The Grahamstown Journal

Friday 3 October 1879

BIRTH at Grahamstown on 29th Sept 1879, the wife of Charles William WEBBER, Southwell, of a son.

CRADOCK
Very great regret and sympathy is felt in Cradock on account of the death of Dr. MOORE, who had resided in that town only about a month, having come out from England in search of health. He died on Friday last, after an illness of about 14 days, from disease of the heart and liver. Mrs. MOORE and her family of little children will return to England.

DR. JOSEPH MULLENS
The death is announced of this eminent man, the Foreign Secretary of the London Missionary Society, on the 10th July, at M’Wapwa. He left England in April last for Lake Tanganyika, via Zanzibar.

MARRIAGE AT CHRIST CHURCH
Mr. John ARNOLD was yesterday married by the Rev M. NORTON to Miss Isabella DAY, at Christ Church. As this was the first marriage ceremony performed at that pretty little church Mr. NORTON according to custom presented the bride with a Bible.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Dutoitspan: Mrs. G.H. GOCH, a daughter, Sept. 16.
Grahamstown: Mrs. A.R. SMART, twin daughters, Sept. 28.
Uitenhage: Mrs. Alan G. DALTON, a son, Sept. 23.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. Alan SOUTH, a daughter, Sept. 30.
Capetown: Mrs. Adolph KOCH, a daughter, Sept. 20.
Capetown: Mrs. W. CLEENWERK, a son, Sept. 20.
Capetown: Mrs. C.B. SOLOMON, a son, Sept. 25.
Komgha: Mrs. W.F. KAVANAGH, a daughter, Sept. 27.
Seymour: Mrs Geo. LYNN, a daughter, Sept. 16.
Reka, Transkei: Mrs. J. BARNETT, a daughter, Sept. 24.

MARRIAGES
Kimberley: Henry W. SAVAGE to Miss Sarah WEBB, Sept. 15.
Capetown: Charles C. ALGAR to Miss Grace DUNN of Fowey, Cornwall, Sept. 23.
Capetown: Arthur ANGLE to Miss Eliza KANNEMEYR, Sept. 25.
Rondebosch: Henry T. HALL to Miss Blanche CROLL, Sept. 25.

DEATHS
O’oklep, Namaqualand: Mrs. W.W. TOWNSEND, Sept. 14.
Allendale, Clanwilliam: Mrs. H. WRIGHT, aged 40, Aug. 29.
Kimberley: The infant son of William and Emily SHILLING, Sept. 21.
Amandelboom: Mr. Johannes MONTON, aged 78.
Capetown: The infant daughter of Robert and Mary LEWIS, Sept. 24.
Cathcart: Mrs. Eliza HOBBS, Sept. 13.
Kingwilliamstown: Florence, the only daughter of John and Finette BATTEN, Sept. 26.

Monday 6 October 1879

DEATH OF DR.MOORE
The Cradock Register records the sudden demise of Dr. W.E. MOORE, which took place on Friday night last at 11 o’clock. The deceased gentleman had but lately taken up residence in Cradock, having removed from Middleburg, where he had been practising for some months, in conjunction with DR. HURFORD of that town.

Wednesday 8 October 1879

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of the late Harriet TOMLINSON of Grahamstown
All Persons claiming to be Creditors in the above Estate are required to file their claims within six weeks with the undersigned; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay their debts within the same period.
Wm. TOMLINSON, Executor Dative
October 7 1879

FELL ASLEEP October 5th, Bertha Margaret, third daughter of the Rev. R.J. MULLINS, aged 4 years and 4 months.

DIED at “Mount Pleasant”, Salem, after a long and painful illness, John, youngest and deeply beloved son of J. and M.A. GARDNER. Aged [12] years and 6 months.
He “fell asleep” in Christ, his Lord,
He gave to Him to keep
The soul His great love had redeemed,
Then calmly went to sleep.
The bereaved family tender their sincere thanks to the many kind friends who assisted during their recent trouble.

The will of Mr. William FROUDE, who died in Simon’s Bay, has been proved by his sons, Richard Hurrell and Robert Edmond, the acting executors. The personal estate was sworn under £50,000.

We regret to announce that Mr. H.F. CURRIE, late of the Fish River Randt, and the youngest brother of Sir Walter CURRIE, died yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Hotel. The deceased gentleman had only been seized with illness a few days ago. The funeral took place this afternoon, when a large number of mourners followed, among the rest being the members of the Masonic lodges.

MURDER
A brutal murder was committed in Elizabeth-street, in Bloemfontein, at an early hour on Sunday week. A man named BERNARD, a German, turned out of bed at the unreasonable hour of 4am, says the Friend, and began sharpening his pocket-knife, and upon his wife asking him what he was doing that for, he replied that he was about to cut up some tobacco, and immediately afterwards stabbed his little son of 2½ years in the abdomen, disembowling him. Thereupon the mother rushed out of the house, crying “Murder!”, which alarmed the neighbours, who hastened to the spot, sent for the doctor, called for the constables, and had the unhappy husband conveyed to the gaol. The child, after lingering until noon on Monday, succumbed to the injuries it had received. The father had been brought up for preliminary examination before the Landdrost, was remanded, and subsequently committed for trial on the capital charge. It is supposed that jealousy of his wife actuated the prisoner to perpetrate the fiendish act. BERNARD was formerly in the employ of Mr. William HANGER, of Bloemfontein, as butcherman; subsequently he left for the Diamond-fields, but returned a few weeks since. The diabolical deed for which BERNARD is awaiting his trial at the Circuit Court has shocked and horrified the community. As the case, however, will shortly be sub judice, we will not say anything more about it for the present.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Capetown: Mrs. Henry SOLOMON, a son, Sept. 26.
Capetown: Mrs. F. CRIGHTON, a daughter, Sept. 20.
Richmond: Mrs. H. STEWART, a daughter, Sept. 27.
Wynberg: Mrs. P. BORCHERDS, a son, Oct. 2.
Constantia: Mrs. Seb VAN RENEN, a daughter, Oct. 1.
Rondebosch: Mrs. T.H. LANTON, a daughter, Oct. 2.
Umtata: Mrs. H.J. HUMPHREY, a son, Sept. 19.

MARRIAGES
Port Elizabeth: John FOX to Miss Emily A. GILLMAN, Sept. 30.
Prince Albert: John A. GIBSON to Miss Helen ROOS, Sept. 16.
Capetown: John M. PAINE to Miss E. SMITH of Grahamstown, Oct. 1.
Capetown: J.O. [RISSCOUW] to Miss M.C. BENNETT, Oct. 1.
Portlock, Graaff-Reinet: R.H. RUBIDGE to Miss Agnes Portlock RUBIDGE, Sept. 30.
Kingwilliamstown: J. Myers JACKSON of Torquay to Miss Johanna C.E. BRAUNS, Sept. 23.

DEATHS
George Town: Mr. Marthinus W. THEUNISSEN, aged 59, Sept. 20
Coorney: Mrs. Susanna J. DU PREEZ, aged 31, Sept. 28.
Ceres: Mr. E.F. SYMS, aged 29, Sept. 29.
Paarl: Mr. George E. DUKE, aged 44, Sept. 23.
Capetown: Mr. John [B..D] Sen, aged 79, Oct. 1.
Wynberg: Mrs. A. BROWN, Oct 1.
Rondebosch: Mrs. H. LEITH, Oct 1.
Calvinia: Edith, daughter of Mr. G. ALSTON of Carnarvon, Sept. 24.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs Catherine [ROOME], aged 73, Sept. 29.

Friday 10 October 1879

FATAL TROLLY ACCIDENT
On Friday evening last (says the G.R. Advertiser) there was a trolly accident on the line between the Station and the bridge at the second drift, by which Robert HORNE was killed, and Richard TREMBETH had his collar bone broken and was otherwise injured. The two men, who were platelayers on the line at Zwart River, left about 7 o’clock in a trolly with some bags of flour, sugar and other things for household use. There were four coloured men with them who worked for them on the line. On going down the incline a bag of flour fell off in front and threw the trolly off the rails. When seen by the other men, HORNE was lying insensible and bleeding. Frans, one of the coloured men, who was not hurt, went to his assistance, but nothing could be done for him. He lived but for half an hour. The body was taken to the Midland Hospital, whither TREMBETH was also taken. On Saturday an official enquiry was taken before the Acting Resident Magistrate into the cause of the accident, at which the above facts were elicited. The deceased has left a widow and one child.

Wednesday 15 October 1879

MARRIAGE
This morning at Commemoration Chapel Mr. Albert LAWRANCE of Messrs. LAWRANCE and Sons, was married to Miss Mary WEBB, daughter of Mr. John WEBB. There was a great number of spectators in the chapel.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. W. SHAW, a son, October 3.
Capetown: Mrs. Alex. DAVIDSON, a daughter, October 5.
Capetown: Mrs. A.C. BRILL, a son, October 3
Simonstown: Mrs. F.H.S. HUGO, a son, October 4.
Herbertsdale: Mrs. H. ECCLES, a daughter, September 29.
Rosemont, East London: Mrs. D. LITTE, a son, October 5.
Capetown: Mrs. P.A. ROOS, a son, October 5.
Capetown: Mrs. F.J. PARSON, a son, October 8.

MARRIAGES
Rondebosch: Wellesley J. NOAD to Miss Helen EATON, October 2.
Paarl: T. SHELDON to Miss E.M. DE VILLIERS, October 2.
Fort Beaufort: Henry OWEN to Miss S.M. RIDGARD, October 7.
Fort Beaufort: George F. OWEN to Miss E.J. ROBERTSON, October 7.
Alice: F.J. HODGES, C.C, to Miss DEVENING, October 8.
East London: J.F. PEARSON to Miss Isabella RENNIE, October 9.

DEATHS
[Coffee Langth]: James CHAPMAN, aged 2 years, October 6.
Capetown: Mr. H.J. HAMITON, aged 31 years, October 2.
Mossel Bay: Miss Emily M. SIMPSON, October 2.
Simonstown: Miss Johanna VAN BLAK, aged 20 years, October 1.
Rondebosch: Ralph BARRY, aged 2 years, October 6.
Capetown: Mrs. Louisa WILLIAMS, aged 57 years, October 8.
Colesberg: Mr. A. ORTLAPP, aged 72 years, October 8.

Monday 20 October 1879

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 8th October, at Mimosa Villa, by the Rev. H.R. Woodrooffe, Walter J.L. EDWARDS (son of Rev Jno. EDWARDS of this city) to Miss Elizabeth Emma LEPPAN, daughter of C.J. LEPPAN Esq.

FUNERAL NOTICE
PUBLIC INVITATION
The Funeral of the late Major STACK will leave the deceased’s residence, Fort England Road, tomorrow (Tuesday) 21st October at 4 o’clock pm. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
A.WILL
Undertaker

Wednesday 22 October 1879

MARRIED at Humansdorp on the 15th October, by the Rev W. Llewellyn, Oliver Hiram ELLIS to Sophy Mina D’AMANT, second daughter of F. D’AMANT Esq.

MARRIED at Commemoration Chapel, Grahamstown, on Wednesday the 15th October, Albert A. LAWRANCE, fourth son of Mr. Joseph LAWRANCE of this city, to Mary Evans, sixth daughter of Mr. John WEBB, also of this city.

Friday 24 October 1879

BIRTH on the 23rd inst at West Hill, the wife of Mr. Justice SMITH of a son.

BIRTH at Lawrance-street, Grahamstown on Wednesday October 22nd 1879, Mrs. Robert KING of a daughter.

DIED at Grahamstown on Wednesday October 22nd 1879, Alice, third daughter of Robert and Alice KING, aged 1 year 4 months and 21 days,
“For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven”

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Fauresmith: Mrs. I.H. DOUL, a daughter, Oct. 8.
Smithfield: Mrs. G. WALLACE, a daughter, Oct. 10.
Rouxville: Mrs. J.O. BIRD, a son, September 27.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. C. BAXTER, a son, Oct. 10.
Umtata: Mrs. I.P. HUGHES, a daughter, Oct. 14.
Capetown: Mrs. D.P. [VURWEY], a daughter, Oct. 10.
Tarkastad: Mrs. F. KAMPF, a daughter, Oct. 8.
Graaff-Reinet: Mrs. J. CARTER, a son, Oct. 10.

MARRIAGES
Capetown: Pieter VAN BREDA to Miss HAYLETT, October 15.
Stellenbosch: Rev. T. ROPER to Miss Mary RIDGILL, October 15.
Kispmuts: C.J. THERON to Miss M. DE VILLIERS, October 13.
Humansdorp: O.H. ELLIS to Miss S. DAMANT, October 15.
Alice: F.J. HODGES CC to Miss M. DEVELING, October 8.
Fort Beaufort: H. OWEN to Miss S. RIDGARD, October 7.
Fort Beaufort: G.F. OWEN to Miss E. ROBERTSON, October 7.
Fort Beaufort: J.D. QUINN to Miss M. NILAND, October 7.

DEATHS
Calvinia: Mary J. WALTER, aged 34 years, Oct. 8.
Capetown: Miss Maria GODFREY, aged 44 years, October 16.
Middle Water, OFS: Jemima SEPHTON, aged 5 years, October 13.
Brakfontein, OFS: Mr. R. [RISSOUX] aged 43 years, September 29.
Bedford: Mr. S. TALBOT, aged 42 years, Oct. 14.

Monday 27 October 1879

BIRTH at Grahamstown, the wife of Clement CURRIE Esq of a daughter.

DIABOLICAL ATTEMPT AT MURDER
Just as we (the Oudtshorn Courant) were going to press there was a great commotion about the prison. On enquiry we learn that an altercation took place between Mr. Robert SAUNDERS’ tradesmen, when he as master attempted to act as mediator, failing which, two of the men – Philip BARNS and his son – both fired at Mr. SAUNDERS, one with a rifle and the other with a pistol, one of the two charges having penetrated through the head. Mr. SAUNDERS is not expected to live. The doctors are in attendance. We hope to be able to give fuller particulars next week.

Wednesday 29 October 1879

MARRIED at St.George’s Cathedral on Thursday 23rd October by the Very Rev Dean Williams DD, Samuel William, eldest son of W.S. WOOD, to Miss Elizabeth Ann, daughter of R. KILBY, both of this city.

