THE ST. LAWRENCE DISASTER

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2171, 9 June 1914, Page 5

THE ST. LAWRENCE DISASTER

INQUIRY COMMISSION BILL MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR THE VICTIMS v Br Telccrarh—Pross Association—OoDyrisht Ottawa, Juno 7. . The Empress of Ireland Inquiry Commission Bill has been road a third timeill tho Canadian Senate. "CRITICISM FROM HEAVEN." SALVATION ARMY'S LOSS. London, June 7. Commissioner Mackie has arrived here to act as General Booth's personal representative, and take charge of Salvation Army affairs. He assorts that tho terriblo losses the Army sustained by the Empress cf Ireland disaster was a direct criticism from Heaven, and that tho Army will endeavour to find out tho faults which caused it to receive tho Divine rebuko.

A PATHETIC SIDELIGHT. MR. BLOOMFIELD'S LAST LETTER. Quebec, June 7. Tho last letter Mr. Bloomfiold wroto has been received by a Vancouver cadet, an acquaintance. Mr. Bloomiicld wrote on the point of his doparture from Quebec, giving his impressions of the Rocky Mountains scenery and his visit to tho Ottawa HoUso of Commons, and closed by stating that ho was eagerly anticipating sooihg the sights of London, and thanking his Vancouver friends for their hospitality during tho stay of himself and family. NEWS OF A QUEENSLAND FAMILY. (Rec. June 8, 9.25 p.m.) Brisbane, June 8. A cable received from her father, confirms tho report that Miss Girtie Bvrno, aged twenty, is amongst tho victims of tlio disaster. _ Tho message adds that the body of his wife has not been found. This is tho first intimation that Mis. Byrne was among tho victims. Tho Byrnes nre members of a prominent Brisbane family, and noted philanthropists.. THE STAGE MOURNS ITS LOSS. (Rec. Juno 8; 8.45 p.m.) Sydney, Juno 8. _ At the request bf tho Actors' Association, the Archbishop of Sydney conducted an impressive memorial service in the Anglican Cathedral for the Empress of Ireland's dead. He paid a tribute to Mr. Laurence Irving. 'Many actors and-prominent citizens were present. Similar references wero mado in other churches. Mr. Walter Bentley, speaking at tho Unitarian Church, paid a tribute to Mr. Irving.