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January
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New Year Honours – Burma Remembered
Order of the Indian Empire B.J.B. Stephens, Bombay Burma Trading Corpn. Rangoon Knighthood G.C. Buchanan, Rangoon Kaiser-I-Hind (Silver) U Kan Baw, Advocate, Yamathin Rev’d. E.D. Price, Mandalay U Pe Gyi, Municipal Commissioner of Salin. Who the recipients are:- B.J. Stephens is Chairman of the Burma Chamber of Commerce and has rendered valuable aid to the Govt. G.C. Buchanan, Chief Engr. of the Port Commissioner, Rangoon, who conceived the project for saving that port from destruction. The Burma List:- It will be seen above that G.C. Buchanan, C.I.E., Chairman of the Port Commissioners received a knighthood ; a C.I.E. has been conferred on the Hon’ble B.J.B. Stephens and K.-I.-H. Silver medals on Rev’d. E.D. Price, Mandalay, U Kan Baw, Advocate, Yamathin; U Pe Gyi, Municipal Commissioner of Salin. Police Medals have been granted to Messrs:- Sherman, Forbes and Macdonald of the Burma Police. |
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Sir G.C. Buchanan’s Career
The Honours List contains of Knighthood of direct interest to Burma and Rangoon in particular and is a recognition of that gentleman’s work as Chief Engineer and Chairman of the Rangoon Port Commission, in bringing into actuality and in conceiving the Rangoon River Training Works project at Seikgyi. There is no need here to detail what those huge works consist of but some details which we published in February of the new Knight’s career would be apropos. Mr Buchanan was born on April 20th 1865 and was educated for the profession of Civil Engineer on harbour, dock and river works on the river Tyne, Northumberland from 1882 to 1886. The year 1886 saw Mr Buchanan leaving for Venezuela, where, until 1889, he was Asst. Engineer on Railway Harbour Works and Mines. In the alter year he was appointed Asst. Engineer, Chegnectaw Ship Railway, Canada. His next appointment held from 1890 to 1892 was an Asst. Resident Engineer on Railway Works in the Argentine Republic, South America. For a year1892-93, he was Resident Engineer of the Algeciras Gibraltar Railway, Spain. The end of 1893 again saw him back in the western hemisphere where he did excellent work as the Resident Engineer on main drainage works, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, which post he left in 1895, when he was selected as Resident Engineer on the dry dock works at Blyth, Northumberland. His next appointment, held from 1896-1901 was as Chief Engineer of the Dundee Harbour and River Tay, Scotland. In 1901 he was selected as Chairman and Chief Engineer, Rangoon Port Commission. During his thirteen years stay in Rangoon he has led a very busy life and his work speaks for itself. The River Training Works, it might be mentioned, were estimated by him to cost roughly £1,000,000. The whole actual cost of the works, however, including the purchase of the foreshore and mills thereon, establishment and other charges amounted to £920,000. When Mr Buchanan came to Rangoon the Port Revenue was considerably smaller than it is now. The port facilities and trade have since improved out of all knowledge: today the annual Rangoon port revenue is £300,000. |
Local News
The New Year’s Eve Dance at the Ordnance Club was a great success ... The dance was held on the Tennis Court, an advantage over dancing indoors. ... ...
the band commenced promptly at 9.30 and eight dances were over by midnight. At the striking of the hour a camp fire was seen on the side of the hill leading to the Pagoda, : outside the tent around the fire sat three “miners” who sang the “Miners Dream of Home “ viz Sergts. A. Harris, A.T. Thompson and B.W. Branagh assisted in the chorus by Mrs Clarke and Miss Jeremiah. Mrs Colquhoun accompanied at the piano. ... ..
The band of the R.V.R. was in attendance ... ...
the band commenced promptly at 9.30 and eight dances were over by midnight. At the striking of the hour a camp fire was seen on the side of the hill leading to the Pagoda, : outside the tent around the fire sat three “miners” who sang the “Miners Dream of Home “ viz Sergts. A. Harris, A.T. Thompson and B.W. Branagh assisted in the chorus by Mrs Clarke and Miss Jeremiah. Mrs Colquhoun accompanied at the piano. ... ..
The band of the R.V.R. was in attendance ... ...
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Railway to Burma
(Calcutta 8th Jan.) The Englishman writes: The necessity for the construction of a railway from India to Burma was brought prominently to notice by the raids of the “Emden,” when Rangoon was practically isolated from the rest of India, all communications with that port being cut off. The Govt. of India have taken up the matter and as stated in these columns lately, they have appointed Mr Richards, M. Inst. C.E. to be the Engineer in charge of the survey, to determine the best route for the railway. From India to the Burma coast route appears to the favoured one. This would start from Chittagong which is the terminus and headquarters of the Assam-Bengal Railway and the seaport for the produce of Assam. The route runs southwards through the Chittagong district, a land of fertile rice-fields intersected by big rivers and tidal creeks and it crosses the Indo-Burma frontier, 94 miles from the town of Chittagong. For about 160 miles further it chiefly runs through the fertile rice lands of Arracan and crosses all the big tidal rivers of the Akyab Delta. These include the Kalidan river, which drains 4,700 miles of country and even at a distance of about 30 miles from its mouth, is more than half a mile wide. About 260 miles from Chittagong the railway runs into a region of mangrove swamps which fringe the seacoast, north and south of the harbour of Kyaukypyu, stretching out into the mangrove swamps like ribs. From the backbone, innumerable spurs of the Arakan Yomah’s have to be crossed. The Yomah is a mountain ridge which extends from Cape Negrais northwards until it loses itself in a mass of tangled hills east of Akyab and Chittagong. At its southern end the height of ridge is insignificant but it has peaks as high as 4,000 feet before it reaches the altitude of Sandoway and further north it rises much higher. It is a formidable obstacle to the railway communication between India and Burma. This route is estimated to cost about £7,000,000 and would have to be supplemented by a branch line to Akyab, where there is at present a considerable rice traffic and the cost of this would have to be added to the £7,000,000 already referred to. The other routes examined have been the Hukong Valley route and the Manipur route which were surveyed by the late Mr R.A. Way many years ago. The Manipur route is estimated to cost about £5,000,000, as it has to cross three main ranges of hills with summit levels of 2,650 and 3,600 and 8,900 ft. long. Altogether there would be about four miles of tunnelling through three main ridges and through other hills, more than 100 miles of expensive undulating railway, with grades as steep as 1 in 50 and 11,000 ft. of aggregate rise and fall. The Hukong Valley Route – seems to be the cheapest one as it is estimated to cost £3,500,000. This line is only about 234 miles long and it presents fewer engineering difficulties than either the coast or the Manipur routes. One hundred and fifty miles of this route lie in open country capable of cultivation, through at present it is only very thinly populated. Only one range of hills has to be crossed and this can be negotiated with a summit tunnel of 5,000 feet long at a height of 2,500 feet. There are less than fifty miles of very heavy work and only about 4,500 aggregate of rise and fall. A lot of work will be required in the surveys of lines via the coast as a large proportion of country lies in unhealthy jungle-covered mountains and four strong parties have already been organised for the work. They will be engaged for the first season on coast route and hope to finish the Manipur route during 1915-16 and the Hukong valley route in 1916-17. There is at present very considerable traffic from Chittagong to the Akyab coast ports and Burma. This traffic is going out for the rice harvests and returning to their homes after the season is over. It is at present carried by steamers of the Asiatic and British India Steam Navigation Companies, which visit Chittagong regularly every week and apparently they consider the traffic a valuable one, as although several competitive steamers have endeavoured to cut rates, they have always been run off the route by the powerful combination of the B.I. and Asiatic Steamers. |
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War Relief Fund
Rs ... Collections per C.P. Colvin Rs ... Burma Forest Officers Fund Rs ... Mg Shwe Po Rs ... John Davidson (Prince of Wales Fund) Rs ... St. Paul’s Karen Church Inst. Village Toungoo (Imperial Fund) Rs ... School Children Inst. Village Toungoo (Imperial Fund) Rs ... Proceeds of sale of postcards of “Eliza” per Mrs G.W. Marris |
An interesting presentation was yesterday made to Capt. A.C. Hamilton, in command of the Burma Contingent, in the office of the Arracan Co. The clerical staff of the firm, with whom Capt. Hamilton had always been very popular, presented him with a very fine pair of Field Glasses, with the hope that they may be of service to him in days of vigilance at the front.
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Loss of a Revolver
Inspector Donohoe, of the Pantsodan Guard, has reported that whilst on his way back from Peak-Frean’s fancy fair in a ticca gharry, the number of which was unknown, he lost his .32 bore Browning pistol, no. 69830, made by the Fabrique Nationale d’Armes deCurre of Liege, together with seven cartridges. |
Rangoon College – Annual Sports
The Annual Athletic Sports of the Rangoon College took place in the B.A.A. grounds, Victoria Avenue, yesterday afternoon ... ...
The following were the races with their results:-
... ... Long Jump:
A. Galstin (1) Ba Tun (2) U Mg Than (3) Distance 20 ft 2”
220 Yards Handicap:
Ba Hline (1) E. D’Silva (2) Tun Mhee (3) Time 24 2-5 secs. A good race, Ba Hline breasted the tape long before the second man.
Quarter Mile Race:
Ba Tin (1) Ba Hline (2) D’Silva (3) Time 58 secs. A splendid race, the winner led all the way and won easily. The start in this instance was exceptionally good.
Pole Jump:
A. Galstin (1) Hla Baw (2) Height 9 ft.
100 Yards Hurdles: U Maung Than (1) Maung Galw (2) A. Galstin (3) Time 17 4-5 secs. The winner led from end to end.
Three-legged Race:
Tun Mhee & Ba Than (1) E. D’Silva & U Martin (2)
Half a Mile:
Bodekar (1) W. Martin (2) E. D’Silva (3) Time 2 mins. 29 secs. A good race, E. Bodekar led the first lap closely followed by Martin. He maintained his position and although Martin made a desperate effort to beat his opponent in the straight, [Bodekar] drew away and won by a few paces.
Old Students Race
150 Yard (Handicap): The handicapping was ably carried out by Mr Hunter, the Principal of the College. The following entered:-
Vertannes, Mg Nyo, St. John, Wellington, Carew, Ba Than, Mg Gyi,Ba Mg, Ba Thein, Lichfield, Craen, Mg Mya and J. Orchard.
The result:- Mr Wellington (1) Mr J. Orchard (scratch) (2) Mr St. John (3)
At the close of the games Mrs Keith gave away the prizes ... ... The following were the officials for the sports:-
The Annual Athletic Sports of the Rangoon College took place in the B.A.A. grounds, Victoria Avenue, yesterday afternoon ... ...
The following were the races with their results:-
... ... Long Jump:
A. Galstin (1) Ba Tun (2) U Mg Than (3) Distance 20 ft 2”
220 Yards Handicap:
Ba Hline (1) E. D’Silva (2) Tun Mhee (3) Time 24 2-5 secs. A good race, Ba Hline breasted the tape long before the second man.
Quarter Mile Race:
Ba Tin (1) Ba Hline (2) D’Silva (3) Time 58 secs. A splendid race, the winner led all the way and won easily. The start in this instance was exceptionally good.
Pole Jump:
A. Galstin (1) Hla Baw (2) Height 9 ft.
100 Yards Hurdles: U Maung Than (1) Maung Galw (2) A. Galstin (3) Time 17 4-5 secs. The winner led from end to end.
Three-legged Race:
Tun Mhee & Ba Than (1) E. D’Silva & U Martin (2)
Half a Mile:
Bodekar (1) W. Martin (2) E. D’Silva (3) Time 2 mins. 29 secs. A good race, E. Bodekar led the first lap closely followed by Martin. He maintained his position and although Martin made a desperate effort to beat his opponent in the straight, [Bodekar] drew away and won by a few paces.
Old Students Race
150 Yard (Handicap): The handicapping was ably carried out by Mr Hunter, the Principal of the College. The following entered:-
Vertannes, Mg Nyo, St. John, Wellington, Carew, Ba Than, Mg Gyi,Ba Mg, Ba Thein, Lichfield, Craen, Mg Mya and J. Orchard.
The result:- Mr Wellington (1) Mr J. Orchard (scratch) (2) Mr St. John (3)
At the close of the games Mrs Keith gave away the prizes ... ... The following were the officials for the sports:-
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President
M. Hunter |
Judges
T.Z.D. Babington A.G. DuBern A.D. Keith G.H. Luce G.R.T. Ross L.P. Saunders K.M. Ward Maung Tin |
Starter
A.E. Bellairs Time Takers Saya Ba Maung Po Chu R.F. Craen G.S. Wiltshire |
Committee
Maung Ba Hla Mg Thoung Pe Mg Lwin J. Todd Po San Myint |
Stewards
S.A. Razak Mg Ba Thwin Maung Kin Mg |
Rangoon Municipality – Election Rules
A meeting was held yesterday in the Town Hall to consider the proposed amendment of Rule 3 ... ...
There were present:-
A meeting was held yesterday in the Town Hall to consider the proposed amendment of Rule 3 ... ...
There were present:-
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W.H.L. Cabell, President
J.E. DuBern, Vice-president Maung Ba Thein S.S. Agabob V.N. Sivaya |
F.F. Goodliffe
M. Joakim P.P. Ginwala W.A. Strong, offg. Assessor C.C. Cameron, Secy. |
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The first question, the President said, was about the amendments to the qualifications of electors Rule 3 ... ... The point was raised by Mr Noyce in connection with the question as to those people who occupied quarters free in consideration of services rendered. The proposed amendment ... ...
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Man Of The World
Major Read in being able to spot the number of the car which knocked him down was more fortunate than the Johan ... ... Cantonment Thefts Two cases of theft, one involving house breaking occurred in the outskirts of the Cantonments on Thursday night. The first was at the house of H.P. Pearson, Water and Sewage Engr., Rangoon Municipality, on the Kokine Road. During the night in question someone forced the double venetian of the drawing room and took away a quantity of silverware and clothing valued at Rs. 100. The theft was not discover till the morning. The second occurred at 24 Golden Valley Estate, where someone stole property about the same value. In this case it is not known how the thief gained admission. It is thought that both thefts were the work of the same man. |
Nath Singh Oil Co.
Under the chairmanship of S.S. Halkar, the annual general meeting of the Nath Singh Oil Co. was held at the registered office no. 12 Phayre St. There were present:- Messrs. Baijuath Singh, H.V.M.H. Abba, M.U. Naikwara, Nairwars (Jnr.) Desai, H. Paladra, B. Cowasjee, F.F. Goodliffe, W.R. Smith, Mason, G.H. Clay (Secy.) ... ... Rice Mills Leased We understand that Messrs. Steel Bros. are leasing the mills of Messrs. Mohr Bros. who under the terms of the recent Trading notification have been prohibited from trading and have been ordered to compulsorily wind up their affairs. |
Ladies’ Golf Club
In the “War Fund Spoon” competition there were ten entries.
The following being a few of the scores:-
Miss Truman (winner) 50 – 11=9
Mrs McGeachie 58 – 13=45
Mrs Godfrey 58 – 13=45
Mrs Coltman 59 – 13=46
Mrs O’Connell 61 – 11=50
In the “War Fund Spoon” competition there were ten entries.
The following being a few of the scores:-
Miss Truman (winner) 50 – 11=9
Mrs McGeachie 58 – 13=45
Mrs Godfrey 58 – 13=45
Mrs Coltman 59 – 13=46
Mrs O’Connell 61 – 11=50
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Sessions Trial Concluded
At the Criminal Sessions yesterday afternoon before Mr Justice Robinson and a jury the hearing was concluded of the charge preferred against Shaun Yon of having on the 25th Oct. last at Mahlwagon caused grievous hurt to the late Excise Inspector Foster* with intent to prevent him from discharging his duties as a public servant. Htan Chao was charged with abetment of the above offence. His Honour having summed up, the jury retired and after an absence of nineteen minutes returned a unanimous verdict of guilty against both accused. Each accused was sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment. Mr Eggar prosecuted on behalf of the Crown and Mr Mya Bu defended the first accused; the second accused was undefended. * LDS have the following entry Name: John Augusthas (sic) Foster Date of Death: 25th Oct. 1914 Date of Burial: 26th Oct. 1914 Place of Burial: Rangoon Age: 23 yrs. Occ: Inspector of Espice (sic) |
Small Cause Court – Architect’s Claim
Mr Godfrey, First Judge of the Small Cause Court, yesterday heard the regular suit of E.J. Pullar vs C.E. Brown. ... ... for the recovery of Rs. 1092, being the balance due for professional services rendered by plaintiff, as an architect. ... ... about the month of May 1913, the defendant engaged the services of the plaintiff in the matter of supervision of a new house which the defendant was building at the Victoria Lakes. ... ... for preparing the plans, supervising the construction work and ... ... The plaintiff duly completed all the work ... ... on the 17th Sept. 1914, tendered his bill ... ... Defendant admitted employing the plaintiff as his architect in connection with the building ... ... known as “White Lodge” Kokine. ... ... Mr G. Hancock appeared for the plaintiff, Mr O. deGlanville appeared for the defendant ... ... Arguments in the case will be heard next Friday. |
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War Relief Fund
... ... Collections by B.B.P.C. Staff, Singu towards Imperial Fund:- R. Vansickle Rs. 10 Wm. Quien Rs. 5 E.C. Pattison Rs. 5 J. Powers Rs. 5 A.E. Gibson Rs. 5 F. Bryan Hicks Rs. 10 Exam. Results The Mother St. Vincent Gold Medal awarded by the Burma Educational Syndicate for the year 1914 has been won by Isabel Wiseham, of St. John’s Convent, Rangoon. |
Local News - Billiards
We would remind readers of the billiard match of 750 up which will be played at the Criterion Hotel tonight, commencing at 9 o’clock, between Mg Ba Thin, the Burma Billiard Champion and J. Stewart. Seizure of Newspapers The police of the Pabeidan Guard, under Inspector C. Brown this morning searched the house of a Mahomedan named Ameer Saku in Tseekai Maung Tawlay St., and confiscated a number of Turkish newspapers which were found in his house. Brit. & Foreign Bible Society The annual meeting will be held at the Y.M.C.A. Hall ... ... Rev’d. W. Vickery and Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay will speak. The Lord Bishop of Rangoon will preside. |
Tennis at the Gym - During the week the Tennis Tournaments at the Gymkhana have advanced a step the Ladies’ Singles having reached the semi-final stage ... ...
Mixed Doubles: 2nd round: Shuttleworth & Mrs Rogers beat Grierson & Mrs Murphy – 6-3, 6-8, 6-4. Dunk & Mrs Arnot beat Elder & Mrs Whittome Somervaille & Mrs Somervaille beat Crump and Mrs Crump. Men’s Doubles: 3rd round: McCreath & Crab beat Cormack & Michie, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 Holdsworth & Rawlinson & Elder and Somervaille. Men’s Singles: 3rd round: Garnett beat Michie, 7-5, 6-2 Wodehouse beat Saunders, 6-2, 6-3 Ladies’ Doubles: Semi-finals: Mrs Somervaille and Miss Lindsay beat Mrs Gavin Scott and Mrs Whittome. |
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Amusements in Rangoon
The Elphinstone True to the reputation which he so deservedly attained Mr J.F. Madan, the proprietor of the Elphinstone Bioscope continues to place before is patrons pictures which do justice to the Picture Palace’s claim to be “the drawing room of Picture Theatres. ... ... The Empire ... ... The Gaiety ... ... |
Man of The World
All motorists will be very glad to see that the Cantonment Magistrate imposed a heavy fine on the chauffeur who damaged Major Read and then drove off, without first finding out what harm he had done. There ought to be a law that says any motorist who does not stop when an accident occurs should automatically be despatched to gaol. Motorists have no right to drive on, even when the victim is a hen, not to speak of dogs, goats and other motoring game. ... ... |
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Rangoon Police – Annual Inspection
The annual inspection of the Rangoon Town Police by W.H. Tarleton, Commissioner of Police, took place in Shafraz Road this morning when there were on parade 494 police officers and men, all under the command of E.C.S. Shuttleworth, Asst. Commissioner of Police ... ... lined up from left to right as follows:- The guard, under T. Austin, Supdt. River Police, European Sergts. (mounted) and European Sergts. (foot) under Deputy-Inspector Tingley and companies each under Inspectors K.C. E. Brown, Donohoe, Po Kin, Shwe Ye, H. Smith, J.W. Edwards, Castor, Perry and the Burman Company under Inspector Maung Po Gaung. There were also on parade with the various divisions: Mr H.D.V. Lucas, Supdt. of Police, Central Divn. E. Brown, Supdt. of Police, Eastern Divn and Mr Reynolds, Supdt. of Police, Western Divn. ... ... The Sergts. of the Mogul Guard under Deputy-Inspector Tingley; the Botataung Company under Inspector Edwards, the Latter Street and Pebeidan Companies under Inspector C.E. Brown, the Pansodan Company under Inspector Donohoe and the Burman Company under Inspector Maung Po Gaung ... ... |
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Orders were passed yesterday by the Dist. Magistrate in the case in which Jacob Dashesky, an employee of the Gaiety Theatre, was accused by Mr Strauss, the proprietor of the Edison Bioscope, of having committed criminal breach of trust in respect of a bioscope machine and films. The complainant, His Worship said, who was said to be a Pole and a naturalised American, was the proprietor of the Edison Bioscope Company. He left for Europe on 21st April 1914 and returned to Rangoon on 6th October. He had since sold the concern, as appeared in another case. The accused was left in charge of various property connected with the Bioscope show; he was an employee of the complainant’s and continued to be so up till the beginning of December, when there was a quarrel and the complainant then only launched a charge against him of criminal breach of trust, in selling and letting out to hire certain films and selling a Pathe Bioscope machine with other accessories, contrary to instructions and failing to account for the proceeds. The defence admitted selling and letting out the films and said that this was in accordance with instructions left by complainant. His Worship after going fully into the evidence considered the charge not proven and finding he accused not guilty, acquitted him. E.A. Villa appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was defended by Mr W. Gregory. The case in which Jacob Dashesky has been accused by Strauss of defaming him has been compounded.
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Local News
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Assault on European
A European named Daniel Naviss described as an employee of the taxi-garage, was taken to the hospital late last night by Sergt. Chettle of the River Police, with contusions on the arm, back and chest which it was stated had been inflicted by someone with an iron rod assaulting him. Billiard Player Assaulted J. Stewart, the billiard player, was last night attacked by three Burmans just outside his house in Kemmendine. He was proceeding down a narrow pathway leading to his house when he ran into three budmashes, who appeared to have been drinking. He heard one man say something about “strike” and asked the man what he said when the two of the three set on him with sticks. He eventually succeeded in driving his assailants off but received nasty contusions on the forehead and back whilst his wrist was very severely injured through guarding a blow. He was able to recognise one of the men and has reported the matter to the police. R.V.R. Dance What turned out to be one of the most enjoyable dances given for some time took place in the Rangoon Volunteer Rifles Headquarters in Godwin Road last night. ... ... under the baton on bandmaster Duffy ... ... The preparation of the floor was the work of Colour-Sergt. Hopwood, who worked very hard for the success of the function. ... ... The church social and annual business meeting of the Scots Kirk was held last evening. There was not as large a gathering as in former years; Lady Adamson and Mrs Booth-Gravely were present. The hostesses of the evening were Mrs Barr, Mrs Forbes, Mrs R.W. Bishop, Mrs Stewart Carlile, Mrs Ross, Mrs Hogg, Mrs Hall and Miss Stevenson. ... ... Professor Ross then read the Manager’s Report and Mr Bishop the Treasurer’s report, Rev’d. Drysdale read the Kirk Session Report. ... ... Mr J.A. Jolly of Mergui, has lodged a report with the Pansodan Police to the effect that in July last year he entrusted a sporting gun to Mr Newman, a minor, and had since learnt that he had sole it to Inspector Stephen of the Mergui Police. He charged Mr Newman with criminal breach of trust and asked the police to enquire into the matter. The case will be transferred to Mergui for investigation. Burma Research Society ... ... held its annual meeting ... ... Sir Henry S. Hartnoll, presided. ... ... also present; Rt. Rev’d. Bishop Cardot, the Hon’ble U Hpay, U Mau Oung, Moung Set, Rev’d. J.G. Smith, Rev’d. Fr. Luce, J.T. Best, U Ne Dun, Maung Ba Dun, A.E. Bellars, Maung Tin, R.R. Purser, A.D. Keith, Hony. Secy. ... ... The Society has to record with regret the death of two of its original members – Col. Frenchman and Maung San U ... ... The following were elected Vice-presidents:- G.F. Arnold, H. Hunter and U May Oung. ... ... Mr Keith was unanimously re-elected Secy. ... ... U Set was re-elected Treasurer and Professor Maung Tin re-elected Editor of the Society’s Journal. ... ... The former members were re-elected ... S.J. Furnivall, J.E. Stewart, J. Covernton, E. Morgan Webb and R.E.V. Arbuthnot. ... ... |
Last night (Tuesday) a concert was held in the Volunteer Hall in aid of the funds for the establishment of a Church of England Day School in Mandalay ... ... fan dance arranged by Miss Patch and performed by 16 bewitching little Burmese maidens ... ... One of the best items was the appearance of Mr Sherman as a coster, who acted and sang his coster songs to the manner born and was vociferously recalled. ... ... Pianoforte duet, Mrs Gadsden and Mrs Grosett; Song, Mrs Williams; Morris dance, Beryl and Terence Sutcliffe; Comic song, Mr Sherman; Duet, Mrs Nesbit and Miss Backhurst; Song (selected) Mr Patterson; Fan drill (arranged by Miss Patch); Pianoforte, Miss Murray; Tambourine dance, Tris Backhurst. Part II – “Between the Soup and the Savoury” The cook: Mrs Swinhoe; the parlour maid: Miss Whitehouse; the kitchen maid, Miss Lister.
Y.M.C.A. In Rangoon The annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. was held last evening ... ... J.A. Stevens and T.D. Phinney were elected Vice-presidents. E.A.C. Walker was re-elected Recording Secy. C. Lock was re-elected Hony. treasurer. The members of the Committee last year were: P.D. Phinney, R. Barr, A.B. Court, J. McGeachin, H.C. Gibson, A.V. Sadler, W.B. Innes, L.A. McClumpha, A.O. Bower and Dr. A.M. Murray. In addition the following three members were elected A.V. Johnson, A.D. Innes and S.H. Fitt. ... ... The principal events of the year include a series of popular concerts arranged by the late Mr Seton Morris, (whose death was regretted by all) and Mr C.N. Howard. ... ... It was hoped that a material reduction in the heavy debenture debt would have taken place during the year and Mr O.H. McCowen visited England with a view to this purpose. ... ... he was not able to effect as much as could be desired ... ... The King Edward VII Soldier’s Home at Maymyo in charge of F.T. Young, late of Lowestoft Y.M.C.A. has done excellent work ... ... In conclusion the report refers to the fact of the absence of Mr O.H. McCowen, who is away with the troops on active service at the front and Mr Kenneth Saunders with the Indian Expeditionary Force. ... ... A Creek Collision A preliminary enquiry will be held by A.G. Cooke, Dist. Magistrate ... circumstances attending the collision between the “Handy” a motor launch owned by Maung Kyaw Zin ... and the “Tirad” a steam launch belonging to Messrs. Walker and White Ltd. of Kanoungto in the Kanoungto Creek ... ... “Tirad” sank but no lives were lost. Ladies’ Golf Club The following is the result of the 2nd round in the “Robinson Challenge Cup” competition:- Mrs Johnson (25) beat Mrs Adlard (22) 2 up and 1; Mrs Mouat (16) beat Mrs Crump (6) 3 up and 2; Mrs Ure (+2) beat Mrs Polson (22) 6 up and 4; Miss Johnstone (20) beat Mrs Ormond (10) on 19th green. Semi-finals:- Mrs Johnstone (25) v Mrs Mouat (16) ; Mrs Ure (+2) v Miss Johnstone (20) Theft of Electric Energy - Appearing on behalf of the Rangoon Electric Tramway Co., Mr Woodham ... complaint against Shah Mohamed ... ... with theft ... Indian Electricity Act 1910 ... ... The electric energy for such installation was designed to be supplied through a meter ... ... the electric energy for which was fraudulently and dishonestly abstracted from the zed fuse by artificial means, to wit, by installation of wires loosely connected to the live wire ... ... His Worship, after examining Mr C.F.K. Shorrock, the Asst. Engineer, issued warrants for the arrest of the two accused ... ... |
February
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Burma’s Trade
The war has caused us in Burma to alter our viewpoint of trade somewhat, when we bear in mind that Germany in 1914 alone took ... tons of rice... ... and Austria-Hungary ... ... There is now an altered condition of affairs. The German and Austrian firms have ceased to be as commercial adjuncts of Burma. Messrs. Steel Bros. have taken over and leased some mills erstwhile the property of enemy subject firms. Messrs. Mohr Bros. mills have been leased by Jamal Bros. Now we hear that the mill of the Colonial Trading Co. at Dawbong has been rented by a Chinese firm. Blatchford with his “Britain for the British” no doubt chuckles. If all these deals are making for the prosperity of Rangoon, then more power to the elbows of the promoters. Messrs. Jamal Bros. are already thinking of extending their office premises to cope with the newly imposed work ... ... the Ellerman Line are, so it is affirmed, completing negotiations to lease the rice mills of Messrs. Diekmann Bros. who under the recent Ordnance are precluded from trading. ... ... and dated Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 15th 1014, an article is contributed by M.K. Moorhead, U.S.A. Consul at Rangoon on “Burma seeks new trade outlets” ... ... It can thus be seen how adversely the export trade of Burma has been affected by the war and how necessary it is to find new markets for Burma rice ... ... |
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Armenian Relief Fund
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War Relief Fund – Imperial Fund
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I.N. Manook Rs. 25
J.G. Leon Rs. 10 A. Minus Rs. 10 Y. Tecpec Rs. 10 R.T. Ram Rs. 2 J.S. Johannes Rs. 15 G.A. George Rs. 5 Mg Tun Yin Rs. |
Joe Martin Rs. 20
W.H. Rozario Rs. 5 R.G. Wells Rs. 2 D.S. Abraham Rs. 3 H. Aganoor Rs. 15 A. Galustin Rs. 20 Rev’d. V. Aghan Rs. 10 |
Sher Mohamed Raffla “Seikkya Refinery” Rs. 25
Mg Po Myin, Myook, Gangaw Rs. 50 Mr & Mrs Mathews Rs. 100 (P. of Wales Fund) B.O.C. Club Nyaunghla Rs. 165 B.O.C. Club Nyaunghla Rs. 495 (P. of Wales Fund) D.J. Robertson Rs. 50 Burma Forest Officers Rs. 50 |
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Ladies’ Golf Club - Robinson Challenge Cup
Mrs Mouat (16) beat Mrs Johnstone (25) Miss Johnston (20) beat Mrs Ure (+2) by one hole. The final between Mrs Mouat and Miss Johnstone to be played on Wed. 10th inst. The January “Bogey” Competition in class A (handicaps under 20) was won by Mrs Ure by 4 up. In class B. (handicaps 20 and over) by Mrs Adlard by 4 up. The February monthly medal was won by Mrs Godfrey 54-13=41; Mrs Stewart 59-15=44 and Mrs Polson 55-11=44 being second. |
Rangoon Turf Club
A general meeting of the Rangoon Turf Club was held in the Race Stand last evening when there were present: Col. F.H. Townsend. Lt.-Col. ffrench-Mullen, Major Donovan, A.B. Ritchie, C. Stewart, F.F. Goodliffe, B.N. Burjorjee, R.A. Maunder, F.J. Miers, Capt. E.C. Benson-Cooke, Mr Desai, R. Clark-Glover (Secy.) and others. ... ... |
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Motor Car Collision
Under the above heading we published on the 2nd isnt. a report of a collision between two motor cars, one owned by Mg Ba Thin, Inspector of Burma Police and the other by Mr Lock. We now learn that the first mentioned name should be Mg Ba Tin not Mg Ba Thin. Theft The Rev’d G. Seely, Senior Chaplain, Cantonments, residing in Budd Rd., reported to the Cantonment Police yesterday that during the night previous someone had stolen Rs. 37 in cash from his room and a Burberry coat valued at Rs. 20 from a room occupied by Mr Patter, Inspector of Schools. Capt. Wace, 4th Shropshires residing in Voyle Rd., reported to the Cantonment Police yesterday that the night previous someone had stolen a carriage watch from his dining room. |
St. John’s Convent
The Mother Superior of St. John’s Convent, Commissioner’s Rd., is giving the pupils a two days’ holiday, as a reward for their winning back the Ohn Ghine Cup, annually awarded to the best European Girls’ High School in Burma and the Mother St. Vincent Gold Medal, given to the girl coming first on the list of successful European High School Candidates. The winner of the Medal is Isabelle St. Clair Wiseham, St. John’s Convent, Rangoon. Correspondence – Arts & Crafts Exhibition Sir, In connection with the above exhibition, I should like to appeal to all citizens of Rangoon to give, as far as it lies in their power, their support to the various indigenous articles and thus patronize the Home industries of Burma. Such support will encourage the Burmese workmen. This Provincial Art Handicraft and Industrial Exhibition has a great future before it, this being but a step to the great manufacturing operations in store. Yours etc., V.P.S. Prasad. |
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Rangoon Cemeteries – Board of Management Formed
A meeting was held last evening in the Town Hall to consider the provision of the cemetery accommodation for the Christian community of Rangoon. Sir Charles Fox presided and there were also present the Lord Bishop of Rangoon, Bishop Cardot the Hon’ble J.E. DuBern, A.W. Binning, Fr. Luce, A. Forbes, Rev’d. J. Drysdale, P.D. Phinney, C. Hamlyn and others. ... ... They had up to now been able as a community to utilise either the Kemmendine Cemetery or the Cemetery in Pazundaung for the disposal of the deal. The Cantonment Cemetery was no longer available for burials; here was only a small amount of space left in it and that had to be reserved f, first of all for soldiers and then after that for officials of Government. That cemetery, therefore, was now closed to the general community, The cemetery in the town was very much crowded by now, to a large extent it had been already closed and very soon it must in the ordinary nature of things be closed altogether. They would then have open to them, for the disposal of their dead, the two new municipal cemeteries, out along Tamway Road. The lands had been handed over to them to develop; the Municipality also reserved a part of it for Mahomedans and Hindus and other communities. The Christian part if those cemeteries was handed over to three trustees. Those three trustees were Bishop Cardot, F.D. Phinney and the speaker [Bishop Fyffe] ... ... besides those two pieces of land given by the Municipality, the Tamway and the Kemmendine land, they thought that the natural desire was for a quieter and more secluded burial place, to try and get some land entirely separate from the other communities. ... ... they could not get any land from the Deputy Commissioner, Land Records, Rangoon and then they approached the Lt.-Governor and got a grant of land on the east side of the Kokine Lakes and that land the Trustees had taken over and had fenced it for a separate burial place for the Christian community in Rangoon generally. A part of the Tamway Cemetery already had a good number of graves in it and it had been fenced temporarily with wire. The time must come when they would want to get their burial ground in order and they would have to put a more permanent fence round it. They had begun to use the land in the Kemmendine Cemetery. There as a large piece of land there that they had partially fenced and here was a wooden fence running along one side of it. The rest of it was simply kutcha, strung together to separate them from the other communities. The time had come when they should put that cemetery into very much more decent order than it was at present. The Church of Scotland had begun on their part of the land and had cleared it nicely and put it in order and the time had come for them to do their part and put their portion in proper order. In order to do that they had received the kind help of Mr Carlile, of the P.W. Dept. He had drawn up a plan for the fences and had surveyed the land there and had shown to some extent what it would be desirable for them to do. The speaker had called this meeting to consider the laying out of that land and to make the cemetery a decent place for their departed friends. ... ... Mr Phinney said he would tell them something of the cost of the fencing ... ... had a draft of the expenditure which had been passed to Mr C. Guinness. ... ... it was decided that the following constitute the board: Five clergymen representing the Church of England, Roman Catholics, Presbyterians, Baptists and Methodists, the Health Officer of the Municipality and Mr A. Forbes, A.W. Binning, C.E. Brown, W. Buchanan, J.E. DuBern and J,. Mackendrick. |
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B.A.A. – Tennis Tournament
The following are the drawings for:- |
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Singles – 1st round
F.M. Garnett, bye; Feb. 15th F.A. Whyte vs S.T. Stubbs J. Galstin vs Mg Than C.G. Wodehouse vs Po Thaw Da Gr. F. Whyte vs H. Latimer Mg Dwe vs G. Lewtey A, Benemy vs Mg Po Chu W. Martin, bye |
Doubles – 1st round
Wodehouse and Stubbs, bye Martin and Po Thaw Da, bye Hill and Latimer, bye Lewtry and Benemy vs F.A. Whyte and Brearley Miller and DeSouza vs Brown and Eddis Sinclair and Adlard G.F. Whyte and Thompson Henstock and Garnett |
Mixed Doubles - 1st round
Sinclair and Miss Clark, bye Hill and Mrs Arnot vs Stubbs and Mrs Swan Shuttleworth and Mrs Rogers, bye G. Lewtey and A.N. Other, bye |
The War Relief Fund – Imperial Fund
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Mg Po Myin, Gangaw Rs. 27-13 - Rs. 138-15 - Rs. 51-7 – Rs. 56-10 – Rs. 53-7
Mg Ba Kyaw, Thegon Rs. 25 Arthur Hughes Rs. 100 (2nd instalment) A Loyal Party per C. Maidment Rs. 15 Mg Nyin, Gangaw Rs. 61-1 Meiktila War Relief Fund Rs. 486-9 Barnett Bros. Rs. 100 Civil Police Forces & Clerical Establishment D.S.S.P. office, Kyaukpyu Rs. 127-15 Yenangyaung War Relief Fund Rs. 761-11 F. Atlay, Mogok, Rs. 134 Sawbwa of Mongpan, Elders & State Officials, Mongpan Rs 388-6 H.N. Tuck (2nd & 3rd instalments) per H. Marsland Rs.100 M. Bruce (Sunny Bank, Alone) Rs. 20 Deputy Insp. of Schools, Henzada Rs. 213-2 P.H. Mears (2nd & 3rd instalments) Rs. 100 Sixth contribution from Telegraph staff S.S.S., Taunggyi Rs. 10 Major F.A. L. Hammond Rs. 30 Staff, No. 3 Settlement Party, Thayetmyo Rs.23 Mrs A.R. Morris, Pyinmana Rs. 158-12 |
J.G. Covernton Rs. 50
An Indian Army Major Rs. 350 J. Fraser, Meiktila Rs 25 Members of the Health Dept. Municipality, Rangoon:- M.J. Murray Rs. 5 R.H. St. John Rs. 5 E.S. Chari Rs. 5 W. Foster Rs. 2 H. Gale Rs. 1 W. North Rs. 2 D.N. Ganguli Rs. 5 Collection from bank of Bengal - (Prince of Wales Fund) F. Atlay Rs. 149 J.D. Fraser Rs. 75 D. Reynolds Rs. 75 Capt. A.D. Day Rs. 10 |
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Alleged Misappropriation
The Pansodan Police are sending up for trial L. Joseph, a bill collector and salesman in the employ of Messrs. The Singer Sewing Machine Co. on a charge of having criminally misappropriated the sum of Rs. 25 belonging to the firm. Ladies’ Golf Club In the final of the Robinson Challenge Cup, Mrs Mouat (16) beat Miss Johnstone (20) 6 up and 4. There were fifteen entries for the “War Fund Spoon” Competition the winner being Mrs Coltman 49-13=36, second – Mrs Watt, 47-10=37. Motor Car and Trap Collide Yesterday a collision occurred at the junction of Canal St. and Godwin Rd. between a motor car, said to belong to Mr Weare and a pony and trap in which were Mr and Mrs Jones. The trap was being driven along Canal St. from east to west and had just turned into Godwin Rd. when it is alleged, the car, which was being driven at a high speed, dashed into it. At the time the occupants of the car were the chauffeur and a man named Astab Ally. The latter who, it is alleged, has no license, was driving at the time, the chauffeur who was also alleged to be without his license, being seated beside him. A bad crash resulted, the pony and trap being damaged. Mrs Jones also received injuries. Insein Fancy Dress Dance - One of the most successful dances given by the members of the Burma Railways Institute at Insein, took place last night. A number of guests from Rangoon left by two special trains ... ... was in fancy dress and a great variety of costumes worn ... .. dancing commenced to the strains of the Burma Railways Vol. Band ... ... The whole of the arrangements at the dances were praiseworthy and great credit was due to Messrs. Court and Friedlander and their band of assistants from the Insein workshops ... ... Public Works in Rangoon In a lengthy agenda for the Public Works Sub-committee ... ... to sanction the confirmation of G.L. Tuppen in his appointment as Chief Officer, Fire Brigade ... Fire Alarm System - W.H.L. Cabell yesterday presided at a meeting ... ... the feasibility of a fire alarm system for Rangoon. Those who also attended were Mr Maitland of the Burma Fire Assurance Assoc., S. Webster, Electrical Adviser to the Municipality, G.W. Watson of Messrs. Norman, Clark & Dunlop, B. Standen of the Oriental Telephone Co. ... ... |
Charge Against H.C. Elsey
The following are yesterday’s proceedings in the case before A.G. Cooke, Dist. Magistrate, in the case in which H.C. Elsey, late Manager in the Produce Dept. of J.&F. Graham & Co., is charged with falsifying the accounts of the company to the extent of Rs. 21,01,751-14-10, under the alleged circumstances already detailed by us. T.F.R. McDonnell, with him Mr Clifton, appeared for Messrs. J. & F. Graham & Co. whilst the accused was defended by O. deGlanville. J.F.N. Graham was further examined by Mr Clifton with reference to Cargo Rice Account no. 21 ... ... The case was adjourned to Monday the 22nd instant. B.A.A. Tennis Courts ... ... Mr A.G. DuBern, the Hony. Secy. had a hard task before him ... ... it was decided to build the courts was in a deplorable state ... ... finished courts look splendid ... ... In the laying of this Messrs. A.E. Mann and, after his departure S. Stubbs have rendered great assistance by supervising the work. Kandawglay Fire Relief Fund P.A. Churchward, Joint Hony. Treasurer of the above writes “May I appeal to the European community to send me as quickly as possible .. .. discarded clothing (men’s) for the benefit, especially at night, of the hundreds of poor people who have lost everything they possessed. I wish to make a special appeal for the poor children and if the public will send me money for the express purpose of purchasing blankets, sleeping mats and native clothing ... ... The Fire Relief Committee met this morning ... ... The President of the committee W.H.L. Cabell, was present and with him were U Ne Dun, Maung Ba Thein, W.A. Strong, Father Luce, S.S. Agabob, V.N. Sivaya Reddia, Messrs. S. Cowasjee, E. Brown, D.R. Saklat and others ... ... Govt. High School Sports The Prize List ... ... Judges:- D.J. Buchanan, Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale, the Hon’ble W.J. Keith, U May Oung, C. Morgan Webb, J. McF Petters, C.A. Snow, F.H. Steavenson, U Tha Hto and W.G. Wedderspoon. Time-takers:- G.F. Munro, A.G. DuBern and C.G. Harris. Starters:- A.E. Bellars and H.C. Claridge. ... ... |
Infantile Mortality
The minutes of the fourth monthly meeting of the General Committee of the
Rangoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,
held at “Penshurst” 2 Pagoda Rd. recently states: ... ...
