The Grahamstown Journal

Tuesday 3 April 1877

BIRTH at Seymour, 22nd March 1877, the wife of Geo. G. MEURANT Esq, R.M. Cathcart, of a daughter.

MARRIED on Thursday 29th March 1877 at St.George’s Cathedral by the Very Rev. F.H. Williams DD, Dean, James Parker WINTER, second son of Mr. George WINTER, to Maria Margaret MARSHALL, second daughter of Mr. John MARSHALL of this city.

MARRIED at Grahamstown by the Very Revd. Dr. Williams, in St.George’s Cathedral on Tuesday the 3rd April inst, Thomas Francis Barry VAN DER REIT to Jessie Dand, third daughter of John HAYTON Esq of this city. No cards.

DIED at Grahamstown on Friday morning the 30th March 1877, Albert Edward SCOTT of Seven Oaks, near Grahamstown.

OBITUARY
The Natal Mercury says:- In our obituary notice today we regret to see the loss of another of Natal’s oldest pioneers, Mr. SCHWIKKARD, well known to all our older colonial readers. Mr. SCHWIKKARD came to Natal as far back as 1839 and has had [valued] experience not only up country but on the coast. For some time he carried on business in Greytown, in this Colony, but more recently at Standen’s Drift, Vaal River, where he died on the 15th March, deeply regretted. Possessing a practical knowledge of mining, he had also tried his fortune in Australia and at the Diamond Fields.

We regret extremely to have to record the death of Mr. Albert E. SCOTT, of Seven Oaks. The deceased gentleman came to this colony in search of health a year or two ago, and purchased the beautiful estate of the late Mr. HUME, called Seven Oaks, about nine miles from Grahamstown, which he improved considerably. He endeavoured by turning his attention to [obscured] pursuits to make the remainder of his life as happy as his health would permit, but last week, while in town, he broke a blood vessel and, notwithstanding the vigilant attention of Dr. WILLIAMSON and numerous attached friends he quietly passed away on Good Friday morning, at the early age of 44 years. We understand that besides the Colonial estate the deceased was possessed of considerable property in England.

Friday 6 April 1877

DIED at Palmiet Fontein Police Station on the 28th March 1877, Maria, the beloved wife of James SURMON, aged 41 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

DIED at Grahamstown on 4th April 1877, of consumption, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Thomas F. HUTCHINSON, aged 23 years.

MARRIAGE
A large company assembled at the Cathedral on Tuesday morning, when Mr. Thomas Francis Barry VAN DER RIET of this city, son of the Civil Commissioner of Simon’s Town, was united to Miss Jessie Dand HAYTON, third daughter of Mr. John HAYTON. The Dean officiated at the ceremony and a large company sat down to breakfast at Mr. HAYTON’s residence. We wish all happiness to the newly wedded pair.

Monday 9 April 1877

We regret having to record the demise of Mrs. HOWSOM, the late wife of the commander of the Balmoral Castle. Capt. HOWSON has many friends in the Colony who will deeply sympathise with him in his affliction.

Friday 13 April 1877

BIRTH on Thursday April 12th, Mrs. John Mitford BOWKER of a daughter.

MARRIED at Commemoration Chapel, Grahamstown, on the 12th inst by the Rev. W.H. Price, Miamin, youngest son of the late Capt. M. ANDREW of Redruth, Cornwall, England, to Martha Ann Shaw, youngest daughter of Mr. J.N. DANIEL of this city.

Monday 16 April 1877

DEPARTED this life on the 2nd inst, at Rondebosch, Capetown, Emma, relict of the late Charles HAW Esq, C.C. and R.M. of Graaff-Reinet, aged 57 years.

DIED at Grahamstown 16th instant, Ethel Grace KING, infant daughter of Edward and Susannah KING, aged 8 months 27 days.

Wednesday 18 April 1877

MARRIED at Humansdorp on 11th April by the Rev. W. Llewellyn, Henry John RIGGE, Cape Government Railway Department, to Lucy Mary, third daughter of F.K. DAMANT, [Tzitzokama], Humansdorp

DIED at Grahamstown on the evening of the 16th instant, John Joseph, eldest son of Mr. John WALKER, of Prince Alfred-street, aged 12 years 4 months and 18 days.

A little girl, 18 months, the daughter of Mr. H. [H.] DENTON of Sidbury, in climbing up the stoep of her father’s house, was bitten by a night adder. There were no remedies at home and the child soon became so alarmingly ill that death was apprehended. On sending to the next farm, however, a bottle of Croft’s Tincture was obtained, and applied though after very considerable delay, with the result of saving the infant’s life.

Friday 20 April 1877

DIED at Grahamstown on the 19th April 1877, Hamilton Percy Lawrence infant son of William and N.E. [PAGE] Jun, aged 3 months.
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.

Monday 23 April 1877

MARRIED at St.Bartholomew’s Church by the Lord Bishop of Grahamstown, on Thursday April 19th 1877, Herbert Melville GUEST to Lucy Charlotte LUCAS.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The undersigned desires to tender his sincere thanks to those kind friends who showed their sympathy for the late sad accident to his sister, Mrs. F. KIDSON. Where all vied with each other in kindness, it is difficult to name each. I beg particularly to return my thanks to Mr. R. PAYNE and family of Botha’s Hill, to Mr. O. ESTMENT and family, to the undertaker Mr. WILL, and Mr. WEDDERBURN, for their great respect to the memory of the deceased, and for trying to alleviate the sufferings of the living, and also to those who attended her remains to their last resting place.
H.S. DENTON
Mount Pleasant, April 1877

DIED by the accidental capsizing of her wagon in descending the Queen’s road, near Grahamstown, on the morning of the 12th April 1877, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. F. KIDSON of Wakelyn, near Queenstown, and second daughter of the late Mr. W. DENTON, aged 53 years 7 months and 10 days, leaving a sorrowing husband and large family to mourn the loss of a most kind and loving wife and mother and a long friend.
In the midst of life we are in death.

BIRTH on April 21st at the Kafir Institution, West Hill, the wife of Rev. Robert J. MULLINS of a daughter.

Wednesday 25 April 1877

KILLED. At Seymour, a Mr. SHARP, the gaoler of that place, foolishly presented a loaded revolver at some Hottentot girls. His aim was good, for on the pistol going off one of the girls was shot dead. SHARP has been taken before the Magistrate, and is now on bail of £1,000.

Mr. HUGGETT, formerly of Adelaide, was found near Cookhuis Drift one day last week with his throat cut. Deceased had been unfortunately addicted to intemperate habits, which, as the post mortem showed, had resulted in a softening of the brain, and consequent mental derangement. The melancholy deed was committed while under a paroxysm of cerebral excitement occasioned by the cause before mentioned.

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
On Thursday last as Mr. DU PLESSIS was conveying a waggon load of wood along the road leading from LOVEMORE’s on the Klaas Smidt River to Queenstown, he was overtaken by a heavy thunderstorm, the lightning struck the leader and killed him, then passing along the trektow it killed six of the oxen also. Mr. DU PLESSIS fortunately escaped. The oxen are still lying on the flat – the natives don’t care to touch them for the purpose of skinning and the aasvogels won’t eat their flesh.

Monday 30 April 1877

DIED at Grahamstown 28th April 1877, Edward, youngest twin son of [S].B. and M.A. SHAW, aged two weeks and two days.
Gone to be with Jesus
He shall carry the lambs in His bosom

Wednesday 2 May 1877

MARRIED on the 28th April by the Rev J.A. Chalmers, George CHADWICK to Henrietta Marian SPENCER, both of this city, formerly of England.
Australian papers please copy.

Our neighbour, Mr. GRAINGER, of the Gun and Rifle Factory, entered into the bonds of matrimony this morning at St.George’s Cathedral. We wish the bride and bridegroom all happiness. Four other weddings took place this morning.

Friday 4 May 1877

BIRTH at Waterloo House, Grahamstown, May 4th 1877, the wife of Mr. P.H. POTE of a son.

MARRIED on Wednesday 2nd May by the Rev. W. Price, at Commemoration Chapel, Robert Garrett TORBET of Capetown to Emily, fourth daughter of the late Mr. B.M. SHEPPERSON of Grahamstown. No cards.

