle Federico and Mary Richard. Violet Standing (medal and scholarship) Evelyn Caldecourt and Kathleen Peters. Muriel Cusack and Evelyn Redmond. Rose Davidson. Irene Rosair (medal, scholarship and Mother St. Vincent gold medal) and Jane Whyte. |
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Garnet Man History Prize
Kathleen Rollins The Cohen Prize Subject:- The British Empire Upper Divn. Rose Davidson and Zoe Robertson Middle Divn. Bessie Conner and Myrtle Federico Lower Divn. Maud Stiles and Esme Cotton Attendance Prizes Maisie Wall Annie Andrews |
The Bishop’s Prizes for religious knowledge
Standard 1 Hugh Nahapiet Standard 2 Gwen McGregor Standard 3 Isabel Dorman Primary Maud Stiles and Irene David Middle Alice Cusack Upper Irene Rosair |
Drawing
Upper Divn. Julia Richards Middle Divn. Carrie Hancock Lower Divn. Charles Kynoch Needlework Standard 7 Kathleen Peters Standard 6 Iris Vertannes Standard 3 Lily Howe |
... Mr H.M. Mathews moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Cowper Johnson ... and referred to what Mrs Cowper Johnson had done for the school. Mr J. Ferguson moved a vote of thanks to Archdeacon Blandford ... brought the proceedings to a close.
Burma Men At The Front - A Military Medal
In a recent London Gazette containing the names of a large number of non-commissioned officers and men to whom the King had awarded the military medal for bravery in the field appeared the name of Private A.G. Eaves, Hampshire Regt. Private Eaves is the son of Mr T. Eaves and was born in Burma in 1901, where his father was a gunner in the R.G.A. He was educated with his elder brother Walter at St. Paul’ High School and both were for a time pupils of the Diocesan Boys’ School as well. His father completed his twenty-one years service in 1908 while attached to the Devonshire Regt. here, went on pension and took up civil employment in Rangoon. At the outbreak of war Mr Eaves applied to go back to the colours but was refused owing to a physical infirmity. He went into the Rangoon General Hospital and was successfully operated upon and applied again to be taken back to the colours. He was forty-four years old when he was accepted in June 1915 and given passage to England. His two boys, Walter just over sixteen years old and George nearly two years younger, who has been refused enlistment here owing to their youth, begged to be taken with him and passage was granted to them by the military authorities. Both were big lads for their age and on getting to England they went to Aldershot where their father having rejoined the R.G.A. had been sent, being attached to the Hants. Regt. Here, despite their youth they succeeded in joining the Hants Regt. Walter went in for bomb throwing and passed out as a first class thrower. He and George went with their regiment to France and were in the fighting on the Somme. Walter had been promoted to Sergeant and George while still a Private has been awarded the military medal. The medal was won for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in rescuing wounded comrades from a blown up trench on the Somme under heave shell fire and poisonous gas. He was complimented by his Coronel in front of his regiment. He went home to England on ten days’ leave during the Christmas season where he was given a great reception at his regimental depot. In a letter to his sister in Rangoon he refers to having “gained a medal for doing something on the field.” His sister is the wife of Corporal J.H. Tonge, Royal Irish Rifles, who was in Burma with his regiment and who was attached for some time as a signaller to the Rangoon Telegraph Office. Corporal Tonge has been wounded five times but has recovered and is now back in the trenches again. His brother Sergt. J. Tonge who was with the R.I.R. in Maymyo is now regimental Sergt.-Major. Corporal Kenny of the same regiment who rejoined the colours from the Rangoon Municipality has recovered from his wounds but is unfit for field service so has been employed in military duty in Dublin.
Another of the Burma Contingent men has received a commission in the home army. Mr J. Laidlaw went home with the Contingent and when he arrived in England, he along with some of his friends, joined the Royal Engineers. From the start he rose steadily ; before going to the front he was made first a Corporal and then Sergeant. He went to France in 1915 and was not long there when he was recommended for a commission by his commanding officer. He was not over keen to take this honour, as in his own words “he preferred the life amongst the boys.” Before leaving Rangoon he was Asst. Engineer with the Burma Rice and Trading Co. and was a member of N. Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles. Three Engineers left this firm to go with the first Contingent, Mr Gerard, Mr Tulloch and Mr Laidlaw ; all three are now in France with the Engineers.
In a recent London Gazette containing the names of a large number of non-commissioned officers and men to whom the King had awarded the military medal for bravery in the field appeared the name of Private A.G. Eaves, Hampshire Regt. Private Eaves is the son of Mr T. Eaves and was born in Burma in 1901, where his father was a gunner in the R.G.A. He was educated with his elder brother Walter at St. Paul’ High School and both were for a time pupils of the Diocesan Boys’ School as well. His father completed his twenty-one years service in 1908 while attached to the Devonshire Regt. here, went on pension and took up civil employment in Rangoon. At the outbreak of war Mr Eaves applied to go back to the colours but was refused owing to a physical infirmity. He went into the Rangoon General Hospital and was successfully operated upon and applied again to be taken back to the colours. He was forty-four years old when he was accepted in June 1915 and given passage to England. His two boys, Walter just over sixteen years old and George nearly two years younger, who has been refused enlistment here owing to their youth, begged to be taken with him and passage was granted to them by the military authorities. Both were big lads for their age and on getting to England they went to Aldershot where their father having rejoined the R.G.A. had been sent, being attached to the Hants. Regt. Here, despite their youth they succeeded in joining the Hants Regt. Walter went in for bomb throwing and passed out as a first class thrower. He and George went with their regiment to France and were in the fighting on the Somme. Walter had been promoted to Sergeant and George while still a Private has been awarded the military medal. The medal was won for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in rescuing wounded comrades from a blown up trench on the Somme under heave shell fire and poisonous gas. He was complimented by his Coronel in front of his regiment. He went home to England on ten days’ leave during the Christmas season where he was given a great reception at his regimental depot. In a letter to his sister in Rangoon he refers to having “gained a medal for doing something on the field.” His sister is the wife of Corporal J.H. Tonge, Royal Irish Rifles, who was in Burma with his regiment and who was attached for some time as a signaller to the Rangoon Telegraph Office. Corporal Tonge has been wounded five times but has recovered and is now back in the trenches again. His brother Sergt. J. Tonge who was with the R.I.R. in Maymyo is now regimental Sergt.-Major. Corporal Kenny of the same regiment who rejoined the colours from the Rangoon Municipality has recovered from his wounds but is unfit for field service so has been employed in military duty in Dublin.
Another of the Burma Contingent men has received a commission in the home army. Mr J. Laidlaw went home with the Contingent and when he arrived in England, he along with some of his friends, joined the Royal Engineers. From the start he rose steadily ; before going to the front he was made first a Corporal and then Sergeant. He went to France in 1915 and was not long there when he was recommended for a commission by his commanding officer. He was not over keen to take this honour, as in his own words “he preferred the life amongst the boys.” Before leaving Rangoon he was Asst. Engineer with the Burma Rice and Trading Co. and was a member of N. Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles. Three Engineers left this firm to go with the first Contingent, Mr Gerard, Mr Tulloch and Mr Laidlaw ; all three are now in France with the Engineers.
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles
The competition for the Archie Hamilton Cup took place on Sunday ... teams representing A and Z Companies of the R.V.R. The cup, which was given by friends of the late Capt. Archie Hamilton, is a very handsome trophy. ... A Company keeping up their average gained the cup ... Capt. McKeand, Z Coy. and Rifleman Neale, A. Coy., tied for the best individual score with 89. The teams were as follows:-
The competition for the Archie Hamilton Cup took place on Sunday ... teams representing A and Z Companies of the R.V.R. The cup, which was given by friends of the late Capt. Archie Hamilton, is a very handsome trophy. ... A Company keeping up their average gained the cup ... Capt. McKeand, Z Coy. and Rifleman Neale, A. Coy., tied for the best individual score with 89. The teams were as follows:-
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A. Company
Lt. Somervaille Sergt. Rogerson Riflemen Allen Gray Foster Green Neale Sitwell |
Z. Company
Capt. McKeand Sergt. Marsh Riflemen Cockman Cormack Fairweather Glendinning Grahame Morrison |
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Judicial
In the suit of C. Stephens v. A.M. Jawad for the recovery of Rs. 5,165 due on a pro-note, on the application of Mr Hamlyn for the defendant, Mr Justice Young on Friday allowed an amendment of the written statement of his client. Hockey Diocesan Old Boys’ (2) v. Y.M.C.A. (0) Friday’s game in the B.A.A. hockey tournament for the Lawford Challenge Cup ... proved one of the most interesting of the tournament and will rank as one in which more excellent chances were missed than any that has been played here in a long time. The Old Boys’ took the field without their goal keeper, G. Wiltshire played the position until he arrived ten minutes after the game had been in progress. In the first five minutes play was fairly even. Then the Old Boys assumed the upper hand and barber running down the right wing got well into the circle and shot when a few feet from the goal mouth, but Donohoe stopped and cleared at the expense of a fruitless corner. The Old Boys pressed hard but could not score, although the forwards all had easy chances. After the interval Barber gave Wiltshire an opening but he hit the post. Fair play continued to the end without score, the Old Boys doing most of the pressing and having several good openings which they failed to convert. The Association several times became dangerous but they could not get through and the game ended without score. Extra time was played. The first period ended without either defence being pierced. Shortly after the change over the Old Boys played strongly. Concannon who had gone into the forward line from back scored the first goal for his side from a short corner for “sticks” in the circle, and a moment later on a centre from the right wing scored again with a pretty shot. This ended the game with the Old Boys the winners by two goals to nil. Corporal Cross, Somersets, and J. George, Customs, were the referees. Myitkyina The Open Season The open season is hastening to its conclusion as touring under canvas is not getting unhealthy and too hot in the Kachin tracts. The Chinese caravans are beginning to leave again laden with oil and salt, for which a ready and profitable market is obtainable across the frontier and the last convoys for the northern district of Putao are well on their journey, the mules all returning before the rains break to get back to China till the end of the year when the annual mule contracts have to be discussed once more. The last rise of the river during the open season consequent on the melting of the snows is over ; and during the early part of next month the last launch to proceed south will leave before the defile is closed for the rains. Divisional Educational Boards The following have been appointed to constitute the educational boards in the divisions named below:- Arakan Divn. Nominated by the Commissioner E.K. Maracan, K-I-H, Stevedore, Akyab, to represent the Mahomedan community Major J.H. Wilson, V.D., retired Extra Asst. Commissioner, Akyab, to represent the Church of England Nominated by the Director of Public Instruction R.E. St. John Clifford, headmaster, Govt. High School, Akyab Pegu Divn. Nominated by the Commissioner Christian Representatives Rev’d. E.H. Cox of St. Barnabas, Pazundaung Rev’d. A.E. Seagrave, A.B.M., Alon, Rangoon Rev’d. Fr. F. Perroy, R.C. Mission, Thonze Nominated by the Director of Public Instruction S.W. Cocks, M.A., Inspector of European and Normal Schools Meiktila Divn. Representatives of Municipal and Town Committees P. Samson, Advocate, Member, Myingyan Municipal Committee Nominated by the Commissioner Rev’d. S. Gordon, Superintendent E.W.M. Boys’ School, Kyaukse Rev’d. C.E. Garrard, M.A., Head of the Winchester Mission, (S.P.G.) Mandalay Rev’d. H.E. Dudley, M.A., Superintendent,A.B.M. School, Meiktila D.C. Ludington, B.A., Superintendent, Technical School, Meiktila Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the public health and markets committees was held on ... there were present:- Messrs. G. Scott, M. Cowasjee, A. Forbes, L. Ah Yain, U May Oung, U Ba Thein, Maung Pu, J. Hormusjee, A. Blake and C.C. Cameron. ... Sanction was accorded to the grant of an acting allowance of .. to Mr E. Abraham, appointed to officiate for Mr J. Abraham, a conservancy overseer on leave. ... Sanction was accorded to the retention of the services of A.T. Bay in the Veterinary Dept., for a further period of two months. Rangoon Turf Club The accounts of the War Funds Race Meeting of the Rangoon Turf Club on St. Patrick’s Day have been audited by Messrs. Craig, Gardner and Harris and with the allotments to the various funds are as follows:- ... Gazette of India The Governor General in Council is pleased to appoint Mr C.P.R. Yung, Bar-at-law, Government Advocate, Burma, to be a temporary Additional Judge of the Chief Court, Lower Burma, from 26th March. The services of the under mentioned officers are replaced at the disposal of the Governments of the provinces mentioned against their names:- Lt.-Col. T.W. Stewart, I.M.S., Burma J.E. Walsh, an Accountant in the office of the Accountant General, Burma, has been appointed to officiate as Chief Accountant Class 11, in that office. Letter to the Editor Evidence Before P.W.D. Re-Organisation Committee Sir, With reference to the report of my oral examination before the P.W.D. re-organisation committee on March 10th which appeared in your issue of the 12th instant, I hear that a number of people seriously think that I implied that Executive Engineers as a class were dishonest. The questions put by Sir Noel Kershaw referred to the remarks on this point made in my written memorandum in which I stated that dishonesty exists among a percentage of the Executive, Assistant and Subordinate grades of the Public Works Dept. as it does among sections of all the others departments of the Indian Government. Sir Noel Kershaw’s question, as I heard it, was, “You suggest dishonesty on the part of some of the Executive Engineers?” to which I assented. The next question raised a purely hypothetical case which the President ruled need not be answered and no answer was given. I trust this will make my position clear. Yours etc., R. Stanley Baker, Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Maymyo, March 25th Methodist Girls’ High School Annual Prize Presentation The first public prize presentation for a long time of the pupils of the ... and the prizes were distributed by Bishop Robinson, who is on a visit to Rangoon. On the platform with Bishop Robinson were Rev’d. B.M. Jones, Rev’d. C.E. Olmstead, Miss Robinson, Principal of the school, Miss Orcutt and Miss Wiegand of the school staff. Rev’d. B.M. Jones’ Address Rev’d. B.M. Jones said that the Methodist Girls’ School had been in operation for the past thirty-five years, being the first institution opened after the work of the church was begun in Burma in 1882. It became popular and attained a large attendance almost at once. Subsequently the orphanage department was removed to Thandaung, but the attendance had increased until the loss occasioned thereby had been more than made up. ... There had been a procession of devoted managers of the institution, whose names were familiar to them: Miss Warner, Miss Wisner, Miss Files, Miss Perkins, Miss Turrell, Miss Stahl ; and the present missionary staff consisting of Miss Robinson, Miss Orcutt and Miss Wiegand were worthily preserving the traditions of the institution ... There had been a few changes in the staff. Miss Mellinger, who had been appointed to Burmese mission work, had been replaced by Miss Orcutt ; Miss Reily and Miss Court had left to take up other work. Miss Helen James, one of their own girls, had joined them. Miss Robinson said she wished to thank each member of the staff ... She wished publicly to thank Miss Strout and Miss Mack for the series of lectures which they gave the school on scientific temperance. ... Hockey St. Paul’s v Y.M.C.A. Town Branch The second match of the B.A.A. tournament for the Lawford Hockey Challenge Cup took place on ... The match was far from being a scientific one but was contested very stubbornly from start to finish, two extra periods of ten minutes each being played without a definite result. The Y.M.C.A. were the first to score, their centre forward Ramnathan finding the net when Lyne saved a hard shot but failed to clear. With a couple of minutes to go to the interval St. Paul’s equalised, Duarte netting the ball after a sustained attack. After the interval, St. Paul’s took the lead almost immediately, Trutwein finding the net. They kept up the pressure but were unable to get through and were compelled to defend for a while. They then crossed over again and Trutwein again found the net. With 3-1 in their favour St. Paul’s looked like winners but the Y.M.C.A. attacking strongly scored, Ramnathan again converting a good shot from the right wing. A moment later Ferguson got through and scored making the score three all. The whistle sounded before the teams could line up. Extra time, two periods of ten minutes each, failed to alter the result and the match will be replayed ... Diocesan Boys’ School (2) v Somersets (0) The Somerset Light Infantry played the Diocesan Boys’ School in the B.A.A. ... The boys were quicker on the ball ... Fast even play ruled at the start with both sides having opportunities but failing to take advantage of them until a good run down the left wing gave Rollins, inside right of the school, an opening which he converted. ... From the hit off, the left wing of the school again got working down the field ad centred to Rollins who again converted. ... Corporal Cross, Somersets and Mr S. Vertannes, Diocesan Old Boys’ Club acted as umpires. Divisional Education Boards The following have been appointed members of the Divisional School Boards for the purpose of administrating certain branches of vernacular education:- Sagaing Representatives nominated by Commissioner Christian Rev’d. H.M. Stockings, All Saints’ Mission, Shwebo (C. of E.) Rev’d. Fr. F. Herr, R.C. Priest, Shwebo Rev’d. E. Tribolet, American Baptist Mission, High School, Mandalay Rev’d. M.H. Russel, Wesleyan Mission School, Monywa Moulmein Moulmein Volunteer Artillery Rifle Meeting The last match, that for the “Championship” in the annual rifle shooting competition of the Moulmein Volunteer Artillery Corps, took place at the range at Nat-taung on the 18th instant and resulted in a tie between Reservist Capt. Dawn and Sergt. Nicholson, each with a score of 78 points. The match was however awarded to Sergt, Nicholson, under the rules of the I.V.R.A. ... Messrs. Rowe & Co.’s prize to the winner of the grand aggregate in all the matches goes to Gunner Geils who gained 182 points. Hidden Treasure Some time ago a box containing Rs. 12,000 in currency notes and coin from the Amherst treasury whilst being transferred from a sampan into a launch at the anchorage at Amherst fell into the water and has not since been recovered. Local divers have failed to locate the box and so Government is offering a reward of Rs. 1,000 to anyone who will succeed in recovering this hidden treasure which is not far from the landing beach. The mud at the mouth of the river at this point is fairly thick and it is surmised that the heavy case has buried itself therein. During the coming holidays the recovery of the missing case should prove one of the chief attractions at this seaside resort. Personal While the Indian Army will gain an excellent officer in Mr W.H.A. Webster, Dist. Superintendent of Police, the Amherst district and more particularly Moulmein town, will lose a zealous and capable guardian of the peace. Not only has he been a terror to evil-doers all over the district, in hunting successfully dacoits and bands of robbers etc. but the police of Moulmein town have never been in a better state of efficiency than they are at present. The night patrol system initiated by Mr Webster has made Moulmein practically immune from thieves for some considerable time past. We are also to lose Mr Todd, the new Asst. Superintendent of Police in this district, who has also been permitted to join the I.A.R.O. Hockey B.O.C. (1) v Govt. High School (0) The match on Wednesday ... proved a hard fought interesting game in which the holders were always the better team and deserved their win by one goal scored in the first half by Tranter. ... C. Klauseman, who played a sterling game at back in the first half, went into the forward line in this half, but try as he would he could not stave off defeat. Mandalay Teachers’ Assoc. The monthly meeting of the ... at the Govt. Normal School, with Mr J. Neal in the chair. ... Rev’d. Mr Adcock, Principal, E.W.M. High School, was asked the best method of treating an habitual truant. ... Mr Mullerworth, Headmaster, Govt. Normal School, in answering a question what points he would work up when comparing the countries now at war in Europe, stated ... Miss Openshaw, St. Mary’s Girls’ School, took up the problems of how to deal with disobedience in a kindergarten class ... Mr Neal, Principal, Royal School, was asked to suggest the best kind of drill for schools. ... Miss Merrick of the E.W.M. Girls’ School, explained the method by which English might best be taught to children ... The last difficulty “How may a schoolmaster occupy the spare time of schoolboys to the best advantage” was taken up by Mr Arthur Ince, acting Headmaster, St. Mary’s English School for Boys. ... Diocesan Boy Scouts The Diocesan Boy Scouts were inspected on Friday by Col. Evans, C.I.E., A.D.C., Provincial Commissioner of the Boy Scouts Association for Burma. The patrols were drawn up on parade under the church shed with Scoutmaster J. Ferguson in command and assisted scoutmasters R. Brookes, W. Duckworth and H. Morris in attendance. ... The troop was only formed and registered during the third term of last year. The Principal was appointed scoutmaster and Messrs. Brookes, Devine and Duckworth, assistant scoutmasters.. ... A portion of the troop assisted the 1st Moulmein troops under Scoutmaster Kinch in keeping guard over the valuable property on view at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition at the Jubilee Hall. ... Examination At an exam. held in Rangoon the under mentioned candidates passed the colloquial standard in Hindustani:- J.R.F. Corley and A. Brearley, both Sub-accountants, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Rangoon. Boy Scout Movement At immediate result of the meeting at the Globe Cinema recently ... has been an announcement by Mr M.P. Maricar that he is presenting the Methodist School Boy Scouts troop with a complete fife and drum band and will also equip and maintain for the troops a room in town where facilities will be available for indoor games, as well as a reading room. Two other Indian gentlemen have promised the troop a full ambulance set and fire appliances ... Prospecting For Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons to prospect for minerals in Burma:- Original H.H.A. Peters, Moulmein Maung Than Zon, Moulmein Hockey St. Paul’s (3) v Diocesan Boys’ School (1) For the first time in the history of the Lawford Hockey Cup two schools of Rangoon met in the semi final of the B.A.A. competition, ... The winner meets the Border Regt. in the final today. The sides on Saturday were the Diocesan Boys’ School who, elated at their defeat of the holders, the B.O.C., cast hopeful eyes on the cup, and St. Paul’s school who are now in their second season of B.A.A. hockey. On form the Diocesan boys were the favourites and were expected to win, having disposed of such teams as the Somersets and the B.O.C. St. Paul’s had had hard work to defeat the Y.M.C.A. Town Branch and later the Gymkhana Club, the former after a drawn game. They were expected, as they always do, to play stubbornly throughout. The match proved a surprise, for assuming the aggressive at the start St. Paul’s outplayed their opponents at every stage of the game and won a well deserved victory. Whether the losers held their opponents too cheap at the start or whether they had suddenly gone stale, the fact remains that they could do nothing right, with the result that the St. Paul’s got through time and again when they should have been defending. Although beaten they played pluckily to the end and when Stiles went into the forward line from left back they saved a shut out in the last few minutes of the game. St. Paul’s made one change, Ba Gyaw replacing Tun Tin as right half. The Diocesan boys were the first to get going but Boudville quickly spoiled their attack and St. Paul’s crossed over, losing a fine opening for “sticks.” Midfield play was followed by a successful attack by St. Paul’s, Pat Dick, their outside right dribbling well into circle and scoring From the restart they attacked again and P. Nicholas converted a good swing in from the left. At the interval Stiles moved into the forward line and proved a tower of strength to the forwards. It was through his play that Villa was enabled to get an opening and score for his side, the ball glancing into the net off Boudville’s leg. St. Paul’s retaliated by carrying the ball from the hit off right into the Diocesan net for another score. This was due to the fine dribbling of Trutwein. The game ended without further score. Result:- St. Paul’s School 3 ; Diocesan Boys’ School 1. The teams were:- St. Paul’s School - F. Lyne, Boudville, Pereira, D’Silva, Paul Dick, Ba Gyaw, Pat Dick, Henderson, Trutwein, P. Nicholas and A. Dick. Diocesan Boys’ School – Anthony, H. Nicholas, Stiles, Thompson, Brooks, Wiltshire, Maddox, Ling, Rollins, Villa and Milendes. The umpires were:- Lt. Irving, Somersets and G.S. Wiltshire, Diocesan Old Boys. Borders (3) v Rangoon College (2) ... The teams were:- Borders Nicholson, Halstead, Brown, Lieut. Clark, Hutton, Robinson, Wilson, Lieut. Whitehead, Lieut. Alexander, Ritson, Lieut. Mashiter. Rangoon College Dutt, Maung Nyo, R. Wiltshire, Hla Maung, Po San Myint, Kyaw Maung, Todd, Tun Hmee, Ba Hline, Ba Nyun and Ba Than. The umpires were:- Corpl. Cross, Somersets and G.S. Wiltshire, Diocesan Old Boys. Transfer Lt.-Col. Burlton, Asst. Director, Supply and Transport, Burma Divn. arrived from Meiktila on duty on Saturday. Burma Legislative Council Maymyo April 3rd The first budget meeting of the ... was held at ... Amongst others present were:- H. Thompson, F.F. Goodliffe, C.M. Webb, W.F. Rice, W.J. Keith, J.E. Du Bern, C.J. Wollaston, Lim Chin Tsong, Maung Po Tha and P.P. Ginwala, Secretary. The following were unable to attend:- W. Macdonald, Sir Sao Maung, M. Cowasjee, A.K.A.S. Jamal and Dr. San C. Po. ... Port Commissioners At the ordinary meeting of the ... the following were present:- J.L. Holmes, M. Inst. C.E., (chairman) H.B. Huddleston, (vice-chairman) Commander S.D. Vale, R.I.M., W.H. Tarleton, J.A. Stevens, G. Scott, I.C.S., D. Robertson, J.A. Polson, J.W.A. Bell, and J.A. Swan. ... Works Committee Report ... This dealt with amongst other items : estimates for works ; ... ; report of a committee on Mr A.S. McGaw, Asst. Harbourmaster, on probation ; the laying of the moorings ... Finance Committee ... ; renewal of the lease of the saw mill and land at Botatoung by Messrs. A.V. Joseph & Co. ; application from Mr V.G. Loader, gate-pass writer, to join the Anglo-Indian Force ; contribution to the Provident Fund by Mr J.H. Primrose Wells, officiating Traffic Manager ; the joining of his Majesty’s forces by Mr R. Trattles, 3rd grade Pilot ; an application from Mr N. Burgess, Superintending Engineer, Deputy Conservator’s Department, for leave without allowances ; ... J.W.A. Bell was nominated as the Commissioners’ representative on the arbitration committee appointed for the settlement of outstanding claims on account of river craft taken up for Mesopotamia. The following letters from the local Government were recorded:- Resignation by Mr W.M. Turner of his appointment as a Commissioner Re-election of Mr J.A. Polson as a Commissioner The election of Mr J.A. Swan as a Commissioner The erection of a slipway on the foreshore of their mill at Ahlon by Messrs. Foucar & Co. Rangoon Municipality The usual monthly meeting ... there being present: G. Scott, M. Cowasjee, J. LI. Holmes, M. Joakim, J.W.A. Bell, J.R.D. Glascott, E.J. Holberton, S.N. Sen, P.D. Patel, E.M. Patail, U Ba Thein, U Po Tsee, V.N. Sivaya, Maung Pu, A. Blake, J. Hormusji, L.P. Marshall and C.C. Cameron. ... With regard to the roads and buildings sub-committee meeting, Mr Holberton said a great deal of patching done on the roads and particularly Rosebank Road, was bad and was a waste of money. ... In reply to Mr Bell, the President said no reply had been received to his letter asking Government for vacant land in block J. 1. at the corner of Merchant and Eden streets behind the Botatoung police station for the temporary encampment of Indian coolies arriving in Rangoon on the way back to India who had to wait there for several days for a steamer. Hockey Rangoon College (5) v. Diocesan Old Boys’ (0) It was expected that the match in the B.A.A. ... would prove a hard fought interesting match ... It is doubtful if anyone looked for the hollow defeat that the Old Boys received. This can be laid to the fact that they were without the services of Martin and played with ten men throughout the game ... The game up to the within ten minutes of the interval was fairly even but after that the College assumed the upper hand and a fine dribble by Ba Than resulted in the first goal. The College attacked briskly from the restart but were repelled and Beale for the Old Boys dribbled well and looked like equalizing but Po San Myint cleverly blocked his try and cleared and in the rush across that followed Ba Hline scored from a centre by Todd. In the second half the Old Boys braced together for a while attacking briskly but the College defence particularly R. Wiltshire, was very sound and they failed to get through. This was the Old Boys last effort for the college transferring plat added three more goals to their score, Ba Nyun, Ba Than and Todd being responsible. The umpires were Mr J. George, Customs and Corpl. Cross, Somersets. Borders (2) v. N. Coy., Rangoon Vol. Rifles (1) ... between the Borders, who made their first appearance here this season ... The visitors from up-country have a cleverly balanced side ... ... The teams were:- Borders Nicholson, Halstead, Brown, Lt. Clark, Hutton, Robinson, Wilson, Lt. Whitehead, Lt. Alexander, Ritson, and Lt. Mashiter. N. Coy., R.V.R. Gill, A.B. O’Connor, Russell, Johnson, Lonsdale, Mack, T.G. O’Connor, Maidment, Pusey, Greene and Pymm. Umpires, Mr S. Vertannes, Diocesan Old Boys and Corpl. Cross, Somersets. St. Paul’s School (2) v. Gymkhama Club (1) ... The teams were:- St. Paul’s F. Lyne, Boudville, Periera, J. D’Silva, Paul Dick, Tun Tin, Pat Dick, Henderson, Trutwein, P. Nicholas and A. Dick Gymkhana Club Major Dawson (R.A.M.C.) Barker, Major Broadbent, Scholes, Lt. Irving, Morton, Lt. Beatty, Cockman, Capt. Elliott, Robertson and Dry. Umpires:- Messrs. George, Customs and Matthews, Y.M.C.A. Diocesan Boys’ School (3) v. B.O.C. (1) It is remarkable that when the B.O.C., the present holders of the Lawford Hockey Challenge Cup ... The teams were:- Diocesan Boys’ School Anthony, Nicholas, Stiles, Thompson, Brookes, Wiltshire, Maddox, Ling, Rollins, Villa and Milendes B.O.C. Butchart, Blaquiere, Pugsley, Rice, Jackson, Carr, Pentland, Lynch, Statham, Ba Tin and Harrison Umpires:- Corpl. Cross, Somersets and Mr George, Customs Travels in North Hsenwi A correspondent writes: The frontier land of North Hsenwi is from the historian’s point of view an almost unknown country ... Namkham is now the natural centre of the large and beautiful valley that plays so important part in Shan history ... After Lunghkang we come within sight of Myendang, here an army of King Mindon came to an inglorious end. This was the last Burman force that tried to reach Shan-land and the Kachin hills by this northern road. Moze and the nearby village of Manhand recall the last stand that Kachins made against the British 23 years ago. The place where Lt. Williams was shot is well known but it may be news to some that the Kachin who fired the fatal shot died only a few months ago ... From Mong-Ya we turned south ... I met several Kachins from the Chinese side and all of them told us thus they had seen nothing of the fighting of which rumours had reached us, but they had heard of trouble “further north.” ... As we reached Mong Nge we heard distorted reports of trouble at Takaai, and at Kutkai Mr Gaudoin started out after the raiders. He may get hold of them before they reach Chinese territory, but the chances are small, as the dacoits have had plenty of time to get away ... The Burma Medical Examination Results Under rule 28 of the ... the following candidates have passed the exam. held in March 1917:- Primary Exam. H.J. Andy Aye Pe Ba Kin Ba Kyaw Ba Shin C. Fernandez Gna Mai Hazara Singh B.P. Hore D.V. Simon Intermediate Exam. Ba Choe Ba Thaw Miss I. D’Attaides Devi Chand Miss M. D’Souza E.L. Htin P.V.D. John Maung Mai C.D. Newman S. Pokey M.J. Thomas F.A. Yarde Final Exam. Ba Gyaw Chit Maung Miss A.J.S. Daniel Miss T. Florence S.C. Khastagir Kin Maung Gyi Maymyo Polo Tournament The second day’s play ... Teams Somersets Capt. Ward Jackson, N.D. Blake, R.C.H. Riddell, Capt. F.E. Spurway Mandalay Capt. Childers, Jaimal Singh, Pir Bukhs, Fakir Mahomed Pyawbwe Major Butterfield, Gudgin Singh, Mota Singh, Jhunda Singh Maymyo A. Sir Otway Cuffe, Capt. R.L. Lemon, D.P. Hewitt, Capt. R.G. Nairne Letter to the Editor Street Drinking Troughs ... I wrote to you ... on an insignificant municipal trifle, pointing out that the drinking troughs for cattle in the town during that most dusty, hot and thirsty compelling part of the year were in a neglected and waterless condition. ... The municipal conscience cannot be pricked with a pin ; it requires a long two pronged fork ... Yours etc., Clarence Hamlyn, Rangoon 11th April 1917 Rangoon Golf Club The Forest Cup In this competition only three cards were returned. The winner was Dr. W.R. Taylor, 3 down ; 2nd J. Esplin, 6 down, ; 3rd J. Smith, 8 down. Rangoon Municipality ... J. Paul Jordan, bar-at-law, was appointed to officiate for Mr J.R. Vakharia, Municipal Prosecutor, who has gone on a month’s leave. ... Myitkyina The Cold Season Though we are fast approaching the middle of April the weather here has been extraordinarily pleasant and our cold season cannot be yet said to have come to a conclusion. Frequent storms and heavy rain showers have kept the district wonderfully cool for this time of the year ... We have enjoyed the best crop of strawberries for many seasons and from present appearances should have an equally good crop of peaches this year. Our touring district official tent-dwellers in the Kachin hill tracts, who a fortnight ago were beginning to find the weather too hot to be pleasant under canvas, have resumed routing for a short period and are continuing their hill work before the touring season finally closes for the year. The Lt.-Governor’s Visit The Lt.-Governor is expected to visit this district next month and will do some big game shooting ... either in the forests near Ayeindama, some fifty miles downriver or in the Pidaung reserve, which is undoubtedly the best shooting ground in the district and close and convenient to Myitkyina and the railway line. ... General A very good tobacco crop had been obtained this year in the Sinbo kayaing where it is principally grown and as the Bhamo market to which it is sent is very favourable this year a good return is assured to all tobacco planters in the district. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hockey Borders Win Championship The final of the B.A.A. Hockey Tournament for the Lawford Challenge Cup with carries with it the Championship of Burma, took place ... The contesting teams were the Boarder Regiment from Upper Burma and St. Paul’s High School. ... The teams were:- Border Regt. Nicholson, Halstead, Brown, Lt. Robinson, Hutton, Lt. Clark, Wilson, Ritson, Lt. Alexander, Lt. Whitehead and Lt. Mashiter St. Paul’s Lyne, Pereira, Boudville, D’Silva, Paul Dick, Ba Gyaw, Pat Dick, Henderson, Trutwein, Nicholas and A. Dick. Umpires:- Corpl. Cross, Somersets and G.S. Wiltshire, Diocesan Old Boys. On the teams lining up in front of the grandstand after the game, Mr M. Hunter C.I.E., Vice-president of the association said that as generally utility man of the association, in absence of the President Major General Young he had been asked to give away the cup and medals ... Rangoon Golf Club Burma Championship The final of the Burma Golf Club Championship of the Rangoon Golf Club took place at Mingaladon ... the contestants being G.C. Whigham and J.H. Drinkall. Mr Whigham led at the first eighteen holes by two up. Mr Drinkall gained one hole in the second eighteen holes. Mr Whigham thus winning by 1 up. Prospecting For Minerals In Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following to prospect for minerals in Burma:- Original Maung Aye Cho, Rangoon Shain Thwe, Rangoon Maung Be E., Ywathit, Karenni Renewal A.G. Fraser, Rangoon Seizure of Ship’s Stores A raid was carried out by Deputy Inspector West and constables of the Port Police on Friday on a house on the Rangoon foreshore in Ahlone where 96 drums of paint and a large number of articles, other ship’s stores, alleged to be stolen property are said to have been found. This was followed by a similar raid on a house at Dalla ... Magwe Spring Races A successful two days meeting was held ... Mr Marsland, the Hony. Secretary, is to be congratulated on the success of the meeting and on the improvement of the course and paddock. The following are the results:- First Maiden Plate Maung Mya Yin’s Sein Nyo (1) Maung Kyaw Pe’s Sein Nyo (2) Maung Ko Hman’s Mya Sein (3) Thadainggan Plate Major Dalby Hackett’s Blue Stocking (1) Mah May’s Tun Kyaing (2) J.M. McMurtie’s Aung Balay (3) Second Maiden Plate Maung San Lu’s Taung Pe (1) Mr David’s Naughty Boy (2) Maung Ba On’s Maw Sein (3) Magwe Derby Maung Tun Maung’s Thor (1) L. Kirk’s Zatila (2) Maung Ko Thein’s Daungbyanma (3) Mingyi Plate L. Kirk’s Zatila (1) Maung Ko Thein’s Daungbyanma (2) Mr Caufield’s Nellie (3) Natmauk Plate J.M. McMurtie’s Aung Balay (1) Maung Tun Maung’s Thor (2) Maung Mya’s Kyi Kyi (3 Maiden Handicap Maung Ba Oh’s Maw Sein (1) Mr Caufield’s Aung Gyi (2) Mr Cassel’s Hla May (3) Military Cross For Armenian Officer Word has been received in Rangoon that Capt. J.P. Jordan, R.G.A., a nephew of the late Mr J. Chater Jordan, bar-at-law, for many years Municipal Prosecutor, Rangoon, has been decorated with the Military Cross by the King. Capt. Jordan was born in July 1883 being the eldest son of the late Mr Paul Jordan, a prominent Armenian of Hong Kong. Capt. Jordan received his early education at Dulwich College (1896-1901) and was in business in Hong Kong from 1901 – 1905. He went back to England in 1905 and studied law at Oxford until 1908. At Dulwich in cricket and football and sport he distinguished himself. He is the holder of over fifty sporting prizes won in colleges and in Hong Kong. He was in the Dulwich College Corps from 1896 to 1901 in the Hong Kong Volunteer Corps from 1901 to 1905 and in the Oxford University Mounted Infantry from 1905 to 1908. In 1902 he formed one of the contingent which represented Hong Kong at King Edward’s Coronation in London, for which he received the medal. On August 3rd 1914, the day before war was declared Capt. Jordan joined the Inns of Court Officers Training Corps from which he received his commission in the Territorial Heavy Artillery, R.G.A. on November 4th. In May 1915 he was promoted to be Lieutenant and in October 1916 got his Captaincy. He has been in the firing line for over twelve months. In September 1916 he performed the acts for which he has gained the Military Cross, showing conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. Letter to the Editor - Close Season For Game In Burma Sir, with reference to N’s inquiry ... Game Birds All species of Peafowl, pheasant, partridge, jungle fowl and woodcock – 1st Mar. to 31st Aug. ... Animals Females of bison, buffalo, rhinoceros, ... The forest Manual also contains some useful rules. ... Yours etc,. E.B. Sutherland, Rangoon, Ap. 19th 1917, Govt. High School. Prospecting For Minerals In Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following:- Original Maung Tha Byaw, Tavoy L.T. Ali Pan, Moulmein H.W. Wakefield, Thaton Renewal Maung Ba Don, Tavoy Eu Kyaw Ban, Taboy Mahomed Hussain, Tavoy A. Herbert Noyes, Mergui Maung Thin, Mandalay The Alliance Bank of Simla Absorption of Bank of Rangoon An extraordinary general meeting of the Alliance Bank of Simla was held at the head office of the bank this afternoon. ... E.J. Buck, the Chairman, spoke at considerable length on the proposals to absorb the Bank of Rangoon ... we would like to express our thanks to Mr P.A. Churchward, C.I.E., the managing director of the Bank of Rangoon for his valuable assistance in bringing these negotiations to a satisfactory issue and we are glad that we shall continue to receive the support of Mr Churchward and his staff in Burma in the future for the Alliance Bank. ... Myaungmya A Red Cross Concert A Karen choir headed by Miss Nellie Yaba visited Myaungmya and gave a concert at the residence of her sister Mrs H.C. Fisher on the 5th instant in aid of the Red Cross Fund. Local talent also aided and Mrs Haine’s three songs roused repeated cheers and calls of encore. A vocal duet by the Hon. Dr. San C. Po and Miss Yaba was much appreciated. Mrs Fisher presided at the piano throughout the evening. The takings at the concert were largely augmented by the proceeds of a 6 pound cake presented by Mrs Reynolds. It was raffled for Rs. 24-8 and drawn by U Shwe Zan Aung, who presented it for auction. It was then bought by Ah Shan, a local merchant for Rs. 35. He in turn asked for it to re-auctioned, when it was bought for Rs. 45 by Mr Manackji of Maulmeingyun, who finally presented it to the choir. The success of the auction was due to Mr C.K. Davis, S.D.O., whose natural humour was very effective. The net proceeds of the concert amounted to Rs. 201. The choir consists of teachers and pupils of the Bassein schools. They contemplate touring Burma giving concerts in aid of the Red Cross Fund. The Burma Polo Association At the annual meeting ... held at Maymyo ... there were present:- Sir Otway Cuffe, (in the chair) Col. J.K. Tod, I.A., Major Davidson, E.N. Bell, B. Grigson, Capt. Ward Jackson, H. Holman Hunt, Capt. H. Childers, (Hony. Secy.) ... The following were elected as member of the committee for the year 1917:- Commission, E.N. Bell, I.C.S. Military Police, Major Butterfield, D.S.O., I.A. Indian Regiments, Capt. H.B. Wilcox, 91st Punjabis, L.I. Cooper’s Hill, E.P. Dove British Regiments, Major Davidson, the Border Regt. Rangoon, H. Holman Hunt Hony. Secy., Capt. Ward Jackson, Somerset L.I. Official Measurers – Lower Burma, H. Holman Hunt, Upper Burma, Capt. Ward Jackson It was proposed by Mr E.N. Bell and seconded by Sir Otway Cuffe that a letter be sent on behalf of the B.P.A. to Mrs Rouillard expressing their condolence in the loss she and polo in Burma have sustained by the death of her husband in action and carried nem con. ... A Word For Yenangyaung “An English Resident” of Yenangyaung writes:- I have just finished reading Capt. Enriquez’s book “A Burmese Enchantment” and, if you will allow me, must say a few words on behalf of Yenangyaung and the drillers therein. In the first place, “idle” drillers (incidentally drillers’ working hours are 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, the year round) do not lounge on what Capt. Enriquez calls the “jetty” at least, not as a general rule, as the particular sentence would have us believe. The only occasion when drillers are to be found there is when, perhaps, a new “bunch” of men are arriving from the States, and some of their friends have obtained leave to meet them. This not a regular occurrence by any means. As for the said prostitutes, there may be many of these, no doubt there are, if one cares to look into the matter ; but I am perfectly certain that there are no more at Yenangyaung than any other riverine stations. Having lived for some years in Yenangyaung, and its immediate neighbourhood, I should like to see justice done to the town and its inhabitants. The Burmese do not call the drillers “white coolies,” either to their faces or behind their backs. The usual term is “twin too bo” which hardly needs my translation. Occasional “busts” in Rangoon without leave of absence are not the order of the day, nor have been for many a year. In the early days of the oil industry no doubt they did occur but the better class of men who gradually weeded out the “bad hats” have put a stop to all that. I could find a lot to say in defence of Yenangyaung (especially in regard to scenery, which is not only a “forest of oil-well spires,”) but lack of space prevents me. I think Capt. Enriquez’s book most interesting in the main, it is only his remarks referring to Yenangyaung I did not like. Incidentally I am sure he wrote most of them under a misapprehension, similarly to his translations of “belu” as “lion” and “bupaya” as “dumpy pagoda.” A “belu” I understand is a giant and although a “bupaya” is certainly dumpy it gets its name from its resemblance to the “bu-thi” or gourd. And Yenangyaung is not so black as it is painted. P.S. I may say I travelled on the same steamer as Capt. Enriquez on one occasion (chapter V11., S.S. Nepaul) and well remember the Captain of the boat telling us about the times of Thibaw and Mindon Min. Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the Roads and Buildings sub-committee was held ... Mr Goodliffe complained of the slippery nature of certain roads which were watered in the morning an proved dangerous to animals passing over them. Simpson road and Pagoda Hill, he said, were extremely slippery. They had recently paid Rs. 750 to Mr Keith for an accident he met with at the Jubilee Hall and it was quite possible they might find themselves having to compensate him for the broken knees of valuable horse. Water and Sewage Sub-committee ... The committee rejected an application for the grant of a special allowance of Rs. 15 per month to Mr C.C. Nundy, stores clerk. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Appointments Moulmein Vol. Rifles Capt. C.A. Lakin, seconded, to be Major with seniority next below Major C.S. Thane and to remain seconded. Capt. G.P. Andrew, seconded, to be Major with seniority next below Major C.A. Lakin and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. A.R. Anderson, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Captain E.G.N. Kinch and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. K.R.H. Jones resigns his commission. Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. A.S.B. Roberts, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Captain A. McKeand and to remain seconded. Lt. R.C. Glover, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Captain A.S.B. Roberts and to remain seconded. Lt. A.E. Mann, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Capt. R.C. Glover and to remain seconded. Lt. A.K. Faulkner, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Capt. A.E. Mann and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. F.H. Jones, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. A.T. Dawson and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. C.H. Tayler, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. W.J. Ward and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. F.C. Hendry, M.C., seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. C.H. Tayler and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. C. F. Grant, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. G.W. Cochran-Wilson and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. B.M. Blakestone, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. H.L. Pearson and to remain seconded. 2nd Lt. A.G. Mumford, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. G.M. Webb and to remain seconded. Prospecting for Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following:- Original Maung Ba Lin, Moulmein Ma Dwe Yin, Tavoy Ma Nyein, Toungoo Maung Po Ket, Kenghkam, Yawnghwe State Renewal A.S. Minus, Rangoon Letter to the Editor - Walers and Polo Sir, With reference to the proposal made at the recent annual Burma Polo Association meeting held at Maymyo on ... that Waler ponies be excluded from the Burma Polo Assoc., I wish to suggest to all Polo players who will in the future continue to be resident in Burma the wisdom of abstaining from passing any change in the class or height of Polo ponies till after the war is over. The question of the exclusion of the Waler pony can at the present time have no urgency because he is unobtainable. Yours etc., A.P. Dove., Monywa, April 23rd. The Rubber Returns Messrs. Morrison & Co.’s rubber returns show:- Mergui Crown – 1916 Feb. 29,631 lbs. Mar. 36,644 lbs. 1917 ... Burma Para ... Rangoon Para ... Kambay Para ... New Amherst ... Heva Burma ... Tamok Rubber ... Y.M.C.A. Junior Dept. Camp. The fourteenth annual camp of the junior or boy’s department Y.M.C.A., was brought to a close ... It was held, as in former years, at Camp Murray, Cabin Island, in the Victoria Lake ... their leaders being C.J. Scherling, D. Prasad and M. Sundram ... during the camp addresses were made at these meetings by the Rev’d. Mr Olmstead, Messrs. Patterson, Dyream, Saddler, Pereira and Bartlett ... Mr W.G. Hilton, General Secy. in company with Mr Jeffreys visited the camp ... Mr G. Blackstock, the new President of the Y.M.C.A. accompanied by Mr Hilton and Mr Warrington, who has lately joined the central branch as a Secretary, visited the camp. ... There was a good attendance of visitors who thoroughly enjoyed the various events. The results were as follows:- Long Distance Swim 1. S.S. Aganoor 2. B. O’Brien Beginners’ Swim 1. M. Vrsalovitch 2. F. Benemy The Crisp trophy for best team in boat race, water polo and relay swimming race, won by B. O’Brien, F. Johns, E. Lawson and M. Vrsalovitch. A special dinner to make the closing of the camp a memorable one was given last saturday by Mr A.M. Pillay, two of whose sons were in camp. Mr A. Waddington, the new Secretary, spent the latter portion of the outing in camp and helped to make the time pass pleasantly for all. Those who by their aid helped to make the camp a success were ... and Messrs. Ripley and Ady who lent their boats without which the camp could hardly have got along. Burma Soldiers In East Africa From a letter received from East Africa it is understood that the men who volunteered from Burma for service with the machine-gun company are, after nearly eight months, again together. The letter says: George and the two Abreu’s are in No, 1 section ; Smith and Johnson in No. 2 ; Wiltshire, Stevenson, White and Fuller in No. 3 and Callaghan, Cowell, Julien and Sutherland in No. 4. Hutton has been invalided and Bacon is following. Calaghan (sic) is the “daddy” of the company and is having a soft time as clerk of the corps. Making Sulphuric Acid In Burma The latest extensions to the plant of the Burma Chemical Industries Ltd., at their works on the east side of Pazundaung Creek at Dawbong have increased its capacity from ... Rangoon Turf Club In the current issue of the Burma Gazette, Mr D.W. Rae, Dist. Superintendent of Police, Pegu, has been allowed to retire from the service of Government after over thirty-four years’ service. This has been allowed, it is understood, to enable him to accept the position of Stipendiary Steward, Rangoon Turf Club, which was made vacant by the resignation of Mr R.G.P.P. McDonnell, and which was offered by the Stewards to him. Dennis Wilmot Rae is 52 years old and joined Government service in 1883. He held non-gazetted appointments until May 8th 1888, when he was appointed an Assistant Dist. Superintendent of Police, second class and posted to Tharrawaddy. From that date he saw service in Lower Burma until 1891 when he went to Bhamo. He remained in Upper Burma at various stations until the middle of 1915. During his service there he was with the main escort column at Bhamo from December 1894 to March 1895 and in August 1897 was made an Extra Asst. Commissioner, on probation, and posted to Sinlumkaba where he remained until 1900 when he was transferred to Bhamo and held charge of the district from July 9th to August 18th 1902. He acted as Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, on various occasions during 1905, 1906 and 1907. In April 1912, he returned to the Police and was posted as D.S.P. to Magwe where he remained until 1915. He then returned to his old district, Bhamo, later going to Myitkyina and then to Katha and lastly to Pegu. His executive experience and his wide knowledge of conditions of racing in Burma, in which he has always taken a keen interest, should stand him in good stead in his new post. He is also an accomplished linguist speaking Hindustani, Burmese, Chinese, Shan, Kachin Maru and Lisaw. The appointment is a popular one among the racing fraternity of Rangoon who look to Mr Rae to continue the good work inaugurated by Mr McDonnell. Transferred Inspector H. Smith, who has been in charge of the Cantonment Police Circle for the past seven years, has been transferred to charge of the Barr Street Circle of the Port Police, relieving Inspector H.C. Seaton, who will assume charge of the Cantonment Police Circle. Moulmein - Commander Stocken Commander Stocken, Port Officer and Collector of Customs, Moulmein, has been ordered to sea again in connection with the war and meantime his duties here are being carried out by Mr E. Fowle, Sub-divnl. Officer. |
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B.O.C. (0) v. Diocesan Boys’ School (0) ... The teams were:- B.O.C. Butchart, Pugsley, Blaquiere, Rice, Jackson, Carr, Pentland, Chit Htoon, Statham, Tranter and Harrison Diocesan Boys’ School Anthony, Nicholas, Warmington, Thompson, Brookes, Wiltshire, Ling, Rollins, Stiles, Villa and Maddox. Umpires:- Mr Mathews, Y.M.C.A., and Corporal Cross, Somerset. Shwebo The cold weather unfortunately is a thing of the past and the steady daily rise of the thermometer warns us of what is shortly to come. Already the exodus has started with the departure of Mrs Smart, Mrs Fennell and Mrs Hare for Maymyo. Mrs Parry and Mrs Ward Jackson with her daughter Miss Whiting follow shortly, Capt. Ward Jackson having been offered and having accepted the post of A.D.C. to the General. ... Polo has been kept going fairly regularly, thanks largely of recent days to Miss Whiting, who has been good for six chukkers to make up a team and not content with that has insisted on the polo players playing badminton with her for the rest of the evening as well. ... Capt. Massey and Capt. Everet, both of the Military Police, deserted us fairly early in the cold weather, the former going to Putao and the latter to Hpimaw, now we see that Capt. Fennell, who took over from Capt. Massey, leaves us for Mandalay. The civil population has been fairly steady since the end of the rains we are glad to say, through we are soon to lose Clarke, Executive Engineer, Ye U Canals. He is very nearly the oldest official resident, having been in one part or another of the canal divisions in the district for the last seven years. He goes to Henzada. We had a change of Padres lately, the Rev’d. Mr Ellaby going to Meiktila and the Rev’d. Mr Lister from Mandalay taking his place. The Wetlet jheel kept up its reputation; birds were plentiful and a number of good “bags” were made ... Sinbo Foundation Stone The laying of the foundation stone of the “Abbey Ward” of the Sinbo hospital took place last week and was of much local interest as the ward is being built entirely by public subscriptions in the SInbo kayaing and is the first of its kind in any of the northern districts of the province. ... There was a very large gathering ... Owing to the unavoidable absence of both the Deputy Commissioner and the Sub-divnl. Officer on tour, the laying of the foundation stone was done by Mr H.C. Hinchcliffe, Manager of Steel Bros’ Agency at Sinbo, who as President of the Hospital Committee for some years has taken a great interest in the kayaing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ General ... The fishing season this year has attracted a number of visitors though none of them has done too well. The Putao district seems now to have the best fishing grounds and Mr Langley, Asst. Engineer in that district, broke all records this year with one thousand and fifteen pounds in three afternoons, while several other officers stationed in the new northern district have also made good records during the present season. ... Mr H.D. Grantham, Dist. Superintendent of Police here, shortly leaves us to join the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and will probably go to Umballa for training. ... Capt. Everett, Asst. Commandant of Military Police at Hpimaw, has been ordered to rejoin his regiment and will be relieved by Capt. Malet, at present rationing officer of the Putao Battn. whose place will be taken by a civil police officer. Amongst recent visitors were Sir Otway Cuffe, Superintending Engineer, P.W.D. and Lady Cuffe, who came from Bhamo via Sima. Hsipaw An informal meeting was held ... the terms of the new Indian War Loan war bonds ... The Sawbwa emphasised that every person placing his money at the disposal of the Government by investing in any of these securities ... A formal meeting was to be convened again on ... when Mr W.V. Hoey, Asst. Superintendent, Hsipaw, would be present ... Rubber Returns Messrs. Morrison & Co.’s rubber returns show:- Mergui Crown – 1916 Jan. 45,273 lbs. Feb. 29,631 lbs. 1917 ... Burma Para – ... Rangoon Para – ... Kambay Para – ... Amherst Estates – ... Heva Burma – ... The Indian Coolies Question The committee considered the question of the recovery of the cost of making provision for the temporary encampment of India coolies arriving in Rangoon from India and again on their way back to India when they had to wait here for several days for a steamer ... Last year these coolies occupied a vacant piece of land in Sparks street and the health department took action against them and cleared them off. The only place where they could stay now was a vacant piece of land in front of the Strand Hotel ... It was now proposed to keep them in a vacant piece of land belonging to Government behind the new Botataung police station. ... U May Oung thought that the larger question of what the municipality should get out of these coolies should be considered. They came into Rangoon twice a year and returned taking away large sums of money without paying any taxes. ... Mr Forbes said they came in thousands and there was no accommodation for them anywhere in Rangoon It was a very large question and he thought that Government should provide for this. It was not only a nuisance but a source of expenditure to the municipality ; the coolies introduced disease and had most insanitary habits. ... The President said he did not think there should be any building at all. They came in the hot weather and went back before the rains. A temporary shed affording shelter and sanitary arrangements would be adequate. It was decided, provided Government gave them the land, to recommend to the general committee the estimate of Rs. 999 and that the Government and the Port Commissioner be asked to contribute to an expenditure which the municipality might incur in providing temporary accommodation for these coolies during the present year. Lawn Tennis B.A.A. Handicap Singles Final The final of the men’s ... A. Galstin (-3.6) and A.F. Sherard (scr.) were the contestants. From the clever manner in which Sherard disposed of Aung Ba, who won the open Lawn Tennis Tournament at the Rangoon College in the semi-final round, it was thought that he had more than an even chance to win. Galstin had shown during his previous matches that he was no mean opponent. The match proved an interesting one, the first two sets being close and exciting. Galstin started off in the first set by taking three games ; Sherard then took two but lost the next ; he gained the seventh and eighth, making the score four all ; Galstin smashing and placing well won the next two games and set. The second set was even more exciting. Galstin took the first three games to which Sherard replied with four games in succession ; this was his last effort for Galstin playing splendidly took the next three games and set. The last set was a walk over for Galstin, Sherard only getting one game. Score:- A. Galstin (-3.6) beat Sherard (scr.) 6-4, 6-4, 6-1. This match ended the B.A.A. Lawn Tennis season. Letter to the Editor Minerals in Tenasserim Sir, With reference to an article “Iron in Tenasserim” published in your issue ... quoted by your correspondent Mr Chas. W. Law from the report of Dr. Helfer ... Yours etc., E. Antony Archer, Myaungmya, 8th Feb. 1917 Anglo-Indian Force Mr P.M. Bernard writes: Since the last call for further recruits for the Anglo-Indian Force was made eight men have come forward, the last two being C.P. Wellington of the Burma Secretariat and E.P. Nisbet of Messrs. Macgregor & Co. There are also promises from about six others. Bur many more are wanted urgently ; they are wanted as a reserve in order to provide for inevitable casualties in the force, certain units of which are already at the fighting front, or are about to proceed on active service. With the introduction of the compulsory service act, the impressions seems to have gained ground that the day of voluntary effort has passed. This impression is clearly erroneous. The Indian Defence Force is intended for service in India only, and unless and until it is found necessary and another ordinance is passed, there is little likelihood of the members of that force seeing active service overseas. The Anglo-Indian Force on the other hand, is for general service in the Empire. Besides being of infinitely greater importance, service in the Anglo-Indian Force is absolutely voluntary and therefore far superior to the other service and those keen on seeing and doing a bit of fighting will sooner and more surely have the opportunity. Government servants with the force are now getting their civil furlough allowances and it is understood that the separation allowance admissible to dependants are being regularly paid, so that the old reasons which kept back Government servants and others with dependants now no longer hold. The recent orders of the Government of India regarding the grant of commissions in future only to men who have served in the ranks, make it possible for all to aspire to be commissioned officers. Mr Abbott in one of his speeches at Rangoon last December stated that the percentage of fighting men furnished by the Anglo-Indian community of Burma was perhaps the highest in the whole Empire. Since December several more gallant young fellows have offered their services for King and country. But there still appears to be a goodly number of eligible men knocking about Rangoon. It is true many young men have been prevented from enlisting by circumstances, about forty have offered themselves but have been rejected as being medically unqualified ; many have not been successful in obtaining the necessary permission from the heads of their offices or firms. But those who are eligible and are not thus kept back should seriously reconsider their position, their responsibilities and the duty they owe to their families, to their community and to their country. Rangoon College Magazine ... Mr M. Hunter, the principal, has contributed a most interesting article dealing with Rangoon College in the early nineties. This article is to be continued in the next issue. Whilst referring to his own experiences he says “I still remember my first lecture. I faced a class of five composed of one senior B.A. and four junior B. A. students all looking exactly alike, although I found afterwards they were as different in appearance as cheese and chalk. On opening the register I was faced by the name “Kyi O,” I looked at it for a moment and then the some misgiving I called out “Kye-i O” (Kye as in Scotch) - a gentle murmur of applause told me I had put my foot in it. The Hon. Mr Justice Maung Kin and Professor K.P. De, Rai Sahib, are the subjects of congratulatory articles. ... Military Cross for Burma Man His many friends will have been interested and pleased, writes a correspondent, to see the name of 2nd Lt. James Norman Taylor, I.A.R.O., among recent recipients of the decoration of the Military Cross. Mr Taylor was formerly an officer in the services of the B.I.S.N. Co. and settled down to planting in the Mergui district in 1909. At the time war broke out he was manager of the Tenasserim Hevea Company’s estate, situated near the town of that name in the Mergui district and joined the Indian Army Reserve of Officers as soon as arrangements could be made to fill his place. After training at Nowshera with the Durham Light Infantry he was attached to the 42nd Deolis at Lahore and subsequently took a draft, consisting largely of Burma Military Police, to join an Indian regiment in France. After service in France and Egypt he was transferred to east Africa and was decorated, as stated above, with the Military Cross, for devotion to the wounded under fire. Mr Taylor was the means some years ago of saving, under very gallant circumstances, the life of a Burmese girl who had been swept away while bathing in the stream which runs past the Tenasserim Company’s estate. The stream is infested with alligators and was in spate at the time, his gallantry on that occasion received no official recognition, as it came too late to the ears of the district authorities, who moreover received no assistance in their investigation from Mr Taylor himself. His friends will be all the more pleased that he has now received one of the highest decorations for gallantry at the disposal of the military authorities. At the time the war broke out Mr Taylor was serving, with many other planters, as a private in G Company of the Moulmein Volunteer Rifles, which the devotion of their Adjutant, Capt. Trimble, of the East Yorks regiment, as he then was, had brought to a state of high efficiency both in drill and personnel. Mandalay Police Training School Sports Yesterday saw the annual event to which Mandalay has long been accustomed to look forward, the sports at the Police Training School after the examination of those that have been through a course of training for ten months. Mr and Mrs Gadsden always play the host and hostess. ... Owing to the heat, which has driven many away to Maymyo, there was not as large a crowd of Europeans as usual. ... Mr Prendergast made a speech in which he paid a warm tribute to the school and Mr and Mrs Gadsden. He began by apologising for the absence of Lt.-Col. DesVoeux, who was kept away by stress of work. ... Bassein Serang’s Licence Suspended The Local Government has passed orders on the Port Officer’s Marine Inquiry into the circumstances relating to the collision between Messrs. Steel Bros.’ launch Tami and the Kiren belonging to a broker last month. The Serang of the Kiren is held to be primarily responsible for the accident and his licence is ordered to be suspended for one year. Deputy Commissioner’s Illness Mr G.F. Arnold, Deputy Commissioner, is down with an attack of cholera. He went to Diamond Island on tour on Sunday morning by the Government launch Mars, and on the way took ill and the launch had to return from Ngaputaw after two hours journey to Bassein. He was removed to the hospital and the attack developed into cholera. On Sunday he was doing fairly well. Appointments The services of Major R.D. Saigal, I.M.S., are replaced at the disposal of the Government of Burma. Mr F. Fisher, I.C.S., Burma, is appointed to temporarily officiate in the Political Department of the Government of India and is posted as Asst. Commissioner, Peshawar, (Additional.) Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles Lt. H.H. Craw to be Captain, to fill an existing vacancy. 2nd Lt. H. Tonkinson to be Lieutenant to fill an existing vacancy and to be placed next in seniority to Lt. H.B. Holme 2nd Lt. H.L. Stevenson to be Lieutenant to fill an existing vacancy. 2nd Lt. R.P. Farr to be Lieutenant to fill an existing vacancy. Cantonment Committee A general meeting ... was held at the Cantonment Magistrate’s Office, Voyle road on ... there were present with Colonel C.A.S. Montgomery in the chair, Major Pollard, Major Dawson, Senior Medical Officer, Major Haig, Mr J. Craig and Major Kirkwood. ... Consideration was given the following estimates from Messrs. Clark and Greig: ... Rangoon Golf Club Play for the Burma Championship began on Friday at Mingaladon when the first round was played the results being as follows:- G.D. Forrester beat J.J. Latta by 7 and 6 ; A.J. Watt beat C. Gaunt at the 19th hole ; H.S. Wilson beat J. Reid by 2 and 1. In the second round on Friday J.H. Drinkall beat W.W. Watt by 5 and 4 ; H.S. Wilson beat A.J. Watt by 4 and 3. On Saturday the remaining two matches of the second round were played:- D.G. Forrester beat Lt.-Col. Lethbridge by 4 and 2 ; G.C. Whigham beat C.P. Hill by 2 and 1. The semi finals were played yesterday at Mingaladon and resulted as follows:- J.H. Drinkall beat G.D. Forrester by 3 and 2 ; G.C. Whigham beat W.S. Wilson by 6 and 4. Tavoy Notes A Tavoy correspondent writes:- With war loan meetings and recruiting meetings on our weekly programme Tavoy has been quite busy recently. Our spirits have been considerably damped however by the information regarding his Honour’s transfer. We feel particularly grieved at it because the wolfram industry had been received a much needed fillip by his two visits here. The town is gradually changing its appearance and though to a permanent resident the change of too gradual to be noticeable, yet it would be very striking to a person who returned after an absence of five years. The municipality has ordered that all “dani” roofs on Siam road – our main business thoroughfare – should be substituted by zinc or shingles and the street is now presenting a much better appearance. The market has been provided with pucca stalls instead of old wooden ones and we can be sure of clean surroundings in future for our foodstuffs. The late Manager of Bellas Hotel, Moulmein, is opening a cafe next to the Roman Catholic Church. Mr Simoens, Municipal Secretary, is going on a year’s leave ; his work will be carried out by Mr Nasse, who comes from Rangoon. Recruiting for Burma Pioneers Under the energetic leadership of U Chit Maung, E.A.C., the recruiting committee held meetings in many quarters of the town and eighteen recruits were secured. ... Maungmagan Those engaged in mining cannot relax their efforts at all ; but when the heat and prevailing fever demand it, they go down to Maungmagan, our seaside resort, for a change. Almost every bungalow is occupied now and the owners, when they are not staying there themselves, make quite a nice bit by renting their houses. A taxi is now plying for hire between Kamyawgin and Maungmagan and the ten miles can be covered in a short time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Indian Defence Force Local Exemption Tribunals For the purpose of Rule 7 of the Indian Defence Force Rules 1917, the Lt.-Governor is pleased to constitute the following exemption tribunals and to appoint as Presidents of the tribunals the civil officers mentioned below, namely:- (1) For the Rangoon Brigade area, a tribunal to sit at Rangoon : President, J.P. Hardiman, I.C.S. (2) For the Mandalay Brigade area, a tribunal to sit at Mandalay : President. W.J. Smyth, I.C.S. ... Gazette of India The services of Major T.D.H. Hackett, I.A., are replaced at the disposal of the Govt, of Burma. W.F. Milne, Deputy Accountant General, Burma, had been granted privilege leave for one month and one day. Moulmein Volunteers Capt. C.A. Lakin, seconded, to be Major with seniority next below Major C.S. Thane and to remain seconded ; Capt. G.P. Andrew, seconded, to be Major with seniority next below Major C.A. Lakin and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. A.R. Anderson, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Captain E.G.N. Kinch and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. K.R.H. Jones, resigns his commission. Rangoon Volunteer Rifles Lt. A.S.B. Roberts, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Captain A.W. McKeand and to remain seconded ; Lt. R.C. Glover, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Capt. A.S.B. Roberts and to remain seconded ; Lt. A.E. Mann, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Captain R.C. Glover and to remain seconded ; Lt. A.K. Faulkner, seconded to be Captain with seniority next below Capt. A.E. Mann and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. F.E. Jones, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. A.T. Dawson and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. C.H. Tayler, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. W.J. Ward and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. F.C. Hendry, M.C., seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. C.H. Tayler and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. C.F. Grant, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. G.W. Cochran Wilson and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. B.M. Blakestone, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. H.L. Pearson and to remain seconded ; 2nd Lt. A.G. Mumford, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lt. C.M. Webb and to remain seconded. Furlough Lt.-Col. W.R. Stone, Deputy Commissioner, Insein, proceeds shortly on furlough. Maung San Pe, Sub-divnl. officer, Insein, acts for him. Govt. High & Normal Schools, Moulmein The annual distribution of prizes ... a large assembly of the scholars of both institutions and their friends, including Mr and Mrs Christie, Capt. MacDougall, Mrs MacDougall, C.W. Law and others. The proceedings commenced by G.F. Munro, the officiating Principal, reading his report for the year 1916-17 ... The boys are deeply indebted to the Headmaster, Mr Sells and Saya Ba Maung and Saya Maung Gyi for arranging the school football tournaments ... Mr Sircar very efficiently acted as Treasurer for the sports fund. ... We are all indebted to Saya Maung Nyun and Saya Goollam for valuable services rendered on these occasions, under the superintendence of Mr Marsh. ... I congratulate the staff ... The defects referred to in last year’s report have been to a certain extent eliminated and I feel sure that when Mr Quinlan returns he will find that the standard of efficiency has been raised ... We regret having to part company with Mr and Mrs Buttress and Mr Sarma who have received promotion. ... Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers The Telephone Cup After a lapse of two years the annual rifle shooting competition ... teams from A and B Companies of the Artillery and the Electrical Engineer Coy. competed. ... The best individual score was made by Gunner DeSanges of the winning team ... The scores were as follows:- A. Company Gnr. DeSanges ... Bdr. Baptist ... Cpl. Mobsby ... Gnr. Venant ... Sgt. McSweeney ... Sgt. Leeworthy ... Lt. Goodwillie ... C.Q.M.S. McGregor ... B. Company Cpl. Parker ... Major Pullar ... Lt. Dunk ... Cpl. Shircore ... Sgt. DuBern ... Sgt. Penfold ... Bdr. Grubb ... Bdr. Croydon ... E.E. Company Lt. Jones ... Cpl. Cloudesley ... Lt. Bruce ... Sapper Hood C.S. M. Mitchell Cpl. Greason ... Spr. Collato Cpl. Ritchie ... Maymyo The Easter Invasion The station is already “au complet” and one wonders where the crowds of Easter visitors will be able to find a resting place ... The decision arrived at not long ago by the club to build two sets of married quarters is a step in the right direction. ... The plans have been drawn by Mr B.M. Samuelson, ... It is a matter for regret that while good houses are scarce, so many are being used as offices. During the last four years, White Lodge, The Gables and The Retreat have been occupied as offices and it is now rumoured that Fernside in East Ridge road is soon to share the same fate. ... On Thursday ... an At Home was given at the Masonic Club by Mr H.M. Amin and the members of the club in order to say good-bye to Col. and Mrs Cox. ... Among the guests were Major General Raitt, Col. and Mrs Waterlow, Col. and Mrs Dyer, Col. and Mrs Sutton, Capt. and Mrs Walden, Capt. and Mrs Swinnerton, Mrs Blandford, Col. Todd, Col. Fooks, I.M.S., Sir Otway Cuffe, Major Bousfield, Major Heyland, Major Little, R.A., Capt. Hele, Capt. Hoggarth, Messrs. Howling, Morley, Ball, Collis, I..C.S., Walker, Iyer, Lucas and Apcar. J.G. Covernton, C.I.E., Director of Public Instruction, has recently paid us a visit in order to say good-bye to the Lt.-Governor and to old friends in the station. On Thursday ... he visited the High School where he inspected the cadet corps, which gave a very smart exhibition of drill under Mr J.P. Buchanan, ... Mr Ainley, Principal of the school, in thanking the Director, referred to the interest Mr Covernton had always taken in the High School ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rangoon Golf Club The first quarterly competition ... over Prome Road links ... the following were the best cards returned:- Jameson Medal R.A. Horne 88 – 8 = 80 (winner) W. Gardiner ... C. Arnot ... G.I. Thorburn ... Gordon Medal A. Flavell 95 – 16 = 79 (winner) F.W. Mann ... A.N.L. Weir ... G.B. Hall ... O. Goldsmith ... W.S. Peck ... J.L. Ommanney ... The following s the draw for the Burma Championship : Byes - J.H. Drinkall, W.W. Watt, Lt.-Col. Lethbridge First Round G.D. Forrester v J.J. Latta C. Gaunt v A.J. Watt H.S. Wilson v J. Reid Byes – G.C. Whigham, C.P. Hill Rangoon Port Defence Vols. Capt. H.P. Cameron, R.P.D.V., has left for Bangalore on duty. Letter to the Editor Scottish Women’s Hospitals Sir, As I am proceeding on leave I have this day handed over the Hony. Treasurer and Secretary-ship of the Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Foreign Service to Mr A. Scobie, care of Messrs. Stewart Raeburn & Co., Lewis St. Rangoon, who ... I beg to give you herewith a copy of the certificate granted to me by the auditors, Messrs. Craig, Gardner & Harris : “We have examined the accounts of Mr (sic) J. Morison, the Hony Treasurer ... with the books and vouchers relating thereto and subject to the fact that remittances made to the Hony. Treasurer during March 1917, have not been acknowledged by her, we certify that ... have been remitted to Mrs J. Laurie, Hony. Treasurer, Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Foreign Service, Greenock.” ... Yours etc., J. Morison. April 13th 1917. Burma Chamber of Commerce At a meeting ... there were present: E.O. Anderson, Chairman, A.R. Finlay, E.J. Holbertson, M. Joakim, J.A. Polson, J.A. Swan, C.A. Cuttriss, Secretary. ... Papers were recorded in connection with the election of E.O. Anderson and Sir Arthur Binning as Chairman and Vice-chairman ... It was decided to co-opt R.G. Nioll as a member of the committee. The election as member of Messrs. Douglas & Grant Ltd., proposed by Steel Bros. and seconded by Messrs. Binning & Co. ... A letter from Mr B.E.G. Eddis resigning his seat on the Rangoon impressments of shipping committee was considered and it was resolved that Mr J.A. Swan be appointed a member vice Mr Eddis ; Mr G.W. Wilson vice Mr J. Scott, who is proceeding on leave. ... The following Sub-committees were appointed: - Rice E.O. Anderson, Chairman, A.P. Cotterell, A.R. Finlay, R. Robertson, J.A. Swan Timber E.J. Holberton, Chairman, W.H. Fleming, W. Nuding, J.W. Richardson, J. Robertson Genl. Produce E.J. Holberton, Chairman, W.H. Fleming, F.W. Gemmel, S.H. Gibbon, G. Somervaille, A.J. Watt, A.N.L. Weir Imports W. Buchanan, Chairman, C. Arnot, J. Hogg, R.A.D. Mouat, J. Morison, H. Phillips, G.W. Watson Shipping J.A. Swan, Chairman, J.W.A. Bell, C. de M. Kellock, J.A. Polson, D. Robertson, G.W. Wilson, Railways & Communications Sir Arthur Binning, Chairman, E.O. Anderson, E.J. Holberton, H.B. Huddleston, F. McCarthy, J.A. Polson, J.A. Swan Excise Sir Arthur Binning, Chairman, H. Broadbent, J. Hogg, M. Joakim, G.W. Watson. Planting A.R. Finlay, Chairman, J.Y. Knight, Lim Chin Tsong, J. Meikle, H.S. Wilson, Mining E.J. Holberton, Chairman, W.H. Fleming, J. Hogg, J.Y. Knight, J.W. Richardson Oil H.B. Huddleston, Chairman, T. Craig, A. Forbes, J.A. Polson, R. Trench, A.B. Ritchie. Y.M.C.A. Town Branch A very enjoyable time was spent ... of a river picnic organised by T.C. Barnabas, the Vice-president and G. Solomon, the Secretary. ... on a launch lent by N. Chowdhury and proceeded to Elephant Point where they were entertained at Mr Naikwara’s bungalow ... On landing a group photograph of the party was taken by Mr T.N. Ahuja. The Salvation Army in Rangoon The first annual report ... for the year 1915-1916 ... Colonel (Mrs) Blowers arrived n Rangoon in April 1915. ... She was also accompanied by two women officers, who were appointed to the newly opened rescue home. Major and Mrs Leib arrived in Rangoon in October 1915. They were appointed by Commissioner Booth Tucker further to develop and organise the work which had already been commenced. Since the opening of the rescue home some twenty six women and five children have passed through the home; these were composed of American, Burmese, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Anglo-Indians. ... Mrs Leib is the Secretary for the rescue work in Rangoon and Ensign White is the officer-in-charge of the home. ... Capt. Dooley is the officer in charge of the evangelical work. ... negotiations have been going on between the Local Government and ourselves regarding the launching of a juvenile adult prisoners institution in Rangoon ... Adjutant and Mrs Foster, the former of whom is an officer of long experience of institutional work, are now in charge of the institution. ... Burma War Loan Sweep Formed A meeting of the executive committee formed at the Jubilee Hall to promote the Indian War Loan in Rangoon was held ... under the Chairmanship of Gavin Scott. There were present:- J. LI. Holmes, S.A.H. Sitwell, E.M. Patail, Lim Chin Tsong, J.J. Nolan, W.A. Strong, U Ba On, S.R. Reddiar, A.V. Joseph, Goonamal Parasram, S.R. Palaniappa CHetty, and Mr Pereria, Chief Clerk, Municipal Secretary’s Office. ... The last proposal, the Chairman said, was that Mr R.S. Giles and Mr S.A.H. Sitwell and the President of the Municipality be appointed an Executive sub-committee with full powers to manage the Burma War Loan Sweep. Maymyo An Aquatic Gymkhana A very interesting aquatic gymkhana was held here ... at the swimming bath ... There were four events:- Egg diving ; Varsity race ; Elopement stakes and cigarette race. ... an extra was held in the form of a musical race. ... Major Heyland, Hony. Secy., Gymkhana Swimming Club, is to be congratulated ... The events and successful competitors were as follows:- Egg Diving Open - Best of two dives 1st - Mr Holman Hunt with seven eggs 2nd - Mr Irwin with four. Varsity Race Crews of four – Two ladies and two gentlemen to swim propelling a bamboo two lengths. This was a very amusing event which proved far more difficult than many people expected. After a good deal of splashing and struggling Mr Holman Hunt’s crew managed to push their way to the goal winning fairly easily, Capt. Lemon’s crew coming in second. The winning crew consisted of Mr Holman Hunt, Mr Heath, Miss Perry and Miss V. Talbot. Elopement Stakes Pairs – Lady and gentleman. Gentleman to cross the bath in a tub where his partner took his place ; the gentleman then dragged the tub across the bath. A small round tub is difficult to get into, more difficult to propel and almost impossible to get out of. Needless to say the preliminaries occupied no little time and brought forth much merriment. There were three heats. In the final Mr Heath and Miss Talbot won easily. Cigarette Race Pairs – Lady and gentleman to start from opposite ends of the bath, the former smoking a cigarette. On meeting, the lady transferred her cigarette to her partner who accompanied her to the winning post keeping the cigarette alight. The winners were Mr Collis and Mrs Bulkeley, Mr Heath and Miss Perry being a very good second. Musical Race Gentleman to swim across the bath, whistle a tune to their partners, who wrote down the name of the tune and handed it back to the swimmers. The latter then had to swim back. Result, a dead heat between Mr Holman Hunt and Mr Symns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Red Cross Work The interim report of the Red Cross work and comforts for the troops in Burma ... R.C.D. Guinness too the chair ... Committee : Lt.-Col. Ormiston, I.A. Members: Mrs W.H.L. Cabell, Mrs G.S. Carey, Mrs R.S. Fyffe, Mrs F. McCarthy, Mrs M.J. O’Connell, Mrs Hla Oung, Mrs A.F. Pullen, Mrs P.B. Sime, Mrs T.H.G. Stevens, Mrs S.D. Vale, Mrs H.A. Brown, Mrs R.G. Nicoll, Mrs J.A. Stevens, Mrs C.F.G. Young, Mrs R. Casson, Mrs A.E. Rigg, Mr G. Blackstock, Mr H.A. Brown. ... Heads of Departments:- Buying wool and materials – Mrs G.A. Carey, Mr G. Blackstock Buying other comforts – Mrs McCarthy, Mrs Osgerby Cutting-out – Mrs S.D. Vale Depot work-party – Mrs Barker Receiving and inspecting – Mrs O’Connell, Mrs Sime, Mrs Casson Stock Dept. – Mrs Carey Up-country despatches – Mrs Cabell, Mrs H.L. Nichols Despatching – Red Cross Depot, Bombay – Mrs Pullen Indian Comforts for the troops:- Garments, Mrs Arnot Comfort parcels – British, Mrs Osgerby Comfort parcels – Indian, Mrs Pullen, Mrs Ure Knitted comforts – Mrs Ure. Rangoon Centres – May –Dec. 1916 American Centre, Miss Peter Arsenal Centre – Mrs Lethbridge Cantonment Centre – Mrs Cabell, Mrs R. Sinclair Cathedral Centre – Mrs Cowper Johnson, Mrs Lee Tuppen Catholic Girls’ Club – Mrs Harman, Miss Cowell, Depot Work-party – Mrs Barker Indian Women’s Assoc. – Mrs E.D. Aaron Kokine Centre – Mrs Buchanan Minto Mansions Centre – Mrs T.H.G. Stevens, Mrs Rowett, Rowe & Co.’s Fund per Mrs Blackstock Irrawaddy Flotilla Centre – Mrs Terndrup Telegraph Centre – Mrs O’Connell Y.W.C.A. Centre – Miss Ledwich Up-Country Branches Akyab – Mrs Drury Henzada – Mrs Wingate Insein – Mrs Craig Kalaw – Miss Owens Kyaukse – Mrs J.J. Anderson Kanaungto – Mrs Bruce Maubin – Mrs A.T. Dawson Magwe – Mrs Macnabb Meiktila – Mrs Fraser Mergui – Mrs H.L. Stevenson Monywa – Mrs Breithaupt Mogok – Mrs G. Dawson Moulmein – Miss Darwood Myaungmya – Mrs Pratt Myingyan – Mrs Alexander Myitkyina – Mrs Godber Pakokku – Mrs Weymouth Pegu – Mrs Rogers Prome – Mrs Pennell Pyinmana – Mrs Benson Sagaing – Mrs Owens, Mrs Farmer Shwebo – Mrs H.L. Stevenson, Mrs McLean Syriam – Miss Allan Tavoy – Mrs Ricketts Thaton – Mrs Nangle, Miss Abreu Thayetmyo – Mrs Tuck Tharrawaddy – Miss Forbes Thazi – Miss Hann Toungoo – Mrs Walsh Yamethin – Mrs Bigg-Wither Yenangyaung – Mrs Searle Ywataung – Mrs Burnby Bell Mandalay Telegraph Appointment Owing to the departure of Mr J. Whitly, Superintendent of Telegraphs, on field service, the Mandalay division of Telegraphs Engineering will be put in charge of Mr P.N. Mallik, that officer’s place at Allahabad being taken by Mr Batalia Ram. Burmese Labour Corps For France Orders have been received from Army Headquarters in India to commence forthwith the recruitment in Burma of one labour corps for work in France, 2,000 strong The task of raising the corps has been entrusted to the Hon. Mr B.S. Carey, C.S.I., C.I.E., Commissioner of Sagaing. Recruitment will in the first instance be among the Chins in the Chin Hills and the Burmese in Upper Burma. Recruitment of Railways Labour Corps Mr C.P. Colvin, of the Traffic Department of the Burma Railways has under the orders of the Railways Board been appointed Chief Recruiting Officer for Burma under the Railways Board’s organisation for the recruitment overseas of civil labour for all classes principally those ordinarily employed on railways, in dockyards, workshops and marine rating for service of river crafts. His office is in the Burma Railways general office in Sule Pagoda Road and applicants are seen daily ... The recruitment of staff is for employment in East Africa and Mesopotamia. There are vacancies for Traffic inspectors, European station and assistant station masters, Indian stationmasters, signallers, yard foremen, clerks, European and Indian guards, European loco drivers, permanent way and assistant permanent way inspectors etc., besides which there is a regular demand for all kinds of Indian artizans. The salaries offered are 50 per cent higher than those obtained in Burma, plus rations and free clothing. Yenangyaung Spring Races There was a good attendance to witness the second day’s racing ... G.D. Forrester is to be congratulated on putting through a successful two days racing. Yenangyaung handicap H. Marsland’s Thor (1) Mah Mya’s Tein Nyun (2) L. Kirk’s Zatila (3) Twingone Handicap Major Dalby Hackett’s Blue Stocking (1) R.M. Clark’s Jellicoe (20 Maiden Handicap L. Kirk’s Du Wan (1) L. Kirk’d Naga Byan (2) Oilman’s Handicap J.M. McMurtie’s Aung Balay (1) A. Cassel’s Saw Thein (2) Polo Scurry ... For Europeans and Americans. Owners up ... R.M. Clark’s “101” (1) J. Willis’ Busy (2) J.M. McMurtie’s Mike (0) Mr Gibson’s Baku (0) War Loan Garden Party The 7th was a gala day here. A garden party under the patronage of Mr A.E. English, C.I.E., I.C.S., Commissioner of the Irrawaddy Divn., was held at the house of the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Furnivall, with the object of advertising and popularising the war loan. The compound presented a gay appearance, thanks to Mr Holme and his willing helpers. ... and the ground was dotted over with elegant kiosks, Mrs Holme, Mrs Haine, Mrs Davis, Mrs S.S. Aung, Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Fisher were each in charge of a kiosk ... Volunteer Prizes Prizes were then distributed by the Commissioner to the following volunteers:- Rifleman Yaba, best shot in detachment, a silver cup presented by Mr Maneckji Rifleman Dalton, Handicap Competition, silver cup presented by Col-Sergt. Fisher Rifleman Moses, Handicap Class Firing, silver spoon, presented by Col.-Sergt. Instructor White. Prizes for shooting were also presented to Bandsmen Tha No, Maung Kyai, Antony, and long service medals to Rifleman De Cruz and G.E. Fisher. A very enjoyable evening came to a close after a speech in Burmese by the Commissioner. The war loan collections for the Myaungmya district up to date amount to over two lakhs. Dufferin Hospital At a meeting of the managing committee ... there were present:- Dr. T.F. Pedley, in the chair, Dr. N.N. Parakh, Sir Arthur Binning, R.G. Nicoll, Hony. Treasurer, M.D. Buchanan, Hony. Secy., Mrs Casson and Dr. Ma Saw Sa. ... Dr. Parakh was elected to be the visiting physician for the month of May 1917, Dr. Spence was elected to be consultant medical officer of the hospital vice Major Sargent, I.M.S, whose services were placed at the disposal of the military department of India. Sanction was accorded to grant sick-nursing and midwifery certificates to Nurse Ma Dee Pol ... In connection with Mrs Steven’s application for Matron-ship, the honorary secretary was asked to write and inquire whether Mrs Stevens would remain in the appointment for a period not less than six months. ... An estimate amounting to ... for increased accommodation ... was sanctioned subject to the approval of the P.W.D. member, Mr J. Craig. Chauffeurs and Rash Driving Sit, In your paper may be seen from time to time recoded complaints of rash driving alleged against motor car drivers, - I italicize specially. Process was issued, it could not be issued otherwise, under section ... That section deals with rash driving dangerous to life. The utmost punishment possible is six months’ imprisonment ... and, or, a fine extending to a thousand rupees. Is it not time to amend the law by enhancing the possible punishments? This section originated when we drove about in horse carriages ... Yours etc., A. Grant Yenangyaung Spring Meeting In spite of rain and a thunderstorm there was a good attendance on the race course ... The stewards of the Yenangyaung Race Club are H.F. Morris, A.P. Baxter, T.B. Wood, E.C. Fowler, Abdul Rahman, Maung E Maung and Maung San Nyun Mr G.D. Forrester is the Hony. Secretary. Messrs. E. Reay and J. Seiple judged the races which were started by T.B. Wood. The following are the results:- Maiden Plate M.J. Cutting’s Then Nyoon (1) Ko Yin Gyi’s Koe Than (2) L. Kirk’s Naga Byan (3) Oilman’s Maiden Plate A. Cassel’s Saw Thein (1) M.J. Cutting’s Nooree (2) R.W. Ogle’s Bessemer (3) Twingone Plate Major Dalby Hackett’s Blue Stocking (1) R.M. Clark’s Jellicoe (2) J.W. Willis’ Aung Pe (3) Kyaukse Dist. Agricultural & Co-operative Assoc. A general meeting of the ... was held ... On the motion of U Khaing, ... Mr J.J. Anderson, I.C.S., Deputy Commissioner of Kyaukse, was voted to the chair. ... Before proceeding further ... a tribute was paid to Mr English, late Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Burma, who was transferred to the Irrawaddy division, as Commissioner. It was resolved to place on record the deep sense of the great debt which Burma owes to Mr English for the cause of co-operation. As a token of gratitude, it was resolved that his photograph be purchased and kept at every office of a Co-operative Society. ... The Hides Question The situation in which the hide merchants of Rangoon find themselves at the present time is a serious one, for unless something is done to facilitate the shipment of hides to allied countries, where all reports state they are needed, a thriving industry in Burma will go to the wall. The business of dealing in hides in Burma is in the hands almost entirely of members of the Greek community, who are almost without exception devoted supporters of the Venezelist faction. Messrs. Fabricius & Co. is perhaps the only English firm at present engaged in the trade ; they are also among the sufferers. In November last certain Greek firms obtained licences from the Chief Collector of Customs to ship hides and acting on that authority made large purchases, only to find that when the hides were ready for shipment an order had been issued preventing their export. That prohibition has remained in force to the present day and if it continues until the rains the hides now held by the trade will become a total loss. ... Word has been received here that a scheme in ... is in course of formulation by the Government ... Pasteur Institute Assoc. At the monthly meeting ... there were present:- J. LI. Holmes, M.I.C.E., (Chairman) M. Oppenheimer, E.O. Anderson, Dr. A.D. Spence and Lt.-Col. C.R. Pearce, I.M.S., (Director.) British Burma Press, 78, 38th St., Rangoon Police Manuals Catechism of Burma Police Manual by W.G. Cole Catechism of Police Law (English & Burmese) by W.G. Cole Hints in Finger Prints by W.G. Cole Facial Index System, (English & Burmese) by C.W.B. Anderson Maymyo Boy Scouts Mr A.J. Dancey, Scoutmaster, Maymyo Troop of Boy Scouts, writes in his annual report ... During the early portion of 1916 Troop leader Worsley was practically responsible for the whole of the troop as no Scoutmaster was available. ... Fortunately when Troop leader Worsley left for Medical College, Bombay, Mr Dancey returned from service in Mesopotamia and so the work has been carried on ... Ex Scouts Rae and Hearsey are doing well in the Anglo-Indian Force and Mobile Battery respectively. Reilly has joined the R.F.A. Anglo-Indian Force and is already in training. McIntyre joins the same unit this week. Mr W.H. Lonsdale, Bombay Burma Trading Corpn., Dallah, has received word from the War Office that his son, Lt. Lonsdale, Royal Flying Corps, who was recently reported as missing, is a prisoner in the hands of the Germans. Burma Musical Society The annual meeting of ... Major Knapp was in the chair. ... The retiring officers were all re-elected and to their number the following four were added: Miss Lamb, Mrs Reid, Mrs G.V. Clark and Mr Sequira. ... The Annual Report .... On January 26th last year a notice was sent by Mr Lindsaye amongst the musical element of Rangoon suggesting that a philharmonic society should be formed ... As a result of this a public meeting was held ... and those names proposed ... These consisted of Major Knapp, Chairman, Mrs Ormiston, Mr Latimer, Mr Sausman, Mr Stevenson, ... with Mr Lindsaye as Musical Director, Mr Casson as Hony. Secretary and Mr Stephenson as Hony. Treasurer and Librarian. The list of Vice-presidents also confirm this as the following well respected and public men have consented to act as such: The Hon. Sir C.E. Fox, the Hon. H. Thompson, The Lord Bishop of Rangoon, the Right Rev. Bishop A. Cardot, Major-Genl. Young and O.F. Misquith. The Society had hardly been constituted when Mr Casson, the Hony. Secretary, was forced to reign owing to pressing Military duties. His loss was much regretted and it was feared that so energetic and capable an officer could not be replaced. However, Mr Howard, who was appointed in his place, showed during his short term in office exceptional keenness and the Societies thanks are due to him for the excellent arrangements made for the first concert. Owing to his being transferred, he resigned shortly afterwards and Mr Collingwood officiated pro tem. On account of business affairs his resignation is now before your committee. Mr Stevenson, the Hony. Treasurer, was transferred and had to resign the office of Treasurer and Librarian. The post of Treasurer was filled by Mr Latimour and Mrs Nolan, who was at this time nominated to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Sausman, consented to act as Librarian. Mr Vokes was incorporated under rule 38 on the resignation of Mr Stevenson. Later a sub-committee consisting of Mr Lindsaye, Mr Morrison and Mr Vokes was formed ... Owing to the transfer of the Societies Secretary, Mr Howard, to Bombay at short notice, the original minute book of the Society was lost ... The following officers retire according to rule ... but offer themselves for re-election: Major Knapp, Mrs Pullen, Mrs U.B. White, Mr Latimour, Hony. Treasurer, Mr Vokes, Mr Lindsaye, Musical Director and Mr S.E. Collingwood, Hony. Secretary. Maymyo Soldiers’ Home The sixth annual report 1915-1916 of King Edward VII Soldiers’ Home, Maymyo, has just been issued ... During the year under review Mr J.D. Disney officiated as Secretary. ... The following gentlemen served on this committee during the year under review:- Major-Genl. Raitt, C.B., President, Sir Otway Cuffe, Vice-president, Col. Cox, C.B., Lt.-Col. Williams, I.M.S., Rev’d. H.W. Blandford, B.A., C.W. Ainley, M.A., W.V. Hoey, I.C.S., Capt. Hele, E.V. Nisbet, R.S. Baker, M.Sc., and E.A.C. Walker, I.S.O. Myitkyina We are still enjoying extraordinary pleasant weather for this time of year ... Our rainfall record has also been much in excess of the record of last year ... and after many years the defile had to be closed in April owing to an abnormal rise of the river ... The Gold Dredgers Company is now under new management but work has been much handicapped for various reasons. An effort was made, with the rise of the river this week, to float the dredger that grounded last year, but this proved unsuccessful. ... Football On Saturday evening an adjourned meeting of the Tenasserim Football Assoc. was held ... the following were elected as office bearers and members of council for the ensuing year:- President - F.H.T. Buchanan Vice-president - B.H. Perkins Hony. Secy. - J.J.A. Shaw Hony. Treasurer - J.G. Miller Members of council - Messrs. Purves, Rafi, H.S. Ismail, Chit Swe and Maung Gyi. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rangoon Turf Club The annual general meeting of the ... there were present with Mr A.B. Ritchie, Senior Steward, in the chair, Col. Pullen, R.A., G.C. Whigham, J.A. Swan, J. Hogg, J.E. DuBern, F.F. Goodliffe, F.W. Gemmel, A.G. DuBern, R.J. Craufurd-Stuart, W.H. Lonsdale, [Mr] Donaldson-Aiken, Mahomed Hashim, B.N. Burjorjee, S.A.H. Sitwell, C. Hopwood, J.J. Nolan, T.B. Stubbs, Acting Secy. and others. ... In closing the chairman said they had had a very satisfactory year ... They were, however, losing two of their very best friends, Sir Harcourt Butler ... and Mr McDonnell. ... He paid a warm tribute to Mr McDonnell’s work as Stipendiary Steward. They had been fortunate in being able to secure as the successor to Mr McDonnell, Mr D.W. Rae, who would probably be able to join them about the first of May. Their Secretary, Mr Glover, as they knew, had volunteered for active service. His work for the club had been deserving of the highest praise. In mentioning him he could not fail to mention Mr Stubbs, their present acting Secretary. His service had been excellent. ... |
Burma Sappers Heroism
The Crossing of the Tigris
The following letter has been received by U May Oung from Major Bushell:- “You will be pleased to hear that the company has again had a chance and has again taken full advantage of it. This time it was at the Tigris crossing, when a section of the company together with a detachment of the Hants. Regt. were detailed to act as rowers to the first flotilla at No. 2 crossing. The pontoons were launched at 5.30 a.m. and the first to arrive was one manned by our men, steered by No. 523, Havildar Maung Loo Glay. Two more were close behind him and they successfully discharged their load (men of the Gurkhas) and returned for more. Crossing was continued all day and we did not come off scathe less. No. 718, Sapper Maung Paw U of Mandalay and No. 726, Sapper Maung Shwe Thah a Karen from Bassein, were killed and three more wounded. But I am more than pleased, deeply though I deplore the loss of two good men, that the Army commander has awarded the Indian distinguished service medal to No. 637, Lance Naik Maung Sein of Patheingyi, for his gallantry on this occasion. With all his crew but one killed or wounded he brought his pontoon back to shore and continued his ferrying calmly and coolly. Two I.D.S.M’s in a month is a record any company might be proud of. Since then we have been following the retreating Turkish army ; hard marching and hard work but no fighting, But I dare say we shall have further opportunities before we reach Baghdad. We are looking anxiously for our reinforcements, for, fit as the men have kept, five months’ campaigning has meant an appreciable reduction in our numbers.