There were present:-
The minutes of the fourth monthly meeting of the General Committee of the
Rangoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,
held at “Penshurst” 2 Pagoda Rd. recently states: ... ...
There were present:-
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U Hpay, (chair)
Dr. Stephens Dr. Marshall Dr. Douglas Dr. Pedley Dr. Suzuki Ma Saw San Miss Crosby Miss Kingsley Mrs DuBern Mrs May Oung |
Mrs Suzuki
U Po Byu U Du Wun S.S. Agabob U Ne Dun U May Oung U Ba Thein U Ba (Hony. Secy.) ... ... and the following sub-committee be appointed:- Doctors Pedley, Stephens, Douglas, Dr. Miss Brooking, and Dr. Ma Saw Sa ... ... |
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Notice
Sealed tenders will be received ... for supply of Sittang stone ... ... E.A. Picachy, Vice-President, Pegu Municipality Chase after Dacoits Last Sunday evening ... ... writes our Mandalay correspondent three men, one of them was armed with a revolves, entered a house in China Street, where ... ... stripped them of their gold bangles. ... ... was captured by two young horsemen who gave chase. ... ... to look for the other two dacoits and at a house near the Irrawaddy Club they were located on the roof ... ... As the revolver was not found on him the police sent for their superior officer and Mr Alexander, A.S.P. and Mr Sherman, D.S.P. and also Mg Hla Baw, Deputy S.P. were soon on the scene ... ... War Relief Fund Imperial Fund Dance held in Vol. Club, Bassein per A. Cowie Rs. 154 Houchinkoop, Chief of the Kamhow tribe Rs. 1000 Pou Dai Lo, Headman of Ngaugai Rs. 30 T.R. Saunaram & Staff, Dy. Conservator’s Office, Port of Rangoon Rs. 100 A Proscribed Leaflet The Burma Gazette issued last evening contains the following:- Whereas a printed leaflet in English with the heading – “Tracts for Rangoon No. 9 – Into the Deep,” alleged to have been printed and published by John Cowen, 2 Lower Kemmendine Rd., Rangoon and bearing the signature “John Cowen,” has a tendency to being into hatred or contempt the Government established by law in British India and is therefore of the nature described in section 4 (1) of the Indian Pres Act 1910, the Lt.-Governor, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 12, sub-section (1) of the said Act, declares all copies of the said leaflet, wherever found, to be forfeited to His Majesty. Signed W.F. Rice, Chief. Secy. to the Govt. of Burma. |
Tennis in Rangoon – B.A.A. Tournament
Three more games were played off in the B.A.A. tournaments last evening ... ... Shuttleworth and Mrs Rogers defeated Lewtry and Miss Kingsley, 6-4, 8-6 after a good contest; while in the other, Hill and Mrs Arnot defeated Stubbs and Mrs Swan by 6-2, 6-4. In the Singles, Benemy beat Martin 6-2, 0-6, 6-3. Martin is undoubtedly a good player but lacks experience, while a trace of nervousness was noticeable in his play in the last set, making many of his returns faulty. He is however quite young. There was an unusually large attendance, the crowd dividing up between the three courts. ... ... Most interest, however, centred round the match on No. 2 Court, ... ... The contest proved very interesting, ... ... Mrs Arnot aroused great enthusiasm by her returns ... ... This evening Hill and Latimer meet Lewtry and Benemy and Sinclair and Adlard meet Browne and Eddis ... ... of the Singles viz Stubbs vs Po Thaw Da and Latimer vs Benemy. Local News G. Foley, formerly a Private in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and now acting as Sergt. Instructor to the Burma Railways Company, has been appointed a Sergt. in the Supply and Transport Corps. In connection with the decision come to be the police to exercise a censorship over films shown by the local bioscopes, we learn that Deputy Inspector Tingley, of the Mogul Guard, has been appointed film censor. The Trades Assoc. - The annual general meeting of the Association was held yesterday at the Associations’s rooms no. 70 Phayre St. There were present: F.F. Goodliffe (President) the Hon’ble J.E. DuBern, P.J. Ripley, M. Oppenheimer, T.R. Calvert, W.H. Watts, P. Phinney, D.F. Watson, J. Cross, W. Turner, N. Whyte, R. Jones, J.M. Donald and R.D. Patel (Secy.) ... ... The B.A.A. Courts seem to be a great success ... ... This year’s tournament will be memorable, if for nothing ease for the match between G.D. Whyte and Latimer ... ... |
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J.J.A. Shaw, Vice Consul for Norway, at Moulmein, resumed charge of his office on 21st Jan.
J. McCracken, Vice Consul for Norway, at Bassein, resumed charge of his office on 21st Jan. The Governor-General-in-Council is pleased to recognise the appointment of E.J. Holberton as Acting Consul for Siam at Rangoon vice B.J.B. Stephens, resigned. |
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Burma Athletic Assoc.
The Annual General meeting ... The following were present:- Brigadier-Genl. Johnstone (President) M. Hunter (Vice-president) W.J. C. Richards (Treasurer) :- |
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Mr Bellars
Mr Ward (Customs) F.A. Whyte Mr Towers (B.O.C.) Mr Baker (Y.M.C.A.) C.C. Cameron (Municipality) Mr Yearley (R.E.) |
Mr Claridge (Govt. High School)
Mr Parrott (Indian Telegraph Assoc.) Mr Andrews (Rovers) Aga Mahomed Dr. St. John (Baptist College) Mr Brace (Trades) A.G. DuBern (Hony. Secy.) |
Lt.-Col. Townsend and Mr Hunter as Vice-presidents ... ...
The following were elected as members of the Council:- Major Cattell C.C. Cameron Mr Deacon C.P. Hill Mr Ward |
Local News
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Hindustani Exams.
At an exam. held in Rangoon on Feb. 23rd by the Burma Educational Syndicate, Lt. Charles H.D. Cross, R.N.R., of the B.I.S.C. Co., Rangoon passed the colloquial standard in Hindustani with credit. Corpl. Darling, No, 75 Coy. R.G.A., has been appointed Company Sergt. Major to the Port Defence as a tempy. measure. Sergts. S. Behan and A.S. Brown returned from Madras today in the S.S. “Fultala” with the man Gollier as a prisoner ... ... Burma Gold Dredger The estimated amount of gold won by the Burma Gold Dredging Co., for the fortnight ended 20th Feb. 1915 was 134 ounces. Moa won 87 os. Thistle 9, Rose 38 and Baby nil (overhauling.) St. John Ambulance Assoc. Dr. Ross, of Rangoon College, has kindly undertaken to resume the Secretary-ship of the above Assoc., Burma Centre, as from 1st Mar. At the last meeting of the Committee a special vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Hindley the retiring Hony. Secy. All communications should be addressed to Dr. Ross, Rangoon College. |
Mr Ivor C. Thomas, Chief Engr., Posts and Telegraphs, arrived in Rangoon this morning in the S.S. “Fultala” on a tour of inspection. He was met at the wharf by Mr Rozario, Supdt. of Telegraphs, Mr Thomas intends to remain ten days during which time he will visit Mandalay and Maymyo.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alleged Trade Mark Piracy - Acting on information he had received on Thursday, Mr Petley of Toungoo, with his advocate, Mr E. Villa, took out a warrant of arrest against Leong Chauk, a Chinaman of Pazundaung. He also procured a search warrant to search his premises ... ... belonging to or in imitation of those used by Mr Petley on his coffee tins. The warrant was taken to Insp. Edwards, who went to the house, 62 Pazundaung Rd., but the accused was not there. ... ... took him back to his house where a search was made. Here the Police, it is alleged, found one die for Petley’s Toungoo Coffee labels ... ... one for Devoe’s kerosene oil ... ... Mr E.A. Villa yesterday filed a complaint ... ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tennis in Rangoon - B.A.A. Tournament The final of the Singles ... ... but Latimer turned up a little late and it was not until ... ... Stubbs only once going to the net ... ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Effective measures to eradicate German influence in the wolfram industry of Tavoy appear to have been taken by the Burma Govt. The Germans have been deprived of the many valuable concessions they had acquired and the Govt. has announced ... ... in Tavoy except to British Subjects ... ... |
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The Burmese festival of Tabaung which commenced yesterday ... ... engaged in dancing for the amusement of the visitors among whom were Mr M. Hunter, Principal Rangoon College, Mr Baldwin, Principal Govt. High School and O.M.B. White, Asst. Director of Public Instruction ... ...
The Mingala Police ... in which a Burmese woman ... .. has been robbed ... ... The scene of the occurrence was this morning visited by Mr H.V.D. Lucas, Supdt. of Police, Central Divn. Burma Chemicals The annual meeting of the Burma Chemicals Industries Ltd. was held recently, Dr. R. Pearse presiding ... ... Mr O. deGlanville retires from the Board and as he expects to go on leave shortly does not offer himself for re-election. We have again pleasure in recording our appreciation of the good work done by our Works Manager Mr Hunt. |
Rangoon Vol. Rifles Last Sunday was made use of by “Z” Coy. of the R.V.R. to take part in a reconnaissance competition ... .... and very trying for horses. The idea of the scheme was that a man should be able to find his way with the use of a crude map and a compass ... ... only two out of sixteen completed the journey in this time. ... ... The winner who had also written the best report probably scored by reason of his previous knowledge of the country ... ... Besides the prize taken by Lt. McKeand, a prize was also offered for the best report written by a competitor finishing with the specified maximum time and this was taken by Lance Corpl. McCreath. The first prize was won by Lt. McKeand, with 215 marks, Rman. Chapple and Corpl. Marsh coming second and third with 175 and 148 respectively. |
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Rangoon Local News
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Narcotic Poisoning
At 1.30 p.m. this morning a European named E.P. Stevens of 25A, 35th Street was brought to the hospital by some friends with symptoms of narcotic poisoning. It was stated that he had swallowed about half an ounce of rodinal. The stomach was washed out and the patient felt so much better that he refused to stay in hospital. The police at Kyauktada were informed. The Tenasserim Concessions Ltd. An extraordinary general meeting of the Tenasserim Concessions Ltd. was held at 12 Phayre St., Rangoon on Saturday, the 27th ulto., when the subjoined extraordinary resolution was duly passed: “That the Company cannot by reason of its liabilities carry on its business and that it be wound up.” G.Y. Knight was the chairman. A Narrow Escape Mr D. Minus made a report this morning against the driver of bullock cart, no. 12, for rash driving. Mr Minus stated that he was walking along Dalhousie St. and was crossing 18th St. when the cart came up with the bullocks at a gallop on the wrong side of the road and suddenly turned into 18th St. nearly knocking him over. Fortunately he saw it in time and was able to seize hold of the yoke. Had it been a young child, he or she would, according to complainant, have been killed. Tram and Gharry Collide A collision occurred yesterday evening in Judah Ezekiel St. between a private gharry and Tram Car no. 11, which resulted in the former being damaged. The private gharry belonged to Mr Pereira of Brooking St. and was leaving the Secretariat compound by the Judah Ezekiel St. exit. The pony took fright and ran into a passing tram car. Mr Pereira’s family was in the vehicle but no one was injured. The shafts of the gharry and the axle were broken. Insein Bye-Election ... ... for the wards Ywama and Yonlat of the Insein Municipality was held ... ... The candidates who stood for election were:- A.B. Court of the Burma Railways K.C. Bose, Pleader Maung Paw, Pleader of Insein. The result was as follows:- K.C. Bose, 31 votes, A.B. Court, 24 votes, Maung Paw, 2 votes. K.C. Bose was declared duly elected. Major Ormiston, Mr Killik, and Capt. Minty were the tellers. |
Miss Yohe’s Visit
We would remind our readers of the visit of Miss May Yohe, whose successes on the variety stage in her Coon and other tuneful melodies such as “Honey Ma Honey” and that ilk, have made her name and fame for a number of years world-known. Miss Yohe will give a concert introducing all her favourite melodies and costumes on Saturday evening. The locale is the Lyric Theatre, opposite the Gaiety Theatre in Sule Pagoda Rd. This building has been entirely renovated and staging and scenery fro Miss Yohe’s concert have been very kindly lent by the proprietors of the Gaiety Theatre. Miss Yohe it might be mentioned is only giving this one concert in Rangoon. Booking is at Misquith’s. The Doveton Case The hearing was concluded yesterday in the Chief Court before Sir Charles Fox and a jury of the charge preferred against Mr William John Doveton, that he on the 18th June 1914, at Kyaukse, being a public servant in the police department, accepted from Maung Ba of Dayegoung, the sum of Rs. 1000 as a motive or reward for forbearing to direct the arrest of one Maung Ba for having committed the murder of one Maung Win at Dayegoung, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 161 of the Indian Penal Code. Mr Eggar appeared for the prosecution and G.B. Dawson for Mr Doveton ... ... Witness was next questioned on his statements made to Mr Jones, the Investigating Officer ... ... The only actual evidence of the money being paid to Mr Doveton was that of Maung Ba alone ... ... The Judge: Then gentlemen, in that expression of opinion you find that Mr Doveton is not guilty of the offence with which he has been charged. The Foreman: That is so. Mr Doveton was accordingly acquitted. Rangoon Leper Asylum The minutes of the 1st quarterly meeting ... there were present:- Mr Justice Twomey, President A.G. Cooke, Dist. Magistrate Dr. Harry Findlay Rev’d. P.J. Rieu, Superintendent ... ... The Board notes with regret that the Rev’d. Fr. Freynet, who returned to Burma towards the end of last year, was soon obliged to go back to France as his health again broke down. It is now nearly twenty years since Fr. Freynet set to work to found the Asylum and it is almost entirely due to his energy and devotion during long years of fostering care that the institution has attained to its present satisfactory condition. The Board trust that they will soon hear of Fr. Freynet’s restoration to health in his native land. |
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War Relief Fund – Imperial Fund
Amounts already acknowledged Rs. 627,317-4-0 Rs. 50 J.C. McKenzie, I.C.S. Rs. 25 E.G. Pattle, I.C.S. Rs. 50 E.N. Bell, I.C.S. Rs. 50 C.H. Davies, I.C.S. Rs. 122 Bhamo War Relief Fund ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Secy. of State for India has made the following appointments in the Indian Educational Service:- Alexander Campbell, M.A. (Edin.) to be Professor of English at the Govt. College, Rangoon. |
Rangoon Races – Outsider Wins The Derby
Yesterday will mark an epoch in the history of racing in Rangoon in that it was the inauguration of the Harvey Adamson Produce Stakes, being a race for three-year old Burma bred entire colts ... ... This valuable race was won by Mr Donaldson Aiken’s Coronation (Manilla Edith) being bred and trained by F.F. Goodliffe ... ... The Melbourne Plate proved an upset for Mahadaywee (Taylor up) ... ... After the last race Mrs Pullen presented ... ... B.N. Burjorjee’s ... Outlaw ... Taylor, Mr Foster’s ... Prince Charles ... San Kyee ... The Pegu Handicap ... G. Rainey’s ... Zawgyi ... Oomer... Harvey Adamson Produce Stakes ... ... J.W. Donaldson Aiken’s Coronation ... P. Progress ... The Knut ... The Rangoon Derby ... A.W. Cox’s ... Mahadewi ... Fraser ... P. Progress .. Kan Gywai ... Oomer |
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War Relief Fund – Imperial Fund
... Amounts already acknowledged Rs. 6,27,932-4 Railway Institute Dance Rs. 150 Tennis Tournament Rs. 30 M & Mrs H.M.S. Mathews Rs. 30 (& P. of Wales Fund) |
Yenangyaung Oil Co.
The annual general meeting of the Yenangyaung Oil Co. will be held at no. 4 Barr St. ... ... Two of the present Directors on the Board fall to retire in accordance with ... ... Those to retire are J. Meikle and A.C. Martin. They are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. The Auditors, Messrs Stuart, Smith & Allan, retire and officer themselves for re-election. ... |
Alleged Obstruction
The Kyaukada Police yesterday arrested an Indian named Dorat Raja, on a charge of obstructing a public servant in the performance of his duty. It is alleged that sometime last month Mr Aplin, Inspector of Excise, entered the premises occupied by the accused after purchasing illicit liquor with a marked coin. He asked to search the cash proceeds for the marked coin but the accused is alleged to have prevented him from doing so by pushing him out of the premises. |
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A Seizure of Hides
Yesterday Sir Henry Hartnoll delivered judgement in the Civil appel of the Mercantile Bank of India vs The Official Assignee. The appeal was recently heard by the Chief Judge Sir Charles Fox and Sir Henry Hartnoll and was against the judgment and decree of Mr Justice Young, .... ... The appellant Bank seized all the hides in the godown of one P.N. Stathacopulos, a hide merchant and subsequently sold them. The bank considered that it was justified in so doing as it had advanced money to Stathacopulos, to secure repayment ... ... Stathacopulos became insolvent and now the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy brought this suit to recover from the Bank the proceeds of the hides it sold which it seized wrongfully. ... ... |
The Shan States Railway
It is announced by the Traffic Manager, Burma Railways, in connection with the opening of the Kalaw to Aungban section of the Southern Shan States Railway, that on and from 19th Mar. no. 81 up will depart from Thazi at 9-30, arrive Kalaw 17-5, depart 17-25 and arrive Aungban 18-0 and on and from 20th Mar. the no. 82. down will depart Aungban 9-0, arrive Kalaw 9-35, depart 10-0 and arrive at Thazi 16-45. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ An appeal has been filed ... ... by C.E. Brown, through his advocates Messrs. Parker, deGlanville and Brown against the judgement decree of Mr Godfrey, Judge, Small Cause Court, passed in the case of E.J. Pullar vs C.E. Brown, granting plaintiff-respondent a decree for Rs. 1092 being the balance of profession services rendered by Mr Pullar as an architect. ... ... The appeal will be heard in its turn. |
Infantile Mortality
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The first annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Infantile Mortality in Rangoon was held last evening at Government House, Lady Adamson, presiding. There was a fairly large gathering, including Dr. Pedley, U Ne Dun, U Aung Zan, U Dun Win, U Po Tha, U Po Byu, U Po Tsain, N.C. Naidu, S.S. Agabob, Dr. Brooking, A.K.A.S. Jamal, Dr. & Mrs Stevens, Mrs Chalmers, Mrs Matthews, Dr. Wall, Mrs Molesworth, Mrs Stevens, Dr. U Saw Sa, Chan Ma Phee, Chan Char Khine and others. ... ... There was no need for a Society for Prevention of Cruelty, as everybody was kind to children. Over thirty years ago, in Rangoon, there was no Vaccinations Act. and he (Dr. Pedley) arrived here at a time when children were dying in great numbers for want of vaccination. An epidemic of small-pox broke out and through ignorance of the need and antipathy towards inoculation, many died of the disease. He had just been appointed Health Officer and was at his wits end what to do. He called a meeting of the lugyis and tried to induce the people to get their babies vaccinated. One day he had been going about, making people have their children vaccinated, when a man came to him – he was Mg Dwe, a lugyi of Dalla – and he asked him to come to Dalla, as he felt certain that they would get a number to be vaccinated. He prepared some lymph and went. On his arrival he found Mg Dwe had got together all the children of Dalla and the neighbouring villages and all were vaccinated. He was very pleased. He could not get them vaccinated in Rangoon where 500 children and between 2 and 3000 adults died. After the epidemic he met Mg Dwe and asked him why he had helped. He replied that it was a result of a strange dream he had had. He dreampt he saw thousands of pieces of wood floating down the river. Thinking it a pity that so much wood should be wasted he got his boat and gathered all he could and the people said he was very lucky to have so much wood. Later, in thinking over the meaning of the dream he concluded that the wood meant little children, so he went to the Pagoda and prayed and then called the doctor. As a result there was not a single death among the children at Dalla. He, the speaker, mentioned Mg Dwe’s action to Sir Charles Bernard, who had him decorated with a gold chain. After that vaccination succeeded in Rangoon and less children, he believed, died there than in any city of the same size in India. This was entirely due to Mg Dwe. Subsequently people all over the province wrote and made enquiries and the whole story was published. ... ...
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The Legislative Council
A meeting of the Burma Legislative Council was held at Government House, Rangoon, today. Sir. Harvey Adamson presided and there were also present:- |
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W.F. Rice, Chief Secy.
W.J. Keith, Revenue Secy. G.C. Stawell, P.W.D. Lt.-Col. Townsend, Commissioner of Pegu H. Thompson, Financial Commissioner C.P.R. Young, Govt. Advocate A.W. Binning J.E. DuBern |
M. Cowasjee
U Tun Myat Mg Pe Mirza Abdul Hussein Khan Bahadur Col. E.O. Evans, I.M.S. Dr. A.R.J. Douglas J.G. Rutledge, Secy. |
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The two medical gentlemen have been co-opted on the Legislative Council in connection with the Burma Medical Bill (for the registration of medical practitioners in Burma) ... ... The absentees were the Sawbwa of Hsipaw, Mr Chin Tsong, and Mg Mye. Messrs. H. Thompson, W.F. Rice, C.P.R. Young, Dr. A.R.J. Douglas, G.C. Stawell, Col. A.O. Evans and A.W. Binning took the oath of allegiance. ... ... The following appointments were made of listed posts in 1914 ... ... A.G. Breithaupt, Extra Asst. Commissioner was appointed a Deputy Commissioner on probation; R.B. Smart, E.A.C. was appointed to be a Deputy Commissioner. ... ...
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The Burma Society
The Hony. Secretary, Burma Society, begs to acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions:- |
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Lt.-Col. Macnabb
Sir Harvey Adamson Mr Justice Twomey Mr Justice Robinson W.F. Rice Major C.R. Williams, I.A. Capt. Sandeman, I.A. R.R. Brown C.R. Connell Messrs. Scott & Co. |
I.D. Frazer
G.W. Dawson Gilbert Rogers Mr Keith H.M.S. Mathews I.I. Anderson F. Fisher C.R. Williamson G.E.R. Grant Brown ... ... who have not yet paid their subscriptions are requested to send them to John P. Doyle, Hony. Secy. |
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Alleged Cheating
Yesterday afternoon Mr Sitzler, Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate, recorded evidence as to the alleged absconding for purposes of an extradition warrant in the case in which Capt. Smuts is charged with cheating Mrs Grace Smith of Allandale, Godwin Rd., Rangoon, in respect of a sum of Rs. 373-9-3 under the alleged circumstances already detailed by us. G. Andrea Villa appeared on behalf of the complainant. M. Matheson, of Bulloch Bros., deposed that he was in charge of the passage department of the B.I.S.N. Co. Capt. Smuts arrived in Rangoon by the S.S. “Edavana” on Feb. 15th. They were down in the list as Capt. and Mrs Smith. Witness was informed y the Chief Steward of the “Edavana” that they were known on board as Capt. and Mrs Smuts. They were to leave originally by the S.S. “Bangala” which vessel was to depart on Mar. 1st. Capt. Smuts came in just before the “Bangala” sailed to say that his wife was ill. Witness subsequently transferred his passage to the “Bharata.” Capt. Smuts personally presented the ticket on Fri. last. He asked for reservations to be made on board the “Bharata” They left by the “Bharata” on Sun. 7th instant about 3 p.m. Q. Did they get their names changed on the ticket? - No alteration was made when it was endorsed by me. Q. Could you give a description of Capt. Smuts? - I could give nothing definite. W.H. Wooton of Bulloch Bros. deposed to seeing Capt. and Mrs Smith on the launch conveying the passengers to the S.S. “Bharata” which as lying at the Hastings. The launch, he said, left at 4.30 p.m. and the S.S. “Bharata” left at 5 p.m. Mrs Grace Smith was examined and stated that on Feb. 15th, Capt. Smuts and his wife, known as May Yohe, came to Allandale. Accused said he was Capt. Smuts and that his wife was known professionally as Miss May Yohn. Accused said, even if he stayed for less than a month, he would pay Rs. 300. They engaged rooms 7 and 8 and stayed in the establishment till Sunday, March 7th. Witness supplied them with extras and accused paid for them on two occasions. On the third occasion witness presented him with a bill for extras amounting to Rs. 60 odd. Accused sent a letter to witness and an I.O.U. for the amount. Witness thought he would pay as she thought he was travelling round for the benefit of his health. Council here read the letter referred to above which ran:- “Dear Mrs Smith, I am enclosing an I.O.U. for the Rs. 60-5-6 for chits received. I shall be esteemed if you would kindly leave these in abeyance until Monday next. We are leaving then. It will be more than convenient for me to treat the entire indebtedness to you by one transaction, thus precluding the necessity of disturbing my banking arrangements.” Continuing, witness stated that accused owed as extras up till March 7th, Rs. 73-9-3. Q. Would you have supplied him with extras if you had known you would not be paid? - Certainly not. Q. After his letter of March 6th, did you know he was leaving? - No. Witness further stated that she was away on Sunday March 7th, she left at 6 a.m. for Pegu and did not return till 6 p.m. that day. On the evening of March 5th accused removed a considerable amount of his property and witness on seeing this became suspicious. On the morning of Mar. 7th accused had breakfast and lunch and left telling the servant they were going out to tea, but never returned. The extradition papers were then handed over to Sergt. Behan of the Mogul Guard, who will proceed to Penang to bring the accused, who is at present on bail, having been arrested on Wed. morning. |
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Rangoon Ladies’ Golf Club
The March Monthly Medal played over the 1st nine holes of Mingaladon Ladies’ Tees was won by Mrs Sime 50-11=39 after a tie. The March War Fund Spoon competition over Prome Rd. 8 holes had ten entries and was won by Mrs Crump 38-5=30. |
Burma Posting
A.G.F. Napier has been posted as Deputy Accountant-General, Burma. H. Hardingham, an Accountant in the office of the Accountant-General, Burma, has been appointed to officiate as Chief Accountant, class II in that office. E.G. Stanley, Superintending Engr. 1st class, Burma, is transferred to Bihar and Orissa. |
Supplement to The Rangoon Times
Thur. Evening Mar. 18th 1915
The opening of the S. Shan States railway line
Thur. Evening Mar. 18th 1915
The opening of the S. Shan States railway line
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... It may sound hackneyed but “en fete” would be the aptest term to apply to the state of the station of Kalaw today. The prettily situated station of Kalaw, clean, fresh and above all new, in the hollow with it girdle of mountains was the “locale” and buntings and decorations were all preset. Green fields and fir and pine trees formed the back-ground. The following were the list of guests invited to the ceremony, a large number of whom availed themselves of the invitation and travelled up by the special train kindly place at their disposal by the Agent F.D. Couchman, and the Burma Railway authorities.
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D.W. Aikman
Col. S.L. Aplin E.O. Anderson U Po Aung Col. G.J.H. Bell Major F. Bigg-Wither A.W. Binning C.E. Brown J.R. Brown P.H. Browne Sir G.C. Buchanan W.H.L. Cabell Rt. Rev’d. A. Cardot B. Carey M.J. Chisholm H. Clayton J.G. Covernton M. Cowasjee W.H. Dalrymple O. deGlanville Col. H. Des Voeux E.P. Dove J.E. DuBern |
B.E.G. Eddis
Col. A.O. Evans Col. G.H. Evans T.P. Farrell A.R. Finlay E.J. Foucar Sir Charles Fox J.D. Fraser Rt. Rev’d. R.S. Fyffe R.S. Giles F.F. Goodliffe C.T. Graham C. Guinness J.R. Halliday E.J. Holberton Mirza Abdul Hosein A.K.S. Jamal Brig.-Genl. J. Johnstone W.J. Keith G.C. Latimer F.R. Lee T. Lister W. Macdonald |
J.C. Mackendrick
C.H. Macnutt P.C. Mactaggart Capt. E.N. Manley N.H. Matheson F. McCarthy H.E. McColl P.R. Menon M.K. Moorhead Capt. G.E.B. Oldfield Maung Pe J.A. Polson C. Pratt C.M. Prendergast Abdul Rahman Genl. H. Raitt F.A. Reich W.F. Rice G. Richards A.B. Ritchie C.G. Rogers A.E. Ross F. Rouse |
L.H. Saunders
J. Scott P.C. Sen V.N. Sivaya A.B. Skinner C.B. Smales H. Smiles G.C. Stawell J.A. Stevens G.C.B. Stirling Col. W.R. Stone W. Sutherland H. Thompson H. Tonkinson U Ba Too Lim Chin Tsong Rev’d. W. Vickery C.M. Webb G.C. Whigham P.F. Wickham Col. C.E. Williams J.A.F. Young |
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F.D. Couchman, the Agent, ... ... made the following speech ... ...
... ... The general route adopted was first put forward by A.R. Lilley, who I believe, received valuable assistance from C.E. Browne, whose knowledge of the country is unique. The subsequent work has been mostly carried out by Messrs. G. Richards, J.A.F. Young, F. Primrose and Sunder Singh. Having briefly described the preliminary investigations and their results, I will pass to the actual construction which, together with the final survey and location, was entrusted to the Burma Railways at the end of 1909. I myself had then recently joined the Company as Chief Engr. and became associated with the project for the second time. ... Much of the work had been done under trying circumstances and in isolated localities ... .. At the commencement of the work H. Hughes was Deputy Chief Engr. in charge on the spot and from Feb. 1913 he has officiated as Chief Engr. V.E.B. Webber had been Deputy Chief Engr. in charge from Aug. 1910 to the completion. The bulk of earthwork and bridge was carried out by N. Davidson and F. Rouse, Executive Engineers. Of Asst. Engineers, G.J.B. Bevan has been on the work from start to finish and practically constructed the main ghat; O.S. Macdonald had the trying charge of the most feverish section and latterly took over and completed both divisions. D.M. Cookson did much of the final survey work as well as the heavy construction at the crest of the plateau. J. O’F Willcocks, a retired Chaplain and brother of our late Agent, I believe, refused to Bishopric to construct the plateau section. J.M.G. Dogg completed the very difficult Yinmabin ghat, G. Troller did useful work in the Myittha Valley and Mr Maguire Jones served in several capacities. Of Supervisors, E. M. Baber was in charge of the Kambani tunnel, S.E. Bell of the sleeper supply, W.A. Burn and D. Saccaram of the plains section, N.K. and B.B. Mitta, Mg Shwe Ge, Mahomed Bux and Gurbachan Singh of other sections of the 1st Division. Kesho Singh, J.M. Sircar, Natha Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Ganga Ram of the 2nd Division. P.J. Scriven did the plate-lying and R.H. Goddard managed the material train and traffic work generally. The principal contractors employed were Messrs. Vishnu Ram Chandra, Abdul Wahab, Salamat Rai, Asham Khan, Prabha Shankar and H.P. Biswas on the 1st Division and Messrs. Moylan and Scott, who built the Lambani tunnel, Osman Musti Khan, J.C. Dutta, Vishnu Ram Chandra, Sham Singh, Dull Singh, Gunat Rai, N.A. Velissariade, Nand Singh, Akbar Shah, J.C. Bose and Mohamed Allum on the 2nd Division. Some 30 miles of the line lies in the “terrain” zone which is exceedingly feverish and great difficulty was experienced in keeping labour on the work. Very complete medical arrangements we made by the Hon’ble Dr. A.R.J. Douglas, our Chief Medical Officer, with first Dr. Sheldon and subsequently Dr. Croly as Resident Medical Officer; some 7 hospitals and dispensaries were provided at different points along the line, each in charge of an Asst. Surgeon. All coolies’ camps were visited almost daily and during the fever season prophylactic doses of quinine were administered regularly to the workmen. In the design of stations, general arrangements and rolling stock. Mr H.B. Huddleston, our Traffic Manager and Messrs. J.R. Phillips and H.A. Craig, Loco and Offg. Loco Superintendents, gave much useful help. The railway has been built as a State Line from Govt. funds. It is to be worked by the Burma Railways Company with a Resident Superintendent in charge of all departments. Mr W.C. Cantrell has been selected for this post and took over charge at the beginning of the year. ... ... The original objective of the line was Yawnghwe at the head of Inle Lake. Up to the present it has been stopped at Aungban, a small village where trade routes converge but possessing no other convenience of a terminus. We all hope it may soon be extended to open up the country further on and that before long we shall see train loads of wheat rolling down to Rangoon. The line, however, already gives to Burma the new and attractive hill station of Kalaw where we are now and th great possibilities of which you have doubtless noticed. It is anticipated that Kalaw will become the Mussoorie or non-official hill station of Burma and we hope soon to see roads winding along the beautiful pine clad slopes with houses springing up along them. Golf links have already been laid out by Mr Ballance and a Polo ground by Mr Hope, both well known experts. All that is now required are residents. The first demand is for a hotel to give prospective residents facilities for visiting the station. We have heard a good deal about this lately for not having already built one. Some one is to blame, obviously it must be the railway. As a matter of fact the Railway were the first to propose a hotel and have continuously pressed it to the utmost and we have great hopes of getting it through. In the meantime w have arranged to open at once a temporary hotel with limited accommodation under capable management and I hope many of you will take an early opportunity of patronising it. I will now ask Your Honour to fasten the last spike which will secure the rail opposite us in position and thus complete the connection between Thazi and Aungban and would ask you to accept the Silver Spanner made for this purpose as a small memento of the occasion.” (Cheers) ... ... |
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Hockey in Rangoon - Lawford Challenge Cup
... was played last evening, the two contrasting teams being the Diocesan Boys’ High School and the Somerset Light Infantry. The latter were an entirely new combination, many of the players having never handled a stick before about a fortnight ago ... ... but among the players were some who were quite good, while two Purgrave and Price were of particular merit ... ... in spite of their efforts they had to acknowledge defeat by four goals to nil. ... ... The winners proved a fast and clever side and fully deserved their victory ... ... The Somersets were the first to attack, Wyatt on the right making a good run down the wing and finishing with a centre which left Pattimore with an open goal ... ... ruled offside ... ... From this the school became more and more aggressive and after a number of futile attacks, succeeded in scoring the first goal. Shortly after a good centre by Nicholas from the right gave Rollins an opening which he quickly seized but when within shooting distance he missed badly. ... ... The following were the teams:- Diocesan High School: Anthony, Vertannes, R. Wiltshire, Trutwein, Wall, Lonsdale, Nicholas, J. Wiltshire, Rollins, Maung Maung Galay and Barber. Somerset L.I. : Skinner, Lt. Salter, Price, Lt. Holman, Spurway, Poore, Lt. Wyatt, Mellor, Pattimore, Pointing and Lt. Armstrong. |
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Alleged Misappropriation
Appearing on behalf of Mr J. Ross, Mr W. Gregory this morning filed a complaint before the Dist. Magistrate, charging M. Strauss, proprietor of the Edison Bioscope at present a passenger on the “Herefordshire” with having criminally misappropriated a Bioscope machine and films purchased by J. Ross. The plaint stated that on 3rd Feb. 1915, complainant at Rangoon entered into an agreement with the accused M.E. Strauss, who was then proprietor and residing at the Edison Bioscope, Rangoon, for the hiring of a complete bioscope outfit and films according to the terms set out in the contract. Complainant under this contract paid Rs. 1000 of which Rs. 600 was for the hire and Rs. 400 was to be regarded as a deposit. The Bioscope outfit was to be delivered to complainant at Akyab where he is now residing and where he had erected a building for the purpose of carrying on business of a Cinema. On 5th Mar. complainant received a wire from the accused stating that he was sending a Chinese operator for the machine and requested Rs. 20 to be remitted. The operator never turned up. On the 16th Mar. complainant received a telegram from Messrs. Thomas Cook & Son who were acting for the complainant, to the effect that the accused had taken the engine and dynamo and two cases of Cinema goods away from the wharf. Complainant had been given to understand accused had on Mar. 5th disposed of the Bioscope machine and outfit to one Mr Fernandez in Rangoon, who had taken possession of the same. Complainant was also informed that on Mar. 17th accused left for Europe under a assumed name by the S.S. “Herefordshire” Complainant asked for a warrant of arrest to be issued against accused under sections ... ... The case was transferred to the Court of Mr Sitzler, the Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate who after examining the complainant, Mr Ross, at some length issued a warrant of arrest through the Commissioner of Police Rangoon, for the detention of the accused on the arrival of the “Herefordshire” at Colombo. The warrant was to be returnable on Apr. 15th. The accused was to be allowed on bail pending his trail on furnishing Rs. 2000 as surety. |
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Rangoon Charitable Society
A short account of the work done by the Society ... ... W.H. Beachell, Superintendent of the Society’s Home, no. 34, 52nd St. ... ... Gifts of old clothes, books etc. will be thankfully received and acknowledged... Signed W.H. Strong, Hony. Secy. The Hony. Secy. acknowledges with many thanks the following subscriptions and donations ... ... |
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Rev’d. G. Saley Rs. 60
Rev’d. Fr. J. Mamy Rs. 12 Rev’d. Fr. St. Guilly Rs. 12 Solomon & Co. Rs. 5 B.B.T.C. Rs. 500 The Lord Bishop of Rangoon Rs. 60 H.L. Ormiston Rs. 50 |
Per Rev’d. Fr. E. Luce Rs. 5
Burma Railways Rs. 50 A.D. Peppin Rs. 1 Per Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale Rs. 30 J. Minus Rs. 2 A.J. & S. Minus Rs. 10 R.B. Peppin Rs. 1 |
Rangoon Municipality Rs. 100
Rangoon Cathedral Rs. 10 Chindoo Roy & Co. Rs. 2 Cecil Guinness Rs. 5 Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. Rs. 5 H.V. Low & Co. Rs. 10 C.B. Blakelock Rs. 5 |
W. Bennett Rs. 1
Methodist Episcopal Ch. Rs. 5 St. Philip’s Ch. Rs. 5 Misquith Ltd. Rs. 2 V.R.P. Andy Rs. 1 S. Bell Rs. 5 P.D. Patail Rs. |
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The Chief Court
The Chief Judge Sir Charles Fox has delivered judgement in the civil appeal of S. Greenberg vs A.S. Pinto. J.M. Xavier appeared for the appellant and G. Hancock for the respondent. The judgement said:- The suit and this application were no doubt intended to be those of Marcus Moses Greenberg, executor of Moses (otherwise Maurice) Grenberg, but through the carelessness or incompetence of the advocates concerned, the plaint was instituted in the name of S. Greenberg, the attorney of M.M. Greenberg, a resident at 36 Sule Pagoda Rd. and the application is that of S. Greenberg without even the addition of “Attorney of M.M. Greenberg.” The plaint and application deserves to be dismissed on this ground along. S. Greenberg, who is Solomon Greenberg has no right to sue personally, but he may have a right to institute a suit in the name and on behalf of Marcus Moses Greenberg, executor of Moses (Maurice) Greenberg. The Judge (Small Cause Court) took no notice of the objection taken in the written statement that the plaint was defective in form and I have not been pressed to dismiss the application on the ground that Solomon Greenberg has no locus standi, consequently, I will deal with it. The suit was for rent or possibly it might be taken to be one for use and occupation of three rooms in a house. It was instituted on the 19th Aug. 1914, that is after war had commenced between the British and German Empires, but before war had been declared between Gt. Britain and Turkey. Moses (Maurice) Greenberg was a German subject by birth but became a naturalised British Subject in India in 1866. There appears to me to be sufficient evidence to show that his son Marcus Moses Greenberg was born in Calcutta in 1861, though no birth certificate was produced to show this. If he was born in Calcutta he was a natural born British subject, although his father was at the time of his birth a German subject. Persons born within the allegiance of the British Crown include – “everyone who is born within the dominions of the Crown whatever may be the nationality of either or both of his parents, unless he is either - (a) a child of a foreign sovereign or any foreign states ambassador, or, possibly of any other foreign diplomatic estate, or (b) a child born in British territory of alien parents if the territory was in the occupation of a foreign Army at the time of his birth –“ see Halsbury’s Law of England, p. 303. There was sufficient before the Court on which to hold that Marcus Moses Greenberg is a British subject and the discussion as to whether he became such by reason of his father having become a naturalised British subject was not in point. In the case of Kreglinger vs Samuel and Rosenfeld 1915, 31 Times reports 161, the court of appeal in England accepted the following statement by professor Discy as correct; - “Under the term alien enemies are included not only the subjects of any state at war with us but also any British subjects of neutral state voluntarily resident in a hostile country.” The affidavits filed in the case show that Marcus Moses Greenberg lived for many years in Rangoon, but went to Beyrouth which is in Turkish territory in 1911 and was resident there certainly up to the 14th June 1914, since when nothing has been heard from him apparently. In a letter written on that date from Beyrouth he states that he intended to leave for Rangoon about the end of October, but he has not appeared here so far. Possibly, he may be dead in which case Solomon Greenberg would have no right to institute a suit as his attorney. If however he is still alive the only reasonable conclusion to draw is that he is still in Turkish territory. There can be no question as to his having voluntarily resided in Beyrough ; consequently when war between Gt. Britain and Turkey was declared, he, although a British subject, became an alien enemy of Gt. Britain so long as he is in Turkish territory during the continuance of the war. The case above referred to shows that any suit of his in a British Court cannot be proceeded with during such period. The application is dismissed with costs two gold mohurs allowed as advocate’s fees. |
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Attempted Suicide
Orders were passed on Thur. by the Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate in the case in which Butler, a European clerk on board the S.S. “Fazilka” was charged with attempting to poison himself at the Royal Lakes on Mar. 21st, under circumstances already detailed by us. His Worship, in passing orders, said that it appeared that the accused in this case was found in Dalhousie Park in the 23rd instant and made some malis call a ticca gharry and then drove to the hospital and there produced the exhibit bottle containing tincture of opium and told the Asst. Surgeon that he had tried to commit suicide, but failed. He admitted doing this. It appeared that he was very depressed over the death of his mother who died in Madras whilst he was at sea on the S.S. “Fazilka.” His Worship did not wish to be severe, but he thought it better to keep Butler in prison until a little time had elapsed and his relatives had been communicated with. The accused was found guilty of attempting to commit suicide and doing an act, towards the commissioner of the offence and sentenced him to six weeks’ simple imprisonment. |
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Turkish Prisoners
Another batch of Turkish prisoners for internment at Thayetmyo are expected to arrive in Rangoon next week. |
War Relief Fund – Imperial Fund
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S.A. Smyth Rs. 100 (Prince of Wales Fund)
Capt. W.F. Waymouth Rs. 100 ( Prince of Wales Fund) Collection per Methodist Episcopal School, Thandaung Rs. 20 Miss Ryder Rs. 10 Miss Files Rs. 10 |
Miss Perkins Rs. 10
Miss Law Rs. 5 Miss Orcutt Rs. 5 Ma Travers Rs. 5 Miss Hissie Rs. 2 |
Miss Scott Rs. 2
Miss Gordon Rs. 1 D.C. Robertson Rs. 50 (Prince of Wales Fund) N.A. Eumorfopulo Rs. 10 (half P. of. W.) |
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Amusements in Rangoon
The Elphinstone Bioscope ... ... and special selections of music were rendered by J.V. Moniz and Miss Moniz and were very much appreciated by those present. ... The Empire ... ... and contains a great many excellent pictures ... ... The sisters Bartelle, who have scored such a great success since their appearance at this theatre, will appear for a few nights longer as also Madame Handle in her juggling act. Rangoon Local News B.H. Heald, Divnl. Judge has accepted the office of President of the Rangoon Y.M.C.A. for the ensuing year vice Sir H.S. Hartnoll. |
The Maymyo Week
On Thur. 8th Apr. Lady Adamson was “at Home” on the Race Course ... ... The totalisator at a rupee a ticket was run by Mr Aikman with the assistance of several non commissioned officers of the Border Regt. ... ... Racing began at 3 p.m. ... won by Raj Keshoor Singh on pony no. 281 This was followed by a 2 furlong polo scurry ... ... won by Mr Craw’s br. w. g. “Lonestar,” owner up. ... ... very good jumping was witnessed. Sir Otway Cuffe’s “Mike” ridden by Mr Dove, carried off first prize in the small pony class with Major Chapman’s “Perchance” ridden by Capt. Bell a close second. In the over 13 hands class, Genl. Raitt’s “Starlight” Major Taylor up, took first prize with Miss Williams’ “Patrick” Mr Williams up, second. ... ... Mrs Dyson’s d. bb. g. “Tooraloo” Col. Dyson up, being first past the post, followed by Mr Gaunt’s gr. w. g. “Grey Dawn” owner up. ... ... The last event was a half mile race for polo ponies and was won by Mr Reynolds’s br. w. m. “Frills” owner up. Amongst the many attractive costumes seen at the races ... ... Lady Adamson wore ... ... Mrs Aplin was in pale mauve, Mrs Carr ... ... Mrs Hammond ... ... Mrs Aikman brown satin, Mrs Swinhoe, shot green kilted dress ... ... Mrs Duckworth, pale cream ... ... Mrs Godfrey, ... ... Mrs Moggridge ... ... Mrs Pollard .. .... and others too numerous to mention. ... ... |
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The Anna Gordon Band of Hope held a social last evening in the Methodist Girls’ School. ... ...
