THE FULFILMENT OF A CURSE.
<S>A naval court-martial, which created considerable 'excitement, 'and lasted for sixteen days, came to a conclusron on April 28, .1795. This was the tnH *. Captain Anthony James Pye Mollo\, of H.M.S. Caesar, on the charge tnat he did not bring his ship into action and exert himself to the utmost of bis power, in the memorable battle of .June 1, 1794. The charge m effect was the ■disgraceful one- of cowardice; yet iYloiloy haci frequently proved himself to be a brave sailor. The Court decided that the charge had been made good: but, having found that on many previous occasions Captain Molloy's courage had been, unimpeachable, he was smiply sentenced to be dismissed from his ship, instead of the severe penalty of doatli A very curious story is told to acamufc for tliis example of the "fears of thu brave.'' It is said that Molloy had behaved dishonourably to a young lady -?rj whom he was betrother. The friends of the lady wished to bring an action for breach'of promise against the mc vstant captain, but she declined - (Vj sn, saying that "God wou'd puuisli him.'"' Some time afterwards they accidentally mot in a public room at Bath. She steadily confronted'him, while- he, drawin'c hack, mumbled some incoherent apoiogy. The lady said : " Captiu-i Molloy, y.in. are >a bad man. I vruh yon the greatest curse that can 'Wall ■'■ British officer. When the day of battle comes, vr.av your false heart fail yn;;!"' His.subtsejuent conduct and lnv.-.-M'di-ulbo cVsgiMC-e appeared to govern the fuiiilmeiit of her wish. '"THE "BRISTOL" FOR MUSIC."" .Buy at "The Bristol" is sound advice to everyone requiring Sheet or Book Music, .a Graniaphone, or a dependable, high-grade Band Instrument. The newest songs and instrumental pieces are on sale at "The Bristol" soon alter their iirst hearing in London. In "The Bristol's" Gramophone Parlours at Wanganui and Wellington, one can enjoy without charge a demonstration "of that wonderful instrument "His Master's Voice." The stock of records numbers many thoasands. There is at command an un- i equalled selection. The noted double- J ! sized "Zonophone"' Records consti- j lute remarkable value at the new i prices! The ten-inch have been re- j duccd from 3s- Gd. to 2s. i)d., and the ! tw."Mv?-inch from os. Gd. to 4s. Tho : double "Plum-labc's" have also simi- j larly been mdiic^d from ">s. to 4s. Gd,, j and' from 7s. Gd. to 6s. 6d. i !san.'. men should note that "The | Bristol" people are the New Zealand j agent? for the celebrated Hawke?' I Ba.nd Inst.ruir.ontP, which have play- i od so many famous Bands to first! nlace :ii leadin,,' coiii])stit'ons. The : Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington. ! ;\j. .), 3rool:es. North Island Mr.na-j Her. Local Representative: Chares A.llden, Stationer, Victoria Avenue. 1 WOLFE'S SCHXATPS — Exercise bcneiicial c&rci upon the kidneys.
THE FULFILMENT OF A CURSE.
Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXI, Issue 16690, 21 July 1916, Page 3
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