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The Rangoon Times
Jan. - Dec. 1914
B.M.D.'s,
Estates, Divorce/Separations/Name Change
The Rangoon Times
Jan. - Dec. 1914
B.M.D.'s,
Estates, Divorce/Separations/Name Change
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January
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Death
Booth On 3rd Jan. 1914, at the General Hospital, Rangoon, John Robert Booth, General Manager, the Hindu Choung Tin Dredging & Mining Co. |
Birth
Martin On 16th Jan. 1914 at 11 Lancaster Rd., Rangoon to Mr & Mrs Joe Martin, of the Eastern Lac Manufacturing Co., a son. |
Death
Cooper On the 24th Jan. 1914, at Bassein, Shirinbai, the daughter of Mr Dinshajee R. Cooper. Aged 5 years. |
Death
The man A.E. Christopher, who, as we reported, was picked up on Thursday in 36th Street and taken to the hospital in a state of collapse, died at 5. 15 this morning. |
Public Notices
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A. Abbott, deceased
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 320 of the Indian Succession Act that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of the above deceased who died at Pauk, Upper Burma, on 31st July 1913 and Letters of Administration of his estate were granted to E.F. Dunk, by the Chief Court of Lower Burma ... ... Okeden & Hichens, Advocates for the Administrator. |
W.B. Tydd, deceased
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 320 of the Indian Succession Act that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of the above deceased who died at Katha on 5th January 1914 and Letters of Administration of his estate were granted to Mrs N.A. Tydd, by the Chief Court of Lower Burma on the 24th January 1914. ... ... Okeden & Hichens, Advocates for the Administratrix. |
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Change of Surname
We, E.M. Dias, C.A. Dias and W.C. Dias, shall be known hereafter as E.M. Grant, C.A. Grant and W.C. Grant, our true and legitimate surname, having borne the former surname up to the present to conform to domestic differences. E.M. Dias |
February
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Death
Jones On 3rd February 1914, at Bassein Ralph Lucas Jones Senior Auditor, Local Fund Accounts. (Not of plague as previously stated.) Aged 23 years 8 months and 12 days English and Indian papers please copy The Lord Gave, The Lord hath taken away; Blessed by the name of the Lord. |
Birth
Robinson On 14th February 1914, at 36 Park Rd., Rangoon, the wife of W.E. Robinson, of a daughter. |
Death
Landon White We deeply regret to announce the death at Penang yesterday of Mr Landon White, who was so well known and so popular in Rangoon. |
Marriage
Vertannes-Shircore On 24th Feb. 1914 at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Rangoon by the Rev’d. C.A. Bathurst, (Cathedral Chaplain) Vertannes Stephen Vertannes, youngest son of the late S.G. Vertannes, of Mandalay, to Regina Hosanna Shircore, elder daughter of W. Shircore, of Rangoon. |
A Rangoon Wedding
A very pretty wedding took place at the Cathedral on Tuesday, where the nuptial ceremony of Miss Regina Hosanna Shircore, the elder daughter of W. Shircore, and Vertannes Stephen Vertannes, the youngest son of the late S.G. Vertannes of Mandalay, was performed.
The service was conducted by the Rev’d. R.C. Bathurst, the Cathedral Chaplain, while the bridal march was played by Mr O. Misquith, the Cathedral Organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of soft satin with silver ninon and silk lace, the draped skirt being caught up by a spray of orange blossoms. A full court train of silver fell from the shoulders with the corner caught up with lovers’ knots of ribbon, lace and orange blossoms. She also carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white roses, carnations and lilies – the gift of the bridegroom.
Her embroidered veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossom, her only ornament being a pair of diamond ear-rings, the gift of the bridegroom’s mother. The bride was attended by seven bridesmaids, the chief of whom was Miss Vertannes, (bridegroom’s sister) who wore a white satin dress trimmed with shadow lace and a touch of blue and blue flowers, her black picture hat being trimmed with a shaded blue ostrich feather, while she had a white chiffon sunshade – the gift of the bridegroom.
The little bridesmaids viz. Miss Ripey (sic) Shircore, (bride’s sister) Miss Iris Vertannes (bridegroom’s niece) and Miss Rose Malcolm, wore dainty dresses of pink crepe-de-chine, trimmed with ninon, Chantilly lace, roses, forget-me-nots and daisies, while the other three bridesmaids, Miss Queenie Aganoor, Irene Vertannes and Helen Malcolm, wore blue crepe-de-chine, with similar trimmings. They all wore hats of white lace trimmed with roses, forget-me-nots and daisies and each held horseshoe bouquets, gifts from the bridegroom.
The little flower girls, Miss Nan and Miss Flo Vertannes, the bridegroom’s nieces, wore dainty primrose crepe-de-chine dresses with fichus of Chantilly lace and trimmed with roses, forget-me-nots and daises with wreaths of the same flowers. They also held baskets of rose petals, which were strewed before the bride as she left the church. Mr A. Gasper acted as the groom’s best man.
At the close of the service the guests adjourned to the Rangoon Volunteer Headquarters in Godwin Rd. where they were welcomed by Mr & Mrs Shircore. The reception was held in the spacious R.V.R. Hall in which about 450 guests assembled. Here, after the wedding cake was cut, the health of the bride and the bridegroom was proposed by the Rev’d. Mr Bathurst.