DIED at Barkly, Catherine, the beloved wife of the Rev. William ASHTON, Missionary (L.M.S.) on Monday the 20th inst.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS’ CERTIFICATES
The Gazette publishes the results of the recent examination. It appears that examinations were held by the Department of Public Education at 24 different centres throughout the colony on September 23rd, and two following days. Two hundred and fifty candidates, of whom ninety-two were males, presented themselves for examination; of these 37 obtained certificates with honours, 91 certificates of competency, 12 provisional certificates, and 110 failed to pass.
Of the candidates who failed, 85 were weak in all subjects; 3 failed in English spelling only, 14 in School management only, and 8 in arithmetic only. We give the names of the successful candidates in the Eastern Province:-

CERTIFICATES WITH HONOURS

4 - Harry WEAKLEY, Public School, Bedford
5 - Bertha FEATHERSTONE, Girls’ Public School, Kingwilliamstown
9 - Irvine GRIMMER, Missionary Institution, Lovedale
11 - F Madeline BOGLE, Assistant teacher, Girls’ Public School, Kingwilliamstown
12 - Ellen ROSE INNES, Girls’ Public School, Kingwilliamstown
13 - Maria HOEHLIN, Miss Hall’s School, Graaff-Reinet
14 - Ada Emily MEYER, Public School, Humansdorp
19 - F Eliza Jane CHALMERS, Diocesan Girls’ School, Grahamstown
22 - William CATHORINE, Public School, Queenstown
24 - Cornelia METELERKAMP, Convent School, Port Elizabeth
27 – Minnie MUSGROVE, Girls’ Public School, Kingwilliamstown
28 – Emillie A BOARD, Riebeek College, Uitenhage
29 – Charles H DICK, Missionary Institution, Lovedale
30 – Jessie Caroline WILSON, Girls’ Collegiate School, Port Elizabeth
33 – F Kate E CHAPLIN, Port Elizabeth
36 – Mary COWEN, Convent School, King Williamstown
37 – Francis Charlotte SLATER, Diocesan Girls’ School, Grahamstown

CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY

4 - Kate HANRAHAN, Convent School, King Williamstown
6 - Jemima S MULLER, Riebeek College, Uitenhage
7 - Richard W CLARRY, teacher Strand Street Mission School, Port Elizabeth
10 – Douglas D A BARNES, Missionary Institution, Lovedale
16 – Mary Ann LYNCH, Miss Hall’s School, Graaff-Reinet
18 – Mary Ann DALY, Convent School, Port Elizabeth
23 – Harriett M AYLIFF, Diocesan Girls’ School, Grahamstown
31 – Mary [MEARNS] Public School, Humansdorp
33 – Amy [DENT] Diocesan Girls’ School, Grahamstown
40 – Katherine JAFFREYS, Public School, Queenstown
47 – Adam J KOK, Missionary Institution, Lovedale
48 – K John DICKER, Kafir Institution, Grahamstown
49 – Adah HORNE, Convent School, King Williamstown
53 – Hellen BOURKE, Convent School, Port Elizabeth
55 – K Hezekiah MTOBI Kafir Institution, Grahamstown
56 – Amelia RANDFORD, Convent School, Port Elizabeth
58 – Marian HERBERT, Miss Johnson’s School, The Hill, Port Elizabeth
63 – Peter CAMPBELL, Missionary Institution, Lovedale
66 – K Martha NYAMANI, Girls’ Training Institution, Peelton
68 – Charles [BIKLISLIA] Kafir Institution, Grahamstown
69 – Mary CLARK, Miss Hall’s School, Graaff-Reinet
73 – K Caleb [MAHINTSH....] Training Institution, Heald Town
74 – [Nomfuwo MINHEMHU] Missionary Institution, Lovedale
75 – k [Kinina GESANT] Missionary Institution, Lovedale
76 – Caroline M HOBSON, Grammar School, Panmure
77 – Nelly VAN DER MERWE, Miss Hall’s School, Graaff-Reinett
80 – K Nkolana KONGO, Missionary Institution, Lovedale
81 – James NYALL, Training Institution, Heald Town
82 – K Enoch MAMBA, Training Institution, Heald Town
84 – Joseph J SIKWOBU, Teacher, Native School, King Williamstown
85 – K Dina [NE......] Girls’ Training Institution, Peelton
86 – K Pambaniso DANA Training Institution, Clarkebury, Transkei
87 – K William F BASAL, Teacher, Native School, All Saints, Transkei
88 – Samuel MAYLPOSO, Training Institution, Clarkebury, Transkei
89 – K Jonas NGCOPANTAL, ditto
90 – K David MALASI ditto
91 – K Leah TOKOLO, Girls’ Training Institution, Peelton

The letter F prefixed to any name implies that the candidate has passed in French; K in Kafir

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Capetown: Mrs. A.P. RAPHAEL, a son, Oct. 22.
Capetown: Mrs. J. WILSON, a daughter, Oct. 22.
Capetown: Mrs. J.A. OLIVER, a son, Oct. 22.
Capetown: Mrs. E. SILKSTONE Jun, a daughter, Oct. 10.
Capetown: Mrs. E. VON [MISANI], a daughter, Oct. 21.
Robben Island: Mrs. M.J. KEET, a son, Oct. 18.

MARRIAGES
Capetown: J.O. TABUTEAN C.E. to Miss Alice GATES, Oct. 21.
Barkly: F.H.D. BACCHUS to Miss Charlotte CHALMERS, Oct. 9.
Kalk Bay: F.J. COMMERFORD to Miss J.P. BURGH, Oct. 14.

DEATHS
Capetown: Mrs. M.P. COETZEE, aged 24, Oct.22.
Kensington: William J. FYNMORE, aged 21, Sept. 23.
Capetown: Miss J.E. SCHENK, aged 39, Oct. 22.
Colesberg: Ernest [CREASE], aged 2, Oct. 20.
Capetown: Mijndert LACOCK Sen, aged 58, Oct. 21.

Friday 31 October 1879

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Kabonqaba, Transkei: Mrs. J.M. AULD, a daughter, Oct 16th.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. J.H. BARKUS, a son, Oct. 27th.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. A.G. IMPEY, a daughter, Oct. 26th.
Kimberley: Mrs. H.J. HOOLE, a son, Oct. 17th.
Kimberley: Mrs. H. EITZEN, a son, Oct. 16th.

MARRIAGES
Humansdorp: C.J. INGRAM to Miss E. BILLSON, Oct. 20.
Capetown: S. GEORGE to Miss M. HARRISON, Oct. 23.
Dutoitspan: J. HARRIT to Miss S. McGEER, Oct. 21.
Pretoria: H. WILLIAMSON to Miss G. GOOCH, Oct. 9.

DEATHS
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. Louisa PITT, aged 80, Oct. 22.
Port Elizabeth: Mr. A. CADEL, aged 41, Oct. 16.
Capetown: Mr. D.E. MORGAN, aged 27, Oct. 24.
Kimberley: Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. TOWN, Oct. 17.
Kimberley: Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. STORBECK, Oct. 19.

Wednesday 5 November 1879

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. A.T. ROBERTS, a son, Oct. 27.
East London: Mrs. J.C. LEDINGHAM, a son, Oct. 20.
Baviaan’s River: Mrs. T.E. TROLLIP, a son, Oct. 25.
Kabonqaba, Transkei: Mrs. J.M. AULD, a daughter, Oct 16.
Claremont: Mrs. J. SCARIGHT Jun, a son, Oct. 29.
London: Mrs. C.C. DE VILLIERS, a daughter, Oct. 11.
Capetown: Mrs. M. LEWIS, a daughter, Oct. 26.
Tarkastad: Mrs. J.G. DE VILLIERS, a daughter, Oct. 31.
Capetown: Mrs. P.A. VON [MOLKTO], a son, Oct. 30.
Capetown: Mrs. G.J. COETZEE, a daughter, Oct. 29.

MARRIAGES
Capetown: H.J. DEVENPORT to Miss M.H. KEELER, Oct. 29.

DEATHS
Port Elizabeth: Mr. A. CADEL, aged 41, Oct. 16.
Bedford: Mr. S. TALBOT, aged 42, Oct. 14.
Capetown: Mr. J.A. MURRAY, aged 30, Oct. 22.
Capetown: Mrs. A. [...]KIC, aged 51, Oct. 28.
Brentfield Park, Upper Tyumie: Mr. J. BARNES, aged 71, Oct. 27.
Queenstown: Miss S.J. HEPBURN, aged 19, Oct. 11.

Friday 7 November 1879

DIED at Holloway, London, October 2nd, from an accident, Emily Loxton, aged 45 years, the beloved wife of Charles Horatio NELSON, and only daughter of Mrs. LOCKE of Grahamstown.

DIED at “Gletwyn” near Grahamstown on the 4th inst, Sarah Maria, the beloved wife of Philip Wm. LUCAS JP and daughter of the late Commander Alex. BISSET RN, in her 67th year. Deeply regretted.

We very much regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Charles H. NELSON, which occurred in London on the 1st October. We believe that the deceased lady met with a severe accident, whilst crossing a crowded thoroughfare, from the effects of which she soon died. The deceased lady had only reached her 45th year. We tender our sincerest sympathies to Mrs. LOCKE and the other relatives of the deceased.

Monday 10 November 1879

DIED on the 2nd November 1879, at the residence of his son, at Groot Fontein, Thomas FOXCROFT Senr, aged 78 years, deeply regretted by his sorrowing Widow, bereaved Family, and a large circle of Friends. Friends at a distance please accept this notice.
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord”

RAILWAY ACCIDENT
As a recent train from Capetown to Wynberg was leaving the terminus, a porter named FLAHERTY was knocked down and fearfully crushed near the first crossing, and one of his legs completely taken off. He was at once taken to hospital, where he lingered a short time, and expired.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
A determined attempt at suicide was made last night by a man named Thos. BELL, residing in one of the cottages belonging to Mr. S. CAWOOD, near the alms-houses. From what we have been able to glean of this most unfortunate affair it is to be traced to the usual cause – drink. The would-be suicide was formerly in the employ, as groom, of Mr. SNEAD, who was for a short time landlord of the “Victoria” Hotel in High-street, and lately of Mr. T.H. JAMES, of the “Railway” Hotel, from whose service he was discharged some three weeks since. He is described by his late employer (Mr. JAMES) as being an excellent workman as long as he would abstain from drink, and knowing his failing in this respect he (Mr. JAMES) would never supply him with any, and, as far as possible, prevented any visitors staying at the hotel from “treating” him. BELL had 10s per month extra to his ordinary wages paid him as an inducement by his master to abstain from drink. It appears that BELL, who had a son killed in the late Zulu war, has been in a desponding state ever since; and last night, after having retired to bed, he got up and asked his wife to give him some tobacco. Before she could accede to his wishes he managed to obtain possession of some sharp instrument, and cut his throat. Dr. DREW (of Alexandria), who was fortunately staying at the Railway Hotel at the time, hearing the disturbance that was caused in the neighbourhood by the event, was very soon on the spot, and rendered valuable assistance. Dr. E. ATHERSTONE, too, who was sent for, was promptly at hand, as well as the Rev S.H. BARTON, and the man received every necessary attention, which his insane act had brought on himself. We believe there is good hope of BELL’s recovery, the jugular vein fortunately not being severed. Dr. DREW has the case in hand.

Wednesday 12 November 1879

DIED on 7th November instant, at Blauw Koppen, Mount Stewart, Margaret Zipporah Stringer, eldest daughter of J.H. and M.A. FEATHERSTONE, born 1st January 1858.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Caledon: Mrs. Brook ADAMS, a daughter.
Wellington: Mrs. J.G. GIE, a son, Oct. 28.
Rondebosch: Mrs. R.H. STOCKDALE, a son, Nov.3.
Victoria West: Mrs. H.G. WILMOT, a daughter, Nov. 1.
Queenstown: Mrs. E.R. BRADFIELD, a daughter, Oct. 20.
Cathcart, Mrs. B. OSLER, a daughter, Oct. 21.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. J. BENNING, a daughter, Nov. 1.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. L. COMBES, a daughter, Nov. 3.
Graaff-Reinet: Mrs. J,N. LUSCOMBE, a daughter, Nov. 3.
Smithfield: Mrs. G.G. WALLACE, a daughter, Oct. 10.
Herschel: Mrs. HOOK, a son, Oct. 18.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. W.C. KEMSLEY, a son, Oct. 31.

MARRIAGES
Somerset East: A.E. JEFFREY to Miss E. VAN REENEN, Oct. 30.
Fort Beaufort: F.J. ASHINGTON to Miss Teresa DALTON, Oct. 22.

DEATHS
Bloemfontein: Mr. J.L. HAMELBERG, aged [36], Oct. 25.
Barkly: Mrs. C.W. ASHTON, Oct. 20.
Smithfield: J.P. HOFFMANN Esq, ex-President of the Orange Free State, aged 71, Oct. 13.
Port Elizabeth: Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. KEMSLEY
Port Elizabeth: Harriet [SOLFE] aged 17, Nov. 3.
Kingwilliamstown: Infant daughter of Irvine and Ida HUGHES, Oct. 30.
Welgevonden: Miss Sarah RUDMAN, Oct. 29.

Friday 14 November 1879

On Monday the 10th inst, at Port Alfred, Mr. Joseph G. SQUIRREL, aged 22 years and 6 months. The deceased was accidentally killed by a fall from the Port Office Flag Staff.

ACCIDENT AT THE KOWIE
On Monday afternoon a sad accident happened at the tip. Mr. SQUIRREL, the signalman of the port office, whilst at work at the flagstaff, fell, and was killed at once, falling on his head. On Tuesday he was buried, when a very large body of the inhabitants attended the funeral. He was a fine young fellow, well liked, and always attentive to his duties.

REPORTED SUICIDE
It is reported in town that a Mr. LOMBARD on the Fish River committed suicide on Wednesday by shooting himself. His nephew, who was at some distance from the house, hearing a shot, went to the house, but found the door fast. On forcing it open he found the deceased lying on the floor, having shot himself in the forehead. His gun lay across the body. An inquest will be held by the Fieldcornet. We have heard of no cause assigned for the suicide.

Monday 17 November 1879

DIED at Grahamstown on Friday 14th November, Mabel Hollings, infant daughter of Hollings William and Florence Augusta OGILVIE, aged 10 months and 4 days. Deeply regretted.

DIED at the residence of the Rev. N.H. SMIT, on Sunday night, Richard Graham Stone BOTHA. Friends at a distance will accept this notice.
The Funeral of the late R.G.S. BOTHA will move from the residence of Rev. N.H. SMIT tomorrow (Tuesday) at half past 3 o’clock pm precisely. Friends are invited to attend.

OBITUARY
We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. R.G.S. BOTHA, which sad event took place last night at the residence of the Rev. N.H. SMIT, deceased’s father-in-law. The funeral cortege will move from the Rev SMIT’s residence at 3 o’clock tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, when no doubt a large number of friends will be in attendance, as deceased was well-known and highly respected in the city. We beg to tender our sincerest sympathy to Mrs. BOTHA and other relatives.

Thursday 20 November 1879

STABBING
At the Police Court, Capetown, on Monday last, H.W. HOMAN, an immigrant, who arrived in the colony on the ship Ferdinand, at present lying in the dock, was charged with stabbing Joseph GEORGE, and attempting to stab Frans GRONS and P.C. PATTERSON (38), with a dagger. It seemed that the knife only pierced GEORGE’s coat, but did not touch his body. The prisoner was fined £3, or in default a month’s hard labour.

SHOCKING FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE BEREA
We (Natal Mercury of November 8) regret to hear of a shocking accident which happened on the Berea yesterday afternoon. Mr. REEVES, a young man who had been down from the Transvaal on a short visit, was driving with a friend down the Berea Hill when the vehicle upset. Mr. REEVES fell heavily on his head; his skull was fractured and he died almost immediately. The father of the deceased some time ago worked at the Mercury office, and since his death the son had been living in the Transvaal with Mrs REEVES, to whose house he intended returning next week.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Carnarvon: Mrs. F. MOSENTHAL, a son, October 29.
Capetown: Mrs. F.E. CONSTANCE, a son, November 6.
Peninsula, Queenstown: Mrs. E.R. BRADFIELD, a daughter, October 20.
Kimberley: Mrs. J.W. SCOTT, a daughter, October 31.
Kimberley: Mrs. G. WATTS, a son, October 31.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. P.J. FLANNERY, a daughter, November 12.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. J. FINLAYSON, a daughter, November 6.
Colesberg: Mrs. J. PALMER, a daughter, November 8.

MARRIAGES
Cronstadt: A.T. [SLUYMERS] to Miss S.J. BOTHA, October 27.
Christiana: R. BANDA to Miss E. [L]. BEST, November 9.
Bolotw[..]: J. MOUNTAIN to Miss Ann BADHAM, October 27.
Capetown: Henry GREEN to Miss E. HAROLL, November
Capetown: G.G. PRINCE to Miss A. ROGERS, November

DEATHS
Walmer: Mr. J. TITTERDEN, aged 65, November 8.
Kingwilliamstown: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George CRESSWELL, November 13.
Kimberley: The infant daughter of Rachel and William TIMMERMAN, November 5.
Kimberley: Samuel ROWAN, aged 56, November 2.
Dutoitspan: The infant son of Matilda and Fred. NUTSHORN, November 5.
Mount Stewart: The eldest daughter of J.H. and M.A. FEATHERSTONE, November 7.
Port Elizabeth: Alfred HILL, aged 17, November 8.
Groot Fontein: Thomas FOXCROFT Senr, aged 78, November 2.
Capetown: John DIVINE, aged 22, November 13.
Capetown: Joanne WAHLBERG, aged 33, November 12.
Rondeberg, OFS: Mrs. Mary HARTLEY, aged 21, November 10.