The Crossing of the Tigris
The following letter has been received by U May Oung from Major Bushell:- “You will be pleased to hear that the company has again had a chance and has again taken full advantage of it. This time it was at the Tigris crossing, when a section of the company together with a detachment of the Hants. Regt. were detailed to act as rowers to the first flotilla at No. 2 crossing. The pontoons were launched at 5.30 a.m. and the first to arrive was one manned by our men, steered by No. 523, Havildar Maung Loo Glay. Two more were close behind him and they successfully discharged their load (men of the Gurkhas) and returned for more. Crossing was continued all day and we did not come off scathe less. No. 718, Sapper Maung Paw U of Mandalay and No. 726, Sapper Maung Shwe Thah a Karen from Bassein, were killed and three more wounded. But I am more than pleased, deeply though I deplore the loss of two good men, that the Army commander has awarded the Indian distinguished service medal to No. 637, Lance Naik Maung Sein of Patheingyi, for his gallantry on this occasion. With all his crew but one killed or wounded he brought his pontoon back to shore and continued his ferrying calmly and coolly. Two I.D.S.M’s in a month is a record any company might be proud of. Since then we have been following the retreating Turkish army ; hard marching and hard work but no fighting, But I dare say we shall have further opportunities before we reach Baghdad. We are looking anxiously for our reinforcements, for, fit as the men have kept, five months’ campaigning has meant an appreciable reduction in our numbers.
The Official “Gazette”
The weekly issues of the official Gazette bear no outward sign, volume, series or serial numbering, by which its age can be readily ascertained and it is possible that not many, even among those who as a duty have to turn over the pages of the weekly issues, are aware that as a separate official publication this Gazette has just completed its fiftieth year. The first issue of the British Burma Gazette is dated “Rangoon, Saturday, 2nd March, 1867,” and, of course, first place in it is given to the notification by the Chief Commissioner, British Burma and agent to the Governor-General, announcing the institution of an official Gazette with the rates of subscription. Intending subscribers and advertisers are directed to address all their communications to the Superintendent of the official Gazette press. This press was established in the Rangoon Jail. Prior to 1867 all official notifications were published in one of the local newspapers; in fact, all printing for Government would appear to have been done by private presses.
The scheme of employing prison labour on printing for Government purposes was initiated by Dr. C. Planck, the first Inspector-General of Prisons in Burma. In the successful establishment of printing as a form of labour, he recognised its manifold advantages as a means of employment for men of superior character and disposition, who might desire to lead reformed lives on quitting the prison precincts. He received every encouragement in pushing his scheme from Sir Arthur Phayre, the Chief Commissioner, and was harshly criticised by the local presses when printing was first commenced in the prison. He left Burma for the sanitary Commissionership of the North-Western Provinces in April 1868, after having the satisfaction of seeing the prison press established as a success. On the eve of his departure he urged that the operations of the press be restricted to the printing of official forms, dockets and envelopes, the tax papers and the official Gazette and that no private work, no official annual or other report, no kind of printing not of an established form, be executed at the prison press, “for experience will certainly show that the existence of a very large printing press in connection with a prison is neither politic or desirable and will end by bringing discredit on the establishment and dissatisfaction to the Superintendent.”
His successor, Dr. Kelly and the officiating incumbent, Dr. McNeale Donnelly, were however, more ambitious. The former finding Burmans to be apt compositors and taking great interest in the work, started classes for the purposes of instructing Burmese youths, inmates of the prison, with the object of ultimately employing them as English compositors in the prison press ; and a European manager, Mr Bartholomew, was engaged ; and later, the latter was reported to have preformed “his share of the duties not only with credit to himself but with great profit to the goal.” In the report on the Rangoon goal for 1868 we read : “The printing department has completed two works of considerable size and of no little difficulty of execution. These were the administrative report by the Chief Commissioner and the Gazette (sic, Gazetteer?) of Pegu by Capt. Lloyd ; whether or not they bear favourable comparison with similar works, for instance the goal report for 1867, executed by private presses in Burma, I leave to the judgement of others, less directly interested than I am in the question. The gaol report for 1867 show that it was printed by T. Whittam at the Advertiser Press, Moulmein. The administration report for 1866-1867 was printed by the Rangoon Central Jail press, but those for earlier years were the work of C. Bennett, Mission Press, Rangoon.
In 1870 we find Dr. Donnelly pleading that the Jail press be allowed to undertake the printing of his annual report and he promised to place a full report upon “the progress and results of the convict printing office at Rangoon prison from its establishment to the close of 1870.” And he concluded by saying that “Here it is sufficient to observe that however it may be regarded in its relation to prison industry, financially it must be acknowledged to be a most successful institution.” Dr. Donnelly’s report on the convict printing office is not available but judging from the fact that the administration report for 1868-1969 was printed at the “Chief Commissioner’s office press,” and that the reports for succeeding years were issued from the “Secretariat press” it would appear that the Rangoon Central Jail press was restricted to the printing of forms etc., as the correctness of Dr. Planck’s warning had been verified.
Though “the territories formerly governed by King Thebaw” were proclaimed on the 1st January 1886, to “no longer be under his rule, but have become part of Her Majesty’s Dominions,” the British Burma Gazette continued to appear till the 2nd October 1886, when it was announced that the name of the official Gazette had been altered to the Burma Gazette. From the time of the annexation to the date just given, Upper Burma had an official Gazette of its own. This change was consequent on Upper Burma being placed under the administration of the Chief Commissioner of Lower Burma, “who shall henceforth be styled the Chief Commissioner of Burma.”
When celebrating their centenary in October last, the A.B.M. Press gave a short and interesting account of their developments and we heard how Burmese type came into existence and how the various sizes of Burmese type were gradually produced. The wooden hand press and the first font of Burmese type, we are told, were made at Serampore and were brought to Burma in 1816. At that time the Mission could not have received any assistance from Government in the production of this font of type, for the British had not then established themselves here. It is however evident that the Mission Press was made use of by Government in the early days of our occupation and it would be interesting to know whence the Government of British Burma derived their font of Burmese type. In short, a history of Government printing would be of interest. Could the Government Press produce employees such as those to whom the American Mission awarded long service medals?
The weekly issues of the official Gazette bear no outward sign, volume, series or serial numbering, by which its age can be readily ascertained and it is possible that not many, even among those who as a duty have to turn over the pages of the weekly issues, are aware that as a separate official publication this Gazette has just completed its fiftieth year. The first issue of the British Burma Gazette is dated “Rangoon, Saturday, 2nd March, 1867,” and, of course, first place in it is given to the notification by the Chief Commissioner, British Burma and agent to the Governor-General, announcing the institution of an official Gazette with the rates of subscription. Intending subscribers and advertisers are directed to address all their communications to the Superintendent of the official Gazette press. This press was established in the Rangoon Jail. Prior to 1867 all official notifications were published in one of the local newspapers; in fact, all printing for Government would appear to have been done by private presses.
The scheme of employing prison labour on printing for Government purposes was initiated by Dr. C. Planck, the first Inspector-General of Prisons in Burma. In the successful establishment of printing as a form of labour, he recognised its manifold advantages as a means of employment for men of superior character and disposition, who might desire to lead reformed lives on quitting the prison precincts. He received every encouragement in pushing his scheme from Sir Arthur Phayre, the Chief Commissioner, and was harshly criticised by the local presses when printing was first commenced in the prison. He left Burma for the sanitary Commissionership of the North-Western Provinces in April 1868, after having the satisfaction of seeing the prison press established as a success. On the eve of his departure he urged that the operations of the press be restricted to the printing of official forms, dockets and envelopes, the tax papers and the official Gazette and that no private work, no official annual or other report, no kind of printing not of an established form, be executed at the prison press, “for experience will certainly show that the existence of a very large printing press in connection with a prison is neither politic or desirable and will end by bringing discredit on the establishment and dissatisfaction to the Superintendent.”
His successor, Dr. Kelly and the officiating incumbent, Dr. McNeale Donnelly, were however, more ambitious. The former finding Burmans to be apt compositors and taking great interest in the work, started classes for the purposes of instructing Burmese youths, inmates of the prison, with the object of ultimately employing them as English compositors in the prison press ; and a European manager, Mr Bartholomew, was engaged ; and later, the latter was reported to have preformed “his share of the duties not only with credit to himself but with great profit to the goal.” In the report on the Rangoon goal for 1868 we read : “The printing department has completed two works of considerable size and of no little difficulty of execution. These were the administrative report by the Chief Commissioner and the Gazette (sic, Gazetteer?) of Pegu by Capt. Lloyd ; whether or not they bear favourable comparison with similar works, for instance the goal report for 1867, executed by private presses in Burma, I leave to the judgement of others, less directly interested than I am in the question. The gaol report for 1867 show that it was printed by T. Whittam at the Advertiser Press, Moulmein. The administration report for 1866-1867 was printed by the Rangoon Central Jail press, but those for earlier years were the work of C. Bennett, Mission Press, Rangoon.
In 1870 we find Dr. Donnelly pleading that the Jail press be allowed to undertake the printing of his annual report and he promised to place a full report upon “the progress and results of the convict printing office at Rangoon prison from its establishment to the close of 1870.” And he concluded by saying that “Here it is sufficient to observe that however it may be regarded in its relation to prison industry, financially it must be acknowledged to be a most successful institution.” Dr. Donnelly’s report on the convict printing office is not available but judging from the fact that the administration report for 1868-1969 was printed at the “Chief Commissioner’s office press,” and that the reports for succeeding years were issued from the “Secretariat press” it would appear that the Rangoon Central Jail press was restricted to the printing of forms etc., as the correctness of Dr. Planck’s warning had been verified.
Though “the territories formerly governed by King Thebaw” were proclaimed on the 1st January 1886, to “no longer be under his rule, but have become part of Her Majesty’s Dominions,” the British Burma Gazette continued to appear till the 2nd October 1886, when it was announced that the name of the official Gazette had been altered to the Burma Gazette. From the time of the annexation to the date just given, Upper Burma had an official Gazette of its own. This change was consequent on Upper Burma being placed under the administration of the Chief Commissioner of Lower Burma, “who shall henceforth be styled the Chief Commissioner of Burma.”
When celebrating their centenary in October last, the A.B.M. Press gave a short and interesting account of their developments and we heard how Burmese type came into existence and how the various sizes of Burmese type were gradually produced. The wooden hand press and the first font of Burmese type, we are told, were made at Serampore and were brought to Burma in 1816. At that time the Mission could not have received any assistance from Government in the production of this font of type, for the British had not then established themselves here. It is however evident that the Mission Press was made use of by Government in the early days of our occupation and it would be interesting to know whence the Government of British Burma derived their font of Burmese type. In short, a history of Government printing would be of interest. Could the Government Press produce employees such as those to whom the American Mission awarded long service medals?
Burma Legislative Council
A meeting of the ... was held at Maymyo .. Lieut.- Governors Speech
Gentlemen, I congratulate you on bringing another year’s work ... Then I may perhaps indulge in a few remarks of a personal character. When the financial year which has now begun has drawn to a close, I shall no longer be in Burma ... I have been most handicapped owing to the absence , through illness, of Lady Butler. It is a great grief to her that she will not be well enough to come to Burma. ...
... At my request, several of the leading firms in Rangoon, Messrs. Steel Bros., the Bombay Burma Trading Co., Finlay Fleming & Co. and others entered whole heartedly into the enterprise and spent large sums ... We imported labour from India, China and the Straits Settlements. ... If this rate continues the output will have been considerably more than doubled in a little over a year. ... We are opening up new areas and prospecting by the firms is going on ... I desire to take this opportunity of once more expressing my obligations to the great firm of Rangoon for their patriotic and prompt response to my appeal to them. I also desire to acknowledge the services on the spot of Mr Brander, Mr Coggin Brown and others.
As you are aware, when I came to the province German influence was still considerably in evidence. I think we may claim to have done much to clear this out. The selling up of enemy property is going on steadily, and, I think, satisfactorily.
... I think that there is a general consensus of opinion that the appointment of these committees has been of the greatest advantage ... I am deeply beholden to Mr Thompson, Mr Carey, Mr English and others who have presided and served on these committees at personal sacrifice to themselves.
Another measure which has been useful ... Tours have already been arranged for Col. DesVoeux, Inspector General of Police, Major Knapp, Inspector General of Jails, Mr Cocks, who is now officiating as Director of Public Instruction, while Mr Gavin Scott went to study the municipal system in Bombay ... Col. Ormiston has visited Madras in order to study the excise system there and Mr Shuttleworth has visited Calcutta, Bombay, Colombo and Singapore in connection with the difficult question of the treatment of prostitution in Rangoon.
In the education department ... under the guidance of Mr Covernton, who has done much for education in Burma and whose absence today we regret though glad to think that he is proceeding on promotion ...
There is already progress in irrigation. The Twante Canal, the great Imperial navigation work begun in 1912-1913 has been opened ... and its successful completion is very creditable to the Executive Engineer in charge, Mr Holman Hunt. The double banking on the left bank of the Irrawaddy will be surveyed by a special Surveys division. ... In accordance with the recommendations of Mr Samuelson several projects have been worked out for improving the Delta creek but they have to stand over for want of the necessary dredging plants, the Twante Canal dredgers having gone to Mesopotamia. ...
A meeting of the ... was held at Maymyo .. Lieut.- Governors Speech
Gentlemen, I congratulate you on bringing another year’s work ... Then I may perhaps indulge in a few remarks of a personal character. When the financial year which has now begun has drawn to a close, I shall no longer be in Burma ... I have been most handicapped owing to the absence , through illness, of Lady Butler. It is a great grief to her that she will not be well enough to come to Burma. ...
... At my request, several of the leading firms in Rangoon, Messrs. Steel Bros., the Bombay Burma Trading Co., Finlay Fleming & Co. and others entered whole heartedly into the enterprise and spent large sums ... We imported labour from India, China and the Straits Settlements. ... If this rate continues the output will have been considerably more than doubled in a little over a year. ... We are opening up new areas and prospecting by the firms is going on ... I desire to take this opportunity of once more expressing my obligations to the great firm of Rangoon for their patriotic and prompt response to my appeal to them. I also desire to acknowledge the services on the spot of Mr Brander, Mr Coggin Brown and others.
As you are aware, when I came to the province German influence was still considerably in evidence. I think we may claim to have done much to clear this out. The selling up of enemy property is going on steadily, and, I think, satisfactorily.
... I think that there is a general consensus of opinion that the appointment of these committees has been of the greatest advantage ... I am deeply beholden to Mr Thompson, Mr Carey, Mr English and others who have presided and served on these committees at personal sacrifice to themselves.
Another measure which has been useful ... Tours have already been arranged for Col. DesVoeux, Inspector General of Police, Major Knapp, Inspector General of Jails, Mr Cocks, who is now officiating as Director of Public Instruction, while Mr Gavin Scott went to study the municipal system in Bombay ... Col. Ormiston has visited Madras in order to study the excise system there and Mr Shuttleworth has visited Calcutta, Bombay, Colombo and Singapore in connection with the difficult question of the treatment of prostitution in Rangoon.
In the education department ... under the guidance of Mr Covernton, who has done much for education in Burma and whose absence today we regret though glad to think that he is proceeding on promotion ...
There is already progress in irrigation. The Twante Canal, the great Imperial navigation work begun in 1912-1913 has been opened ... and its successful completion is very creditable to the Executive Engineer in charge, Mr Holman Hunt. The double banking on the left bank of the Irrawaddy will be surveyed by a special Surveys division. ... In accordance with the recommendations of Mr Samuelson several projects have been worked out for improving the Delta creek but they have to stand over for want of the necessary dredging plants, the Twante Canal dredgers having gone to Mesopotamia. ...
Burma Pioneers
Another draft of sixteen recruits for the Burma Pioneers were given a rousing send off at the Rangoon railway station on Friday morning preparatory to taking the ten o’clock train for Mandalay to begin their training. The recruits are from Rangoon, Moulmein, Insein, Arakan, Pyapon, Hanthawaddy and Tavoy and have all been completely equipped from the fund raised at the benefit performance at the Globe Cinema recently. Each man was also given a rupee to help towards his food on the journey.
All the departing youths were given breakfast on the station platform by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda Trustees. There was a big crowd present among whom were Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate, Mr Justice Maung Kin, Mr F.L. Taylor, I.E.S., Maung Kyaw, Mr M. I. Alley, Mr H. Kluseman, Mr Bannerjee and a large number of pupils of the Govt. High School who had assembled to bid one of their prefects, Maung Thein Maung, who had charge of the draft, goodbye. Thein Maung besides being one of the prefects of the school was the gold medallist this year for good conduct. He is a nephew of the Hon. U Po Tha.
Among the recruits that left yesterday was Maung Kin Thaung, son of U Ba Sein, Inspector of Police, Paungde, who is a near relative of the Hon. U Ba Too, Burma’s representative in the Viceroy’s Council. Mr Justice Maung Kin presented each of the recruits with a tin of cigarettes and just previous to their entraining gave then a few words of advice saying that they were now taking the first step towards going to fight for their King and country against a fellow who hit below the belt and he was sure there was Kutho in time to crush him out. They should live for the flag and live up to it as it stood for justice and fair dealing. It stood for all that was meant when one played the game.
He wished them good-bye and good luck and told them all Burma would watch their doings. Mr Justice Maung Kin presented to Maung Thein Maung, on behalf of the teachers and pupils of the Govt. High School, a handsome wristlet watch which they had subscribed for as a token of their affection and esteem. Cheers were called for the recruits, Mr Taylor, the Govt. High School and Major Kirkwood.
Another draft of sixteen recruits for the Burma Pioneers were given a rousing send off at the Rangoon railway station on Friday morning preparatory to taking the ten o’clock train for Mandalay to begin their training. The recruits are from Rangoon, Moulmein, Insein, Arakan, Pyapon, Hanthawaddy and Tavoy and have all been completely equipped from the fund raised at the benefit performance at the Globe Cinema recently. Each man was also given a rupee to help towards his food on the journey.
All the departing youths were given breakfast on the station platform by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda Trustees. There was a big crowd present among whom were Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate, Mr Justice Maung Kin, Mr F.L. Taylor, I.E.S., Maung Kyaw, Mr M. I. Alley, Mr H. Kluseman, Mr Bannerjee and a large number of pupils of the Govt. High School who had assembled to bid one of their prefects, Maung Thein Maung, who had charge of the draft, goodbye. Thein Maung besides being one of the prefects of the school was the gold medallist this year for good conduct. He is a nephew of the Hon. U Po Tha.
Among the recruits that left yesterday was Maung Kin Thaung, son of U Ba Sein, Inspector of Police, Paungde, who is a near relative of the Hon. U Ba Too, Burma’s representative in the Viceroy’s Council. Mr Justice Maung Kin presented each of the recruits with a tin of cigarettes and just previous to their entraining gave then a few words of advice saying that they were now taking the first step towards going to fight for their King and country against a fellow who hit below the belt and he was sure there was Kutho in time to crush him out. They should live for the flag and live up to it as it stood for justice and fair dealing. It stood for all that was meant when one played the game.
He wished them good-bye and good luck and told them all Burma would watch their doings. Mr Justice Maung Kin presented to Maung Thein Maung, on behalf of the teachers and pupils of the Govt. High School, a handsome wristlet watch which they had subscribed for as a token of their affection and esteem. Cheers were called for the recruits, Mr Taylor, the Govt. High School and Major Kirkwood.
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Prospecting for Minerals in Burma
Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Original S.O. Holmes, Tavoy Ma Khin, Moulmein Chan Pyew, Rangoon W.G. Howard, Rangoon Maung Hpo Tah, Rangoon Maung Po Yee, Rangoon Ma Thein Nwe, Rangoon Tan Po Lye, Rangoon Letter to the Editor - Exemption Tribunal Sir, To avoid further annoyance to me I would consider it a favour if you would correct the erroneous report in your issued dated 2nd May that I “clamed exemption for family reasons.” My petition was that I am a Partner and Works Manager of Kaims Foundry and that in the event of my being taken from the works there would be no one available to carry on the business. A few questions put to me by the tribunal had reference to business only. The only mention of family affairs was the statement that the other three male members interested in the business were all on active service viz., my brother and Partner in Mesopotamia and my two stepsons who were training as Engineers for my Rangoon business are now in France and Egypt. We have the Government of India’s assurance that business will not be closed down and the Rangoon tribunal President’s statement that he wishes to avoid taking heads of firms, yet my application was rejected and I was put in for general service. Yours etc., J.A. Angus, M.I. Mech. E. Burma Forest Administration A resolution on the report of the forest administration ... More than half of the teak extracted departmentally came from Zigon forest division where the well conceived and carefully executed measures taken by Mr F.A. Leete, Conservator of Forests, Pegu Circle, to improve the streams used for floating logs out of the forest were so successful that the out turn of the division rose from 18,000 to 34,000 tons ... G.R. Jeffrey A new forest division was created with headquarters at Nyaunglebin. ... There were several casualties among both the superior and subordinate establishment. Mr G.R. Jeffrey, an officer of great ability, whose services were lent to the war office was killed fighting on the western front. ... Indian Army Reserve of Officers Mr E.H. O’Hara who was recently granted a commission in the I.A.R.O. was presented on Monday in the office of the Chief Secretary, with a sword which had been purchased for him by his fellow members of the Chief Secretary’s office. In the absence of the Chief Secretary at Maymyo, the presentation was made by the Senior Registrar, Mr S.C. Buttery, who expressed the great pleasure he felt in making the presentation. He said that he hoped Mr O’Hara would shortly have the opportunity of killing not a few Germans or Turks with the sword. Mr O’Hara thanked Mr Buttery and those present for their kind gift and concluded by saying that he would like nothing better than to see himself in the fighting line together with some of his friends. The ceremony ended with cheers for Lt. O’Hara. Lt. and Mrs O’Hara have left for India. Maymyo Lawn Tennis Tournament For the mixed doubles in the Maymyo ... In the semi finals Mr Foster and Mrs Dunk played Mr Heath and Miss Walford, ... Mr Heath and Miss Walford played magnificently but their opponents made the most of the their initial advantage and won the march after a hard fight, the final score reading, 8-6, 6-7, 6-4. The other semi-final was between Col. Burlton and Mrs Mrs B.B. Scott and Mr Killick and Miss Swithinbank, ... Col. Burlton and partner were expected to win but Mr Killick and Miss Swithinbank both played at the very top of their form and won quite easily, the scores reading 6.4, 6-3. ... Men’s Doubles In the semi-finals ... Symns and Cooper ... met Grigson and Dunk ... and Killick and Dufall played Heyland and Morley. Neither of these games was very exciting although each provided some vigorous tennis. Symns and Cooper were no match for Grigson and Dunk who won 6-4, 6-4. Killick and Dufall were too strong for Heyland and Morley ... the final result being 6-1, 6-3. In the final Killick and Dufall beat Grigson and Dunk, 6-2, 6-1. The winners are a very strong pair, Dufall being quick on the ball and driving with great power while Killick played very steadily ... Men’s Singles ... Col. Strickland beat Whitehead after a hard struggle 6-3, 8-6, and Dufall beat Col. Burlton somewhat easily the score being 6-4, 6-2. ... Ladies Doubles A long and interesting match was played when Mrs Parker and Mrs Burbridge met Mrs Lister and Mrs Hoey in the final. ... Full score: Mrs Lister and Mrs Hoey won by 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. Grant of Land A grant of 7.27 acres of land has been made near Kamamaung in the Salween district to the Seventh Day Adventist Mission for building a church and dispensary. Letter to the Editor - Exemption Tribunal Sir, May I correct a slight inaccuracy in the proceedings of the exemption tribunal yesterday? I did not apply for exemption on the grounds that I “proposed” to apply for employment on munitions work but that I had already offered my service unconditionally to the munitions authorities both at home and in Indian and proposed to leave Burma within three months. In these days of passports and tribunals one’s desire to leave Burma can necessarily only be a proposal. The decision of the tribunal was obviously a fair one. Yours etc., R.S. Dickie. Supply and Transport Corps Sergt. Davis, Supply and Transport Corps, Rangoon, late Superintendent, Municipal Pig Slaughter House, Rangoon, has reverted to his regiment, the South Lancashire, and leaves this week to them. Indian Defence Force ... The course of training with the Sappers and Miners at Bangalore of Capt. Cameron and Lt. Jones, E.E. Company, Rangoon Port Defence Vols., has been extended until May 24th. ... Letter to the Editor - The Burma Labour Corps Sir, It has already been announced in your newspaper that orders have been received from army headquarters to recruit a labour corps for work in France. The composition of the corps will be half Burmese and half Northern Chins and its headquarters are Sagaing, with a branch at Tiddim in the Chin Hills. The corps will be commanded by Major F.C. Owens with Messrs. E.O. Fowler and H. Holman Hunt, Asst. Commandants. Recruiting has commenced and it is now necessary to arrange that the Labour Corps is treated as generously in the matter of comforts as the troops who are serving abroad. I hope that the “Burma Branch of the Indian Comforts for the Troops Fund” will adopt the Corps when it leaves for France ... Meanwhile money is required to provide certain necessaries such as enamelled plates, mugs and various additions to men’s kit. A local committee consisting of Mr H. Tonkinson, Deputy Commissioner, Sagaing, Mrs Tonkinson, Major Owens and myself have been formed to collect money ... Money should be sent to Mrs H. Tonkinson, Deputy Commissioner’s House, Sagaing. ... Yours etc., B.S. Carey. Sagaing, April 11th. Prospecting for Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Renewal Tan Chwan Leow, Tavoy L.P. Declozets, Rangoon American Baptist Mission The Rev’d Ernest Grigg, A.B.M., formerly pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Barr St. and later at the Sagaing Mission, has left for home on account of Mrs Grigg’s health. They have been granted permission to go to the United States via England. Mrs Grigg will remain with relatives for three months in England during which time Mr Grigg will work with the Y.M.C.A. in France in connection with Mr O.H. McCowen. Lunatic Asylums in Burma A note on the Lunatic ... by Colonel Strickland, I.M.S., Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals says:- During the year under review the total accommodation provide in the two asylums of the province remained at 656 as in the previous years, allowing room for 560 males and 90 females ... Major A.G. Sargent, I.M.S., continued to be in charge of the asylum during the year and great credit is due to him for the able manner in which he has carried out all his duties and for the care and attention he has devoted to the inmates. Civil Asst. Surgeon C.S. Krishnasawmy Iyer, L.M. & S, filled the post of Deputy Superintendent with success. The Matrton Mrs H.N. Nunn and the nurses, the Sub-assistant Surgeons and other staff performed their duties satisfactorily. Minbu Dr. W.D. Jones was in charge of the asylum up to the 26th February ; Civil Asst. Surgeon P.R. Menon, B.A., M.B.C.M., took over charge on the 18th August, Dr. Isa Charan being in collateral charge in the interval. Sub-asst. Surgeon Sheo Prasad remained as Deputy Superintendent during the year 1916 also and is reported to have worked with his usual zeal. The Burma Sappers In Mesopotamia Major Bushell’s Narrative. The following is a letter sent by Major C.W. Bushell to Maung Bya, Hony. Secy., Burmese Fighting Men’s Comfort Fund, Mandalay:- Indian Expeditionary Force “D” April 1st 1917. My dear Maung Bya, I think the time has now come for me to write to you as representative of all our kind friends in Mandalay, a long letter as to our doings in Mesopotamia. This letter is long overdue, but I have had no time to write except short notes and our friends in Mandalay deserve something more than that. Firstly and above all we have won two rewards for conspicuous gallantry under fire, in both cases the Indian Distinguished Service Medal, one by Jemadar Maung Chan for his work in the trench fighting in the Dahra bend and the second by No. 637, Lance-naik Maung Sein of Patheingyi for his work in the crossing of the Tigris, the crossing that resulted in the fall of Kut and the surrender of Baghdad. For other work also we have received special thanks from our own divisional Commander General Egerton from our Chief Engineer General Johnson and other senior officers. I feel I can honestly assure you and all our friends that the Burman has fully proved his claim to rank both as a Sapper and as a fighting man with any other troops that the empire can produce. Secondly, we have losses to deplore. The first to go was No. 698 Sapper Maung Hla of Amarapura. No. 657 Maung Sein Win of Bassein who was wounded the same day died a few days later, and at teh Tigris crossing we lost two more No. 718 Sapper Maung Paw U, who comes from a village near Kabaing and No. 726 Maung Shwe Than from Lowr Burma. We feel that the names of all these four, who have given their lives for the Empire will not be forgotten by their compatriots in Burma. Six other wounded remain in hospital ; two more with slight wounds have rejoined us. Of the former we trust that none are really serious, but probably you will hear as soon as we do. And now to some account of our doings. We reached Basra on October 27th and were kept there till November 17. We spent the time in the final outfitting of the men, drills and marches to harden them up and did a certain amount of work on the water supply scheme. On the 17th we left by road for the front, a three weeks march. We passed through Qurna, Amara and Shaikh Saad, reaching our destination Sinn on December 11th. The march was excellent in every way, we followed the bank of the Tigris all the way up. The marching was mostly done in the cool of the morning and we camped by about midday on the banks for the afternoon. It served to harden and acclimatise the men as nothing else could have done, and we had the excellent record of dropping but two more sick throughout and those not till we were within two days of our destination. Both were slight cases and have since rejoined. At Sinn we joined our fighting formation, the -- Division with which we have been ever since. We had but two days rest and then the whole army moved forward on the expedition that has culminated in the capture of Baghdad. We came under shell fire for the first time on December 14th and in a few days soon got used to it, during that time suffering no casualties whatsoever. Up till the end of January, while we were consolidating our position on the Hai, our work was mainly pure engineering, bridges water supply and roads, with some trench digging filling up a very busy time. There was not much fighting though at times we came under distant shell fire and were at times bombed by aeroplanes. Early in February more active work in the Dahra bend fell to the lot of the Division and it was in the trench fighting of that month that we suffered our first casualties and Jemadar Maung Chan won his reward. By the middle of February the bend was clear and we nerved ourselves for the next event, the crossing of the Tigris. To No. 1 section, together with the men of the Hants. Regt. fell the destination of rowing over the first parties to cross and well they did their work. It was here that the other two men were killed and that Maung Sein won his reward. In charge of a boat in which all but himself and one other had been killed or wounded, he got his boat safely back to our side and continued his ferry work during the rest of the day. It was a fine example of coolness and determination. After the crossing the company remained for four days at Shumran in charge of the ferry and so missed the pursuit of the Turkish Army. It took us three days hard marching then to overtake our division, which we successfully did at Aziziyah, the day before the advance to Baghdad was resumed. Thence we moved rapidly forward to the Diala, where we made a flanking movement in conjunction with an infantry brigade. We came under shell fire, but fortunately escaped any casualties. Meanwhile Baghdad had fallen to an attack from the other flank and we returned to and bridged the Diala near its junction with the Tigris. There we remained for some days and then moved on here, Bagubo, some thirty miles north of Baghdad on the Diala river, when we again find ourselves in charge of bridges, roads and water. This in brief, is our record ro date in this campaign and I am absolutely sure that you will all feel that the company had redeemed the promise I made on its behalf when we left Burma, namely, that we would prove our fitness to serve the Empire on an equality with any other race. As you doubtless know, I have been with the company except for a break of three years, since December 1904 and you will understand the intense personal pleasure it has given me to take the company on service and to see them undergo with credit the crucial test of real war. Finally, I would wish to congratulate you all on the splendid response to recruiting ; this has given all of us here as much pleasure as we know it will have given you. Please remember me and all of us here to our many friends in Mandalay, especially to the members of your committee who have been so kind and generous to us. Yours etc., Major C.W. Bushell, R.E. P.S. I have just heard that two at least of our wounded have been sent back for treatment. No. 583 Maung Pyat and No. 7331 Maung Loo, both of Mandalay. Rangoon Volunteer Rifles 2nd Lt. A.E. Bellars to be Lieutenant, to fill an existing vacancy 2nd Lt. J. Muir to be Lieutenant, to fill an existing vacancy 2nd Lt. A.H.M. Barrington to be Lieutenant, to fill an existing vacancy W. Bennett to be 2nd Lieutenant vice A.E. Bellars, promoted H.A. Brown to be 2nd Lieutenant vice J. Muir, promoted J. Campbell to be 2nd Lieutenant to fill an existing vacancy Burma Railway Volunteer Corps Lieutenant N. de C. Hardwick, seconded, to be Captain with seniority next below Capt. G.S. Darby and to remain seconded. 2nd Lieutenant E.H. Aikman, to be , to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant. G.W.D. Beaman and to remain seconded. 2nd Lieutenant M.H. Hailes, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant. J.H. Rickie and to remain seconded. 2nd Lieutenant G.G.T. Toller, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant. M.H. Hailes and to remain seconded. 2nd Lieutenant J.E.M. Rowland, seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant G.C.T. (sic) Toller and to remain seconded. 2nd Lieutenant D.H. Ferguson, M.C., seconded, to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant N. Murray and to remain seconded. Honorary Captain and Paymaster R.H. Hardy to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant C.B. Bell. Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles Lieutenant G.H. Newcombe, seconded to be Captain with seniority next below Captain R. Rance and to remain seconded. Lieutenant J.M.B. Stuart, seconded to be Captain with seniority next below Captain G.B. Scott and to remain seconded. 2nd Lieutenant R.D. Burne, seconded to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant C.B. Smales and to remain seconded. 2nd Lieutenant R.E. Alderman, seconded to be Lieutenant with seniority next below Lieutenant R.D. Burne and to remain seconded. Rangoon Ladies’ Golf Club The March eclectic competition was won by Mrs Dawson, 50-16=34. ... Alleged Breach of Factories Act. A complaint was yesterday filed before the Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate by Mr Prideaux, Inspector of Factories, Burma, charging Mr F.M. Jonas, Manager of the Burma Tobacco Factory, Rangoon, under section ... with failing to furnish to the Inspector of Factories on or before January 15th a certain annual return in duplicate. Mr Prideaux alleged that three reminder were sent but no notice was taken. Mr Jonas has been summoned to appear on May 14th. Theft For theft of a camera valued at Rs. 108 from Messrs. E.M. DeSouza & Co., Chin Naing, Chinese coolie, was on Saturday sentenced to nine months rigorous imprisonment by the Eastern Sub-divn. Magistrate. The Rubber Returns Messrs. Morrison & Co.’s rubber returns show:- Mergui Crown ... Burma Para ... Rangoon Para ... Kambay Para ... New Amherst ... Heyes Burma ... Tamok Rubber ... Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the ... The sub-committee considered the question of Rs. 100 per month and a motor car allowance of Rs. 150 per month to Mr J.W. Walker, Water & Sewage Engineer, during the period he officiates as Deputy Chief Engineer vice H. L. Pearson, seconded. The President said that Mr Pearson left on December 6th 1916, Mr Walker had been carrying on the duties of Mr Pearson in addition to his own. The Chief Engineer had recommended that Mr Walker be given a charge allowance of Rs. 100 and a motor car allowance of Rs. 150 in lieu of the motor car allowance of Rs. 50 which he was at present drawing. He (President) supported the recommendation and mentioned, by the way, the fact that Mr Pearson had not cost the municipality a pice since he had gone away. The accountant general said Mr Pearson had no claim on the municipal funds for leave allowance or anything else. Mr Glascott: Mr Pearson might have something to say to that. The President: Well that is the order of the accountant general. The Vice-president said there was some arrangement made at the time Mr Pearson had gone away and the Chief Engineer should have drawn attention to that fact. Mr Walker was given a certain amount of work to do and he was not put down as acting for the Deputy Chief Engineer. Mr Glascott said he had a recollection of Mr Pearson explaining how the work was to be carried out in his absence. The Vice-president said he had no objection to Mr Walker getting Rs. 150 as a motor car allowance, but he objected to the Rs. 100 charge allowance. The President ought to look into that matter and see what arrangements had been made in regard to Mr Pearson. The question could come up before the meeting next month. That was agreed to. Sanction was accorded to the confirmation of W.H. Wason in the appointment of Foreman, Municipal Worksop, the President remarking that the Chief Engineer had reported satisfactorily on his work. The Chief Engineer had recommended that plumber’s certificates be granted to C.W. Foster and B. Bose, who had qualified by the usual exams. and the sub-committee approved of the recommendation. ... Y.M.C.A. Boys’ Dept. The fourteenth annual social evening and prize distribution of the ... Mr Warrington, Associate General Secretary, of the association in Burma, presided. The programme opened with a game “hit and run.” The Misses Holton gave a piano duet and Miss Evans a violin solo. Mr E. Mechado’s comic song and Sergt. Greenwood’s whistling solo were encored. Sergt. Holdstock, Rifle Brigade, Scout Master, sang. A recitation by Cedric Shaw, songs by Rifleman Carson, Rifle Brigade and Miss Vrasalovich followed, the first part closing with a conjuring act by Mr W. North. After refreshments had been served the concert was resumed, a violin duet being contributed by Messrs. H. Jones and C. Scherling. The prize distribution followed. Dr. Murray assisted by Mr M. Sundram, Secretary to the department, distributed the prizes which were as follows:- Billiards – 1. W. Ribeyro. Runner-up, V. Langley Draughts – 1. V. Taylor. Runner-up, S. Aganoor Ping Pong – 1. W. Ribeyro. Runner-up, S. Aganoor Camp Prize Beginners swim – 1. M. Vrasalovich. 2. F. Benemy Short distance swim – 1. S. Aganoor. 2. Barney O’Brien Boar Race – Winning crew composed of V. Taylor, R. Brooks and S. Aganoor Tent Inspection Best Tent – H. Joachim (leader,) B. O’Brien, W. Jones, J. Vardon, B. Loader and S. Loader Best Boy in Camp – G. Peters Crisp Cup – Events, boat race, water polo and relay swimming ; won by team composed of B. O’Brien, F. Johns, E. Lawson and M. Vrasalovich, to each a fountain pen in addition to cup. Consolation Prize – J. Vardon Dr. Murray, at the conclusion, said camp life taught self-reliance and helped, as did the boy scout laws, to form character and manliness. ... After a song by H. Chowdry the chairman said ... The singing of the National Anthem brought the evening to a close. Mr A.H. Wooster and Mr S. Dyream ably carried out the duties of accompanists. Rangoon Port Commissioners At the ordinary meeting of the Commissioners ... the following were present: H.B. Huddleston (Vice-chairman) Commander S.D. Vale, W.H. Tarleton, J.A. Stevens, G. Scott, J.A. Polson, W. Buchanan, J.W.A. Bell, J.A. Swan and F. Watson. ... The Commissioners recorded with regret an intimation from their London agents to the effect that Mr F.W. Teare (Pilot) died in France on the 23rd April from wounds received in action and directed that an expression of their sympathy be forwarded to Mr Teare’s next of kin. Leave for 2 months and 15 days was granted to D.H. James, Chief Accountant. A note by the Chairman stating that Messrs. Knowles, Leeworthy and Lutter of the traffic Dept. had applied for appointments in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers was recorded, also orders of the exemption tribunal on the application submitted for exemption of Port Commissioners’ employees and a letter from the General Officer Commanding on the subject of posting those employees and pilots (for whom total exemption was requested,) to the Port Defence Corps. ... ... Papers regarding the grant of leave to Mr J. LI. Holmes, Chairman and Chief Engineer, and the acting arrangements during his absence ; a note stating that the dredger Cormorant had left Basra on May 15th 1917 en route for Bombay where she will be docked and overhauled ; correspondence with the joint secretary to the Government of Burma, regarding the dredger Frederick Fryer, which was returned to Government on May 22nd 1917 |
Sanitary Inspectors Examinations
At an exam. for Sanitary Inspectors, India, held at Rangoon on Dec. 20th and 21st 1916, The following candidates were granted certificates:- Ismail, Pyinmana ; James Andrews, Myingyan ; Maung Lu Doke, Salin ; Maung Wet, Moulmein ; Maung Po Htin, Thonze ; Maung Gyi, Pyawbwe ; Bibhuti B. Bose, Taunggyi ; Kiran Maya Basu, Rangoon ; Felix, Rangoon ; Pereira, Rangoon. Swiss Red Cross Delegates Monsieur F. Thormeyer and Monsieur E. Schoch, who have been visiting the Turkish prisoners of war camps in Burma on behalf of the international committee of the Red Cross Society at Geneva, leave Rangoon today on the conclusion of their mission. They have satisfied themselves by a thorough inspection of the camps at Thayetmyo and at Shwebo that the British Government treats its Turkish prisoners with the greatest humanity and with real kindness. The delegates say they are delighted with the welcome extended to them in Burma. ... They were entertained at Mandalay ... and by the Deputy Commissioner Mr Couper, who conducted them through the city ... Mr Lamb, Agent of the Burmah Oil Co. enabled them to see a portion of the oil fields at Yenangyaung. At Rangoon under the guidance of Inspector Jennings, Rangoon Police, they visited and admired the pagodas ... Rangoon Municipality A special meeting ... when there were present, G. Scott, J.E. DuBern, M. Cowasjee, F.F. Goodliffe, J. LI. Holmes, A. Forbes, J.W.A. Bell, W.H. Tarleton, M. Joakim, P.P. Ginwals, L. Ha Yai, U May Oung, U Ba Thein, U Po Tsee, M.E. Moola, V.N. Sivaya, Maung Pu, Maung Ba Dun, J. Hormusji, A. Blake, L.P. Marshall and C.C. Cameron. The President said before proceeding with the business on the agenda he wished to inform the committee ... he had received intimation that officers were wanted and three of the following members of the municipal staff had applied for commissions in the I.A.R.O. [Indian Army Reserve of Officers] – Messrs. C.C. Cameron, Secretary, D.I. Cauldecourt, Asst. Engineer and H.W. Beale, Buildings Inspector. If these officers received commissions details proposals would be framed by him and submitted for the approval of the members of the committee. ... Promotion 2nd Lt. C.H. Tayler, I.A.R.O. who has been promoted to be Lieutenant, is attached to the Royal Flying Corps in India. At the outbreak of the war he was a 2nd Lt. of Z (Mounted) Company Rangoon Vol. Rifles, being connected with Messrs. Finlay Fleming & Co. He joined the I.A.R.O. on December 4th 1914 and went to India for training and then to France where he served with a Indian Cavalry unit. Later he joined the Aviation Corps and came out to India. The Municipal Ambulance The new public ambulance which V.M. Abdul Rahman, Hony. Magistrate and President of the Chulia Moslem Assoc., presented to the municipality is now ready for business ... a public demonstration of its utilities was given by Mr G.L. Tuppen, Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade, at the central fire station where the ambulance is housed ... There were present. Mr Gavin Scott, J.E. DuBern, L.P. Marshall, C.C. Cameron, Dr. A.M. Murray, Mr V.M. Rahman and friends. The ambulance was built at the Rangoon General Hospital ... Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers Lieutenant S. Macdonald to be Captain, to fill an existing vacancy. 2nd Lieutenant E.F. Dunk to be Lieutenant, vice S. MacDonald, promoted C.F. Pedley to be Surgeon Lieutenant, to fill an existing vacancy. Bassein Karupan Chetty of the firm of S.R.M.M.C.T. money lenders of Bassein, Rangoon, Madras and elsewhere, introduced an innovation here by giving a garden party ... in Shwe Lain’s garden at Tagaungpya, ... there was a large gathers of ladies and gentlemen of every community amongst whom were:- Mr, Mrs and Miss Carr, Captain, Mrs and the Misses Hefferman, Mr and Mrs McCraken Mr and Mrs Nanavati, Mr and Mrs Trutwein, Mr Craw, Mr R.P. Sen, UP Po Hla, K.S.M., Mr, Mrs and the Misses Boog, Mr and Mrs Law, Mr and Mrs Davidson, U Tet Pyo, K.I.H., Capt. and Mrs Johns, Gulam Hussein, Mr and Mrs R. Garnier and others. ... Mr Garnier acted as master of ceremonies ... Kalaw Kalaw at present is full with visitors who have fled from Rangoon, Moulmein, Mandalay, Meiktila, Kyaukse, Pakokku, Henzada and other towns to escape the heat of April. Babies are everywhere. They dot the hillsides. You meet them in prams in the road, red-cheeked and laughing, enjoying Kalaw. Older children here are too, who play games with other children from other hillsides, gather the ripe yellow raspberries that grow in great profusion, run races and when the sun goes down return to their mothers tired, happy and ready for bed and the fun of tomorrow. The golf links are good and a great number of enthusiastic golfers may be found there mornings and evenings. The walk to the reservoir temps the majority. It is about five and a half miles from the railway station. After you pass the golf links the path leads through paddy fields into deep forests so still and cool that, coming from the bright sunshine, you shiver. Your voices often frighten the monkeys that live near here and sometimes troops of forty to sixty may be seen ... As you penetrate further you have a feeling that innumerable eyes of the denizens of the woods are watching you, that forms hid securely, are near you, that you are the subject of much speculation in the minds of the wood folks ; but the only sound that breaks the stillness is the call of the birds and the crackle of the twigs you break in walking. The reservoir is deep and cool, but like all residents of Kalaw you regret that it is not made deeper still so that water could be laid in every bungalow. Mr Sterling has come down from Taunggyi on business and is staying a few days. There was a meeting of the town committee ... concerning the allotment of sites. Plans for building are being submitted and sites rapidly taken up. The Brothers of St. Paul’s School, Rangoon, have already broken ground for their proposed big summer rest house. The difficulty of getting materials, timber, tiles, bricks etc have disappointed some who expected to enter their dwellings this year ... Mr Harvey, who takes the place of Mr Lister as Asst. Superintendent, has arrived. ... a concert was given at the Railway Hotel ... proceeds ... towards the Red Cross Fund ... Mrs Young, of Rangoon, unearthed some very good talent ... Pianoforte sole, Mrs Laidlaw ; song, Mrs Henstock ; song Mr Winstanley ; song, Mrs Cantrell ; Violin solo, Mrs Harvey ; song, Mrs Wiltshire ; song, Mr Darwood ; song, Mrs Castor ; Violin solo, Mrs Harvey ; song, Mrs Cantrell. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anglo-Indian Force Three recruits who had passed the medical examination for the Anglo-Indian Force were taken to Brigade Office on Saturday for enrolment by recruiting officers Bernard of the force. They are G.B. Innes and R. Smith, Messrs. Watson & Son, and N.H. Webb, Censor’s Office. Innes is a son of Mr J.H. Innes, Deputy Bailiff, Chief Court, Smith is a son of H.A. Smith, Messrs. Bulloch Bros. and Webb is a son of Mr F.A. Webb, Burma Secretariat. Burma Motor Association At a meeting of the committee of the ... in the Pasteur Institute on ... there were present:- P.A. Churchward, President, Col. C.C.S. Barry, E.D. Duckworth, J.R. Das, Major H.H.G. Knapp, E.C.S. Shuttleworth, F. Watson and C.A. Cuttriss, Hony. Secy. ... The election of E.D. Duckworth, I.C.S, and Frank Watson as members of the committee vice P.B. Sime and G. Lynn, who have left Burma; and the election of Dr. A.D. Spence as Vice-president vice P.B. Sime, were recorded ; also was the election of the following new members:- E.O. Anderson, D.A. Dalziel, A.E. Donaldson, Lt.-Col. G.E.T. Green, I.A., Williams Holley, A.E. Jones, A.D. Kiernander, A.O. Molesworth, H.E.W. Martindell, Mahomed Hajee Solayman Mall, H.L. Ormiston, D.J. Ross, Major A. G. Sargent, I.M.S., James Smith, B. Standen, Lt.-Col. W.R. Stone, I.A., G.W. Talbot and S. Williams. The resignation was recorded of C.M. Macloskey, N.H. Matheson and J.R. Halliday as members of the association. ... A letter was considered dated ... from a member forwarding a plan of the Voyle-Simpson road corner and suggesting improvement ; Letter dated ... to the Rangoon Municipality suggesting that this corner is among the most dangerous in Rangoon ... A proposal was considered to draw up a list of the rules and etiquette of the road and it was resolved that Mr Shuttleworth be invited to draw up a code of rules and etiquette. ... Victoria Memorial Park At the quarterly general meeting of the trustees of the ... at the Zoological Gardens, Rangoon, there were present:- E.W. Ormond, Chairman, J.E. DuBern, Lim Chin Tsong, F.F. Goodliffe, G. Scott, J.L. Holmes, W.H. Tarleton, S.A. Christopher, A. Blake, Hony. Manager, W. Shircore, Hony. Secy. and R.M. Sen, Superintendent, Zoo. After formal business the following trustees were appointed visitors for the period ending ... G. Scott, for May ; Lim Chin Tsong, for June ; F. Watson for July. The appointment of J.L. Hopwood, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Rangoon, as a trustee of the park for a period of three years was confirmed. Proposals with plans and rough estimates submitted by the Superintendent, Zoo, for the alteration and improvement of the duck pond in the Zoo gardens, near Cemetery road entrance were considered ... Mrs & Miss Fisher Mrs and Miss Fisher, widow and daughter of the late Lt. Fisher, I.S.M.D., have selected India as a place of residence and have been granted passage thereto from Burma. Rangoon Municipality Roads & Buildings Sub-Committee A meeting of the ... there being present:- G. Scott, J.E. DuBern, F.F. Goodliffe, J. LI Holmes, P.P. Ginwala, P.D. Patel, E.M. Patail, U Ba Thein, L.P. Marshall and C.C. Cameron. ... sanction was give to the appointment of H.W. Beale as Building Surveyor. Irrawaddy Petroleum Oil Syndicate Ltd. The annual general meeting ... officers of the company No. 50 Merchant Street ... there were present Mr S. Adamjee, Managing Agent, in the chair, Haji Taher Mahomed Haji Vally, Mahomed and Haji Abduulla Mulla Dawood, Directors and others ... During the year under report Mr Mark Traver was engaged as Driller in the block 18-s. The drilling of the first well cost the company ... Mr Patzert’s Case I have read Mr C. Hamlyn’s article in your Thursday’s issue appealing to the public to pass a resolution against the order of the head of our province in the matter of Mr Patzert. The writer thinks it fit and appropriate to have all naturalised British subjects of enemy origin interned and on the whole I concur with his idea, as it is generally known that naturalisation has too often served to cover base, material intentions and even shameless actions. Bu is there no rule without exception? I seize this opportunity to refer to the Earl of Lytton’s speech in Parliament expressing that “he knew many persons actually of German origin whose loyalty to this country was unquestionable. There might be people of British birth whose loyalty was subject to question. There was no rule by which one could test the loyalty of an individual except intimate knowledge of him and his history.” Authorities here have to my knowledge never had any cause of personal complaint against Mr Patzert, but merely removed him to fulfil the general order applying to all naturalised Germans and Austrians. All his friends – and he has many – have confirmed to me that they never had the slightest doubt in his loyalty. Government found his case to be an exceptionally hard one and he was given particular permission to obtain a job in my firm ; so as to find means for his livelihood. One of the local papers has published some extraordinary articles on this subject. “Britisher” and “Amazed” who so cleverly and bravely seek shelter behind such well weighted anonymous names, will be gladly enlightened in the matter and moreover taught the truth if they doubt the loyalty to the British cause of my “neutral” firm or my own person. I refuse to answer in detail such dastardly attacks throwing suspicions on my loyalty. Any further explanation would be ill-placed. Yours etc. R.V. Zollikofer, Rangoon, May 13th. Letter to the editor Germans and Rangoon Sir, It amazes me to hear that the powers that be have released a naturalised German from Ahmednagar and allow him to be at large in Rangoon, not only released, but permit him to be engaged in the office of a well known firm, Zollikofer & Co., formerly I believe Backofen & Co. in which two Germans, Blohm and Storz, now interned at Ahmednagar, were partners. Chambers of Commerce in India and the European Association have urged upon the Government of India not to sanction the return of Germans to trade in Indian after the war and here we have a snap of the fingers in their face and one of the vile nation of Germans allowed to be in our midst rubbing shoulder to shoulder. It is a scandalous defiance of public sentiment and the thin end of the wedge for the Huns to be let loose in our midst after the war. It is more amazing still that this man should be here in that it is alleged the Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Police opposed it. The ex-Viceroy caused offence throughout India by his stubborn insistence in retaining his bandmaster one Herr Buchner, in his service and if the Lt.-Governor will not insist n this man going back to Ahmednagart a like offence will be felt. For his own sake and safety this German should be returned to Ahmednagar, for sooner or later this detested presence will be resented. Why should he have preferential treatment? I have a nephew, the only one left to me, a prisoner in that atrocious German camp at Ruhleben where six in a horse box are herded together and semi starved. The German nation will only release 4,000 British subjects in exchange for 40,000 German prisoners. If this Hun is not removed from our midst I and others propose to invoke a public meeting of protest in Fytche Square or elsewhere. Yours etc., Clarence Hamlyn, Rangoon, May 10th The Patzert Case We are informed that the following are the facts of the case of Mr Patzert. Mr Patzert was permitted to come from Ahmednagar to Rangoon in consequence of the dangerous illness of his wife. When his wife died the Burma Government proposed his return to Ahmednagar but the Bombay Government declined to receive him, as the civil camp at Ahmednagar was closed and accommodation elsewhere was not available. The Burma Government then proposed to send him to a civil camp in Bengal, but the Bengal Government also were unable to receive him. He must therefore remain in Burma The question is whether he should be allowed to maintain himself at Rangoon or be maintained up-country. This is under consideration. It is announced that having regard to the Chief Secretary’s telegram stating that the question whether Mr Patzert should be allowed to maintain himself in Rangoon or be maintained up-country, is being considered ; also having regard to the uncertainty of the weather rendering an open air meeting in Fytche Square risky ; some of those interested in the matter have expressed the opinion that it is desirable to adjourn the meeting for ten or fourteen days. It is accordingly adjourned. The announcement says that a notification will appear later of the time and place of meeting ; and that it is hoped that a covered-in place conveniently situated will be found. The Patzert Case The Local Government has issued an order under rule 3 of the Defence of India (consolidation) rules 1915, directing Mr A.E.M. Patzert, who is at present residing at Rangoon, to proceed to Shwebo and reside there until further orders. Maymyo A Polo Tournament On Saturday May 12th an interesting polo tournament was held on the polo ground when three teams entered viz The Cokernuts: Capt. Ward-Jackson, Miss Whiting, Mr Drury, Mr Wilson. The Aborigines: Col. Tod, Major Harvey Kelly, Capt. McGregor, Mr Dove. Defence force: Mr McGrath, Mr Gregson, Mr Hewitt, Mr Lee. In the first match of two chukkers between the Aborigines and the Defence Force the latter won the first chukker, the second being a draw. In the second match the Cokernuts were too good for the Aborigines, whom they defeated easily. In the third and last match the Cokernuts who played very well all through the tournament played the Defence Force and beat them. Mrs Ward-Jackson was At Home to a large number of guests. A Dance On Friday the 25th of this month there is to be a dance at the club in aid of the prisoners of war parcel fund. On Saturday the 26th there is to be a concert at the club followed by the Burmese operetta “The Cat’s Eye.” The libretto of this work is by Mr R.J. Swinhoe and the music by Capt. Alves. The Lt.-Governor is to be present. The proceeds are to be divided equally between the officers’ family fund and the Maymyo G.F.S. home of rest. “The Merriuns” On Thursday evening the 17th the members of the “Merriuns” troupe were entertained at dinner at the King Edward VII Soldiers’ Home, Sir Otway Cuffe presiding. A very pleasant evening was spent. Sir Otway after proposing the King called on Mr Ainley to propose his Majesty’s forces. The toast was responded to by Sergt. Buchanan. Sir Otway Cuffe then proposed the Merriuns, to which Sergt. Wilson replied. In the course of his speech he referred to the history of the troupe and to the fact that as a result of seventeen performances the troupe had raised over three thousand rupees towards various charitable objects. Corporal Croft then gave “The Soldiers’ Home” Mr Dancey responding. Mr Whitaker of Namtu also thanked Sir Otway Cuffe for his hospitality. The dinner was a great success and reflected credit on Mrs Dancey, in whose hands he arrangements were. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Railways Mr P. Garlick, who was employed on the Burma Railways as an Engine Driver and who went to East Africa on August 27th 1916, returned last week to Rangoon on leave. He has been given the warrant rank of Conductor in the Royal Engineers and posted as Locomotive Inspector, Military Central Railways, Dares-Salaam. He was invalided back to Bombay in February and spent some time in the Freeman Thomas War Hospital there and at the beginning of May was granted a month’s leave to visit Burma. He has entirely recovered and returns to East Africa shortly having just left Rangoon for Bombay. The Graves Cup The concluding part of the competition for the members of Z (Mounted) Company, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, for the challenge trophy presented by the late Major Graves, that of musketry, was carried out in the range on Sunday when thirty-four members competed. At the conclusion, the marks for various component parts of the competition were checked and it as found that Sergt. H.R. Marsh had won the cup, the runner up being Trooper Kenneth M. Morrison who was very close. The trophy with other prizes won during the year will be presented at a smoking concert which is being held by A and Z Companies on Saturday at headquarters. Kambe Racing Club The opening meeting of the season at ... The officials this year are:- Patron: H.H. Sir Harcourt Butler Stewards: F.F. Goodliffe, Major C.J.K. Pollard, R.A., P. Henstock, E.C.S. Shuttleworth, Maung Thin, C. Hopwood Judge: E.C. S.. Shuttleworth Hony. Medical Officer: Dr. B. Black Hony. Vet. Surgeon: A. Blake Hony. Secy. & Official Handicapper: C. Stewart Official Time-keeper: Mohamed Hashim Starter & Clerk of the Course: Capt. T. Burridge, I.A. ... The racing in detail was as follows:- First Race ... 1. Masung Ba Tin’s Mr Nyun 2. Maung Gyi’s Po Wah Gyee 3. S.G. Ariff’s Tara 4. Maung Po Thin’s Kyauk Saung 0. L. Taik Kee’s Sein Moung 0. Mr Dell’s Mahadewi 0. J.W. Donaldson Aiken’s La Fleche ... Fourth Race 1. S.J. Gibb’s Minnette 2. Mrs O’s Blue Bee 3. Maung Ba Pe’s Royal Gold 0. Mr Dell’s Rubicon Fifth Race 1. M. Mothabhoy’s Badamya 2. C.E. George’s Charles II 3. Maung Khant’s Ba Nyun 0. Mr Dell’s Aung Than Tin Sixth Race 1. C.A. Nicholas’ Mya Than Sein 2. Maung Saing’s Ngwe Gaing 3. Ma Hnit’s Sein Pwin 0. C.A. Nicholas’ Hunter Burma Labour Corps The enlisting of the men for the Labour Corps no. 40 which will be known as the Burma Labour Corps, has been energetically carried out by B.S. Carey, Commissioner, Sagaing. His intention was to hev 1,000 Chins and 1,000 Burmans to compose the 2,000 men called for. The 1,000 Chins have already been enlisted and the recruiting of the Burmans is almost finished. As already announced Major F.C. Owens will be Commandant of the Corps with H.L. Holman Hunt and E.O. Fowler as Asst. Commandants. It is expected that the Burma Labour Corps will come to Rangoon as a body, when it is certain the Burmese community will arrange for a fitting send off. The Burma Labour corps Comforts Fund which had been organised by Mrs Tonkinson will run independently of any other Comforts Fund. Myitkyina ... The river is rising steadily, though slowly, after the recent rain, and many of the sandbanks disfiguring the channel are now disappearing. The Gold Dredging Co. are anxiously watching the river rising and hopes are entertained of floating ff the dredger Rose. Left high and dry after the abnormal floods in July last year ... There have been several changes amongst Deputy Commissioner in the Mandalay Division lately and more changes are now announced. Katha and Bhamo have new deputy Commissioners and as Messrs. Hertz and Street and Major Abbey, who have been in charge of the Putao, Myitkyina and Shwebo districts, are all leaving their districts on leave and transfer, new officers will shortly take over charge. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Capt. A. Bagley Captain Arthur Bracton Bagley, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who has been award the Military Cross, was born in Rangoon and was the elder son of Mr A.H. Bagley, lately Judge of the Small Cause Court. The official note on the award says:- He forced his way though uncut wire into the trench and killed two of the enemy. Later, finding his company could not get through the wire, he returned and organised bomb throwing parties while the wire was being cut. Prisoner of War Camps There are at present in the prisoners of war camps in Burma over five thousand Turkish prisoners. Mandalay Educational Board The following gentlemen have been appointed members of the Educational Divisional Board, Mandalay ... E.A.C. Walker, I.S.O., retired Registrar, Burma Secretariat, Maymyo, S.H. Parker, Carriage and Wagon Divisional Superintendent, Burma Railways, Myitnge. Scholarship Mr A.B. D’Attaides is awarded a medical scholarship of Rs. 60 per month tenable for six years at the Government Medical College, Calcutta, with effect from 15th June. Y.M.C.A. J.W. Storey, who, a few years ago, was boys’ work director of the central branch of the Y.M.C.A. here, has been ordained a minister of the Anglican church and had been chosen to take charge of all boys’ work in Western Canada. Mr Storey graduated from the Y.M.C.A. College at Springfield in 1906 after which he spent two years in Rangoon and from here went to Chicago where he took charge of the West Side Y.M.C.A. Leaving there after several years he attended Wycliffe College, Toronto, where he was ordained a minister. Rangoon River Land Co. The annual meeting of the ... when there were present:- P.H. Ripley, in the chair, C. Hamlyn, C. Stewart, F.F. Goodliffe, T. Calvert, W. Nuding and J.A. Messenger, Secretary. ... The following Director’s report signed by P.H. Ripley, C. Hamlyn and C. Stewart was passed:- ... Under article 91 P.H. Ripley, C. Hamlyn and C. Stewart retire from the board but being eligible offer themselves for re-election. The returning Directors were re-elected. Stuart Smith and Allan were re-elected auditors. |
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Chief Judge Appointment
The Governor-General in Council has approved the appointment of the Hon. Justice Sir D.H.R. Twomey, Judge, Chief Court, Lower Burma, to be Chief Judge of that court in the vacancy caused by the retirement of the Hon. Sir Charles Fox. Letter to the Editor The Crow Pest Sir, With new blood on the Municipal Council, the crow question may once more be profitably raised. Day and night, but more particularly at night because more apparent and insistent, the air is resonant with the raucous chorus of these infernal pests. Rangoon is the paradise of the Corvus Impudens. They are present in their millions. They infest the bazaars and their droppings foul all the food that we eat, not to mention that daily tons of droppings become mingled with the dust of the streets which we inhale. With the exception of Rangoon, there are no crows from Calcutta to Yokohama. Any suggestion that the crows are of any use as scavengers is an admission that our municipal health department is incompetent. The crows are loathsome pests and they exist at the expense of the populace. It is not a question of thinning out by the destruction of nests and eggs, but a crusade should be inaugurated for the total extermination of this useless, expensive and pestiferous community. Yours etc., R.R. Pearse, Rangoon June 22nd. Honorary Magistrates The under mentioned honorary Magistrates at Rangoon are appointed to be Magistrates (honorary) of the first class in the Rangoon Town District:- Maung Po Tha, Lim Chin Tsong, Maung Myo Dwa, Kawlin Mintha, Mr Cowasjee, A. Forbes, D.A. Ahuja. Traditional Loyalty of Karens “A Delta Karen” writes – In your issue of Monday, May 28th, in connection with the death in action of a Burma man, it is said that the grandfather of the deceased [James O’Brien] fought in Burma in 1854 with the 35th Sussex Regt., during the Karen rebellion. Several generations back, so far as the history of Burma goes, no mention has ever been made in authentic form as to any rebellion of the Karens as a race against their rules, whether Burmese or British. It will be interesting to the Karens, both Sgaw and Pwo, to know if there has really been such a rebellion. The Karens “A Delta Karen” wrote in our issue of June 1st the statement published in our issue of May 28th that the grandfather of the late Pte. James O’Brien fought in Burma during the Karen rebellion – “Several generations back, so far as the history of Burma goes no mention has ever been made in authentic form as to any rebellion of the Karens as a race against their rulers, whether Burmese or British. It will be interesting to the Karens, both Sgaw and Pwo, to know if there has really been such as rebellion.” In “Burma Past and Present” Vol. 1, chapter 3, Lt.-General A. Fytche, C.S.I., late Chief Commissioner of British Burma, and Agent to the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, writes relating incidents that happened in 1856. – “My last year in Bassein was characterised by a rebellion among the Karens, which I was enabled to suppress with the aid of my military police corps. .. The Karen rebellion continued to disturb other parts of the country for sometime afterwards. (Footnote) ... The whole province was perfectly tranquil. The only shadow of disturbance was caused by the Karen rising. It had been suppressed in Bassein, but was assuming a threatening character in Martaban and the interior. The Burmese people, properly so called, took no part in it. It was a religious movement amongst the Karens of the hills ... The rebellion was suppressed in the end, but not until it had given considerable trouble to the English authorities.” Our reporter, who gained the original information from Mr John O’Brien that his father fought in the Karen rebellion, was shown O’Brien’s “small book” in which is the entry: “Landed in India, November 11th 1854. Served against rebel Karens, Burma, 1856-1857. Returned to England March 29th 1860.” Gazette of India Capt. B.L. Jones, Executive Commissariat Officer, Port Blair, is appointed to be an Asst. Commissioner in the settlement. C.C. Chitham, Asst. Commissioner, Port Blair, is granted privilege leave for one month. W.C. Rooke, Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests, Port Blair, is appointed to be an Asst. Commissioner in the settlement. The services of W.C. Rooke, Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests on the Burma cadre, are placed at the disposal of the Superintendent, Port Blair, for employment in the Andamans Forests Department, vice C.E. Parkinson, Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests, transferred to Burma. Lunatic Asylum The Local Government has appointed the following persons to be visitors of the Rangoon Lunatic Asylum; The Hon. Mr MacDonald, P.A. Churchward, C.I.E., T.F.R. McDonnell, bar-at-law and Mr A. Forbes. Young Men’s Christian Assoc. Mr G. Blackstock, the new President of the Y.M.C.A. entertained the members of the general committee ... afterwards holding his first reception as President in the main hall ... H.C. Gibson, ... said that everyone present would remember how long they had been faced with the financial problem ... An excellent musical programme had been arranged by Mrs A.F. Pullen, who acted as accompanist throughout ... The opening item was a delightfully played piano solo by Mrs Victor Gamble which was heartily encored. She was followed by Capt. Villiers, Rifle Brigade, Miss Leib and Mr S.E. Collingwood, whose songs were much appreciated ... Mr Blackstock said ... I have however, been interested in Y.M.C.A. work for nearly forty years, having joined an association at home when I was quite a lad. As you know also, I have taken some interest in the association here and I watched the growth of the work in Burma from a very small beginning. When Mr McCowen arrived in Rangoon I forget now how many hears ago, there was then a company of young men established in a small place in Phayre street. Some of our members present here tonight took part in this Y.M.C.A. in those early days. ... Only recently fifty new centres have been opened in France ... We are proud also to know that this work is being organised by a Rangoon Secretary, Mr Oliver McCowen. Mr W.F. Grahame’s Address Mr W.F. Grahame, I.C.S., paid a warm tribute to Mr Blackstock and outlined the work the Y.M.C.A. had done in Rangoon ... Mr A. Grant was one of the oldest members of the association in Rangoon, also spoke on the work of the association from its inauguration in Rangoon to the present day. Secretary’s Address W.B. Hilton, General Secretary of the association in Burma, said the association was at flood tide now and it was possible for members to help financially ... Mr Hilton then gave a graphic illustration of the work of the Y.M.C.A. in the war ... Mobile Battery The six new recruits for the Mobile Battery in Mesopotamia have left for the R.G.A. deport at Kirkee. They are J. O’Hearn, V. Abrahams, W. Pyne, G.H. Pyne, W. Barden and R. Durnford. Opium Seizure In connection with the seizure of opium on a Chinese steamer in post by Mr G.A. Chill of the Excise Dept., the search was continued after another 123 balls were found ... Kambe Racing Club The first June meeting of the ... Maidens Race 1. C.A. Nicholas’ Hunter 2. Maung Moh’s Chit Mai Handicap 1st Divn. 1. Mr Mothabhoy’s Badamya 2. Maung Ba Tin’s Mr Nyun 3. Mr Dell’s Mahadewi Griffins Handicap 1. Maung Po Thein’s Saw Hla 2. Maung Ba Shan’s Jellicoe 3. Maung Ba Shan’s Aye Bwin 4. S.L. Gibb’s Minette Handicap 2nd Divn. 1. Maung Ba Shan’s San Ba ... Dr. Goudie’s Nyun May 1. C.A. Nicholas’ Mya Than Sein 2. C.A. Nicholas’ Hunter 3. C.E. George’s Charles II 4. Maung Po Thin’s Kan Yine 0. Mr Dell’s Aung Than Tin Missing A report had been made by Messrs. Thomas Cook & Son to the Port Police that a brown leather cabin trunk, strapped and roped and labelled “Colonel Cox” and “Thomas Cook & Sons” had been found missing on arrival of the steamer from Rangoon to Madras at the latter port in April last. The trunk is the property of Colonel F.W.H. Cox, C.B., formerly Asst. Quartermaster General, Burma Divn. who was en route at the time to take up a new post in India. The trunk contained clothing and footgear valued at several hundred rupees. European Military Hospital, Rangoon The report dated ... of a sub-committee, consisting of Sir A.W. Binning, Alex. Forbes, T.F. Robert McDonnell, detailed by the Burma Branch, European Association, to report on the Station Hospital, Rangoon says. As arranged we visited the Station Hospital and were shown round by Major Dawson, R.A.M.C., who showed us all over the hospital. According to modern ideas the buildings are out of date although possibly 40 or 50 years ago when built they were regarded as eminently suitable for their purpose. The buildings are of timber, the was walling fixed on wooden framework. The floors and stairs are also of timber. The ledges of the framework gather dust, however much those within immediate reach are cleaned down and the wooden venetians round the verandahs will never look clean even with incessant rubbing. However, at the same time, we came to the conclusion that the patients appear to be comfortable, the wards are large and airy with ceiling and the building is situated on one of the best sites in Rangoon. ... Rangoon Golf Club The Chinthe trophy will be played for at Mingaladon on Saturday and Sunday. ... H.S. Wilson wins both 1st and 2nd prizes in the Bogey Competition with two cards of 2 up. Next best cards in are J.H. Drinkall and G. Gordon Brown, both all square. The Birthday Honours ... and one would have liked to have seen some of our prominent civil officials in Burma selected for decoration for war service. The list is a long one ; but the Burma names in the higher honours are not many. Sir Charles Fox, who has just retired from the Chief Judgeship, gets a K.C.S.I. He has spent his working life in Rangoon and won the respect and confidence of every class of the community, litigants and others. He has ever been the best of good citizens, anxious to help in promoting good works and taking the fullest possible share in the public life of the city. Last year he took a leading part in promoting the movement which ended in Burma giving a handsome present to Government for war purposes. Three C.I.E.’s come to this province, an unusually large number. Mr James MacKenna is one of the few Burma civilians on who honours have recently been bestowed ; indeed the neglect of the claims of these officers has never been so marked as during the past three or four years. Mr MacKenna has richly earned his decoration by his services as a Dist. Officer and in the Agricultural Dept. of Burma and more recently as Head of the Imperial Agricultural Dept. Mr Holman Hunt get a C.I.E. for his arduous work in completing the Twante Canal, a waterway which clearly will be of the highest advantage to creek steamers and cargo boats. Mr Taw Sein Ko is one of the oldest public servants in Burma, who had done admirable work as Chinese adviser and Head of the Archaeological Dept. Colonel Kanta Prasad, I.M.S., who gets the K.I.H. gold medal returned to active work after his retirement and at Insein and elsewhere took up with success the work which younger men had to abandon for other fields and continued his well known generosity to the poor and suffering. The K.I.H. silver medal had been well bestowed on Mrs Vale, who is one of the pillars of the wonderfully successful Red Cross organisation which Mrs Harold Brown and others have built up in Rangoon and has also been a diligent collector of funds for comforts for the Navy. The Burma Labour Corps. The following speech was delivered by the Lt.-Governor at Sagaing on the occasion of his inspection of the Burma Labour Corps No. 40 on Wednesday:- Major Owens and Mr Holman Hunt, Supervisors and members of the Burma Corps. No. 40 – I was very pleased to come over at the request of Mr Carey this morning. I only regret that Mr Carey was not able to be present owing to indisposition as the result of his extremely arduous labours in connection with the raising of this Corps. and his many other activities relating to the war. ... Labour Corps Comforts Fund Mrs H. Tonkinson, Hony. Secy. ... subscriptions and donations received to date ... B.S. Carey, Rs. 100 J.L. McCallum, I.C.S., Rs. 10 Kyaukse Dist. U Shwe Chene, A.T.M., Rs. 3 U Sein, Rs. 1 U So Pe, Rs. 2 A.W.J. Cornelius, Rs. 1 Myingyan Dist. E.D. Doig, R. 5 ; Capt. G. Alexander, Rs. 5 Donations:- Major Owens, Rs. 200 U May Oung, Rs. 50 M. Oppenheimer, Rs. 100 Hanthawaddy Dist. Mrs Holman Hunt, Rs. 150 H.N. Tuck, Rs. 100 W. Scott, Sinlumkaba, Rs. 20 Mrs C.S. Pennell, Rs. 30 Prome Red Cross Centre per Mrs Pennell, Rs. 100 T.J. Metcalfe, Rs 5 H.F. Searle, I.C.S., Rs. 5 Lt. R.R. Ewing, Rs. 3 Shwebo Dist. H. Tonkinson, I.C.S., Rs. 100 Myingyan Dist. U Kyaw, Rs. 10 H.M.E. Bemok, Rs. 2 A. Mohamed, Rs. 2 H.H. Mayet, Rs. 25 Maung Ba Tin, Rs. 1 C.J. Mether, Rs. 5 L.A. Joseph, Rs. 2 C.C. Gomes, Rs. 1 Mr Watkin, Rs. 5 U To Maung, Rs. 5 F.C. Barclay, I.C.S., Rs. 50 Dr. C. Martin, Rs. 20 Kyaukse Dist. A.C. Willis, Rs. 5 Promotion Colonel H.L. Pearson, R.E., has been made Deputy Director of Works with a headquarters unit. Colonel Pearson joined the army from Deputy Chief Engineer, Rangoon Municipality several months ago with the rank of Major. He has since been promoted to temporary Colonel. Tigress Shot Mr S.A. Christopher shot a full grown tigress in Taikkyi township, Hanthawaddy district, at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The tigress, which had been destroying cattle in the district, was in fine condition and measured 7 feet 8 inches. Rangoon Volunteer Rifles Roll of Honour At the conclusion of parade of the R.V.R. on Friday evening, Col. Stevens, commanding the corps, unveiled in the clubhouse of A and Z Coys. a roll of honour of members of the corps who have laid down their lives for their country. The roll is not complete, as particulars are awaited for a number of cases, but it was desired to have it instituted at once and unveiled by Col. Stevens before his absence for the next few weeks. Col. Stevens also unveiled an enlarged photographic portrait of Major John Graves, late commander Z Coy. killed in action. Col. Stevens, addressing members of Z (Mounted) Coy. said that it was his intention to recommend the retention in the Indian Defence Corps of the Mounted Company as a unit, the scouting unit of the corps, and asked that the names of all men who might wish to join the Company and were able to maintain a pony might be sent in as soon as possible. A scheme was under discussion whereby Government might supply police ponies for the Company, the men having to maintain them. The roll of honour of the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, members of the corps who have given their lives in the present war, which, as already reported, was unveiled by Col. Stevens, contains the following names:- Capt. A.C. Hamilton, A. Company Capt. K.O.S.B., killed in action in Gallipoli, June 29th 1915. Sergt. J.A. Rutherford, A. Company Capt. & Brigade Machine-gun Officer, killed in action in France, August 24th 1916. Lance-Corpl. C.E. Seaton, Z Company. Lt. I.A.R.O. attached Royal Sussex, killed in action in Mesopotamia, Jan. 14th 1916. Rifleman R.S.R. Porter, Z Company. Lt. I.A.R.O. attached Indian Infantry, killed in action in East Africa, June 9th 1916. Colour-Sergt.-Instructor G. Hemmett, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, (Z Company.) Colour-Sergt. Border Regt. died in service at Conway, N. Wales, June 13th 1916. Rifleman G.B. Duncan, A. Company. 2nd Lt. Royal Scots Fusiliers, killed in the Somme advance, July 1916. Bugler O.S. Hannay, R.M.R. Lance-Corpl. Machine-gun Corps, killed at Karadjara, Macedonia, October 1916. Corporal J.W. Hart, Z Company. Lt. Royal Naval Division, killed in action in Gallipoli, June 1915. Other names to be added to the list are:- Major J. Graves, (Moulmein Vol. Rifles) attached to Z Company. Capt. Indian Cavalry, died of wounds in Mesopotamia, March 1917. Rifleman T.W. Fletcher, Z Company. Sergt. Seaforth Highlanders, killed in the Somme advance 1916. Lance-Corpl. G.A. Chapman, Z Company. 2nd Lt. Royal Scots, killed in action in France 1916. Rifleman J.H. O’Donoghue, A Company. Lt. I.A.R.O., died as P.O.W. in Turkish hands after the fall of Kut-el-Amarah, 1916. Bugler E. Hemmett, R.M.R. Private Royal Munster Fusiliers, drowned while on way to landing at V Beach, Gallipoli, 1915. 2nd Lt. R. Gibson, attached to A Company. 2nd Lt. I.A.R.O., killed in action in Mesopotamia, 1915. Sergt. R. Osbourne, R.M.R. Capt. Highland Light Infantry, killed France, 1917. Corpl. G.C. Rivers, R.M.R. killed in action in France. Rifleman A.M.S. Burn, A Company. 2nd Lt. I.A.R.O. died on service. Rifleman B.W. Murdoch, R.M.R. 2nd Lt. I.A.R.O., killed in action in Mesopotamia, 1917 Rifleman C.W. Short, M.C., A Company. Lt. I.A.R.O., attached Royal Flying Corps, killed in action, March 1917. Rangoon Golf Club The winner of the Chinthe Trophy was W.T. Henry, 89-10=79. The next best cards were: A.W. Kelley, 96-16=80 ; A.D. Williams, 86 (scr.) = 86 ; W.W. Watt, 92-5=87 ; G.W. Hichens, 96-8=88. Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the finance sub-committee ... The meeting considered an application dated May 8th from Mr W. Bailey, Disinfecting Supervisor, now on military service as a Sergeant in the Supply and Transport Corps, for the grant to him of civil furlough pay from the municipality in addition to his military pay and allowances, prior to the date of his proceeding on field service. The President said under the order of Government Mr Bailey was not entitled to any allowance from the municipality as his military pay was more than his civil pay, but he would draw his furlough pay from the municipality from the date of his proceeding on field service. Mr Bell said the same procedure is adopted by the Port Trust. The committee considered a similar application from Mr J. Davis, Superintendent, Pig Slaughter House, Kemmendine, now on military service, asking that he might be granted civil furlough pay from the date he was reposted to his regiment. The President said Mr Davis did not receive any pay when he joined the Supply and Transport Corps, but since rejoining is regiment he had been treated as a Reservist and given civil furlough in accordance with the rules. This was agreed to. Burmese Cookery Book “The Handbook to Cookery” in English and Burmese, by “A.G.K.” provides what is, so far as we are aware, the first cookery book printed in Burmese. It is intended to help those in Burma who have to depend on Burman cooks and it is also hoped that it will be of use to the schools in Burma where cookery is being taught. Several of the receipts given are for Indian curries and as rice is the staple food of Burma the receipts for curry making ought ot be found very useful. English weighs and measures are avoided as much as possible, only teaspoon, dessert spoon, table spoon, tea cup and breakfast cup and the Burmes quarter and half viss being introcuced. The book is puublished by the Mandalay Times Press at Rs. 1-8. Rangoon Municipality The Chamber of Commerce have nominated G.C. Whigman as their representative on the municipal committee in place of Mr M. Joakim who has resigned, having left for Europe. C.C. Cameron, Secreyary of the Rangoon Muncipality leaves on deputation to Calcutta and Bombay on June 26th when he will study the secretarial work of both these corporations. Calcutta University - I. Sc. Exams. The following from Rangoon College have passed the Intermediate Science Exams. of Calcutta University:- 1st Divn. Abdul Karim Maung Maung Gyi S.T. Philipsz Tai Wan Hock Maung Maung J.V. DeCruz Amy Forbes Hankins G.P. Kirkham Ba Thwin V. Ramasawmy B.C. Singh Maung Tin J.W. Beechey 2nd Divn. J.F. Ambrose Ba Hline Maung Sein Maung J.P. O’Hearn |
Rangoon Ladies’ Golf Club
The following is the draw for the Robinson challenge cup competition:- Mrs Fleming, Mrs Dee, Mrs Arnot, Mrs Hudson, Mrs Kellock, Mrs Bell, Mrs Nisbet, Mrs Watt, Mrs Gamble, Mrs Laidlaw, Mrs Lethbridge, Mrs McNeil. The monthly medal was won by Mrs Reid, 42-1=41. Mrs Gamble was second. A Maymyo Entertainment There was a very large and enthusiastic audience at the club ... when a concert and theatricals were given in aid of the Girls’ Friendly Home of Rest and the Officers Families Fund. The Lt.-Governor was present. The concert had been arranged by Mr Hodges and R.J. Swinhoe and Mr C.R.P. Cooper were responsible for the stage managing of the Burmese operetta entitled the Cat’s Eye” which occupied the second part of the programme. ... the first part of the programme, which was opened by Mr Coopers “Blow, blow, thou winter wind” quite in his very best style. ... Mrs Davis then sang a scene from Puccini’s Madam Butterfly ... in which her magnificent voice was heard to great advantage. ... Mr Hodges followed with ... which he sang with excellent expression and intonation. Then came Mrs Lloyd’s violin solo ... and well accompanied by Capt. Stewart ... Mrs Lloyd attempted to evade an encore, but after continued applause she played the theme and the coda of the dance over again. Mr Webster then sang a rousing song ... Mrs Parry then gave “My dearie” which she sang with great feeling. ... Major Goodland followed with two Somerset songs ... he sang very heartily and as none but a Somerset man can. ... After a short interval the curtain rose for the “Cat’ Eye” displaying a very pretty scene, an interior of a Mingyi’s house under the old regime near the Palace, Mandalay. The scene was both well drawn and designed and beautifully painted by Maung Myaing of Mandalay. The characters were as follows: U Poo (a Mingyi) Mr Cooper ; Genl. Wun Lung (a very fierce person) Mr Nichols ; Maung Gyi (a member of the King’s bodyguard, in love with Kin Kin Galay) Mr Hodges ; Kin Kin Galay (daughter of U Poo, and a very charming young thing,) Miss Swinhoe. The operetta was composed by Major Alves, the words being written by Mr Swinhoe. The words are funny without being farfetched, the humour being of such a sort as to appeal strongly to those who have had experience of life in Burma. The plot is simple, original and well worked out. As to the music, it is pretty, the themes reminding one at times of Sullivan, at others of Robert Planquette and its rhythm is delightfully crisp and fresh as music representing a scene n Burma should be. ... A Smoking Concert The officers and members of A and Z Companies, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, held a very successful smoking concert ... at which the prizes won by the two companies during the year were presented as well as the spoons for the last shoot held by the Rifle Club of A and Z Company in 1914 there having been no spoon shoots since then. Capt. McKeand, Commanding Z Company, was in the chair. Lt.-Col. Stevens, Commandant of the Corps, Capt. Hill, Adjutant and Lt. Somervaille, officiating Commandant of A Company were present. ... The programme opened with a Cello solo by Lance Sergt. Focke of A Company, which was well received. The recitations of Major F.W.W. Dawson, R.A., M.C., were much appreciated as were the songs of Private S.E. Collingwood, Sergt. Marsh, Lance Sergt. Harding, Sergt. Rogerson, A. Coy., Lance Corporal Archbald, N. Coy., Private Gidley, Upper Burma Rifle Corps, Private C.W. Evans, Z Coy., Gunner Wooster, Rangoon Port Defence Corps, and Private Mackenzie, Highland Coy. Sergt. C.W. Carleton was an untiring and most efficient pianist. ... A Company had lost Capt. Archie Hamilton who went home in command of the first Burma Contingent and was killed in Gallipoli with the K.O.S.B. and Z Company had lost Major Graves who after serving in France with an Indian Cavalry Regiment had died from wounds received at the front in Mesopotamia. Col. Stevens spoke briefly after which he presented the following prizes “Archie Hamilton” Cup – A Company “Jimmie Green” Cup – No. 1 Troop, Z Company. A replica of this cup went to Rifleman R.P. Glendinning as he was the highest scorer. A Company Prizes Sutherland Cup – No. 3 Section, Commanded by Sergt. W. Whyte Adjutant’s Cup – 1. Riflemen S.E. Collingwood. 2. Corporal E. Rouse. Z Company Prizes Robinson Challenge Cup – Rifleman W.H. Goodchild Chart & Compass Competition 1. Corporal H.S. Wilson. 2. Lance Corpl. L.O.B. Harding First Report Prize Corporal T.T. McCreath Second Report Prize Sergt. H.R. Marsh Christmas Manoeuvres Mug Rifleman T. Cormack. Absentee’s prize for the same manoeuvres – Sergt. H.R. Marsh Graves Cup Sergt. H.R. Marsh A and Z Companies Rifle Club season 1914-1915 there were ten spoon winners but only five were present to receive their spoons, 2nd Lt. McKeand and Riflemen Charlwood, Rouse, Fairweather and Harding, as they ranked then. The absentees as they ranked then were 2nd Lt. C.H. Tayler who won two spoons, Company Sergt. Major Wingrove, Rifleman R.L.A. Wenning and Rifleman G.A. Chapman (killed in action.) Over twenty other well known members of the two companies or of the old R.M.R. have already given their lives in the service of their country and there are still over seventy other members on active service on the difference fronts. Five old members are known to have been awarded the Military Cross, Capt. Basil Stephenson, Sergt. Ian W. Massie and Riflemen W.J. Robertson, H. Stedman and C.W. Short (killed in action.) Linguistic Survey of Burma Preparatory Stage of Linguistic Census The Government of Burma issue a publication under the above titles, ... An introductory statement by the Secretary to the Government of Burma, Mr C. Morgan Webb, who was also Census Superintendent 1911 ... In 1899 the Government of India inquired whether the Government of Burma would be prepared to co-operate in furtherance of the project of making a systematic survey of the vernacular languages of India. ... Sir Charles Crosthwaite’s opinion Burma is not yet ripe for such a survey. The languages spoke in Burma may be roughly divided in tour groups:- ... The time will then come for carrying out a survey of the kind proposed. It was apparent throughout the conduct of the Census operations of 1910-11 that the time for carrying out a linguistic survey of Burma had arrived. ... The information received was analysed, tabulated and indexed by Mr L.F. Taylor, B.A., F.R.G.S., F.R.A.I., Principal of the Government High School, Rangoon, to whose enthusiasm and industry the excellent arrangement of the following tables is due. ... Letter to the Editor Walers and Polo Sir With reference to the proposal of Walers for polo, I think many will agree with the view expressed by Mr Dove in his recent letter to you, namely that any decision on the matter should be postponed till after the war ... The fact that the Waler is a better ride and gives you a more enjoyable game than the B.B.’s [Burma Bred.] ... It is thought that the difference of one inch in the registration height is insufficient to put the B.B. on an equality with the Waler ... Capt. Childers made this proposal at the B.P.A. meeting in April 1916 ... Yours etc., D.P. Hewett Letter to the Editor State of 25th and 26th Streets Sir, May I through your columns try and draw the attention of the municipal authorities to the state of the thoroughfares known respectively as 25th and 26th streets? They are not exactly European shopping centres but they are very important bazaar centres. They are the worst “gullies” I have seen in Rangoon (and that is saying something.) I have often to pass along these streets and today (rain having fallen from daylight till afternoon) the state is appalling and disgusting. The mud is slimy and pungent, full of animal matter and stall refuse and of such a consistency that a gharry trotting by will splash you up to the neck. Some stall-keepers informed me today that on an average 1,000 wheeled vehicles (one stall-keeper said gharries) pass up and down these streets between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. They complain that no memsahibs will come and shop with them because of the filth. But, apart from the business aspect of the case, I humbly beg to state that in my opinion, from a health point of view, the condition of these streets is criminal and perfectly insanitary, especially as so much food is bought and sold from the stalls. Yours etc., Charles F. Pedley, Bridge House, Cantonments, June 3rd. The Birthday Honours - Burma Honours K.S.M. Maung Tha Myaing, A.T.M., Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests Maung Shwe Taung, T.D.M., Deputy Supdt. of Police Local Honours The under mentioned persons have, by order of the Lt.-Governor, been awarded certificates of honour and other token of approval as set forth below:- Certificate of Honour and Gold Watch Arratoon Mackertoom, Branch Clerk, Burma Secretariat Maung Gyi, Jailor, Insein Central Jail Ayazuddin, Head Compounder, General Hospital, Mandalay George Everett Pearl, Accountant, Public Works Dept. Rangoon Municipality A special meeting of the ... there being present: G. Scott, A. Forbes, E.J. Holberton, J.W.A. Bell, P.D. Patel, E.M. Patail, W.H. Barton, U Ba Thein, M.E. Moola, Muang Pu, W.A. Strong, J. Hormusji, L.P. Marshall and C.C. Cameron. ... In connection with an application from Dr. Spence for the lease of an island at the Victoria Lake, Kokine, the President said when this application was considered the sub-committee were under the impression that the lease was for an island as described in the agenda. The Vice-president was strongly of the opinion that lease should not be granted as it went to spoil the growth of the trees there and the naturalness of the island. The speaker had visited the scene and discovered it was a promontory and not an island. He suggested that the matter be referred back to the Water & Sewage sub-committee for reconsideration. ... Hollandia Rice Milling Co. The Government of India have decided to withdraw the order of liquidation of the Hollandia Rice Milling Co., Rangoon, which was issued in their notification no. 4746-Spl., dated May 5th 1917. A notification is not being issued by the Government of India cancelling the liquidation with effect from June 1st 1917. B.O.C. Sports The annual sports of the employees of the B.O.C. at Dunneedaw, which were postponed from Monday last on account of the storm, were finished on Saturday afternoon in the present of a large attendance. A long and interesting programme had been arranged and was much enjoyed, there being good sport as well as plenty of amusement and there were items for the menial departments as well as for the clerical staff, such as tug-of-war, five-a-side football, a swimming race, wrestling, running, tilting the bucket etc. The arrangements for the sports were carried out by a committee composed of Messrs. Shaw, McCann, Henderson, McIntosh and Hammond with Mr J. Richmond as starter and Messrs. McPhedran, Stevenson and Butchart as Judges. The Dunneedaw Gymnastic Club were At Home during the afternoon to the visitors. ... Mrs Shaw presented the prizes ... The Burma Sappers That the Burma Sappers, as the Burma Company of Queen Victoria’s Own Sappers and Miners is generally called, the only company of Burman regulars that existed, would do well on active service was always the belief of those who had seen them at work. Very few, however, in Burma had the opportunity of doing so and when the departure of the Company for Mesopotamia brought it for the first time prominently to the notice of Lower Burma, despite the excellent impression which the appearance of the men gave, doubts were still felt as to how the Company would acquit itself in action. These doubts have been set at rest. The Company has done splendidly. Major Bushell, to whose enthusiasm a great deal of the success of the Company is due, has kept Burma informed of its doings. On a three week’s march from Basra to the front only two men fell out and these from fever. Under fire the Company has shown great coolness and pluck. On one occasion the Company was in charge of a crossing and ferried the boats across time after time with absolute unconcern although under heavy fire. One of the Company – Jemadar Bo Chan – has earned the first medal awarded to a Burman for bravery in the field during this war. On another occasion Mr Stewart and a party under him were thanked by the officer commanding for what soldiers call a “job of work” efficiently done. Major Bushell, to the regret of the Company, has been transferred to the staff. The Company, however, has established its reputation as an efficient fighting unit capable of enduring both the climate of Mesopotamia and the moral strain of modern warfare. Major Bushell has had the satisfaction of being able to hand over to Capt. Clarke, R.E., who is now in command, a body of men not only well trained and physically fit but of proved fighting value. Mr Chamberlain in Parliament has gone out of his way to give the Burma Sappers special mention. Additional proof of the satisfaction which the Company has given is the fact that a second Company is to be formed. Government never asks for more unless it has been pleased with what it has already had. Capt. J.M.B. Stuart, who is in command of the depot at Mandalay, has called for 200 recruits. ... Moulmein School for the Blind The annual report for 1916 of the ... The technical school for the blind, Moulmein, was established in 1901 with the object of giving blind Burmese boys an elementary education and of teaching them some technical work whereby they would be able to earn a livelihood ... There have been several changes in the committee and the school has lost a good friend in Mr Chapman. The school is situated on the Toungwine road near the Maungan quarter of Moulmein, just beyond Salween Park. ... Subscription and donations may be sent to Mr E. Fowle, Hony. Treasurer, South Pagoda Road, Moulmein. Maymyo Races The following are the results of Monday’s racing:- Visitor’s Handicap 1. Col. Penny’s Mya Aye 2. Ma Thet Shin’s Thaung Dan 3. Ma Ma Gyi’s Kyaw Sein Polo Scurry Handicap 1. Mr Hewett’s Royal Exchange 2. Mr Talbot’s Romance 3. Mr Milton’s Meg Spring Handicap Steeplechase 1. Mr Hopwood’s Shelfanger 2. Major General Raitt’s Starlight 3. Mr Hopwood’s Flora-Maud Dufferin Hospital At a meeting of the managing committee of the ... there were present: Dr. N.N. Parakh, in the chair, Mr Justice Maung Kin, R.G. Nicoll, Hony. Treasurer, Dr. Spence, J. Craig, D.J. Buchanan, Hony. Secy. and Dr. (Mrs) K. Snow, officiating Superintendent. ... Dr. Pedley was elected to be the visiting physician for the month of June. Two Matrons, Ma Dwe and Ma Angela were confirmed in their appointments ... The appointment of Mrs Stevens as Matron of the hospital from the 15th instant was first approved and it was resolved that accommodation in the hospital would be arranged for on the return of the Superintendent Dr. Ma Saw Sa from leave. Mrs Stevens later made certain conditions of her appointment which the committee were not able to accept at the time. It was resolved that Mrs Stevens should submit these in writing ... Midwives for the ensuing session were selected as follows:- ... For one year’s training in midwifery only at the Dufferin Hospital, Rangoon : Ma Pan Nu, Grace Joseph, Ma Kin, Naw Mai Dwe, ... On The Western Front In a letter dated April 20th from “Somewhere in France” to relatives in Rangoon an officer of Canadian Cavalry writes: I have been here since the middle of February working like a xxx until the last two or three days. This is a very late spring and even now the trees show no sign of bursting leaf. We are at present located in a beautiful wood some miles back; the site is the healthiest I have yet met. The officers live in a hut and are very comfortable considering what we have been through. We have slept in some queer places since we arrived in France, including a German General’s dug-out which was beautifully fitted up. The former German mess had a piano in it and we discovered a pianist among our number and we had some lively tunes pounded out. I also slept in a cellar which had some lovely drips in it and I spent the night dodging first one spot, then another ; however that’s war and I’m glad to say I am none the worse for my experiences. When the next push comes we shall need to travel on very little fare for a while. The Hun is getting an awful pounding and there’s worse to come. The men are wonderful and give very little trouble and like their work. There is a beautiful village about a mile from here and we walk or ride down to it daily for our mess supplies. Practically no British troops have been here before, so the inhabitants make a great fuss over us and even wanted us to take to our residence in the village ; but as we would be so far away from the men we were forced to let the chance of sleeping in a bed go by. When I get back to England I shall go to bed for a week and have two or three baths a day. Vegetables are very scarce here and when we get potatoes we pay ten pence a pound for them. I tried to get cabbages but failed. The end of the war cannot come too soon for any of us. We’re going to gain a real victory before we are through. When one sees the ruin and destruction caused by the Huns one’s blood boils, so much is wanton damage also, fruit trees cut down and every house blown up by dynamite or burnt. There is an awful cannonading going on now and if one goes outside one sees the sky continuously lit up. What strikes one most out here is the efficient way everyone is rationed ; supplies appear from nowhere and camps grow like mushrooms. You plump yourself down in a wilderness at night and by the morning find yourself in a city of bivouacs and everybody has enough to eat and letters come in pretty regularly. Football Police (2) v R.G.A. (1) The opening match of the Burma Athletic Assoc. ... when the Police Club met the Royal Garrison Artillery ... The following were the players:- Police Sports Club : Edwards, Smith, Gallagher, Maung Thaw, Deighton, Nunn, Ba Thit, Ba Choe, Quinlivan, Po Win and Murray R.G.A. : Clements, Slack, Putt, Sadler, Crocker, Whitehouse, Hardie, Halaby, Carlisle, Taylor and Anderson. Referee: G.S. Wiltshire MYITKYINA We are having typical monsoon weather now throughout the district and heavy rain has fallen since the beginning of the month. ... The river is rapidly rising. The dredger Rose was successfully floated with the first rise this month and is now at work again on the river. Indian Defence Force The re-examination of members of the Indian Defence Force has resulted in a large decrease in the strength of this detachment of the company available for service as the majority of those who, at the first medical examination were put in class C have now been placed in category E and have all been struck off the rolls of the corps. In small stations in the province this will mean that parades will in future have bit a meagre attendance. The difficulty of training men in far-distant frontier outposts is being partially solved by attendance at the parades of the military police but as frontier men are constantly touring it is almost impossible to arrange for their satisfactory training. It is hoped to send as many men as possible to Maymyo for the preliminary training with the Border Regt. but in many cases it is difficult to arrange for the exigencies of each particular case. The training at the headquarters of each detachment of the company continues regularly every month. Burma Railways Despite improvements to bridges on this section of the railway and the possibility of accelerating the speed of our one and only daily up and down train, trains continue to be irregular in running and it is almost becoming an exception to arrive here punctually. Much might be done to shorten the time from Naba junction to Myitkyina when the trains travels during the day. Trains stop unreasonably long at unimportant wayside stations and shunting an unloading is often done in a leisurely manner at the more important stations. At present the short journey of just over one hundred and thirty miles from Naba to Myitkyina takes over ten hours and that without a refreshment room between the two places. Major Abbey The opportunity of the presence of a large number of officers at headquarters last week for the medical examination in connection with the Indian Defence Force and for departmental examination, was taken to give Major Abbey W.B.T. Abbey, I.A., Deputy Commissioner, who is about to revert to military duty, a farewell dinner at the club, and a very merry evening was spent. Major Abbey had been Deputy Commissioner here now for two and a quarter years and was posted to this district, on special duty, when the Kachin rising occurred in 1914. He was Civil Officer to the Wawang column throughout the operations in the north. His departure is much regretted in the district. Namyin Colonisation Scheme The colonisation of the Namyin valley has been well pushed forward during the open season just concluded and a large number of immigrants have arrived and take up land in the new colony, where new villages have been formed under the supervision of the colonisation officer. Many improvements will be carried out this year, when main and feeder roads will be constructed and the whole scheme should prove a very successful one when competed. Colonel Williams, Sanitary Commissioner of Burma, recently made a tour of inspection of the colony. General With the appointment of the Rev’d. J.G. Lister as Chaplain to the four districts of Shwebo, Bhamo. Katha and Myitkyina, church service are regularly held here every month and have been very well attended. A church committee has been formed for the management of the churches at district headquarters and much interest is being shown in church matters. This year’s crop of tea from the Htawgaw hill tracts had been gathered and sent to Myitkyina where it is obtaining a ready sale. The crop is a good one, the tea of every good flavour and its price at eight annas a pound very cheap. The Asst. Superintendent, Htawgaw, is further extending the cultivation of tea in his jurisdiction and larger crops should be obtained every year. A large number of seedlings were planted this year and are said to be doing very well. W.A. Hertz, Deputy Commissioner of Putao, for many years in charge of this district, left last week on three month’s well earned leave. Mr Hertz went north to establish the new district of Putao in January 1914, when sanction was received and has been on duty there uninterruptedly for the past three and a half years, during which time he has successfully settled this large and important frontier district. He is expected to return to Putao at the end of his privilege leave. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burman Recruiting Assoc. Several weeks ago at a meeting held at the Y.M.B.A. headquarters in Rangoon ... The committee on Sunday visited Pegu and held a recruiting meeting there. ... There nearly a thousand persons had gathered, among whom were the leaders of the Burmese community and the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Morrison. Mr Morrison was asked to preside and accepted. He asked U Ba Shin, joint Hony. Secy. of the association to explain the reason for the meeting and what the association were doing. U Ba Shin explained at length the Indian Defence Force and the duty of every young Burman ... Mr Morrison, speaking in Burmese, referred to the remarks of the previous speakers and urged the young men to come forward and give their services to their country ... A request had been received by the association from Mr Furnivall, Deputy Commissioner, Myaungmya, asking the committee to hold a recruiting meeting there ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hackney Carriage Dept. In submitting the third annual report of the ... to the Commissioner of Police, J.W. Deane, Chief Inspector, states that ... There was a further decrease of hackney carriages and drivers during the year but an increase in rickshaws ... During the year Mr Deane was taken seriously ill and Mr Webster, Deputy Inspector, carried out the work under the supervision of J.E. Bell, Deputy Superintendent of Police, formerly head of the department. ... The condition of ponies improved and some good animals were passed but owners who invested in ponies of 12 hands did not stop to consider that such animals did not last long in the gharry service. Ponies found plying in an unfit state were seized by the department, cases instituted against the owners and the animals sent to the S.P.C.A. hospital for rest and treatment. ... In conclusion the report beings to the notice of the Commissioner of Police the good work of Mr Webster, Deputy Inspector and thanks were tendered to the Assistant Commissioner of Police for his aid to the department. |
The 2nd Burmese War
Comtemporary Newspaper Extracts
The following are extracs from the Delhi Gazette Overland Summary, “published on the latest safe date of despatch of the overland mail” of the date Thursday June 17th 1852.