MARRIED on the 3rd May 1877 at the Commemoration Chapel by the Rev W.H. Price, Henry Mortimer, fourth son of the late Mr. Henry HILL, of Salem, to Agnes Margaret, only daughter of Mr. John DOLD of Grahamstown. No cards.

OBITUARY
We (Argus) regret to have to announce the death on the 28th isn’t of the Hon. Daniel CLOETE MLC, at the early age of forty-four. The event was expected for some time past, and on more than one occasion it was reported that the end had come, but Mr. CLOETE lingered on till Thursday, when he expired. The deceased was a man of much energy, and conducted a large business as a brewer. He was considered as very liberal by those in the liquor trade who had dealings with him, and he exercised a good deal of influence in that department of business. A few years ago he was returned to the Legislative Council on what was called the Conservative platform, but in the Legislature his votes were generally given free from partisan spirit. His loss will be much felt by a wide circle of friends.

Monday 7 May 1877

BIRTH at Fern Villa, Grahamstown on the 4th May 1877, the wife of Mr. Tom KING of a son.

MARRIED on Wednesday May 2 1877, in St.George’s Cathedral by the Very Rev. F.H. Williams, Dean of Grahamstown, Mr. John GRAINGER to Mrs. Esther M. STOPFORD, both of England.

Monday 14 May 1877

DIED May 12th at her residence, High-street, after a lingering illness borne with resignation, Elizabeth, wife of Peter Fraser GATONBY, aged 61.

Wednesday 16 May 1877

We (Cape Mercury) announce with regret the death of Mrs. Major ELLIOTT, which took place in Tembuland last week. Mrs. ELLIOTT had scarlatina on the way to East London, and then nursed her children attacked by the same disease, two of whom died at East London, but whether he died from the fatigue of this nursing and the journey, or had a relapse, we have not heard. It is said that Major ELLIOTT will return to the colony immediately.

OBITUARY
On Saturday last a deep gloom was cast over the community of Middelburg by the announcement of the sudden and unexpected death of J.W. MONTAGU Esq at Tafelberg, early in the morning.

Friday 25 May 1877

DIED on the 13th May at the residence of Mr. John S. DISTIN, Tafelberg, district of Middelburg, John Charles Worsley MONTAGU, aged 27.

Wednesday 30 May 1877

BIRTH at Smithfield, OFS, on the 22nd instant, the wife of Mr. J.H. FRANK of a son.

BIRTH on Tuesday May 29th, at the Drostdy, the wife of Mr. P.J. MAUER of a daughter.

Friday 1 June 1877

MARRIED on the 19th inst at St.John’s, Notting Hill, by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of London, assisted by the father of the bridegroom and the Rev. John Gell, the Rev. H.F. MACDONALD, Minister of St. Paul’s, Leamington, eldest son of the Rev. T.M. MACDONALD, Prebendary of Lincoln and Rector of Kersal, Manchester, to Susan Helen, eldest daughter of Jonathan AYLIFF Esq JP, of Grahamstown, Cape of Good Hope
[Transcriber’s Note: This marriage took place in St.John’s, Notting Hill on 19 April 1877 and was between Henry Francis MACDONALD and Helen Susan AYLIFF]

MARRIED by ante nuptial contract at Sand Flats on the 24th May, by the Rev William Llewellyn, Albert FOWLER of the firm of PULLETT and FOWLER of Uitenhage, to Emily, eldest daughter of William THOMAS Esq JP of Hillary Farm, Bushman’s River. No cards.

Monday 4 June 1877

BIRTH at West Hill, Grahamstown on Thursday 31st May, the wife of M.B. SHAW Esq, RM, Shawbury, St.John’s Rectory, Transkei, of a daughter.

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Saturday 2 June 1877, Mrs. Robert KING of a daughter.

MARRIAGE
Our readers will have noticed in the usual place the announcement of the marriage in London of Miss Susan Helen AYLIFF, eldest daughter of Jonathan AYLIFF Esq, our esteemed townsman, to the Rev H.F. MACDONALD, vicar of St.Paul’s, Leamington. We shall not be too late some weeks after the event in wishing all happiness to the bride and bridegroom, as well as a speedy return to Mr. Jonathan AYLIFF.

Monday 11 June 1877

MELANCHOLY DEATH
The distressing intelligence has reached Queenstown that Mr.J. BLAKELY, well known there, had shot his wife. It is said they had just returned to the house from a walk up the garden when a Mr. COX heard the report of a gun from an adjoining room; rushing in he saw Mr. BLAKELY with a double barrelled shotgun in his hand, and Mrs. BLAKELY lying on the ground with a part of her face blown away. He seized the gun and fired off the other barrel. Mr. BLAKELY remained in the room, and Mr. COX was afraid to go in because he had a revolver with him. Information was at once sent to Dordrecht, and we anxiously await further particulars.

Wednesday 13 June 1877

MARRIED at Commemoration Chapel, Grahamstown, 12th June 1877, by Rev. W. IMPEY, General Superintendent of Wesleyan Missions, father of the bride, assisted by Rev R. Lamplough, Alfred ALEXANDER of Cirencester, England, to Frances Patton IMPEY of this city.

MARRIED at Grahamstown on the 12th June 1877, by the Rev. J. Edwards, John William, eldest son of the late William WATSON of Somerset, to Emily Jane, third daughter of Samuel WILMOT of Spring Vale.

MARRIAGE
Yesterday, at Commemoration Chapel, the marriage took place of Miss Fanny IMPEY, daughter of the Rev. W. IMPEY, General Superintendent of Wesleyan Missions, to Alfred ALEXANDER Esq, lately from England. The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Robert LAMPLOUGH, and the bride was given away by Henry WOOD Esq. There were six bridesmaids, and the bride was attired in white cashmere, with the usual bridal adornments. The tout ensemble of youth and beauty was very complete and interesting. A large company assembled at the house of the father of the bride, to breakfast, after which the happy pair left town.

Friday 15 June 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Thursday the 14th June 1877, the wife of Mr. William WALKER of a son.

Monday 18 June 1877

MARRIED at St.George’s Cathedral, Grahamstown, on the 13th inst by the father of the bride, assisted by the Venerable Archdeacon of Grahamstown, Bruce Albyn PATERSON Esq MLA to Gertrude Emily, second daughter of the Rev. M. NORTON of Christ Church, Grahamstown.

DIED at Hill-street, Grahamstown, June 17th, Edmund Charles, only child of Robert and Elizabeth HOWARTH; aged six months and one day.

Wednesday 20 June 1877

BIRTH at “The Oaks” on the 18th instant, the wife of Hugh Campbell HUNTLEY of a daughter.

MARRIED at the Baptist Chapel, Grahamstown, by the Rev W.H. Price, Wesleyan Minister, on the 13th June 1877, William Thomas SAMPSON to Jessie Jane BROOKSHAW, both of this city.

DIED at Grahamstown on the 18th June 1877, Mrs. C.C. PERRING, aged 31 years and 6 months.
The relations tender their sincere thanks to Dr. BEKER and friends for their great kindness to her during her long and painful illness.

Wednesday 27 June 1877

BIRTH at Mount Pleasant, Bushman’s River, on the 24th June 1877, the wife of Mr. H. W. DENTON of a daughter.

We regret to learn just before going to press that Mr. William CAWOOD, of Cradock, is reported by a telegram just received to be dangerously ill.

Friday 29 June 1877

DIED on Thursday 28th June 1877, at Oatlands, Grahamstown, James Herbert Walter, eldest son of J.W. and J.E. HANCOCK, aged 2 years and 22 days.

Friday 6 July 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 4th inst, Mrs. J. Ogilvie NORTON of a son.

MARRIED at the Wesleyan Chapel, Grahamstown, by the Rev W.H. Price, on the 5th July 1877, Alfred Charles, fourth son of G. CLARK of Sho Shong, to Amelia Eliza, second daughter of G.F. BLACKBEARD Esq. No cards.

