Eastern Province Herald (later The Herald)

Friday 2 January 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 27th instant, Mrs. D. MACDONALD of a son.

BIRTH at Sunnyside, Port Elizabeth, on the 26th instant, Mrs. William HUME of a son.

BIRTH on the 27th December 1873 at Murraysburg, Mrs. SISSISON of a daughter, still-born.

DIED at Middelburg on Sunday 28th instant, Margaretha, only and beloved daughter of Isidor and Natalia FRIEDLANDER, at the early age of 1 year and 8 months, deeply lamented.
Middelburg, December 30th 1873

SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Mr. Frank ANDERSON left Dordrecht on Wednesday last to join Mr. MULLER’s wagons, having a revolver with him. On his arrival there he took the revolver out of the holster and placed it on the ground. Mr. Walter CATHERINE immediately picked it up. Mr. ANDERSON begged him not to touch it, saying “Be careful: it is loaded.” He had scarcely said so when the pistol exploded in the hands of CATHERINE, the bullet entering ANDERSON’s right breast and lodging somewhere in the back. The bullet has not yet been extracted.

[Issues for January 6,9,13,16, 20, 23, 27 and 30 are missing from the collection at the British Library]

Tuesday 3 February 1874

DEATH on the 25th inst, William John, third son of Robert DUNLOP and Harriet Louisa BUCHANAN, aged 7 years, 11 months and 25 days.

Tuesday 10 February 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 8th inst, the wife of Mr. John PATERSON of a son.

CART ACCIDENT
On Wednesday week while Mrs. HINWOOD, of Blaauwkrantz, was on her way to Bedford, accompanied by her son and daughter, the cart they were in was accidentally capsized. The HINWOOD family escaped with a few scratches, but the unfortunate driver, a white man named JAMES, fell on his head, and received such serious injuries that he died on the following Friday.

THREE MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED – A SAD DEATH
It was learned in town yesterday morning that three men who were engaged in quarrying, two miles and a half from Wellington, for the railway, had been seriously injured. It seems that the men, who are supposed to have been sailors, had on Tuesday last rammed home a charge of gunpowder, and the fuse would not ignite. Yesterday morning they returned to their work, and it is supposed that some of the instruments struck fire and ignited the powder, which threw up the rock, damaging two men severely about the face and the other one about the thighs and wrists. A special train, consisting of a carriage and locomotive, was bringing the sufferers to town. At Lady Grey’s Bridge the Stationmaster was seen to pass over the rails and make the necessary signals for the train to pass on. He then waited for the engine to come up, and when it was within a few yards of him he either fell accidentally or threw himself on the rails. The train passed over him; it was going very slowly, and in about a hundred and fifty yards it was stopped. On returning to the station it was found that the unfortunate Stationmaster was a mangled corpse. His feet were cut off, his body was crushed, and his head was dreadfully battered. He was not quite dead when he was picked up. The mass of pulp-like flesh heaved a heavy sigh and life had fled. The man’s name was SMITH, and his father was once ranger of the Cape Downs. The wife, who was in quite a frenzy, told those who had alighted from the train that he had been taking too much liquor during the last few days, and they had quarrelled, and so it is left to an uncertainty whether the poor fellow met his death by accident or met it at his own will and desire. It is a very sad case anyhow, and Mrs. SMITH is left helpless with four young children, who will have now to look to her for support. – Standard

Tuesday 17 February 1874

MARRIED at Trinity Church on the 12th instant, by the Rev. W. Greenstock, R.W. METELERKAMP, son of W.S. METELERKAMP Esq., of Zuur Bron, to Frances Emily, third daughter of the late J.J. D’EWES Esq., Fountain Farm, Addo Heights.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 13th February, the wife of Mr. George SCAER of a son.

BIRTH at Kraggakamma on the 12th instant, Mrs. T.W. TITTERTON of a son.

DIED on February 13, 1874, Mr. John MONKMAN, formerly of Burton Agnes, Yorkshire, aged 54 years.

OBITUARY
During the past few days that fell reaper Death has been busy in our midst, and old and young have been cut off from the land. Among those whose decease it is our painful duty to chronicle, we find the name of Mr. John MONKMAN, who died on Friday last, at a comparatively early age. Mr. MONKMAN, who has been for many years a resident of this town, was highly respected, having won for himself the esteem of his fellow-citizens by his probity and genial disposition. After a military career in the 2nd Regiment (Queen’s Royals), he settled down in this town, and of late years has been engaged in wool-pressing, with which business he was connected up to the time of his death.

DEATH OF MR. JAMES ISBELL
It is with sincere regret, which we believe will be shared by the whole community, that we learn that Mr. James ISBELL, for many years Postmaster of Uitenhage, died yesterday morning, in the Port Elizabeth Hospital. Mr. ISBELL has been suffering for a long time from the breaking out of an old wound he received in the leg many years ago, while in the Royal Navy, by a rope coiling round the limb. He was removed to the Hospital a few weeks ago, and the doctors, after consultation, resolved upon amputation. This was performed with remarkable skill by Dr DUNSTERVILLE, in the presence of Dr. ARNOLD of Graaff-Reinet, and all the medical gentlemen of Port Elizabeth. The writer of this notice spent an hour with the patient a few days before the operation. He was then exceedingly cheerful and hopeful, stating that he knew he had the most skillful and attentive staff in the colony, and with God’s blessing all would be well. Notwithstanding his high spirits and the skill of the operator, the shock was too much for a shattered constitution and [he] gradually drooped until yesterday morning, when the end came. Mrs. ISBELL attended him from the time of the operation to his death. We tender our heartfelt sympathy. – Uitenhage Times.