A very pretty wedding took place at the Cathedral on Tuesday, where the nuptial ceremony of Miss Regina Hosanna Shircore, the elder daughter of W. Shircore, and Vertannes Stephen Vertannes, the youngest son of the late S.G. Vertannes of Mandalay, was performed.
The service was conducted by the Rev’d. R.C. Bathurst, the Cathedral Chaplain, while the bridal march was played by Mr O. Misquith, the Cathedral Organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of soft satin with silver ninon and silk lace, the draped skirt being caught up by a spray of orange blossoms. A full court train of silver fell from the shoulders with the corner caught up with lovers’ knots of ribbon, lace and orange blossoms. She also carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white roses, carnations and lilies – the gift of the bridegroom.
Her embroidered veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossom, her only ornament being a pair of diamond ear-rings, the gift of the bridegroom’s mother. The bride was attended by seven bridesmaids, the chief of whom was Miss Vertannes, (bridegroom’s sister) who wore a white satin dress trimmed with shadow lace and a touch of blue and blue flowers, her black picture hat being trimmed with a shaded blue ostrich feather, while she had a white chiffon sunshade – the gift of the bridegroom.
The little bridesmaids viz. Miss Ripey (sic) Shircore, (bride’s sister) Miss Iris Vertannes (bridegroom’s niece) and Miss Rose Malcolm, wore dainty dresses of pink crepe-de-chine, trimmed with ninon, Chantilly lace, roses, forget-me-nots and daisies, while the other three bridesmaids, Miss Queenie Aganoor, Irene Vertannes and Helen Malcolm, wore blue crepe-de-chine, with similar trimmings. They all wore hats of white lace trimmed with roses, forget-me-nots and daisies and each held horseshoe bouquets, gifts from the bridegroom.
The little flower girls, Miss Nan and Miss Flo Vertannes, the bridegroom’s nieces, wore dainty primrose crepe-de-chine dresses with fichus of Chantilly lace and trimmed with roses, forget-me-nots and daises with wreaths of the same flowers. They also held baskets of rose petals, which were strewed before the bride as she left the church. Mr A. Gasper acted as the groom’s best man.
At the close of the service the guests adjourned to the Rangoon Volunteer Headquarters in Godwin Rd. where they were welcomed by Mr & Mrs Shircore. The reception was held in the spacious R.V.R. Hall in which about 450 guests assembled. Here, after the wedding cake was cut, the health of the bride and the bridegroom was proposed by the Rev’d. Mr Bathurst.
March
nil
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April
Change of Name
Telegraphist Ross Donalan Barclay Gillon desires henceforth to be known as Donalan Barclay Ross-Gillon.
Divorce
Glancey vs Glancey
Sitting as Dist. Judge and under the provisions of section 17 of the Indian Divorce Act, the Commissioner of Mandalay Divn. has forwarded the proceedings in the case of Bridget Therisa Mary Glancey for confirmation of the decree for dissolution of marriage granted by him to the wife, petitioner, against her husband James Glancey on the usual grounds.
Telegraphist Ross Donalan Barclay Gillon desires henceforth to be known as Donalan Barclay Ross-Gillon.
Divorce
Glancey vs Glancey
Sitting as Dist. Judge and under the provisions of section 17 of the Indian Divorce Act, the Commissioner of Mandalay Divn. has forwarded the proceedings in the case of Bridget Therisa Mary Glancey for confirmation of the decree for dissolution of marriage granted by him to the wife, petitioner, against her husband James Glancey on the usual grounds.
Estate of J.F. Stevens
A petition for letters of administration has been filed by Lucie C. Stevens through her advocates Messrs. Lentaigne, McDonnell and Clifton, in the matter of the estate of John Francis Stevens, deceased. The deceased J.F. Stevens was an Extra Asst. Commissioner and died at Maubin about the 19th Jan. 1912, intestate, leaving movable and immovable property within the jurisdiction of the Chief Court.
The deceased left eight children surviving him. The sons reside at the Diocesan School, Rangoon and the widow and children reside at 47 Lewis St. The gross amount of assets in British India which are likely to come into petitioner’s hands, if letters of administration are granted to her is Rs. 6050 but the liabilities exceed the assets by Rs. 15,031-6-6.
On the 16th Dec. 1912, in Civil Miscellaneous Case no. 221 of 1912, of the Chief Court letters of administration of the estate of the deceased were ordered to issue to Kaleb David, the nominee of S.E. Solomon, the plaintiff in C.R. Suit no. 376 of 1911 of this Court, which suit had been filed against the deceased. Such letters were issued on the 3rd Feb. 1913. On the 4th June 1913 the Chief Court passed an order whereby it was held that the suit had abated and the letters thereafter ceased to have any operation.
To the best of petitioner’s knowledge no application except as aforesaid had been made for probate of the will or for letters of administration of the estate of the deceased. Vera, Edith, Gerty, Waldo and Mervine Stevens are minors. As appears from petitioner’s affidavit filed, Ivy Stevens has no interest adverse to the children in these proceedings and is a fit person to be appointed their guardian ad litem to receive citation. Petitioner prayed Ivy Stevens may be appointed guardian of the minors.
The Court passed order as under: Petition claims as widow of the deceased, the area of the land mentioned in annexure must be given and the affidavit re-sworn or the area must be stated on oath in a separate affidavit. On that being done notice of the application to be served on the minor children and their proposed guardian. A special citation to be also served on Ivy Stevens for herself and minors.