Rev’d. C. E. Olmstead then took the chair ... ... the programme commenced with a song by Mr Wooster. There were two very well delivered recitations by Master Evans and Miss Ethel Ferdinands. The chairman and Mrs G. Stevens both made short interesting speeches ... ... The accompaniments were capable played by Mrs Stevenson. |
Victoria Memorial Park
A meeting of the managing sub-committee of the Victoria Memorial Park, Rangoon was held at the Zoological Gardens recently when there were present:- J.E. DuBern (Chairman) S.A. Christopher W. Shircore (Hony. Secy.) Dr. R.M. Sen (Supdt., Zoo) |
Dist. Judge Robbed
R.R. Brown, Dist. Judge, Bassein, yesterday lodged a report with the Lanmadaw Police that on the previous evening he sent his luggage ... ... to the Bassein steamer. ... ... a big handbag was missing. A search was made... ... a small bag which was inside the big handbag contained amongst other things two cheque books ... ... at once commenced enquiries and yesterday received a telephone message from the Pazundaung Police saying that they had arrested a Chinaman named Ah Phat in possession of the missing handbag with the articles in it. ... ... |
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The Dufferin Hospital
A meeting of the Managing Committee of the Dufferin Hospital was held on the 8th of April when there were present Mr Baird Smith, Hony. Treasurer (in the chair) Dr. Parakh, Maung Khin, Bar-at-law and Major Sargent, Hony. Secy. ... .. Prince Limbin Mintha, of the Burmese Royal Family, with his wife and children arrived in Allahabad yesterday from Rangoon having been permitted by the Govt. to settle down there. |
Mr Couchman’s New Post
The Englishman says “Great surprise has been created in railway and business circles by the appointment of F.D. Couchmam, of the Burma Railways, to be a member of the Railway Board. In some quarters the selection of a Burma Railway man is regarded as an earnest of Government’s intention of proceeding with the important work of linking up the India and Burma systems; but as the surveys are not yet complete, it will probably be a good many years before the presence of the Burma Railway’s man can be of any very special assistance to the Board in this matter. Although the appointment of Mr Wood from home was very strongly objected to at the time, because there were many men quite as capable in India, notably the late Sir Wm. Dring and Mr Muirhead, it was felt that the Board was, at any rate, balanced so far as the difference departments were concerned, but the Board, as at present constituted, is over-balanced on the engineering side and there is no railway man of extensive practical experience as a Director of railways at the head of it. |
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Study of History
In connection with the Garnet Man Prize Fund for the encouragement of the study of English History, more particularly English Naval History, in the schools of Burma, the prize winners in 1914-15 in the nine selected schools in Mandalay and Rangoon are as follows:- Rangoon Maung Maung Lat (18) Ninth Standard, Govt. High School Joseph Victor DeCruz (16) European (High School, Final) St. Paul’s High School Maung Aung Gyet (19) Ninth Standard, A.B.M. High School Margaret Chettle (18) Ninth Standard, Diocesan Girls’ High School Mandalay U Maung Chit (15) Eight Standard, English Wesleyan Mission Boys’ High School Charles A. D’Silva (18) Ninth Standard, St. Peter’s R.C. Mission High School Herambo Lal Dey (16) Eighth Standard, A.B.M. Mission High School No competition for the Garnet Man Prize was held at the following selected schools:- Rangoon - St. John’s Coll., S.P.G. High Schl, Diocesan Boys’ High Schl. |
Infantile Mortality
A meeting of the general committee of the Society was held at Elgindale, Pagoda Rd., Rangoon ... ... when there were present:- U Hpay (Vice-president) in the chair, Mrs M.H. Oung, Mrs Hpay, Mrs May Oung, S.S. Agabob, Dr. (Miss) Brooking, Dr. Marshall, Dr. Ma Saw Sa and U Ba Thein (Hoy. Secy.) ... ... It was proposed ... ... and carried unanimously that Dr. W.B. Murray of Messrs. E.M. deSouza and Co. be elected as an Hony. Medical Officer. ... ... medical advisers of the Society, the following be appointed as immediate advisers to whom the nurses should look up for immediate help and advice:- Dr. Ma Saw Sa for Kemmendine; Dr. W.B. Murray for Lanmadaw; Dr. (Miss) Brooking for Theinbyu and Botatoung; Dr. T. F. Pedley for Tamway. ... ... that the following ladies be appointed as Lady Visitors:- Mrs U Du Wun, Mrs May Oung, Miss Baretto, Mrs U Ne Dun, Mrs U Po Si, Mrs U Hpay, Mrs U Ba, Mrs Agabob, Mrs Maung Sein, Mrs Saya Pe, Mrs U San Chein and Mrs U Ba Thein ... ... |
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Crushed by Train
At. 7.30 p.m. last night Mrs W.B. Lillywhite, residing in the Railway Quarters at Malagon, brought a native Christian woman named Rebecca, to the hospital with severe injuries to her feet, one foot being horribly crushed. It was stated that the women tried to cross the line by passing over the couplings of two wagons forming part of a train which moved just at that moment. Charge against Anglo-Indian The Latter St. Police are sending up for trial Andrew Yard (23) an Anglo-Indian on a charge of having no ostensible means of livelihood and alleging him to be one who got his daily meals by harassing the stall-keepers in the Chinese quarter of the town. The accused, it is alleged, was formerly a gunner in the Burma Oil Co. but since leaving his employers has taken to drink and opium and for the last three years has done no work but lived by begging and harassing the people within the jurisdiction of the Latter St. Police. The case will be tried by Mr Sitzler, the Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate. The Salvation Army The inaugural meeting of the Salvation Army in Burma (writes Mr Reuben Moss in charge as Adjutant) will take place on ... ... Mrs Blowers, assisted by the first contingent of Salvation Army Officers, officially appointed for work in Rangoon ... ... Mrs Blowers, with her husband, the Chief Secy. ... ... Gifts of furniture ... .. . gratefully received by “Adjutant” Moss, care of R. Gibson, Treasurer, English Baptist Ch., Judah Ezekiel St., Rangoon. |
Exemptions Withdrawn
Today’s Burma Gazette contains the name of McKeon as having been withdrawn from the list of those to whom exemptions has been granted under the Arms Act. McKeon was tried and convicted at the Chief Court Sessions, Lower Burma, of an offence under sections ... ... viz abetment of dacoity. The crime took place on the 3rd June 1911 at Kyaungdauk village, in the Myaungmya Dist. the details of which were that at 1 a.m. while the complainant Maung Paw was asleep with his family in a granary, their house having been burnt down, they were awakened by the noise of dogs barking and human voices talking. They found a number of lighted torches outside. The door was cut off its hinges, shots were fired and the granary invaded by five dacoits, one of whom carried a gun and a revolver. The police subsequently arrested eight men among them being McKeon, who though not actually present was said to have been part of the gang. A gun and a revolver similar to those used in the dacoity were found in McKeon’s house and also some bangles, which his wife was wearing and a ring which were identified as part of the dacoited property. McKeon with the others were sent up before the Dist. Magistrate, Myaungmya, who committed them to the Sessions. McKeon was sentenced to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment. In today’s Gazette of India, the following five names have been added as persons from whom the Arms Act exemption had been withdrawn:- Paolini (Pyapon) J. Walsh and R. Simmons (Hanthawaddy) R.N. Gregory and S.H. Ripps (Rangoon.) |
Mr Couchman’s New Post
Burma Railways Send-Off
Burma Railways Send-Off
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... ... At the Railway Institute, Rangoon, the occasion being the presentation of a farewell address to F.D. Couchman, lately Agent of the Burma Railways, on the eve of his departure to Simla to join the Railways Board. ... ... The Railway Band was in attendance under their instructor J. Doog ... ...
Mr and Mrs Couchman arrived by motor car and were met ... ... and H.B. Huddleston, the present Traffic Manager and acting Agent ... ... Mr Con Craker then read the farewell address. ... ... “To Francis Dundas Couchman ... ...” Then follow the signatures: Con. Craker, Rajoo Mudeliar, B. Peters, Maung Choe, R.K. Naiker, Puran Chand Kapur, N. Narayanayiah, Devi Dass, Chaunder Ban, A.N.S. Wakefield, A.J. Laskey, D.N. Gupta, Maung Win, Maung Saw, P.N. Malachi, J. Doog, C.T. Cox, J.T. Carrol, P. Murphy, B. Twidale, A.J. Scriven, C.H. Martin, Gulam Ahmed, H.H.T. Long, Ba Sein, Abdul Jubbar and other subordinates of all departments. Mr Couchman’s reply ... ... When I took over the post of Agent I felt I had a difficult man to succeed, especially so as regards popularity with the staff. The late Mr Willocks’ charm of manner alone was sufficient to endear him to all he came in contact with. ... ... Mr Con Craker, the Permanent Way Inspector then presented Mr Couchman with a silver casket in which was enclosed the address, whilst Mr Abdul Jubbar on behalf of the subordinate staff, presented Mrs Couchman with a pretty silver set. ... ... |
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Maymyo Notes
Tennis Tournament Although the April “Week” has now been a thing of the past for many days the station is still very full and there are social events of one kind or another ... ... Amongst the winners so far are Mr Thompstone who beat Mr Savi in the men’s singles and Mrs Taylor who beat Miss Walford in the ladies’ singles. The former game was fairly easily won the score being 6-3, 6-0 but the latter was well fought out and though the loser was giving her opponent 15, she won the first set 6-2 and up to half way through the second seemed in a fair way to win that too, but Mrs Taylor’s steady play eventually told and gave her the second and their sets without much difficulty. The golf tournament, the prize for which was kindly presented by Mr Stawell and Mr Aikman, was won by Mr Justice and Mrs Ormond, who beat Mr & Mrs Holme in the final round. Lady Peirse’s Appeal Miss E.F. Vale, offg. Hony. Treasurer and Secy. of the Rangoon Branch of Lady Peirse’s Fund for providing comforts for the sailors in the North Sea and the Mediterranean acknowledges receipt with thanks of the following:- A. Theophilus Rs. 20 G.A. Carey Rs. 30 G. Alexander Rs. 25 H.A. Webster Rs. 50 Sale of photos of Admiral Peirse Rs. 19-12-9 |
Lecture at Y.M.C.A.
Professor Smith of the Baptist College will give a series of lectures on “The Tree of Burma” ... ... Dogs in Cantonments Under orders ... ... Major A.T. Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate, has been directed ... ... to issue a notice for information to the residents in Cantonments that under section ... ... all ownerless dogs without collars or without the Cantonment badge distinguishing them as private property, found on the streets ... ... will be destroyed by the Cantonment dog-slayer ... ... Rangoon Motor Cyclists Sergt. J. Graham, of the mounted squad, Mogul Guard, is prosecuting J.S. Johannes of Messrs. Balthazar & Son before the Cantonment Magistrate to today for, it is alleged, riding his motor cycle without a light on Ahlone Rd. at about 7.30 p.m. on the 24th inst. Similarly the same officer is prosecuting Mr MacCready for riding his motor cycle without a license in Dalhousie Park. Sergt. Graham stopped the cyclist, it is stated, at the Band Stand whilst the band was playing. The motor bicycle he was riding at the time it is alleged, belonged to a Mr Lawson of the Motor House Co., who was recently convicted by the Cantonment Magistrate. |
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Official Secrets Act. – A Criminal Appeal
Mr Justice Parlett was yesterday afternoon engaged in hearing the Criminal appeal of the Govt. against the order of acquittal passed by the Sessions Judge, Toungoo, in the matter of King-Emperor vs Nga Ba Ket. Mr A. Eggar, Asst. Govt. Advocate argued the appeal ... accused was a clerk to the Chief Conservator of Forests. The offence with which he was charged ... ... in that he disclosed information contained in confidential reports written by C.T. Rodgers, Chief Conservator of Forests, on the working of a certain forest by a certain firm. ... ... accused admitted he made a copy of that report and took it to the agents of the firm. He was tried by the Dist. Magistrate, Toungoo and given four months imprisonment but on appeal to the Sessions Judge the conviction was reversed and he was acquitted, practically on two grounds which were the issues in the present appeal. The first point was whether the facts brought the case within the Official Secrets Act and the second was whether the formal sanction to prosecute was sanctioned. The first point arose on the facts of the case and counsel said he would read His Honour the evidence of Mr Rodgers. Having done so, he said, sanction to prosecute was given by the Revenue Secy. Mr Keith. Dealing with the statement made by the accused, counsel said there was a note to the accused to keep the documents confidential. The accused endorsed the note, thereby knowing that the document was confidential. He said that Mr Johnson, Asst. of Messrs. McGregor & Co. asked him to let him see the Chief Conservator of Forests report in advance and he therefore took it to him. Mr Johnson, whose evidence counsel also dealt with, showed that the appellant wanted to sell the paper to Mr Marshall of the same firm. Accused appellant went to McGregor’s office and told that gentleman that he had some valuable papers which might be worth the firm’s while to have. The papers were handed to Mr Marshall and he at once saw that they were not intended for him. Accused admitted that he had gone and seen Mr Marshall in his office about those papers. Counsel read the lower court judgement, but before dealing with the Sessions Court’s judgement, said he would call His Honour’s attention to the Official Secrets Act. There were two Acts which applied ... ... He went so far as to suggest that, if Messrs. McGregor had known of the disadvantages of those forests they would have remedied them and thereby Govt. would have benefited in revenue; and further that if the license would have been cancelled it would have been all the better for Govt. because Govt. thought they could run it better ... ... It was obvious that, when a clerk in the Forest Office took confidential documents which he knew were confidential and made elaborate copies of them and then went to the firm concerned and offered them for sale, it was obvious, said counsel, that that was intended to be suppressed by the enactment. ... ... Mr Dawson, who appeared for the respondent, said immediately the document was produced in the Lower Court and the second question was put to Mr Rodgers, ... ... Mr Eggar briefly replied and judgement was reserved. |
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Theft
A report has been lodged with the Pansodan Police by the proprietor of the King’s Confectionery in 30 Lewis St., charging one of his partners named P.J. Paul, with having committed theft of certain articles for the shop to the value of Rs 20. Turkish Prisoners A very large complement of Turkish officers and men were this morning transferred from a B.I.S.N. steamer to one of the I.F. Coy’s launches for the concentration camp at Thayetmyo. |
Infantile Mortality
An Akyab correspondent writes “The Society for the Prevention of Infantile Mortality held it last meeting at the hospital on 30th ultimo. Mr Drury, the Deputy Commissioner was in the chair and Dr. McCarthy and six Arakanese gentlemen were present ... ... judging from the poor attendance ... ... unanimously decided to close it for the present ... The services of the lady doctor, Miss L. Gainsford were no longer required ... ... Miss Gainsford has accepted three months’ pay and will soon be leaving for India. The society has been in existence for little over two years. |
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Rangoon Local News
Capt. Crump, I.M.S., Asst. Medical Supdt., has taken over the duties of Police Surgeon and Pathologist, vacant by the transfer of Major Whitmore to India. Currency Notes Stolen In connection with the loss of two currency notes from room no 53 in the Strand Hotel, reported to the Pansodan Police by Mr Morton yesterday, the complainant last evening furnished the police with the number of the notes which were ... ... for Rs. 100 each and one other currency note of Rs. 50 ... |
The Port Commission
At the monthly meeting of the Port Commission ... ... were present:-
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Capt. Smut’s Appeal
The appeal of Capt. Smut to the Chief Court had been admitted and has been set for hearing before Mr Justice Parlett for Friday next. Capt. Smut, it will be remembered, was recently convicted of cheating Mrs Grace Smith of Allandala, under circumstances report by us and was sentenced to imprisonment to the rising of the Court and in addition to pay a fine of Rs. 400. |
Burmese Exams: Results
The results of the exam. in the Burmese language held by the Burma Educational Syndicate on 27th Apr. 1915:- Lower Standard – Special Commercial:- George Balfour Duncan, Asst., Messrs. Steel Bros., Rangoon Percival Gordon Pinniger, Asst., Messrs. Foucar & Co., Okkan, Lower Burma. (with great credit) John Henderson Colligan, Asst., Messrs Steel Bros., Myingyan Higher Standard – Special Commercial:- Henry Conrad Duggan, Asst., Messrs. Steel Bros., Rangoon |
Burma Cigarette Fund
P.A. Churchward, Hony. Treasurer, Burma Cigarette Gift Fund, acknowledges receipt of the following donations ... ...
for the despatch of 800,000 cigarettes to Europe, Persian Gulf and East Africa:-
P.A. Churchward, Hony. Treasurer, Burma Cigarette Gift Fund, acknowledges receipt of the following donations ... ...
for the despatch of 800,000 cigarettes to Europe, Persian Gulf and East Africa:-
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By Capt. C. Currie Rs. 530
Finlay, Fleming & Co. Rs. 890 John Scott Rs. 20 J.A. Swan Rs. 30 T. Craig Rs. 30 J.K. Michie Rs 15 |
A. Michie Rs. 15
J.W. Hume Rs. 15 H.M. Mathew Rs. 15 By Capt. G. Currie Rs. 389 A.K.A.S. Jamal Rs. 150 C.B. Hayward Rs. 10 |
Romani’s Restaurant Rs. 61
Rangoon Mounted Rifles Club Rs. 96 C.G.L. Arnot Rs. 30 W.F. Rice Rs. 100 E.J. Pullar Rs. 15 |
101,000 cigarettes have today been received per Messrs. Rowe & Co., Mr A.V. Joseph has presented the timber for packing cases.
Rangoon Local News
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Attacked in a Sampan
The Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate (Mr Sitzler) passed orders in the case in which ... ... facts of the case were that Mr Jacobs, Deputy Supdt. of Police, Hanthawaddy, when coming up the river in a launch found a sampanwalla, named Sarbar Ali in a sampan crying out that he has been beaten and robbed ... ... Mr Jacobs followed ... and found the four accused ... ... the first and third accused were alleged to have said “we work for the Excise Dept.” ... ... Mr Jacobs asked them to show their authority ... ... took everyone to the police station, Mr Mealin, Sub-Inspector of Excise ... ... and should not have been in the first accused possession. ... ... Military News Dr. J.J.G. DeCosta, Asst. Surgeon, General Hospital has been posted in medical charge of the Military Police in Myitkyina. Alleged Smuggler Caught Mr P. Cooper, a Preventive Officer in the Customs, whilst searching the luggage of the passengers landed from the S.S. “Santhia” which arrived from the Straits yesterday ... found under a false bottom in the trunk of a passenger named Yoke Than, a Chinaman, fifteen packets of morphia ... ... |
Rifle Shooting
The present piquet of the R.V.R. No. 1 Coy. under command of Lt. Pearson, arranged amongst themselves yesterday a firing shoot at the miniature range which proved very successful. The two teams were those of Col. Sergt. Cameron and Sergt. Lackerstein and were composed of sixteen men on either side. Col. Sergt. Cameron’s team proved the winner with a score of 253 points out of a possible 320 points. Lackerstein’s team scored 237 points. Six men on either side out of the above teams next held a shoot. The teams were those of Lt. Pearson and Col. Sergt. Cameron. Out of a possible 120 points Lt. Pearson’s team scored 106, Sergt. Cameron’s team losing the match by the narrow margin of two points. Turkish Prisoners Another batch of Turkish prisoners is expected by the 18th instant and will be interned at Thayetmyo concentration camp. |
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Red Cross Fun
The local Hony. Treasurer gratefully acknowledges the following:- Per Mrs Huddlesto : from Mrs Huddleston’s working party: 17 flannel shirts, 2 pairs woollen socks ... ... Mrs Miller, Thazi : 5 dozen army socks. Per Mrs Doveton (from the Ladies of Minbu) 5 suits flannel pyjamas ... ... Per F.A. D’Souza (from F.A. D’Souza and staff of Land Records, Yamethin) 2,000 cigars Per Mrs Holberton (the work of the girls’ class) 52 shirts, 2 scarves, 61 handkerchiefs, ... ... Per Mrs Gavin Scott:- from Mrs Ommanney, 1 pair knitted knee caps. From Mrs Molesworth, 4 dozen bandages. |
Aid for Serbia
P.A. Churchward, Hony. Treasurer of the local Serbian Relief Fund acknowledges the following further subscriptions:- Per N. Eumorfopulo of T. Vafiadis & Co. Rs. 136 Mrs H. Hopwood Rs. 100 |
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Charge against H.C. Elsey
The following is the continuation of the address to the Court on behalf of the accused yesterday before A.G. Cook, Dist. Magistrate, in the case in which H.C. Elsey, late manager in the produce department of J.& F. Graham & Co., is charged with falsifying the accounts of the firm in question, to the extent of over twenty-one lakhs of rupees under the alleged circumstances already detailed by us. That constituted the particular offence were filed by Mr Fred Graham ... ... Counsel said he proposed to show that Mr Smith knew all that was going on and Mr Charles Graham a great deal ... ... Alleged Godown Thefts S. Greig of Messrs. Clark & Greig yesterday reported to the Pansodan Police that for some time past thefts had been committed in their godown in premises 60-61 36th St. A strict watch was kept which resulted in the arrest of one of their fillers, named Yankia, who has been arrested for having, it is alleged, stolen three brass taps valued at Rs. 6. |
Arrested at the Wharf
W.A. Fleming of Messrs. Finlay, Fleming & Co. yesterday lodged a report with the Pabeidan Police that one of the bill-collecting durwans, named Parthiodi had not paid into the cashier a sum of Rs. 4890-11 and when questioned could not account for the loss. The police immediately took the matter in hand and had the accused arrested whilst he was embarking for Calcutta yesterday. The case is at present under enquiry. Police Changes Sergt. C. Brown, who was on special duty under Mr Bell, has been posted to do Patrol duty in connection with the Pazundaung Police Station. Sergt. R. Crisp of the Mogul Guard has been posted to special duty under Mr Bell vice Sergt. C. Brown, while Sergt. Winder has been posted to relieve Sergt. Tobin of his duties as Patrol Sergt., attached to the Pansodan Guard. |
European Stipends
The Tenasserim European Stipend Board have awarded the following
Orphan and Boarder stipends tenable for three years from 1915:-
The Tenasserim European Stipend Board have awarded the following
Orphan and Boarder stipends tenable for three years from 1915:-
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St. Joseph’s Convent School, Moulmein
Orphan Stipends Leonie Farrel Bridget Churchley Edith Mealin Boarder Stipends Phyllis James Dolly Hartnett Sopha Prazer |
A.B.M. Girls’ School, Moulmein
Orphan Stipend Eilen Alley |
St. Patrick’s School, Moulmein
Orphan Stipends Julian Swarris Edward Lopez Joseph Lopez Boarder Stipend Stanley Thompson |
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St. Matthew’s Girls’ School, Moulmein
Orphan Stipends Esther Dawson Dorothy Wilkins Boarder Stipend Ada Carr |
St. Matthew’s Boys’ School, Moulmein
Orphan Stipends Percy Roberts Boarder Stipends Fred Roberts |
Apprentice Stipends
H.L. Steers H. Tims |
Rangoon Football Assoc.
Entries for Peek Frean’s Football Challenge Shield, R.F.A. Junior Cup ... Entrance fee Rs. 6
Edwin Fernandez, Hony. Secretary, 2 Sule Pagoda Rd.
Entries for Peek Frean’s Football Challenge Shield, R.F.A. Junior Cup ... Entrance fee Rs. 6
Edwin Fernandez, Hony. Secretary, 2 Sule Pagoda Rd.
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Burma Society
The following is the seventh list of subscriptions Rs. 16. Maung Ogh Maung Thein, Toungoo A.G. Cooke Maung Pein Pauk, Pakokku Maung Chit Hlaing, Bar-at-law, Moulmein Maung Kin O, Thaton Maung On Gaing Maung Thein Maung, Mandalay Maung Kya, Pegu P.D. Patel, Bar-at-law, Insein There still remains a considerable number of outstanding subscriptions. Former members are earnestly requested to send their subscriptions as early as possible to the Hony. Secretary, 2nd Lt. John P. Doyle, Maymyo. |
Red Cross Fund
The Hony. Treasurer gratefully acknowledges the following:- J.C.P. Allanmyo employees Rs. 51-8-6 Per Mrs Johnstone 7 patchwork quilts, 4 bed jackets, ... ... Per Mrs Tonkinson 20 pillowcases Alleged Falsifications The following are the further proceedings in the case in which H.C. Elsey, late manager in the produce department of Messrs. J. & F. Graham & Co. ... ... A.G. Mupmiford,? Supdt. of Excise, Akyab, has been appointed to be 2nd Lt. and is posted to the 16th Rajputs at Calcutta. |
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Rangoon Municipality - Public Works Sub-Committee
... was held yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall at which were present:- W.H.L. Cabell, President, J.E. DuBern, Vice-president, M. Cowasjee, Sir. G. Buchanan, P.A. Churchward, V.N. Sivaya, S.S. Agabob, Maung Tsaing, L. Ah Yain, L.P. Marshall, Chief Engr., H.L. Pearson, Deputy Chief Engr. and C.C. Cameron. ... ... The business before the Committee the President said was to consider the question of affording relief to the Chief Engineer from excessive office work. ... ... They had Mr Mann who was still a Municipal Engineer, but who had gone to the front and ... ... Mr Cowasjee said he had heard that Mr Lackerstein had long experience in road making and he should like to know whether Mr Lackerstein would not answer their requirements so far as their present demands were concerned? The President: Certainly not. He is a good overseer and that is about all. Sir George Buchanan said he did not agree with Mr DuBern. If they had all the best material possible, they could not make a good road, if they had subordinates in charge of roads. He had nothing to say about Mr Mann who had gone to fight for his country, but even if Mr Mann had been here, there would be no superior officer to relieve the Chief Engineer of his office work. ... ... Mr Sivaya suggested that Mr Taylor, who had already been an engineer on the roads, might be given a trial. The President did not think that Mr Taylor would be suitable for the post. Plumbers Certificate – Papers were considered regarding the grant of a certificate as authorised plumber to Mr N.C. Meyers. The applicant had passed the necessary exams. the President said. Certificate was directed to issue. Jubilee Hall – Four tenders were received for improvements to the Jubilee Hall. The tender of Messrs. Clark & Greig for Rs. 6,268-10-4 was accepted. Parks and Garden Superintendent – The appointment of Parks and Garden Superintendent was brought up as an extra subject. On the recommendation of the President, second by the Vice-president, Mr C. Rosner was appointed to the post on probation for one year. |
Correspondence
Sir, May I through the medium of your paper, draw the attention of the public to the fact that the visit on June 1st to 5th of “The Grotesques” to the Jubilee Hall, has unavoidably had to be postponed for a few days. ... ... but on arrival in Penang it was found impossible to secure a boat by which to convey the company to Rangoon. Tickets already booked may be exchanged at Misquith’s for those of different date or if this is not agreeable money will be refunded. In conclusion may I, on behalf of Mr Bandmann, express my regret for any trouble or inconvenience that this postponement may cause. ... ... I am etc., Edward Granby, Minto Mansions, Rangoon, 29th May. A Bicycle Theft Mr G. Storz of Messrs. Zollikopher & Co. of Merchant St., yesterday reported to the Pansodan Police that whilst his bicycle no. 132217, a Centaur, was lying outside the office premises, it was remove and has not been seen since. Alleged Misappropriation Inspector Donohoe of the Pansodan Guard has caused the arrest yesterday of a Chittagonian ... ... at Dalla, ... ... misappropriation of Rs. 1000 odd, ... ... in the employ of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. ... ... J.M. Symns, Indian Educational Service, made over and Maun Zaw Pe, Provincial Educational Service, received charge of the Office of the Inspector of Schools, Tenasserim Circle on 17th May. |
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Man of the World
Burma hasn’t done so badly after all in the way of Birthday Honours ... ... Everyone will be delighted that Mr Jamal’s loyalty and good citizenship has been recognised. Mr Jamal’s C.I.E. as far as I remember is the second which has been awarded to a non-European subject in Burma, U Ohn Ghine securing the first. ... ... Anybody who has been in the General Hospital in either the private or the public wards will testify to the enormous improvements which Col. Barry had brought to pass ... ... and it is to Col. Barry that the credit rightly belongs. Dr. Pedley gets the gold K.I.H. His prominence in every kind of public work, in which prominence the late Mrs Pedley had a great share, is too well known to need comment. Besides this Dr. Pedley is one of the most popular of men – except as a chauffeur!! The Cantonment Committee is considering what it should do with the old Alhambra Bioscope site. I make it a present of the suggestion that a permanent soldiers’ club be built there. The Y.M.C.A. has a mat building on the other side of the maiden, but permission was only given fir its erection on condition that it only remained there temporarily. The Alhambra site although not as good as the present temporary site would do excellently for a permanent institution. ... ... |
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Turkish Prisoners
A coasting boat expected to arrive about the 19th inst. will bring another batch of Turkish prisoners who will all be interned to Thayetmyo concentration camp. Red Cross Fund The Hony. Treasurer gratefully acknowledges the following:- Donation from S.H. Fitt Rs. 20. Total receipts up to 4th June Rs. 26,103 -6-6 From Mrs Tuck, Thayetmyo - 6 flannel shirts, 1 pair steering gloves Mrs Cowper Johnson - 3 shirts and 2 pairs mittens Mrs Godfrey - 1 pair bed stockings The May Oung Gold Medal With reference to the lists of successful candidates for teh Pleadership Exams. of Lower Burma, ... ... it is notified for general information that Valentine Paul, B.A., Treasury Officer, Pakokku, stands highest in order of merit ... accordingly declared to be the winner of the May Oung Gold Medal. |
A Reckless Driver
A fine of Rs. 90 was today imposed by Mr Sitzler, Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate, on H. Goodger of no. 8 Simpson Rd. for driving a Taxi Cab no, 17 in a rash manner, so as to be likely to cause hurt and endanger the lives of others. ... ... Accused cited a taxi driver named Johnson. This man deposed that he was in the car by the side of the accused and the car was going only eight miles an hour and the accused sounded the horn three times before he went into Dalhousie St. and then he saw the gharry coming along fast and the coachman pulled up suddenly. He said the horse skidded on to the right mudguard ... ... The accused had not proved that the complainant’s carriage was being driven too fast ... ... His Worship said, he fined the same accused Rs. 25 for not stopping after hitting a rickshaw and remarked that he did not appear to realise his responsibility. If the accused offended again, his Worship said he would cancel his licence for a year. Accused said he had lost his old licence and had produced a duplicate which did not contain particulars of his previous conviction, although to the best of his recollection, his Worship endorsed it on accused’ old licence. |
Rangoon Local News
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Theft
Sergt. Smith of the River Police yesterday reported to the Pansodan Police that during the early hours of the previous night his residence in 37th St. had been broken into by thieves, who entered through the back window and removed some of his clothing and other property. The Royal Lakes Murder The proceedings were commenced today before Mr Sitzler Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate, in the case in which Salay Golam Ariff, Abdul Karim Sheik Ashoof are charged with the murder of Mg Aye Maung, a record clerk of the Chief Court ... ... |
Charge Against H.C. Elsey
The following are the proceedings of yesterday afternoon before A.G. Cooke, Dist. Magistrate in the case in which H.C. Elsey, late departmental manager of J.& F. Graham & Co is charged with alleged falsification of accounts... ... Mr A. McKeand was next questioned by Mr McDonnell ... ... Q. This letter, exhibit 93, who signed it? Mr Harold Smith. ... ... The hearing was then adjourned to the 19th when Mr Crum is expected to give evidence. Vol. no. 138, p. 10, 12th June Chamber of Commerce – Compulsory Volunteering A meeting was held recently of the Burma Chamber of Commerce Committee the Hon’ble A.W. Binning presiding. There were also present:- E.O. Anderson (Vice-chairman) A.J. Anderson, W. Buchanan, B.E.G. Eddis, C. Guinness, M. Joakin, J. Scott and C.A. Cuttriss (Secy.) ... ... |
Calcutta I.A. Results
The following are I.A. (Calcutta) results.
Govt. Normal School Rangoon:-
The following are I.A. (Calcutta) results.
Govt. Normal School Rangoon:-
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1st. Divn:
Miss Lutter Miss Court Miss Vardon Miss McKeon Miss Johannes Miss Kingsley Miss Garrett Miss Stevens |
2nd Divn.
Miss Lear Miss Targett Miss Raynor |
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Help For Belgium - Another subscriber has come forward ... ...
Maurice Oppenheimer, (of S. Oppenheimer & Co.) ... ... The list now stands at:- Mr Justice Young Rs. 150 Mr. Jamal Rs. 100 C.H. MacFutt Rs. 100 Maurice Oppenheimer Rs. 300 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Exam. Results ... ... At the examinations of the final year engineering and technical high school classes of the Govt. School of Engineering, Insein, held in Mar. 1915. The following candidates were successful:- E. D’Cruz (Karen) Sant Singh ... .. Third grade Pleader-ship Exams. of Lower Burma and Advocate-ship Exams of Upper Burma held at Rangoon from 3rd-8th May 1915 results are as follows:- Lower Burma Pleader-ships:- John Samuel Gaudoin, (49) Chief Clerk, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Tharrawaddy George John Antony (32) Headmaster R.C.M. Boys’ School, Toungoo |
Red Cross Fund
... ... acknowledges the following: Per Miss Murray, from Mandalay Red Cross Centre:- Rs. 2 & 20 Kit bags. Per Mrs Pennell, from Prome Red Cross Centre:- 3 pillow cases, 1 sheet, 3 pairs pyjamas, 5 shirts, 34 bandages. Per Mrs Forbes, Tharrawaddy:- 4 pairs socks, 8 pairs bed socks, 1 rubber bandage, collection of magazines and papers. From Mrs ffrench Mullen: 1 shirt Mrs Mrs Macnabb and Miss de Facieu, Magwe:- case containing 350 bandages. |
For the Troops
Cecil Guinness and P.A. Churchward beg to acknowledge receipt of the following gifts for the troops at the front:-
Razors:-
Cecil Guinness and P.A. Churchward beg to acknowledge receipt of the following gifts for the troops at the front:-
Razors:-
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J. Grange Reid
R. Clelland J.D. Ross J. Hutcheson W. Pringle T. Swan J. Bowman |
A. Bennison
J. Fraser Ralph R. Brown J.P. Hardiman B.W. Swithinbank Mrs C.H. Brown S. Grantham |
Field Glasses
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J.L. Ommaney
W.E. Hardinge S. Grantham W. Buchanan Ahmed Moola Dawood |
B.W. Swithinbank
Mrs C.H. Brown E.A. Fisk J.L. Dyson |
Also received from Mrs C.H. Brown: 24 pipes, 6 tobacco pouches and a supply of shaving soap.
Messrs. Barnett Bros. have kindly packaged and sent home by this mail the first batch of glasses and razors
and a further consignment will be sent by next mail. Further gifts of field glasses and razors will be much appreciated.
Messrs. Barnett Bros. have kindly packaged and sent home by this mail the first batch of glasses and razors
and a further consignment will be sent by next mail. Further gifts of field glasses and razors will be much appreciated.