Friday 20 February 1874

MARRIED at Trinity Church, Port Elizabeth, on the 14th February 1874, by the Rev. W. Greenstock, William Henry Charles BIDEN to Marion, second daughter of W. ATMORE Esq., Government Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer, of Seymour.

A GUN ACCIDENT
A few days ago, whilst out shooting game near Bedford, Mr. W. KEEN met with an accident which nearly cost him his life. When driving in a cart with a gun, the butt-end resting on the bottom, it suddenly discharged, probably caused by a sudden jolt, and its contents fired upwards, the ball grazing Mr. KEEN’s face, leaving an ugly mark on the cheek, sent his hat flying, and damaged the cart tent. – Journal.

Friday 27 February 1874

BIRTH at Hillside House on Wednesday the 25th February, the wife of A.J. MACDONALD of a daughter.

MARRIED on the 20th January at Christ Church, Lancaster-gate, by the Rev. W.H. Fowle, Vicar of Milverton, Somerset, Alfred Cecil PADDAY Esq., of Penang, seventh son of J. PADDAY Esq. of Inverness-terrace, to Katharine Antoinetta, second daughter of Alfred EBDEN Esq., of Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 22nd instant, of White Sore Throat, after ten days’ suffering, Junette Catherine Maude Woolacott, beloved daughter of Jacob and Catherine BREDELL, aged 2 years, 8 months and 21 days. Relatives and friends will please accept this notice.

DIED at 28 Southernhay, Exeter, England, on the 24th November 1873, Mary Browne, the beloved wife of Capt. M.H. PENFOLD R.N.R., SS Edinburgh Castle, deeply regretted.

DIED February 24th, William Robert, son of Robert and Hannah FOWLER, aged 9 months and 4 days.

Tuesday 3 March 1874

MARRIED on the 19th February at St.Mary’s Terrace, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. J.C. Macintosh, David HENDERSON to Ellen Mary Lord, youngest daughter of the late W.B. FRAMES Esq.

INSANE
A meeting of the paternal and maternal relations of the insane person John CULLINAN will be held before the Resident Magistrate of Stockenstrom on Friday the 27th March next, to select some fit and proper person to be appointed, jointly with William Henry BATES, curator dative of the said insane person, in the room of John Crichton BELL, deceased.

Friday 6 March 1874

BIRTH on the 3rd instant, Mrs. ALLENBERG of a son.

DIED on the 18th January 1874, of congestion of the lungs, Frederick DIVER, Commander of Union S.S. Company’s Steamer “Teuton”.

MARRIED on the 19th February, at Bethulie, O.F.S., by Rev. S. Rapaport, Julius HEIMANN to Sarah NORDEN.

Friday 13 March 1874

DEATH FROM EXPOSURE
On Tuesday afternoon a German named Samuel GREEBER was found lying in the Market-square, in a very exhausted condition. He was at once removed to the Provincial Hospital, where he died a quarter of an hour after admission.

Tuesday 17 March 1874

DIED at Willow Park on the 2nd inst, Vincent Charles, eldest son of John and Emma SLATER, aged 3 years 3 months and 13 days.

On Sunday afternoon there was quite a large gathering of members of friendly societies to assist at the funeral obsequies of the late Mr. George Charles INGLE, who died in the Hospital on the 12th inst, after a painful illness. The Foresters and Good Templars, of which deceased was a member, mustered to the number of about two hundred, to honour the remains of their departed brother. The chaplain of the Foresters, Bro. the Rev. S. BROOK, delivered a very telling address to the assemblage in St.Mary’s Church, urging upon all present the necessity of being prepared for another world. The interment took place in St.Mary’s Cemetery, the funeral orations of the Foresters and Templars being read over the grave by the duly-appointed officers.

Friday 20 March 1874

DIED on the 19th instant, at the Family Residence of his Son-in-Law, Mr. SHAW, North-end, Mr. George CLAYTON, Hairdresser, aged 47 years.
The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, March 20, 1874

Tuesday 24 March 1874

REMOVAL
J. BREDELL
Organ Builder, Professional Pianoforte Tuner and Repairer of all kinds of Musical Instruments, begs to inform the Gentry and Public of Port Elizabeth that he has removed from his old premises in Main-street, and requests that in future all orders may be left for him with J.W.C. MACKAY, Bookseller and Stationer, 40 Main-street, and which will receive his immediate attention.

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
On Tuesday last a party of gentlemen, among them Mr. George LEES, salesman to Messrs. COOPER, DRUMMOND & Co., left the town of Somerset East for a day’s shooting, and went onto the Bushberg. Two of the party were a little in advance, the remainder of them, VON DEN BROEK, LANGFORD and LEES had halted to rest a little. When about to proceed, LANGFORD, who had been carrying the gun, was in the act of raising it, to carry it over his shoulder, and at the moment, most unfortunately, it went off spontaneously. LEES, who had been standing in front of LANGFORD, a few paces removed, flung up his arms and fell backwards, and it was a few seconds before his friends realised the terrible truth that poor LEES was shot. The party in advance rushed back, and upon examination it was found that the shot was fatal. The charge entered the upper part of the brow, passing out about the crown of the head and carrying off part of the scalp. For about half an hour there were some faint signs of life, but no word was spoken by him, in fact there was no evidence of consciousness, and he shortly expired.

Friday 27 March 1874

MEETINGS IN INTESTATE ESTATES
A meeting of the next of kin and creditors of the late Jessie Helen HUNTLEY was held before the Resident Magistrate on Wednesday morning, when Mr. Frederick HOLLAND was appointed executor dative. At the same time and place Mr. William Martin INNES was appointed executor dative to the intestate estate of the late Dr. James Rose INNES.

Tuesday 31 March 1874

BIRTH on the 29th March 1874, at Port Elizabeth, the wife of A.O. HORWOOD of a daughter.

BIRTH on the 15th inst, Mrs. William WILSON of a son.

