Tuesday January 3, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 12th December, 1887, the wife of W.J. MARSHALL of a son.
BIRTH,- At Askeaton, Cala, on the 20th December, 1887, the wife of W.H. WILSON of a son.

DIED,- December 21st, 1887, at the residence of his nephew Mr. John DORRINGTON, of Worldridge, Peddie Division, Charles Hallett KERR, for many years a resident in the Queenstown District. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

Friday January 6, 1888

DIED,- At Sterkstroom, on the 24th December, 1887, Lawrence Herbert, infant son of Richard and Eliza Jane SUTTON.

DEATHS.- The first days of the New Year have seen two deaths in our midst. Mr Joseph MOUNTAIN of the Central Hotel breathed his last on the 2nd, after a lingering illness of six months duration. Mr MOUNTAIN was formerly in the F.A.M.P. and was generally respected. Mr F.C. WEBB senr., who resided for many years in the Peddie District, died on 4th inst at his son, Mr A D WEBB's farm adjoining the commonage, at the ripe age of 77. Deceased came out with the Settlers when ten years of age.

Tuesday January 10, 1888

TERRIBLE OCCURRENCE.
Standard.
On Sunday last (Christmas Day) a gloom was suddenly cast over the town of Standerton, when it became known that three young ladies had been drowned about 500 yards from town. The accident was thus related by Emily HEALD, aged 10 years, one of the survivors:- "On Christmas Eve we went to every house in town singing Christmas carols; when finished May proposed that we should go out for a walk at 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, to which all agreed, when about 3 o'clock on Sunday they prepared for the walk and soon started in the direction of Stander's Kop. We were seven in all (and are the children of Mr John DESFOUNTAIN and Mr James HEALD, both residing in this town.) The three that were drowned were Misses Ellen and Ada HEALD and Miss May DESFOUNTAIN, Ellen and May aged 13 years and Ada 8 years. When we arrived on the hill above the town, May said, 'Let us rather go and have a bathe than go for a walk,' so we started for the pool in which we intended to bathe. We arrived at a pool, but May said, 'we never bathe here, let us go to the other one where we generally bathe,' Ellen then asked her (May) if the pool was not too deep, to which she replied, 'Oh, no.' They then began to undress themselves, all except the three little ones, who were only about 4 to 5 years old. Ada, being first undressed, went to where the water was shallow, whereupon Ellen and May joined hands. (It must here be stated that May was the only one that could swim.) They started from the same place as Ada did, and did not proceed far when Ada disappeared. (The pool has a small decline and then a sudden drop of about 30 feet from a strong ridge. The size of the pool is about 20 yds. Square.) When she rose to the surface again, Ellen caught hold of her by the hair; Ellen must somehow or other have lost her grip, as Ada once more disappeared, and never rose again. Ellen and May stuck together, I was near them at the time, but finding that I was losing my footing I caught hold of the grass which hung over the bank; in trying to get out the grass broke and I than sank. On reaching the surface, I then grasped the grass and was fortunate this time to retain my hold, and thus saved myself. I then saw Ellen and May rise to the surface twice, and then sink, never to appear again alive. I then hurriedly threw my dress over me and ran to the nearest house – which was about 200 yards from the pool – to obtain help. I was told that while I was gone my little sister, about 6 years old, took off her boots to go and help Ellen, but she was persuaded not to go in as the water was too deep. At that moment some young men arrived and began to dive, but were unsuccessful. They could not reach the bottom, and the water was as cold as ice. Our parents by this time arrived, about half an hour after the accident. Seven parties were then diving without success. Father then went to make a grappling-iron, and during his absence the young men were constantly diving, but without success. Father arrived about half an hour afterwards, and then they commenced searching with the iron. After a long search the body of Ada was recovered. Searching was then renewed with vigour Ellen and May being found half an hour afterwards locked in each others arms. They must have been about three hours under the water.' The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, every person in town being present. At 3.30 the the coffins were placed in the D.R. Church and at 4 p.m. were taken to the cemetery. The coffins were beautifully and tastefully trimmed, a certain lady in town having presented three most lovely wreaths to the parents. This is the saddest and most lamentable occurrence which has ever happened in Standerton.