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Rangoon Local News
Police Promotions Sergt. King, Rangoon Police, has been promoted to Deputy Inspector and posted to the Training Depot, Kemmendine, vice D.I. Oliver, on leave. Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the Rangoon P.W. Sub-Committee will be held ... ... to consider the question of the extension of the term of service of S.T. Stubbs, Asst. Engineer ... ... to consider an application from C. Stewart, Proprietor, Royal Hotel, for permission to open a buffet in Dalhousie Park, for the sale of light refreshments, ices, cakes, sweets, tea, coffee, milk and foods for children. Turkish Prisoners Another batch of Turkish Prisoners to be interned at Thayetmyo is expected to arrive in Rangoon on 22nd inst. They will be transhipped in the river. A meeting of the Building Bye-Law Sub-Committee was held yesterday afternoon when there were present:- M.H.L. Cabell (President) J.E. DuBern (Vice-president) W. Bennett, U Po Tsss, S.S. Agabob, L.P. Marshall (Chief Engr.) and C.C. Cameron (Secy.) as well as the architects T.M.J. Cachatoor, A.V. DeSouza, T. Swales, L.A. McClumpha and J.D. Robinson. It was in 1911 that the question of amending the bye-laws was first decided on and since then the committee have held periodical sittings. Yesterday, however, considerable progress was made and the bye-laws were practically completed. |
Diocesan High Schools
Prize Distribution Day The annual prize distribution of the Diocesan High schools took place at the Masonic Hall in Simpson Rd. ... ... The Bishop of Rangoon with Mrs Fyffe arrived punctually ... ... the Cadet Coy. of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles consisting of the pupils of the Diocesan Boys’ High School under the command of Capt. R.R. Yeomans, presented arms. ... ... The Bishop of Rangoon with Mrs Fyffe took their seats ... .. and here to receive them were Miss Colbatch Clark, Principal of the Diocesan Girls’ High School, Miss Sumner, J.S.M. Ward, the Principal of the Diocesan Boys’ High School. K.H. Trench, the Hony. Secy. of the Diocesan High Schools, in Rangoon and Mr Ferguson the Headmaster of the Diocesan Boys’ School. Miss Colbatch Clark in the course of her report ... ... There were but few changes ... ... but the school had lost, by removal from Rangoon, a very good friend in E.A.C. Walker, who had so long acted as Hony. Secy. and she would like to record her personal gratitude for his help in the management of the complicated and anxious work of managing the school finances. She also referred to the able successor who had been appointed, namely, R.H. Trench. ... ... and during the rains lectures of first aid to the wounded had been given my Dr. Kingsley. The Bishop of Rangoon called upon Mr Ward, the Principal of the Diocesan Boys High School to read his report. ... ... He recounted at length the exam. successes and activities of the cadet corps ... ... 234 were not members of the cadet corps. The Bishops address ... ... |
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Charge against Elsey
... ... There was ample justification for counsel in saying that the business of Grahams was conducted without the slightest regard for morality. There was no conscience in the mater at all from top to bottom. Counsel had already had Mr Hicks in the witness box. He had admitted that a most cruel dishonesty had been committed and one of the letters written at the time showed that the head office was perfectly aware of the way Moola Dawoods was being fleeced in the matter ... ... and all the books were falsified in the piece goods department under the charge of Mr McKeand under the express orders of Mr Smith, the manager. It was admitted that the falsification of the balance sheet, the scrutiny and the books, had nothing to do with Elsey, or the department in which it was conducted. It was entirely left in the piece goods department and Mr Smith decided that he did not want to show a loss and gave instructions that it must be wiped out. ... ... It was part of the case set up by the prosecution that Mr Smith and Charles Graham who were in charge of the Rangoon branch signed everything blindly put up before them. Both were supposed to be thoroughly incompetent and had never taken any interest in the business ... ... That was a thing which no one would expect from a private firm. ... ... Imagine business men like Messrs. Smith and Charles Graham who did not know the capital of the firm. ... ... They were being renumerated by getting a share of the profits ... ... Yet Mr Fred Graham come to court and told deliberate lies because he knew what questions were leading to ... ... Mr Elsey, he said, had no motive whatever for falsifying the accounts ... ... Well, they had to find a “scapegoat” and Elsey was put up to stand all this. ... ... His Worship reserved orders and said that it would not be delivered for a fortnight. |
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The Royal Lakes Murder
The following are the further proceedings yesterday afternoon in the case in which Salay Golam Ariff, Abdul Karim (taxi driver) and Ahmed Ashroof are charged with the murder of Mg Aye Maung, a record clerk of the Chief Court of Lower Burma ... ... W.H. Marris, managing agent of the Rangoon Taxi Co. in his further evidence ... ... The next witness was H.C. Blazey, taxi driver. He stated that he was in charge of the garage in May. He was in the garage when Inspector Castor came. ... ... The store keeper was Hendley, a young apprentice. ... ... The court then adjourned till Monday. Govt. Adverts. Wanted – Two young carting bullocks for the Rangoon Jail ... ... Major H.H.G. Knapp, Supdt. Rangoon Central Jail Wanted – A secretary for the Thayetmyo Municipality ... ... H.N. Tuck, Thayetmyo Municipality Archaeological Scholarship Once Scholarship to the value of Rs. 150 per month for the purpose of training students ... ... O. White, for Director of Public Instruction. Balthazar & Son’s Adverts - Auctions On Tue. 29th June at 7.30 a.m. at no. 1A Sparks St., furniture and fittings, piano, ¾ Billiard table, convertible into a dining table, the property of W. Tye Esq. On Wed. 30th June at 7.30 a.m. by order of F.M. Jonas Esq., his elegant household furniture, piano, plants, conveyances and ponies at his residence “Iris Lodge” no. 5 Tamway Rd. (Park Avenue) off Park Rd., Royal Lakes. |
Rangoon Gymkhana Club
Applications are invited for the post of Secretary during Mr Clover’s absence ... ... Help For Belgium ... ... the work of the National Committee for Relief for Belgium (a non part body) is directed to mitigating the suffering of the people of Belgium ... ... Subscriptions received to date:- A.K.A.S. Jamal Rs. 1500 Mr Justice Young Rs. 100 M.A.S. Jamal Rs. 100 C.H. Macnutt Rs. 100 Maurice Oppenheimer Rs. 300 Major & Mrs Ormiston, Insein Rs. 300 R.S. Giles, Fraser Rd. Rs. 300 W.F. Rice. Rs. 300 C. Chapman, Pegu Rs. 100 Sir Charles E. Fox Rs. 100 D.W. Burdie, Minhla, U. Burma Rs. 100 Dr. B. Black, Sule Pagoda Rd. Rs. 100 Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson 17 Churchill Rd. Rs. 50 Haud Immemor Rs. 50 D. O’Sullivan, Moulmein Rs. 25 Red Cross Fund The Hony. Treasurer gratefully acknowledges the following: Per Mrs Pennell, from the Prome Rd. Red Cross Centre:- 4 sheets, 5 pairs pyjamas, 9 shirts, 1 ½ dozen bandages, 1 pair socks. From Miss A. Beale, Insein, a collection of picture papers and magazines. |
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Rangoon Local News
Un-shaded Car Lights A fine of Rs. 15 was imposed yesterday by Mr Sitzler, Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate on Ahmed Ismail, the driver of motor car no. 1169, for being found driving down Boundary Rd. with the front lights of the car unshaded. The prosecution was at the instance of Sergt. Nelson. Alleged Rash Driving Sergt. A. Brown of the Mogul Guard, yesterday reported to the Mingala Police Station that whilst driving down Dalhousie St. on a bicycle about 7.30 p.m. he saw an office gharry being driven in a reckless manner. At the top of 47th St. the coachman without giving any warning turned sharply, knocking down the Sergt. and smashing his bicycle. Complainant charged the driver, whose name was Manyo, with rash and negligent driving and asked the police to make enquiries into the matter. The Royal Lakes Murder ... ... and engaged a taxi and went for a drive round the Kokine Lakes and not through the route stated ... ... accused did pick up jockey Suleiman, with wounds to his arms ... ... The blood stains on the covers of the cushions of the car and on his waterproof were due to carrying jockey Suleiman ... ... adjourned till Monday. |
Football In Rangoon
The second League match ... ... between the Police Sports Club and the Govt. High School ... ... before the whistle sounded another goal was scored for the school by C. Kluseman and the game ended with a win for the High School by three goals to one. Referee: Sergt. Hoskins. The teams were as follows:- Police Goal – Edwards Backs- Smith and Maung Gyi Half Backs – Crisp, Deighton, Nunn Forwards – King, Ba Choe, Reynolds, Min Han, Tha Daw Govt. High School Goal – Ko Kyaw Zan Backs – H. Kluseman, Maung Mg Gyi Half Backs – Salay, Slamaud, Ba Tin Forwards – Tha Kyaw, Maung Sawe, Po E, C. Kluseman, Ba Than |
July
Gifts for the Troops
Cecil Guinness (Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corpn.) and P.A. Churchward (Bank of Rangoon)
acknowledge receipt of the following gifts:-
Cecil Guinness (Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corpn.) and P.A. Churchward (Bank of Rangoon)
acknowledge receipt of the following gifts:-
Razors
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A.E.T. Maubin
R.H. Mackie A.W. Binning L.E. Palmer |
P. Gaston
G.W. Hichens J.E. Godfrey T.A. Godber & shaving soap |
Field Glasses
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A.W. Binning
J.V. Griffin W. Nuding |
W.H.A. Webster
A.G. Mayne C.S. Pennell |
Barnett Bros. have kindly packaged this third consignment which will be sent home by this mail.
Further gifts of binoculars and razors will be much appreciated, especially binoculars.
Further gifts of binoculars and razors will be much appreciated, especially binoculars.
Munitions - Work for Burma
... ... From information which we have received today there are indications that it is likely the Burma firms will also be afforded an opportunity of doing all in their power in this respect. Burma is essentially agricultural and mercantile in its pursuits and engineering works in Rangoon are few and far between.
In fact one of the few firms which can assist in any large measure is the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. who have engineering workshops at Dalla and have the Rangoon Foundry at Ahlone. The Rangoon Foundry was formerly the property of D.D. Coath, but now belongs to the I.F.C. and we understand that it is more than probable that very shortly the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. will place at the disposal of the military authorities such engineering facilities as they possibly can. Another foundry per se in Rangoon is that at Kamakasit which formerly belonged to Mower & Co. The foundries of course can be used in making shell cases and it is possible that the Rangoon Foundry would be wholly given over for this purpose.
The position at Dalla Dockyard is however, somewhat different, as it is practically the only ship-repairing place in Rangoon and for Rangoon, which is essentially a maritime port, to be without such facilities would seriously hamper the effecting of necessary repairs while vessels are in port. In India we notice that railway workshops are also being called in to help and it is quite possible that those workshops at Insein or Myitnge of the Burma Railways that can be spared will also be sought to assist in the output of munitions. Among other local firms, however, Bullock Bros. have certain facilities, notable the large foundry which is located at Pazundaung. As this is most likely to be available this firm will also very likely be placed on the list.”
... ... From information which we have received today there are indications that it is likely the Burma firms will also be afforded an opportunity of doing all in their power in this respect. Burma is essentially agricultural and mercantile in its pursuits and engineering works in Rangoon are few and far between.
In fact one of the few firms which can assist in any large measure is the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. who have engineering workshops at Dalla and have the Rangoon Foundry at Ahlone. The Rangoon Foundry was formerly the property of D.D. Coath, but now belongs to the I.F.C. and we understand that it is more than probable that very shortly the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. will place at the disposal of the military authorities such engineering facilities as they possibly can. Another foundry per se in Rangoon is that at Kamakasit which formerly belonged to Mower & Co. The foundries of course can be used in making shell cases and it is possible that the Rangoon Foundry would be wholly given over for this purpose.
The position at Dalla Dockyard is however, somewhat different, as it is practically the only ship-repairing place in Rangoon and for Rangoon, which is essentially a maritime port, to be without such facilities would seriously hamper the effecting of necessary repairs while vessels are in port. In India we notice that railway workshops are also being called in to help and it is quite possible that those workshops at Insein or Myitnge of the Burma Railways that can be spared will also be sought to assist in the output of munitions. Among other local firms, however, Bullock Bros. have certain facilities, notable the large foundry which is located at Pazundaung. As this is most likely to be available this firm will also very likely be placed on the list.”
Rangoon Local News
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Help For Belgium
Subscriptions to date:- J.I. Solomon Rs. 50 Mr & Mrs F. Watson, 59 Phayre St. Rs. 50 Dicksie St. John Rs. 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Pansodan Police are sending up for trail A.V. Wade, an Anglo-Indian, on a charge of assaulting Hussein, a stall-keeper on Merchant St., with a motor pump, causing a fracture of the skull. The assault is alleged to have been the result of an altercation over a packet of cigarettes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hindustani Exam. At an exam. in Hindustani by the colloquial standard held in Rangoon on the 28th June, the following were successful:- Raymond C. Hewett, Asst., Steel Bros. Lockhart Paton Wilson, Asst., Steel Bros. Stanley Pitt, Asst., Nestle & Anglo-Swiss Milk Co., Rangoon (with credit) Street Accident This morning a dog-cart with two ladies in it was being driven along Dalhousie St ... the pony slipped up on the asphalt road which, owing to the rain had become very greasy, and fell heavily ... .. Sergt. Manning, who was close by, ran up and held the horse down while the ladies, neither of whom were injured, got out. The animal suffered injury to one of its hind legs. Stopping Runaway At. 5.30 p.m. yesterday, while Sergt. Duffield was on duty at the Sule Pagoda he saw a pony, attached to a private gharry, come dashing up Dalhousie St.... ... There was no driver and the carriage was empty. Sergt. Duffield got in front of the runaway with the intention of stopping it, but the animal swerved to the right. The Sergt. ran after it and succeeded in getting hold of the reins and checking the animal. The turn-out proved to belong to Mr Shircore. |
Y.M.C.A. Army Branch
The entertainment ... at the Army Tent of the Y.M.C.A. for the benefit of those of the military ... A concert ... ... The singers were:- Mrs Bingham Miss Terndrup Mrs Nowell Mr Harding Mr Baird Mr Molesworth Mr Hackett Corpl. Dykes Gnr. Conran W.F. Graham The ladies met with a great reception and Mr Baird’s ventriloquial powers were much admired but Mr Harding fairly brought the house down with his song “Who killed Bill Kaiser.” The sweets and cakes were supplied by several of the ladies, Messrs. DuBern and Co. supplying all the minerals and ice free. Alleged Cocaine Smuggler E. Joseph has appealed to the chief Court again the conviction passed on him ... ... The Magistrate, in sentencing the accused, said that there was evidence to show that accused had attempted to hide a phial of cocaine. ... ... the accused received the bottle from a qualified medical practitioner for medicinal purposes and that at such time and subsequent thereto he had no knowledge that the bottle contained cocaine. ... ... Mr Justice Parlett, after hearing counsel in chambers, has sent for the records in the case. The Royal Lakes Murder The hearing was resumed yesterday ... ... Inspector Litchfield, the Investigating Officer, was recalled ... ... Inspector Castor, Investigating Officer was recalled ... .. four vouchers from the Dalhousie Hotel were handed to him by Mr Pereira. The case will be heard again on Monday. |
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Football In Rangoon
... ... Govt. High School and the Y.M.C.A. Reserves ... ... ended in Mg Than, the outside left sending in a number of hard shots with Seymour found no difficulty in saving. Persistent attacks by the school forwards ended in Mg Than scoring from a good pass from Klauseman. On restarting the Y.M.C.A. forwards tried hard to equalise and although their combination was good, the forwards lacked dash. After the interval Marshall and Johannes made several attempts to break through but their individual efforts were in vain, the School backs playing a good defensive game. At length Jenkins, on getting a good pass from Hodgson dribbled past the backs and sent in a pretty shot which had no difficulty in finding the net, thus placing the terms on an equal footing. C. Clausman, however, later beat the Y.M.C.A. backs and scored the second goal for his side. H. Klauseman was penalised for fouling. A penalty was given, which was taken by Jenkins, but Kyaw Zan saved well. Shortly after this a regrettable incident occurred when Marshall, the centre forward of the Y.M.C.A. team, was asked to leave the field for (it is stated) striking H. Klauseman, after the latter had deprived him of the ball. C. Klauseman later added another goal for his side. The game eventually ended: Govt. High School 3 goals (Mg Than 1, C. Klauseman 2) Y.M.C.A. Reserves 1 goal (Jenkins) |
Rangoon Local News
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The Y.M.C.A. worker in charge of the Army Branch in Rangoon is Rev’d. G.P. Brice. He is a ... ... Mr W. Hilton, ... ... is due out from Home very shortly and Mr H. Angus, B.A., who is coming out to the Student’s Hostel ... ... Mr Percy Freeland, who has left to join Kitchiner’s Army, acted for some time as home secretary and mess manager of the Y.M.C.A., Rangoon.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Help For Belgium ... ... Subscriptions to date:- C.M.J. Wright C.T. Johnston P. Dormans W. Kendall Miss M. Colbatch Clark. Diocesan Girls’ High Schl. Mr & Mrs A.P. Lonsdale ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... ... Mongol, who while driving a carriage belonging, it is said, to Mr Mullair of 47th St. knocked over Sergt. A.S. Brown of the Mogul Guard on 25th June, was on Tuesday fined Rs. 15 or in default to undergo fourteen days imprisonment ... ... for rash driving. |
Man of the World
It is often said when a well known man dies that “a feeling of sorrow has spread through the town.” Nine times out of ten the phrase is a more convention, a kindly politeness which means little. On the few occasions however, on which it does mean more than this means a vast deal. Many men will miss Archie Hamilton, although they had but the most nodding acquaintance with him. He was one of those rare men whom it was impossible not to like and who had the delightful faculty of making a comparative stranger meeting him in chance converse think himself an old friend. Others have already spoken of his keenness as a volunteer and his abilities as a business man. I am only concerned with the fact that in Hamilton we have lost one of the most unpretentious, straight forward of men, simple-minded in the best sense of the term, a man who, in a quiet way, influenced others much more than he ever knew, or would have desired, had he ever known. There is no one in Rangoon to fill the gap which his death has caused. The departure of Col. Dyson from Maymyo to India is a welcome indication of the fact that the existence of Burma really is occasionally recognised by the Indian Authorities. A month ago there were, I am told, ten medical men in Maymyo. When they are crying aloud for doctors at home it seems a pity to waste so much skill at a second class hill-station. Rangoon itself is over staffed as far as R.A.M.C. men are concerned. It must be practically impossible to find work for the four of them except on alternate days. |
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Man of the World
The departure of Col. Dyson from Maymyo to India is a welcome indication of the fact that the existence of Burma really is occasionally recognised by the Indian Authorities. A month ago there were, I am told, ten medical men in Maymyo. When they are crying aloud for doctors at home it seems a pity to waste so much skill at a second class hill-station. Rangoon itself is over staffed as far as R.A.M.C. men are concerned. It must be practically impossible to find work for the four of them except on alternate days. Aeroplanes & Ambulances The aeroplane fund to date amounts to Rs. 13,512-9-6 and the ambulance fund to Rs. 14,624-9-6. ... ... a complete modern ambulance is Rs. 6,375. |
Smokes for the Soldiers
P.A. Churchward, Hony. Treasurer, Burma Cigarette Gift Fund, ... the following subscriptions:- U Ne Dun Rs. 15 Mrs Dorothy Pennell Rs. 20 M. David & Sons Rs. 3 H.F. Sitzler Rs. 50 A.H. Lloyd Rs. 50 U Htoon Myat Rs. 300 A.J. Page Rs. 15 O.M. Res. Rs. 10 S.P. Rolston Rs. 15 H. St. J. Janson Rs. 3 Fred. Bishop Rs. 20 D.H. James RS. 32 C.B. Blakelock 1,200 cigars. |
Gifts for the Troops
Cecil Guinness and P.A. Churchward acknowledge ... following gifts for the troops at the front:-
Cecil Guinness and P.A. Churchward acknowledge ... following gifts for the troops at the front:-
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Razors
B.H. Hardinge Capt. T.L. Conyers Baker Clive Gaunt Major T.L. Ormiston L. Holmes R.W.H. Marris H.B.H.G. Gauld Dr. Aiyar Mr Dobson E.M. deSouza & Co. A.J. Stevens H. Thompson |
Field Glasses
G.C.B. Stirling W. Kendall Mr Conyers Baker A.M.S. Wakefield G.W. Hichens E. Higginbotham Total received and despatched to date:- 84 field glasses, 165 razors. Further gifts of binoculars and razors will be much appreciated, especially binoculars. |
The following amounts have been contributed for the benefit of the Members of the Burma Contingent, Mobile battery
and have been handed over to the Adjutant to be used at the discretion of the Commandant:
Collected by Messrs: D.R. Saklat, K. Burjorjee, C.M. Cowasjee, S. Vertannes, M. Burjorjee & A. Saklat:-
and have been handed over to the Adjutant to be used at the discretion of the Commandant:
Collected by Messrs: D.R. Saklat, K. Burjorjee, C.M. Cowasjee, S. Vertannes, M. Burjorjee & A. Saklat:-
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Contributions
A.K.A.S. Jamal Rs. 300 Hurry Krishna Pillay Rs. 75 M.E. Moola Rs. 50 V.M. & C. Rahman Rs. 50 S.R. Reddiar Rs. 150 Mooljee Dharsen & Co Rs. 30 D.K. Mahomed Ebrahim Rs. 25 Capt. C.A. Oakshot Rs. 5 Capt. A. White Rs. 5 A.E. Forster Rs. 5 J.C. Coombes Rs. 10 |
Other contributions:
A. Richie Rs. 50 P.A. Churchward Rs. 20-8 T.F.R. McDonnell Rs. 50 Col. Des Voeux Rs. 10 C. Ackina Rs. 10 E.J. Holberton Rs. 10 C. Guinness Rs. 20-8 Major Knapp Rs. 5 Ommaney Rs. 5 H. G. Browne Rs. 10 P. Fogarty Rs. 30 T.H. Drinkall Rs. 50 R.E.V. Arbuthnot Rs. 10 B.E.G. Eddis Rs. 10 |
Subscriptions for purchase of goods
J.H. Reynaud Rs. 10 A.R. Perkins Rs. 10 Rangoon Exchange Brokers Rs. 51 Capt. G.A. Carey Rs. 10 E.J. Pullar Rs. 50 A.W. Binning Rs. 32-8 M.P. Maricar Rs. 34-4 |
Gifts
R.H. Wingate, 400 cigarettes W. Shircore, 500 Cheroots M.P. Maricar, 3,000 cigarettes Per Vafiadis & Co, (customer) 1,000 cheroots Per Burma Cigarette Gift Fund:- 100 lbs. tobacco, 10,000 Polo cigarettes, 6 doz. Tobacco pouches, 8 doz. pipes. Other gifts 4 Field glasses 1 telescope 1 doz. dark glasses presented by P. Orr & Sons Glasses from E.T. Moir |
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Yesterday the Diocesan Boys’ School, the Diocesan Girls’ School, the St. Paul’s High School and St. Philip’s School were closed for the day. Govt. employees, particularly those in the various volunteer corps were given three hours leave to attend the departure of the contingent.
Mr G. Stratigopolo on behalf of the General Tobacco Co., Rangoon, yesterday presented the departing volunteers with cigarettes and tobacco including 4,000 Egyptian cigarettes, 2,000 Virginians, Manila cigars and 10lbs tobacco. |
The Port Commission
At the monthly meeting of the Commissioners ... ... the following were present:-
Sir George C. Buchanan, Chairman, J.A. Polson, Vice-chairman, Commander S.D. Vale, R.I.M., A.W. Binning, Messrs. Tarleton, Cabell, Stevens, Browne, Oppenheimer, Robertson, Buchanan, Scott and Huddleston. The proceedings ... ... (1) ... entertainment of a trained Signaller for the signal station at Syriam which will shortly open for the convenience of vessels lying below the Hastings; (2) foreshore protection at Syriam by the Indo Burma Petroleum Co.; (3) the construction of a drain below the high water mark on the Pazundaung creek by the Burma Chemical Industries Lt.; (4) protection of the foreshore at Ahlon by the Rangoon Electric Tramway and Supply Co; (5) report of the Resident Engr. stating that the sheer-legs at Brooking St. wharf is in a good state of reapair, is efficient in its work and should be in a safe and good working condition for at least another 10 years; (6) medical report on J.T. Robertson, licensed pilot; (7) a list of shipping casualties from 24th May – 24th June 1915. ... ... (1) claims for shortage of goods; (2) grant of leave to certain officer; (3) insanitary condition of the Hazlewood estate at Monkey Point.
The Commissioner accorded sanction to Messrs. Davern, Wall and Anderson to proceed with the detachment of the Rangoon Port Defence Vols. to the Persian Gulf on the same terms as were granted to employees previously allowed to proceed on active service.
Sanction was accorded to proceed with the rejected reclamation of the swampy ground near the timber stalls west of Keighley St.
The following papers were recorded:- Chairman’s monthly report for June 1915; sanction of the Commissioner, obtained by circular, to the acceptance of Bulloch Bros. tender for fitting a new boiler and engines to the launch “Sule”; a letter from the Secretary to the Govt. of Burma stating that the Lt.-Governor is unable to sanction as a special case a further grant to Mrs McManus ; Marine & Commerce Dept. notification no. 29 dated 16th June 1915, appointing H.B. Huddleston to be a Commissioner vice F.D. Couchman, resigned; etc.
At the monthly meeting of the Commissioners ... ... the following were present:-
Sir George C. Buchanan, Chairman, J.A. Polson, Vice-chairman, Commander S.D. Vale, R.I.M., A.W. Binning, Messrs. Tarleton, Cabell, Stevens, Browne, Oppenheimer, Robertson, Buchanan, Scott and Huddleston. The proceedings ... ... (1) ... entertainment of a trained Signaller for the signal station at Syriam which will shortly open for the convenience of vessels lying below the Hastings; (2) foreshore protection at Syriam by the Indo Burma Petroleum Co.; (3) the construction of a drain below the high water mark on the Pazundaung creek by the Burma Chemical Industries Lt.; (4) protection of the foreshore at Ahlon by the Rangoon Electric Tramway and Supply Co; (5) report of the Resident Engr. stating that the sheer-legs at Brooking St. wharf is in a good state of reapair, is efficient in its work and should be in a safe and good working condition for at least another 10 years; (6) medical report on J.T. Robertson, licensed pilot; (7) a list of shipping casualties from 24th May – 24th June 1915. ... ... (1) claims for shortage of goods; (2) grant of leave to certain officer; (3) insanitary condition of the Hazlewood estate at Monkey Point.
The Commissioner accorded sanction to Messrs. Davern, Wall and Anderson to proceed with the detachment of the Rangoon Port Defence Vols. to the Persian Gulf on the same terms as were granted to employees previously allowed to proceed on active service.
Sanction was accorded to proceed with the rejected reclamation of the swampy ground near the timber stalls west of Keighley St.
The following papers were recorded:- Chairman’s monthly report for June 1915; sanction of the Commissioner, obtained by circular, to the acceptance of Bulloch Bros. tender for fitting a new boiler and engines to the launch “Sule”; a letter from the Secretary to the Govt. of Burma stating that the Lt.-Governor is unable to sanction as a special case a further grant to Mrs McManus ; Marine & Commerce Dept. notification no. 29 dated 16th June 1915, appointing H.B. Huddleston to be a Commissioner vice F.D. Couchman, resigned; etc.
Rangoon Local News
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A Recruit
Among the passengers who left yesterday by the S.S. “Arankola” was aster Felton, a son of Wheeler-Sergt. Felton of 75th Coy. R.G.A. who has enlisted. He proceeds to Nowshers to join the Royal Garrison Artillery Depot. A Gun Accident A Burman named Maung Thet of no. 32 Bagaya Ponzyi Rd., Kemmendine, was brought to the hospital on Thursday with a bullet wound in his cheek. A letter was sent with him from Major Sewell of the Burma Railways, which stated that the Burman had been shot as the result of an accident. The bullet was found to have passed through the check just below the right angle of the mouth, into the mouth and out again on the same side near the lower jaw. A Revolver Accident The Railway Police are sending up for trial C. Carr, an Anglo-Indian, a ticket examiner on the Burma Railways, on a charge of causing a rash and negligent act by having, it is allege, accidently shot Ba Tun, the Lugale of Major Sewell, on the right jaw while he was on the platform of the Kemmendine Railway Station about 8.40 p.m. on Thursday. According to the police, it is alleged that Carr pointed his fully loaded revolver at Ba Tun, who was an intimate friend of his, in a playful manner and it accidently went off, tearing away a part of Ba Tun’s right jaw. Ba Tun was taken to the hospital where his wound was considered not serious. |
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The Mobile Battery
Writing to this paper from the S.S. “Arankola” dated 10th July 1915, Major A. J. Anderson, Commanding the Rangoon Mobile Battery for the Persian Gulf, states “I shall feel much obliged if you will allow me space in your paper to express on behalf of the Officers, N.C.O’s and men of the Burma Contingent of the Volunteer Battery, our deep appreciation for the wonderful send-off which was given to us. If I were to attempt to thank all individually for the part they took I should run to too great length but I do wish to refer specifically to the splendid escort which marched us down to the wharf and to the kindness of His Honour and Lady Adamson in coming to wish us luck. I have also to express our thanks for the very practical and most welcome help that we have received from many most generous donors. This has taken the shape of a telescope, field glasses, spine protectors and glare glasses and our comforts have been well provided for in the form of a very handsome battery fund and large supplies of books. I enclose a list of all that has been received. Yours faithfully, A.J. Anderson, Major, Commanding Vol. Battery. |
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Per Messrs. Churchward & Guinness Rs. 1060
C.S.M. Goodwillie Rs. 30 B.R. Vol. Corps. Rs. 95-6 Gifts:- |
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4 prs. field glasses per Mr Guinness
35 spine protectors from:- Mrs Moorhead, Mrs Logan, Mrs Miner, Mrs Hackett and Miss Peters 1000 Burma cheroots, a customer, per Vafiadis & Co. 400 cigars, R.P.D. Vol. Ambulance Divn. 3 large parcels of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco, The General Tobacco Co. (2500) 2000 Scisyors cigarettes and 1000 cheroots, Anon. 400 Aden cigarettes, Anon. 1 large parcel cigarettes, I.F. Co. (2000) 6 doz. novels, Capt. Cameron, R.P.D. Vols. 500 Princess cigarettes, Anon. 500 cigars, W. Shircore |
12 prs. of dark glasses, Anon
24 prs. of dark glasses, a lady 12 prs. of dark glasses, P. Orr & Son 1 pr. of dark glasses, E.T. Moir 10000 Polo cigarettes, Burma Cigarette Fund 1 telescope, A.N.S. Wakefield of B. Railways 3000, Three Castle cigarettes, M.P. Maricar 6 doz. Tobacco pouches, Burma Cigarette Gift Fund 8 doz. Pipes, Burma Cigarette Gift fund 500 cigarettes, Mr Seena M. Haniff |
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All these are in the care of the Adjutant who will see they are distributed whenever required. Several other parcels of smokes are at present with the men and the donor’s names cannot be traced. Many personal gifts were presented to the officers and men in the shape of watches, cigarette cases etc. K.F. Freeland, Capt. R.A., Adjutant Vol. Battery
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Rangoon Local News
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Football In Rangoon
Two matches were played off last evening in the B.A.A. enclosure, ... ... St. Paul’s Club and “E” Coy. Burma Railways, in the 2nd League Tournament ... ... Diocesan Boys’ High School and the Govt. High School Reserves in the 3rd League competition. ... ... the railway team had been considerable weaken by three of their best players who had left with the last Contingent for the Persian Gulf viz Ariss, Hampton and Hogan. The St. Paul’s Club have by adding two new players Po Win and Baptiste, been improved ... ... The St. Paul’s team were early on the aggressive but owing to the steady defence of Lee in goal they were unable to score, but at length Orchard succeeded in netting the first goal ... ... Kin Mg Galay on getting a centre from the right, broke away and scored the second goal. ... ... the Railway team made desperate attempts to score but their attacks lacked combination and although Wakefield succeeded in eluding the backs he shot poorly and his attempt at gaoling were easily stopped by Rozario. It was immediately after this that Orchard, the Capt. of the St. Paul’s Club, met with an unfortunate accident, in which he sustained a sprained ankle and had to retire from the field. ... ... Kin Mg Galay scored the fourth ... ... St. Pauls – Kin Mg Galay 3, Orchard 1 “E” Coy. b. Railways – nil Referee: Mr Claridge ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... ... after a hard struggle, during which the Diocesan Boys’ High School had the better of the game the contest ended in a draw of one all. Sergt. Hoskins, R.E., refereed. |
The Man of The world
The Cathedral has probably never in its life been fuller than it was at last Sunday’s Parade Service. There was not a vacant seat and in my pew we rose and fell as one man. What with one’s bayonet and a certain tendency to buxomness in the centre any other kind of motion was impossible, No one minded however. The occasion was too real and the service too sincere. Mr Cowper Johnson’s sermon made a great impression ; its simplicity and point will long be remembered. The service itself, perhaps was a little too long. It was nearly a quarter past eight before the corps was dismissed for Headquarters. This was partly due to the somewhat incoherent fashion in which we fell in after the service. At home, I am told, they lay great stress on the ability to fall in expeditiously and without noise in the dark. We certainly need some practice at the game here, for on Sunday night we did not fall in, we clattered in as a squadron of cavalry used in the story books to charge into action in the days when cavalry still existed. It would have been a very deaf enemy not to have heard us a mile away. Collision Yesterday a rather serious collision occurred at the junction of Prome and Halpin Roads, between a motor car driven by Sir George Buchanan and a motor cycle ridden by Mr Combes, chef of the Minto Mansions. Attached to the cycle was a side car in which was Mrs Combes with her baby. According to the police Mr Combes was proceeding along Halpin Road from east to west at the same time as Sir George Buchanan was driving his car from west to east. At the junction of Prome Road Sir George Buchanan turned to go into Prome Road and in doing so collided with the cycle. Fortunately, beyond a few slight bruises and scratches no one was hurt. |
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Presentation to Zoo
Mr V. Lewis, Asst. Veterinary Officer, Rangoon Municipality, has presented a fine specimen of a Sea Turtle to the Zoo. It weighs over 400 lbs. and had been placed in the Oval tank in the Zoo and is worth seeing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quartermaster Sergt. Lanchester, who had been appointed to officiate as Transport Sergt.-Major, Brigade office, Rangoon, arrived last evening by the S.S. “Bharata.” He was accompanied by Mrs Lanchester and two children. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ram Lal, the driver of the ticca gharry which Mr Sutherland reported had run into his motor car in Godwin Road, yesterday pleaded guilty before Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate. He was ordered to pay a fine of Rs. 20 or in default to undergo six weeks rigorous imprisonment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A report was yesterday lodged with the Pansodan Police by Mr F. Snow, a Telegraphist, that his bicycle, an Imperial Rover, valued at Rs. 250 had been stolen at about noon yesterday from Sofaer’s Buildings in Phayre St. Complainant gave the number of his machine as 74276 and asked the police to enquire into the matter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dance at the Railway Institute A very enjoyable dance was given at the Rangoon Railway Institute last night when there were about one hundred guests present. Before dancing commenced Mr Stephens, the Hony. Secretary, said that since he had taken over charge he had been able to clear of a debt of about Rs. 600 which was on the books of the club and the next dance would be in aid of the aeroplane fund. |
Street Accidents
Two accidents, both of a serious nature, occurred about 3.45 p.m. yesterday. Both occurred on almost the identical same spot and within five minutes of each other. The first was a nasty collision between a motor cycle and a ticca gharry at the junction of Dalhousie and Barr Streets in front of the Municipal Office. Mr W. Mitchell, a student at the Rangoon College, was proceeding along Dalhousie Street from east to west and had just got opposite the Municipal Office, when the driver of ticca gharry no 39 suddenly, and so Mr Mitchell says, without warning – pulled his conveyance across him. The result was that the cyclist ran straight into the gharry immediately in front of the front wheels. The force of the impact lifted the shafts and the cycle passed underneath, the pony fell and the whole became a mix up. Mr Mitchell was thrown off, but was not hurt, the only damage being to the cycle which was badly smashed. The obstruction had no sooner been cleared than a second accident occurred. A private gharry, the property of Shosi Babu ... ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miss M. Lionell, yesterday reported to the Pansodan Police that at about 9.45 a.m. whilst she was crossing the southern entrance of 40th Street, on the south side of Dalhousie St., she was knocked down by a private gharry and her bicycle badly damaged. She also added the driver of the private gharry took a sharp turn into 40th St. without giving any warning. The police are proceeding against the driver who will be sent up for trail. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Scottish Hpoongyi There is in Burma a Scottish gentleman who has embraced the Buddhist religion and is now a hpoongyi, having taken the name of Sila Cari. He was for a time at a kyaung in Pagoda Road, Rangoon and went on a visit to the Chief of the Nepal state recently. The Nepal State is a particularly exclusive tract and very few Britishers enter its domains, special permission having to be granted to accomplish this. |
Armenian Relief Fund
Amounts already acknowledged towards the above fund Rs. 7,910-12-0.
Amounts already acknowledged towards the above fund Rs. 7,910-12-0.
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Mr D.H.R. Twomey Rs. 50
E. Higinbotham Rs 15 W.H.L. Cabell Rs 15 Mrs I. White Rs. 5 J. Kimatrai & Co. Rs. 25 Collection by Mr Aganoor Rs. 110 B. Cowasjee Rs. 20 P.C. Sen Rs. 20 W.C. Sen Rs. 10 J.R. Das Rs. 10 S.S. Patker Rs. 10 |
C.W. Darwood Rs. 15
A.E. Fisher Rs. 5 Proceeds of a counterpane made by Miss Edgar Rs. 80 C. Cameron Rs. 10 R.D. Taylor Rs. 10 S.T. Stubbs Rs. 5 J.W. Walker Rs. 5 L.P. Marshall Rs. 10 Mg Tun B.w Rs. 10 C. Webster Rs. 10 G.L. Tuppen Rs. 5 |
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Football In Rangoon
... ... From the very commencement of the game the Y.M.C.A. team pressed, the forwards playing a good combined game and a few minutes after the kick off Jenkins scored the first goal for his side. Jordan the centre forward was responsible for the next. The score would have been heavier had it not been for the good defence by Winton and Rees, the Gymkhana backs. ... ... Jordan ran through and again scored. A foul given against Bennison for an illegal throw-in and a good pass from Meikle led to Williams breaking through and scoring the first goal for his side. In the second half the Gym. tried hard to reduce the lead but a good pass from Swan on the left led to a further score by Jordan. Preedy in goal for the Gym. cleverly cleared a number of hard shots sent in. Jenkins, the inner right of the Y.M.C.A. team, gave a sterling exhibition and it was due to his efforts that the fifth and last goal for the Y.M.C.A. was acquired. Towards the close the Gymkhana team attacked and a good pass from Meikle to Cameron on the left, led the latter netting. Final score:- Y.M.C.A. Reserves – 5 goals - Jenkins 2, Jordan 3 Gymkhana Reserves – 2 goals – Williams 1, Cameron 1 Gunner Redton refereed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On a distant field the Friends Union Club proved the better of the two teams and beat the Govt. High School by 3 goals to 1. Mr C. Lutter, Y.M.C.A., refereed. |
Theft at the Lakes
J.W. Stocks, residing at Ashton, Kokine Hill, reported to the Myinegone Police yesterday that two large brown sails had been stolen from the bungalow at the Victoria Lakes. A reward of Rs. 50 is offered for information leading to the restoration of the property and the conviction of the offenders. Wanted in Ceylon Yesterday, acting on information received from the Ceylon Police, Deputy Inspector McCready, of the Detective Dept. who is acting for Mr Colquhoun, arrested a man named Hall alias Spencer Hunter, alias R.J. Hartley, who was wanted, it is said, on a charge under section 391 of the Ceylon Penal Code, of having committed criminal breach of trust of Rs. 3807 which was entrusted to him in his capacity of treasurer of the Ceylon Provident Fund. He was made over to the Mingala Police. Extradition papers have been applied for. Scholarship Awards - The following students of the Govt. School of Engineering, Insein are awarded Scholarships:- Engineering school - European:- B.M. Court, at Rs. 20 per mensem for three years from 15th June 1915. |
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Burma Loan Assoc.
At the annual general meeting of the above ... ... at no. 33 Barr St. there were present: J. DuBern, Chairman S.J. Hall R. McIvor Morrison W.F. Knapp W.T. Bridge A. Cloudsley A.B. Court W.C. Twemlow G.H. Smith R.R. Proud E. Andrea Villa, Secy. ... ... D.M. Scanlon was re-appointed Auditor for the year on the same remuneration as before. (b) Properties:- Owing to the late Mr T.A. Fraser dying intestate, the Association had to purchase the land at Kokine. The cost of the property to the Association is as follows ... ... |
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Exam. Results
At the departmental exam. held at Rangoon, Bassein, Meiktila, Mogok and Port Blair, on 8th June 1915, the under mentioned candidates passed the exam. in Land Revenue prescribed for officers of the Forest Dept:- R.A. Cochrane, Asst. Conservator of Forests E.W. Carroll, Asst. Conservator of Forests A.E. Eden, Asst. Conservator of Forests W.H. Miller, Extra Asst. Conservators of Forests W.C. Rooke, Probationary Extra Asst. Conservators of Forests F.G. Edwards, Probationary Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests At the departmental exam. held at Rangoon, Bassein, Mandalay, Mogok and Kindat, on 9th June 1915, the under mentioned candidates passed the exam. in Forest Procedure and Accounts prescribed for officers of the Forest Dept:- W.S. Shepherd, Asst. Conservator of Forests A.L. George, Probationary Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests J.M. Campbell, Probationary Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests E.H. Peacock, Probationary Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests F.G. Edwards, Probationary Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests At the departmental exam. held at Rangoon, Bassein, Akyab, Moulmein, Mergui, Magwe, Meiktila, Mandalay and Kindat, on 9th June 1915, the under mentioned candidates passed the exam. in Revenue Law for Asst. Commissioners, Extra Asst. Commissioners and Myooks by the standards specified below:- Higher Standard J.F. Sheehy, Asst. Commissioner - with credit L.B. Naylor, Probationary Extra Asst. Commissioner, - with credit A.M. Evans, Extra Asst. Commissioner - with credit T.P. Dewar, Asst. Commissioner H. J. Mitchell - Registered Candidate, Rangoon Lower Standard - Registered Candidate, Rangoon E.B. Sutherland |
Help for Belgium
Who will spare Rs. 150? ... ...
Subscriptions received to date:-
Who will spare Rs. 150? ... ...
