Tuesday 6 October 1874

BIRTH at Sunnyside on the 5th inst, Mrs. Robert STEWART of a son.

MARRIED, September 30 1874, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. R. Lamplough, Thomas HALSAL, of Graham’s Town, to Emma, youngest daughter of Mr. Hy. Francis FARMER, Frieston, Lincolnshire, England.

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 2nd September 1874, at the London Tavern, London, by the Rev. the chief Rabbi, Dr. N. Adler, Mr. Wolfe LEVY, of Aliwal North, Cape of Good Hope, to Miss Kate JOSEPH, daughter of Mr. J. JOSEPH, Leicester.

DIED at Schietfontein, District Carnarvon, on the 20th September 1874, William HUGMAN, M.R.C.S., England, in his 26th year.

EXPIRED at Koms Poort, on Sunday the 27th ult (and interred at Zuurbon, on Farm, on the 29th ult, at the side of his deceased Wife), E. PULLEN, R.C.F.U., aged 66 years and 19 days, being an instantaneous death. Deceased was Brother-in-law to W,J.G. METELERKAMP, of Zuurbron, and Step-father to Mrs. A.E.B. PLACKETT. His death will surprise his numerous friends. R.I.P.

ANOTHER GUN ACCIDENT
We have another illustration of the danger of entrusting lads with guns. It was only last week we reported a very serious accident on the marsh lands of Salt River, and now comes another from Stellenbosch. Rodolf, a son of Mr. G.C. HOWE, went out shooting on Wednesday last with three other boys. After walking a good distance they felt tired, and sat down. A wild duck was seen to settle not far from them. One of the boys got up to try and shoot the bird, but before going towards it he stood opposite to the other boys, with the muzzle of his gun pointing towards them. In some unaccountable way the gun went off, and lodged the charge in young HOWE’s arm, a little above the wrist. The charge went in like a bullet, but most fortunately the charge of powder was small, otherwise the shot would have gone through the arm. It was a most miraculous escape. A cart was procured, and the sufferer taken to Dr. SMUTS, who succeeded in extracting the shot, and up to the present the boy is getting on favourably – Standard.

Friday 9 October 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 30th September, Mrs. Robt. PETTIT of a son.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Saturday the 3rd October 1874, Frank Arthur POWELL, the only son of Richard E. and Mary Ann POWELL, aged 13 years and 11 months.

Tuesday 13 October 1874

BIRTH at Beaufort West on Sunday 4th October 1874, Mrs. Richard MARCUS of a daughter.

DIED at her residence, No.8 Havelock-street, on the 12th October 1874, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Sarah HANCOCK, born ISEMONGER, of Littlehampton, Sussex, in her 59th year.
The Funeral will take place this afternoon at four o’clock. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Geo. MATTHEWS, Undertaker.
Port Elizabeth, 13th Oct 1874.

Friday 16 October 1874

BIRTH on the 13th inst, the wife of B. de R. MALRAISON Esq., of a daughter.

BIRTH at Rouxville, Orange Free State, on Saturday morning, the 10th October, the wife of Leopold REICHENBERG Esq., of a son.

Tuesday 20 October 1874

BIRTH at Burghersdorp on Tuesday 6th October, the wife of Mr. Edward MATTHEWS of a son.

BIRTH on the 5th October 1874, at the Gunduza, Transkei, Mrs. Frank HOLLAND of a daughter.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 19th instant, the wife of L.H. SPINDER Esq., of a son.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 16th instant, Charles Maitland, only son of Robert and Sophia Fairbridge PETTIT, aged 16 days.

Friday 23 October 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Sunday morning, the 18th October, Mrs. John THEOPHILUS of a son.

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 21st instant, at the Residence of the Bride’s Parents, by the Rev. Rappaport, Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr. F. MARCUS, 2 Annerley Terrace, to Alfred A. ROTHSCHILD Esq., of Kimberley, Diamond-fields.

DIED on the 21st instant, at his Residence, South-end, Port Elizabeth, Frederick Vivres Voullaire CAMPBELL, for many years storeman in the employ of J.H. CLARK % Co.

SUDDEN DEATH
On Friday morning a mason named James HART dropped down suddenly and expired at or near Fort Murray. His body was brought into town by Mr. REEVES the same day, and the circumstances reported to the authorities. – Watchman.

DESERTERS
On the 13th instant, while two men of the Frontier Police, named Gilbert DINWOODIE and Algernon WHITMORE, were on escort duty near Fort Brown, they seized the opportunity of deserting, taking their equipments with them. As WHITMORE had not been long enough in the force to have a horse of his own, he appropriated that of a corporal, and set out on his travels. Traces of the fugitive were found near Kinkelbosch, where a portion of their kits were picked up. They came on to Port Elizabeth, and disposed of their horses to a livery stable keeper here. WHIMORE is supposed to have gone on to Cape Town by the post-cart, and the other man is still in hiding, and has not yet been captured.

