The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29

les inflicted while protecting his master against the attack of the Bergalis. Mir. Ward was driving along public throughfare beyond Thunturria into the town when a band of processionists stopped his gharry and attempted 10 turn 1t out of its course. Mir. Ward resenting this, was pelted with stones, and an assault with lathies followed Mir. Ward was unable. to Identify his assaIiants or give any particulars. MT. Merrirnan deputed Sergeat Baker, with some armed police. to accompany MT. Ward to the scene of the occurrence and after making some preliminary inquiries to report the matter at me thara. Mir. Ward and his syce we're then advised to go to the hospital to have their injuries attended to.
 As counterblast to the proceedings of the ahti-partitionists in Calcutta, demonstration In Dacca, the capital of the separated province, is worth no- tice. Kere the third anniversary of the partition and of the Provincial Mohammedan Association of Eastern Bengal and Assam was celebrated with great enthusiasm. There was a large gathering of the members and mofussil delegates from the different districts. The proceedings began at three p. m. in orthodox style, with the reading of the oran. The, president. the Hon. Nawab Bahadur Khojah Salim Alluh. C. S. L., being i'll, could not take any part in the celebration, and Nhojah Mohamed Azum took his place and read the presidential address on his half. The address eloquently point ed out the benefit already derived from the partition, and asked the Mo- haramedans to take full advantage Of the opportunity offered by the parti. tion. Ali the members and delegates were entertained at a grand dinner by Khojak Mohamed Shummuddin shnTns- .nn-din prominent member of the Ma wab's family. About 1000 beRgars were liberaliy fed with pilaw and other cooked food.
 A Remarkable CereBsVmw .se- ss.--
 Punganpr. in the Madras Presidency, has been the scene of e remarkable ceremony, the occasion being the pre- sentation by the American Arcot Mls- sion of an address of thanks to the Hajah Of PunEanur for the gift of . beautiful building sito on which a mission bungalow Is now being erect ed. Seldom, if ever, in the history of the Zemindary have there been 50 many European and American visitors to the town in a single day. The majority of the guests arrived at ten s. m, from Madanapalle, and were accorded a reception at the toll-gate half a mile
 
 out his motor-car and coaches eight miles to meet the guests thus material ly sh ortening in time, the sixteen-mils journey. Various festivities too place during the day, and the Rajah. in re- plying to the complimentary address, said: 'I am glad 1t has been in my power to help the mission In some way. Though we are not of the same faith, 1t Is always the case with my family. aa fl haR alwavs bean with all Eindus to tolerate and encourage all religions, leading us all. through different paths, to the same High Presence. My rela- tions with the mission would be as sufficient proof of the kindly feelings of respect. and regard we have for the noble faith which inspires your work ere. and which helps on to the spiri- tual benefit of the less fortunate sons of the soil. Hospitality and tolerance have always been characteristic of all Hindns, especially those in the posi- ton which, by the grace of God, I oc-