Friday 21 November 1879

BIRTH on the 18th inst at Heatherton Towers, the wife of Charles H. PERKINS of a son.

Wednesday 26 November 1879

MARRIED at Grahamstown by the Rev J.A. Chalmers, on the 20th November 1879, Mr. Alfred EMMS of Fish River Randt to Miss Frances Ann WEBSTER, third daughter of Mr. Henry WEBSTER of Grahamstown.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Capetown: Mrs. A. OHLSSON, a daughter, November 14.
Queenstown: Mrs. P. MacKENZIE Junr, a son, November 16.
Capetown: Mrs. Thomas UPINGTON, a daughter, November 10.
Claremont: Mrs G. COMBRINK, a son, November 17.
Alexandria: Mrs. J.W. CALLAGHAN, a son, November 11.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. E.H. BROWN, a daughter, November 13.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. D.F. PHILLIP, a daughter, November 14.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. J. GORDON, a son, November 10.
Capetown: Mrs. W. CAIRNCROSS, a daughter, November 21.
Worcester: Mrs. J. HUTTON, a daughter, November 20.
Capetown: Mrs. J.S.F. BOTHA, a son, November 10.

MARRIAGES
Somerset East: W.J. [IRIDGE] to Mrs. H. MAYO, November 13.
Somerset East: A.E. JEFFREY to Miss E. VAN REENEN, October 30.
Capetown: P.J. DE BEER to Miss J. KERSTON, November 20.

DEATHS
Capetown: The infant daughter of John and Bertha ALEXANDER, November 17.
Kingwilliamstown: William KEIGHTLEY, aged 30 years, November 14.
Steynsburg: Johanna MORRIS, aged 4 years, November 15.
East London: Florence SELWYN, November 21.
Capetown: Elizabeth DU PLESSIS, aged 45 years, November 15.
Capetown: Ellen DOWAN, aged 7 years, November 10.
Port Elizabeth: Mr. D.F. PHILLIP, aged 26 years, November 18.
Port Elizabeth: The infant daughter of Carl and Bridget SODERBERG, November 18.
Mossel Bay: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. WASSUNG, November 18.
Malmesbury: The infant daughter of Daniel and Anne ZENMAN, November 21.
Capetown: W. CLARK, aged 12 years, November 20.

Friday 28 November 1879

DIED on the 28th November at Market-square, Grahamstown, George Gordon, infant son of George and Molly REYNOLDS, aged three months and eleven days.

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE MIDLAND RAILWAY
(Graaff-Reinet Advertiser)
On Monday evening two men, William MEINTJES and Andries JOUBERT, were killed in a strange and shocking manner at the railway station, Graaff-Reinet. They were standing between the double sets of rails looking at the engine or the contractor’s train, which had just come in, and was letting off its steam. The goods train for Port Elizabeth was shunting preparatory to starting. The wind was blowing violently and a cloud of dust enveloped everything. Just then the down train was being shunted back by the engine on the second set of rails within a few feet of where the men were standing. The guard saw them, shouted to them; and did his best with the break [sic] to arrest the train, the whistle blowing furiously the while; but whether from the noise of the engine they were looking at letting off steam, or the wind and the clouds of dust, they did not hear the moving train till it was close to them. When they saw it they made a bewildered rush across its path, thinking to get across the line in time; but the van caught them, both were thrown down, and the van and five or six trucks had passed over them before the train was stopped. The bodies were taken out horribly mutilated – that of poor JOUBERT being scarcely recognisable. Death in both cases must have been instantaneous. About dusk the bodies were removed on stretchers to the prison, where an inquest was held on the following morning by the District Surgeon. Great regret is felt that two men in the prime of life should be cut off in this way; particularly for JOUBERT, who was a most respectable, quiet man with a large family perhaps not well provided for. We know the railway people must have time to do what was to be done; but it is time they inclosed the line at the station or took some other effective measure to keep people off the rails. But the wonder is that more accidents of this kind have not occurred. In these long evenings men, women and children, led by the novelty of the railway, may be seen running about on the rails while trains are coming in or going out, or being shunted. Parents will not keep their children at home, nor accompany them; and if it were not for the carefulness of the guards and drivers this would not have been the first fatal accident to record resulting from people being where they have no business to be.

Monday 1 December 1879

The P.E. Observer regrets to record the death at the age of five years of a son of Mr. N.A. PATTISON. It appears that a few days since he was playing with a broken assegai, when he somehow stumbled on to the wooden end, which penetrated into his stomach, from the effects of which the poor little fellow died, after much suffering, on Thursday night.

Wednesday 3 December 1879

DIED on Wednesday 3rd December, aged 68 years and 6 months, Stephen DELL Esq of Barville Park, Lower Albany.

IN MEMORIAM
Information has reached town of the death this morning at Barville Park of Mr. Stephen DELL, so long the resident and proprietor of that beautiful locality. Amongst the British Settlers of Albany, few were better known or more respected than the deceased. As a member of a large family which came to this country in 1820, Stephen DELL stood conspicuous for his skill, energy and perseverance as a practical farmer; for his liberality as a landlord; and for his unbounded hospitality to all comers. As the proprietor of Barville Park, he was extensively known as the most extensive cultivator in this part of the colony, and it was impossible to ride over his estate without being inspired with admiration at the zeal and industry displayed on every hand. It will be known to many of our readers that Barville Park was originally granted to Major General CAMPBELL, who came hither in 1820, and from whose family, after the decease of that officer, it was purchased by Mr. DELL. But in addition to this he became the proprietor of a good deal of land in the same neighbourhood, plainly showing that farming operations in this country can be prosecuted with no inconsiderable advantage. It is still more worthy of note that Stephen DELL never lost sight, amidst the multifarious demands of his farming pursuits, of the moral advancement of his dependents, of which the school established on his homestead is a sufficient example, and which he was ever ready to encourage and support. It is said that his death, though he was spared to the age of 68 years, was accelerated by the breaking of his leg, an accident which he sustained a few years back by the upset of his cart on Woest Hill, when on his way home from town. On that occasion he suffered a severe compound fracture which subjected him to confinement for several months. On the whole, taking Stephen DELL altogether, there are few men among the farmers of this district who will be more missed, or whose departure from among them will be more deplored by a large circle of attached friends and of sorrowing friends, to whom we offer our heartfelt condolence.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. W.D. CHITTENDEN, a daughter, Nov. 23.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. I. NEWTON, a son, Nov. 24.
Capetown: Mrs. T.A. ABBITT, a son, Nov. 25.
Diep River: Mrs. I. HIRSCH, a son, Nov. 25.
Quaquadala: Mrs. F. SKOROWNEK, a son, Oct. 24.
Queenstown: Mrs. P. McKENZIE Jr, a son, Nov. 16.
Capetown: Mrs. H. THOMPSON, a son, Nov. 24.
Rondebosch: Mrs. C. PALGRAVE, a daughter, Nov. 23.
Capetown: Mrs. R.J. GLYNN, a son, Nov. 23.
Newlands: Mrs. G.P. ALEXANDER, a son, Nov. 25.

MARRIAGES
Amalinda: A.O. LAMBERT to Miss A.L. HILLIER, Nov. 27.
Worcester: M.S. FALCK to Miss R. VAN DER BYL, Nov. 12.
Queenstown: F.M. HOPE to Miss C. HAGAN
Queenstown: G.J. TAYLOR to Miss I.E. TURVEY, Nov. 13.
Kingwilliamstown: F.G. BRAUNS to Miss E. DENNIS, Nov. 18.
Paarl: P.J.P. MARAIS to Miss C.J. JOUBERT, Nov. 10.
Bloemfontein: C.N. LUCAS to Miss L. BECK, Nov. 11.
Bloemfontein: Rev. P. WINTER to Miss A. KRAUSE, Nov. 26.
Lilly Fountain: T. SIMPSON to Miss M.A. OSNER, Nov. 10.

DEATHS
Newcastle, Natal: Capt. Alex. McDONALD, aged 50, Nov. 15.
Port Elizabeth: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SODERBERG, Nov. 18.
Capetown: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. STIGLIEG, Nov. 26.
Oudtshoorn: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.O. MEYER, Nov. 19.
Capetown: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. LIND, Nov. 24.
Kingwilliamstown: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. CROSS, Nov. 22.

Friday 5 December 1879

BIRTH at Kentbury, British Kaffraria, on the 2nd December, the wife of E.C. FLETCHER of a daughter.

The funeral of the late Mr. Stephen DELL took place on Thursday morning at the burial ground attached to the chapel on the estate. There were about a hundred persons present. The Rev. Mr. WILSON of Bathurst conducted the service in a very feeling and impressive manner. The Rev. J. PRIESTLEY of Port Alfred and LOMAX of Southwell were also present.

Friday 12 December 1879

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 1st inst, the wife of Mr. G.E. JARVIS, Great Kei Bridge, of a son.

MARRIED at Bloemfontein on the 3rd December, in the Trinity Methodist Church, by the Rev R.F. Hornsbrook, Mary Jane, second daughter of the late John RICHARDS Esq of HM Commissariat, to Robert, eldest son of the Rev. R. CASE, Settle, Yorkshire, England.

Monday 15 December 1879

MARRIED at the residence of the Bride, by the Rev D. Dodd, on the 9th inst, George Murray MACFARLANE to Julia Anne, daughter of Mr. James STYLE, Port Alfred.

ACCIDENT AT CAPETOWN
On Tuesday night a seaman of the Balmoral Castle, by name William CHRISTOPHER, while crossing the stage between the quay and the ship, fell into the dock. A rope was thrown to him by one of the crew, which he grasped, but while the men who threw it went for a lamp the unfortunate seaman lost his hold of the rope and was drowned. The water police dragged immediately for the body, which they recovered about midnight, and conveyed to the Old Somerset Hospital.

Friday 19 December 1879

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE
(Dordrecht Guardian)
A sad accident, resulting in the death of Mr. James BOARDMAN, a fine promising young man in his 21st year (son of Mr. Philip BOARDMAN of Holbrook, near Barkly) occurred at an early hour on Monday morning last, on the farm of M. BROMLEY (Driefontein) about two miles from Dordrecht, on the road to Grahamstown, the particulars of which will be gathered from the following deposition taken before Mr. H.A. JENNER, acting C.C. and R.M.
Clement PENNY stated:- I was travelling from Barkly to Queenstown with two wagons loaded with wool. The deceased and myself were lying asleep on the top of the front wagon, and at about half past three in the morning I was startled by hearing the driver of the wagon say “Pas op boss” (Look out master) and before I had time to get off the wagon had capsized, and the deceased and myself both fell underneath the wool. It was about two hours before they got me out, as the boys had first to pull the wagon off the wool before they could get at us; they first found the body of the deceased, who was quite dead. I was seriously hurt and bruised all over. The wagon capsized in a large sluit. The driver had got a short distance off the road, and I presume that owing to its being dark he could not see the sluit until he was on the edge of it. The boys were all perfectly sober; BOARDMAN told them that the road was good from Dordrecht, and it is the usual thing when the road is good for the leader to throw up the reins and come to the wagon. I do not attribute any blame to the boys as being the cause of the accident.
Harry, sworn, deposed: I am driver of Mr. PENNY’s wagon, and knew the deceased. It was just before daybreak that the accident happened. The morning star was just rising when I came to a sluit opposite Mr. BROMLEY’s farm, where the oxen turned out of the road. I ran and turned them, and then went to the break, when the oxen turned down into the sluit again. I then threw away my whip and ran to the front oxen, at the same time calling out to me master Pas Op! as the wagon was falling. The wagon fell, and both wagon and wool fell on top of my master and Mr. BOARDMAN. I loosened the oxen and tried to pull the wagon off the wool by fastening the animals to the middle of the vehicle, but my span could not manage it, so I called out to the other men to bring up the remaining span of oxen, and I then managed to get the wagon off. I then cut the reins that were round the bales of wool and rolled them off my master. I then sent my leader to Mr. BROMLEY’s to get a horse for the purpose of going into town to fetch the doctor. The deceased was lying with his face and half of his body outside the bales of wool, and the other part of his body was firmly jammed between the wool and the ground. I did not hear deceased speak after the wagon fell over, but heard Mr. PENNY say from under the wool “Cut the reins”. I pulled the deceased out from under the wool directly after the wagon had capsized, but it was about two hours after before I got my master out. Just before the wagon fell over there was a sudden jolt, and the left front wheel flew off; this was the wheel nearest to the sluit. I think – in fact I am almost certain – that if the wheel had not come off the wagon would not have capsized, as the oxen had almost stopped. Mr. BOARDMAN was quite dead when we pulled him out from under the wagon. The leader was not with the oxen when the capsize occurred; he was on top of the wool, and jumped off when I shouted to my master. I heard Mr. BOARDMAN say to Mr. PENNY that he could go to sleep, as there were no sluits. This was before we had out-spanned, and when we were all sitting around the fire. We never have a leader in front of the oxen when the road is good.
The spot where the unfortunate accident occurred is a very nasty one, owing to a sharp turn in the road and to the existence of a deep ravine on the one side. We would suggest to the Divisional Council the advisability of having the road there repaired or altered as soon as possible, in order to prevent accidents in the future. The funeral of the late Mr. BOARDMAN took place on Tuesday afternoon and was numerously attended by residents of the town. The remains were interred in the Wesleyan cemetery, the Rev. P. TEARLE officiating. The father and uncle of the deceased arrived here a few hours after the funeral. We tender our sympathy to the bereaved parents in the loss they have sustained through the untimely and unexpected death of their son.

BIRTH NOTICE
De Afrikaanse Patriot contains the following:
Wepener, November 13: On Tuesday 11th Nov. God gave us a nice little boy, a good sized chap. He is very well, and so is his Ma. God be praised!
D.F. DU TOIT A.son
J.B. VAN GRUTING

Friday 26 December 1879

MARRIED on the 16th December 1879, by the Rev G. Parsonson, Joseph Hare, third son of W.F. DUGMORE Esq of Koonap, to Sarah Maria, eldest daughter of Thos. COUSINS Esq, of Markwood, Fish River Randt.

FATAL ACCIDENT
On Saturday last Mr. Henry McCUSTER (says the G.R. Advertiser) met his death in a very sudden and painful manner. He was in the act of mounting, in front of the Wesleyan Chapel, a horse which he had just bought, when in some way we have not heard explained, he missed the saddle and was thrown back, falling with the back of his head on to the stone edge of the waterfurrow and into the waterfurrow itself. He was at once taken up, but it was evident he had been seriously injured. He was, however, able to walk home. Medical aid was at once procured, but he soon became unconscious and died in a couple of hours. He was only 24 years of age and had not been long married. He was much respected. It is singular that his father, Mr. James McCUSTER, met his death by a fall from his horse and died in almost the same manner after being brought home.

Monday 29 December 1879

MARRIED at Trinity Church on the 25th Dec 1879 by the Rev J.A. Chalmers, Mr. William COUSINS, eldest son of Mr. T. COUSINS, Fish River Randt, to Miss Phillis Rebecca, sixth daughter of Mr. Henry WEBSTER, Grahamstown.

DIED at Grahamstown on Sunday 28th December 1879, James Munro, infant son of Alexander Forest and Susan GIBSON, of Port Elizabeth, aged 1 year and 1 month.

DIED suddenly at Grahamstown on Friday 26th December 1879, of Heart Disease, Mary PERRIN, wife of the late Thomas PERRIN, aged 62 years. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

DIED at his residence, Oatlands, on the 29th December, Mr. Bernard BROOKS.
The Funeral of the late Mr. B. BROOKS will move from his late residence, Oatlands, tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 4pm. Friends are invited to attend.

Monday 5 January 1880

DIED at Capetown on the 29th December 1879, Edith Alford, youngest daughter of Henry and Ellen FOOT; aged 11 months and 5 days.

