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Year End Review - 1911

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January 01, 1911	Premier leaves for Washington, Reception at Government House. L.O.A., N.B.S. and T.A. & B. Society parade.
January 02, 1911	Edward F Mylius arrested for slandering the King.
January 03, 1911	James J Kielly died, age 56. Explosion at Sydney Mines, 6 Newfoundlanders killed. Golden Jubilee of Rev. Mother O’Dowd. Wilding Cole – Harvey wedding.
January 04, 1911	C.E.T.S. At Home. J. Fox elected Rhodes Scholar. Medical Society issue new scale of fear.
January 05, 1911	Premier at Boston. W.S. Bendell died, age 54.
January 07, 1911	Capt. Henry Thomey died at Harbor Grace, age 91.
January 08, 1911	Star of the Sea Parade.
January 09, 1911	Fishery Conference at Washington. L.S.P.U. Hall opened.
January 10, 1911	Annual meeting St. Andrew’s Church.
January 11, 1911	Dinner in honor of the Outerbridge — Shea wedding.
January 13, 1911	Thomas Cullen, Henry Street, died aged 65.
January 14, 1911	Annual meeting St. John’s Agricultural Society.
January 15, 1911	John Cook, J.P., Hearts Content, died.
January 16, 1911	Annual meeting Board of Trade, Hon. W.C. Job elected President.
January 17, 1911	Annual meeting Nail Factory.
January 18, 1911	Annual meeting Pharmaceutical Society.
January 19, 1911	Premier returns from Washington.
January 20, 1911	Dr. LeDrew’s residence, Twillingate, destroyed by fire. J.E. Rendell died at Montreal. Mt. Cashel Concert. Two boys smothered in snow storm near Fogo.
January 21, 1911	Typhus Fever outbreak.
January 22, 1911	Dennis Shea, Hr. Grace, died age 92.
January 24, 1911	Harkins Company at T.A. Hall.
January 26, 1911	Mullins Murder Case re-opened at Boston.
January 27, 1911	Annual meeting St. Bon’s L.A. Sir Charles Dike died, age 68. Leeming Lodge, L.O.A. Dinner. Annual meeting City Club, Hon. R. Watron elected President.
January 29, 1911	Death Miss Knowling.
January 30, 1911	Oppelt defeats Olsen.
January 31, 1911	Annual meeting District Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M., R.E.

February 01, 1911	Myillus tried and sentenced to 12 month imprisonment.
February 02, 1911	Congregational sociable. Annual meeting Poultry Association. J M Munro died, age 30. Regulus Golden Arrow Fund closed.
February 03, 1911	Fire at Rope Walk. Steamship Home beached at Rushoon. Knights of Columbus Installation.
February 06, 1911	Imperial Parliament opened
February 07, 1911	Dickens Centenary.
February 08, 1911	Legislature opened.
February 09, 1911	Dunlop convicted for shooting Dr. Pritchard.
February 10, 1911	Lord Charles Beresford retires from active service. Death of Rev. John C Sidney in British Columbia.
February 11, 1911	Harkins season closes.
February 12, 1911	Cold Storage Resolution introduced.
February 14, 1911	Annual session L.O.A. Royal Black at Botwood.
February 15, 1911	Annual session Grand Lodge, L.O.A. opens at Botwood.
February 16, 1911	Annual meeting Tasker Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
February 17, 1911	105th Anniversary of B.I.S.
February 20, 1911	Rev. Mother Patrick Maher died at Placentia.
February 21, 1911	Veto Bill introduced by Premier Asquith. King George holds his first levee. Dunlop appeal rejected.
February 22, 1911	Vito Bill passed first reading. Death of Alexander F Sherran, age 78.
February 23, 1911	McRae — Noel wedding at Harbor Grace.
February 24, 1911	C.E.I. Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting District Masonic Grand Lodger, R.S.
February 25, 1911	Sudden death at St. John’s of Mailman McNeil, of Carbonear. Jesse Parsons, Divinity student of Newtown, B.B., drowned at Durham, England.
February 26, 1911	Death of Lord Wolverhampton the first Methodist Peer.
February 27, 1911	Death of C.W.H. Tessier at Rochester, Minn.
February 28, 1911	Harris — Burnhan wedding. Big fire at Norris Arm Mullins murder re-trial refused at Boston.