OBITUARY
We have to record the death of an old and much respected inhabitant of Kaffraria, Mrs. WHITCHER, of Keiskamma Hoek, at the age of 62 years. Mr. and Mrs. WHITCHER came to this Colony some seventeen or eighteen years ago, and established themselves in business at the Hoek, where they have been resident ever since. – Kaffrarian Watchman

Monday 9 July 1877

DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM CAWOOD
On Sunday evening last one of the oldest and most respected residents of Cradock, Mr. William CAWOOD, departed this life, at the ripe age of nearly seventy eight years. He was one of the Settlers of 1820, and wit them endured the numerous hardships and dangers which encompassed them on all sides, during very many years. When he first [poured] over the site of this town in 1823, it was not then established, and the grass was growing several feet high where our dwellings now stand. Since then he has resided here for more than thirty years, and been concerned in everything conducive to the improvement of the place. As a Municipal Commissioner he devoted very many years to the service of the town, and was in every sense an example to his fellow townsmen. Of late years age had begun to tell upon him, and he withdrew from the public positions he had held so long and with so much credit. He was of a quiet, retiring disposition, and very much liked by all who had any dealings with him, and certainly, if we may judge by the extent to which his name had become known throughout this and the adjoining districts, no idler in business. The funeral took place on the afternoon of Monday last, and was attended by a very large number of people, including very many of the farmers, with whom the deceased was always a great favourite. There could not have been less than from 170 to 200 persons in the procession. The burial service was read by the Rev. E. LONES, and at the close of proceedings the Rev. J.H. DU PLESSIS delivered a short and impressive address in Dutch. In closing this very brief reference to an event which has plunged a large and much respected family into deep affliction, we cannot help saying that although the deceased had of late years retired from taking any very active [part] in the events transpiring around him, the older inhabitants will not forget how much he did for this town when there were but few hands to assist in the work, and will deeply regret the loss of such an old and esteemed friend. – Cradock Register.

Wednesday 11 July 1877

BIRTH on the 23rd June last, the wife of Mr. A.H. DUTHIE of Belvedere House, Knysna, of a son.

DEATH OF MR. SPARKS
The Cape Mercury reports:- We regret to hear of the death of Mr. Henry SPARKS of Sparkington. Mr. SPARKS was well known as one of our most enterprising frontier farmers. We believe that he was the first to import wire fencing in the district, and also the first to export his own wool. He attended the shooting match at Port Elizabeth, where he was attacked with dysentery, which, combined with the effect of a previous fever which he contracted at the Fields, caused his early death. Mr. SPARKS leaves a very large circle of friends to mourn his loss, and the entire community will miss him.

Monday 16 July 1877

BIRTH on the 16th instant, Mrs. Henry HAYTER of Hilton of a son.

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 16th inst, the wife of H. DUGMORE of a son.

We regret to record the death on Wednesday last of the only child of the Rev. W.A. JOUBERT of this town. The little girl was 9 months old. Diphtheria was the cause of death. We tender the parents, who have lost their two children in Alice, our sincere sympathy. – Times

FATAL ACCIDENT
On Thursday it was reported to the Magistrate that Andries, a Hottentot boy of about 13 years of age, had been killed by falling from the wagon of his master, Mr. Barnard GERBER. The accident occurred on the other side of Gollad’s Kraal. Both wheels of the wagon passed over the boy’s neck, killing him on the spot. The body was duly examined by the District Surgeon, and report made accordingly. – G.R. Herald.

MASONIC FUNERAL
The Cape Mercury reports:- Bro. Henry SPARKS, and Lieut. in the Kaffrarian Volunteers, was buried yesterday afternoon, a large company of mourners being present. First in the procession came the Masons, then a firing party of Volunteers under Lieut. M. WILLIAMS, and, following the hearse, relatives and citizens of all ranks from the Resident Magistrate down, and a great many Volunteers under Commandant LONSDALE. The coffin was taken to the Village Wesleyan Chapel, where a service was conducted by the Rev. William IMPEY, general Superintendent of Wesleyan Missions, and at the grave the Rev. Mr. REYNER officiated, and the W∴M∴ of the Kaffrarian Lodge, Mr. G.P. PERKS, read the masonic service, all the brethren throwing sprigs of acacia into the grave, after which a salute was fired by the Volunteers.

Monday 23 July 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Thursday the 19th inst, the wife of Chris. S. WEBB of a son.

MARRIED on Wednesday the 18th July at Commemoration Chapel by the Rev. W. Tyson, John Andrew, second son of the late Mr. C.E. SHAMROCK to [obscured] Maria, eldest daughter of Mr. J. HOLMES, both of this city.

Friday 27 July 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 19th inst, the wife of Mr. Thomas SMALLMAN of a son.

Captain John CARR, formerly of the 10th Regiment of Foot, and lately of Kimberley, has died in the Hospital at Bloemfontein, and been buried with military honours by direction of the President.

An Englishman named William ROBERTS, recently employed on the Beaufort West Extension Railway, has died in the Railway Hospital at [Worcester] from injuries that he had received in his head during a fight with a coloured man, who was also employed on the railway works at Hex River.

Wednesday 1 August 1877

DIED on the 21st May 1877 at "Boltons Walls" Caledon, County Tyrone, Ireland, the residence of her son-in-law Charles PRINGLE Esq, of heart disease, Anne, relict of the late Lieut. and Adjutant John GORDON, HM 91st Regt, aged 64 years.

DIED at Parra Kraal, near Grahamstown, after a long and painful illness, Mr. Henry GODFREY Senr, aged 64 years and 6 days. Friends please accept this notice.

Friday 3 August 1877

DIED at Grahamstown, August 1st 1877, Archibald John, the beloved only son of Ben and S.J. JOHNSON, aged 7 months and 22 days.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON beg sincerely to tender their thanks to the many kind friends who assisted them during the illness of their late and beloved son.

Wednesday 8 August 1877

BIRTH on the 7th inst at Grahamstown, the wife of Mr. B.D. GODLONTON of a daughter.

Monday 13 August 1877

DIED at Grahamstown on the 13th August 1877, John HILL, in the 78th year of his age.
FUNERAL NOTICE
The Funeral of the late John HILL will move from his late residence, Market-square, tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon at half past 3 o’clock precisely. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Friday 17 August 1877

BIRTH at Oatlands on Saturday the 11th, Mrs. Henry WOOD of a son.
Grahamstown, 13th August 1877.

MARRIED on Wednesday the 15th inst, at Trinity Church, Grahamstown, by the Rev. J.A. Chalmers, Samuel William, eldest son of Mr. S.D. LONG of this city, to Esther Eliza, only daughter of Mr. William MARSH of Keiskamma Mouth.

DIED on Sunday night at Blackwoods, Eland’s Post, James Mirrlees, eldest child of John and Helen LAING, aged 3½ years.

MR. THOMAS DAINES
The Cape Mercury has given eloquent notices of the decease of this gentleman, the dispenser of the hospital at King Williamstown, who has died suddenly. It says: The funeral was the largest we have seen in King Williamstown, most of the shops and stores being closed. The pall was borne by the Resident Magistrate and Messrs. BAKER, BATE and TOWNSEND. Amongst the followers were the clergy of all denominations, members of the Civil Service, and representatives of all the societies and institutions, the boys of the Public School, and many natives from Brownlee Mission Station. On entering Trinity Church the choir sang Hymn 350 – “When our hearts are bowed with woe”, after which the Ven. the Archdeacon of Kaffraria read the Psalm and Lesson. At the conclusion the choir sang Hymn 401 – “Now the labourer’s task is o’er”, and at the grave the Archdeacon read the remainder of the service.

Wednesday 22 August 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 20th August, the wife of Mr. J.M. GIBSON of a son.
Grahamstown, August 22nd 1877.

MARRIED at St. Mark’s, Transkei on the 12th July, the Rev. H.J. MITCHELL to Julia, second daughter of [Archdeacon] WATERS

OBITUARY
The Express reports: It is our painful duty to record the decease of the Rev. J.H. CLOETE, Minister of the D.R. Church at Ladybrand, at the early age of thirty six years. The reverend gentleman, who but a few months ago had accepted the requisition of the Dutch Reformed congregation at Ladybrand, was to have been installed on the 21st ult.

Tuesday 28 August 1877

DIED on Saturday the 18th August, at the residence of her daughter, Somerset-street, Grahamstown, Mrs. Ann SANDERS, relict of the late Lieutenant SANDERS, Royal African Corps, aged 83 years.

ACCIDENT
The Standard and Mail reports: A deplorable accident occurred on the Camp Ground, Capetown, on Saturday, by which a promising boy, a son of the late Mr. R. SAVAGE, met his death. From what we have been able to gather it appears that Master SAVAGE, together with some of his playmates, had amused themselves with making a hole in the side of a sand bank. At dinner time the other boys left for home, but SAVAGE remained behind, and is supposed to have continued the work, for on the return of his companions they were horrified to find that in the meantime the earth over the hole had fallen in and their late playfellow had been smothered by it. The deceased was only twelve years of age, and the accident has caused a feeling of profound regret in the neighbourhood where it happened.