DIED at her Residence, Prospect Hose, on the Hill, on the 29th inst, Maria Sarah, wife of Mr. William WILSON, aged 42 years.

DIED Feb 12th at Torquay, Devonshire, John Brabazon VIVIAN, Commander R.N., second son of Lord VIVIAN, aged 37.

[Issues for Apr 10 and May 5,8 and 12 are missing from the collection at the British Library]

Friday 3 April 1874

SHOCKING ACCIDENT
About three o’clock on Tuesday afternoon a quarryman named Francis CUSLETT was employed in the quarries in the rear of Rudolf-street, when he met with a serious accident. He was about to fire a charge, when by some means or other a piece of the burning fuse fell upon a 14lb keg of powder. A terrible explosion followed, and the poor fellow was shockingly mutilated. He had a deep cut on one arm and under his chin, one wrist bone was broken, and his head, face, body and legs scorched and burnt. He was at once removed to the Hospital, where his hand was amputated and his serious wounds attended to.

Tuesday 7 April 1874

Guardian Assurance and Trust Company of Port Elizabeth
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the Estate of Samuel WELSFORD of Exeter, Devonshire, formerly of Port Elizabeth.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors of the above Estate are requested to file their Claims at this Office, Main-street, Port Elizabeth, within six weeks from this date; and Debtors thereto are required to settle their Accounts at the same place, within the same period, or legal proceedings will be instituted against them.
Francis H. CARPENTER
Secretary Guardian Company
Executor Dative
Port Elizabeth, 27th March 1874

Guardian Assurance and Trust Company of Port Elizabeth
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the Testate Estate of John MONKMAN of Port Elizabeth, wool presser.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors of the above Estate are requested to file their Claims at this Office, Main-street, Port Elizabeth, within six weeks from this date; and Debtors thereto are required to settle their Accounts at the same place, within the same period, or legal proceedings will be instituted against them.
Francis H. CARPENTER
Joseph SIMPSON q.q. J.E. BRUTON
Executors
Port Elizabeth, 27th March 1874

BIRTH on the 6th instant, Mrs. A. BARSDORF of a son.

Tuesday 14 April 1874

MARRIED on the 8th inst. at the Church of St.Mary, by the Venerable Archdeacon White and the Rev. E. Pickering, C. Rickman (Denis), son of Harry O’FLAHERTY Esq., late of Folkestone, to Mary, eldest daughter of William JECKS Esq. J.P., County of Suffolk.
[Transcriber’s note: Marriage certificate shows that groom’s full name is Caleb Rickman O’FLAHERTY]

BIRTH at Uitenhage on the 10th April, the wife of G.W. CAITHNESS, of New Year’s Kop, Alexandria, of a son.

BIRTH on the 11th instant, Mrs. M.M. LOUBSER of a son.

DIED on the 8th instant at No.1 Cora Terrace, Cecilia Orford (Lily), youngest daughter of the late Henry Joseph SHERMAN, aged 16 years.

DIED at Queen’s Town, Cape of Good Hope, John Macgill HEPBURN, aged 33 years, late accountant of the Queen’ Town Bank, eldest son of the Rev. E.D. HEPBURN, Uitenhage. Relicts, a Young Widow and Infant Daughter.
Relatives in Scotland, England and Canada will please accept of this notice.

NARROW ESCAPE
On Tuesday afternoon a child of Mr. Peter POTE’s, about two years of age, fell from the upper story [sic] of the verandah in front of his house, a depth of eighteen or twenty feet, to the ground. Wonderful to relate, the child escaped with nothing more serious than a few bruises. – Penny Mail.

Tuesday 21 April 1874

BIRTH at Burghersdorp on the 28th March, Mrs. James MOSENTHAL of a son.

BIRTH at Middelburg on the 17th April 1874, the wife of Mr. R.J. TAYLOR of a daughter.

DREADFUL GUN ACCIDENT
We regret to hear of a terrible accident that happened some days ago, on the farm Leeuwdans, in this district, by which a girl of 11, named Johanna Alberta MARE, lost her life. It appears that on the day in question, Carel STOREBECK (a trader from Cradock) was standing in the front room of the farm-house, and was doing something to the lock of a loaded gun, when it suddenly exploded. The deceased was at that moment coming in the doorway, and the bullet unfortunately struck her almost full in the forehead. She fell, covered with blood, and STOREBECK, terrified at the fearful catastrophe, ran away. On receipt of the intelligence here, Dr. FEHRSEN was sent out and made a post mortem examination of the body. He found that she had lingered for about an hour after the accident, the bullet having passed in an upward direction, crushing the skull. The bereaved parents have our heartiest sympathy in the terrible affliction that has so suddenly befallen them. As for the unfortunate man who has caused this distress, and who is now in the hnads of the authorities, having given himself up shortly after the mishap, he may have to answer for his carelessness before a court of justice, and we trust this will be a warning to him to be more careful in future. It is most astonishing notwithstanding the dreadful accidents that are daily occurring, hoe careless people are with firearms. – Cradock Register.

Tuesday 28 April 1874

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 25th instant, Charles WHITCOMB Esq., Attorney-at-Law, aged 78 years.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT
A young man named Thos. LOUGHLIN unfortunately met his death yesterday while engaged on the railway trucks. He was standing between the railway engine and the trucks, when through the slipping of a plank they came into collision, crushing the poor fellow most frightfully. He died twenty minutes after the accident, and leaves a young wife and child.

Friday 1 May 1874

MARRIED at St.Augustine’s Church, Port Elizabeth, on the 28th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Glynn, Michael MULLEN to Miss Ellen LYONS.

Friday 15 May 1874

MARRIED at Dordrecht on the 12th instant, by the Rev. H.H. Dugmore, Julius VON MENGERSHAUSEN to Martha, eldest daughter of M.H. WILHELM, Chemist at Dordrecht.