A petition for letters of administration has been filed by Lucie C. Stevens through her advocates Messrs. Lentaigne, McDonnell and Clifton, in the matter of the estate of John Francis Stevens, deceased. The deceased J.F. Stevens was an Extra Asst. Commissioner and died at Maubin about the 19th Jan. 1912, intestate, leaving movable and immovable property within the jurisdiction of the Chief Court.
The deceased left eight children surviving him. The sons reside at the Diocesan School, Rangoon and the widow and children reside at 47 Lewis St. The gross amount of assets in British India which are likely to come into petitioner’s hands, if letters of administration are granted to her is Rs. 6050 but the liabilities exceed the assets by Rs. 15,031-6-6.
On the 16th Dec. 1912, in Civil Miscellaneous Case no. 221 of 1912, of the Chief Court letters of administration of the estate of the deceased were ordered to issue to Kaleb David, the nominee of S.E. Solomon, the plaintiff in C.R. Suit no. 376 of 1911 of this Court, which suit had been filed against the deceased. Such letters were issued on the 3rd Feb. 1913. On the 4th June 1913 the Chief Court passed an order whereby it was held that the suit had abated and the letters thereafter ceased to have any operation.
To the best of petitioner’s knowledge no application except as aforesaid had been made for probate of the will or for letters of administration of the estate of the deceased. Vera, Edith, Gerty, Waldo and Mervine Stevens are minors. As appears from petitioner’s affidavit filed, Ivy Stevens has no interest adverse to the children in these proceedings and is a fit person to be appointed their guardian ad litem to receive citation. Petitioner prayed Ivy Stevens may be appointed guardian of the minors.
The Court passed order as under: Petition claims as widow of the deceased, the area of the land mentioned in annexure must be given and the affidavit re-sworn or the area must be stated on oath in a separate affidavit. On that being done notice of the application to be served on the minor children and their proposed guardian. A special citation to be also served on Ivy Stevens for herself and minors.
Marriage
Stephens- deLandre Geogan
On the 15th Apr. 1914 at the Cathedral, Rangoon, by Rev’d. C.R. Bathurst, James Batson Stephens, son of the late William Knighton Stephens, to Bertha, daughter of Francis Vernon St. Patrick deLandre Geogan.
Stephens- deLandre Geogan
On the 15th Apr. 1914 at the Cathedral, Rangoon, by Rev’d. C.R. Bathurst, James Batson Stephens, son of the late William Knighton Stephens, to Bertha, daughter of Francis Vernon St. Patrick deLandre Geogan.
William Tindley Barclay, deceased
A petition had been filed by F.B. Hartnoll in the matter of the estate of William Tindley Barclay, deceased. The petition sets out that W.T. Barclay, late of 87 Babington Rd., Streatham in the county of Surrey, an employee of the British India Steam Navigation Co. who was in his life and at the time of his death a British subject, died at Kurrachee Hospital Bombay on 31st March 1913, leaving property in Burma within the jurisdiction of the court. The deceased left surviving him as his next of kin, his wife Charlotte Annie Eliza and his daughter Gertrude Irene, both of Babington Rd., Streatham. The deceased left a will dated August 1909 and probate was granted to Charlotte Annie Eliza Barclay by the Principal Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice in England on 30th July 1913. By power of attorney executed on the 230th day of march 1914, Charlotte Annie Barclay had authorised the petitioner to apply for and obtain from the Chief Court letters of administration of the state of the deceased with copy of the will. The amount of assets likely to come to the petitioner’s hands would not exceed Rs. 331-4-0. Mr Justice Robinson passed orders as under: “Petitioner is the attorney of the sole executrix who has proved the will in England. The asset is under Rs. 335. Letters of administration with copy of the duly authenticated copy of the will annexed issue to petitioner under section 211 of the Indian Succession Act.”
A petition had been filed by F.B. Hartnoll in the matter of the estate of William Tindley Barclay, deceased. The petition sets out that W.T. Barclay, late of 87 Babington Rd., Streatham in the county of Surrey, an employee of the British India Steam Navigation Co. who was in his life and at the time of his death a British subject, died at Kurrachee Hospital Bombay on 31st March 1913, leaving property in Burma within the jurisdiction of the court. The deceased left surviving him as his next of kin, his wife Charlotte Annie Eliza and his daughter Gertrude Irene, both of Babington Rd., Streatham. The deceased left a will dated August 1909 and probate was granted to Charlotte Annie Eliza Barclay by the Principal Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice in England on 30th July 1913. By power of attorney executed on the 230th day of march 1914, Charlotte Annie Barclay had authorised the petitioner to apply for and obtain from the Chief Court letters of administration of the state of the deceased with copy of the will. The amount of assets likely to come to the petitioner’s hands would not exceed Rs. 331-4-0. Mr Justice Robinson passed orders as under: “Petitioner is the attorney of the sole executrix who has proved the will in England. The asset is under Rs. 335. Letters of administration with copy of the duly authenticated copy of the will annexed issue to petitioner under section 211 of the Indian Succession Act.”