Tuesday 27 October 1874

BIRTH, September 13, at Dublin, the wife of Captain Algernon Disney ROEBUCK, 46th Regiment (only son of Capt. Disney ROEBUCK, United Service Dramatic Company) of a son.

Alfred EBDEN Esq. returned from the Diamond-fields by Coob & Co’s coach on Sunday evening, looking none the worse for his long and harassing trip.

DROWNED
It is our painful duty to record a sad accident which yesterday afternoon befell Alice, the second daughter of Mr. P. MULLEN, a fine girl of nine years, by which she lost her life. It appears that late in the afternoon she was with a companion at the large dam at the top of Russel-road, and whilst standing on the stones which surround the filter her foot slipped and she fell into deep water, and before assistance could be obtained was drowned. Her body was recovered by a Kafir in the presence of the distracted father, who, not being able to swim, could not dive in, in search of his child, although at the time of his arrival life must have been extinct. Drs. ENSOR, LE SUEUR and HULL were promptly in attendance, but their services were of no avail. We tender our deep sympathy to the bereaved parents in their great affliction. It is surprising that more accidents of this kind do not happen here. We are informed that a short time ago a little boy, a son of Mr. GUNN, of Hospital Hill, had a narrow escape, being saved by a Kafir woman, who bravely plunged into the water and rescued him. The little fellow was a long time unconscious, and only recovered by the unremitting attention of Dr. HULL. It is to be hoped that parents will in future take care that their children are not allowed to play near the edge of this dam. Perhaps where the water is deep near the edge some protection might be afforded by a fence.

Friday 30 October 1874

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 27th inst, at St.George’s Cathedral, Graham’s Town, William H. SMITH, of Melville Park, to Fanny A.M. BIRD, of Nazaar.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 29th October, the wife of R.T. LE SUEUR M.D., District Surgeon, of a son.

SUDDEN DEATH
A correspondent of the Journal, writing from Sidbury, says: On Saturday the 17th instant a very sudden death took place at Sidbury. An old Englishman, named John FORD, who has been building a stone wall round the church-yard, having finished his job, got paid. He walked up to Mr. BRUCE’s hotel, and while standing there with others in the shop, dropped down and breathed his last. Mr. BRUCE sent off an express to Mr. J. WILMOT, field-cornet, to acquaint him of the occurrence. Mr. J. WILMOT was promptly on the spot in a few hours, examined the corpse, and pronounced the cause of death to be apoplexy.

THE FUNERAL of Mr. P. MULLEN’s daughter, whose death by drowning we mentioned in our last, took place on Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by over two hundred persons, including one hundred young girls robed in white, with lace veils, and carrying bouquets of flowers, which, with tears in their eyes, they placed on the coffin of their departed companion. The funeral service was read by the Rev. Father FITZHENRY.

Tuesday 3 November 1874

MARRIED on the 24th October at Du Toit’s Pan, Diamond Fields, by the Rev. Canon Doxat, assisted by the Rev. Radford Wright, Caleb Edward, son of the late Rev. F.C. SCOTT, Vicar of Goring, Sussex, to Martha Mary, widow of the late J.D. KLINCK Esq., of Port Elizabeth.

Friday 6 November 1874

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BAYNE, Mrs. H.L., on the 3rd inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
HOLLAND, Mrs. Frank, on the 5th ult, at Gunduza, Transkei, of a daughter.
LE SUEUR, Mrs. R.T., on the 29th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
MALRAISON, Mrs. B. de R., on the 13th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
MATTHEWS, Mrs. E., on the 6th ult, at Burghersdorp, of a son.
MARCUS, Mrs. R., on the 4th ult, at Beaufort West, of a daughter.
MARKUS, Mrs. J.W., on the 13th ult, at Winburg, O.F.S., of a son.
PETTIT, Mrs. R., on the 30th September, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
REICHENBERG, Mrs. L., on the 10th ult, at Rouxville, O.F.S., of a son.
STEWART, Mrs. R., on the 5th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
SPINDLER, Mrs. H.L., on the 19th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
THEOPHILUS, Mrs. J., on the 18th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
MARRIAGES
HALSAL, Mr. Thomas, on the 30th September, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Emma FARMER.
ROTHSCHILD, Mr. Alfred A., on the 21st ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Ellen MARCUS.
SMITH, Mr. William H., on the 27th ult, at Graham’s Town, to Miss Fanny A.M. BIRD.
SCOTT, Mr. Caleb Edward, on the 24th ult, at Du Toit’s Pan, to Mrs. Martha Mary KLINCK.
DEATHS
CAMPBELL, Mr. F.V.V., on the 21st ult, at Port Elizabeth.
HUGMAN, Dr. Wm., on the 20th September, at Schietfontein, aged 26 years.
PULLEN, Mr. E., on the 27th September, at Koms Poort, aged 66 years.
POWELL, Frank Arthur, on the 3rd ult, at Port Elizabeth, aged 14 years.
PETTIT, Charles Maitland, on the 16th ult, at Port Elizabeth, aged 16 days.
SPENCE, Mr. Jos., on the 24th September, at Burghersdorp, aged 43 years.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Friday 6th November, Mrs. Henry J. JONES of a daughter.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 3rd instant, Mrs. Henry Lochee BAYNE of a son.