BIRTH at Knysna on the 2nd May, the wife of Mr. W. LLOYD of a son.

SUDDEN DEATH
A carpenter named Alfred SMITH, residing at Lady Grey, died suddenly a few days ago, caused by the bursting of a blood vessel.

THE LASH
Mr. Recorder BARRY is apparently a firm believer in the efficacy of the lash. Nearly all the prisoners convicted before him at the Circuit Court recently held at Kimberley were sentenced to be flogged. Three years’ imprisonment and thirty-six lashes appear to be the orthodox punishment of cattle-stealing.

Tuesday 19 May 1874

MARRIED on the 14th instant at Trinity Church, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. W. Greenstock, Frederick Henry, son of Eden BAKER Esq., St.Helena, to Jane, third daughter of the late Robert M. PRITCHARD Esq., Collector of Customs, St.Helena. No cards.

One by one the original British Settlers of this Province are passing away. On Thursday night Mr. James WALLACE, who arrived in the Colony in 1817, died at Collingham, at a ripe old age. He came out with MOODIE’s Scotch party.

Friday 22 May 1874

DENTAL OFFICE REMOVED
At the solicitation of numerous Patients, who have favoured me with their confidence, I have determined to make Port Elizabeth my Permanent Residence, and have removed to the secluded and convenient premises in Chape Lane, second door below the residence of Doctor DUNSTERVILLE.
A.J. SYMONDS, Dentist
NB Please remember the New Address

Tuesday 26 May 1874

THE LATE MR. J.W. ESTMENT
The death, after a long and painful illness, of this respected citizen, is recorded in today’s issue. The deceased was one whose character was held in the highest esteem by those connected with him, both in his social and commercial relations. – Journal.

SUDDEN DEATHS
On Thursday last an old man named Richard HAWES, for many years resident in this town, was found dead in his miserable hut in the Valley. – On Sunday morning a pauper named Thomas MOLSOP died suddenly at the North-end. He had just finished singing, when he fell down and expired.

Friday 29 May 1874

BIRTH on the 28th May, the wife of Mr. G.H. WEDEKIND of a son.

SUDDEN DEATHS
Since our last two very sudden deaths have occurred in this city. On Saturday morning Mr. J. SHORT died suddenly in his bed, and in the evening Mr. John CARNEY fell down in a fit, at his residence in Beaufort-street, and died immediately. – Star.

OBITUARY
It is our painful duty to record the sudden decease of Captain James MASON, who departed this life at Kinkelbosch on Tuesday last, in his fifty-second year. From the particulars to hand we learn that, during a conversation with one of his servants, he suddenly fell back in his bar, and expired, in an apoplectic fit. Captain MASON was an old and highly respected inhabitant of this town, having exercised the avocation of hotel-keeper here for some fourteen years. For ten years he was in the employ of Messrs. Falconer & Mercer of London, and sailed the vessels Ealing Grove, Hero of the Nile and Alexandrina between England and this colony. He then abandoned the sea and, with his family, took up his residence in Port Elizabeth. Finding his health failing, about three years ago Capt. MASON paid a visit to the Mother Country, and returned after a prolonged stay, occupying a position at the North-end. A few months ago he purchased “Kinkelbosch”, where he died, as above stated, in his fifty-second year. Captain MASON was generally respected throughout the town as a genial host, a firm friend, and a respectable member of our community. Yesterday afternoon the funeral procession, including quite a number of friends and acquaintances, left Steinman’s Masonic Hotel, and proceeded to St.Mary’s Church. The procession then wended its way to St.Mary’s Cemetery, where the mortal remains of James MASON were deposited, awaiting the universal arising. The Rev. E. PICKERING read the funeral service, and P.M. J. BELL delivered an oration over the grave on behalf of the Masonic fraternity.

Tuesday 2 June 1874

DEPARTED THIS LIFE at Riversdale, on Sunday the 31st May 1874, after a long illness, and nine months after the death of his beloved Wife, William WHITE Esq., Deputy Sheriff and Notary Public, aged 51 ears, leaving a young family to mourn their loss.

Friday 5 June 1874

BIRTH at Sunnyside, near Port Elizabeth, on Friday 5th June, the wife of L.L. MICHELL Esq. of a daughter.

Friday 12 June 1874

BIRTH on 5th inst. at Uitenhage, the wife of R.G. LAMB Esq., L.R.C.P. Irel. Of a son.

DEPARTED THIS LIFE on Tuesday morning, the 2nd instant, at half past 1 o’clock, Elizabeth, the beloved Wife of the Rev. W.C. WEBB, deeply regretted by her sorrowing Relatives and Friends.
Cape Town, 4th June 1874.

We exceedingly regret to notice in the Cape papers an announcement of the death of Mrs. WEBB, wife of the Rev. W.C. WEBB, which sad event occurred on the 2nd inst. Three or four months ago Mr. and Mrs. WEBB left this port for England, but Mrs. WEBB was unavoidably detained in Cape Town, and Mr. WEBB proceeded on his voyage home. The news of his wife’s death will be a severe blow to him, and will be felt by his numerous friends in this Province.

Tuesday 16 June 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on 12th June 1874, the wife of Alphonzo TAYLOR Esq. of a son.