March 01, 1911	Admiral Curson Howe died. Death of Capt. J Macdonald, age 65.
March 02, 1911	Death of Miss Mary Edens at Luxemburg, Germany.
March 03, 1911	2nd Anniversary of Sir Edward Morris call to Premiership. 84TH Anniversary Mechanics Society.
March 04, 1911	Death of Rev. Canon Dunfield. Death of J J Pittman, Barrister.
March 07, 1911	Fire at Frew’s Dry Goods. Sealers meeting at T.A. Hall.
March 09, 1911	Swastika Hockey Team in the City.
March 10, 1911	Death of E.H. Davey, M.H.A. Assembly closes as a tribute to his memory.
March 11, 1911	Capt. Jacobs fatally injured, age 60.
March 13, 1911	Swastika dined.
March 14, 1911	Sir Edward Morris introduces Old Age Pensions resolutions. Tasker Lecture at Masonic Temple by Mr. W.J Edgar.
March 15, 1911	Sunday School Convention at Brigus.
March 16, 1911	First Marconigram received from sealing fleet. Death of Mrs. C.R. Ayre. Age 90.
March 17, 1911	Annual Sociable Leeming Lodge, L.O.A. Tasker Celebration. B.I.S. Parade.
March 18, 1911	Death of Alex D Frazer at Sydney, age 37.
March 19, 1911	Death of Rev. Mother Joseph Theresa Halpin of Presentation Order.
March 21, 1911	Budget Speech by Hon. M.P. Cashin.
March 22, 1911	Annual meeting Bible Society. Monster early closing of saloons petition introduced.
March 23, 1911	At Home at Government House. Death of John (Jack) Martin, age 93.
March 24, 1911	Wreck of S.S. Bruce at Main a Dieu.
March 27, 1911	Early Closing Bill passed Assembly. Charles D Sheldon “get rich quick” Financier, arrested at Pittsburg.
March 28, 1911	First Arrival from seal fishery, S.S. Bonaventure, with 26,290. Early Closing Bill passes Legislative Council.
March 29, 1911	Legislature prorogued.

April 01, 1911	University boat Race Oxford winning.
April 02, 1911	J.T. Phalan died.
April 03, 1911	Premier at Grand Bank.
April 04, 1911	William Camp, Pushthrough, died age 48.
April 06, 1911	C.L.B. Annual indoor sports.
April 07, 1911	S.S. Harlaw lost. Peter Matthew, J. P. of New Perlican, died.
April 09, 1911	Vincent Murphy, age 9, drowned near the Battery. Beothic arrives with 35,767.
April 11, 1911	Newfoundland arrives with 11,122. Bloodhound arrives at Hr. Grace with 23,810. Southern Cross arrives, 13,531.
April 12, 1911	Viking arrives with 18,052. Florizel arrives with 28,129. Adventure arrives with 30,518.
April 14, 1911	Crew of wrecked Harlaw arrived.
April 15, 1911	Erection of building for smallpox observation commenced. Labrador arrives with 12,147.
April 18, 1911	St. Thomas’s Easter meeting.
April 19, 1911	T.A. Club annual dinner. Highlander Ball. Bellventure arrives with 23,802. Boston Marathon, Bob Fowler came fourth.
April 20, 1911	Death of John Strathie at Whitebourne, age 83.
April 21, 1911	Annual Highlander’s At Home. Levi Thorne killed at Burin.
April 22, 1911	Aurora arrives with 8,984. Neptune arrives with 8,710. Algerine arrives with 4,435.
April 23, 1911	Rev. G. Ross Godden inducted as Rector of St. Thomas’s.
April 24, 1911	Patriotic concert at B.F.C. Hall.
April 25, 1911	Annual meeting Cochrane Athletic Association.
April 26, 1911	Installation Shannon Chapter A.F. & A.M. H.V. Tuff’s farewell concert. Annual Bonspiel dinner.
April 28, 1911	C.F.S. Annual Festival. Premier and Lady Morris leave for England.