Subscriptions received to date:-
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A.K.A.S. Jamal Rs. 1500
A.E. Wallenberg Rs. 1000 1st & 2nd of three mthly. instalments Haud Immemor 1st of three mthly. instalments paid J.I. Solomon Rs. 111 Traffic Staff of Poozoodaung Railway Station per Station Master |
Rs. 300 - Paid in Full
W.F. Rice R.S. Giles Maurice Oppenheimer Major & Mrs Ormiston C.H. Macnutt M.A.S. Jamal Mr Justice Ormond A.R. Oberlander, Namtu |
1st & 2nd Instalments paid:-
Sir Chas. E. Fox Mr Justice Young D.W. Burdie C. Chapman Dr. B. Black Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson Rs. 210 Loco. & Carriage Dept., B. Railways, Maymyo |
Rs. 200
Station Hospital, Mandalay E.C. Liversedge, Yamethin Rs. 150 - paid in full C.M.J. Wright C.T. Johnston P. Dormans R.A. Horne Dalla Dockyard W. Carr, Bassein H.A. Brown, 1 Fontenoy Rd. |
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Rs. 100
Yeo Moh Seong Mr & Mrs G.A. Brown, Mawchi via Toungoo Lt.-Col. A. Macnab, Magwe Miss G.M. Watson, Kanbalu |
Rs. 50
W.S.P., Moulmein J.M.S. Mr & Mrs F. Watson W. Kendall Miss M. Colbatch Clark, Diocesan Girls’ High School M.W. Morris, Namtu Miss C.S.L. Watson, Kanbalu Percy Heath, Monywa Prome Teachers Assoc. per San Shwe |
Rs. 25
D. O’Sullivan, Moulmein Smaller sums: Mr & Mrs A.P. Lonsdale Rs. 5 - to be followed by three mthly. instalments of the same amount. Dicksie St. John Rs. 3 |
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Patriotic Resolve Day
... ... Wednesday 4th Aug. 1915 having been set apart throughout the Empire as a day for religious observation and prayer for victory in the War. His Lordship the Bishop of Rangoon will hold a special services ... ... At the Town branch of the Y.M.C.A. a day of intercession and patriotic resolve will be held on 4th Aug. at 8 p.m. when an address will be presented by W.B. Hilton. All members are earnestly invited and Mr Daniel Solomon will preside. Football in Rangoon ... ... Police vs Somersetshire C. Lutter refereed Govt. High School vs Y.M.C.A. Reserves Mr Pusey refereed Retirement Col. C.J. Bamber, I.M.S. is permitted to retire The Elsey Case Acquittal of Accused ... ... it therefore necessarily follows that there can be no conviction. There was considerable applause in the crowded court and a number of those present shook hands with accused as he left. |
Theft of a bicycle
A sentence of six mths. rigorous imprisonment was passed yesterday by U Ba Kin, Eastern Sub-divnl. Magistrate on Pethasady, a convict of the Central Jail, who was found guilty of theft of a bicycle belonging to Mr D. Hemmett. Major Speke, Officer Commanding the 3-5th Somerset Light Inf. met with an accident last evening. He was returning home on horseback at 6.30 p.m. and while crossing the bridge leading to his gate, his horse slipped and fell on him. Fortunately, we are glad to state, Major Speke was not seriously injured. St. Paul’s Concert ... programme of music and gymnastics ... ... in aid of the War relief Fund. It need hardly be said that the show is comprised of fully proficient gymnasts who have won medals in the yearly school competitions. R.S. Stohlmann, the well-known local bass and cello player and Mr D’Cruz of Misquith’s who is at present engaged as the Bandmaster of St. Paul’s School Band; Messrs. Francke and Faure, the pianists and Masters M. Fernandez and V. D’Cruz, the violinists will take part and also Mr B. Athaydes. |
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Law Examinations
At the departmental exam. held at Rangoon, Bassein, Akyab, Moulmein, Mergui, Meiktila, Mandalay and Kindat, on 8th June, the under mentioned candidates passed the exam. in Criminal Law for Asst. Commissioners, Extra Asst. Commissioner and Myooks by the standards specified below:- Higher Standard K.R. Hope Jones, Asst. Commissioner J.E. Gillies, Asst. Commissioner J.F. Sheehy, Asst. Commissioner T.P. Dewar, Extra Asst. Commissioner V. Paul, Myook, Pakokku Lower Standard A.M. Evans, Extra Asst. Commissioner C.P. Duffin, Probationary Extra Asst. Commissioner S.B. Smart, Probationary Extra Asst. Commissioner Registered Candidate, Rangoon E.B. Sutherland |
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Subordinate Civil Service
The List of Eligibles The following is a list of candidates eligible for the competitive exam. to be held in Oct. next for admission to the Burma Sub-ordinate Civil Service:- Maung Tun Mya (W. Lawrence) 1st grade Sub-Inspector of Police, Criminal Investigation Dept., Rangoon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Local Music Successes The results of the local July examinations of the London College of Music, piano only, are as follows:- Primary: 1st class: Kathleen Thompson, pupil of Mrs Lack, 94, highest in Rangoon ; Josephine Colquhoun and Deva Rao, both of the Convent and Winifred Oung, pupil of Mrs Lack, all qualified ; Sybil Fereira, Willie Gomes, both of the Convent and Lilly Aiyar, pupil of Mrs Evans, Yamethin, all equal. Pass: Mable Addison, Gladys Addison, Branch Convent, Agnes DeSousa, Convent, all equal ; Esther Parkin, Convent and Marie Tun Thin, pupil of Mrs Evans, equal; Dorothy Stevens, pupil of Mrs Gregory. Elementary Honours: Alice Bruen, Convent 89: Janet Thompson, pupil of Mrs Gregory, Constance Ballantine and Gladys Ballantine, pupils of Miss S. Romaine, all equal. 1st Class: Gertrude Tellis, Branch Convent, Sybil Colquhoun, Convent, equal; Gwendoline Evans and Blanche Johnson, pupils of Mrs Evans. Pass: Annie Gould, Convent, Ivy Fernandez, pupil of Miss St. Romaine, Cora Mariano, Convent. Intermediate Honours: Gladys Griggs, pupil of Miss Lucas, 91 – winner of local centre 2nd class bronze medal; Rose Edgar, pupil of Mrs U.B. White, Irene Dunning, self-prepared. 1st class: Maureen Carroll, Convent. Pass: Miss G. Stephens, self prepared, Philomena Virsalovish, pupil of Miss Gregory, Edith Johannes, Laura Johannes, both of M.E. Girls’ School. Advanced Intermediate Honours: Elsie Hankins, pupil of Miss Roberts, Thelma Palmer, pupil of Mrs U.B. White, 89 equal ; Edith Seppings, Convent, Clorinda Pereira, Convent ; Violet Sanding? and Dora Johannes, pupils of Mrs U.B. White. The last three equal. |
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Burma’s Rubies
... report of the Burma Ruby Mines for the year ending ... ... As Europe is not buying precious stones just now and is not likely to alter in this respect for some time ... ... the production of rubies in Burma fell to 192,503 carats, a decrease of 11,422 carats as compared to 1913 ... ... an increase of the output of sapphires, the actual product of gems was higher than in 1913 ... ... The Chief Inspector (of Mines) remarks: “Before the war, the European markets were beginning to show signs of improvement but collapsed entirely afterwards .. ... All the Mogok mines are now worked by mechanical power ... ... |
Comment
Our prize local event has been the ending of the Elsey case. I am not going to discuss the case. Neither law, not the editor, who is worse than any law, nor my own soul will allow me to do that. The world, however, is saying “Why did the case itself take so long to hear?” ... ... I went one day and after two hours of endless questions on figures, I longed to stand on my head to attract attention and then shriek aloud my disgust and boredom ... ... In the actual physical labour of taking down the evidence and writing out the judgement Mr Cooke must have suffered the equivalent of a year’s rigorous imprisonment. He, in fact, was the biggest Jonah in the case. Still Mr Cooke must have taken a great deal of interest in his judgement, for it is written in excellent style – I talk not of the facts but of the language. |
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Halpin Rd. Collision
In connection with the proceedings opened by Mr Sitzler, Western Sub-divisional Magistrate, in the case in which Sir George Buchanan is charged with doing a rash and negligent act in a case arising out of collision between his motor car and a motor cycle on July 16th at the junction of Halpin Road and Prome Road, further evidence was recorded in addition to that we published yesterday. Mr W. H. Fleming, of Messrs. Finlay Fleming & Co., said that he arrived on the scene after the accident. Sir George Buchanan’s car was then at the south-west corner of the junction of Prome Road with Halpin Road. The motor cycle was a bit more into Halpin Road than the car. In cross examination he stated that the front wheel of the motor cycle was buckled up. Mr E.F. Dunk, of the Bombay Burma Trading Co., gave somewhat similar evidence and cross-examined; stated that he started turning and had seen a motor cycle coming towards him at some pace, he would not have taken the course shown in exhibit 1 as taken by the car. It would be too risky and required good knowledge of pace. Mr J. Rowland, Second Engineer, Burma Railways, was also called. He had made a sketch showing the wheel marks and roughly the positions where they began and ended and had sent this sketch to the D.S.P. Mr Reynolds. Cross-examined; in his work as a railway engineer, he had a good deal to do with accident enquiries and pace. Sergeant Nevay of the Mogul Guard, said that Sir George Buchanan was coming from the west along Halpin Road in his motor car. He turned sharply down Prome Road but was not going fast at the time. At that moment Mr F. Combes the motor cyclist was coming east to west along Halpin Road and ran into Sir George Buchanan’s car. He asked Mr Combes for his name and address. He gave his name as C. Bornham. Witness then asked Sir George Buchanan his name and put it down. Mr Combes was on the correct side of the road. He (witness) was standing at the south-east of the junction and Sergeant Bayliss of the Mounted Police was standing with him. When Combes passed witness he was going at a moderate speed. He shouted at Combes to look out because he saw Sir George Buchanan’s car in front of him and he wanted to give him an opportunity to pull up. He could not say whether he had time to pull up after he shouted. The collision took place at the south-west corner of the junction. Cross examined the Sergeant stated that he warned Combes, when he was east of him because he saw Sir George Buchan’s car making the turn. He did not observe that the cyclists pace had slackened. If Combes had gone straight he would have avoided the accident but he kept turning to the left. This spot was in the Cantonments and there the roads running north and south were the main roads. Sergeant E.A. Bayliss of the mounted squad also gave evidence at some length and the case was adjourned until Aug. 21st. Frank Combes, the chef of the Minto Mansions, was fined Rs. 25 for riding a motor cycle without a license on the 16th July. Accused said that he though as there was a license for the cycle he could ride it. Accused had been in this country ten months and so ought, his worship said, to have found out before now. |
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Plague in Burma
The statement of plague seizures and deaths in Burma for the week ending 31st July shows a slight decrease compared with the previous week, the figures being 49 seizures and 48 deaths. Rangoon Town tops the list with 13 seizures and 14 deaths, the next highest figure being that of Tharrawaddy district, which reports 10 seizures and 10 deaths. The chief provincial figures are: Northern Shan States, Mandalay Town and Bassein district 4,4 each, respectively; Henzada and Toungoo districts 3.3 each. The other figures are very small. |
Burma Ruby Mines
The report of the Burma Ruby Mines Ltd., for the year ended 28th Feb. 1915 which was submitted to ... ... shows a deficit for the twelve months ... ... The sales of rubies during the year amounted to ... ... Since the commencement of the war the sale of stones in Europe has completely stopped ... ... depend entirely on the native market ... ... |
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Burma’s Roll Of Honour
Memorial to Fallen Heroes - Rangoon Vol. Rifles’ Proposal A meeting was held at the R.V.R. headquarters ... .. to discuss the question of erecting some memorial of those members of the corps who have served in the Upper Burma, South Africa and the present war, with special reference to those who had fallen in service ... ... Lt.-Col. Graham, who took the chair ... Mr Guinness said that he had been greatly struck by the fact that no record existed of the men of the corps who had in various campaigns volunteered for active service. He understood that some fifteen or twenty had served in the Burma War six or seven in the South African campaign and about 140 were now serving in the present war ... ... should be placed in the Cathedral and a roll of the others in the Drill Hall and that the photos of their comrades who fell on service might, if obtainable, be hung in the hall ... ... Major Sutherland seconded Mr Guinness’ proposal. Capt. Oppenheimer suggested that the names of the corps staff who served in the present war should be added and pointed out that of the two previous Adjutants one had already been killed and the other severely wounded ... ... Lt. Pearson strongly disapproved if any steps being taken to raise money now. He said he thought that the whole question of any memorial should be left till the end of the war. Lt. A.H. Lloyd supported Lt. Pearson and said he considered that they were unjustified in attempting to divert any money which might be subscribed to more legitimate war funds. Capt. B. Heals agreed with Mr Lloyd. Capt. Stewart said he agreed that it would be undesirable to attempt to divert any subscriptions form the ordinary war funds for this object ... ... T.F.R. McDonnell agreed with Capt. Stewart and said it would be quite possible to do something at once without in any way “touting” for subscriptions. Messrs. Churchward and Lely supported Mr McDonnell. Mr Guinness then proposed the following: “That the Corps is in favour of raising a memorial to members who had gone on active service in various wars (2) that a committee be formed to make enquiries as to the cost of such memorial ... (3) that a fund be opened to which any member may subscribe but that no pressure to obtain subscriptions be put until after the close of the war. Capt. Cabell seconded. Capt. Heald and Lt. Lloyd said that they had no objection ... ... The following gentlemen were selected to act as the Committee:- Mr Guinness, Capt. Houldey, Lt. G. Somervaille. ... ... |
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Mandalay’s Meeting – Patriotic Resolve Day
Lt.-Col. Aplin’s Speech The “Day of Patriotic Resolve” (says our Mandalay correspondent) was observed in several ways in Mandalay on the 4th. To commence with there were special services in all the churches ... The band of the 64th Pioneers played the Volunteers to Church and on the way the Territorials joined in ... ... Rev’d. I.G. Lister preached a short and appropriate sermon. ... ... Lt.-Col. Aplin, Commandant of U.B.V.R. (Upper Burma Vol. Rifles) was in command of the parade. A public meeting of citizens was convened for 4.30 p.m. in the Audience Hall of the Palace, (The Centre of the Universe) and what was probably a unique gathering under their historic roof, was the result. The hall was decorated with flags, plants and carpets etc. and a very large crowd was present representing all the communities in Mandalay. Supporting the Commissioner Lt.-Col. Aplin who was in the chair were the Deputy Commissioner ... ... Lt.-Col. Aplin at the outset of his address said “This meeting has been convened of the citizens of Mandalay to pass the following resolution : “On this anniversary of the declaration of a righteous war, this meeting citizens records its inflexible determination to continue to a victorious end ... ... |
Patriotic Resolve Day – Thazi Celebrations
“Thazi” writes:
In common with the rest of the Empire the railway employees at Thazi
held a parade on the Railway Football ground at 8.30 a.m. on Wed.
Since it was not possible to obtain guns, the headquarters of the Corps being at Yamethin,
service dress was optional and consequently there was only a sprinkling of khaki.
All departments turned out in force, Traffic, Loco, Signal and Engineering.
An invitation having been extended to the only school in Thazi, the A.B. Mission, the boys,
headed by Saya Po Lu and lady teachers ... ... The senior of the railway staff present presided ... ...
Regimental Orders issued by Lt.-Col. H.B. Huddleston commanding the B.R.V.C. was then read out ... ...
“Thazi” writes:
In common with the rest of the Empire the railway employees at Thazi
held a parade on the Railway Football ground at 8.30 a.m. on Wed.
Since it was not possible to obtain guns, the headquarters of the Corps being at Yamethin,
service dress was optional and consequently there was only a sprinkling of khaki.
All departments turned out in force, Traffic, Loco, Signal and Engineering.
An invitation having been extended to the only school in Thazi, the A.B. Mission, the boys,
headed by Saya Po Lu and lady teachers ... ... The senior of the railway staff present presided ... ...
Regimental Orders issued by Lt.-Col. H.B. Huddleston commanding the B.R.V.C. was then read out ... ...
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The New Griffins
Twenty new Griffins arrived from the Straits yesterday where they had been transhipped from Australia ... ... As these are the only Australian ponies which will be brought to Burma this year ... ... Secretary of the Griffin Club as early as possible. Football in Rangoon
One of the best Third League matches yet witnessed took place last evening in the B.A.A. enclosure, when the St. Paul’s Reserve met the Bombay Burma Sporting Club. Contrary to expectations the Bombay Burma team proved the better of the two teams The St. Paul’s Reserves scored first through Mg Nge Po Thaine equalising a little later. hortly before the close Steavens for St. Paul’s scored the winning goal. The result was St. Paul’s Reserve 2 goals; Bombay Burma Sporting Club 1 goal. Gunner Renton R.G.A. refereed. |
The Kinwun Mingyi’s Library
It is notified for general information that the room in the office of the Commissioner of Pegu Division, in the Secretariat Buildings, in which the collection of manuscripts, parabaiks etc., known as the Kinwun Mingyi’s Library and other valuable manuscripts are deposited, will be open to the public in future from noon to 4 p.m. ... ... Head Clerk Frauds
Orders were passed yesterday by Mr A.G. Cooke, Dist. Magistrate, in the case of M.K. Veeraswamy Mudaliar late head clerk of the Rangoon Lunatic Asylum, was charged with fraudulently using as genuine a forged receipt ... ... |
Y.M.C.A. Debate
Before a large audience at the Y.M.C.A. last night ... ... on the question “That Compulsory Military Service is desirable” Rev’d. W.H. Cowper-Johnson and Dr. A. Murray spoke in support of the resolution whilst Mr W.F. Graham, I.C.S. and Rev’d. J. Disney urges against it ... ... under the Chairmanship of Rev’d. R.H. Courtenay ... ... the judging committee, comprised of Messrs. Fitt, Watts and Miss Strout retired to come to a decision. During this interval a sing-song took place and Mrs Deefholts and Mr Hood rendered patriotic songs ... ... Burma Motor Assoc.
The Rangoon Municipality has assured the Burma Motor Assoc. that the proceeds of the tax on motor cars will be solely expended on road improvements ... ... |
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Motor Ambulances
Burmese Ladies’ Gift Fund Ma Hla Oung, the Hony. Secy. of this fund writes as follows in reference to ... Total Rs. 2,092-7 ... The committee desire to express their gratitude to Nestle’s Milk for providing chocolates, to DuBern & Co for lemonade and to the firms of Vafiadis and Macropolo for cigarettes also to The British Burma Press for printing of ticket and helpers and to Maung So Sein for his company. |
Gifts For The Troops - Field glasses and razors are urgently needed for our troops who are fighting for us at the front ... gifts can be sent to the Hong Kong Bank, Rangoon or the Bank of Rangoon.
Mandalay Conference - The Provincial Agricultural Co-operative Conference will be held at Mandalay ... ... in addition to the other items already entered on the programme ...... The Secretary of the Conference is H. Clayton, I.C.S., Director of Agriculture, Mandalay. |
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Military News
Capt. R.E. McCallum, Officer in charge of Supplies, Rangoon Brigade, has been authorised to proceed to Thayetmyo on inspection duty. Lt. -Col. A.F. Pullen has been granted thirty days’ leave from 15TH Aug. to the 14th Sept. both days inclusive. |
Taking The Corners
A fine of Rs. 50 was yesterday imposed by the ... ... Magistrate on Sultan Ahmed Khan, the driver of a motor car No. 643 for rash and negligent driving of his car on Prome Rd. The facts of the case .. .. were that Mr F. Watson was driving along in his car from the north sometime last month and the accused was driving along Halpin Rd.... ... and coming face to face with Mr Watson’s car. The latter pulled up and avoided a collision. ... ... |
Municipal Launch
The Municipal Steam Launch “Col. Evanson” has been used by the Rangoon Municipality for the last ten year but owing ... ... recently sold ... ... now been replaced by the “John Short” ... .. the design ... ... is by L.P. Marshall of the Rangoon Municipality ... ... |
Local News - Rangoon Sessions Trial - The Royal Lakes Murder
The hearing was resumed at the Chief Court ... .. before Mr Justice Robinson ... ... that they caused the death of Maung Aye Maung, a record keeper at the Royal Lakes, on the 22nd May last at the Royal Lakes by stabbing him ... ... Maung Kin, Asst. Government Prosecutor appeared for the Crown. Mr Giles, with Mr Mahomed Auzam appeared for the first accused and Mr deGlanville with Mr K.B Banurjee for the second and third accused. A.S. (or P.S.) Pinto, Proprietor of the Grand Burma Restaurant, deposed to Maung Kin: He had known the first accused for over three years ... ... S.S. Fernandez deposed to having pointed our Salay, the fist accused ... ...
R. Graham deposed to counsel for the prosecution that he was a taxi driver employed in the Rangoon Taxi Company ... ... when the Court rose for the day.
To-Day’s Proceedings
By Mr Giles: Witness told the Police ... ... He drove Inspector Litchfield on Sunday afternoon over the same route ... ... He was questioned by Inspector Castor ... ... but he told Superintendent Mr Brown ... ...
The hearing was resumed at the Chief Court ... .. before Mr Justice Robinson ... ... that they caused the death of Maung Aye Maung, a record keeper at the Royal Lakes, on the 22nd May last at the Royal Lakes by stabbing him ... ... Maung Kin, Asst. Government Prosecutor appeared for the Crown. Mr Giles, with Mr Mahomed Auzam appeared for the first accused and Mr deGlanville with Mr K.B Banurjee for the second and third accused. A.S. (or P.S.) Pinto, Proprietor of the Grand Burma Restaurant, deposed to Maung Kin: He had known the first accused for over three years ... ... S.S. Fernandez deposed to having pointed our Salay, the fist accused ... ...
R. Graham deposed to counsel for the prosecution that he was a taxi driver employed in the Rangoon Taxi Company ... ... when the Court rose for the day.
To-Day’s Proceedings
By Mr Giles: Witness told the Police ... ... He drove Inspector Litchfield on Sunday afternoon over the same route ... ... He was questioned by Inspector Castor ... ... but he told Superintendent Mr Brown ... ...
The Pasteur Institute - Official Opening Ceremony
The Burma Pasteur Institute was opened last evening ... ...
The band of the Burma Railways Volunteers was in attendance ... ...
Among those present were:-
The Burma Pasteur Institute was opened last evening ... ...
The band of the Burma Railways Volunteers was in attendance ... ...
Among those present were:-
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Major-Genl. Raitt
Major-Genl. Young Capt. Broadbent Lt.-Col. C.C.S. Barry Lt.-Col. Pullen Lt.-Col. Ffrench-Mullen Lt.-Col. J.H. Evans The Hon’ble Mr Keith |
Major Kirkwood
W.H. Tarleton M. Cowasjee J.E. DuBern Major Knapp Dr. Pedley D. Findlay Dr. Douglas |
A.O. Evans
Sir C.E. Fox Sir G.C. Buchanan A.W. Binning W.H.L. Cabell F.F. Goodliffe G.C. Stawell Lt.-Col. C.E. Williams Lt.-Col. E.C. Townsend |
M. Oppenheimer
M.L. Cowasjee Lim Chin Tsong Moola Abdul Rahim F. McCarthy Dr. H. [Harry] Findlay U Po Tha P.A. Churchward Lt.-Col. C.R. Pearce |
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Help for Belgium – Who will spare Rs. 150
Seven more subscribers of Rs. 150 either in one sum or in three instalments ... of Rs.50 are needed... John Galsworthy, whose moving appeal ... led to the starting of this list ... The following additional subscriptions have been received:- Rs. 10 from S.H. Parker & Rs. 5 from S. Saul, 27 Godwin Rd. |
Scholarship Awards
Maung Hla is awarded an Archaeological Scholarship ... ... T.J. Joseph is awarded a European Collegiate Scholarship ... ... at the Govt. College, Rangoon ... ... Irene Vardon is awarded a European Collegiate Scholarship ... ... at the Govt. College, Rangoon ... ... |
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Halpin Road Collision
Charge against Sir G.C. Buchanan The hearing was resumed today before Mr Sitzler ... ... in the case in which Sir George Buchanan was charged ... ... with doing a rash and negligent act. Inspector Jennings appeared on behalf of the prosecution while R.S. Miles defended ... Mr Garfield Hancock watched the proceedings on behalf of Mr Combest the complainant. Mrs Combes was the first witness called today. She stated to Inspector Jennings hat she was in the side car when the accident took place. The whole of her body was injured as a result of the accident. She was treated altogether three times by the Doctor. She was laid up altogether for three weeks and was forced to remain with her leg kept up. Dr. Spence saw her on the 27th July and he told her that she would have to remain another week. Cross-examined by Mr Giles, witness stated that she felt nothing after the accident. She got up and walked to Mrs Dunk’s house but when she was there her ankle began to swell and Mrs Dunk put her in her gharry and drove her to the Minto Mansions. She started to walk last week, as the doctor told her that it would be good to get up and walk. Re-examined, witness stated the she worked as a milliner and dressmaker for Mrs Nahpiet. She could not do this work whilst lying down as one had to try on the hats and blouses. Dr. A.D. Spence deposed to having examined Mrs Combes on the evening of the accident. She has a severe sprain on her right ankle bruises on the left knee and lips and a bruise on the back. He examined her at Mrs Dunk’s house and saw her again on the 27th July. She was the quite unable to use her ankle and was unable to walk. This injury, he said, had prevented her from following her ordinary pursuits for two to three weeks. He thought that she still ought not to walk more than half a mile as she might still get a lot of swelling and that would mean that she would have to lie up again. Sir George Buchanan was then examined and charged with having on the 16th July at Halpin and Prome Roads junction caused grievous hurt to Madame Combes by doing an act so negligently as to endanger the personal safety of others: names cutting into the Prome Road on the wrong side. Sir George Buchanan pleaded not guilty. He admitted he did cut the corner too finely but he thought he could have got out of his way. He meant that but for Mr Combes’ negligence his act would not have been dangerous. For the defence Mr Combes and Sergeant Nevay were recalled. Mr Stawell, Chief Engineer and Secretary to Govt., P.W.D. was also called an examined. Sir George Buchanan was then examined. ... ... I was going very slowly. The curb on the south side of Halpin Road is very defined. I was on the right hand side of the car driving, Mr Stawell, sitting next to me, on my left. ... ... Mr G.C. Stawell, ... ... then gave evidence ... ... Mr J.R. King of the Motor House, gave evidence that there was no front break on the motor cycle ... ... His Worship having heard ... ... he would pass orders on Aug. 27th. |
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Local News
Leave Capt. B.H. Elliott, R.G.A., has been granted 30 days privilege leave. ... ... Football - St. Paul’s Club Victory One of the most interesting second league matches yet witnessed ... .. when St. Paul’s Club met the Rangoon College Reserve ... The St. Paul’s Club have been fortunate to secure the services of Orchard as centre-half, who it was thought after he had met an accident a few weeks previously would be disabled from play for the rest of the season. It was undoubtedly largely due to his efforts that the Club secured the two goals which brought them out the victors ... ... The St. Paul’s team attacked .. .. excellent piece of work on the part of Dick, the inner right who dribbled past the back and scored. ... ... For the winners, Orchard, Mg Myo and Rozario played well, whilst Ba Pu, Ba Hike and Tun Tin deserved credit. Gunner Renton refereed. On a distant field, the Govt. High School Reserves met the United Islamic Club in the Third League Tournament. ... ... two goals all. Sergeant Hoskins refereed. |
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Burma Athletic Assoc.
Football Season Walter Locke Football Challenge Shield Rugby Challenge Cup Open to all affiliated Clubs in Burma; entries close 31st Aug. Entrance fee Rs. 5 A.G. DuBern, Hony. Secy., B.A.A. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Leave Mr B. Pope, Supdt. of Post Offices, 4th grade, is granted privilege leave for three months, combined with leave on private affairs for three months out of India, with effect from the 1st August. Mr A. Anantha Charlu, Head clerk, Rangoon Post Office, is appointed to officiate as Supdt. of Post Offices, 5th grade, during the absence on combined leave of Mr B. Pope or until further orders. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Football In Rangoon - Third League Match In the Third League competition the St. Paul’s School Reserves yesterday evening met the Government High School Reserves in the B.A.A. enclosure ... ... St Paul’s School team had the better of the exchanges, but were unable to convert. On one occasion D’Silva, one of the forwards, succeeded in breaking away and although he had an open goal field before him shot wide of the mark ... ... ended as pointless draw. Gunner Renton refereed. |
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Agriculture In Burma - Mandalay Conference
The third Provincial Agricultural and Co-operative Conference concluded this morning when the final general meeting was held in the Conference pardal. About one thousand persons were present with the Hon’ble Mr Thompson, Financial Commissioner, in the chair. ... ... The Chairman addressed the meeting ... ... and must not rely upon Government to guide and assist ... ... Mr English has given the subject very careful thought and has now evolved a measure which ... ... the efforts which are being made by Col. Evans and his able staff ... ... Before the meeting concludes, I am confident ... ... our thanks to Messrs. English, Clayton and Dunn for the efficient manner in which the present conference has been organised ... ... Mr English the “Prince of Co-operators” ... ... Our thanks are also due to Mg Bya, the Assistant Registrar ... ... ... ... at the approaching retirement of Mr English, the Registrar and the sense of great debt, which they in common with the whole Province owed to him for his connection with the creation of the co-operative movement and its development during the past ten years. ... ... All arrangements were in the hands of Mr Clayton and they have been of an almost gigantic nature but were smoothly and perfectly worked ... ... organising and administrative powers of Mr H. Clayton, the Director of Agriculture, who worked throughout with unremitting zeal and energy. After the meeting Mr Marshall, the photographer, took a large group photograph. The closing touch of the Conference was given this evening by an “at Home” by Mr H. Clayton, Director of Agriculture at his residence. The grounds surrounding the house were most pleasingly laid out with inviting seats and tables for the many guests. For the Burman element a large mandat, profusely decorated, and tables everywhere, was a scene of great attraction. All the Burmese delegates and friends present enjoyed the lavish hospitality of the host. Inside the house refreshments to satisfy the most fastidious were liberally provided. A slight drizzle during the evening somewhat spoiled the enjoyment but as the afternoon advanced the clouds cleared and an enjoyable time was spent. All went away with acknowledgements of great gratitude and pleasing at their Host’s unremitting attention. The report of the sub-committee No. 4 on postal facilities in rural areas states: The Chairman was Mr H.B. Holmes. The following resolutions were adopted by the sub-committee ... ... The report of sub-committee No. 3 stated: The Chairman was Mr A.E. English, C.I.E., I.C.S. The following resolutions were passed ... ... The following is the report of the sub-committee No. 2 ... ... The Chairman was U Po Pe ... ... The following is the report of sub-committee ... ... Chairman Mr C.W. Dunn, I.S.C. ... ... The report of sub-committee ... Chairman, the Hon’ble Mr R.E.V. Arbuthnot, I.C.S. ... ... At the meeting of sub-committee .. ... under the Chairmanship of Mr J. McKenna, I.C.S., ... ... The report of sub-committee ... .. crop rotation under the Chairmanship of J.M.W. Smyth ... ... |
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The Halpin Road Collision
We understand that in connection with the case in which Sir G.C. Buchanan, C.I.E., was yesterday fined Rs. 600 by the Western Magistrate on a charge under section ... ... of doing a rash and negligent act, a collision ... ... an appear is being filed ... ... R.S. Giles his advocate. Fatal Accident On The River Capt. R.B. Rushall reported yesterday to the Barr Street Police that while one of his coolies was engaged at work on the S.S.. “Tesan Maru” he met with a fatal accident. The man named Appayah was engaged in fixing the thwarts across no. 3 hatch when it got between his legs and upset him causing him to fall heavily to the bottom of the hold. He was killed on the spot. |
Fytche Gardens Affair
Subah Khan, a constable attached to the Pansodan Guard, who was sent up by Inspector Donohoe to answer a charge of committing robbery in the Fytche Square Garden was today charged by A.G. Cooke, Dist. Magistrate with attempting to rob a Japanese seaman named Inowa ... ... Mr Smallcombe News from England states that Mr Smallcombe, who left Rangoon with three or four others, has gone from London for Portsmouth en route to the front. |
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Halpin Road Collision – Sir G.C. Buchanan’s Appeal
Messrs. Giles and Coltman have filed an appear in the Chief Court... was ordered to pay one Frank Combes, by way of compensation ... ... appear will be hard in due course. Syriam Municipality J. Moore of the Burma Oil Co., has been appointed Vice President of the Syriam Municipality vice J.C. Hope, B.O.C. resigned, from Sept. 1st. Registrar J.E. Houldey, Registrar of the Chief Court, today took over charge of his duties as Dist. Magistrate, Rangoon Town, vice A.G. Cooke, who is going on furlough for nine months. Health Officer Dr. J.B. Stephens, Chief Health Officer, Rangoon, now on leave, has offered his services to the War Office, who will accept them for the year or such period as circumstances may require ... ... |
Help for Belgium
Rs. 150 from R. Hardie Rs. 100 from F.W. Collings, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Shwegyin Rs. 100 from C. Chapman, Moulmein Rs. 100 from Dr. B. Black, Rangoon Rs. from Lodge “Peace & Harmony” Rangoon Rs. 50 from Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson, the “Clachan” Churchill Rd. Rs. 10 from S.H. Parker Rs. 5 from W.D. Green, Kanbalu, Shwebo Rs. 5 from S. Saul, 27 Godwin Rd. Rs. 5 from Miss L. McNeill, Bund Rd., Maymyo Rs. 3 from Miss K.N. Parakh the “Folly”, Rangoon |
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Court Fees Question
A Bench, composed of Mr Justice Ormond and Mr Justice Twomey on Tuesday passed orders on the Civil Miscellaneous appeal of ... ... The application to proceed against Rangasawmy Naicker in execution was dismissed. In this Court the application was argued by Mr Das, whilst Mr Campagnac appeared for the respondent. .. ... |
The Dufferin Hospital
We understand that Mrs A.K.A.S. Jamal has sent a donation of Rs 9000 to Mr Baird Smith, Hony. Treasurer of the Dufferin Hospital, for the purposes of providing a new lift installation. A.G. Cooke - A group photograph of A.G. Cooke, Dist. Magistrate, Rangoon (who is proceeding on long leave) and the other Magistrates with their clerical staffs etc. was taken this afternoon outside the Dist. Magistrate’s Court. |
Gifts for the Troops – Field Glasses & Razors
P. Orr & Sons have kindly put in order any field glasses needing repair before being sent to the front.
Cecil Guinness (Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank) and P.A. Churchward (Bank of Rangoon) beg to acknowledge receipt of the following gifts:-
P. Orr & Sons have kindly put in order any field glasses needing repair before being sent to the front.
Cecil Guinness (Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank) and P.A. Churchward (Bank of Rangoon) beg to acknowledge receipt of the following gifts:-
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Razors
A.R. Morris L.E. Palmer E. Dyce Duckworth H.W. Jones Mrs Guy C.B. Jacobs |
Field Glasses
Col. E.M. Taylor Capt. G.A. Carey B.A.S. Brunskell Irrawaddy Flot. Co. W. White W.G. Stewart C.B. Jacobs |
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Rangoon W.C.T.U.
The regular meeting of the Rangoon Branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will be held at headquarters, Methodist School, Lewis St., on Wednesday, Sept. 8th at 5. P.m. A good musical programme had been arranged and Prof. Crawford of the Baptist College, will deliver an address. Excise Officer’s Narrow Escape Mr Littlewood, Inspector of Excise, had a very narrow escape of being killed on Thursday. According to the report he made at the Latter Street Guard, he went to search a house, No. 39, 21st Street, for cocaine and morphia. When the search party were about to proceed to the loft, Mr Littlewood asked the house owner, a Chinaman, named Gin Hong, to accompany them and see that the search was properly conducted. Gin Hong instead of doing so, abused him and went off to his own room. Mr Littlewood followed him, but, as he was about to step into the room, he was met by Gin Hong, who, he asserts, had a dah in his hand hidden by a cloth and without any warning made a cut at him, but fortunately missed. Gin Hong, it is said, made a second cut, and the weapon cut the sleeve of Mr Littlewood’s coat. The police have arrested the accused Chinaman and are sending him up for trial under Section ... .. |
Football In Rangoon
Keen Second League Match What proved to be one of the most interesting contests yet witnessed ... ... when the Rangoon College Reserves met the Govt. High School in the B.A.A. enclosure. ... ... Play commenced with the School team defending the North goal ; they attacked and a fin pass by Klauseman led to Tha Sein Lin to get dangerously close, but the latter missed badly ... ... The College secured later from a throw-in and Tun Min, the inner-right ... ... and scored the first goal. On restarting the School forwards made desperate attempts to equalise. In the exchange which ensued, there was some rough play and the referee had occasion to warn a number of the School team for “wild kicking” which had marred the play on both sides. .. .. the play which followed was quite clean ... ... After the interval the School team went away with a rush and within a short time succeeded in scoring the equalising goal. This was through a good effort on the part of Kluseman, who dribbled past the defence. Mg Mya, the centre forward, rushed up caught the ball on the rebound and scored. Tun Me of the College Reserves, before the close scored the winning goal for his side. Final score:- Rangoon College Reserves 2 goals (Tun Me 2) Govt. High School 1 goal (Mg Mya 1) Gunner Renton referred. On a distant field the Municipal Sports Club defeated the Y.M.C.A. Reserves by four goals to one. This was a Third League match. |
The Mobile Battery - A.K.A.S. Jamal’s Gift.
A.K.A.S. Jamal, C.I.E. will supply each of the twelve men leaving Rangoon next week as reinforcements for the Mobile Battery with an anti-gas respirator of simple form and it is his intention to supply these to all future drafts. These respirators, which have been submitted to the wear Office and to the Viceroy are the work of a local resident Mr H. Shepherd of 19 Sparks St. They are made of wire gauze, covered with net and backed with lint and other materials which are impregnated with chemicals to neutralise the effect of poison gas. Mr Shepherd has submitted them to several medical men, who have expressed their approval of the design and the method.
The chemicals are good for at least six weeks after they have been added to the lint. Mr Shepherd made an experiment to test the efficiency of his respirators, closing up all the orifices in a small room he let in a quantity of sulphur and for over fifteen minutes he remained in the room without discomfort.
J.R. Baroni
Writing on Aug. 9th from Mesopotamia to his brother Mr M.A. Baroni at Yamethin, Br. J.R. Baroni, who left with the Burma detachment of the Vol. Mobile Battery states: “It is immensely hot here but we manage to live. Part of our Battery took part in the big battle at Nazariyeh, firing about 370 rounds from the 15 pr. The fight resulted in a victory for the British. There are still chances for bars to our medal.”
A.K.A.S. Jamal, C.I.E. will supply each of the twelve men leaving Rangoon next week as reinforcements for the Mobile Battery with an anti-gas respirator of simple form and it is his intention to supply these to all future drafts. These respirators, which have been submitted to the wear Office and to the Viceroy are the work of a local resident Mr H. Shepherd of 19 Sparks St. They are made of wire gauze, covered with net and backed with lint and other materials which are impregnated with chemicals to neutralise the effect of poison gas. Mr Shepherd has submitted them to several medical men, who have expressed their approval of the design and the method.
The chemicals are good for at least six weeks after they have been added to the lint. Mr Shepherd made an experiment to test the efficiency of his respirators, closing up all the orifices in a small room he let in a quantity of sulphur and for over fifteen minutes he remained in the room without discomfort.
J.R. Baroni
Writing on Aug. 9th from Mesopotamia to his brother Mr M.A. Baroni at Yamethin, Br. J.R. Baroni, who left with the Burma detachment of the Vol. Mobile Battery states: “It is immensely hot here but we manage to live. Part of our Battery took part in the big battle at Nazariyeh, firing about 370 rounds from the 15 pr. The fight resulted in a victory for the British. There are still chances for bars to our medal.”
Municipal Bye-Laws - Injunction set aside
Yesterday afternoon Mr Justice Robinson was engaged in hearing the miscellaneous application of Ahmed Ebrahim vs the President, Rangoon Municipality. T.F.R. McDonnell said he appeared for the respondent ... ... Mr Xavier appeared for the petitioner. ... ... Mr Xavier said his client only received a notice in February or so ... ... The petition is dismissed with costs ... ... Advocate fees two gold mohurs.
Football In Rangoon - Second League Victors
What proved to be one of the most stubbornly contested games in the Second League Tournament ... ... when the Govt. High School met the St. Paul’s Club .. ... St. Paul’s Club were the winners of the Cup last year ... ... The positions of the first three teams in this League were Police Sports Club ... ... St.. Paul’s Club and the Govt. High School ... ... Nothing was scored by either side until just before the close of the game when the referee penalised Lyne. The St. Paul’s left half for fouling San U. A penalty was given and Kluseman scored the necessary goal amidst loud cheering. ... ... Gunner Renton R.G.A. refereed.
A School Tournament
The annual football tournament game between the Borders and Day Scholars of the Diocesan High School was played last evening at the Gymkhana ground in Halpin Road ... ... The Day Scholars who are the holders of the Cup quickly attacked and in the first few minutes R. Wiltshire scored the first goal ... .. the Boarders, who with a great rush equalised almost immediately, Ling finding the net with a good shot ... ... the Boarders almost immediately added a second goal, Wadman dispossessing the goal-keeper and netting the ball. At this time the Boarders had only ten players, Plunkett, their right half, having had to retire through injury to his knee. About two minutes from the end the Day boys succeeded in equalising, the ball rebounding into the net off one of the Boarders, after Barrow had save a good shot by J. Wiltshire. This caused extra time to be played during which R. Wiltshire put on the winning goal for the Day Boys’ amid great excitement who thus retain the Cup. The presentation was made by the Principal J.S.M. Ward in the absence of the Lord Bishop. The usual cheers bringing a very pleasant evening to a close.
Yesterday afternoon Mr Justice Robinson was engaged in hearing the miscellaneous application of Ahmed Ebrahim vs the President, Rangoon Municipality. T.F.R. McDonnell said he appeared for the respondent ... ... Mr Xavier appeared for the petitioner. ... ... Mr Xavier said his client only received a notice in February or so ... ... The petition is dismissed with costs ... ... Advocate fees two gold mohurs.
Football In Rangoon - Second League Victors
What proved to be one of the most stubbornly contested games in the Second League Tournament ... ... when the Govt. High School met the St. Paul’s Club .. ... St. Paul’s Club were the winners of the Cup last year ... ... The positions of the first three teams in this League were Police Sports Club ... ... St.. Paul’s Club and the Govt. High School ... ... Nothing was scored by either side until just before the close of the game when the referee penalised Lyne. The St. Paul’s left half for fouling San U. A penalty was given and Kluseman scored the necessary goal amidst loud cheering. ... ... Gunner Renton R.G.A. refereed.