DEATH OF MR. H.M. BARKLY
We much regret to hear of the death of this gentleman, a younger son of His Excellency Sir H. BARKLY, which took place a few days ago on Mr. J.B. EVANSs’ farm, near [Sch…..berg]. The deceased had been on a visit to Port Elizabeth, and caught a cold on his return, which resulted in his death.
[Transcriber’s note: The place name is out of focus. There is a plaque commemorating Henry Melvill BARKLY here]

Friday 19 June 1874

MARRIAGE on the 5th May at St.John’s Presbyterian Church, Forest Hill, London, by the Rev. William Boyd, assisted by the Rev. J. Banks and the Rev. George Clark Hutton, of the United Presbyterian Church, Charles Vine, fifth son of the late W.J. HOLLEBONE Esq., of Park House, Catford Bridge, Kent, to Sarah Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Alexander WARES Esq., of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

DIED at Queen’s Town on the 10th June 1874, at the residence of her son, Mr. Richard WRIGHT, Mrs. Elizabeth WRIGHT, relict of the late Mr. Joseph WRIGHT, after a lingering illness of thirteen years, aged 76 years. Deceased came to this Colony with the Settlers of 1820.

SUDDEN DEATH
A case of very sudden death occurred in this city on Saturday last, when a man named William HARVEY, a German gardener, fell down dead while following his occupation. Deceased was a member of the Good Templars of this city, and the Order turned out in full force, to the number of about 100, at his interment. – Journal.

HORRIBLE DEATH
We hear that child named VAN LINGE met with a terrible death this week, on the farm Zaaifontein. There is a water-mill on the farm, the machinery of which suddenly stopped, and upon search being made, the unfortunate child alluded to was found crushed to death in the works. – Richmond Era.

DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE
We regret to announce that between the 5th and 9th inst. Mr. C.M. HOWES, of Dordrecht, lost three young children through illness. The first, a fine young boy of nearly six years old, died on Friday week; on Sunday a little girl of two years breathed its last; and on Tuesday morning the third, a girl of four years, died. The grief of the parents may be better imagined than described. Strange to say, Mr. HOWES lost four young children in Fort Beaufort some years since, so that out of a family of seven there is not one surviving. – Frontier Guardian.

Tuesday 23 June 1874

MARRIED at Graaff-Reinet by Special Licence on the 15th June, by the Father of the Bride, Thomas Witheridge GUBB, eldest son of the late Mr. T.W. GUBB, of Uitenhage, to Marianne KITCHINGMAN, eldest daughter of the Rev. Jos. KITCHINGMAN, of Graaff-Reinet. No cards.

DIED on Sunday the 21st instant, Mr. Thomas WORRALL, in his 28th year. (Late of Birkenhead, England.) Deeply regretted.

DIED on the 18th May at Grafton House, Worcester Park, Surrey, Florence Bellairs, daughter of Henry B. DEARE Esq., aged 20 years and 11 months.

Tuesday 30 June 1874

MARRIED o the 25th instant, at Trinity Church, by the Rev. Edwd. Pickering M.A., Wm. George WOODFORD, second son of the late James WOODFORD Esq. of Guernsey, to Maria, sixth daughter of George CATES Esq., of Brookvale House, Teignmouth, South Devon.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 27th June, Maude Everlin, youngest daughter of Francis and Eliza HODSON, aged 4 months and 25 days.

WEDDING
Yesterday there was quite a gala scene at St.George’s Cathedral, at the celebration of the wedding of Mr. Advocate REITZ, the Chief Justice elect of the Free State, with Miss THESEN, of the Knysna. The Cathedral was quite crowded on the occasion; and nothing could be more fascinating than the appearance of the charming bride and the almost equally charming bridesmaids. – Argus.

Friday 3 July 1874

DIED at Kimberley, Diamond-Fields, on the 24th June 1874, John Richard FORBES, of Islington, London, aged 30 years, deeply lamented.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on 2nd July 1874, Mr. Myles SWANN, a native of the County of Wicklow, Ireland, aged 71 years. R.I.P.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATH
BIRTHS
LAMB, Mrs. R.G., on the 15th ult, at Uitenhage, of a son. [sic – should be 5th]
MICHELL, Mrs. L.L., on the 15th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter. [sic – should be 5th]
TAYLOR, Mrs. Alphonso, on the 12th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
MARRIAGES
GUBB, Mr. Thomas Witheridge, on the 15th ult, at Graaff-Reinet, to Miss Marianne KITCHINGMAN.
WOODFORD, Mr. William George, on the 25th ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Maria CATES.
DEATHS
HODSON, Maude Eveline, on the 27th ult, at Port Elizabeth, aged 4 months and 25 days.
WORRALL, Mr. Thomas, on the 21st ult, at Port Elizabeth, aged 28 years.
WEBB, Mrs. Elizabeth, on the 2nd ult, at Cape Town.
WRIGHT, Mrs. Elizabeth, on the 10th ult, at Queen’s Town, aged 76 years.

Tuesday 7 July 1874

DIED this morning, Evelyn Serah [sic] Stewart, infant daughter of Alfred and Sarah BATES, aged one year and one month.
Port Elizabeth, July 7 1874.

Friday 10 July 1874

DIED on the 10th July at the residence of his Step-Father, D. HENDERSON Esq., from the effects of an accident, Charles Brooksly LORD, aged 9 years.

Tuesday 14 July 1874

BIRTH on the 4th July 1874, the wife of J. RAMPF of a son.

DIED at the Knysna on the 19th June 1874, Charlotte Phillippa, youngest daughter of the late Capt. W. WHITBURN, of Falmouth, England, aged 22 years – deeply regretted.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Messrs. CHABAUD & DYASON have removed to the offices lately occupied by Messrs. INNES & ELLIOTT, Main-street.

MURDER NEAR FORT BEAUFORT
Mr. WRENSCH has been engaged this week in holding a preliminary examination into a charge of murder against a Hottentot in the employ of Mr. R.J. PAINTER. It appears that the accused, named Hans PETERS, and the deceased, - who was a coloured man, a mason by trade – with another, were in company together; the two latter the worse for liquor. Somewhere between the farms Yellowwoods and Waterfall a quarrel is supposed to have taken place last Saturday, which ended in the death of one, and the serious maltreatment of another by the accused. A knobkerrie was found on the spot broken to pieces.