Friday January 20, 1888

MARRIED,- In the Presbyterian and Congregational Church, January 18th, 1888, by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, John HAW, of Botha's Hoek, district Dordrecht, to Annie Ames, 4th daughter of the late W. GREEN of Balfour.

Friday, January 27, 1888

QUEENSTOWN.
Destitute Boy.
Whereas Gustav BUNCE, an European Lad, aged about 13 years, has been left with Mr. Harold ELLA, of Queenstown, in a state of destitution. Notice is hereby given that unless the said Gustav BUNCE be claimed by some relative fit, proper, and willing, to maintain and take care of him, he will be apprenticed as the law directs. BUNCE states that his mother, Mrs. J.W. JONES, resides at Pretoria, Transvaal Republic.
Egbert GARCIA, R.M.
Resident Magistrate's Office,
11th January, 1888

MARRIED.- On January 25th at St. Michael's and All Angels, Queenstown, by Rev. A. GRANT, Robert Bernard STEWARD, Lieutenant C.M. Riflemen, to Grace Baxter SHEPPERSON, fifth surviving daughter of the late John Fuller SHEPPERSON, of Queenstown.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
CRADOCK.
The Register in its last issue to had says:- We regret to hear that Mr H LOVELESS, for many years a resident of this town, but lately of Cookhouse, died yesterday evening on the platform at Cookhouse Station.

HUMANSDORP.
A Kafir named KLAAS was brought before the Resident Magistrate of Humansdorp a few days ago, charged with the murder of a man named Adriaan HOLIE, and almost "doing to death" another man named William FORTUIN. Evidence was taken, at the conclusion of which the prisoner stated he was guilty of the charge.

Tuesday January 31, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 30th inst., the wife of J.B. SHEARAR of a daugther.

A FAMOUS CRICKETER TAKES PART IN ANOTHER MATCH.
On Wednesday last, at ½ past 6 in the morning, the Church of St. Michael's was filled to witness the marriage of Lieut. R.B. STEWART, C.M,R., to Miss Grace SHEPPERSON, of Queenstown. The Rev. A. GRANT, Rector, officiating. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. W. McDONALD, wore a rich costume of ivory satin, with wreath and veil. Her sisters, the Misses Edith and Ada SHEPPERSON were the bridesmaids, ...

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
TRANSVAAL.
Mr. R.H. LEAN was married last week to Miss Bertha HOLLARD, daughter of Mr. W.E. HOLLARD.
G. BARLEY, a miner, fell down a shaft of the Mount Mare mine at Marabastad, a fall of 50 feet. He lived about two hours after he was extricated.
KIMBERLEY
Mrs. PASSOW, wife of Mr. Charles PASSON, an employer of the French Diamond Mining Co., inadvertently partook of a certain preparation for the destruction of vermin, and died in great agony shortly afterwards. She was only 20 years of age.

Friday February 3, 1888

DIED.- At Queenstown, on the 30th January, 1888, Edward Charles HARVEY, Inspector Cape Police, eldest son of the late Capt. John HARVEY, Cape Mounted Riflemen, aged 47 years and 8 months.
DIED,- At Glengarry, district of Queenstown on 31st Jan., Carlin May, infant daughter of John McDONALD, aged 10 months, 18 days.