Friday 31 August 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Tuesday the 28th August, Mrs. R. TILLARD of a daughter.

BIRTH at Grahamstown, on 30th August 1877, the wife of Mr. W.V. STOKES of a daughter.

Monday 3 September 1877

DIED at Kinsale, Ireland on 27th June 1877, Major WARREN, late 12th Regiment.

SUICIDE AT SOMERSET
The Advertiser reports: We regret to report that a young man in this town, Mr. W. JAMES. committed suicide on Wednesday afternoon last, by shooting himself through the head with a gun. He lingered on until about midnight, when he breathed his last.

Wednesday 5 September 1877

OBITUARY
We (Frontier Guardian) regret to have to announce the death, at the historic island of St. Helena, on the 13th July last, of Mrs. COLE, mother of our esteemed Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate, T.H.M. COLE Esq, in her 80th year. The deceased lady was born in St. Helena, where the family have resided for three generations, and where the members of it have at all times occupied the highest positions. Dr. COLE (brother of our C.C. & R.M.) is now the Colonial Surgeon of this island, while his cousin, Mr. Bazett KNIPE, fills the high office of assistant Colonial Secretary.

We (Argus) deeply regret to announce the death of Sir Charles RUMBOLD, Commissary of Ordnance. The deceased had been ill for some time, and some days ago his death was expected. He was a most efficient and popular officer.

Friday 7 September 1877

DIED at Sea, on board the Nyasna, on Thursday evening the 26th July, Elaine (“Nelly”), daughter of W.A. and M.A. RICHARDS, aged 7 years.

Monday 10 September 1877

BIRTH on the [9]th inst, at West Hill, the wife of Mr. Justice WEBB of a [son].

IN MEMORIAM
(Communicated)
We have today to chronicle the death of a gentleman of the highest standing and repute in the district of Bedford, and one whose memory will long survive him throughout the entire Eastern Province. Ernst Daniel WIENAND Esq. JP, of Bellevue, near Bedford, expired at his residence on Sunday evening last, the 2nd September, at the advanced age of nearly 81 years, and his remains were consigned to their last resting place on Tuesday last by a numerous assembly of relatives and friends.
The deceased gentleman had seen a long and eventful life. Born in Germany, and growing up at the time when the star of the 1st Napoleon was in the ascendant, fired with the martial spirit of the times, he joined the army of the great conqueror when a lad between 15 and 16 years of age and was one of those who achieved the celebrated Moscow campaign in 1812. By the bad fortune of war he was taken prisoner in Russia, and was long [detained], enduring all the severities of the Russian climate, and all the hardships which fell to the lot of prisoners of war. At last set at liberty, he had to find his way alone and on foot and unbefriended to his native village, in the heart of Germany, and reached his father’s door in such a wretched plight, and so long after all thought of his being still alive had been abandoned, that his parents could scarce believe he was their long-lamented soldier-lad. He was one of the Guard who assisted his Emperor in the escape from Elba, and retained through life the warmest attachment to and admiration of his great and illustrious general. After the pacification of Europe Mr. WIENAND found his way to the Eastern Province of this colony, and married into one of those families whose name has become almost a household word in Albany and the neighbouring districts, finding a worthy partner in the daughter of the [rider] POHL of Carel’s Rust, who still survives him, an honoured and beloved lady. It was the warrior’s delight to rehearse to his family the heroic deeds of his [guardian] Emperor and to instil into these liberals something of the [fire] which animated his men, and with delight and pride his worthy son Frederick recounts how, during the return of the 3rd Napoleon, he laid wait for the Emperor’s carriage in the porch of Notre Dame de Paris, and pushing forward to the very door of the carriage, waved his hat, and cried Vive L’Empereur in the name of his old venerable father. The noble old man had shared with his fellow [inhabitants] all the vicissitudes of frontier life. Sundry times driven by Kafir wars from his home, his homestead burnt down, he returned again and again, nothing daunted, to rebuild his dwelling and repair his ruined fortunes, in which he was eminently successful, leaving [behind] a beautiful estate and a [obscured] competency. For many years he had quite retired from society, but still kept himself well informed of all that was passing in the world. Fluent alike in the English, Dutch, German and French languages, and naturally fond of science and books, he spent his days in reading and imparting instruction to his grandchildren, and has gone to the grave crowned with much more honour than most men can aspire to, and leaving behind him a family who rank second to none on the Frontier, and will doubtless perpetuate the good name and prove themselves worthy descendants of a worthy sire. It is impossible within the limits of a newspaper paragraph to do justice to his memory, but we hope some able pen will be found to publish a full account of the life of a truly great man. Requiescat in Pace.
September 4 1877.

We (Fort Beaufort Advertiser) regret to announce the death of Mr. Joseph O’GARA, the well known and kind hearted host of the Royal Hotel in this town, which took place on Thursday afternoon. The deceased was for many years a member of the Divisional Council and a Municipal Commissioner, and until comparatively recently took an active and liberal part in all public matters.

Friday 14 September 1877

SHOCKING FATALITY
On Saturday last at Port Elizabeth a boy named Henry RUDOLPH was sitting about 150 yards from the wreck of a vessel upon which some experiments were being made with dynamite. Just after the explosion the boy was observed to leap in the air and fall prostrate. On examination he was found to be dead. A piece of iron from the hull of the ship had entered his breast, and passed out beneath the shoulder, thence it perforated a board of the hut, tearing a hole 2½ in by 4 in.

Friday 21 September 1877

DIED at the Residency, Fingoland, on the 11th September 1877, Jessie Winifred, daughter of James and Anna AYLIFF, aged 7 years and 7 months.

Wednesday 26 September 1877

BIRTH at All Saints Mission, Transkei, September 15th 1877, the wife of the Rev John GORTON of a son.

BIRTH on Sunday 23rd inst, the wife of Mr. B. HOOLE of a son.
Grahamstown, 24th September 1877

Friday 28 September 1877

MARRIED on September 26th in the Commemoration Chapel, Grahamstown, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. W. Impey, Albert KING of Seven Oaks to Charlotte Elizabeth TYSON, second daughter of the Rev. W. TYSON.

Wednesday 3 October 1877

DIED at the residence of her son, Kloof Lodge, Kloof Road, Capetown on the 24th ult, Mrs. BRUTON, aged 82 years.

DIED at Grahamstown on the 2nd October 1877, John Bowed LOWDEN, aged 20 years and 5 months.
The Funeral of the late Mr. John Bowes LOWDEN will leave the residence of his father in Bathurst-street tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
A.WILL, Undertaker

An obituary notice of today records the death of another of the original British Settlers of 1820. The subject of this notice, Mrs. BRUTON, was well-known on this Frontier, as well as in Capetown, having resided for some years at Somerset East; and it may be confidently affirmed that she was not more generally known than respected. She had reached the age of 82 years, her decease taking place on the very day she attained this ripe and venerable age.

Friday 5 October 1877

DIED on Monday October 1st, at Oatlands, Grahamstown, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. Daniel ROBERTS, in her 69th year.

Monday 8 October 1877

KILLED in Action at the Ibeka on the 29th September 1877, Edmond Charles, eldest son of Mr. William WALLER of this city, aged 20 years.

The sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Walter GREENSLADE of the firm of GREENSLADE Brothers of Aliwal North is announced. Deceased was only 25 years of age.

Wednesday 10 October 1877

ACCIDENTAL DEATH
The Colesberg Advertiser says: The friends of Mr. Robert SHAW of Philipstown were somewhat at a loss to account for his apparent absence from that village on Saturday last, but concluded that he had accompanied a friend who had left for the country. On Tuesday, however, it was found that Mr. SHAW had taken a far longer journey, his dead body having been found in a well, into which he had probably fallen on Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

Monday 15 October 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 13th October 1877, the wife of Mr. Thos. HOLLAND of a son.

DIED at Adelaide on Wednesday 3rd October at 11pm, Dr. William BROWN, in his 45th year.