DIED yesterday, the 4th instant, Mrs. ESTMENT Senior, formerly Mrs. MANDY Senior, and born DOUGHERTY. R.I.P.
The Funeral of the late Mrs. ETMENT will move from St. Patrick’s Church tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock. No special invitations.

SAD ACCIDENT
A couple of days before Christmas a large party of pleasure-seekers, among whom was Mr. AMM, of Salem, were proceeding to the sea-side, when Mr. AMM had the misfortune to get a turn-over in his wagon, which nearly resulted in the death of Mrs. AMM and a child about a year and a half old. The child got a very dangerous gash on the head, but we hear that it is doing very well under the treatment of Dr. DREW. It is worthy of remark that about twelve months ago the same Mr. AMM, then on his way to the sea-side, had a capsize in his wagon by which it was completely inverted, Mrs. AMM being thrown out of the wagon, and the same child (then an infant) was thrown through the rails of the tent, both mother and child escaping with scarcely a scratch.

Wednesday 7 January 1880

MARRIED by Special Licence at the Baptist Chapel, Grahamstown, the Rev G.W. Cross officiating, The Rev W.E. KELLY to Julia Belinda, third daughter of Mr. Matthew HAWKEN, January 5 1880.

MARRIED at Commemoration Chapel, Grahamstown, on the 23rd Dec 1879, by the Rev John Walton MA, Samuel David, son of the Hon. Samuel CAWOOD, to Julia Marian, second daughter of Mr. William WEDDERBURN. No cards.

Mr. James HOWSE, formerly of Dutoitspan, was found dead in his bed at Bloemfontein on Christmas morning.

SUDDEN DEATH
The Cape Times regrets to have to record the death of Mr. BERRANGE, chairman of the Cape Commercial Bank, which took place on Thursday night, under very sudden circumstances. Deceased was in his usual health all day, but in the evening complained of a pain in the region of the heart, and within a very few minutes he breathed his last. Heart disease is presumed to have been the cause of death.

OBITUARY
The following is contained in the Friend of the Free State, which came to hand yesterday:-
SUDDEN DEATH
Mr. James Edward HOWSE was found dead in his bed on the morning of Christmas Day. Deceased had but recently taken up his residence here. He leaves a large family to lament his untimely end.
It will be known to many of our readers that the deceased was the second son of the late Mr. James HOWSE, who fell mercilessly slain by the rebels and Kafirs in the outbreak of 1851. Until that event, no-one had a brighter prospect before him. His father stood amongst the most successful traders and farmers in the Colony; and the wreck of his property, arising out of the war, disorganised all the family arrangements and threw the deceased a wanderer upon his own resources. His efforts were not propitious, and after a series of vicissitudes spending several years at the Diamond Fields, he closed his career in the very prime of his manhood, as above stated. As an Albany boy and Salem scholar, his sudden death will excite the sympathy of a large circle in this neighbourhood.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. J. REED, a daughter, Dec. 10.
Aberdeen: Mrs. H. FENDICK, a daughter, Dec. 16.
Oudtshoorn: Mrs. P. A. HOOLE, a daughter, Dec. 18.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. A. GRELLERT, a daughter, Dec. 29.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. W. SUTTON, a daughter, Jan. 1.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. H. CLARK, a son, Jan. 3.
Cathcart: Mrs. T. LIEFELDT, a son, Dec. 10.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. W. TILBROOK, a daughter, Jan. 5.

MARRIAGES
Alice: A.V. NELSON to Mrs. E. CLAY, Dec. 30.
Graaff-Reinet: K.D. McKENZIE to Miss M.S. HELMSLEY, Dec. 10.
Port Elizabeth: S.G. JONES to Fanny A. HODGES, Dec. 31.
Swellendam: J.W. STEYN to Gertrude S. FALCK, Dec. 24.
Claremont: T.J. ANDERSON to Miss Maria MOLTENO, Dec. 31.
Capetown: W.H. WAKE to Miss J.J. SMUTS, Jan. 1.

DEATHS
Chatty Farm, Uitenhage: Mr. R.B. SCHEUBLE, aged 70, Dec.21
Fort Beaufort: Thomas RILAND, aged [56], Dec. 23.
Fort Beaufort: Miss Amy TUDHOPE, aged 12, Dec. 31.
Swellendam: Benjamin HARRIS, aged 32, Dec. 28.
Capetown: Mrs. W.R. [TIETZ], Dec. 29.
Capetown: The youngest daughter of Henry and Ellen FOOT, Dec. 27.
Capetown: Mrs. E. HENNING, Dec. 30.
Mossel Bay: The infant son of Frederick and Elizabeth THORESON, Dec. 24.
Hanover; Mrs. A.M. TAIT, aged 25, Dec. 19.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. J.G. TREADWAY, aged 36, Dec. 31.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. W. KENSIT, aged 87, Dec. 28.
Kingwilliamstown: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. McKAY, Jan. 3.
Kingwilliamstown: The second son of Mr. and Mrs. CLARK, Jan. 2.
Port Elizabeth: Thomas CRAGE, aged 40, Jan. 5.
Port Elizabeth: T.E. POVEY, aged 28, Jan. 4.
Port Elizabeth: H. FRANKEL, aged 34, Dec. 28.

Friday 9 January 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 7th January, the wife of Mr. R. TILLARD of a son.

The sad and untimely death of Miss Maggie BERTRAM, eldest daughter of Mr. P.D. BERTRAM, of Queenstown, cast quite a gloom over the New Year rejoicings. The deceased lady (says the Representative) was on a visit to Mr. PATERSON, at Tarkastad, when she was taken seriously ill. The parents were sent for, but only arrived a few hours before she breathed her last. The body was brought into town and interred on New Year’s Day.

Monday 12 January 1880

MARRIED on the 6th January 1880, in St.Bartholomew’s Church, Alice, by the Rev J.R Wilson, Incumbent of St.John’s, Fort Beaufort, the Rev. Robert MARTIN, Rector of St.Bartholomew’s, Alice, to Mary, eldest daughter of William McGLASHAN Esq of Alice.

We regret to hear of the death, at the good old age of 101 years 16 days, of Mr. William WRIGHT, which event took place yesterday. Deceased came out with the Settlers of 1820, and has carried on his occupation as market-gardener for years past in Grahamstown.
[sic – notice for 14 January gives his name as James WRIGHT]

Wednesday 14 January 1880

DIED at Grahamstown on 11th January 1880 at the residence of his son, Joseph WRIGHT, James WRIGHT Sen, aged 101 years and 16 days, one of the original Settlers of 1820. Friends at a distance please accept this notice.

Friday 16 January 1880

BIRTH at “Roseneath”, Grahamstown, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr. M. ANDREW of a son.

BURNT TO DEATH
The Cape Times is indebted to one of its correspondents at the Paarl for the report of a terrible accident through fire, which occurred there on Thursday night last. Mr. Thomas B. FAIRCLOTH, who has been for many years in the service of Messrs. COLLISON & Co, went to bed that night to his bed-room at the boarding house of Mrs. MARAIS. During the night the landlady was awakened by the barking of a dog, and going out to see what the dog was barking at, she found Mr. FAIRCLOTH’s room in full blaze. She tried to go into the room, but the smoke, she says, drove her back and extinguished her candle. Messrs. MARAIS and BOTMAN went into the room a few minutes afterwards and found Mr. FAIRCLOTH a charred corpse on which there were cinders and sparks of fire still burning.

Monday 19 January 1880

BIRTH at Qwael River on the 9th Jan, the wife of Mr. D.R. TROLLIP of a son.

DIED on the 4th inst. at his residence, Sunday’s River Ferry, after a long and painful illness, Thomas Edward, son of William and Sarah POVEY, late of Park-street, Dorset-square, London, leaving a sorrowing parent, brother, sister and widow to lament their loss, in his 31st year. For upwards of 7 years Superintendent of the Sunday’s River Ferry, and 20 years in the Colony.

NEW PARTNERSHIP
From an advertisement appearing in another part of this issue we notice that Mr. George ARMSTRONG, the well-known Cradock auctioneer and agent, has admitted Mr. J.E. GREEN, late of the Oriental Bank Corporation, as a partner in his extensive business of auctioneer, agent, broker &c. and that in future the business will be carried on under the style or firm of Geo. ARMSTRONG and Co. We wish the new firm every success.

Friday 23 January 1880

MARRIED by Special Licence at Grahamstown by the Rev J,W. Wood, on the 22nd January, Alma GREEN of Queenstown to Janet Isabella, fourth daughter of Mr. Jas. WALLACE, of Glen Craig Abbey. No cards.

Monday 26 January 1880

MARRIED on the 20th January 1880 at the Wesleyan Church, Port Elizabeth, John George McKENZIE of George to Dorothy (Dora), eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph WALKER M.L.A.

WEDDING
There was no little excitement on the Hill at Port Elizabeth on Tuesday last, occasioned, says the Herald, by the marriage of Mr. J.G. McKENZIE, manager of the Standard Bank at George, to Miss WALKER, daughter of Joseph WALKER Esq of Hamilton House. The ceremony was solemnized at the Wesleyan Church, Russell Road, by the Rev. W. HOLFORD, relative of the bride. Of course there was a large audience to witness the ceremony, and the more immediate relatives of the happy pair mustered strong on the occasion. The bide, dressed in white cashmere and satin, looked lovely, and the bridesmaids – three younger sisters of the bride – arrayed in pink material of exquisite colour and make, looked remarkably fascinating. At the conclusion of the ceremony the party, about fifty in number, sat down to a sumptuous breakfast at Hamilton House. About three o’clock in the afternoon the happy pair started for Kragga Kamma to spend the first days of the honeymoon. Mr. McKENZIE and his bride will leave by the R.M.S. Edinburgh Castle today for Mossel, en route to George. We most heartily wish them a pleasant voyage, and health, happiness and every prosperity in their future career.

Friday 30 January 1880

DIED on January 12th 1880 at Wellfound, after a protracted illness, Mary Ann HOBSON (born ROBINSON) in her 76th year. One of the British Settlers of 1820.

Monday 2 February 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on January 31st, the wife of Mr. F.J. CORNUEL of a son.

DIED at Grahamstown on the 1st February 1880, Grace Geraldine, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. T. HOLLAND; aged fourteen months.

Wednesday 4 February 1880

DIED at Zastron on the 22nd February 1880, Cotterill Harriet Rhodes, youngest daughter of C.B. LUCAS. Farm Stellenbosch: district Rouxville, O.F.State.
“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Miss JAMES was this morning married to Mr. HILL of Port Elizabeth. We wish the newly married pair every joy.

Friday 6 February 1880

Major D’ARCY died at Kingwilliamstown on Wednesday. The deceased, who is father of Commandant D’ARCY V.C, joined the service, says the Watchman, as Ensign in the 85th Regiment on the 26th April 1828, and subsequently served in North America, New Zealand and other Dependencies of the Crown in the 73rd Regiment and 18th Royal Irish, exchanging from the latter as Major to the old Cape Mounted Riflemen, and after serving in that regiment for some considerable period he retired from the service by the sale of his Commission, and took up his permanent residence in Kingwilliamstown, living a quiet, unobtrusive life upon the usufruct of his means.

Wednesday 11 February 1880

BIRTH at Bontebok Flats on the 29th January, the wife of Alex. TWEEDIE Esq of a son.

MARRIED on the 20th ult, by Special Licence, at School Chapel, East London, by the Rev. A.H. Wandby, Alfred HAYWARD of Port Elizabeth to Emma, eldest daughter of Mr. Warwick HILL of Grahamstown.

We regret very much to hear of the death from diphtheria and brain fever of Mrs. ROBERTS of Carlisle Street, which sad event took place yesterday. It was only a few weeks back that the deceased lost her younger sister, who lived with her, from typhoid fever.

Friday 13 February 1880

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Insolvent Estate of Walter HOWARD
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate, and that the Master has appointed the third meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Grahamstown on Wednesday 18th Feb. 1880 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, for the Proof of Debts, for receiving the Trustee’s report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the undersigned on or before the above-mentioned date, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
Thos. CALDERWOOD, Secretary, Sole Trustee
Grahamstown, 18th Jan. 1880

DIED at his Father’s residence, Oatlands Road, Grahamstown, on the 11th Feb. 1880, Herbert Cragg EVENS, of “Seven Oaks”, fifth son of John and Ann R. EVENS of this city, aged 25 years.

We are sorry to record the death of Mr. Herbert EVENS, which sad event took place at his father’s residence in Oatlands on Wednesday last from typhoid fever. We tender our sincere sympathies to the parents and relations of the deceased.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Mr. John ODENDALL, we are sorry to state, met with a serious accident early this morning whilst driving a wagon down the Queen’s-road. In trying to whip his oxen round a difficult corner in the road his foot slipped and he fell beneath one of the wheels, which passed over his leg, causing a compound fracture. By the direction of Dr. ATHERSTONE a cart was sent out and the injured man was brought in to the Hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate the limb. Mr. LONG sent out for the young man’s father this morning.

Monday 16 February 1880

DIED at Bedford on Friday the 13th February, Sarah Elizabeth King (Lily), only daughter of William H. WEBBER, aged 3 years and 1 month.

The Herald regrets to have to record the death of Mr. J.P. JAQUET, late Controller of the Port Office, which event took place at Capetown on Thursday last. By his death the Port Office has lost a smart, intelligent officer.

Mr. T.J. ROBERTS wishes us to correct an error which occurred in a paragraph stating the cause of his wife’s death. The cause of death was diphtheria, brought about in consequence of the deceased not having taken the necessary precautions at the time when her late adopted daughter was ill with typhoid fever.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
East London: Mrs. BETTINGTON, a daughter, January 20.
Capetown: Mrs. R. BROADWAY, a daughter, January 31.
Mowbray: Mrs. E.V. POLLOCK, a daughter (still born), February 3.
Cradock: Mrs. H.E. TURKINGTON, a daughter, January 25.
Bontebok Flats: Mrs. A. TWEEDIE, a son, January 29.
Claremont: Mrs. H.G. MORTON, a son, February 6.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. R.J. RICHES, a daughter, January 30.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. W. WRIGHT, a son, February 7.
Uitenhage: Mrs. W. COLLETT, a son, February 6.

MARRIAGES
Capetown: Richard E. NORTON to Miss F.J. RICKETS, January [29]

DEATHS
Capetown: Maurice J. DRUMMOND, aged 3 years, February 3.
Mowbray: Mrs. POLLOCK, aged 23, February 3.
Cradock: Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. RICHES, January 24.
Cradock: Benjamin STRIDE, aged 64, January 22.
Umtata: Sergt. J.V. HOLMES, January [16].
Kingwilliamstown: Major D’ARCY, February 3.
Port Elizabeth: Walter WRIGHT of Suffolk, February 2.
Port Elizabeth: E.A. MARTIENSSEN, aged 31, February 3.
Wynberg: Justice FITZPATRICK, aged 64, February 6.
Aliwal North: Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. STEYN, January 30.
Richmond: Mrs. DOWNS, aged 49, February 6.

Friday 20 February 1880

MARRIED on the 10th inst by Special Licence, at St.John’s Church, Fort Beaufort, by the Rev. J. Wilson, Rector, Henry Charles, third son of R.J. PAINTER Esq JP, to Emma Maria, fourth daughter of B. BOOTH Esq JP.

Monday 23 February 1880

The Mercury of the 20th records the death of Mrs. POULTON, who was on a visit to Kingwilliamstown from Grahamstown, and was there widely and honourably known for her large hearted charity. Only a few days since her son was killed by a fall from a horse near Colesberg.

Wednesday 25 February 1880

NOTICE OF PARTNERSHIP
The undersigned hereby notify that they have admitted Mr. Matthew DOLD a Partner in their Firm, the same to date from January 1st 1880
RYALL, KING & Co
Grahamstown, 23rd February 1880

DIED at Lemoen’s Valley, near Bathurst, on 14th February 1880, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Daniel DAVIES, aged 58 years and 1 month. Deeply regretted by all who knew her.
“Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord”
Friends at a distance please accept this notice.