Friday 17 July 1874

DIED on the 10th instant at No.2 Annerley Terrace, Henry, the beloved son of F. and E, MARCUS, late of 58 Gower Street, London, aged 10 years and 3 months.

Tuesday 21 July 1874

MARRIED at Burghersdorp by Special Licence, on Tuesday the 7th July 1874, by the Rev. William Cromar, Coenraad Johannes Otto Werdmuller D’ELGG to Miss Elizabeth Johanna Catharine VORSTER, both of Burghersdorp.

Friday 24 July 1874

DIED at Burghersdorp, in the night of Monday 13th July, Joseph Emil, aged 3 months and 16 days, infant son of James and Rosa MOSENTHAL.

DIED on the 20th instant, Florence Maude, beloved daughter of Fred and Sarah CROOKS, aged 3 months and 2 days. Deeply regretted.

Friday 31 July 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth, 27th July 1874, Mrs. John T, LANG of a daughter.

BIRTH on the 26th instant, Mrs. Fritz MOSENTHAL of a daughter.
Richmond.

DIED at Wheatlands, near Graaff-Reinet, on the29th July 1874, Jane PARKES, aged 28 years.

Tuesday 4 August 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth, 27th July 1874, Mrs. John T. LACEY of a daughter.

DIED at Slangfontein, Eiland’s River, District of Uitenhage, on Thursday the 30th July, Thomas Brown PALMER Esq., J.P., aged 61 years, after a lingering illness.

DEATH OF AN 1820 SETTLER
We regret exceedingly to have to record the death of Mr. James DICKS, a respected citizen, at the ripe old age of 79 years, which took place last evening at the residence of Mr. R. STANTON. Deceased was one of the Original Settlers of 1820, and came to this country in the Weymouth, with FORD’s Party.

SAD NEWS
The numerous friends of Mr. SCANLEN, M.L.A., will be sorry to hear that yesterday he received a telegram announcing the death of a son, eight years old. Mr. DISTIN, M.L.A., also received a telegram, stating that Mrs. DISTIN was in a precarious condition. There being no steamer leaving for some days, Mr. DISTIN took his departure from Cape Town by the Inland Transport Company’s wagon this morning for Victoria West, from which place he will go on to Middelburg. – Argus.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING
A fashionable wedding took place last Tuesday, in the Dutch Reformed Church, Adderley-street, when Capt. FLOWER, of H.M. 86th Regiment, was married to Miss Dorothea Elizabeth FLECK, the sister-in-law of G. MYBURGH Esq., the Consul-General for the Netherlands in this colony. The church, notwithstanding the rather unfavourable weather, contained a numerous assembly of friends and spectators, among whom were Sir Arthur CUNYNGHAME, the Commander-in-Chief, and the principal officers of the garrison. The bride and her maids were elegantly dressed, and the bridegroom and his attendants were in full uniform. The service was performed by the Rev. Dr. ROBERTSON, of course in the English language. The grand organ, under the able management of Miss WOLFFE, played several very appropriate pieces, while the bridal party was assembling, and on the conclusion of the ceremony, which contributed much to enliven the scene. After a sumptuous breakfast at the residence of Mr. MYBURGH, the newly married couple left for Wynberg, followed by the best wishes of many friends. – Standard.

Friday 7 August 1874

DEATH
We have to announce, with sincere regret, the untimely death of Mr. Frank KAY, of Lady Grey. Mr. KAY lived for several years in Aliwal North, and from here not long since removed to Lady Grey, to conduct the business of Messrs. Frank KAY & Co., of which he was the senior partner. We understand the immediate cause of death was a relapse after an attack of measles. Mr. KAY was only twenty-one and a half years of age. He had won the high esteem of all who knew him, and he leaves many faithful friends to deplore his loss. – Northern Post.

Tuesday 11 August 1874

DIED of measles, at Lady Grey, Orange Free State, on the 31st July 1874, Francis Beaufort KAY, youngest son of the late W. KAY Esq., aged 22 years and 4 months, deeply regretted by his sorrowing relatives.
August 7 1874.

DEATH OF MR. A.W. BOONE
It is our mournful duty to record the death of Mr. Arthur William BOONE, late bookkeeper to the Port Elizabeth Fire and Marine Assurance Company, which sad event took place at noon on Friday last. The deceased gentleman, who was in his forty-first year, was well known in this town, and having acted for many years as organist of St.Paul’s Church, and taken much interest in Church matters, his loss will be greatly felt by that community. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of mourners.

Friday 14 August 1874

DIED at Fort Beaufort on the 12th inst, Billingsley William HENDERSON, of the Colonial Civil Service – Requiescat in Pace.

Tuesday 18 August 1874

DIED at Queen’s Town on Saturday 8th August 1874, Alfred WATKINS, of the firm HILL & WATKINS, aged 34 years.

OBITUARY
The Revd. William GORRIE, late missionary of the Free Church of Scotland, and in former years assistant teacher of the S.A. College and other schools, died on Wednesday last at his late residence at Newlands, near Cape Town, aged seventy-one years.

Friday 21 August 1874

LOST, on board the schooner “Star”, of Montrose, in March last, while on a voyage from West Hartlepool to Konigsberg, Capt. Robert CRABB, second son of the late George CRABB, Shipwright of Dundee, much and deeply regretted by all who knew him. Friends will please accept of this intimation.

Tuesday 25 August 1874

BIRTH on the 24th instant, at 49 Havelock-street, the wife of Wm. Elliott VARDY of a daughter.

MARRIED at the Wesleyan Chapel on the 10th instant, by the Rev. R. Lamplough, William WILSON to Caroline Lavinia DUNSTERVILLE.

