Friday July 2, 1886

BIRTH,- At Queenstown (June 20th), the wife of William Albert DIXON, of a daughter.

DIED,- June 28th, 1886, of apoplexy, at the residence of the Reverend C.F. PATTEN, priest in charge of St. John Baptist's Church of England Mission, Bolotwa, near Queenstown, J.J. EDWARDS, Esq., late of the firm of Wainwright and Edwards, aged 38 years.
DEATH,- Died at Queenstown on 25th June, Sara Elizabeth the beloved wife of William Albert DIXON.

DEATH OF MR. J.J. EDWARDS.
On Monday afternoon information was received in town that Mr. J.J. EDWARDS late of Zenzile's farm, in the Bolotwa had died that morning at St. John Baptist Mission Station. The melancholy intelligence proved to be only too true, and the friends of the deceased gentleman sent out for the body, which was brought into town, to the residence of Miss SHEPPERSON, sister-in-law to the deceased. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning, at 9 o'clock. The procession moved to St. Michael's, where it was met by the Rev. F.C. PATTEN and Rev. J. LLEWELYN, and after the service in the church, the body was taken to the cemetery where the burial service was concluded, the coffin being placed in the same enclosure as that in which the remains of the late Mrs. EDWARDS rest.

DEATH OF MRS. HUGH CALLAGHAN.
Many of our readers will hear with deep regret of the decease of Mrs. CALLAGHAN, the wife of Mr. H. CALLAGHAN of Ashby Manor. The deceased lady had suffered from a most painful disease for nearly three years, and although every means, that medical skill could suggest had been applied, it became apparent that the malady was gradually but surely sapping away her life. During a residence for some years in the district of Cradock, Fort Beaufort, and the Stormberg, she had become extensively known and her readiness to participate in the joys and sorrows of others, and her invariable gentleness of character, will re-call happy memories to a large circle of friends. During her residence at Klopper's Fontein, she was able by her solicitude and generous kind-heartedness to make many feel that her house not only provided a shelter by the way, but a haven of rest from the weariness of the road. As might have been expected, Mrs. CALLAGHAN was known and respected by the Dutch, and there are many farms in this district, to which the news of her death, will carry sorrow and mourning. Her life was full of active sympathy and helpfulness, and she was always happiest in making others happy. The deceased lady passed away at the residence of her son-in-law Mr. JOHNSTONE, where she had been staying for some weeks. Her husband and family will feel their loss acutely and we tender them our most sincere sympathy.

Tuesday, July 6, 1886

MARRIED,- At Queenstown, on the 2nd July, by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, Robert BALLANTIN, flour miller, King Williamstown, to Anna Letitia Maria FARRE, third daughter of Mr. Henry FARRE, of Queenstown.

Tuesday, July 13, 1886

DIED,- On Monday, the 28th June, 1886, in Queenstown, after a long and painful illness, Elizabeth, wife of Hugh CALLAGHAN, Esq., of Ashby Manor, and only daughter of Mr. George BROSTER, formerly of Fort Beaufort, age 46 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Friday, July 16, 1886

WEDDING.- We understand that Mr. N.J. SCHOLZ, A.R.M., was married on Wednesday at St. Michael's and All Angels, to Miss WRIGHT, of Blackwoods, Queenstown. Mr. And Mrs. SCHOLTZ left by morning train for Kei Road.

DEATH OF MR. GERRARD.
We much regret to record the death of Mr. M.L. GERRARD, which took place on Wednesday, at midday, after an illness of only a few days. Mr. GERRARD came to Queenstown, nearly five years ago, as Editor of the Representative, but finding there was an opening for a Law Agent he had himself enrolled, and practised here and in surrounding Periodical Courts. Mr. GERRARD leaves a widow, to whom we tender the sympathy of the town and district. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Father FITZHENRY officiating.

Tuesday, July 20, 1886

MARRIAGE.- SCHOLTZ-WRIGHT.- On the 14th instant, by the Rev. Alexander GRANT, Rector of Queenstown and Rural Dean, Nicolaas Johannes SCHOLTZ, Esq., Assistant Resident Magistrate of Queenstown, son of the late Carel Frederick SCHOLTZ, Esq., formerly Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Oudtshoorn, to Jane Patterson Irvine, daughter of the late James WRIGHT, Esq.

Friday, August 13, 1886

MARRIED,- At Cedar Ville, East Griqualand, by the Rev. DEWAR, on 27th July, 1886, Edwin, second son of R.J. GODDARD, of Queenstown, to Ethel May, second daughter of the late Charles MILLER, late of Queenstown District.

FATAL GUN ACCIDENT.- On Saturday last on the farm Human's Kraal, adjoining Hell Poort, Reuben VAN DER MERWE, a youth of sixteen, was out shooting with a younger brother, and while forcing his way through a dense part of the bush, the hammer of his gun was caught by the bough of a tree just as he was drawing it after him. This raised the hammer and let it fly back when near full cock, the gun going off and sending the bullet into the calf of the leg just below the knee and severing a small artery. The younger brother ran home for assistance but the house was a long distance from where the accident happened. While some were despatched to bring home the wounded lad a messenger was sent to town for Dr. STANLEY who arrived at the homestead within three hours of the messenger starting from it. The leg was at once amputated, but though the poor lad lived through the operation, he died a short time afterwards, through the great loss of blood he sustained while lying in the bush alone before assistance of any sort could reach him. This case is the more melancholy, from the fact of his being the eldest son of a widow, to whom he was a great assistance, his father, Mr. Isaac VAN DER MERWE, having died several years ago.- Journal.