Friday 27 February 1880

BIRTH at Oatlands on the 26th instant, Mrs. Henry WOOD of a daughter.

A CHILD BURNT TO DEATH
Last Friday, says the Beaufort Courier, a child about nineteen months old, of Mr. Peter PIENAAR, Kaffrafontein, was burnt to death. The catastrophe took place in the day time. The poor child was alone in the outside room, in which it is said there was no fire, and the first intimation the mother had of the fate of her child was seeing smoke issuing from the room, and on going in, found the child was dead. A few months since the child of Mr. Louis PIENAAR narrowly escaped a similar fate.

THE DISSELBOOM AGAIN
On Sunday week, says the Graaff-Reinet Herald, as Mr. DELPORTE of Grabow was coming from Caledon to the Eerste River Station with a load of wool, his foot slipped as he was getting up by the disselboom and, the wagon passing over his chest inflicted such injuries that he is not expected to recover. The accident happened at Bot River. The poor fellow is much liked, and is a married man with a family.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the Estate of the late Major T. STACK of Grahamstown
All Persons indebted to, or claiming to be Creditors of, the above Estate, are hereby requested to pay their Debts to, or file their Claims with, Mr. Attorney G.G. WRIGHT, of Grahamstown, within six weeks from this date.
Thomas H. STACK
Executor Testamentary
Aliwal North
24th January 1880.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the Estate of the late George TOMLINSON of the District of Albany
All Persons claiming to be Creditors in the above Estate are hereby requested to file their Claims, and those indebted thereto to pay their Debts at the office of Messrs. STONE & Son, Solicitors, Grahamstown, within six weeks from this date.
Harry STONE
Exr. Dative
Grahamstown, January 27 1880.

Wednesday 3 March 1880

Miss PAGE, the daughter of our respected townsman Mr. W. PAGE, was this morning married in St.George’s Cathedral by the Very Rev. the Dean to Mr. BOND of Capetown. The wedding was celebrated amidst every demonstration of joy, the Cathedral bells were rung, and flags were suspended from the balcony of Mr. PAGE’s house in Hill Street. During the ceremony Miss KENNELLY, who presided at the organ, played the Wedding March in her usual brilliant style. There was a long train of bridesmaids, and a great number of spectators.

At Christ Church Mr. WINTER, of Mr. SMITH’s establishment, was married by the Rev. N. Norton to Miss HODGKINSON of Bathurst.

Friday 5 March 1880

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Insolvent Estate of Cornelius COCK, Farmer, Division of Bathurst.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the Undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate, and that the Master has appointed the Third Meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Grahamstown on Wednesday the 31st day of March 1880 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, for the Proof of Debts, for Receiving the Trustee’s Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the Undersigned on or before that date, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
Ben. B. ATTWELL, Trustee
Grahamstown, February 13 1880

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Insolvent Estate of Samuel William DELL, Farmer, of the Kasouga, Division of Bathurst.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the Undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate, and that the Master has appointed the Third Meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Grahamstown on Wednesday the 31st day of March 1880 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, for the Proof of Debts, for Receiving the Trustee’s Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the Undersigned on or before that date, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
Ben. B. ATTWELL, Trustee
Grahamstown, February 13 1880

Wednesday 10 March 1880

Heavy rain has fallen in town since yesterday morning and there is every promise of its continuing.
Today is a bad day for the wedding at Salem, but no doubt the “bricks” of that town will celebrate the event in a happy manner. The bridegroom is Mr. JACKSON of Grahamstown.

Monday 15 March 1880

MARRIED on Thursday 11th inst at Salem, by the Rev W.C. Holden, Thomas Carr JACKSON of Grahamstown to Annie Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. Samuel WOOD of Salem.

SALEM
(From a Correspondent)
For several days this week there was an almost incessant downpour of rain, in consequence of which the rivers have all been impassable. The vleys and dams are all full, and the country generally is looking splendid.
On Thursday morning Mr. T.C. JACKSON, of Grahamstown, led to the altar Miss Anne J. WOOD, eldest daughter of our respected fellow Salemite, Mr. S. WOOD. The wedding was to have taken place on the day previous, but it rained so incessantly that it had to be put off till next day. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the residence of Mr. C. CHOLWICH, where about 50 persons sat down to breakfast, when the usual toasts were proposed and responded to. During the afternoon the happy couple left for Grahamstown, en-route to Graaff-Reinet. The breakfast was on strictly Good Templar principles, both of the young people being consistent members of the I.O. of G.T. We wish them long life, much happiness and great prosperity.
One night this week the general store of Mr. T.F.HILL was entered by thieves and about £12 abstracted. Three natives are in the hands of the police and several more are implicated; and we have no doubt the whole of the guilty parties will soon be apprehended.

Wednesday 17 March 1880

MARRIED at Koro-Koro, Basutoland, on the 4th March 1880, by the Rev T. [Jousse], Rudolph J.E. FICHARDT, Zwarte Langte, O.F.S, to Charlotte, second daughter of Mr. Sam. BRUMAGE Jun.

The Bloemfontein Express regrets to have to chronicle the death of Miss Julia, daughter of our respected townsman Mr. DRINKWATER, after a long and painful illness. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon last, when a number of friends followed her to her last resting place. His Honour the President, and the Chief Justice, were amongst the cortege. General and deep sympathy is felt for the relatives.

Friday 19 March 1880

BIRTH at Cradock on the 19th inst, the wife of Mr. R.H.WOOD of a daughter.

DIED at Clumber, District of Bathurst, on the 7th March 1880, Richard BRADFIELD Senr, aged 69 years and 8 months. The Deceased came to this Colony with the British Settlers of 1820. His end was peace. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

We regret to hear of the sudden decease of Mr. W.L. INGRAM, which took place early this morning. Mr. INGRAM, who was a son-in-law of our townsman Mr. Anthony MATTHEWS, for some years carried on a butcher’s business in Cross-street, Settlers’-hill. He had been in ill health of late, and medical examination had shown that he suffered from aneurism of the heart which might at any moment prove fatal, and from other internal disease. After having felt comparatively well and cheerful yesterday, he was in the evening taken seriously ill. Dr.W.G. ATHERSTONE attended, but the case admitted of no remedy, and Mr. INGRAM expired after an attack of a few hours’ duration. We tender our sincere sympathy to Mrs. INGRAM and other relatives.

Monday 22 March 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 22nd inst, the wife of Mr. Arthur JUBB of a daughter.

MARRIED on March 20th in Commemoration Church, Grahamstown, by the Rev. C. Pettman, Ernest, second son of the late T.B. GLANVILLE Esq, to Emma Priscilla, youngest daughter of the late James POWELL Esq.

Yesterday afternoon, says the Cape Times of the 16th inst, in the Church of St.Saviour’s, Claremont, all that was mortal of Alfred Augustine GEARY was committed to the ground. A large and representative gathering of friends assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to one who both in his public and private capacity had won their esteem. The solemn office was said by the Rev Presenter BINDLEY, whose ministrations had been most welcome to Mr. GEARY in his last days of suffering and prostration. Today we refrain from writing of the man whose place shall see him no more, and of his work. After a sore conflict with pain he sleeps well.

IN MEMORIAM
With much sorrow we convey to our readers the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Justice STOCKENSTROM. All had heard that while employed in his important duties as a Circuit Judge in the Western Province, the illness which we knew he was suffering from had become intensified so seriously that he had been prostrated at the town of Swellendam. His numerous friends were daily, hourly, enquiring about him, now with fear, then with hope, hoping against hope that happily he might rally, and that a public life which had opened with such rare, such bright promise might be spared to his native country. But this morning all hopes are crushed by the melancholy intelligence that Andries STOCKENSTROM is dead.
It is difficult to realise this solemn fact. Grahamstown citizens knew him as a strong, vigorous, cheerful man. Seldom do we see one whose physical form and bright disposition seemed to carry the elements of a long and hearty life, as was observed in him, and most certainly when he was a resident of this city he was looked upon as one of the most unlikely – humanly speaking – to be cut off in comparatively early life. We are warranted in using this term, for we learn that he had only reached the age of 35 years, so that at a time of life when most men are just applying themselves to a commencement of life’s work, while he was bending his energies to his duty, he is cut off, leaving his work unfinished and all South Africa mourning the loss of a Colonist who was admired by all who knew him, and beloved by those who were admitted within the circle of friendship. It is well-known that he was the youngest son of the late Mr. Andries STOCKENSTROM Bart, for many years the Lieut-Governor of this Province, who, some twenty years ago, left the Colony and went to Europe to gain rest for himself and to superintend the education of his children. It seems but the other day we heard that the subject of these remarks had been admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court, with the intention of joining that of the Eastern Districts’ Court, and many of us remember the hale, vigorous young man, bearing a familiar and honoured name, who soon after settled in the city and commenced a practice which rapidly carried him to the foremost position at the bar, and ere long raised him to the honourable and dignified position of a judge of the Colony’s highest Court. To his credit be it said, Mr. STOCKENSTROM no sooner found himself settled here than he identified himself with the interests and prosperity of the community in which he had found a home. Our institutions at once received the advantage of his support and assistance. He cheerfully supported the literary, social and benevolent undertakings of the City, and at length boldly engaged in Colonial politics. It was his readiness to engage in public duties that led an active and influential section of the citizens to put him forward as a candidate for the representation of this constituency on the occasion of the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. ROSS-JOHNSON. We need not enlarge upon that event. We all remember the excitement it caused, the severity of the contest for which our history furnished no parallel; the dignity and fairness which marked his bearing through the whole of that ordeal, and which did not forsake him even when the “fortunes of war” placed his opponent by a narrow majority at the head of the poll. It was not likely that a man of his calibre should be long kept out of Parliament. The district of Albert quickly secured for itself the honour of being represented by him, and he so well appreciated the kindness of that constituency, that though tempted by other and perhaps more important places, he always declined their applications and during all the time that he was in Parliament he was “the Honourable Member for Albert”. It was in that character, too, that he was a Member of the House of Assembly, while also a member of the Molteno Cabinet. With that ministry he served as Attorney-General for a few months, and on their vacating office he loyally shared the fortunes of his chief and retired with his colleague. Like everyone who has occupied the position he held as a member of the Government, he was called upon to undertake duties and do work, which, from its multifarious character, is far too heavy for one man. But with the courage and manliness that were such distinguishing features in his character he evaded no responsibility, he shrank from no calls of duty; and we fear he there shook the vigour of a good constitution, and sustained injuries to his health from which he never recovered. The Eastern Province became heavily indebted to him for the part he took during the last Session of Parliament. Though suffering from ill-health, he was to be found in his place during most of the important debates, notably while the Eastern Districts’ Court Bill was under consideration. Without detracting from the value of the service rendered by the Government and the supporters of that measure, we must say that its successful passage through the Legislature is to a very large degree attributable to him and to the fidelity with which he redeemed the pledges he made with reference to that subject before he was required to vote upon it; and it would have given us the sincerest pleasure to have seen him occupying a seat on the bench of a court that he did so much to improve. But he was required in a more important position. The labours of the session had evidently told upon his constitution in a way which alarmed his friends – they saw that in his feeble state it was hopeless to expect him to be equal to the exhaustive work of a statesman, for which he was in other respects so well suited. The new Act and other causes required the appointment of more Judges. The Government wisely directed their attention to him, and, with the approval of all parties, offered him a seat on the Supreme Court Bench. The offer delighted his friends. We believe it was considered by him, with some degree of hesitation, not because he was insensible to the value and importance of the dignity thus placed within his reach, but because he was under the influence of strong patriotism, and felt that he occupied a position which enabled him to influence the legislation, and therefore the destinies, of his native country. He enjoyed the unbounded confidence of a large number of politicians. These he could easily have organised into a party that would have implicitly followed his lead; and he would have been more than human if these considerations had not opened to him visions of usefulness, power and distinction, and who could blame him for hesitating and yielding to doubt. However, his medical adviser solved all doubt; he pointed out that the more prominent, the more brilliant career would entail exertions which his enfeebled condition would not enable him to bear: that it would be far better to seek calmer and more regular work on the Judicial Bench, where, quick and thorough lawyer that he was, he could perform his duty without much effort and without that tremendous strain upon the faculties which a leading public life must occasion. And thus he was led to abandon the political career for which his health had now quite unfitted him, and he accepted the post of Judge of the Supreme Court of the Colony, his friends meanwhile hoping that with easier employment and with care, he might gain some of his old vigour and be strong enough to perform the judicial functions for which so honest, brave and clever a man was admirably adapted. But, alas, only for a few months was he able thus to serve his country, and while on his first circuit death lays his cold hand upon him, and Andries STOCKENSTROM dies, as we could all wish to die, doing his duty.

SALEM
On Wednesday night last an awfully sad and sudden death occurred at the Komgha, near Seven Fountains, to a little boy about 18 months old, son of Robert EMSLIE, who was playing in a tub of water, or rather a churn, in which was some seven inches of water. The churn being perhaps two feet high, by the side of this and touching it lay a round block on which the child (it is thought) stood leaning over the tub and playing in the water with its hands, when the block must have rolled away and the child fell over into the tub of water; when found he was quite dead. Much sympathy is felt for the parents in their painful bereavement.

Tuesday 30 March 1880

BIRTH at Adelaide on the 17th March 1880, the wife of Mr. W.F. PAINTER, of Yellowwood Trees, of a daughter.

DIED at Grahamstown on the 26th March, the beloved wife of W. GILBERT JP, aged 61 years, after a long and severe illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude.

Friday 2 April 1880

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Insolvent Estate of James Hamilton CROFT, of Grahamstown.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the Undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate, and that the Master has appointed the Third Meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Grahamstown on Wednesday the 14th of April 1880 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, for the Proof of Debts, for Receiving the Trustee’s Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the Undersigned on or before that date, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
John CROXFORD
Sole Trustee

ACCIDENT
On Wednesday last (says the Diamond Fields Advertiser) a sad accident occurred at the Kimberley mine. It appears that Mr. Wm. STILWELL was getting into the tram tub to be drawn up, when the engine began working too soon. The consequence was that the unfortunate man was severely bruised and knocked about between the tub and the roof before the engine could be reversed and he be let down again. We are informed that his ribs have been displaced, and he is in great danger. Our readers will sympathize, as we do, with him in his sufferings, and with Mrs. STILWELL and family in their intense anxiety.

The death is announced at Uitenhage of Mr. Alexander THOMPSON, at the age of fifty years and eight months. Deceased had resided 28 years at Uitenhage, and was a most enterprising and active man of business. He was much respected, and his death is generally regretted.

Wednesday 7 April 1880

BIRTH at Knysna on the 29th March 1880, the wife of Mrs. A.H. DUTHIE, of Belvidere, of a daughter.

We regret to announce the death of Mrs. M.E. LAWRANCE, wife of Mr. Albert LAWRANCE of this city, and daughter of our esteemed townsman Mr. Jon WEBB, which sad event took place this morning, after a painful illness of two months. We offer our sincere condolence to the bereaved husband and relatives.

DIED this morning, April 7, at Market-square, the residence of her father, May Evans LAWRANCE, aged 22 years and 1 month and 1 day. Deeply regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends.
The Funeral of the late Mrs. Albert LAWRANCE will move from the residence of Mr. John WEBB, Market-square, tomorrow afternoon at four o’clock. Friends are kindly invited to attend.

Friday 9 April 1880

MARRIED in Commemoration Chapel on Monday 5th April, by the Rev C. Pettman, J.R.R. PERRING to Lydia COLLINS, both of this city.

MARRIED on the 8th inst at St.Bartholomew’s Church, Grahamstown, by the Rev. C.L. Packman, John D. OVERBEEK of H.M.’s Customs, East London, to Clara Harriet, eldest and only surviving daughter of Charles Bagot SMITH Esq (late Deputy Commissary-General) of “Nurney”, near Grahamstown.

The funeral of Mrs. Albert LAWRANCE took place yesterday afternoon. A large number of relatives and friends followed the funeral cortege and the respectful esteem in which the deceased was held was evinced by the closing of several stores and shops as the procession passed.