May 01, 1911	Olsen – Nedoff wrestling match. B.I.S. Billiard Dinner S.S. Egal arrives with 6,836.
May 02, 1911	Veto Bill passed committee stage in the House of Commons. Ranger arrives with 14,332.
May 03, 1911	Diana arrived with 14,332. Erik arrived with 17,200.
May 04, 1911	A.P.C. Meeting in British Hall. Governor presides. Feild-Spencer annual meeting.
May 05, 1911	Lionel J Benning died age 36. Kite brings the key of the Seal fishery with 3,579.
May 06, 1911	First anniversary of King Edward’s death. Court mourning ended for King Edward’s death. Prowse’s Folly burnt to the ground.
May 08, 1911	Judgement for Government in Commercial Cable Company Cases.
May 09, 1911	School of Art Exhibition opens. At Home at Government House. First sod turned on Trepassey Branch.
May 11, 1911	Rev. H.C. Hatcher, B.D., died at Catalina. Rev. M.F. Power nominated Bishop of St. George’s.
May 12, 1911	Festival of Empire opened.
May 14, 1911	Engineer James Gellatley died. Emperor and Empress of Germany visit England.
May 15, 1911	Clean up Day in the City Schooner Minerva turns turtle off Torbay Head.
May 16, 1911	Queen Victoria Memorial unveiled in London.
May 18, 1911	S.S. Aurora sold.
May 22, 1911	Imperial Conference opens. Reid Company purchases S.S. Solway. King entertains Colonial Premiers at Buckingham Palace.
May 23, 1911	Annual meeting Game Fish Protection Society.
May 24, 1911	Rev. Bro. Byrne of St. Bon’s dies. Feildian annual dinner. Daily Mail Empire Day Shoot.
May 25, 1911	Death of five Nfld fishermen on Banks, reported. Robert Walsh killed at Fermeuse through bursting of canon. Bishop Jones returns from Bermuda. Death of Mrs. Bishop, wife of the Hon. R.K. Bishop.
May 28, 1911	President Diaz resigns.
May 29, 1911	Olsen–Berry wrestling match.
May 30, 1911	Sir W.S. Gilbert drowned.
May 31, 1911	Death of W.G. Pippy.

June 02, 1911	Fatal landslide, Cape Cove, P.B., one man killed.
June 03, 1911	The King’s birthday. Death of Absalom Driscoll, aged 81. Official Dinner and At Home at Government House.
June 06, 1911	Moroccan situation grows acute.
June 07, 1911	Great earthquake in Mexico City.
June 09, 1911	Annual meeting Cowan Mission.
June 10, 1911	President W.D. Reid returns after 5 months absence.
June 11, 1911	Carrie Nation died.
June 12, 1911	Oxford University confers D.C.L. Degree on Premier Morris.
June 14, 1911	Bishop Jones lays corner stone at St. Mary’s Church.
June 15, 1911	Beothic brings first news from Labrador.
June 16, 1911	Death of the Rev. Father Roe at Harbor Main.
June 17, 1911	Avondale Church destroyed by lighting.
June 19, 1911	Sir E.P. Morris appointed Privy Councillor. Lieut. Col. Pitts, C.M.G., resigns from Methodist Guards. Death of Head Const. Peter McBay, aged 88.
June 20, 1911	Imperial Conference closed.
June 22, 1911	Coronation Day. Gower St. Flag unfurled. State service at Church of England. United Methodist service at Gower. Levee, At Home, and State Dinner at Government House. Foundation stone Seamen’s Home, laid by King.
June 23, 1911	Foundation stone of Nurses Home laid. Parade of Naval men and Brigades. Brigades Sports. Rink concert. Royal progress through London.
June 24, 1911	Review of the fleet at Splithead. Children’s Coronation Festival. Rev. F.W. Colley and G.H. Bolt appointed Canons.
June 25, 1911	Rev. John Reay lectures on “Forty years in Newfoundland”. Installation Avalon Lodge. Amos Moore dies, aged 55.
June 27, 1911	Methodist Conference Ministerial Session opens. Mr. Allan’s annual Concert.
June 28, 1911	Methodist Conference joint session opens. Big fire at Musgrave Harbor. Governor and Lady Williams leave for England. Rev. A.A. Holmes elected President Methodist Conference. James P Bradbury died, age 75. W. Duff wins 20 mile walking race.
June 29, 1911	Motor Cycle annual dinner at Topsail. Sir William Horwood Administrator.
June 30, 1911	Children Festival Crystal Palace.