News of the capture of Bassein will have reached England by the Mail which left Calcutta on the 8th instant. The despatches containing the official account of the event went home by the same mail, and it therefore only becomes necessary for us to allude very briefly to an expedition which has alone served to break the monotony of the last three weeks. We pointed out in a recent issue that our position on the map of India relieves us of the duty of chronicling the progress of the war with Burmah. Bassein stands next to Rangoon in commercial importance among the ports of Pegu. It also holds a commanding position with reference to the southern portion of Arracan and was known to be skilfully fortified and strongly garrisoned. All these considerations rendered the possession of Bassein extremely desirable and General Godwin acted accordingly, embarking at Rangoon a force of 800 men, of whom half were Europeans. He anchored in the Bassein river opposite the fortifications, on the 19th ultimo. The works though bravely defended by a garrison of 7,000 men carried with trifling loss. So much confidence had the General in the troops, that the order for the assault was not even preceded by the use of his artillery. The capture of Bassein may be supposed to have brought the present campaign in the Burmese territories to a close – there being no apparent object to warrant further operations during this inclement season. Nothing can be stronger than the footing we have now secured all along the base of the Delta of the Irrawaddy, a footing from which no enemy, short of actual pestilence, can dislodge us.
The Bassein despatches are unusually provocative of criticism, if not of absolute merriment. The application of the term “nice” to a Regiment has excited general ridicule - and the exceedingly clumsy manner in which the General has repaired the neglect shown to the memory of the late Lieutenant Doran of H.M. 18th, may well raise our astonishment. If public despatches are to be considered materials for history, some future historian may place it on record that this gallant young officer fell at Bassein, instead of being foremost in the breach at Rangoon. This may seen an unimportant affair – but the same practice, if tolerated, might lead to more serious consequences. If it be thought fit to repair a blunder at all, the reparation should be complete and unequivocal.
Our Calcutta contremporaries hint that Lord Dalhousie will act on is own responsibility in settling the Burmese question, stopping only short of actual disobedience of orders from home. This is what we have a right to expect form his Lordship’s high character. But the Friend of India informs us that Lord Dalhousie is “not at liberty” to annex Pegu.
We understand that Lieutenent Edward W. Barwell, of the 13th Regiment, N.I., has been appointed to the Arracan Local Battalion and proceeds almost immediately to join his appointment.
The Penang Gazette furnishes a paragraph which our contemporary of the Hurkaru copies, to the effect that a Burmese prahu had brought several articles of European manufacturer from the Nicobar Islands. The authorities, suspecting that these articles might have belonged to one of the ships lately reported at Maulmein [Moulmein] to have been cut off by the natives of Nicobar, commenced a search, and the result was the finding of 9 coils of coir rope, 2 tin canisters, 8 ship’s casks, one brass basin and 25 bundles of copper, which latter had the appearance of having been ripped off a ship’s bottom. The account given by the Nakodar is that the Nicobarians reported that a ship had been driven ashore about 12 months ago and that the property in question was obtained from the wreck. The casks and rope however are described as looking very fresh and unlike the appearance they would have presented if they had been rescued from the water twelve months ago.
We learn from the Chronicle that the Calautta Native Malitia have volunteered for service in Burmah. The Englishman is of opinion that this announcement ought at once to put an end to the Burmese war! The same paper informs us that the most noble the Govenor of Bengal has been pleased to direct that all letters sent by post from Calcutta to the address of Naval and Military Officers and others employed on service in Burma shall be forwarded free of postage ; letters sent from any part of India to Rangoon etc. post paid to Calcutta will also be forwarded to their destination free. A very considerabke order indeed.
Our contemporary, with reference to some rumours that have been afloat in Calcutta concerning some French Officers going down to Rangoon:- Two French men one of them a cavalry officer formerly in the Spanish service, took their passage in the ship Emperor under the disguise of Spanish Jews and although suspicion had been excited, that they were other than they represented themselves to be, the facts were not fully elicited until the vessel had sailed when a report of the circumstance giving the real name (Capt. Dugeney) of one of them, was made to the proper authorities. We know not what steps the authorities may deem fit to take in the matter, but the best plan in our opinion would be to send a despatch by the Benerice, which will start immediately and will reach Rangoon before the Emperor, desiring the Commodore to deem these French visitors contraband, and to return them by the first steamer.
Our contemporary (Citizen) has seen a letter from Rangoon which mentions that a similar expedition to that against Bassein had been actually despatched to Pegu, but that nothing had transpired as to its objects.
“The War With Burmah”
The following article is from Hurkaru of June 4th 1852.
Judging from the list of officers wounded at the capture of Bassein, we should say that H.M. 51st Regt. to which four out of the seven belong, has taken the best means of closing discussion as to its conduct at Rangoon. It seems on this occasion to have borne the brunt of the fight and to have done its work in right gallant style. When the promised despatches appear, they will, we are sure, be more communicative as to the deeds of this gallant coprs than the fomer ones were.
The smallness of the loss on our side on this occasion is a most gratifying circumstance. It adds to the proof however, that the Burmese are not a formidable enemy, even when fighting with all the advantages of their admirable defences. A place like Bassein would not have been taken from a body of Sikhs, or even from one of the mountain tribes now vainly struggling against our irresistible power in the north-west, at so small an expense to the captors as that of only three lives. But it is evident that the Burmese have rather deteriorated than improved since the last war. Even then, fighting in ignorance of their enemy’s strength and in proud confidence of their own, they seldom, if ever, made a respectable stand. Now long unused to war, crushed by our overpowering naval artillery, it is not wonderful that they lose heart, and so soon give way before the advancing bayonets.
We now hold the whole sea coast of Burmah, and the line of our boundary is without a gap from Peshawur to Mergui, from the Khyber Pass to the head of the Malay Peninsula. We trust that it will never again be broken by our withdrawal from the ground we won. We are no advocates for rapacious annexation, but in this case the interests of the people as well as our own security imperatively demand the seizure. It will be a cruelty of which we shall have cause to be ashamed if we again give up a supplicant nation to the ruthless tyrants whom we have driven out; and the barbarity will receive its appropriate punishment, in the revived insolence of the Burmese and the necessity of a renewed struggle for peace an honour. But the feeling at home, in Parliament and cabinet, appears to be strongly against annexation:- even Lord Ellenborough, who recklessly annexed the Unhappy Valley of Scinde, talks learnedly of false positions etc. It will then require no small degree of moral courage to nerve Lord Dalhousie to the measure; but we feel assured that if not absolutely prohibited he will carry it out. And our hope is that when the position of affairs is more fully developed and better understood at home, as it soon must be if it is not already, wiser counsels will prevail and baseless apprehensions will be discarded.
The following is from the “Englishman”of a near date:-
“Everything goes on as quietly as in any cantonment in India, owing to the chain of sentries that is maintained along the whole stockade round us. At night the picquets are necessarily strong. The arrival of the 67th had already lightened the duties of the Bengal Brigade. They are very comfortably located on the North-East side of the Pagoda ; their men have as yet suffered little from sickness. There have been no more false alarms I am happy to say, and no more shooting of old women. The sickness among the Europeans remains much as it was when I last wrote. The 40th show a better bill of health, their sick being reduced to 240. Our Chaplain is strenuously exerting himself for the good of the troops, a very good sized house had been placed at his disposal as a reading room for the European soldiers ; newspapers and books are to be collected there and a respectable non-commissoned officer or private from each corps will always be in attendance to look after the lighting of the place, the custody of the books etc. There is a talk of theatricals being got up, not in the reading room ; at present everyone is too much occupied in repairing the roof and walls of his house, building houses for servant, sheds for ponies etc., in fact in preparing for the most inclement season of the year in this part of the world. Very little rain has fallen during the last few days, which has enabled everyone to get on with his repairs. The sun shows itself 3 or 4 hours during the day, the thermometer does not rise above 85 degrees, now in the middle of the day, the leaves still maintain their high character of imperviousness to rain. In this is a remarkable instance of Providence readily providing the means of shelter to man from the natural inclemency of the climate. Wherever an evil exists, some ready way of averting it is bountifully furnished.
I forgot, I think, to mention in my last the death of poor Major Lockhart, of the 80th ; it is said he always manifested great dread of sickness from the climate.
The Barrack department has been occupied for the last week in making wooden sentry boxes ; they are large enough to easily admit one man, having a small hole on the three sides, the opening being in front. Four strong men can easily carry them. All the carpenters having been employed in this work, accounts for the stoppage of the barrack building. We hear some great Burmese Chief, a Louis Napoleon in his way, is coming to annihilate us with 40,000 men in the rains. Should any portion of our little force be moved up in the rains, it is to be hoped they will be taken by the steamers and not be marched up.
Not a word in the shape of negotiations had passed between us and the Ava Court since the taking of Rangoon. They are either taking a long time to deliberate or are treating our demands of so many lacs of rupees with silent contempt, or else an unvarnished account of our capture of Rangoon had not reached him of the Golden Umbrella and White Elephant at all. Indeed the latter seems to be the general opinion of those best versed in Burmese politics. No one would dare to represent to the King the great power of our war steamers, the distance we commanded by our shot and shell and more than all, the dauntless pluck of our brave soldiers.”
Comtemporary Newspaper Extracts
The following are extracs from the Delhi Gazette Overland Summary, “published on the latest safe date of despatch of the overland mail” of the date Thursday June 17th 1852.
News of the capture of Bassein will have reached England by the Mail which left Calcutta on the 8th instant. The despatches containing the official account of the event went home by the same mail, and it therefore only becomes necessary for us to allude very briefly to an expedition which has alone served to break the monotony of the last three weeks. We pointed out in a recent issue that our position on the map of India relieves us of the duty of chronicling the progress of the war with Burmah. Bassein stands next to Rangoon in commercial importance among the ports of Pegu. It also holds a commanding position with reference to the southern portion of Arracan and was known to be skilfully fortified and strongly garrisoned. All these considerations rendered the possession of Bassein extremely desirable and General Godwin acted accordingly, embarking at Rangoon a force of 800 men, of whom half were Europeans. He anchored in the Bassein river opposite the fortifications, on the 19th ultimo. The works though bravely defended by a garrison of 7,000 men carried with trifling loss. So much confidence had the General in the troops, that the order for the assault was not even preceded by the use of his artillery. The capture of Bassein may be supposed to have brought the present campaign in the Burmese territories to a close – there being no apparent object to warrant further operations during this inclement season. Nothing can be stronger than the footing we have now secured all along the base of the Delta of the Irrawaddy, a footing from which no enemy, short of actual pestilence, can dislodge us.
The Bassein despatches are unusually provocative of criticism, if not of absolute merriment. The application of the term “nice” to a Regiment has excited general ridicule - and the exceedingly clumsy manner in which the General has repaired the neglect shown to the memory of the late Lieutenant Doran of H.M. 18th, may well raise our astonishment. If public despatches are to be considered materials for history, some future historian may place it on record that this gallant young officer fell at Bassein, instead of being foremost in the breach at Rangoon. This may seen an unimportant affair – but the same practice, if tolerated, might lead to more serious consequences. If it be thought fit to repair a blunder at all, the reparation should be complete and unequivocal.
Our Calcutta contremporaries hint that Lord Dalhousie will act on is own responsibility in settling the Burmese question, stopping only short of actual disobedience of orders from home. This is what we have a right to expect form his Lordship’s high character. But the Friend of India informs us that Lord Dalhousie is “not at liberty” to annex Pegu.
We understand that Lieutenent Edward W. Barwell, of the 13th Regiment, N.I., has been appointed to the Arracan Local Battalion and proceeds almost immediately to join his appointment.
The Penang Gazette furnishes a paragraph which our contemporary of the Hurkaru copies, to the effect that a Burmese prahu had brought several articles of European manufacturer from the Nicobar Islands. The authorities, suspecting that these articles might have belonged to one of the ships lately reported at Maulmein [Moulmein] to have been cut off by the natives of Nicobar, commenced a search, and the result was the finding of 9 coils of coir rope, 2 tin canisters, 8 ship’s casks, one brass basin and 25 bundles of copper, which latter had the appearance of having been ripped off a ship’s bottom. The account given by the Nakodar is that the Nicobarians reported that a ship had been driven ashore about 12 months ago and that the property in question was obtained from the wreck. The casks and rope however are described as looking very fresh and unlike the appearance they would have presented if they had been rescued from the water twelve months ago.
We learn from the Chronicle that the Calautta Native Malitia have volunteered for service in Burmah. The Englishman is of opinion that this announcement ought at once to put an end to the Burmese war! The same paper informs us that the most noble the Govenor of Bengal has been pleased to direct that all letters sent by post from Calcutta to the address of Naval and Military Officers and others employed on service in Burma shall be forwarded free of postage ; letters sent from any part of India to Rangoon etc. post paid to Calcutta will also be forwarded to their destination free. A very considerabke order indeed.
Our contemporary, with reference to some rumours that have been afloat in Calcutta concerning some French Officers going down to Rangoon:- Two French men one of them a cavalry officer formerly in the Spanish service, took their passage in the ship Emperor under the disguise of Spanish Jews and although suspicion had been excited, that they were other than they represented themselves to be, the facts were not fully elicited until the vessel had sailed when a report of the circumstance giving the real name (Capt. Dugeney) of one of them, was made to the proper authorities. We know not what steps the authorities may deem fit to take in the matter, but the best plan in our opinion would be to send a despatch by the Benerice, which will start immediately and will reach Rangoon before the Emperor, desiring the Commodore to deem these French visitors contraband, and to return them by the first steamer.
Our contemporary (Citizen) has seen a letter from Rangoon which mentions that a similar expedition to that against Bassein had been actually despatched to Pegu, but that nothing had transpired as to its objects.
“The War With Burmah”
The following article is from Hurkaru of June 4th 1852.
Judging from the list of officers wounded at the capture of Bassein, we should say that H.M. 51st Regt. to which four out of the seven belong, has taken the best means of closing discussion as to its conduct at Rangoon. It seems on this occasion to have borne the brunt of the fight and to have done its work in right gallant style. When the promised despatches appear, they will, we are sure, be more communicative as to the deeds of this gallant coprs than the fomer ones were.
The smallness of the loss on our side on this occasion is a most gratifying circumstance. It adds to the proof however, that the Burmese are not a formidable enemy, even when fighting with all the advantages of their admirable defences. A place like Bassein would not have been taken from a body of Sikhs, or even from one of the mountain tribes now vainly struggling against our irresistible power in the north-west, at so small an expense to the captors as that of only three lives. But it is evident that the Burmese have rather deteriorated than improved since the last war. Even then, fighting in ignorance of their enemy’s strength and in proud confidence of their own, they seldom, if ever, made a respectable stand. Now long unused to war, crushed by our overpowering naval artillery, it is not wonderful that they lose heart, and so soon give way before the advancing bayonets.
We now hold the whole sea coast of Burmah, and the line of our boundary is without a gap from Peshawur to Mergui, from the Khyber Pass to the head of the Malay Peninsula. We trust that it will never again be broken by our withdrawal from the ground we won. We are no advocates for rapacious annexation, but in this case the interests of the people as well as our own security imperatively demand the seizure. It will be a cruelty of which we shall have cause to be ashamed if we again give up a supplicant nation to the ruthless tyrants whom we have driven out; and the barbarity will receive its appropriate punishment, in the revived insolence of the Burmese and the necessity of a renewed struggle for peace an honour. But the feeling at home, in Parliament and cabinet, appears to be strongly against annexation:- even Lord Ellenborough, who recklessly annexed the Unhappy Valley of Scinde, talks learnedly of false positions etc. It will then require no small degree of moral courage to nerve Lord Dalhousie to the measure; but we feel assured that if not absolutely prohibited he will carry it out. And our hope is that when the position of affairs is more fully developed and better understood at home, as it soon must be if it is not already, wiser counsels will prevail and baseless apprehensions will be discarded.
The following is from the “Englishman”of a near date:-
“Everything goes on as quietly as in any cantonment in India, owing to the chain of sentries that is maintained along the whole stockade round us. At night the picquets are necessarily strong. The arrival of the 67th had already lightened the duties of the Bengal Brigade. They are very comfortably located on the North-East side of the Pagoda ; their men have as yet suffered little from sickness. There have been no more false alarms I am happy to say, and no more shooting of old women. The sickness among the Europeans remains much as it was when I last wrote. The 40th show a better bill of health, their sick being reduced to 240. Our Chaplain is strenuously exerting himself for the good of the troops, a very good sized house had been placed at his disposal as a reading room for the European soldiers ; newspapers and books are to be collected there and a respectable non-commissoned officer or private from each corps will always be in attendance to look after the lighting of the place, the custody of the books etc. There is a talk of theatricals being got up, not in the reading room ; at present everyone is too much occupied in repairing the roof and walls of his house, building houses for servant, sheds for ponies etc., in fact in preparing for the most inclement season of the year in this part of the world. Very little rain has fallen during the last few days, which has enabled everyone to get on with his repairs. The sun shows itself 3 or 4 hours during the day, the thermometer does not rise above 85 degrees, now in the middle of the day, the leaves still maintain their high character of imperviousness to rain. In this is a remarkable instance of Providence readily providing the means of shelter to man from the natural inclemency of the climate. Wherever an evil exists, some ready way of averting it is bountifully furnished.
I forgot, I think, to mention in my last the death of poor Major Lockhart, of the 80th ; it is said he always manifested great dread of sickness from the climate.
The Barrack department has been occupied for the last week in making wooden sentry boxes ; they are large enough to easily admit one man, having a small hole on the three sides, the opening being in front. Four strong men can easily carry them. All the carpenters having been employed in this work, accounts for the stoppage of the barrack building. We hear some great Burmese Chief, a Louis Napoleon in his way, is coming to annihilate us with 40,000 men in the rains. Should any portion of our little force be moved up in the rains, it is to be hoped they will be taken by the steamers and not be marched up.
Not a word in the shape of negotiations had passed between us and the Ava Court since the taking of Rangoon. They are either taking a long time to deliberate or are treating our demands of so many lacs of rupees with silent contempt, or else an unvarnished account of our capture of Rangoon had not reached him of the Golden Umbrella and White Elephant at all. Indeed the latter seems to be the general opinion of those best versed in Burmese politics. No one would dare to represent to the King the great power of our war steamers, the distance we commanded by our shot and shell and more than all, the dauntless pluck of our brave soldiers.”
July
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Appointment
Capt. Sarkar, I.M.S., has been appointed to hold charge of the Medical Stores Depot, Rangoon, in addition to his other duties. The Lt.-Governor The Lt.-Governor accompanied by T. Lister, B.A., I.C.S., Private Secretary and Lt. Whiteside, Highland Light Infantry, aide-de-camp, arrived by special train from Meiktila to Rangoon main station on Thursday at 3.45 p.m. Mr F.J.S. Whiting, D.S.P., Railways, accompanied the train from Maymyo. ... ... The Lt.-Governor... arrived at Meiktila ... On the station platform which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion were E.N. Drury, Commissioner, Meiktila, Mr Wilkinson, Deputy Commissioner, Meiktila, Major Biggwither, I.A., Deptuy Commissioner, Yamethin, A.G. Cooke, Deputy Commissioner, Myingyn, Mr Lucas, D.S.P., Meiktila, Dr. Jones, Civil Surgeon, Col. Armstrong, Bedfords, Capt. Mazuffar Khan Sardar Bahadur, Indian aide-de-camp and others. ... Sir Harcourt received the address of the Commissioner... the Lt.-Governor paid a visit to the American Baptist Mission School where he was met by Rev’d. Mr Dudley, Principal, ... then went to the Meiktila Technical School where the party were met by Mr Ludington, the Superintendent. ... The Turkish prisoners of war camp was then visited where Col. Lyon, officer in charge, met the Lt.-Governor. ... then went to Mr Drury’s residence on the bank of the lake where he acted as host .. Football Rangoon Gymkhana (2) v Rangoon College (0) The largest attendance of the present season witnessed the match ... The teams were:- Rangoon Gymkhana – Williams, Reichelmann, Pyett, Dry. Hardie, Hall, Grierson, Gibson, Meikle, Peerboom and Frew. Rangoon College – Ba Than Tin, Ba Nyun, Ba Hpu, Htin Bwa, Ba Than, Nyi Pu, Saya Ba Than, Po San Myint, Ba Nyan, Ba Hline, Maung Nyo. Referee: Mr J. George Shooting a Rogue Elephant A correspondent writes:- While Mr C.E.W. Moleswoth, Hony. Secy. of the Pakokku races, was paying out the stakes on Wednesday, the day after the races, word was sent ot him and Mr C.E. Scovell by Mr D.A. Allan, Deputy Conservator of Forests, that a rogue elephant had come into Pakokku and was roaming near the town. Mr Allan had received a telegram ... from the mahout saying his charge had broken away from his grazing ground, about fifty miles from Pakokku, after having killed a man there. It appears that the animal then came across some country carts which it smashed up, killing one man, dangerously goring another, who is not expected to recover and slightly wounding a third. It then made towards Pakokku and was located by Messrs. Allan, Scovell and Molesworth in a hpoongyi kyung half a mile from the race course. ... Approaching to within forty yards of the beast Mr Scovell, who had the heaviest rifle, fired, the bullet penetrating the brain through the ear. The elephant stood for about thirty seconds and then fell ; he attempted to rise again after a minute or so, when Messrs. Allan and Molesworth put two bullets into his head, followed by another from Mr Scovell. ... Garnet Man Prizes The prize 1916-17 given by the Garnet Man Prize Fund for the encouragement of the study of English History, more particularly English Naval History, in the schools of this province, have been won in the nine selected schools in Mandalay and Rangoon by the following: 9th Standard Maung Shwe Ba, St. Peter’s R.C.M. Boy’s Anglo-Vernacular High School, Mandalay W.E. Bell, St. Paul’s Anglo-Vernacular High School for Boys’, Rangoon Maung Kin Maung, Govt. Anglo-Vernacular High School for Boys’, Rangoon Kathleen Edith Rollins, Diocesan European Girls’ High School, Rangoon Mahomed Shah, A.B.M. Anglo-Vernacular High School, Mandalay R. Rollins, Diocesan European Boys’ High School, Rangoon T. Barnabas, St. John’s S.P.G. Anglo-Vernacular High School, Rangoon. The Hides Question The following circular letter has been sent by the Chief Collector of Customs, to all hides merchants in Rangoon:- ... If you have insured your stock of hides, I should be obliged if your woulld kindly make immediate arrangements to transfer the cover to the stocks to be stored in the Port Commissioner’s godown no. 73a at Merton St., ... The hides sub-committee have started their inspection of stocks of hides held by the various hide merchants. The inspecting officer is Mr C.J.J. Britton of Messrs. Fabricius & Co. ... he inspected hides belonging to Messrs. Balthazr & Son in their tannery at Monkey Point ... Reward Mr S.H. Gibbon, London & Rangoon Trading Co. has sent the Commissioner of Police Rs. 50 to be paid to Crown-Sergt. Behan, Mogul Guard, as a reward for his plucky work in stopping a runaway pony and gharry in Cantonment on June 24th in which were Mr Gibbon’s ayah and two children. Insein ... We can now say that proper rains have set in. They have brought in their usual blessings viz, laying down of the dust and abundance of clean water ... With the departure of Mr Hill, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Mr Bateman, District Superintendent of Police, only one officer who has been in this town since the formation of the district in April 1912, has been left. The officer in question is the present Deputy Commissioner, U San Pe ... Cantonment Committee A general meeting of the Rangoon Cantonment Committee ... with Col. Montgomergy, Rifle Brigade, in the chair, Major Pollard, R.G.A., Capt. Sarkar, I.M.S., Senior Medical Officer, J. Craig, Executive Engr., H.H. Mackney, Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate and Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate. ... Consideration was given to a petition dated June 9th from Mr M.P. Maricar, no. 87 Mogul Street, respecting land purchased by him near the Kokine Rifle range, which reads:- I have been served with a notice by the Myook of Insein township asking me to vacate the piece or parcel of land which is described in the said notice. ... After some discussion, the meeting recommended that the Divisional Commander be asked to sanction a lease of 33 years to Mr Maricar as a garden site, recognising the buildings already existing on the land. A letter from the Collection, Rangoon, dated June 16th was read in which he stated that Rs. 150 an acre a year would be a fair rent on the land occupied by the Hon. Mr F.F. Goodliffe at the Kokine Rifle range. This was approved of. Meiktila The people of Meiktila can have no fault to find with the weather during June. ... The lake had risen to a considerable height and in the evening, sitting on the verandah of the Gymkhana one can hear the waves pound the shore. Among the many ideas for the improvement of Burma by our present Lt.-Governor not the least is that of the great road commission. We have had with us this week several of its members, Mr Smyth, I.C.S., and Mr Molesworth, E.E., the officers on special duty in connection with the communications advisory committee, Mr Wickham, S.E., and Mr Scovell, E.E., who, together with Mr Drury, Commissioner of Meiktila and Mr Wilkinson, Deputy Commissioner, have been formulating pans and discussing the ways and means. On Wednesday evening A Company of the Bedfords gave a concert. ... Miss Farrington sang by request and was recalled twice. ... Revenue and Agricultural Dept. F. Littlewood to be Exploration Officer in the Andamans Forest Division temporarily. Rangoon Golf Club The results of the third round of the Glasgow Trophy are as follows:- H. Lemon beat G.R. Cockman by 1 hole R.A. Brereton beat T. Gemmel by 10 and 8 H. Woodham w.o. J.M. Macdonald, scratched T. Cormack beat W.E.S. Perry by 3 and 2 B.M. Crosthwaite beat T.T. McCreath by 4 and 3 G. Howison beat F.W. Mann by 2 and 1 D.J. Ross beat E. Dunk by 5 and 3 J.J. Latta beat R.A. Horne by 4 and 2 T. Hudson beat R.R. Deacon by 2 and 1 W. Bennett beat R. Sinclair by 6 and 4 W.T. Henry beat A. Cowie by 4 and 3 E. Higinbotham beat J.R.D. Glascott by 8 and 6 D.A. Dalzeil w.o. W.H. Fleming, scratched G. Blackstock w.o. G.G. Compton, scratched A.W. Kelley beat A. Flavell by 1 hole C. Arnot beat W. Burns by 8 and 7 Nath Singh Oil Co. ... an extraordinary general meeting was held ... under the agreement dated ... made between Baij Nath Singh of the one part and Wightman & Co. of the other part to terminate the agreement ... S.S. Halkar, Chairman, presided and there were amongst those present, Baij Nath Singh, E.T. Moir, W. Nuding, C.J. Lock, M.U. Naikwara, M.A.S. Jamal, S. Ezekiel, W.T. Mack, K.T. Melvani, R. Misser, Ko Po Mya, H.V.M. Hajee Abba, A.H. Mahomed, H. Abdul Gani, H. Sharwa, S.C. Simjee, R.G. Panday, R.K. Sen, Uday Bhan Singh, Gangee Kahar, S.D. Misser, G.H.W. Clay, representative of Wightman & Co. ... for the sale and purchase of certain oil wells and well sites at Yenangyaung. ... Rangoon Municipality ... Sanction was accorded to the confirmation of D.G. Wilson in the appointment of Conservancy Supervisor. Lt.-Governor’s Congratulations The Lt.-Governor on Wednesday sent the following letter of congratulations to the Vice-Consul of the United States in connection with the celebration of Independence Day by the Americans in Rangoon:- “Dear Sir, On this memorable day, I beg to offer you on behalf of the Government and the people of Burma an expression of our admiration for our brave Allies and comrades in the fight for civilization.” Mr H.B. Osborn, the Vice-Consul, has replied thanking the Lt.-Governor for his kindly greetings. Football Govt. High School (1) v St. Paul’s School (0) The match on Thursday in the first division of the senior league ... attracted a very large attendance who witnessed one of the fastest and most exciting matches of the present season ... Rangoon College (2) v Syriam Gymkhana (0) ... Had the Syriam forwards played their usual strong game they might have won, but the absence of Laidman from the team handicapped them ... Teams:- Rangoon College:- Ba Than Tin ; Ba Hpu ; Ba Nyun ; Nyi Pu ; Tun Myaing ; Htin Bwa ; Maung Nyo ; Ba Hline ; Ba Nyan ; Po San Myint ; Saya Maung Ba Than. Syriam Gymkhana:- Ba Thein ; O’Connor ; McCann ; Anderson ; Stuart ; Hla Maung ; Wakefield ; Pugsley ; White ; Ba Ohn ; Hood. Referee: Sergt. Packer Rangoon Paperchase Club ... hold their first sky meeting of the season. ... The band of the R.V.R. was in attendance under Mr Duffy ... The officials for the meeting were:- Patron, Sir Harcourt Butler President, Major-Genl. C.F.G. Young Members of the Committee:- A.B. Ritchie, H.S. Wilson, R.A. Brereton, C. Gaunt, A. Fairweather, H.R. Marsh, A. McKeand Stewards of the meeting:- Col. A.F. Pullen, A.B. Ritchie, J.A. Swan Judge:- Major Pollard, R.G.A. Clerks of the course:- R.A. Brereton, A. Fairweather Clerks of scales:- Lt. F.C. Butcher, R.G.A., J. Campbell Starters:- Major Barnett, Capt. Burridge Secretary:- Capt. Stevenson, D.V.O. After the last race, Mrs C.F.G. Young presented the cups. ... Kokine Cup 1. Mrs Hayne’s Andie 2. C. Gaunt’s Gray Dawn Kyee Kyee Cup 1. K.M. Morrison’s Leila 2. C.A. Hopson’s Shelfanger 3. H.R. March’s Tinker 4. J. Morton’s Mercury Shwe Dadone Cup 1. Capt. T. Burridge’s Kokine 2. J.C. Hopwood’s Flora 3. Mrs Sinclair’s Orby Port Commissioners At the ordinary meeting ... the following were present: J. LI. Holmes, M. Inst., C.E. (Chairman,) H.B. Huddleston (Vice-chairman,) Commander S.D. Vale, R.I.M., J.A. Stevens, G. Scott, E.C.S. Shuttleworth, D. Robertson, J.A. Polson, W. Buchanan, J.W.A. Bell and F. Watson. ... The report of the Pilot Committee dated ... was adopted. This dealt with the appointment of Mr J. Robertson, licensed Pilot, 1st grade, class A, as Pilot assessor ; promotions in the Pilot service of Messrs. Young, Wheeler and Smith and the appointment of a mate to the Pilot Brig. ... Tenders received for the supply of coolie labour at the wharves for one year from the 1st August 1917, were considered and the tender of Messrs. K.C. Venkata Reddy and T. Satti Reddy & Co. was accepted. ... The report of the Finance Committee dated ... was adopted. This dealt with among other items an application for leave from C.H. Lutter, Wharf Inspector, who had been appointed to the Indian Army Reserve of Officers ; the appointment of W. Lindley, as Resident Engineer, sub. pro. tem. ; an application for an extension of furlough by S.H. Fitt, Assistant Harbourmaster. ... J.H.P. Wells, officiating Traffic Manager, was granted an extension of privilege leave till 14th July 1917. ... Recorded Marine and Commerce Dept., notifications reappointing H.B. Huddleston to be a Commissioner for the Port of Rangoon and to be Vice-chairman of the Commissioners. Bassein I.D.F. Club On Saturday evening the I.D.F. Club (late Burma Railways Vol. Corps.) gave a dance in their hall. The B.R.V. band from Rangoon supplied the music. Between the dances Mrs Craw gave away the prizes that were won during the past drill season by the late local “L” Company in six matches and the annual rifle competition. Sergt. Gasper and Volunteer Hazelwood headed the list with six prizes each. Sergt.-Instructor Standish and Sergt. D’Attaides came next with five prizes each. Volunteer E. Trutwein won four ; Lt. Down, Corporals Thom and Martin and Volunteer Gillespie won two prizes each, and Sergt. Venant and Volunteer Nanavati one each. Of the cup competition, the Railway Managing Director’s Cup open to companies of the Burma Railway Volunteer Corps was won by the local company, the team being Lt. Down, Sergt. Standish and Sergt. Coffey, and Volunteers Hazelwood and E. Trutwein. The Coombes Cup was also this year won by the local company, the team being Lt. Down, Sergt. Standish and Volunteers Hazelwood and E. Trutwein ; Sergt. Coffey took the second prize in the Orr Cup, the Coombes Cup and the Barnes Cup competitions and third prize in the British Sanitary and Plumbing Company’s Cup competition and Volunteer Hazelwood third prize in the Coombes Cup competition. Lt. Down in a short speech, after the prizes were distributed, said that the was pleased to find that the shooting of his company during the past season was creditable and that they had succeeded in carrying off two cups. He hoped that the standard would continue to improve and that more cups and prizes would next season be won. In order to facilitate this, he hoped that the ladies of the station who had always taken a keen interest in the volunteers and their work, would present a cup, which he was sure would be very well competed for. Burma Sub-Assistant Surgeons The annual meeting ... was held on Saturday at the out-patients department of the Rangoon General Hospital. Among those present were: Dr. Fink, M.B. (Edin.) Asst. Superintendent ; Dr. Pedley, M.D. ; Dr. Cote, M.D. ; Dr. Kindu, M.B., House Surgeon ‘ Dr. Krishnaswamy Iyer. L.M.S., Superintendent, Lunatic Asylum ; Dr. Martant, Miss Sebastin, Miss Daniel, Miss Ma Nally Pathy, Miss Ma Kin I ; Sub-Asst. Surgeons from the mofussil, from hospitals and from Rangoon Town ; and Asst. Surgeons from the General Hospital. ... Dr Maung Kyaw Lon reading the welcome address. Dr. Randerer Singh in a short speech proposed that Col. P.C.H. Strickland, I.M.S. take the chair and Dr. Gurun Datt seconded. ... Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the Finance Sub-committee ... there being present: G. Scott, J.E. DuBern, F.F. Goodliffe, A. Forbes, U Po Tsee, E.M. Patail, Maung Ba Dun and Mr M.L. Friedlander. ... Staff and Establishment – Mr M.L. Friedlander availed himself of six months combined leave from February 3rd 1917 W.A. Strong, first Asst. Assessor, was appointed to act as Assessor. Mr A.W. Sparks and J.A. Paul, second Assistant Assessor and office Superintendent, respectively, were appointed to officiate as first and second Assistant Assessors. ... Sanction was accorded to expenditure of Rs. 10-14, incurred by R.D. Taylor Asst. Engineer, buildings, in connection with the Viceroy’s visit to Rangoon. The meeting considered three applications for increase of pay. L.S. Coombes, Asst. Accountant, was given a personal allowance of Rs. 10 rising to Rs. 10 – 50. Mr M. Martin, first Accounts Clerk, was also given a similar increase. The application of Maung Po Nyun, Head Revenue Clerk was rejected. That was all the business. Capt. Wingrove Decorated Advice by yesterday’s mail states that Captain C.W. Wingrove, Royal Lancashire Fusiliers, had received the Military Cross among the King-Emperor’s recent birthday honours. Capt. Wingrove, when the first Burma Contingent was formed was Company Sergt. Major, Z Company, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles. He left with the Contingent as a Platoon Sergt. and on reaching England received a commission as 2nd Lieut. in the Royal Lancashire Fusiliers and later became its Adjutant on being promoted to Lieutenant. He went to France early in the war and has seen service in many of the large actions. He was wounded and on recovery received promotion to Captain and is now a Staff Officer on the Divisional Staff. Capt. Wingrove, while in Rangoon was an Assistant with Messrs. Oppenheimer & Co. He played for the Rangoon Club and the Gymkhana Club in football and other athletic competitions. Officers of the Burma Labour Corps A correspondent writes that the list which has been published of officers of the Burma Labour Corps was incomplete and learns that the following are the officers accompanying the Corps to France:- Commandant – Col. F.C. Owens, I.A. Asst. Commandants - Capt. E.O. Fowler, Capt. H.L. Holman Hunt, C.I.E., P.W.D. Supervisors – W. Kingsley, P.W.D., Maung Pe, P.W.D., S.I. Oates, P.W.D., Maung Ba Tin, S.C.S. Jemadar Adjutant – Maung Maung, Burma Military Police Jemadar Quartermaster – Maung Po Mya Head clerks – P. O’Shea, Maung Hla Ba Interpreters – Maung Ba Ket, Maung Myint, Maung Po Shwe, Maung Tin Maung Headmen of the Burmese two sections – Maung Kin, Mr McFarquhar The names of the two Chin sections have not been learned by our correspondent. Rangoon Town Police, 1916 The resolution on the Rangoon Town Police report for the year 1916 is as follows:- Despite abnormal difficulties the results of the working of the Rangoon police during 1916 were on the whole satisfactory ... The inspection of travellers arriving at Rangoon by sea was performed with thoroughness and contributed to the peace and security of the province. The Lt.-Governor is glad to note once more the good work in this respect of Mr J.E. Bell, Deputy Superintendent, who was inspecting officer under the Foreigners and Ingress into India Ordnance. ... The Lt.-Governor’s thanks are due to Mr Tarleton for his efficient administration of the Rangoon Town Police during another year of difficulty and strain. ... Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the public health and markets sub-committee ... there being present: G. Scott, J.E. DuBern, A. Forbes, Maung Pu, V.N. Sivaya, U Ba Thein, A. Blake, Dr. Hormusji and M.L. Friedlander ... The committee sanctioned an allowance of Rs. 40 to Mr E.A. Woods, Conservancy Supervisor, who had proceeded on military service as a Sergeant in the Supply and Transport Corps. The meeting allowed the grant of a conveyance allowance to Miss D. Ezekiel and Mrs A. Allen, lady Medical Registrars. With regard to the application of Mr C. Davey, Superintendent of the Western Bullock Depot, it was decided to ask the Veterinary officer to include the revision of the pay to Mr Davey in the budget for next year. ... The committee gave an extension of service for one year to Mr Fanderlinden, Caretaker of the Cemetery at Tamwe. This was all the business. Rangoon College Below is a list of the passes from Rangoon College B.A. exams. of the Calcutta University:- English Honours 1st Class N. Hormusjee 2nd Class Miss Kingsley, Miss Vardon, Ba Maung, Saw Taik Leong, Khoo Tin Kee Pali Honours 2nd Class Ba Tin I, Ba Gyi, On Pe, Ba Soe, Aung Gyaw, L. Ba Yoke, Ba Myaing. Pass: Maung Maung Gyi, Maung Kha, A. Paul, T. Chan Taik, Ba Maw, Ba Gale, Maung Lwin, Ba Aung, Maung Htain, Maung Bu, Ba E II, Ba Ohn, Maung Pu, F. Bodeker, Ba Yi. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Indian Telegraph Assoc. Concert A few energetic members of the I.T.A. Club, led by Messrs. Gomes, Passanha and Sequeira, gave a very enjoyable concert ... opend with an overture by the orchestra composed of Mrs D’Souza, Messrs. H. Hesse, Swyny and Japhet. ... Miss Backhurst, whose vocal abilities are well known in Mandalay, contributed two charming songs ... Mr Rapson amused the audience with his rendering of the old plum “Put a little bit of powder on it Father.” Mrs Crisp’s song which followed was loudly applauded, Mr H. Hesse delighted his hearers with two solos on his violin, played in his usual exquisite manner ; Sert. Crow next sang “Idle Words.” Sergt. Crow is the possessor of a fine baritone voice. Mr Japhet’s banjo solo and Mr Jim Perries’ strump speech were also well received. The last item on the programme ... the “Christy Minstrels” undertook to entertain them with songs ... Mr Johnson, (Sergt. Crow,) Tambo (Mr Wilkins,) and Bones (Mr Gomes, ) assisted by a troupe which included Messrs. McDonald, Japhet, Perrie, Rapson, Sequeira and West told us some very interesting things ... Rangoon Municipality Annual Report of the Veterinary Officer The report of Mr A. Blake, Veterinary Officer, on the working of the Veterinary Dept. ... for the year 1916-1917 includes:- General During the eight months of the year under review, that is from April 4th to December 4th, I was on leave and the department was under the charge of the first Assistant Veterinary Officer, Mr Sedgwick, M.R.C.V.S. Immediately on my return from leave on December, having been recalled to duty Mr Sedgwisk proceeded home on leave and consequently the department has been run single handed practically throughout the year. Mr V. Lewis, G.M.V.C., third Assistant Veterinary Officer, resigned his appointment in July and it was then decided that this appointment be held in abeyance pending the settlement of the question of the grade and pay of the first Assistant Veterinary Officer. ... A new type of night conservancy cart suitable also for sulliage, was designed by Mr Sedgwick during the year, of which 14 are now on order from Messrs. the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. ... Mr Penfold, Superintendent of Slaughter-House, East and Mr Sequeira, Day Conservancy Overseer, Dalla, were each granted a further extension of service for one year. ... but this report would in my opinion be incomplete without a reference to the services of Mr Sedgwick, 1st Assistant Veterinary Officer, during the time he officiated as Veterinary Officer. His wide professional knowledge combined with admirable tact enabled him to carry out those duties with advantage to the department and the expressed satisfaction of the committee. Red Cross Benefit Concert - Thayetmyo With the departure of the military it was feared that Thayetmyo was running a down grade course, but the return of this element, consequent in the choice of the station a prisoners of war camp, had restored some of the animation of bygone days. It would not be uninteresting therefore to peruse an occasional note from an old frontier station which, although shorn of its former splendour, still retains the spirit of the past. Recently several attempts have been made to benefit the “Red Cross” by way of variety entertainments and although they have all proved successful yet no one denied the distinction which marked the results of the past performance. This was principally due to Major Sandeman, I.A., who was responsible for bringing together the local talent, and Mr Norman, R.I.F., whose valuable services as stage manager introduced the professional flip so necessary to amateur performances. Indeed, it was most fortunate in securing the services of the latter, as Mr Norman had played under most of the leading London managers. The concert was produced two nights at the Gymkhana Club, ... One of the attractions was the singing of Miss Nina Warliker, a child of six, who sang “Queen of the Earth,” “Killarney” and other songs in a beautiful clear soprano and with the saviour faire of an experienced singer, Mrs Tuck looked and sang charmingly “The Little Irish Girl” suitably dressed as a colleen, for which she received an encore. She also sang “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” with Corpl. Wood and Pte. Robinson with much spirit. ... Rifleman Hastings next followed in recitations. ... Major Sandeman in “The Only Way” was inimitable and his Scotch song as an encore was sung in his usual cheery style and much appreciated. Mr Rozario sang “Drake Goes West” and in it his fine voice was heard to advantage. ... The next item was a duologue entitled “Writing a Play” between Mrs Hughes and Mr Norman. ... “The Sisters Dhobi” set to the tune of “After you with the soap my dear” composed and sung by Mr and Mrs Tuck. ... Co-Operation – An Opportunity for Service Lecture by Mr H. Clayton, I.C.S. At the second general meeting of the Rangoon College Buddhist Assoc. ... under the Presidency of Mr A.E. English, I.C.S., Mr H. Clayton, I.C.S., Registrar of Co-operative Societies and Director of Agriculture, gave a lecture ... Among those present were: A.E. English (in the chair) M. Hunter, E.O. Bellars, J.J. Nolan, Dr. Kingsley, U Hpay, U May Oung, Maung Ba Dun and F. Bomanji. In introducing the lecturer the chairman said Mr Clayton was well qualified to lecture on this particular subject. He had been working at co-operation from the time he was Deputy Commissioner of Maubin, which was nearly ten years ago, till he was ultimately appointed Registrar and Director of Agriculture. ... Maymyo A very successful fancy dress social meeting was held at the King Edward VII Soldiers’ Home ... and a song by Private Mallinson. Among the competitions were a fishing competition won by Mrs Brownlow and Mr Moorhouse ; a ladies nail driving competition won by Mrs Hamilton (first) and Miss K. Pippett (second) ; Mr and Mrs Mrs Ainley being the adjudicators. ... Gentlemen: Best costume, Private Watt (Red Indian) ; most original, Rifleman Sherbourne ... Ladies Best costume, Mrs Dancey (Kachin) ; most original, Miss Hamilton (United Services.) Maymyo - Athletic Assoc. At a meeting ... it was decided to form an athletic association ... Among those present at the meeting were Mr Ainley, ... Major Stuart, Burma Pioneers, Capt. Stewart, I.M.S., Mr Birmingham, Mr O.S. Smart, Mr Hart, Survey of India, Mr Picard, Lt.-Cpl. Clark and Pte. Sharples (A. Coy. Borders) Lt.-Cpl. Reeves and Pte. Mitchell, C. Company, Borders ; Pte. Langhome and Sergt. Todhunter, D. Company, Borders ; Subadar Ohn Kyaw, Burma Pioneers ; E.A.C. Walker, Maymyo Club, Mr Jellicoe, A.V. High School, Mr Buchanan and Mr Nicholas, European High School. ... The following were elected to be members of the committee: Major Stuart, Capt. Ward-Jackson, Capt. Stewart, I.M.S., Messrs. Ainley, Walker, Jellicoe, Collis, I.C.S., Peters and Ba Gyaw. ... Proposed Terminal Tax The first meeting of the terminal tax committee ... Mr C. Arnot, representative of the Rangoon Import Assoc., Mr E.O. Anderson, representative of the Burma Chamber of Commerce, Mr Mahomed H.S. Mall, representative of the Rangoon Ratepayers’ Assoc., Mr Ismail Ariff, representative non-European importer and J. Donald, representative of the Trades Assoc. It was decided to record ... and also the appointment of Mr J. Donald of Messrs. P. Orr & Sons to represent the Rangoon Trades Assoc. on the committee in place of Mr F. Watson who had met with an accident. ... |
Letter to the Editor
History of Stone Supply In Burma Sir, Your correspondent signing “Forethought” has evidently rushed into print without first ascertaining facts with regard to contracts for a term of years for Municipal or Government stone supply ... “Forethought” evidently does not know or has not taken the trouble to ascertain that the P.W.D. only a few months ago accepted tenders for stone supply ... If people like “Forethought” would only take a little trouble they would not rush into print and accuse public bodies of “heavy waste of public money” ... My experience with stone supply to the Municipality and the P.W.D. dates back many years and being the pioneer of the stone supply industry in Rangoon and its immediate neighbourhood and a contractor to the above public bodies I think it only fair to me to correct the misrepresentation of “Forethought” ... I have during the past ten years never known of any one single stone supply contract being accepted, except on the conditions as quoted by be above. The following facts may be of interest you your readers. After serving he P.W.D. for over fifteen years, I started contracting in Rangoon and found that the stone metal used on our roads had for years past been brought to Rangoon either from Bombay or Madagascar. ... yet the supply was of a most uncertain and erratic nature, since only ships that came in ballast to Rangoon brought the stone. The said ballast, on arrival in Rangoon, prior to 1875 had to be discharged and most of the boulders were thrown overboard into the Rangoon river, except such as the late Mr Fraser of Dunneedaw chose to load into his boats and dump on the Monkey Point foreshore or the foreshore of his own river frontage residence in Monkey Point road. Mr Fraser was then paid by the shippers for unloading and boating and getting rid of the ships. After 1875, when Rangoon Municipality started using stone metal on our town roads, Mr Fraser made a rich harvest of these dumps on the Rangoon river foreshore, but instead of being paid for discharging the ballast and boating same he agreed to do so free of charge to the shippers. This he continued to do until 1910. It was after 1910 that a small competition was started in Rangoon for the supply of stone metal to the town. I remember proceeding to Bombay and chartering steamers with full cargoes of boulders for Rangoon. The steamers arrived in due course, but the trouble and worry attached to chartering these and the shortages on the boulder cargoes made me look into the potentialities of Burma. With this object I proceeded to Sittang and after a deal of local investigation opened out the stone quarries at Tennaw, from which stone in no way inferior to the best Bombay trap is obtained. This was in pre-railway days, when the Pegu-Martaban line was just being started. The stone from Tannaw was first carried to the Sittang river bank and then boated into Rangoon through the Pegu canal system. With the advent of the railway to Martaban also came a very keen competition by contractors ... A number of new quarries were opened out. The P.W.D. under Messrs. Durie, Lewis and Finniston, Executive Engineers, Pegu, made exhaustive investigations and surveys of likely stone deposits in the Thaton district, Kyaikto sub-division and earmarked a number of reserves for the P.W.D. requirements. Then came the Port Commissioners who were granted a special area for their river training requirements. At present there are five quarries in full working swing – supplying the Railway, P.W.D., Municipal and Land reclamation works and other public and private bodies with not only stone ballast but the very best of laterite in Burma. ... Yours etc., A.C. Martin, Engineer & Contractor, Rangoon, June 28th Cantonment Water Supply The report of Mr C. Codrington, Plumbing Inspector, P.W.D, Burma, on the new scheme for the supply of water in Cantonment ... Indian Defence Force – Recruiting Committee A Burma recruiting committee has been formed consisting of the following gentlemen ... The Financial Commissioner (Chairman) Lt.-Col. H. Des Voeux, I.A., A.E. English, C.I.E., I.C.S., W.E. Lowry, I.C.S., Maung Nyun, A.T.M., Maung Po Tha, Dr. San C. Po, M.D., Maung Hpay, K.S.M., A.T.M., Maung Maung Bya, A.T.M., ... The duty of the committee is to organise recruiting in Burma ... Football Rangoon Gymkhana (2) v Syriam Gymkhana (2) In the first division of the B.A.A. senior league ... The match aroused a considerable amount of interest among football enthusiasts ... The following were the teams:- Rangoon Gymkhana: Williams ; Pyett ; Flavell ; Dry ; Reichelmann ; Hall ; Grierson ; Gibson ; Meikle ; Peerboom ; Frew. Syriam Gymkhana: Ba Thein ; O’Connor ; McCann ; Hla Maung ; Stuart ; Butchart ; White ; Pugsley ; Laidman ; Anderson ; Shwe Win. Referee:- J. George ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Annual Report One of the most important articles in the annual report for 1913-1914, just published, of the Archaeological Survey of India is “The Stone Sculptures in the Ananda Temple at Pagan,” by Mr Chas. Duroiselle. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Appointment F.C. Barclay, I.C.S., officiates as Asst. Collector, Imperial Customs Service and is posted to Burma. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B. Sc. Exams The following students of Rangoon College have passed the B. Sc. Examinations of Calcutta University:- Distinction:- T.J. Joseph, A. D’Attaides ; J. Todd ; Maung Tin Pass:- Tha Gyaw ; Ba Maung ; San Pwan ; Maung Maung II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burma Labour Corps General Raitt, Commanding Burma Division, inspected the Burma Labour Corps at Sagaing... by invitation of Mr Carey, Commissioner of Sagaing. ... The following is the staff of the Burma Labour Corps:- Commandant, Major F.C. Owens, I.A., Asst. Commandants, Capt. H.L. Holman Hunt and Capt. E.O. Fowler ; Supervisor, Maung Pe ; Confidential Clerk and Stenographer, Maung Ba Ket ; Interpreters, Maung Lwin, Maung Tun Maung, Po Shwe and Maung Tin Maung ; Head Clerk, P. O’Shea ; Clerks, G. Unger and Maung Hla Boo. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rangoon Golf Club The quarterly competition for the “Jamieson” and “Gordon” medals resulted a follows:- Jamieson Medal G.I. Thorburn 100-8=92, winner Gordon Medal C. Gaunt, 96-10=86 - A. Flavell, 102-16=86 - Tied R.R. Deacon, 103-16=87 F.W. Mann, 99-12=87 G. McInnes, 101-12=89 A Reception 2nd Lt. C.E. Donnithorne-Lutter, I.A.R.O., late Captain of the Y.M.C.A. football team, was entertained by his former team mates at the central branch on Monday night and a very pleasant evening was passed, there being a number of other guests as well. There was a musical programme in which Mr Norman Blaquiere, Mrs J.P. Nowell and Lance-Corpl. Clark, Bedfords, were heard to advantage in songs and instrumental items. There was an interval for refreshments, after which Mr J.P. Nowell, one of the oldest of the Y.M.C.A. footballers now in Rangoon and member of the selection committee, presented Lt. Lutter on behalf of the team with a handsome present as a token of their esteem. He paid tribute to the beneficiary and wished him good luck and a safe and happy return. Lt. Lutter replied, thanking them for their gift and their good feeling towards him. It was probable, as he would be at Bombay, that he would yet see some other of the team pass through there on the way to the front. Mr Bennison, Secretary of the team, and Mr Hilton, General Secretary of the Y.M.C.A., spoke in praise of Mr Lutter’s efforts for the association. Mr Sadler, Former Captain of the team, sent a letter of congratulations and good wishes. The presentation was followed by more musical items, at the finish of which all present joined hands and sang “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem. Rangoon Golf Club Scratch Gold Medal The club scratch gold medal was won by Mr A.D. Williams, with a score of 88. Maymyo We have had an extraordinary dry June this year. ... On Saturday the 23rd, Mrs Fennell and Mrs Cradock gave a very large children’s party at the club. Fortunately the weather was delightfully fine and the children, after having had a sumptuous tea in the ball room, were able to enjoy themselves on the lawn. Mrs Hare blew bubbles and there was great excitement among those who had the satisfaction of bursting them. ... Mrs Cradock’s little daughter was very charming as a Red Cross Nurse and her small son acted the patient in khaki. Mrs Fennell’s little girls looked very sweet indeed in their fancy costumes, the elder one as a page and the younger one as a pretty little cupid. ... There were about sixty children present ... Burma Railway Volunteers ... the annual, prize distribution of the Burma Railways Volunteers (G Company) was held at the High School, when Major-General Raitt, C.B., distributed the prizes and addressed those present ... shaking each successful competitor by the hand. Sergt. Hogan, Staff Sergt. Smith and Lt. Murray were cheered particularly heartily on account of their especial success. ... Capt. Johnson then thanked General Raitt ... University Scholarships The following are awarded collegiate scholarships of Rs. 30 per month each tenable for two years at the Govt. College, Rangoon, with effect from 1st April 1917: S.T. Philips and G.V. DeCruz (these are payable from Provincial funds) ; Miss L. Wiseham and Miss A. Kamen (these are payable from the special recurring grants sanctioned by the Govt. of India.) A Rangoon Man at the Italian Front Mr A. Eggar, late of Rangoon, writes to a friend in Rangoon, dating May 29th:- I am in a “O. Pip” an observations post, in the front line trenches of the Italian Army and everything is so unusually quiet that I have turned to letter-writing as an occupation. I though perhaps you might like to know where I was and what I am doing although it is so long since I left Rangoon that by rights I should now be forgotten. It is no longer a secret that some batteries of heavy artillery have been sent from England to the Italian front to emphasise the fraternal co-operation of the Allies and I am disclosing nothing of importance by saying that my address is 2nd Lt. A. Eggar, R.G.A., Siege Battery, Gruppo B2, XI Corpo d’Armata, Zona di Guerra, Italy. We got here by train, having received a welcome at every town on the journey through Italy so enthusiastic that we were loaded with cigarettes and kisses. That’s a fact. Girls got into the carriages to kiss us. And we let them do it – because it emphasised the fraternal co-operation aforesaid. We seemed to take co-operation so readily that the authorities pushed us straight to the front. And here I am, in an O. Pip in the front line trenches. We have been through some big battles and have got so used to shellfire that we can’t do without it. Today feels uncanny. There is an unusual hush everywhere. One can hear birds singing and crickets buzzing, though now and then a salvo of “Time H.E.” bursts overhead sending sputtering bits of metal all around and leaves puffs of black smoke in the air. Through my periscope I can see the country all round. The foreground is a line of gravel mounds. Beyond it is a barrier of blue barbed-wire on ron posts. In this network green grass and poppies have grown up. But beyond it are hills skinned brown by shellfire, where gaunt and leafless trees hold their black arms in the air. Over there are the trenches that I am watching. I can range my battery on any part of them by passing a word to the telephonist beside me. But we are not fighting today. We are just lying low and watching each other, waiting. Meantime my thoughts are roaming far and wide, even to Rangoon which seems so far away in the past that I am sure I shall never see it again. But I hope it is flourishing. I can picture the Lakes and the Boat Club (if the latter has not yet been rebuilt.) I can see foaming pots of stout and ginger beer. I can remember having cigars to smoke – cigars at two rupees a hundred. I can see anguish-stricken crews writhing in “drive-drop” contortions. I can feel myself on Crow Island with the starting gun in my hand – No – It is an Italian rifle. Anyway, I hope the War Office will send my identification disc to be buried on that lonesome island in the Royal Lakes. Myitkyina During the whole of last month there was very heavy rain ... The attendance during the usual monthly period of parades was again satisfactory ... Dr. Sheldon, Burma Railways, visited Myitkyina recently for the medical examination of the members of the Burma Railways Corps stationed here and these members will do their training with the local detachment of the Upper Burma Rifle Corps. Periodical training will now be proceeded with, though there will be come difficulty during the open season when a great deal of touring is done by officers in this district, ... Several more British officers of the Military Police have been ordered to rejoin their regiments form this district and both the Myitkyina and Putao battalions shortly lose a number of officers who have served here for some time. Their reliefs are expected to be officers of the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. ... Minbu There have been many official changed here of late. Major Hodgins took over as Deputy Commissioner during the last month while Mr Bateman relieved Mr C.G. Stewart as Dist. Superintendent of Police. The S.D.O., Minbu, is also a new arrival, while other changes are being gossiped about. ... Mr Metcalf is still Deputy Commissioner and also Warden of the Oil Fields, for a temporary measure. ... Lower Burma Planters Assoc. A general meeting ... was held at 71 Lewis street on ... when there were present:- B.E. Buckwell, J. Muir, O. Mavor, G.A. Macdonald, A.E.C. Fenoulhet, A. Dikkers and J. Meikle. A.E.C. Fenoulhet was voted to the chair. ... resolved that Mr A. Finlay of Messrs. Begbie & Co. be invited to represent the association when the Industrial Commission visit Burma. J. Meikle was elected Hony. Secretary and Treasurer for the ensuing year ... Football At a football meeting held here last month, at which H.H. Craw, I.C.S., presided, a committee was formed with Mr A.E. English, C.I.E., as President, Mr Craw as Vice-president and Messrs. Gillespie, Down, Merrikin, McCracken, U Tso Maung, U Po Hla, K.S.M., U Po Maung and Moosa Mall as members, Mr D. McNeill, being Hony. Secretary. It was decided to call for teams intending to compete for the league competition, the Dickie memorial and the Porter cups. Unfortunately there has been a poor local response, the police only sending in a team ... In former years Bassein used to put in at least four teams ... A Smoking Concert A smoking concert was held by the members of I (Municipal) Coy. Rangoon Vol. Rifles at Corps headquarters on Saturday evening, among those present being the Commandant, the Adjutant of the Corps, a number of other officers and friends of the members. Lt. W. Bennett, Company Commander, was Chairman. The programme for the evening consisted of songs by Lce.-Cpl. Fairhurst, Privates Pereira, Abraham, Spranklin, Mackenzie, R.D. Taylor, Strong, Erlingotn who also gave a violin solo, a cello solo by Private Stahlman ; banjo solo by Private Caldicourt ; comic stories by Mr Machin ; comic songs by Bombardier Wooster and Allmark, Rangoon Port Defence Coprs. ; songs by Sergeants White, Best and Lackersteen, Messrs. Wood and Smitz, Sergt. Greenwood, Rifle Brigade ; piano solo by Lce.-Cpl. Campbell, Rifle Brigade, who also played the accompaniments. The prizes won at the musketry completion of the company ... were distributed ... and the formal presentation by the Municipal Thugyi of their Challenge Cup to the Company took place. The prizes were as follows:- Best aggregate at 200, 200 and 500 yards: Lce.-cpl. Fairhurst, Private Dumont’s spoon. Best score at 500 yards: the same winner, Pte. Abraham’s spoon’s ; second prize, Private Monin, Staff-Sergt. Green’s spoon. The Thugyis’ Challenge Cup: A miniature of the original was presented to Private Coate, the winner. Best score at 400 yards: Private Erlington, who shot off a tie with Private Caldicourt. Best aggregate on July 4th : Staff-Sergt. W.G. White, who won the Staff-Sergt. Green prize. The Thugyis in formally making over their cup to Lt. Bennett read an address in Burmese in which they said they wished to show Government that they would like to help in bringing a sound defeat to the enemy and in presenting the cup they hoped to encourage rifle shooting and perhaps some of those who competed for it might get a chance to lay low a Hun. Rifleman Sparks translated the address into English. Lt. Bennett thanked the donors heartily. Later in the evening Mr L.P. Marshall, Municipal Chief Engineer, thanked the hosts on behalf of the visitors. Thanks were also expressed to the Hon. Mr Lim Chin Tsong, Mr Chan Ma Phee, Mr Ebrahim Ally Moolla and the Surati Bara Bazaar Co. for having contributed towards the expenses of the entertainment and to Lance-Corporal Campbell., Rifle Brigade, for acting as accompanist. Settlement After The War Lecture by C.M. Webb Under the chairmanship of Mr G. Blackstock and before a large audience at the central Y.M.C.A. ... Mr C. Morgan Webb delivered a lecture ... Rangoon Golf Club The results of the play in the fifth round of the “Glasgow Trophy” are as follows:- H. Lemon best T. Cormack J.J. Latta beat G. Howison W.T. Henry beat T. Hudson A.W. Kelley beat G. Blackstock The re-played tie between Messrs. Flavell and Gaunt for the “Gordon” quarterly medal resulted in a win for Mr Flavell. Rangoon Ladies’ Golf Club The following is the result of the Robinson Challenge Cup competition:- Semi-final Mrs Arnot w.o. Mrs Fleming scratched Mrs Nisbet beat Mrs Lethbridge by 7 up and 6. Final Mrs Nisbet w.o. The cup will be presented in the Gymkhana Club this evening .. The July monthly medal was won by Mrs Adlard, score 65-13-52 Prisoners of War Employed It has been decided to employ a number of prisoners of war now in Burma on the earthwork of the Southern Shan States Railway from the present terminus at Aung Ban to Heho. It is understood that at first about 3,000 men will be thus employed and if the experiment proves a success the numbers will be greatly increased. Hutting and other arrangements are now in hand and it is hoped the men will be on the ground before many months. The change will probably prove a welcome one to them as they have hitherto been practically without occupation in the various camps in the province. In spite of the proverb as to idleness and mischief, their conduct in Burma has been exemplary. Appointment F.C. Barclay, I.C.S., is appointed to officiate as an Asst. Collector in the Imperial Customs Service and is posted to Burma. Football Annual Charity Match ... Originally the match used to be between military and civil sides, but since the war, the military sides have been found too weak to compete ... as a result the interest had been maintained this year by picking one side from schools and colleges playing in the B.A.A. competitions and the other from the remaining teams of the competitions ... The teams were:- Schools & Colleges Arratoon (St. Paul’s) ; C. Maung Myo (St. Paul’s) ; Ba Nyun (Rangoon College) ; Nyi Pu (Rangoon College) ; Kyaw Maung (Govt. High School) ; Htin Bwa (Rangoon College) ; Maung Nyo (Rangoon College) ; Rahman and Ba Nyab Bwa (Govt. High School) ; Po San Myint and Ba Than (Rangoon College.) The Rest Pusey (Y.M.C.A.) ; Reichelman (Rangoon Gymkhana Club) ; McCann (Syriam Gymkhana) ; Barton (Y.M.C.A. ) ; Stuart and Butchart (Syriam Gymkhana) ; Grierson (Rangoon Gymkhana) ; George ( Y.M.C.A.) ; Laidman (Syriam Gymkhana) ; Peerboom and Frew (Rangoon Gymkhana.) Referee: G. Wiltshire Mandalay Mandalay Teachers’ Assoc. The annual general meeting... In his opening remarks Mr J. Neil, the Chairman, ... it had been decided that the annual general meeting should take the form of a “social evening with Shakespeare,” but unfortunately Miss Barretto, the late Secretary fell ill at Rangoon and had to go on three months medical leave in continuation of the summer holidays. ... Maung Tun Shain proposed that Mt J. Sims, Inspector of A.V. Schools, Mandalay, be reappointed President. This was carried unanimously. ... Mr Neil proposed the re-election of Rev’d. Adcock as Treasurer ... Mr Ince seconded the motion which was carried. Mr Neil then said that Mr Ince had kindly undertaken the duties of Secretary during Mss Barretto’s absence and that he would like to suggest him as Secretary, but as Mr Ince was a busy man just now and could not find sufficient time he suggested Maung Tun Shain. Maung Tun Shain declined. Mr Ince was then asked if he would undertake the work. He stated he was quite willing to help the association out of a difficulty but he thought that since Burman teacher were not bound to a military training they should come forward and release those who were by taking over duties of this nature. Maung Tun Shain was asked again if he would accept the appointment and accepted. The election of the committee was the next business. The following were elected: President, J.R. Sims ; Chairman, J. Neil ; Secretary, Maung Tun Shain ; Treasurer, Rev’d. B. Adcock ; Members – Miss Easton, Miss Kirkham, Ma Polly, Ma Thin Tone, Miss R. Clay, Arthur Ince. Mr Mullerworth, Rev’d. Mr. Tribolet, Mr Rathnam, Maung Ba Kun. Our Royal Family Name Sir, Many good people seem to somewhat puzzled as to what is meant by the “family name” that our Royal family has just discarded for that of “Windsor.” ... Yours etc. Archibald Grant Rangoon Golf Club - Calcutta Cup There were 33 entries for this annual competition over Prome Road Links and the following cards were returned:- J.J. Latta ... A. Flavell ... J.K.Michie ... W. Bennett ... J.B. Orr ... R. Dry. ... J. Fisher ... R.W. Bishop ... Belgian Flag Day Fund Br. John, Hony. Secretary and Treasurer, Belgian Flag Day Fund, St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon, acknowledges receipts of Rs. 14, less money order commission, proceeds of the sale of Belgian flags by Mrs Falconer, wife of the Accountant, Shwebo Divn., through the courtesy of the Deputy Commissioner, Shwebo. Recruiting Meetings at Maymyo There have lately been held in Maymyo two public meetings in connection with the recruiting of Burmans, the first meeting having been held on ... at the Young Men’s Social and Literary club on the Mandalay-Lashio road under the presidency of Mr M.S. Collis, I.C.S., Sub-divnl. Officer and the second ... in the Anglo-Vernacular High School ... U Tin, Township Officer, being in the chair. At the first meeting which, was well attended, those present including Mr T. Couper, I.C.S., Director of Agriculture and Mr C.W. Dunn, I.C.S., Joint Registrar, Co-operative Societies. ... Minerals in Burma Output in 1916 Gold The returns relating to the production and distribution ... show a considerable drop in the amount of gold won ... The only commercial venture for the extraction of gold was that of the Burma Gold Dredging Co. 1911, Ltd. in the Myitkyina district, from which the bulk of the gold, as in previous years, was obtained. The operations of the company were not as successful as in recent years so far as the turnover is concerned, as the quantity of gold won amounted only to 1,901.05 ounces of a value of Rs. 1,09,336 ... The year’s production is the smallest yet obtained and compares unfavourably with the record yield of 1913 ... The decrease in the output during the year is attributed to the employment of a smaller number of dredgers. ... Secretariat Co-Operative Credit Society The third annual general meeting ... Over one hundred and forty members were present with the Hon. Mr C. Morgan Webb, I.C.S., the President, in the chair. The Secretary (Mr E.J. Andrew) read out the committee’s proposals ... At the request of the President, the report was read by Mr W.C. Twemlow, Chairman of the Society. The Hon. Mr Webb then briefly addressed the meeting ... He regretted that his official duties and indifferent health prevented him from taking much active part in the administration of the society during the year. ... He wish particularly to commend the work of Messrs. K.M. Basu and E.J.L. Andrew who undertook cheerfully the onerous duties of Secretary and Treasurer ; Mr W.C. Twemlow, the Chairman, for his efficient supervision of the general affairs of the society ... ; to Messrs. A.S. Nicholas and C.S. deVas who conscientiously did their work as honorary auditor’s ... Mr G. Stracey said he had much pleasure in seconding the President’s motion which being put to the meeting was carried ... Indian Army Reserve of Officers Mr T.P. Smith, Inspector of Excise, Rangoon, had been given a commission as 2nd Lieutenant, I.A.R.O. and posted to Rangoon as Assistant Cable Censor. Letter to the Editor The Proposed Bamboo-Pulp Paper Monopoly ... .... Archibald Grant, Toungoo, July 27th Myitkyina The weather has again been very wet this month ... The nurseries are all looking very healthy ... From Namyin valley also good reports are being received and the colonists are settling down nicely and working hard on their new lands. The heavy rain has rendered travelling on tour very unpleasant, as the roads are very bad and streams swollen and the sand-fly is a great nuisance outside headquarters. As usual with the break of the monsoon there has been a certain amount of sickness and about half a dozen cases of blackwater fever have been reported. Capt. B.B. Scott has taken over charge of the Shwebo detachment of H. Company of the Upper Burma Rifles ... Mr A.R. Morris, colonisation officer of the Namyin valley, has been transferred to Toungoo and his duties will be taken over shortly by Mr J.E. Gillies, at present headquarters assistant at Mandalay. Presentation at the Secretariat The presentation of the gold watch and certificate of good service which were conferred upon Mr A. Mackertoon, of the Chief Secretary’s office, in connection with the last birthday’s honours, took place at the Secretariat on Monday in the presence of a large gathering, which included: W.F. Rice, W.J. Keith, J.J. Anderson, H.L. Nichols, R.G. McDowall and the senior registrars of the secretariat. An account of the services rendered by Mr Mackertoom, which had earned him the distinction, was read by Mr Nichols, after which Mr Rice made the presentation amidst great applause, testifying to the popularity of the award. Mr Aratoon Mackertoom was born on the 8th January 1876. He was educated first at St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta and alter at the Diocesan Boys’ High School, Rangoon, from which institution he passed the entrance exams. in the first division in 1894. Gaining a university scholarship, he continued his studies at the Rangoon College and in 1896 passed the F.A. exam. in the first class. In 1898 from the same college he graduated as a Bachelor of Arts taking an honours degree in English. In the same year he entered the service of Government, in which, in the words of the certificate, he has made himself conspicuous by his strenuous and conscientious work. Appointment The services of Commander E.W. Danson, R.I.M. are placed at the disposal of the Government of Burma, for employment as Port Officer, Moulmein. |
“H.M.S. Pinafore”
The Diocesan Boys’ High School performed “H.M.S. Pinafore” on ... in the Jubilee Hall .. in aid of the Burma Red Cross Fund ... One of the principal attractions was the singing of the boys, who have been trained on the best models and with the greatest success by Mr Norman Lindsaye, Cathedral Organist and Music Master of the school. It is an unfortunate characteristic of boys’ voices that the disappear just when they may be becoming of most value. ... it may be remarked that Little Buttercup (C. Francis) has a lovely alto and sang with much dramatic sense, ... Josephine (E. Browne) has a clear and true soprano and some difficult music to sing, all excellently done. ... A word of acknowledgement must also be repeated to the good work of Mr A. Sofaer, both as Capt. Corcoran and as joint producer with Mr Norman Lindsaye ; to W. Matcher, R. Brookes and T. Anderson for their acting ; to the chorus, whose ...