Monday 12 April 1880

DIED at Grahamstown on the 10th inst, George SLATER, aged 72. Deeply regretted.

Geo. SLATER ESQ.
A pleasant and familiar presence has been removed from our midst by the death of our much-respected townsman Mr. George SLATER, who expired after a very painful illness, at the age of 72, on Saturday morning last. His funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wesleyan cemetery, was largely attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. H.S. BARTON. We shall give in our next issue a more extended memorial of Mr. SLATER, by one of his oldest friends.

In its obituary notice of Judge STOCKENSTROM the Cape Argus says:- Mr. STCKENSTROM married a daughter of the late Mr. G.A. HARZENBERG, who formerly represented Graaff-Reinet in the House of Assembly. When financial misfortunes came upon this gentleman some fourteen years ago, the young barrister took the whole burden of the broken family upon his shoulders, and in their behalf cheerfully made such sacrifices as may never reach the public ear.

DEATH BY DROWNING
On Tuesday afternoon last Mr. ROBERSHAW of the Zwartkops observed the body of a man being washed down the lagoon into his woolwash dam. He at once sent word to the Magistrate, who proceeded to the spot, when it proved to be the body of a white man named William JARVIS, who had been drinking heavily for the last two or three weeks. On Monday week he was apprehended for stealing a bottle of brandy from Mr. TUNBRIDGE’s Hotel, and had not long been released when he was seen in a state of delirium tremens. It is supposed, says the Uitenhage Times, that whilst in that state he either committed suicide or was washed down in attempting to cross the river during the recent rains.

A SAD CASE
The following is communicated to the E.L. Dispatch:- A sad case of bereavement occurred on the farm od Mr. D. KETTLES, an old Kaffrarian farmer, highly respected, near Hangman’s Bush. Mr. KELLER had two sons at Mr. MULLER’s school in this town, both of whom went home for the Easter holidays. The elder, Edward, was apparently ailing when he got home, but his parents, thinking it was an ordinary cold, applied the usual remedies, but the lad gradually grew worse, and Dr. ROSS, who was sent for from Kingwilliamstown, pronounced it a severe attack of typhoid fever. The poor lad died on Thursday and was buried by Archdeacon KITTON on Saturday, in the presence of many friends. Dr. ROSS is of the opinion that the lad must have been suffering from the disease which killed him at least a week before he left school.

Wednesday 14 April 1880

DIED at Cradock on April 4th 1880, Jeremiah WOODLAND, aged 48 years 5 months and 4 days, leaving a wife and three children, also a number of relatives, to mourn his loss.
The friends of the deceased take this opportunity of tendering their sincere thanks to all those who showed kindness to him during his long illness. Friends will please accept this notice.

On the 2nd April Miss Eliza Power SMAILES, eldest daughter of the Purdon SMAILES, died in Colesberg after a long illness.

We are very sorry to learn that Mr. CURRIN, Poundmaster, and very well-known and respected in this town, is not likely to recover from the very severe attack of illness with which he was lately seized.

DEATH AND BURIAL OF THE LATE MR. JEREMIAH WOODLAND
The Cradock Register regrets to have to chronicle the death of the late Mr. Jeremiah WOODLAND, so well-known in these parts. He died on Sunday week last after a protracted and painful illness. At the prayer meeting in the Dutch Reformed Church on Sunday evening, the Rev J.P. DU PLESSIS alluded to the circumstances. The departed was well-known among the Dutch-speaking inhabitants of the district. The rev. gentleman spoke in high terms of the consistent Christian of the deceased [sic] and offered a special prayer for his widow and little ones. The funeral took place at 4 o’clock on Monday afternoon, and was one of the largest witnessed in Cradock for a long time past. Messrs. G. ARMSTRONG, J.E. GREEN, A. ZIERVOGEL and W. KIDGER acted as pall-bearers. A good many of the coloured population also followed. The deceased was deservedly respected by all classes of the community, and was in fact everybody’s friend. Amongst those present we noticed the Rev. Messrs. PHILIP and DU PLESSIS, as well as many Dutch friends. A beautiful wreath of flowers, plaited by loving hands, was placed on the coffin. Rev K. GODYE, to whose church the deceased belonged, officiated on the occasion.

IN MEMORIAM
The late Mr. George SLATER was about twelve years old when he came to this Colony with the Settlers, in the year 1820. His father, who was an actual Settler and allottee, became a farmer at Salem: and George was his third son. As he grew up he became engaged in trading in Kafirland. He was for some time at St.John’s River, and afterwards traded for a while at Mazeppa Bay. He was one of the very few colonists who have any experience of that very dangerous anchorage; and could give a graphic description of the perils which beset vessels lying in its waters. He was able to offer his experience for the guidance of Government, when during the late Kafir war it was proposed to land troops at Mazeppa Bay. Having remained at that station for about a year and a half, he removed to Morley in the early part of 1846. Here also, in consequence of the outbreak of hostilities, it was impossible to remain: and Mr. SLATER sought security in Natal, taking the route through what is now Griqualand East, but then bore the appropriate name of Nomansland. The country that is now a thriving settlement, rapidly filling up with Europeans and native inhabitants, and dotted with rising villages, was then a desert; and Mr. SLATER’s wagons were attacked by lions during the journey. As soon as it was possible to return he ventured back into Kafirland with two wagon-loads of groceries and provisions for the relief of the various mission families, who were in a state bordering on starvation. During his long stay in Kafirland Mr. SLATER had many adventures and hairbreadth escapes, and it is a matter of regret that in his case, as in that of many of the early Settlers, the stirring incidents of such a career have not been recorded for the instruction of succeeding generations. He returned to the Colony in 1848, and settled first at Quagga’s Flat, and afterwards in 1853 at Assegai River. In 1867 he was elected to represent Albany in the Colonial House of Assembly, and sat until 1873. He also served in the Divisional Council for several years. During the last two years his residence has been in Grahamstown, where he became a member of the Town Council. He was in appearance hale and hearty, and always cheerful, and though 72 years of age at his death, he seemed to bid fair to enjoy life for a considerable time longer. A painful internal complaint was the cause of his death, after much patient suffering. His last request was that he might be buried in the Wesleyan cemetery here; and this request, as we have already recorded, was duly complied with. Mr. George SLATER will be universally missed and regretted amongst us. Few men are gifted with his genial and merry disposition, which made him a favourite everywhere. His true kindness and his willingness rather to suffer wrong than inflict it, will long be remembered. We are loth indeed to have thus to say farewell to another of the fast diminishing remnant of that noble band of men, who laid in cool courage and patient endurance the foundations of the Eastern Colony.

Friday 23 April 1880

MARRIED by Special Licence at Uitenhage on the 20th April 1880, by the Rev W. Llewellyn MA, Joseph William ROBEY of Manley’s Flat to Louisa Catherine, second daughter of the late James CASTLEMAN of Port Elizabeth.

Monday 26 April 1880

MARRIED on Wednesday 20th instant, at Christ Church, by the Rev Wm. Impey, Floretta Mandeville, youngest daughter of Charles RHODES Esq of this city, to Arthur Robert, eldest son of A. CLARENCE Esq, Sheriff of Natal.

Wednesday 28 April 1880

DIED at Grahamstown on Monday 28th inst, Miss Hannah NORDEN, sister of the late Mr. J.D. NORDEN.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

BIRTHS
Riversdale: Mrs. M. JACOBSON, a son, April 8th.
Capetown: Mrs. J. ALEXANDER, a son, April 13th.
Port Elizabeth: Mrs. G. BROWN, a daughter, April 10th.
Uitenhage: Mrs. F.O. INGGS, a daughter, April 8th.
Bedford: Mrs. O. THORNE, a son, April 15th.
Queenstown: Mrs. J. EDKINS, a daughter, April 17th.
Swellendam: Mrs. A. REID, a son, April 12th.
Capetown: Mrs. C.W. UTTING, a daughter, April 13th.
Sea Point: Mrs. J.A. RHYNHOUD, a daughter, April 14th.
Seymour: Mrs. C. ROBERTSON, twins, April 15th.
Salt River: Mrs. E.A. GOODWIN, a daughter, April 19th.
Capetown: Mrs. STEEL, a son, April 19th.
Bredasdorp: Mrs. J.L. COOPER, a daughter, April 16th.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. R. MALCHER, a son, April 16th.

MARRIAGES
Graaff-Reinet: W. ARMSTRONG to Miss Carolina WIMBLE, April 7.
Zeerust: H.N. GATONBY to Miss M.N. THOMSON, March 24.
Clanwilliam: R.J.J. DU TOIT to Miss H.L. [BEINSKO], March 8.
Capetown: E.H. TAYLOR to Miss Ada CARDINAL, April 7.
Erste River: F.G. ALDERMAN to Miss C. DESSINGTON, April 20.

DEATHS
Rondebosch: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. MOSSOP, April 12.
Kimberley: Mrs. J. FILMER, of Capetown, April 13.
Amalinda: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. TAPSON, April 13.
Port Elizabeth: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. FOOKS, April 12.
Thornkloof Farm: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. NEWCOMBE, April 14.
Graaff-Reinet: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. TULL, April [18].
Cradock: J. WOODLAND, aged 48, April 4.
Capetown: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. ROWLANDS, April 16.
Capetown: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. MORRIS, April 16.
Rondebosch: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. MUSSON, April 8.
East London: W.R. BRUCE, aged [56], April 14.
East London: Mrs. E.W. FERRERS, aged 25, April 23.
Kingwilliamstown: Mrs. C. EASTES, aged 48, April 19.

Monday 3 May 1880

SUDDEN DEATH
Mr. D. McALENAN, of Oatlands, died suddenly this afternoon in Bathurst Street, of heart disease. Mr.McALENAN is very well known in Grahamstown, and much respected. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. The deceased was aged 58.

BITTEN BY A MAMBA
A Natal contemporary says:- Among a shooting party recently at Northdene was a Mr. Robt. ALCOCK. While out in the long grass with his brother sportsmen, this young gentleman accidentally trod upon one of the most venomous of all snakes, a black mamba, about seven foot long. The reptile sprang upon him, and ere he could get out of its way, it bit him on the hip. His horror-stricken comrades tried to shoot the snake, and failing, devoted all their attention to ALCOCK, who by this time began to feel the effects of the poison. Brandy and eau de luce were given to him in large doses, while a Kafir sucked the wound. In about an hour he began to get better, and is recovering. He had a narrow escape from a horrible death, as the mamba is very poisonous indeed, and this mishap should be a warning to all who go shooting to keep an eye open for “snakes in the grass”.

Wednesday 7 May 1880

RUN OVER
Yesterday afternoon about 5 o’clock, as a son of Mr. George MARSHALL was crossing palmer’s Bridge, in Somerset-street, he was accidentally run over by a phaeton belonging to a gentleman in town. The little fellow, named Arthur, is only about 5 years of age and is somewhat deaf, which accounts for the accident, as we understand no blame is attributed to the driver. We are glad to hear the boy is not much hurt, and that he is progressing favourably.

Friday 7 May 1880

BIRTH at Tarkastad on the 3rd inst, the wife of Mr. H.T. WAINWRIGHT of a daughter.

DIED at Adelaide, District of Fort Beaufort, on the 2nd inst, after a long illness, John MIDGLEY, aged 46 years 6 months and 2 days, leaving a large family to mourn his loss. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

Wednesday 12 May 1880

MARRIED on the 30th March ultimo at St.Andrew’s Church, Watford, near London, by the Rev. W. Yalden Thomas, Incumbent, H.C. HUNTLEY, Major H.M.’s [10]th Regiment to Sophie Harcourt (Myna), youngest daughter of the late Edward Harcourt LONGDEN Esq, H.E.I.C.S. and niece of Sir James LONGDEN K.C.M.G., Governor of Ceylon.

Friday 14 May 1880

DIED at Oatlands Road on 13th May, Jane Chapman (born EVENS), beloved wife of Thomas Grant STYLES, aged 29 years and 9 months.

KILLED BY A CRICKET BALL
A very sad accident, says the P.E. Telegraph, occurred on Saturday last during a cricket match that was played at South-end. Mr. J.P. MURRAY, a blacksmith of Port Elizabeth, was acting as umpire when a ball, vigorously struck, hit him on the temple. He was stunned for a time; but recovering partially, went home, and in the evening felt so much better that he was able to go out. Feeling unwell, he called at his sister’s residence. A doctor was sent for, who treated the injury as one not likely to prove serious. In the night the unfortunate man became delirious and died next morning at six o’clock. Deceased was a quiet young man, about 27 years, and was shortly to have been married. Being a member of No. 5 Company of Price Alfred’s Volunteer Guard he was buried with military honours, and there was a very large attendance of the members of the corps at the funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon. The band also attended and played in very solemn strains the “Dead March in Saul”. A large number of friends of the deceased, who was well-known, also followed his remains to the grave. The funeral cortege was one of the largest that has been seen in the streets of Port Elizabeth for some time.

Monday 17 May 1880

Joined to the joyful news that a further portion of the American’s passengers and crew have been saved, comes the mournful intelligence of the death of Mr. John PATERSON, our distinguished Colonist. After crossing the ocean so many times, it has been his sad fate to be wrecked at last, and though rescued with the rest, yet to meet his death by drowning, in some further disaster of which no particulars have reached us. It is very possible when the full tidings are communicated, that we shall find he has risked his own life in endeavouring to help and succour others. By his untimely end the Colony loses one of its most able citizens, and one who stood in the first rank of its public men. Mr. PATERSON will be universally regretted, and his loss, at a time when his experience and ability were specially needed in the settlement of many most important questions, will be severely felt, and cannot be supplied. None of our Parliamentary leaders had given so much attention to Confederation as the Member of Assembly whose death while returning to his Parliamentary duties we have now to deplore: no-one more fully understood the needs of the Colony in respect of railway extension; and no-one is left who can speak with more authority on finance. Those who differed from him in opinion will none the less cordially join in the expression of sorrow for the calamity which removes Mr. John PATERSON from our midst. While we lament this painful disaster we must also still suffer terrible uncertainty as to the fate of the two remaining boats’ crews which have not yet been heard of. It is so far reassuring to know that a steamer is now in active search of them. We hope and pray that they may soon be delivered from the dread perils and inevitable suffering of a voyage in open boats under a tropical sky, and find themselves once more safe on land, or on the deck of a British man-of-war.

[see entry for 4 June below for an account of the American’s sinking]

Friday 21 May 1880

BIRTH on the 18th ultimo at “The Retreat”, the wife of Capt. T.F. GIBBS of a son.

MARRIED at Maseru on May 11th by the Rev. H.M. Dyke, Charles BRUMAGE of Peka, Basutoland, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. A. SIDWELL, Maseru.

The death is announced from Natal of Mrs. GREENSTOCK, eldest daughter of the Bishop of Edinburgh, formerly Bishop of Grahamstown. Mrs. GREENSTOCK’s husband for many years devoted himself to native missions. Only recently Mrs. GREENSOCK returned apparently in good health from a trip to England.

Friday 28 May 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 25th inst, Mrs. W. WENTWORTH of a son.

MARRIED by Special Licence on May 20th, at Queenstown, by the Rev. R. Lamplough, H.B.B. ROBERTS, eldest son of Mr. S.H. ROBERTS, Fort Beaufort, to E.M. STAPLES, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. STAPLES, Grahamstown. No cards.

DIED at Grahamstown on the 25th May, after a long and painful illness, Louisa Jane, the beloved and affectionate wife of Peter Paul PRAED, aged 28 years.
Mr. PRAED and the members of the family desire to return their grateful thanks to their many friends; and most particularly to Mrs. McARTHUR (midwife) for her kind and untiring attention to Mrs. PRAED during her long and severe illness.

Mr. A. GEARY
The Sporting Times of the 10th April notices in the following the death of the late Mr. A.A. GEARY: “A staunch sportsman, a clever writer, and emphatically a good fellow, poor GEARY, owing to a delicate constitution, had to leave this country and his London literary duties for a more congenial climate and less pleasant journalistic work. He looked us up at our office eighteen months ago, and seemed bright and cheery. We have heard only this week from a friend of his decease. Peace, which he vainly sought for in this life, is now his.”