The late Mr. Charles B. BROWN. 
The town has indeed been sorely visited this week by the grim spectre Death. It will come as a thunderclap of astonishment and grief to a very wide circle to hear that Mr. Charles Bradfield BROWN, junior partner of the firm of Charles BROWN & Co., Queenstown, is dead. Seized by an acute attack of capillary bronchitis some fourteen days since, an illness treated lightly at first – as most of his illnesses through life had been – the sufferer neglected to seek medical advice until the disease had taken a fatal hold. Given then all that medical skill could, nursed by loving hands, hoping against hope, he lingered on until death could no longer be fought against, dying on Wednesday evening in the arms of his brother, Mr. William B. BROWN, who had, as well as his aunt, Mrs. BOYES, been with him throughout. Conscious through all, with but few intermitting periods, he was enabled to find consolation in the ministrations of the Revd. A. GRANT. He remembered all friends, spoke of his relatives up to the last, and died peacefully with a prayer on his lips...

Late Inspector HARVEY, C.P.
It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Edward Charles HARVEY, Inspector No. 5 District Cape Police, at his residence Prince Alfred Street, on Monday last. The desceased, who was 47 years of age, had been ill but a short time, and though danger was feared the end came quite unexpectedly. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock...
...The deceased officer, eldest son of the late Captain John HARVEY C.M.R., was appointed sub-Inspector, F.A.M.P., 1st April 1861: served in the Transkei under Sir Walter CURRIE against the Korannas; resigned commissioner 30th April, 1872; appointed Inspector of Queenstown Divisional Police, 1st January, 1876; commanded Queenstown Volunteers in Gcaleka-Gaika war, 1877-1878 (medal and clasp); acting Commandant of FROST's column from April 1878 until conclusion war; Staff-officer to Commandant FROST, C.M.G., during service of burgher column against Tambookies and Pondomise in 1880; when burghers were disbanded, raised "HARVEY's Horse" to replace them and appointed Commandant; in consequence of absence on active service was retrenched by the Divisional Council; appointed Inspector Cape Police, district No. 5, 1st September, 188? ... which he held to the credit of himself and those serving under him...

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
PORT ELIZABETH.
We (Herald) regret to say that a telegram received here yesterday reported the death at Capetown, on Saturday night, of Mr. W. Septimus JONES, formerly a resident of this town, and well known hre as the head of the firm JONES, RUDD & Co The deceased must have died rather suddenly, as it was only within the last week or two that he wrote to a friend here, that he hoped now to settle down quietly in Capetown. Mr. W.S. JONES was for many years in business in Port Elizabeth, and at one time was a leading member of the Congregational Church. Within the last few years he suffered reverses of fortune, and led and unsettled life. But before the close of his career fortune smiled on him again, and he was remarkably successful in certain speculations in diamond shares. As already intimated, he was about to retire from business and settle down in Capetown when the thread of life was suddenly snapped.
KING WILLIAM'S TOWN.
The last Mercury to hand contains the following: The chancel of Trinity Church was graced this morning by a very charming wedding party, the occasion being the marriage of Mr MILLER to Miss STIER...
On the same morning but at the Wesleyan Church, Alexandra Road, Mr Tom G. COLLIER, well known and favourable known in Queenstown, was married to Miss Annie WELCH, sister to Mr WELCH of MORUM Bros,' establishment. The knot was tied by the Rev. R. LAMPLOUGH assisted by the Rev. J. ROPER...
The Mercury announces the death of Mr J. SANSOM, a King Williamstown farmer, who took a prominent part in Kafir war of 1877-8.

Tuesday February 7, 1888

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.- A good many of our readers will be sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. JEFFREYS, wife of Mr Attorney JEFFREYS, which took place at Lady Frere on the 24th ult., after an illness extending over seven months. Mrs. JEFFREYS resided in Queenstown for many years where she was well known and greatly respected.

Tuesday February 14, 1888

DIED,- At his residence, Hartfield, district of Cathcart, on 5th February, William Adrian HART, aged 56 years and 3 months.

