Friday, July 1, 1898
 
Marriage.
MALLETT.-TIFFEN.- June 29th at St. Michael's and All Angel's Church, Queenstown, by the Rev. F. WINGATE, Mr Frank O. MALLETT, Bulawayo, son of the late Mr. C. MALLETT, Queenstown, to Miss Blanche E TIFFEN, daughter of Mr. H. TIFFIN, Queenstown
 
Tuesday, July 5, 1898
 
Birth.- On 30th June, 1898, at Bowker's Park, the Wife of Sidney HODGES, of a Daughter.
 
Friday, July 8, 1898
 
Birth.- On 30th June, 1898, at Bowker's Park, the Wife of Sidney HODGES, of a Daughter.

Birth at Queenstown on the 4th, July 1898, the wife of Mr. G.W. IMPEY, of Donnybrook of a Daughter.
 
Died.- On board the "Gaul," when nearing Capetown, on 29th June, and buried at Sea, Dr. SHEARAR, of Paisley, Scotland, and brother of J.B. SHEARAR, Queenstown.

DIED,- At Mayville, on the 6th July, 1898, May Newsam, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold ELLA, aged 2 years and 5 months.
 
Tuesday, July 26, 1898
 
Married,- At Wesley Church Queenstown, July 20th, by Rev. Philip TEARLE, Stanley James DOLD, fifth son of John DOLD, J.P. of Grahamstown, to Florence, fifth daughter of Ablot STILWELL, of Queenstown.
 
Died,- At Cala, Tembuland, on the 17th of July, 1898, Oliver Rasten BROWN, 12th Son of Nathaniel BROWN of Berlin, and brother of S.J. BROWN, of Lily Vale.  Aged 43 years 8 months and 18 days.  Leaving a Wife and eight Children to mourn their loss.
 
Friday, July 29, 1898
 
Died.- At Queenstown, on the 26th, 1898, Arthur BARRETT, late of the Educational Department, Bombay, aged 62.  The deceased leaves a widow and two sons, the elder of whom is stationed in Hong Kong.
 
Obituary.
The late Professor BARRETT, whose death is announced in this issue, was born in Wales, but spent more than thirty years in India, holding various honourable and responsible positions in the Educational Department of the Bombay Presidency.  He retired from the service about two years ago and has since lived in Queenstown, where he secured the affection and respect of all who knew him...

Tuesday, August 2, 1898
 
Birth.- At Queenstown, on the 25th July, the wife of A.M. FAIRWEATHER, of a Son.
 
Married,- FOX-TEMPLE,- By Special Licence, at St. Andrew's Church, Romtord, on the 13th July, 1898, George E. FOX, of Queenstown, to Jessie, youngest Daughter of Capt. TEMPLE, late R.N., Romford, Essex.
 
Tuesday, August 9, 1898
 
Died,- 2nd August, 1898, at Mansfield, Kokstad, Elizabeth Dolly, in her 79th year, beloved Wife of George BARNES, Senr., late of Queenstown.

Died, On the 12th May, 1898, at the Rectory, Wellington, New South Wales - the residence of her Son the Rev. R. Barry BROWN - Catherine Rebacca DUNNETT, relict of the late Robert BROWN, Home Villa, Innerleithen, Scotlad.  Aged 72 years and 6 months.
 
Friday, August 12, 1898
 
Birth,- At Queenstown, on the 11th August, the wife of Ernest E. GALPIN of a Son.
 
Married,- At the United Prebyterian Church, Cove, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, on the 23rd. of June, by the Rev. Professor LINDSAY, Glasgow, assisted by the Rev. Armstrong BLACK, Liverpool, and the Rev. J. CAMERON, Cove, Florence, second Daughter of Rev. Dr. STEWART, Lovedale, to David Blyth ANDERSON, eldest Son of John ANDERSON, Esq. of Knockderry, Cove.
 
Queenstown people will be sorry to learn of the death of Mr Evan OWEN, late organist, of St Michael's.  Mr. OWEN succumbed to an attack of fever, at Bulawayo, after a very short illness.

Tuesday, September 6, 1898
 
Married,- At Wesley Church Queenstown, on 31st August, 1898, by the Rev. P. TEARLE, Ernest Richard WORTH, eldest son of Isaac WORTH, of Johannesburg, to Mabel Eliza SHELVER, fifth daughter of the late John SHELVER of Queenstown.
 
Friday, September 9, 1898
 
Married,- At Queenstown, on the 6th September in St Michael's Church, by Rev. WINGATE, F.G. FOTHERINGHAM to E. SPENCER.
 