Tuesday 10 November 1874

ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
The force of example is proverbial, for it is but a few days since that we had to chronicle an attempt at suicide by a young man residing here, and we now learn that a young girl, scarcely seventeen years old, on Monday afternoon last made a determined effort to put an end to her life, by throwing herself into the Bay from the arm of the Breakwater. The particulars, so far as they have come to our knowledge, are as follows: The unfortunate girl was seen, shortly before the made the rash attempt on her life, walking about the Breakwater in company with a young man who is a working jeweller by trade, hailing from St.Helena. The pair were seen to descend the stairs of the inner arm of the Breakwater, and after remaining there a short time came on the pier head, when the girl suddenly threw herself into the water. As she was going down the man made an effort to seize her by her dress, but failing in this attempt he stood cooly looking on at the poor girl’s struggles. Fortunately for the young woman, just as she was sinking for the third time, a boat belonging to the diver’s party put off and rescued her. The girl, whose name is Elizabeth MENZIES, resides in Loop-street, and the pusillanimous man who was with her goes by the name of GREEN. – Standard.

Friday 13 November 1874

ALARMING FIRE
We are indebted to Messrs. RICHARDS, GLANVILLE & Co. for the following:-
It is with extreme regret we have to chronicle the complete gutting of Mr. S. MIDDLETON’s store in Church-square, Graham’s Town, which disastrous event occurred on Wednesday night last.
On reaching the scene of the conflagration, about 8:35 pm, the flames had evidently a complete hold of the building, and were making their appearance through both windows and roof, while the fire-engines, which were on the spot with the brigade in attendance, were, for want of water or some other cause, standing idle, nor was it for some ten or fifteen minutes after that the Union engine was brought into play, a like interval subsequently elapsing before the Graham’s Town engine was working effectively. It early became evident that the adjoining store of HOOLE & Co. was in imminent danger, and as the delay in action had made the task of saving MIDDLETON’s stock or premises a hopeless one, the exertions of the fire-brigade were directed solely to preventing the flames reaching the stores of Messrs. HOOLE & Co., and we are happy to be able to report that in this they were completely successful, although from the sequel it will be seen that the escape of these premises was a marvellous one. The property in question faces the north side of the Cathedral in Church-square, and was a few years ago occupied by Mr. G. MURRAY, Alice, well known as an enterprising wool buyer. It was rented by Mr. MIDDLETON at the commencement of the year, and occupied, in the front as a general store, and in the rear as a dwelling-house. The front shop consisted of a single store building, and it was in this the fire was first discovered. The dwelling-house in rear is a double-storey building, and was at the time occupied by Mr. MIDDLETON’s family as a residence. Both store and dwelling-house abut on to the store of Messrs. HOOLE & Co., the whole block being the property of Mr. J.C. HOOLE.
On the evening in question there was a special Baptismal Service at the Baptist Church, to which Mr. MIDDLETON proceeded about 7:30, leaving the shop in charge of his salesman, Mr. BATES. The salesman referred to informs us that he put out the lamps (paraffin) and closed the door at 7:50 pm, within ten or fifteen minutes of which the smoke was observed issuing from the premises, and the alarm of fire given. There is but little doubt, therefore, that it was in putting out the lights without due precaution that the fire originated. Mrs. MIDDLETON, who was working in the detached kitchen in rear of the premises, was early advised of the occurrence, and a child in charge of a native servant in bed in the upper story of the dwelling at the time, was removed to a place of safety, while a few personal effects were the only articles it was found possible to save from the ravages of the flames.
The Union Engine was at first employed in subduing the flames from the street side, but as soon as the sister engine got to work it was moved round to the rear, where, from the summit of the kitchen roof, the firemen were enabled to do excellent service, and it appeared to us that it was due mainly to the effective work here performed that Messrs. HOOLE & Co.’s store was preserved from ignition. As it was the fire penetrated through several cracks in the wall, and charred a box containing quinine wine opposite a venthole in close proximity to the blazing roof adjoining, and also licked the beams through an aperture which had never been closed, and which abutted on to the apex of the adjoining roof. Had Messrs. HOOLE & Co.’s store and stock been destroyed, the loss would have been a very serious one to the owners, the stock being only very partially insured.
The salvage from Mr. MIDDLETON’s premises will amount to little or nothing, the whole of the stock, insured in the Graham’s Town office for £2,000, having been consumed, and the building being a complete wreck, with the walls in a state that forebodes danger. The latter is insured for £500, the local companies dividing this sum. The premises were certainly under insured, and their destruction will cause a considerable loss to the owner, who is at present on a visit to East London.