Friday February 17, 1888

DIED,- At Glen Thorn, district of Queenstown, 14th Feb., 1888, Arthur Dewstoe, infant son of W.J. and L.M. MARSHALL, aged two months.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
KING WILLIAM'S TOWN.
The Mercury says: "A very quiet but interesting wedding, attracting a large gathering of spectators, took place this morning at Trinity Church, the Ven. Arch. KITTON officiating. Mr. H.J. WACKRILL, manager of the branch of the firm Messrs. J.J. IRVINE & Co. At East London, was married to Miss DUNBAR, a young lady who has been residing for some time with her aunt, the Lady Superintendent of the Frere Hospital, East London...

Tuesday February 21, 1888

DEATH.- The Kaffrarian Watchman announces the death of Mr John Seath LISHMAN at Keiskama Hoek on 13th inst. The deceased gentleman came to the colony over forty years ago, and leaves a large family to mourn his loss.

WEDDING.- The following appears in the Journal of Tuesday:-
A numerous assembly gathered at Commemoration this morning, at about 9 o'clock, to witness the solemnisation of the marriage between George PEACOCK, Esq., of Queenstown, and Mrs. TEMPLETON, daughter of the late Hon. Geo. WOOD, of this City. A large number of the bride's
relation were present in church, and the bride was given away by her brother, Jno. E. WOOD, Esq., M.L.A. The interesting ceremony was conducted by the Rev. R. LAMPLOUGH, President of the Wesleyan Church of South Africa. Mr. B. ATTWELL presided at the organ, and rendered the Wedding March in most effective style.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
TRANSVAAL.
Mr W.H. MANNING, a partner in the firm of T.W. BECKELL & Co., died at Pretoria recently.
KING WILLIAM'S TOWN.
We regret to record the death of Mrs. J.J. ASHENHURST, which took place on Monday evening from rheumatic fever.
A boy aged nine years, son of Mr. KRENSH, a trader at Marilla's location, Debe, died the other day from the effects of sunstroke.
GRAHAMSTOWN.
The Journal says: Robert WILSON, a Scotsman, belonging to Glasgow came to this town a fortnight ago, and being in a very bad state of health was admitted to the Hospital. A few days ago, he was
discharged as being cured. He went to look for work, being by trade a shoemaker, and took lodgings in Dell's Row, where he died suddenly on Sunday, and being in destitute circumstances he was buried at the expense of the Grahamstown Caledonian Association.
FREE STATE.
A correspondent writes from Parys that eight children of a man named NIEKERK, living an hour from Vredefort, have succumbed to diphtheria. The correspondent adds: "I am told that NIEKERK used no medicine, saying that if the children had to die, it was no use doing anything. During the progress of the disease no one visited or assisted him. He, his wife, and two surviving children, had to do everything themselves. – Express.

Friday February 24, 1888

WEDDING.- The U.P. and C. Church was crowded at the early hour of six on the morning of Wednesday last to witness the nuptials of Dr. ROWLAND, Mayor of Dordrecht and Miss SCOTT, daughter of Mr. G. SCOTT, of Queenstown...

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
TRANSVAAL.
Three men; a European, a Hottentot, and a Zulu were found murdered on Sunday 12th Feb. At Johannesburg. The European, by name, Joseph GRAHAM, a one armed man, was most brutally battered about the head. The others seemed to have been felled to death by one blow. An Italian
is arrested on suspicion.
GRAHAMSTOWN.
The Journal announces the death of Mr. Hugh CRONWRIGHT, son of Mr CRONWRIGHT of this city. His death occurred at Johannesburg.
PORT ELIZABETH.
The Telegraph announces the following sudden death:- We regret to have to record that an extremely sudden death occurred yesterday at 12.50 p.m. in Robson-street, leading out of Parliament-street. There is a butcher's shop in the first-named street kept by Mr MARCH, an elderly man of 60 years of age. Mr MARSH was sitting in the shop, when his attention was arrested by some trivial occurrence outside, which he went to observe more closely. While standing on the step of the shop doorway he was observed suddenly to fall – first on his knees, and then on his face. Two persons, named respectively BUSHNELL and SHAW, hastened to his assistance, nd, despatching messengers for medical attendance, carried him inside his premises. Drs. MACDONALD and UPPLEBY were very speedily in attendance; but only to find that life was extinct – in fact, death was almost instantaneous. The body was removed to Mr MARSH's private residence on Hospital Hill.