July 02, 1911	Rev. Dr. Moore at Gower St. Steamship Solway arrives from London.
July 03, 1911	Germany sends gunboat to Agadir. Teachers Convention. I.O.G.T. Grand Lodge Annual Meeting.
July 05, 1911	Littledale Garden Party. Labour Day.
July 07, 1911	R.R. Wood, B.A., elected President of N.T.A.
July 09, 1911	Naval Reservists return from Coronation. Canons Coley and Bolt installed.
July 10, 1911	King George and Queen Mary in Dublin. McCarthy – Howley wedding.
July 12, 1911	Birchby — Pinsent wedding. Corner stone of New School at New Perlican laid by Sir William Horwood.
July 13, 1911	Fire in the Evening Herald office. Prince of Wales invested at Carnarvon.
July 14, 1911	St Bonaventure’s Day.
July 16, 1911	Rev. Dr. Cowperthwaite completes a half century of active work.
July 17, 1911	P.J.O’Reilly of Placentia died at Saranac Lake.
July 18, 1911	Centennial of Bowing Bros. Limited. Marshall — Robertson Wedding. Annual meeting Colonial Cordage Co.
July 19, 1911	St. Andrew’s Garden Party.
July 20, 1911	Rev. Dr. Rogers assumes Pastorship of Gower St. White — McDougall wedding.
July 21, 1911	His Excellency Msgr. Stagni, Papal Delegate, arrives. S.S. Amethyst in Trepassey Bay. Lloyd George famous war speech. Anglo-German relations greatly strained.
July 22, 1911	Premier returns from Coronation.
July 24, 1911	Reception by Papal Delegate. Rev. Dr. Rogers welcomed by Epworth Leaguers. Presentation to Bishop Power. Marshall outing to employees. Bedlam at Westminster.
July 25, 1911	Consecration of Bishop Power.
July 26, 1911	Mt. Cashel Garden Party.
July 27, 1911	Atlay – O’Dwyer wedding. Apostolic Delegate at Hr. Grace.
July 30, 1911	Dominion Parliament dissolves. Papal Delegate leaves.

August 01, 1911	Cruiser Niobe wrecked at Clarke’s Harbor.
August 02, 1911	Regatta Day.. Dock Laborers strike, Britain.
August 03, 1911	Anglo American Treaty signed.
August 04, 1911	Jacob Tucker. Broad Cove, died age 74.
August 06, 1911	Annual meeting St. Bon’s Old Boys.
August 08, 1911	Mrs. Pinsent returns to Mission Work in Japan.
August 09, 1911	City Hall opened by Administrator Horwood.. Big fire at Botwood.. Methodist Guards at Carbonear.
August 10, 1911	Murphy – Berteau wedding.. Veto Bill passes House of Commons.
August 13, 1911	Rt. Rev. Msgr. Brown died aged 64.
August 15, 1911	Capt. James Murphy of Placentia dies.. Serious strike situation at Liverpool.. Cabman’s fares agitation.. Argentia Garden Party.
August 16, 1911	Cottage Hospital for Consumptive opened. Eleven year old boy killed on train at Harbor Grace.
August 17, 1911	Sudden death of P.R. Bowers, aged 67. Death of A.C. Skiffington at Tickle Cove.
August 18, 1911	Big railway strike in England.
August 19, 1911	Bell Island Regatta.. Premier leaves for Burin.
August 20, 1911	Big railway strike settled. Rev. Dr. Pringle at the Kirk.
August 25, 1911	William Daymond died, aged 89.
August 26, 1911	Button — Thistle wedding at Little Bay Island.
August 27, 1911	T. J. Green died. Alexander A Lush died, aged 47.
August 31, 1911	C.H.E. Results arrive.