A School Tournament
The annual football tournament game between the Borders and Day Scholars of the Diocesan High School was played last evening at the Gymkhana ground in Halpin Road ... ... The Day Scholars who are the holders of the Cup quickly attacked and in the first few minutes R. Wiltshire scored the first goal ... .. the Boarders, who with a great rush equalised almost immediately, Ling finding the net with a good shot ... ... the Boarders almost immediately added a second goal, Wadman dispossessing the goal-keeper and netting the ball. At this time the Boarders had only ten players, Plunkett, their right half, having had to retire through injury to his knee. About two minutes from the end the Day boys succeeded in equalising, the ball rebounding into the net off one of the Boarders, after Barrow had save a good shot by J. Wiltshire. This caused extra time to be played during which R. Wiltshire put on the winning goal for the Day Boys’ amid great excitement who thus retain the Cup. The presentation was made by the Principal J.S.M. Ward in the absence of the Lord Bishop. The usual cheers bringing a very pleasant evening to a close.
Local News
A nice break - In a private game at billiards Mr Dennis Scanlon at the Police Club, Rangoon, made a break of 81. His best effort, however, was 89.
The Indian Catholic Assoc. - A public lecture will be delivered at the Association premises no. 27c Phayre St. on Monday, the 13th by Mr A. Paul on “Malaria and its Prevention. “ Major H.H.G. Knapp, M.D., I.M.S., will preside.
Alleged breach of motor rules - M. Rahman, chauffeur to A.K.A.S. Jamal’s motor car no. 689, is being prosecuted by Sergt. Graham under section ... driving without a back light along Signal Pagoda Rd. at 8.45 last night.
A nice break - In a private game at billiards Mr Dennis Scanlon at the Police Club, Rangoon, made a break of 81. His best effort, however, was 89.
The Indian Catholic Assoc. - A public lecture will be delivered at the Association premises no. 27c Phayre St. on Monday, the 13th by Mr A. Paul on “Malaria and its Prevention. “ Major H.H.G. Knapp, M.D., I.M.S., will preside.
Alleged breach of motor rules - M. Rahman, chauffeur to A.K.A.S. Jamal’s motor car no. 689, is being prosecuted by Sergt. Graham under section ... driving without a back light along Signal Pagoda Rd. at 8.45 last night.
For the Irish Wounded
Local Relief Fund
The following subscriptions have been received for the fund for Irish wounded soldiers, in connection with which a special appeal is made to
Irish people in Burma and heir well-wishers. As intimated in Brigade Order, May 14th 1915, Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate,
will receive subscriptions with Major Genl. Young, Commanding the Rangoon Brigade, will forward to the Commander-in-Chief, Simla.
... ... will distribute the funds to the depots of Irish regiments, so that when drafts are proceeding to the front, advantage may be taken to
send them useful articles of medical comforts, appliances, bandages etc. for use in the field. The depots of many of the Irish regiments are
situated in small towns where, owing to poverty, there is not the same likelihood of the people of the neighbourhood
coming forward to help in this direction, as in Great Britain ... ...
Subscription List:-
Local Relief Fund
The following subscriptions have been received for the fund for Irish wounded soldiers, in connection with which a special appeal is made to
Irish people in Burma and heir well-wishers. As intimated in Brigade Order, May 14th 1915, Major Kirkwood, Cantonment Magistrate,
will receive subscriptions with Major Genl. Young, Commanding the Rangoon Brigade, will forward to the Commander-in-Chief, Simla.
... ... will distribute the funds to the depots of Irish regiments, so that when drafts are proceeding to the front, advantage may be taken to
send them useful articles of medical comforts, appliances, bandages etc. for use in the field. The depots of many of the Irish regiments are
situated in small towns where, owing to poverty, there is not the same likelihood of the people of the neighbourhood
coming forward to help in this direction, as in Great Britain ... ...
Subscription List:-
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Rs. 20 Major W.H. Speke
Rs. 50 Mrs Algie Rs. 50 J.P. Algie Rs. 15 Balthazar & Son Rs. 10 M. Gassman Rs. 100 U Po Kin Rs 5 Abdulla Kaka Rs. 500 U Po Tha Rs. 100 H.V. Low & Co. Rs. 485-3-6 Mg Po Sein’s Pwe Rs. 20 Mr Lanktree Rs. 50 Mr Rushton Rs. 50 Mr & Mrs Tarleton |
Rs. 80 Major Lalor
Rs. 5 Ah Haing Rs. 10 A. Blake Rs. 5 H.T.D. Tayler Rs. 50 Major & Mrs Kirkwood Rs. 2,234-5-3 Proceeds Elphinstone Bioscope, special performance Rs. 1000 A.K.A.S. Jamal Rs. 50 Li Ah Lye Rs. 50 Mah Thaw Rs.50 Mrs C.E. Brown Rs. 11 O’Hearn Rs. 100 Maung Ba Dun Rs. 400-0-6 Part proceeds of Bengali Theatrical Club’s Concert |
Burma’s War Gift - Aeroplanes and Ambulances
Messrs. Cecil Guinness, Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corpn. and P.A. Churchward, Bank of Rangoon
beg to acknowledge receipt of the following subscriptions:--
Messrs. Cecil Guinness, Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corpn. and P.A. Churchward, Bank of Rangoon
beg to acknowledge receipt of the following subscriptions:--
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Aeroplanes
Rs. 250 D.H.R. Twomey Rs. 300 B.S. Carey Rs. 20 Maung Po Rs. 4-5-6- Mg Mg Gyi Rs. 250 G.C. Tew Rs. 50 for Aug. – The staff of the Assessor’s Dept., Rangoon Municipality, per Max. L. Friedlander Rs. 11-5-3 per Mr Jamieson, Revenue Insp., Rangoon Municipality Rs. 50 Diocesan Boys’ High School Rs. 252 Katha - to mark the Anniversary of the commencement of the war. Rs. 100 Commander W.F. Waymouth, R.N.R. |
Ambulances
Rs. 250 D.H.R. Twomey Rs. 5 E.P.Pillai Rs. 4-5-6- Mg Mg Gyi Rs. 58 per W. Lewtey, from Staff & Workmen of Power Station of R.E.T. & S. Co. Rs. 50 J. Rowland Rs. 218-5-4 European Staff of G. McKenzie & Co. Rs. 50 for Aug. – The Staff of the Assessor’s Dept., Rangoon Municipality, per Max. L. Friedlander Rs. 11-5-3 per Mr Jamieson, Revenue Insp., Rangoon Municipality Rs. 25 E.D. Haffenden 6,750 Mrs A.K.A.S. Jamal Rs. 45 Commander W.F. Waymouth, R.N.R. Orders have been sent to London for six ambulances |
Alleged Wrongful Arrest
Cecil Townsend Johnstone, godown manager of Messrs. Jamal Bros., Pazundaung, was yesterday fined Rs. 50 or in default to suffer one month’s rigorous imprisonment, for being found guilty by the Western Sub-divisional Magistrate of wrongfully confining a money lender named Ram Misser, in the mill premises on the 25th Aug. last. Johnstone, his worship said, apparently thought that Ram Kader Misser was demanding money from a durwan, named Rati Pall at Messrs. Jamal’s Brothers’ Mill on forged notes and therefore thought he ought to be arrested and sent to the police. He explained that he did not send him to the nearest Tounglonbyan Police station as he thought there was only a Burman in charge. This, his worship said, was not a sufficient reason and even supposing that Ram Misser was attempting to cheat or had committed forgery for the purposes of cheating, this was not an offence for which a private person could arrest. The arrest and confinement under the accused’ orders were, he said, illegal and he accordingly fined him as stated above.
Cecil Townsend Johnstone, godown manager of Messrs. Jamal Bros., Pazundaung, was yesterday fined Rs. 50 or in default to suffer one month’s rigorous imprisonment, for being found guilty by the Western Sub-divisional Magistrate of wrongfully confining a money lender named Ram Misser, in the mill premises on the 25th Aug. last. Johnstone, his worship said, apparently thought that Ram Kader Misser was demanding money from a durwan, named Rati Pall at Messrs. Jamal’s Brothers’ Mill on forged notes and therefore thought he ought to be arrested and sent to the police. He explained that he did not send him to the nearest Tounglonbyan Police station as he thought there was only a Burman in charge. This, his worship said, was not a sufficient reason and even supposing that Ram Misser was attempting to cheat or had committed forgery for the purposes of cheating, this was not an offence for which a private person could arrest. The arrest and confinement under the accused’ orders were, he said, illegal and he accordingly fined him as stated above.
The Kyomkadat Dacoity
Which we believe has never been reported in detail makes interesting reading:- At ... ... on the 10th April, the thurgyi of Kyonkadat sent a letter by a villager to the Amherst Police saying ... ... dacoits, having a gun, had attacked Ma E Mya’s house. ... ... Kyonkadat is seven miles from the Police Station. The Dist Supdt., of Police .. ... visited the scene of the crime. He submitted a further report, ... ... after examining Ma E. Mya and other witnesses, including a Eurasian hunter named Henderson, who lived on the outskirts of the village, also Lyons, an employee of the rubbers estate there and D’Zalazar, an overseer of the same estate.
Both Henderson and Lyons had double barrelled fowling pieces. The number of men, he says, actually concerned in the dacoity was four and they had three guns. ... ... They took Ma E Mya upstairs, beat her up forced her to give up Rs. 700 ... ... The value of the property taken was Rs. 2134. Lyons, who lived within eight minutes of the dacoited house, had a gun and was a volunteer. He was called on for assistance by the villagers. He stated that he called the overseer D’Zalazar and collected some men ... ... he was advised to fire and frighten away the thieves . He was again advancing when he heard shots from the direction of the house of the manager Mr Xavier, so he went there but saw nothing and went to sleep there on receipt of a telegram from Mr Xavier who was in Moulmein, instructing him to do so. The other man Henderson, a hunter lived further away somewhere about a mile on the outskirts of the village. He was also called to assist ... ... He also heard shots in the direction of Mr Llyons’ house and went there but found it locked. ... ... The Township Officer being at Thanbyuzayat, Henderson sent the thurgyi to that officer while he waited and watched ... ... he followed them ... ... the men suddenly sprang into the jungle ... ... The behaviour of the man Lyons was reported to the Deputy Commissioner and the Commanding Officer of the Volunteers.
Which we believe has never been reported in detail makes interesting reading:- At ... ... on the 10th April, the thurgyi of Kyonkadat sent a letter by a villager to the Amherst Police saying ... ... dacoits, having a gun, had attacked Ma E Mya’s house. ... ... Kyonkadat is seven miles from the Police Station. The Dist Supdt., of Police .. ... visited the scene of the crime. He submitted a further report, ... ... after examining Ma E. Mya and other witnesses, including a Eurasian hunter named Henderson, who lived on the outskirts of the village, also Lyons, an employee of the rubbers estate there and D’Zalazar, an overseer of the same estate.
Both Henderson and Lyons had double barrelled fowling pieces. The number of men, he says, actually concerned in the dacoity was four and they had three guns. ... ... They took Ma E Mya upstairs, beat her up forced her to give up Rs. 700 ... ... The value of the property taken was Rs. 2134. Lyons, who lived within eight minutes of the dacoited house, had a gun and was a volunteer. He was called on for assistance by the villagers. He stated that he called the overseer D’Zalazar and collected some men ... ... he was advised to fire and frighten away the thieves . He was again advancing when he heard shots from the direction of the house of the manager Mr Xavier, so he went there but saw nothing and went to sleep there on receipt of a telegram from Mr Xavier who was in Moulmein, instructing him to do so. The other man Henderson, a hunter lived further away somewhere about a mile on the outskirts of the village. He was also called to assist ... ... He also heard shots in the direction of Mr Llyons’ house and went there but found it locked. ... ... The Township Officer being at Thanbyuzayat, Henderson sent the thurgyi to that officer while he waited and watched ... ... he followed them ... ... the men suddenly sprang into the jungle ... ... The behaviour of the man Lyons was reported to the Deputy Commissioner and the Commanding Officer of the Volunteers.
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Arrested in Maymyo
Mandalay 17th Sept. A sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment [has] been passed by the Senior Magistrate on Narain Singh under Section 20, Arms Act, who when arrested in Maymyo attempted to shoot Asst. Superintendent Withingstall and was found to have a fully loaded Browning pistol and 144 cartridges. He was a companion of Jawan Singh, previously arrested and had on him seditious papers. ... ... and was said to be a desperate character, having attempted to shoot Mr Fearnley Whittingstall, A.S.P. when the latter arrested him. ... ... |
Help for Belgium
The following additional subscriptions have been received since Aug. 31st:- Rs. 218-5-4 from European Staff of G. McKenzie & Co. Rs. 205-8 from Mg Thaw, Managing proprietor, Pyilosanda Rice Mill, Zigon & Staff Rs. 150 Lt.-Col. Macnabb, Commissioner, Magwe Rs. 150 J.E. Covernton, D.P.I. Rs. 150 J.V. Griffin, 24 Halpin Rd. Rs. 50 Miss C.S.L. Watson, Kanbalu Rs. 50 Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson, “The Clachan” Churchill Rd. (Rs. 200 to date) Rs. 32 J.W., Insein Rs. 15 W.P. Clay, Bulloch Bros., Rangoon Rs. 10 F.W. Whiting, 1 Rosebank Rd. Rs. 10 S.H. Parker Rs. 10 Indian Telegraph Assoc. (2nd instalment) Rs. 10 Surosh, Maymyo Rs. 5 Miss Dicksie St. John (3rd instalment making Rs. 15 in all) Rs. 5 Maung Maung, Minbu Rs. 5 E.P. Pillai |
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Brief Liberty
Moulmein Prisoners’ Escapades ... of the three political prisoners who escaped from Moulmein Jail ... As there was no doubt about these being the fugitives, ... ... the Inspector immediately made a report to D.S.P. Mr Forbes, however, was already preparing a trip to Kyaikmaraw, ,as he seems to have picked up the scent ... ... While Mr Forbes was having a hurried chota harzi preparatory to a chase through the jungle, Mg Po Yin, a Sub-Inspector, got information on the fugitives ... ... Rangoon Cemeteries Question of Control W.H. Cabell’s Statement At the Rangoon Munipality Finance Sub-Committee yesterday W.H.L. Cabell , I.C.S., President, said there were some extra subjects, the first of which was (1) ... ... drawn up by the Rangoon Christian Cemeteries, relating to ... ... of a portion of the Kemmendine Cemetery allotted to the Presbyterians. ... ... Runaway in Phayre St. Yesterday afternoon, while C.C. Jordan (brother of Gr. Jordan of the Mobile Battery, whose sad death by drowning in the Persian Gulf was reported in our columns) was in a taxi in Phayre Street, he saw a runaway horse attached to a gharry coming full speed form the north. He jumped out of the taxi and made a dash to catch the animal, finally getting hold of it near Whiteaways and bringing it to a standstill. In the gharry were Mrs Minus (wife of the auditor of the Port Commission) and her children, who though greatly alarmed, were not injured. Scholarship Clive Sutherland is awarded a European Collegiate Scholarship of Rs. 30 p.m. tenable for two years at the Govt. College, Rangoon, with effect from the 1st April 1915. ... ... |
Local News
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The Portuguese Club
The social gathering of members and their guests will be held ... ... Assault on Police Officer Mr Foster, Sub-Inspector of Excise, on Thursday evening searched house No. 77, 15th Street for contraband. ... ... The tenants, Ma Kin and Po Lu were arrested. ... ... and violently obstructed the police and ... He was however, secured and made over to the police. Territorials visit the Oil Works By the permission of the Burmah Oil Co. authorities, twenty f the local Territorials under the leadership of W.B. Hilton, Asst. Secy. of Y.M.C.A. on Thursday afternoon visited the B.O.C. works at Syriam. The assistants at the works kindly came forward to take the visitors round and a very interesting afternoon was sent. On their departure the guests were each presented with a packet of candles manufactured there and were also entertained to tea and cakes. Two B.O.C. launches were placed at the disposal of the visitors. Railway Institute Dance ... ... in Rangoon, last night when there were no fewer than a hundred guests present .. ... music was supplied by an orchestra under the direction of Mr Texeira. ... ... The whole arrangements were under the management of Mr Stephens, the honorary secretary who was in turn assisted by Messrs. D’Boys and Stride. Appointment The appointment of Mr W.A. Scholes as Swedish Consul at Rangoon is recognised. |
Strange behaviour
A little after nine o’clock this morning, there was a commotion in Phayre street caused by the strange behaviour of a Chittagonian named Muni. It appears the man passed unnoticed by the guard sentry into the Guard premises and after looking about the place and at Inspector Donohoe who was busy at the time, walked out. ... ... eventually seized on Dalhousie Street and brought before the Inspector ... he was made over to one of the sub-inspectors ... A. Lantern Lecture Dr. A.M. Murray is delivering a lecture at the Diocesan High School ... ... lantern slides which will be exhibited by Mr E. Brown, D.S.P. This lecture will bring to a conclusion the work of the School Social Club ... ... Rangoon Municipality A meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee ... the following were present:- W.H.L. Cabell (President) the Hon’ble J.E. DuBern (Vice President, Messrs. F.F. Goodliffe, A. Forbes, M. Joakim, B.N. Sivaya, the Hon’ble Lim Chin Tsong, Messrs. S.S. Agabob, U Ba Thein, Moola Dawood and C.C. Cameron (Secretary.) ... ... Office Superintendent, Applications for the post of Superintendent of the Secretary’s Office were next considered. ... ... it was decided to offer the appointment to G. St. Q. Cameron of Messrs. Thomas Cook & Son, Calcutta, if he would give some sort of guarantee that he would hold the post for a number of years. In the event of him not accepting ... ... offered to E.H. O’Hara, office of the Chief Secretary of Burma and failing him to V.B. Reynaud, head clerk, Customs Office. |
Walter Locke Tournament
A Doubtful Goal - Customs team beaten.
... ... between the United Islamic Club and the Customs Club was played off last evening ... ...
the referee gave a rather doubtful decision, awarding the Islamic Club a goal.
At this the Customs eleven decided to leave the field but Mr Lloyd, the Assistant Collector asked them to return,
... ... lodge a protest if they wished to do so after the game.
The following were the players:-
A Doubtful Goal - Customs team beaten.
... ... between the United Islamic Club and the Customs Club was played off last evening ... ...
the referee gave a rather doubtful decision, awarding the Islamic Club a goal.
At this the Customs eleven decided to leave the field but Mr Lloyd, the Assistant Collector asked them to return,
... ... lodge a protest if they wished to do so after the game.
The following were the players:-
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Customs Club
Reynaud Murrell Young Law George Hitchcock Whitley Greatorex Barton Pears Audley |
Islamic Club
C. Rees Ya Baw Ba Than Mg Sein Mg Thwin Mg Ba Pan On Mg Twin Saw Hla Mg Ngwe Walter |
Referee Mr Claridge Play commenced with the Customs defending the north goal. ... ... good effort by Mg Twin led Reynaud to use his hands, but the latter had no difficulty in clearing. A mis-kick by Hitchcock resulted in Walter breaking away ... ... A good effort on the part of Greatorex let Pears through; the latter passed to Audley who sent in a dropping shot which had no difficulty in finding the net ... ... Pan On beat Law and centred to Mg Twin but the latter was penalised for pushing Young, whilst in front of the goal.. “Hands” against the Islamics gave Barton a shot and he sent in a hard one which missed the goal by a few inches. The Islamics attacked and the equalising goal secured ... ... by Pan On who rushed the ball into the net. ... ... Mg Thwin, the centre half sent in a shot which was apparently disposed of by Reynaud. The referee awarded a goal. This seemed an extremely doubtful, both by the players as well as to the spectators as the referee was almost at the centre line of the field when he blew his whistle. ... ... Islamic Club two goals to one.
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Schoolboys on Strike
Yesterday afternoon a strike broke out among the boys of the tenth standard, of the Govt. High School. It appears that the last test exam. of the year prior to the exam. proper, was in progress when four boys, it is alleged, were caught cheating. When Mr Taylor, the Principal, was informed of this, he gave an order to the effect that the guilty boys were to be severely punished. The boys were let out as usual for a short internal, but 10 failed to return. At the close of school these boys tried to get other boys to join them but failed. They next went to the schools hostels in Theatre Rd. and Pagoda Rd. and from the former got thirty-two boys to join them. They hung about the school and it was feared that there might be some trouble at the school or hostels during the night and special patrols were put on by Inspector Smith, but nothing of moment occurred. Patrols were put on again this morning. Cholera In Burma – Mandalay Outbreak Our Mandalay correspondent writes “The Health Officer for Mandalay, in his report for Aug. gives statistics showing that there were 164 death from cholera in August out of a total of 775 deaths. This is the highest death-rate at any time since 1906. There were also 10 deaths from plague during August. ... ... Various preventive measures have been adopted and the river banks are being patrolled to prevent water being taken from this source. Arrangements have been made for a supply of pure deinking water from artesian wells at the junction of 27th and 28th streets from Mr Holmes Ice Factory and from the well at the Marine Transport Dockyard. ... ... |
Victoria Park – New Zoo Buildings
The annual report of the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens, Rangoon, for the year 1914-1915 mentions the total number of visitors to the Zoo as 181,323 as compared with 249,386 in 1913-1914 ... This, the report says was due to the dislocation of trade caused by the war ... ... During the year the long looked-for grant from Government, for the added area of the Park east of the Cantonment Cemetery, has been received and as soon as funds will permit the land will be utilised as an appendage to the Zoo for storks, cranes and other birds ... ... But for the concessions granted by the Burma Railways, the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co., the B.I and the Henderson Line, to carry animals and keepers free it would be difficult for the Trustees to add to the Zoo ... Reference is made in the report to the valuable services rendered by Dr. A. Blake, the Hony. Superintendent and Mr R.D. Taylor, the Hony. Engineer and also Dr. Sen, the Superintendent, while Mr Shircore, the Hony. Sectrtary, is at all times indefatigable in furthering the interests of the Park and Zoo as a place of interest and enjoyment for the people of Rangoon. Burma Research Society Last evening at the Rangoon College a meeting of the Burma Research Society was held, presided over by U Mau Oung, at which a paper written by Capt. C.M. Enriquez, of the Burma Military police (Theophilus) was read by Maung Tin as the author was unable to be present. The paper was a highly interesting one dealing as it did with the History of the Capitals of the Alaungpaya Dynasty in Burma... |
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Rangoon Municipality
Public Works Topics - Water Inspector’s Action A meeting of the Public Works Sub-Committee was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon when the following were present:- W.H.L. Cabell, (President) the Hon’ble J.E. DuBern (Vice-President) the Hon’ble M. Cowasjee, Messrs. V.N. Sivaya, L. Ah Yain, S.S. Agabob, Mg Tsain, E.M. Patail, P.P. Ginwala, G. Tuppen (Chief Officer, Fire Brigade) H.L. Pearson (Deputy Chief Engr.) L.P. Marshall, (Chief Engr.) W. Bennett and C.C. Cameron (Secy.) ... ... for fencing the reclaimed Turtle Tank area at the corner of Montgomery St. & Upper Pazundaung Rd. ... ... for constructing a dog house, with a lethal chamber ... ... improvements to the Lanmadaw Fire Station ... ... A.P. Quinlivan The Committee considered papers regarding the conduct of A.P. Quinlivan, Inspector, Water and Sewage Dept. In this connection the President said that in his opinion there was no doubt that Mr Quinlivan’s services should be dispensed with. ... ... What Mr Quinlivan had done was to overlook an unauthorised connection being made to E.A. Moola’s property in Pazundaung, exactly what he was being paid to prevent. ... ... The Vice-President remarked that there was a much deeper question involved in this than what was on the surface. His work, the speaker said, was carried out on the property of one of the Municipal Commissioner and he was therefore between the “devil and the deep sea” The speaker took up the matter on the line that in trying to favour one of the Municipal Commissioners he broke the rules. Personally he was very strong against unauthorised connections of this nature; he had taken up the matter and found that there was no unauthorised connection made. There had been repairs to the old connection from a dismantled house ... ... was only replacing an old stop cock by a new one. ... ... He thought that Mr Quinlivan was very much to blame and he was far from being truthful. ... ... On the other hand the Vice-President did not think that the enquiry was carried out quite on fair lines ... ... there should be a fresh enquiry ... ... Mr Pearson would not deny that he himself had not visited the spot where this alleged breach had taken place. Whilst he (the speaker) held that Mr Quinlivan should be punished, the error was not great enough to cause his dismissal altogether. ... ... Mr Patail held that, even if there had been an unauthorised connection, the punishment should not be dismissal. ... ... The President then said that by doing this they were going to allow Mr Quinlivan to withdraw both his statements ... ... Mr Quinlivan would then make new statements ... ... The proposal that the President should hold a further enquiry ... .. Chief Engineer’s Application A short discussion then took place regarding an application from L.P. Marshall, Chief Engr. for two months and 11 days privilege leave, combined with furlough for 9 months and 19 days. The Committee decided to inform Mr Marshall that they were unable to give him leave at present ... |
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Eggar on Evidence
“A.E.” writes re-Burma’s share in the war: The Burma Military Police Fund is not entirely dependent on the sale of “Eggar on Evidence” It is open to subscriptions from all sources. But if anyone intends to contribute he may as well send Rs. 5 to the A.B.M. Press and get a copy of “Evidence” The fund is worth supporting and there is no harm in having the book, it can be kept as a memento and it may be useful because no man knows when he will be in the witness-box. Local News Motorist Fined - for being found driving in town without a back light ... ... was also fined for a similar offence. Both prosecutions were at the instance of Sergt. Graham of the Mogul Guard. Hindustani Exams. At an examination in Hindustani by the colloquial standard held in Rangoon ... ... the following candidates were successful (with credit) :- Basil E. Garth Eddis, Manager, Messrs. Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. Alastair Brian Macdonald, Asst. in Messrs. Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. |
Local News
Cantonment Budget At the meeting of the Cantonment committee ... ... at the discussion on the Budget, the Secretary, Major Kirkwood ... ... The increase was due to the construction of new roads in the Cantonment Gardens and a new Cantonment market. Eveland Brotherhood Social The second anniversary of the Eveland Brotherhood was celebrated last evening by a social held in the Methodist Girls’ School, Lewis St. ... ... bring rendered by Miss Jeremiah and Gor. Behan, while Mrs Jeremiah played the accompaniments. Some excellent legerdemain by Mr Morris helped to pass a pleasing half hour. The Rev’d. Olmstead gave a short address. ... ... Mr Jamieson its past president, thanked those who had responded to the invitation ... |
October
The Man of The World
Ceremonial parades are very much on our minds just now; chests are being thrown out and those which have slapped down are being brought back as nearly as possible to the normal position. We all want to make a good show before our departing L-G; and what is more, we mean to do it. Our Adjutant’s new crown (not to speak of his new daughter) has been the cause of many congratulations as well deserved. In fact when Rangoon likes a man it likes him thoroughly, hence our wish to keep Capt. Stewart; I’m sorry – I meant Major.
Ceremonial parades are very much on our minds just now; chests are being thrown out and those which have slapped down are being brought back as nearly as possible to the normal position. We all want to make a good show before our departing L-G; and what is more, we mean to do it. Our Adjutant’s new crown (not to speak of his new daughter) has been the cause of many congratulations as well deserved. In fact when Rangoon likes a man it likes him thoroughly, hence our wish to keep Capt. Stewart; I’m sorry – I meant Major.
Montgomery Street Crash
A serious collision occurred last evening in Montgomery Street between taxi no. 19, driven by a Burman named Ba Yin and a private car which was at the time of the accident being driven by Miss Chisholm. Facts elicited by the police show that at about 5 p.m. yesterday Miss Chisholm was driving her father home from office and was going northwards along Judah Ezekiel Street. Before she reached the foot of the railway bridge she saw the taxi coming along Montgomery Street. In it were two passengers. As the car approached, the policeman on duty put up his hand, signalling to the driver of the taxi to hold up. Instead of checking his speed or stopping, the driver, it is alleged, drove on, with the result that the taxi struck Mr Chisholm’s car broadside on and turned it completely round. Although both the hind wheels of Mr Chisholm’s care were badly damaged, Miss Chisholm and Mr Chisholm happily escaped being injured, so did the two passengers in the taxi, who were Messrs. Lorimer and Clark of Messrs. Steel Bros., who were apparently going to the R.V.R. headquarters. The passengers in the taxi have, it is stated, since informed Inspector Donohoe that whilst they were driving along, before the impact, they could hardly see in front of them owing to the strong glare of the sun and they could not understand how the driver could have kept on steering. The Mingala Police are proceeding against the taxi driver.
Y.W.C.A.
What is being called a “Missions” social is being held at the Y.M.C.A. at 8.30 on Wed. the 6th inst. The summing up address will be made by Professor Currier, while Miss Laughlin and Miss Fredrickson and Miss Hughes are responsible for the group talks. An enjoyable evening is promised.
A serious collision occurred last evening in Montgomery Street between taxi no. 19, driven by a Burman named Ba Yin and a private car which was at the time of the accident being driven by Miss Chisholm. Facts elicited by the police show that at about 5 p.m. yesterday Miss Chisholm was driving her father home from office and was going northwards along Judah Ezekiel Street. Before she reached the foot of the railway bridge she saw the taxi coming along Montgomery Street. In it were two passengers. As the car approached, the policeman on duty put up his hand, signalling to the driver of the taxi to hold up. Instead of checking his speed or stopping, the driver, it is alleged, drove on, with the result that the taxi struck Mr Chisholm’s car broadside on and turned it completely round. Although both the hind wheels of Mr Chisholm’s care were badly damaged, Miss Chisholm and Mr Chisholm happily escaped being injured, so did the two passengers in the taxi, who were Messrs. Lorimer and Clark of Messrs. Steel Bros., who were apparently going to the R.V.R. headquarters. The passengers in the taxi have, it is stated, since informed Inspector Donohoe that whilst they were driving along, before the impact, they could hardly see in front of them owing to the strong glare of the sun and they could not understand how the driver could have kept on steering. The Mingala Police are proceeding against the taxi driver.
Y.W.C.A.
What is being called a “Missions” social is being held at the Y.M.C.A. at 8.30 on Wed. the 6th inst. The summing up address will be made by Professor Currier, while Miss Laughlin and Miss Fredrickson and Miss Hughes are responsible for the group talks. An enjoyable evening is promised.
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Lt. O’Donoghue
Lieut. O’Donoghue, I.A.R.O., whose name appears in the list of wounded in Mesopotamia, was engaged as an Asst. at Messrs. Binning & Co. Rangoon. He was formerly with Barry & Co. Calcutta, but at the expiry of his time went Home and while there joined the local firm. He arrived in Rangoon at the latter end of 1911. He was due leave but preferred to join the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. He has written to say that he has been in several fights and had escaped without a wound. He, however, had to go on the sick list and return to the hospital at Basra. He was so anxious to get to get to the front again that he would not wait till he had properly recovered. He was very much liked by his superior officers of his firm with the assistants of whom he was very popular. His scrupulous attention to duty showed that he had the characteristics of a good officer. |
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Local News
Rangoon Ladies’ Golf Club - The winners of the mixed foursome competition played during Sept. are Mrs Hudson (19) and Mr Cabell + 2. Aeroplane and Ambulance Fund - The totals of subscriptions to date for the Burma aeroplane and ambulance funds are:- Aeroplanes – Rs. 29,558-15-0. Ambulances – Rs. 58,854-15-8 A Tout of Inspection - Mr Justice Twomey will go on inspection duty tomorrow and will inspect the courts in the Twante sub-divn. His Honour will probably return to Rangoon on the 6th inst. A Correction - J.B. Wilson, Manager, Sun Drug Co. Sule Pagoda road writes : With reference to the paragraph in The Rangoon Times of the 1st inst. in which you state that the compounder, Abel, who was charged by Dr Black with appropriating money, was formerly head compounder in The Sun Drug Co. I beg to inform you that the person in question was never employed by this firm. I shall be obliged if you will kindly rectify the statement. An Alleged Lunatic The man, who was found by Mr Doog hiding in the foliage near his dining room windows, had given his name to the police as Abdul Wazir. He still refuses to answer questions freely, but had stated that his father is in Calcutta. The prisoner was found to speak English fairly well and admitted being educated in a school in Rangoon, but will not say which school. In view of these facts the police are sending him up for trial under section 447, I.P.C. Y.W.C.A. Changes Miss E. Hughes, who for the past year or so has been Secretary of the Rangoon Y.W.C.A., is shortly going to Singapore as General Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. there. She will leave with the regrets of all Y.W.C.A. and Christian workers and members in Rangoon, where during her stay she has identified herself with various religious and social movements. A north Wales lady, she worked previously for some years in the Welsh Presbyterian Mission field in the Khassia Hills, Assam. Miss Ledwich returns to Rangoon to resume the former position of General Secretary. |
Rugby Football - Somersets Beat Gym
The first match of the annual B.A.A. Rugby Tournament was played last evening before a modest, but none the less, enthusiastic crowd. The Somersets, who are more at home at Rugby than they are at soccer, turned out a fairly strong fifteen and were expected to win – and they did. Teams:- Somersets Back: Capt. Luscombe Three qtrs: Ebdec, Wyatt, Sgt.-Major Fry and King Halves: Maher and Searle Forwards: Corpl. Knight, Dyke, Lavis, Bradshaw, Pte. Frost, Lt. Bell, Pte. Hemacott, Pte. Board. Gymkhana Back: Capt. A.T. Rees Three qtrs: D. Meikle, O.M. Rees, Nichol, C. Britton Halves: T.M. Ellis, G. Thorburn Forwards: Stoneham, Beamish, Marshal, Stevenson, Cowie, Goldberg, Winter, McCracken. Referee: Mr Sweet. Score: Somerset L. I. - G. - 0 T. - 2 P. - 6 Gymkhana - G. - 0 T. - 0 P. - 0 (ABL note - there is a lengthy description of the match) Chulia Muslim Assoc. - A public meeting will be held at the Chulia Muslim Assoc. Hall, no. 11, Tseekai Maung Taulay St., Rangoon, at 8 p.m. tomorrow to express deep sorrow at the lamentable death of Mr Kader Gany, M.S., the Secretary and founder of the Association. Mr S. Samuel, B.A. will preside. An Opium Seizure - T. Jordan, Sub-Insp. of Excise, yesterday made over a man named Atar Ali with three seers of raw opium to the Barr Street Police, with a report to the effect that he had found the opium in the secunni’s room under a bed on which the prisoner was lying. At first only two seers were found and complainant said the accused then ran away. He was caught and brought back and the search continued and the third seer was discovered. |
Rangoon Municipality
... ... to consider the case in which Mr Quinlivan, Water Works Inspector, is charged with allowing a connection to be made on a main in breach of the Water Works rules and of standing orders ...
Voyle Road Motor Accident
A motor accident occurred yesterday afternoon in Voyle Road in which a coolie named Suba Naidu of 30th St. was very nearly killed. It appears that the injured man was going northwards with a basket of bottles on his head. As he got near the old Officers’ Mess of the 66th Punjabis, a motor car in which was Mr Banerjee, Bar-at-law, came up behind him. At the same time motor car no. 670, belonging to Dr. Rodrigues and driven by his chauffeur Kathuroo, was travelling along the road from north to south. On hearing the horn on Mr Banerjee’s car sounded, the coolie first swerved to the right and then ran to the left in front of the approaching car. The driver of the latter car swerved to his left off the road metalling and running on to the grass struck a metal telegraph post, then swerved still more to the left and ran into the ditch where the car collided with the roots of large tree, (that probably prevented it from running up the opposite bank with a probability of being overturned) and continued his course along the ditch for about ten yards before bringing the car to a halt. The coolie who had continued on his way across the road was struck at the edge of the grass and knocked into the ditch. He was picked up in an unconscious condition, bleeding profusely and was taken to hospital where it was found he had received no less than eleven wounds. These were, however, classed as simple. The car was severely damaged. The driver is being prosecuted.
... ... to consider the case in which Mr Quinlivan, Water Works Inspector, is charged with allowing a connection to be made on a main in breach of the Water Works rules and of standing orders ...
Voyle Road Motor Accident
A motor accident occurred yesterday afternoon in Voyle Road in which a coolie named Suba Naidu of 30th St. was very nearly killed. It appears that the injured man was going northwards with a basket of bottles on his head. As he got near the old Officers’ Mess of the 66th Punjabis, a motor car in which was Mr Banerjee, Bar-at-law, came up behind him. At the same time motor car no. 670, belonging to Dr. Rodrigues and driven by his chauffeur Kathuroo, was travelling along the road from north to south. On hearing the horn on Mr Banerjee’s car sounded, the coolie first swerved to the right and then ran to the left in front of the approaching car. The driver of the latter car swerved to his left off the road metalling and running on to the grass struck a metal telegraph post, then swerved still more to the left and ran into the ditch where the car collided with the roots of large tree, (that probably prevented it from running up the opposite bank with a probability of being overturned) and continued his course along the ditch for about ten yards before bringing the car to a halt. The coolie who had continued on his way across the road was struck at the edge of the grass and knocked into the ditch. He was picked up in an unconscious condition, bleeding profusely and was taken to hospital where it was found he had received no less than eleven wounds. These were, however, classed as simple. The car was severely damaged. The driver is being prosecuted.
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Rangoon Municipality
... ... Sanction was accorded to the drawing by Mr Sparks, Asst. Assessor, of a motor cycle allowance of Rs. 50 per mensem, with effect from 10th Aug. A Kemmendine “Hold-Up” European Lady Robbed A robbery of a very daring nature occurred last evening on the Hanthawaddy Road within the jurisdiction of the Kemmendine Police. At 7.30 p.m. Miss Pearson, the Principal of St. Mary’s Normal School, was returning home, with two little school children, in a buggy and had almost finished her journey when she passed two Burmans who were standing on the roadside and who immediately swung round and followed the trap. Miss Pearson had a bag in which were eleven notes of Rs. 10 each and Rs. 5 in cash; and guessing what the men were after she dropped this out of the back of the buggy. One man ran to the pony and cut the reins to prevent her driving off, while the second man went up to the buggy and presenting a revolver at Miss Pearson’s head demanded her money. Thus confronted she told him what she had done and the men went back and finding the bag made off with their booty. Owing to the darkness the robbers were unrecognisable and there does not appear to be the slightest clue to the perpetrators of the crime. Racing Notes - G.C. Whigham and E.G. Johnson have been appointed Stewards of the Rangoon Turf Club during the absence of the Hon’ble Mr Justice Robinson and Lt.-Col. Ffrench-Mullen from Rangoon. |
Shelved Again! - Indo-Burma Railway Project
The Railway Board have decided to close the Indo-Burma Railway survey for the time being. The Coast route was surveyed a considerable time ago, while that through Manipur has practically been rejected, as it offers no advantages and would be extremely expensive. There remains the Northern route through the Hukong Valley and the surveys of this stand over until after the war. When these are eventually finished, the material will be available for a final decision regarding the Indo-Burma connection. Kokine Club Robbery - A dacoity of an unusually daring nature was committed last night at the servants’ quarters of the Kokine Club. ... ... The police were notified and Deputy Inspector King was quickly on the scene followed by Inspector Litchfield, the Commissioner of Police, Deputy-Sergt. Brown and Mr Colquhoun. ... ... Educational Items - J. Ambrose is appointed to officiate as Headmaster of the Govt. High School, Mergui vice W. Cook who has been granted six mths. leave on medical cert. |
Durbar at Moulmein
G.F. Christie’s Speech - Crime in Tenasserim
An informal durbar was held at Moulmein on Oct. 9th when G.F.S. Christie, Commissioner of Tenasserim, presented rewards ... ... have called this durbar today, not only to reward those who have shown courage and energy in their duty ... ... The following awards were made:- Silver mounted dah and cert. of good service: Pwa Hok Kee, Forest Ranger, Kado & Agency Divn., Tenasserim Circle.... ...
Rangoon Municipality
Public Health Topics – Incidence of Plague
... the following members were present: W.H.L. Cabell, (President) the Hon’ble M. Cowasjee, S.S. Agabob, E.M. Patail, W. Bennett, T.M. Poonosawmy Pillay, H.H. Marshall (offg. Health Officer) L.P. Marshall (Chief Engr.) A. Blake, (Veterinary Officer) and C.C. Cameron (Secy.)
The President said that sanction for constructing additional stall ... ... but subsequently suspended by the Health Officer, because he considered that those stalls .. .. The speaker did not think that they would be justified in incurring this extra expenditure now ... He thought the Health Officer (Dr. Stephens) might have told the Committee this before... ...
C.H. Wollaston, P.W.D., Superintending Engr. 1st class, is promoted to Chief Engr. 2nd class (tempy. rank.)
G.F. Christie’s Speech - Crime in Tenasserim
An informal durbar was held at Moulmein on Oct. 9th when G.F.S. Christie, Commissioner of Tenasserim, presented rewards ... ... have called this durbar today, not only to reward those who have shown courage and energy in their duty ... ... The following awards were made:- Silver mounted dah and cert. of good service: Pwa Hok Kee, Forest Ranger, Kado & Agency Divn., Tenasserim Circle.... ...
Rangoon Municipality
Public Health Topics – Incidence of Plague
... the following members were present: W.H.L. Cabell, (President) the Hon’ble M. Cowasjee, S.S. Agabob, E.M. Patail, W. Bennett, T.M. Poonosawmy Pillay, H.H. Marshall (offg. Health Officer) L.P. Marshall (Chief Engr.) A. Blake, (Veterinary Officer) and C.C. Cameron (Secy.)