Tuesday February 28, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on Saturday, February 25th, the wife of Mr. James G. LOVELL of a Son.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
TRANSVAAL.
It is reported that Mr BRINCK, Landdrost of Rustenburg, and the whole of his family, have been drowned while attempting to cross Elands River. Our informant states that the wagon was completely smashed, and that the bodies have not been recovered, no attempt having been made to that end. A miner named SAYERS, from Simonstown, as drowned whilst trying to cross near the Caledonian battery.
KIMBERLEY
It is our (D.F. Express) duty to chronicle a most lamentable affair which, unfortunately, caused the death of shunter KIRKMAN, who has been in the railway service here for some time. In shunting a train he proceeded to couple up some trucks, when he accidently got between the buffer, with the result that he was severely crushed. He died shortly afterwards.
TARKASTAD.
Estate of the late Dr H. EVERITT. A meeting of next of Kin and Creditors will be held before the Resident Magistrate of Tarkastad on Tuesday 20th March next at 10 a.m. for the election of an Executor or Executors Dative to the said Estate.
A first and final meeting, in the Insolvent Estate of Alfred James FLEISCHER, of Kalkoen Krantz, Tarka, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at Tarkastad, on Tuesday 28th February, at 10 a.m.
CAPE TOWN.
The Cape Times announces the death of Mr. Spearman SWINBURNE, 2nd officer of the Athenian, from typhoid fever. It appears that Mr. SWINBURNE contracted a fever soon after the arrival of the Athenian here, and it is only too probable that his death, like many others recently, was caused by the present disgraceful state of Capetown.
TRANSVAAL.
News has reached us (T.M. Argus) that a man named CORIGAN, of middle age, who had been working as a carpenter on the estate of the Langlaagte Comany had put an end to his existence. On enquiry we learned that for some time past he had been in a pensive mood, and at times did not know what he was about. On Saturday night he retired to his quarters, and shortly afterwards the people living in the immediate locality were alarmed by hearing a revolver shot, closely followed by a
second. On going to ascertain the cause, the found CORGIAN lying on the ground with blood flowing copiously from his mouth. On examination they saw that both shots had lodged almost in the same spot. Life was extinct almost immediately.
The Star has the following.- Yesterday afternoon, a Salvation Army funeral attracted large crowds. The deceased was a Mrs WALKER. The lusty singing of hymns as the funeral cortege passed through the streets was not in keeping with our usually accepted ideas of the solemn obsequies attendant upon funeral rites.
Charles HAERLICK, a rather sickly looking man, about 25 years, was walking down Commissioner-street, Johannesburg, on the afternoon of 21st Feb., when just as he was passing the Oriental Bar he fell down to all appearances quite lifeless. Dr CROOKS, who happened to see the occurrence, ran over to render assistance, if needed, but unfortunately his services were of no use, for the poor fellow's heart had already ceased to beat.

Tuesday March 6, 1888

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
CAPE TOWN.
A man named James HARE who was sent to examine a well in the premises of the Royal Hotel, Wynburg, was poisoned by the foul air. He was seen to stagger at the bottom of the well and a rescue party went down with candles. The candles went out when a distance of eight feet down, and the rescuers also succumbed to the poisonous fumes. They were brought up and eventually revived. The first man was still at the bottom. He was at last brought up, by grappling irons, dead. He was in the well half an hour. A verdict was returned of death by suffocation through foul gas in the well.
A man named Neuman DAVIS was killed in the Heriot mine on Saturday last, by the falling into a shaft of a quantity of loose earth, burying the unfortunate man in the debris.