BOY KILLED BY LIGHTNING
A private letter dated Paarl, 17th August, received in town, contains the following sad intelligence:-
I was in Wellington on Saturday afternoon, and there, as well as here, thunder and lightning, with heavy rain and hailstones, were experienced. At Stuckie’s school in the Blaauw Vlei, Wellington, a youngster between eleven and twelve years old was killed by the electric fluid, causing blood to flow from both ears, whilst three other boys, all playing outside, were struck slightly in their legs, causing a blue appearance of the part and affecting the membranes, so as to prevent walking for a few hours. The deceased lad is named VAN NIEKERK, and comes from Murraysburg. One of the three slightly hurt is a lad named ESTERHUIZEN, but the names of the other two I have not heard. – Standard.

Friday 28 August 1874

BIRTH on Sunday August 23rd, the wife of Mr. John BAKER, Humansdorp, of a daughter.

Tuesday 1 September 1874

DIED at Port Elizabeth, of Scarlet Fever, on Sunday the 30th August 1874, Martha Elizabeth, only surviving daughter of Mr. John KINGWELL, aged 5 years and 19 days, after a painful illness of only 7 days, to the intense grief of her surviving Parent.

Friday 4 September 1874

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 1st September, the wife of the Revd. Robt. LAMPLOUGH of a daughter.

MARRIED at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, September 2nd 1874, by the Rev. R. Lamplough, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. Charles Barnett DUNMAN, of Kimberley, Diamond-Fields, to Miss Mary THEOPHILUS, of Port Elizabeth.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BAKER, Mrs. John, at Humansdorp, on the 23rd ult, of a daughter.
LAMPLOUGH, Mrs. R., at Port Elizabeth, on the 1st inst, of a daughter.
VARDY, Mrs. W.E., at Port Elizabeth, on the 24th ult, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
ROSS–JOHNSON, Mr. Advocate, at Uitenhage, on the 11th ult, to Miss Maria RESTALL.
WILSON, Mr. W., at Port Elizabeth, on the 10th ult, to Miss Caroline Lavinia DUNSTERVILLE.
DUNMAN, Mr. C.B., at Port Elizabeth, on the 2nd September, to Mary THEOPHILUS.
DEATHS
HENDERSON, Mr. Wm. Billingsley, at Fort Beaufort, on the 12th ult.
KINGWELL, Martha Elizabeth, at Port Elizabeth, on the 30th ult, aged 5 years and 19 days.
TITTERTON, Marmion Allan, at Winterberg, on the 11th ult, aged 1 year and 3 months.
WATKINS, Mr. Alfred, at Queen’s Town, on the 8th ult, aged 34 years.
WHILEY, Hannah, at Port Elizabeth, on the 1st September, aged 53 years.

SUDDEN DEATH
We exceedingly regret to have to record in our obituary today the death of Mrs. WHILEY, the wife of Mr. J.E. WHILEY, of this town, and formerly of Graham’s Town. Deceased attended Divine service on Sunday, and was in her usual state of health on Monday morning, but about nine o’clock in the evening was seized with an attack of paralysis. Medical aid was immediately obtained, and Drs. DUNSTERVILLE and SUEUR were unremitting in their attention, but the sufferer never recovered, and only spoke once after the attack, which proved fatal before noon of the following day. This sudden bereavement is a great shock to the disconsolate family, to whom in their distress we tender our heartfelt sympathy.

MARRIAGE OF A CAPE MERCHANT
A Liverpool paper gives the following account of the marriage of Mr. C.M. PEACOCK, of the firm of Peacock Bros., Queen’s Town:-
A striking illustration of the growing desire for ornate ritual in religious ceremonies, which, along with an improved taste in ecclesiastical architecture and design, permeates all sects and classes, was afforded at a fashionable wedding, which took place on Tuesday at Wesley Chael, Higher Tranmere. The occasion, which brought together a large concourse of people, was the marriage of Mr. C.M. PEACOCK, a South African merchant of Cape Colony, with Annie, third daughter of Mr. Robert CURWEN, of Clifton Park, a Liverpool merchant and ship owner. The chapel, which will hold from 900 to 1,000persons, was crowded by those anxious to witness the ceremony, while nearly as large a company had assembled outside to watch the arrival and exit of the bridal party. A carpet of red baize stretched from the gateway in Church-road to the north-eastern chapel porch, and the floor of the chapel (which is an octagon in shape) was newly laid with the same material in the open space in front of the altar rails. The cortege consisted of eight wedding coaches, the interior of the bride’s coach being prettily festooned with flowers, which had a most charming effect. The bride, who was led in by her father, was attended by three of her sisters as bridesmaids, and two miniature bridesmaids (nieces), little flaxen-haired girls of five or six years, dressed in white, trimmed with pink silk, and each attended by a cavalier of similar proportions, one of them in Highland costume. The bride wore white silk, and the traditional veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids also wore veils, and were dressed in white tulle and mauve silk, with sleeves cut and slashed in an old fashion, most picturesque in effect. Besides these indispensable officials, the bride was “supported” by about a dozen young girls bearing bouquets, and understood to be members of her Sunday-school class. The wedding service was choral. An excellent choir, numbering about two dozen voices, sang the 128th psalm, beginning “Blessed are all they that fear the Lord” (which is part of the service), to the admirable setting of John Thomas’s cantata, “The Bride of Neath Valley”, and rendered the responses in a monotone. At suitable intervals they also sang, in place of anthems, two chorales from the same work – “Thou whose mercy is a treasure” and
May the years begun so brightly
In a round of gladness move.
The bridal party reached the chapel and half past ten, and the ceremony lasted about half an hour. The organist played the “Wedding March” as the married pair left the edifice, and the pathway of the bride was plentifully bestrewn with flowers.