The President said that sanction for constructing additional stall ... ... but subsequently suspended by the Health Officer, because he considered that those stalls .. .. The speaker did not think that they would be justified in incurring this extra expenditure now ... He thought the Health Officer (Dr. Stephens) might have told the Committee this before... ...
C.H. Wollaston, P.W.D., Superintending Engr. 1st class, is promoted to Chief Engr. 2nd class (tempy. rank.)
Serbian Orphanage Fund
Object: The Children of the British Empire to give an orphanage to the Children of Serbia made orphans
by the war and, if sufficient is collected by Nov. 1st, to give a separate part “from Burma Alone”
Previously acknowledged Rs. 4,014-7-6.
Object: The Children of the British Empire to give an orphanage to the Children of Serbia made orphans
by the war and, if sufficient is collected by Nov. 1st, to give a separate part “from Burma Alone”
Previously acknowledged Rs. 4,014-7-6.
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Rs. 806-4 Benefit performance at Globe Cinema
Rs. 10 June MacGregor Rs. 20 Mr Evans Rs. 10 Lady Buchanan Rs. 40 2nd instalment Buddhist Girls’ School per Mrs Hla Oung (making Rs. 70 in all) Rs. 20 Dr. N.N. Parakh Rs. 5 3rd instalment Methodist Burmese Girls’ School, Creek St. (making Rs. 90 in all) Rs. 100 Miss Joyce Brown’s collection Rs. 50 Miss Kitty Lucas’ collection Rs. 58 Govt. Normal School, Mandalay Rs. 55 3rd instalment Servants of the Star: Clara Wales’ collection Rs. 55 Ida Wales’ collection Rs. 30 Constance Buttery’s collection Rs. 50 Oline? Buttery’s collection |
Rs. 25 2nd instalment of collection of Mrs Grace Smith: M.E. Abdul Rahman Bros.
(Rs. 720 Total collection of Mrs Grace Smith) Rs. 10 Ayoob Mahomed Rs. 10 A.S. Mahomed Rs. 81 Collection of Johnny de Large, Framrose Bilimoria, Maung Aung KIn, Maung Ba Kin, Myrtle and Ivy Peters (making total collection of Servants of the star Rs. 956-10) Per Mrs Tonkinson, Moulmein:- Rs. 110 A.B.M. Girls’ School Rs. 60 A.B.M. Boys’ School Rs. 15 A.B.M. Karen School Rs. 25 Catherine Elsie L. McNeil Rs. 30 Mrs Tonkinson Subscriptions, no matter how small, will be gratefully received at the Mercantile Bank, Dalhousie St. or by Mrs M.K. Moorhead, 27 Wingaba Road, by Oct. 28th ... ... |
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A Python Killed
A snake of the python species was killed yesterday by some coolies who were clearing the undergrowth in the compound of a house in Pagoda Road. The reptile, which was beautifully marked, measured close on seven feet and was of very large circumference. I t was taken to Major Kirkwood who sent it on to Lt.-Col. Pearce, Director of the Pasteur Inst. Epidemic of Thefts C.J.L. Delima, a railway ticket collector, residing at no. 42 Phayre St. reported to the Kyauktada Police yesterday that the night previous when he went to bed he left his gold watch no. 459932 in his coat pocket and in the morning found that the coat and its contents had been stolen. Sister Stevens, of the Rangoon General Hospital, reported at the Latter Street Police Station, that between 6.30 and 7 a.m. yesterday, someone stole a gold watch with a safety pin attached to it, from her dressing table. |
A Sacred Cantata
There was quite a good attendance at the Medthodist Church last night to hear the rendering of the sacred cantata “The Shepherd King.” Doubtless a large number were kept away by the heavy shower that fell shortly before the hour fixed for the commencement. ... The Choir had been well trained by O.F. Misquith who had spent much time and trouble over the rehearsals ... Mrs Deefholts, who was a in good voice and her singing was very much admired. ... Mr Molesworth, who was also heard to great advantage, especially in the second of his two solos. There were three quartets the parts in which were taken by Mrs Deefholts, Mrs Pascal, Mr Wooster and Signaller Carey of the Somersets. These were in the main well received. The Rev’d. C. Olmstead was originally to have taken the base part but owing to an attack of fever was unable to fulfil his obligation. ... ... The choir were the recipients of many congratulations afterwards on the success of their first effort. |
The Legislative Council
The Lt.-Governor is pleased to extend the term of office of the following members of the Burma Legislative Council to the 30th Apr:-
Nominated members
Official
Mr William John Keith, Lt.-Col. Edward Copleston Townsend, Herbert Thompson, Walter Francis Rice, George Cooper Stawell, John Guy Rutledge, bar-at-law.
Non-Official
Sao Mawng, Sawbwa of Yawnghwe, Maung Mye, Mirza Abdul Hosein, Merwanjee Cowasjee, Lim Chin Tsong, Maung Pe, Maung Tun Myat, Jules Emile DuBern.
Elected Member - Arthur William Binning
The Lt.-Governor is pleased to extend the term of office of the following members of the Burma Legislative Council to the 30th Apr:-
Nominated members
Official
Mr William John Keith, Lt.-Col. Edward Copleston Townsend, Herbert Thompson, Walter Francis Rice, George Cooper Stawell, John Guy Rutledge, bar-at-law.
Non-Official
Sao Mawng, Sawbwa of Yawnghwe, Maung Mye, Mirza Abdul Hosein, Merwanjee Cowasjee, Lim Chin Tsong, Maung Pe, Maung Tun Myat, Jules Emile DuBern.
Elected Member - Arthur William Binning
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R.G.P.P. MacDonnell, the Stipendiary Stewart of the Rangoon Turf Club,
arrived by the S.S. “Gloucestershire.” |
The manager of the Ho Kein Chinese Girls’ School, Rangoon, tenders thanks to Mr A.E.H. Atchia, the proprietor of the Royal Cinema de Paris, for his generosity in devoting the proceeds of one special performance (Rs 915) in arid of the above school funds.
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Mr Jamal’s Garden Party – Brilliant Social Function
The Garden Party held at Mr A.K.A.S. Jamal’s country residence at the tenth mile on Prome Road, proved one of the most successful functions of its kind in Rangoon for a long time past. The grounds of the house are very extensive and the work of making them look still more pretty and attractive than they are was no easy one, but Messrs. Rowe & Co., in whose hands the work of decoration had been placed, did so much effectively. The gravelled roads are themselves run in a circle, the path from the house leading to the exit going to a lower level and passing through a tunnel under that portion of the road leading from the gate to the house. They had been made to look more attractive by festoons of bunting and floral decorations attached to bamboos placed at regular intervals, after the style of Venetian masts. The gateway was very prettily arranged, consisting as it did of an arch of bamboos covered with creepers and festoons of imitation roses, while stretched across the entrance was a cloth bearing the legend “Welcome” on it in large letters. In front of the building there ... ... where the European guests were being entertained, was the 79th Caroatic Infantry band, which played ... ... arrived they were received by Mr A.K.A.S. Jamal, his son and his brother Mr M.A.S. Jamal ... ... Before leaving Lady Adamson paid a visit to Mrs Jamal, who was of course in purdah. As Lady Adamson was about to step into the car Mr Jamal’s two youngest daughters, Miss Hava and Miss Momen stepped forward and garlanded both Sir Harvey and Lady Adamson with pretty garlands of red and white roses ... ... The function can be described as brilliantly successful and reflects great credit on those whom the burden of work fell. The grounds were kept by 25 Insein Policemen who had very kindly been lent by Mr Bateman for the occasion. The way they handled the traffic was quite meritorious. ... ... |
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Football at Insein
The final of the Thompson Cup football competition at Insein is being played this evening. Mrs Stone, wife of the Deputy Commissioner, will present the cup and medals after the match, also the trophy and medals for the Patel Cup, the annual League competition. Burma Sunday School Union The annual meeting of the Burma Sunday School Union will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 2nd. A very interesting programme is being prepared and there will be an address by Mr A.C. Hanna of Moulmein. There will be a combined choir and some special music. Theft of Bicycles H. Andrews of the Customs Dept. reported at the Pansodan Police Station yesterday that his Humber bicycle had been stolen from no. 14 Barr Street. Its value was laced at Rs. 220. He offered a reward of Rs. 50 if it was recovered within a month. E.H. Greaves of no. 6 Barr Street reported to the Pansodan Police yesterday that his bicycle, a Raleigh, had been taken from outside Messrs. Allen & Co., Chemists in Barr St. This machine was valued at Rs. 150. Y.M.C.A. Tennis has commenced at the Y.M.C.A. and the courts are available any night next week. Next Saturday the closing social of the monsoon season will be held and members and friends are cordially invited. Miss Flora E. Strout is delivering a lecture on Japan at the Army Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday next. On Friday Mr Hilton will speak on “The effect of war on religion.” Hospital Items On Thursday night Mr Petters brought a man called Ram Lall to the hospital. The man who had received numerous abrasions was said to have been knocked down by taxi no. 23, in which Mr Petters was seated, at the junction of Boundary and Churchill Roads. |
W.C.T.U. Convention
The Burma W.C.T.U. convention resumed its sittings yesterday at the Y.W.C.A. Miss James opening with devotional exercises. She spoke on the prayer in spirit. The various superintendents made their reports. Dr. Kingsley said she had spoken at 65 lectures in the Govt. Normal School on the care of babies. Mrs Lichtenberg reported fourteen meetings at Malwegon, at headquarters and in an Indian and a Shan village. Mrs Singiser reported on the closing of disorderly houses in Maymyo as the result of protests and the granting of two liquor licenses in Rangoon was protested against. The petition on the sale of tobacco to minors was adopted. Miss Hughes spoke of twenty cases of rescued women and the distribution of 500 leaflets by the Vigilance Soc. Mrs Robinson reported that four purity meetings were held at Mandalay during the past year and houses of ill-fame had been closed in Maymyo and Rangoon. Obnoxious bioscope adverts had been stopped. Mrs Ferdinand reported on the mothers’ meetings held during the year. Mrs Buchanan spoke of the World’s Temperance Sunday which had been observed by five churches in Moulmein alone. Mrs Bomanjee reported the publishing of 2,000 pledge cards and 3,000 leaflets of which the Moulmein branch had bought a quantity valued at Rs. 21. Miss Strout complimented and thanked the press for their liberal allocation of spaces to the convention and for publishing articles sent during the year. Mrs Trutter spoke on the juvenile department. There were 22 societies, she said, containing 1,000 children members. Mrs Baker reported on the holdings of lantern lectures of which twelve had been given of a scientific and religious nature in Mandalay, Moulmein, Maymyo, Insein and Rangoon. Mrs Illingsworth spoke of her work in the Railway. Mrs Nowell reported that medal contests had been held in Maymyo, Mandalay Bhamo and Rangoon. Miss Mack reported there were 22 societies of the Young People’s Branch with 723 members. The Loyal Temperance Legion had a membership of over a thousand children. Mr Angus sang a solo after which Prof. Currier conducted prayers and Mrs Baker read a very interesting paper of “How can we bring home to people their responsibility in this Temperance work?” |
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Rice and Other Thieves – Exciting River Experiences
The patrols of the Port Police had quite exciting experiences on the river last night. The first incident occurred at the Kamakasit coal godowns where the patrol under Deputy Inspector West came across two sampans being loaded with rice. There were about 25 men on the shore engaged on this work and as the police approached they were met with a hail of stones, broken bricks and pieces of coal. Mr West sent off for assistance and Inspector Perry proceeded to the spot with reinforcements. On arrival however, they found the shore gang had disappeared as had also one of the sampans. This was found sunk in a few feet of water and was quickly raised but its cargo of rice had been in the hulk and had consequently been washed away. The second incident occurred at King’s Bank where another patrol came across a small country boat with three men in it alongside a cargo boat. As soon as the latter saw the police they rowed away up the river. The police went in chase and as they were approaching Barr Street blew their whistles. This brought out Sub-Inspector Mhadeo in the launch and other policemen in sampans. The men in the dug-out seeing they were about to be caught, rowed towards shore and took refuge under Sule Pagoda wharf where they left their boat and climbed into the supports. One of the men named Nga Mya, was however, caught. Mr Chater who was on duty, saw the man creeping up the side and as he got on top of the wharf arrested him. In the boat were a number of bundles in which were books and other things bearing the name I.F. Coy. |
Sergt. Bayliss of the Rangoon Town Police has been permitted to rejoin his regiment, the Royal Artillery.
Alone in Rangoon Whilst Sergt. A. Brown was on point duty yesterday on Sule Pagoda Road, he was approached by a Burman named Ko Win, a schoolmaster from Pyu, who reported to the Sergt. about his two sons aged 6 and 10, who he said had been missing. It appears that the informant arrived from Pyu by yesterday morning’s train. On coming out of the central station his little sons, Po Win and Po Chit, said they were anxious to get into a rickshaw as it was something strange to them. The father acquiesced and accordingly followed. He had not gone far when he missed his sons, the rickshaw having gone out of sight. He made several reports at various police stations in town but to no avail. Yesterday evening at about 4 p.m. Sergt. Brown was also informed of the same and keep a lookout for the missing lads; he had not to wait long before he noticed two young boys wandering aimlessly down Sule Pagoda Road. He went and spoke to them and as they answered the description given him by the father he took the lads down to a house in 20th Street, where the boys were identified by the father and made over to him. |
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Racing in Rangoon
– Autumn Meeting Entries First Day ... .. A.W. Cox’s .... Mahadewi Capt. Dalby Hackett’s .... Blue Stocking ... M.N. Shaine’s ... Ma Mya Sein Capt. Benson-Cooke’s ... Nergis Capt. Benson-Cooke’s ... Hla May |
The High School Strike
The meaning of “Disciplinary Measures” regarding the malcontents in the recent Govt. High School strike, now over, is made apparent by this week’s issue of the Govt. Burma Gazette. A notification signed by J.G. Covernton, Director of Public Instruction states: “in connection with the recent strike ... are expelled ... ... Posting C.P. Skrine is posted to the Political Dept. as Asst. Commissioner. |
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Armenian Relief Fund
Amount already acknowledged towards the above fund Rs. 11,430-6 Rs. 24-8 Collection through Mr Chaytor Rs. 580 Armenian Club Married Men’s Dance Fund and augmentations by members Rs. 2 H.M. Arratoon Rs. 100 H.J. Green Rs. Rs. 90 Through Mr Aganoor Rs. 5 Mrs I. White Rs. 18-8 A.S.K. Edie Rs. 10 K.R.D. Rs. 100 H. Smith |
Red Cross Fund
What proved to be a most enjoyable dance took place at the Customs Club last night when no fewer than 250 guests were present. Dancing commenced punctually at half past nine to the strains of the Rangoon Vol. Band and was kept up with great spirit till the early hours of the morning. Among those who came forward to encourage the Secretary of the Club, Mr Jas. George, in his endeavour to aid the Red Cross Fund were the Chief Collector Mr J.A. Stevens and Mrs Stevens, the Asst. Collector of Customs Mr A.H. Lloyd, Mrs and Miss Holmes, Mr McGloskey, Mr Latimer, Mr Browne, Mr and Mrs Nolan, Mrs Scott, Miss Fareweather, Mrs Arnot, Miss Vale, Mr C.J. Heath and others. Mr Fink, this morning, took over charge of the duties of Resident Medical Officer and Asst. Medical Supdt., General Hospital vice Capt. Crump. |
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With the Burma Contingent
A letter received from Mr J. Vyall, who went away with the Burma Contingent, states that he is in France. Hitherto he has been employed in the office but has now been transferred to the coal section which is engaged in loading and unloading coal, but he says he prefers the outdoor life to sitting in an office. He speaks of Rouen and the country about that city as being most beautiful. |
Alleged Contraband
Yesterday a Burmese woman, who age according to the records was given as 50 ... ... sentenced to two months’ rigorous imprisonment for an offence under the Excise Act by U.E. Choe, 2nd Additional Magistrate, Rangoon ... Excise Officer Saw Ba U received information to the effect that a Burmese woman of the age of 50 was going to Moulmein with a basket containing cocaine and morphia ... ... Saw Ba U then called a ticket collector, Kamsika and Sergt. Stevens and made Kamsika search the basket containing four small bottles of cocaine and 4 loose bottles containing cocaine. ... ... |
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The Rangoon Election – Objections Decided
The following members of the Rangoon Election Sub-Committee were present this morning in the Town Hall: Sir George Buchanan (in the chair) M. Cowasjee, F.F. Goodliffe, M. Joakim, F. Forbes, W. Bennett, Max. L. Friedlander (Assessor) C.C. Cameron (Secy.) Besides these were present several Barristers-at-Law representing the objectors, whilst some of the objectors themselves were present. T.F.R. McDonnell, bar-at-law was present throughout as representative of the Rangoon Municipality and expressed his opinion to the Committee on each individual case. Mr Cameron, before the meeting opened, said he had been given a note by the President, J.E. DuBern, with the request that the same be read out to the Committee. The note said: “I do not think it desirable that I should preside at this meeting in view of the fact that I am myself a candidate ... ...I must therefore leave it to the members to elect their own chairman unless it is the wish of the members that I should attend and preside.” Mr Bennett proposed that Sir George Buchanan be appointed to take the chair. Mr Joakin seconded. Sir George, on taking the chair said that in the absence of Mr Cabell and the Vice-President it had fallen to him to preside ... ... The President shall examine every requisition for the purpose of ascertaining if they were in order and the candidates duly qualified ... ... had first of all proposed to deal with Mr Barton’s nomination ... ... The Chairman said that Mr Barton was present and the Committee would hear him ... ... he would then have to ask the others, with the exception of Mr McDonnell and the Committee members kindly to withdraw. The Chairman first asked if there was anybody present to support the objection to Mr Barton but as nobody answered the Chairman said he would hear Mr Barton or his advocate. Mr Barton spoke as follows: I submit that it is not within the province of this election sub-committee to decide the point, which is entirely a matter for the Local Govt. and as the Local Govt. has not expressed an opinion regarding my conviction with the provision of Rule 7 ... ... this election sub-committee may think it advisable to refer the matter to the Local Govt. I would add that if the Local Govt. would consider a conviction against me in a case to which a newspaper editor is open as bringing me within the purview of the section referred to, the Local Govt. cannot forget the very recent convictions (in both cases under the same code and in the same criminal code in which my case was heard) of a Govt. nominee on the Rangoon Municipal Committee who is also an Honorary Magistrate in a neighbouring Municipality in addition to the case of a present member of the Rangoon Municipality who is seeking re-election: he was fined more recently than my case in a Rangoon Magisterial Court. Mr Barton added that he had nothing more to say. The Chairman then asked the other members to kindly withdraw while the Committee considered Mr Barton’s paper. In his copy of letter dated 9th Nov. from the Secretary, Rangoon Municipality, to W.H. Barton of 52 Phayre Street, Rangoon, the Secretary stated: “I am directed to inform you that it appears to the President that you are not duly qualified as a candidate for the forthcoming Municipal Election under Rule ... ... copies of which are enclosed for your information. The President is informed that you were convicted by the Court of the Western Sub-divisional Magistrate, Rangoon, of a charge of defamation brought against you by Mr Channing Arnold a few years ago. In accordance with Rule ... ... the President will refer your nomination to the Election Sub-Committee etc.” In the course of his reply dated 10th Nov. Mr Barton requested information whether the instructions to address him were from the President or the officiating President and also that the Secretary would supply him with the name of the informant referred to in para 2 of this letter. He also drew the Secretary’s attention to the fact that nomination papers for the forthcoming election had been signed by Sir George Buchanan, who was recently convicted in a Rangoon Court. The case against the writer was not in respect of a crime, but of a misdemeanour. The Secretary, in a further reply, stated that his use of the expression “President” was perfectly in order and he would have been in error had he used the expression “Officiating President” since the Municipal Act and Election Rules designate the particular office in question as “the President” and there is [no] such office as that of “Officiating President.” The Secretary regretted he was not in a position in his capacity as Municipal Secretary to give the name of the “informant” referred to and the President was unable to find anything in the Rule entitling Mr Barton to be told how the President came to be “informed” The Committee discussed the case ad Mr McDonnell gave his legal opinion ... ... those who had previously left returned to the room and the Chairman announced: “It is unanimously the opinion of the Election Sub-Committee that in the absence of any orders from the Local Govt. The nomination of Mr Barton should stand.” Mr Barton thanked the Chairman and left. |
Mobile Battery Fund – Rangoon Concert and Dance
A variety concert and dance was given at the Rangoon Railway Inst. last night in aid of the Mobile Battery Fund. The programme which was rather a protracted one and which lasted till about midnight, opened with a glee “Come join the Colours” by Miss Wright, Miss Paolini, Miss Stephenson, Miss Coia, and Messrs. Behan, Daly and Britto. This was followed by a pianoforte duet admirably rendered by Miss Francis. The first part of the programme was fittingly closed by a ventriloquial entertainment by E.T. Johns which was very much appreciated by the audience.
The most notable feature during the second half was an Irish Jig given by Miss S. Paolini; the entertainer was vociferously applauded and repeated the dance. The concert was closed with the singing of “Three cheers for the Red White and Blue” by the whole of the group of entertainers.
... ... dancing which commenced to the strains of the Burma Railways Vol. Band ... ... and credit is due to Mr Wright the organiser, who was in turn assisted by Miss A. Stephenson. The whole of the proceeds ... go to the fund for providing comforts for the members of the Mobile Battery in the Persian Gulf.
A variety concert and dance was given at the Rangoon Railway Inst. last night in aid of the Mobile Battery Fund. The programme which was rather a protracted one and which lasted till about midnight, opened with a glee “Come join the Colours” by Miss Wright, Miss Paolini, Miss Stephenson, Miss Coia, and Messrs. Behan, Daly and Britto. This was followed by a pianoforte duet admirably rendered by Miss Francis. The first part of the programme was fittingly closed by a ventriloquial entertainment by E.T. Johns which was very much appreciated by the audience.
The most notable feature during the second half was an Irish Jig given by Miss S. Paolini; the entertainer was vociferously applauded and repeated the dance. The concert was closed with the singing of “Three cheers for the Red White and Blue” by the whole of the group of entertainers.
... ... dancing which commenced to the strains of the Burma Railways Vol. Band ... ... and credit is due to Mr Wright the organiser, who was in turn assisted by Miss A. Stephenson. The whole of the proceeds ... go to the fund for providing comforts for the members of the Mobile Battery in the Persian Gulf.
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Rangoon Municipality
A meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee will be held ... ... The items to be considered will include:- To accord sanction to the proposed arrangements for the charge of the Cart Dept. during the absence of Mr Deane, Chief Inspector, Hackney Carriage Dept. and Superintendent, Cart Dept. To accord sanction to the grant of an acting allowance of Rs. 125 pr memsem to C.N. deSouza, acting Correspondence Clerk, Buildings Dept. during the absence on leave of the permanent incumbent. Accident in Fraser Street Constable 897 of the Kyauktada Guard last evening brought into the Pansodan Guard an Indian lad named Appana with a report that he had been knocked down and injured by a tum-tum on Fraser St. Enquiries made by the Pansodan Police went to show that about half-past six yesterday evening Mrs C. Steavens of 2 Cheape Road was driving a tum-tum along Fraser St. She had hardly reached the top of 37th St. when a lad ran across the road and colliding with the vehicle received slight injuries to his knees. The case has since been transferred to the Kyautada Police who are making further enquiries in the matter. Diocesan School Sports The Diocesan Boys’ High School are holding their annual sports on the 16th Dec. ... ... Mr Rollins, the Sports Secretary, is working very hard to make the sports day what it ought to be, a day of thorough enjoyment for the youngsters, but he hopes that all the old boys and masters will cooperate as far as possible. News from Europe States that Mr B.R. Vertannes, who, it will be remembered, paid his own passage home and joined the Honourable Artillery Coy. has been wounded by a “Jack Johnson” which fell on the parapet of the trench he was in. His section was put out of action, being all either killed or wounded. He himself was buried under a heap of sand-bags. The writer states that the Honourable Artillery Coy. has been turned into a training corps for officers. |
Trades Assoc. - Filling Two Posts
There was quite an attendance at a special meeting of the Rangoon Trades Assoc. ... ... the President F.F. Goodliffe, took the opportunity of giving an “account of his stewardship” ... ... there were also present: H.W. Watts (A. Barnes & Co.) W.M. Turner (Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co.) T.R. Calvert (Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co.) F. Watson (Watson & Son) F.W. Ripley (Hanthawaddy Press) J.E. DuBern N. Whyte (Rowe & Co.) F.D. Phinney (A.B.M. Press) V.J. Nahapiet (Vafiadis & Co.) N.A. Eumorfopulo (Vafiadis & Co.) J. Donald (P. Orr & Sons) M. Joakim (Balthazar & Sons) R. Jones (Watts & Co.) G. Mackenzie O.F. Misquith G. Jeffery (Boywer & Sowden) M. Macfie (Macfie & Co.) M. Oppenheimer F. Chindooroy P. Klier ... ... Mr DuBern proposed that there should be a preliminary ballot ... .. R. Jones: On this unique occasions Mr President I have great pleasure in proposing yourself. T.R. Calvert, the Vice-President took the chair at this juncture. Mr Ripley seconded the nomination. Mr Phinney: I should like to see a good race and will propose the name of Mr Blackstock of Rowe & Co. who has returned to Rangoon and will probably be here for the next year or so. Mr Calvert seconded. Mr F. Wilson proposed the name of H.W. Watts. J.E. DuBern seconded. The voting resulted as follows:- F.F. Goodliffe 14 votes, G. Blackstock 4 votes, H.W. Watts 3 votes. Mr Calvert duly declared Mr Goodlife elected and the latter thanked them for their confidence stating that he would do his best (applause.) |
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A Turkish Subject
The Judge, Small Cause Court, Toungoo, has made a reference under Order 46 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Code, for decision of the court the following question:- Whether the plaintiff Mr M. Meyer of Toungoo, who is a Turkish Jew, born in Baghdad in Asia Minor, has a right to sue the defendant. The suit filed by Mr Meyer is for the recovery of the sum of Rs. 13-8 due for goods sold and delivered to the defendant Mrs Lee of Toungoo. Barrister’s Fees Another reference made is by the First Judge, Small Cause Court, Rangoon. The reference is made under the same order and rule and he question referred is: Whether a legal practitioner is of right entitled to retain whatever amount is allowed by the Court as his fee, less any sum that his client has paid him as fee. The above question arose out of a suit filed by J.F. Coelho against Messrs. Cowasjee and Das, wherein the plaintiff sued the defendants for the return of Rs. 566, balance of costs allowed him in a suit decided by the Chief Court. The above references have been set down for disposal before a bench composed of Mr Justice Ormond and Mr Justice Twomey. |
Mary Hannay
Word has been received from Miss Mary Hannay, who went to England to take up army nursing work, that she has been admitted into the Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service and is stationed at Dorchester. Miss Hannay was formerly a nurse in the Rangoon General Hospital. His Honour’s Visits Sir Harcourt-Butler yesterday paid a visit to the Dufferin Hospital. ... ... paid a tribute to Dr. Ma Saw Sa’s work and said the hospital was undoubtedly doing good work. ... ... visit to the Govt. Engineering School, Insein and was received by the Director A.P. Morris, B.Sc. ... ... visited the new Pasteur Inst. the up-to-date institute in Stewart Road, Cantonments, ... which is in charge of Lt.-Col. Pearce ... ... was met by Col. A.O. Evans, Insp.-Genl. of Civil Hospitals and Lt.-Col. Pearce ... ... |
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Mary Hannay
Word has been received from Miss Mary Hannay, who went to England to take up army nursing work, that she has been admitted into the Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service and is stationed at Dorchester. Miss Hannay was formerly a nurse in the Rangoon General Hospital. His Honour’s Visits Sir Harcourt-Butler yesterday paid a visit to the Dufferin Hospital. ... ... paid a tribute to Dr. Ma Saw Sa’s work and said the hospital was undoubtedly doing good work. ... ... visit to the Govt. Engineering School, Insein and was received by the Director A.P. Morris, B.Sc. ... ... visited the new Pasteur Inst. the up-to-date institute in Stewart Road, Cantonments, ... which is in charge of Lt.-Col. Pearce ... ... was met by Col. A.O. Evans, Insp.-Genl. of Civil Hospitals and Lt.-Col. Pearce ... ... |
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Pictures of Upper Burma
Mr Ben Browne, who won the Lt.-Governor’s prize at the 1915 Art Exhibition, is holding an exhibition and sale of water colours at Messrs. Thomas Cook & Son’s building, Phayre St., next week. These pictures of Burmese life and scenery were sketched during a tour from Myitkyina to Mandalay and there will also be on view a few scenes on the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. His previous work has shown much ability and a keen sense of the picturesque so that the present show is likely to be of considerable interest. The Japanese Players The experiment of producing at the Jubilee Hall some of the dramatic sketches and dances which formed part of the Rangoon Japanese Community’s celebration on the Coronation of H.I.M. the Emperor, proved distinctly successful... ... For the benefit of the non-Japanese, a synopsis of the action in each sketch which has been written by Mr F.M. Jonas was presented with the programme. Mr Jonas’s long residence in Japan has made him thoroughly well acquainted with the ideas and method of the country.... entertainment which was for the benefit of the Indian Imperial War Relief Fund and realised over Rs. 600 nett profit. ... ... The following letter has been sent to Mr C. Guinness, Hony. Treasurer, Imperial War Relief Fund, Rangoon: “We, the committee of the Japanese Residents, have much pleasure in handing you herewith the sum of Rs. 633-11-6 ... ... Yours truly, Y. Ogawa, H. Fukushima, H. Yamada, F.M. Jonas, T. Suzukie and T. Nakashima. Rangoon Theosophical Society Under the auspice of the Rangoon Theosophical Soc. Mr C. Jinarajadasa, M.A., (Cantab.) delivered the first lecture of a series of five at the Victoria Hall ... ... The subject was “Evolution of Life and Form.” The chair was taken by Mr M.J. ten Houte de Lange, who after having introduced the lecturer ... .. Local News Y.M.C.A. ... ... At the Army Branch of the Y.M.C.A. a concert kindly arranged by Mrs Bishop will take place on Thur. night at 7.30 p.m. Alleged Stolen Bicycle Yesterday afternoon the Pansodan Police received information to the effect that the bicycle stolen from one Kundaswamy, clerk to A.E. Villa, was in the possession of a Burman named Thein Chit ... |
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Jumble Sale
The date of the Jumble Sale at the Catholic Girls’ Club (corner of Montgomery and Judah Ezekiel Streets) is Saturday ... ... Gifts of old clothes, boots and other articles, usually thrown away as useless, but saleable at low prices to the poor, will be gratefully accepted by Mrs Matheson, Bengal House, Tank Rd., Mrs Dee, Signal Pagoda Rd., Mrs Nolan, 72 Minto Mansions, Mrs Harman, Park Rd. and Miss Garstang, General Hospital. The Wolfram Area Sir H. Butler’s Tour ... ... As proof of the hustling policy with regard to wolfram, it is stated that a second geologist is being appointed to help Mr Coggin Brown, Mr C.R.P. Cooper, A.C. has been posted to special duty at Tavoy and has been replaced as Headquarters Asst. by A.E.H. Killick, A.C. from Insein. Mr Loose, Inspector of Police, has on return from leave been posted to Tavoy as Mines Inspector. Sir George Buchanan At the congratulatory dinner last night at Government House given by His Honour the Lt.-Governor in honour of Sir Geo. C Buchanan, Chairman of the Rangoon Port Commissioner, who is leaving for certain consultation and other work in the Persian Gulf at the request of the Govt. of India.... .... Lady Buchanan, Miss Buchanan, Sir Charles Fox, Mr Justice Young, Mrs Radford Young, J.D. Fraser (Commissioner of Meiktila) Mrs Fraser, W.F. Rice, Col. & Mrs G.H. Evans, Col. & Mrs Barry, Mr & Mrs Clifton, Mr & Mrs J.A. Polson, Mr & Mrs J.A. Stevens, Miss Cloete, Dr. A.R.J. Douglas, A.W. Binning, A.B. Ritchie, Cyril Butler, Mr & Mrs Holman-Hunt, Mr & Mrs Carey, H.C. Gadsden (Private Secy.) Mrs Gadsden, C.J. Heath Aide-de-Camp to the Lt.-Governor. |
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Burma Forest School, Pyinmana
The annual distribution of medals and certificates at the close of the Burma Forest School year took place on the 20th Nov. Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Chief Conservator of Forests Mr C.G. Rogers, the prizes were given away by Mr B.B. Ormiston, Conservator of the Northern Circle and there were also present Mr F.A. Leete, Conservator of the Pegu Circle and Messrs. Todd and Philipp, Deputy Conservators of Forests who had been down for the Final Examinations. In addition to the staff and students a large number of visitors were assembled in the Central Hall, where the Director Mr J.D. Clifford, opened the proceedings with a speech in which he described the work done by the students now passing out of the school. Of their two year course about one half of the time was spent in the forests, during which instruction was given in all the necessary practical work ; the remaining months were sent in Pyinmana, where the usual course of lectures were given on the theoretical subjects related to forestry and at the same time further practical instruction was given in nursery work and certain engineering operations. An important alteration in the scheme of the school year was announced by which the new students will in future enter the school in May instead of November and provision will be made for visiting Forest works in other parts of Burma. The Prize List After the Director’s speech Mr Ormiston distributed prizes and certificates to the following students:- ... ... Certificates were then distributed, the awards being as follows:- W. Beatson, Stipendiary Student, Mandalay Divn. ... ... In the afternoon the annual athletic sports were held ... ... A most original idea, for which Mr Butterwick, the 2nd Instructor and organiser of the Sports, was responsible, was a Victoria Cross race, in which the competitors has to rescue wounded comrades lying some 5 yards from a trench full of helmeted Germans armed with hand grenades. ... ... Mrs Dawkins, wife of the Senior Instructor, very ably presided over the tea too and it was pleasing to see so many ladies among the guests. ... ... The proceedings terminated with three cheers for Mrs Leete, wife of the Conservator of Forests, Pegu Circle, for having kindly given away the prizes for the numerous events. A high class “Anyein pwe” was provided for that night ... Rangoon Literary Society The Annual General meeting of the Rangoon Literary Society was held last evening, Rev’d. Dr. E.C. Kelly being in the chair. The accounts were passed and the following were elected as the governing body for 1915/16. Dr. Pedley, President Rev’d. D. Armstrong, Rev’d. Dr. Kelly Rev’d. J.A. Drysdale Rev’d. V.N. Kemp Mg Kin A.D. Keith H.B. Osborne O.M.B. White M. Hunter – re-elected as Hony. Secy. & Treasurer |
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Temperance and the War
A very large gathering of ladies and gentlemen assembled last night at the Jubilee Hall to hear a lecture which, as previously announced, was delivered by the Rev’d. F. King-Singser of Rangoon supported by the Rev’d. C.H. Walters of the English Wesleyan Church, Mandalay and J.W. Doherty of the Seamen’s Mission on the subject of “Temperance.” ... ... The chair was taken by Dt. T.F. Pedley ... .. He had been selected as Chairman because he was one of those Britishers – an Englishman, who had managed to live in this climate for about 30 years without the use of alcohol and was still going strong. Alcohol, he was firmly of opinion, was of no use ... ... Rangoon Turf Club The weather was beautifully fine to day ... ... First Race – The Rangoon Plate Outlaw (Gabell) Sein Bauk (Ba Hla) Comet (Taylor) Betting: 5 to 4 on Outlaw. Six ran. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third ... ... Second Race – Tom Thumb Plate Marcus (Gabell) Saw Hla (Tun Yin) Thamin (Po Tun Hla) Betting: 6 to 4 on Marcus. Eleven ran. Won by a half a length ... ... Third Race – The Griffin Plate (for maiden Griffins) Karka (Tha Din) Rattlebox (McCloud) Kan Baw (Ba Thein) Betting: evens on Karka. Won by a short head two lengths between second and third Variety at the Globe Varieties and high class pictures at the Globe Cinema have proved an instantaneous success as testified by the large audiences which have filled that commodious hall this week. The Tango and other graceful dances, executed by Professor Richards and Miss la Belle Gladie are very much appreciated. ... ... Concert at Y.M.C.A. A very successful programme, arranged by Mrs R.W. Bishop, was held at the Army Y.M.C.A. on the 25th isn’t. There were in all ten items, eight of which were vocal, while Mr Howard opened with a piano solo. The singers, all of whom were heard to great advantage and received recalls, were Mr Young, Mr Collingwood, Mrs Bingham (with violin obliggato by Mr Carlile) Mrs Bishop and Mr Bowrey (Comic.) Mr Baird caused great amusement with his ventriloquial entertainment and was the recipient of much applause. The men present - a large number – enjoyed the concert immensely and a vote of thanks was passed both to the organiser and those who so kindly took part. |
The Mobile Battery
Concert and Dance The result of the Variety Concert and Dance organised at the Railway Inst., Rangoon, on the 12th Nov. was a total receipt of Rs. 528-9 ... ... coupled together from the Burma Railways Vol. Corps Officers arrives at a total of Rs. 400-0-6, which amount has been made over to Mrs T. Harry G. Stevens, Hony. Secy. to the Mobile Battery Fund, who has kindly undertaken to see that the necessary Xmas comforts are forwarded to the men at the front. Mr C.T. Wright adds: “I specially wish to thank the following persons who helped to carry through the function so successfully:- Mr H. Francke, for presiding at the piano throughout the practices and on the night of the occasion and the great assistance he rendered the singers. Miss A. Stephenson for the supply of concert and dance tickets, chairs, crockery and a quantity of refreshments. Mr P. Daly for the all round assistance rendered and for arranging the hall and stage. I also wish to thank the authorities of the B.R.V.C. for the grant of the Band in full force and Messrs. DuBern & Co. for the liberal reduction made in the supply of minerals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Diocesan School Fund With regard to the fund started by the Principal of Diocesan High School to provide gifts for those of the Mobile Battery who formerly belonged to the Diocesan School ... ... Total of Rs. 79-8-0. Besides this Messrs. Solomon & Co. not only packed the big parcels free of charge but gave more than was paid for in addition to a large reduction in price. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Y.M.C.A. ... ... At the Army Branch a concert, arranged by Mrs Heald will take place in Thursday night. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Zoo The following animals and birds have been presented to the Zoological Gardens, Rangoon by the following gentlemen:- 1 Guinea Pig - D. Barrett 1 Woodpecker - L. Eadon 1 Bear Cub - Meshedi Khan 1 Wild Cat - P. Doyle 1 Thamin Deer - Tun Maung 1 Heron - The Mission to Seamen 1 Pig-tailed Monkey - S.A. Christopher 1 Macaque Monkey Maung Ba Pe |
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Dance at the Railway Institute
The members of the Locomotive Dept., Rangoon and Malagon, gave a farewell dance at the Railway Inst. last night in honour of G.D. Stephenson, late Loco-Foreman, who has been transferred to the Insein shops on special duty. The dance hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with the flags of the Allied nations, while electric lights of various colours were hung all over the verandah. Dancing commenced promptly at half-past nine to the strains of music supplied by Mr Texeira’s orchestra and was kept up with great vigour till the interval. During the interval an address was read out by one of the guests on behalf of the members of the Locomotive Dept., Mr Stephenson suitably responding. |
Cantonment Topics
The usual monthly meeting of the Cantonment Committee was held this morning at the Cantonment Magistrate’s office. The following were present:- Lt.-Col. Pullen R.A. Lt.-Col. Denne, 79th Carnatics Major Speke, 2-5th Somersets Lt.-Col. Hall, R.A.M.C. Mr Sitzler, Western Sub-divn. Magistrate Major Kirkwood, Secy. ... .. |
December
Rangoon Turf Club
The attendance today was very poor owing doubtless to the weather ... ...
The attendance today was very poor owing doubtless to the weather ... ...
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First Race – The Griffin Hurdle Handicap
Sein Oo 11 (Po San) Shelfayer (Taylor) Maori (San Kyee) Betting: 2 to 1 against Sein Oo 11 3 to 1 Shelfanger. Five ran. A dead heat for first place... ... |
Second Race – The Champion Handicap
Queenie (McCloud) Sein Bauk (Mg Bala) Outlaw (Po Tun Hla) Betting: 5 to 5 on Queenie. Won by four lengths ... ... |
Third Race – The Griffin Handicap
Sein Dine (Vincent) Aung Saw (Po Tun Hla) Latiska (Gabell) Bay King (McCloud) Betting: Evens Sein Dine. Won by 1¼ lengths ... ... |
Burma Medical Act.
The Burma Govt. Gazette last evening contained a matter of importance to the medical fraternity ... the Burma Medical Act 1915 shall come into force on Dec. 4th The main features of the Act are that a Medical Council is to be established for Burma ... ... Only those practitioners entered in the register shall be eligible to be employed in public institutions or sign certificates which are required by law to b given by a medical practitioner. ... ... The Lt.-Governor is pleased to nominate Col. A.O. Evans to be President of the Burma Medical Council ... ... elections shall be conducted in the following manner ... ...
Municipal Election – Objection Sequel
With reference to Mr Barton’s letter to the President of the Rangoon Municipality, as published in our columns ... lodging his objection and asking for a re-count of the votes of the 25th ultimo, the Secretary, under instructions from the President has replied to Mr Barton’s letter, pointing out that the election rules did not provide for a recount of votes under any circumstances. The President was unable to accept his letter under reply as being an objection in proper order. The text of the letter is as follows:- “With reference to your letter dated the 1st instant I am directed by the President to inform you that the Election Rules do not provide for a re-count of the votes under any circumstances. Your letter is not an objection in accordance with Rule 30 of the Election Rules quoted in the public notice issued under which an objection might be made. The rule requires that objection must be made to the election of one or more of the candidates whose election has been declared by the President under Rule 29. The ground on which an objection to the election of any candidate may be made are any one of the following:- Irregularity in the Election Proceedings; bribery, corruption, impersonation, treating or undue influence. If you desire you should give full particulars of the acts complained of as invalidating the election of the candidate or candidates whom you object. The President is unable to accept your letter under reply as being an objection in proper order and I am to say that if you so desire an objection may be submitted not later than 4 p.m. tomorrow, Fri. 3td inst.”