Friday March 9, 1888

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
TRANSVAAL.
It is said that the ministers of religion here refused to bury the body of the man CORRIGAN who committled suicide recently.
GRAHAMSTOWN.
Mr Fred McWILLIAMS, jr., of King, was married last week to Emmie, daughter of Mr. W. JULY.
UMTATA.
The death is recorded of Mr A. LEMPINSKY, a well-known trader who resided at the Mapuzi near the mouth of the Umtata River.

Tuesday March 13, 1888

DIED,- At Queenstown, Cape Colony, on the 2nd inst., Charles CLARK (Christ Church, Oxford), son of the late James CLARK, Esq. Mr. CLARK was born at Lland, County Glamorgan, Wales; he was formerly Government Inspector of Schools and at the time he was thrown from his horse he resided at St. Mark's near Queenstown.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
KING WILLIAM'S TOWN.
The Cape Mercury says: The marriage of Mr. C.T. RAYNOR, Assistant Magistrate of Barkly East, to
Miss IMPEY of this town, will take place in a quiet manner at Aliwal North on the 21st.

DEATH OF REV. R. HAYES.
A telegram was received in Queenstown on Wednesday last announcing the sudden death, on the previous evening, at Beaconsfield, of the Rev. R. HAYES, Wesleyan Minister. The deceased was well known in this district having been stationed for some years at Dordrecht, prior to his appointment to the Diamond Fields. The reverend gentleman had attained to the position of Chairman of the Kimberley District, and had always taken a leading part in the annals of his church. He had been twice attacked with the Diamond Fields fever, but was recovering, and had made arrangements for himself and family to visit the old country during the present year...

The Death from Snake Bite.
Mr H.D.G. CLOETE, A.R.M. of Wynberg, has held and inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Thomas BUTLER, a bird-fancier aged about 45, living in St. John's-street, Mowbray. Some particulars have already been given. It appeared that deceased had recently bought a large cobraci-capello, reputably a very venomous species of snake, measuring some 5 feet 4 inches in length, which had been caught at the Black River, and was sold by a man named BAKER, BUTLER at the same time purchasing a smaller snake, and intending to send both of them away by steamer at an early date. On Tuesday, after he and some companions had been drinking, the snakes were brought out for exhibition. A man named Ludovick DANIELS first took up the cobra by the head, and after playing with it for a few moments ran among some of the bystanders holdings its head forward, scaring some of the people. BUTLER then came out, and pulling the reptile from DANIELS, deliberately put his hand into its mouth, saying he was not afraid, for it it bit him he could suck out the poison, which would then be harmless. The animal did bite BUTLER in the forefinger, the wound showing two teeth fangs. BUTLER sucked at the wound, but symptoms of poison in the blood began to show, and though Dr. ROSS was sent for, medical assistance could not be obtained before the poor fellow had breathed his last, death occurring within half an hour of the bite being given. The inquest was adjourned. – Cape Times.

Friday March 16, 1888

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
COLESBERG.
The Colesberg paper reports a sad accident to a young farmer named VAN DER WALT, which ended fatally. He and some were trying their strength and agility in jumping and lifting weights. Eventually they tried lifting a cart to show their strength. The deceased put forth a great effort, and lifted more than the others, but in doing so he suffered a rupture, and fell down in pain. Dr. KNOBEL was sent for but could do nothing for him without bringing him to town and performing an operation. By the time this was accomplished the bowel had mortified, and the poor fellow did not long survive the operation.
DORDRECHT.
A telegram from Johannesburg, dated the 9th inst., say: "Mr John STOREY, (an old Dordrechter), son-in-law of Mr Stewart EDGAR, fell out of a cart yesterday and was killed" His many friends and relatives hereabouts will be sorry to hear of his sad end.

Tuesday March 20, 1888

BIRTH,- At Johannesburg, Transvaal, S.A.R, on the 9th March, 1888, the wife of Jas. D. MORGAN of a Daughter.