September 01, 1911	Death of Edward McHale. Arrival of Signor Marconi, Hon. Mrs. Marconi and suite.
September 02, 1911	First locally built engine made trial run.
September 04, 1911	Young Olsen wins the belt from Anderson. Death of Justinian Dowell J.P., at Change Islands.
September 05, 1911	First Trans-Atlantic wireless of any length, received by Premier at Fort Amherst.
September 06, 1911	Garden Party at Torbay. Northcliffe Masonic Lodge opened at Grand Falls. British Society Variety Sale.
September 07, 1911	The Marconi party returned to England. First cargo of Labrador lumber received. Barque Cordelia sold.
September 10, 1911	Methodist Guards Anniversary Parade.
September 11, 1911	Chinese rebellion commences.
September 13, 1911	Garden Party at Holyrood. First through passenger car arrives at Bonavista.
September 14, 1911	Methodist Guard’s Anniversary celebration. Cable Company merger effected. Burin District S.S. Convention at Fortune.
September 15, 1911	Nomination Day in Canada.
September 18, 1911	Botwood Masonic Lodge consecrated. House Conference. Premier Stolypin dies from wound inflicted by assassin.
September 20, 1911	Partridge season opened. Blennial Avalon Deanery S.S. Board. Anna Parnell. sister of the great Irish Leader, drowned.
September 21, 1911	Canadian elections, Laurier Government defeated. Death of Arabi Pasha, aged 72. Lady Napler abandoned at sea.
September 25, 1911	The Liberte disaster at Toulon. Italy presents ultimatum to Turkey.
September 26, 1911	T.W. Gale died, aged 64.
September 27, 1911	St. Bon’s L.A. Variety Sale.
September 28, 1911	Collegian Old Boys Dinner. Presentation to W.J. Higgins from Football league.
September 29, 1911	W.M.S. Annual convention. Italy declares war against Turkey.
September 30, 1911	Major — Templeton wedding. Austin Ga., Dam burst, hundreds killed.

October 01, 1911	Portugal Cove Sunday. Death of Thomas Hayes, Furrier, aged 87. William Howlett killed at Petty Harbor.
October 02, 1911	Edward Gaul died, 84. Death of Robert Wright, Sr., 62. Johnson — Wells fight abandoned.
October 05, 1911	Annual meeting C.L.B. Samuel Small of Moreton’s Harbor died, age 82.
October 06, 1911	John Maddigan, aged 14, accidently killed at Bowring’s Bakery.
October 07, 1911	Hon. R.L. Bordon becomes Premier of Canada. Death of Sir James Winter, K.C. M.G., aged 66. The Premier in Fortune Bay. Job Brother’s and Co.’s Netherton launched at Hotterdam.
October 09, 1911	Death of Alexander J.W. McNeily, K.C., aged 66. Municipal Council adopt schedule for cab fares.
October 10, 1911	Bordon Cabinet announced. Father Matthew celebration, 121st anniverary.
October 11, 1911	Burin exhibition opened by the Premier.
October 12, 1911	Amanda Howell reaches Hospital after eleven days and nights spent in the woods, living on roots and berries. Life saved, but both legs amputated.
October 13, 1911	Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrive at Quebec.
October 14, 1911	State funeral for Sir James Winter.
October 15, 1911	Prince Ghika of Roumania arrives in Newfoundland. Ordination at St. Thomas.
October 19, 1911	Premier opens Agricultural Exhibition at St. George’s. W.C. Hawker, J.P., died at Carbonear aged 80.
October 20, 1911	S.S. Erik returns from Hudson Bay.
October 21, 1911	Annual meeting Daughters of Empire.
October 23, 1911	First sleeping car built in Newfoundland, makes trial trip. Hon. D.J. Green elected President of the Law Society. Licensing Board meets. Klark-Urban season opens in T.A. Hall.
October 24, 1911	Imperial Cabinet reconstructed. Churchill becomes First Lord Admiralty.
October 25, 1911	Annual meeting W.C.T.U. Patrick Murray died at Winsor Lake, aged 77. Carbonear Agricultural Exhibition.
October 26, 1911	Chamberlain — Rankin wedding.
October 31, 1911	Governor and Lady Williams returns from England. Agricultural Exhibition at Harbor Grace opened.