FATAL ACCIDENT
The Friend of the 27th ult says:
It is our painful duty to record the death of Mr. John F.M. ROESCH, a former resident of this town, but lately of Moroko’s territory, the result of a cart accident on Thursday evening last, 20th instant, in the Kafirfontein Spruit, near this town. Deceased had been purchasing goods at the store of Mr. Robert PALMER, and at about sundown in the evening started from thence to return home to his residence, a trading station about one hour’s ride from Thaba N’chu. When he left Mr. PALMER’s store he had a coloured servant with him in the cart, but, as it seems, left him just outside the town, at the native station (Waayhoek), telling him to remain there till the following day, to look for wagons from Thaba N’chu on the morning market, to load up the goods, and then to come out to the station. ROESCH must have waited about till it got dark, and then have started quite alone with the cart and two horses. He was not again seen, and nothing more was heard of him till Friday night, when it was reported to the Landdrost, Mr. O.J. TRUTER, that the body of a white man had been seen by a cattle herd in the spruit just beyond the race-course, with a cart on the top of him and two horses still standing alive in harness. Mr. TRUTER started off with his police and brought in the body about midnight of Friday. The horses were uninjured, and must have stood for some twenty-eight hours in the bed of the spruit without food and without moving. The cart was found on its side, the one wheel lying flat on the chest of the unfortunate deceased, who in all probability lingered some time, wholly unable to extricate himself, till death relieved him of his sufferings. Deceased must, in the darkness, have missed the wide wagon drift on the main road to Thaba N’chu and the Conquered Territory, and have inadvertently driven down the little bank of the spruit, some little distance therefrom. The late Mr. ROESCH has left a sorrowing widow and eight children to deplore their loss. It is a strange and sad coincidence that on the same day of the month (June 20th), two months since, the late Mr. ROESCH had the misfortune to lose his third son, a lad of nearly fourteen years.

BIRTH at the Mount, Coldingham, Scotland, on the 2nd August, the wife of J.H. LAMB of a son.

DIED at Dagga Boer’s Neck on the morning of the 2nd September 1874, from Measles and Inflammation of the Lungs, George Augustus, second son of Edward and Charlotte Ellen FRISBY, aged 1 year, 8 months and 18 days.

Tuesday 8 September 1874

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Tuesday 1st September instant, Hannah, the beloved wife of James Joseph Ellerd WHILEY, of Port Elizabeth (only daughter of the late Lieut. MACDONALD, East India Company), aged 53 years, deeply regretted.
Port Elizabeth, Sept. 3 1874

DIED at Tarkastad on the 3rd instant, Mary Frances Thornhill, infant daughter of James and Letitia SOUTTER.

Friday 11 September 1874

DIED at his residence, Maynard Villa, Wynberg, on the 9th September, James Mortimer MAYNARD, in the 75th year of his age.

BIRTH at Somerset East on Tuesday 8th September 1874, Mrs. H. DAVID of a son.
Somerset East, 9th Sept. 1874.

Tuesday 15 September 1874

BIRTH on the 10th instant, the wife of Alfred BOARD of a son.

SUDDEN DEATH
Mr. LOUW, a shopkeeper residing in Sir Lowry-street, died very suddenly on Saturday evening last. The deceased had been indisposed for a few days, but not so much so as to be confined to his room, and, strange to say, a few minutes before his death he was walking about his shop, when he was suddenly stricken down. – Standard.

It was announced yesterday that Mr. James Mortimer MAYNARD Esq. had departed this life. He had been seized with a serious fit, from which no permanent recovery could be expected, so far back as two or three years ago, and in that state of confirmed valetudinarianism he continued until yesterday morning. Mr. MAYNARD was in very many respects, into which we have no space now to enter, a remarkable man. Originally, we believe, one of the British Settlers of 1821 [sic], he, with his brother, came down to Cape Town, and from an humble origin rose to the accumulation of an enormous amount of wealth. During the last two or three years he has been bestowing a portion of this wealth in liberal donations to the Wesleyan community, of which he was a member, as well as for other charitable purposes. – Argus.

Friday 18 September 1874

BIRTH at Union Cottage, Port Elizabeth, on Thursday 17th September 1874, the wife of Fredk. J.R. CAITHNESS of a daughter.

Friday 25 September 1874

BIRTH at Middelburg on the 12th September 1874, the wife of Mr. Edwin WHILEY of a son.

BIRTH at Reed’s Cottages, Princes-street, on the 22nd September 1874, the wife of T. RICHARDSON of a daughter.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 23rd inst, the wife of Fred LEVICK Esq. of a daughter.

BIRTH at Winburg, Orange Free State, on the 13th inst, the wife of Mr. J.W. MARKUS of a son.
Winburg, Sept. 14 1874.

MARRIED at Cape Town on the 15th instant, by Special Licence, Mr. Alexander MULLER, of Burghersdorp, to Miss Mary GRIESBACH, of Schwartau, Germany. No cards.

MARRIED on Tuesday 22nd September 1874, at St.Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, H.R. BOWLER Esq., of Port Elizabeth, to Elizabeth Ann, eldest daughter of Andries HUDSON Esq., Hougham Park.

Tuesday 29 September 1874

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 23rd September 1874, by the Rev. J.C. Mackintosh, assisted by the Rev. C.G. Forrester, Jane Isabell McKENZIE, fourth daughter of the late A.J. McKENZIE, to Frederick Thomas POWRIE, of Aliwal North, son of the late James POWRIE, of Claremont, near Cape Town. No cards.

DIED at his residence, Emerald Hill, on the 16th day of September 1874, Thomas GRIFFITHS, aged 49 years and 4 months, leaving an affectionate wife and large family to mourn their irreparable loss.

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.