May
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E.A.C. Gibbs, deceased
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section ... ... 1865 that all creditors and other persons having claims or demands against the estate of the above deceased who died at Rangoon on 8th January 1914 and Letters of Administration of his estate were granted to W.P. Okeden by the Chief Court of Lower Burma .... ... Okeden & Hichens, Solicitors for the Administrator. |
Francis Arthur Brady, deceased
The death has occurred at the Ramsey Hospital, Naini Tal, of Mr Francis Arthur Brady, P.W.D., Burma. Church Notice - St Mary’s R.C. Cathedral ... High Mass Requiem for the late Rev’d. Fr. Charles N. Rouyer. |
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Wedding in Colombo
Greswell – Marshall The wedding of William Territ Greswell, the well known C.C.C. and English Country cricketer who is well known in Rangoon, which took place in Colombo on May 12th ... ... His bride Miss Gwendoline Doris Rose Marshall ... ... |
Birth
Jubbar On 20th May 1914, at 7.30 a.m., Ma Amazan, wife of A. Jubbar, Burma Railways, of a son. |
Public Notices
William Gregory Keay, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having debts, claims or demands against the estate of William Gregory Keay, deceased late of Wokingham in England who died on or about the 30th day of August 1913 and to whose estate letters of administration issued in Civil ... of the Chief Court of Lower Burma to George Cunningham Buchanan are hereby required to send in the particulars ... ... Giles & Coltman, Advocates for the said administrator of the estate of the said William Gregory Keay.
William Gregory Keay, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having debts, claims or demands against the estate of William Gregory Keay, deceased late of Wokingham in England who died on or about the 30th day of August 1913 and to whose estate letters of administration issued in Civil ... of the Chief Court of Lower Burma to George Cunningham Buchanan are hereby required to send in the particulars ... ... Giles & Coltman, Advocates for the said administrator of the estate of the said William Gregory Keay.
June
Death
Fraser
On 13th June 1914
at the General Hospital, Rangoon
Thomas Angus Fraser
Managing Director, Burma Chemicals Co.
Funeral will leave the General Hospital at 8.30 tomorrow morning
for internment at the Poozoondaung Cemetery.
Aged 39 years.
Fraser
On 13th June 1914
at the General Hospital, Rangoon
Thomas Angus Fraser
Managing Director, Burma Chemicals Co.
Funeral will leave the General Hospital at 8.30 tomorrow morning
for internment at the Poozoondaung Cemetery.
Aged 39 years.
A.H. Cotton, deceased
Notice is hereby given pursuant to ... Act 1865, that all creditor and other persons having claims or demands against the estate of the above deceased who died at Mogok on the 20th March 1914 and probate of whose will was granted to C.B. Cotton by the chief Court of Lower Burma ... Okeden & Hichens, Solicitors for the Executor
Notice is hereby given pursuant to ... Act 1865, that all creditor and other persons having claims or demands against the estate of the above deceased who died at Mogok on the 20th March 1914 and probate of whose will was granted to C.B. Cotton by the chief Court of Lower Burma ... Okeden & Hichens, Solicitors for the Executor
July
Death
Samuel
At “Westview” 6 Sandwith Road, Rangoon
Camille Phylis Cynthia
the dearly beloved infant daughter of Mr & Mrs W.H. Samuel
Aged 2 years 9 months and 18 days
Funeral from residence at 4.30 p.m. today to Cantonment Cemetery
Friends will please accept this intimation
The Light is from our household gone
The voice we loved is still
A vacant place is in our home
Which Naught on earth can fill
Samuel
At “Westview” 6 Sandwith Road, Rangoon
Camille Phylis Cynthia
the dearly beloved infant daughter of Mr & Mrs W.H. Samuel
Aged 2 years 9 months and 18 days
Funeral from residence at 4.30 p.m. today to Cantonment Cemetery
Friends will please accept this intimation
The Light is from our household gone
The voice we loved is still
A vacant place is in our home
Which Naught on earth can fill
Balthazar & Sons Adverts - Auctions
On Wed. 29th July at 2 p.m. at our mart by order of Mah Hmin Ohn, administratrix to the estate of J.P. Carr, deceased, a plank building leasehold land in Syriam, at present occupied by the B.O.C. Club.
On Wed. 29th July at 2 p.m. at our mart by order of Mah Hmin Ohn, administratrix to the estate of J.P. Carr, deceased, a plank building leasehold land in Syriam, at present occupied by the B.O.C. Club.
August
Birth
Whyte
On the 31st July 1914
at Camden, 22 Churchill Rd., Rangoon
the wife of F.A. Whyte, of a daughter
Whyte
On the 31st July 1914
at Camden, 22 Churchill Rd., Rangoon
the wife of F.A. Whyte, of a daughter
September
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Death
Cochrane On 5th Sept. 1914 at the General Hospital Rangoon William Harold Cochrane Commander, I.F. Co. Aged 37. |
A.W. & Grace Moore
Seperation Having separated from my wife Grace Moore, I will not be responsible for any debt or debts incurred by her from date. A.W. Moore, 12th Sept. 1914. |
S.F. & Jennie Tobeason
Separation My wife, Jennie Tobeason, having left my protection and separated from me, I, the undersigned, will not be responsible for any debt or debts incurred by her from this date. S.F. Tobeason, 23rd Sept. 1914, Rangoon |
Change of Name
I. L. Arokiaswamy, of the Accountant General’s Office, hereby notify that I will from this date be known only as Arolyam Lazarus.