Wednesday 2 June 1880

DIED at Bishopsbourne, June 2nd, Ruth SHORT, aged 81.

FATAL ACCIDENT
McEVOY, whose leg was broken by falling into Baaken’s River with his cart and horse, had his leg amputated on Thursday last (says the E.P. Herald) but gradually sunk, and died on Saturday.

Friday 4 June 1880

ARRIVAL OF “THE TEUTON”
Webster’s Agency
Capetown, Thursday
Teuton arrived at 8 with 20 passengers. For eastern ports: Messrs. GARDINER, HELMORTH, HEISCHER, KAGER, CRAG, MACKINTOSH, BETHUNE, WARD, BUCCOLIE, CREEDE, SUTHITT, Mrs. Misses (2) and Masters (2) ESKER.

[Transcriber’s note: According to http://www.bandcstaffregister.com/page3311.html the Teuton also landed the passengers from the American (see below) at Capetown.]

THE LOSS OF THE AMERICAN
DESCRIPTION BY ONE OF THE PASSENGERS
Thursday morning.
Below is a condensed narrative by Mr. COX of the P.E. Advertiser of the accident to the American. The accident was due to the breaking of the shaft near the stern, and the starting of the plates occurred about 5am on April 23rd. The donkey engine remained at work pumping, but on the Captain finding that the water gained, the boats were swung out and provisioned. Breakfast was served out in the saloon, but on its becoming evident soon after that the ship was rapidly sinking, the ladies and children were put into the boats. Volunteers then assisted the crew with a will in pumping, and lightening the vessel by throwing coal overboard. All efforts were unavailing, and all on board were ordered to take to the boats, the Captain being the last to leave the deck. At 12:30, an hour after the last boat had got clear, and 7 hours from the first leakage, she sank stern foremost. A course was shaped for Cape Palmas, distant 210 miles, when a fair wind sprung up, and though the weather was fine and the sea fairly smooth, the boats separated. On the following evening a light was seen, and the boat in which the narrator was was picked up by an American barque – the Ernina F. Denman, which had already picked up the captain’s boat. Early on the next morning she also picked up the fourth officer’s boat. The barque then stood for Monrovia and at midnight on the 26th she was overtaken by the steamer Coanza, which put back with rescued passengers to Grand Bassa, where the Liberian Government rendered every assistance. Here they embarked on the Senegal. The passengers (70) and crew suffered much from low nervous fever. On May 12th, while rounding Collzenius, eight miles below Las Palmas and about a mile and a half from the beach, the Senegal struck, and as she was making water fast the captain put her ashore, the bank being very steep. All the boats were lowered safely with the exception of the starboard quarter boat, containing Mr, Mrs, and Miss LORD; Messrs. LEVI, PATERSON, COX, HUMPHRIES and WILKINSON. Someone, without orders, lowered the bow tackle, and the boat was cut in two. Life buoys were then thrown over and a fishing boat near picked up all but PATERSON, who was never seen again. The LORDs had a narrow escape, and WILKINSON lost a finger. PATERSON had remarked to the captain that very morning how well he was.
Thursday
The following additional particulars about the American are from the journal of Mr. NEWLANDS, who was one of those in the first three boats arriving at Madeira. When the accident occurred the boatswain was lowered over the stern, and reported a hole two feet square below the water line; all boats were lowered and left together, but became separated. The boat in which NEWLANDS was made for Cape Palmas, and reached there at midnight on Sunday April 25th. Before landing, however, they were sighted by the steamer Coanza and were taken on board, when they found that two other boats had already been picked up.

CLARKBURY
The late fatal accident is thus reported by the Watchman:- On Saturday the 25th ult Mr. William John LAWLER was cleaning his gun – a double barrelled weapon; one charge he had fired off, the other barrel remained unloaded. In turning round, however, the stock of the gun struck against some object in the way, causing the weapon to explode, and the contents were lodged in the pit of the stomach. The unfortunate young man lingered on from one o’clock till twenty minutes to five pm, when he breathed his last, and was interred at Clarksbury on the following Tuesday morning. Mr. LAWLER had only been married about four months, and it is sad to think of a young and promising life being snatched so suddenly away.

Monday 7 June 1880

MARRIED at Middleburg on the 2nd June by the Rev […ge] of Cradock, Walter J. COLLETT, eldest son of John COLLETT of Green Ridge, Cradock, to Berenice, second daughter of George INNES.

Wednesday 9 June 1880

BIRTH at Bedford on the 9th June, the wife of Mr. J.H. CROFT of a daughter.

FATAL ACCIDENT
On Monday last Mr. F. VAN RENSBURG, a young farmer, whilst on his way home to Dikkop Flats with his wagon from Grahamstown market, met with an accident which caused instantaneous death. It appears that he was getting off the dessel-boom when one of the oxen kicked him, and he fell with his head beneath the wheel, which passed over and crushed it. Mr. C. WEBB, Field Cornet, went out yesterday morning to where the accident occurred and enquired into the particulars. Deceased has left a widow and children to whom we tender our sincerest sympathy.

FATAL ACCIDENT
How small an accident may cause death is illustrated (says the Empire) by a painful event which has occurred at Whitby last month. A lady named WOOD slipped down a flight of steps, and falling backwards, the teeth of a comb which bound her hair at the back were forced into her neck and severed the spinal cord, death ensuing almost instantly.

Monday 14 June 1880

MARRIED at St.James’ Church, Graaff-Reinet on the 20th May 1880, by the Rev Canon Steabler, George Lorraine WHITE to Louisa Carlisle CURRIE, stepdaughter of H. HUDSON Esq, C.C.

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE
Last Saturday morning Mr. Henry WATERMEYER, a young man of about twenty one years of age, and son of Mr. Philip WATERMEYER, a Cape M.B., committed suicide on a farm about fifteen miles from Potchefstrom, by placing a pistol to his forehead and blowing out his brains. The fatal act was committed in the garden, a short distance from the house, where the discharge was distinctly heard. What prompted the unfortunate man to commit this rash act is not known.

THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. MILLER
We, Cape Times, do not remember to have ever seen in this colony so large and heartfelt demonstration of sympathy as was evinced on Wednesday last, when the remains of the late Mrs. MILLER were followed to the grave. Both houses of the Legislature suspended business; the private carriage of the Governor, in which was His Excellency, who was attended by the Hon. Mr. LITTLETON and Mr. DALRYMPLE A.D.C, followed the mourning coaches; and the funeral procession was probably the longest that ever passed under the oak avenue which leads from Mowbray to Rondebosch. The procession left Percy Lodge, Rosebank, shortly before four o’clock, and proceeded to the chapel at the entrance to the new cemetery of St.Paul’s, on the Camp ground. The little chapel was far too small for the many people who were present, but those who were able to obtain admission witnessed a most impressive ceremony. The massive teak coffin, with its simple inscription “Sarah MILLER, born 18th March 1824, died 8th June 1880”, rested on trestles in the body of the church, whilst on the velvet pall was a magnificent wreath of camellias. The burial service was read by Archdeacon BADNALL, who was assisted by Canon OGILVIE, and the service being concluded, the procession proceeded on foot to the grave. The pall-bearers were the Hon. J. Gordon SPRIGG, the Hon. T. UPINGTON, the Hon. J. LAING, the Hon. W. AYLIFF, L. WIENER Esq and J. DYASON Esq. Behind the mourners came Mrs. SPRIGG and Mrs. UPINGTON, carrying wreaths of flowers, and they were immediately followed by His Excellency Sir Bartle FRERE, and the many personal friends of the deceased. Before the coffin was lowered into the grave it was covered with magnificent immortelles and wreaths of beautiful flowers – the largest wreath of everlasting flowers having been sent by Lady FRERE. The flowers were arranged on [the coffin] by Mrs. SPRIGG and Mrs. UPINGTON; [obscured] the final words of the burial service being said, the coffin was lowered into the grave.

Wednesday 16 June 1880

BIRTH at Maseru on the 2nd June 1880, the wife of C.G.H. BELL Esq of a son.

DIED at Durban, Port Natal, John SPRUCE (late of Grahamstown), aged 50 years.

DIED on Sunday June 13th, Thomas Simpson, youngest son of T.J. and M.J. COCKCROFT, aged 1 year 11 months and 7 days.

Wednesday 23 June 1880

DEATH OF MRS. LUNDGREN
We extremely regret to report the death of Mrs. LUNDGREN, which occurred at her residence, in Hill-street, on Monday morning last. It will be fresh in the memory of our readers that she was one of the most severely injured passengers who were upset in the disastrous coach accident which occurred on the first day of the races, held here in May last. She was injured both externally and internally, the latter being of such a nature that, notwithstanding the best medical assistance available was obtained, and the patient carefully nursed and her every want supplied, she finally succumbed to the injuries sustained as stated above. We tender our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved husband and family of the deceased, who we understand have been unremitting in their attention. The funeral took place this afternoon, the Rev J.A. CHALMERS officiating at the grave.

Wednesday 30 June 1880

BIRTH on Saturday 26th June at Grahamstown, the wife of Mr. W. HOLLAND of a daughter.

Monday 5 July 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 22nd June, the wife of W. KEEN, Carlisle Bridge, of a daughter.

MARRIED on the 30th June by Special Licence, by the Rev W.B. Rayner, in the Wesleyan Church, Port Elizabeth, Miss Janet WILSON of Wynberg, daughter of Mr. John WILSON, Dumfries, Scotland, to Christopher BIRKETT Esq, Principal of the Public School, Fort Beaufort.

Friday 9 July 1880

BIRTH on June 30th, the wife of Mr. George PAULING of a son.

DIED at Grahamstown on Wednesday July 7th, after a long and painful illness, William KELLY, aged 72 years.

DIED at Seven Fountains, July 6 1880, after a long and painful illness borne with Christian fortitude, Margaret Catherine CANNON, (born FIGGET), aged 63 years 8 months and 21 days.
Jesus my shepherd is,
‘Twas He that loved my soul,
‘Twas He that washed me in His blood,
‘Twas He that made me whole.
Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

SAD LOSS
By the Balmoral Castle’s mail news was received in Grahamstown of the death of a well known citizen under very distressing and somewhat peculiar circumstances. Mr. BRITTAIN, accompanied by his daughter, recently went Home on a visit to the old country. Whilst walking on the banks of the Thames one day with a few friends he loitered behind and was shortly missed. Diligent search was made at once, but without avail. Next day he was found half immersed in and near the spot where last seen. As he had been complaining of giddiness it is supposed he fell into the water, and being unable to rise, was drowned. The falling of the tide revealed the corpse. We tender our sympathies to the large family and friends of the deceased.

Wednesday 14 July 1880

BIRTH at Bedford on July 8th, the wife of Mr. C.B. Cecil ROBERTS of a son.

DIED at Grahamstown on Sunday 11th July 1880, James Macdonald QUAIT, eldest son of the late Sergeant William QUAIT. HM 91st Highlanders.

The following appears in the advertising columns of the Cape Times, on the 8th inst:-
NOTICE – Mrs. Arthur L. MORRIS begs to acquaint the public that her husband has left his wife and children and gone to Port Elizabeth with another woman, taking with him £150.

On Tuesday afternoon Mr. JOHNSTONE, who has for many years rented the farm “Bellevliet”, near Capetown, died from the effects of having been gored by a bull on the previous day. It would seem that the animal, becoming infuriated at the smell of blood, rushed at Mr. JOHNSTONE and fatally wounded him.

VOLUNTEER FUNERAL
On Monday afternoon last the mortal remains of bandsman J.M. QUAIT, of the 1st City Volunteers, were consigned to the tomb. In response to the invitation sent out during the morning to the volunteers, between 60 and 70 members of the corps put in an appearance, showing the high esteem in which their comrade was held by them, by following his remains to the grave. The coffin was placed on a gun carriage, and about 4 o’clock the cortege started from Church-square, the Volunteers marching with reversed arms, as is usual on like occasions, and the band, nearly all of the members being present, playing very effectively Handel’s “Dead March in Saul”. Deceased, who had for some time been in a delicate state of health, had recently undergone a most painful surgical operation, under which he succumbed. A firing party of 15 men were told off for the volleys at the grave. Deceased was interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery.

FATAL ACCIDENT
A fatal accident on Monday afternoon at Uitenhage is reported by the Chronicle. Mr. William PANNELL, accompanied by a coloured driver (Plaatjes) was proceeding towards the brick kilns in a dray, drawn by oxen. The animals took a wrong turning, and in regaining the road capsized the dray, which fell heavily upon Mr. PANNELL’s head, causing fatal injuries. He died a few minutes after reaching home. Dr VANES, who was passing, was called in, but pronounced life extinct. Deceased was a son of the late Capt. PANNELL.

The following very sad death notice appears in the Volksblad:-
Relatives and friends are informed that it has pleased the Lord to take from us, between the 22nd May and the 2nd June, our five children of the following ages: 8 years and 14 days, 7 years and 23 days, 3 years and 4 months, 2 years and 10 months, 1 year and 2 months. Though it is hard for us to bear this loss we say “Blessed be the name of the Lord”.
W.J. VAN DER MERWE
M.C. VAN DER MERWE (born VLOK)
Sutherland, 6th June 1880.

It is not often that the Argus condescends to perpetrate a joke. This is the latest attempt on the part of our drear contemporary:- The members of a multitudinous family, who have just arrived in the colony, will, we are sure, forgive a little innocent fun, which they are doubtless used to, on the shipment in one vessel of Mr. J.W. BULTITUDE, Mrs. BULTITUDE, Miss BULTITUDE, Miss A. BULTITUDE, Miss K. BULTITUDE, Master R. BULTITUDE, Master P. BULTITUDE, Master D. BULTITUDE – quite a multitude of them in fact. How many times, we wonder, has this obvious witticism enlivened the monotony of the Arab’s voyage? The same vessel has, curiously enough, brought us another ‘Mr. John PATERSON’.

Friday 16 July 1880

BIRTH at Lovedale on the 9th instant, the wife of H.C. GLOVE of a daughter.

MARRIED in the Wesleyan Chapel, West Hill, Grahamstown, on Thursday 15th inst, by the Rev E.D. Hepburn, assisted by the Rev H.S. Barton, Charles HEDDING Esq, Mount Coke, to Mary Elizabeth BUCKLEY: also John Frederick DOLLEY Esq, Uitenhage, to Fanny BUCKLEY, third and fifth daughters of Alfred BUCKLEY Esq, Grahamstown.

DIED on the 4th July at her Residence, Spring Grove, Bedford, Jessie AINSLIE Sen, relict of the late William AINSLIE. Aged 85 years.

Monday 19 July 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 19th July, the wife of Mr. Recorder BROWN of Kimberley (Griqualand West) of a daughter.

A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
A correspondent writes from East London:- A fearful accident occurred here this (Saturday) morning by which Captain ZEALAND lost his life while crossing the line on foot near the ferry jetty. In the dust he could not see either way. The engine caught him and crushed him to pieces, cutting the top of his head across the eyes clean off. I saw the spot where the poor man was mangled.