November 01, 1911	Annual Torbay celebration.
November 03, 1911	Moroccan dispute settled.
November 04, 1911	S.S. Clyde strands at Little Bay.
November 06, 1911	Russia presents ultimatum to Persia.
November 07, 1911	Fletcher — Kinsman wedding. St, Mary’s Bazaar.
November 08, 1911	Resignation of Rt. Hon. A.J. Balfour. Bonavista Branch Railway opened.
November 09, 1911	Cameron — Gould wedding at Carbonear. Newfoundland Clothing Factory’s new building opened. Death of Elijah Lanning at Leading Tickles, aged 62.
November 10, 1911	Methodist win inter-Col football championship.
November 11, 1911	Their Majesties start for the Dunbar.
November 12, 1911	Robert Green of Plaentia, died aged 83. 20th Anniversary C.L.B. commenced. St. Mary’s Church extension opened.
November 13, 1911	Andrew Turner died, aged 72. C.L.B. Torchlight procession. Bonar Law elected Unionist Leader.
November 14, 1911	The Charlotte Butler seizure.
November 15, 1911	C.C.C. Sale of work. Yuan Shi Kai accepts Premiership of China. P.E.I. Government defeated.
November 16, 1911	At Home at Government House.
November 17, 1911	Niobe Court Martial sits at Halifax.
November 18, 1911	Crystal Palace bought by Earl Plymouth. Longshoremen’s strike at Montreal closed. 60 mile-an-hour gale. William Mosdell, Bay Roberts, died aged 89.
November 19, 1911	Riseover wrecked on Muddy Shag Rock.
November 20, 1911	Olsen defeats Anderson, retaining the belt. Premier Borden announces repeal of Laurier Naval Plans. Sudden death of J.W. Caldwell.
November 22, 1911	Suffragotte Battle at Westminister. Snow blockade.
November 23, 1911	Congregational sale.
November 24, 1911	Oil Shale industry initiated Iron Horse enters Ferryland for first time.
November 25, 1911	Another Hurricane.
November 27, 1911	Death of Alexander Marshall, aged 76. Colonel Rees fares well. Thomas LeFeuvre elected M.H.A. by acclamation, for Burin.
November 28, 1911	Sir Edward Grey’s historic speech.
November 29, 1911	Admiral Bridgeman appointed First Sea Lord.
November 30, 1911	Highlanders dance. Isaac Kessopp of St. Jacques, died suddenly, aged 45.

December 01, 1911	The McNamaras pleaded guilty to dynamiting Times Office at Los Angeles. Insurance Bill passes House of Commons.
December 02, 1911	Trinity Enterprise re published.
December 04, 1911	Annual meeting Curling Association. Royalty at Bombay.
December 05, 1911	Government decides to grapple with Tuberculosis problem. The McNamaras sentenced; one to life imprisonment, the other to 15 years. New P.E.I Cabinet announced.
December 06, 1911	Annual meeting Royal Oak lodge, L.O.A. L.C.A.S. Sale of Work.
December 07, 1911	Cable rates reduced. Sealing steamer Nascope launched at Newcastle on Tyne. Annual meeting Leeming Lodge, L.O.A.
December 08, 1911	King and Queen arrive at Delhi.
December 09, 1911	Nicholas Wadden dies, aged 95. S.S. Bruce launched at Glasgow.
December 10, 1911	Celebration of Methodist Centenary at Western Bay. T.A. & B.S. Annual meeting.
December 11, 1911	Brigadier Morehen arrives. Conservative Government re elected by large majority in Ontario.
December 12, 1911	Death of the Hon. D.J. Greene, aged 61. Dudley Lodge, S.O.E. Annual meeting. Naval Prize Bill rejected by the Lords. The Durbar proper a spectacular success. Delhi declared Capital of India instead of Calcutta. Nina L lost in mid ocean.
December 13, 1911	St. Andrew’s Ladies annual sale. Wreck of the Delhi with Princess Royal and family aboard.
December 14, 1911	State funeral for ex-premier Hon. D.J. Greene.
December 17, 1911	Imperial Parliament prorogued. Lloyd George assaulted by male Suffragist. Terra Nova sailed from Christ Church, N.Z., for South Pole.
December 18, 1911	Professor Landry of Nova Scotia lectures on poultry.
December 19, 1911	Michael J Cooney died, aged 81.
December 20, 1911	Trial trip of engine 112, Newfoundland’s second locally built engine. Pierson Curtis elected Rhodes Scholar.
December 21, 1911	Robert Wells dead, aged 74. Postal Telegraphs announce Cable reductions. Death of J L Murphy of Trepassey.
December 23, 1911	Teachers’ Contributory Pension Scheme announced.
December 25, 1911	Christmas Day. Shuster, Persian Treasurer General, dismissed on demand of Russia.
December 26, 1911	Steamship Renwick lost off Green Island.
December 27, 1911	Installation at St. John’s Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
December 28, 1911	Mongolia declared a Kingdom. Reid Nfld Co. absorbs Angel Engineering Supply Co. Ltd. Wood — Henderson wedding.
December 30, 1911	Daily News issued from present offices for the last time. Removal to the News Building, Duckworth Street, commenced. OFFICES CLOSED TILL WEDNESDAY MORNING.