The Diocesan Boys’ High School performed “H.M.S. Pinafore” on ... in the Jubilee Hall .. in aid of the Burma Red Cross Fund ... One of the principal attractions was the singing of the boys, who have been trained on the best models and with the greatest success by Mr Norman Lindsaye, Cathedral Organist and Music Master of the school. It is an unfortunate characteristic of boys’ voices that the disappear just when they may be becoming of most value. ... it may be remarked that Little Buttercup (C. Francis) has a lovely alto and sang with much dramatic sense, ... Josephine (E. Browne) has a clear and true soprano and some difficult music to sing, all excellently done. ... A word of acknowledgement must also be repeated to the good work of Mr A. Sofaer, both as Capt. Corcoran and as joint producer with Mr Norman Lindsaye ; to W. Matcher, R. Brookes and T. Anderson for their acting ; to the chorus, whose ...
Burma Oil Company Superintending Engineers’ Retirement
Mr J. Urie, Superintending Engineer, B.O.C. Dunneedaw, retired on July 1st after twenty-seven years with the company in Burma. Mr Urie was born and educated in Scotland and served his apprenticeship as an engineer with Glasgow firms. He came out to Burma in 1890 when twenty two years old as an engineer. In 1895-96 when the Syriam works were decided on, he was in charge of the breaking ground and erection of the plant and he remained for a number of years there, rising to the rank of Chief Engineer and later to Assistant Superintending Engineer under Mr H. McCann, whom, on the latter’s retirement in 1913, he succeeded.
Mr Urie had a narrow escape from drowning in the Rangoon river when 1895 through the upsetting of the sampan he was in ; he was taken from the water after twenty minutes battling with the tide. Mr Baxter, another Engineer who was in the sampan with him when it upset, was drowned.
A gathering of works officials from Rangoon, Syriam and Bogyok in connection with Mr Urie’s retirement took place at Dunneedaw Club on Monday night when a presentation was made to him by the officials of the B.O.C. Mr Moore, Superintending Engineer, who has succeeded Mr Urie, was in the chair. Mr F. Bishop, works Manager of the company, made the presentation, which was a fine Burmese silver tea-service complete with caddy, two serviette rings and a peg measure, all of the best workmanship, fitted in a polished teakwood case lined with blue velvet. A silver shield on a the outside of the case stated that it was “Presented to J. Urie, Esq., Superintending Engineer, by the officials of the B.O.C., Rangoon, on his retirement after 27 years service.” The work was carried out by Messrs. Coombes & Co.
Mr Bishop paid a tribute to Mr Urie’s services with the company and wished him many years of life and happiness in his new home. Mr Moore paid a tribute to Mr Urie’s dealings with this subordinates, which had always been of a most cordial nature. Mr Allan, Assistant Works Manager, spoke in similar terms as regards the relations of the chemical staff with Mr Urie. Mr Urie has gone to Calcutta but will return shortly.
Mr J. Urie, Superintending Engineer, B.O.C. Dunneedaw, retired on July 1st after twenty-seven years with the company in Burma. Mr Urie was born and educated in Scotland and served his apprenticeship as an engineer with Glasgow firms. He came out to Burma in 1890 when twenty two years old as an engineer. In 1895-96 when the Syriam works were decided on, he was in charge of the breaking ground and erection of the plant and he remained for a number of years there, rising to the rank of Chief Engineer and later to Assistant Superintending Engineer under Mr H. McCann, whom, on the latter’s retirement in 1913, he succeeded.
Mr Urie had a narrow escape from drowning in the Rangoon river when 1895 through the upsetting of the sampan he was in ; he was taken from the water after twenty minutes battling with the tide. Mr Baxter, another Engineer who was in the sampan with him when it upset, was drowned.
A gathering of works officials from Rangoon, Syriam and Bogyok in connection with Mr Urie’s retirement took place at Dunneedaw Club on Monday night when a presentation was made to him by the officials of the B.O.C. Mr Moore, Superintending Engineer, who has succeeded Mr Urie, was in the chair. Mr F. Bishop, works Manager of the company, made the presentation, which was a fine Burmese silver tea-service complete with caddy, two serviette rings and a peg measure, all of the best workmanship, fitted in a polished teakwood case lined with blue velvet. A silver shield on a the outside of the case stated that it was “Presented to J. Urie, Esq., Superintending Engineer, by the officials of the B.O.C., Rangoon, on his retirement after 27 years service.” The work was carried out by Messrs. Coombes & Co.
Mr Bishop paid a tribute to Mr Urie’s services with the company and wished him many years of life and happiness in his new home. Mr Moore paid a tribute to Mr Urie’s dealings with this subordinates, which had always been of a most cordial nature. Mr Allan, Assistant Works Manager, spoke in similar terms as regards the relations of the chemical staff with Mr Urie. Mr Urie has gone to Calcutta but will return shortly.
London College of Music Exams.
The following are the results of the London College of Music practical examinations held in Rangoon in June:-
Primary
1st class – Meda Sadkha (89 marks) Jerbanoo Saklat, pupils of Mrs Mehta and Edna Labourchardiere, Convent (equal) ; Ellaline Harrison, pupil of Mrs Curties, May Clarke, Convent and Clara Boudville, pupil of Mrs Lack (equal.)
Pass – Gertrude Russell, pupil of Mr Silgardo ; Cecy Gould, Convent ; Winifred Alexander, pupil of Miss Benjamin and Lucy Abraham, pupil of Miss St. Romaine (equal) ; May Atkinson, Baptist European School ; Francis Catilino (violin,) pupil of Mr A.X. Rego.
Elementary
Honours – Mah Than Tin (86) pupil of Mrs U.B. White, Muriel Halted, pupil of Miss D’Rozario, and Mr J.E. Francis (violin) self-prepared (all equal) ; Mummie Shwe Ban, pupil of Mrs White and Helen Ameen, pupil of Mrs Menhta (equal.)
1st class – Maurice Kamen, pupil of Mrs Lack ; Nancy Barretto, pupil of Miss Benjamin ; Beulah Kraal, pupil of Mrs White ; Henry Lackersteen (violin,) Frank Nahapiet (violin,) pupils of Mr B. Attaides ; Mr A. Ephraim (violin,) pupil of Mr A.X. Rego (the last two equal.)
Pass – Eva Aung Min, pupil of Mrs White, and Minnie Ba Ket, Convent, (equal,) ; Milly Gomez, Convent ; Norah Stacey, Convent.
Intermediate
Honours – Florence Lawton (86) pupil of Miss V. Lucas.
1st Class – Winifred Aung and Sadie Holton, pupils of Mrs Lack ; Molly Cohen (violin,) pupil of Mr Attaides ; Gladys Addison, pupil of Mrs Curties.
Pass – Enid Abraham, pupil of Miss St. Romaine ; Mabel Addison, pupil of Mrs Curties.
Advanced Intermediate
Honours and book prize – Irene Moniz (89) pupil of Mrs White ; Dorothy Butterworth, pupil of Miss St. Romaine.
1st class – Roma Das, pupil of Mrs White.
Pass – Anthony Peters, pupil of Mrs Lack.
Senior
Honours and winner of 1st class silver medal – Violet Sranding (95) pupil of Mrs White.
Pass – Esme Montant, pupil of Mr Silgardo.
Advanced Senior
Honours – Alice Skinner (85) St. John’s Convent.
Pass – Mr Rego, Mr Attaides, both violin.
Associate L.C.M.
Gracie Ooi Theow (86) pupil of Mrs White ; she has also obtained a cumulative certificate.
The following are the results of the London College of Music practical examinations held in Rangoon in June:-
Primary
1st class – Meda Sadkha (89 marks) Jerbanoo Saklat, pupils of Mrs Mehta and Edna Labourchardiere, Convent (equal) ; Ellaline Harrison, pupil of Mrs Curties, May Clarke, Convent and Clara Boudville, pupil of Mrs Lack (equal.)
Pass – Gertrude Russell, pupil of Mr Silgardo ; Cecy Gould, Convent ; Winifred Alexander, pupil of Miss Benjamin and Lucy Abraham, pupil of Miss St. Romaine (equal) ; May Atkinson, Baptist European School ; Francis Catilino (violin,) pupil of Mr A.X. Rego.
Elementary
Honours – Mah Than Tin (86) pupil of Mrs U.B. White, Muriel Halted, pupil of Miss D’Rozario, and Mr J.E. Francis (violin) self-prepared (all equal) ; Mummie Shwe Ban, pupil of Mrs White and Helen Ameen, pupil of Mrs Menhta (equal.)
1st class – Maurice Kamen, pupil of Mrs Lack ; Nancy Barretto, pupil of Miss Benjamin ; Beulah Kraal, pupil of Mrs White ; Henry Lackersteen (violin,) Frank Nahapiet (violin,) pupils of Mr B. Attaides ; Mr A. Ephraim (violin,) pupil of Mr A.X. Rego (the last two equal.)
Pass – Eva Aung Min, pupil of Mrs White, and Minnie Ba Ket, Convent, (equal,) ; Milly Gomez, Convent ; Norah Stacey, Convent.
Intermediate
Honours – Florence Lawton (86) pupil of Miss V. Lucas.
1st Class – Winifred Aung and Sadie Holton, pupils of Mrs Lack ; Molly Cohen (violin,) pupil of Mr Attaides ; Gladys Addison, pupil of Mrs Curties.
Pass – Enid Abraham, pupil of Miss St. Romaine ; Mabel Addison, pupil of Mrs Curties.
Advanced Intermediate
Honours and book prize – Irene Moniz (89) pupil of Mrs White ; Dorothy Butterworth, pupil of Miss St. Romaine.
1st class – Roma Das, pupil of Mrs White.
Pass – Anthony Peters, pupil of Mrs Lack.
Senior
Honours and winner of 1st class silver medal – Violet Sranding (95) pupil of Mrs White.
Pass – Esme Montant, pupil of Mr Silgardo.
Advanced Senior
Honours – Alice Skinner (85) St. John’s Convent.
Pass – Mr Rego, Mr Attaides, both violin.
Associate L.C.M.
Gracie Ooi Theow (86) pupil of Mrs White ; she has also obtained a cumulative certificate.
Judson Memorial
The Judson Memorial Tower has been completed and will be dedicated on Friday at 2.30 p.m. The first dedicatory ceremonies will take place in Cushing Hall, Baptist College and will be followed by singing by the assembled schools of the American Baptist Mission and a dedicatory prayer at the Tower. The site of the Tower is in the Baptist College compound near Kemmendine Road, Ahlone, In design it is a facsimile of the Tower of the Salem Congregational Church at Salem, Mass. U.S.A.
No deviation was permitted by the donor. Salem Church was intimately connected with the early life of the Rev’d. Dr. Judson ; it was there that he was ordained in the Christian Ministry. The Tower stands on a plinth some three feet above the road and is surrounded by an ornamental iron railing. The height from the road to the top of the finial is 88 feet. For a height of 44 feet the Tower is 14 feet 6 inches square ; above that for 16 feet it is 9 feet 6 inches square. The remainder is octagonal surmounted by a dome and copper finial fitted with a vane.
The original Tower at Salem was constructed of brickwork in the lower portion and timber above. The Tower in Rangoon is built as far as possible of permanent material. The walls are constructed of ivory white glazed faience blocks backed with brickwork ; the dome and all enrichments are of the same material. The windows are of steel fitted with British sheet glass ; the foundation is a reinforced concrete slab 23 feet 6 inches square.
The lower portion of the Tower, that is, for 44 feet up to the main cornice, is of plain faience blocks against which the entrances to the Tower surrounded by columns and pediment stand out in bold relief. Above the main cornice relief and interest are given in a bold treatment of the Orders superimposed, crowned by the dome. Internally there are four floor, the entrance floor, the clock floor, the lookout floor and belfry, all of concrete and connected by a concrete staircase. The entrance and lookout floors are provided with teak seats. The entrance is paved with marble.
The Tower is a particularly handsome piece of work and is an imposing memorial to Dr. Judson. The whole of the materials with the exception of the clock and bells have been supplied and the work carried out by United Engineers Ltd. successors to Messrs. Howarth Erskine Ltd.
The Clock
The clock is distinctive in being the only tower or turret clock in Burma which has a complete set of chimes, the usual type of turret and tower clocks, such as those at the Chief Court, new Customs building etc., striking the hours only. The clock on the Judson Memorial Tower has a full set of Westminster chimes, repeated on bells exquisite in tone and harmony. In accordance with the wish of the donor all the parts, including the bells, were specially supplied from America. The clock is the product of the Seth Thomas Clock Co., U.S.A. The work of assembling and erecting clock was placed in the hands of Messrs. Coombes Co., Rangoon. The clock is proving a very accurate timepiece and is a most desirable acquisition to the locality.
The Chimes
The chimes have been made by the Mersely Bell Co., Troy, N.Y., U.S.A. one of the leading American firms and are arranged to chime every quarter of an hour the Westminster chimes. The bells weigh about 1000, 400 300 and 250 pounds respectively and each bears an inscription in raised letters. The large bell is inscribed as follows:- “And the Angel of the Lord said, “Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people, for unto you is born a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Mersely Bell Co., Troy, N.Y., U.S.A. A gift from J. Ackerman Coles, M.D., LL.D, in grateful recognition of what God hath wrought through American Missionaries. A.D. 1813 to A.D. 1913.”
The smaller bells bear the inscription, “His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.”
The Judson Memorial Tower has been completed and will be dedicated on Friday at 2.30 p.m. The first dedicatory ceremonies will take place in Cushing Hall, Baptist College and will be followed by singing by the assembled schools of the American Baptist Mission and a dedicatory prayer at the Tower. The site of the Tower is in the Baptist College compound near Kemmendine Road, Ahlone, In design it is a facsimile of the Tower of the Salem Congregational Church at Salem, Mass. U.S.A.
No deviation was permitted by the donor. Salem Church was intimately connected with the early life of the Rev’d. Dr. Judson ; it was there that he was ordained in the Christian Ministry. The Tower stands on a plinth some three feet above the road and is surrounded by an ornamental iron railing. The height from the road to the top of the finial is 88 feet. For a height of 44 feet the Tower is 14 feet 6 inches square ; above that for 16 feet it is 9 feet 6 inches square. The remainder is octagonal surmounted by a dome and copper finial fitted with a vane.
The original Tower at Salem was constructed of brickwork in the lower portion and timber above. The Tower in Rangoon is built as far as possible of permanent material. The walls are constructed of ivory white glazed faience blocks backed with brickwork ; the dome and all enrichments are of the same material. The windows are of steel fitted with British sheet glass ; the foundation is a reinforced concrete slab 23 feet 6 inches square.
The lower portion of the Tower, that is, for 44 feet up to the main cornice, is of plain faience blocks against which the entrances to the Tower surrounded by columns and pediment stand out in bold relief. Above the main cornice relief and interest are given in a bold treatment of the Orders superimposed, crowned by the dome. Internally there are four floor, the entrance floor, the clock floor, the lookout floor and belfry, all of concrete and connected by a concrete staircase. The entrance and lookout floors are provided with teak seats. The entrance is paved with marble.
The Tower is a particularly handsome piece of work and is an imposing memorial to Dr. Judson. The whole of the materials with the exception of the clock and bells have been supplied and the work carried out by United Engineers Ltd. successors to Messrs. Howarth Erskine Ltd.
The Clock
The clock is distinctive in being the only tower or turret clock in Burma which has a complete set of chimes, the usual type of turret and tower clocks, such as those at the Chief Court, new Customs building etc., striking the hours only. The clock on the Judson Memorial Tower has a full set of Westminster chimes, repeated on bells exquisite in tone and harmony. In accordance with the wish of the donor all the parts, including the bells, were specially supplied from America. The clock is the product of the Seth Thomas Clock Co., U.S.A. The work of assembling and erecting clock was placed in the hands of Messrs. Coombes Co., Rangoon. The clock is proving a very accurate timepiece and is a most desirable acquisition to the locality.
The Chimes
The chimes have been made by the Mersely Bell Co., Troy, N.Y., U.S.A. one of the leading American firms and are arranged to chime every quarter of an hour the Westminster chimes. The bells weigh about 1000, 400 300 and 250 pounds respectively and each bears an inscription in raised letters. The large bell is inscribed as follows:- “And the Angel of the Lord said, “Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people, for unto you is born a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Mersely Bell Co., Troy, N.Y., U.S.A. A gift from J. Ackerman Coles, M.D., LL.D, in grateful recognition of what God hath wrought through American Missionaries. A.D. 1813 to A.D. 1913.”
The smaller bells bear the inscription, “His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.”
“The Mongolia”
Mr F. Reily Collins, Superintending Engineer, P.W.D., Burma, who returned to Rangoon from leave on Sunday, was a passenger on the Mongolia when she struck a mine on June 23rd on her way out from home to Bombay.
Mr Collins, in speaking of the disaster to a representative of this paper on Tuesday, said he was sitting in his steamer chair on the aft deck of the Mongolia when the explosion came. It was shortly after midday and the watch had just been changed. Many of the passengers were packing expecting to be in Bombay in a couple of hours, while others were killing time playing deck quoits or watching the coast as the steamer went along. A moment before the explosion took place the bow of the ship had risen on a high wave, the sea being rather rough. As the ship came back into the hollow a terrific crash was heard and those on deck were knocked about. The vessel seemed to rise out of the water several feet and then sink back.
There was no excitement and everyone of the passengers went for the boats they had been assigned to. His boat was number 10, which was the last to leave the ship. It had fifty-two persons in it, none of whom were officers. It was understood afterwards that the officers who would have had charge of that boat had been killed in the engine room.
As a matter of fact it seemed to him that there were two explosions, one following directly after the other, the second in all probability the boilers.
The number of passengers with crew and officers he had heard numbered 470, most of whom were bound for Australia. Before boat number 10 was lowered, six women passengers got in while it was on its davits. It was then swung off and the men clambered in. Some of them had to slide down the pulley falls to the boat and two of them got their hands caught in the pulley blocks. Those already in the boat could not pull it up to release them as it was too heavy and to lower meant pulling the unfortunate men’s arms out of their sockets ; the only thing to do was to cut away the pulley blocks. This was done and the boat dropped some five or six feet into the water. The two men who had been caught in the pulley blocks fell into the boat. One of them, Eric Hope, bumped against him and both went overboard. He came up five yards from the boat, swam towards it and managed to grasp a rope that was trailing from it, while Hope was carried away. After some time, Mr Reily Collins was pulled into the boat and as the rowers commenced to make headway, they came upon Hope, who called for help. Their boat was overloaded as it was, so they could do nothing for him, but another boat with but few persons in it called out that they would save him and the boat he was in went on. All in his boat watched the sinking of the Mongolia with awe.
For some time after the explosion she settled down, apparently on an even keel, and it was not until after the boats had all left the ship and were some distance away that the stern of the vessel sank gradually, then the bow rose until it was perpendicular, high in the air. This was followed by a slow descending of the bow until it disappeared and the ship went down on an even keel with only her topmasts showing.
All took turns at rowing, though nearly all in the boat were more or less injured. Late in the afternoon they saw smoke and a lady’s dress was hoisted to attract the attention of the steamer but it passed them without noticing it. Towards dusk they fired rockets which attracted the attention of the steamer Sarbarmati bound to Ratnagiri from Bombay. The sea while not rough or choppy was running with a heavy swell. On getting within hailing distance the Captain shouted that he would save them, but it was not until after 9-30 p.m. that the crew of the Sarbarmati got a rope to them and even then there was danger of their boat being smashed by the waves against the side of the ship. There was only a rope ladder alongside the ship to clamber up and just as they were getting neat the ship’s side the rope parted. It was over an hour before they could get back and catch a line again. All this time the little boat was being tossed about. When the second line was made fast the ordinary gangway had been let down, but even then getting from the small boat to the steamer was perilous and passengers had to jump for the gangway. All took the risk and were hauled to safety. Once on board, hot coffee was served out.
They had been in the small boat rowing and drifting for nearly eleven hours and were exhausted. In addition to the hard rowing they had had to do they had also had to keep bailing continuously to keep the boat from foundering as she had in some way become damaged during the lowering and leaked badly.
There were twenty Europeans in all in this boat, the others being lascars and other members of the crew. There were 600 odd passengers on the Sarbarmati but there was not a dissenting voice when the Captain proposed to return to Bombay with the rescued people. Bombay was reached the next morning, those rescued having saved nothing but what they had on. In Bombay the P. & O. Co. left no stone unturned on their behalf and advanced all money to carry on with. Being Sunday, all the shops were closed, so all had to lie low until Monday.
He got a temporary outfit on Monday and took the mail for Calcutta the same night as he wished to catch the boat for Rangoon. He learned before leaving Bombay that Mr Hope had not been saved. He had to wait four days in Calcutta for a steamer and then came on to Rangoon.
In boat no. 10 among the saved was Mr G.F. Vincent, Examiner for the Trinity College of Music, who will visit Rangoon later in the year for the annual examinations.
Mr F. Reily Collins, Superintending Engineer, P.W.D., Burma, who returned to Rangoon from leave on Sunday, was a passenger on the Mongolia when she struck a mine on June 23rd on her way out from home to Bombay.
Mr Collins, in speaking of the disaster to a representative of this paper on Tuesday, said he was sitting in his steamer chair on the aft deck of the Mongolia when the explosion came. It was shortly after midday and the watch had just been changed. Many of the passengers were packing expecting to be in Bombay in a couple of hours, while others were killing time playing deck quoits or watching the coast as the steamer went along. A moment before the explosion took place the bow of the ship had risen on a high wave, the sea being rather rough. As the ship came back into the hollow a terrific crash was heard and those on deck were knocked about. The vessel seemed to rise out of the water several feet and then sink back.
There was no excitement and everyone of the passengers went for the boats they had been assigned to. His boat was number 10, which was the last to leave the ship. It had fifty-two persons in it, none of whom were officers. It was understood afterwards that the officers who would have had charge of that boat had been killed in the engine room.
As a matter of fact it seemed to him that there were two explosions, one following directly after the other, the second in all probability the boilers.
The number of passengers with crew and officers he had heard numbered 470, most of whom were bound for Australia. Before boat number 10 was lowered, six women passengers got in while it was on its davits. It was then swung off and the men clambered in. Some of them had to slide down the pulley falls to the boat and two of them got their hands caught in the pulley blocks. Those already in the boat could not pull it up to release them as it was too heavy and to lower meant pulling the unfortunate men’s arms out of their sockets ; the only thing to do was to cut away the pulley blocks. This was done and the boat dropped some five or six feet into the water. The two men who had been caught in the pulley blocks fell into the boat. One of them, Eric Hope, bumped against him and both went overboard. He came up five yards from the boat, swam towards it and managed to grasp a rope that was trailing from it, while Hope was carried away. After some time, Mr Reily Collins was pulled into the boat and as the rowers commenced to make headway, they came upon Hope, who called for help. Their boat was overloaded as it was, so they could do nothing for him, but another boat with but few persons in it called out that they would save him and the boat he was in went on. All in his boat watched the sinking of the Mongolia with awe.
For some time after the explosion she settled down, apparently on an even keel, and it was not until after the boats had all left the ship and were some distance away that the stern of the vessel sank gradually, then the bow rose until it was perpendicular, high in the air. This was followed by a slow descending of the bow until it disappeared and the ship went down on an even keel with only her topmasts showing.
All took turns at rowing, though nearly all in the boat were more or less injured. Late in the afternoon they saw smoke and a lady’s dress was hoisted to attract the attention of the steamer but it passed them without noticing it. Towards dusk they fired rockets which attracted the attention of the steamer Sarbarmati bound to Ratnagiri from Bombay. The sea while not rough or choppy was running with a heavy swell. On getting within hailing distance the Captain shouted that he would save them, but it was not until after 9-30 p.m. that the crew of the Sarbarmati got a rope to them and even then there was danger of their boat being smashed by the waves against the side of the ship. There was only a rope ladder alongside the ship to clamber up and just as they were getting neat the ship’s side the rope parted. It was over an hour before they could get back and catch a line again. All this time the little boat was being tossed about. When the second line was made fast the ordinary gangway had been let down, but even then getting from the small boat to the steamer was perilous and passengers had to jump for the gangway. All took the risk and were hauled to safety. Once on board, hot coffee was served out.
They had been in the small boat rowing and drifting for nearly eleven hours and were exhausted. In addition to the hard rowing they had had to do they had also had to keep bailing continuously to keep the boat from foundering as she had in some way become damaged during the lowering and leaked badly.
There were twenty Europeans in all in this boat, the others being lascars and other members of the crew. There were 600 odd passengers on the Sarbarmati but there was not a dissenting voice when the Captain proposed to return to Bombay with the rescued people. Bombay was reached the next morning, those rescued having saved nothing but what they had on. In Bombay the P. & O. Co. left no stone unturned on their behalf and advanced all money to carry on with. Being Sunday, all the shops were closed, so all had to lie low until Monday.
He got a temporary outfit on Monday and took the mail for Calcutta the same night as he wished to catch the boat for Rangoon. He learned before leaving Bombay that Mr Hope had not been saved. He had to wait four days in Calcutta for a steamer and then came on to Rangoon.
In boat no. 10 among the saved was Mr G.F. Vincent, Examiner for the Trinity College of Music, who will visit Rangoon later in the year for the annual examinations.
Fire on the “Chilka”
A Rangoon Man’s Experience
Crown Sergt. D. Buckley, Mogul Guard, who was returning to Rangoon from Madras on the steamer Chilka on July 1st when the vessel took fire, arrived in Rangoon yesterday ; several other passengers of the Chilka also arriving. Sergt. Buckley, speaking to a representative of this paper yesterday said he left Rangoon with a prisoner for Madras. The Chilka with a miscellaneous cargo left Madras on June 30th for Rangoon and called at Bamva, where she took on a cargo of jute and live pigs and was passing through Bamva Roads south of Gopalpore when smoke was discovered coming from no. 3 hatch a few minutes after midday. The European passengers, who consisted of four men, seven ladies and four children had just sat down to lunch when the news came.
There were between 1,600 and 1,700 deck passengers on board, all Indians and those who were quartered aft, where the fire was, were sent forward. The officers and crew got the pumps to work and poured tons of water into the hold but without effect, for at 12.40 when they had finished lunch and come on deck again the flames were coming out of hatch no. 3 with great volumes of smoke, black and suffocating. The squeals of the pigs were disconcerting and shortly afterwards came the smell of their burning flesh. It was soon seen that the fire was spreading and orders were given to the Marconi operator to send calls for help and amid intense heat and stifling smoke for seven hours the operator, an Australian, tried to pick up land or a steamer without success. He was exhausted when the order came to abandon ship. By 1.30 p.m. the fire in hatch no. 3 had got beyond control and half an hour later had spread to no. 4 hatch. It was now seen that the pumps were useless.
The deck passengers, who up to this time had been too frightened to do anything, now became panic-stricken : many, despite all efforts to stop them, climbed upon the deck rails on both sides of the ship and jumped into the sea, which was running with a heavy swell. Sergt. Buckley said it was impossible to say how many were drowned. He saw numerous dead bodies round the ship. Those who did not jump from the ship were appealing to the Europeans, officers of the ship and civilians, to save them. The officers of the ship had their hands full and there were seven European women and four children and some Indian women, second class passengers, to be looked after.
When the fire was seen to have gained no. 4 hatch, orders were given to lower the boats. All the Europeans stayed on board until all the remaining Indians had been got safely ashore. While this was being done a Bengali woman with many gold ornaments missed her jump into the boat, fell into the water and was never seen again. While this was going on the Captain and the engine room officers, who refused to leave their posts despite the danger, managed to beach the ship. The boats, which had landed on the sandy beach of Bamva did not come back. The jolly boat was launched with the European women and children and a crippled Indian woman whom he and Gunner Lockwood had saved from being trampled to death when the panic started. She was taken in charge by the European women. When the jolly boat went ashore with the women the men stayed on board with the Captain. At seven o’clock all hope of saving the ship was abandoned and they left for the shore in native boats, which had difficulty in getting alongside. The fire on the ship from the shore made a striking sight, going high in the air, with great clouds of smoke.
The crew’s quarters aft were burnt out. At Bamva a Customs Officer provided the Europeans with a small bungalow. A rain storm came on during the night. There was a village of native huts two miles away and the railway station was over five miles. There was no bedding in the bungalow and a very comfortless night was passed by all. The Captain on getting ashore tried to telegraph to Calcutta but the office had closed at 5 p.m. and the message was not sent until 10 a.m. next day. In the morning an attempt was made to get some stores from the ship and tinned food and biscuits were procured. This relieved hunger, nothing having been eaten since tiffin the previous day. All day on July 2nd the only food was what was left of the tinned goods and coconuts. In the morning the passengers’ luggage was taken ashore and part of the cargo from the bow hatches taken out. This was difficult owing to the heavy list the ship had taken.
About 5 p.m. on the 2nd a telegram came from Calcutta directing them to go to Bamva railway station and take the 3 p.m. train for Calcutta on July 3rd. Gunner Lockwood and he set out on the evening of the 2nd to find the railway station and arrange for food. They were very hospitably treated by the Indian stationmaster. When the party arrived next day food in plenty was ready for them. The crippled woman managed to traverse the five miles of rough going through the jungle to the railway station and kissed the ladies’ feet and wept over them when they left. The party reached Calcutta safely and came on to Rangoon.
A Rangoon Man’s Experience
Crown Sergt. D. Buckley, Mogul Guard, who was returning to Rangoon from Madras on the steamer Chilka on July 1st when the vessel took fire, arrived in Rangoon yesterday ; several other passengers of the Chilka also arriving. Sergt. Buckley, speaking to a representative of this paper yesterday said he left Rangoon with a prisoner for Madras. The Chilka with a miscellaneous cargo left Madras on June 30th for Rangoon and called at Bamva, where she took on a cargo of jute and live pigs and was passing through Bamva Roads south of Gopalpore when smoke was discovered coming from no. 3 hatch a few minutes after midday. The European passengers, who consisted of four men, seven ladies and four children had just sat down to lunch when the news came.
There were between 1,600 and 1,700 deck passengers on board, all Indians and those who were quartered aft, where the fire was, were sent forward. The officers and crew got the pumps to work and poured tons of water into the hold but without effect, for at 12.40 when they had finished lunch and come on deck again the flames were coming out of hatch no. 3 with great volumes of smoke, black and suffocating. The squeals of the pigs were disconcerting and shortly afterwards came the smell of their burning flesh. It was soon seen that the fire was spreading and orders were given to the Marconi operator to send calls for help and amid intense heat and stifling smoke for seven hours the operator, an Australian, tried to pick up land or a steamer without success. He was exhausted when the order came to abandon ship. By 1.30 p.m. the fire in hatch no. 3 had got beyond control and half an hour later had spread to no. 4 hatch. It was now seen that the pumps were useless.
The deck passengers, who up to this time had been too frightened to do anything, now became panic-stricken : many, despite all efforts to stop them, climbed upon the deck rails on both sides of the ship and jumped into the sea, which was running with a heavy swell. Sergt. Buckley said it was impossible to say how many were drowned. He saw numerous dead bodies round the ship. Those who did not jump from the ship were appealing to the Europeans, officers of the ship and civilians, to save them. The officers of the ship had their hands full and there were seven European women and four children and some Indian women, second class passengers, to be looked after.
When the fire was seen to have gained no. 4 hatch, orders were given to lower the boats. All the Europeans stayed on board until all the remaining Indians had been got safely ashore. While this was being done a Bengali woman with many gold ornaments missed her jump into the boat, fell into the water and was never seen again. While this was going on the Captain and the engine room officers, who refused to leave their posts despite the danger, managed to beach the ship. The boats, which had landed on the sandy beach of Bamva did not come back. The jolly boat was launched with the European women and children and a crippled Indian woman whom he and Gunner Lockwood had saved from being trampled to death when the panic started. She was taken in charge by the European women. When the jolly boat went ashore with the women the men stayed on board with the Captain. At seven o’clock all hope of saving the ship was abandoned and they left for the shore in native boats, which had difficulty in getting alongside. The fire on the ship from the shore made a striking sight, going high in the air, with great clouds of smoke.
The crew’s quarters aft were burnt out. At Bamva a Customs Officer provided the Europeans with a small bungalow. A rain storm came on during the night. There was a village of native huts two miles away and the railway station was over five miles. There was no bedding in the bungalow and a very comfortless night was passed by all. The Captain on getting ashore tried to telegraph to Calcutta but the office had closed at 5 p.m. and the message was not sent until 10 a.m. next day. In the morning an attempt was made to get some stores from the ship and tinned food and biscuits were procured. This relieved hunger, nothing having been eaten since tiffin the previous day. All day on July 2nd the only food was what was left of the tinned goods and coconuts. In the morning the passengers’ luggage was taken ashore and part of the cargo from the bow hatches taken out. This was difficult owing to the heavy list the ship had taken.
About 5 p.m. on the 2nd a telegram came from Calcutta directing them to go to Bamva railway station and take the 3 p.m. train for Calcutta on July 3rd. Gunner Lockwood and he set out on the evening of the 2nd to find the railway station and arrange for food. They were very hospitably treated by the Indian stationmaster. When the party arrived next day food in plenty was ready for them. The crippled woman managed to traverse the five miles of rough going through the jungle to the railway station and kissed the ladies’ feet and wept over them when they left. The party reached Calcutta safely and came on to Rangoon.
August
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The Burma Battalion
The following divisional order has been issued: The General Officer Commanding congratulates Major Burd and the Burma Battalion on being selected for active service. He was much pleased with their appearance on parade and is confident that they will do credit to the Military Police from whom they come, and to Burma whose name they bear. He is very glad that the battalion contains Burman, Kachins and Karens, and confident that they will show themselves equal to the best fighting races in India of which the rest of the battalion consists. He wishes them the best of good fortune and a happy and glorious return to Burma. New Rubber Company Only one new limited liability company has been registered in Burma for over a year, that being the Jalinga Rubber Estate, registered in May last. ... The company is a private one, promoted by H.S. Rhodes and E.H. Greaves, and no invitation has been issued to the public to subscribe to any shares. The registered office is at 12 Phayre St., Rangoon. The objects of the company are to acquire a grant of land of about 500 acres situated between the Little Tenasserim river and Thaget Choung at their confluence ; to carry on the business of planting rubber or any other products ; to carry on the business of manufacturers, growers, planters and exporters of rubber and other products. Presentation for Life Saving The Secretary to the Government of Burma has forwarded to the Commissioner of Tenasserim Divn. for presentation to W.H. Pearne a bronze medal and certificate granted to him by the Royal Humane Society for risking his life in rescuing Mr and Mrs W. Pyne from drowning in the sea at Amherst on October 8th 1916. Mr Pearne is an Engineer with Steel Bros. Burma Volunteer’s Assoc. The Burma Volunteer’s Assoc. has obtained over 1,000 recruits for the Indian Defence Force and the number is expected to reach 1,400 or 1,500 before the closing date. ... The gaining of the 1,000 recruits was made possible by a successful meeting at Toungoo on Saturday at which the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Morris, presided. When Mr Mahomed Auzam and U Hmwe Thin, representing the association, left for Toungoo on Thursday 648 names had been registered. They received in Toungoo a telegram from Mandalay telling of 270 recruits obtained there. This brought the total to 918. The meeting ... was held in the A.B.M. Hall. ... Among those present were:- Mr and Mrs McColl, Col. and Mrs Langtry, B. Cowasjee, N.N. Burjorjee, R.N. Burjorjee, Mr and Mrs Underwood, he Rev’d. Mr and Miss Fisher, Rev’d. Hepstonstal, Mr Rogers, Mr Miller, U Ba Cho, Mrs Ba Cho and her sister, U Ba Bwa, A.T.M., U Ba Shin, Akunwun, U Tha Maung, U Nge, U Hme, U Po Myit, Mr C. Burn, Ko U Gah, U Po Soung ... Word was received in Toungoo that 100 recruits had been obtained in Maymyo which put the number well over 1,000. Vaccination in Burma The resolution on the triennial report on vaccination in Burma ... His Honour’s thanks are due to Lt.-Col. C.E. Williams, I.M.S., Sanitary Commissioner, for his success in carrying on the work of the department amid serious difficulties from a shortage of officers, to Dr. W.D. Jones for his work at the vaccine department ... Promotion Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate, Rangoon, has received word that his eldest son Henry had been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in regular service and posted to a battalion of the Connaught Rangers. He was born in Thayetmyo in 1895 where his father was on duty with the Burma Military Police. He was educated in India and Burma until he was twelve years old and went to England to Clifton college. In 1913 and again in 1914 he won the Public Schools Boxing Championship in the welterweight class. During the first week of the war he enlisted in the Irish Guards as a Private and in November 1914 went to France. He was promoted to Corporal and later to Sergeant. His brother, Sinclair, a Corporal in the Connaught Rangers has been wounded twice and is now back at the front. Cantonment Committee A general meeting ... when there were present:- Lt.-Col. Montgomery, in the chair, Major Barnett, Capt. Wilson, Capt. Gill, Capt. Sarkar, Senior Medical Officer, Mr Butcher, Executive Engineer, Rangoon Divn., Mr Mackney, Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate and Major Kirkwood. ... A letter from a resident of Boundary road was read in which he complained of the narrowness of Upper Voyle road at the hill near the lascar lines and suggested ... Social Evenings Last Friday the Town Club held their monthly social evening. There were quite a number of people present and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Two competitions were held, both of which were won by Miss Vertannes. Dancing took place and the party broke up about 2 a.m. Letters to the Editor The Ganja Question Sir, A perusal of “R’s” letter on ganja makes it clear that he holds a brief for some party. My first suspicion – that it was a ganja seller – were, however, dispelled by the time I reached the last paragraph. “R” begins by stating that the Local Government has decided to sell ganja by licensed retail vendors ... I have been all along under the impression that the Local Government threw out this suggestion with a view to increasing provincial revenues and directed district officers to obtain Burman opinion on the suggestion. ... I trust that the Burmans will continue their opposition, for I can assure them that they have the support of sympathetic men of all races and will have their active assistance if they have to carry their protest to the Secretary of State. ... Yours etc., Alan M. Murray Deck Passengers Committee Sir, It may be worthwhile to correct two mistakes in the report of my evidence before the deck passenger committee. 1. I did not say that Mr Cardno had told me that “he had a whole lot of deck passengers ordered off a steamer,” but that he had seen a whole lot ordered off a steamer. 2. Nor did I say that he said these were afterwards forced on board by durwans who struck them severely with canes. But I said that he told me “these were afterwards signified that they were to proceed on board by severe blows administered by some official” – durwan or other I don’t know. Yours etc., Richard H. Courtenay. Monopoly Sir, I shall feel much obliged if you will allow me, through your journal, to add my protest to the many already expressed against the granting of a vast monopoly in Burma for the cutting of bamboos for commercial purposes. A monopoly is under most circumstances iniquitous and opposed to British methods. ... Yours etc., R.R. Pearse. Burma Gold Dredging Co. (1911) Ltd. The annual general meeting of the shareholders was held ... at 75 Phayre St., the new premises of the Bank of Rangoon, when there were present: G. Blackstock (in the chair) Mr W. Macdonald, C. Hamlyn, J.E. Lambert, C.R. Connell, A.D. Keith, O. de Glanville, C.W. Darwood, F. Bishop, G.A. Carey, A.J. Tregoning, W.T. Henry, J.A. Duncanson, P.H. Ripley, G. Miller, B. Standen, A. Forbes, P.A. Churchward, J.B. Orr, B. Lentaigne, G.W. Watson, Capt. Terndrup, H.J. Davies, W. Nuding, A.P. Cotterell, Capt. Caulfield Browne, G.W. Mundy and R.A. Horne. ... From what I have said I hope the shareholders will realise the present critical position of the company. We have called this meeting so that we may get some expression of opinion from the shareholders to help us to decide as to what should be done. If the company is to carry on, it requires more capital. My own personal opinion is that the company should be wound up. Undoubtedly there is gold in the concessions, but out present method f winning it is too expensive and I do not think a profit can be earned under the most favourable conditions. I may say that the Directors are not unanimous in this opinion. Mr Churchward, however agrees with me. The Chairman said it might be advisable to hear Dr. Davies, the geologist, who had just come down from Myitkyina ... The motion of carrying on was formally put to the meeting and carried unanimously. The Chairman and Mr Churchward here announced that they were resigning from the board. Letter to the Editor Patriotic Resolve and Contributions to War Funds Sir, We have held our meeting of Patriot Resolve and I sincerely trust that the result will be increased subscriptions to the various war funds. Many people have subscribed handsomely and continue to do so ; but there is a far larger number which we honorary treasurers know of who are well able to help but rarely do. As one of my subscribers wrote to me on Saturday last “The motto of Patriotic Day is Deeds not Words,” and whilst so many are full of patriotism at the moment, I ask them seriously to consider whether a mite cannot be spared. ... Yours etc., A.W. Binning, Hony. Treasurer, Officers’ Families Fund. Prospecting for Minerals in Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following persons:- Original L Ah Ngoon, Kawle, Amherst Dist. B. Basaviah, Moulmein W.C. Toms, Tavoy Football Y.M.C.A. (4) v St. Paul’s (2) The postponed match ... and the Association won again ,,, The school, however, pressed the better part of the game but were very weak in front of goal. ... The Association made several changed. Pusey paired Bennison at full back and Rees, who displaced him in goal, played a sound game, while Murrell returned to left half. ... When pressure was relieved the Association crossed over and a fine pass from the left wing gave Galstin an opening of which he took advantage. Murrell sending in a hard shot which Arratoon could not get near. From this on the Association dominated the game and just before the end, Sadler scored. Sergt. Packer was referee. Rangoon College (5) v Syrian Gymkhana (0) ... The teams were:- Rangoon College Ba Than Tin, B Hpu, Ba Nyun, Nyi Pu, Tun Myaing, Htin Bwa, Maung Nyo, Ba Hline, Ba Nyan, Po San Myit and Ba Than. Syriam Gymkhana Ba Thein, A.B. O’Connor, McCann, Hla Maung, Stuart, Anderson, The Shwe Win, T.G. O’Connor, Laidman, Pugsley and Hood. Referee: Sergt. Packer After the match the B.A.A. Council met to consider the case of Guibara of the United Islamics who was turned off the field on Tuesday for striking Nunn of the Police. It being shown that he acted under grave provocation he was warned. The Council then took up the case of Hood and Laidman, Syriam Gymkhana, who were reported by Mr G. Wiltshire, referee in their match with the Govt. High School, with having threatened to assault him. They were both suspended for the rest of the season. Govt. High School (2) v Rangoon Gymkhana (0) ... The teams were: Govt. High School Htaik Tin, Ba Kyan, Maung Sawt, Jone Bin, Kyaw Maung, Ba O, Ba Hyan, Maung Maung, Ba Nyun, Than Tin and Ba Tin Rangoon Gymkhana Lt. Chouler, Pyett, Flavell, Gibson, Reichelman, Dry, Grierson, Collingwood, Meikle, Peerboom and Frew. Referee: A.G. Pusey, Y.M.C.A. The Baptist College On Wednesday the 8th August occurred a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Baptist College to take action upon the resignation of Principal E.W. Kelly, Ph.D., D.D. Dr. Kelly has but recently returned to Burma after about ten months absence on furlough. The board voted to accept Dr. Kelly’s resignation, the terms of which seemed to leave no alternative. In this connection the board by unanimous action adopted the following resolution:- Whereas Rev’d. E.W. Kelly, Ph. D, D.D. has tendered his resignation as Principal of the Baptist College, Rangoon and of all connection with the College as final, on grounds first, of preference for evangelistic work and second of ill health unequal to the burden of work. Resolved: - 1. That the Board of Trustees sincerely regret that Dr. Kelly has felt compelled to tender his resignation as final. 2. That we place on record our deep appreciation of the high service rendered by Dr. Kelly as Principal of the College. He took over charge at a period of great difficulty in the history of the institution. He brought about an era of good feeling, harmony and co-operation. Under his leadership the College had made great progress. A European School has been added and two substantial brick buildings, Packer Hall and Emma Birch Smith Hall have been erected. The compound has been fenced, the grounds improved. Permanent brick walks and cement drains have been laid. Dr. Kelly has ably represented the College before Government and on great public occasions. He has enjoyed the confidence of the student body, the Faculty and the Board of Trustees. It is with profound regret that we recommend that his resignation be accepted. The Board also voted to recommend to the Mission Board in American that Rev’d. D.C. Gilmore, M.A., D.D., who has officiated during Dr. Kelly’s absence be appointed as his successor. Rangoon Electric Tramway & Supply Co. At the eleventh ordinary general meeting held at the registered offices of the R..E.T.S. Co. 3 & 4 Gt. Winchester St., London ... Staff The board have again much pleasure in recognising the services of their staff both in Burma and in England, the depletion of the staff for military services had naturally thrown increased work upon the remainder. One of the employees, Capt. Rutherford, has, much to the regret of the board, been killed in action. It is found extremely difficult to replace members of the staff who are called to the colours. ... Directors Mr J.W. Darwood, is also still serving with His Majesty’s Forces in the East. ... Conclusion ... The retiring Directors are Mr James Halliday and Mr H.D. Dickie, who, being eligible offer themselves for re-election. ... Rangoon Golf Club The results of the matches of the first round of the annual foursomes at Prome road are as follows:- Steel Bros. No. 1 (T.T. McCreath 6, G. Howison 12) beat Finlay Fleming No. 3 (R. Smith 14, E.B. Vaughan 18) by 8 up and 6 to play. Bank of Bengal (S.A.H. Sitwell 7, F.J. Robins 18) beat R.A. (Lt. V. Gamble, 4 Capt. I.C. Wilson 6) by 8 up and 7 to play. Old Soldiers (Maj.-Genl. Young 4, Lt.-Col. Lethbridge 3) beat Western View (J.H. Drinkall scr., W. Whyte 4) by 2 up and 1 t play. Arracan Co. No. 2 (CF. Pyett 12, G.I. Thorburn 8) beat Finlay Fleming No. 1 (W.H. Fleming 9, W. Buchanan 16) by 6 up and 5 to play. Finlay Fleming No. 2 (W.W. Watt 5, J.M. Macdonald 8) beat Burma Club (R.A. Horne 8, J.B. Orr 12) by 5 up and 4 to play. School Celebrations The Rhandheria High School in Mogul St. held services on Saturday on the occasion of the third anniversary of the declaration of war. The pupils assembled in the school hall where Mr Reynaud, the Headmaster, reviewed briefly the events of the three years. Mr Abbad Ahmed, first Asst. Master, spoke in Urdu. ... Muslim High School The third anniversary of the war was also observed at the Muslim High School. The pupils of the school with Mr Mahomed Fakhruddin, Secy., Abdul Karim Emamjan, Manager, Mrs Dean, English mistress and the rest of the staff assembled. ... Methodist Burmese Girls’ High School The third anniversary of the war was observed by the ... After some musical items Ma Lilly, 5th standard teacher, with some girls ... gave causes for the entry of each country engaged in the war. Dr. Charles F. Pedley then spoke on what he had seen while on service on the western front. His address was interpreted by Saya Mo Kin ... following the address, Miss K. Nichol, teacher in the school, who has qualified as a Red Cross nurse, spoke of what the women and girls of Burma could do to help those who are fighting. ... St. John’s College ... assembled on Friday ... and the Principal, Mr Best, explained to the boys the meaning of the celebrations of August 4th. ... After prayers by the Rev’d. A.H. Blencowe, Chaplain of the school, a hymn was sung and the school dispersed after singing the National Anthem. Rangoon Celebrations Central Y.M.C.A. The intercessory service ... when the Ven. Archdeacon Blandford presided. A prayer was said by Rev’d. B.M. Jones. ... A scripture reading by Mr A.A. Edwards followed. The choir of Christ Church, Cantonment, sang ... after which Major E. Dawson, I.A.R.O. gave an address ... followed by an address by Rev’d. W. Sherratt, British and Foreign Bible Society ... Immanuel Baptist Church The service of the ... conducted by Rev’d. F. King Singiser. ... The service opened with an organ prelude by Miss May Kingsley and was followed by ... after which the Rev’d. Dr. E.W. Kelly, who has returned to Rangoon from long leave, graphically told of his experience at the front and in France, England, Canada and the United States during the last year. ... after which came a prayer by he Rev’d. Dr. Gilmore ... English Baptist Church The intercession service of the English Baptist Church, Bigandet St. ... conducted by Rev’d. E.N. Armstrong. ... Indian Catholic Assoc. A meeting was held in connection with the Day of Patriotic Resolve ... premises in Phayre St. ... presided over by U Ba Oh, resident of the Burma Moslem Society ... Mr J.P. Andy, President of the Association delivered a lecture ... Mr X. Francis, Secretary of the I.C. Assoc., proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chair ... Moulmein A large and representative gathering of the citizens of Moulmein, including a number of ladies, took place in the Govt. High School ... C.W. Law, bar-at-law, presiding. On the platform were Messrs. G.F.S. Christie, Perkins, Dawn, Shaw, U Pan, Cassim, Jewa and others ... Mr W.A.W. Dawn moved the resolution of patriotic resolve. ... Rev’d. Fr. Boulanger, as representative of France and Rev’d. C.L. Davenport the United States also briefly supported the resolution, likewise U Shwe Yin in Burmese. ... At the close of the intercessory service held at St. Matthew’s Church, Moulmein, ... a number of officers and men of the two units of the Indian Defence Force in Moulmein, as well as Boy Scouts, all in uniform, the “Last Post” was sounded ... Meiktila The third anniversary of the war was observed at Meiktila ... at the Cantonment Church, which was well attended. ... a patriotic service was held ... at the A.B.M. School ... Mr Drury presided. ... followed by Mr McCallum, who proposed the patriotic resolution. Capt. Hughes gave a speech ... Letpadan The third anniversary of the war was celebrated at the Govt. High School ... A recruiting meeting was also held at the school, under the presidency of Mr Lowrie, I.C.S. ... in an address in Burmese, explained the causes of the war. ... Mandalay The Indian Defence Force 2nd Lt. Liddell, I.D.F., leaves for Maymyo on the 9th instant where he will be attached to the Border Regt. while undergoing six weeks training. The Upper Burma Vol. Rifles has been divided up into four groups for the purpose of the three months training as required under the Indian Defence Force Act. Rumour has it that group 1 goes to Secunderabad, group 2 to the Turkish Prisoners’ Camp at Thayetmyo, group 3 to Shwebo and group 4 to Bangalore. The selection committee, we are told, is likely to sit at the end of this month to hear applications and group 1 is to leave in September and group 2 in November. Most of our soldiers are anxious to go either with group 1 or 4. It “takes the gilt off the gingerbread” to send men from Mandalay to do their training in places like Shwebo and Thayetmyo! The transfers of Messrs. Liddell and Rundlett may necessitate the withdrawal of the I.D.F. football team from the league unless some sporting members of the corps come forward to help to carry on. The result of the July spoon miniature rifle shoot has caused some surprise. In the A class Rifleman Ince came first with (46-3) 43 points. Lt. Liddell and Colour-Sergt. Instructor Walding each scored (44-3) 41, while Sergt. Layard scored 43. The spoon was awarded to Rifleman Ince. In the B class, however, Corpl. Hall won a spoon with 46 points, the highest score ever made in that class. In the June shoot the highest score in that class was put up by Rifleman Britton who scored 42. Municipal J.H. Neal, B.A., Principal, Royal School, and H.C. Noyce, Trader, are candidates for the Municipal Commissionership vacancy cause by the resignation of J.O. Hunter. The election takes place on the 22nd instant at the Municipal Office where votes will be recorded from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Presentation At Customs Club Shooting Prizes At the Customs Club on Friday night Mrs Stevens, wife of the Commandant, Rangoon Vol. Rifles., distributed prizes won by the members of the club in the various shooting competitions they had take part in during the current year. The following is the list of prizes:- The Cameron Cup competition on by B Company with the following team – Sergt. F.F. Taylor, L.-Corpl. B. Minus, L.-Corpl. T.E. King, Riflemen W. Audley, E.A. Augustine, H.W. Baldwin, T. Barton, C. Moss. Intersection Shoot: A medal each presented by Lt.-Col.. Stevens. Won by No, 1 section with the following team – Sergt. Taylor, Rfm. Audley, Rfm. Augustine, Rfm. Barton, Rfm. Baldwin, Rfm. Beachell, Rfm. Cowell. Attendance Prizes 1916-1917 - Lce.-Cpl. Reynaud, Rifleman Vertannes 1915- 1916 - Cpl. Garratty, Rifleman Branson Cups and medals. Medals presented by Major Lloyd and Lt. Buckney. Adjutant’s Cup – won by Rifleman Audley ; presented by Major Stewart for the best score made by a member present at the Christmas manoeuvres. Rifle Club aggregate prize : A class, Rifleman H.W. Baldwin, cup and medal B class, L.-Cpl. T.E. King, a medal Rifle Club spoon shoots: Match 1. C.S.I. Hopwood, A. class ; Rifleman Cowell, B class. Match 2. Rifleman Morris, A. class Match 3. Rifleman Audley, A class ; Rifleman Beachell, B class. Match 4. Major Lloyd, A class Match 5. Lt. Buckney, B class Match 6. Sergt. Taylor, A class Match 7. Rifleman Moss, A class ; Rifleman Daly, B class. Match 8. Lt. Buckney, B class. Billiards Handicap Tournament 1st prize, a cup, V. Reynaud ; 2nd prize, a gilette razor, Mr McDonald. After the presentation dancing and singing were taken part in and all present enjoyed themselves very much. Lt.-Col. Stevens remarked that the transfer of B Company from the Rangoon Rifles to the Port Defence Corps. would be a great loss to former Corps. he was quite sure that the Company would be a great acquisition to the Port Defence Corps. He paid tribute to the services rendered to the Company by Major Lloyd and Col.-Sergt. Instructor Hopwood and hoped the Company would keep up the reputation they had rightly earned while serving with the Rangoon Rifles. Cheers were given for Lt.-Col. and Mrs Stevens and Major Lloyd. Football Syriam Gymkhama (3) v Y.M.C.A. (1) There were two matches on Monday in the senior league ... The teams were:- Syriam Gymkhana Ba Thein, O’Connor, McCann, Hla Maung, Stuart, Butchart, Shwe Win, Chit Tun, Po Gyee, Anderson and Pugsley Y.M.C.A. Seymour, Pusey, Bennison, Mathews, Martin, Murrell, Sadler, Jenkins, Galstin, Ross and Gallagher Referee: Sergt. Packer The Game The Association were the first away, O’Connor blocked Gallagher and cleared only to have him come back and a corner was cleared with difficulty. After some midfield play following the goal kick Syriam pressed but their shots went wide and up and down play ruled with neither side having any marked advantage until a good run and centre by Pugsley gave Po Gyee an opening of which he took full advantage. The Association pressed hard from the restart till Gallagher equalised. The Association though only with nine men had had as much of the play as their opponents. Galstin joined the team at this stage. Syriam assumed the aggressive and kept their opponents penned in their own field but the defence proved equal to the occasion and Sadler breaking away along the right wing beat McCann and had a good try. Interval came with neither side being able to add to their score. Score at half time:- one all. On resuming, Ross joined the Y.M.C.A. team and after a long spell of up and down play Syriam assuming the aggressive scored again, Po Gyee finding the net while the Association players stopped playing to appeal for an offside which was not upheld. Syriam kept us the pressure throughout and neat the end Po Gyee again found the net. Final score Syriam Gymkhana 3 ; Y.M.C.A. 1. Rangoon Gymkhana (2) v St. Paul’s (1) Despite the rain here was a good attendance ... The Gymkhana played Martin right back instead of Pyett. St. Paul’s made several changes. Maung Nge was absent and Pat Dick failed to turn up. Tun Tin came in as outside right after the game had been in progress for some time. Pereira played centre forward and D’Silva, substituted Ba Nyan. The boys, however, played up well and gave heir heavier opponents a very ahrd game. Reichelman, Flavell and Chouler were in splendid form and spoiled many good attempts of the school. Greaves, Collingwood and Peerboom in the forward line also played well ... The teams were:- Gymkhana Chouler, Martin, Flavell, Gibson, Reichelman, Dry, Greaves, Collinwood, Meikle, Peerboom and Frew. St. Paul’s Aratoon, Maung Mya, C. Maung Myo, Nynn Bu, Cheng Kwee, Boudville, Tun Tin, Than Kywe, Pereira, D’Silva and Tu Tu. Referee:- Sergt. Packer. The Game Right after the start Collingwood’s good try was well cleared by Aratoon and Pereira got well away but hesitating Flavell blocked his try and Dry cleared. The Gymkhana crossed over but Flew kicked behind. Reichelman picked up the goal kick and swung forward to Peerboom who beat Aratoon with a splendid shot. St. Paul’s assumed the aggressive at the restart and Nyun Ba’s long shot skimmed the cross bar. Some fast up and down play ruled after this, both sides forcing fruitless corners, but both defences proved equal to the occasion. Peerboom once missed badly a few feet from goal. With five minutes to go to the interval, Pereira equalised. He had been hurt and was limping badly when Tun Tin made a fine run down the right wing and swung inwards. Pereira made a splendid effort and dribbling past the backs beat Chouler. Score at half time:- Gymkhana 1 ; St. Paul’s 1. On resuming the school got going and Pereira looked like scoring but Falvell blocked and cleared. The pressure was kept up and passed in to Pereira whose try missed by inches, the ball going across the goal mouth. St. Paul’s then almost equalised, D’Silva’s good shot being cleared with difficulty by Chouler for a corner which was not converted. Shortly after this Frew sent in a hard shot which Aratoon reached but failed to clear safely and Collingwood scored an easy goal. More than once after this the school looked like equalising but Flavell’s superb play stopped them time and time again. Final score:- Gymkhana 2 ; St. Paul’s 1. England and “The Rest” The game of rugby football that took place on Thursday between sides representing England and “The Rest” was a very strenuous one. The teams were as follows:- England – Pyett (Captain) Harding, Cockman, Belben, Capt. Elliott, Lethbridge, Ellis, Bowles, Stoneham, Killick, Winter, Neales, Focke, R.C. Morris and James. “The Rest” – Tindall, Joakim, Capt. Gill, Ripley, Gardiner, Thorburn, Nahapiet, T.P. Cowie, Capt. R.R. Wilson, Morton, L.P. Wilson, Stuart, Capt. Chesney, a sailor from a ship in port and Beamish (Captain.) Referee:- S. Macdonald Govt. High School (3) v Y.M.C.A. (2) There was a very large attendance ... The boys, who were the favourites, seemed to be out of form and their play fell short of the exhibition they had given previously in this season. The Association team, playing consistently ... led by two goals but seemed to break up badly towards the end. This was due in part to Pusey having to leave his position for a less responsible one in the forward line through straining a muscle in his left leg. ... The Association turned out without Martin and Reynaud played in goal. ... The following played:- Govt. High School Htaik Tin, Ba Shein, Ba Kyan, Jone Bin, Kyaw Maung, Ba U, Ba Gyan, Maung Maung, Ba Nynn, Than Tin, Ba Tin. Y.M.C.A. Reynaud, Pusey, Bennison, Mathews, Jenkins, Rebeiro, Sadler, Murrel, (sic) Gallagher, Barton, Seymour. Referee:- G.S. Wiltshire The Game The first score came shortly before the interval. There was a series of attacks on the school goal, Gallagher, Seymour and Murrel (sic) sharing the offensive. They eventually succeeded in securing a corner which was taken by Seymour, who dropped to Barton ; the latter in turn cleverly left the ball to Murrell, who scored with a low shot amid loud applause. ... The Association went off with a rush and scored their second goal from a kick by Mathews ... the ball dropping inches below the bar. ... Burma Motor Assoc. At the last meeting ... Recorded letter dated ... to Mr. W.H.A. Webster, Dist. Superintendent of Police, Insein, inviting his attention to the danger caused by the presence of unlighted bullock carts alone Prome road and requesting him to take steps to mitigate this dangerous nuisance ; together with a reply dated ... from Mr Webster, stating that he has asked the Township Officer, Insein to send a notice to all headmen of villages ... Recoroded letter, dated ... to Mr E.C.S. Shuttleworth, offg. Commissioner of Police, thanking him for his action in regulating the traffic in front of Messrs. Rowe & Co.’s premises ... Rangoon Golf Club The following are the results of matches in the second round of the annual foursomes at Prome Rd:- Edinburgh Academicals (J.J. Latta + 1, A. J. Watt 3) beat Govt. Printing Dept. (R. Ballie 12, R.W. Bishop, 14) by 6 and 4 to play. Steel Bros. No. 3 (J.K. Michie 8, A. Fairweather 14) beat Chartered Bank (D.A. Dalziel 8, W.B. White 18) by one hole. Irrawaddy F. Co. No. 2 (R. Sinclair 10, W.T. Henry 8) beat Dalla (G. McInnes 12, R.R. Deacon 16) by 2 and 1 to play. Arracan Co. No. 1 (W.S. Hepburn 12, G. Somervaille 16) beat Suburban (S. Webster 12, Dr Taylor 18) by one hole. Giles and Ormiston (H. Woodham 4, A.H.L. Leach 12) beat Bulloch Bros. H. Lemon 3, G.R. Cockman 16) by 2 and 1 to play. Gymkhana No. 1 (C. Arnot 5, E. Dunk 16) beat Rangoon Vol. Rifles No. 1 (C. Gaunt 10, W. Bennett 10) by 2 and 1 to play. Long and Short (W.F.S. Perry 8, Col. G.H. Evans 14) beat Tortoises (Lt.-Col. Dee 10, T. Rennie 8) by two holes. Bank of Bengal (S.A.H. Sitwell 7, F.J. Robins 18) beat Steel Bros. No. 1 (T.T. McCreath 6, H. Howison, 12 ) by 5 and 3 to play. Arracan Co. No. 2 (C.F. Pyett 12, G.I. Thorburn 8) beat Old Soldiers (Maj.-Genl. Young 14, Lt.-Col. Lethbridge 3) by 3 and 2 to play. Clark and Greig (G.V. Clark 10, A. Flavell 14) beat Finlay Fleming No. 2 (W.W. Watt 5, J.M. Macdonald 8) by 4 and 3 to play. Gymkhana No. 2 (F.W. Mann 12, J. Wallis 16) walk over, Bombay Burma Trading Corpn. (E. Holberton 15, W.G. Lely 12) scratched. Irrawaddy F. Co. No. 1 (A. Cowie 8, T. Cormack 14) beat Tramways (C.W. Darwood 16, E.J. Taylor 18) by 6 and 4 to play. Burma Railways (R.A. Brereton 8, J.R.D. Glascott 10) beat I.D.F. (G.B. Hall 16, W.S. Peck 18) by 4 and 2 to play. National Bank (J. Smith 18, T. Monro 10) beat Rangoon Vol. Rifles No. 2 (J.J. Nelson 18, R. Dry 18) by 4 and 3 to play. Steel Bros. No. 2 (J. Scott 8, J.A. Swan 12) beat Rowe & Co. (J. Fisher 18, J. Morrin 18) by 2 and 1 to play. C.R. Cowie & Co. (A.A. Ure 8, F.A. Malcolm 14) beat Cocoanuts (C.J. Lock 18, S.E. Collingwood 18) by 5 and 4 to play. Methodist Boys’ High School A meeting to recruit volunteers for the Indian Defence Force was held at the Methodist Boy’s High School ... U Ba Too visited the school for the purpose, U Ba Shin and Maung Pu, barristers-at-law, accompanied and were welcomed by Mr C.H. Riggs, the Principal of the school and Mr D. Prasad, Secretary of the Burma Volunteer’s Association ... Football Rangoon College (4) v St. Paul’s (1) The match on Wednesday between ... attracted a good attendance. Besides both teams having to play substitutes, the school team had worse luck in Cheng Kwee being crocked early in the game. Pat Dick was still absent, while Tun Tin and Pereira showed signed of a recent injury. ... The teams were:- Rangoon College: Hla Thwin, Ba Hpu, Ba Nyun, Tin Ohn, Tun Myaing, Htin Bwa, Maung Nyo, Ba Hline, Ba Nyan, Po San Myint and Ba Than. St. Paul’s:- Aratoon, Boudville, C. Maung Myo, Hla On, Tun Tin, Nyun Bu, Cheng Kwee, Ba San Maung, Tu Tu, Pereira and Maung Nge. Rangoon Gymkhana (6) v Syriam Gymkhana (2) The match ... proved, for three quarters of the game to be one of the hardest fought matches of the season, but in the last quarter the Syriam players went to pieces, the Rangoon side going through them and winning as they pleased. The Rangoon Club made two changes, Martin replacing Gibson, who is away in the district, at right half and Pyett returning as right back. The Syriam team had the same that beat the Y.M.C.A. except George played right back. The feature of the game was the fine display of Reichelman and Stuart in the rival half lines and of Flavell and McCann, rival backs, all of whom were in good form. ... The teams were:- Rangoon Gymkhana:- Chouler, Pyett, Flavell, Martin, Reichelman, Dry, Greaves, Collingwood, Meikle, Peerboom and Frew. Syriam Gymkhana:- Ba Thein, George, McCann, Hla Maung, Stuart, Butchart, Shwe Win, Chit Tun, Po Gyee, Anderson and Pugsley. Referee:- Mr Pusey, Y.M.C.A. Upper Burma Central Co-operative Bank Annual General Meeting ... The bank has again been audited by its official auditors, Messrs. Craig, Gardner and Harris, Chartered Accountants, Rangoon. ... The bank suffered a severe loss by the death in March last of the Hon. U Tok who had been its Chairman since its formation and who devoted his great experience and influence among his countrymen to the furtherance of its interests. ... During the year Mr W.E. Hill, Manager, left to join the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and his place has been taken for the next twelve months by Mr H.C. Gadsden, District Superintendent of Police, on leave. Exemptions Granted The District Magistrate yesterday passed orders in the application of Mr D. Jones, late second officer in Burma Oil Co. steamer, at present residing in the Mayo Marine Institute, Rangoon, for exemption under section 9 Indian Defence Act 1917. The applicant stated that he only came to Burma some four months ago to take up a post in the Burma Oil Company on one of their ships. He vacated that about six weeks ago. He now wished to go to Singapore to take up a post in the Straits Steamship Company. He had produced documentary evidence showing that he had been given such a post. He therefore declared under section 3(1) Registration Ordinance that the applicant was not ordinarily resident in British India. The District Magistrate on Saturday disposed of an application filed by Mr H.R. Stanley, an Australian, for exemption from general military service under section 9, Indian Defence Force Act. His Worship said the applicant, Mr H.R. Stanley, has been examined on oath and had been cross-examined by the military representatives. He had also produced a letter, dated August 2nd 1917, from the Superintendent, Hermingyi Mining Co., which bore out what he said. Mr Stanley had not been in British India more than a few months, and there was no reason to doubt his statement that he did not intend to settle here. He, therefore, directed that Mr Stanley be declared to be not ordinarily resident in British India under section 9 of the Indian Defence Force Act. Mandalay Personal The Hon. Lt.-Col. S.L. Aplin, I.A., Commissioner, Mandalay Division, leaves next week to attend the session of the Imperial Legislative Council at Simla and will be away about a month, during which time Mr W.J. Smyth will officiate a divisional Commissioner. During the absence on leave of Mr Carey, Commissioner of Sagaing, it is expected that Mr H.A. Tonkinson will officiate for him. H.B. Heald, Additional Judge of the Court of the Judicial Commissioner, is away on tour at Shwebo where he is presiding at the Sessions to which Court four or five cases have been committed to date. Rev’d. Mr Anderson, Chaplain of Mandalay, proceeds on leave very shortly and is being relieved by Rev’s. H. Evans Price. Mr F.H. Steavenson, I.C.S., has arrived and taken over charge of the duties of Headquarters Assistant here from Mr J.E. Gillies, I.C.S., who is posted as Colonisation Officer of the Namyin Valley in the Myitkyina District and special duty in the Co-operative Societies Department. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
The Churches
In connection with Patriotic Resolve Day services in Rangoon were held in nearly all the churches. The State service, as it was called, was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Montgomery St. ... conducted by Rev’d. Cowper Johnson. ... Mr Norman Lindsaye officiated at the organ. Christ Church A special parade service was held at Christ Church, Cantonment, ... Archdeacon Blandford officiated ... Miss Hannay presided at the organ. St. Mary’s Cathedral The special mass of intercession at St. Mary’s R.C. Cathedral in Sparks St was said by the Very Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, pro-vicar, ... The Rangoon Port Defence Corps Cadets (St. Paul’s High School) with their fife and bugle band attended mass under Capt. Casson, I.A.R.O., Adjutant of the Corps mustering 195 strong. ... Also parading with them was Sergt. Major Crowther ... the Corps band under Mr T. Duffy leading the way from headquarters ... The pupils and nuns of St. John’s Convent also attended the service. Epworth Memorial Church The service commemorating the third anniversary of the war ... a large number of Wesleyan soldiers being on parade for the occasion ... and the Rev’d. B.M. Jones led in prayer. ... The pastor Rev’d. C.E. Olmstead, then gave a short address ... Immanuel Baptist Church A special service was also held by the Rev’d. F.K. Singiser ... The Armenian Church Mass was celebrated ... by Rev’d. Vahan Aghanian, the Armenian Priest in Rangoon ... Seventh Day Adventists At the regular service ... special prayers were offered on behalf of the men fighting. Pastor Lowry delivered a sermon on present world conditions. Cantonment R.C. Church The 7.30 mass ... was offered for the success of the Allies and a prompt victory. The service was also a parade one for the R.C. members of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles ... Mass was said by Fr. Verine, the Pastor, ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Govt. High School Many I.D.F. Recruits Enrolled The celebration at the Government High School was simple but of a very practical nature. Although it was Saturday and a holiday the pupils assembled shortly before midday and marched to the front lawn and took up a position facing the flagstaff, where shortly after the midday gun, the new school Captain, Maung Aung Chaint, ran up the Union Jack while all the pupils saluted, the Principal and staff also being present and saluting. Mr Taylor, the Principal, addressed the gathering ... Today is the third anniversary of our entry into the war ... We have provided the first Lower Burma recruits for the Burma Pioneers and we have just sent a member of staff with the Mobile Battery. Now it rests with us to provide a good contingent for the Indian Defence Force. ... I call upon all those who are willing to come forward and append their signatures. ... 35 had appended their names among them being teachers of the school, members of the football team and pupils of the various higher classes. The teachers to sign were Mr P.S. Sarma, Tan Po Sein, Tha Sein U and Saya Ba Gyan, who is also in the footballs eleven ; Than Tin, Ba Nyun and Htaik Tin, of the football eleven ; Ba Oung, nephew and Tun Hla Oung, son, of U May Oung, bar-at-law ; Ba Tin, Khin Win, Kyun Wet, Tint Tint, Kan Tun, Maung Maung, T. Bain Yan, Tun Hlaing, San Win, Tun Tin, Aung Phaw Kaing, Ba Shin 1, N.N. Chatterjee, H.N. Chatterjee, Maung Saw, Tun Aung, Kin Nyun, Maung Aye, Bo Ko, Maung Kyin, Ba Tu and San Tun. Mr Taylor announced that four others had given their names in at the headquarters of the Burma Volunteers’ Association. Later in the day more boys signed on. They are: Maung Sein, Ohn Shwe, Jewa, Aung Thein, Tun Min, San Myin, Ba Kho and Ba Thin. Maung Kyaw Maung, teacher, also joined. This brought the total to 48. ... A few other boys have already joined the Rangoon Volunteer Rifle section of the Defence Force. Akyab Here as in other places the Indian Defence Force claims the services of all men under 50. There is, nevertheless, time that is not denied us for amusements. Through the encouragement of J.D. Fraser, I.C.S., Commissioner, a concert in aid of the Red Cross was got up on the 11th ultimo by Mr D. George, who contributed largely himself to the programme. Most of the local talent came forward to assist and a very jolly evening was spent, a dance succeeding the concert and continuing till the early hours. At 9.30 Misses Forkgen and Gardiner opened the concert with a pianoforte duet which was much appreciated. Mrs Pereira’s song “Blue Eyes” sung with much expression was met with much applause. The duet by Messrs. George and Saxty concluded, with roars of laughter, the first half of the programme and during the interval the same two gentlemen in their humorous costumes went round with their hats for collections for the Red Cross, a sum of over a hundred rupees was collected. Mr George with his comic songs kept all very much amused and his mandolin solo which formed the last item of the programme was lustily applauded. It is understood that a concert in air of the Red Cross is to take place every month. A speech by Mr R. St. John Clifford, Principal of the Government High School and Officer Commanding the Akyab detachment of the I.D.F., concluded the entertainment and commenced the dance. A Farewell Service The town regrets very much the departure of Rev’d. Mr Thursfield who left for Mesopotamia last week. A parade service, a farewell to him, was held on Sunday the 15th, when every man of the Akyab detachment of the I.D.F. was present. Lt. Clifford, Officer Commanding the detachment, was at the organ and Sergt. Bagley read the lessons. The service on Sunday, 22nd July was read by the Commissioner of Akyab. The Burma Battalion The battalion of Military Police under orders for field service, known as the Burma Battalion, will be under the command of Colonel G.R. Oakes, I.A., who was in Burma in operation in the north east frontier of India, Chin Hill, 1892-93, where he received the medal and clasp. He was also in the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, receiving the medal. Other officers of the battalion are Major E. Burd and Ca.pt. H.H. McGann, of the Indian Army, both of whom have been serving in Burma for a number of years with the Military Police ; Capt. S.G. Gould, I.A., formerly Imperial Police, Burma, and at the outbreak of the war Superintendent of Police, Western Divn., Rangoon. Fifteen Indian officers and 1,000 rank and file with private and public followers comprise the battalion. Appointment J.P. Hardiman, I.C.S., is appointed Controller of Munitions, Burma. Football Rangoon Gymkhana (2) v Rangoon College (0) One of the largest attendances of the season witnessed the return match in the first division of the senior league ... The club now has a fine chance of retaining the lead to the end although they lose Grierson and Winton both of whom have received commissions in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. ... The teams were:- Rangoon Gymkhana Lt. Chouler, Winton, Flavell, Gibson, Reichelman, Dry, Grierson, Collingwood, Meikle, Peerboom and Frew. Rangoon College Ba Than Tin, B Hpu, Ba Nyun, Nyi Pu, Tun Myaing, Htin Bwa, Maung Nyo, Maung Myint, Ba Nyan, Po San Myit and Ba Than. Referee: G. Wiltshire Govt. High School (2) v Syriam Gymkhana (1) There was quite a good attendance on Thursday to witness the match in the first division of the senior league between the Govt. High School and the Syriam Gymkhana. When these teams met previously the match resulted in a pointless draw. At the end of the first round both teams tied for third place with six points each. A win for either would place it second, while a draw would put them level with the Rangoon College. The school were without the services of Ba Chit and Htaik Tin, who was again in goal, did splendidly. Ba Tin, left half, moved up to outside left and Ba U took his place. The Syriam team’s play was ragged until the last quarter when they were all over the boys and scored once. In the last minute of play they fund the net but it was disallowed as Anderson had fisted the ball into goal. The Syriam team were very weak on the right wing and Blaquiere, who was substitute for O’Connor at right back, was not only out of practice, but his weak knee failed him again and again. The half line and McCann at left back played sterling games. Kyaw Maung at centre half for the school was the best man on the field and Jone Bin played well as also did the backs. The Burma Sappers and Miners Life in Mesopotamia U Mayng Bya, Mandalay, has received the following letter dated June 21st about the Burma Sappers and Miners from Capt. T.H. Clarke – Major Bushell is working temporarily on the staff and I am commanding the company. Shortly after Lt. Stewart’s party went on leave we changed our camp. We were in a garden which was beautifully cool but full of mosquitoes. The men have all mosquito nets and they did not like leaving the garden. However, now we are very comfortable in our new camp. We have big square tents with double roofs, about 14 men to a tent. The camp is right on the bank of a river, so the men can bathe in the middle of the day. It has not been very hot this year. We get a cool wind off the river and it gets quite cold at nights after the sun goes down. As regards water, every man has a canvas bag which olds a gallon of water and which keeps it very cool We get 34 lbs. of ice every day which is distributed to them and 8 dozen bottles of soda water. Besides this we have large chatties for water, so the men are all tight in this respect. Our chief work at present is constructing boats for a bridge. We have made twelve and we hope to have the bridge finished in ten days. Other work has been the making of small bridges on the roads. I took thirty men with Jemadar Bo Chan with a column after Arabs. We started on June2nd and marched 90 miles in five days. We did not find it too hot, though it was very thirsty work. We lost one man who went sick with fever after the first 30 miles. We got fourteen recruits on the 13th, men who left Mandalay towards the end of April. There are still about ten more of that lot to come and also the men who left Mandalay about May 20th. Getting men and parcels up the line is subject to long delays. We are very grateful for the cheroots etc. that you have sent. They have not all arrived yet but we get boxes every now and then and they are very much appreciated. Burma Medical Act One of the most important measures initiated during the triennium under review, says the triennial report on hospitals and dispensaries in Burma for the years 1914-16, was the introduction of the Act which furthers the cause of the medical profession. As in Bombay and Calcutta as well as Madras, the objects of the Act are to provide a means of protecting the profession and the public from imperfectly trained and irregularly qualified practitioners and also to afford facilities for ascertaining whether any particular medical practitioner possesses recognised qualifications. The Act came into operation on the 4th December 1915 and the first of the annual lists of registered medical practitioners will issue shortly. Rangoon Boat Club The heats of the Monsoon Regatta ... The following were the results:- Junior Sculls First Heat R.R. Beamish beat Capt. D.G. Evans. Beamish took the lead at the start and rowing well within himself won by a distance in 2 min. 26 4-5 sec. Second Heat J. Morton beat E. Focke. This was a much better race and Morton rowing very strongly beat Focke by two and a half lengths in 2 min. 17 sec. C.B. Haywood brew a bye. Mixed Doubles First Heat 1. Miss Rowett and Capt. Evans 2. Miss Cloete and Dr. C Pedley 3. Miss Meiklejohn and Brodie 4. Mrs Bell and W.D. White This was a splendid race and as the boats neared the finish, Miss Cloete and Dr. Pedley appeared to have the race won. A magnificent spurt however by the winners gave them the victory by half a length. Time 1 min. 29 sec. Second Heat 1. Mrs Bulkeley and J. Morton 2. Miss Pullen and R.R. Beamish 3. Miss Mundy and W.H. Goodchild 4. Mr & Mrs Laidlaw Miss Pullen and Beamish led almost to the finish where Mrs Bulkeley and Morton made a great effort and won by a quarter of a length. Time 1 min. The finals of this regatta were rowed off on Saturday ... A record was established, namely that of Beamish in the Whiffs, who completed the course in the excellent time of 2 min. 5 3-5 sec. The first race on the programme was the final of the Whiffs between Beamish, Morton and Hayward. The latter, however, did not start. Morton appeared to get away to an excellent start and held Beamish to Scandal Point steps, but Beamish, who was sculling very strongly, then drew ahead and won by 1 ¾ lengths. The next event was the Light Fours over the short course. The Finlay Fleming crew appeared to be the favourites, though not a few favoured the chances of the Bow Wows, stroked by Beamish. The race proved a most exciting one. The Finlay Fleming crew led the whole way and won by half a length, although strongly challenged by the Bow Wows between Scandal Point steps and the winning post. Time 2-19. An unfortunate incident happened about Scandal Point steps, as the Finlay Fleming boat appeared to cross Miller’s four. The Mixed Doubles, the next event proved the most popular race of the afternoon. Unfortunately none of the boats drew for stations, with the result that they lined up much too close together in their eagerness to obtain the Boat Club station. Mrs Bulkley (sic) and Mr Morton, who had shown good form in Thursday’s heat, raced strongly and won comfortably by 1 and a half lengths in 1 min. 20 2-5 sec. The race between the Ladies’ Four and the War Canoe proved a fiasco as the War Canoe in their efforts to reach the starting post capsized three times and finally gave up all idea of attempting the race. The regatta was brought to a conclusion by a “Mop Fight” which caused great amusement to both contestants and spectators and in the end developed into a swimming race back to the Boat Club pontoon. Capt. Evans’ crew won, taking all their opponents’ mops. The officials for the regatta were:- Starter – H.P. Adlard, who officiated for K.M. Morrison who was indisposed Judges – Major-Genl. Young and Guy Rutledge Timekeepers – T. Gibson and Dr. W.P. Murray Clerk of the course – W.D. White The events in details were as follows:- Junior Sculls R.R. Beamish beat J. Morton, C.B. Hayward having scratched, by 1 ¾ lengths in 2 min. 5 3-5 sec. Light Fours 1. Finlay Fleming & Co. - W.H. Goodchild, stroke, O. Tindall, No. 3, W.A. Gray, No. 2 ; H.A. Laidlaw, bow and R. Smith, cox. 2. The Bow Wows - R.R. Beamish, stroke, C.B. Hayward, No. 3, J. Morton, No. 2, C.P. Hopson, bow and W.H. Alexander, cox. The other crews were - “The Motley Crew,” E. Focke, stroke, Brodie, No. 3, Glass, No. 2, Gardner, bow and G. Miller, cox and “The Cannas, ” A. J. Elder, stroke, Martin, No. 3, T. Cowie, No. 2, Wilson, bow and P.A. Churchward, cox. Mixed Doubles 1. Mrs Bulkeley and J. Morton 2. Miss Rowett and Capt. D.G. Evans 3. Miss Cloete and Dr. C. Pedley 4. Miss Nancy Pullen and R.R. Beamish Rangoon Municipality A special meeting ... Mr Sivaya’s plea for a personal allowance of Rs. 10 for Mr Nundy, Stores Clerk, dropped as no one seconded it. Regarding the case of an allowance to Mr H.P. Salvador, Watch Engineer, Pegu Pumping Station, the facts of the case were not before him but he would look into the matter ... Exams. In the recent exams. in Rangoon for B.A. Calcutta University, two private non-collegiate students passed with honours in the second division, Mrs Stevens and Miss Mabel Johannes. Mrs Stevens passed second in Burma in the exam. the first place going to N. Hormasji, Rangoon College. Mrs Stevens was well known in Rangoon as Miss Daisy Forbes-Hankins and is the daughter of Capt. R. Forbes-Hankin, I.S.M.D., who was for many years attached to the Station Hospital, Rangoon. When a pupil of the Diocesan Girls’ High School, she passed with distinction ; she then joined the Normal School where she passed the higher grade and I.A. exams. She was a teacher in the Diocesan Girls’ School till she married. Now she holds the unique position of being the first non-collegiate lady in Burma who is married and who appeared for her exam. after marriage. Rangoon Ladies Golf Club The July Bogey competition was won by Mrs Gamble (+2) all square. The August monthly medal was won by Mrs Bell 49-1=48. Reclamation of Rangoon Town Lands In the course of the report of the year 1916-17 ... Mr W. Bennett remained in charge of the office of Executive Engineer, Town Lands Reclamation Works, Rangoon, throughout the year with the exception of three months beginning from 23rd July. 1916, during which he was absent on privilege leave and Mr F.D. Flint, of the Public Works Dept. was placed in charge of his duties. ... Serious Crimes in Rangoon in 1916 The annual report of the Commissioner of Police on the Rangoon Town Police ... A robbery committed on the 12th April on the Prome road in which a Chinaman was thrown out of a taxi and his bag of rupees with Rs. 1,500 taken. The taxi belonged to the Russell’s Taxi Cab Co. and the driver was a Eurasian named Goodger who had with him at the time a Burman names Sein Chit. Goodger and Sein Chit lived together and on their house being searched jewellery to the value of Rd. 1,136-10 was discovered which it afterwards transpired had been purchased with the money obtained by the robbery. Sein Chit has up to date managed to evade arrest but Goodger was sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment. The absconding criminal Sein Chit was the real culprit in this case, Goodger being merely a tool in his hands and it was on this account that Goodger on my recommendation had been released by Government and allowed to enlist as a military ambulance driver in Mesopotamia. Medical Services in Burma On the 1st January 1914 the number of appointments sanctioned for officers of the Indian Medical Service was ... Lady Doctors On the 1st January 1014, the sanctioned strength of this class of assistants was three. In 1915, this number had increased by one so as to provide a reserve for emergencies and for leave vacancies. As the Medical College at Calcutta has discontinued the training of female students for its diplomas, it is very possible that no increase of this class will occur in future. Three were only three lady doctors on the rolls at the close of the year 1916, one of the incumbents (Miss Lily deSouza) having succumbed to plague at Moulmein on the 22nd March 1916. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Port Commissioners At the ordinary meeting ... for the Port of Rangoon ... Messrs. Leworthy and Knowles were, on appointment as second Lieutenants in the Royal Field Artillery, (ammunition column) granted leave for the period they are on military duty during the continuance of the war. Mr W.L. Carlile, Asst. Engineer was granted an extension of furlough up to the 28th September 1917 and Mr F.E. Forbes Leith, Pilot, was permitted to postpone his departure on leave. ... The resignation of Mr T.A. Chapple of his appointment as Stenographer-typist was accepted. ... An application from Major D.N. Leib, Divisional Commander, Salvation Army, for a grant to the juvenile adults criminal institution was considered. The Commissioners regretted they could not accede to his request. ... The report of the Pilot Committee, dated 31st July, was adopted. It dealt with an application from Mr W.B. Taylor, Pilot, for permission to accept a commission in the Royal Navy, which was granted ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burma Officer Gets Military Cross A correspondent informs us the Mr S.F. Hopwood, (Deputy Conservator of Forest, Burma, whose services were placed at the disposal of the War Office) writing from the west front on the 31st May says that he has been out in France since the beginning of July 1915 with one of the old regular field batteries and that he was right through the battle of the Somme and as he is in a Corps d’elite he is in every big offensive. At the time he wrote he was living in an old chateau which must have been a glorious place before the war, lovely grounds with fine trees and gardens now all weeds and shell holes. There are hardly any of the bricks of the chateau left above ground. Most of the officers sleep in a deep ice chamber, but Hopwood and another officer sleep in the sewer! which rocks like anything when the big shells come over it. Our correspondent informs us that Mr Hopwood has won the Military Cross. Leave Capt. T.F.W. Ricketts, Bedford’s has been granted 31 days medical leave in India. Volunteer Artillery Battery Ten more gunners have left Rangoon as reinforcement for the Volunteer Artillery Battery. They will go to Kirkee to the depot and later to Mesopotamia. Of the ten four, C. O’Neill, C. Boyd, J. Tangup and G. Anderson, are from St. Paul’s School Cadet Companies. The other members of the draft were E.G. White, J. Soames, H. Chalke, E.E. Boyne and O.M. Sheerman from Rangoon and E.W. Morris, who came from Mandalay. Fire on Kokine Hill “Glendalough” Burned Down The residence of Mr B.P. Lentaigne, “Glendalough” no. 5 Kokine Hill, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday shortly before midnight, with all its contents. Mr and Mrs Lentaigne escaping with what they were clothed in at the time. It was in this house that the reception was held recently on the occasion of the wedding of Mr and Mrs Lentaigne’s daughter to Mr Ritchie. Fortunately the more valuable wedding presents and the family plate, had been taken away for safe keeping by Messrs. Coombes Co. Ltd. Mrs Lentaigne had retired to her room. Getting the impression that something was wrong in the north west room she went there and seeing smoke coming from an almirah gave the alarm. Mr Lentaigne ran upstairs and saw that an oil lamp which had been kept in the almirah to keep clothing dry had set fire to the contents of the almirah. The fire spread rapidly and finding that he could not cope with it he rang up the fire brigade. Having taken Mrs Lentaigne to “Torwood” the residence of Mr W. Buchanan, he returned to the house opening the drawing room and tried with the help of the servants to save some of the things there, but without success, securing only two silver bowls. The whole house was blazing in from five to ten minutes from the time the fire was discovered. When the alarm was received at the central fire station all the station apparatus turned out and went to the Golden Valley estate, the lake in which was the only supply of water available for the scene of the fire. 2,500 feet of hose were run out but nothing could be done to save the bungalow, which was completely destroyed. The kitchen and garage were not damaged. The brigade cooled the embers by 2 a.m. recovered the safe from the debris and opened it in the present of Mr Lentaigne and the police. Mrs Lentaigne’s jewellery was found intact but discoloured ; books and papers in the safe, which was a small iron one, were burnt to ashes. In another part of the house a number of briefs among Mr Lentaigne’s papers were destroyed. The house was insured and the contents partly insured. Mr and Mrs Lentaigne are staying with Mr and Mrs Buchanan at “Torwood.” The fire brigade reports that much inconvenience was caused to the brigade by a number of thoughtless people flocking round in motor cars, several of which followed the fire engines into the Golden Valley estate. Owing to the narrowness of the road it was difficult and dangerous to attempt to pass. One engine was bogged in this way and in consequence was not available for pumping work when required. Indian Defence Force Selection Committee Meetings Major Lindesay, I.A., Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster General, Burma Division, arrived from Maymyo on Wednesday in connection with the selection committee meetings which are expected to take place in a day to two. The selection committee for the Rangoon Brigade area is composed of the following members:- J.P. Hardiman, I.C.S., President, Col. A.F. Pullen, C.R.A., Rangoon, who succeeds Major Pollard, R.G.A., who has been recalled to the home establishment, Sir Arthur Binning, George Blackstock, J.A. Swan, E.J. Holberton, nominated by the Local Government. The number of non-commissioned officers and men required from Rangoon Brigade will be selected from the Rangoon Port Defence Corps, the Moulmein Volunteer Artillery, the Moulmein Volunteer Rifles, the Burma Railways Volunteer Corps, the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles and the South Andaman Volunteer Rifles. Myitkyina There have been extraordinary variations in the weather up here lately ... R.F. Cooper, I.A.R.O., has taken over his duties as Assistant Commandant of the Military Police Battalion at headquarters. A number of heads of departments are expected here during this month on tour, amongst whom are the Hon. Mr C.H. Wollaston, Chief Engineer, P.W.D., C.M. Prendergast, Deputy Inspector-General of Civil Police, H. Clayton, Registrar of Co-operative Societies, J.M. Petters, Sanitary Engineer, H.F. Hertz, Police Supply Officer. St. Mary’s S.P.G. High School Annual Prize Day. St. Mary’s S.P.G. High School which has entered on its second year of existence in the present building in Latter Street and will celebrate its jubilee next year, was crowded on Thursday evening on the occasion of its annual price distribution. A musical programme was presented in ... and was followed by little boys in costume being drilled by Miss Laughlin, the Principle. ... The report was read by Rev’d. Mr Blencowe, Chaplain of the school. ... Brief speeches about the school and its aims and aspirations were given by Mr S.E. Cocks, Director, Public Instruction, Burma and Mr J.M. Symns, Inspector of Schools. Mrs Blandford distributed the prizes ... Mrs White’s Music Class The annual concert and prize distribution of Mrs U.B. White’s music class ... at Community Hall in Dalhousie St. next door to the Immanuel Baptist Church. ... The Prizes Mrs White had arranged for had been lost on the Mongolia and so she had to substitute what she could at short notice. ... Mrs Bartlett, who distributed the prizes, at the close of the concert thanked Mrs White for an enjoyable evening ... A slight alteration was made in the opening of the concert programme. Miss Irene Moniz, one of the senior pupils, had to leave early and her item, “Song of the Nightingale” Polka de Concert, by Falipovsky, was made the first item. The rest of the programme was as follows:- “Tripping o’er the Heather “ (Holst) Misses Gaudoin, C. San C. Po and Atkinson -- Address, welcome to Community Hall by Rev’d. F. King Singiser Peter Pump (Slater,) Master Percy Duncan “Message of Love” (Moskowski-Franz,) Miss Edith Johannes “By the Fountain” (Palaverde) Miss Eva Aung Min “First Waltzes” (Schubert op. 9 no’s. 1,2 & 3,) Miss Kathleen Thompson “Fresh Life” (Spindler) Miss Gladys Rajh “Tarantella” (Brookes) Miss Dora Johannes “Minuet in G” (Decevee) Miss Laura Johannes “Top o’ the Mornin” Scherzo, and “At the Donnybrook Fair” caprice, two rollicking Irish sketches by the American composer and pianist John Prindle Scott, Miss Violet Standing Duet - “Pastorale” (Scarlatti-Tausig) “Shepherds Hey” morris dance (Percy Grainger) Miss Ooi Theow ; Impromptu in E flat (Chopin,) Miss Benjamin No lesson lost during 12 months Miss Gracie Ooi Theow Greatest amount of practice 12 months - Miss Violet Standing, 531½ hours and Mah Nyunn Thein 528¼ hours ; 10 months (school year) Miss Dora Johannes, 45 hours 25m. Greatest excess over hours pledges: Miss Violet Standing, 126½ hours and Mah Nynn Thein, 119¾ hours. Faithful practice (lost time made up before the end of the month in which it was lost) : 12 months, Miss Violet Standing (although Miss Standing dropped lessons during November and December she kept up her practice pledge throughout the year.) Reward cards for faithful practice 11 months out of 12, Miss Beulah Kraal 10 months out of 12, Miss Daisy Rice, Mah Nyun Thein 9 months out of 10, Miss Lily Abraham 9 months out of 11, Miss Ena Camton 8 months out of 10, Mah Than Tin 7 months out of 10, Miss Dora and Miss Laura Johannes 7 months out of 11, Miss May Atkinson 6 months out of 6 months lessons, Master Percy Duncan (perfect record) 5 months out of 12, Miss Kathleen Thompson 4 months out of 4 months lessons, A. Pait (perfect record) 4 months out of 8, Miss Aurelia Gaudoin 4 months out of 10, Miss Edith Johannes 3 months out of 4, Miss Claribel San C. Po The London College of Music gave for the December exams. a bronze medal to Miss Regina Edgar, Intermediate – piano and Miss Edith Johannes, Junior honours theory. In the recent mid-year exams. Miss Violet Standing passed her senior with 95, the maximum marks so far awarded that grade in Burma and is thereby entitled to a first class silver medal from the College. Others who have stood first in their grades were: In December 1916, Miss Aurelia Gaudoin, primary ; Miss Constance David, advanced intermediate. In July, Mah Than Tin, elementary ; Miss Irene Moniz, advanced intermeditary. Cumulative Certificates: Miss Milly Benjamin and Miss Gracie Ooi Theow are the first in Burma to obtain these certificates, which are given to candidates who have passed with credit the whole series of exams. from elementary to advanced senior, inclusive. Certain privileges are given to holders of these certificates. L.C.M. Associate Diplomas: Miss Benjamin and Miss Ooi Theow have also been the first to obtain associate diplomas. That of Miss Benjamin only was presented as the other had not yet come from London, having been won in last months exams. Gazette of India The Governor General in Council is pleased to direct that the exemption made by entry (3) of Schedule 1 of the Indian Arms Rule, 1909, in favour of Europeans or East Indian subjects of His Majesty shall cease to extend to James Henry Rainnie of the Tharrawaddy district of Burma. H.S. Jackson, I.A.R., attached 1st Lancers and 2nd Lt. R.F. Cooper, I.A.R., attached 41st Dogras are placed at the disposal of the Government of Burma for employment with the Burma Military Police. Nat Exorcising A strange story has been received from the Sagaing district telling how an elderly woman was killed and her daughter dangerously injured by a Burmese doctor and his assistants while exorcising nats with which they were supposed to be possessed. Mr J.A. Vardon, Superintendent of Police, Sagaing, in his report says that two sisters, Ma Sin, aged 50 years and a younger sister, Ma Kyon, aged 45, .... When the headman took the saya and the three disciples to his house and guarded them against the furious villagers until the arrival of the police ... The saya, on being questioned by Mr Vardon, said that he would have made the nat return Ma Kyon’s spirit if the Government had not prevented him by holding a post mortem. Saya Po Tha and the three disciples have been charged with murder. Ma Htae, who was dangerously injured, is in hospital. Mandalay After a spell of very hot weather, which was, much felt by all the visitors for the Agricultural Conference, ... The usual dinner in connection with the Agricultural Conference was held at the Upper Burma Club ... and after a toast to the King has been responded to Mr Thompson, Financial Commissioner and Chairman of the conference, proposed the toast of his Honour the Lt.-Governor .. ... Mr L.H. Saunders, Judicial Commissioner of Upper Burma, returns from long leave at the end of the month and is expected to take charge of Mandalay during the first week of September. Indian Army Reserve of Officers Mr A.N. Youett, no. 13 Tamway Road, Rangoon, has been appointed a 2nd Lieut., I.A.R.O. and posted to Rawalpindi. The Burma Pioneers Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate, and Capt. Sarkar, I.M.S., made a recruiting trip for the Burma Pioneers to Taikkyi ... On arriving ... they fund a very large gathering including a big body of recruits ... U San Pe, T.D.M., Deputy Commissioner, Insein Mr Havock, Superintendent of Excise, U Myt Tha Gyaw, K.S.M., T.D.M., Sub-divnl. officer, Taikkyi, Mr F.H. Power, Mr P.D. Patel ... This was followed by a medical inspection of the recruits ... They were looked after over night at Insein by Mr Havock ... New American Consul Mr Lawrence Palmer Briggs, United States Consul at Saigon, who was recently appointed Consul of the United States in Rangoon, has arrived in Rangoon. He was met by Mr H.B. Osborn, the American Vice-consul. Mr Briggs is a graduate ... Exams. In the list of candidates who passed the B.A. exams. held in March 1917, as published in the Gazette, there appears the name of Edgar W. Buttress, Headmaster, Government High School, Akyab, who sat for the exam. as a non-collegiate student. Myitkyina After a spell of very hot and trying weather ... As usual with the crops now being planted out wild elephants and pig are making themselves a nuisance and a rogue elephant not far from the Gold Dredging Co.’s premises at Mankin has been adding to the excitement. Several unsuccessful attempts have been made to dispose of him ... Rangoon Municipality Annual Report of Chief Engineer ... The engineering staff has been reduced to its lowest possible limit in consequence of two more executive engineers leaving on active service during the year under review. Mr Stubbs left in September and Mr Pearson in December 1916, shortly after my return to duty from nine months privilege leave. During my absence Mr Pearson officiated as Chief Engineer in addition to his own as Deputy Engineer. Mr Walker, officiates for Mr Pearson, and Mr Lackersteen, the Senior Roads Overseer, takes the place of Mr Stubbs as Roads Engineer. Mr Taylor and Mr Caldecourt retain their respective posts as Assistant Engineer, Buildings and Personal Assistant. With Mr Mann still on active service, the reduction of the Executive staff by three officers, even at the present time the work is practically at a standstill is a severe handicap to then efficient working of my department. I anticipate a further reduction in staff under the new Indian Defence Act. The financial crisis we are passing through now necessitates strict economy and it has now been thought necessary to fill these leave vacancies from outside. ... Parks and Gardens Mr Rosner, the Superintendent of Parks and Gardens and Mr Jasingha, the Head Gardener of Dalhousie Park, have both been confirmed in their respective appointments. The condition of Dalhousie Park remains much the same as last year. As to Fytche Square, this one time respectable park has fallen out of favour and it is now more or less a resting place for beggars and other pests during the day. Efforts have been made this year to restore it to its former state by appointing a park-keeper and framing bye-laws for conduct in the parks. A band also plays there twice a week. The uncovered portion of the large drain running through the park, and the tank in the centre are unsightly objects. The tank is, however, being rapidly filled in and the drain referred to will be covered when funds are available. New beds and rockeries were laid down during the year and the bandstand in the centre of the park has been repaired and painted. Stock Breeding in Burma - Note By Mr English The subject for discussion by sub-committee no ... of the Agricultural and Co-operative Conference at Mandalay this week was the proposals of the stock breeding committee for the improvement of ponies, of draught buffaloes and oxen, of milch cattle and of goats, sheep and other agricultural livestock. There was presented to the sub-committee a note by Mr A.E. English, C.I.E., I.C.S., Chairman, of the Provincial Stock Breeding Committee. The note was as follows:- ... Burma Medical Exams. The following sixteen candidates passed the final qualifying exams. of the Burma Medical Examination Board held in March and are there authorised to style themselbes as “Licensed Medical Practitioners.” Ba Gyaw, Chit Maung, Miss A.J.S. Daniel, Miss T. Florence, S.C. Khastagir, Kin Maung Gyi, L. Kyee Htoe, Ma Kin Nyunn, Po Kyan, Po Yone T.M. Prasad, Saw Tamla, V. Sundaram, Tha Doe Aung, Thein Shwe and Tun Maung. Mandalay - Indian Defence Force The non-commissioned officers and men selected from group 1 for general military service will be called out about October 1st and the selection of the forty-five men required from the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles will be made this week and published in corps orders at once. It is generally expected that the first group will be sent overseas. The following officers of the Upper Burma Volunteer Corps are expected to join the officers’ class attached to the Border Regiment at Maymyo next month:- Captains A.R. Godber and E.N. Bell and Lieuts, Street, Tonkinson, Watson and Liddell. The Rangoon Oil Company Ltd. The following is the report of the Directors ... annual general meeting ... their registered office 8 Strand Rd., Rangoon. ... Directors: – In terms of the articles of association Mr S. Gordon Brown retires by rotation and, being eligible, offers himself for re-election. |
Agriculture ad Co-operative Conference
There was a very large and represented attendance of members of the conference at the opening general meeting held at Mandalay on Tuesday in the Eastern Durbar hall of the old Royal Palace in Fort Dufferin. ... The entire arrangements were in the hands of Mr Clayton, Registrar of the Co-operative Societies and his assistants ... Sir Harcourt Butler arrived accompanied by Major-Genl. Raitt, G.O.C., Burma Division, ... His Honour as met at the steps by the Hon. Mr Thompson, Financial Commissioner, H. Clayton, Registrar of Co-operative Societies, T. Couper, Director of Agriculture ; and escorted to the dias. Here were seated Lt.-Col. Aplin, Commissioner of Mandalay Division, Major-General Raitt, the Hon. Mr Arbuthnot, Mr A.E. English, Sir Sao Mawng, Sawbwa of Yawnghwe ; the Sawbwa of Hsipaw, the Hon. U Nyun, U Po Tha, Mr E.O. Anderson, representative of the Burma Chamber of Commerce ; E.J. Holberton, A. Donaldson, E.G. Moylan, H.B. Huddleston, F.L. Biggwither, H.A. Thornton, C.R.P. Cooper, U Kyaw Yan, U Nya, Mr C.W. Dunn, Mr J. St. C. Saunders, the Hon. Secretary of the conference ; J.E. Gillies, .G. Rogers, Col. G.H. Evans, Mr W.J. Smyth, Deputy Commissioner of Mandalay ; A.G. Cooke, the Wetmasut Wundauk, F.J.L. Williamson, E.N. Drury and W.J. Keith.