Tuesday 17 November 1874

BIRTH at Burghersdorp on the 8th instant, Mrs. A. REISS of a son.

FATAL ACCIDENT
Mr. Jan THERON, a farmer residing at Hartebeestkraal, formerly of Mossel Bay, lost his life on Thursday last by drowning. It appears he was trying to rescue one of his horses, which had fallen into a dam not a hundred yards from the homestead. In endeavouring to pull the horse out, he must have overbalanced himself and fallen in. The accident happened about six o’clock in the morning, and it was only towards the evening that the body was discovered at the bottom of the dam, fearfully disfigured. The horse in its struggles to get out must have kicked the unfortunate man, for two large gashes were found in his head. Mr. THERON was an aged man, respected by those who knew him, and had not been married many months to a young wife. – M.B. Advertiser.

Tuesday 24 November 1874

MARRIED on the 27th ult at Aberdeen, Marthenus Wesel VAN DEN BERG, youngest son of D. [P?] VAN DEN BERG Esq., of Aberdeen, to Sarah Catherine CAWOOD, youngest daughter of Joshua CAWOOD Esq., of Doorn Draai, District of Graaff-Reinet, formerly of Port Elizabeth.

DIED on the 18th instant at Van Staaden’s Heights, Ethelind, youngest daughter of Edward and Winifred BROOKE SMITH, aged 1 year and 40 days.

Tuesday 1 December 1874

BIRTH at Alexandria on Saturday the 21st November 1874, Mrs. Frank PATTISON of a daughter.

DIED at Hankey in the Division of Humansdorp, on the 26th day of November last, Mr. Thomas GRIFFIN, aged 63 years. Deeply regretted by his beloved wife and friends.

DEATH OF MR. W. KNIGHT
We (Queen’s Town Free Press) regret to record the death on Monday morning last, after a severe and protracted illness, of Mr. Wm. KNIGHT, recently from the Diamond-fields. The deceased was well known throughout the entire Eastern Province. He was one of the original grantees in this division. He afterwards removed to Port Elizabeth, where he occupied the position of Deputy Sheriff for many years, and for some time represented that important constituency in the House of Assembly. He subsequently went to the Diamond-fields, from whence he returned some time broken down in health, and resided on a farm in the district. He was brought into town to be nearer medical advice; but all availed nothing, as he succumbed to the disease on the day stated. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and was conducted by the Rev. L. KING, of the Episcopal Church. Afterwards the impressive formula for the Masonic Order was read by the WM Bro. John RYAN. Mr. KNIGHT had been a leading member of the Order for many years, and they followed the remains to their last resting place in large numbers. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.

DEATH OF WM. KNIGHT ESQ., FORMERLY M.L.A. FOR PORT ELIZABETH
We very much regret to have to announce the death of Mr. W. KNIGHT, which took place at the farm of Mr. W. MACDONALD, in the Queen’s Town District, on Monday the 22nd November. The decease gentleman originally served in the Ordnance Department, and was at one time Acting Barrack-Master at Mauritius. Subsequently he served in Ireland, but was forced, in consequence of bad health, to resign and come out to this colony. He became a Queen’s Town grantee, and was for some time resident in Bedford, where he was Deputy Sheriff. He then accepted the appointment of Deputy Sheriff, Port Elizabeth, and was a successful law practitioner here. Mr. KNIGHT was returned to Parliament as one of the members for Port Elizabeth. Having proceeded to the Diamond-fields, where he succeeded in obtaining a large and lucrative business, he eventually resigned his seat in Parliament. Severe and protracted illness forced him recently to leave the Fields, and it was during a residence in the Queen’s Town division for the benefit of his health that he succumbed. Mr. KNIGHT was a man of warm and generous nature, who made many friends. We tender our sympathy to his widow and bereaved family.