FOUR PERSONS SUFFOCATED
The following shocking occurrence is reported in the Alice Times to hand today by a correspondent writing from Greytown, [Toolen’s] River. “A sad occurrence has happened on this station. On a wet night a man named POLLOCK took into his tent a tin of smiths’ coals alight. The wet outside caused the canvas to contract and stopped the fumes from escaping, thereby causing the deaths of Mrs. POLLOCK and three children. It is thought the man will recover.

Wednesday 17 October 1877

ACCIDENTAL DEATH
We very much regret to record the death of Dr. DE MORGAN of Aliwal North, a letter from whom appeared in our columns only so lately as last Friday. We learn that DR. DE MORGAN was thrown to the ground while mounting his horse at Aliwal on Saturday afternoon last, and only lived for three hours afterwards. We beg to express our sympathy for the bereaved widow and family of five young children.

Friday 19 October 1877

DIED at Howison’s Poort, Mr. James DAVIES of Clumber, aged 36 years and 2 months, leaving a widow and eight children to deplore his loss. The family desire to render their thanks to Mr. James M. GIBSON and all friends for their kindness.

ACCIDENT
A correspondent at Bathurst writes: We have had a very distressing accident happen here to a young man named William DIXON. He was ploughing, and was about turning his oxen, and was using his whip, when the end flew off, and catching him on his right eye, knocked it out, quite smashing it and destroying the sight.

SUDDEN DEATH
On Sunday morning last Mr. James DAVIES and Mr. Albert T. DAVIES, of Clumber, were outspanned in Howison’s Poort, being en route from Port Elizabeth with a wagon. The younger man left Mr. James DAVIES, who had been sick during the whole journey, in the tent, and was away only about half an hour. On returning he found his brother lying dead in the tent. Deceased was well known in Albany and leaves a large family to mourn his loss. There is no doubt that he suffered from internal disease.

Monday 22 October 1877

DIED: Nina Fanny, the beloved wife of Mr. Geo. RANDALL, of this city, on the 20th October 1877, aged 46.
FUNERAL NOTICE
The Funeral will leave from her late residence, Somerset-street, tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
A. WILL
Undertaker

MURDER
Another horrible crime is reported, this time from Port Elizabeth. The P.E. Telegraph says: A man named Thos. COON has been arrested on suspicion of having murdered his wife early yesterday (Thursday) morning. Deceased was a hard-working woman who, with her husband and children, lived in this valley. Yesterday morning early her body was found frightfully disfigured. The head had been beaten with a weapon supposed to have been a hammer, as one was found in the house where the parties resided. The body had likewise been cut. The pair had for some time lived an unhappy life, and COON has previously been punished for savage assaults upon the unfortunate creature. He was well known as a man of ungovernable temper when under the influence of drink, which was frequently the case, and it was a not unusual remark among those who knew COON and his wife that some day or other he would be her death.

Wednesday 24 October 1877

The death is announced of Mr. J.H. HOFMEYR Esq. LLD, in his 82nd year, at Vredenburg, Wynberg. Deceased was one of the originators of the first Dutch newspaper at Capetown, De Zuid Afrikaan, and of the Protecteur Assurance Company.

Monday 29 October 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 27th October, the wife of Mr. Advocate BROWN of a son.

DIED at Cradock on Tuesday the 23rd October 1877, Isabella Thompson, widow of the late Edmund BRADFIELD, aged 57 years. Friends at a distance please accept this notice.

DIED at Alexandria of Diphtheria, on the 25th inst, Jessie Mary Flora, the adopted child from infancy of William and Jessie M. CAMPBELL, and youngest daughter of Captain W.H. GIBBON, aged 8 years 7 months and 5 days. Truly beloved and deeply deeply lamented.
Alexandria, 26th October 1877

DEATH OF DR. DUNSTERVILLE
The painful illness from which Dr. DUNSTERVILLE of Port Elizabeth has so long suffered, terminated fatally on Tuesday last.

FUNERAL OF DR. DUNSTERVILLE
The P.E. telegraph says this funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed in Port Elizabeth. At the special request of the deceased, frequently expressed on his death bed, he was buried with Masonic honours. The worthy doctor had during the greater part of his life been a member of the Masonic fraternity, and entertained a very high respect for the Order. He was the immediate past master of the Lodge of Good Will 741, and a member of the R.A. Chapter connected with that Lodge. His funeral was attended by the Foresters of Prince Alfred’s Court. All the shops and stores closed their shutters during the funeral.

Wednesday 31 October 1877

DIED on the 23rd inst at his residence at Kimberley, Diamond-fields, A.B. RANDALL Esq at the early age of 29 years and 6 months. RIP. Indian papers please copy.

Friday 2 November 1877

MRS. LOCKHART
Desires to return her sincere thanks to __ STEWART Esq C.C. and R.M, Dr. CHIAPPINI, and the inhabitants of Bedford, for the great kindness and sympathy extended to her by them on the occasion of the sudden death of her beloved son, Alfred LOCKHART, which sad event occurred at Bedford on Sunday 8th October last.
The great and unexpected kindness which she thus experienced on that occasion is the more grateful to her feelings owing to the fact that she arrived in that town a traveller; a stranger, and in great affliction.
Colesberg, October 19 1877

Monday 5 November 1877

DEATH OF A SURVEYOR ON THE KATBERG
It is with regret we (Alice Times) heard yesterday that Mr. Surveyor ATMORE, of Seymour, was found dead the other day on the Katberg near Hex’s Hotel. From what we can learn of this sad death it appears Mr. ATMORE, in company with his servant, was travelling from Dordrecht to Seymour, and that, whilst crossing the Katberg mountains, night overtook them, and owing to the extreme cold and exposure the deceased perished. Mr. ATMORE was well known and respected by many. To all the gentleman’s friends we tender our most sincere condolences.

Monday 12 November 1877

BIRTH at Cradock on 1st November, the wife of Mr. Jeremiah WOODLAND of a daughter.

DIED on the 1st Nov at King Williamstown, of gastric fever, Miss A. ROSSER, sister of the late Col. ROSSER.

Wednesday 14 November 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 12th last, the wife of M.J. RORKE of a son.

A FATAL ACCIDENT is reported from Worcester. Mr. SPAWATER, a storekeeper on the railway works, was thrown out of his cart, entangled in the reins, and dragged for three quarters of a mile. He was able to crawl to a neighbouring farm, but in a day or two he died from his injuries.

Friday 16 November 1877

DIED at Jager’s Drift on Saturday the 10th November 1877, Elsie Elizabeth Coendrina Frederika, the beloved wife of Cornelis KROG of Brakfontein, Division of Alexandria (born SCHEEPERS), aged 43 years and 2 months, deeply regretted by all friends.

Wednesday 21 November 1877

NOTICE
DESTITUTE CHILD
Whereas it has been reported to me that “John BRANN”, aged about 10 years, has been found in a state of destitution, and who states that his father and mother, named William Charles BRANN and Sarah Maria BRANN, are both dead, and that they kept a Confectioner’s shop at No.6 Plein-street, Capetown, notice is hereby given that if the said John BRANN be not claimed within six weeks by some relative or friend willing and able to support him, he will be indentured to some fit and proper person according to law.
Signed C.H. HUNTLEY
Resident Magistrate
Resident Magistrate’s Office
Grahamstown, 19th Nov 1877

DIED at Grahamstown on the 27th October 1877, Harriet JONES, born GODFREY, the beloved wife of Charles Jenkin JONES, aged 53 years and 6 months.

Friday 23 November 1877

DIED on Friday the 16th November 1877, at “Welcome Valley”, district of Queenstown, Charles MILLER, youngest son of the late Thomas MILLER, formerly of Morgan’s Party, aged 47 years 3 months and 19 days; leaving a wife and 9 young children to mourn their irreparable loss. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

Monday 26 November 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Sunday the 25th inst, Mrs. J.G. CLOUGH of a daughter.

MARRIED on the 21st November 1877, at St.George’s Grahamstown by the Very Rev F.H. Williams DD, Dean, Peter Paul Couch, second son of Mr. James PRAED of Riebeck, to Louisa Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. B. ARNOLD of Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England.

DEPARTED this life at Bedford, on Wednesday 21st November 1877, after a short illness, aged 46 years, G.E. O. BRINK, leaving a widow and large family, with numerous kind friends, to mourn their irreparable loss. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.
Bedford, 22nd Nov 1877.