Rural Industries
Mr A.P. Morris, Public Works Dept., Provisional Officer, was Chairman of sub-committee no. ... for rural industries and possibilities of improvement and his note for the guidance of members was very interesting...
... The promotion of Mr English to be a Commissioner has involved his departure for the post of Registrar, which he filled for ten years. You all know the debt which the Co-operative movement owes to his fostering care. While we regret his loss, we congratulate him on his promotion and rejoice that he is still in the province and that his advice and assistance are still available for the promotion of the movement.
The following gentlemen have been nominated Chairmen of the various sub-committees:
Sub-committee number
There was a very large and represented attendance of members of the conference at the opening general meeting held at Mandalay on Tuesday in the Eastern Durbar hall of the old Royal Palace in Fort Dufferin. ... The entire arrangements were in the hands of Mr Clayton, Registrar of the Co-operative Societies and his assistants ... Sir Harcourt Butler arrived accompanied by Major-Genl. Raitt, G.O.C., Burma Division, ... His Honour as met at the steps by the Hon. Mr Thompson, Financial Commissioner, H. Clayton, Registrar of Co-operative Societies, T. Couper, Director of Agriculture ; and escorted to the dias. Here were seated Lt.-Col. Aplin, Commissioner of Mandalay Division, Major-General Raitt, the Hon. Mr Arbuthnot, Mr A.E. English, Sir Sao Mawng, Sawbwa of Yawnghwe ; the Sawbwa of Hsipaw, the Hon. U Nyun, U Po Tha, Mr E.O. Anderson, representative of the Burma Chamber of Commerce ; E.J. Holberton, A. Donaldson, E.G. Moylan, H.B. Huddleston, F.L. Biggwither, H.A. Thornton, C.R.P. Cooper, U Kyaw Yan, U Nya, Mr C.W. Dunn, Mr J. St. C. Saunders, the Hon. Secretary of the conference ; J.E. Gillies, .G. Rogers, Col. G.H. Evans, Mr W.J. Smyth, Deputy Commissioner of Mandalay ; A.G. Cooke, the Wetmasut Wundauk, F.J.L. Williamson, E.N. Drury and W.J. Keith.
Rural Industries
Mr A.P. Morris, Public Works Dept., Provisional Officer, was Chairman of sub-committee no. ... for rural industries and possibilities of improvement and his note for the guidance of members was very interesting...
... The promotion of Mr English to be a Commissioner has involved his departure for the post of Registrar, which he filled for ten years. You all know the debt which the Co-operative movement owes to his fostering care. While we regret his loss, we congratulate him on his promotion and rejoice that he is still in the province and that his advice and assistance are still available for the promotion of the movement.
The following gentlemen have been nominated Chairmen of the various sub-committees:
Sub-committee number
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1. Central Banks and Audit Funds, the Hon. Maung Nyun, A.T.M.
2. Unions, Maung Khin, Shwebo 3. Rural Societies, Maung San Pe, Kyaukse 4. Urban Societies, Maung Ba Cho, Advocate, Toungoo 5. Co-operative Sale & Purchase, Maung Po Pe, Pakokku 6. Cattle Insurance, Maung Kyaw Yan, K.T.M., Mandalay |
7. Stock breeding, E.N. Drury, Burma Commission
8. Burmese Buddhist Wills, Taw Sein Ko, C.I.E. 9. Legislation on cattle hearding, H.A. Tonkinson, I.C.S. 10. Seed selection, A.G. Cooke, I.C.S. 11. Rutal Medical Practitioners & Midwives, J.L. McCallum, I.C.S. 12. Rural Industries, A.P. Morris, P.W.D. |
Indian Defence Force
First Group Selected
A press note states: Indian Defence Force Act 1917: Rangoon Brigade area selection committee, The following non-commissioned officers and men have been selected ... and should hold themselves in readiness to proceed on service for three months on or about 1st October 1917:- ... We understand that these non-commissioned officers and men must be in Rangoon by September 30th in order to leave on October 1st for Secunderabad and that they will reach Rangoon on the return journey on or about December 31st. ... The non-commissioned officers and men selected are:-
First Group Selected
A press note states: Indian Defence Force Act 1917: Rangoon Brigade area selection committee, The following non-commissioned officers and men have been selected ... and should hold themselves in readiness to proceed on service for three months on or about 1st October 1917:- ... We understand that these non-commissioned officers and men must be in Rangoon by September 30th in order to leave on October 1st for Secunderabad and that they will reach Rangoon on the return journey on or about December 31st. ... The non-commissioned officers and men selected are:-
The waiting List
The following non-commissioned officers and men have been placed on the waiting list for the
1st period of service under the Indian Defence Force Act, 1917 and should hold themselves in
readiness to proceed on service on or after the 1st October 1917, if called upon:-
The following non-commissioned officers and men have been placed on the waiting list for the
1st period of service under the Indian Defence Force Act, 1917 and should hold themselves in
readiness to proceed on service on or after the 1st October 1917, if called upon:-
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Sergeants
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles M.H. Ady, Broker W.F. Sutherland, J.F. Graham & Co. |
Corporals
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles E.T. Rouse, British Burma Petroleum Co. A.G.L. Lewis, Burma Oil Co., Syriam |
Privates
Rangoon Port Defence Corps. E.G. DeCruize, Rangoon Municipality W.G. Cooper, 33, 42nd Street P.C. Vertannes, Port Commissioners |
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Privates
Moulmein Volunteer Artillery Gunner F. Bayly, Clerk, Steel Bros., Moulmein Moulmein Volunteer Rifles P.M. Richardson, Township Officer, Pa-an G. Rawlston, Clerk, Steel Bros., Kalladan J. Begbie, Sandawat, Mergui H.F. Dunkley, Tavoy |
Privates
Burma Railways Volunteer Corps. A.P. LeStrange, Supdt., Land Records, Thayetmyo C.J. Culley, Pyuntaza C.M. Andy, Teacher, Govt. High School, Pegu W. St. C. Dennis, Merchant, Miyaungda C. Burns, Steel Bros., Toungoo C.E. Hessing, Singer & Co., Nyaunglebin G.H. Peacock, Zigon |
Privates
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles
Rangoon Volunteer Rifles
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C.E. Wells, Mill Assistant, Bombay Burma Trading Corpn.
H.C.K. Ross, Assistant, Bulloch Bros. W.B. Davis A.B. Hosie, Assistant, Rangoon Gazette A. Hood, Assistant, Steel Bros. A.G. Mitchell, Clerk, Harperink, Smith & Co. H. Barber, Timber Assistant, Military Timber Supplies E.F.J. Stahlmann, Sub-Inspector, Rangoon Municipality M.N Campbell, Assistant, Macgregor & Co. P.R. Case, Student F.W. Mann, Assistant, Begbie & Co. O.W. Fulcher, Tailor, Bowden Sowden & Co. |
G.M. Anthony, Inspector, Rangoon Municipality
J.R.L. Calder, China Mutual Insurance Co. T.J. Joseph, Student D.R. Black, Assistant, C.R. Cowie & Co. E.B. D’Cruz R. Brown, Student L.A. Thaddeus, Clerk, Burma Oil Co., Dunneedaw W.A. Davidson, Engineer, Arracan Co. A.N. Isiak, Clerk, Finlay Fleming H.W. Beale, Superintendent, Rangoon Municipality B.L. Beale, Engineer, G. Mackenzie & Co. |
Appeals against inclusion either of the above lists should be lodged with the President, Selection Committee, Old Public Buildings, Shafraz Rd., Rangoon, on or before the 2nd September 1917. Signed: J.P. Hardiman, (President,) A. Binning, G. Blackstock, E.J. Holberton, A.F. Pullen, J.A. Swan.
Indian Defence Force
Officers Selected
The following officers have been selected by the military authorities to accompany Indian Defence Force active service units:-
Officers Selected
The following officers have been selected by the military authorities to accompany Indian Defence Force active service units:-
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First Group
Capt. P. Henstock, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Capt. B.B. Scott, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Lt. E.C. Down, Burma Railways Vol. Corps. Lt. H.L. Mullins, Moulmein Vol. Rifles R.E. St. J. Clifford, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. G.W. Cochran-Wilson, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Waiting List Capt. Primrose Wells, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Capt. S. Macdonald, Rangoon Port Defence Corps. Lt. W. Richards, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. J. Ferguson, Rangoon Vol. Rifles |
Second Group
Rangoon Vol. Rifles Major J.E. Houldey Capt. C.N. Ochme Lt. R.E. Henderson Lt. D.F. Chalmers Lt. J.J. Anderson Moulmein Vol. Rifles Lt. Thorburn Waiting List Capt. E.G.N. Kinch, Moulmein Vol. Rifles R.R. Yeomans, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. W.T. Liddell, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Lt. W.G. Lely, Rangoon Vol. Rifles |
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Third Group
Capt. A.J. Darwood, Moulmein Vol. Rifles Capt. D.H. Allen, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Lt. J.C. Hope, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. J.S. Furnivall, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. A.E. Bellars, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. A.R. Anderson, Moulmein Vol. Rifles Waiting List Capt. H.S. Rhodes, Moulmein Vol. Rifles Capt. B. Rance, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Capt. G.C. Whigham, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. T.O. Rees, Moulmein Vol. Rifles Lt. C.A.G. Gill, Rangoon Vol. Rifles |
Fourth Group
Capt. H.L. Allan, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Capt. A.R. Godber, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Lt. J.R. Turner, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Lt. C.M.A. Bruce, Moulmein Vol. Rifles Lt. C.R.P. Cooper, Moulmein Vol. Rifles Lt. R.P. Farr, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Waiting List Capt. McKeand, Rangoon Vol. Rifles Major Sir Otway Cuffe, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Lt. Carver, Upper Moulmein Vol. Rifles Lt. A.H.M. Barrington, Rangoon Vol. Rifles |
September
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Diocesan Girl’s High School
The entertainment given on Thursday by the pupils of ... at the Jubilee Hall, in aid of school funds, ... Following a splendid overture ... after which Miss Carrie Hancock and Miss L. Edwards danced the Irish reel. This was very well done and received a recall ... The selections from “San Toy” ... in various Chinese costumes. The three mandarins sang a trio; Miss Sally Van Wyck’s portrayal of one of these characters was inimitably humorous and evoked loud laughter. The most pleasing item of the evening followed an the audience endorsed their appreciation by prolonged applause. Miss Lydia Thompson (Poppy) possesses a very find treble (soprao) which she used to perfection in her rendering of “A Posy from over the Sea.! Miss K. Peters (Yen How) followed and sang about his six little wives, who also danced. A feature of the next item “The Moon” was the scenery which included an artistic representation of the moon. This item also discovered more talent in the Misses Irene ad Iris Vertannes, who both sang with good expression. The two items preceding the finale chorus of “San Toy” were enthusiastically received – a very pretty one-step by Miss M. Nahapiet and “The Chinese Sogee Man,” humorously rendered by the boys of Standards 1 and 2 perfectly dresses as little Chinamen, not forgetting their pigtails. ... This brought the pleasing entertainment to a close. Great Credit is due to Miss Sumner and the staff. ... The thanks of the school are due to Miss Hannay for her untiring zeal and energy in training the children; to Sergeant Archarde of the London Rifle Brigade, for valuable help in the staging of “San Toy” ... to Mr O.F. Misquith for booking arrangements ... Burma Cold Stores The Burma Cold Stores have been purchased, lock, stock and barrel, from the London Rangoon Trading Co. by Messrs. D. Bern & Co., ... in conjunction with their own storage plant. ... A short time ago the Burma Cold Stores took over the Burma Railways Co-operative Stores, but this concern, we are informed, is not included in the sale ... ; it is understood that Messrs. Arthur Barnes & Co. are to assume control of it. The Maymyo branch of the Burma Cold Stores will be controlled from but the Rangoon but the fate of the other branches is still undecided. ... Burma Volunteers Association Enrolment for the Indian Defence Force came to an end in Burma on Friday. The Burma Volunteers’ Assoc. has obtained 1,480 recruits. ... The number obtained at Tavoy and Mergui has not yet reached the association and with their number the total is expected to be over 1,500. Mr Taylor, the Principal of the Government High School, sent in 71 enrolment forms signed by teachers and students. Amongst the recruits there are about 1,100 Burmans, Chinese and Karens. ... Football St. Paul’s School (2) v Govt. High School (2) ... The teams were:- St. Paul’s - Aratoon, Tun Tin, C. Maung Myo, Nyun Bu, Cheng Kwee, Boudville, Ba Chone, Pat Dick, Tu Tu, Pereira and Maung Nge. Govt. High School – Htaik Tin, Maung Swat, Ba Kyan, Jone Bin, Kyaw Maung, Ba U, Ba Gyan, Maung Maung, Ba Nyun, Thain Tin, Ba Tin. Referee: Mr R. Dry, Rangoon Gymkhana Rangoon College (2) v Y.M.C.A. (0) ... The teams were:- Rangoon College – Ba Than, Tin Ba Hpu, Ba Nyun, Nyi Pu, Tun Myaing, Htin Bwa, Maung Nyo, Ba Hline, Tun Hmee, Po San Myint, Ba Than. Y.M.C.A. – Seymour, Bennison, Murrell, Mathews, Jenkins, Ribeyro, Saddler, Yettie, Lucas, Barton and Gallagher. Referee:- Private Cole, Bedfords An Anzac Concert A concert in aid of the Anzac Fund, initiated by Mrs Carey and organised by Mrs Pullen, was given in the Jubilee Hall ... Most of the performers were known to audiences here: Mrs Cole Beadon being an exception : she has a light but resonant mezzo, excellently trained. ... Mrs Marris gave a dramatic rendering n clear and true vocalisation of “My Hero” from “The Chocolate Soldier” and her “Reflections of a Penny” ... revealed this talented performer in a new and effective role. Mr Desmond Trench in a different vein gave an amusing monologue “The Village Concert.” Mr Cooper’s first song was ... “Eleanore” for which he was encored ... The instrumentalists were Mrs Pennell and Mrs Gamble. Mrs Pennell gave a remarkable tour de force in playing on a strange violin, procured for her at short notice on the breakdown of her own. This would have been a fatal handicap to an ordinary amateur, but this former pupil of Dr. Joachim surmounted the difficulty ... Mrs Gamble, a pianist whom we do not hear sufficiently often in Rangoon, played ... with power and expression altogether remarkable ... Rangoon Collect Concert The students of Rangoon College gave a variety concert ... in aid of the collegians at the front and the college volunteers under the Indian Defence Force Act. ... Among those present were Mr M. Hunter, Principal, Mr L.F. Taylor, Principal of the Govt. High School, Bro. John, Director of St. Paul’s Institute, Dr. and Mrs G.R.T. Ross ... Mrs Cocks and Mr S.W. Cocks, Director of Public Instruction. The concert opened with an overture ... the orchestra which consisted of Professor Maung Tin, Saya Maung San and S.T. Philipsz, first violins ; Mr A. Daniel, viola ; Mr R.S. Stahlmann, double bass ; Saya Po Chu and W. Gisham, flutes ; Miss B. Tun Nyein and T.J. Joseph, piano ... Miss A. Skinner and Miss G. Antram played a piano duet ... and were heartily applauded. ... Miss E. and Miss B. Court being unable to sing owing to a cold, Miss K. and Miss F. Kingsley volunteered and sang a duet which was much appreciated. The Rangoon Oil Co. The adjourned annual meeting of the shareholders of the ... was held at the registered office .. Graham’s Building, 8 Strand road, ... Mr S. Gordon Brown presided. There were also present:- R.H. Trench, G.G. Compton, W.S. Turnbull and E. Rouse (secretary.) ... The chairman proposed that Messrs. Stuart Smith and Allan be re-elected as auditors ... Upper Burma Central Co-operative Bank At the ordinary general meeting ... there were present:- The Hon. U Nyunn, A.T.M., acting chairman, U Kyaw Yan, A.T.M., vice-chairman and the following committee members:- U Maung Gyi, U Ba, U Po Kywe, U Po Yin, U Yin Min, U Saw Hla U, U So Min, U San Ba, U Pe, A.T.M., U Ka, Mr H.C. Gadsden, acting manager ; Mr H. Clayton, C.W. Dunn, C.R.P. Cooper. ... Major J.D. Richmond, D.S.O. Mr J. Richmond, Burma Oil Co., Dunneedaw, received from home by the last mail information that his brother Major J.D. Richmond, M.B., R.A.M.C., had received the D.S.O. for gallant service in the field. The London Bulletin says of him:- “Major Richmond is native of Glasgow, a distinguished graduate of the University and an old Allan Glen’s boy. At the outbreak of the war he held the appointment of Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Stores, headquarters, Scottish Command. He has served for a considerable time on the western front having been through much hard fighting in France and Flanders. He has been twice mentioned in despatches. He is a son of Mr William Richmond, Newlands.” S.F. Hopwood As already briefly noted by us, among the officers on whom the King has been pleased to confer the Military Cross in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field is 2nd Lt. Stephen Francis Hopwood, R.F.A., Special Reserve. Mr Hopwood is a member of the Indian Forest Service and before joining the R.F.A. held charge of the Pegu Forest District. The official note on the award says:- An enemy shell set fire to a small ammunition dump in one of the gun pits. He at once proceeded with two men to extinguish the fire thereby saving a large number of cartridges. This was carried out under hostile shell fire and intermittent explosions from the charges. Cantonment Committee A general meeting ... Major Ba Ket, I.M.S., Senior Medical Officer, Rangoon, Capt. R.R. Wilson, R.G.A., Capt. Skinner, Outrams, Capt. Gill, R.E., Garrison Engineer, Mr Butcher, Executive Engineer, Rangoon, Mr Mackney, Western Sub-divisional Magistrate and Major Kirkwood. ... Annual Municipal Report Staff - Leave and Appointments The administrative and executive staff of the municipality consisted during the year of the following officers:- Municipal President and Chief Executive Officer W.H.L. Cabell, I.C.S. till 8th January ; Gavin Scott, I.C.S., from 9th January to end of year. Heads of Departments Chief Engineer – H.L. Pearson, .I.C.E., M.I.M.E., acting for 8 months from April 1916. L. P. Marshall, M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E., four months from December 1916. Health Officer Dr. J.B. Stephens, M.B., D.P.H., on military service throughout the year. Dr. H.H. Marshall, L.R.C.P. and S.D.P.H., officiating from June 1915. Dr. J. Hormasji, L.R.C.P. and S.D.P.H., officiating from February 1917 to end of year. Deputy Chief Engineer in charge of water and sewage Dept. Mr H.L. Pearson, M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E., acting as Chief Engineer for 8 months ; on military service for the rest of the year ; Mr J.W. Walker, acting through the year. Veterinary Officer, also in charge of conservancy Dept. Mr L.S. Sedgwick, acting till December 1916. Mr A. Blake, F.R.C.V.S., D.V.H., for the rest of the year. Secretary C.C. Cameron. Assessor M.L. Friedlander, till February 1917. W.A. Strong, acting for rest of year. Chief Accountant J.C. Chatterjee, till October 1916, Mr J.C. Latimour, acting for the rest of the year. Chief Officer, Fire Brigade G.L. Tuppen, A.M.I. Mech. E. Assistant Engineers R.D. Taylor S.T. Stubbs, A.M.I.C.E., on military service from August 1916 J.L. Dumont, B. Sc. J.W. Walker, A.M.I.C.E. D.I. Caldecourt, B. Sc. Assistant Health Officers Dr. J. Hormasji, L.R.C.P. & S.D.P.H. Dr. K.R. Dalal, L.M. & S., D.T.M., D.P.H. Assistant Veterinary Officers L.S. Sedgwick, M.R.C.V.S. till December 1916 M.A. Montaut Assistant Assessors W.A. Strong A.W. Sparks Superintendent of Markets, Weights & Measurers A. Jamieson Deputy Chief Accountant J.C. Latimour Revenue Inspector G.N.S. Minus The following officers were granted leave during the year for the periods noted against their names:- A. Blake, Veterinary Officer, 18 months from April 1916, Mr Blake was recalled to duty in December 1916. L.S. Sedgwick officiated during Mr Blake’s absence. M.L. Friedlander, Assessor, 6 months from February 1917. Mr Friedlander was recalled to duty in June 1917. Mr W.A. Strong officiated during Mr Friedlander’s absence. Mr L.S. Sedgwick, Assistant Veterinary Officer, 6 months from December 1916. J.C. Chatterjee, Chief Accountant, 15 months from October 1916. M.J. Latimour officiating during Mr Chatterjee’s absence. J.C. Latimour, Deputy Chief Accountant, one month in June 1916. Mr L.S. Combes officiated in Mr Latimour’s place. L.P. Marshall, Chief Engineer, 8 months from April 1916, H.L. Pearson officiated during Mr Marshalls absence. Dr. H.H. Marshall, officiating Health Officer, one month’s privilege leave in June 1916, and 6 months combined leave in February 1917. Dr. J. Hormasji officiated in both occasions. Dr. M.M. Cowasjee was engaged as Assistant Health Officer in the leave vacancy. A.R. Thomas, 1st Officer Fire Brigade, 2 years’ combined leave in January 1917. Mr Thomas died in England a few months after taking leave. Mr Thomas had served in the Fire Brigade for 18 years and the loss of this officer is recorded with regret. V. Lewis resigned his appointment as Assistant Veterinary Officer in July 1916. W. Lackersteen, Senior Roads Overseer, was appointed to act as Assistant Engineer, Roads, in place of S.T. Stubbs, who is serving with the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Services of Municipal Officers To the list of officers mentioned in last years’ report who have proceeded on military service the name of H.L. Pearson, Deputy Chief Engineer, has since been added. Rangoon Municipality A special meeting ... when there were present:- G. Scott, J.E. DuBern, J. LI. Holmes, J.W.A. Bell, J.R.D. Glascott, F.F. Goodliffe, E.J. Holberton, G.C. Whigham, A. Forbes, P.P. Ginwala, P.D. Patel, E.M. Patail, U May Oung, U Ba Thein, L. Ah Yain, Lim Chin Tsong, S.N. Sen, Maung Ba Dun, Maung Pu, H.H. Marshall, L.P. Marshall, A. Blake, M.L. Friedlander, G.L. Tuppen and C.C. Cameron. The Secretary Honoured The President said before proceeding with the business on the agenda he had a pleasing duty to perform. In the list of honours and awards due for presentation at the Durbar held in July at Government House there were included a Certificate of Honour and a gold watch awarded to Mr C.C. Cameron, Municipal Secretary, for the zeal and energy displayed by him as Joint Secretary of the Viceregal reception committee. The members of the committee would recollect that at the Durbar a similar Certificate of Honour and a gold watch were presented to Mr M.L. Friedlander, the other Joint Secretary of the reception committee. Owing to his absence in India, Mr Cameron was unable to be present at the Durbar in July and by a letter dated August 22nd the speaker has been requested by the Chief Secretary to present the Certificate of Honour and watch to Mr Cameron in a public and ceremonial manner and it now remained for him to hand over the Certificate and gold watch together with his congratulations and the congratulations of the committee. (Hear, hear.) The following document was attached to the awards: “Certificate of good service present to Mr Cyril Claude Cameron, Secretary, Rangoon Municipality. Mr Cameron, in his capacity as Joint Honorary Secretary of the Viceroy’s Reception Committee of Rangoon, contributed greatly to the success of the reception and entertainment of his Excellency the Viceroy on the occasion of his Excellency’s visit to Rangoon in December 1916. In recognition of his good service, his Honour the Lieut.-Governor is pleased to present Mr Cyril Claude Cameron with a gold watch and this certificate. (signed) Harcourt Butler, Lieut.-Governor of Burma.” ... Mr Ginwala inquired if it was true that when the last fire took place in Mr Lentaigne’s house no one knew the nearest available source of water supply, were there no maps in the fire station? Mr Tuppen said he knew where the water was but he did not know where the house was. (Laughter.) There was great difficulty in getting the engines up and he had to run into the Golden Valley Estate. Annual Municipal Reports ... The following gentlemen constituted the committee ... J.E. DuBern, Merchant, P.P. Ginwala, bar-at-law, P.A. Churchward, Managing Director, Bank of Rangoon, R.C.SD. Guinness, Agent, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corpn., P.D. Patel, bar-at-law, J. LI. Holmes, acting Chairman, and Chief Engineer, Port Commissioners, representative of the Port Commissioners, M. Joakim, Merchant, representative of the Burma Chamber of Commerce, F.F. Goodliffe, Managing Director, Barnett Bros. Ltd., representative of the Trades Assoc., A. Forbes, Manager, Standard Oil Co. and honorary Magistrate, J.R.D. Glascott, officiating Chief Engineer, Burma Railways, G.J. Swann, Assistant Manager, Irrawaddy Flotilla Co., W.H.L. Cabell, I.C.S., (appointed by the local Government) ... W.H.L. Cabell, I.C.S. was President of the committee till the 8th January 1917, when he proceeded on leave and was succeeded by Gavin Scott, I.C.S. The Hon. Mr J.E. DuBern held the office of Vice-president throughout the year. R.C.D. Guinness resigned his seat in July 1917 on leaving for Europe and his place was filled by W.H. Barton. P.A. Churchward resigned his seat in November 1916 and his place was filled by J.W.A. Bell. G.J. Swann, one of the members nominated by the Local Government, resigned his seat in February 1917 on leaving Rangoon and the vacancy was filled by the appointment of E.J. Holberton. Elections A bye election of a member in place of R.C.D. Guinness to represent the combined European, American , Anglo-Indian, Armenian, Jew and Parsi communities was held on ... Two candidates offered themselves for election, W.H. Barton, Editor, Burma Pictorial Press and J.J. Bowman, Manager, Oriental Telephone & Electric Co. Mr Barton was elected. As no person was nominated for the bye election advertised to take place on the ... for the seat vacated by P.A. Churchward for the European constituency, the Local Government, in accordance with ... to sub-section ... of section ... of the Burma Municipal Act, filled the vacancy by the appointment of J.W.S. Bell, Agent, British India Steam Navigation Co. Football Police Club Win Championship There were two matches in the B.A.A. Football competitions ... In the second division of the senior league the Police met N. Coy. Rangoon Vol. Rifles and beat them as they pleased by 8-0 and thus won the championship for this year. ... The goals were scored by:- Murray, centre forward, 3, Ba Choe, inside right, 2, Deighton, centre half, Ba Thet, inside right and Po Win, inside left, one each. Officers’ Families Fund Sir A.W. Binning desires to acknowledge the following subscriptions...:- E.H. Liversidge – Rs. 1,000 H. Clayton, I.C.S. – Rs. 150 John Scott – Rs. 150 Mr Justice Robinson – Rs. 100 James Smith - Rs. 100 J.C. Habgood – Rs. 75 Capt. & Mrs Casson – Rs. 60 Cecil Guinness – Rs. 50 E.T. Moir – Rs. 50 J.A. Johnston – Rs. 50 W. Nuding – Rs. 50 Sir D. H.R. Twomey – Rs. 50 F.W. Scott, I.C.S. – Rs. 32 Miss Adamson – Rs. 30 W.H.A. Webster – Rs. 25 E. Higinbotham – Rs. 10 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Service overseas The following acting Sergeants of the Supply & Transport Corps have been ordered to Bombay for service overseas:- Wood, late Rangoon Municipality Sweeney, late Mogul Guard Allmark, late Excise Dept. Cronan, late Tavoy McGuinness, late Mandalay ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scholarships Miss M. Kingsley is awarded a European final scholarship of Rs. 40 per month tenable at the Diocesan Ladies’ Training College, Calcutta, with effect from 1st August 1917. Football Police Club Win Championship There were two matches in the B.A.A. Football competitions ... In the second division of the senior league the Police met N. Coy. Rangoon Vol. Rifles and beat them as they pleased by 8-0 and thus won the championship for this year. ... The goals were scored by:- Murray, centre forward, 3, Ba Choe, inside right, 2, Deighton, centre half, Ba Thet, inside right and Po Win, inside left, one each. |
Samuel White, Port Officer of Mergui
The ordinary meeting of the Burma Research Society was held at Rangoon College .. when there were present Mr M. Hunter (in the chair) J.T. Best, D.C. Gilmore, A.E. Bellars, J.J. Nolan, R.G. McDowall, L.F. Taylor, F.L. Boeddicker, Major Sewell, Maung Tin, U Kyaw Dun, Saya Thein and Professor Fraser (Secretary.) J.S. Furnivall’s Paper The secretary read a paper by Mr J.S. Furnivall, I.C.S. entitled “Samuel White, Port Officer of Mergui,” from which the following is extracted:- “The eyes of the fool are on the ends of the earth.” Such a fool was Samuel White. In the days of the merchant adventurers seafaring in caravans or lofty galleons fighting their way through eastern seas to search for gold and spices, never certain whether at the next port they might not find anthropophagi or men with heads beneath their shoulders , uncertain even at every sunset whether during the dark and the night they might not sail right over the edge of the world into some bottomless pit. In those days when only the lustiest sailed the Indian seas and among the strongest few were strong enough to get back again. Samuel White was still pre-eminent ; he may rank with Lancaster and Nicholas Downton. He could fight with anyone and drink with anyone and what is more, his arm was strong enough and his head shrewd enough to bring him home to end his days peacefully in England. By now he would have been clean forgotten but for the pious labours of Anderson (English interview with Siam in the 17th century, D.J. Anderson: Trubue’s Oriental series, 1890) and for the strange whim that made a dhobi use a broken tombstone for beating out old rags. From the tombstone it is clear that somebody somehow connected with Samuel White died in Mergui in 1682. Now Samuel White was Port Officer, Mergui from 1683 to 1687, but he died in England in 1689. “Ergo resurgam” runs the legend on the tombstone and since it has been set up in stone an concrete opposite the main jetty in Mergui the prophecy is in some sort fulfilled. But who was Samuel White, how did he come to be Port Officer in Mergui and whom does this memorial commemorate? The two former problems have been resolved by Anderson, the third still awaits solution. Samuel White was the younger brother of George White. Both of them were merchants and sea captains, trading to the east; both of them were interlopers, free adventurers, ready to serve with or against the Honourable Company, and, like all those who were not servants of the Company, they became at length its active enemies. George White was indirectly the instrument of Samuel’s greatness but George himself never ruled a wider territory than the deck of the “Phoenix” or the estate which he purchased after his retirement. In 1681, after no more than ten years of prosperous adventure, he settled down in England and wrote an account of the trade of the East Indies, together with the state of the present Company and the best method of managing the trade to the honour and advantage of the nation. Through the whole of his career George White was fortunate and never more fortunate than in taking with him, on his first visit to the east as a cabin boy, a Greek, Constantine Phaulkon. For it was as a favourite of Phaulkon that Samuel White became the first Englishman charged with administering any portion of the country which is now Burma. Phaulkon sailed to the east as cabin boy with George White in 1670. By 1675 he was Captain of his own ship and on his first voyage was wrecked three times. The third disaster was the foundation of his fortunes. On this third occasion, before his own clothes were dry, he met another castaway who proved to be a Siamese Ambassador on his way home from Persia. The Ambassador was destitute but Phaulkon has saved 2,000 crowns from the wreck of his own ship. With this sum he purchased a new vessel and gave the Ambassador a passage to Siam. By favour of the Ambassador he was taken into the King’s service; after a short probation he became Chief Merchant and in 1683 he was promoted to be the “Grand Vizier or Chief Minister of the King of Siam.” Samuel White did not come to India until five years after George White ; he has left his own account of his earliest experiences. “I went to India anno 1675,” he says, “as mate on board the ship “Loyal Subject,” Captain William Goodlad, Commander for the East India Company ; and did with the knowledge and consent of the Governor of Fort St. George, and by leave if the foresaid Commander, remain in India, giving security to indemnify the said Commander from the penalty of the hundred pounds he was liable to pay for any person sp left behind him which being accordingly exacted by the Company at the ship’s return was duly discharged by my correspondent here. Mr George White my brother did at this time reside in the Kingdom of Syam, whither at his invitation I removed and voyaging soon after to Metehlipatam, it happened in the time of my being there, that a King of Syam’s Agent applied himself to the Chief of the Company’s Factory for a person well qualified to navigate a ship of the King’s betwixt that place and the Port of Mergen ; to which employ he was pleased to recommend me and I continued therein about four years being so happy to have my services well accepted by the said King’s Ministers, and by them so favourably represented to his Majesty, that he was graciously pleased to let me in large measure partake of his Royal bounty and favour.” It was not the King of Siam alone, or even Phaulkon, who favourably accepted the services of Samuel White. The annual cargo of marriageable women had been appointed to the Royal Subject and among them a certain Mistress Povey had been sent for to Madras to marry “young Mr Jearsy.” Samuel White coming out as a passenger or young mate, with nothing much to do and the whole day to do it in, filled up his spare time by courting Mistress Povey. Like a good sportsman however he let young Mr Jearsy have his chance and on the ship arriving in Madras the lady went to lodge in Mr Jearsy’s house. But the little writer cut a poor figure after the courting of the mate and “on a sudain she slyted her young man, returned him his tokens and went forth and was married to Samuel White by the French Padree.” The Minister of the fort refused to marry them ; obviously the community was scandalised. But the bluff humanity and independent character indicated by this episode were qualities which enabled him to stand alone without the Company’s support and to make friends among all he met. So that after trading for a few years for the King of Siam between Mergui and Matellipatam he was “generally well beloved by the people of the country and by the Europeans of the several nations that were also in the King’s service.” Such a man Phaulkon at that time was in need of. The private trade between Siam and India was a monopoly of the Merchants of Golconda and Phaulkon, during his period of office as Chief Merchant, had conceived the design of replacing these natives of Indian by Siamese. On his elevation to Grand Vizier he have the matter his earliest attention and conceived the idea of taking the unprecedented step of strengthening the administration of Tenasserim by a leaven of Europeans. He wanted a man like Samuel White, independent of the Company and a general favourite both with Europeans and with the Siamese. He chose two Englishmen ; one was Richard Burneby, who became Governor of Mergui, the other Samuel White who received the more onerous and probably more lucrative appointment of Shawbunder or Port Officer. Comparing Samuel White with his colleagues the writer days: Samuel White as of a different kidney. Although he was a younger man and in a position, nominally, it would appear, of less importance, he set himself to make the most of the advantage, not only for himself but for the King, and, within limits, even for the Company. It was in November 1683 that he was first invested with the robes and office of “Seabunder of Tenasery and Mergon” and thereby entrusted “with the collecting and managing of the King’s revenue in that province and was likewise Chief Commissioner for his Maritime affairs.” After describing Phaulkon’s policy and his character, the writer says: By this time war had formally been declared against Golconda and the English Company was openly hostile. Evidently White persuaded Phaulkon that a bold attitude was necessary and now articles were framed directing that European merchants should no longer be exempt from import duties, which had previously had only been paid by Indians. To enforce this measure it was necessary to give the Port Officer stronger powers. A new commission was therefore drawn up and the powers so defined as to leave “the Governor’s both of Tenassery and Mergon no better than Cyphers and merely Titular officers,” while the rest of council “were so ty’d up to his (White’s) opinion in all matters of moment that in effect all the power was lodged in him.” The advice tendered by White was justified by news which reached him on his way back to Mergui that the Company had already resolved to establish a settlement at Negrais, Bassein, with the object of “annoying Tenassery.” White never played a waiting game and he signalled his arrival in Mergui by despatching an expedition to forestall the Company and take Negrais for Siam. His fleet consisted of two sloops under the command of an Englishman, Captain Cropley ; but Pegu was at that time in no position to resist an assault ; the expedition landed, ran up the Siamese flag and posted a proclamation that the King of Siam had annexed Mergui. Phaulkon, however, was not prepared to countenance measures so extreme ; he was consolidating his alliance with the French but was not yet in command of a sufficient force to risk war with the English Company and he ordered the recall of the expedition. The event once again justified White’s political acumen ; matters had gone too far to be accommodated. The Company had already sustained so much damage from the hostilities between Siam and Golconda that they had resolved on war with Siam ; they were already committing acts of war and were only awaiting a favourable opportunity for a formal declaration. They recognised White as their chief enemy, they rightly held him responsible for most of the damage which they had sustained, and were acquainted with his endeavour to forestall them at Negrais. To avenge themselves they captured three ships from Siam, two of which we the sole property of White and in the third he was interested. Incidents such as those convinced White that if the Company should gain its point he would meet with little sympathy. But, on the other hand, if Phaulkon were to win it could only be with the assistance of the French and the French were likely to prove no more sympathetic than the Company. Either issue was equally distasteful. Three alternatives were open to him ; he hesitated whether he should hold the port against all comer, but even if successful his subsequent tenure would have depended on the French ; he considered the advisability of surrendering it to the Company but it was doubtful whether they would regard this as an adequate set-off against their injuries ; there was the third alternative, that he should realise his property and sail for England. Possibly he was influenced by the last alternative, but characteristically he took the boldest course ; he determined to appeal from the English Company to England. He was playing a difficult game and, so far as the evidence goes, he played it honourably ; it is true that an appeal to England lodged by White in person would have given him an opportunity, it need were, to save something from the wreckage of his personal fortunes, but it is also true that only in this manner could Tenasserim remain a free port for Englishmen where they could find protection against the Company and against the French as well. He therefore urged to send him on a mission to England “offering it as my opinion,” he writes in his account of the transactions, “that since we well know this undeserved rupture must be occasioned by the malicious reports of some who were in that regard no less enemies to their own countries honour and welfare, than the affairs of Syam : and against all the rules of justice and law of nations, these acts of hostility were committed, before any cause assigned, by making complaint and demanding satisfaction. It would therefore be convenient that his Majesty of Syam employed some fitting person to the King of England, to give him a true account of these unkind usages and endeavour to renew and corroborate the correspondence, which His Majesty of Syam had in so many instances manifested his intention and desire to converse with the English nation.” Phaulkon acceded to his request and he fitted out his own ship for the voyage to England with letters from the court and “with considerable presents to the King and his Royal Consort.” But Samuel White does not seem to have been aware that in appealing against the Company to James the Second he was appealing to one of the largest stock-holders in the Company. His appeal had been decided before it had been heard, James had taken a personal interest in the designs of the Company against Mergui and had already despatched “his express desire to Mr White and Mr Burneby at Tenasserim to return or deliver up ye Place to ye English.” This intervention of the King raised the dispute to an altogether higher plane ; it was no longer a private trading-quarrel but an episode in the age-long conflict between France and England. Already in 1685 the English factors in Siam had reported the “French Ambassador’s design to drive away the other nations.” Behind the Company was England, or rather James, the King of England, and behind Phaulkon were the French. So long as Samuel White had merely been contending with the Company he could fight for his own hand and for the interests of his employer, the King of Siam. But when the Siamese were in almost open alliance with the French against the King of England he could no longer honourably take part with either side ; he could only chose which he could betray. It was not until after “the Curtana frigate” had arrived in Mergui, bringing the declarations of war, that White realised how deeply he was involved. On the first arrival of this ship he was still ignorant of the nature of its mission and of the authority which it presented. He called on Captain Weltden, who was in command, to explain his business ; “if he came in a friendly manner no man could be more kindly treated or more honourably received than he should be in Mergon, but if he came in a hostile manner White himself would come at the head of two or three thousand men to oppose him and defend the place for he was the King of Siam’s servant and would serve him faithfully.” But Captain Weltden came ashore and delivered the “express letter” from the King and read the King’s proclamation in White’s drawing room. In this it was proclaimed that all Englishmen remaining in Siam would become outlaws. At the same time Weltden delivered a letter from the Company hoping that Burneby and White “will understand their allegiance, duty and interest better and prevent rtouble of a dispute by a ready, quiet surrender of the place which is otherwise designed for the French and will certainly fall into their possession.” The proclamation and these letters changed the aspect of affairs. White could only acquiesce, he signified his dutiful submission and arranged for a truce of sixty days while orders from Atuthis were obtained. Despite the truce it was still necessary to place Mergui in a position of defence; for this White was responsible until he received formal demission from the Siamese service. His own boat was in the post, the Resolution, carrying 22 guns, but none of the Siamese fleet was at hand. The Resolution would be at the disposal of the English when the truce expired, and it was only possible therefore to strengthen the defence of the town. There were eight or ten large guns by White’s house with a stock of ammunition in readiness ; beside the river they had built another platform to carry 15 big guns “whole and demi-culvering,” while stakes were planted and cables laid to block the channel of the harbour. Work was carried on all day and by the flare of dammer torches throughout the night until these formidable preparations threatened Weltden’s security. He had not foreseen this danger when he arranged the truce and promptly broke it, cutting the cables, pulling up the stakes and taking advantage of White’s absence in Tenasserim to commandeer the Resolution. The breach of faith roused the indignation of the people and from all the surrounding villages war-boats came crowding in. White returned from Tenasserim and Weltden appealed to him for help. Despite a brief outburst of natural indignation at the seizure of the Resolution White endeavoured to reassure Weltden, but so threatening was the demeanour of the war-boats that Weltden sent another message to White asking for immediate assistance. White staved off the trouble by his personal influence ; he rose from bed and ran down through the crowds “without hat, slippers or anything but a night gown and a pair of drawers.” Having thus persuaded the townspeople that the English meant no harm, he convinced the English of his good faith by getting drunk with them. Unfortunately however at each toast they fired a broadside and as they forgot to load the guns with blank ammunition, it was not surprising that as good fellowship increased on board ill-feeling grew among those on shire, so that by daylight when 64 rounds had been fired, the pitch of suspicion and alarm among the townsfolk was a little lower than it had been before White intervened. During the day all remained quiet but in the afternoon when White was sober enough to go on shore again he judged it prudent to send away from Mergui the families of Captain Cropley and another Englishman who was residing with him. Nothing happened on any large scale for two days until White in his turn gave a dinner party. The function was over and late at night he was seeing his guests off from the wharf when there was a rush, an infuriated mob poured out of the dark night and Captain Weltden was felled to the ground by a blow to the head. Immediately the whole party was fighting for their lives ; they loosened their small arms and the shots re-echoed over the whole town ; fighting was general wherever there was a European ; the great guns of both forts were discharged and fire was opened from a battery hidden in the woods. White’s house was in the centre of the conflict, which, however, raged furiously throughout the town and on the water and by morning eighty Englishmen had lost their lives. Richard Burneby paid the penalty of indolence, but White and Weltden managed to reach the ships. The little fleet drew out of the harbour for safety and although next day there was some talk of rescue they were not in strength to do much good and it seemed impossible that any should be left alive. Thus on the 18th June 1687, after being Port Officer for four years, Samuel White left Mergui never to return. He arrived in England the following year. He had lost his fortune but still enjoyed a competence and devoted his leisure to increasing it by petitions to Parliament against the injuries done to him by the East India Company. He died in 1689 before his petition had been answered. Meanwhile the attitude of the Comapny had been justified. Mergui passed into the hands of the French Governor. But within less than a year the English were avenge. There was a general outbreak in Siam against French influence. The King was suspected o leaning towards Christianity and in May 1688 he died under suspicious circumstances. Phaulkon was assassinated at the same time and the French driven out from Mergui by the Siamese, losing 13 men as they fled to their ships. The Dutch were left victorious in the competition for the trade of the far east ; and they based their headquarters at Malacca and the trade of Tenasserim declined. The earlier occupation of Tenasserim by the Portuguese is still commemorated by the existence of a colony round the Roman Catholic Church, of people who bear Portuguese names which they can no longer pronounce, but neither French nor English have left any memorial save the stone on which the dhobi used to dry his rags. Who was it who died in 1682? It is known that Mistress White accompanied her husband on his voyages between Mergui and Matehliptam and there can be little doubt but that the stone commemorates the lady who came out to marry “young Mr Jearsy” and caused such a commotion in the little community of Fort St. George. After the reading of the paper, the chairman said their thanks were again due to Mr Furnivall for giving them such an interesting paper. He asked if anyone of those present would like to discuss the paper. Mr Nolan inquired if it would not be possible for Mr Furnivall to include in his paper before it was published the birth place of Mr Samuel White and whether his petition to Parliament had been answered and to what effect . ... Promotion A cable from England received on Wednesday by Messrs. Fabricius and Co. states that Mr J.M. Mackenzie, who was appointed to the Indian Army Reserve of Officer, in December 1914, while with that firm, and who is now in England on leave, has been promoted to be Captain and has received the Military Cross for services in Mesopotamia. He went home from Mesopotamia in June last. Dr. Foy Dr. Foy, Port Health Officer, Rangoon, has received a cable from home that his second son, Frederick, eighteen years old, has been admitted to Sandhurst from King Edward High School at Birmingham. He was born in the Bombay presidency in 1899 and went to England when he was seven years old. Dr. Foy’s eldest son is a second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers and has been fighting in France for some time. Moulmein Concert and Dance On the occasion of the distribution of prizes won in the annual rifle shooting competitions the members of the Moulmein Artillery Corps were At Home in their club premises on Friday evening, when there was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen including the officers of the Moulmein Rifles. ... A short programme of music was rendered, in which, the following took part:- Miss Hinault, Mrs Perkins, Mrs Hardinge, Messrs. Darwood, MacDougall and Lowry. ... Mrs Cuningham distributed the prizes ... Engineering School The following students of the Government School of Engineering, Insein, are awarded scholarships as shown below. They are tenable for three years from 15th June 1917 except where otherwise stated:- Engineering Scholarship (European) - M. de Rozario and E. Trutwein at Rs. 20 per month. Technical Scholarship (European) – Messrs. Morrison and Barry at Rs. 12 per month. The Gilbert Technical Scholarship of the value of Rs. 12 a month has been awarded to Oswald Stephenson, a student of the Government Engineering School, Insein. Officers’ Families Fund Sir A.W. Binning desires to acknowledge the following subscriptions...:- E.H. Liversidge – Rs. 1,000 H. Clayton, I.C.S. – Rs. 150 John Scott – Rs. 150 Mr Justice Robinson – Rs. 100 James Smith - Rs. 100 J.C. Habgood – Rs. 75 Capt. & Mrs Casson – Rs. 60 Cecil Guinness – Rs. 50 E.T. Moir – Rs. 50 J.A. Johnston – Rs. 50 W. Nuding – Rs. 50 Sir D. H.R. Twomey – Rs. 50 F.W. Scott, I.C.S. – Rs. 32 Miss Adamson – Rs. 30 W.H.A. Webster – Rs. 25 E. Higinbotham – Rs. 10 Recruiting W.E. Lowry, I.C.S. Provincial Recruiting Officer, together with Rifleman Maung Maung arrived in Moulmein ... and has been holding recruiting meetings ... |
Mergui
The paper by Mr Furnivall covering the time of Samuel White, the first Port Officer of Mergui, is certain to be of absorbing interest. I well recall my excitement when in 1904 I accidentally discovered a slab of stone recording his death in Mergui. I was out for a morning walk and notice a dhoby washing clothes in the Kangzi tank on the slab which attracted my attention. I put it on a cart and took it to the Deputy Commissioner, where we read the inscription on it which was fairly clear. The Latin inscription at the foot was partly erased. So far as I can remember Mr White died in Mergui sometime in the XVII century – according to the inscription. But Dr. John Anderson in his book “English Intercourse with Siam in the XVII Century” recorded that he had traced the record of Mr White’s death in a parish register in England. It is known that Mrs White was with her husband in Mergui – probably the first English woman in these parts ; and I suspect that there is some confusion between the death of the one in England and of the other in Mergui.
In those days there was a regular route between Mergui and Sian via the upper reaches of the big Tenasserim river. I remember tracing a small part of it on an old map. Nowadays the Siamese prefer the route via the little Tenasserim river. But I have no doubt the Laos on the big Tenasserim would be able to find the old route should the necessity arise.
Just outside Tenasserim village is a small cemetery with headstones of slate worn down to within three or four inches of the ground. No inscriptions exist. According to local tradition Portuguese were buried in the cemetery. Local feeling in 1904 was against digging for relics and I do not think it has been satisfactorily settled who were buried in the cemetery.
In the village of Zagamitten (ten odd miles from Mergui) a stone slab found in a field had an inscription in archaic Burmese on it. An impression was sent to Mr Tan Sein Ko who found that it referred to the dedication of land and pagoda slaves some 250 or 300 years before. (I a trusting entirely to memory.) Up till then the impression existed that there were no Burmans in Mergui till the time of Alompra’s invasion of Siam, but, if I remember aright, the inscription showed that the impression was wrong.
The origin of the work “Mergui” has not been traced. It is not Malay and it does not seem to have been corrupted from the Siamese who now name the district Marit, though in days gone by it was named “Ma-riep.” There is an island some 25 miles from Mergui named “Merghi,” the origin of the name of which has also been lost in the mists of the past. Can the first syllable of Mergui have any connection with Mer, the sea? The Siamese name for Victoria Point is Kawson and the Malay name is Pulodua. Both names are identical in meaning and refer to the two islands opposite Victoria Point : kaw and pulo meaning island and son and dua meaning two.
But in Government publications the name is given as Kaw-thaung, which is neither Siamese nor Malay. Similarly Kalat-suri, where there is some tin mining, is shown as Karathuri. Kalatsuri was named after a notorious pirate who made that part of the district his headquarters some eighty or ninety years ago, Suri was the name of the man and Kalat means a pirate. It may be added that the Burmese call Mergui Beik and write it Mreik or Myeik.
About fifteen years or so ago a Burmese lady from Pantanaw heard of thin growing wild on the little Tenasserim. She and her relatives soon got together and for some months there was a brisk business in mat-making till the supply ran out. W.J.S.C.
The paper by Mr Furnivall covering the time of Samuel White, the first Port Officer of Mergui, is certain to be of absorbing interest. I well recall my excitement when in 1904 I accidentally discovered a slab of stone recording his death in Mergui. I was out for a morning walk and notice a dhoby washing clothes in the Kangzi tank on the slab which attracted my attention. I put it on a cart and took it to the Deputy Commissioner, where we read the inscription on it which was fairly clear. The Latin inscription at the foot was partly erased. So far as I can remember Mr White died in Mergui sometime in the XVII century – according to the inscription. But Dr. John Anderson in his book “English Intercourse with Siam in the XVII Century” recorded that he had traced the record of Mr White’s death in a parish register in England. It is known that Mrs White was with her husband in Mergui – probably the first English woman in these parts ; and I suspect that there is some confusion between the death of the one in England and of the other in Mergui.
In those days there was a regular route between Mergui and Sian via the upper reaches of the big Tenasserim river. I remember tracing a small part of it on an old map. Nowadays the Siamese prefer the route via the little Tenasserim river. But I have no doubt the Laos on the big Tenasserim would be able to find the old route should the necessity arise.
Just outside Tenasserim village is a small cemetery with headstones of slate worn down to within three or four inches of the ground. No inscriptions exist. According to local tradition Portuguese were buried in the cemetery. Local feeling in 1904 was against digging for relics and I do not think it has been satisfactorily settled who were buried in the cemetery.
In the village of Zagamitten (ten odd miles from Mergui) a stone slab found in a field had an inscription in archaic Burmese on it. An impression was sent to Mr Tan Sein Ko who found that it referred to the dedication of land and pagoda slaves some 250 or 300 years before. (I a trusting entirely to memory.) Up till then the impression existed that there were no Burmans in Mergui till the time of Alompra’s invasion of Siam, but, if I remember aright, the inscription showed that the impression was wrong.
The origin of the work “Mergui” has not been traced. It is not Malay and it does not seem to have been corrupted from the Siamese who now name the district Marit, though in days gone by it was named “Ma-riep.” There is an island some 25 miles from Mergui named “Merghi,” the origin of the name of which has also been lost in the mists of the past. Can the first syllable of Mergui have any connection with Mer, the sea? The Siamese name for Victoria Point is Kawson and the Malay name is Pulodua. Both names are identical in meaning and refer to the two islands opposite Victoria Point : kaw and pulo meaning island and son and dua meaning two.
But in Government publications the name is given as Kaw-thaung, which is neither Siamese nor Malay. Similarly Kalat-suri, where there is some tin mining, is shown as Karathuri. Kalatsuri was named after a notorious pirate who made that part of the district his headquarters some eighty or ninety years ago, Suri was the name of the man and Kalat means a pirate. It may be added that the Burmese call Mergui Beik and write it Mreik or Myeik.
About fifteen years or so ago a Burmese lady from Pantanaw heard of thin growing wild on the little Tenasserim. She and her relatives soon got together and for some months there was a brisk business in mat-making till the supply ran out. W.J.S.C.
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Appointments
The Governor General in Council is pleased to announce Mr C.P.R. Young, bar-at-law, Government Advocate, Burma, to officiate as a Judge of the Chief Court, Lower Burma, during the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr Justice S.M. Robinson, bat-at-law. The services of Major H.W. Rowlandson, I.A., Commandant and District Superintendent of Police, Port Blair, are replaced at the disposal of the Commander-in-Chief in India. B.T. Roussac, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Port Blair, is appointed to be Commandant and District Superintendent of Police, Port Blair. Lt. C.A. Stanton, I.A.R., is appointed to be Assistant Commandant and Assistant Superintendent of Police, Port Blair. The Governor General in Council is pleased to recognise the appointment of Mr W. Archbald (sic) as acting Vice-Consul for Chile at Rangoon, during the absence of Mr G. Anderson. His Excellency the Governor General of India is pleased to confer the Volunteer Officers’ Decoration upon the under mentioned:- Moulmein Volunteer Rifles, Honorary Lieut. and Quartermaster A.A. Abreu, (retired.) Prospecting For Minerals In Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following people:- Original A.K. Jeewa and Maung Kyi, Rangoon Ma Thein Yin, Moulmein R.C.J. Swinhoe, Mandalay P.L. Peters, Paung, Thaton Dist. Lieut.-Governor’s Arrival The Lieut.-Governor accompanied by Lady Willingdon ... special visit ... a visit was paid to Syriam ... at the Syriam Fort jetty where Mr Bishop, Works Manager of the Burma Oil Co. and Mr Allan, Works Manager at Syriam were waiting in cars and took the party to the old Portuguese church ; ... from there they went to the residence of Mr Allan, where breakfast was served ... They then returned to Mandalay Shore ... visited Mandalay Hill where the Buddhist yathegyi (hermit) showed them over the hill ... After seeing the pagoda the party visited the turtle tank ... They then visited the house of a Chinese dealer in jade ... Mr R.J.C. Swinhoe met the part here and accompanied them to the Zegyo bazaar where the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Steavenson, was in waiting to receive them. ... Visit to Toungoo The party left Mandalay for Rangoon ... a break being made in the journey at Toungo, which was reached at ... and on the platform was a large gathering among whom were Mr Christie, Mr McColl, E.F. Dunk, Mr Morris, Mr Walsh, Mr Lawrence, C. Petley, Mr de Rozario, Dr. Sheppard, Lt.-Col. Langley, Lt. Hartnoll, Mr Underwood, Rev’d. Mr Heptonstall and leading members of the European, Burmese and Indian communities. ... the visitors motored to fort where Sir Harcourt inspected a number of recruits. The fort has an interesting record in that for many years prior to the annexation it was the most northerly military post in British Burma and up to the present days its walls are sound. It is used at the present day by both the Burma Military Police and the local Company of the Burma Railways Volunteer Corps. At this fort, the report goes, two British Regiments were stationed for a long time and there the advance upon Mandalay was planned. An even more interesting visit was that to the old church, where the party were met by the Chaplain, Rev’d. T. Fisher. In the register of the church the birth entry of Major K.O. Goldie, 10th Lancers, formerly on Lord Willingdon’s staff, Commandant of his bodyguard was found. The entry shows that Major Goldie was born in Toungoo on September 19th 1882, his father, Col. J.O. Goldie, having been in command of a British regiment there. An attempt was made to discover the house where he was born but without success, it having been since been demolished. The original site in the Military Police lines was pointed out to lady Willingdon. From the fort a visit was paid to Pathechaung village where Mr Warnigg, of the rubber estate, explained rubber tapping to the party. Returning from Pathechaung, the party went to the Toungoo Club where Mr Charles Petley, the President, entertained them at tea. There was quite a gathering ... among them being Capt. and Mrs Marr, who took up residence in Toungoo when it was a large military station ; they are the oldest residents. ... Small Sea Going Vessels in Old Days A correspondent writes: I see mention made in your paper of the “Colonel Burney” and “Colonel Fytche.” The latter was, I think, built in the sixties. There were some with the best sea-going qualities much smaller. The “Flora Macdonald” used to run regularly between Calcutta and Burma ports in the forties. She was owned by Mr S.G. Manook, an Armenian Merchant, who lived in Rangoon. She was 50 feet in length and 11 and a half beam and drew some 8 feet. She carried a foreyard 42 feet in length and was noted in the Calcutta river not only for her smartness but as the smallest craft sailing out of the port – her burthen being only 42 tons. She had a crew of 15 men with commander and two mates. She had a pair of sweeps or large oars on swivels so that when becalmed she could pull for it. No weather ever stopped the “Flora Macdonald.” During a disastrous gale in October 1848, when one large sip the “Hope” was lost at the Sandheads and another the “Framjee Cowasjee” was dismasted, the “Flora Macdonald” rode out the gale unhurt and came in to Calcutta shortly afterwards without the loss of a spar! How useful a couple of schooners like the “Flora Macdonald” would be now to ply between Rangoon and Moulmein and Tavoy. But large vessels pay better and a crew of three men to every tonnage of burthen in these days is unheard of. Steam has done much for comfort and convenience no doubt, but there were perhaps a larger number of experienced sailors afloat in the old times. Appointments With the sanction of his Majesty’s Government, the Governor-General in Council is pleased to recognise the appointment of Mr G.B. Hall to be in temporary charge of the Consulate for Peru at Rangoon. With the sanction of his Majesty’s Government, the Governor-General in Council is pleased to recognise provisionally the appointment of Mr L.P. Briggs as Consul for the United States of America at Rangoon. Shwebo An Epidemic of Transfers ... Mr Street, our Deputy Commissioner, was the first civilian to be taken ; he left for Kindat to relieve Mr Fowler, who was personally conducting his Chins to France. Mr Street was relieved by Mr Smart who had been doing settlement duty for some time in the district. Mr Warburton, District Superintendent of Police, fell ill and his place was taken by Mr Comber for three months. Mr Clarke, Executive Engineer, Yeu Canal, heard the call of the army, joined the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and Mr B.B. Scott reigned in his stead. One evening Mr Nunes walked into the club at about eight o’clock and pointing the finger of fate at Mr Wells, Executive Engineer, Shwebo Canal, said “you are transferred to Monywa. Hand over to me at once!” Mr Bonaud, on survey duty in the Yeu Canal area, is transferred to Pegu and Mr Miller, also Yeu Canal, has gone to Kyaukse. Mr B.B. Scott now goes to Secunderabad for three months in charge of the Upper Burma Vol. Rifles Indian Defence Force platoon, his place being temporarily filled by Mr J.D. Stewart. The latest transfers are Mr Warburton, D.S.P. on one year’s leave on medical certificate, his place being taken by Mr Nangle and Mr Hare to Myitkyina., changing paces with Mr Dawson. Game and Shooting The first snipe were got in Shwebo by Mr Nunes on 2nd September. Five and a half couple was his bag. ... Official Visitors – We have had quit a number of visitors lately, Mr Rigg, Judicial Commissioner, inspecting the court ; Mrs Rigg also accompanied him; Mr Heald, holding sessions: Mr Symns, inspecting schools ; Mr Kiernander, inspecting police; Sit Otway Cuffe, inspecting the roads and buildings, P.W.D. division. ... And today we have Mr English coming to collect Burman recruits. Not bad for Shwebo in one month, not to mention military visitors. Military Training We are doing our Indian Defence Force drills at the end of each month and about fourteen strong, solemnly “Form fours” and pretend to be a platoon or a company. We have just been given the new rifle and if you happen to have been up to Maymyo and done a month’s “course” with the Borders it is all very exciting, but no doubt good for one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ship Building in Burma A correspondent writes;- There is nothing like trying to waken up people, but I think Mr Vertannes in your issue of ... takes too sanguine a view of what is possible in ship building at Rangoon and Moulmein and to any possible effect it could have on the rice trade. The introduction of ion ships and steamers has killed any chance of sea going ships doing a profitable trade in normal times. In Spearman’s Gazetteer it is stated that between 1830 and 1855 i.e. in 25 years, 123 vessels were launched in Moulmein, rather less than five a year. There were ship wrights and ship building yards in those days. Where are they now? Fifty five years ago there were small schooners plying between Rangoon and Moulmein and two or three now might perhaps do a paying trade, but not in rice. In ordinary times the B.I.S.N. Co. would reduce rates and run them off the line. Father Sangermano writing in 1833 says there were two or three English and French shipbuilders established in Rangoon. There are none now I believe. The pioneers of the Moulmein timber trade, some of whose grandchildren are in Burma today, were mostly nautical men, retired commander of country ships – a class now as extinct as the dodo. Duncan Dunbar & Co. built several teak vessels at Moulmein all classed A1 at Lloyds. But iron and steam put an end to this industry in the fifties and although the way may last two or three more years, it will not be eternal, and peace would put an end to them again. “Old Sailor” writes – Half a century ago Moulmein produced sailing ships rivalling in speed the famous Yankee “tea clippers.” The “Colonel Fytche” and “Colonel Burney” two barges of 350 tons each built of first class teak by Mayflower Crisp of Mopoon could easily out sail any vessel from any part of the world. That was in the fifties and sixties. One would think that now when there is a demand for wooden vessels at home and in the U.S. they might do worse than call in the aid of old Moulmein, whether for sailing vessels or hulls to be propelled by steam or oil. Such a demand would have the effect of resuscitating the old town. Mr Vertannes, not being a sailor, falls into the universal mistake of lands-men of supposing that “coasting” is less dangerous than long voyages. But a sailor will tell you that quite the contrary is the case, and no vessel should be sent o sea not strong enough to face the worse weather. What a sailor yearns for in bad weather is plenty of sea room. |
Rifleman Maung Believed Drowned
Ex-rilfeman Maung Maung, who was lately appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Excise and allowed to join the the Burma Pioneers as a Jemadar, is reported drowned. The news was first received in a telegram sent to Maung Maung’s mother, Ma Shein, no. 9 Commissioner’s Rd., on Thursday evening by Maung Thet, Sub-divnl. Officer, Kyaiklat. The telegram said:- “Maung Maung left Bogale with Myook Thaung Pe in motor boat ; sunk seven miles from Moulmeingyun, Five saved. Maung Maung and driver still missing. Police searching.” This news was sent to Major Kirkwood yesterday morning with the intimation that Ma Shin [sic] had gone to Moulmeingyun. Major Kirkwood telegraphed to the officer commanding the Burma Pioneers expressing his great regret yesterday morning and repeated the telegram from Kyaiklat and sent off a copy of Major-General Young. Jemadar Maung Maung received his appointment to the Exicse Dept. on 15th August and the next day enlisted in the Prioneers and received his appointment as Jemadar. He was granted permission to accompany Major Kirkwood to Meiktila and later went on to Moulmein with Mr Lowry, I.C.S., on special recruiting duty. He was there given a few days’ leave to bid his relartives and friends goodbye previous to joining his regiment. Major Kirkwood had asked him if he could find time to see Mr Maneckji, Mill-owner, Moulmeingyun, who had promised Major Kirkwood to collect sleeping mats for Mesopotamia and also another batch of recruits and Maung Maung is believed to have been on his way there when the accident took place. Maung Maung returned to Burma about three months ago and at once joined the Burma Volunteer’s Assocition for which he did yeoman service in gaining recruits in the district. With Major Kirkwood and Mr Lowry he has also done much good work. He was devoted to military life. His one object and every thought was to get his countrymen to enlist and take up a military life so that when the situation cleared after the war, Burma would be pointed to as having done her duty in men as well as in money. He was the only son of a widowed mother and the deepest sympathy goes out to her from all parts of the province. A telegram was received from Rangoon on Saturday by Major Kirkwood, from Ma Shin, mother of Jemadar Maung Maung, Burma Prioneers, which stated that his body had been recovered and was being taken to Kyaiklat. Jemadar Maung was drowned on Wednesday [5th Sept. 1917] through the foundering of the motor launch he was in when seven miles from Moulmeingyan. Football Walter Locke Shield St. Paul’s (3) v Police (2) ... The teams were:- St. Paul’s – Aratoon, Tun Tin, C Maung Myo, Paul Dick, Cheng Kwee, Nyun Bu, Boudville, Trutwein, Tu Tu, Pereira and Maung Nge. Police – Edwards, Smith, Gallagher, Maung Thaw, Deighton, Nunn, Ba Thet, Ba Choe, Murray, Po Win and Thu Daw. Referee:- Mr Dry, Gymkhana Club St. Paul’s (3) v Police (2) ... opening match of the second round of the Walter Locke competition ... The Y.M.C.A. team owing to the defection of a number of their league season players who were members of the Custom’s team and who had also entered this tournament were left in a difficulty but they remedied it by the election of McCann, Stuart, Butchart and Pugsley of the Syriam Gymkhana as members of the Y.M.C.A. and they appeared for the first time in the Association colours, It is not exaggerating to say that without them the Association would have been nowhere. Stacke, the R.G.A centre forward who is a member of the Army Y.M.C.A. also appeared for the Association on Saturday and scored the equalising goal. ... The teams were:- Y.M.C.A. – Pusey, Bennison, McCann, Mathews, Stuart, Butchart, Sadler, Jenkins, Stacke, Pugsley and Seymour. Govt. High School – Htaik Tin, Maung Hmyat, Maung Saw, Jone Bin, Nunn, Kyaw Maung, Ba Oo, Ba Gyan, Maung Maung and Than Tin. Referee:- Mr G. Wiltshire Service Overseas Acting Sergeants Allmark, Sweeney, Cronan, Harris and Wood and Clerk E. Molliar, S. & T. have left Rangoon for service overseas. Archaeology In Burma The resolution on the report of the Superintendent, Archaeology Survey, Burma ... The report is the joint production of Mr Taw Seiin Ko, C.I.E., I.S.O. and Mr Duroiselle and is a record of their researches. The former had intended to retire during the year but the paucity of officers owing to the war has induced him to reconsider his decision and the Lt.-Governor is glad to have an opportunity of recording his appreciation of the unabated zeal and efficiency with which, notwithstanding his long and varied services and his failing health, Mr Taw Sein Ko has carried out his duties. The industry and scholarship of Mr Duroiselle have been recognised since the end of the year by the Government of India by his appointment to officiate as the Superintendent Archaeology Survey, Eastern Circle. His Honour gratefully acknowledges his thanks to these two officers for their successful administration of the department and notes with satisfaction the good work of the staff, notably that of Maung Mya, the Architectural Surveyor. Supply & Transport Corps William Hind, Burma Oil Co., Rangoon, and J.M. Pyne, Messrs. T.D. Findlay & Son, Moulmein, have been appointed acting Sergeants, Supply and Transport Corps. Judicial Commissioner When Mr Rigg, Judicial Commissioner, Upper Burma, went on the bench in Mandalay on Monday, Mr J.C. Chatterjee, as President of the Bar Association and on behalf of the Advocates of the Court, expressed regret at the coming departure of Mr Rigg, between whom and the Bar there had been always such good relations. Mr Chatterjee expressed the thanks of the Bar for the invariable courtesy with which its members had been treated by Mr Rigg and expressed the hope that he would come back. Mr Rigg, in thanking Mr Chatterjee, referred to the help he had always received from the Bar. He was very sorry for many reasons that he was leaving Mandalay and would be very glad to come back, but he did not expect he would. Mr Saunders arrived on Tuesday morning to take over charge. Mr and Mrs Rigg left by the mail for Rangoon on Tuesday afternoon, a large number of officials, advocates and others being at the station to say goodbye to them. Burma Mining Items The report of G.F. Adams, M. Inst. C.E., Chief Inspector of Mines in India ... Wolfram – There was a large increase in the output ... Considering the primitive methods of mining and concentration, the scarcity of labour and of supervision, the general absence of capital, the difficulties of transport in an unusually mountainous and thickly wooded area, the prevalence of malaria and the abnormal distribution of the rains, the increase should be regarded with gratification. New roads and mule tracks were constructed during the year. The Tavoy river was improved for navigation purposes. A special staff of officers was deputed to the district, under the Deputy Commissioner. Several large firms entered the industry. Their advent has resulted in a large influx of mining engineers and trained sub-ordinates whose influence should be felt as time progresses. Accidents :- Messrs. Martin and de Paulsen’s Paungdaw wolfram mine and Messrs. Finlay Fleming & Co.’s Rubber Mile wolfram mine. In the first two cases a man was killed by a fall of side in an open work, the side of which he had been undermining. ... Quah Cheng Guan’s Wazunchaung wolfram mine. The cause of this accident, by which nine lives were lost, was the breaking of a dam ... Maymyo Athletic Assoc. The football competition instituted by the newly formed Athletic Association is now in full swing ... The opening match European School v Town Club was played on Saturday 1st September on the High School ground in the presence of about a thousand onlookers among whom were Sir Otway Cuffe, ... and Mr Birmingham, the Hony. Secretary of the association. The ground was in good order and some very fast and exciting plat was seen, the school finally winning by one goal to nil. In the first half the school pressed hard but were unable to get through the splendid defence of the Town backs San Ba and Catchick and of J. Stewart who played a fine goal. At half time nothing had been scored. During the second half the Town forwards led by Maung On Kha and Foster attacked the school goal on several occasions but Newland and McIntosh and the school backs and Buchanan, the centre half, repelled all attacks. Towards the end of the game R. George, he school inside left, receiving from Girsham shot the ball into the net but the goal was disallowed. Just before time the town forwards headed by Foster and Ba Peing rushed down the field and were only prevented from scoring by he clever defence of Beale in goal. One minute before the game ended the school forwards after clever combination between Girsham, R. George and C. George ran from near the centre to the town goal. Here a fierce struggle took place and J. Girsham managed to score in spite of a brilliant attempt to save on the part of J. Stewart in goal. Final score – High school 1 Town Club 0. Lecture by T.L. James ... when Mr James, Superintendent of Telegraphs, gave his lecture on wireless telegraphy at the Soldiers’ Home, Sir Otway Cuffe, being in the chair. In spite of the storm raging without some thirty people attended the lecture ... Departures and Arrivals Major Bousfield, Border Regt. and Miss Sykes, Matron of the station hospital left the station last week, the former on active service and the latter en route for Calcutta. Major Bousfield has been with us since November 1914. Miss Sykes has been in Maymyo more than a year and a half. They will both be missed by many for they were both well known and very popular. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wounded Mr John Hood who was granted leave by the Bank of Rangoon to proceed on active service with the first Burma Contingent and who is now a Sergeant in the Seaforth Highlanders, has recently been wounded in France, his right hand and arm having been damaged by a piece of shell. Sergt. Hood had a very narrow escape, as the same shell killed one man and wounded six others. |
Concert at Maymyo
An interesting entertainment was given on ... by the boys of the High School, Maymyo, in the school hall before a very large audience consisting mainly of parents and friends of the boys. The programme ... had been arranged by the boys themselves with the assistance of Mr Godenho to whom the success of the second part was mainly due. Mr Godenho is to be congratulated very heartily on the way his young pupils acquitted themselves. The concert began with an overture ... under the conductor-ship of Mr E.D. Stuart and included the following performers: (first violins) B. Smart, G. Laval, C. Barker and G. MacIntosh ; (second violins) C. Philipsz and W. Philipsz ; (flute) G. Harris ; (mandolin) J. Latimour; (piano) Mr E.D. Stuart. The boys, several of whom are capable players, were well together and played a keen sense of rhythm. Then followed a violin solo “Le Reve” by Gollermann, played by B. Smart. This was encored.
The certain then rose and D. Hardinge, S. Baxter and H. Butcher played a very amusing one act farce entitled “A Very Low Comedian.” D. Hardinge took the part of Mr Cornelius Lookout, a dramatic agent who having advertised in the Era for a comedian ... when Mr Solomon Kelly (C. Baxter) ... appears in Mr Lookout’s office, where despite entreaties both from Mr Lookout and from the office boy Charlie (H. Butcher) he persists in giving a demonstration of his capacity as a comedian. ...
The second part of the performance consisted of a minstrel performance of the old fashioned sort in which G. Laval was Massa Johnson, D. Hardinge, Tambo and S. Baxter, Bones. ... the latter being sung behind the scenes by ... and ... Butcher and Harris. ... H. Beale sang ... The diminutive ... Toller recited “The little shirt that mother made for me.” ... Barker gave “I want to go back to Dixie” and a quintet consisting of ... Barker and Beale, ...
Mr E.D. Stuart was responsible for the piano accompaniments in several of which B. Smart, C. Philipsz and J. Latimour joined. The whole of the stage arrangements had been constructed by the boys, D. Hardings, H. Butcher and S. Baxter being stage managers. The proceeds ... will be divided between the school sports fund , the Red Cross and other charities.
An interesting entertainment was given on ... by the boys of the High School, Maymyo, in the school hall before a very large audience consisting mainly of parents and friends of the boys. The programme ... had been arranged by the boys themselves with the assistance of Mr Godenho to whom the success of the second part was mainly due. Mr Godenho is to be congratulated very heartily on the way his young pupils acquitted themselves. The concert began with an overture ... under the conductor-ship of Mr E.D. Stuart and included the following performers: (first violins) B. Smart, G. Laval, C. Barker and G. MacIntosh ; (second violins) C. Philipsz and W. Philipsz ; (flute) G. Harris ; (mandolin) J. Latimour; (piano) Mr E.D. Stuart. The boys, several of whom are capable players, were well together and played a keen sense of rhythm. Then followed a violin solo “Le Reve” by Gollermann, played by B. Smart. This was encored.
The certain then rose and D. Hardinge, S. Baxter and H. Butcher played a very amusing one act farce entitled “A Very Low Comedian.” D. Hardinge took the part of Mr Cornelius Lookout, a dramatic agent who having advertised in the Era for a comedian ... when Mr Solomon Kelly (C. Baxter) ... appears in Mr Lookout’s office, where despite entreaties both from Mr Lookout and from the office boy Charlie (H. Butcher) he persists in giving a demonstration of his capacity as a comedian. ...
The second part of the performance consisted of a minstrel performance of the old fashioned sort in which G. Laval was Massa Johnson, D. Hardinge, Tambo and S. Baxter, Bones. ... the latter being sung behind the scenes by ... and ... Butcher and Harris. ... H. Beale sang ... The diminutive ... Toller recited “The little shirt that mother made for me.” ... Barker gave “I want to go back to Dixie” and a quintet consisting of ... Barker and Beale, ...