Friday 4 December 1874

BIRTH at Middelburg on the 12th November, the wife of Mr. J. FRIEDLANDER of a son.

Friday 11 December 1874

FOUND DEAD
A woman named MALONE was found dead in her house in Chapel-street on Sunday morning. She was a well known tippler, and excessive drinking had caused her death. – Star.

Tuesday 15 December 1874

DIED on the 11th inst, George Cecil, third son of Henry and Helen LOCHEE-BAYNE

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 14th inst, James Grey, infant son of James and Agnes REID, of Kimberley, aged 10 months.

SAD ACCIDENT
We regret to hear that a Mr. STEEL, from Queen’s Town, who has lately been residing at East London, with the intention of opening business there, has been drowned. From what we can learn it appears that the unfortunate gentleman, accompanied by a lad, on Wednesday last went as far as Cove Rock for the purpose of fishing, and while sitting on the rock a wave washed him off and he was not seen again. The boy, we understand, was also washed off, but succeeded in regaining the rock. – K.W. Gazette.

Friday 18 December 1874

BIRTH at Zuurbron on the 8th inst, the wife of Mr. R.W. METELERKAMP of a son.

BIRTH on the 17th inst, the wife of David HENDERSON of a daughter.

DIED at Kimberley, Diamond-Fields, on Tuesday the 8th inst, Elizabeth Ann, wife of C.W. HEUGH and daughter of E.L. KIFT.
Port Elizabeth, Dec 17 1874.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 16th December, the wife of Mr. A.G.W. WILSON of a son.

Tuesday 22 December 1874

BIRTH on the 20th instant, Mrs. M.M. TAIT of a daughter.
Richmond Villa, 21st Dec 1874.

OBITUARY
On Monday the 15th inst [sic] Edward Charles CROCKETT Esq., C.C. and R.M. of Mossel Bay, departed this life, after a brief illness of a fortnight. Mr. CROCKETT, who was universally respected, came out to this colony, under the Imperial Government, as an officer in the Customs, and continued in that department until September 1856, when he was removed to Mossel Bay as Sub-Collector. About the close of 1869, when the late Civil Commissioner, Mr. WYLDE, was removed to Port Elizabeth, one of the retrenchment schemes then carried out was the combining of the three offices of Civil Commissioner, Resident Magistrate and Collector of Customs in one, and Mr. CROCKETT was promoted to the three-fold office. The duties of all he discharged with great industry and much ability.

THE LATE COLONEL MACLEAN
We deeply regret to have to record the death, on Wednesday last, of Colonel MACLEAN C.B., late Lieut-Governor of British Kaffraria and of Natal. The deceased gentleman had for some time past been confined to his room by ill health, but until a few days before his death no fatal termination of his illness was anticipated. Fortunately, the warning was sufficiently long to enable his two sons, Alexis and Allan, of the F.A.M. Police – who came down from their stations with all possible speed upon receiving the summons - to be at his bedside for some hours before he died, and as he retained his consciousness to the last he was happily able to recognise them. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the service being conducted by the Rev. Mr. ROWE, Military Chaplain, who came down from King William’s Town for the purpose. The attendance was very large, the Church being completely filled, and amongst those present we noticed the Mayor of King William’s Town, who came down as the representative of that Borough. Mr. R.W.H. GIDDY, Treasurer-General of Griqualand West, and his brother, Mr. T.H. GIDDY, of King William’s Town, were also enabled to be present, having arrived at this port just as the procession commenced.
Colonel John MACLEAN C.B. was born at Enniskillen Castle in the year 1810. In the year 1835 he arrived at the Cape of Good Hope as captain in the 27th Enniskillen Light Infantry, and in 1838 was married to Miss Katharine O’REILLY. Having retired from the army, he succeeded Mr. Thos. SHEPSTONE as Government Agent at Fort Peddie in May 1845. In 1848 Colonel MACLEAN was appointed Tslambje Commissioner in British Kaffraria, and came to reside at Fort Murray. About the latter end of 1851 he succeeded Colonel MACKINNON as Chief Commissioner of British Kaffraria, and nine years later was appointed Lieutenant-Governor by Royal Warrant, dated December 4 1860. On October 1 1864 he was further appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Natal, but his health failing, he returned from that position a few months later, and took up his residence at East London, where he remained until his decease. The intelligence of his death will be received with deep regret throughout the whole of this colony and Natal. – East London Dispatch.

Friday 25 December 1874

BIRTH at Smithfield on the 17th December 1874, Mrs. C. VOS of a son.

Tuesday 29 December 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 24th December 1874, Mrs. W.S. INGGS of a son.