A. Lazarus, Rangoon 21st Sept. 1914.
I. L. Arokiaswamy, of the Accountant General’s Office, hereby notify that I will from this date be known only as Arolyam Lazarus.
A. Lazarus, Rangoon 21st Sept. 1914.
October
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Wedding
The wedding took place on Thur. at St. Gabriel’s Church, Rangoon, of Miss Alice Daniel, eldest daughter of S.M. Daniel, retired Postmaster and D.Y. Abraham. The bride was dressed in a white silk sari trimmed with silver lace and she wore a veil over a wreath of orange blossoms. She was supported by Miss Lizzy Daniel and Miss Aaron, while the bridegroom was attended by J.T. Baukiam, B.A., The service was fully choral and the officiating clergyman was the Rev’d. Mr Yesuadan. The happy pair were the recipients of many useful and handsome presents. They left for Toungoo to spend the honeymoon. |
In Memoriam
In ever loving memory of Lionel Granville (Bon) the darling twin son of Walter and Violet Fallowfield-Cooper, who fell asleep in Jesus on the 10th Oct. 1912. Not lost, but gone before, We loved him much but Jesus loved him best.” Birth DuBern On the 24th Oct. 1914 at “The Castle” to Mr and Mrs Nello DuBern, a daughter. In Memoriam In loving memory of our darling mother, Ellen Dawson, widow of the late G.E.L. Dawson, who died n the 24th Oct. 1910. Gone but never forgotten. |
A Drowning Fatality
An accident which has fatal results occurred on the river last night, when one European was drowned and two others had a narrow escape of sharing the same fate. It appears about 10.30 p.m. three of the crew of the S.S. “Warwickshire” consisting of A. Bentley, the Chief Saloon Steward, Griffiths, the butcher and W. Anderson, the Chef, decided to go on shore and for this purpose engaged a sampan.
What exactly happened after that is not quite clear as everyone has a difference story. But according to Anderson, the sampan was caught by the tide and swung so as to bring its bow into violent contact with the gangway. She at once filled with water and all four of the occupants were thrown into the water. Here again there are different statements as to whether the sampan turned turtle or not. Anderson succeeded in getting hold of the gangway and pulled himself out but Griffiths, Bentley and the sampan wallah were seen to drift away, clinging to the sampan. Mr Vauldres, Cargo Superintendent of the Arracan Co. saw the accident and rushing aft grabbed a life buoy and threw it overboard, at the same time calling out. One man answered “All right” and then they were lost in the darkness. A boat was immediately launched and set off in search of the three men.
Griffiths was the first to be picked up as his answer to the hail given led the rescuers to where he was. This was near Liffey Island where it was fairly bright owing to the search lights. Shortly after the sampan wallah was found still clinging to his sampan but there were no signs of Bentley and neither of the rescued men could give advice to direct the searchers. When picked up Griffiths was practically unconscious. He was found seated on the life-buoy with his legs through the centre.
In spite of their anxiety to get back the tide was too strong and after reaching a buoy the boat was tied up there will the tide turned, when the rescued men were taken back to the steamer. The sampan wallah was apparently but little the worse for his experience but Griffiths was found to be in a bad way and up to 11 o’clock today was too ill to be interviewed. He is reported to have stated to a comrade that he did not remember how he got the life-buoy. They were drifting down, holding on to the sampan, when Bentley, evidently getting nervous, caught hold of him. He told Bentley not to do this but to hold on to the sampan. Then he felt something hit him and remembered nothing more, till, hearing someone call, he replied and became unconscious.
About midnight word reached the Port Police and Sergt. Finlayson put off to the steamer and learning what had taken place proceeded down the river in a launch to assist in the search. At Syriam he got the officer in charge to play his search-light on the river but failed to find any trace of either the men, sampan or boat. He returned at 5.30 a.m. and then learnt that two of the men had been rescued but that Bentley was missing. Up to the present no trace of the deceased has been found.
Bentley was a man of between forty and fifty. He had been on this run for some time and was well known to many ashore. On reaching Rangoon on the last trip he joined the Rangoon Vol. Rifles as a volunteer. He leaves a wife and four grown-up children, one of whom is in America.
An accident which has fatal results occurred on the river last night, when one European was drowned and two others had a narrow escape of sharing the same fate. It appears about 10.30 p.m. three of the crew of the S.S. “Warwickshire” consisting of A. Bentley, the Chief Saloon Steward, Griffiths, the butcher and W. Anderson, the Chef, decided to go on shore and for this purpose engaged a sampan.
What exactly happened after that is not quite clear as everyone has a difference story. But according to Anderson, the sampan was caught by the tide and swung so as to bring its bow into violent contact with the gangway. She at once filled with water and all four of the occupants were thrown into the water. Here again there are different statements as to whether the sampan turned turtle or not. Anderson succeeded in getting hold of the gangway and pulled himself out but Griffiths, Bentley and the sampan wallah were seen to drift away, clinging to the sampan. Mr Vauldres, Cargo Superintendent of the Arracan Co. saw the accident and rushing aft grabbed a life buoy and threw it overboard, at the same time calling out. One man answered “All right” and then they were lost in the darkness. A boat was immediately launched and set off in search of the three men.