Sudden Death.- We regret to hear that Mr. William THOMPSON, a farmer living on the Klipplaat, above Shiloh, went out with a number of his boyx to extinguish a grass fire on his farm.  In the midst of their endeavours to put it out the boys saw him fall.  They went to lift him up but found he was quite dead....
 
Tuesday, September 13, 1898
 
Died,- On the farm Orrithonzuchus Paradoxus, on the 4th inst., William THOMPSON.  Aged 53 years.
 
Friday, September 16, 1898
 
Birth,- At Queenstown, on 13th inst., the wife of A.G. BUTOW, of a Son.
 
The death is announced at Somerset East of Mrs. HART, senr. widow of the late Mr. Robert HART, of the fafamed farm Glen Avon.  Mrs. HART was 74 years of age.
 
Friday, September 23, 1898
 
Birth,- At Queenstown, on 13th inst., the wife of A.G. BUTOW, of a Son.

Tuesday, October 4, 1898
 
Destitute Child.
Whereas Martin JORDAAN, a European (Dutch) lad, aged about 12 years, has been brought to this Office in a state of destitution:
Notice is hereby given that unless he is claimed within Six Weeks from this date by some relative of friend, fit, able, and willing to support him, he will be indentured according to law.
 
It is hereby notified for general information that the destitute children mentioned have been indentured as follows:-
1.  Georgina HATTINGH to Mr. E.R. GIBBON, of Queenstown, until she attains her sixteenth year.
2.  Kitty HATTINGH to Mr. R. CREBO, of Queenstown, until she attains her sixteenth year.
3.  Esther HATTINGH, to Mr. C.P. DE WET, of Queenstown, until she attains her sixteenth year.
4.  Clarence HATTINGH, to Mr. J.J. CLOETE, of Lesseyton Cottage, until he attains his eighteenth year.
 
Friday, October 7, 1898
 
Died,- At her residence in Queenstown on Monday, 3rd inst., Mary Ann, widow of the late Henry W. DALE, aged 79, leaving a large circle of relatives to mourn the loss of a loving mother.
The late Mrs. DALE was one of the oldest residents of the town.  She is one of few who arrived with the "Scotch party" of British Settlers in 1820, being one year old at the time of landing.  Being born May 23rd, 1819, she was but a day older than Her Majesty the Queen.  For years past Mrs. DALE, with her daughters have lead a very quiet and retired life, hardly venturing beyond the precincts of the house.  She was of a quiet disposition and was greatly loved by her family, of whom she leaves three daughters and two sons.
 
Friday, October 14, 1898
 
Fashionable wedding.  ROSS-LAXTON.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Michael's Church on Tuesday afternoon last, the contracting parties being Mr. Archar R ROSS, Rusape, Makoni's District, Rhodesia, and Miss Louisa J. LAXTON, Bolotwa.  The officiating clergymen were the Revs. F.W. WINGATE and C.W. WALLACE, and there was a large and fashionalbe gathering, the spacious edifice edifice being filled...
 
Tuesday, October 18, 1898
 
We regret having to record the death on Thursday afternoon last from inflammation of the lungs of Mr. C.B. CHADWELL the popular Host of the Masonic Hotel.  Mr. CHADWELL's last illness was of short duration, and his sudden death has come as a shock to his many friends.  Mr. CHADWELL was a Freemason and at his demise held the high office of Junior Warden of the Star in the East Lodge.  He was also Scribe N. of the Royal Arch Chapter.  The body of the deceased was conveyed to the Temple at 2 p.m. and the Brethren assembled at 3.15 when a full Masonic service was held, at the completion of which the cortege proceded to the cemetery....
 
Friday, October 21, 1898
 
Deaths
At the Masonic Hotel, Queen's Town, on Thursday, Oct. 13th, 1898, C.B. CHADWELL, aged 41.
Died,- At Queenstown, on the 17th October, 1898, Maggie Caroline Milne, youngest daughter of J. and A.E. WESLEY, aged 11 months, 13 days.
 
Death.-  We regret to announce the death of Dr. MURRAY's baby, aged 11 months, on Monday, October 17th

Tuesday, November 1, 1898
 
Died,- At Queenstown, October 28th, 1898, Evelyn May, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. TEMPLETON, aged 5 months and 20 days.
 
Friday, November 4, 1898
 
Marriage,- At St. Michael's Church, on 2nd inst., by Rev. WINGATE, Robert NOONAN, Queenstown, to Jenny Letitia, sedond daughter of Edwin ORCHARD, of Johannesburg, formerly of Burghersdorp.
 