Friday 30 November 1877

DEATH OF MR. GEORGE BRINK
The Bedford correspondent of the Somerset Courant writes: I regret to announce the death of Mr. BRINK, which took place on Tuesday last at his residence here. Associated as he was with all our local institutions, his loss is a public one, and much sympathy is felt for his bereaved wife and family by all classes, who held him in high esteem for his generous and kindly disposition. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday, was largely attended, and as a mark of respect places of business were closed, and the Volunteer Corps (of which he was an honorary member) marched in uniform. Service was conducted in the house by the Rev E. SOLOMON, and at the burial ground by the Rev. Mr. ALDRED, of Adelaide, Episcopal Church.

Wednesday 12 December 1877

DIED at Kabousie Bridge, King Williamstown district, George Walter MILLER, eldest son of Mr. John MILLER, Bontebok Flats, from a fall off his horse, on Wednesday 5th December 1877, aged 21 years and 9 months.

DIED at Tea Fountain on the 9th December 1877, George Glynne Henry Ernest, infant son of Mr. and Mrs M. RORKE
“Not lost but gone before”

IN MEMORIAM
Another victim to the “wars and rumours of wars” which prevail in our midst will be found noticed in our obituary columns. Mr. George MILLER was one of the Bontebok Flat Volunteers in the district of Queenstown, and met his death while on duty in a sudden and unaccountable manner. He, with one or two others of his age, were on escort duty, attending a wagon-load of arms and ammunition from the Kei-road Station to Cathcart. When near the Kabousie bridge, it being dark and the road uncertain, his comrade desired him to await the coming up of the wagon while he (the speaker) went forward to make sure of the next turn in the road. In a few minutes the horse Mr. MILLER rode came trotting up in the darkness to the other one ridden by Mr. John KING, son of the member for Victoria East. He became alarmed; rode back, and at a distance of 200 yards found the unconscious body of his cousin, who died within an hour and a half, having never spoken. There were a few bruises on the face and a blue mark over one eye, the cause of death being dislocation of the neck. The body was taken to the farm, and buried on Friday, attended by a large number of relatives and neighbouring farmers, by whom the deceased was greatly respected and loved. We tender to the bereaved parents our respectful sympathy in their sore and irreparable loss.

Monday 17 December 1877

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 15th December, the wife of Mr. W.B. SHAW, Station Master, Kei Road, of a son.

IN MEMORIAM
Cradock Place, near Port Elizabeth, is one of the most memorable spots in the Eastern Province, it being the death place of some who in life played manfully their part in promoting the interests and accelerating the progress of this country, and especially of the locality in which they dwelt. In proof we need only mention the names of Frederick KORSTEN and of his son-in-law John Centlivres CHASE, the notice of whose demise on the 13th instant reached Grahamstown by the last post. It will be generally known that the deceased took [rank] as a British Settler of 1820, that he was proud of being [so associated] and that he was conspicuous amongst them for intelligence and for that startling independence of character so essential to success in the founding of a new settlement. Lord Charles SOMERSET, then Governor of the Colony, soon found, however, to his cost that he had to deal with
“Men who hide their lights.. [illegible]”
And it is interesting in looking back to find amongst the foremost men of that day John C. CHASE, and to know that the result of the legislation was the advent in this city of an Imperial Commission of [Inquiry]. The [obscured] of that political and social liberty of which the colony may now justly [boast] soon followed. And besides this it may not be too much to say of the deceased that no member of the British Settlers of 1820 ever passed through a more chequered or useful [obscured] of public life than the subject of this brief memorial. His [obscured] and his influence were always at the command of his fellow compatriots, while his thorough knowledge of the colony ..[obscured] it is not too much to say was beyond that of any other man of his time, and hence his opinions on public questions may be referred to with profit in the future. In looking at the whole of his public career it may be confidently stated that he was a Patriot, in the best sense of the word, his most intense aspirations being for the prosperity of his adopted country. Whether he is regarded as Secretary to the Lieut Governor; as the Civil Commissioner of extensive divisions of the Colony, or as member of the Legislative Council, he ever aimed to advance the public welfare. No-one ever advanced [obscured] government for the Eastern Province more strenuously than he, of whom it may be truly said that this ruling passion was strong in death.
In social life never was one more genial. The write [avers] this from intimate intercourse amid all the phases of his eventful life since 1819. All who knew him will readily bear testimony to his [moral] habits, his sparkling wit and his cheerful temperament. Nor was his light hid under a bushel. He was, for a colonist, a voluminous writer, and his labours in this respect are highly important, and in reference to them it may be said that “he being dead yet speaketh”. The statistical tables published by him from time to time marking the progress of the Colony are very valuable, and could only be completed by vast labour and the [obscured] of them at patient and diligent research. Though he [obscured] to the advanced age of 82 years, still his death [obscured] accelerated by a [broken] limb, the consequence of an accident with his carriage..[obscured]. For long he bore up against his [obscured] with Christian fortitude, and it is only when he felt his physical powers fast failing him that he [decided] to relinquish his seat in the Legislative Council. [obscured]… but never will there be seen a more fervent love of the country of his adoption than the departed..
Transcriber’s Note: The rest of this paragraph is so worn away as to be practically illegible, but appears to continue in a similar vein.

Friday 28 December 1877

MARRIED on the 20th December at Sidbury by the Rev. J. Longdon, Ritchie LAWRIE Esq of Bedford to Charlotte Elizabeth, second daughter of Joseph GUSH Esq, MLA, Woodbury. No cards.

Friday 4 January 1878

BIRTH at West Hill, Grahamstown on the 29th December 1877, the wife of Mr. J.P. WINTER of a son.

MARRIED (by special licence) at St. Paul’s Church, Port Elizabeth on the 31st December 1877, by the Rev S. Brook, Joseph HARDWICKE Sen of Grahamstown to Sophia Ann Mary, eldest daughter of Thomas Ham MIDDLETON, P.E., late of Snaresbrook, Essex.

MARRIED at Salem on Wednesday 26th December 1877, by the Rev J. Longden, assisted by the Rev G.W. Cross, Alfred William GRIFFITH, jeweller, of Grahamstown, to Elizabeth GARDNER, eldest daughter of Mr. John GARDNER of Salem.

MURDER OF MESSRS TAINTON AND MR. BROWN
The Watchman says: We have been enabled to gain from an official source the following particulars of the circumstances relating to the murder of the Messrs TAINTON and Mr. Fieldcornet BROWN. Mr. Richard TAINTON, Special Magistrate for natives in the district, was ordered to cooperate with Captain BRABANT in [punishing the kraal] which lately defied the latter officer and was harbouring the three prisoners who had been taken for stock stealing. [Next line illegible]..… an Expedition Force under Captain BRABANT, Capt. BOWKER of the Berlin Volunteer Cavalry, and a party of men from Maclean numbering nearly [obscured] and by his brother John TAINTON, with a party of Native Police, and his own Native Police, making up a total of something like 100 men. When Mr. Richard TAINTON left King Williamstown it was his intention, we believe, to concentrate his forces on a [obscured] farm and there to consult with his con[….]s a plan of procedure with a view to ordering the surrender of the prisoners and the dis[…] of the kraal. For some reason or other, probably from his confidence in his own power to deal with natives, and from his earnest desire to avoid [obscured], Mr. TAINTON moved from this position and went to the kraal either alone or with a native, and arranged to condone the offence upon the payment of a sum of twelve head of cattle. Having done this, he acquainted Captain BRABANT that he had arranged the matter amicably, and that consequently he had sent back his men, as their services were not required. On Monday the 31st December the Government received a communication from Captain BRABANT, complaining of this action on the part of Mr. TAINTON, inasmuch as he was the officer who had received the [task] and should therefore have been consulted before a decision and an arrangement was come to. However, it seems that all the men of the kraal but one paid up their fine, though the cattle sent in were more calves than full grown beasts. Accordingly Mr. TAINTON, who was a most [resolute] man in enforcing a decision that he had given, sent off his brother John and Mr. Fieldcornet BROWN, who had come over from Berlin to assist in hunting up the thieves, to the kraal to demand the remainder of the fine, but they found it necessary to take the spoor of the miscreant and his cattle to a kraal further on. This was at sunrise on Monday morning. The party found the people very excited, and engaged in dancing the war dance, and their manner generally very defiant. The cattle were not given up, but Mr. TAINTON was told that he might get them out of the kraal, or something to that effect. He thought it prudent to retire, warning the people that he should go back and acquaint his brother, the Magistrate, with their conduct. The party returned to the farm house, which was their temporary headquarters, reported the circumstances, and then had breakfast. Sunday night had been very wet, and as they had all been on patrol, their clothes were damp and they all were more or less weary. The reports are somewhat different here, some saying that the three Europeans were all resting in a hut whilst some of their clothing was being dried on the surrounding bush and again that they were resting under a bush. The Native Policemen were also resting, some awake, others asleep. One statement is that the sleepers were [awakened] by the sound of the war cry, and that Mr. John TAINTON and Mr. BROWN made for their arms, while the Special Magistrate went towards the oncoming savages, waving them back with his hand, and asking them if they knew whom they had come to attack. He had ordered his own men not to fire a shot, but it is said that a policeman’s gun was fired, and that then the [naked] barbarians came rushing on with fury and the work of destruction began. Another statement is that the savages were seen emerging from a gorge within a very short [range] by some of the police, who immediately rushed to Mr. Richard TAINTON’s and told him that the “wild Kaffirs” were upon them and that without further intimation a volley was fired into the little party. There seems to be [obscured] Mr. Richard TAINTON having [obscured] any one of his people firing, though having, all told, a party of [sixty] men armed with rifles and [obscured] and being opposed only by one [obscured] with one gun in his hands, it is [obscured] he tried to the last to prevent hostilities. [Line obscured] in restraining him from using his weapon if necessary, but the very […]ness with which he sought to avoid a conflict
[the rest of the paragraph too worn away to read]