The following is Mr Barton’s reply to the President dated 3rd Dec. 1915 “Sir, with reference to your letter dated 2nd Dec. referring to my allegations regarding the conduct of the election, I regret that I am not given the opportunity of proving them my only alternative is to request the Local Govt. to take into consideration what I have alleged in my original letter to you. This I feel I am obliged to do in the interest of equity and also for the purpose of securing amendment of or addition to the Election Rules, so that a candidate who formulates specific charges of the kind which I have intimated to you, shall not be subjected to a process of muzzling merely by reason of a deficiency in the said Rules. I repeat emphatically that the election was not conducted in accordance with the Election Rules and proof of this alone, I submit, would invalidate the whole election. I could pursue the matter under the provisions of the Election Rules by making an objection to each of the elected candidates being declared elected but I am very desirous that in everything I do in connection with the matter there shall be an entire absence of what some quarrelsome people term the “personal” element. I have nothing against any person or persons and the stand I am taking is merely and solely on a question of right. I contend that there were irregularities in connection with the election and that my request for a re-count is justified by the fact that I am prepared to prove all that I allege in regard thereto.”
The Burma Govt. Gazette last evening contained a matter of importance to the medical fraternity ... the Burma Medical Act 1915 shall come into force on Dec. 4th The main features of the Act are that a Medical Council is to be established for Burma ... ... Only those practitioners entered in the register shall be eligible to be employed in public institutions or sign certificates which are required by law to b given by a medical practitioner. ... ... The Lt.-Governor is pleased to nominate Col. A.O. Evans to be President of the Burma Medical Council ... ... elections shall be conducted in the following manner ... ...
Municipal Election – Objection Sequel
With reference to Mr Barton’s letter to the President of the Rangoon Municipality, as published in our columns ... lodging his objection and asking for a re-count of the votes of the 25th ultimo, the Secretary, under instructions from the President has replied to Mr Barton’s letter, pointing out that the election rules did not provide for a recount of votes under any circumstances. The President was unable to accept his letter under reply as being an objection in proper order. The text of the letter is as follows:- “With reference to your letter dated the 1st instant I am directed by the President to inform you that the Election Rules do not provide for a re-count of the votes under any circumstances. Your letter is not an objection in accordance with Rule 30 of the Election Rules quoted in the public notice issued under which an objection might be made. The rule requires that objection must be made to the election of one or more of the candidates whose election has been declared by the President under Rule 29. The ground on which an objection to the election of any candidate may be made are any one of the following:- Irregularity in the Election Proceedings; bribery, corruption, impersonation, treating or undue influence. If you desire you should give full particulars of the acts complained of as invalidating the election of the candidate or candidates whom you object. The President is unable to accept your letter under reply as being an objection in proper order and I am to say that if you so desire an objection may be submitted not later than 4 p.m. tomorrow, Fri. 3td inst.”
The following is Mr Barton’s reply to the President dated 3rd Dec. 1915 “Sir, with reference to your letter dated 2nd Dec. referring to my allegations regarding the conduct of the election, I regret that I am not given the opportunity of proving them my only alternative is to request the Local Govt. to take into consideration what I have alleged in my original letter to you. This I feel I am obliged to do in the interest of equity and also for the purpose of securing amendment of or addition to the Election Rules, so that a candidate who formulates specific charges of the kind which I have intimated to you, shall not be subjected to a process of muzzling merely by reason of a deficiency in the said Rules. I repeat emphatically that the election was not conducted in accordance with the Election Rules and proof of this alone, I submit, would invalidate the whole election. I could pursue the matter under the provisions of the Election Rules by making an objection to each of the elected candidates being declared elected but I am very desirous that in everything I do in connection with the matter there shall be an entire absence of what some quarrelsome people term the “personal” element. I have nothing against any person or persons and the stand I am taking is merely and solely on a question of right. I contend that there were irregularities in connection with the election and that my request for a re-count is justified by the fact that I am prepared to prove all that I allege in regard thereto.”
Wolfram – Recent Grants Of Licenses
Licenses to prospect for minerals in Burma have recently been granted or renewed to the following,
the date given being that in the Burma Gazette and the place, the residence of the applicant :-
Licenses to prospect for minerals in Burma have recently been granted or renewed to the following,
the date given being that in the Burma Gazette and the place, the residence of the applicant :-
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31st July
Messrs. Nath Singh Oil Co. Rangoon Chan Kin Way, Tavoy A.D. Brown, Tavoy Maung Po Ngwe, Rangoon 2nd Oct. J.A. Martin, Tavoy Ko Koon Ma, Mudon, Amherst Dist. S. Merican, Tavoy 9th Oct. Lim Chin Tsong, Rangoon Maung San Dun, Thaton Maung Gyi, Tavoy A.V. Joseph & Co. Rangoon Akbar Shab, Rangoon Ahmed Ismail, Rangoon |
30th Oct.
A.G. Fraser, Bassein 13th Nov. Finlay Fleming & Co. Rangoon A.C. Martin, Rangoon A.B. Snow, Victoria Point Maung Po Tin, Tavoy Maung Shwe Yin, Tavoy Mrs B.I. Jewett, Rangoon Miss Lilly Jewett, Tavoy |
4th Dec.
Taungbalaung Copper Mines Ltd., Namtu, N. Shan States Maung Me, Tavoy Steel Bros., Rangoon Maung E Kin & Maung Po Gywe, Tavoy Dr. A.R.J. Douglas, M.D., Rangoon London Rangoon Trading Co., Rangoon Bombay Burma Trading Corpn., Rangoon E.J. Holberton, Rangoon |
Armenian War Refuges Relief Fund
Amount already acknowledged towards the Fund Rs. 12,191-6 received since: -
Rs. 5 Mrs W.D. Green
Rs 16 A.P. Warberton
Rs. 10 J.B. Marshall
Amount already acknowledged towards the Fund Rs. 12,191-6 received since: -
Rs. 5 Mrs W.D. Green
Rs 16 A.P. Warberton
Rs. 10 J.B. Marshall
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Insein Railway Golf Club
The adjourned general meeting will be held in the Railway Inst., Insein, will be held on Mon. 6th inst. Burma Gold Dredgers The estimated amount of gold won by the Burma Gold dredging Co. for the fortnight ended 17th Nov. was 102 ozs. Theft of Timber Appana, a Coringhi, who was recently placed before the Western sub-divnl. Magistraate on a charge of theft of timber valued at Rs. 100 belonging to B. Hazlewood of Monkey Point, was today found guilty and sentenced to nine mths. rigorous imprisonment. The accused had a previous conviction against him. Electric Fittings Stolen Yesterday afternoon a report was lodged with the Pansodan Police by Mr Gasper of Messrs. Gasper & Co. to the effect that on Mon. last someone entered his shop premises in 74 Sparks St. and removed electric fittings in the shape of switches, bulbs and lamp shades to the value of Rs. 80. The police are enquiring into the matter. Motor Accident in Town The Pansodan Police last night took a man named Narsayah, a resident of no 42, 30th St. to the hospital with abrasions on the arm said to have been caused by a motor car no. 1690 belonging, it is said, to Mrs Nasse and driven by Mr J. Nasse. It was stated that the man had been struck by the mudguard of the car in Dalhousie Street. Departure of the S.S. “Chindwin” The S.S. Chindwin sailed this morning. She took away Sergt. W. Johnstone and Sergt. A. Turner, Lance-Sergt. A. Nixon, one Corporal, four Lance-Corpls. and twenty-three men of the 1-4th Border (Territorial) Regt. These men are time-expired and will enlist again when they reach home. Among th passengers also were Sergt. Bayliss, wife and child. Sergt. Bayliss was till lately a Sergt. in the Rangoon Town Police. There was a large gathering at Barr St. Jetty from where the launch left, among those present being Miss Colbatch Clark, Principal, and he teachers and pupils of the Diocesan High School, who had come to say good-bye to Miss Wall, one of their teachers who was proceeding to England. Miss Wall was at one time a pupil in the Diocesan Girls’ High School herself and on the completion of her school curriculum joined the Normal School. After gaining her teacher’s certificate she rejoined her old school as a lady teacher. Her winning ways made her popular among her fellow pupils, while her industry and care made her respected by pupils and teachers alike. Her superiors were very fond of her and it is said that whatever she did was done well. Miss Wall has several brothers and sisters in Rangoon. Among the passengers also were the two sons of Sergt. Chettle of the Port Police. Progress of Motoring in Burma There arrived this morning the S.S. “Merton Hall” direct from New York. She brought with her sixty-two Ford and fourteen Overland cars for Messrs. G. McKenzie & Co. This is the biggest shipment of cars ever made in the East to one firm. A considerable number of these cars have already been sold. This is all the more remarkable since we understand Messrs. McKenzie & Co have during the past few months sol d no less than ... ... |
Name Change
The current issue of the Burma Gazette contains the following change of name notification: - Frederick Alweyne Reich, a member of the Provincial Forest Service in Burma, residing at Kalaw, S. Shan States, will henceforth be known as Frederick Alweyne Wright. Red Cross Concert A successful concert was given last night at Minto Mansions Hotel in aid of the Red Cross Fund, of which Mrs R.S. Giles is the President and Mr H. Primrose Wells, Hony. Treasurer and Secy. Among those present were:- Mr & Mrs Giles A.B. Ritchie Cecil Guinness Mr & Mrs Houldey G.C. Stawell C.H. Wollaston The dining room of the hotel was used for the concert, a platform being erected in front of a large mirror on which appeared a red cross. The artists taking part were:- Mrs Horley Ms Guerrier Mrs Gabell Miss Mercer Little Violet Nahapiet Mr Lloyd Mr Baird Mr Hardinge Mrs Horley was heard to great advantage in Cowen’s “Swallows” and was recalled but did not appear in the second part of the programme much to the disappointment of the audience. Mrs Guerrier repeated the favourable impression created by her appearance at the recent Munster Fusiliers’ Christmas Comforts Fund at Jubilee Hall. Miss Mercer’s singing shows that she had been well trained but Mrs Gabell’s choice of a song was rather ambitious. Mr Lloyd gained much applause for his robust singing of two patriotic songs. Mr Hardinge’s humour is of a somewhat boisterous type. Little Violet Nahapiet, whose singing and dancing are so remarkably good for her years, was heard first in “Dream Girl” which was a new song; she was evidently more at home in “I do kind of feel I’m in love.” Mr Baird added to the lighter side of the concert by his ventriloquial sketch. The last item was the appearance of the dancers from the Globe Cinema, Professor Richard and Miss La Bella Gladie who gave three dances, Tango, Hesitation and Rag-time in very graceful style: the band was not quite in agreement with the dancers, which somewhat affected their success. A gold medal was presented by Mrs Giles to Prof. Richard in token of gratitude for having helped the Red Cross Fund. |
Rangoon Municipality – Finance Sub-Committee
... ... Sanction was asked for the following payments to Messrs. Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Co.
(1) Expenses incurred by Mr Sedgwick, Asst. Veterinary Officer, in connection with his visits to Messrs. Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Co. £7.15.9. and (2) Commissioner payable to Messrs Ogilvy Gilllanders & Co. in connection with the appointment of Mr Sedgwick as Asst. Veterinary Officer £1.9.1. ... Sanction was granted.
Diocesan Sports
Towards the expenses of providing refreshments at the sports on Thursday next Mrs Rollins and Mrs Cotton have received donations and goods to the value of Rs 202. The total of the donations to the Sports Fund is Rs. 512 towards which E.W.W. Xavier, at great personal inconvenience collected Rs. 260 from the Bench and Bar. The Refreshment Fund however, still needs more help and contributions will be gratefully accepted.
The following is the list of subscribers to this fund:-
... ... Sanction was asked for the following payments to Messrs. Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Co.
(1) Expenses incurred by Mr Sedgwick, Asst. Veterinary Officer, in connection with his visits to Messrs. Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Co. £7.15.9. and (2) Commissioner payable to Messrs Ogilvy Gilllanders & Co. in connection with the appointment of Mr Sedgwick as Asst. Veterinary Officer £1.9.1. ... Sanction was granted.
Diocesan Sports
Towards the expenses of providing refreshments at the sports on Thursday next Mrs Rollins and Mrs Cotton have received donations and goods to the value of Rs 202. The total of the donations to the Sports Fund is Rs. 512 towards which E.W.W. Xavier, at great personal inconvenience collected Rs. 260 from the Bench and Bar. The Refreshment Fund however, still needs more help and contributions will be gratefully accepted.
The following is the list of subscribers to this fund:-
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Master Geo. Russel
Mrs T. Wailson A.C. Martin Mrs V.J. Nahapiet Rangoon Stores Mrs Barr Mrs Scanlon Mrs Dover Mr DuBern & Co. Mrs Wright |
Mrs N.M. Cowasjee
Mrs Marshall Mrs Richard Master Lawrence Miss Daniel M & Mrs Tingley Mr Johns W. Shircore J. Johannes J. Edgar |
Dr. Douglas
J. Stephens Mrs Balthazar C. Naidu H. Balthazar Mr Constantine A. Gasper Mrs Catchatoor Mrs M.M. Hla Oung Mrs Moses |
Mrs Penfold
Miss Daniell Mrs Denney Mrs A.C. Beale Mrs May Friedlander Mrs Caulfield Browne Mrs Brindley |
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Mr Tremenhere
For breaking into the residential premises of Mr Tremenhere, no. 3 Strand Rd. with intent to remove valuable property, Moklas Rahman, a Chittagonian, was yesterday found guilty by the Western Sub-divnl. Magistrate and sentenced to six mths. rigorous imprisonment. The accused, although not admitting the offence, asked for leniency. |
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Rangoon S.P.I.M.
The Society for the Prevention of Infantile Mortality in Rangoon held a committee meeting at the Empress Victoria Buddhist Girls’ School, Canal St. recently when there were present:- U Hpay (Vice-President) Chairman Mrs Hla Aung (Vice-President) U Ba Kin (Hony. Treasurer) Dr. H.H. Marshall Mrs U Ba Mrs Redmond Miss E. Barretto U Ba U Ba Thein (Hony. Secy.) ... The payment to the Society’s nurse midwives of the usual commissioner for attendances on poor Burmese women though their husbands may be non-Burmans was sanctioned. The Committee also sanctioned the opening of a library with Miss Barretto as honorary librarian and also the purchase of books ... ... A letter was read from Mr Collingwood touching the present labelling of skimmed milk tine. It was agreed to defer the discussion till the next meeting. |
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Gallantry in Gallipoli – Mr Prosser’s Promotion
Word has been received locally that Mr Prosser, who was formally steward at the Pegu Club, has received the D.C.M. and his commission. Mr Prosser went home some time back to join Kitchener’s Army. He re-enlisted and was reposted to his old regiment, the 1st Borders, as Sergt.-Major. He went with the regiment to Gallipoli and took part in the landing at Suvla Bay and the terrible fighting that took place there. For his gallant behaviour he was made a 2nd Lieut. on the field and was awarded the D.C.M. He is now acting as Adjutant to the regiment. The Port Commission The Lt.-Governor appoints Mr J. L. Holmes, Resident Engineer of the Rangoon Port Trust, to be Chairman of the Commissioners for the Port of Rangoon, sub pro tem. in the vacancy caused by the departure of sir. G.C. Buchanan. Application for Transfer Maung Sher Byit, through his Advocate Kyaw Htoon has filed an application in the Chief Court for the transfer of a case now pending in the Court of the Dist. Magistrate, Myaungmya against Mr Pascal, Head Clerk of the Dist. Magistrate’s Court, Myaungmya. The petition set forth:- (1) That the petitioner has filed a complaint against the respondent (Pascal) in the Court of the Special Power Magistrate, Myaungmya ... ... in respect of a bribe of Rs. 1000 from the applicant to secure the appointment of Myook for him, saying that his (respondent’s) elder brother, who was in the Secretariat office, could manage to get the appointment. ... ... deprived of a fair and impartial trial in view of the act that the respondent was the Head Clerk of the trying Magistrate ... ... |
I.C.S. Seniority Table
Below will be found a table showing the order of seniority of the I.C.S. probationers selected last year for Burma and the marks obtained in the combined exams. last year for the Home, Indian and Colonial Services and those obtained in the recent final exams:- R.M. MacDougall - Educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow, marks at open exam. 3094. (on service) W.H. Payton - Educated at King Edward’s School Birmingham and Cambridge, marks at open exam. 2704, final 1668 total 4372. Mr Payton has arrived in Burma and is gazetted to duty his week. N. Downie - Educated at Glasgow High School, marks at open exams. 2732, final 1635, total 4367. V.S. Bhide – Educated at Miraj High School, Bombay and Cambridge, marks at open exams. 2454, final 1502, total 3956 A. McCracken – Educated at High Academy and Glasgow, marks at open exams. 2439, final 1217, total 3736. The first three of the candidates selected for the Indian Service from among those successful in the Open Exam. obtained commissions, together with eleven other probationers and therefore did not take the final exam. They occupied, respectively, the first, third and ninth places in the Open. |
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Local News
Cantonment Thefts Capt. G.F. Arnold, 2-5th Somerset Light Infantry, reported at the Cantonment Police Station this morning that he had some clothing and a pair of gold links stolen. This morning also Mr T.F.R. McDonnell, bat-at-law, reported the theft of some jewellery. Full details are not yet available. Alleged Assault - A.V. Joseph this morning sent two men, ... ... to the hospital with a report that they had been assaulted. .... .... contusions all over the upper part of his body ... ... The other man was less severely injured. ... ... assaulted by a number of durwans who were armed with sticks. Y.M.C.A. Notes At the Pleasant Sunday Evening Service tomorrow night Mr Baker will speak of his impressions of India ... ... At the Army Y.M.C.A. there will be a grand concert... ... in the capable hands of Mr C. Howard.... ... The Neikban Tonight is to be a gala night at the Neikban Cinema. An excellent programme of pictures has been arranged and in addition there will be an Al Fresco dance. This, owing to the inclemency of the weather, had to be postponed from last week ... ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... ... I hereby notify that Certificates of Approval have been granted to the following persons to prospect for minerals in the Province of Burma:- S. Williams, Rangoon Maung Ta, Mandalay Miss D.M. Jewett, Rangoon P.M. Haines, Rangoon Maung Ba Don, Tavoy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Technical High School Scholarship of Rs. 10 per mensem awarded to Maung Po Wun of the Govt. School of Engineering, Insein, is cancelled and re-awarded to Charan Singh of the same school. The Scholarship of Rs. 20 per mensem awarded to H. Hilbert of the Govt. School of Engineering, Insein, is cancelled. |
Help For Belgium
... ... the following additional subscriptions have been received since Aug. 31st:- Rs. 400 J.J. Anderson, D.C., Kyaukse – being the proceeds of a collection made at War Fund Football Match. Rs. 218-5-4 European Staff of G. McKenzie & Co. (2nd contribution) Rs. 218-5-4 European Staff of G. McKenzie & Co. (3rd contribution) Rs. 205-8 Mg Thaw (Managing proprietor) Pyilosanda Rice Mill, Zigon and Staff Rs. 150 Lt.-Col. Macnabb, Commissioner, Magwe Rs. 150 J.E. Covernton Rs. 150 J.V. Griffin, 24 Halpin Rd. Rs. 100 J.J. Solomon, Burma Shell Co., Quoin Island, Mergui (2nd & 3rd instalments making Rs. 150 in all. Rs. 50 Major Macklin, 64th Pioneers, Thayetmyo Rs. 50 Miss C.S.L. Watson, Kanbalu Rs. 50 Miss C.S.L. Watson (further subscription) Rs. 50 Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson, “The Clachan” Churchill Rd. (4th instalment) Rs. 50 Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson, “The Clachan” Churchill Rd. (5th instalment) Rs. 50 Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson, “The Clachan” Churchill Rd. (6th instalment) Rs. 33-7-3 S.P.G. Karen Mission, Toungoo (for Oct.) Rs. 25 N.G. Alexander, Irrawaddy Flot. Co., Myingyan Rs. 15-8-9 S.P.G. Karen Mission, Toungoo (for Sept.) Rs. 15 W.P. Clay, Bulloch Bros., Rangoon Rs. 13 S.P.G. Karen Mission, Toungoo (for Nov.) Rs. 13 Indian Telegraph Assoc., Rangoon (4th instalment) Rs. 12-8 Indian Telegraph Assoc., Rangoon (3rd instalment) Rs. 11 Donations of “Edavana” passengers (from Calcutta) per P.A. Churchward Rs. 10 S.S. Gnana Viran, B.A., 21 Barr St., Rangoon Rs. 10 F.W. Whiting, 1 Rosebank Rd. Rs. 10 S.H. Parker, (further instalment) Rs. 10 S.H. Parker, (Nov. Rs. 10 Indian Telegraph Assoc., Rangoon (2nd instalment) Rs. 10 Surosh, Maymyo Rs. 5 Miss Dicksie St. John (third instalment) Rs. 5 Miss Dicksie St. John (fourth instalment making Rs. 20 in all.) Rs. 5 Maung Mayng, Minbu (1st instalment) Rs. 5 M.P. Pillai Rs. 5 R.S. Boudville, Mandalay |
Rangoon Municipality
At a special meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall there were present W.H.L. Cabell (President) J.E. DuBern, Vice-President) M. Cowasjee, A. Forbes and L Ah Yain. The committee assembled to consider the draft bye-laws ... ... The sanitary conditions of dairies ... The sale of milk.
Two objections were received; the first was in a letter addressed to the Secy. Rangoon Municipality from J.A. Vertannes, bar-at-law, offering certain suggestions and the second took the form of a memorial from K. Gupta and thirteen other milk vendors .. ... through their advocate R.S. Giles, who was also present. ... ...
At a special meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall there were present W.H.L. Cabell (President) J.E. DuBern, Vice-President) M. Cowasjee, A. Forbes and L Ah Yain. The committee assembled to consider the draft bye-laws ... ... The sanitary conditions of dairies ... The sale of milk.
Two objections were received; the first was in a letter addressed to the Secy. Rangoon Municipality from J.A. Vertannes, bar-at-law, offering certain suggestions and the second took the form of a memorial from K. Gupta and thirteen other milk vendors .. ... through their advocate R.S. Giles, who was also present. ... ...
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Mandalay Racing
... .. although in days gone by the names of Col. Radcliff , the late Col. Strickland and others were those to conjure with in connection with Mandalay racing matters ... ... When the Royal Fusiliers were stationed in Upper Burma the pretty little race course at the foot of Mandalay Hill used to be the morning and evening rendezvous of horse lovers and there were always animals in training to be seen at work but thereafter, although spasmodic attempts were made by Capt. Barrett, U Tun Min, Mr Stacey, Capt. Conder, Capt. Scruby, Lt. Ponting and even the [resent Hony. Secy. Mr Soon Thin himself, who held office for a couple of years back, only a flagging interest was revived and it was not until May 1913 that any real attempt was made to put things on a sound and permanent financial basis. ... ... Mr C. Soon Thin during his last term as Secy. has been working to being about many improvements and reforms and has been just as busy with his building operations in connection with the grand stand and race course buildings as U Kanti, the Hermit re-modeller of Mandalay Hill, has in his sphere of activity. ... ... It is to be hoped that the Stewards, Messrs. Craw, Hill, Sherman, U Po Thwe, Maung Su and Capt. Wilcox whose names figure on the prospectus and the newly appointed ones, Col. Penny and Mr Webster, will take a great deal more interest in the races than they have done in the past. Great things are expected from the inclusion of Col. Penny’s name among the Stewards, for as an owner and race club official in Rangoon he possesses the necessary experience to help to keep the great game clean and free from such incidents as necessitated the disqualification of the pony “Karka.” ... ... Sir Harcourt Butler ... ... is known to take in such matters and with two such enthusiasts as Messrs. Gadsden and Heath on his staff the former who never misses a day wherever silk is being sported, if he can help it, the latter who ran the Yenangyaung Meetings so successfully, it is morally certain that he would have graced the lawn had his stay with us synchronised with the fixture. |
Exams.
At an exam. in Hindustani in the colloquial standard held in Rangoon on 14th inst. The following candidates passed:- Frederick Frank Parish, Asst. Accountant, Rangoon Electric Tramway & Supply Co. Thomas Purdie Cowie, an Asst. in Messrs. C.R. Cowie & Co., Rangoon Theft R.H. Morris of Messrs. Mackenzie & Co., yesterday lodged a report with the Kyauktada Police, complaining about the theft of a spare tyre from motor car no. 1876 belonging to P.D. Poonchand, which had been kept in his workshop for repairs. Mr Morris also added that there had been several thefts of a similar nature previously. Cheating Charge Further evidence was recorded yesterday ... in the case in which Henry Williams, a schoolmaster of Einme, Myaungmya Dist. was charged with cheating Messrs. Balthazar & Son, in respect of a cheque for a sum of Rs. 185. Mr S. Webster, the Consulting Engineer was called as a witness and stated that he did not know the accused as Williams but as a representative of Mg Gyi & Co. Motor Engineers. He deposed to knowing nothing about the sale of a motor as suggested by the accused. Williams was next charged with cheating and pleaded not guilty. He cited as one of his defence witnesses, Mr Morris of Siemens Bros. Singapore and asked that he be examined on commission. The accused was accordingly asked to frame the questions which were to be answered by Mr Morris. The further hearing of the case will take place on Monday. |
Fancy Dress Dance
The annual fancy dress dance for the members and friends of the Railway Institute, Rangoon, took place last night when there
were no fewer than two hundred guests present. Dancing commenced at half past nine, the music being supplied
by an orchestra under the direction of Mrs Lack. Some of the costumes worn last night were very original ... ...
the first prize for Ladies to Mrs Claudius, the second to Miss Barrett.
The Gentleman’s prizes went to Mr C. Andrews and Mr Braganza.
The following is a list of the dancers and costumes:-
The annual fancy dress dance for the members and friends of the Railway Institute, Rangoon, took place last night when there
were no fewer than two hundred guests present. Dancing commenced at half past nine, the music being supplied
by an orchestra under the direction of Mrs Lack. Some of the costumes worn last night were very original ... ...
the first prize for Ladies to Mrs Claudius, the second to Miss Barrett.
The Gentleman’s prizes went to Mr C. Andrews and Mr Braganza.
The following is a list of the dancers and costumes:-
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Miss O. Avetick, Red Rose Tea
Miss M. Hormasjee, Gypsy Girl Miss M. L’Fleur, Ballet Girl Miss Gabriel, Cards Miss H. Frost, Spanish Dancer Mrs G. Deboys, Weldon’s Crochet Miss A. Stevenson, Gt. European War Mrs Stevenson, Red Cross Nurse Miss L. Stevenson, Lady Courier G. Stevenson, Mahomedan Mrs Stracy, Hindu Lady Mr Stracy, Burman E. John, Burman Miss M. Bishop, Gipsy Girl Mr Cornelius, Burma Police |
Mrs Colquhoun, Weldon’s
Miss S. Colquhoun, Gipsy Miss M. Colquhoun, Fairy Mrs Dey, Russian Peasant Miss R. Dey, Sugar Cane Girl Mrs Atkinson, Rag Time Miss G. Barrett, Madrasi Girl Mrs Claudius, Weldon’s Cotton Mrs Twigg, Serbia Miss Francke, England & France Miss Halfred, Red, White & Blue Mrs Phillip, Venue Miss I. De Mello, Peasant Girl Miss I. Cote, Scotch Lassie Miss H. Scully, Gipsy |
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Miss T. Forbes, Fisher Maid
Miss J. Andrews, Spring Miss W. Andrews, Fairy Queen Miss D’Abreo, Xmas Miss Francis, Gipsy Miss L. Morgan, Sunflower Miss F. Baptiste, Indian Lady Miss K. Baptist, Grace Darling A.P. Deboys, Jew S. Stonham, Ace of Spades A. Lamden, Gondolier P. Quinlivan, Jockey S. Crizzel, Tennis M.E. L’Fleur, Cowboy J.N. Bastian, Telegraph Peon |
F. Phaure, Burman
B. Paul, Mussalman A.J. Thomas, Black Prince C.H. Barrett, Madrasi Bridegroom R.A. Brown, Brahmin L. Braganza, Raja Palitin G.N. Barrett, Persian Gentleman R.W. Barrett, Bengalli J. Smith, Burman T. Joseph, Burman P. Mitchell, Little Boy Blue H. Francke, Neapolitan Fisher Boy H. D’Archy, Jap H. Grindale, Boy Scout E. Baptist, Girl |
O. DeMello, Pierrot
Mr D’Cruze, Mogul H. DeMello, Surati A. Cote, H’lander W. Wakefield, Pierrot F. Green, Ruined by Love J. Andrews, Red Indian T. Andrews, Punjabi P. Morgan, Greek Soldier L. Francis, Red Indian Mr Luce, Pierrot Mr Saxty, Surati V. D’Castro, Rough |Rider S. Stride, (A Butler?) A.B. Butler G. Johnson, Serang, I.F.C. |
Rangoon College Sports
... of the annual athletic sports of the Rangoon College. ... ...
The following were the officials:-
... of the annual athletic sports of the Rangoon College. ... ...
The following were the officials:-
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President
M. Hunter |
Judges
A. Campbell A.G. DuBern W.G. Fraser G.H Luce Maung Tin U May Oung G.F. Munro L.G. Owen G.R.T. Ross L.P. Saunder |
Starter
A.E. Bellars Committee Maung Thoung J. Todd Stewards S.A. Razak Maung Kyaw |
The results were as follows:-
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Long Jump:
1) Ba Hline (2) A. Galstin (3) Tun Lin Qtr. Mile: 1) Ba Than (2) Hla Maung (3) E. D’Silva 120 Yard. Hurdles: (1) Ba Nyan (2) Galstin (3) Maung Gale Three-legged Race: 1) Ba Nyun and E. D’Silva (2) Sein Hline and Ba Yin Half mile: For a cup given by the professors & lecturers 1) F. Bodeker (2) Wa Gyi (3) Kyaw Zin Old Students Race: 150 yards handicap: 1) J. Orchard (scr.) (2) Po Thaw Da (3) C. Wellington Class Relay Race: ... ... 2) Senior I.A. & I. Sc. Class Ba Hline, Ba Thike, A. Galstin, J. Beechey |
Volunteer Race
The conditions in this race were as follows:- The eleven competitors , who were fully dressed in uniform with a rifle and three blank cartridges each, had to take off their boots, puttees, belt and topee, take the bolt and magazine out of their rifles and the laces from their boots and proceed to the starting post 50 yards away. The race then commended and each man had to run back to where his things were, fully dress, fire the three blank cartridges and then run for the winning post. The result was as follows:- (1) C. Sutherland (“) G. Kirkham (3) T.J. Joseph. Several of the men forgot to fire their blank shots. As the competitors finished they formed up in the order in which they came in and Major Stewart examined each man separately to see if his kit and clothing had been put on right. After the sports were all over the prizes were distributed by Mrs G.R.T. Ross ... ... |
Help for Belgium
A further remittance ... ... The following additional subscriptions have been received since Aug.31st:-
A further remittance ... ... The following additional subscriptions have been received since Aug.31st:-
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Rs. 400 J.J. Anderson, D.C., Kyaukse (being the proceeds of a collection made at War Fund football match)
Rs. 218 + Rs. 218 From European staff of G. McKenzie & Co. (2nd & 3rd contribution) Rs. 159 Lt.-Col. Macnabb, Commissioner, Magwe Rs. 150 J.E. Covernton, D.P.I. Rs. 150 J.V. Griffin 24 Halpin Rd. Rs. 100 J.I. Solomon, Burma Shell Co. Quoin Island, Mergui Rs. 50 Major Macklin, 64th Pioneers, Thayetmyo Rs. 50 x 2 Miss C.S.L. Watson, Kanbalu Rs. 50 x 3 Mr & Mrs J.W. Davidson “The Clachan” Churchill Rd. (4th 5th & 6th instalment) Rs. 25 N.G. Alexander, Irrawaddy Flot. Co., Myingyan Rs. 15 W.P. Clay, Bullock Bros. Rangoon Rs. 10 F.W. Whiting, 1 Rosebank Rd. Rs. 10 x 2 S.H. Barker Rs. 5 x 2 Miss Dicksie St. John (3rd & 4th instalment) Rs. 5 R.S. Boudville, Mandalay |
Ambulance Work in Burma
The Annual Report ... of the St. John Ambulance Assoc., Burma Centre,
presented by Prof. G.R.T. Ross, the Govt. Secy. states:-
The Annual Report ... of the St. John Ambulance Assoc., Burma Centre,
presented by Prof. G.R.T. Ross, the Govt. Secy. states:-
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... ... In educational institutions ambulance work has continued as actively as ever and the Association had now been invited by the Director of Public Instruction to carry out an improved scheme for the teaching of First Aid to the injured in the upper classes of High Schools. A gratifying sign is the increase in the numbers of those attending classes on Home Nursing. The work of most permanent benefit that the Association is at present performing consists in supporting the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. This year a new division of the Brigade, that at Rangoon college, was added, bringing up the number of divisions to three. Each division has sent in a separate report. ... ... (The Govt. Medical School recently sent an instructor for its pupils to be trained by the Port Defence Division.) Their service is as important as that of combatant volunteers. They have all along shown themselves to be most public spirited, turning out to accompany the volunteers on their route marches and field days and on other public occasions. Many men do so at considerable cost to themselves. Govt. makes no direct grant to the Brigade for uniform, boots, equipment, or anything. It is entirely dependent on the subscriptions of its members and the grants made by the committee of the St. John Ambulance Assoc. The chief financial support of the Assoc. still comes from Govt. But the Rangoon Municipality also made a grant of Rs. 100, thus defraying the cost of a class held for its employees. Steel Bros. too made a donation of Rs. 100 ... ... In view of the growing importance of the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the increased cost of its maintenance, the Assoc. applied for and obtained a promise of an increase of Rs. 1000 in the Govt. grant for the ensuing year. ... ... Mr Hindley, after serving the Association well, demitted office on Mar. 1st 1915 and I resumed the Secretary-ship, also becoming Hony. Treasurer as a temporary measure. A.G. Cooke, the Dist. Magistrate, took over the office of Treasurer for a few weeks in August, but unfortunately had to go to England on medical certificate. ... ...
The Port Defence Divn. Dr. T.F. Pedley reports:- The Rangoon Port Defence Divn. has done well in attendance at drills and Dr. A. Murray has been assiduous in training and drilling his men. With two or three exceptions they are Indians in Govt. employment. They are willing and ever anxious to go to the front. The “College” Divn. consists entirely of Burmese lads drawn from three different public schools. I have lately received the assistance of the Rev’d. A.H. Blencowe, M.A., Chaplain, of St. John’s College, S.P.G. as Supdt. in place of Dr. H.L. Joy. With his coming twenty-four new recruits have joined the Divn. The Divn. will henceforth be known as the “West Rangoon” Divn. and have its headquarters at St. John’s College. This change of name has been precipitated by the formation of a new division at Rangoon College which will be known as the “Rangoon College” Divn. The Supdt. is Prof. W.G. Fraser and the Hony. Surgeon, Major A.J. Sargent, I.M.S. The members of the last two divisions are vigorous young men, chiefly Burmans, from different parts of the province. The training which they will receive as members of the Brigade will be invaluable and a very important item in their education. |
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Highland Co. R.V.R.
Capt. C.P. Hill, Commanding Highland Coy. issues the following:- The Company with Pipe Band will attend the service of National Intercession at the Scots Kirk on Sunday, 2nd Jan. 1916. Dress, Review Order. Fall in at Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. sharp. The Officer Commanding hopes that every man will make it his duty to be present. The Commissariat Case, Mandalay The case known as the Commissariat Case, which has been creating considerable interest ... ... It will be remembered that the case was originally tried by the senior Magistrate, Mandalay, who sentenced the first accused Munusawmi to five years rigorous imprisonment ... ... committed and abetted the commission of a criminal breach of trust in respect of certain Govt. stores ... ... The charge originated in an anonymous petition (exhibit A) which was sent to Mr Bennett Roger, the officer in immediate charge of the depot ... ... It is possible that the two gate passes and the entries in the requisition book were forgeries made for the purpose of this case, but it appears improbable and the evidence of Sub-Conductor Wallis who produced a note sent to him ... ... |
The Soldiers Regatta
The men of the 2-5th Somerset Light Infantry were given water festival at the Lakes yesterday, largely owing to the hospitality of the Directors of the Suratee Bara Bazaar. The occasion was meant as a farewell function to the men of the Somerset Light Infantry in view of their departure from Rangoon. ... ... The refreshment part of the programme was in the hands of Mr Max L. Friedlander, who had a number of assistants to help him ... ... The races were in charge of Mr Eggar, who was ably assisted by Messrs. Elder, McIntyre (in charge of the swimming section) and Yeomans. H.A. Laidlaw “effaced” himself at the starting point. ... ... Hospital Beds: An Appeal Sir, Thirteen more beds are required to complete the first Over-Seas Club ward at Netley Hospital. £52 (Rs. 780) pays for a bed for one year. Who will help to provide some beds? I will gladly receive subscriptions, acknowledge same individually and in the columns of this paper and forward same to the headquarters of the Over-Seas Club, Central Bldgs. Aldwych, London. Yours faithfully, Maurice Oppenheimer, P.O. Box 82, Rangoon |
Local News
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Police Notes
Sergt. G. Hunter, Rangoon Town Police, attached to the Mogul Guard, has transferred to the Dist. Police and had been posted to Tavoy. He leaves on Thursday next. Sergt. Taylor of the same guard has resigned his appointment in the police. Volunteer Proficiency Exam. A Board will assemble at Moulmein on the 24th Jan. 1916 at 5 p.m. to examine such Officers, N.C.O’s and Volunteers of the Moulmein Vol. Rifles as may be brought before it for proficiency certificates. The Board will consist of Major E.H. Waring, 79th Carnatic Infantry (President) a captain to be detailed by the Officer Commanding, 18th London Rifle Brigade and Lieut. R. Mc. I. Macdougall, Adjutant, Moulmein Volunteer Rifles. Customs Club Dance The Annual Xmas dance ... at the club premises in Judah Ezekiel St. last night ... ... Dancing commenced at a quarter past nine to the strains of an orchestra, directed by Mr Silgardo and was kept up with great spirit till the early hours ... ... The whole of the arrangements were under the direct supervision of Mr Jas. George, the new Secretary and he was in turn assisted by Mr S. Beachell and Mr Davies. Resisting a Process-Service Recently Nga Nyo ... on a charge of resisting arrest by a process-server who was armed with a warrant. ... ... The accused asked time to put on his jacket. This was allowed him but he disappeared. The accused was also said to have set in the in-mates of the house against the process-server and was eventually arrested by Mr Innes, the Deputy Bailiff ... ... A Victoria Avenue Accident H.B. Baber of Messrs. Watson & Co. on Wednesday reported to the Myetada Police that same evening he was driving along Victoria Avenue to the Zoological Gardens when he heard a shout and turned round to see a collision between a private gharry and a lady riding a bicycle. He went to the assistance of the lady who was afterwards taken away by another lady. Mr Baber also spoke to taking the bicycle, which was badly damaged, to the guard. The private gharry he afterwards learnt belonged to Esoof Beg Mahomed of Latter Street and was at the time of the accident, being driven by Mohamed Salay. The Myetada Police who have taken the matter in hand have not yet discovered the identity of the injured lady. Passenger Among those sailing from Bombay to the Persian Gulf tomorrow (Christmas Day) are Sir George Buchanan and Capt. P.G. Benson-Cooke. Insein Municipal Taxation Sir, It was indeed very refreshing to see Mr Frank Watson’s letter on the above subject. His letter is divided into two parts ... ... As regards the second part of Mr Watson’s letter I will say this much, that it would have been better if Mr Watson had given his reasons for supporting Col. Kanta Prasad and his subsequent attitude towards the increment. Yours etc., P.D. Patel. |
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The Water Elephant – Is it a Spook?
Among the various beliefs of the Burman is that of the existence of a water elephant or Yesin (writes Mr S.A. Christopher, Rangoon.) ... ... The Burman attributes all kinds of power to this mythical beast ... ... Last May a strange-looking Burman walked into a chemist’s shop in the heart of Rangoon and in a mysterious manner enquired if he could give him something to preserve a small dead and dried animal that he possessed ... ... To the chemist it looked very much like a miniature elephant with a pair of very decent tusks. ... ... my examination satisfied me however that my friend’s acquisition was a fake ... ... About a week ago I believe a Mr Stuart of the Preventive Service brought to me a similar “fake” but only the forepart of it ... ... For a tusk this creature had a fish bone, the other tusk being wanting. This fake was in every way similar to the first specimen. He informed me that he gave an old coat in exchange for it and appeared to have rather a strong belief in the genuineness of his prize. Further enquiries elicited the fact that he had been out shooting somewhere in the Moulmein Dist. and that he saw the animal found. ... ... and now I have found in the Xmas number of the Strand Magazine the photo of a similar beast, accompanied by a brief description of its appearance and alleged habits, appearing over the name of our local photographer Mr P. Wagstaff. The so-called elephant is estimated to have been some 40-50 years old!! The picture is undoubtedly very similar to the photo I have of an alleged water-elephant and the story similar to the yarns I have hitherto heard. The fact, however, that he took his picture at Moulmein and that Mr Stuart acquired his specimen in the same locality, would at least go to prove that Moulmein is the centre of manufacture of these so-called water-elephants. ... ... |