Mr E.D. Stuart was responsible for the piano accompaniments in several of which B. Smart, C. Philipsz and J. Latimour joined. The whole of the stage arrangements had been constructed by the boys, D. Hardings, H. Butcher and S. Baxter being stage managers. The proceeds ... will be divided between the school sports fund , the Red Cross and other charities.
Rangoon Port In 1916-1917
The administration of the Commissioner for the Port of Rangoon includes:- ...
The War
The following members of the staff proceeded on war service during the year:-
The following members of the staff proceeded on war service during the year:-
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A.J. Stevens, Asst. Harbour Master
H.N. Gilbert, Asst. Conservator I. Cowling, Secretary R. Trattles, Pilot H.E. Browning, Pilot |
Traffic Dept.
W. Caddy C.A. Cowell F.S. Steavenson L.C. Smith H.J. White J. Croft |
The dredger Cormorant was hired by the Government of India on 17th May 1916 and left Rangoon on 23rd May 1916 with a complement of three officers (Messrs. Gregory, Jarvis and Watts) and 5 engineers (Messrs. Kingham, Wright, Pascal, Randall and martin) and 42 native ratings for work on the Shatel-Arab bar. ... The Commissioners recorded with pleasure the award of the Distinguished Service Order to Captain H.G.G. Ashton (Deputy Conservator,) Welsh Guards.
The first casualty among the employees of the Commissioners on active service was 2nd Lt. C.W. Flint, (Traffic Sept.) Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action in France on the 2nd July 1916. An expression of the sympathy of the Port Commissioners and their staff was conveyed to the widow who was left with three small children.
Mr E.C. Niven and Mr J. Croft returned to duty from Mesopotamia during the year.
The Government of Burma addressed the Commissioners on the subject of recruitment for the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and the names of C.E. Lutter and J.R. Knowles (Traffic Dept.) were submitted. ...
In accordance with their declared policy of acquiring all available foreshore properties to provide for future port extension, the Commissioners in March 1917, resolved to purchase for Rs. 1,85,000 Mr A. Fraser’s estate of about 2.40 acres of land with buildings thereon at Danidaw.
In February 1917, the Government of India introduced an act for the registration of European British Subjects in India in connection with the Indian Defence Force. 124 employees of the Commissioners including 12 pilots, registered their names as European British Subjects under the ordinance.
The following staff changes occurred during the year:-
Mr S.N. Sen, Deputy Chief Accountant, officiated as Chief Accountant from 5th May to 4th June 1916, vice D.H. James, on leave.
C.N. Ochme, Asst. Traffic Manager, officiated as Traffic Manager from 4th April 1916 to 1st May 1916 vice Mr J.H. Primrose Wells, on leave.
H.N. Gilbert, officiating Deputy Conservator proceeded on war service on 5th July 1916.
G. Cardno, Asst. Harbourmaster, officiated as Deputy Conservator from 5th July 1916 vice H.N. Gilbert, on special war leave.
H.M. Gregory, Deputy Chief Auditor, officiated as Deputy Chief Accountant from 21st August to 4th October 1916 vice S.N. Sen, on leave.
E.C. Niven returned to duty on 26th October 1916 and assumed charge of the office of Executive Engineer, River Conservancy.
W. Lindley, officiating Resident Engineer, officiated as Executive Engineer, River Conservancy, in addition to his own duties from 8th November 1916 vice E.N. Niven, on leave.
The first casualty among the employees of the Commissioners on active service was 2nd Lt. C.W. Flint, (Traffic Sept.) Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action in France on the 2nd July 1916. An expression of the sympathy of the Port Commissioners and their staff was conveyed to the widow who was left with three small children.
Mr E.C. Niven and Mr J. Croft returned to duty from Mesopotamia during the year.
The Government of Burma addressed the Commissioners on the subject of recruitment for the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and the names of C.E. Lutter and J.R. Knowles (Traffic Dept.) were submitted. ...
In accordance with their declared policy of acquiring all available foreshore properties to provide for future port extension, the Commissioners in March 1917, resolved to purchase for Rs. 1,85,000 Mr A. Fraser’s estate of about 2.40 acres of land with buildings thereon at Danidaw.
In February 1917, the Government of India introduced an act for the registration of European British Subjects in India in connection with the Indian Defence Force. 124 employees of the Commissioners including 12 pilots, registered their names as European British Subjects under the ordinance.
The following staff changes occurred during the year:-
Mr S.N. Sen, Deputy Chief Accountant, officiated as Chief Accountant from 5th May to 4th June 1916, vice D.H. James, on leave.
C.N. Ochme, Asst. Traffic Manager, officiated as Traffic Manager from 4th April 1916 to 1st May 1916 vice Mr J.H. Primrose Wells, on leave.
H.N. Gilbert, officiating Deputy Conservator proceeded on war service on 5th July 1916.
G. Cardno, Asst. Harbourmaster, officiated as Deputy Conservator from 5th July 1916 vice H.N. Gilbert, on special war leave.
H.M. Gregory, Deputy Chief Auditor, officiated as Deputy Chief Accountant from 21st August to 4th October 1916 vice S.N. Sen, on leave.
E.C. Niven returned to duty on 26th October 1916 and assumed charge of the office of Executive Engineer, River Conservancy.
W. Lindley, officiating Resident Engineer, officiated as Executive Engineer, River Conservancy, in addition to his own duties from 8th November 1916 vice E.N. Niven, on leave.
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Scholarships
Maung San, a student of the Government School of Engineering, Insein is awarded the Maung Ohn Ghine scholarship of Rs. 9 per month for two years with effect from the 16th June 1917. Miss F. Johnson and Maung Ba Thaung are awarded Special Junior University scholarships of Rs. 12 per month each tenable at the Government College, Rangoon, with effect from 1st April 1917. Motor Cars Lent The thanks of the joint war committee of the order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society are due to the following gentlemen who have kindly lent their motor cars to the station hospital for an hour once a week viz C. Arnot, G. Blackstock, W. Buchanan, S.W. Cocks, T. Craig, M. Hunter, H.A. Laidlaw, G. Mackenzie, R.W. Marris, W. Penn, F.A. White and G.W. Wilson. ... Dissolution of Backofen & Co. The political department notifies that Messrs. J.L. Backofen & Co., a hostile firm within the meaning of the Enemy Trading Act 1916, is to be dissolved as from September 10th 1917. From an affidavit of the liquidator of hostile firms it appears that the affairs of this firm have been completely wound up and that the balance due is Rs. 68,632-15-7. Mr Oppenheimer Mr Maurice Oppenheimer has received word from his son, Harry, [who] has been commissioned a second Lieutenant. He is twenty-one years old and joined the Middlesex Regiment at home from school in December 1915 and later on his return from France transferred to the Machine Gun Cadet Battalion. He was a Corporal at the time of his promotion. Rangoon College Awards The Calcutta University has awarded the Nawab Abdul Latif and Father Lafont Science Scholarship to Miss Amy Forbes-Hankins of the Rangoon College. This scholarship is awarded annually to the candidate who stands highest in any science subject other than mathematics at the I.A. or I. Sc. exams. |
Maymyo
The newly devised scheme for voluntary aid in military hospitals has already been started with some enthusiasm here. A representative committee of ladies has already met to discuss the new scheme generally and a sub-committee has been elected to deal with the administrative details of the scheme. The general committee is as follows:- Mrs Raitt, (President,) Mrs W.F. Grahame, Lady Cuffe, Mrs Waterloo, Mrs Tod, Mrs Duer, Mrs Williams, Mrs Rogers, Mrs Hawkins and ex-officio – the Matron of the station hospital. The sub-committee is composed of Lady Cuffe, Mrs Duer, the Matron of the station hospital and Miss Le Souef-Simpson (honorary secretary.) Three ladies who had previously obtained certificates (Mrs Burbidge, Miss Grieve and Miss Powell) have already begun nursing at the station hospital under Col. Stone, R.A.M.C. ... Rangoon Municipality Roads & Buildings Sub-Cmmittee Meeting A meeting ... there being present: G. Scott, J. LI. Holmes, E.J. Holberton, L. Chin Tsong, U May Oung, E. Patail, L. Ah Yain, V.N. Sivaya, L.P. Marshall and C.C. Cameron. Sanction was accorded to the payment of Rs. 1,500 to J.F. Crisp and L. Shway Wah as resumeration for their services in connections with the acquisition of strips of private land acquired for the proposed new road south of the Kokine Lake. ... Letter to the Editor The European Association Sir, Will you allow me to remind prospective applicants and others that the European Association will be glad to receive applications for membership enrolment for the year 1918. The annual subscription is Rs. 5. It need hardly be pointed out that organised action as weighty as possible is dsesirable to combat recent political agitations in India, the objects of which are in many cases at variance with thise advocated by the Association. Applications for membership may now be sent to the undersigned. Yours etc., R. Edmondson, Hony. Secy., European Assoc., 61 Merchant St., Rangoon. |
Letter to the Editor
Sawbwa Hkun Saing of Hsipaw
Sir, With reference to the short history of the Hsipaw State given in your Weekly Budget of 21st May, which I have just read, there was one dramatic episode in the life of the late Sawbwa which is not mentioned, though it is one which should not be allowed to pass into total oblivion. I have no documents here to refer to in connection with it, so must trust entirely to memory and cannot fix the exact date, but it occurred in the early seventies of last century; probably about 1874 or 1875 – certainly before the death of King Mindon. If you have the files of the Gazette back to that period you may find some references to it; but if my memory is not at fault, the episode was not fully chronicled in the press though it figured largely in the local gossip of that time.
It may seem invidious to rake up an incident which brought the Sawbwa into the Rangoon Jail, but, as he had done no conscious wrong and the main facts rebound to his credit, there is no valid reason why that episode in his career should not be recalled now.
Forty years ago the average European in Rangoon knew very little about the Shan States, beyond the fact that a number of them existed and were ruled by Sawbwas whose tenure was very precarious under the Burmese Kings. The Shans as a people were mainly known as wild men from the hills who once every year brought unbroken ponies for sale in Rangoon.
This annual visit of the Shans was looked forward to by every polo player and every rider as a chance of picking up a good pony very cheaply, that is, Rs. 100 or even less. The Sawbwas, it is needless to say, did not come with the men to sell the ponies. Indeed scarcely any Sawbwa of that time would have ventured to leave his estate unless summoned to Mandalay by the King, and even such a visit as that involved some risk. To venture into British territory involved unknown dangers and the Sawbwas of Hsipaw (then called Thibaw in British Burma) was, I believe, the only one who had sufficient desire for information and sufficient enterprise to embark on so hazardous an undertaking. His doing so showed that he was a remarkable man and that he had sufficient confidence in the fidelity of his Ministers and of his people to risk leaving his state for some months in order to visit foreign countries. All this is very greatly to his credit though the result was most unfortunate.
He came with a small retinue and occupied a house, or perhaps, a Zayat, on the Prome road, somewhere beyond the Boundary road. There he lived quietly and without ostentation, no doubt observing all the differences between Rangoon, primitive town though it was in those days, and the still more primitive simplicity of his own capital, or even of Mandalay. Unfortunately, one of his retinue incurred his displeasure and the Sawbwa promptly executed him, or ordered his execution, having no idea that the British authorities would regard this as murder. The British police, of course, had to take the matter up, and the Sawbwa was tried in the Rangoon court. His defence was that the man was his own subject and that he had merely exercised his right as a sovereign over his own people. This put the British Government on the horns of a dilemma.
They could not admit the Sawbwas right as valid in British territory, even over his own subjects. On the other hand it was impossible to treat the case as an ordinary case of murder. Possibly, the better plan would have been to intimate to the Sawbwa that he must suspend all such sovereign rights while in British territory. Instead of this he was tried and sentenced to imprisonment in the Rangoon Jail for, I think, five years. On reconsideration, however, Government released him after some months and he then returned promptly to his own state.
No doubt, a report of his mishap must have reached Hsipaw or Thibaw. I presume that “Thibaw” is merely the Burmese form of the Shan “Hsipaw.” It shows the Sawbwas strong hold on his own subjects that he was able to resume his authority on his return, apparently without any opposition, in spite of his long absence and his misadventure in Rangoon. It is also to his credit that he expressed great gratitude to Dr. Griffith, the Civil Surgeon in Rangoon, for sundry kindnesses shown to him during his trouble, offering any rewards in his power if Dr. Griffiths would settle in Hsipaw. The later, however, politely declined, wisely judging that the risks involved in a residence in the Shan States of that time far outweighed any rewards in the Sawbwas power to bestow.
According to the account given in your Weekly Budget, I see that the Sawbwa had to go into exile during King Thibaw’s reign. I was not aware of this and should be glad to learn something of what led to it. No doubt it would redound to the credit of the Sawbwa/ One can imagine that a man of his character would not be a very docile vassal under such a ruler as King Thibaw. It is also very greatly to the credit of the Sawbwa that, after his experiences previously in Rangoon, he should have helped in bringing about the peaceful annexation of the Shan States. A smaller man would have cherished resentment o his dying days. Instead of this, he not only helped towards the British annexation as securing law and order in his distracted country, but sent his son to Europe to get the education he himself had lacked. Altogether he seems to have been a most remarkable man ; endowed with great strength of character ; unfettered by prejudice in spite of his upbringing ; with a keen desire to see things as they really are and to judge for himself. It is a pity no one has written a full account of his life. Such men are not too plentiful anywhere and the surroundings of his early life can scarcely have been conductive to the development of such qualities. Yours etc., J. Stuart.
Sawbwa Hkun Saing of Hsipaw
Sir, With reference to the short history of the Hsipaw State given in your Weekly Budget of 21st May, which I have just read, there was one dramatic episode in the life of the late Sawbwa which is not mentioned, though it is one which should not be allowed to pass into total oblivion. I have no documents here to refer to in connection with it, so must trust entirely to memory and cannot fix the exact date, but it occurred in the early seventies of last century; probably about 1874 or 1875 – certainly before the death of King Mindon. If you have the files of the Gazette back to that period you may find some references to it; but if my memory is not at fault, the episode was not fully chronicled in the press though it figured largely in the local gossip of that time.
It may seem invidious to rake up an incident which brought the Sawbwa into the Rangoon Jail, but, as he had done no conscious wrong and the main facts rebound to his credit, there is no valid reason why that episode in his career should not be recalled now.
Forty years ago the average European in Rangoon knew very little about the Shan States, beyond the fact that a number of them existed and were ruled by Sawbwas whose tenure was very precarious under the Burmese Kings. The Shans as a people were mainly known as wild men from the hills who once every year brought unbroken ponies for sale in Rangoon.
This annual visit of the Shans was looked forward to by every polo player and every rider as a chance of picking up a good pony very cheaply, that is, Rs. 100 or even less. The Sawbwas, it is needless to say, did not come with the men to sell the ponies. Indeed scarcely any Sawbwa of that time would have ventured to leave his estate unless summoned to Mandalay by the King, and even such a visit as that involved some risk. To venture into British territory involved unknown dangers and the Sawbwas of Hsipaw (then called Thibaw in British Burma) was, I believe, the only one who had sufficient desire for information and sufficient enterprise to embark on so hazardous an undertaking. His doing so showed that he was a remarkable man and that he had sufficient confidence in the fidelity of his Ministers and of his people to risk leaving his state for some months in order to visit foreign countries. All this is very greatly to his credit though the result was most unfortunate.
He came with a small retinue and occupied a house, or perhaps, a Zayat, on the Prome road, somewhere beyond the Boundary road. There he lived quietly and without ostentation, no doubt observing all the differences between Rangoon, primitive town though it was in those days, and the still more primitive simplicity of his own capital, or even of Mandalay. Unfortunately, one of his retinue incurred his displeasure and the Sawbwa promptly executed him, or ordered his execution, having no idea that the British authorities would regard this as murder. The British police, of course, had to take the matter up, and the Sawbwa was tried in the Rangoon court. His defence was that the man was his own subject and that he had merely exercised his right as a sovereign over his own people. This put the British Government on the horns of a dilemma.
They could not admit the Sawbwas right as valid in British territory, even over his own subjects. On the other hand it was impossible to treat the case as an ordinary case of murder. Possibly, the better plan would have been to intimate to the Sawbwa that he must suspend all such sovereign rights while in British territory. Instead of this he was tried and sentenced to imprisonment in the Rangoon Jail for, I think, five years. On reconsideration, however, Government released him after some months and he then returned promptly to his own state.
No doubt, a report of his mishap must have reached Hsipaw or Thibaw. I presume that “Thibaw” is merely the Burmese form of the Shan “Hsipaw.” It shows the Sawbwas strong hold on his own subjects that he was able to resume his authority on his return, apparently without any opposition, in spite of his long absence and his misadventure in Rangoon. It is also to his credit that he expressed great gratitude to Dr. Griffith, the Civil Surgeon in Rangoon, for sundry kindnesses shown to him during his trouble, offering any rewards in his power if Dr. Griffiths would settle in Hsipaw. The later, however, politely declined, wisely judging that the risks involved in a residence in the Shan States of that time far outweighed any rewards in the Sawbwas power to bestow.
According to the account given in your Weekly Budget, I see that the Sawbwa had to go into exile during King Thibaw’s reign. I was not aware of this and should be glad to learn something of what led to it. No doubt it would redound to the credit of the Sawbwa/ One can imagine that a man of his character would not be a very docile vassal under such a ruler as King Thibaw. It is also very greatly to the credit of the Sawbwa that, after his experiences previously in Rangoon, he should have helped in bringing about the peaceful annexation of the Shan States. A smaller man would have cherished resentment o his dying days. Instead of this, he not only helped towards the British annexation as securing law and order in his distracted country, but sent his son to Europe to get the education he himself had lacked. Altogether he seems to have been a most remarkable man ; endowed with great strength of character ; unfettered by prejudice in spite of his upbringing ; with a keen desire to see things as they really are and to judge for himself. It is a pity no one has written a full account of his life. Such men are not too plentiful anywhere and the surroundings of his early life can scarcely have been conductive to the development of such qualities. Yours etc., J. Stuart.
Rangoon Golf Club
Shand Cup Qualifying Round
Out of fifty two entries the following thirty two players qualified to play off by match play, ...
Shand Cup Qualifying Round
Out of fifty two entries the following thirty two players qualified to play off by match play, ...
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A. Falvell
F.W. Mann G.R. Cockman G.I. Thorburn A.E.H. Killick J.S. Money (or Mooney) E. Woodham T.T. McCreath |
J.B. Orr
G.G. Compton C. Arnot J.J. Latta A.A. Cantor Lt.-Col. Dee T.Cormack A.J. Watt |
W. Bennett
C. Gaunt J. Smith R. Baillie O. Tindall A.W. Kelley T. Munro J. Stuart-Smith |
A.A. Ure
J.J. Nelson J.R.D. Glascott K. Kirkwood G.D. Mackay R. Dry R.R. Deacon G. McInnes |
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Water-Proof Lime Mortar
The report of the Superintendent, Archaeological Survey, Burma, for the year ... 1917, contains the following:- Mr C.E. Rushton, Superintending Engineer, Maritime Circle, asked to be supplied with a copy of the specification of Burmese water-proof lime mortar used on the better class of pagodas ... The Burma Templar And Guide The Grand Lodge of Burma, International Order of Good Templars, has now an official organ of its own, the Burma Templar and Guide, which made its appearance a day or two ago, the first number being for the month of August. It is about the size of the Life Line, the officiian organ to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. On the front page is the I.O.G.T. emblem in the top left corner, then the title, the rest of the page being taken up with a cut showing a peacock in a new clearing standing on a cobra; underneath this is the caption “Seek glory in destroying evil.” The opening pages of the new periodical, which will be published once a quarter, contain the cabinets of the Grand Lodge of Burma and subordinate lodges, together with the lodge programmes for the present quarter. The publishers state their object is to educate the people of Burma until the cry for prohibition becomes universal. The rest of the magazine contains news of interest to all working in the case of good templary. The inauguration of the magazine has been due to the efforts of Grand Chief Counsellor, Brother E. Brown, (D.S.P., East, ) Grand Lodge of Burma. |
Appointment
Mr H.R. Langtrye, Imperial Police, Burma, D.S.P., Maubin, had been appointed a second Lieutenant, Indian Army Reserve of Officers. The Karens ... My learned colleague Mr C. Duroiselle, considers that the Karens belong to the Siamo-Chinese branch of the Indo-Chinese family of languages and that .. ... Prome Some improvements have been made in the station buildings recently ... Mr Muller, Asst. Engineer, of the railway, has done a lot since he has taken charge of the district. The Prome golf course is now complete, or nearly so, and a club has been formed and this form of sport will soon take root. Mr P.M. Burke, Dist. Superintendent of Police, is the moving spirit in the matter. St. Michael’s School St. Michael’s School, Kemmendine, under the Principleship of Rev’d. J.G. Caldicott has done its share of war work. The English adherents of St. Michael’s have contributed the sum of Rs. 215 during lent to the Motor Launch Fund. The school has given fifteen boys to the Indian Defence Force. Mr Yarde, lately an Assistant Master, is now serving on a hospital ship. Mr P.V. Burton, Gymnastic Instructor, expects to be called up shortly. Two boarders have joined the Sappers & Miners and a sum of Rs. 2,000 has been subscribed by staff, pupils and parents to the Burma War Loan. |
The Late Jemadar Maung
The accidental drowing of Maung Maung was a sad ending at a very early age to a career which promised so well and at a time when the deceased was rendering such useful service in recruiting amongst his countrymen for the new regiment of Burmans which was being raised, a correspondent writes: It is one more instance of the ironic heedlessness of fate, that a young life who had bravely participated in months of hard fighting in the ranks of the London Irish in Northern France, and who had escaped the shot and shell of the enemy, should die at the age of 27 years from an accident in his own country, at a time when he was doing most valuable work for Government and for which he was peculiarly well adapted. Maung Maung was an educated Burman and from his reading and mixing with educated men in England and France, possessed perhaps a better knowledge of the causes of the present war and the happy results which the victory of the Allies must bring about than any of his countrymen. He seems to have determined both when in England and at the Front and again on his return to his country to do what one man could towards achieving the end we all hope for and therefore to have gladly and unselfishly staked his life in the cause.
Like Cromwell’s Ironsides nearly three centuries ago he knew what he fought for and loved what he knew – the cause of good Government, the triumph of freedom and justice, against autocratic rule and teh triumph of mere force. He was the one Burman who had fought in the cause, who could explain in their own language to doubters among his countrymen the value of British rule and the necessity of making every sacrifice towards attaining success in the present war.
It was this which made his work so valuable in the recruiting service in Burma at the present time and in which he has lost his life. But it is judicious to say, as one writer does that “his death will cast a gloom on the whole of Burma.” Of Burma’s twelve millions there were perhaps not a thousand who had ever seen him and would be able to recognise him. His death will be mourned by his relatives and friends and sympathy will be felt for them. But such a usual course of things in nature as death casts no “gloom” amongst Burman Buddhists. Their religion teaches them that it is a mere change from one existence to another and that for such a life as Maung Maung led in the last three years, the change must be for a better and happier state.
Nor is it correct to say that “the deceased was the first Burman who took up arms in defence of his King and country.” There have been some hundreds since the Second Burmese war in 1852-53 and in the present war Burmans have fought and died bravely in Mesopotamia, two of them gaining decoration for specially distinguished conduct in the field.
About a century and a half ago Dr. Samuel Johnson spoke on this subject and pointed out that this expression was always greatly exaggerated. “No one eats less on account of his supposed sympathetic feeling which goes a very little way in depressing the mind. We have a certain degree of feeling for the distresses of others to prompt us to do good ; more than that Providence does not intend. It would be misery to no purpose.”
The Late Jemadar Maung
Maubin Memorial Meeting
At the Burmese Social Association at Maubin a well attended public meeting was held on Sunday with teh Deputy Commissioner, U Po Pe, in the chair. Various communities were represented. The chairman explained the object of th meeting, which was to express sympathy and condolence with the bereaved mother of the late Jemadar Maung Maung, who lost his life a few days ago by drowning while in the service of his King and country. Among those present were U Po Pe, K.S.M., A.T.M., D.C. ; U Aung Ban, A.T.M., D.S.P. ; U Po Saing, S.D.O. ; U That Nyun, S.P.M. ; U An Tu, H.Q.M. ; U Po Hmin, Akunwun ; U Po Nyan, T.J. ; U Pe Gyi, Chief Clerk, D.C.’s Office ; U Hla Pe, bar-at-law ; U Po CHein, Pleader ; S.N. Tewari, Municipal Commissioner ; A.T. Dawson, bar-at-law and others.
At the request of the chairman U Hla Pe opened the meeting with a short speech in which he paid a warm tribute to the late Jemadar and dwelt upon his unselfish and noble character, reminding the meeting of the fact that he was the first Burman to join the new army in England immediately after the outbreak of the war. U Hla Pe was followed by Mr Dawson, who said that he was glad to have the opportunity to associate himself with the Burmans of Maubin in their expression of sorrow at the premature death of a young man, who during the three years of the war had so many noble incidents crowded into his life. He urged that his example might be followed by the youth of Burma.
U Po Chein next spoke and proposed the following resolutions: 1. That the residents of Maubin sincerely regret the death of the late Jemadar Maung Maung and offer their heartfelf condolence to the bereaved mother. 2. That this resolution be communicated to the bereaved mother by the chairman. These resolutions were seconded by U Kyaw Nyun and unanimously carried.
A short discussion then followed as to the best means of perpetuating the memory of the first Burman soldier who fought in the greatest war in history and it was eventually decided that enlarged portraits of him should be procured and hung in the public schools of this town.
The accidental drowing of Maung Maung was a sad ending at a very early age to a career which promised so well and at a time when the deceased was rendering such useful service in recruiting amongst his countrymen for the new regiment of Burmans which was being raised, a correspondent writes: It is one more instance of the ironic heedlessness of fate, that a young life who had bravely participated in months of hard fighting in the ranks of the London Irish in Northern France, and who had escaped the shot and shell of the enemy, should die at the age of 27 years from an accident in his own country, at a time when he was doing most valuable work for Government and for which he was peculiarly well adapted. Maung Maung was an educated Burman and from his reading and mixing with educated men in England and France, possessed perhaps a better knowledge of the causes of the present war and the happy results which the victory of the Allies must bring about than any of his countrymen. He seems to have determined both when in England and at the Front and again on his return to his country to do what one man could towards achieving the end we all hope for and therefore to have gladly and unselfishly staked his life in the cause.
Like Cromwell’s Ironsides nearly three centuries ago he knew what he fought for and loved what he knew – the cause of good Government, the triumph of freedom and justice, against autocratic rule and teh triumph of mere force. He was the one Burman who had fought in the cause, who could explain in their own language to doubters among his countrymen the value of British rule and the necessity of making every sacrifice towards attaining success in the present war.
It was this which made his work so valuable in the recruiting service in Burma at the present time and in which he has lost his life. But it is judicious to say, as one writer does that “his death will cast a gloom on the whole of Burma.” Of Burma’s twelve millions there were perhaps not a thousand who had ever seen him and would be able to recognise him. His death will be mourned by his relatives and friends and sympathy will be felt for them. But such a usual course of things in nature as death casts no “gloom” amongst Burman Buddhists. Their religion teaches them that it is a mere change from one existence to another and that for such a life as Maung Maung led in the last three years, the change must be for a better and happier state.
Nor is it correct to say that “the deceased was the first Burman who took up arms in defence of his King and country.” There have been some hundreds since the Second Burmese war in 1852-53 and in the present war Burmans have fought and died bravely in Mesopotamia, two of them gaining decoration for specially distinguished conduct in the field.
About a century and a half ago Dr. Samuel Johnson spoke on this subject and pointed out that this expression was always greatly exaggerated. “No one eats less on account of his supposed sympathetic feeling which goes a very little way in depressing the mind. We have a certain degree of feeling for the distresses of others to prompt us to do good ; more than that Providence does not intend. It would be misery to no purpose.”
The Late Jemadar Maung
Maubin Memorial Meeting
At the Burmese Social Association at Maubin a well attended public meeting was held on Sunday with teh Deputy Commissioner, U Po Pe, in the chair. Various communities were represented. The chairman explained the object of th meeting, which was to express sympathy and condolence with the bereaved mother of the late Jemadar Maung Maung, who lost his life a few days ago by drowning while in the service of his King and country. Among those present were U Po Pe, K.S.M., A.T.M., D.C. ; U Aung Ban, A.T.M., D.S.P. ; U Po Saing, S.D.O. ; U That Nyun, S.P.M. ; U An Tu, H.Q.M. ; U Po Hmin, Akunwun ; U Po Nyan, T.J. ; U Pe Gyi, Chief Clerk, D.C.’s Office ; U Hla Pe, bar-at-law ; U Po CHein, Pleader ; S.N. Tewari, Municipal Commissioner ; A.T. Dawson, bar-at-law and others.
At the request of the chairman U Hla Pe opened the meeting with a short speech in which he paid a warm tribute to the late Jemadar and dwelt upon his unselfish and noble character, reminding the meeting of the fact that he was the first Burman to join the new army in England immediately after the outbreak of the war. U Hla Pe was followed by Mr Dawson, who said that he was glad to have the opportunity to associate himself with the Burmans of Maubin in their expression of sorrow at the premature death of a young man, who during the three years of the war had so many noble incidents crowded into his life. He urged that his example might be followed by the youth of Burma.
U Po Chein next spoke and proposed the following resolutions: 1. That the residents of Maubin sincerely regret the death of the late Jemadar Maung Maung and offer their heartfelf condolence to the bereaved mother. 2. That this resolution be communicated to the bereaved mother by the chairman. These resolutions were seconded by U Kyaw Nyun and unanimously carried.
A short discussion then followed as to the best means of perpetuating the memory of the first Burman soldier who fought in the greatest war in history and it was eventually decided that enlarged portraits of him should be procured and hung in the public schools of this town.
October
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A Burma Officer Prisoner
Capt. C.J. Lonergan East Surreys, who was reported as a prisoner of war and is now reported as wounded and a prisoner, is well known in Rangoon and Burma. He came to Burma with the 1st Borders in 1911 and was stationed in Rangoon. He was then a Corporal. He was a splendid athlete and represented his regiment in the B.A.A. annual athletic meeting and was also a member of the regimental football and hockey teams. The Borders were relieved here by the Royal Munster Fusiliers, the regiment went to Maymyo where Corpl. Lonergan was promoted to 2nd Lt. and posted to the East Surrey Regt. with which unit he left Burma. A Moulmein Concert The concert in the Gymkhana Club, Moulmein ... in aid of the funds of the Red Cross ... Several of the contributors not been heard or seen on the stage in Moulmein previously. Among them were Mrs E.W. Lambert, Mrs Danson, Mrs McDougall and Miss Jennings. The concert opened with a song well sung by an old Moulmein favourite Mr J.F.B. Sutherland ; then followed a gavotte by Mrs Lambert, a recitation “The Worm” by Miss Law, a pretty little song in French by Mrs McDougall, a song by Mrs Hardinge and one by V. Palmgren. All were rapturously received ... and were encored, the dancing by Mrs Lambert being a revelation of winsomeness and art. Petite and slender she flitted about the stage like a fairy, quite captivating the spectators. Indeed her dancing and that of her husband were quite the principal features of the entertainment. Those composing the troupe styling themselves “The Frolics” were the Misses Jennings, and Nash, Mesdames Lambert, Danson and Castor, Messrs. A.J. Darwood, Lambert, Rees and Cowan. All were attired in costumes of scarlet and black ... Unfortunately Mrs Castor was indisposed, but her place was taken at short notice by Miss Nash ... The singing and dancing of this part of the programme were all in rag-time and were heartily enjoyed ... A.S. Gilbert presided at the piano and as musical director ... The scenery, which was especially prepared for the occasion by D.H.M. Silvanus, was a work of art. Rangoon Turf Club The first autumn extra meeting ... There was an untoward incident in the first race in which Maung Chit, the rider of Kyin Yone, when coming up the straight was alleged to have made no effort to win although he had the race well in hand. An inquiry will be made in the case. Such prompt action on the part of the stipendiary steward, Mr D.W. Rae, should have a wholesome effect on Rangoon racing. C.M. Macloskey succeeded Captain Burridge as starter. ... The Bakr-Id Festival The festival of Bakr-Id was observed ... by all classes of Mahomedans in Rangoon and everything passed off smoothly. ... The Rangoon Vol. Rifles turned out strong both on foot and mounted, under Lt.-Col. Stevens and in accordance with arrangements made with the Commissioner of Police and Dist. Magistrate sent a platoon here and a platoon there ... The headquarters of the civil and Indian Defence Force authorities in town was the club house of the Mogul Guard in Mogul street, where the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, the Dist. Magistrate, the Western Sub-divisional Magistrate, Mr Habgood, D.S.P., Central and the Indian Defence Force officers assembled. The Rangoon Vol. Rifles were relieved from duty by special armed police from the Kemmendine training school who were quartered in the compound of the Mogul Guard under Inspector Castor ... About 9.30 a.m. word was received that there had been some trouble at Seikkyi. He, Mr Houldey, Mr Habgood, Inspector Tingley and Sergt. Buckley left at once for the scene. ... owing to the prompt action of the Seikkyi police who were later reinforced by the Port Police under Inspector Smith and Deputy Inspector West. ... Football Walter Locke Semi-Final Gymkhana (1) v Y.M.C.A. (1) The first semi-final ... The Association had out the same team that beat the Govt. High School while the Gymkhana had out their full team, Reichelman being back in his place at centre half. ... The teams were:- Gymkhana:- Chouler, Pyett, Falvell, Gibson, Reichelman, Dry, Greaves, Collingwood, Meikle, Peerboom and Frew. Y.M.C.A:- Pusey, Bennison, McCann, Mathews, Martin, Butchart, Sadler, Jenkins, Slacke, Pugsley and Seymour. Referee:- Mr Tranter. Letter to the Editor “Song of the Empire: The Union Jack” Sir, these are history making times and we must all do our best, ... what better link can there be than a stirring patriotic song ... I enclose a copy of the words of my “Song of the empire: The Union Jack.” ... Yours etc., Georgina Chadwick-Brown, 8 Ahlone Rd., Cantonments. Oh flag of a mighty Empire! Oh banner of the free! Old Union Jack you nothing lack To bind our hearts to Thee. Your red the blood of heroes: On many a hard won field, A nation’s pride, they fought and died. They died, but would not yield. ... Copyright – Emma Veasey. Georgina Chadwick-Brown. The Commander-in-Chief’s V.A.D. Scheme The thanks of the joint war committee of the order of St. John and the British Red Cross are due to the following additional ladies and gentlemen who have kindly lent their motor cars to the station hospital for an hour a week. viz, Mrs Hla Oung, Mrs N. Nugent James, Maung May Oung, F. McCarthy, W.H. Fleming, W. Nuding. Other offers will be gratefully accepted ... The following ladies are undergoing training at the station hospital, Rangoon, for the purpose of becoming hospital visitors and voluntary nurses – Mrs R.R. Downie, Mrs S.A. Pereira, Mrs Paddon Row, Mrs A. Keith, Mrs Stewart, Mrs C. Codrington, Miss J. Shaw, Miss Baptute, Miss Kapp, Miss Barnett, Miss G. Maidment, Miss D. Maidment, Ma Kin Thet Tin, Miss M. Shaw, Miss DeSouza, Miss Hill, Miss S. Ryan. ... It is known however, that Mrs Vale is working there as a hospital visitor and the official representative of the Red Cross organisation. An entertainment committee has also been formed and held its first meeting at the station hospital ... Among those present were:- Miss Ledwich, Y.W.C.A., Mrs J. Hogg, Mrs H.A. Laidlaw, Mrs Dawson, Mrs Ross, Major Dawson, R.A.M.C. and Capt. Evans, R.A.M.C. ... Letter to the Editor Sir, With regard to an article entitled “Ship-Building in Burma” which appeared in your issue of yesterday in which it was stated that I was in Moulmein recently enquiring into this matter, I have to inform you that the object of my visit to Moulmein was not the resuscitation of ship-building and will be glad, therefore, if you will publish this letter. Yours etc., W.R.B. Douglas, Commodore, R.I.M., S.S. Bharata, Sept. 16th 1917. Cantonment Committee A general meeting of the ... held at the Cantonment Magistrate’s office, Voyle road ... when there were present with Col. C.A.S. Montgomery, the Rifle Brigade, in the chair, Major Barnett, Punjabis, Major Ba Ket, I.M.S., Senior Medical Officer, Rangoon, Lt. Dorman, Royal Garrison Artillery, Mr Butcher, Executive Engineer, Rangoon Divn., Mr Mackney, Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate, Rangoon and Major Kirkwood, Secy., Cantonment Committee. ... Considered item 5 ... regarding an accident that occurred on 17th July 1917 by which Capt. R.R. Wilson was thrown from his trap while driving at the entrance to the R.A. Mess. It was decided that this come up at the next meeting. ... Considered letter dated 20th Sept. 1917 from Capt. Stevenson, occupant of no. 15 Voyle road, asking for permission to re-erect the temporary stables in his compound that were demolished by the cyclone. This was sanctioned. ... Burma Land Records The resolution of the Land Records Administration Report of Burma for the year ended 30th June 1917 says ... The department suffered a serious loss by the death of Maung Pe Maung, K.S.M., one of its senior Superintendents ... Sir Harcourt Butler’s thanks are due to Mr Arbuthnot for an interesting report and for his successful efforts during the year to improve the working of the important department under his charge. Annual Report On Chin Hills The resolution on the report of the Chin Hills for the year ended 30th June 1917 says ... No serious disturbance occurred during the year in connection with the Somra Tract. The decision not to enter it or take over its administration still holds good. Three women were carried off from a village in Manipur territory by Nagas from Somra Piya, but the orders to restore the captives were at once compiled with and no bloodshed or material damage was caused. Pase, ex-chief of Tangbuk and the southern Kukis, returned a fugitive from Manipur owing to a dispute with the State Durbar and began to spread rumours among his former tribesmen and friends that the British had evacuated Manipur and Burma. His efforts were frustrated by the Sawbwa of Thaungdut and by Tonglun, the successor of Komyang as Chief of Tikun, and by the representations of some of his own tribesmen who happened to visit Homalin on business and saw the true state of affairs. Pase realised the failure of his attempt and retired to seclusion near to the Manipur border. Seven people were killed in a fight between two Nagas villages in the Somra Tract but owing to the prompt action of Maung Si, interpreter to the Sub-divisional Officer, Homalin, who happened to be at hand and induced the chiefs concerned to promise to refrain from further hostilities, no blood-feud is anticipated. That these should have been the sole administrative problems worth recording during the year in this un-administered tract, and that they should have been so readily solved, testifies to the regard in which the tribesmen hold the frontier officers who have at present no power to issue orders or enforce obedience. The Lt.-Governor congratulates Messrs. Fowler and Street on having achieved this degree of influence. No raids on administered territory occurred during the year in the Hill District of Arakan and a murderous raid in un-administered territory by some Yallaing Shanus had no effect on the area under our charge. Three successful durbars were held and the large attendance of trans-border chiefs, with their increasing willingness to submit their disputes to the Deputy Commissioner’s arbitration proves the success of Mr Thom’s administration. ... The Lt.-Governor had noted with pleasure the good work done by the officers, chiefs and headmen whose names are mentioned in the various reports and appreciates the successful administration of their charges by Messrs. Thom, Wright and Fischer. Tribute to Rangoon Town Police Before leaving Burma, Sir Harcourt Butler, ... sent the following letter of appreciation of the Rangoon Town Police to Mr Shuttleworth:- “My dear Shuttleworth, before leaving I must thank you and through you, Mr Tarleton and the Rangoon Town Police for the excellent care which they have taken of me during my stay here. ... Burma Educational Syndicate The Annual Report ... Constitution – The Burma Educational Syndicate was established by Government in 1881. ... Endowments and Trust Funds Bigandet Medical Scholarship 1887. ... The Scholarship was held by Miss B.C.C. Wiseham, B.A., at the Medical College of Bengal Calcutta. Gilbert Technical Scholarship, 1891. ... The Scholarship was held by Master J.C. Moment. Mother St. Vincent Gold Medal, 1910. ... It was won by Irene Myra Rosair, a pupil of the Diocesan Girls’ High School, Rangoon. Office Mr H. Cowling, on return from furlough, resumed charge of the office on the 15th July 1916. Mr John Minus, Head Clerk, who had officiated as Registrar during the absence of Mr Cowling, was granted privilege leave for three months with effect from 1st November 1916 and leave without allowance for three months in continuation of the privilege leave. Mr Menon, Accountant, died on the 18th November 1916. ... |
H.M.S. “Pinafore”
A very large attendance is assured for the final performance of H.M.S. “Pinafore” by the boys of the Diocesan Boys’ High School at the Jubilee Hall on Saturday ... and was improved by the restoration to the part of Ralph Rackstraw of W. Thompson, who was originally cast for it but who did not appear in the first performances. A finale has been added ... where the sailors at the foot of the throne on which stands Britannia sine “Rule Britannia,” Mrs C.M. Macloskey will take the part of Britannia tonight. The tableau was mounted by Mrs Vale under the direction of Mr T.O. Foster. Thursday’s matinee and Saturday’s performance are both in aid of the East Indies Station Naval Fund and the Diocesan Boys’ High School The business arrangements were entirely in the hands of Mrs Vale, Port House, Rangoon, honorary treasurer and secretary of the Naval Fund, who is very heartily to be congratulated on the success of her enterprise and hard work. ... Acknowledgements are made to the following for aid:- Mr T.O. Foster, for especially designing the programmes for tonight ; booking seats ... Mr Netto, stage fitting ... Mrs Latimer, Mrs Blandford, Mrs Barrett, Mrs Macloskey, Mrs Goldsmith, Mrs Bray, Mrs Holmes, Mrs Casson, Miss Mundy, Mrs Goss, Mrs Stork, Mrs Pattle Ushers – P. Barker, C.M. Macloskey, Yeomans, Vertannes, Netto, Scholes, Manasseh, Kavanagh, Webb, Moor. Programme sellers:- Mrs Marris, Mrs P. Barker, Mrs Clifton, Miss Barrett, Miss Cloete. Sweet sellers – Miss Rowett, Miss Holmes. Flower seller – Miss Holland, Miss Mundy Rangoon Town Police The following memorial of Inspector W. Milne, Senior Inspector of the Rangoon Town Police and all other Inspectors and Deputy Inspectors was forwarded to the Lt.-Governor by the Commissioner of Police on August 30th: “Your memorialist is an Inspector of the Rangoon Tow Police. Service in the Rangoon Town Police is subject to several disadvantages. The work is arduous, the cost of living is high compared with the cost of living in other parts of Burma, where again the cost of living is far higher than in other provinces of the Indian Empire. Promotion is slow. The normal rate of promotion of Inspectors is governed by the relative number of Inspectors and Deputy Superintendents. ... To these disadvantages another has recently been added by the denial to Inspectors of the Rangoon Town Police of officiating appointments ... The late Inspector Suliman officiated repeatedly as Superintendent of the Western Division ; Inspector Costello officiated as Superintendent of the River Division; Inspector Burke officiated several times as Superintendent of the Western Division ; the late Inspector Barnes officiated both as Superintendent, Western Division and as Superintendent, River Division. The practice was, however, departed from when the appointment of Superintendent, Central Division, became vacant by the promotion of Mr E.C.S. Shuttleworth to officiate as Commissioner of Police. No officiating appointment was then made, but Mr J.C. Habgood, Superintendent, Western Division, was appointed to discharge the duties of Superintendent, Central Division, in addition to the duties of his own appointment. ... Inspector-General of Police Views ... requesting me to favour the Lt.-Governor with my views regarding the question whether temporary leave vacancies caused in such of the appointments of the Rangoon Town Police as are set apart for officers of the Imperial Police might be filled by promotion in the Rangoon Town Police. My opinion is that during the period of the war as many leave vacancies as is possible should be filled by promotion of members of the Rangoon Town Police ... As has been pointed out there is already one unfilled vacancy. I am to understand that Mr Ross, Assistant Commissioner of Police, is unwell and will probably have to take leave on medical certificate. This will make a second vacancy and I think that the proposals made by Mr Shuttleworth for the promotion of inspectors is the only way out of the difficulty. ... Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the public health and markets sub-committee ... The committee approved of the appointment of Mr S.G.A. Spranklin as Conservancy Supervisor, sub-protem., on Rs. 180-10-230 per month, on probation for six months from September 1st 1917, vice Mr Woods, who had proceeded on military duty. The committee granted an extension of service to Mr E.K. Penfold, Superintendent, Cattle Slaughter House, Pazundaung. It rejected the application of Mr Sequiera, Conservancy Inspector, Dalla, for extension of service. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Appointment Mr A.E. Rigg, I.C.S., becomes Judge, Chief Court, Lower Burma, vice Mr Justice Parlett, resigned. Bigandet Street Motor Fatality Inquest Resumed The Western Sub-divisional Magistrate on Monday resumed the hearing of the inquest into the death of Maun Tun Myint, pupil of St. Paul’s High School, who was knocked down by car no. 1311, driven by Raju Naidu and belonging to Mr V.M. Abdul Rahman, in Bigandet St. on 29th August. ... Ko Ko Gyi deposed that Maung Pu and other boys were playing with a ball ... W.C. Boudville deposed to taking the letter from Brother Dominic to the hospital, with the boy Tun Myint. Witnesses went with Tun Myint in the same gharry. He complained of severe pain in the head. Two other Burmans told him this. Witness could not say if he was conscious or not in the gharry but he noticed he was conscious when taken from the gharry at the hospital ... St. Paul’s High School Concert and Prize Presentation A very enjoyable concert was given at ... There was a very large attendance including Bishop Cardot, the Rt. Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily, Mr and Mrs Cocks, members of the clergy, ... The programme opened with a selection by the orchestra which was composed of the following:- Pianists – Miss Gordon, E. Eadon and V. Gardner Violinists – E. D’Cruz, C. Davids, M. Francis, C. Kamen, E. Machado, H. Jarvis, C. Eadon and H. Yettie Cornet – N. Godenho Flutes – E. Parker, K. Fenn, Maung Maung Gyi and J. Gordon Double bass – R.S. Stahlmann This was followed by the song “Blighty” – well sung by Mr Leahy’s babies (the midget class) who were equally goon in the second part. Songs by Mr H. de Gois and standard VI of the Anglo-Vernacular School was followed by a selection by the Cadet fife and drum band which was much appreciated. Song by R. Kirkham and A. McDonnell were followed by a flute sole which met with applause, as did a song by D. D’Lastic. Very funny and well sung was the song “Ancient Sam” by D. Cully who had to respond. During the interval the Rev. Brother John, Director of the school, explained what the prizes were that Mrs Cocks would present. Football in the school as not confined to the B.A.A. competitions. They had their own school tournaments in which nineteen teams had entered, five in the inter-class tournament ; eight in the junior-junior tournament and six in the midgets tournament. The play in these competitions had not been lamb-like, but it had been in the best sporting spirit, keen and hard throughout. There had also been a billiard tournament – billiards came to be introduced into the school through the sale of the German Club, the two tables there being bought for the school. It was thought that it would be a good object lesson to let the boys and staff play on the tables of the Germans. One of the tables had been given over to the Old Paulians Association, the other to the school. The staff and pupils found much recreation in using their tables and two tournaments had been held, one for the teachers and the other for the pupils, the latter being on the handicap system. The installation of the tables had succeeded admirably in helping to keep the boys in order, especially those who did not go in for more strenuous games in the field. Brother John then asked Mrs Cocks to present the prizes, which were as follows:- Football Junior-Junior Tournament 1. Leo Devellerez’s team ; runners-up W. Diekmann’s team. Midgets Tournament 1. Tin Maung’s team ; runners-up J. Magee’s team. Billiard Tournament 1. R. Kirkham ; runner-up T. Gasper High School Scholarship medal, a gold medal presented by Mr Cheng Swan to Maung Ba Kin. The programme was the continued, songs by Mr Lechy’s babies and Mr P.A. Nicholas and the selection by the fife and drum band particularly being much appreciated. Moulmein The old Moulmein Volunteer Artillery Corps, established thirty-two years ago, automatically became a unit of the Indian Defence Force and has continued to drill as such as its own headquarters on the Strand. The announcement that the Corps is to be amalgamated with the Rifles has therefore caused some surprise and no little regret among the members past and present and their many admirers. However out of date the guns with which the Corps has been furnished to practice and drill with maybe the gunners themselves are by no means obsolete and their being drafted into the still older Moulmein Volunteer Rifles will undoubtedly stiffen that Corps considerably and lead to general efficiency. Numerically the M.V.R. has always been the stronger of the two corps and possesses an Adjutant, whereas the Artillery had only a Sergt.-Instructor. It is understood that the popular M.V.A. club will be kept going in spite of the amalgamation of the two Corps. The Time Gun For some time past the residents of Moulmein have had to depend on the town-clock for chronological exactitude owing to the midday gun having “ceased fire” for some unknown reason. Now, however, the time-gun is fired at ten o’clock at the signal from the Port authorities, daily except on Sundays. Church Social Gatherings On Friday evening the members and friends of the English Baptist Church had a social gathering at “Hasseltine Hall, “ Moulmein, when there were a large number present, who all enjoyed the music, games and refreshments provided. The meeting was to welcome four new Deacons, Messrs. Johnstone, Barretto, Turner and G.C. Target, to the service of the church. Among those present was the Rev’d. Dr. Kelly, late Principal of the Baptist College, Rangoon, who has taken up the supervision of the work among the Burmese in and around Moulmein. The members of St. Matthew’s Church have been celebrating their Patron Saint’s day ; on Friday the pupils of the schools were given a holiday ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pebyugale The Burma department of agriculture’s cultivators’ leaflet no. 47 is entitled “Pebyugale” and is as follows:- ... The bean is used for human and animal food in many European countries ... The pamphlet is signed by Mr A. McKerral, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Southern Circle, Insein, Burma. ... Golf Club - The Shand Cup The result of the two unfinished matches in the first round are as follows:- H. Woodham (4) beat J.R.D. Glascott (10) by 5 and 3. J.J. Latta (+1) walk over G.R. Cockman (16) scratched. The Burma Battalions Information has been received that it has been decided to expand the two existing companies of Burma Pioneers, now attached to the 1-10th Gurkha Rifles, into a battalion of infantry under the command of Major D.N. Stuart, to be designated the 70th Burmans. The battalion formed at Mandalay from the Military Police of the province which left for service in August under the command of Lt.-Col. Burd, hitherto known as the Burma Battalion, will henceforth be known as the 85th Burmans. |
Paungdaw-U-Hpaya
Festival at Yawnghwe, 1917
Again the ancient and much revered images have been brought to Yawnghwe, the capital of the state an annual visit, by which a large part of the life of the people is influenced. ... that is unnecessary to do more than recall that the Inthas or Lake dwellers are descendents of Tavoyan ancestors who immigrated some 600 years ago, following Nga Thaung and Nga Nawng and that the images are by legends said to be those left by King Anawrata in the Shan States about 1050 A.D. ... To anyone privileged to see the festival at Yawnghwe ... the satisfaction remains of have been present at a ceremony quite unique in many respects ... The guests were Mr Rogers, Chief Conservator of Forest, and Mrs Rogers ; H. Thompson, Financial Commissioner, Mrs Thompson, Mr Arbuthnot, Settlement Commissioner, Col. and Mrs Pullen and the two Misses Pullen, Mrs Stewart, Col. and Mrs Lethbridge, Mr Sterling, Mr and Mrs Gordon, Mrs Owens, Rev’d. and Mrs Heptonstall, Rev’d. Rogers, Toungoo Mrs Jensen, Miss Field, Miss Browne, Mr Brown, Mrs Sinclair, Mr MacPherson, Dr. Bidie, Mr Gahan, Mr Petters, Miss Gegan, Miss Wroughton, Mrs Dove, Col. Orman, Mr Clift, Capt. Farrington, Mr Leal, Mr Liversidge.
The Hon, Mr Thompson, Financial Commissioner, included Yawnghwe in his tour of the Southern Shan States and accepted the invitation of Sir Sao Maung, the Sawbwa, to spend a night at Lake Cottage (in the middle of the Inle Lake) and witness the Paungdaw U Hpaya procession to the capital. He reached Yawnghwe on the morning ... accompanied by Mr Stirling, the Superintendent of the Southern Shan States, Mrs Thompson and Mrs Stewart. ... Mr Thompson motored out to the Government seed farm with Mr Rogers, Mr Arbuthnot and Mr Browne, the adviser. The farm, under the care of the agricultural department, ... After breakfast at Mr Browne’s house at which the Sawbwa was present, ... Mr Browne’s house was used as the mess and general meeting place. Oil paintings by Maung Tun Hla of Kado near Moulmein were much admired. In the dining room were portraits of the three Superintendents of the Southern Shan States, Mr A. H. Hildebrand, C.I.E., 1887-1902 ; Sir George Scott, K.C.I.E., 1902-1910 ; Mr G.C.B. Stirling, C.I.E., present Superintendent. In the drawing room are life-sized portraits of Sir Sao Maung, K.C.I.E., Sawbwa of Yawnghwe and the Mahadevi Lady Sao Maung ; also King Mindon and a painting of the Sawbwa’s palace, destroyed by fire some time ago. All are by Maung Tun Hla and the work is of a very high degree of excellence.
... The Sawbwa, the Mahadevi and Princess Htiptila having received the images with respect due to their importance a start was made for the return to the capital ... In the afternoon during tea, a pretty and enjoyable anyein pwe was held on Mr Browne’s lawn. Dinner ... was attended by the Sawbwa, the Mahadevi, Sao Naung Htiptila, the Indein Myosa and wife, Thandaung Myosa and wife and Hkun Lein, ex-Sawbwa of Mawkha and wife and their presence added colour to the scene ... The hospitality of the East has long been well known but that of Yawnghwe State, its Sawbwa and Mr Browne must surely be the home of that virtue.
Festival at Yawnghwe, 1917
Again the ancient and much revered images have been brought to Yawnghwe, the capital of the state an annual visit, by which a large part of the life of the people is influenced. ... that is unnecessary to do more than recall that the Inthas or Lake dwellers are descendents of Tavoyan ancestors who immigrated some 600 years ago, following Nga Thaung and Nga Nawng and that the images are by legends said to be those left by King Anawrata in the Shan States about 1050 A.D. ... To anyone privileged to see the festival at Yawnghwe ... the satisfaction remains of have been present at a ceremony quite unique in many respects ... The guests were Mr Rogers, Chief Conservator of Forest, and Mrs Rogers ; H. Thompson, Financial Commissioner, Mrs Thompson, Mr Arbuthnot, Settlement Commissioner, Col. and Mrs Pullen and the two Misses Pullen, Mrs Stewart, Col. and Mrs Lethbridge, Mr Sterling, Mr and Mrs Gordon, Mrs Owens, Rev’d. and Mrs Heptonstall, Rev’d. Rogers, Toungoo Mrs Jensen, Miss Field, Miss Browne, Mr Brown, Mrs Sinclair, Mr MacPherson, Dr. Bidie, Mr Gahan, Mr Petters, Miss Gegan, Miss Wroughton, Mrs Dove, Col. Orman, Mr Clift, Capt. Farrington, Mr Leal, Mr Liversidge.
The Hon, Mr Thompson, Financial Commissioner, included Yawnghwe in his tour of the Southern Shan States and accepted the invitation of Sir Sao Maung, the Sawbwa, to spend a night at Lake Cottage (in the middle of the Inle Lake) and witness the Paungdaw U Hpaya procession to the capital. He reached Yawnghwe on the morning ... accompanied by Mr Stirling, the Superintendent of the Southern Shan States, Mrs Thompson and Mrs Stewart. ... Mr Thompson motored out to the Government seed farm with Mr Rogers, Mr Arbuthnot and Mr Browne, the adviser. The farm, under the care of the agricultural department, ... After breakfast at Mr Browne’s house at which the Sawbwa was present, ... Mr Browne’s house was used as the mess and general meeting place. Oil paintings by Maung Tun Hla of Kado near Moulmein were much admired. In the dining room were portraits of the three Superintendents of the Southern Shan States, Mr A. H. Hildebrand, C.I.E., 1887-1902 ; Sir George Scott, K.C.I.E., 1902-1910 ; Mr G.C.B. Stirling, C.I.E., present Superintendent. In the drawing room are life-sized portraits of Sir Sao Maung, K.C.I.E., Sawbwa of Yawnghwe and the Mahadevi Lady Sao Maung ; also King Mindon and a painting of the Sawbwa’s palace, destroyed by fire some time ago. All are by Maung Tun Hla and the work is of a very high degree of excellence.
... The Sawbwa, the Mahadevi and Princess Htiptila having received the images with respect due to their importance a start was made for the return to the capital ... In the afternoon during tea, a pretty and enjoyable anyein pwe was held on Mr Browne’s lawn. Dinner ... was attended by the Sawbwa, the Mahadevi, Sao Naung Htiptila, the Indein Myosa and wife, Thandaung Myosa and wife and Hkun Lein, ex-Sawbwa of Mawkha and wife and their presence added colour to the scene ... The hospitality of the East has long been well known but that of Yawnghwe State, its Sawbwa and Mr Browne must surely be the home of that virtue.
In The Hands of The Turks
The following is an extract from a letter received recently from Mrs F.B. Davern, residing at no. 50 Lewis street, from her husband, Lt. F.B. Davern, now a prisoner of war in Turkey. Lt. Davern was formerly attached to the Port Trust office. The letter said:- As mentioned in my post card, two parcels received, one very badly broken, the only thing remaining intact in it being a tin of tea. The parcel evidently originally contained Gillette blades, shaving soap and brush, coffee, cocoa, writing pad, silver pencil and cake. All these were not in the parcel. I am glad to be able to say Dawes was alive and well in May. The following men are also believed to be so: Heales, Kruger, Baroni, Wall, Sirr, Ghosh, Foley, Archer, Ariss, Prazer, Price, Leal, Deetjen, Hogan, Anderson, R. Mitchell, Dias, Grant and Winchester. The information is obtained from some orderlies who have just arrived here. Rollo is believed to be in Kastamouni.
Nothing definite is known of the others not mentioned. They may, of course, be in different camps, as those above mentioned are fairly scattered. Weather is still very unsettled. Today almost as cold as a winter one. Our messes have been split up. As another house has been taken to relieve the congestion in this one. Jones, Galley and I are now in one room and we mess with two Yeomanry officers. But for the nocturnal serenades of the sentry beneath our window, we should be happy. One must expect a fly in the ointment. It is a great country entirely! We have for some time adopted the “daylight saving bill” i.e., we get up and go to sleep with the sun for obvious reasons. There are rumours of an exchange of prisoners with Turkey. Beyond occasional attacks of dyspepsia, am well and hopeful.
The following is an extract from a letter received recently from Mrs F.B. Davern, residing at no. 50 Lewis street, from her husband, Lt. F.B. Davern, now a prisoner of war in Turkey. Lt. Davern was formerly attached to the Port Trust office. The letter said:- As mentioned in my post card, two parcels received, one very badly broken, the only thing remaining intact in it being a tin of tea. The parcel evidently originally contained Gillette blades, shaving soap and brush, coffee, cocoa, writing pad, silver pencil and cake. All these were not in the parcel. I am glad to be able to say Dawes was alive and well in May. The following men are also believed to be so: Heales, Kruger, Baroni, Wall, Sirr, Ghosh, Foley, Archer, Ariss, Prazer, Price, Leal, Deetjen, Hogan, Anderson, R. Mitchell, Dias, Grant and Winchester. The information is obtained from some orderlies who have just arrived here. Rollo is believed to be in Kastamouni.
Nothing definite is known of the others not mentioned. They may, of course, be in different camps, as those above mentioned are fairly scattered. Weather is still very unsettled. Today almost as cold as a winter one. Our messes have been split up. As another house has been taken to relieve the congestion in this one. Jones, Galley and I are now in one room and we mess with two Yeomanry officers. But for the nocturnal serenades of the sentry beneath our window, we should be happy. One must expect a fly in the ointment. It is a great country entirely! We have for some time adopted the “daylight saving bill” i.e., we get up and go to sleep with the sun for obvious reasons. There are rumours of an exchange of prisoners with Turkey. Beyond occasional attacks of dyspepsia, am well and hopeful.
Letter to the Editor
Sawbwa Khun Saing of Hsipaw
Sir, I happen to be able to supply some information regarding the dramatic incident in the life of the late Sawbwa of Hsipaw referred to in Mr Stuart’s letter. Mr Stuart is at least eight or nine years out as to the date. I cannot give the exact year, but I know that it was in the early eighties, probably 1884, as I have frequently heard my father, the late Sir Charles Bernard, tell the story. The Sawbwa had come to Rangoon, it was generally supposed to get out of the reach of King Theebaw, who at the time was unfriendly to him. While living quietly in Rangoon, he learnt, or had reason to suspect, that two members of his household had been bribed by King Theebaw to put an end to his life.
The Sawbwa adopted the most direct, and probably, to his thinking, very proper, course of having the two suspects beheaded. He was then put upon his trial for murder and unless I am much mistaken the extreme sentence was passed, but a free pardon was granted him by my father, as Chief Commissioner, no doubt, after communication with the Viceroy and with his approval. The late Sawbwa afterwards maintained the most friendly relations with my father, who was able some years later to render him, a further service, during a visit to England, by making all arrangements for him to undergo an operation for the removal of cataract from both eyes. On his recommendation the late Dr. Charles Macnamara, a former Calcutta friend who had set up in London as an eye specialist, performed the operation and with complete success.
In 1901 when I saw the Sawbwa in a house in Boundary road, which I think must be the one mentioned in Mr Stuart’s letter, he referred in the most graceful terms to his friendship with my father and to what the latter had done for him, saying “your father gave me back first my life and the my eyes.” Three of his sons to my knowledge came to England and two of them, including the present Hsipaw Sawbwa, were educated there and often came to stay with is for their holidays.
I remember a little incident which illustrates that large mindedness of Sawbwa Khun Saing to which Mr Stuart refers. Miss Manning of the National Indian Association, to whom the management of all money matters concerning the young Sawbwas had been transferred by my father, was much exercised in mind on hearing that they were being taken to the English Church and protested strongly against this to my father. He promised to refer the matter to the Sawbwa and did so. The answer came back “I should like them to be taught Christianity or anything else you may think proper.” Yours etc., S.M. Broadbent.
Sawbwa Khun Saing of Hsipaw
Sir, I happen to be able to supply some information regarding the dramatic incident in the life of the late Sawbwa of Hsipaw referred to in Mr Stuart’s letter. Mr Stuart is at least eight or nine years out as to the date. I cannot give the exact year, but I know that it was in the early eighties, probably 1884, as I have frequently heard my father, the late Sir Charles Bernard, tell the story. The Sawbwa had come to Rangoon, it was generally supposed to get out of the reach of King Theebaw, who at the time was unfriendly to him. While living quietly in Rangoon, he learnt, or had reason to suspect, that two members of his household had been bribed by King Theebaw to put an end to his life.
The Sawbwa adopted the most direct, and probably, to his thinking, very proper, course of having the two suspects beheaded. He was then put upon his trial for murder and unless I am much mistaken the extreme sentence was passed, but a free pardon was granted him by my father, as Chief Commissioner, no doubt, after communication with the Viceroy and with his approval. The late Sawbwa afterwards maintained the most friendly relations with my father, who was able some years later to render him, a further service, during a visit to England, by making all arrangements for him to undergo an operation for the removal of cataract from both eyes. On his recommendation the late Dr. Charles Macnamara, a former Calcutta friend who had set up in London as an eye specialist, performed the operation and with complete success.
In 1901 when I saw the Sawbwa in a house in Boundary road, which I think must be the one mentioned in Mr Stuart’s letter, he referred in the most graceful terms to his friendship with my father and to what the latter had done for him, saying “your father gave me back first my life and the my eyes.” Three of his sons to my knowledge came to England and two of them, including the present Hsipaw Sawbwa, were educated there and often came to stay with is for their holidays.
I remember a little incident which illustrates that large mindedness of Sawbwa Khun Saing to which Mr Stuart refers. Miss Manning of the National Indian Association, to whom the management of all money matters concerning the young Sawbwas had been transferred by my father, was much exercised in mind on hearing that they were being taken to the English Church and protested strongly against this to my father. He promised to refer the matter to the Sawbwa and did so. The answer came back “I should like them to be taught Christianity or anything else you may think proper.” Yours etc., S.M. Broadbent.
London College of Music
The results of the theory exam. of the London College of Music, July 1917 held in Burma are –
The results of the theory exam. of the London College of Music, July 1917 held in Burma are –
RANGOON
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Elementary
1st Class Grace Nyo Dun, pupil of Mrs White Emma Mariano, Convent Gladys Addison, pupil of Mrs Curties Mabel Addision, pupil of Miss Curties Florence Lawton, pupil of Miss Lucas Pass Ma Hla Thein, Daisy Rice, pupils of Mrs White |
Junior
1st Class Taun Hock Sein John Ernest Francis, self prepared Olive Bruen, Vera Davern, both of the Convent Clara Boudville, book prize Pass Cora Mariano, the Convent |
Junior Honours
1st Class Gladys Griggs, pupil of Miss Lucas. Pass Laura Johannes, M.E. Girls’ School. Junior Elllaline Harrison, pupil of Mrs Curties Gladys Rajh, pupil of Mrs White Enid Abraham, pupil of Miss St, Romaine |
MANDALAY
All of St. Joseph’s Convent
All of St. Joseph’s Convent
Elementary
1st Class
Norine Doyle
Muriel Mason
Lily Aiyar
May Scriven
Eileen Doyle
Pass
Mary Baroni
Effie D’Rozario
Junior
Pass
Beryl Thompson
1st Class
Norine Doyle
Muriel Mason
Lily Aiyar
May Scriven
Eileen Doyle
Pass
Mary Baroni
Effie D’Rozario
Junior
Pass
Beryl Thompson
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Prospecting For Minerals In Burma
A certificate of approval has been granted to the following person to prospect for minerals in Burma: Original – A.A. Daniell, Rangoon. Geological Work In Burma The report of the Geological Survey of India for 1916 has a number of references to work in this province. ... St. Joseph’s Concert, Maymyo The pupils of St. Joseph’s Convent gave their annual concert ... before a very large gathering ... including Major General Raitt and Miss Powell, Col. Duer, I.M.S. and Miss Duer, the Reverend Fathers Jarre, Moindrot and Accarion and Mr Birmingham, Headmaster of the Govt. High School an Mrs Birmingham. The concerts given annually at St. Joseph’s are always looked forward to in Maymyo and not without good reason for they are invariably marked by a careful attention to both costume and staging ... The concert opened with a four part chorus ... Then followed a piano duet played by Misses Jennings and Farrell ... a delightful little comedy in one act – was the presented by Misses G. Catchatoor, N. Baker, V. Pascal, J. Rae and M. Worsley. The girls entered fully into the spirit of their little comedy ... Another piano duet followed ... played by the Misses Mooney very brightly and with a keen sense of rhythm. A small boy named J. Heron then sang an action song, “The Travelling Tinker” in which the actions and gestures of the original were well portrayed by his diminutive under-study. A recitation by Miss V. Pascal came next ... A violin solo by Miss Catchatoor concluded the first part. ... Part II of the programme included a drama ... The parts were arranged as follows:- Marquis de Monval – Miss T. Goodlffe Roland de Monval Miss L. Cooke Alice, Countess de Monval – Miss N. Baker Gabrielle de Locgael – Miss J. Rae Marthon Mignolet – Miss Worsley Cleopatra – Miss L. Reynolds Demosthenes – Miss L. Farrell ... They all deserved credit, Miss N. Baker and Miss J. Rae being especially good. The programme was brought to a close by what was perhaps the prettiest number of the whole evening. This was a gypsy dance and song by Misses Perkins, Mooney, Jennings, Lucas, Ripley and Mooney (junior) who performed so well that they were given a very well deserved encore. The management of the drama was in the hands of Sister Imelda. Sister Alix controlled the music and Misses Farrell, Ryan and Lucas shared the playing of the accompaniments. ... |
Port Commissioners
At the ordinary meeting of the ... held on 3rd October 1917, ... application from Mr C. Kingham, Chief Engineer, dredger “Cormorant” for special leave without allowances while in Government service in Burma ; application from Mr E. Gregory, Master, dredger “Cormorant” for permission to apply for an appointment in the Harbour Service at Basra ; application from Mr E.C. Niven, Executive Engineer, River Conservancy, on leave, to take up war work for the duration of the war ; ... Rangoon Paper Chase Club It looked on Saturday morning as if he annual race meeting of the Paperchase Club was destined to be run in bad weather ... The race for the Suffolk Cup ... The race was a good one most of the way, but Morrison riding a well judged race on Leila came to the front ... and won easily by three lengths from Leo, out of whom Fairweather got all that was to be got. ... The officials for the meeting were:- Major-Genl. C.F.G. Young. (President) Members of the Committee: A. Fairweather ; H.S. Wilson ; R.A. Brereton ; C. Gaunt ; A. McKeand and H.R. Marsh Stewards of the meeting: : F.W. Gemmel, S.A.H. Sitwell and J. Hogg. Stipendiary Steward: D.W. Rae. Judge: Clive Gaunt Clerks of the Course: R.A. Brereton and A. Fairweather Clerks of the Scales: J. Campbell and A. McKeand Starter: C.M. Macloskey Secretary: Capt. Stevenson ; Asst. Secretary: T.B. Stubbs Suffolk Challenge Cup 1. K.M. Morrison’s Leila – Owner 2. C.W. Ellis’ Leo – A. Fairweather 3. H.S. Wilson’s Poppy – Owner 4. H.R. Marsh’s Tinker – Mr McCreath Appointment A.H. Dickerson, who on the formation of the Burma Contingent joined it and went home with the first detachment, has been appointed a 2nd Lieut. Indian Army Reserve of Officers. On reaching London he was posted to the Legion of Frontiersmen, which the O’Brien brothers, Dawes and other Burma men joined and saw strenuous service in East Africa. He was in Rangoon recently on leave. He was an Assistant with Messrs. Watson & Son before joining the Burma Contingent. |
St. Michael’s School, Maymyo
The annual distribution of certificates was held in the large hall of St. Michael’s School ... After a short interval the scholars gave a very good programme of music and a pretty cantata entitled “Snow White” by G.F. Root. The programme opened by Misses A. Monkhouse and B. Court, who played ... on the piano in very good style. ... The next item was styled an “Irish Jig” danced by two diminutive children Joy and Violet Jones, who wore tiny Irish costumes. ... The second part of the programme was occupied by the cantata already referred to. The leading part “Princess Snow White” was taken by Dorothy Bowen who both sang and acted her part very well indeed. Elsie Barnard made a very vigorous queen of the wicked sort. ... The part of the Prince was taken by Dorothy Aitkins who attired in a very pretty costume acted well. Rose Wright, who boasted the unfortunate name of Karl the Huntsman, made a brave peasant ... The whole cantata reflected the greatest credit on Sister Nora who was stage manager, on Misses V. Waddell and Penfold and Sister Ada who had made the costumes and on Sergt. Wilson and Corpl. S. Martindale who had spared no pains in erecting a stage ... Great credit too is due to Miss Gale who had arrange all the dances, to Miss Duncan who had charge of the classical pose, to Misses Gale and Baxter who had taught the small children to sing and dance, to Miss Lutter who played the whole of the accompaniments for “Snow White” and to Miss Cook to whom the beautiful rendering of “Meg Merrilees” was due.
The Annual Report
... In the final exam. in December our two High School candidates passed, but neither took a scholarship. One, Beryl Baxter, had been ailing for months and was really scarcely fit to sit ;and the other, Edith Edge, though she came out fourth on the list, lose the scholarship by failing in geography. The two scholarships, however, were gained in the Middle School – one by Florence Wemyss and one by Gertrude Edmundson, but the latter was afterwards cancelled on account of lack of funds ...
The annual distribution of certificates was held in the large hall of St. Michael’s School ... After a short interval the scholars gave a very good programme of music and a pretty cantata entitled “Snow White” by G.F. Root. The programme opened by Misses A. Monkhouse and B. Court, who played ... on the piano in very good style. ... The next item was styled an “Irish Jig” danced by two diminutive children Joy and Violet Jones, who wore tiny Irish costumes. ... The second part of the programme was occupied by the cantata already referred to. The leading part “Princess Snow White” was taken by Dorothy Bowen who both sang and acted her part very well indeed. Elsie Barnard made a very vigorous queen of the wicked sort. ... The part of the Prince was taken by Dorothy Aitkins who attired in a very pretty costume acted well. Rose Wright, who boasted the unfortunate name of Karl the Huntsman, made a brave peasant ... The whole cantata reflected the greatest credit on Sister Nora who was stage manager, on Misses V. Waddell and Penfold and Sister Ada who had made the costumes and on Sergt. Wilson and Corpl. S. Martindale who had spared no pains in erecting a stage ... Great credit too is due to Miss Gale who had arrange all the dances, to Miss Duncan who had charge of the classical pose, to Misses Gale and Baxter who had taught the small children to sing and dance, to Miss Lutter who played the whole of the accompaniments for “Snow White” and to Miss Cook to whom the beautiful rendering of “Meg Merrilees” was due.
The Annual Report
... In the final exam. in December our two High School candidates passed, but neither took a scholarship. One, Beryl Baxter, had been ailing for months and was really scarcely fit to sit ;and the other, Edith Edge, though she came out fourth on the list, lose the scholarship by failing in geography. The two scholarships, however, were gained in the Middle School – one by Florence Wemyss and one by Gertrude Edmundson, but the latter was afterwards cancelled on account of lack of funds ...
List of Certificates
The following is the list of certificates:-
The following is the list of certificates:-
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Hugh School
B. Baxter, English, French, Mathematics, Geography, Religious Instruction MM. Freeman (medal) Mathematics, English, Geography, Latin V. Stevens, English, Mathematics, Latin, Geography, Religious Instruction J. Alexander, Mathematics, English, Geography, Religious Instruction K. Mayne, Hygiene, Geography, English, Mathematics, Religious Instruction I. Stevens, Mathematics, English, Geography, Latin, Religious Instruction E. Reilly, English, Geography, Latin, Religious Instruction E. Korb, English, French, Geography, Religious Instruction R. Harris, English, Mathematics, Latin M. Smith, Mathematics, Religious Instruction, Latin A. Wemyss, Geography, Religious Instruction, Latin B. Court, Religious Instruction H. Peary, Hygiene |
Standard VII
F. Wemyss, Class, English, Religious Instruction C. Johannes, History, Religious Instruction G. Edmundson, (medal) Mathematics A. Apcar, Latin, Religious Instruction K. Terry, Religious Instruction D. Deefholts, Religious Instruction V. Heard White, Religious Instruction E. Arratoon, Religious Instruction M. Stubbs, Religious Instruction D. Hamilton, Religious Instruction |
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Standard VI
M. Nepean, Class, Latin, Mathematics, Religious Instruction E. Flanagan, General Progress, Geography, Religious Instruction J. Harcourt-Cooze, Hygiene, English, Religious Instruction W. Lucas, History, Religious Instruction K. Lucas, French, Religious Instruction I. Syubbs, Religious Instruction E. Heard White, Religious Instruction M. Manuel, Religious Instruction E. Manuel, Religious Instruction D. Flanagan, Religious Instruction R. Arratoon, Religious Instruction |
Standard V
R. Reubens, General Progress, Religious Instruction A. Barnard, General Progress, Religious Instruction N. Barnard, History, Religious Instruction V. Stevens, Arithmetic, English, Religious Instruction M. Arratoon, Algebra, Religious Instruction P. Johannes, Needlework, Religious Instruction O. Hamilton, Religious Instruction K. Barker, Religious Instruction M. Smith, Religious Instruction E. Mayne, Religious Instruction |
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Standard IV
E. Peters, Class, Religious Instruction G. Peters, English, Hygiene, Religious Instruction C. Smith, Arithmetic, Religious Instruction M. White, Geography B. Becket, Needlework, Religious Instruction Clare Bonner, Religious Instruction D. Bowen, Religious Instruction H. Girsham, Religious Instruction R. Wright, Religious Instruction D. Swinnerton, Religious Instruction E. George, Religious Instruction |
Standard III
M. Elias, English, Needlework D. Balthazar, Arithmetic, Geography, Religious Instruction D. Aitkins, Hygiene P. Harris, Religious Knowledge, English, Geography E. Barnard, Religious Knowledge Standard II Louise Berlie, Needlework, Religious Knowledge B. Peary, English, Arithmetic, Geography B. Smitz, General Progress, Religious Knowledge M. James, Arithmetic, Hygiene G. Hembrough, Religious Knowledge |
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Standard I
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Temperance in Burma
At. the W.C.T.U. Convention sessions on Thursday, Mrs B.M. Jones, who took the chair, read the president’s address ... Since the going of Miss Strout, the absence of an organising secretary has meant la larger responsibility .... the officers of the Burma Women’s Christian Temperance Union ... In the absence of Mrs Singiser, the President of the Union, Mrs Gilmore took the chair. The proceedings opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Lamb ... Among the European ladies representing the Union in Rangoon, Moulmein and Maymyo were Mrs Nuding, Dr. Cote and Mrs Bomanji, ... Mrs Olmstead represented Evangelistic work ; Mrs Illingworth, work among railway men ; Mrs Hackett, work among mothers ; Mrs Deefholts, the juvenile department, Miss Caswell, purity works ; Mrs Hilby, petitions to Government ; Mrs McCloud, keeping the Sabbath Day ; Mrs Stevens, literature ; Miss Garstin and Mrs B.M. Jones, the Life Line ; Miss Burnside, the press ; Mrs Barlett, magic lantern fund ; Miss Cahill, the medal contest ; Miss Mack and Miss Ballantine, work among the children. ... Miss Mack, secretary, read the annual report of the organising secretary, Miss F. Strout (who is away) from October 1916 – March 31st 1917 and her own report since May 1917. ...
At Moulmein during my second visit we had a very good European annual meeting in Miss Prince’s drawing room ... Our new magic lantern was used with great effect. Mr Samuels made two visits to a Karen village not far from Rangoon using the lantern ... This year our delegates at the Baptist Convension will be Mrs Gilmore and Mrs St. John, while Mrs Jones and Miss Stockwell will represent us at the Methodist Conference.
At. the W.C.T.U. Convention sessions on Thursday, Mrs B.M. Jones, who took the chair, read the president’s address ... Since the going of Miss Strout, the absence of an organising secretary has meant la larger responsibility .... the officers of the Burma Women’s Christian Temperance Union ... In the absence of Mrs Singiser, the President of the Union, Mrs Gilmore took the chair. The proceedings opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Lamb ... Among the European ladies representing the Union in Rangoon, Moulmein and Maymyo were Mrs Nuding, Dr. Cote and Mrs Bomanji, ... Mrs Olmstead represented Evangelistic work ; Mrs Illingworth, work among railway men ; Mrs Hackett, work among mothers ; Mrs Deefholts, the juvenile department, Miss Caswell, purity works ; Mrs Hilby, petitions to Government ; Mrs McCloud, keeping the Sabbath Day ; Mrs Stevens, literature ; Miss Garstin and Mrs B.M. Jones, the Life Line ; Miss Burnside, the press ; Mrs Barlett, magic lantern fund ; Miss Cahill, the medal contest ; Miss Mack and Miss Ballantine, work among the children. ... Miss Mack, secretary, read the annual report of the organising secretary, Miss F. Strout (who is away) from October 1916 – March 31st 1917 and her own report since May 1917. ...
At Moulmein during my second visit we had a very good European annual meeting in Miss Prince’s drawing room ... Our new magic lantern was used with great effect. Mr Samuels made two visits to a Karen village not far from Rangoon using the lantern ... This year our delegates at the Baptist Convension will be Mrs Gilmore and Mrs St. John, while Mrs Jones and Miss Stockwell will represent us at the Methodist Conference.
The Annexation of Upper Burma
Periodically, like the cyclic return of a comet or an epidemic, came strife between the Indian Government and the Kingdom of Burma, writes Sir Herbert Thirkell White in the Pioneer. Just a quarters of a century after the acquisition of Arakan and Tenasserim, Pegu fell into our hands. Another quarter of a century passed. A fresh quarrel broke out. The remnant of the Kingdom was swallowed whole and all Burma was again united under one rule.
Alaungpaya, the founder of the last reigning dynasty, rose to power in the days of Clive, a warrior and a conqueror ; he consolidated the Kingdom of Burma and carried his victorious standards into China and Siam. For nearly a century no worthy successor appeared ; not till the accession of the last monarch save one of his race, Mindon Min, who snatched the throne from his helpless brother and ruled well and wisely for nearly thirty years. His own Prime Minister, he affected some administrative reforms, encouraged trade and industries, welcomed Europeans to his capital and took some of them into service. He even sent a Mission to Europe ; perhaps the only serious mistake committed by this Buddhist Solomon. For an Eastern State, with merely a veneer of civilisation, entirely independent, not even in subordinate alliance with any superior power, amenable to no advice from Resident or Agent, Upper Burma was reasonably well governed. But there was no provision for continuity of sound administration. As soon as the Master’s grasp relaxed, the machine fell out of gear.
The brief reign of Mindon’s son, Thebaw, was a period of anarchy, sullied by many crimes. The King and his Queen, poor, passionate, too deeply maligned Supayalat, were incapable of exercising control over their dominions. Ministers and hordes of minor officials, corrupt, greedy, semi-barbarous, without guidance or restraint, preyed upon the people. One virtuous Minister there was, the Kinwun Mingyi, but his power was insufficient to outweigh that of the savage Taingda and his turbulent colleagues. So the country lapsed into confusion. Dacoit bands ravaged the country side, sharing their spoils, it is said even with the highest in the land. The fertile Shan country as laid waste, State warring State and flourishing towns became ruinous heaps. British traders were insulted and ill treated with impunity at times, redress was promised but the promise was never kept. Pleasantly passed the days in the Palace at Mandalay ; in halls with carved and gilded ceilings upheld by soaring pillar of red and gold ; in fair gardens with shady labyrinthine walks, cool lotus covered waterways and splashing fountains, gay with careless throngs of maids and pages and courtiers in bright silks and golden tissues. No breath from the outer world ruffled the serene peace within the Palace walls. And Burma suffered the fate of a kingdom whose ruler is despotic in theory, but in action powerless..
Seven years passed before the cup was full. Sometime before the end, political intrigues were set on foot in Mandalay with the ingenious purpose of establishing foreign influence in Upper Burma sufficiently strong to check any interference by Great Britain. The course of these intrigues, well known to us, was closely watched. But before the plan approached maturity, the Burmese Government, moved by some insane impulse, voluntarily offered a fair and reasonable ground for our intervention. Without any judicial enquiry, it imposed an immense fine on a corporation which had vast interests in the teak forests of Upper Burma. Moved by the desire to protect its commerce and to forestall political complications, the Indian Government decided that the time had come for adjusting, once for all, its relations with the Burmese kingdom. It was made clear that British influence must be paramount and effective throughout Burma, that British traders must be protected and that the relations of Upper Burma with foreign powers must be subject to our control.
There was no unseemly haste. An ultimatum was sent to Mandalay, but ample time was given for consideration and repentance. If this ultimatum had been accepted, the Burmese Kingdom would have been preserved on much the same conditions as those prevailing in other Indian States. The reply was a contemptuous rejection of our terms and a hail of shot on the steamer carrying the despatch. Two days before the answer reached Rangoon, the Burmese Government published a vain-glorious proclamation of war, calling on ll its subjects to unite and drive the barbarian heretics into the sea. The fatuous folly of this proceeding is almost inconceivable. Burma had no standing army, only a mob of brigands, picturesque but variously clad, armed and equipped less efficiently than mediaeval pikemen ; it had no captains trained in modern warfare ; it had but a meagre sum, a few thousand rupees, in the treasury ; it could invoke the aid of no allies. A fishing smack might as well have defied a Dreadnought.
On the 19th October 1885, in view of the despatch of the ultimatum, the Government of India orders for the preparation of an Expeditionary Force of 10,000 men, practically all of whom were sent from India. On the 14th November, this force embarked on river steamers, under the command of General Sir Harry Prendergast and crossed the Burmese frontier. Three days later the Fort at Minhla on the right bank of the Irrawaddy was carried by assault. The garrison put up quite a pretty little fight. This was the only flash of warlike spirit shown by the Burmese as the flotilla moved up the river.
On the 23rd November, Pagan, with its lines of time-worn pagodas, was occupied. Two days later, after a show of resistance, Myingyan fell. At Ava, a few miles below Mandalay, came the Kinwun Myingyi, bearing a flag of truce and negotiated the unconditional surrender of the Capital and of the Royal Family. The Forts at Ava and Sagaing were handed over. At Ava, it has been said, owing to some mismanagement or misunderstanding, many Burmese soldiers were allowed to disperse without being disarmed. If this is true, the consequences were serious, as the arms carried away were used in the guerrilla warfare which followed. Off Mandalay the King’s solitary war-steamer, bristling with muskets, was boarded, single-handed, by Colonel Sladen, the Chief Political Officer. It was re-named the Sladen in honour of its captor. The flotilla reached Mandalay on the 28th November and next day the King and his Queens, surrendering to General Prendergast, were sent into exile.
Thus fell the House of Alaungpaya. Seldom, if ever, has a military expedition, involving the fate of a Kingdom, been carried out with such speed and efficiency. Mandalay was occupied without resistance and troops were distributed in and around it. But our troubles were only just beginning. SO far we held Mandalay and a few outlying posts. The rest of the country, an area nearly as large as Fance or Germany, was untouched. No one knew the destiny of the conquered Kingdom. It might be incorporated with the rest of Burma ; it might be constituted a protected state with one of the few surviving princes seated, a phantom sovereign, on the throne of his fathers. Pending the decision between alternatives it was ingeniously arranged that the status quo should be maintained. The Great Council of State under Colonel Sladen’s presidency was to exercise the functions of Government. All subordinate officers, wuns, myowuns, myooks, thwethaukgyis, sitkes, myothugyis, ywathugyis, were to carry on. Probably no better temporary arrangement could have been made.
But naturally, if order was to be established, it could not be of long duration. Early in the New Year, the Viceroy, Lord Dufferin came to Mandalay and in the Palace of her Kings announced the annexation of Upper Burma to the Indian Empire. Soon afterwards the new Government was formed, Sir Charles Bernard becoming Chief Commissioner of all Burma, devoting most of his time and marvellous energy to settling the lately acquired province and organising its administration.
Here the tale of the annexation of Upper Burma comes to an end. Limits of space and the scope of this paper forbid a details history of the succeeding years in which was accomplished the work of pacification and settlement. But a very brief sketch of the course of events may be allowed. Practical experience showed that the state of the country was even worse than had been expected. Local officials there were but they were mainly concerned in gathering wealth and enjoying it. Violence and rapine stalked unabashed and unrepressed. Cultivators, traders and artisans were at the mercy of dacoits and robbers whose ranks were swollen by the addition of many disbanded soldiers. Lawless men, moreover, assumed the mask of patriotism and, under the guise of resisting the invader, terrorised the people and committed every imaginable atrocity. Leaders sprang up like mushrooms. Here a monk, there a pseudo prince, elsewhere a true scion of royalty, collected adherents. In modern times, the mock prince as a leader of revolt is perhaps peculiar to Burma. Even now any braggart who had mastered a little natural magic and learned some trick surprising to the ignorant* declares himself a prince, perhaps the incarnation of one famed in story and instantly crowds flock to his standard. How much more readily – in those troubled times were the credulous beguiled. In a country without roads and much of it forest clad, irregular war can be waged by loosely organised bands with many antecedent advantages and final victory over them is long and difficult of attainment.
When half the country folk were in sympathy with dacoits and the other half yielded terror stricken compliance with their demands, the task of pacification became still more arduous. Nor must it be supposed that in these conditions the Burman was a despicable foe. Though constitutionally averse from discipline, a fault which we hope is being corrected, the Burman is of fierce and passionate nature, very apt in the use of the da, and not without courage. So the contest was protracted. Gradually, by establishing many posts, by the ceaseless operations of small columns, by the combined efforts of troops and military police, by the improvement of communications by the untiring energy of the military and civil officers, by effectual disarmament, peace and order were evolved. One invaluable instrument was the village regulation which organised village life, enforced communal responsibility and enabled the authorities to remove to a distance known sympathisers with dacoits and rebels. (And as it may seem, the benefit ordinance has since been denounced as a weapon of bureaucratic tyranny.) Not till four or five years had been spent in strenuous endeavour not without the loss of many a gallant life, in creeping ambush less often in open fight, was the task accomplished and a peaceful, law-abiding province constituted. The last of the great dacoit leaders was not captures till 1896, but he had been in hiding for some years.
The Shan States, were taken in hand early in 1887 and by tact and good management actually reduced to order sooner than the whole of Upper Burma proper. The taming of the Kachins in the mountainous country bordering on China and Tibet and of the Chins in the tangle of savage hills fringing Manipur and the Lushai tracts was not finished till about the year 1893. ** It was under the strong and able direction of Sir Charles Crosthwaite that the pacification of Upper Burma was well and firmly accomplished. Brave men have asked whether the annexation of Upper Burma was justified. To this there can be one reply. A glance at the map will show that for us to hold Lower Burma and the southern course of eh Irrawaddy to the sea, while some other power held or exercised control over, Upper Burma and the northern reaches of the great river, would create an intolerable position, fraught with the gravest political perils. From the point of view of humanity the annexation was even more desirable. Peace and order and equal laws have been substituted for the seething turmoil of native misrule, for oppression, for injustice, for bloodshed and ruined homesteads. The only liberty of which the people of Upper Burma have been deprived is the licence to do wrong. Sua si bona norint, all Burmans would admit the advantages of British rule. Curiously enough, I believe that most of them are so wise as to recognise and rightly appreciate these benefits and that none but disorderly and turbulent spirits regret the rule of their Kings.