DEATH OF MR. GEORGE REED.
The melancholy duty devolves upon us (P.E. Telegraph) of recording the death of another of the British Settlers of 1820, Mr. George REED. We may rightly suppose that few men were better known throughout South Africa. A keen sportsman, a trustworthy friend, and a jovial companion, George REED's name extends from Cape Town to the north boundary of the Free State, and many an act of kindness and generosity is connected with it. Mr. George REED and his brother Mr James REED, were the sons of a gallant father, and arrived in the waters of this Bay in 1820 in the ship Chapman, which brought the first body of British Settlers to this port. Lieut. REED determined he would be the first Settler that touched South African soil, and when the boat with the first batch of the Chapman's Settlers came to the beach Lieutenant REED, with his little son James in his arms, was the first to jump ashore. This gentleman had been distinguished for coolness and daring. He was the junior Lieutenant of H.M.S. Thunderer in the action under Lord HOWE, of the "glorious first of June," and was then wounded in several places. The same ship brought out Mr. CHASE, Mr. GODLONTON, and others of the sturdy pioneers who laid the foundation of the history of this Colony. Lieutenant REED was married in England, his sons George and James being born in a quite little Kentish village. Like hundreds of other naval officers, the general peace of 1815 stopped all hope of promotion, and it was to lay the foundation of future fortunes that he determined to emigrate to this Colony. The family since then have nearly always resided in or near Port Elizabeth. As the sons grew up they were sent to the Government School here, then the only means of education; but soon left and pursued respectively at times, and collectively at others, the various occupations of farmers, butchers, traders and contractors. Mr. George REED's name will be long remembered in the part he took when H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh (then Prince Alfred) first visited these shores in midshipman of H.M.S. Euryalus in 1860. Mr. REED quite took the Prince's fancy, and got up several hunts for him and the other officers, travelling part of the way up-country with the young Prince. Latterly Mr. REED had been residing at Witte Klip, in failing health, yet with all his old energy about him. Last Monday morning he was going out of his house to give some orders to the workmen, but on reaching the threshold of the back door he was seized with a fit, and fell. Assistance coming, he wsa enabled to state how this casualty had occurred; he saw and recognised his wife, sons, and brother, and then relapsed into unconsciousness. Dr. VANES was immediately sent for from Uitenhage, and promptly attended, but Mr. REED never rallied, and died at noon on Thursday. Mr. James REED went out at the first report of the sudden illness of his brother, who died on Thursday morning, at the age of 67 years. The funeral, which took place yesterday, was largely attended, and much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement.

Tuesday, August 17, 1886

DIED- At the Central Hotel, Dordrecht, on the 7th August, 1886, Robert HENDRY, of Queenstown, aged 34 years, leaving a widow and four children to mourn their irreparable loss. Deceased was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. The widow, family and relatives return their sincere and grateful thanks to Mr. And Mrs. W.A. BLAKEMORE, Mr. A.M. JAMIESON, and others, for the kindness and sympathy rendered by them during the illness of the late Mr. HENDRY.
Glasgow papers please copy.

OBITUARY.- We Frontier Guardian regret to record the demise of Mr. Robert HENDRY, of Queenstown, brother-in-law of Mr S FULTON of The Bankies. Deceased came to Dordrecht a few days since for medical advice, and in spite of the most unremitting care and attention and the best professional skill – Drs. ROWLAND and YAIR were in constant attendance – death put an end to his sufferings early this morning. Disease of the heart was the cause of death. To the bereaved widow and four children, as well as to the relatives of the deceased, we tender the condolence of the public. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon 8th inst. Several friends of the deceased, resident in Queenstown were present to pay the last taken of respect.

Friday, September 3, 1886

The Grahamstown papers announce the death of D.H. KENNERLEY Esq. At the age of 79 years. Mr KENNERLEY was for many years the managing partner of W. ANDERSON & Co., in Grahamstown, was once a member of the Legislative Council, and always took a prominent part in the public affairs of the City of the Settlers.

Tuesday, September 7, 1886

Sir John Charles MOLTENO died last night at his residence at Claremont. Deceased was seized with a fit from which he never recovered.

Friday, September 10, 1886

MARRIED,- On September 7th, at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Queenstown, by the Rev. J.W. LLWELYN, Assistant Curate of the Parish, the Reverend Alexander GRANT, Rector of Queenstown and Rural Dean, to Harriette Bedford SHEPSTONE, widow of the late F.W. SHEPSTONE, Esq., Attorney-at-Law.

Friday, September 17, 1886

There was a fashionable wedding at the Dutch Reformed Church on Wednesday last, when Mr. BOUWER was united in holy wedlock to Miss NEL. The bride and bridesmaids, were all very tastefully dressed, and there was a very large assemblage to witness the interesting ceremony.

Tuesday, September 21, 1886

The Cape papers announce the death of the Rev. SOLOMON, father of Mr. Advocate SOLOMON. The lamented deceased resided for many years at Bedford as pastor of the Congregational Church there, and was very greatly respected. He was well-known in Queenstown by some of the older inhabitants, having visited here in connection with church matters. His geniality and pleasantness of character endeared him to all with whom he came in contact with. The Rev. Gentleman has been gathered to his fathers a good old age, respected, revered, and beloved by all.