Griffiths was the first to be picked up as his answer to the hail given led the rescuers to where he was. This was near Liffey Island where it was fairly bright owing to the search lights. Shortly after the sampan wallah was found still clinging to his sampan but there were no signs of Bentley and neither of the rescued men could give advice to direct the searchers. When picked up Griffiths was practically unconscious. He was found seated on the life-buoy with his legs through the centre.
In spite of their anxiety to get back the tide was too strong and after reaching a buoy the boat was tied up there will the tide turned, when the rescued men were taken back to the steamer. The sampan wallah was apparently but little the worse for his experience but Griffiths was found to be in a bad way and up to 11 o’clock today was too ill to be interviewed. He is reported to have stated to a comrade that he did not remember how he got the life-buoy. They were drifting down, holding on to the sampan, when Bentley, evidently getting nervous, caught hold of him. He told Bentley not to do this but to hold on to the sampan. Then he felt something hit him and remembered nothing more, till, hearing someone call, he replied and became unconscious.
About midnight word reached the Port Police and Sergt. Finlayson put off to the steamer and learning what had taken place proceeded down the river in a launch to assist in the search. At Syriam he got the officer in charge to play his search-light on the river but failed to find any trace of either the men, sampan or boat. He returned at 5.30 a.m. and then learnt that two of the men had been rescued but that Bentley was missing. Up to the present no trace of the deceased has been found.
Bentley was a man of between forty and fifty. He had been on this run for some time and was well known to many ashore. On reaching Rangoon on the last trip he joined the Rangoon Vol. Rifles as a volunteer. He leaves a wife and four grown-up children, one of whom is in America.
Birth
Crosby
On 25th Oct. 1914
at the Dufferin Hospital Rangoon
the wife of C.C. Crosby, E.A.C., Kamaing, of a daughter.
Crosby
On 25th Oct. 1914
at the Dufferin Hospital Rangoon
the wife of C.C. Crosby, E.A.C., Kamaing, of a daughter.
November
Birth
Boudville
On the 7th November, 1914
at No. A-72, Thompson Street, East Rangoon
to Mr and Mrs Ernst A. Boudviile (sic) of a son.
Boudville
On the 7th November, 1914
at No. A-72, Thompson Street, East Rangoon
to Mr and Mrs Ernst A. Boudviile (sic) of a son.
Harry Ewing - Estate
Through her advocates, Messrs. Okeden and Hichens, Elizabeth May Ewing has filed a petition for probate of the will of the late Mr Harry Ewing. The petition stated that deceased died at the General Hospital, Rangoon on 3rd October 1914, having executed his last will in writing dated 14th Sept. 1908, appointing the petitioner and H.F.R. Ewing executors. The assets of the deceased likely to come into petitioner’s hands, if probate was granted her, amounted in value to under Rs. 29,000. H.F.R. Ewing had renounced the right to act as executor of the said will. The application was made under the Indian Succession Act. Mr Justice Robinson has passed orders on the necessary court ...
Through her advocates, Messrs. Okeden and Hichens, Elizabeth May Ewing has filed a petition for probate of the will of the late Mr Harry Ewing. The petition stated that deceased died at the General Hospital, Rangoon on 3rd October 1914, having executed his last will in writing dated 14th Sept. 1908, appointing the petitioner and H.F.R. Ewing executors. The assets of the deceased likely to come into petitioner’s hands, if probate was granted her, amounted in value to under Rs. 29,000. H.F.R. Ewing had renounced the right to act as executor of the said will. The application was made under the Indian Succession Act. Mr Justice Robinson has passed orders on the necessary court ...
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Death
Coelho On the 13th Nov. 1914, at the General Hospital, Rangoon at 9 p.m., Cecilia Joana, the beloved wife of C.M. Coelho of Moulmein. Funeral from no. 15, 40th Street tomorrow at 8 a.m. to Tamwe Cemetery. |
Death
Mr Joseph Percy Newman, Editor of the Bassein News, died last night of heart failure. Five months ago, whilst seated in his chair, he was struck down with hemiplegia of the right side. He was an experienced and independent journalist and was 47 years old. |
Fatal Accident in Barracks
Corpl. O’Grady
A fatal accident occurred last night in the barracks of the Royal Munster Fusiliers in Corpl. in O’Grady meeting with his death. According to the report, which was made to the Cantonment Police by Lance-Corpl Keating about 9.30 p.m., Drummer Richards and Corpl. O’Grady left the Corporals canteen and went to B. Coy’s. bungalow. At the foot of the stairs, it is alleged, O’Grady asked Richards to go with him to have another drink, but Richards replied that he had had enough. O’Grady than went towards the steps and Richards caught hold of him. O’Grady asked him to leave him alone and broke away. He staggered and fell forwards striking his head against the banisters. This made him straighten himself suddenly with the result that he fell backwards dashing his head on the cement floor. He was picked up and taken to hospital where he died without recovering consciousness. Drummer Richards corroborated this story but says they were both under the influence of liquor and when O’Grady moved towards the steps he staggered so that he (Richards) put out his hand to steady him. After O’Grady fell Richards ran for help and the deceased was taken to hospital in an unconscious condition.