Wednesday 9 January 1878

DIED on the 31st December at his residence at Bolton, in the Division of Bathurst, William BRUCE, formerly Barrister-at-Law of the Middle Temple, London, aged 82 years and 4 months. Deceased was much beloved by a large circle of friends and his death is deeply deplored by his family and acquaintances.

OBITUARY
We (Watchman) regret to announce the death on Saturday at East London of Mrs. MACLEAN, relict of the late Col. MACLEAN CH, formerly Lieut-Governor of British Kaffraria and Natal. The late Mrs. MACLEAN was universally esteemed by this community, as also by that of East London, for her urbanity and charity.

THE LOSS OF THE TAINTONS
The East London Dispatch says:
We have taken considerable pains to get at the true account of this business, and we believe that the following is the correct version. Almost a fortnight ago, after repeated and urgent suggestions on the part of Mr. INNES, Mr. TAINTON was sent into the districts where stock-stealing was rife in order to help in its suppression. His great tact and great courage there produced such results that those not initiated into the determination of the Kafirs began to feel some hope that it might be the beginning of a movement which would effectively suppress stock lifting. The affair of the capture of Moto and his men gave some reason to think that if such measures had been taken a month sooner in conjunction with a fearless policy in other ways, there might have been some hope of a good result. On one occasion Mr. TAINTON’s handful of police came upon a band of armed Kafirs, who refused to allow their kraals to be searched. Mr. TAINTON stepped forward unarmed with only two of his men, told them who he was, and that as a magistrate he demanded that they should allow him to proceed with his work. This was done with no further difficulty. Conduct like this procured him confidence where before he had met with ignorant and hasty condemnation. Soon after this Captain BRABANT, with about 11 men, met with rebuff and insult at the Kwelegha, the climax of which was that the leader of the hostile band of large numbers of Kafirs shook his assegai to his face, and in English called him a coward and dared him to fire. Captain BRABANT wisely withdrew to get reinforcements, with which he returned with orders to punish those daring fellows. Mr. TAINTON was ordered with his “faithful” policemen to meet him there. Mr. TAINTON seems to have been quite uncertain whether Government intended decisive action. When he was in this town not long before his death he stated that on asking what was the wish of Government if resistance was offered him, the only answer he could get was to “do the best that he could”, an answer characteristic of the shameless shuttle which has been the bane of all Government instructions to magistrates among the natives. To proceed, however, with the narrative, Capt. BRABANT reached those Kafir hordes with 170 men and is prepared at once to teach them that Government officials are not to be insulted with impunity, and to uphold the dignity of that law about which the Governor and Mr. BROWNLEE are so careful to instruct the farmers. Mr. TAINTON however is doubtful whether the Government would wish force to be used, and while the discussion id [proceeding] up comes NORTON with an express from Government saying that the bushmen had agreed to pay the fine and Capt. BRABANT is to leave the matter in Mr. TAINTON’s hands. Left in Mr. TAINTON’s hands with no [authorised] forces to support him, we soon see the tragic result.

Friday 11 January 1878

MARRIED on the 20th December at Sidbury by the Rev. J. Longden, Ritchie LAWRIE Esq of Bedford, son of the late Robert LAWRIE Esq of Fort Beaufort, to Charlotte Elizabeth, second daughter of Joseph GUSH Esq, MLA, of Albany. No cards.

DIED at Kleinemonde on the 2nd January 1878, of Bronchitis, after a short illness of two days, Walter Ernest, the beloved son of Walter CLAYTON and Annie WHITTAL, aged 1 year 6 months and 21 days. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.
Sleep on dear child, thy troubles o’er,
On earth we shall not see thee more,
In heaven we hope to meet again,
Free from sorrow, death and pain.

BIRTH at King Williamstown on the 9th January 1878, the wife of E.C. FLETCHER of a daughter.

OBITUARY
An old inhabitant of Grahamstown passed away this morning when Mr. John TALBOT, who came out with the British Settlers in 1820, breathed his last. He was the son of the late John Stuart TALBOT of Westminster, and it would appear that the now deceased gentleman was clearly connected with the TALBOT (Shrewsbury) family in England, and some enquiries are yet pending which may establish the connection. Mr. TALBOT has long been an invalid, and confined to his room, but still his death has taken place with suddenness. He was greatly respected by all who have ever known him in this city.

Monday 14 January 1878

DIED at Grahamstown on Friday 11th inst, Mr. John TALBOT, son of the late John Stuart TALBOT of Westminster, one of the British Settlers of 1820.

Friday 18 January 1878

WELL ACCIDENT
The Independent of Kimberley says: Another well accident occurred on Tuesday evening, by which a promising young man of about 17 years of age lost his life. It appears that he and another lad of about the same age were engaged deepening a well, and the night before had put in and exploded a blast, and left the well for 24 hours to clear of the foul air occasioned by the burnt powder. On the evening in question the lads went into the well, intending to clear out the debris and go on deepening: but one of them noticed the foul smell, and proposed reascending. This was agreed to, and one went out and let down the bucket for the other, who got in and had almost arrived at the top when a faint came over him, and he let go his hold and was precipitated to the bottom and his head so badly hurt that death must have been instantaneous. The young man’s name was Wm. FENNEL, stepson of Mr.W. MILLS.

Monday 21 January 1878

NOTICE OF REMOVAL
The Undersigned begs to inform the Public that he has now removed his Auction Business from Church Square, the old depot, to those very large, commodious and spacious buildings occupied by Messrs. BLACK & DARVALL
Where he trusts to be able to continue his business operations with the Public as usual. The new premises are very roomy, and afford immense convenience for Storing Goods and accommodating buyers. Inside sales will in future be conducted within the buildings, to avoid those intolerable street exhibitions, where the Public are generally subject to all sorts of disagreeable changes of climate and atmosphere.
Peter POTE, Auctioneer

Monday 28 January 1878

DIED on the 20th December, at London, after a long and painful illness, henry BENJAMIN, late of Grahamstown.

DIED at Grahamstown on Thursday 24th January 1878 after a lingering illness of 17 years, Susanna, beloved wife of Mr. W.T. LLOYD, Diamond Fields, and fifth daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Taylor JAMES of this city, aged 45 years and 7 months. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

Wednesday 30 January 1878

BIRTH on Friday January 25 1878, the wife of Mr. B.B. ATTWELL of a daughter.

Friday 1 February 1878

BIRTH at Fern Rocks on the 12th January, the wife of Mr. D.R. TROLLIP of a son.

An inquest has been held at Capetown on the body of Solomon REUBEN, a Jew, of middle age, who was found early in the morning suspended from the hand rails of the bridge facing the Avenue entrance to Government House.

Monday 4 February 1878

DIED on the 16th December last, at 58 Southam-street, London, Francis READER, aged 53.