Lastly, let it be repeated that by the last annexation, Burma once more became a nation and started a brilliant career of progress and prosperity. When the legions are withdrawn, a united people will be ready to undertake its own government. Let us hope that before the dawn of that distant day, Burmans will have learnt the essentials of sound administration, justice and mercy and spontaneous integrity, from the example of their Western rulers.
* A common slave, you know him well by sight,
Held up his left hand, which did flame and burn,
L:ike twenty torches joined; and yet his hand,
Not sensible of fire, remained unscorched.
Julius Caesar I iii. 15.
** It may be of interest to note that Kachins have for some years been enlisted as military police ; while a thousand Chins have been engaged as part of a Labour Coups for service in the great war.
Periodically, like the cyclic return of a comet or an epidemic, came strife between the Indian Government and the Kingdom of Burma, writes Sir Herbert Thirkell White in the Pioneer. Just a quarters of a century after the acquisition of Arakan and Tenasserim, Pegu fell into our hands. Another quarter of a century passed. A fresh quarrel broke out. The remnant of the Kingdom was swallowed whole and all Burma was again united under one rule.
Alaungpaya, the founder of the last reigning dynasty, rose to power in the days of Clive, a warrior and a conqueror ; he consolidated the Kingdom of Burma and carried his victorious standards into China and Siam. For nearly a century no worthy successor appeared ; not till the accession of the last monarch save one of his race, Mindon Min, who snatched the throne from his helpless brother and ruled well and wisely for nearly thirty years. His own Prime Minister, he affected some administrative reforms, encouraged trade and industries, welcomed Europeans to his capital and took some of them into service. He even sent a Mission to Europe ; perhaps the only serious mistake committed by this Buddhist Solomon. For an Eastern State, with merely a veneer of civilisation, entirely independent, not even in subordinate alliance with any superior power, amenable to no advice from Resident or Agent, Upper Burma was reasonably well governed. But there was no provision for continuity of sound administration. As soon as the Master’s grasp relaxed, the machine fell out of gear.
The brief reign of Mindon’s son, Thebaw, was a period of anarchy, sullied by many crimes. The King and his Queen, poor, passionate, too deeply maligned Supayalat, were incapable of exercising control over their dominions. Ministers and hordes of minor officials, corrupt, greedy, semi-barbarous, without guidance or restraint, preyed upon the people. One virtuous Minister there was, the Kinwun Mingyi, but his power was insufficient to outweigh that of the savage Taingda and his turbulent colleagues. So the country lapsed into confusion. Dacoit bands ravaged the country side, sharing their spoils, it is said even with the highest in the land. The fertile Shan country as laid waste, State warring State and flourishing towns became ruinous heaps. British traders were insulted and ill treated with impunity at times, redress was promised but the promise was never kept. Pleasantly passed the days in the Palace at Mandalay ; in halls with carved and gilded ceilings upheld by soaring pillar of red and gold ; in fair gardens with shady labyrinthine walks, cool lotus covered waterways and splashing fountains, gay with careless throngs of maids and pages and courtiers in bright silks and golden tissues. No breath from the outer world ruffled the serene peace within the Palace walls. And Burma suffered the fate of a kingdom whose ruler is despotic in theory, but in action powerless..
Seven years passed before the cup was full. Sometime before the end, political intrigues were set on foot in Mandalay with the ingenious purpose of establishing foreign influence in Upper Burma sufficiently strong to check any interference by Great Britain. The course of these intrigues, well known to us, was closely watched. But before the plan approached maturity, the Burmese Government, moved by some insane impulse, voluntarily offered a fair and reasonable ground for our intervention. Without any judicial enquiry, it imposed an immense fine on a corporation which had vast interests in the teak forests of Upper Burma. Moved by the desire to protect its commerce and to forestall political complications, the Indian Government decided that the time had come for adjusting, once for all, its relations with the Burmese kingdom. It was made clear that British influence must be paramount and effective throughout Burma, that British traders must be protected and that the relations of Upper Burma with foreign powers must be subject to our control.
There was no unseemly haste. An ultimatum was sent to Mandalay, but ample time was given for consideration and repentance. If this ultimatum had been accepted, the Burmese Kingdom would have been preserved on much the same conditions as those prevailing in other Indian States. The reply was a contemptuous rejection of our terms and a hail of shot on the steamer carrying the despatch. Two days before the answer reached Rangoon, the Burmese Government published a vain-glorious proclamation of war, calling on ll its subjects to unite and drive the barbarian heretics into the sea. The fatuous folly of this proceeding is almost inconceivable. Burma had no standing army, only a mob of brigands, picturesque but variously clad, armed and equipped less efficiently than mediaeval pikemen ; it had no captains trained in modern warfare ; it had but a meagre sum, a few thousand rupees, in the treasury ; it could invoke the aid of no allies. A fishing smack might as well have defied a Dreadnought.
On the 19th October 1885, in view of the despatch of the ultimatum, the Government of India orders for the preparation of an Expeditionary Force of 10,000 men, practically all of whom were sent from India. On the 14th November, this force embarked on river steamers, under the command of General Sir Harry Prendergast and crossed the Burmese frontier. Three days later the Fort at Minhla on the right bank of the Irrawaddy was carried by assault. The garrison put up quite a pretty little fight. This was the only flash of warlike spirit shown by the Burmese as the flotilla moved up the river.
On the 23rd November, Pagan, with its lines of time-worn pagodas, was occupied. Two days later, after a show of resistance, Myingyan fell. At Ava, a few miles below Mandalay, came the Kinwun Myingyi, bearing a flag of truce and negotiated the unconditional surrender of the Capital and of the Royal Family. The Forts at Ava and Sagaing were handed over. At Ava, it has been said, owing to some mismanagement or misunderstanding, many Burmese soldiers were allowed to disperse without being disarmed. If this is true, the consequences were serious, as the arms carried away were used in the guerrilla warfare which followed. Off Mandalay the King’s solitary war-steamer, bristling with muskets, was boarded, single-handed, by Colonel Sladen, the Chief Political Officer. It was re-named the Sladen in honour of its captor. The flotilla reached Mandalay on the 28th November and next day the King and his Queens, surrendering to General Prendergast, were sent into exile.
Thus fell the House of Alaungpaya. Seldom, if ever, has a military expedition, involving the fate of a Kingdom, been carried out with such speed and efficiency. Mandalay was occupied without resistance and troops were distributed in and around it. But our troubles were only just beginning. SO far we held Mandalay and a few outlying posts. The rest of the country, an area nearly as large as Fance or Germany, was untouched. No one knew the destiny of the conquered Kingdom. It might be incorporated with the rest of Burma ; it might be constituted a protected state with one of the few surviving princes seated, a phantom sovereign, on the throne of his fathers. Pending the decision between alternatives it was ingeniously arranged that the status quo should be maintained. The Great Council of State under Colonel Sladen’s presidency was to exercise the functions of Government. All subordinate officers, wuns, myowuns, myooks, thwethaukgyis, sitkes, myothugyis, ywathugyis, were to carry on. Probably no better temporary arrangement could have been made.
But naturally, if order was to be established, it could not be of long duration. Early in the New Year, the Viceroy, Lord Dufferin came to Mandalay and in the Palace of her Kings announced the annexation of Upper Burma to the Indian Empire. Soon afterwards the new Government was formed, Sir Charles Bernard becoming Chief Commissioner of all Burma, devoting most of his time and marvellous energy to settling the lately acquired province and organising its administration.
Here the tale of the annexation of Upper Burma comes to an end. Limits of space and the scope of this paper forbid a details history of the succeeding years in which was accomplished the work of pacification and settlement. But a very brief sketch of the course of events may be allowed. Practical experience showed that the state of the country was even worse than had been expected. Local officials there were but they were mainly concerned in gathering wealth and enjoying it. Violence and rapine stalked unabashed and unrepressed. Cultivators, traders and artisans were at the mercy of dacoits and robbers whose ranks were swollen by the addition of many disbanded soldiers. Lawless men, moreover, assumed the mask of patriotism and, under the guise of resisting the invader, terrorised the people and committed every imaginable atrocity. Leaders sprang up like mushrooms. Here a monk, there a pseudo prince, elsewhere a true scion of royalty, collected adherents. In modern times, the mock prince as a leader of revolt is perhaps peculiar to Burma. Even now any braggart who had mastered a little natural magic and learned some trick surprising to the ignorant* declares himself a prince, perhaps the incarnation of one famed in story and instantly crowds flock to his standard. How much more readily – in those troubled times were the credulous beguiled. In a country without roads and much of it forest clad, irregular war can be waged by loosely organised bands with many antecedent advantages and final victory over them is long and difficult of attainment.
When half the country folk were in sympathy with dacoits and the other half yielded terror stricken compliance with their demands, the task of pacification became still more arduous. Nor must it be supposed that in these conditions the Burman was a despicable foe. Though constitutionally averse from discipline, a fault which we hope is being corrected, the Burman is of fierce and passionate nature, very apt in the use of the da, and not without courage. So the contest was protracted. Gradually, by establishing many posts, by the ceaseless operations of small columns, by the combined efforts of troops and military police, by the improvement of communications by the untiring energy of the military and civil officers, by effectual disarmament, peace and order were evolved. One invaluable instrument was the village regulation which organised village life, enforced communal responsibility and enabled the authorities to remove to a distance known sympathisers with dacoits and rebels. (And as it may seem, the benefit ordinance has since been denounced as a weapon of bureaucratic tyranny.) Not till four or five years had been spent in strenuous endeavour not without the loss of many a gallant life, in creeping ambush less often in open fight, was the task accomplished and a peaceful, law-abiding province constituted. The last of the great dacoit leaders was not captures till 1896, but he had been in hiding for some years.
The Shan States, were taken in hand early in 1887 and by tact and good management actually reduced to order sooner than the whole of Upper Burma proper. The taming of the Kachins in the mountainous country bordering on China and Tibet and of the Chins in the tangle of savage hills fringing Manipur and the Lushai tracts was not finished till about the year 1893. ** It was under the strong and able direction of Sir Charles Crosthwaite that the pacification of Upper Burma was well and firmly accomplished. Brave men have asked whether the annexation of Upper Burma was justified. To this there can be one reply. A glance at the map will show that for us to hold Lower Burma and the southern course of eh Irrawaddy to the sea, while some other power held or exercised control over, Upper Burma and the northern reaches of the great river, would create an intolerable position, fraught with the gravest political perils. From the point of view of humanity the annexation was even more desirable. Peace and order and equal laws have been substituted for the seething turmoil of native misrule, for oppression, for injustice, for bloodshed and ruined homesteads. The only liberty of which the people of Upper Burma have been deprived is the licence to do wrong. Sua si bona norint, all Burmans would admit the advantages of British rule. Curiously enough, I believe that most of them are so wise as to recognise and rightly appreciate these benefits and that none but disorderly and turbulent spirits regret the rule of their Kings.
Lastly, let it be repeated that by the last annexation, Burma once more became a nation and started a brilliant career of progress and prosperity. When the legions are withdrawn, a united people will be ready to undertake its own government. Let us hope that before the dawn of that distant day, Burmans will have learnt the essentials of sound administration, justice and mercy and spontaneous integrity, from the example of their Western rulers.
* A common slave, you know him well by sight,
Held up his left hand, which did flame and burn,
L:ike twenty torches joined; and yet his hand,
Not sensible of fire, remained unscorched.
Julius Caesar I iii. 15.
** It may be of interest to note that Kachins have for some years been enlisted as military police ; while a thousand Chins have been engaged as part of a Labour Coups for service in the great war.
Appointments
The Governor General in Council is pleased to appoint A.E. Rigg, I.C.S., a Divisional and Sessions Judge, to be a Judge of the Chief Court, Lower Burma, in consequence of the resignation of the Hon, Mr Justice Parlett, I.C.S., from 1st November.
The provisional recognition of the appointment of Mr L.P. Briggs as Consul for the United States of America at Rangoon has been confirmed by His Majesty’s Government.
The “Fleur De Lys”
The Fleur De Lys, the magazine of the Rangoon Diocesan Schools, has reached the second number of Vol. III (September) which number is full of matter, well got up and is sold at the price of eight annas. ... The report of the boys’ school shows that the total number of former masters and old boys of the school now on active service, exceeds one hundred. During the past year three more old boys lost their lives, making a total of seven. ...
The Governor General in Council is pleased to appoint A.E. Rigg, I.C.S., a Divisional and Sessions Judge, to be a Judge of the Chief Court, Lower Burma, in consequence of the resignation of the Hon, Mr Justice Parlett, I.C.S., from 1st November.
The provisional recognition of the appointment of Mr L.P. Briggs as Consul for the United States of America at Rangoon has been confirmed by His Majesty’s Government.
The “Fleur De Lys”
The Fleur De Lys, the magazine of the Rangoon Diocesan Schools, has reached the second number of Vol. III (September) which number is full of matter, well got up and is sold at the price of eight annas. ... The report of the boys’ school shows that the total number of former masters and old boys of the school now on active service, exceeds one hundred. During the past year three more old boys lost their lives, making a total of seven. ...
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Football
Walter Locke Shield Y.M.C.A. Win ... final between the Rangoon College and the Y.M.C.A. ... The college was without the services of Nyi Pa, their clever right half, while Ba Than Tin was again in goal. Ba Than of the reserves played right half ;he was a weak point and Ba Than Tin gave a very poor display in goal. Several of the College team became crocked during the game and in consequence the defence broke down badly. For the Y.M.C.A,. Jenkins was unable to play. Butchart went inside right and Martin came in as left half. Mathews was the weak point in the Y.M.C.A. team yesterday and was beaten time and again in the first half by Ba Than and Po San Myint. Pusey was at the top of his form and played a splendid game. He was late in turning out and in consequence Seymour went into goal. ... Ba Than’s good try skimming the cross bar. A moment later Bennison handled the ball giving a penalty kick which Maung Nyo missed. ... Pusey arrived at this stage but the College kept us the pressure ... Once a fine header by Ba Hline struck the post and was cleared. ... With about a minute to go a determined attach by the Y.M.C.A. resulted in Pugsley scoring with a fine shot. Score at half time Y.M.C.A. 1 ; Rangoon College, 0. In the second half ... The Y.M.C.A. then assumed the upper hand and Pugsley dribbling past Ba Than ... A moment later Butchart found the net ... Near the end, Sadler after a fine run, scored with a splendid goal and just on time Slacke added the fifth and last goal, the game ending Y.M.C.A., 5 ; Rangoon College, 0. The teams were: Y.M.C.A. – Pusey, Bennison, McCann, Mathews, Stuart, Martin, Sadler, Butchart, Slacke, Pugsley and Seymour. Rangoon College – Ba Than Tin, Ba Hpu, Ba Nyun, Ba Than, Tun Myaing, Htin Bwa, Maung Nyo, Ba Hline, Tun Hmee, Po San Myit and Saya Ba Than. Referee: Mr Tranter On the teams lining up, Mr G. Blackstock said the result of the game had been a bit of a surprise as he had come there fully prepared to congratulate Mr Hunter and the College on winning the shield. The game had shown the uncertainty of all sports. He was placed in a rather peculiar position as his own team had won the trophy and he could hardly be expected to congratulate himself and his team. He asked Mr Hunter to congratulate them and assist Mrs Blackstock in presenting the trophy and medals. It had been a quite a good competition and for the first time in several years, three military teams had entered, the Royal Irish Fusiliers, the Bedfords and the Borders. The first two were hardly in the best of condition but the Borders put up a good fight, The holders, the Government High School had been beaten by the Gymkhana after a good came, St. Paul’s had out up a stiff fight but unfortunately they did not seem to get into their stride all through the season. ... Continuing Mr Blackstock said: “... to say a few words, not as a member of the B.A.A. council, but as one of the old residents of Rangoon, who can carry his memory back a quarter of a century. ... No doubt some of the old sportsmen here recollect what used to happen twenty odd years ago when the Burma Schools Athletic Association was in existence. ...” Mr Hunter congratulated the winners and paid a warm tribute to their left back, McCann, whose work he characterised as fine as anything seen on a B.A.A. ground. ... Burma W.C.T.U. Election of Officers The sessions of the Burma Women’s Christian Temperance Union Convention 1917 was concluded with the election of officers ... Mrs Gilmore presided. The following officers were elected:- Mrs Singiser, President, Mrs Stockwell, Vice-president, Mrs Bomanji, correspondence secretary, Mrs Small, recording secretary and Mrs Bonner, treasurer. The following Superintendents were elected:- Mrs McClellan, evangelistic ; Miss Caswell, purity ; Mrs Hackett, mothers’ meetings ; Mrs Gilmore, petitions and legislation ; Mrs Olmstead, Sunday school ; Mrs Stevens, literature ; Miss Burmeister, press ; Mrs Deefholts, juvenile department ; Miss Leib, magic lantern ; Mrs Illingworth, railway workmen ; Dr. Kingsley, scientific temperance ; Mrs Ferdinands, medal contest ; Miss Mack, young people’s branch and Mrs Bartlett, mercy. Burmese Marching Song “Upper Burman” writes – I strongly support the view taken by “Nationalist” your correspondent of the 27th ultimo, as to giving the Burmese marching song a purely Burmese tune for the reason that the National Anthem translated into Burmese with the English tune sounds rather like a church song and is never taken up enthusiastically, as it falls flat when sung and is distasteful. Commissioner’s Road Accident On Monday the police were allowed to see Mr Watton, who was injured recently in the motor smash in Commissioner’s road, for the purpose of taking his statement as to how the accident occurred. Mr Watton, the police say, remembered leaving the Rangoon Vol. Rifles headquarters after drill about 6 p.m. but he had no recollection of anything that happened after that until he came to his senses about forty-eight hours later in hospital. How he got his injuries he only knew from what they told him. He was not a fast rider and to his recollection rarely went faster than fifteen to twenty miles an hour. His mind is an absolute blank concerning everything connected with the accident, but in every other respect his memory is good. He is progressing very favourably and while some of his injuries may leave lasting marks it is not expected that they will be as pronounced as was at first thought. In connection with this case, the police on Tuesday sent up for trial Maung Ba Maung, the driver of taxi no. 1877, which was the foremost of the two taxis at the time of the collision, on charges of reckless driving and exceeding the speed limit. Mahomed Salay, driver of taxi no 1848 with which Mr Watton collided, has also been sent up for trial on charges of reckless driving and causing danger to human life by a reckless act. Y.M.C.A. Concert The series of concerts which are being held ... and the excellent programme arranged by Mrs Blackstock for Saturday night was very much appreciated ... Mr Hector Long opened the programme with “The Jolly Sailor” ... in which his baritone made the hall of the Y.M.C.A. ring ; ... Miss Leib followed singing “O Lovely Night” ... Next a banjo solo by W.B. Chance was well received. Mrs Victor Gamble and Mrs Reid are both well known to the Rangoon musical public to need any special mention, except that they were at their best on Saturday night. ... Mrs Reid (violin) and Mrs Gamble (piano) were real treats ... The humorous element of the programme was supplied by R.E. McKenzie, who kept the audience in roars of laughter ... In the court scene from the “Trial by Jury” Mrs J.P. Nowell in the costume of a bride looked very charming ... Corpl. J.T. Body as the defendant and Capt. Howie as the Judge ... ; bridesmaids ; Mrs Flanagan , Miss G. Smith and Miss Jeremiah ; spectators in court ; Mrs Lutter, Miss Duckworth and Miss O’Brien ; Orchestra; Rifleman Weir (piano) Mr F. Sequeira (violin) and Bandsman Clements (piccolo) ... The scenery on the stage was by Rowe & Co. under the capable direction of Mr J.P. Nowell. ... We are asked to state that on Saturday night, Mrs J. Reid lost a wide white crepe de chine scarf with coloured embroidered ends and long silk tassels. Anyone who has taken it away by mistake is asked to return it as soon as possible ... The scarf was a present from Mrs Reid’s little son and is of great value to the owner. Waltzing Competition Dances at the Royal Hotel are deservedly popular and Mr C. Stewart, proprietor of that hotel, has decided on an excellent means of swelling the funds of “Our Day” in a dance to be held at the hotel ... Men Wanted for Mobile Battery Twenty men are urgently required for the Volunteer Mobile Battery. Men wishing to enlist should report to the Sergt.-Major, Rangoon Port Defence Corps, at noon tomorrow. Mysterious Explosion in Godwin Road An explosion, believed to have been that of a bomb, is said to have taken place on the roof of a house, no. 10, a tenement house in Godwin road, at 2 a.m. on Thursday, the noise being heard in Crisp street. News of the explosion was taken to Mr Colquhoun on Friday morning and in company with Inspector Jennings, he went to the building in which a large number of people live. Mr Colquhoun had been told that the explosion had blown a large hole clean through the tiles and ceiling of a room occupied by three Chinese women. The women were interviewed ... The building is said to have shaken violently ... Mr Colquhoun and Mr Jennings climbed onto the roof and from the place where the explosion had taken place gathered pieces of a biscuit tin, scorched cloth, mails, bolts, nuts and pieces of burnt paper, all smelling of gun powder. ... Mr Colquhoun at one telephoned the Commissioner of Police and Mr Shuttleworth and Mr Habgood, Asst. Commissioner, visited the scene. ... Burmese Marching Songs ... The circular letter of Professor W.G. Fraser, Hony. Secretary, Burma Research Society, dated Sept. 21st detailing the conditions of the competition was as follows:- The Burman soldier wants some Burmese marching songs. The matter has been brought to the notice of the Burma Research Society and the committee has decided to offer two prizes ... for Burmese words set to any well known marching tune, English or Burmese. The conditions are as follows ... New Post Offices In Mesopotamia Owing to the opening of new post offices in Mesopotamia there has been a great demand for clerical staff and as a result various large centres in India, including Rangoon, have been asked to train men for the work. Fifteen men were asked for from Rangoon and shortly afterwards an additional five were asked for. These were quickly secured and those accepted for training where consist of ten Anglo-Indians and ten Indians. The ten Anglo-Indians now under training are all from St. Paul’s High School and all of them have been members of the gymnastic or boxing classes of the school. They are P. Gasper, T. Gasper, W. Percevich, J. Percevich, C. Devellerz, E. Galloway, W. Conway, W. Lazaro, P. Joseph and A. Kirk. These lads on completing their training will receive good pay, kit and rations and have quarters provided for them wherever they are sent, whether Baghdad, Kut-el-Amara or Basra. The new men, it is expected, will be posted to the larger telegraph offices in Mesopotamia. The Burma Infantry Arakan Detachment Arrives There have been large batches of recruits for the Burma Infantry (late Burma Pioneers) ... the largest of which was that from Akyab and Kyaukpyu ... a splendid looking lot of lads, sturdy and clean limbed. ... Among them is Saw Hla Maung, who is a son of U Myat Tun Aung, C.I.E., Deputy Commissioner, Kyaukpyu. ... A non-commissioned officer and ten men, a very smart detachment from the Burma Infantry, arrived on Sunday from Maymyo to conduct the recruits to their depot. The Dufferin Hospital At the monthly meeting of the managing committee of the Dufferin Hospital held on ... there were present:- Lt.-Col. Dee, I.M.S., Miss Hodgson, Dr. Ma Saw Sa (Lady Superintendent) Dr. Spence, Dr. Pedley, Mr R.G. Nicol, Mr Sasoon Solomon, Mr Craig, Mr Sivaya, J.R. Baird Smith (Hon. Secy. and Treasurer.) ... It was resolved to ask Mrs Young, Mrs Casson, Miss Hodgson, Mrs Arnot and Mrs Hla Oung to become members of the managing committee ... Mrs Wing’s resignation was discussed at length and proposals were made by Dr. Spence and Mr Sivaya. Dr. Spence’s proposal was that Mrs Wing be asked to reconsider her decision and have it explained to her that she will in future act as Matron and will not be asked to do any actual nursing duty except in very exceptional cases. She will carry out the duties of Senior Matron in the full sense of the title. Mr Sivaya’s proposal was that Mrs Wing’s resignation be accepted. This was not seconded. Dr. Spence’s proposal was unanimously carried. ... Mrs Casson’s letter was read announcing her intended absence from Burma for two months and Miss Hodgson, whom she had suggested as a substitute, was thanks for her willingness to act for Mrs Casson. Police Man Runs Amok Akbar Khan, a Police Constable attached to the Pansodan Police station, ran amok on Thursday morning in Phayre street slightly injuring the little daughter of Mr C.H. de Paulsen, who was in a motor car. The report of the affair is that Akbar Khan showed signs of mental derangement in September and on the 18th of that month he was sent to the asylum for the insane for observation. He was released and reported to Inspector Donohoe for duty on Monday last. On Wednesday it was noticed that he as acting strangely and Inspector Maung Bwa found him creating a disturbance in a tea shop in Merchant street ... A few minutes later Mr de Paulsen came to the station and reported that he was driving his motor car from north to south in Phayre street and was about to turn into Merchant street when Akbar Khan ran up to the car and flung a chain to which was attached a police whistle and a bunch of keys into the back part of the car where his wife and daughter were. The missile struck the child on the right side of the head, causing a lump. He stopped the car and sent his chauffeur in pursuit of the man. He then drove to the police station. Sergeant Buckley, Mogul Guard, who was on duty at the junction of Phayre and Merchant streets, saw the man’s action and joined in the pursuit. Akbar Khan up to the time in September when he showed signs of mental trouble was looked upon as one of the best men in the station, speaking both English and Burmese and being a keen policeman. He is to be sent back to the asylum. Rangoon Golf Club The following are results of the third round’s play in the Shand Cup:- C. Arnot (5) beat J.S. Mooney (18) by 4 up and 2 to play after a tie. H. Woodham (4) and J. Stuart Smith (4) all square (to replay.) A.E.H. Killick (16) beat G. McInnes (12) by 3 up and 2 to play after a tie. A.W. Kelley (12) beat A. Flavell (14) by 2 holes. The Quarterly Medals Out of 34 entries for the quarterly medals the following were the best scores returned:- “Jamieson” Medal T.T. McCreath 46+42= 88-6=82 J.K. Michie 47+43=90-8=82 H. Woodham 39+50=89-4=85 G.I. Thorburn 46+48=94-8=86 “Gordon” Medal G. McInnes 41+43=84-12=72 (winner) C. Gaunt 44+46=90-10=80 F.W. Mann 44+19=93-12=81 W.R. Beatty 52+51=103-16=87 A. Scobie 53+51=104-16=88 St. John Ambulance Assoc. Burma Centre The following pupils belonging to the Methodist Girls’ School, Rangoon, have passed an examination in Home Hygiene. Lecturer, Dr. (Miss) Cote, M.D., Examiner, Dr. Charles F. Pedley, M.R.C.S. :- Ruth Raynor, Irene Fynn, Sadie Holton, Beryl Brabrook, Dora Johannes, Belle Scott, Florence Lawton, Edith Johannes, Ethel Purcell, Gladys Henry, Lena David, Kathleen Hurcomb. The following members of a Civil Police class held at the Tharrawaddy branch of the Burma Centre have passed an examination in First Aid. Lecturer, Sheik Alla Rakha, Sub-Asst. Surgeon, Examiner, Dr. S. Paul, Civil Surgeon:- Maung Po Hla (1) Maung Po Nyein, Maung Hmyin (1) Maung Po Hla (II) Maung Po Ket, Maung Ba Kin, Maung Ali, Maung Ba Tun, Maung Tun Mya, Maung Ba Thein, Maung Po Khin. Mad Burman Runs Amok Mr J.M. Conder, Sub-divnl. Officer, Maymyo, recently heard the case against Nga Tun Zan of Kyettit village, who was prosecuted on a charge of having killed two Burmans and injured five others. ... |
Rugby Challenge Cup Final
Gymkhana (11 points) b Bordes (5) The final match ... The contesting teams were the Rangoon Gymkhana Club and the Border Regiment, the former winning by two tries and a goal ... to one goal. ... to be congratulated on winning the cup, which has not been by them since 1911, when Stuart Macdonald captained the side. It is a long time since Rangoon Rugby spectators have been able to witness as pretty a display of combined outside passing as that which led to Meikle’s second try while an individual effort by Gardiner in the second half was a masterpiece. ... The Gymkhana forwards, ably led by Beamish, put up a capital fight ... by rally fine scrum craft and scientific footwork in which Neales, Stoneham, Bowles and Killick were always well to the fore. The halves on both sides worked very hard and Pyett saved his forwards many times by his fine kicking. ... Meikle, for the Gymkhana played in superb form. The players were:- Rangoon Gymkhana – Pyett, Meikle, Cockman, Harding, Gardiner, Thorburn, Clayton-Jones, Bowles, Stoneham, Neales, Killick, Winter, T.P. Cowie, James and Beamish. Borders – Brown, Hollywell, Lt. Alexander, Rendall, Howe, Dawson, Dennison, Atkinson, Edmondson, Hill, Holmes, O’Neill, Simpson, Glover and Hewett. Referee: Stuart Macdonald. The Game – Beamish kicked off for the Gymkhana and after Pyett had found touch inside the Borders’ 25 Rendall relieved with a fine kick and follow up ... After the match, the teams lined up in front of the stand, where Mr P. Henstock addressed them. He said the spectators had been treated to a very fine match and congratulated the Gymkhana on winning and the losers on their plucky display. ... He had much pleasure in presenting the cup to Mr Beamish, captain of the winning team. Y.M.C.A. Football Dinner A dinner in honour of the football team ... Mr G. Blackstock, President of the Y.M.C.A., as chairman. The dinner was also made the occasion of farewell to Bennison and Jenkins of the team who are going to Madras with the first Indian Defence Force Group for training. The dinner was served by H. Chowdhury, Stewart of the Association. ... when the toasting stage was reached, addresses were made by Mr G. Blackstock, Dr. A.M. Murray and Messrs. Pusey, Bennison, Sadler, Wooster and Hilton. After dinner and enjoyable musical programme was carried out by Rifleman Carson and Signaller Saunders, Rifle Brigade, Corpl. Dee, Bedfords and Mr Mathews, who gave one of his ragtime songs. Towards the end of the concert Mr C.D. Stuart turned up, he having been unavoidably kept away from the dinner. He was hoisted shoulder high and carried to the stage where he gave an inimitable rendering of a rollicking song which brought down the house. All then joined hands and sang “Auld Lang Sine” and the singing of the National Anthem brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Rifleman Castell and mr A.H. Wooster acted as accompanists. Rangoon Golf Club Shand Cup The following are results in the first round of the paly for teh Shand Cup:- R. Baillie (12) beat T.T. McCreath (6) by 4 and 3. C. Arnot (5) beat T. Cormack (14) by 7 and 5. J.S. Mooney (18) beat J. Kirkwood (16) by 2 and 1. A.A. Ure (8) beat J.B. Orr (12) by 3 and 1. H. Woodham (4) and J.R.D. Glascott (10) to play. R.R. Deacon (16) beat G.T. Thorburn (8) by 2 and 1. G.R. Cockman (16) beat J.J. Latta (+1) to play. J. Stuart Smith (4) beat T. Munro ( 10) by 2 holes. A.J. Watt (3) beat O. Tindall (7) by 6 and 5. G. Innes (12) beat G,D, Mackay (18) by 3 and 2. A.E.H. Killick (16) beat G.G. Compton (16) by 3 and 2. C. Gaunt (10) beat J.I. Nelson (18) by 3 and 2. A.W. Kelly (12) beat A.A. Cantor (12) by 8 and 7. Lt.-Col. P. Dee (10) beat J. Smith (18) by 3 and 2. A. Flavell (14) beat R. Dry (18) by 3 and 2. F.W. Mann (12) beat W. Bennett (10) by 4 and 2. Maymyo Polo Tournament ... The five teams competing:- Monywa: W.H. McGrath, Major L.E.L. Burne, Subadar Mohamed Tahir and Havildar Fazel Ahmed. The Commission: E.N. Drury, E.N. Bell, W.F. Grahame and W.J. Palmes. The Military: Major A. Davidson, L.H.G. Conville, A.P. Wilson and Major F.C.A. Troup. Maymyo A : Capt. Ward Jackson, Miss Whiting, M.O. Tanner and H.D. Grantham. Maymyo B : Sir Otway Cuffe, V.H.J. Fields-Clarke, H.L.P. Walsh and J. St. G. Clebborne. Farewell to Mr W. D’Rozario The staff of the Rangoon telegraph office gave a social and dance at the Customs Club on Wednesday night to Mrs and Mr D’Rozario before their departure from Rangoon brought about by the transfer of Mr D’Rozario, Superintendent of the office, to Bombay. The gathering was a very large one ... the music being supplied by Silgardo’s string band ... between the dances there were songs by Mrs Deefholts and Mr Behan. ... Mr Shead, President of the Indian Telegraph Association said: Farewells at any time are rather sad ... We are gathered here tonight, both hosts and guests to do honour to and demonstrate our appreciation of Mr and Mrs D’Rozario. ... I would like now to ask Mrs D’Rozario on behalf of the staff to please accept from Mr Rosemeyer a small souvenir of our appreciation ... I now take the opportunity of extending to Mr and Mrs Walker our warm welcome and assuring them of our good will and hearty co-operation to make their stay in Rangoon happy. ... Mr Cooke, on behalf of the guests said that the departure of Mrs and Mr D’Rozario would be greatly felt ... Burma Ford Van Company Officers And Men Wanted A notice has been issued by the Secretary, Burma Provincial Recruiting Committee, Secretariat, Maymyo, asking for officers and men to form the Burma Ford Van Company to go on service to Mesopotamia sometime next month. The following are the ranks wanted and the pay for each:- British or Anglo-Indian Officers One Commandant, with temporary rank of Major, Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Temporary Captain for workshop. 4 Subalterns. Warrant Officers Machinist Sergt.-Major. Company Sergt.-Major. Staff Sergeant & Sergeants Company Qtr-Master Sergt. 4 Section Sergt’s. Artificers Foreman Machinest Staff Sergt. 2 Corporals. 11 Privates. Burman, Indian or Zerbaddi Drivers 11 Havildars. 168 Privates. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scholarship A scholarship of Rs. 60 per month tenable for five years at the Civil Engineering College, Sibpur, is awarded to T.J. Joseph, with effect from the 1st November 1917. The Anglo-Indian Empire League The annual general meeting of the Burma Branch of the .... Among those present were:- the Hon. Mr J.E. DuBern, President of the Burma branch of the League, O. de Glanville, C.H. Campagnac, C.C. Cameron, F.C. Rosair, S.C. Buttery, H.C. Elsey, A.J. Cooke and P.M. Bernard. ... There being no other questions Mr H. Bouche proposed the adoption of the report. This was seconded by Mr J. Rolston ... the result of the election to the committee for the ensuing year 1917-18 ... Mr O. de Glanville, J.E. DuBern, P.M. Bernard, E.J.L. Andrew, S.C. Buttery, Burgh Gardner, F.C. Rosair, A. Ben Court, P. Rosemeyer, H.C. Elsey, A.H. Wooster and G.H. Munro. ... the resolution proposed to be telegraphed ... as follows:- “This meeting is of the opinion that it is vital to the interests of the European and Anglo-Indian communities in India that their interests should be safeguarded in the suggested extension to India of some measure of representative government and that their rights and claims should be represented to Mr Montagu, Secy. of State for India at Calcutta. It recognises that it is not only inevitable but that it is right that representative government should be extended to India in accordance with the pledges given in the past, but at the same time it is strongly of the opinion that such extension must be gradual and must be such that minorities be represented and that under it no British subject shall by reason of his religion, place of birth, descent, colour, or any of them, be disabled from holding any place, office or employment under the Crown. It urges that the disabilities under which Anglo-Indians have been in the past and which still exist must be removed. ... Burma Fighting Mens Dependents’ Fund This committee has carried on its work ... The members of this committee are:- Chairman, the Hon. Mr J.E. DuBern Hony. Treasurer, R.G. Nicoll, Mercantile Bank of India Hony. Secretary, A.J. Cooke, 22 Creek St. Members I.G. Lloyd, I.C.S. Secy. to the Financial Commissioner J.E. Houldey, I.C.S., Dist. Magistrate, Rangoon H.C. Elsey, Merchant, Balthazar’s Bldgs. C.H. Campagnac, Barrister-at-law, 6 Barr St. O. de Glanville, Barrister-at-law, 25th St. F. Watson, President, Rangoon Trades Assoc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burma Society The annual general meeting of the ... The annual report for the year 1916-17 says:- ... Office Bearers – Sir Daniel Twomey held the office of President throughout the year. The other members of the committees were:- M. Hunter, U Po Tha, U May Oung, U Htoon Myat, whose death was a great loss to the society. Maung Gyi (of Yegyaw) Maung Chit Hlaing, Maung Tha Bau and the Hon. Dr. San C Po ... J.P. Doyle was the Hony. Secretary and Treasurer up to 18th Nov. 1916, when he proceeded on active service. C.W. Ainley filled the vacancy until 15th March 1917, when E.G. Pattle took over the work. ... Rangoon School Board The third meeting of the ... was held at the Town Hall on Monday ... there were present:- G. Scott, (in the chair) D.C. Gilmore, C.H. Riggs, V.N. Kemp, Bro. John, P.P. Ginwala, L. Ah Yain, U May Oung, Saw Chin Tin, E.M. Patail, U Po Yin, Yusuf Kandia, M.E. Bhymeah and Maung Po Sein ... “Our Day” An Insein Meeting A public meeting was held in connection with “Our Day” ... There were present:- U San Pe, Deputy Commissioner, P.D. Patel, Bar-at-law, Dr. Pillay, Civil Surgeon, U May, U Mya Tha Gyaw, S.D.O., Taikkyi, U Thy Zar, T.O., Taikkyi, Maung Thein Pe, T.O., Insein ... The following committee was appointed for Insein Town:- U San Pr, Chairman, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Pillar, Messrs. Oppenheimer, Aung Din, Tha Din, Havock, Muckerjee, Abdol Kadar, U Paw, Mrs Craig, Mrs Watson and Mr Patel, Secretary and Convenor ... The Entertainments and Collection sub-committee have asked Mrs Gavin Scott and Mrs Hla Oung to arrange for entertainments and collections ... A meeting of the sub-scommittee of “N” section, which is to look after “Our Day” banks and international kiosks and “P” section which is to look after the programmes, advertising, gates, ... was held at Dalhousie Park ... There were present with Sir. D.H.R. Twomey in the chair, J. Scott, P.A. Churchward, J. LI. Holmes, Gavin Scott, P.H. Ripley, W.H. Barton, V.J. Mariano, A. Blake, W. Osgerby, Maung Tun Baw, J.C. Latimour, W.H. Strong, S.C. Buttery, A. Jamieson, C.A. Cutriss and M.L. Friedlander, Hony. Secretary. ... and the canvassing for advertisements was left to a special sub-committee consisting of P.H. Ripley, W.H. Barton, S. Williams and F. McCarthy. ... Fight With Harbour Robbers A fight between police and armed robbers is reported as having taken place on the river on Friday night on cargo boat anchored at the Hastings. Deputy Inspector Deighton was slightly and constable 1040 Essar Singh was severely injured. Frequent complaints of robberies on cargo boats lying in the river off Kemmendine, at the Hastings and off Monkey Point had led the Port Police to use a decoy boat at the Hastings for several nights with a European constable and posse of constables on board. ... Mr Deighton with constables ... went on board and hid. ... a boat was heard to approach ... In it were four Burmans, two of whom carried dahs. The armed men boarded the cargo boat and called out to the crew ... One of the armed men remained at the stern while the other went forward. He ran into Essar Singh and taking him for one of the crew ordered him below deck. Mr Deighton was seen by him at that moment and he aimed a heavy blow at his head with his dah. Mr Deighton threw up his arm to ward of the blow ; but as the robber struck, Essar Singh hit him on the head with a stick. The blow caused the dah to turn ; only the flat side of the dah caught Mr Deighton’s hand, bruising it. ... A second blow at Esar Singh with the dah resulted in his hand, which he put up to save his head, being sliced almost in two. Mr Deighton grappled with the man, who was powerfully built, and threw him down. The other constables came to his aid, but it was not until they had rendered the assailant unconscious that they could disarm him. The other armed man, on finding his comrade in difficulties, jumped from the cargo boat into the river and being picked up by the men in the boat was rowed to safety. The prisoner has given his name as Nga Ba Ohn and his address as Kanaung village. The injured men were sent to hospital. Both Mr Deighton and Essar Singh have been congratulated on their plucky fight ... Essar Singh’s injuries have not proved as serious as was first stated and he had left hospital. Military 2nd Lt. C.B. Sheppard and Corpl. Hooper, Borders and Corpl. G.S. Wiltshire, Rangoon Vol. Rifles, have been ordered to attend the stokes Mortar course at Rawalpindi. The Twinzas Oil Co. The annual general meeting of the shareholders ... 4 Barr St. Mason’s Bldgs. ... there were present:- B. Cowasjee, in the chair, Capt. Currie, W. Nuding, S.F. Tobeason, M.I. Cohen, A.M.I. Cohen, M.M. Meyer, A.C. Arakie, J.H. Solomon, O.J. Bagram, H. Halliday, A.C. Martin, N.M. Cowasjee, W.T. Mack, E.J. Moses, S.S. Halkar, J. Sivchand, A. Murray and W. Parry, Agents of the Company ... Minhla Field – We have in all four wells on this field up to now. We regret to inform you that the first two wells are being plugged now on account of water trouble ... The company cannot last more than two or three years with losses such as these and it would be advisable for the directors to put it to the shareholders for the winding up of the company ... Will the chairman be pleased to tell us how many wells are under production? The chairman: We have started our twenty-fifth well in Twingine and we have none in Bilin. Mr Martin: And none in Minhla? The chairman: In Minhla we have four wells, two of which are practically abandoned and two are under operation ... |
Early Steamers Between Rangoon and Moulmein
When the steamer “Ava” the first one which regularly plied between Rangoon and Moulmein and did the trip without passengers having to spend a night on board, either near Amherst or Elephant Point, a trip between the two places at once became popular and hundreds who had never ventured to go to sea before indulged in it. Special care was taken of deck passengers and they proved the best advertisement the steamer could have had, publishing her fame and their own good treatment when on board of her in many an inland village and inducing others to make the trip. Kruse, the Commander, had a first class Bengali butler, Peroo by name and every deck passenger got a cup of tea and a slice of bread when he or she had settled down. There was no condensed milk in tins or Bombay butter known in those days, they did not come till years afterwards; but Peroo had the tip to be liberal with the sugar and Burmans got their tea sweetened to their taste and extra sugar to eat with their bread when they wanted it.
Whilst Peroo was busy regulating the deck passengers, Kruse would be busy mixing cunning cocktails in the saloon for his cabin passengers. Whisky had not yet been introduced into Burma, but there were brandy, rum, gin, beaten up with Angostura bitters, vermouth, curacao, maraschino and other ingredients with fresh eggs and fresh milk and no one ever complained of a headache after partaking of Kruse’s cocktails. Ice was not yet made locally but there was always a good supply of it on the Ava, imported from America by the Tudor Company’s ships, together with first rate apples such as we do not get nowadays.
The Ava’s Chief Engineer was an elderly Scotchman named Blair, whose chief duties seemed to be helping Kruse to entertain the cabin passengers for he was generally found in the saloon. The engines must have been well looked after, however for they never failed and Blair had doubtless good trustworthy assistants. Blair was one of the kindest and most obliging Scotchmen who ever came to Burma and was a great favourite with the ladies at Moulmein. He would do a good deal of their shopping at Rangoon, going personally to match wools or ribbons, or to bring them the latest pieces of music.
Some of the Moulmein residents used to say that it was not until the Ava ran regularly twice a week to Rangoon that mosquitoes became troublesome in Moulmein and that they were always worse on the days of the ship’s arrival.
There is a tendency amongst all people when treated with extra liberality to encroach upon it and to work it to death and it proved to be so amongst Burmans when for the first time a trade was worked up between Moulmein and Rangoon. At first the rule was that each passenger should pay one rupee per bag for any of his belongings he carried with him on his trip. This was understood to mean an ordinary gunny bag, such as is used to carry rice to Europe, containing about 160 pounds. It was a rough and ready plan which saved time and trouble in measuring and making calculations. But the Ava only made two or three trips when it was found the bags were increasing enormously in size.
Burmans had hit on the idea of opening the bags and re-stitching four into one. At length the climax was reached by a Moulmein carpenter putting a gigantic almirah into one huge gunny bag and wanting to bring it to Rangoon for a rupee freight! After this the bag system came to an end and goods were measured and charged for at the rate of Rs. 10 per ton.
The late Capt. Alexander Bowers, R.N.R., followed the same system when opening out a trade between Mergui and the various stations between it and Junk Ceylon. Good treatment of the humblest classes on board steamers will always be found to pay best in the long run, but in time of war when there is such scarcity of vessels available, there are no doubt difficulties in the way which seem well nigh insurmountable.
When the steamer “Ava” the first one which regularly plied between Rangoon and Moulmein and did the trip without passengers having to spend a night on board, either near Amherst or Elephant Point, a trip between the two places at once became popular and hundreds who had never ventured to go to sea before indulged in it. Special care was taken of deck passengers and they proved the best advertisement the steamer could have had, publishing her fame and their own good treatment when on board of her in many an inland village and inducing others to make the trip. Kruse, the Commander, had a first class Bengali butler, Peroo by name and every deck passenger got a cup of tea and a slice of bread when he or she had settled down. There was no condensed milk in tins or Bombay butter known in those days, they did not come till years afterwards; but Peroo had the tip to be liberal with the sugar and Burmans got their tea sweetened to their taste and extra sugar to eat with their bread when they wanted it.
Whilst Peroo was busy regulating the deck passengers, Kruse would be busy mixing cunning cocktails in the saloon for his cabin passengers. Whisky had not yet been introduced into Burma, but there were brandy, rum, gin, beaten up with Angostura bitters, vermouth, curacao, maraschino and other ingredients with fresh eggs and fresh milk and no one ever complained of a headache after partaking of Kruse’s cocktails. Ice was not yet made locally but there was always a good supply of it on the Ava, imported from America by the Tudor Company’s ships, together with first rate apples such as we do not get nowadays.
The Ava’s Chief Engineer was an elderly Scotchman named Blair, whose chief duties seemed to be helping Kruse to entertain the cabin passengers for he was generally found in the saloon. The engines must have been well looked after, however for they never failed and Blair had doubtless good trustworthy assistants. Blair was one of the kindest and most obliging Scotchmen who ever came to Burma and was a great favourite with the ladies at Moulmein. He would do a good deal of their shopping at Rangoon, going personally to match wools or ribbons, or to bring them the latest pieces of music.
Some of the Moulmein residents used to say that it was not until the Ava ran regularly twice a week to Rangoon that mosquitoes became troublesome in Moulmein and that they were always worse on the days of the ship’s arrival.
There is a tendency amongst all people when treated with extra liberality to encroach upon it and to work it to death and it proved to be so amongst Burmans when for the first time a trade was worked up between Moulmein and Rangoon. At first the rule was that each passenger should pay one rupee per bag for any of his belongings he carried with him on his trip. This was understood to mean an ordinary gunny bag, such as is used to carry rice to Europe, containing about 160 pounds. It was a rough and ready plan which saved time and trouble in measuring and making calculations. But the Ava only made two or three trips when it was found the bags were increasing enormously in size.
Burmans had hit on the idea of opening the bags and re-stitching four into one. At length the climax was reached by a Moulmein carpenter putting a gigantic almirah into one huge gunny bag and wanting to bring it to Rangoon for a rupee freight! After this the bag system came to an end and goods were measured and charged for at the rate of Rs. 10 per ton.
The late Capt. Alexander Bowers, R.N.R., followed the same system when opening out a trade between Mergui and the various stations between it and Junk Ceylon. Good treatment of the humblest classes on board steamers will always be found to pay best in the long run, but in time of war when there is such scarcity of vessels available, there are no doubt difficulties in the way which seem well nigh insurmountable.
Commissioner Road Motor Collision Case
The hearing was begun ... in the case in which Mr F.W. Watton of Messrs. the Arracan Co. was seriously injured in Commissioner road at about 6.10 p.m. on September 25th, while proceeding to town after frill at the Rangoon Vol. Rifles headquarters. Mr Watton, it is alleged, was knocked down by car no. 1848 which was drive by Mohamed Salay ... Mr T.F.R. McDonnell appeared for the prosecution and Maung Kyaw Zan for Mahomed Salay. E.A. Villa watched the case on behalf of Mrs Henderson, the owner of taxi no. 1848.
Mr F.W. Watton stated that on the evening of September 25th or 26th he remembered attending drill at the Rangoon Vol. Rifles headquarters. He remembered getting on his motor bicycle but nothing more. His bicycle was a Zenith. His ordinary course back from headquarters was along Commissioner road to Sule Pagoda road. He remembered nothing till he found himself in hospital, some 48 hours later. He was four weeks in hospital. He had no recollection as to how the accident happened or what caused it. ...
Mrs V. Henderson of 23 Sandwith road deposed to being the proprietress of the business known as the Henderson Taxi Co. and she owned four taxis. No. 1848 and no. 1877 were hers. Maung Ba Maung was the driver of no. 1877. Mahomed Salay was not her employee. Hamid was the man employed by her to drive no. 1848, which was an Overland 83 model. ... Mahomed Salay was Hamid’s brother. About the beginning of September he officiated for one of her drivers for four days. ...
Major Owens, Police Surgeon, deposed to having a residence which overlooked Commissioner road. It was quite close to the road. In September 25th about 6.10 p.m. he was on the verandah of his house which over-looked the portion of Commissioner road which was in front of Rangoon College. He saw two cars coming from the east to west. They were moving fast, he should say about 35 to 40 miles an hour. They appeared to witness to be racing. One car was in the middle of the road and the other was on the right of the road about twenty feet behind the other. He could just see that both cars were full. It was dusk. The occupants were not Europeans. They appeared to witness to be cheering. The cars passed out of sight behind some trees and then he heard a crash. This was a second or two after they had passed. One of witness’s servants ran out and told him there has been a collision between one of the cars and a motor bicycle ridden by a European. Witness was told that the European had been taken to the hospital and so witness went round.
He found a European in the surgery being attended to. He had the following injuries:- A lacerated wound on the nose two inches by half inch by half inch with a depressed fracture of the nasal bone ; small lacerated wound on-third inch by a quarters of an inch on the lower lip ; a few abrasions varying in size from half to one inch square on different parts of the face ; a compound fracture of the right middle finger at its base ; also multiple abrasions on the front of the knees. He had a black eye and was bleeding from the nose. He was suffering from concussion. He stayed in hospital till his discharge on October 24th. Witness was himself injured in an accident and subsequently was unable to recollect the events immediately leading up to it. In witness’s case the lapse was only temporary. Hr thought from his medical knowledge a permanent lapse of memory would be possible in a case like this. Witness had a car for two and a half years and drove it himself. He regarded himself as a fair judge of pace. ...
Witness could see the cars for a distance of about 300 yards. His impression was that the one ahead was in the middle of the road. The accident must have taken place just opposite Mr Hunter’s house. The injuries of Mr Watton might have been caused by his coming into contact with the car or the ground. In witness’s own accident after a time he could recollect what had happened. There is no way of testing Mr Watton’s statement (which witness heard) the he had lost his memory of the events prior to the accident. His mental powers did not appear to have been affected.
Maung Ba On, student, Baptist College, deposed that it was the car that he was in that caused the accident. After the accident the car swerved to its right, right round until almost facing the direction whence it came. Whenever they went to play football they went in a car and this car seemed to be going just at the rate they usually went at. he could not say if the two cars were racing. ... They did not cheer the drivers on the race. He did not see the accident because the car’s swerving upset him. When the car swerved he saw the suggestion of a motor cycle. He could not say how fast it was going. ... He did hear the other occupants of the car saying to the driver “stop.” ...
Sergt. Paxton, attached to the Mogul Guard, who was visiting Mr Duffin in hospital in ward 13 said shortly after 6 p.m. on September 25th while taking to Duffin on the north verandah, his attention was attracted by hearing the noise of the cars and shouting. He saw two cars racing along Commissioner road from east to west. The two cars were nearly side by side – the one on the left being a little ahead of the one on the right. Just opposite the entrance to Col. Barry’s quarters the driver of the car on the north lost control. He started swerving about the road. The next thing he heard was a crash. He could not see the exact spot as his view was obstructed by a part of the building. The cars were going at about 40 miles an hour. As soon as he heard the crash he left his friend and went downstairs. The other car had gone out of sight. That was the one that had been ahead. He saw a gentleman being taken into the hospital. He saw the motor car facing east and the motor cycle against the footpath. Had he been on duty on the road he would have stopped the cars. They were full of young Burmans who had on football jerseys with yellow and black strips. They were shouting at the time in both cars. ... The hearing .... was adjourned until November 17th ...
The hearing was begun ... in the case in which Mr F.W. Watton of Messrs. the Arracan Co. was seriously injured in Commissioner road at about 6.10 p.m. on September 25th, while proceeding to town after frill at the Rangoon Vol. Rifles headquarters. Mr Watton, it is alleged, was knocked down by car no. 1848 which was drive by Mohamed Salay ... Mr T.F.R. McDonnell appeared for the prosecution and Maung Kyaw Zan for Mahomed Salay. E.A. Villa watched the case on behalf of Mrs Henderson, the owner of taxi no. 1848.
Mr F.W. Watton stated that on the evening of September 25th or 26th he remembered attending drill at the Rangoon Vol. Rifles headquarters. He remembered getting on his motor bicycle but nothing more. His bicycle was a Zenith. His ordinary course back from headquarters was along Commissioner road to Sule Pagoda road. He remembered nothing till he found himself in hospital, some 48 hours later. He was four weeks in hospital. He had no recollection as to how the accident happened or what caused it. ...
Mrs V. Henderson of 23 Sandwith road deposed to being the proprietress of the business known as the Henderson Taxi Co. and she owned four taxis. No. 1848 and no. 1877 were hers. Maung Ba Maung was the driver of no. 1877. Mahomed Salay was not her employee. Hamid was the man employed by her to drive no. 1848, which was an Overland 83 model. ... Mahomed Salay was Hamid’s brother. About the beginning of September he officiated for one of her drivers for four days. ...
Major Owens, Police Surgeon, deposed to having a residence which overlooked Commissioner road. It was quite close to the road. In September 25th about 6.10 p.m. he was on the verandah of his house which over-looked the portion of Commissioner road which was in front of Rangoon College. He saw two cars coming from the east to west. They were moving fast, he should say about 35 to 40 miles an hour. They appeared to witness to be racing. One car was in the middle of the road and the other was on the right of the road about twenty feet behind the other. He could just see that both cars were full. It was dusk. The occupants were not Europeans. They appeared to witness to be cheering. The cars passed out of sight behind some trees and then he heard a crash. This was a second or two after they had passed. One of witness’s servants ran out and told him there has been a collision between one of the cars and a motor bicycle ridden by a European. Witness was told that the European had been taken to the hospital and so witness went round.
He found a European in the surgery being attended to. He had the following injuries:- A lacerated wound on the nose two inches by half inch by half inch with a depressed fracture of the nasal bone ; small lacerated wound on-third inch by a quarters of an inch on the lower lip ; a few abrasions varying in size from half to one inch square on different parts of the face ; a compound fracture of the right middle finger at its base ; also multiple abrasions on the front of the knees. He had a black eye and was bleeding from the nose. He was suffering from concussion. He stayed in hospital till his discharge on October 24th. Witness was himself injured in an accident and subsequently was unable to recollect the events immediately leading up to it. In witness’s case the lapse was only temporary. Hr thought from his medical knowledge a permanent lapse of memory would be possible in a case like this. Witness had a car for two and a half years and drove it himself. He regarded himself as a fair judge of pace. ...
Witness could see the cars for a distance of about 300 yards. His impression was that the one ahead was in the middle of the road. The accident must have taken place just opposite Mr Hunter’s house. The injuries of Mr Watton might have been caused by his coming into contact with the car or the ground. In witness’s own accident after a time he could recollect what had happened. There is no way of testing Mr Watton’s statement (which witness heard) the he had lost his memory of the events prior to the accident. His mental powers did not appear to have been affected.
Maung Ba On, student, Baptist College, deposed that it was the car that he was in that caused the accident. After the accident the car swerved to its right, right round until almost facing the direction whence it came. Whenever they went to play football they went in a car and this car seemed to be going just at the rate they usually went at. he could not say if the two cars were racing. ... They did not cheer the drivers on the race. He did not see the accident because the car’s swerving upset him. When the car swerved he saw the suggestion of a motor cycle. He could not say how fast it was going. ... He did hear the other occupants of the car saying to the driver “stop.” ...
Sergt. Paxton, attached to the Mogul Guard, who was visiting Mr Duffin in hospital in ward 13 said shortly after 6 p.m. on September 25th while taking to Duffin on the north verandah, his attention was attracted by hearing the noise of the cars and shouting. He saw two cars racing along Commissioner road from east to west. The two cars were nearly side by side – the one on the left being a little ahead of the one on the right. Just opposite the entrance to Col. Barry’s quarters the driver of the car on the north lost control. He started swerving about the road. The next thing he heard was a crash. He could not see the exact spot as his view was obstructed by a part of the building. The cars were going at about 40 miles an hour. As soon as he heard the crash he left his friend and went downstairs. The other car had gone out of sight. That was the one that had been ahead. He saw a gentleman being taken into the hospital. He saw the motor car facing east and the motor cycle against the footpath. Had he been on duty on the road he would have stopped the cars. They were full of young Burmans who had on football jerseys with yellow and black strips. They were shouting at the time in both cars. ... The hearing .... was adjourned until November 17th ...
St. Anthony’s High School
An enjoyable concert and gymnastic display were given ... during which the presentation of medals for the recent gymnastic competition were presented by Bishop Cardot. ... The programme opened with a piano solo by Maung Kha, which was much appreciated. This was followed by a song “Somewhere in France” by A. Stephens. ... Previous to the presentation Fr. Sellos, Superintendent of St. Anthony’s High School, said the medals had been awarded for a general competition not among all the boy’s of the school but among the gymnastic club. ... The competition took place on October 16thm the judges being the Rev’d. Bro. John, Sergt.-Major Crowther, Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers and Mr P. Dick, drill and gymnastic instructor. ... Bishop Cardot presented the medals as follows:-
Seniors – 1. A. Michael 2. R. Vanugopaul
Senior-Juniors – 1. M. Somasundaram 2. M. Raj
Juniors 1. M. Ariokasawmy 2. J.S. Watson
Junior-Juniors – T.D. Wason. This was a special prize as Eason was very energetic and tried very hard to follow the older boys in their exercises and showed great improvement in gymnastic work.
Special prizes were given ... to Mr A. Rayappen one of the voluntary instructors and to Mr A. Paul for the keen interest and hard work ... in training the club. ... was followed by a farce ... in which F.X. Nathan, A. Stephens and F.S. Patrick kept the audience amused ...
An enjoyable concert and gymnastic display were given ... during which the presentation of medals for the recent gymnastic competition were presented by Bishop Cardot. ... The programme opened with a piano solo by Maung Kha, which was much appreciated. This was followed by a song “Somewhere in France” by A. Stephens. ... Previous to the presentation Fr. Sellos, Superintendent of St. Anthony’s High School, said the medals had been awarded for a general competition not among all the boy’s of the school but among the gymnastic club. ... The competition took place on October 16thm the judges being the Rev’d. Bro. John, Sergt.-Major Crowther, Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers and Mr P. Dick, drill and gymnastic instructor. ... Bishop Cardot presented the medals as follows:-
Seniors – 1. A. Michael 2. R. Vanugopaul
Senior-Juniors – 1. M. Somasundaram 2. M. Raj
Juniors 1. M. Ariokasawmy 2. J.S. Watson
Junior-Juniors – T.D. Wason. This was a special prize as Eason was very energetic and tried very hard to follow the older boys in their exercises and showed great improvement in gymnastic work.
Special prizes were given ... to Mr A. Rayappen one of the voluntary instructors and to Mr A. Paul for the keen interest and hard work ... in training the club. ... was followed by a farce ... in which F.X. Nathan, A. Stephens and F.S. Patrick kept the audience amused ...
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“Our Day” - Monster Raffle Proposed
A meeting of D. Section of the grand fancy fair sub-committee was held at Dalhousie Park … there were present:- G. Blackstock (convener) O. de Glanville, A. Calvert, G. McKenzie, R.E. Henderson, Mr and Mrs J.P. Wells, Mr and Mrs J.P. Nowell, Mrs Christopher, Miss A. and Miss G. Gregory and others. … It was decided upon to appoint Mr Calvert to look after the fish ponds, Mrs Christopher, the lucky dips, Mr G. McKenzie the prize drawing and the raffle and Mrs J.P. Wells the Christmas tree. … The following firms promised contributions, free of all charges: Messrs. G. McKenzie & Co., one sports model five-seater Overland motor car, valued at Rs. 4,750 ; Rowe & Co. one two-seater Buick car, valued at Rs. 4,750 ; Watson & Co. one four-seater Chevrolet car, valued at Rs. 3,600 ; the Motor House CO. one seven horse-power Indian motor cycle, valued at Rs. 1,500 ; Singer Sewing Machine CO., one sewing machine, valued at Rs. 150 ; Callard & Co., one gramaphone, valued at Rs. 200 ; Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co. twenty one articles valued at Rs. 1,100. … A meeting of sections I & J of the “Our Day” grand fancy fair … there were present- P.A. Churchward, C.I.E., T.C. Barnabas, H.M.S. Mall, Maung Ba, Maung Hmwe Thin, Khoja Rahmatulla, J.N.S. Minus and M.L. Friedlander, Hony. Secretary. I section dealt with refreshment stalls for Burmese, Mahomedans, Hindus and Chinese and J. dealt with articles of Burmese, Chinese, Indian and Japanese manufacturer. … Mr Minus was appointed manager of section I sub-committee. Red Cross Work In Rangoon Certificates and badges have been sent from Simla to Rangoon In connection with Red Cross work here. The certificates are signed by Lord Chelmsford and the late Sir Pardey Lukis and the badges are formed of the letters “W.W.” with a crown over them. The recipients are five ladies who have worked continuously since the depot was opened. They are Mrs Killen, Mrs Garstin, Miss Ezra, Miss Raymond and Miss Solomon. Accompanying the certificates or badges is a warm letter of acknowledgement from headquarters of what these ladies have done “in the cause of the sick and wounded.” Police Tournament A meeting of the committee of the Burma Police Sports Club was held ... when there were present Messrs. James, Macloskey, Morris, Reynolds, Jacob and Stewart (Hony. Secretary.) The business was as follows:- Col. DesVoeux’s offer to purchase the Football Challenge Shield and present it to the club as a gift from himself, the shield to be re-named the “DesVoeux Challenge Shield” was accepted and it was decided to retain the shield with thanks as a memento of Col. DesVoeux and his interest in the force generally. ... Moulmein Tenasserim Athletic Assoc. A meeting of those interested in athletics in Moulmein was held ... Mr Christie was in the chair ... the council of the association was requested to draw up a suitable programme of various kinds of sport, including tennis and hockey ... Messrs. Lowry and Jennings were elected by ballot to fill the vacancies in the council and D.W. Fraser was appointed Hony. Secretary in plce of T.O. Rees, resigned. Recruiting The local recruiting committee has been busy in and around Moulmein ... Mr E. Fowler, officiating Deputy Commissioner, has been indefatigable in looking after the recruits as they come in and as they leave for Rangoon via Martaban. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Companies in Burma During the quarter ending September 30th a number of new limited liability companies were registered in Burma, two of which are connected with the wolfram trade. They are as follows:- High Speed Alloys Mining Co., which was formed for the purpose of purchasing or taking leases of or acquiring prospecting licenses of , obtaining concessions or working concessions or otherwise acquiring wolfram, tin, iron, coal or other mines and mineral grounds in India, Burma or elsewhere and to buy, sell and or otherwise deal in tungsten, tin, molybdenum, vanadium, chromium and other metals ; and to carry on the business of ore-dressers, assayers, metallurgists etc. The capital of the new company is … The subscribers to form the company were Mr William R. Jones, General Manager, High Speed Steel Alloys Ltd. Tavoy and Mr T.F.R. McDonnell, Barrister-at-law, Rangoon. The registered office of the company is in Messrs. Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Co.’s building, Strand road, Rangoon. The inaugural directors of the company are as follows:- … Rangoon Wolfram Co., organized for the purpose of acquiring and carrying on the business in wolfram carried on by Messrs. Finlay Fleming & Co. at Rangoon, Tavoy and elsewhere and to carry on such a business in all its branches. The registered office of the company is at No. 21 Merchant St and the capital of … The subscribers to the formation of the company were Messrs. W. Buchanan, A.B. Ritchie, G.C. Whigham, D.B. Fleming, A.W. Kelley, E. Gibson, J.B. Forrester, all of Messrs. Finlay Fleming & Co., the first four named persons being the inaugural directors. Running Over Lines Of Hose S. Murray, driver of taxi no. 2662, was on Thursday fined Rs. 70 by the Eastern Sub-divnl. Magistrate for rashly and negligently driving down Sule Pagoda road on the night of October 17 and causing damage to two lines of hose belonging to the Central Fire Brigade which had been laid across Sule Pagoda road in order to convey water to a fire in 33rd street. In his worships opinion the mere fact of the driver of the car recklessly driving at, in spite of the prosecution witnesses trying to bar his passage, a great speed over hose pipes under high pressure was sufficient to conclude that he drove in a manner rash and negligent as to endanger human life or be likely to cause hurt to others. Accused was culpably rash. |
Successful Affair at Royal Hotel
The dance at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday … There was a very good attendance and the waltzing competition proved very keen … The judges for the waltzing competition, Mrs F. McCarthy, Mrs Gavin Scott and Messrs Lindsaye and Johnstone decided that the best couple were Miss Sinclair, of the Bandman Opera Co. and Mr Gallagher, Rangoon, and awarded them the prizes which were a pair of large imperial silver photograph frames to the lady and a silver mounted hair brush and comb to the gentleman. … Mr Stewart is to be congratulated on the excellence of all the arrangements. Upper Burma Eleven A very enjoyable evening was spent by the Upper Burma eleven and the reserves at Mercado’s Hotel on Tuesday night. In the unavoidable absence of Mr Aubrey, Secretary of the Upper Burma Athletic Assoc. who brought the team down from Mandalay, Sergt. Hutton presided. … sat down to dinner … served under the direct supervision of Mr Mercado. … Indian Women’s Assoc. A meeting of the members of the ... to consider the question of a building for the association and the election of office bearers … the following members were elected office bearers for the year 1917-18:- Mrs H.M.N. Armstrong, Vice-president ; Mrs E.D. Aaron, Secretary ; Mrs B.S. Dawson, B.A. ; Treasurer, Mrs M. Mukerjea, B.A. – other committee members:- Mrs A.M. Pillai, Mrs B. Nehru, Mrs Kannon, Mrs S.P.S. Iver, Dr. (Miss) P. Bahadurji, Mrs G. Chandron, Mrs S. Cuthirvelu. Hostile Firms’ Property Sold Acting under instructions of the liquidator of hostile firms, Rangoon, Mr W. Shircore, Estate Agent, sold for the account of Kruger & Co. and The Burma Rice and Trading Co (hostile firms in liquidation) the twin screw launch “Lucie,” 78 feet long and the motor boat “Fortuna”, 37 feet long. The Lucie was bought by Messrs. Steel Bros. for Rs. 59,000. The Fortuna was bought by the Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn. for Rs. 2,100. Another sale then took place of a cargo rice mill for the account of Kruger & Co. (in liquidation.) The sale was effected in separate lots and brought an aggregate of Rs. 20,475. “Our Day” Public Meeting A very large and representative meeting of the citizens of Moulmein took place ... The Commissioner, Mr Christie, occupied the chair and beside him on the platform were Mrs Christie and Mrs Castor, also C.W. Law, Mr Fowle, M.M. Rafi, U Chie Pe and Maung Zaw Pe. ... The following ladies and gentlemen were nominated to be members of the committee to carry out the necessary arrangements ... Europeans:- Messrs. F.H.R. Buchanan, Van der Gucht or Bruce, Shaw or Rees, McNeill, Lowry, Wood, S. Gilbert, Fowle, Darwood, Munro, Sylvanus, Lambert, Fraser (Moulmein Daily News,) Rev’d. Fr. Boulanger or Bro. Gilbert, Rev’d. C.L. Davenport, Commander Danson, Mr Fergie, Mrs Perkins, Mrs McNeill, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Pyne, Mrs Danson, Mrs Kanga, Mother Leonie, Miss Hughes, Miss Prince, Miss Burnett, Mrs Lambert, Mrs Purves, Miss Law, Mrs Hardinge and Mrs Castor. Burmese:- U Pan, U Chit Hlaing, U Han, U Chit Pe, U Tun Ya, U Hla Baw, U Zaw Pe, U Toe Lone, U Po Shwe, U Toe Aung, Mrs Zaw Pe, Mes U Pan, Mrs Po SHwe, Mrs U Han, Mrs Hla Baw, Mrs Po Yin Si. Y.M.C.A. Boys’ Department Concert The junior department of the U.M.C.A. held a concert … contributions of song and recitations by the boys themselves … The first part of the programme closed with a sketch … The sketch was entirely produced by Mr Sundram, the Secretary. During the interval Dr. A.M. Murray, who presided, welcomed Mr Baker and also introduced to the audience Sergt. Holdstock and Mr G. Odgers, Vice-principal of the Methodist Boys’ High School, as the two additional members into the boys’ work committee. Miss Ledwich then presented the Jungle Uncle Cup and medals to the winners of the football competition, Masters C. Gardner (Capt.) A. Forde, W. Raynor, E. Gallagher, L. Brabrook and J. Machado. The prizes for the runners-up were awarded to Masters C. Rose (Capt.) J.W. Johannes, H. Wilson, J. Joliel, C. David and C. Asgar. Two prizes also given for the best attendance to the Bible classes and the Rally which were awarded to Masters A. Forde and H.J. Vint. The second half of the programme consisted of songs, recitations and violin solos by Miss Cahill, Sergt. Holdstock, G.V. Lewis and C.E. Vertannes and Masters Cecil and Morris Kamen and W. Jones. The boys’ orchestra which was a success, was ably carried out by Masters V. Gardner, M. Kamen, E. D’Cruz, C. David, M. Francis and C. Kamen. Appointments/Leave T.P. Farrell, Govt. Examiner of Accounts, Burma Railways, has been granted combined leave for six months. New Chief Court Judge Mr H.S. Pratt, I.C.S., a Divisional and Sessions Judge in Burma, is appointed to be a temporary additional Judge of the Chief Court of Lower Burma for one year with effect from 1st November. |
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The Mobile Battery
Seventeen men, reinforcements for the Mobile Battery, have left for Mesopotamia in charge of Sergt. Strathdee, R.G.A., who will be with them as far as Bombay. They are Gunners W. Black, S. Richards, J. Thomas, O. MacDonald, O. D’Lastic, R. Kirkham, R. MacAuley, R.F. Leslie, W. Dillon, B. Croft, J. Gasper, C.W. Manuel, N Conners, R. Hearne, H.G. Smith, R. Brettero and R. Dillon. Gunner Yarde was also to have gone but was taken ill and had to go to hospital. The men marched from the Artillery Lines to Latter street wharf where they were met by St. Paul’s School Cadets and ex-Cadets, 250 strong under C.Q.M.S. Paul Dick, who had marched with their fife and bugle band from the school to give them a send off. The Rev’d. Bro. John and Rev’d. Fr. St. Guily were also present. In the detachment were a number of St. Paul’s schoolboys, past and present. The evening before their departure the reinforcements were entertained at dinner at St. Paul’s School by the Rev’d. Bro. Director and addresses were made by him and Sergt. Major Crowther, Rangoon Port Defence Corps. during an impromptu concert. Mentioned in Despatches Among them are the names of many who have had service from time to time in Burma:- Temporary Brigadier-General Sir G.C. Buchanan, K.C.I.E., (Chairman, Rangoon Port Commissioners,) whose services were specially asked for in connection with the improvement of the waterways of Mesopotamia. Lieut. C.L.A. Rouillard, Indian Army Reserve of Officers (killed) who was an Executive Engineer, Public works Dept., in Burma. Capt. H.M. Hogg, I.A. (killed) who was in Burma with the Military Police and afterwards went to the Army Remount Dept. Lieut. C.D. Donald, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, (Machine gun squadron) Lieut. Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers, seconded to the I.A.R.O. from December 13th 1914. Lieut. J.H. Wise, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, who was appointed from the Burma Commission to the I.A.R.O. and posted to a battalion of Punjabis. Capt. G.R. Ashton, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, attached to S. & T. Corps who was Manager, International Correspondence School, Rangoon. |
Yenangyaung Fancy Dress Dance
A correspondent writes from Yenangyaung on the 31st ultimo: At the American Club last Saturday a most successful Hallow’een fancy dress ball was held. The costumes were many and varied and the resultant spectacle was more than pleasing to the eyes of the onlookers. ... Great credit to due to the members of the club who were responsible for the arrangements, particularly Mr A.L. Cassel, the President of the club. ... Dancing continued merrily until daylight appeared and even then there were people ready to go on. ... Among the maskers appeared Mrs Shannon as a Spanish dancing girl, Mrs Bovard in Burmese costume, Mrs Hicks as a Gibson girl, Mrs Corry as Nell Gwyn, Mrs Hanlon as Red Cross Nurse, Mrs Downs as Pierrette, Mrs Tucker as a clown, Mrs Clive in Japanese costume, Mrs Maguire as Stars and Stripes, Mrs Forrester as an Indian Army Officer, Mrs Morris as a Punjabi, Mrs Counsel as Butterfly, Mrs Rogers as Columbia, Mrs Neil as Sis Hopkins, Mrs Searle as an Italian peasant, Mrs Carroll as a Quaker girl ; Mesdames Seiple, Booth and Bryan were all in Turkish costumes but each different and all equally fascinating. Mesdames Alworth and Larson were dressed as two country girls and were indistinguishable from each other. Among other ladies present were Mesdames Pearce, Porter, Groves, Clarke, Girsham, Berry and Dale, who, although not masked, added to the beauty of the scene. The costumes worn by the gentlemen vied in variety with those of the ladies. Messrs. Cassel, Jewell, Heffner and Tucker made very good clowns ; Mr Buchanan was dressed as a jester, Mr Wilson as a Dutch boy, Mr Jones as a seaside nigger, Mr Cutting as a Burmese Prince, Mr Thorburn as a continental entomologist, Mr Williams as a negress, Messrs. Rogers and Dotson as nigger minstrels, Mr Morris as a prehistoric man, Mr Hicks as a hunting man in evening dress, Mr Morland as a Redskin, Mr Kirk as a Greek, Mr Howat as a sailor, Mr Wood as a parson, Mr Searle as a Jesuit, Mr Seiple as a monk, Mr Wiley as Uncle Sam, Mr Shannon in eighteenth century court dress, Mr O’Loughlin as a Rumanian peasant, Messrs. Booth and McCarthy as indescribable females, Mr Forrester as a farmer boy, Mr Carrol (sic) as a Pierrot, Mr Marsland as an Arab, Mr Vaughan as a coster, Mr Lentaigne as a French artist, Mr Lugo as a baseball player, Mr Lloyd as a Boy scout. Golf - Captain’s Prize The winner of the Captain’s prize was R.W. Marris, 1 down on bogey – Next best cards – C.G. Arnot and G.R. Cockman, 2 down ; W.H. Fleming and G. Howison, 4 down. |
Victoria Memorial Park and Zoo
At the meeting of the managing sub-committee … there were present:- Sir Daniel Twomey, I.C.S., Chairman, J.E. DuBern, Dr. A. Black, S.A. Christopher, R.D. Taylor, Hony. Engineer, Dr. R.M. Sen, Superintendent.
… Further correspondence regarding the proposal for sending the two elephants of the Zoo to Palon for a change were considered … Superintendent’s note regarding the construction of an aviary … as suggested by Mr Hopwood … has already been obtained by private subscriptions kindly raised by Mr Hopwood …
At the quarterly general meeting … there were present:- Sir Daniel Twomey, U.C.S., Chairman, G. Scott, I.C.S., J. LI. Holmes, M.I.C.E., J.E. DuBern, F. Watson, Dr. A. Blake, Hony. Manager, S.A. Christopher, U Po Oh, R.D. Taylor, Hony. Engineer, Dr. R.M. Sen. … the following were appointed visitors … E.C.S. Shuttleworth for November; A.K.A.S. Jamal, C.I.E., … J. LI Holmes ... reappointment of S.A. Christopher and Dr. A. Blake as trustees of the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoo for a further term of three years … Letters from the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Pegu Divn. and the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Ataran Divn. regarding the trapping of rhinoceros in their respective divisions were read and recorded.
The annual report … The following comprised the board of trustees for the year ending 31st March 1917:-
Ex-official:-
Sir Charles Fox (Apr. 1916- Jan. 1917)
E.W. Ormond (Feb. –Mar. 1917)
W.H.L. Cabell (Apr.-Dec. 1916)
G. Scott, (Jan.-Mar. 1917)
J.L. Holmes
W.H. Tarleton
W.A. Macdonald (Apr.-1916-Feb. 1917)
E.O. Anderson, (Mar. 1917)
W.M. Turner, (Apr.1916-Feb. 1917)
F. Watson (Mar. 1917.)
Nominated Members:-
C.G. Rogers (Apr.-Dec. 1916)
Dr. A. Blake
S.A. Christopher
J. DuBern
Lim Chin Tsong
U Poh On
F.F. Goodliffe
A.K.A.S. Jamal, C.I.E.
U Poh Tha
The last three appointed in May 1916 for three years.
Executive:-
J.E. DuBern (Hony. Manager) (Apr.-Dec. 1916)
Dr. A. Blake, (Hony. Manager) (Jan. – Mar. 1917)
W. Shircore, (Hony. Secy.)
R.D. Taylor (Hony. Engineer)
Dr. R.M. Sen, (Superintendent.) …
At the meeting of the managing sub-committee … there were present:- Sir Daniel Twomey, I.C.S., Chairman, J.E. DuBern, Dr. A. Black, S.A. Christopher, R.D. Taylor, Hony. Engineer, Dr. R.M. Sen, Superintendent.
… Further correspondence regarding the proposal for sending the two elephants of the Zoo to Palon for a change were considered … Superintendent’s note regarding the construction of an aviary … as suggested by Mr Hopwood … has already been obtained by private subscriptions kindly raised by Mr Hopwood …
At the quarterly general meeting … there were present:- Sir Daniel Twomey, U.C.S., Chairman, G. Scott, I.C.S., J. LI. Holmes, M.I.C.E., J.E. DuBern, F. Watson, Dr. A. Blake, Hony. Manager, S.A. Christopher, U Po Oh, R.D. Taylor, Hony. Engineer, Dr. R.M. Sen. … the following were appointed visitors … E.C.S. Shuttleworth for November; A.K.A.S. Jamal, C.I.E., … J. LI Holmes ... reappointment of S.A. Christopher and Dr. A. Blake as trustees of the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoo for a further term of three years … Letters from the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Pegu Divn. and the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Ataran Divn. regarding the trapping of rhinoceros in their respective divisions were read and recorded.
The annual report … The following comprised the board of trustees for the year ending 31st March 1917:-
Ex-official:-
Sir Charles Fox (Apr. 1916- Jan. 1917)
E.W. Ormond (Feb. –Mar. 1917)
W.H.L. Cabell (Apr.-Dec. 1916)
G. Scott, (Jan.-Mar. 1917)
J.L. Holmes
W.H. Tarleton
W.A. Macdonald (Apr.-1916-Feb. 1917)
E.O. Anderson, (Mar. 1917)
W.M. Turner, (Apr.1916-Feb. 1917)
F. Watson (Mar. 1917.)
Nominated Members:-
C.G. Rogers (Apr.-Dec. 1916)
Dr. A. Blake
S.A. Christopher
J. DuBern
Lim Chin Tsong
U Poh On
F.F. Goodliffe
A.K.A.S. Jamal, C.I.E.
U Poh Tha
The last three appointed in May 1916 for three years.
Executive:-
J.E. DuBern (Hony. Manager) (Apr.-Dec. 1916)
Dr. A. Blake, (Hony. Manager) (Jan. – Mar. 1917)
W. Shircore, (Hony. Secy.)
R.D. Taylor (Hony. Engineer)
Dr. R.M. Sen, (Superintendent.) …
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Mandalay Meeting
There was a large gathering … to consider what should be done in Mandalay for “Our Day.” … A number of suggestions were made … All kinds of Burmese gambling (proposed by Mr Sherman … ) After this Col. Aplin suggested that a general committee be elected … Among the ladies on the committee are –Mrs Aplin, Mrs Saunders, Mrs Sherman, Mrs Swinhoe, Mrs Thompstone, Miss Butt, Mrs Fordham, Mrs Harris, Miss Baretto, Mrs Wakefield, Mrs Tha Gywe, Mrs Maung Bwin, Mrs Kiernander, Mrs Lutter, Mrs Hirjee, Mrs Britton, Mrs U Set Pu, Mrs Bloxam, Mrs Watson, Mrs Sheldon, Mrs Spiers, Mrs Burbidge, Mrs U Kyaw, Mrs Symns, Mrs Kumaran, Mrs Mackintosh, Mrs West, Miss Owen, Miss Patch, Mrs Noyce, Mrs Hornstein, Miss Vertannes, Mrs Duncan, Mrs Newcombe. … Moulmein Meeting A meeting in connection with “Our Day” … Mr Christie, the Commissioner, was in the chair. F.H.T. Buchanan of T.D. Finlay & Sons was elected President, subject to his approval, as he was absent. Commander Danson and Maung Chit Pe, pleader, were appointed Vice-presidents ; Mr Fergie, Agent, Bank of Bengal, Moulmein, was elected Hony. Treasurer and Mirza Rafi, bar-at-law, Hony. Secretary. … The sports sub-committee is as follows:- Mr Lowry, Mr Wood, Mr Darwood, Mr McNeill, Mr Munro, Bro. Gilbert, U Po Yin Si, U Ba Hline, Mrs McNeill, Mrs Danson and Mr Rafi with Mr Lowry as convener. Theatricals and dance sub-committee:- … Miss Law, Ms Danson, Mr Lambert, Mr Darwood, Mrs Kanga and Mrs Pyne with Mr Lambert as convener. The refreshments sub-committee … Mrs Shaw, Mrs Perkins, Mrs Stathacopulos, Mrs Pyne, Mrs Palmer and Mrs McNeill … Baptist College The annual report of the Baptist College for 1916-17 by the Rev’d. D.C. Gilmore, D.D., the Principal, contains the following:- Staff: The principal, Dr. Kelly, took furlough on the 1st Nov. 1916, leaving the Vice-president, Dr. Gilmore, to officiate as Principal. On Dr. Kelly’s return in July 1917, he resigned, to the very great regret of all his former colleagues. The board of trustees asked Dr. Gilmore to continue in charge as Principal. Prof. Howard proceeded on furlough in February 1917. Dr. St. John returned from furlough in May 1917. Prof. C.H. Whitnah, M. Sc. Joined the staff as Professor of Chemistry in May 1917. Mrs H. Broadbent has been assisting in the department of English to met the need caused by the diversion of Dr. Gilmore’s time from that department to administrative duties. Mr S.K. Sen-Gupta has been engaged as Lecturer in History. Mrs Gilmore has been elected as Hony. Librarian. ... The Indian Defence Force – Eighteen of the students in the College department have volunteered for the College’s platoon under the Indian Defence Force. But for objections on the part of parents, the number would have been larger. The Anglo-Vernacular High School Staff – The outstanding feature in the history of this department for the current year has been the coming of the Rev’d. L.W.H. Hattersley, B.A., to assume the duties of Asst. Principal. ... The Indian Defence Force – The number of students in this department who have enlisted in the Indian Defence Force is about 70. The Normal School Staff – The most important feature of the work of the Normal School this year has been the arrival of Professor W.W. Bartlett, M.A., to assume the duties of Asst. Principal. ... There have been other changes in the staff, the most important of which is the resignation of Says Shwe Sein, to enter the Subordinate Civil Service. His teaching work has been taken care of by the addition to the staff of Miss Kathleen Kingsley, Saya Mya is officiating as Headmaster for the year. The European High School Staff – In addition to his own duties in connection with the Normal School, Prof. Bartlett has, at the request of the Executive Committee, undertaken to perform the duties of Asst. Principal of the European School as well. ... We have been fortunate in securing the services of Miss Alice McGuire to teach in the high department of this school. ... The European School is suffering as no other of our schools suffers from the effect of war. Most of our boys enlist for active service as soon as they become old enough. We are proud of their patriotism and devotion but the effect on our enrolment, especially among the boys of the upper classes, is disastrous. This is making it very hard to maintain our high department, since comparatively few girls care to proceed so far in their education and most of our boys proceed on active service before they get up so high. Volunteering – Practically all our boys of suitable age are volunteers. No less than nineteen of our boys have proceeded on active service since the war began. One of them, Fred Wells, has laid down his life for King and country. Today three boys from the school have sailed for India, for training under the Indian Defence Force. ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burma Engineering Congress The following ... speech delivered by the Hon. Mr C.H. Wollaston, the President, at the meeting of the Engineering Congress at Maymyo ... Gentlemen, this is the third meeting of the Engineering Congress and so far all these conferences have been held at Maymyo by general consent. ... There are three papers today, one by me on water pumping by compressed air ; one by Mr Homer on improvements to landings at Alguada Reef ; and one by Mr Aston on the reconstruction of the Mandalay Canal Headworks. Mr Homer has been unable to come and his paper will be taken up by Sir Otway Cuffe. The first paper is mine on water pumping. I expect you have all read it and I have had two letters about it. I shall ask Mr Morrison to speak first. Appointment The Governor in Council is pleased to recognise the appointment of Mr John Hogg as acting Consul for Belgium at Rangoon, during the absence of Mr W. Macdonald. Hostile Firms Under instructions from J.P. Hardiman, liquidator of hostile firms. Messrs. Balthazar & Son on Wednesday sole at public auction the property of Mr and Mrs L. Schweitzer, hostile foreigners; Leasehold land known as holding no. 36 of 1915-16 comprising 343 acres in Kyaunkchoung kwin, Insein Township ; paddy land known as holding no 34 of 1915-16 comprising 30.62 acres in the same place ; and paddy land known as holding no. 38 of 1915-16 comprising 23.91 acres situated in the same place, were sold for Rs. 7,325. Paddy land known as holding no. 10 of 1915-16 San Ku Inma Bo Nat Pay kwin, Bawle circle, Tantabin Township, Insein District, comprising 82.92 acres went for Rs. 4,600. Land known as holding no. 26 of 1913-14 comprising 3.39 acres in Yitkan kwin, Pegu District, went for Rs. 100. Sequel to Maung Ohn Ghine Case Mr Justice Rigg had before him on Friday the criminal revision case of Maung Chit v Ma Pwa, in which the first Additional Magistrate directed the petitioner to pay the respondent Rs. 30 a month for the maintenance of their first child, aged four years and Rs. 15 for that of the second child, one year old. Mr De Glanville appearing for the petitioner said that his honour was the third judge of this court before whom he was arguing this case. It was a very simple matter. The petitioner was a Hindu, being a son of the late Maung Ohn Ghine and a bench of the court held that he could not contract a legal marriage with a Burmese Buddhist. The point was not considered by the magistrate. The magistrate applied section 112 of the Evidence Act and held that the child having been born within the statutory period of 280 days it was conclusive proof that it was a legitimate child. Counsel’s contention was that there being no valid marriage, this section did not apply and the finding of the lower court should be set aside and the case should be sent back to the magistrate to take evidence. There being no decision on the facts, counsel submitted that the whole decision of the magistrate was wrong. Maung Ba U objected to the case bring sent back to the lower court because Chit Maung was given an opportunity to prove the non-paternity of the child. Counsel submitted that there were certain materials on the record for his honours decision. After hearing counsel his honour passed orders remarking that the magistrate had failed to observe that the alleged marriage between a Hindu and a Burmese Buddhist was not recognised under Hindu law. His honour reduced the maintenance in the case of the first child to Rs. 15 and in the case of the other to Rs. 7-8 per month. Red Cross At a meeting of the joint war committee of the order of St. John of Jerusalem and the British Red Cross and the Indian Comforts for the Troops Fund held on Thursday the committee received with deep regret Mrs Brown’s resignation for the post of Hony. Secretary and recorded their warmest appreciation of her zealous and highly successful work. Mrs S.D. Vale will succeed Mrs Brown as Hony. Secretary. |
Rangoon Turf Club
The following is the appeal of Mr S.J. Gibbs, owner of Minette, to the committee of the Rangoon Turf Club against the finding of the stewards of the Turf Club on the appeal against the objection lodged against his pony Minette in 2nd division Sydney Handicap on Saturday October 27th and against the fining of the stewards of the Turf Club in his application to have the said race declared void ; “I beg to appeal against both decisions on the following grounds and hope that the committee will favourably consider this my appeal. 1. That I was not given any notice of the hearing of Mr Burjorjee’s objection and neither my jockey nor myself were present at such hearing. 2. I had no opportunity of cross-examining either the objector or his jockey on the evidence recorded by the stewards of the meeting. 3. That inasmuch as no steward made any objection on the race, evidence of my or any other jockey should have been taken. 4. That no evidence was taken on my objection to the interference by Rubicon who deliberately crossed Minette. 5. ... Appointment Inspector W. Perry, Rangoon Town Police, on return from leave is posted to the Magistrates’ Court for duty vice Inspector Murray, who has proceeded on medical leave. Thingangyun Vigilance Committee The quarterly report of the working of the Thingangyun Vigilance Committee says that the committee was constituted in pursuance of a resolution passed at a public meeting of the residents ... The object of the committee was to take all necessary steps in conjunction with the local police for the preventions and suppression of such crimes as theft and housebreaking ... The following members form the committee:- Mr M.H. Ariff, Headman, President ; J.K. Ghosh, E.W. Pereira, U Kyay, Members: J.B. Paul, Sub-inspector (on special duty) ex-officio member K.P. Menon, Secretary. ... Four night watchmen were duly appointed ... and they were to work in conjunction with four police constables and four villagers under the orders of Mr Paul, Sub-inspector of Police (on special duty.) In the report the committee thanks ... It mentions the good work done by Mr Paul, Sub-inspector, who directed the patrol system ... The committee also acknowledges its indebtedness to W.H.A. Webster, D.S.P., Insein, now joined the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. American Registration In Burma The following notice has been issued to all American citizens in Burma by Mr Lawrence P. Briggs, American Consul in Rangoon:- By direction of the Department of State of the United States, I hereby call your attention to the fact that a register of resident American citizens is kept in this office and invite you to apply for registration if, as I am informed, you are an American citizen. The register furnishes a list of American citizens whose applications accompanied by satisfactory evidence of citizenship ... Football Police Tournament Rangoon (3) v Insein (0) The Rangoon District football team went to Insein ... The teams were:- Rangoon District:- Edwards, Smith, Gallagher, Powell, Deighton, Maung Thaw, Ba Thet, Murray, Quinlivan, Nunn and Thu Daw. Insein District:- Ba Sein, Ba Pe, Ba Tin, Chin On, Be On, Nga Pe, Aung Zi On Sein, Tun Tin, Po Chit, (I) Po Chit (II) Referee:- Mr Francis Mergui Rubber Estates Ltd. The report of the Directors of the Mergui Rubber Estates ... Area and State of Plantations:- ... Mergui Estate: Planted 1903-1906, 30 acres; 1907-1909, 94; 1910-1912, 18; 1917, 1 ; Total 143 acres. Kings Island Estate: Planted prior to 1911, 26 acres; 1911, 139.80; 1912, 140; 1913, 199.25; 1914, 89.48; 1915, 38.17; 1917, 102 ; Total 73,470 acres. Teinchaung reserve approved by Government, 60.00 acres. ... Staff: The Manager, H.S. Rhodes, has continued to be in charge of the estate throughout the year, with G.L. Forbes as Assistant. Mr Hyde-Clarke is still in the Royal Navy. The Directors wish again to record their appreciation of the services of the manager and his staff. The board of directors at present consists of Messrs. A.E. Baddeley, (Chairman) J.A. Webster and W. A. Sims. ... Good Templary There was a large gathering of Good Templars on Thursday night in East Rangoon at Olcott Lodge to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the institution of Pride of Rangoon Lodge No. 1, International Order of Good Templars. ... The chair was taken by Mr K, Brown, Grand Councillor, Grand Lodge of Burma. ... Maymyo The Lawn Tennis Tournament which was concluded recently was won by Major and Mrs Stuart who beat Col. Stone and Miss Grieve in the final, the winning pair gaining the first three sets. The tournament, arranged by Mr Morley, was played on the American system. ... Rangoon Turf Club Committee’s Decision in Minette Case The committee of the Rangoon Turf Club have decided the appeal of Mr S.J. Gibbs against the objection lodged against his pony Minette in second division Sydney Handicap, also against the decision of the stewards in regard to the validity of the race. The appeal and the decision of the stewards have already appeared in these columns. The finding of the committee was as follows:- “The chairman read the appeal of Mr Gibbs against the objection lodged by the trained of “Cob.” The stewards saw no reason to call evidence in regard to the point raised. The case was an obvious one of crossing and needed none. The committee concur with the action of the stewards. The objection to Minette being crossed by Rubicon was considered by the stewards who decided that no action was necessary. The committee concur with the action of the stewards in this also. As regards the race having been started before the appointed time, the committee find that in accordance with rule no 106(a) the ponies were all under the starter’s orders and took their appointed places before the starting gate and the start was a good one. The stewards, therefore, considered it unnecessary to take action under rule 158, R.T.C. rules and the committee see no reason to alter the decision of the stewards. The committee direct that the deposits Rs. 150 be returned to Mr Gibbs.” Moulmein The Blind School In order to being this humane and valuable institution more prominently to the notice of the public a most enjoyable concert was given in the Judson Memorial Hall, Moulmein ... The proceedings commenced with an address in English read from a Braille manuscript by Mr Eroshenko, the blind Russian, who has visited Japan ... six months in Siam ... from whence he came to Moulmein via Rangoon early this year. He is a professional musician and speaks English fluently. ... He found the inmates of the Moulmein asylum in a somewhat neglected and poverty-stricken condition, but he aid a high tribute of praise to the Secretary, the Rev’d. D.C. Atwool and his committee for the increasing interest taken by them in their welfare and education ... The choir of blind boys had been trained by Mr Hart of the St. Augustine S.P.G. school, Moulmein and contributed a number of songs in Burmese and in English ... Mr Eroshenko also sang ... and these were also were much appreciated. Mr Hart gave two humorous recitations and Mr Lambert also enlivened the audience with one of Harry Lauder’s songs ... Other very pleasing items were a song “My ships,”by Mrs Hardinge, a duet “Your heart ...” sweetly gung by the Misses Pyne with a piano and violin accompaniment by Mr and Mrs Latimer and “There is a bird ...” gracefully sung by Miss Barretto. The entertainment concluded with an exhibition of hypnotism by Maung Ohn Thwin ... Military Cross Intimation has been received that the Military Cross has been awarded to Lieutenant Emile Charles Foucar, the eldest son of Mr E. Foucar, Senior Managing Director of Messrs. Foucar & Co., Rangoon and Moulmein, for conspicuous conduct in the recent fighting in the Ypres section of the Western front. Lt. Foucar was born in Moulmein and educated at Stoneyhurst College, from whence he entered the Inns of Court and was in the Officers’ Training Corps for some time until he received a Commission in the London Regiment of Territorials (The Rangers) in which he was serving when he gained the ward referred to. The Military Cross has also been won recently by another Moulmein boy, Lieutenant Lima, a nephew of the Misses Gordon of school fame. Appointments In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Lower Burma Courts Act, 1900 (VI of 1900) the Governor General in Council is pleased to appoint Mr H.S. Pratt, I.C.S., a Divisional and Sessions Judge in Burma, to be a temporary Additional Judge of the Chief Court, Lower Burma, for one year from 1st November 1917. |
St. John Ambulance Assoc.