Corpl. O’Grady
A fatal accident occurred last night in the barracks of the Royal Munster Fusiliers in Corpl. in O’Grady meeting with his death. According to the report, which was made to the Cantonment Police by Lance-Corpl Keating about 9.30 p.m., Drummer Richards and Corpl. O’Grady left the Corporals canteen and went to B. Coy’s. bungalow. At the foot of the stairs, it is alleged, O’Grady asked Richards to go with him to have another drink, but Richards replied that he had had enough. O’Grady than went towards the steps and Richards caught hold of him. O’Grady asked him to leave him alone and broke away. He staggered and fell forwards striking his head against the banisters. This made him straighten himself suddenly with the result that he fell backwards dashing his head on the cement floor. He was picked up and taken to hospital where he died without recovering consciousness. Drummer Richards corroborated this story but says they were both under the influence of liquor and when O’Grady moved towards the steps he staggered so that he (Richards) put out his hand to steady him. After O’Grady fell Richards ran for help and the deceased was taken to hospital in an unconscious condition.
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Inquest Proceedings
Corpl. O’Grady Major Cattell, Cantonment Magistrate, this morning held an enquiry in to the circumstances attending the death of Corpl. O’Grady of the Royal Munster Fusiliers, whose death we recorded last week. The first witness was Drummer J. Richards of F. Coy. of the same regiment. He stated that on the 13th night he was on the verandah of the Corporals’ room with Corpl. O’Grady drinking beer. Between 9 and 9.30 p.m. they left together for the bungalow. Underneath the bungalow they stopped, talking for short time. Witness told O’Grady to go to bed and the latter said he would. O’Grady then asked witness to have another drink but witness refused. As O’Grady was drunk and staggering witness took hold of his arm. Deceased said “let me go, I am all right.” Witness let go and at the same moment O’Grady fell forward and struck his head against the banisters and then fell backwards onto his head. Witness thought he was joking and went and told him to get up. As deceased made no attempt to get up witness knelt down and the saw that O’Grady was unconscious and perhaps dead. Witness then ran upstairs and called for help, shouting out what had occurred and asking someone to take down some water. Pte. Edwards ran down with a basin of water. Witness than ran for a peg of brandy but was unable to get any and returned and they all went to the hospital together, where the Asst. Surgeon examined him and found that he was dead. Deceased and he were chums of 7 or 8 years and had no quarrel that night. Pte. Edwards, C. Coy. R.M.F., stated that on the night of the accident he was in his bungalow when Drummer Richards ran up and asked for a basin of water as O’Grady had fallen. Witness got the basin of water and went to where O’Grady was lying and bathed his head and loosened his collar. Drummer Richards then called out for a stretcher and they took O’Grady to the hospital. Witness heard no quarrelling between Richards and O’Grady. Witness and Ptes. Flynn, Tierney and Sullivan carried the stretcher to the hospital. On the way they met Sergt. Purden, who had a small peg of either brandy or rum with him, but on looking at O’Grady he saw it was useless and threw it away. Pte. Tierney, E. Coy. the next witness, stated that on the night of the 13th about 10 p.m. he was seated under the bungalow talking to Pte. O’Sullivan (sic) when he heard someone call out to bring a stretcher. Witness went to see what had happened and found Richards and Edwards bathing O’Grady’s face and he and Sullivan then went to the guard room and brought the stretcher. When they were putting O’Grady on the stretcher he said “Leave me alone I’m all right.” He never spoke again. Witness heard no quarrelling before he heard the call for the stretcher. Lance-Sergt. J. Purden, J. Coy., R.M.F. stated that on the night of the 13th about 10.30 p.m. he was seated in the Sergts. Mess when Drummer Richards rushed in and asked for a glass or brandy as Corpl. O’Grady was very bad and was either dying or dead. As there was no brandy witness got a peg of rum and accompanied Richards till they met a stretcher party taking deceased to hospital. As witness saw that O’Grady was not in a fit state to drink anything, he accompanied the stretcher to the hospital and waited till the Asst. Surgeon pronounced life extinct. He had known both Richards and O’Grady a long time and knew them to be great friends. They were nearly always together. O’Grady was seldom drunk, but used to drink; he was a fairly temperate man. When Richards came to witness he seemed much excited and said deceased tried to run upstairs and had fallen back on his head. His Worship found that death was due to misadventure. |
Separation - A.E. D'Costa
My wife Mrs A.E. D’Costa has left my protection and I am not responsible for any debts incurred by her from date. 9th Nov. 1914, Rangoon.
My wife Mrs A.E. D’Costa has left my protection and I am not responsible for any debts incurred by her from date. 9th Nov. 1914, Rangoon.
Change of Name
I, George Herbert Warren Clay, heretofore commonly known as George Herbert Warren, hereby notify that I have readopted my original surname of Clay and that I intend at all times hereafter to be known and subscribe myself by the name hereunto subscribed.
George Herbert Warren Clay.
I, George Herbert Warren Clay, heretofore commonly known as George Herbert Warren, hereby notify that I have readopted my original surname of Clay and that I intend at all times hereafter to be known and subscribe myself by the name hereunto subscribed.
George Herbert Warren Clay.
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
Death
N. Stracaey
It is with regret that the Commandant has to announce the death of No. 4051 Rfm. N. Stracey, “I” Coy. which took place at Rangoon on the 14th ulto.
Deaths
H. Batron & A. Galloway
It is with regret that the Commandant has to announce the deaths of the following:-
Rfm. H. Barton “I” Coy. Rangoon 19th Nov. 1914
Rfm. A. Galloway “I” Coy. Rangoon 21st Nov. 1914
Death
N. Stracaey
It is with regret that the Commandant has to announce the death of No. 4051 Rfm. N. Stracey, “I” Coy. which took place at Rangoon on the 14th ulto.