Friday 8 February 1878

Private W. PIKE, the Albany Volunteer who was wounded in the Kabousie fight, has returned to Grahamstown, and appeared upon the morning market.

INSOLVENCY DECLARED
Isaac Charl Johs. BOSMAN of Murraysburg, road contractor, assets £106:5s, liabilities £188:10s, deficiency £82:5s

Monday 11 February 1878

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 9th February 1878, the wife of Mr. W. WOODLAND of a son.

MARRIED at East London on the 3rd inst, by the Rev A. Maggs, William M. Earle WELBY to Jessie, fourth daughter of the late Fred’k LUCAS Esq of Grahamstown.

Friday 15 February 1878

BIRTH on the 11th February at Ann Shaw, Middle Drift, the wife of the Rev. Ben IMPEY of a son.

DIED at King Williamstown of typhoid fever, on the morning of the 6th inst, Eugene Whaley JEFFREY, fifth son of Mary and Edmund JEFFREY, aged 10 years and 8 months. Deeply regretted by all who knew him.

On Tuesday last Mr. ROBEY, the well-known proprietor of the hotel at Manley’s Flats, was thrown from his horse while jumping a bank just beyond Storm’s Hill, his arm was broken, and as the horse rolled over him, it is a matter for satisfaction that his injuries were not more serious. He was fortunately not alone, and by sending on his companion he received the prompt attentions of Mr. VAN DEN BENCK of the Masonic, and of Dr. ATHERSTONE, and is doing well.

Monday 18 February 1878

MARRIED by Special Licence on Wednesday 13th inst, in the Dutch Reformed Church, Adelaide, by the Rev W. Stegmann, Hendrik Stephanus DE BEER, of Cheviotfells, Glen Lynden, youngest son of the late Lodewyk DE BEER, to Cosie BOTHA, youngest daughter of the late Jacobus BOTHA of Moordenaars Kraal, district of Uitenhage.

DIED on the 16th instant, at the early age of 28 years and 7 months, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Alfred S. SMITH, and daughter of John and M.A. WEBBER. The bereaved tender their sincere thanks to the many friends who showed their sympathy during her short illness; also to the friends of all denominations who followed her remains to the grave, regardless of the inclemency of the weather.

Wednesday 20 February 1878

Dr. Edwin ATHERSTONE has removed from Beaufort-street to the corner of Somerset-street and Prince Alfred-street, just above the residence of the late Dr. DAVIS.

DIED at Carnarvondale, Bushman’s River, on Sunday 17th inst, John Oliver, eldest son of S. Carey and Alicia Pannell SLATER, aged 2 years and 8 months.

Wednesday 27 February 1878

BIRTH at Grahamstown on February 22 1878, the wife of Mr. C.H. HILL of Salem of a daughter.

DIED at Maclean on the 16th Feb, William George, second son of George and Evelina GAYLARD at Komgha, in his twentieth year. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

Friday 4 March 1878

MARRIED on the 2nd inst at the Baptist Chapel, Grahamstown, by the Rev G.W. Cross, Henry HEEBES to Ada, eldest daughter of J. BRISLIN Esq of this City.

DIED at Clumber, District Bathurst, on Monday the 25th February, Martha, the beloved wife of Richard BRADFIELD Sen, aged 58 years and 1 month. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

We regret to have to report the death of the infant son of the Rev W.H. PRICE, which occurred on Saturday night last, after a brief illness, from croup. Much sympathy is felt for the afflicted parents in this loss of their only child.

Wednesday 6 March 1878

We (Advocate) regret to report the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. PEARCE, wife of Mr. T. PEARCE, which occurred on Thursday morning last. The deceased has not been in first rate health for some time, having complained of weakness of the heart. On the evening preceding her demise she and her husband retired to rest as usual, and in the morning t was discovered that she was dead, having apparently passed away so quietly as not to have aroused the attention of her husband, who, for some time after he awoke, was under the impression that she was only sleeping a little longer than usual, although she must have been dead some time. An inquest was held according to law, and death was found to be the result of natural causes. Mrs. PEARCE has numerous relatives in Grahamstown, Adelaide, Bedford and other parts of the frontier. Her maiden name was WIENAND

Monday 11 March 1878

BIRTH on Thursday February 28th, at Daggaboer Nek, the wife of Mr. L.H. TROLLIP of a daughter.

DIED at Capetown on the 10th inst, Louis John, eldest son of Joseph LAWRANCE of this City, aged 33 years.

We regret to hear this morning of the death at Capetown of Mr. Louis J. LAWRANCE, eldest son of our townsman Mr. Joseph LAWRANCE. He was on his way from the Diamond Fields to England on a health visit, and his death is very unexpected, causing great sympathy for the bereaved widow and child who mourn his loss.

Mr. Joseph LAWRANCE’s usual commission sale has been postponed till Friday next, the 15th inst.

Friday 15 March 1878

Mr. Joseph LAWRANCE’s commission sale is unavoidably postponed till Tuesday next, the 19th inst.

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A VOLUNTEER
At Dohne Toll a Fingo boy in the service of Captain [BLAND] was cleaning a carbine, and being ignorant that it was loaded, accidentally discharged the same, the bullet passing through the stomach of Private O’DOOLEY, of the Graaff-Reinet Volunteers, who died in a few hours. Deceased had not very long been married.

THE FIGHT ON MONDAY
We learn that it was Mr. F. HILLIER, and not his brother Mr. A.P. HILLIER, who was killed during a fight with Gaikas on Monday in the Perie Bush. We are especially sorry to see it stated in the Cape Mercury that it is thought Mr. HILLIER was shot by one of CARRINGTON’s Horse. It appears that 130 head of cattle were [obscured] in this fight and a great deal of damage inflicted on the enemy.

FATAL ACCIDENT
A correspondent from Cradock states as follows: A telegram has just reached E. GILFILLAN Esq informing him of the death of his brother Mr. George GILFILLAN, who was struck dead by lightning last night (March 13) at the front, where he was commanding a Hottentot levy. Mr. George GILFILLAN was a Government Surveyor, and by his lamented death leaves a widow and five children. The sad event occurred at the camp of the Cradock Volunteers, near Thomas River.

The acting stationmaster of Panmure, by name George ALLEN, was killed on Tuesday. There were five special trains from Panmure and he had to go as guard with one of them. When the train was between Cambridge and Amalinda he was walking along the footboard inquiring if there were any passengers for the latter place; in getting from one carriage to another he missed his footing and fell on the rails. Three carriages and a brake van passed over his body, cutting it in pieces. Death was of course instantaneous.

Monday 18 March 1878

THE LATE MR. HILLIER
We (Guide) have been requested to state upon good authority that Mr. HILLIER was not accidentally shot by a member of the European Forces engaged against the rebels on Monday last. According to appearances the young man received his death wound from an enemy concealed up a tree. At this time the Light Horse was engaged at a considerable distance away from this Rover.

We regret to learn that Mr. R.M. BRUCE of Salem, who went to the front with BOWKER’s Rovers, has died of a fever in the hospital at King Williamstown.

ANOTHER VICTIM
The Guide says: J. HULL, who was wounded in the engagement, on his own farm, East London Division, with the rebels on Tuesday last, died early on Thursday morning.

Wednesday 20 March 1878

The death is announced of Mr. Alexander HENDERSON, late Civil Commissioner of Murraysburg. He had been associated with Murraysburg ever since its establishment as a magistracy in 18[55].

DEATH OF MR. GILFILLAN
The Free Press says: A few more mournful particulars have come to hand relative to the sudden death of this gentleman. He was riding on patrol about 6 o’clock in the evening, when the lightning struck him on the head and passed down his body, inflicting such severe injuries that his death must have been instantaneous. His helmet was split into five pieces, and he was lifted off his horse and fell several yards away. The horse was killed. One or two others riding in the troop felt the stroke. Captain HARVEY was thrown forward on his horse and one of the men had his hand injured. We are glad to hear Mr. GILFILLAN’s life was insured for £1,000. He leaves a wife and 5 little children.

Monday 25 March 1878

DIED on Saturday the 16th instant, Mr. William A. SHAW, of the Ghie, third son of the Rev Barnabas SHAW. He was Sergeant in the Albany Mounted Volunteers and was shot by accident while on night duty in the Perie Bush.