DEATH.- We are pained to learn that Mr. Jan DREYER succumbed to the injuries received on the Bradford race-course. It seems that his spine was fatally injured. There is some doubt that our version of the disaster was correct, many stating that he ran forward to keep others from impending catastrophe. Mr. DREYER was much respected throughout the district, and was a favourite with his English friends.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
TRANSVAAL.
A Mr Tom MORISON was drowned on the 4th inst. whilst attempting to cross on horseback a spruit running into the Apies River.
BEDFORD.
At the Bedford Circuit Court, Genuka, a Kafir, was sentenced to death for the murder of the little son of the Rev. Mr DAVIDSON. One Ress was charges with being an accessory after the fact, but he was acquitted. It will be remembered that the child was missed seven years ago, and no clue could be found of its whereabouts.
GRAHAMSTOWN.
Mr. J. HOGGAN, an old and esteemed resident of Grahamstown, died on Saturday afternoon last at the age of 57 years.
EAST LONDON.
The Dispatch says: Our neighbour, Mr. HOWE, has suffered bereavement in the death of his wife after a short illness.

Friday March 23, 1888

BIRTH,- At Dordrecht, the wife of J.G. HELLIER, on March 13th.

MARRIED,- At Queenstown, on 21st March, 1888, by Rev. J.S. SPENCER, at Wesleyan Church, Walter John Herbert SWAN, of Port Alfred. To Mary Elizabeth, the only daughter of the late Henry GOLDING, Esq., formerly of this District.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
GRAHAMSTOWN.
The Journal of 17th inst. Reports.- Last night at about 9.30 p.m. a wagon belonging to Mr W PARKIN was coming in with firewood and a drunken man insisted on walking along beside the oxen. The driver says that when he turned the corner of Mr John WEDDERBURN's house, he thought he saw something under the wheel, and supposing it was some article that had fallen from the wagon, he went and took hold of it, when he found it was this man over whom the wheel had
passed, crushing to death on the spot. The unfortunate man was a Hottentot, named Willem PLESSIS, living in Dell's Row.

Tuesday March 27, 1888

DIED,- At Mapassa's Poort, March 19th, 1888, Emmie Theresa, beloved child of J.C. and A.J. PURDON, aged four years, one month and thirteen days.

SAD ACCIDENT.- The news reached us last week of the sad accident which happened to Mr FEAR at the Coega station, where whilst discharging his duty as station master he was crushed between a train and the platform. On Friday a telegram came announcing his death. This untimely termination to a bright young life will be mourned by many. His wonderful flute-playing was an important feature in most of our concerts, and his presence and aid was missed when he left this to take up other duties in service.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
PORT ELIZABETH.
A Mrs Elizabeth CALLEU(N?)DER died in Port Elizabeth on Sunday last, at the advanced age of 101 years.
PIQUETBERG.
A fatal cart accident occurred at Piquetberg last week, by which a generous lad of fifteen – Jacobus P. McLAGLEN, son of Mr. J.K. McLANGLEN, lost his life as the result of an act of kindness. It appears that on Thursday night, about eleven o'clock, the Chief Constable of Tulbagh, in his cart arrived at the Piquetberg Road station, and as he was unable to see where the crossing was, he asked young McLAGLEN to show him the road. McLAGLEN at once volunteered not only to show him the road, but to take the reins and drive him through. He did so, but something made the horses shy, and the cart was jerked violently against the embankment. Both the Chief Constable and McLAGLEN were thrown out, the latter being violently cast down on the ground. The horses bolted, and the Chief Constable, without stopping to look after his companion, went in chase. He caught them at Tulbagh toll-bar, six or seven miles away. The poor lad was left lying on the road, and his father, more than an hour afterwards, wondering what had become of him, came out to look for him. He arrived on the scene only just in time to see his son breathe his last, and the doctors afterwards declared that nothing could have saved him, for his neck was broken. The ground showed marks of how the deceased had struggled in that dreadful hour of pain to raise himself and move away.