Deaths
H. Batron & A. Galloway
It is with regret that the Commandant has to announce the deaths of the following:-
Rfm. H. Barton “I” Coy. Rangoon 19th Nov. 1914
Rfm. A. Galloway “I” Coy. Rangoon 21st Nov. 1914
December
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Death
Clancey On the 28th October 1914 at France, Lt. Trevor John Clancey, 2nd Batt. Border Regt. Killed in action in the war. R.I.P. In Memoriam Nicholas In loving memory of my dear wife Eva Lydia, who died suddenly on December 8th 1913. Though dead her name is precious still And none her vacant place can fill One of the best that God could lend A loving wife and faithful friend. From Husband |
Edward Thorpe
A petition has been filed by Mrs Emily Jane Thorpe in this Court for letters of administration of the estate of Edward Thorpe, who died intestate in the General Hospital, Rangoon on the 29th of June 1914. The petitioner claims to administer the estate as the widow of the deceased. The deceased left surviving him the petitioner and six children. The assets belonging to the estate will not exceed Rs. 2400. Mr Justice Robinson passed orders on the petition. On the usual security and the necessary court fees being furnished, letter of administration to issue to petitioner. Birth Primrose-Wells On 18th Dec. 1914 at Rangoon to Mr & Mrs H. Primrose Wells, a daughter. |
The Mahlwagon Murder
Inspector J.A. Foster
The hearing was continued on Thursday before Mr Sitzler ... in the case of in which Tin Mah (absconding) Nga Shan Tons and Than Choo, stand charged with the murder of J.A. Foster, late Inspector of Excise, under the circumstances already detailed by us. ...
On 25th October he was away in town but on his return he heard that there had been a seizure of liquor in the house and that there has been a murder ... Sub-Inspector Maung Po On, of Kemmendine, deposed that on the 25th Oct. at about 4 p.m. he received a telephone message from Sub-Inspector Mg Tha Maung of the Tounglonbyan Police Station, saying “please arrest Shan Yon, he has gone away after murdering a man and has taken with him a revolver” ... Capt. S.T. Crump, House Surgeon, General Hospital, deposed that the body of Inspector Foster was brought to the hospital at 4.20 p.m. on the 25th October 1914 ... there were superficial bruises on both hands and on the back. There were, he said, two incised wounds on the right side of the chest and two incised wounds, one on each side of the spine at the back. Those were all the external injuries. The first wound on the right side of the chest penetrated the chest cavity and slightly injuring the lung. The second wound penetrated the chest cavity and then pierced the diaphragm and entered the liver. The right side of the chest was full of blood. The other two wounds at the back, at the side of the spine, did not enter the chest cavity. They were muscle deep. These wounds, he said, could have been caused by a sharp weapon such as a clasp knife. The wounds penetrating the chest cavity were necessarily fatal. Death was due to haemorrhage and shock from the wounds, chiefly those penetrating the chest. Considerable force must have been used to inflict the wounds.
Inspector J.A. Foster
The hearing was continued on Thursday before Mr Sitzler ... in the case of in which Tin Mah (absconding) Nga Shan Tons and Than Choo, stand charged with the murder of J.A. Foster, late Inspector of Excise, under the circumstances already detailed by us. ...
On 25th October he was away in town but on his return he heard that there had been a seizure of liquor in the house and that there has been a murder ... Sub-Inspector Maung Po On, of Kemmendine, deposed that on the 25th Oct. at about 4 p.m. he received a telephone message from Sub-Inspector Mg Tha Maung of the Tounglonbyan Police Station, saying “please arrest Shan Yon, he has gone away after murdering a man and has taken with him a revolver” ... Capt. S.T. Crump, House Surgeon, General Hospital, deposed that the body of Inspector Foster was brought to the hospital at 4.20 p.m. on the 25th October 1914 ... there were superficial bruises on both hands and on the back. There were, he said, two incised wounds on the right side of the chest and two incised wounds, one on each side of the spine at the back. Those were all the external injuries. The first wound on the right side of the chest penetrated the chest cavity and slightly injuring the lung. The second wound penetrated the chest cavity and then pierced the diaphragm and entered the liver. The right side of the chest was full of blood. The other two wounds at the back, at the side of the spine, did not enter the chest cavity. They were muscle deep. These wounds, he said, could have been caused by a sharp weapon such as a clasp knife. The wounds penetrating the chest cavity were necessarily fatal. Death was due to haemorrhage and shock from the wounds, chiefly those penetrating the chest. Considerable force must have been used to inflict the wounds.
Balthazar & Son's Adverts. - Auction
T.A. Frazer, deceased
On Wed. 23rd Dec. at 2 p.m. at our mart, stock of Perfumery, Essential Oils and Soap Oils, particulars in Commercial Advertiser, by order of the Administrator-General, on account [of the] Estate of T.A. Frazer, deceased.
T.A. Frazer, deceased
On Wed. 23rd Dec. at 2 p.m. at our mart, stock of Perfumery, Essential Oils and Soap Oils, particulars in Commercial Advertiser, by order of the Administrator-General, on account [of the] Estate of T.A. Frazer, deceased.