Wednesday, November 9, 1898
 
Married,-  At St. Dominic's Church, Queenstown, on the 8th November, 1898, by the Rev. Father, MAGGIOROTTI, Mr. Jos. G. BURKE, of Port Elizabeth, to Miss Winnifred Mary YEAMAN, of this town, and daughter of J.B. YEAMAN, Esq., of Basutoland.
 
Friday, November 18, 1898
 
We regret to have to record the death yesterday afternoon of Mrs. T. STUBBS, wife of the Messenger of the R.M. Court.  The deceased lady had contracted measles, which unfortunately took an inward turn, with the above sad result.
 
Monday, November 21, 1898
 
Died,- At Lily Oak Villa, Queenstown, on the 17th Nov., after a short illness of fourteen days, Sarah Elizabeth (Lilly) born ROBEY, dearly beloved wife of Tom C. STUBBS, aged 48 years and 5 months.
 
We deeply regret to hear that Mr. T. DAVISON lost his little daughter yesterday.  
 
Wednesday, November 23, 1898
 
Died,- At the residence of Mr. Geo. COOPER, Whittlesea, on the 17th Nov., 1898, Ernest John WOODFORD, youngest son of the late John Henry WOODFORD, aged 17 years and 6 months.
 
Wednesday, November 23, 1898
 
We Exceedingly regret having to record another death.  Mrs.  JACKSON wife of Mr. S. JACKSON, of Essex, passed away yesterday.  The deceased lady was over 70 years of age, had resided in this district a number of years, and leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends.  The funeral took place at Essex to-day.
 
Friday, November 25, 1898
 
Died,- At Essex farm, near Queenstown, on the 22nd Nov. 1898, in her 78th year, Charlotte JACKSON, (born EALES), beloved wife of Samuel JACKSON.
 
Monday, November 28, 1898
 
Birth,- At Bailey, on the 24th Nov., the wife of Wm. LESLIE, of a daughter.
 
Died,- At Caledon, 20th November, 1898, Joseph Charles PARKER, of Johannesburg, second son late James PARKER, Grahamstown, aged 45 years.
 
Wednesday, November 30, 1898
 
Obituary
We have with feelings of regret to record that death is still busy in our midst.  On Sunday last, after a short illness, the death of Miss M. HUNTER took place, the terrible avenger, cutting down a young life, in spite of all that medical aid and care could do.  The funeral took plce last Monday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends, the service being conducted by the Rev. WALLACE.
Monday, December 5, 1898
 
Birth,- At Queenstown, on 4th Dec., Mrs. E.W. SIMKINS, of a Daughter.
 
Died,- At Queenstown, on 27th Nov., 1898 Miriam Selina, beloved daughter of G. and M. HUNTER, aged 25 years.
 
Wednesday, December 14, 1898
 
A Wedding
On Saturday afternoon last, the wedding took place at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, of Percy Milford WRIGHT, A.R.M., of Glen Grey to Ada Rose Scalen ROBERTS, daughter of the Chief Inspector of Natives.  The Rev. William STEAD, of Bolotwa, officiated.  Mr. S.B. WRIGHT acted as best mand, and Misses May ROBERTS, Kate WRIGHT and Maud WRIGHT as bridesmaids...
 
Friday, December 16, 1898
 
Died,- At Tylden, on the 12th December, 1898, after many months intense suffering, William MILLER, fourth son of the late Thomas MILLER, 1820 Settlers, aged 74 years and 6 months.
Died,- At Indwe, on the 8th Dec., 1898, Ellen Downham, infant daughter of R. and E. PEVERETT, aged 7 months.
 
Monday, December 19, 1898
 
Died,- At Berlin, near King Williamstown, on 7th December, 1898, in his 90th year, Nathaniel BROWN, father of S.J. BROWN, of Lily Vale, and eldest brother of Hon. Thomas BROWN, of Guildford, Queenstown district, leaving 9 children and about 100 grand and great grandchildren to mourn their loss.
Died,- On his farm Elizabeth, in the district of Bedford, Cape Colony, on the 16th Dec., 1898, Mr. George KING, after a lingering illness.
 
Obituary
We regret having to record the death at Cathcart on Saturday afternoon of Mr. John TWEEDIE.  The funeral took place yesterday, the ceremony being conducted with Masonic Honours.  Mr. TWEEDIE had been seriously ill for some time past, and the worst fears were entertained as to his recovery...
 
Friday, December 30, 1898
 
We regret to record the death under distressing circumstances of Mr. A. DUNCAN, who has for the past two months supplied us with astronomical articles under the non de plume of Ursa Minor.  This death, occasioned by what must have been a regretable accident, will be widely mourned,....