History of Ceylon Tea

Births.
Julius. On the 19th inst, at Stanley Lodge, Mortlake, Surrey, the lady of Alfred Alexander Julius, Esq, of a son.
Ref: London Evening Standard 25 November 1850.

Villiers was baptised by his uncle Henry R Julius.

Villiers was a Solicitor in practice with Julius & Creasy in Colombo Ceylon, he retired to England.

Julius & Creasy is the second oldest law firm in Sri Lanka, (founded 1879) it is also the largest. (2011)
The beginnings of the partnership go back to when E.D. Thomas joined Villiers Alexander Julius and attested their first Notarial Deed. E.D. Thomas' partnership with Villers Julius was of a short duration as the former returned to England in poor health, his place was taken by Harry Creasy. Harry Creasy, was the son of Sir Edward Creasy, one time Chief Justice of Ceylon, his name is synonymous with the Colombo Rowing Club.

Villiers Julius too was a powerful oarsman and the President of the Rowing Club. He was the then Senior Partner of the firm and along with Harry Creasy, worked long and hard hours. Their reputation for honesty, integrity, industry and precision grew to such an extent that they were universally respected and benefactors to Colombo society at the time. Sydney Julius, Villiers nephew succeeded the founding partners.
Ref: http://www.juliusandcreasy.com/inpages/firm_profile/history.php

Villiers was the owner of two Tea Estates in Ceylon,
Donhead 1887-1888, http://www.historyofceylontea.com/tea-estates/estates-registry/donhead--1489.html
Rowley 1885-1892: http://www.historyofceylontea.com/tea-estates/estates-registry/rowley--1933.html
See also History of Ceylon Tea http://www.historyofceylontea.com/tea-planters/planters-registry/julius-v-a--11112073.html

Twentieth Century Impressions of Ceylon by Arnold Wright.
Contains the following articles by Villiers
Colombo Rowing Club Pg 265.
Article by Villiers on the history and achievements of the club.
Ref: http://books.google.com/books?id=eUF_rS8FEoIC&q=Villers+Julius#v=onepage&q=Julius&f=false

Fauna: By V.A. Julius
An article on fauna in Ceylon Pg 157.
http://books.google.com/books?id=eUF_rS8FEoIC&q=Julius#v=snippet&q=Julius&f=false

Football Pg 262.
The Colombo Football Club was rescued from extinction by Villiers.
http://books.google.com/books?id=eUF_rS8FEoIC&q=Julius#v=snippet&q=Julius&f=false

Julius Jottings January 1900. No 1.
Mr Villiers Julius is returning to Ceylon after a short visit to this country.

Villiers served on the Commission on changes to the Constitution of the Ceylon Legislative
Homeward Mail from India, China and the East March 28, 1910

Villiers sailed 16 Mar 1922 from Southampton to Las Palmas, on board the Orania. His address is recorded as Bishopston, Sutherland Ave, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Ref: Findmypast.co.uk

1930
Probate: Julius, Villiers Alexander 41 Wickham-Avenue Bexhill-on-Sea Sussex died 5 January 1930. Probate 6 March to Ernest Reed Williams and Harry Joseph Charles Solicitors Effects. L12442 16s 9d Resworn L12602 8s 9d.
Ref: Ancestry National Probate calendar

Research Notes:
JULIUS
(Holy Trinity Church Nuwara Eliya Ceylon Sri Lanka)
Marriage & child/children of Villiers Alexander Julius of Colombo & Norah Laura
http://www.kabristan.org.uk/index.php?option=com_search&Itemid=5&searchword=Villiers+Julius&submit=Search&searchphrase=any&ordering=newest

Image of Villiers from:
http://www.juliusandcreasy.com/inpages/firm_profile/history_2.php