V.A.D. Work
The following ladies belonging to the V.A.D. classes held at the Station Hospital, Rangoon, have passed an exam. in First Air and Home Nursing:-
First Aid
Lecturer, Capt. D.G. Evans, R.A.M.C. Examiner, Major F.W.W. Dawson, R.A.M.C
Mrs S.A. Pereira, Mrs A. Keith, Miss V. Kapp, Miss G. Maidment, Ma Kin Thet Tin, Miss DeDouza, Miss G.F. Adams, Mrs H. Paddon Row, Mrs M. Stewart, Miss A. Barnett, Miss D. Maidment, Miss M. Shaw, Miss Baptiste, Miss E. Harrison.
Home Nursing
Lecturer, Major F.W.W. Dawson, R.A.M.C Examiner, Capt. D.G. Evans, R.A.M.C. (S.R.)
Mrs A. Keith, Mrs H. Paddon Row, Miss E. Harrison, Miss G. Maidment, Miss DeDouza, Miss D. Barnett, Ma Kin Thet Tin, Mrs M. Stewart, Mrs S.A. Pereira, Miss G. Adams, Miss D. Maidment, Miss S. Ryan, Miss M. Shaw, Miss V. Kapp.
V.A.D. Work
The following ladies belonging to the V.A.D. classes held at the Station Hospital, Rangoon, have passed an exam. in First Air and Home Nursing:-
First Aid
Lecturer, Capt. D.G. Evans, R.A.M.C. Examiner, Major F.W.W. Dawson, R.A.M.C
Mrs S.A. Pereira, Mrs A. Keith, Miss V. Kapp, Miss G. Maidment, Ma Kin Thet Tin, Miss DeDouza, Miss G.F. Adams, Mrs H. Paddon Row, Mrs M. Stewart, Miss A. Barnett, Miss D. Maidment, Miss M. Shaw, Miss Baptiste, Miss E. Harrison.
Home Nursing
Lecturer, Major F.W.W. Dawson, R.A.M.C Examiner, Capt. D.G. Evans, R.A.M.C. (S.R.)
Mrs A. Keith, Mrs H. Paddon Row, Miss E. Harrison, Miss G. Maidment, Miss DeDouza, Miss D. Barnett, Ma Kin Thet Tin, Mrs M. Stewart, Mrs S.A. Pereira, Miss G. Adams, Miss D. Maidment, Miss S. Ryan, Miss M. Shaw, Miss V. Kapp.
Crime And The Working Of The Police
The report of the Inspector-General of Police, Burma for 1916, includes the following:- ... Mr H.S. Hill held charge of the force from the beginning of the year till 18th August when he retired from Government service and was relieved by Mr Hardie who held charge for the remainder of the year.
Service of Officers
M.J. Chisholm and A.D. Kiernander, Deputy Inspectors-General, held charge respectively of the Criminal Investigations Department and the Western Range throughout the year. C.M. Prendergast, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, held charge of the Eastern Range except for the period he was on privilege leave when he was relieved by W.W. Forbes, Dist. Superintendent of Police. Mr Forbes, on relief by Mr Prendergast, was placed on special duty in connection with the visit of His Excellency the Viceroy to Burma and also in connection with the scheme for the re-organisation of District Police establishments. He remained on this duty up to the close of the year.
I regret to record the death of Mr W.E. Boyd, Deputy Superintendent of Police, 1st grade, on the 16th December 1916 and of Maung Man, Inspector of Police, 4th grade.
The following officers retired from the service during the year:-
K.C. Macdonald, H.S. Hill, G.B. Savi, P.E. Cantwell, Maung Ni, A.T.M.
The Commissioner of Mandalay Division says:- “It is again impossible to comment on the years’ police work without acknowledging the fine response which members of the force and especially the upper ranks of it have made to extra calls made on them by the special conditions of the times ... I desire again to being to notice of Government the good work done throughout the year by my Personal Assistant Mr C.M. Macloskey. Mr Whiting, who has been Personal Assistant to the Deputy Inspector-General for Railways and Criminal Investigation since 12th October 1914, also deserves special mention. I select the following officers amongst those mentioned by Commissioners and Deputy Inspectors-General of Police for special notice on account of good work done during the year:-
District Superintendents of Police:-
P.F. Sherman, J.L. Ommanney, P.M. Burke, C.A. Reynell, M.S. Merrikin, R.C.E. Underwood, W.H.A. Webster, P.H. Mears, A.P. Warburton, G. Waterworth and Maung Tun Min, T.D.M.
Assistant Superintendents of Police:-
F. Newton, R.G. Sims and H.J. Todd.
Deputy Superintendents of Police:-
A. Catchick, Maung Po Saung, T.D.M., Maung Thaing, Maung Shwe Hal Pru, Maung Hla Paw Thu, Maung Kin, Mehta Ramji Mal, Rai Sahib, Sita Ram and J.A. Vardon.
Inspectors of Police:-
M. Hayman, C.B. Smith, Maung Kyaung Ba, T.D.M., Maung Pe (3) A.W. Barretto, Maung Ba Thin (1) Maung San Ko, K.S.M., T.D.M., Maung Po Taw, Maung Tun Min (2) Maung San Tun, Maung Tun Hla U and Maung San Thin.
The report of the Inspector-General of Police, Burma for 1916, includes the following:- ... Mr H.S. Hill held charge of the force from the beginning of the year till 18th August when he retired from Government service and was relieved by Mr Hardie who held charge for the remainder of the year.
Service of Officers
M.J. Chisholm and A.D. Kiernander, Deputy Inspectors-General, held charge respectively of the Criminal Investigations Department and the Western Range throughout the year. C.M. Prendergast, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, held charge of the Eastern Range except for the period he was on privilege leave when he was relieved by W.W. Forbes, Dist. Superintendent of Police. Mr Forbes, on relief by Mr Prendergast, was placed on special duty in connection with the visit of His Excellency the Viceroy to Burma and also in connection with the scheme for the re-organisation of District Police establishments. He remained on this duty up to the close of the year.
I regret to record the death of Mr W.E. Boyd, Deputy Superintendent of Police, 1st grade, on the 16th December 1916 and of Maung Man, Inspector of Police, 4th grade.
The following officers retired from the service during the year:-
K.C. Macdonald, H.S. Hill, G.B. Savi, P.E. Cantwell, Maung Ni, A.T.M.
The Commissioner of Mandalay Division says:- “It is again impossible to comment on the years’ police work without acknowledging the fine response which members of the force and especially the upper ranks of it have made to extra calls made on them by the special conditions of the times ... I desire again to being to notice of Government the good work done throughout the year by my Personal Assistant Mr C.M. Macloskey. Mr Whiting, who has been Personal Assistant to the Deputy Inspector-General for Railways and Criminal Investigation since 12th October 1914, also deserves special mention. I select the following officers amongst those mentioned by Commissioners and Deputy Inspectors-General of Police for special notice on account of good work done during the year:-
District Superintendents of Police:-
P.F. Sherman, J.L. Ommanney, P.M. Burke, C.A. Reynell, M.S. Merrikin, R.C.E. Underwood, W.H.A. Webster, P.H. Mears, A.P. Warburton, G. Waterworth and Maung Tun Min, T.D.M.
Assistant Superintendents of Police:-
F. Newton, R.G. Sims and H.J. Todd.
Deputy Superintendents of Police:-
A. Catchick, Maung Po Saung, T.D.M., Maung Thaing, Maung Shwe Hal Pru, Maung Hla Paw Thu, Maung Kin, Mehta Ramji Mal, Rai Sahib, Sita Ram and J.A. Vardon.
Inspectors of Police:-
M. Hayman, C.B. Smith, Maung Kyaung Ba, T.D.M., Maung Pe (3) A.W. Barretto, Maung Ba Thin (1) Maung San Ko, K.S.M., T.D.M., Maung Po Taw, Maung Tun Min (2) Maung San Tun, Maung Tun Hla U and Maung San Thin.
Boxing
St. Paul’s School Tournament
St. Paul’s School Tournament
The first boxing tournament to take place in Rangoon for many months was started on Tuesday night at St. Paul’s school ... Owing to over ninety boys having entered a preliminary and weeding out exhibition took place several days previously when the form displayed by the boys showed that the coaching and instructions they had received had stood them in good stead. There was still however, a noticeable lack of body work, all the play being for the head. The preliminary rounds showed fast, clean boxing and on Tuesday night this was repeated, some of the bouts being as clever as anything the school have shown.
Particularly was this so in the bout between Ellis and Pastina in the paperweight class which went an extra round ; in that between D’Monte and Pastina in the flyweight class and in the lightweight class, when Brown met Devellerez. This last fight and the Ellis-Rozario one are in the running for the best fight of the tournament, for which medals have been given for winner and loser by a friend of the school. ... These tournaments have been so well fought and in such a keen sporting spirit that in such a matter of regret that a larger measure of support is not accorded them by the general public. School boxing tournaments, such as take place at St. Paul’s School, certainly teach the boys self reliance and sportsmanship and the ability to give and take a hard blow without losing one’s temper. ... The officials on Tuesday night were:- Referee, Mr C. Stewart ; Judges, H.J. Green and J.C. DeSouza ; Timekeeper, Sergt.-Major Crowther, Rangoon Port Defence Corps. : Master of Ceremonies, Mr A. Sperinck. The boxing in detail:-
Particularly was this so in the bout between Ellis and Pastina in the paperweight class which went an extra round ; in that between D’Monte and Pastina in the flyweight class and in the lightweight class, when Brown met Devellerez. This last fight and the Ellis-Rozario one are in the running for the best fight of the tournament, for which medals have been given for winner and loser by a friend of the school. ... These tournaments have been so well fought and in such a keen sporting spirit that in such a matter of regret that a larger measure of support is not accorded them by the general public. School boxing tournaments, such as take place at St. Paul’s School, certainly teach the boys self reliance and sportsmanship and the ability to give and take a hard blow without losing one’s temper. ... The officials on Tuesday night were:- Referee, Mr C. Stewart ; Judges, H.J. Green and J.C. DeSouza ; Timekeeper, Sergt.-Major Crowther, Rangoon Port Defence Corps. : Master of Ceremonies, Mr A. Sperinck. The boxing in detail:-
Paperweight
3rd round
D. O’Hearn 4-12 beat C. Pastina 4-6. Pastina was game and clever and but the advantage of height, weight and reach was all against him.
A. Rozario 4-4 beat C. Ellis 5-0 after an extra round. Ellis had everything in his favour as to height, weight and reach but Rozario carried the fight to him and they mixed it willingly for three very hard rounds with honours even. In the extra round Rozario won a very popular victory.
W. Gasper 4-5 beat H. Faria 4-9. This was another very willing bout in which an extra round was required. The decision went to Gasper thought it might easily have gone to Faria.
J. Fogarty 4-3 beat W. Alexander 4-6. This was a fight in which the boys were very evenly matched.
Flyweights
1st round
R. Baroni 6-0 beat W. Brown 5-3. The referee stopped this bout in the first round. Brown being outclassed.
V. Rozario 5-12 beat D. Tresham 5-5. A good fight which required an extra round when Rozario just got the verdict.
R. D’Monte 5-13 beat W. Pastina 6-0. There was little to choose between these two at any stage of the contest and the ordering of an extra round was right. At the end of it D’Monte got the decision on what must have been the narrowest of margins.
D. Burdic 5-10 beat T. Raynor 5-2. Starting off at whirlwind pace both slowed down in the second round. In the third round Burdic won easily.
P. Eadon 5-12 beat A. Hemkin 5-8. A fast and clever fight which required another round when Eadon forced the fighting and won.
E. Gordon scratched to P. Evangelista and A. Anthony scratched to A. D’Cruze.
H. Viagus 5-2 beat P. David 5-8. Viagus was always David’s master but the latter fought pluckily.
Featherweights
1st round
E. Peters scratched to I. Dupuy.
J. White 7-0 beat E. Lazaro 6-10 in a poor flight.
C. Baxter 6-13 beat E. Peppin 6-7. This was a slogging match in which the winner was the stronger boy.
J. Machado 6-11 beat W. Shead 6-12. Shead gave up at the end of the first round.
Lightweights
2nd round
D. Jolly 8-0 beat A. Pastine 7-3. Jolly who is one of the cleverest boys in the school, was all over Pastina, who gave up after one round.
W. Brown 7-5 beat L. Devellerez 7-10. A splendid fight from start to finish. Brown seemed to have a slight lead on points at the end. An extra round was ordered and Brown got the verdict.
L. Garnier 7-10 beat A. McDonnell 7-6. Another good bout in which McDonnell was nearly always the aggressor, landing cleverly with both hands. An extra round was ordered and Garnier given the decision.
W. Valles 7-5 forced A. Tangup 7-5 to retire at the end of the first round.
Second Night
The second and final night’s boxing ... There were a number of good fights. The best of the tournament was decided in favour of the Ellis-Rozario bout in the paperweight class on the opening night which Rozario won. ... The special contest of three rounds between Xavier, late a gunner of the Mobile Batter and Private Dunston, Somerset Light Infantry attached to Bedfords, proved a farce. Xavier knocked his man out in less than a minute, the soldier proving a tyro at the game. He had to be carried to the dressing room but was brought round in a short time. Xavier appears to have lost none of his speed during his stay in Mesopotamia. He threw out a challenge to meet anyone at nine stone or under in eh enclosure, barring Jellicoe, but no one accepted.
The officials on Wednesday were the same as on the previous night. The boxing in detail was as follows:-
Flyweights
2nd round
R. Baroni, 6-0 beat V. Rozario 5-12. A fast, hard bout in which Baroni by heavy body blows had his opponent staggering in the first round. He sportingly gave him a chance to recover, but it was Baroni’s fight all the way.
H. Viagus 5-2 beat R. D’Monte 5-13. A whirlwind fight in which the winner, who was giving away eleven pounds, fought pluckily and received the verdict.
P. Evangelista 6-0 beat A. D’Cruze 5-4. The winner was too big for his plucky opponent who mixed it well for him.
D. Burdic 5-10 beat J. Eadon 5-12. A very even fight which Eadon appeared to have won.
Semi-finals
Baroni beat Viagus, forcing him to retire after one round ; Burdic beat Evangelista, a decision which everyone did not agree with.
Final
Baroni beat Burdic. Baroni’s fine body blows finished Burdic in the first round and he retired.
Paperweights
Semi-finals
W. Gasper 4-5 beat J. Fogarty 4-5. An even, good fight in which the winner was always a shade the better.
D. O’Hearn 4-12 beat A. Rozario 4-4. O’Hearn’s long reach was too much for Rozario who put up a fine losing fight.
Final
O’Hearn beat Gasper. Again O’Hearn’s height, weight and reach stood him in good stead.
Featherweights
Semi-finals
J. Dupuy 6-6 beat J. White 7-10. This was a hammer and tongs bout from start to finish in which both took heavy punishment. Dupuy uses both hands cleverly.
C. Baxter 6-13 beat J. Machado 6-11. There was little to chose between the boys on the first two rounds. In the third round Machado forced the fighting landing cleverly. The decision in Baxter’s favour came as a surprise.
Final
Dupuy beat Baxter. This was one of the best fights of the night with plenty of give and take about it.
Lightweights
Semi-finals
D. Jolly, 8-0 beat W. Brown 7-6. Jolly floored Brown in the opening round with a jolt to the ear and sportingly allowed him time to recover. It was Jolly’s fight all the way ; he is good in every department of ring work and a hard lad to beat.
L. Gardnier 710 beat W. Valles 7-5. A heavy hitting bout in which the winner took the lead at the start and held it throughout.
Final
Jolly beat Garnier having him almost out of the first round. He retired in the second round.
Prize presentation
Col. G.H. Evans, C.I.E., A.D.C., Commandant, Rangoon Port Defence Corps, who was present with Major Rennie at the conclusion of the boxing presented the prizes, handsome silver cups to the winners and silver medals to the runners-up, with medals to the winner and runner-up of the best fight. ... The cups for the tournament had been presented by Messrs. C. Stewart, J.C. De Souza, S.J. Gibbs and H. Jackson. The medals being also given by Mr Jackson. ... followed by cheers for the judges and referee, Mr Sperinck and the donors of the prizes.
3rd round
D. O’Hearn 4-12 beat C. Pastina 4-6. Pastina was game and clever and but the advantage of height, weight and reach was all against him.
A. Rozario 4-4 beat C. Ellis 5-0 after an extra round. Ellis had everything in his favour as to height, weight and reach but Rozario carried the fight to him and they mixed it willingly for three very hard rounds with honours even. In the extra round Rozario won a very popular victory.
W. Gasper 4-5 beat H. Faria 4-9. This was another very willing bout in which an extra round was required. The decision went to Gasper thought it might easily have gone to Faria.
J. Fogarty 4-3 beat W. Alexander 4-6. This was a fight in which the boys were very evenly matched.
Flyweights
1st round
R. Baroni 6-0 beat W. Brown 5-3. The referee stopped this bout in the first round. Brown being outclassed.
V. Rozario 5-12 beat D. Tresham 5-5. A good fight which required an extra round when Rozario just got the verdict.
R. D’Monte 5-13 beat W. Pastina 6-0. There was little to choose between these two at any stage of the contest and the ordering of an extra round was right. At the end of it D’Monte got the decision on what must have been the narrowest of margins.
D. Burdic 5-10 beat T. Raynor 5-2. Starting off at whirlwind pace both slowed down in the second round. In the third round Burdic won easily.
P. Eadon 5-12 beat A. Hemkin 5-8. A fast and clever fight which required another round when Eadon forced the fighting and won.
E. Gordon scratched to P. Evangelista and A. Anthony scratched to A. D’Cruze.
H. Viagus 5-2 beat P. David 5-8. Viagus was always David’s master but the latter fought pluckily.
Featherweights
1st round
E. Peters scratched to I. Dupuy.
J. White 7-0 beat E. Lazaro 6-10 in a poor flight.
C. Baxter 6-13 beat E. Peppin 6-7. This was a slogging match in which the winner was the stronger boy.
J. Machado 6-11 beat W. Shead 6-12. Shead gave up at the end of the first round.
Lightweights
2nd round
D. Jolly 8-0 beat A. Pastine 7-3. Jolly who is one of the cleverest boys in the school, was all over Pastina, who gave up after one round.
W. Brown 7-5 beat L. Devellerez 7-10. A splendid fight from start to finish. Brown seemed to have a slight lead on points at the end. An extra round was ordered and Brown got the verdict.
L. Garnier 7-10 beat A. McDonnell 7-6. Another good bout in which McDonnell was nearly always the aggressor, landing cleverly with both hands. An extra round was ordered and Garnier given the decision.
W. Valles 7-5 forced A. Tangup 7-5 to retire at the end of the first round.
Second Night
The second and final night’s boxing ... There were a number of good fights. The best of the tournament was decided in favour of the Ellis-Rozario bout in the paperweight class on the opening night which Rozario won. ... The special contest of three rounds between Xavier, late a gunner of the Mobile Batter and Private Dunston, Somerset Light Infantry attached to Bedfords, proved a farce. Xavier knocked his man out in less than a minute, the soldier proving a tyro at the game. He had to be carried to the dressing room but was brought round in a short time. Xavier appears to have lost none of his speed during his stay in Mesopotamia. He threw out a challenge to meet anyone at nine stone or under in eh enclosure, barring Jellicoe, but no one accepted.
The officials on Wednesday were the same as on the previous night. The boxing in detail was as follows:-
Flyweights
2nd round
R. Baroni, 6-0 beat V. Rozario 5-12. A fast, hard bout in which Baroni by heavy body blows had his opponent staggering in the first round. He sportingly gave him a chance to recover, but it was Baroni’s fight all the way.
H. Viagus 5-2 beat R. D’Monte 5-13. A whirlwind fight in which the winner, who was giving away eleven pounds, fought pluckily and received the verdict.
P. Evangelista 6-0 beat A. D’Cruze 5-4. The winner was too big for his plucky opponent who mixed it well for him.
D. Burdic 5-10 beat J. Eadon 5-12. A very even fight which Eadon appeared to have won.
Semi-finals
Baroni beat Viagus, forcing him to retire after one round ; Burdic beat Evangelista, a decision which everyone did not agree with.
Final
Baroni beat Burdic. Baroni’s fine body blows finished Burdic in the first round and he retired.
Paperweights
Semi-finals
W. Gasper 4-5 beat J. Fogarty 4-5. An even, good fight in which the winner was always a shade the better.
D. O’Hearn 4-12 beat A. Rozario 4-4. O’Hearn’s long reach was too much for Rozario who put up a fine losing fight.
Final
O’Hearn beat Gasper. Again O’Hearn’s height, weight and reach stood him in good stead.
Featherweights
Semi-finals
J. Dupuy 6-6 beat J. White 7-10. This was a hammer and tongs bout from start to finish in which both took heavy punishment. Dupuy uses both hands cleverly.
C. Baxter 6-13 beat J. Machado 6-11. There was little to chose between the boys on the first two rounds. In the third round Machado forced the fighting landing cleverly. The decision in Baxter’s favour came as a surprise.
Final
Dupuy beat Baxter. This was one of the best fights of the night with plenty of give and take about it.
Lightweights
Semi-finals
D. Jolly, 8-0 beat W. Brown 7-6. Jolly floored Brown in the opening round with a jolt to the ear and sportingly allowed him time to recover. It was Jolly’s fight all the way ; he is good in every department of ring work and a hard lad to beat.
L. Gardnier 710 beat W. Valles 7-5. A heavy hitting bout in which the winner took the lead at the start and held it throughout.
Final
Jolly beat Garnier having him almost out of the first round. He retired in the second round.
Prize presentation
Col. G.H. Evans, C.I.E., A.D.C., Commandant, Rangoon Port Defence Corps, who was present with Major Rennie at the conclusion of the boxing presented the prizes, handsome silver cups to the winners and silver medals to the runners-up, with medals to the winner and runner-up of the best fight. ... The cups for the tournament had been presented by Messrs. C. Stewart, J.C. De Souza, S.J. Gibbs and H. Jackson. The medals being also given by Mr Jackson. ... followed by cheers for the judges and referee, Mr Sperinck and the donors of the prizes.
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New Chief Court Judge
Mr Justice Pratt, the newly appointed temporary Judge of the Chief Court, took his seat on the bench at 11 a.m. on Monday, occupying the room on the third floor of the court building originally used by the Additional Sessions Judge, Hanthawaddy. A large number of the members of the Bar complain of the inconvenience caused them in having to climb up to the third storey to the building. They consider that it would suit all parties concerned if the Judge were, in the absence of any other room being available, allotted court no 5 on the ground floor, at present occupied by the Additional Judge, Small Cause Court, Rangoon, for whose sittings provision might be made in some other part of the building. Prospecting for Minerals In Burma Certificates of approval have been granted to the following:- Original S. Warwick Smith, Tavoy The Phulettoo Mining Syndicate, Rangoon Mr Hassan Ameen, Rangoon. Murders in Burma Four hundred and eight five murders were dealt with by the police against 473 in 1915 says the Burma Police Report for 1916. … In Amherst district the most noteworthy case was the murder of Mr McCalder, an Assistant of a rubber plantation company, who was shot dead one night while seated at dinner. Investigation showed that the motive for the crime lay in the dismissal of a man for mismanagement and fraud, much of the information regarding which had been conveyed to the Directors by the deceased McCalder. One man was sent up for trail but the case resulted in an acquittal, although every effort was made to bring the case to light. This was a cunning murder elaborately planned in which the instigator carefully concealed himself in the background. In Magwe two cases of murder in which Europeans were concerned took place. In the first one an American was found lying on the road shot through the back. Suspicion fell on an Anglo-Indian clerk in the employ of the Burma Oil Company and he was sent for trial but was acquitted in the sessions court. In the second case a European in the employ of the British Burma Petroleum Company was sent for trial for causing the death of a Burmese woman by kicking her and beating her. The case was tried by the Chief Court in Rangoon and the accused was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for grievous hurt. Oil Fields At frequent intervals during 1915 and 1916 a series of fires at oil pumping stations or rigs in the Yenangyaung oil fields had taken place, says the Burma Police Report for 1916. In September 1916, Mr Whiting was deputed to Yenangyaung to investigate their origin and after an enquiry lasting for 18 days, the Dist. Magistrate, Magwe, passed an order under rule … excluding one of the leading Indians on the oil fields from the oil fields area for a period of five years. The Burma Oil Company also dismissed a large number of their durwans. Sanction has since been obtained to entertain a special police force for duty in the oil producing areas and an improvement in local conditions may be expected. Mandalay Our Day Committee … The following sub-committees were elected:- Concert and dramatic performances:- Mrs Heald, Miss Barretto, Miss Backhurst, Mr Swinhoe, Major Newcombe, Rev’d. Edmunds, Sergt. Crow. Collection of Subscriptions:- Messrs. Gadsden, Layard and Neal Infantile Mortality In Rangoon A meeting of the Rangoon Society for the Prevention of Infantile Mortality was held … with Mrs Hla Oung, Vice-president, in the chair. Those present were Dr. (Miss) Brooking U Mon, K.S.M. Dr. Marshall Miss Barretto Mrs U Ba Kin Mrs Redmond Dr. Mehta S.S. Agabob M.H.S. Mall |
“Our Day”
At a meeting ... there were present:- O. DeGlanville, H. Primrose-Wells, R.W.L. Stephenson, G. McKenzie and F. Whyte. It was decided to ask Mr Holdsworth, who was also present, to join this committee to superintend the drawing of prizes. Red Cross Stall A meeting of the heads of departments of the Burma central depots of the Red Cross has been held for the purpose of electing a sub-committee ... the following were elected:- Mrs G.C. Balthazar, (manager and convener,) Mrs S.D. Vale, Mrs Powell-Brown, Mrs J.W.A. Bell Mrs A.P. Cotterell, Mrs R.H. Trench. Mrs H.A. Brown has unfortunately not been able to serve on the sub-committee owing to her shortly leaving Rangoon on transfer. Bassein Preparations A meeting was convened by Mr W.H. Gillespie at the Volunteer Hall, Bassein, to arrange details in connection with “Our Day” functions and was presided over by W.V. Wallace, Commissioner. There were present Mr and Mrs Gillespie, Messrs. Jamieson, McCraken, Dr. San C. Po, Rev’d. Dr. Nichols, U Po Hla, U Ta Shwe, U Tso Maung, U Maung Ha, Sadack, Sen, Hefferman, Hazlewood, Thom, Garnier, Ramayar, and U Po Maung. It was resolved that Mr Wallace be appointed President and Mr R. Garnier, Hony. Secretary, with all the above as members of a working general committee. ... At a subsequent meeting of the general committee Mr D. McNeill was added as a members and Mr Gillespie was appointed Hony. Treasurer. ... Mr Urquhart proposed and Mr Merrikin seconded that a sweep be got up in connection with the boat races ... Mr Gillespie and Mesdames McCraken, Beale and Gillespie were appointed members of a sub-committee ... The general committee met again ... Mr McNeill reported that Mrs Ruttonsha had presented a cup for a football match to be play next week. Mr Hazlewood reported that a concert had been arranged ... Mr Morton reported that it has been decided to hold water sports ... Mr Garnier reported that the municipality had accorded sanction to the use and erection of structures on the grounds of the water works for various entertainments ... Mr R.P. Sen reported that the Bengalees had arranged for a concert ... Mr Tan Shwe Kho reported that he had arranged a bioscope show ... Mr Thom offered to open a shooting gallery and Messrs. Raphael to give a bioscope show ... The Burma Railways are taking part in the festivities in connection with “Our Day” in a manner quite their own and are arranging for a dance ... and a committee appointed with G.A. Hicks, District Engineer, Rangoon, and Vice President of the Rangoon Railway Institute, at the head of it. ... Mandalay Arrangements At the first meeting of the executive Council of the “Our Day” committee ... the following were appointed to run the dance ... Messrs. Swinhoe, Bloxam, Neal and Noyce. Monywa Y.M.B.A. At a general meeting of the Monywa Young Men’s Buddhist Assoc. the chairman being Mr A.P. Morris, Provincial Art Officer, Burma, the following resolutions were passed:- That a combined art and industries exhibition and agricultural and cattle show be held at Monywa. That the Superintendent of E.W.M. School be asked to allow the Y.M.B.A. the use of the school … That the winning exhibits at this local show be sent to the Provincial Art Exhibition at Rangoon … Telegraph clerks for Mesopotamia There was a very large crowd at the wharf on November 3rd despite the early hour of departure to bid goodbye to the youths, Anglo-Indian and Indian, who have been given clerical appointments in the Government Telegraphs and are en route for various station in Mesopotamia. They have all been undergoing training in Rangoon for some time and showed much aptitude for the work. The ten Anglo-Indian boys were all present day pupils of St. Paul’s High School. They were:- J. and W. Percevich P. and T. Gasper W. Kirk C. Devellerez W. Conway W. Lazaro P. Joseph E. Galloway |
Commissioner Road Collision Case
The hearing was resumed ... in which Md. Salay, driver of tax no. 1848 was accused of causing hurt to Mr F.W. Watton of the Arracan Co. by driving his car rashly and negligently on Commissioner road on the evening of September 25th ... Professor W. St. John of the Baptist College deposed that he was riding a bicycle. He left the B.A.A. grounds before the boys did. They overtook him just in front of the Bernard Free Library. They were in two motor cars. When they passed witness they were quite close together, one car behind the other. Witness estimated the speed at once. He thought it was about 45 miles an house. He was greatly terrified as they were his boys and he thought they would have an accident before they got to the end of the street. The street was partially full of miscellaneous traffic. It was about 6 p.m. Witness had been in cars and watched the speedometer a good deal ; he had a fair idea of speed. Witness was about 300 feet behind when the accident took place. He saw the car that was behind swerve round to its right (to the south.) Immediately after the swerve witness heard the crash. It looked as if they were driving very rapidly into a gateway on the north side of the road. Witness did not see the car move after the crash. The car got just across the street and stopped by a big tree. When witness got up he found the car pressed up against the kerb. Between the car and the kerb were the remains of a rickshaw and close against the wheel was a motor cycle. Mr Watton was lying on the foot path on the other side of the car. They took Mr Watton to the hospital. Witness saw no evidence of the boys’ encouraging the drivers to race. The boys appeared to be having an animated conversation with each other. Witness would rather not state definitely whether he could identify the drivers or not.
By Maung Kyaw Zan: The boys were taking loudly but not cheering. He guessed the speed was about 45 miles an hour. ... Professor R.P. Currier of the Baptist College deposed that he was at the football match at the B.A.A. grounds. He came away about the same time as the two taxis did. The two taxis contained boys from their college. Witness was riding a bicycle. At first he was able to keep up with the taxis. Afterwards they left witness a long distance behind. They picked up speed about nest the cinema ... Witness was going as fast as he could and knew that to be about 18 miles an hour. ... The first thing he noticed was a man lying on his face on the sidewalk ... He took the man to hospital in a gharry. At the hospital he met Major Owens. Major Owens gave his estimate of the speed at which they were going at about 40 miles an hour. Dr. St. John was also there and gave his estimate as something over 40 or 45 miles an hour. Dr. St. John said he noticed the near car lurching about and finally a turn as if to go into a compound. The car was lying directly opposite the entrance to the hospital. ... Dr. St. John arrived at the scene of the accident after witness. There was a crowd already there when he arrived. Mr Watton was lying in the middle of the sidewalk about 13 feet from the kerb. He would be about 15 or 16 feet from his bicycle. ...
Maung Pe, student, deposed that he was in the second car. The car was going from side to side. He could not say at what speed it was going. Then the car turned to the right and came right round and stopped against the kerb. Witness fell out. He did not see the accident.
Mayng Kyaw Zan: He had seen a motor cycle coming but it was then a great distance away. It would be three or four hundred feet away. It was coming somewhat fast. When the bicycle was about 100 to 150 feet away from them the car swerved to the left and then to the right so he did not see it again. As the car swerved round and stopped he fell out. He did not see the bicycle coming into the car. ... He heard the crash – it must have been while he was lying down. ... Witness and others were not shouting bit talking among themselves about the match. Witness was sitting in front with the driver and Kyin Sein. Witness did not hear the sound of the exhaust opened from the car ahead, but he saw the dust rising from the road. Some of the dust got into his eyes. ... When the motor car was wobbling they told the driver to be careful. ...
Johnson Kan Gui, teacher in the Baptist College, deposed to being in the first car. He did not know if they were cheering in the car behind. After leaving the B.A.A. grounds the cars came along fairly slowly. When they got near the cinemas they did not say anything to the driver to make him go faster. He drove at the same speed at which they went at the start. Going along Commissioner road they were going just as fast as before. Just opposite the hospital there was a gharry ahead so they slowed down. This was in front of the convent school. Witness noticed a motor cycle coming from the opposite direction. It was coming very quickly. He could not say what nationality the driver was. It was getting twilight. He thought one could see a distance of 300 or 400 feet. The motor cycle passed about 15 feet from the car. He could not remember if he heard the notice of the cut off. He did not know if there was another car behind. He did not turn round. He could not say if their cheers had any effect on the driver. They cheered because they were passing the Rangoon college. They had beaten them in the match. Witness heard the crash. He looked back. The driver was asked to stop, but he was not sure if he heard them. he did not stop. Witness saw only a blurred sight when he looked behind.
Maung Po E., student, Baptist College, deposed to being in the first car and seeing a man in khaki on a motor cycle coming along. He did not hear a horn sounded. The motor cycle passed about 15 feet from the, He turned round and looked. The scene of the crash was then about 80 feet away. They did not stop.
Mohamed Salay, on being examined, stated he was driving the car which collided with Mr Watton’s motor cycle. He was not racing with Maung Ba Maung’s car. He was not going at an excessive speed, such as 40 miles an house. The car did not turn to the right. He was going at an ordinary speed and when the car in front raised dust he stopped his car and thereupon it turned round. One of the front wheels was loose and as he used his brake of a sudden the car turned round. Before this happened he turned to the right because there was a gharry.
Accused is charged with causing grievous hurt to Mr F.W. Watton by driving a motor car so rashly as to endanger the personal safety of others, an offence under ... Accused pleaded not guilty and stated there was a gharry in front; the dust got into his eyes and the boys told him to stop. He put on the brake suddenly and the car skidded.
Nga Ba Maung, driver of taxi no. 1877, was examined and stated he drove the car ahead of Mahomed Salay’s. Hi car was an old one and could not go 40 miles an house. He was not going fast. He was not racing Mahomed Salay’s car. Traffic came in and out of the hospital gates and one could not go fast along Commissioner road.
Accused was charged with driving a motor car along Commissioner road so rashly as to be likely to endanger the personal safety of others ; also with driving a car at a speed which, considering the state of traffic, the nature of the place and the time, was excessive. Accused pleaded not guilty and said he was not driving at an excessive speed.
The defence witness, who will include an expert, will be examined on November 16th. In the case of Nga Ba Maung judgement will be suspended till the finish of the above case, the evidence adduced in the case of Mahomed Salay being taken as applying to that of Nga Ba Maung.
The hearing was resumed ... in which Md. Salay, driver of tax no. 1848 was accused of causing hurt to Mr F.W. Watton of the Arracan Co. by driving his car rashly and negligently on Commissioner road on the evening of September 25th ... Professor W. St. John of the Baptist College deposed that he was riding a bicycle. He left the B.A.A. grounds before the boys did. They overtook him just in front of the Bernard Free Library. They were in two motor cars. When they passed witness they were quite close together, one car behind the other. Witness estimated the speed at once. He thought it was about 45 miles an house. He was greatly terrified as they were his boys and he thought they would have an accident before they got to the end of the street. The street was partially full of miscellaneous traffic. It was about 6 p.m. Witness had been in cars and watched the speedometer a good deal ; he had a fair idea of speed. Witness was about 300 feet behind when the accident took place. He saw the car that was behind swerve round to its right (to the south.) Immediately after the swerve witness heard the crash. It looked as if they were driving very rapidly into a gateway on the north side of the road. Witness did not see the car move after the crash. The car got just across the street and stopped by a big tree. When witness got up he found the car pressed up against the kerb. Between the car and the kerb were the remains of a rickshaw and close against the wheel was a motor cycle. Mr Watton was lying on the foot path on the other side of the car. They took Mr Watton to the hospital. Witness saw no evidence of the boys’ encouraging the drivers to race. The boys appeared to be having an animated conversation with each other. Witness would rather not state definitely whether he could identify the drivers or not.
By Maung Kyaw Zan: The boys were taking loudly but not cheering. He guessed the speed was about 45 miles an hour. ... Professor R.P. Currier of the Baptist College deposed that he was at the football match at the B.A.A. grounds. He came away about the same time as the two taxis did. The two taxis contained boys from their college. Witness was riding a bicycle. At first he was able to keep up with the taxis. Afterwards they left witness a long distance behind. They picked up speed about nest the cinema ... Witness was going as fast as he could and knew that to be about 18 miles an hour. ... The first thing he noticed was a man lying on his face on the sidewalk ... He took the man to hospital in a gharry. At the hospital he met Major Owens. Major Owens gave his estimate of the speed at which they were going at about 40 miles an hour. Dr. St. John was also there and gave his estimate as something over 40 or 45 miles an hour. Dr. St. John said he noticed the near car lurching about and finally a turn as if to go into a compound. The car was lying directly opposite the entrance to the hospital. ... Dr. St. John arrived at the scene of the accident after witness. There was a crowd already there when he arrived. Mr Watton was lying in the middle of the sidewalk about 13 feet from the kerb. He would be about 15 or 16 feet from his bicycle. ...
Maung Pe, student, deposed that he was in the second car. The car was going from side to side. He could not say at what speed it was going. Then the car turned to the right and came right round and stopped against the kerb. Witness fell out. He did not see the accident.
Mayng Kyaw Zan: He had seen a motor cycle coming but it was then a great distance away. It would be three or four hundred feet away. It was coming somewhat fast. When the bicycle was about 100 to 150 feet away from them the car swerved to the left and then to the right so he did not see it again. As the car swerved round and stopped he fell out. He did not see the bicycle coming into the car. ... He heard the crash – it must have been while he was lying down. ... Witness and others were not shouting bit talking among themselves about the match. Witness was sitting in front with the driver and Kyin Sein. Witness did not hear the sound of the exhaust opened from the car ahead, but he saw the dust rising from the road. Some of the dust got into his eyes. ... When the motor car was wobbling they told the driver to be careful. ...
Johnson Kan Gui, teacher in the Baptist College, deposed to being in the first car. He did not know if they were cheering in the car behind. After leaving the B.A.A. grounds the cars came along fairly slowly. When they got near the cinemas they did not say anything to the driver to make him go faster. He drove at the same speed at which they went at the start. Going along Commissioner road they were going just as fast as before. Just opposite the hospital there was a gharry ahead so they slowed down. This was in front of the convent school. Witness noticed a motor cycle coming from the opposite direction. It was coming very quickly. He could not say what nationality the driver was. It was getting twilight. He thought one could see a distance of 300 or 400 feet. The motor cycle passed about 15 feet from the car. He could not remember if he heard the notice of the cut off. He did not know if there was another car behind. He did not turn round. He could not say if their cheers had any effect on the driver. They cheered because they were passing the Rangoon college. They had beaten them in the match. Witness heard the crash. He looked back. The driver was asked to stop, but he was not sure if he heard them. he did not stop. Witness saw only a blurred sight when he looked behind.
Maung Po E., student, Baptist College, deposed to being in the first car and seeing a man in khaki on a motor cycle coming along. He did not hear a horn sounded. The motor cycle passed about 15 feet from the, He turned round and looked. The scene of the crash was then about 80 feet away. They did not stop.
Mohamed Salay, on being examined, stated he was driving the car which collided with Mr Watton’s motor cycle. He was not racing with Maung Ba Maung’s car. He was not going at an excessive speed, such as 40 miles an house. The car did not turn to the right. He was going at an ordinary speed and when the car in front raised dust he stopped his car and thereupon it turned round. One of the front wheels was loose and as he used his brake of a sudden the car turned round. Before this happened he turned to the right because there was a gharry.
Accused is charged with causing grievous hurt to Mr F.W. Watton by driving a motor car so rashly as to endanger the personal safety of others, an offence under ... Accused pleaded not guilty and stated there was a gharry in front; the dust got into his eyes and the boys told him to stop. He put on the brake suddenly and the car skidded.
Nga Ba Maung, driver of taxi no. 1877, was examined and stated he drove the car ahead of Mahomed Salay’s. Hi car was an old one and could not go 40 miles an house. He was not going fast. He was not racing Mahomed Salay’s car. Traffic came in and out of the hospital gates and one could not go fast along Commissioner road.
Accused was charged with driving a motor car along Commissioner road so rashly as to be likely to endanger the personal safety of others ; also with driving a car at a speed which, considering the state of traffic, the nature of the place and the time, was excessive. Accused pleaded not guilty and said he was not driving at an excessive speed.
The defence witness, who will include an expert, will be examined on November 16th. In the case of Nga Ba Maung judgement will be suspended till the finish of the above case, the evidence adduced in the case of Mahomed Salay being taken as applying to that of Nga Ba Maung.
Basketball in Rangoon
There has been for years need in Burma for a winter game to take the place which football does in the rainy months. Different games have been tried without success until now that of basketball has been introduced. … It was started several years ago in American … A movement has been started in Rangoon among a number of schools to introduce the game here simultaneously, hoping that it may become one of the games of Burma. Mr Bulkeley, Inspector of European and Normal Schools ; Mr Hackett, A.B.M. Press ; Mr Clewes, Warden, Y.M.C.A. Students’ Hostel and Professor Bartlett, Baptist College, have interested themselves in getting the game started here, with the result the Baptist College have erected four courts and are building another. A stadium had been built at the Baptist College for competitions which will seat about 500 persons. St. John’s College, St. Michael’s S.P.G. School, Kemmendine, the Methodist Boys’ High School, St. Paul’s High School, the Y.M.C.A. Students’ Hostel and the Karen Schools in Ahlone have all taken up the game and have one or more courts in use daily. … and is equally suitable for girls and women and St. Mary’s S.P.G. Girls’ School in Kemmendine have taken it up and other girls’ schools are preparing to start it. …
Mogok
The weather is getting delightful and the winter is fast approaching … We have already had a few visitors, amongst them our D.I.G. Mr Prendergast, who gave much encouragement to our detachment of the Indian Defence Force by giving a prize of Rs. 50 which was divided between the best shot on the range at 200 and 500 yards and the best turned out man on parade. The former was won by Private Harris, who also won the Corps championship the last season of the volunteer movement. The latter was won by Lance-Corpl. Stiles. … We regret to say Mr Prendergast left Mogok ill and we hope he will soon be himself again. … We hear several changes are shortly to take place amongst the officials. Our Deputy Commissioner Mr Williamson, is likely to go in charge of a Labour Corps of Myinthas to France ; as these are excellent workmen, no doubt they will give the authorities every satisfaction. Mr McMahon, our D.S.P. leaves shortly for Yamethin on transfer and Mr Cleburne is to take his place.
Burmans and the War
Mr B.S. Carey has signaled his complete recovery from a most serious illness by one of his straightforward, uncompromising speeches for which he has always been famous. Mr Carey is one of the few officers of the old school left in Burma of whom it may be said without flattery that he is the father of his district. With all a father’s love for the Burman whose education he has done so much to foster. Mr Carey claims and is universally accorded the parental privilege of plain speaking. Whatever, therefore, Mr Carey says to Burmans in praise of Burmans has a double value, for although those who are fond of one may praise one to outsiders, it is seldom that their opinion coincides with their public. It is good therefore, to hear Mr Carey that he is thoroughly satisfied with the work of the Labour Corps in France. That the corps was ever raised is due to Mr Carey’s inspiring energy. The time in which it was raised forms a record which will long remain unchallenged. …
Basketball
Baptist college (33) v St. Paul’s High School (2)
The first public match of the newly introduced American game of basketball in Rangoon took place at the Baptist College …
The teams were:-
Baptist College:- Centre, Tun Sein ; guards, Sein Nye and Bo Gyi ; forwards, Po Pe and Thit Shay.
St. Paul’s:- Centre, Nicholas ; guards, Williams and C. Maung Myo ; forwards, Jolly and B. David.
Referee:- Prof. Bartlett, Baptist College.
There has been for years need in Burma for a winter game to take the place which football does in the rainy months. Different games have been tried without success until now that of basketball has been introduced. … It was started several years ago in American … A movement has been started in Rangoon among a number of schools to introduce the game here simultaneously, hoping that it may become one of the games of Burma. Mr Bulkeley, Inspector of European and Normal Schools ; Mr Hackett, A.B.M. Press ; Mr Clewes, Warden, Y.M.C.A. Students’ Hostel and Professor Bartlett, Baptist College, have interested themselves in getting the game started here, with the result the Baptist College have erected four courts and are building another. A stadium had been built at the Baptist College for competitions which will seat about 500 persons. St. John’s College, St. Michael’s S.P.G. School, Kemmendine, the Methodist Boys’ High School, St. Paul’s High School, the Y.M.C.A. Students’ Hostel and the Karen Schools in Ahlone have all taken up the game and have one or more courts in use daily. … and is equally suitable for girls and women and St. Mary’s S.P.G. Girls’ School in Kemmendine have taken it up and other girls’ schools are preparing to start it. …
Mogok
The weather is getting delightful and the winter is fast approaching … We have already had a few visitors, amongst them our D.I.G. Mr Prendergast, who gave much encouragement to our detachment of the Indian Defence Force by giving a prize of Rs. 50 which was divided between the best shot on the range at 200 and 500 yards and the best turned out man on parade. The former was won by Private Harris, who also won the Corps championship the last season of the volunteer movement. The latter was won by Lance-Corpl. Stiles. … We regret to say Mr Prendergast left Mogok ill and we hope he will soon be himself again. … We hear several changes are shortly to take place amongst the officials. Our Deputy Commissioner Mr Williamson, is likely to go in charge of a Labour Corps of Myinthas to France ; as these are excellent workmen, no doubt they will give the authorities every satisfaction. Mr McMahon, our D.S.P. leaves shortly for Yamethin on transfer and Mr Cleburne is to take his place.
Burmans and the War
Mr B.S. Carey has signaled his complete recovery from a most serious illness by one of his straightforward, uncompromising speeches for which he has always been famous. Mr Carey is one of the few officers of the old school left in Burma of whom it may be said without flattery that he is the father of his district. With all a father’s love for the Burman whose education he has done so much to foster. Mr Carey claims and is universally accorded the parental privilege of plain speaking. Whatever, therefore, Mr Carey says to Burmans in praise of Burmans has a double value, for although those who are fond of one may praise one to outsiders, it is seldom that their opinion coincides with their public. It is good therefore, to hear Mr Carey that he is thoroughly satisfied with the work of the Labour Corps in France. That the corps was ever raised is due to Mr Carey’s inspiring energy. The time in which it was raised forms a record which will long remain unchallenged. …
Basketball
Baptist college (33) v St. Paul’s High School (2)
The first public match of the newly introduced American game of basketball in Rangoon took place at the Baptist College …
The teams were:-
Baptist College:- Centre, Tun Sein ; guards, Sein Nye and Bo Gyi ; forwards, Po Pe and Thit Shay.
St. Paul’s:- Centre, Nicholas ; guards, Williams and C. Maung Myo ; forwards, Jolly and B. David.
Referee:- Prof. Bartlett, Baptist College.
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Maymyo
… As usual at this time of the year one hears from various quarters accounts of the appearance of the Maymyo panther, a beast which would seem to have a marked fancy for pet dogs and motor cars. Quite recently Mr and Mrs Gilbert Rogers while riding in Pathin Ride, followed by their beautiful prize Airedale, heard a rustling in the jungle. They made towards the point from which the sounds came to find that their unfortunate dog had been mortally injured by a panther of which they just managed to catch a glimpse. The dog was a magnificent animal which had been brought out from the famous kennels of Major Richardson. Only a few days ago, a very fine panther ran across the Mandalay-Lashio road in front of a motor car not far from View Point. Red Cross Entertainment Efforts are being made in all directions in aid of the Red Cross and particularly with a view to raising funds for “Our Day.” … a concert was held at the club … when several well known musical people contributed to a short but interesting programme … Mrs Gadsden, Mrs Roberts, Ms Heald and Miss Walford, played a very amusing comedietta in one act … The singers were Miss Perry and Miss Swinhoe, Capt. Goodland, Mr Young, Mr Pascoe and Mr Villiers. Mrs Leach played two piano solos and Mrs I.G. Lloyd a violin solo which was encored. A charming little entertainment was given in aid of the Red Cross by Miss Walford’s six little pupils in Wednesday, 31st October, at Kinermoney. The little performers were Misses Sylvia Rorie and Ursula McDonell and Masters John Lucas, Colin Lowrie, Peter McDonell and Charles Stanley Baker … The Burma Para Rubber Co. The report of the Directors of the ... to the eleventh annual general meeting of the company is as follows ... Directors - The board consists of Mr A.R. Finlay, H.W. Watts, S. Gordon Brown, Th. J. Van Rossum and W. Archbald. Messrs. H.W. Watts and S.G. Brown retire by rotation and being eligible offer themselves for re-election. Since the close of the financial year, Mr Th. J. Van Rossum has left the country, causing a vacancy on the board. Auditors - Messrs. Stuart Smith and Allan retire and offer themselves for re-appointment. |
“Our Day” Rangoon - Burma Railways Dance
... at the Jubilee Hall on Friday evening. A very large gathering was present, Government House being represented by Mr Lister, I.C.S., private Secretary to the Lt.-Governor and Capt. Young, aide-de-camp. R Huddleston and the officers of the Railway Company were present. The hall had been tastefully decorated under the direction of Mr C.P. Colvin and assistants, while the floor was given special attention by another committee consisting of W.H. Chance, C.T Cox, B. Harris and J. Grant. The refreshments were looked after by C.A. Wright, J Forkgen, A. Christensen and D. Everard, while Mr Netto, Government House Electrician, had charge of the fans, lime-light and searchlight arrangements and tent on the lawn. The masters of ceremonies were A.B. Court, H. Long, A. De Boyes and J. Jeffries. ... The music for the dance was furnished by the band of the Burma Railway Rifles under Mr J. Doog. The dance was carried out under the direction of Messrs. Hicks, Brereton, C.A. Wright and B. Harris with Mr W.J. Ariss as honorary secretary, the latter doing a lot of hard work. Miss Crisp and Miss Calogreedy sold button holes. Basket Ball - Baptist Normal School (16) v Baptist College (9) A well contested game ... in the Baptist College stadium in Ahlone ... It was noticeable that in both teams were a number of the football players who won honours for their college in the B.A.A. football competition. Prof. Hattersley was the referee, while Mr Clewes, Warden of the Y.M.C.A. Students’ Hostel acted as Judge. ... In the second half Prof. Bartlett joined the Normal team and Prof. Whitnah the College. This made the Normal team decidedly the stronger as Prof. Bartlett plays a very sound game. ... The teams were:- Normals B. – Centre Hla Maing I ; Forwards, Been Sein and Tan Shein, Guards, Sein Nyo and Hla Maung II. College B. – Centre, Ba Tin, Forwards, T Maung Ngwe and Abraham, Guards, Maung Kin and Maung Ngwe. A Moulmein Meeting A general meeting of the “Our Day” committee was held … Mr Vander Gucht (of Messrs. Bombay Burma Trading Corpn.) having proposed, seconded by Mr Fergie (Agent, Bank of Bengal) that Commander Danson, the Vice-president, be elected the President, (Mr Buchanan, of Messrs. T.D. Findlay, having declined the offer) Commander Danson was unanimously elected. … |
Myitkyina
The break in the weather towards the end of last month encouraged the belief that the end of the long rainy season had arrived. But this proved to be fallacious as early this month we had a spell of very wet weather, with the rest of the province. The rain, however, was welcomed by the cultivators, for the standing crops have been much benefited throughout the district and prospects of a good crop have been much improved. The rain seems also to have ushered in the cold season ; the weather is delightfully pleasant and everything points to an enjoyable cold season. The clouds that have for many months during the rains hidden the hills surrounding the station have disappeared and it is possible to realise again how picturesquely Myitkyina is situated. The ranges of hills all round are looking their best after the washing of the hillsides by the rains and even the far distant ranges, on which our outposts are situated can be distinguished on a clear day.
All the gardens on private residences are being cleared of their rainy season weeds and seeds, both flower and vegetable, are being put down, while the local native gardeners, from whose vegetable gardens the supply of vegetables are sent into the local markets, are all very busy again. There have not been as many caravans arriving as usual, but this is due to cattle disease in China ; they will doubtless arrive later when the epidemic is over.
The heavy rain caused a rise in the river necessitating the closing of the defile for some days, but the river is now falling and we hope to have our second cold season launch, which is now waiting at Bhamo, here now in a few days. With the advent of the open or touring season, all the district officials are away on tour in different parts of the district and will be away till about Christmas time. Recruiting for the different Burma battalions is receiving attention and a number of recruits have been dispatched to Mandalay.
A memorial signed by the officials and non-officials of the three districts of Bhamo, Katha and Myitkyina is shortly being sent to the Agent, Burma Railways, asking for better first class accommodation to be provide on the section of the railway from Sagaing to Myitkyina. To those making the long journey which entails a night in the train the present carriages, with feeble oil lamps are very trying and many of the carriages have leaked badly in the rains and are not provided with electric fans. As many of the local services of trains in other sections of the railway have more modern types of first class carriages, even though no night journeys are made it is hoped that the railway authorities will recognise the necessity of providing better accommodation for the very long and tedious journey on this branch of the railway and thus add much to the comfort of travellers on this section where the number of fist class passengers has much increased during the last few years.
We are, as usual, expecting a large number of cold season visitors on tour in the district. Sir Oway Cuffe, Superintending Engineer, arrived last week and has left with the Executive Engineer on the long march to Putao. Col. ffrench-Mullen, Deputy Inspector-General of Military Police, is expected this week to inspect the local battalion of Military Police and many others have signified their intention of coming up later, including the General Officer Commanding Burma, and the Divisional Commissioner.
Burma At The Cross-Roads
Burma, it seems, is at a cross-roads of her career, when the time has arrived for her to make her choice. On her choice will depend the material prosperity and the political uplifting of her native races ; or their material stagnation and practical extinction as a political entity among the vigorous and pushing races that resort to her shores in ever increasing numbers. She will either pursue her old course, lethargic, easy-going, drifting along, heedless of her own needs, oblivious of the fact that she as a nation is fast falling into the background and vastly pleased with the interested praise heaped on her devoted head by foreigners, that she is a happy-go-lucky, jolly nation, second to none in her hospitality to outsiders. Or taking her courage in both hands, she will boldly decide to adapt herself to the times, map out a programme to suit her special conditions and working it out with due regard to ever changing circumstances, she will assuredly sooner or later attain her salvation and a recognized and not despicable place among the nations that constitute the Empire, a cause, in my opinion, worthy of the best efforts of all who claim to have the interests of their country at heart. During the last few weeks it has been a decided encouragement to see in the columns of our leading English papers discussions on politics by Burmans, which fat indicates that our countrymen are at last beginning to take a lively interest in the affairs of their own country. This is as it should be, and is a welcome and refreshing change from the usual apathy and the distinctly hostile tone adopted by our elders in this sort of matters. Although for the present this interest is confined mostly to literary efforts, this is no reason to lose hope, as a political idea once started cannot die out completely, except in the hands of a race in the last extremities of political degeneration and I for one refuse to believe that the Burmese have come to this sorry pass. This quickening of interest will surely grow, unless repressed by violent and reprehensible means by the powers that be, which is as impossible as it is alien to the British sense of justice and fair play. It will grow until it attains its proper stature and if guided by counsels of wisdom and worked by methods at once effective and authorized by law it will lead to the desired end, a truly happy Burma, within its native races will be accorded their proper place and all the races within its borders a fair and proportionate share in the government of the country and where everyone will be offered a fair chance for a decent living, regard being always had to the prior claim of its natives ; in short a Burma with predominant national complexion in its government and enjoying its proper place in the wide British Empire under the guidance and protection of the British Crown. Let there be no mistake about it. The way before us will be long and difficult. There will be those who honestly desirous of their country’s welfare and greatness but impatient at the apparent slowness of things around them will advocate rash and radical measures and will press for the adoption of immature schemes and when faced with failure will lose hope, cry off and infect others with their despondency. The correct course to pursue is the way of moderation, straying neither to the right nor left, never looking backwards and always keeping our eyes steadily fixed on the ultimate object to be gained. Nor must we allow ourselves to be deceived by the illusion that success will be swift and easy. We must be prepared to meet with opposition at every important step we take, and there will be disappointments and discouragements in the beginning and it will require infinite patience, steady perseverance and boundless tact before we can hope to overcome the obstacles to progress.
Besides the danger from ultra-enthusiasts, a greater and more persistent one will be coming from other quarters. Government servants rightly decline to take part in political movements. So long as they remain government servants it is proper and fitting that they should abstain from and decline to be dragged into political controversies. But one favour we ask of them and that is that they abstain from politics altogether, leave the subject severely alone and do not take upon themselves the duty of advising others on every occasion on keep aloof from politics. Our elders as a rule are averse to taking part in politics and lose no opportunity disparage political agitation and to denounce and ridicule those who try to get the interested in political discussions. They make it a self-imposed task to throw water on the enthusiasm of the younger generation by prognosticating all sorts of evil results from political agitation. Knowing, as they do, that these fears are perfectly baseless and are mere figments of their fevered imagination they would be dong a splendid service to the country if they would keep a discreet silence and concentrate their energies on social reforms, which they profess to be so anxious to accomplish.
Now I shall attempt to deal with the objections, actually present or anticipated, to the detractors, who are for adopting a negative policy in politics and who believe or profess to believe that if we simply keep quiet with arms folded, everything will turn out right and that there is no need whatever for us to worry our heads about these matters. The chief objection is that the Government does not sympathise with the political aspirations of the people and would surely discountenance any political agitation, however properly and constitutionally conducted. Could there be a greater or more patent mistake than this? How anyone could advance such an argument in the light of recent events passes my comprehension. Has not Mr Montague stated in the House of Commons on behalf of the Cabinet in very unambiguous terms that it is the policy of the British Government in the matter of Indian politics to proceed slowly but steadily in the direction of self-government? Has not the Viceroy of the Imperial Legislative Council uttered words to the same effect? And lastly have not the British Government and the Indian Government through their spokesmen, Mr Montagu and Lord Chelmsford respectively, invited the Indian public to take a share in the framing of the Indian policy by sending deputations and memorials on the subject of political reforms in India?
Another objection is that the peoples of India and Burma will never be fit for self-government. I confess that I admire their self-conceit in thus taking upon themselves the task of deciding forever the destinies of a whole group of nations in this summary fashion. They may be honestly convinced of the soundness of their view but if they will only reflect for a moment and take a little trouble to acquaint themselves with the histories of even a few of the nations of the world, the obvious absurdity of their view will be apparent even to themselves. I shall give one or two instances from not very ancient history. In 1868 Japan was a backward as, if not more backward than Burma in every respect and yet only twenty-two years later in 1890 she was considered f for representative institutions. The Philippine Islands down in 1898 were under the despotic rule of the Spaniards, but the natives there have been allowed by the Americans a good share of the management of their own country. In the face of these incontrovertible facts of history, our critics will be doing a service to the cause of the country if they will be pleased to re-consider their ungenerous attitude.
It may be that it is not advisable to give the peoples of India and Burma immediate self-government. But have the authorities stated or does anyone really believe that we are going to get full self government tomorrow? There is another objection, which relates to the question as to whether the authorities are or are not really in earnest about this question of political reforms. Ireland with its demand for a great many years for political autonomy is often cited as a case where political agitation has been barren of results. But this attitude of mind is the outcome of either ignorance of the real facts of the case or of inability to grasp the essential differences between the two cases. Ireland is situated near the nerve centre of the British Empire, which fact is of vital importance, when we consider the attitude of the British people towards the question. It imposes on them the duty of regarding the question from a very serious stand point and also of scrutinizing the question with extra care and anxiety before coming to a decision. It must also be pointed out for the benefit of our hostile critics, that there is already in existence an act of parliament, conferring political autonomy on Ireland, although its operation has been suspended during the continuance of the war. There is also a most important fact, which fundamentally differentiates the case of Ireland from that of India. Ireland is a partner in the United Kingdom, has the right to send Parliament a number of popular representatives out of all proportion to the size of her population and has her full share of the counsels of the United Kingdom, which direct the policy of the whole of the British Empire. Notwithstanding all these rights and privileges, she is dissatisfied and wishes to have the right to settle her own local affairs without the interference of the other parts of the United Kingdom. Indian, on the other hand, has nothing in the way of representative institutions, has no voice in the management of her affairs, external or internal, and is merely asking that she might be allowed to have some say in the management of at least her internal affairs. C.H.
The break in the weather towards the end of last month encouraged the belief that the end of the long rainy season had arrived. But this proved to be fallacious as early this month we had a spell of very wet weather, with the rest of the province. The rain, however, was welcomed by the cultivators, for the standing crops have been much benefited throughout the district and prospects of a good crop have been much improved. The rain seems also to have ushered in the cold season ; the weather is delightfully pleasant and everything points to an enjoyable cold season. The clouds that have for many months during the rains hidden the hills surrounding the station have disappeared and it is possible to realise again how picturesquely Myitkyina is situated. The ranges of hills all round are looking their best after the washing of the hillsides by the rains and even the far distant ranges, on which our outposts are situated can be distinguished on a clear day.
All the gardens on private residences are being cleared of their rainy season weeds and seeds, both flower and vegetable, are being put down, while the local native gardeners, from whose vegetable gardens the supply of vegetables are sent into the local markets, are all very busy again. There have not been as many caravans arriving as usual, but this is due to cattle disease in China ; they will doubtless arrive later when the epidemic is over.
The heavy rain caused a rise in the river necessitating the closing of the defile for some days, but the river is now falling and we hope to have our second cold season launch, which is now waiting at Bhamo, here now in a few days. With the advent of the open or touring season, all the district officials are away on tour in different parts of the district and will be away till about Christmas time. Recruiting for the different Burma battalions is receiving attention and a number of recruits have been dispatched to Mandalay.
A memorial signed by the officials and non-officials of the three districts of Bhamo, Katha and Myitkyina is shortly being sent to the Agent, Burma Railways, asking for better first class accommodation to be provide on the section of the railway from Sagaing to Myitkyina. To those making the long journey which entails a night in the train the present carriages, with feeble oil lamps are very trying and many of the carriages have leaked badly in the rains and are not provided with electric fans. As many of the local services of trains in other sections of the railway have more modern types of first class carriages, even though no night journeys are made it is hoped that the railway authorities will recognise the necessity of providing better accommodation for the very long and tedious journey on this branch of the railway and thus add much to the comfort of travellers on this section where the number of fist class passengers has much increased during the last few years.
We are, as usual, expecting a large number of cold season visitors on tour in the district. Sir Oway Cuffe, Superintending Engineer, arrived last week and has left with the Executive Engineer on the long march to Putao. Col. ffrench-Mullen, Deputy Inspector-General of Military Police, is expected this week to inspect the local battalion of Military Police and many others have signified their intention of coming up later, including the General Officer Commanding Burma, and the Divisional Commissioner.
Burma At The Cross-Roads
Burma, it seems, is at a cross-roads of her career, when the time has arrived for her to make her choice. On her choice will depend the material prosperity and the political uplifting of her native races ; or their material stagnation and practical extinction as a political entity among the vigorous and pushing races that resort to her shores in ever increasing numbers. She will either pursue her old course, lethargic, easy-going, drifting along, heedless of her own needs, oblivious of the fact that she as a nation is fast falling into the background and vastly pleased with the interested praise heaped on her devoted head by foreigners, that she is a happy-go-lucky, jolly nation, second to none in her hospitality to outsiders. Or taking her courage in both hands, she will boldly decide to adapt herself to the times, map out a programme to suit her special conditions and working it out with due regard to ever changing circumstances, she will assuredly sooner or later attain her salvation and a recognized and not despicable place among the nations that constitute the Empire, a cause, in my opinion, worthy of the best efforts of all who claim to have the interests of their country at heart. During the last few weeks it has been a decided encouragement to see in the columns of our leading English papers discussions on politics by Burmans, which fat indicates that our countrymen are at last beginning to take a lively interest in the affairs of their own country. This is as it should be, and is a welcome and refreshing change from the usual apathy and the distinctly hostile tone adopted by our elders in this sort of matters. Although for the present this interest is confined mostly to literary efforts, this is no reason to lose hope, as a political idea once started cannot die out completely, except in the hands of a race in the last extremities of political degeneration and I for one refuse to believe that the Burmese have come to this sorry pass. This quickening of interest will surely grow, unless repressed by violent and reprehensible means by the powers that be, which is as impossible as it is alien to the British sense of justice and fair play. It will grow until it attains its proper stature and if guided by counsels of wisdom and worked by methods at once effective and authorized by law it will lead to the desired end, a truly happy Burma, within its native races will be accorded their proper place and all the races within its borders a fair and proportionate share in the government of the country and where everyone will be offered a fair chance for a decent living, regard being always had to the prior claim of its natives ; in short a Burma with predominant national complexion in its government and enjoying its proper place in the wide British Empire under the guidance and protection of the British Crown. Let there be no mistake about it. The way before us will be long and difficult. There will be those who honestly desirous of their country’s welfare and greatness but impatient at the apparent slowness of things around them will advocate rash and radical measures and will press for the adoption of immature schemes and when faced with failure will lose hope, cry off and infect others with their despondency. The correct course to pursue is the way of moderation, straying neither to the right nor left, never looking backwards and always keeping our eyes steadily fixed on the ultimate object to be gained. Nor must we allow ourselves to be deceived by the illusion that success will be swift and easy. We must be prepared to meet with opposition at every important step we take, and there will be disappointments and discouragements in the beginning and it will require infinite patience, steady perseverance and boundless tact before we can hope to overcome the obstacles to progress.
Besides the danger from ultra-enthusiasts, a greater and more persistent one will be coming from other quarters. Government servants rightly decline to take part in political movements. So long as they remain government servants it is proper and fitting that they should abstain from and decline to be dragged into political controversies. But one favour we ask of them and that is that they abstain from politics altogether, leave the subject severely alone and do not take upon themselves the duty of advising others on every occasion on keep aloof from politics. Our elders as a rule are averse to taking part in politics and lose no opportunity disparage political agitation and to denounce and ridicule those who try to get the interested in political discussions. They make it a self-imposed task to throw water on the enthusiasm of the younger generation by prognosticating all sorts of evil results from political agitation. Knowing, as they do, that these fears are perfectly baseless and are mere figments of their fevered imagination they would be dong a splendid service to the country if they would keep a discreet silence and concentrate their energies on social reforms, which they profess to be so anxious to accomplish.
Now I shall attempt to deal with the objections, actually present or anticipated, to the detractors, who are for adopting a negative policy in politics and who believe or profess to believe that if we simply keep quiet with arms folded, everything will turn out right and that there is no need whatever for us to worry our heads about these matters. The chief objection is that the Government does not sympathise with the political aspirations of the people and would surely discountenance any political agitation, however properly and constitutionally conducted. Could there be a greater or more patent mistake than this? How anyone could advance such an argument in the light of recent events passes my comprehension. Has not Mr Montague stated in the House of Commons on behalf of the Cabinet in very unambiguous terms that it is the policy of the British Government in the matter of Indian politics to proceed slowly but steadily in the direction of self-government? Has not the Viceroy of the Imperial Legislative Council uttered words to the same effect? And lastly have not the British Government and the Indian Government through their spokesmen, Mr Montagu and Lord Chelmsford respectively, invited the Indian public to take a share in the framing of the Indian policy by sending deputations and memorials on the subject of political reforms in India?
Another objection is that the peoples of India and Burma will never be fit for self-government. I confess that I admire their self-conceit in thus taking upon themselves the task of deciding forever the destinies of a whole group of nations in this summary fashion. They may be honestly convinced of the soundness of their view but if they will only reflect for a moment and take a little trouble to acquaint themselves with the histories of even a few of the nations of the world, the obvious absurdity of their view will be apparent even to themselves. I shall give one or two instances from not very ancient history. In 1868 Japan was a backward as, if not more backward than Burma in every respect and yet only twenty-two years later in 1890 she was considered f for representative institutions. The Philippine Islands down in 1898 were under the despotic rule of the Spaniards, but the natives there have been allowed by the Americans a good share of the management of their own country. In the face of these incontrovertible facts of history, our critics will be doing a service to the cause of the country if they will be pleased to re-consider their ungenerous attitude.
It may be that it is not advisable to give the peoples of India and Burma immediate self-government. But have the authorities stated or does anyone really believe that we are going to get full self government tomorrow? There is another objection, which relates to the question as to whether the authorities are or are not really in earnest about this question of political reforms. Ireland with its demand for a great many years for political autonomy is often cited as a case where political agitation has been barren of results. But this attitude of mind is the outcome of either ignorance of the real facts of the case or of inability to grasp the essential differences between the two cases. Ireland is situated near the nerve centre of the British Empire, which fact is of vital importance, when we consider the attitude of the British people towards the question. It imposes on them the duty of regarding the question from a very serious stand point and also of scrutinizing the question with extra care and anxiety before coming to a decision. It must also be pointed out for the benefit of our hostile critics, that there is already in existence an act of parliament, conferring political autonomy on Ireland, although its operation has been suspended during the continuance of the war. There is also a most important fact, which fundamentally differentiates the case of Ireland from that of India. Ireland is a partner in the United Kingdom, has the right to send Parliament a number of popular representatives out of all proportion to the size of her population and has her full share of the counsels of the United Kingdom, which direct the policy of the whole of the British Empire. Notwithstanding all these rights and privileges, she is dissatisfied and wishes to have the right to settle her own local affairs without the interference of the other parts of the United Kingdom. Indian, on the other hand, has nothing in the way of representative institutions, has no voice in the management of her affairs, external or internal, and is merely asking that she might be allowed to have some say in the management of at least her internal affairs. C.H.
Alleged Cheating A Rangoon Firm
The Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate on Tuesday resumed the inquiry in the case in which G. Penn Simkins was accused of cheating Messrs. Rowe & Co. in respect of a sum of Rs. 840 due for goods sold. Mr Patel appeared for the prosecution and T.F.R. McDonnell for the accused.
Mr E.W. Lindley, Assistant, Rowe & Co. deposed to being in charge of the bill department. Accused had goods from Rowe & Co. Witness sent bills every month and then if they were not paid he sent statements. Witness sent statements when the bill collector had been unable to get the bills paid after going for payment several times.
Accused made a payment in February and also in March. After all payments had been deducted accused owed Rowe & Co Rs. 844-3-3. Witness sent a letter to accused asking for payment. He remembered that accused sent a cheque on October 13th dated 16th. Before Rowe & Co. got the cheque they got a letter. Witness had sent a statement with a peon book and this letter was written in reply thereto. Witness sent his man on Saturday as requested as he got a post-dated cheque. Witness had heard a rumour that accused was leaving Rangoon and so he sent a statement to him.
Mr G.W. Wilson, Manager, Messrs. Graham & Co. said he remembered speaking to Mr Blackstock about Penn Simkins. He could not remember the date. He thought accused left for Calcutta on October 16th – a Wednesday. The day after Mr Blackstock came to see him in office. Before Penn Simkins left witness informed Mr Blackstock Penn Simkins would not be coming back to Rangoon but that he would be still in their employ as he had not received any notice. Their Calcutta Manager had given witness to understand that it was proposed to give a notice to accused on his arrival in Calcutta. The Calcutta Manager exercised a kind of supervision over them here and they consulted him on any important matter.
Accused went on witness’s instructions. Witness told Penn Simkins to proceed to Calcutta to discuss his position in the firm with the Manager there. He would not be required to come back to Rangoon. Accused was engaged in Bombay by their Manager there in order to come to Rangoon.
Messrs. Graham & Co. dealt in coal as agents for Messrs. Heilgers & Co., Calcutta. Witness knew of no coal conference in Calcutta about the time accused left them. Witness would not necessarily know if there were one. No assistant of theirs would go up to any coal conference without leave from the manger. Witness had never heard of such a conference as the “coal-dealers conference.” He did not see how accused could represent himself at one. Accused attended to Mohr’s oil mill at Pazundayng and also to shipping, coal and oil business.
Mr Donnell: Accused did have a conversation about increase of pay. When witness told accused to go to Calcutta he did not then being up the question of his pay. He was certain of that. Witness never mentioned to accused about his being “dismissed” in Calcutta. Witness merely said he would not come back to Rangoon. Grahams had branches in Bombay, Calcutta and Karachi. The firm paid accused’s fare to Calcutta. Witness recognised the signature to a letter now shown him as that of the Calcutta assistant manager, Mr Birrell. Witness knew accused’s services were going to be dispensed with in Calcutta. Witness told Mr Blackstock that he had left their service. Subsequently witness realised this was not quite correct. Witness then went back to Mr Blackstock and told him that he was still in their service although he was not coming back to Rangoon and would be until he had received notice. The first conversation took place in Thursday the day after accused’s departure. The second and corrected conversation took place on Friday morning, on his way down to office. It would then be about half past nine or quarter to ten in the morning. When witness first spoke to Mr Blackstock he did not realize accused had not yet been told, although he knew it himself.
Accused while in their employ took a good deal on himself. Accused corresponded direct with Heilgers although only an assistant. Witness had a letter from Mr Wills of Heilgers addressed to Mr Simkins. The latter showed it to him and gave it to witness a day or so before he went away. Mr Wills looked after Heilgers’ coal business to the best of witness’ knowledge. The letter was all about coal. Witness presumed the letters of 24th and 26th referred to were private letters of accused.
Witness had no copies of those letter on his file. Had they been from the firm they would have been copied and the copies kept on the file. When accused showed witness the letter witness told him that the last part of the letter concerned the firm and that he would deal with it. Accused gave witness the letter so that he should deal with the matter. The matter had not been dealt with yet. The letter was a reply to letters referring to transactions of the firm. Accused said he knew Wills personally.
Witness thought they paid accused his fare on the Monday or Tuesday preceding his departure. Accused originally intended to have left ten days earlier than he did but there were some postponements, some on his account and some on theirs. The last postponement (from Friday to Wednesday) was at accused’s own request. He wired to Calcutta. The passage money was paid on October 15th.
Mr Mathieson, Assistant, Messrs. Bulloch Bros. deposed to being in charge of the passage department. The steamer sailed on October 17th for Calcutta. A passenger by the name of G. Penn Simkins left by that steamer. He booked his passage through Thomas Cook & Son.
Mr H. Friedlander, cashier, Messrs. Rowe & Co. deposed that Rowe & Co. passed their cheques through the Chartered Bank. They received exhibit A and passed it through the Chartered Bank. Witness himself on instructions went to the Chartered Bank and asked them to hold the cheque over from 16th to 17th October. This was on Mr Blackstock’s instructions. In the course of his address, Mr McDonnell said he was withholding a cheque for the disputed amount, which had been given to him by accused. Mr Patel asked that the accused be charged and called upon his defence.
Alleged Cheating A Rangoon Firm
The Dist. Magistrate on Thursday passed orders in the case in which G. Penn Simkins, late Assistant in Graham & Co, was accused of cheating Messrs. Rowe & Co in respect of Rs. 844-3-3 due on goods sold. His Worship said the evidence in this case was not complete owing to the absence of Mr Blackstock, who acted for the complainant firm in the events which led to the filing of this complaint. Doubtless Mr Blackstock had good reasons for absenting himself but his action had caused great inconvenience ... The complainant company said that from time to time accused ordered gods of them which were supplied but not paid for in full and that about the second week in October, when the bill amounted to some Rs. 800 odd, they learnt that accused was about to leave Rangoon. They pressed for payment and on October 13th accused gave a cheque dated October 17th. Accused left for Calcutta on October 17th. The cheque was presented the same day and dishonoured. On the very same day accused sent a letter to the company stating he was going to Calcutta
The Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate on Tuesday resumed the inquiry in the case in which G. Penn Simkins was accused of cheating Messrs. Rowe & Co. in respect of a sum of Rs. 840 due for goods sold. Mr Patel appeared for the prosecution and T.F.R. McDonnell for the accused.
Mr E.W. Lindley, Assistant, Rowe & Co. deposed to being in charge of the bill department. Accused had goods from Rowe & Co. Witness sent bills every month and then if they were not paid he sent statements. Witness sent statements when the bill collector had been unable to get the bills paid after going for payment several times.
Accused made a payment in February and also in March. After all payments had been deducted accused owed Rowe & Co Rs. 844-3-3. Witness sent a letter to accused asking for payment. He remembered that accused sent a cheque on October 13th dated 16th. Before Rowe & Co. got the cheque they got a letter. Witness had sent a statement with a peon book and this letter was written in reply thereto. Witness sent his man on Saturday as requested as he got a post-dated cheque. Witness had heard a rumour that accused was leaving Rangoon and so he sent a statement to him.
Mr G.W. Wilson, Manager, Messrs. Graham & Co. said he remembered speaking to Mr Blackstock about Penn Simkins. He could not remember the date. He thought accused left for Calcutta on October 16th – a Wednesday. The day after Mr Blackstock came to see him in office. Before Penn Simkins left witness informed Mr Blackstock Penn Simkins would not be coming back to Rangoon but that he would be still in their employ as he had not received any notice. Their Calcutta Manager had given witness to understand that it was proposed to give a notice to accused on his arrival in Calcutta. The Calcutta Manager exercised a kind of supervision over them here and they consulted him on any important matter.
Accused went on witness’s instructions. Witness told Penn Simkins to proceed to Calcutta to discuss his position in the firm with the Manager there. He would not be required to come back to Rangoon. Accused was engaged in Bombay by their Manager there in order to come to Rangoon.
Messrs. Graham & Co. dealt in coal as agents for Messrs. Heilgers & Co., Calcutta. Witness knew of no coal conference in Calcutta about the time accused left them. Witness would not necessarily know if there were one. No assistant of theirs would go up to any coal conference without leave from the manger. Witness had never heard of such a conference as the “coal-dealers conference.” He did not see how accused could represent himself at one. Accused attended to Mohr’s oil mill at Pazundayng and also to shipping, coal and oil business.
Mr Donnell: Accused did have a conversation about increase of pay. When witness told accused to go to Calcutta he did not then being up the question of his pay. He was certain of that. Witness never mentioned to accused about his being “dismissed” in Calcutta. Witness merely said he would not come back to Rangoon. Grahams had branches in Bombay, Calcutta and Karachi. The firm paid accused’s fare to Calcutta. Witness recognised the signature to a letter now shown him as that of the Calcutta assistant manager, Mr Birrell. Witness knew accused’s services were going to be dispensed with in Calcutta. Witness told Mr Blackstock that he had left their service. Subsequently witness realised this was not quite correct. Witness then went back to Mr Blackstock and told him that he was still in their service although he was not coming back to Rangoon and would be until he had received notice. The first conversation took place in Thursday the day after accused’s departure. The second and corrected conversation took place on Friday morning, on his way down to office. It would then be about half past nine or quarter to ten in the morning. When witness first spoke to Mr Blackstock he did not realize accused had not yet been told, although he knew it himself.
Accused while in their employ took a good deal on himself. Accused corresponded direct with Heilgers although only an assistant. Witness had a letter from Mr Wills of Heilgers addressed to Mr Simkins. The latter showed it to him and gave it to witness a day or so before he went away. Mr Wills looked after Heilgers’ coal business to the best of witness’ knowledge. The letter was all about coal. Witness presumed the letters of 24th and 26th referred to were private letters of accused.
Witness had no copies of those letter on his file. Had they been from the firm they would have been copied and the copies kept on the file. When accused showed witness the letter witness told him that the last part of the letter concerned the firm and that he would deal with it. Accused gave witness the letter so that he should deal with the matter. The matter had not been dealt with yet. The letter was a reply to letters referring to transactions of the firm. Accused said he knew Wills personally.
Witness thought they paid accused his fare on the Monday or Tuesday preceding his departure. Accused originally intended to have left ten days earlier than he did but there were some postponements, some on his account and some on theirs. The last postponement (from Friday to Wednesday) was at accused’s own request. He wired to Calcutta. The passage money was paid on October 15th.
Mr Mathieson, Assistant, Messrs. Bulloch Bros. deposed to being in charge of the passage department. The steamer sailed on October 17th for Calcutta. A passenger by the name of G. Penn Simkins left by that steamer. He booked his passage through Thomas Cook & Son.
Mr H. Friedlander, cashier, Messrs. Rowe & Co. deposed that Rowe & Co. passed their cheques through the Chartered Bank. They received exhibit A and passed it through the Chartered Bank. Witness himself on instructions went to the Chartered Bank and asked them to hold the cheque over from 16th to 17th October. This was on Mr Blackstock’s instructions. In the course of his address, Mr McDonnell said he was withholding a cheque for the disputed amount, which had been given to him by accused. Mr Patel asked that the accused be charged and called upon his defence.
Alleged Cheating A Rangoon Firm
The Dist. Magistrate on Thursday passed orders in the case in which G. Penn Simkins, late Assistant in Graham & Co, was accused of cheating Messrs. Rowe & Co in respect of Rs. 844-3-3 due on goods sold. His Worship said the evidence in this case was not complete owing to the absence of Mr Blackstock, who acted for the complainant firm in the events which led to the filing of this complaint. Doubtless Mr Blackstock had good reasons for absenting himself but his action had caused great inconvenience ... The complainant company said that from time to time accused ordered gods of them which were supplied but not paid for in full and that about the second week in October, when the bill amounted to some Rs. 800 odd, they learnt that accused was about to leave Rangoon. They pressed for payment and on October 13th accused gave a cheque dated October 17th. Accused left for Calcutta on October 17th. The cheque was presented the same day and dishonoured. On the very same day accused sent a letter to the company stating he was going to Calcutta