Wednesday 21 July 1880

DEATH OF WILLIAM PORTER
Born Sept. 15, 1805: Died July 13, 1880 (Cape Times)
“William PORTER died yesterday, a week after his brother.” – Such was the sad telegram received yesterday morning in Capetown, by Mr. Frank PORTER, from London. It was known here that Mr. William PORTER had gone to the bedside of the Rev. John Scott PORTER, who was dangerously ill, but that one brief telegram should bring the news of the death of the two brothers is indeed a dreadful shock to their relatives in this land. The flags half-mast high – wherever a flag could be seen in Capetown yesterday – showed how general was the grief of the metropolis, and wherever the news becomes known in South African, whether it be in the Transvaal, the Free State, or the Colonies of England in this part of the world, the same mark of respect will be shown, for no man has ever so gained the affection and admiration of the people of this country as did William PORTER; and in no country has ever such a reputation been more honourably and honestly won. We have only to read the history of the Colony from 1830 to 1885 to see how vast a place he filled in this country’s estimation, and how powerful was the influence which he brought to bear upon its future. He had all the attributes of a popular idol; he was the only orator the Cape has ever known, and his eloquence was based upon benevolence, candour, generosity, and an earnest desire to advance the country of his adoption. In the first Parliament held at the Cape of Good Hope, “Limner,” in the famous pen-and-ink sketches of those days, said of him: “He is frank, free, earnest, ready with his advice when called upon, readily appreciates a practical remark, never sneers at an awkward member.” This kindliness of heart never left him in the heat of debate, in his official work, or in any of his walks of life. Nine years afterwards, notwithstanding that the same writer had in the interval mixed in the political controversion of the day, and was then opposed politically to Mr PORTER, he wrote of him: “The Hon. W. PORTER has all the attributes of a great popular favourite. His tall, commanding figure, fine handsome face, intellectual forehead, easy and graceful manner, would, in themselves, be sure to impress the popular mind in his favour, if he had nothing else to commend him. If he rose in his place, threw back the collar of his coat over his left shoulder, as his custom is, and gave his arm but one single swing, half the House of Assembly would be convinced that the hon. Gentleman’s side was the right side. There is something grand, comprehensive, and eloquent about him that hushes the House into silence from the first moment he catches the Speaker’s eye. Immediately he is on his legs, the members, no matter how engaged before, turn their whole attention to him and drink in, as it were, his words….. Besides the orator there is much in the man to win popular favour and applause. He is generous to a fault, affable by nature, kind-hearted, charitable; with no spark of false pride, and all virtues and accomplishments are manly. None are so poor as to be beneath his notice, and none so clamorous against him that he cannot afford, or is not disposed, to forgive them –
“He doth bestride the narrow world,
Like a Colossus and we petty men
Walk under his huge legs; and peep about.”
To what we have already quoted, we must content ourselves with adding a brief summary of the final scene when Mr. PORTER retired from official life. All that could be done to do him honour was done. On August 17th, [1855], it was announced to Parliament that Mr PORTER was, on account of advancing years, about to retire from the office of Attorney-General, and the Parliament immediately voted that ‘a pension equal to the salary of office should be settled on Mr. PORTER for the remainder of his life.” On Monday, August 21st, Mr. PORTER entered the House of Assembly, and was received by the members standing. The Speaker – Sir Christoffel BRAND – in presenting the resolution at which the House had arrived, sketched the career of the Attorney-General, and did so in the warmest and highest terms of eulogy. Mr. PORTER, in the course of his reply, expressed his surprise at the full salary pension which had been awarded him, and which he had at first determined to decline, but he abandoned that idea in favour of showing that he was not unmindful of the large-hearted liberality to which he owed it. In stirring words the Attorney-General thanked the Parliament for the honour conferred upon him, and when the Act was passed which entitled him to his full salary, he with characteristic generosity, and in fulfilment of his address to the Assembly, secured that portion of his pension in excess of what was due to him under the Pension Regulations towards a scholarship in connection with the University. That scholarship (of some £300 a year) has enabled several colonial students to avail themselves of the Universities with gratifying success. Not only educational, but many institutions of the colony have reason to honour the memory of Mr. PORTER, and his career should stimulate others to exertion. Mr. PORTER commenced life in the mercantile line, and served his apprenticeship to business in Dublin, after which, by his own devotedness to study, he learnt classics and qualified himself for the Irish bar, where he had most favourable prospects, when he accepted the Attorney-Generalship of the Cape. Of his career here, we cannot conclude what we now publish more appropriately, than with his own eloquent acknowledgment of Mr. FAIRBAIRN’s many great services to the Colony. Of Mr. PORTER, as of Mr. FAIRBAIRN, it may well be said:- “In him we recognise the man who made the welfare of his fellow men the study of his life; and their blessings and thanks attend him to his grave.”
“But strew his ashes to the wind,
Whose voice or pen has served mankind.
And is he dead, whose glorious mind
Lifts thine on high?
To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die.”

Friday 23 July 1880

MARRIED in St.John’s Church, Mohale’s Hoek, Basutoland by the Rev E.W. Stenson, assisted by the Rev J.W. Stenson, James HAMILTON Esq of Hamilton to Evelina Maria (‘Lily’), younger daughter of the late Captain James SURMON CMR.

WEDDING IN BASUTOLAND
A correspondent in this region writes as follows:-
Notwithstanding the present dark and troublous aspect of the political horizon here, occasions of true enjoyment still sometimes present themselves to the anxious inhabitants. Such an one was that at Mohale’s Hoek on Wednesday the 7th inst, when James HAMILTON Esq of the Transkeian Civil Service led to the hymeneal altar Lilly, the second daughter of the late Captain James SURMON of the Cape Mounted Rifles. Everything went merrily as it should do. The bride was escorted to the altar and “given away” by her cousin, W.H. SURMON Esq. RM. She wore white silk, and looked lovely indeed. The bridesmaids, who appeared in very prettily trimmed white alpaca dresses, were Miss Amy SURMON, sister of the bride, and Mary, the daughter of W.H. SURMON Esq. The groomsmen were J.E. SURMON Esq and Lieutenant SUTHERLAND of the Cape Mounted Rifles. After the ceremony in the church, which was performed by the Rev E.W. STENSON, assisted by the Rev John STENSON, the party adjourned to Mr. SURMON’s residence for the customary “breakfast”. This proved to be everything that could be desired. After the breakfast, amidst showers of rice, which must have caused the four prancing steeds to imagine that the Basutos were upon them, the happy couple started for their new home at Idutywa. May their journey through life be strewn with roses!

Monday 26 July 1880

DIED at Grahamstown on Friday 23rd July 1880 at the residence of his father, Archibald, eldest and dearly beloved son of Arthur Graham BROWN and Mary McKAY, his wife, aged 5 years and 2 months.
The parents tender their sincere thanks to all kind friends for their sympathy and help during their sad trouble, and especially to Dr. Edwin ATHERSTONE for his patience as a doctor, and kindness as a man.

Wednesday 4 August 1880

MARRIED at Christ Church, Oatlands, by the Rev R.J. Mullins, William Cole Currie, only son of Henry OGILVIE Esq, district of Cradock, to Alice Maria, eldest daughter of the late Alfred OGILVIE Esq of Grahamstown.

MARRIED at St.Bartholomew’s Church, Grahamstown, on the 3rd inst, by the Rev C.H.L. Packman, Mr. W.H.S. BELL, son of Major BELL, Resident Magistrate of Thlotsi Heights, Basutoland, to Charlotte, second daughter of Geo. WOOD Esq of this City.

DIED at Graaff-Reinet, on the 2nd inst, Alice Margaret, infant daughter of Arthur and Anna Maria BRIGG: aged 6 months.

DEATH OF DR. WILLIAMSON
In common with the whole of Grahamstown we regret to have to report that Dr. WILLIAMSON died yesterday morning at half-past four o’clock. The favourable symptoms which we recorded in our last took a sudden change for the worse on Monday night, after which he never rallied. We mourn the loss of a skilful physician, a courteous and kind-hearted citizen. “The friend of all and the enemy of none”, deeply lamented, in the prime of his life he goes to his rest full of honour. We tender our deepest sympathies to Mrs. WILLIAMSON and the little ones left fatherless.

Friday 6 August 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Friday 6th August, the wife of C.N. De Riberac EDDIE Esq of a son.

DIED at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thos. TARR, near Clumber, on August 1st 1880, Mrs. Grace BOOTH, relict of Mr. Thos. BRENT Sen. (born ELLIOTT) of Bideford, England, aged 90 years 5 months and 16 days. She was one of the Settlers of 1820. She was greatly afflicted, being unable to leave her bed for more than four years. She bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and resignation, and died rejoicing in Christ her Saviour.
“Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.”

IN MEMORIAM
To the Editor of the Journal,
Sir, As the pilgrim fathers and mothers of this colony are fast passing away from us, and are becoming but few in our midst, I thought, perhaps, you would find room in the Journal for a few words respecting the late Mrs. Grace BOOTH, who departed this life on the 1st inst. She arrived in this colony with her husband, Mr. Thos. BRENT, in the year 1820, and was located in the Bathurst district, where she resided until her death. She was a woman of untiring energy and courage – being left a widow in 1837, with a family of six children, she struggled through the wars and all the disappointments and difficulties incident to the early days of the settlement, bringing up her family respectably, and living not only to see them married and settled in life, but also to see many of her great grandchildren – having lived to the ripe age of ninety years. She was a woman of large sympathies, and many who resided in her neighbourhood remember with gratitude the help and sympathy she gave them in their time of affliction and trouble. She was for many years a member of the Wesleyan Society, and witnesses a godly profession. About four years ago she had an attack of paralysis, and from that day to the day of her death was unable to help herself. She bore her long and wearisome affliction with calmness and Christian fortitude, and died sweetly resting upon her Saviour.
I am &c
One Who Knew Her
Aug 4th 1880.

The funeral of the late Dr. WILLIAMSON MD, on Wednesday last, was largely attended by all classes of the community, and the local Foresters, of which body he was the medical officer.

Wednesday 11 August 1880

BIRTH at East London on the 6th August 1880, the wife of Osborne H. BATE of a son.

DIED on the 20th June, at sea, Charles FARMAN CE, second son of the late Rev. Samuel FARMAN of Layer Marney Rectory, Essex, aged 40 years.

DETERMINED SUICIDE ON BOARD THE C.R.M.S.”FLORENCE”
The Herald reports that there was considerable consternation on board the C.R.M.S. Florence, which arrived from Natal on Friday, when it became known that a man named Richard SMITH, who was a passenger from that port to Capetown, had inflicted a frightful gash in his throat, and was nearly dead. He had been drinking heavily, and was believed to have been in a state of delirium tremens. He was removed to the Hospital, where he died soon after being admitted. The deceased, who, we believe, carried on business in Capetown, has been living in Maritzburg. He was a fine looking man, of very gentlemanly appearance, and, according to his certificate of birth, which Inspector CHERRY found in his possession, was born in January 1845.

Friday 13 August 1880

BIRTH at West Hill, Grahamstown, on 12th August 1880, the wife of Mr. C.T. CROFT of a daughter.

MATRIMONIAL
On Wednesday last a large number of persons gathered in Trinity Church to witness the marriage of Mr. POTE, of Somerset East, to Miss Margaret M. SURMON. Miss PAGE and two Misses DICKS made very attractive bridesmaids.

Yesterday Mr. John L. JAFFRAY, aged 70 years, an old and well-known resident of this city, was carried to his “last home”. A large number of citizens followed the remains to the grave, amongst whom were some thirty members of the Good Templars, deceased having been for some time a consistent member of the Livingstone Lodge of that order.

Friday 20 August 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 13th inst, the wife of Mr. G.H. REW of a son.

BIRTH at Highlands on Tuesday the 10th August, the wife of Arthur GOLDHAWK of a son.

DIED at Grahamstown of diphtheria, on the 13th August 1880, Robert McKay, second and eldest surviving son of Arthur Graham BROWN and Mary McKAY, his wife. Aged 3 years and 9 months.
“Suffer little children to come unto Me”.

Wednesday 25 August 1880

DIED at Oatlands, Grahamstown, on the 21st August 1880, Dorothy DRIVER, aged 11 months, daughter of C.H. DRIVER Esq, RM, Glen Gray.

Monday 30 August 1880

DIED at Queenstown, August 29th 1880, Rev Patrick LYDEN. R.I.P.

Wednesday 1 September 2017

BIRTH at Brickwood House, Mimosa Dale, on August 24th 1880, the wife of Wm. KELBRICK of a daughter.

MARRIED by the Rev C. Pettman at Grahamstown on the 26th August, Charles GARDNER of “Mount Pleasant” to Mary Ann FISHER of Salem.

We (Mercury) announce with much regret the death of Mrs. JENKINS, the “Queen of Pondoland” as she was sometimes called. Her influence over the Pondos was very great, and in her death that tribe and the colony have lost a very valuable friend.

DEATH OF MR. ADVOCATE COPE
The Mercury Advertiser says:- We regret to have to report the death of Mr. Advocate COPE, which took place at his residence, Pine Terrace, yesterday morning. Deceased had passed the allotted span of human life – three score years and ten – being 71 years old when he died. He was a well-known and widely-esteemed colonist. He had practised for many years at the Bar of the Supreme Court, of which he was an able and prominent member. At one time he acted as judge, and it was understood he would receive a permanent appointment, which, however, did not happen. Lately Mr. COPE had been growing very feeble. Some years ago he married Miss HALL, whom he now leaves a widow.

Friday 3 September 1880

ACCIDENT
We regret to learn that on Wednesday last our esteemed townsman Mr. Wm. WEBB, while driving in a buggy with Mr. THACKWRAY (who at the time was holding the reins), when near Botha’s Hill was thrown out of the trap and severely injured, so much so as to necessitate a resort to crutches for some time to come.

Friday 10 September 1880

BIRTH at Colesberg on the 6th September, the wife of Mr. J. ANDREWS of two sons.

We have to congratulate Mr. Thomas W. GILBERT, of Messrs. STONE and Sons, upon his having satisfactorily completed his articles and passed his examinations for an attorney and notary public. It is gratifying to find so large a number of those who were trained in Grahamstown educational establishments fitting themselves for the high and important position of an attorney.

Monday 13 September 1880

EMBEZZLEMENT
Thomas Poston BIRD, for some time auditor of the East London and Queenstown Railway, has been convicted of the crime of embezzlement to the extent of £40 from the East London Mutual Hall Company, of which he was the Secretary, and sentenced to one year’s imprisonment.

Wednesday 15 September 1880

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. W. McGREGOR, the contractor for the new Free Church at Bedford. The deceased breathed his last on the night of Sunday last, at the age of 60 years. Mr. McGREGOR has resided in Bedford for many years, and is long and honourably known on the frontier.

A “Man and a Brother” rejoicing in the euphonious name of MONKEY, who is suspected of having committed the crime of theft, and for whose apprehension a warrant has been issued by the Resident Magistrate of Cathcart in the Government Gazette: “MONKEY, 5ft 2in high, yellow complexion: slight build: has a habit of always grinning when speaking, also a habit of scratching his belly, which is covered with small pimples caused by the scratching. He is about 19 years of age.” A.P.S. please copy.

Friday 17 September 1880

BIRTH at Burghersdorp on Sunday 5th Sept, the wife of the Rev T.W. POCOCK of a son.

BIRTH at Calderwood Farm, near Alice, on September 14th 1880, the wife of Mr. Jno. E. SLATER of a daughter.

Monday 20 September 1880

BAPTISED on September 17 by Rev J. Walton MA, Arthur Thomas Frere Grey (born August 7 1880), son of T and H.A. HANN of Bathurst-street.

DIED at Sidbury on Sept. 15 1880, Eliza, beloved wife of Thomas CLACK Sen, aged 52 years and 6 months, leaving a large family to mourn their irreparable loss.
The family desire to offer their sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy they have received from all.

DIED at Peddie on the 4th September, Sophia, beloved wife of Joseph STIRK; aged 76 years.

Wednesday 22 September 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 20th September, the wife of Chris. S. WEBB of a daughter.

DIED at Grahamstown on Tuesday 21st September 1880, Jane Penny, beloved wife of Mr. Thomas LEPPAN, aged 47 years, leaving a disconsolate husband, seven children, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. T.H. PARKER, Queenstown.
The funeral will move from the residence of Mr. T.H. PARKER Jun, Oatlands Road, at 10:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.

Friday 24 September 1880

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 21st September 1880, the wife of Mr. S.D. CAWOOD of a daughter.

Monday 27 September 1880

MARRIED by Special Licence at St.George’s Cathedral, on Saturday Sept. 25th, Samuel William DELL, captain 1st C.M.Y. to Mary, daughter of Mr. John HAYTON of Grahamstown.