Saturday 1 April 1899

An inquest was held at Capetown on the body of Nellie RUTTER, a child twelve years old, whose dress caught in the fire while putting the kettle on a few days ago. The child was burnt to death. A verdict of accidental death was returned.

Tuesday 4 April 1899

OBITUARY – MR. H.J. ROE
It is with severe regret that we have to report the death at the early age of 21 years of Mr. H.J. ROE, son of Mr. W. ROE of Sevenfountains. The cause of death was typhoid fever. Deceased will be a loss to the neighbourhood, as he was a teacher in the local Sunday School, and an active member of the tennis and cricket clubs. He was also a member of the First City Volunteers, and took part in the Langberg Campaign. The funeral was held at Sidbury on Thursday afternoon. The coffin was carried to the grave by four members of D Company, First City Volunteers. Among the wreaths that were placed on the grave may be mentioned one sent by Capt. SAUNDERS, and an everlasting wreath sent by the officers and men of the First City. We tender our sympathy to the bereaved parents in their loss of a dutiful son.
J.M.G.
Sevenfountains
[Transcriber’s note: The Civil Death Notice for Henry John ROE says he died on 28 March 1899]

Thursday 6 April 1899

MARRIED at St.Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral on Easter Monday, by the Rev. Father O’Rourke, Adolphus Joseph Egbert GARDE, of Kimberley, to Mary Matilda, only daughter of Mr. E.C. TRIBE of this City.

A PRETTY WEDDING
GARDE – TRIBE
St.Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral was the scene of a very pretty little wedding on Easter Monday morning, the occasion being the joining in holy matrimony of Mr. A.J.E. GARDE of Kimberley and Miss Mary M. TRIBE of this City. The sacred ceremony was performed at 9 o’clock by the Rev. Father O’ROURKE. The bride, who wore a charming costume of white silk, with a wreath and veil (made by Miss Agnes CONNOR, Market Square) was given away by her father, Mr. E.C. TRIBE. The bridesmaid was Miss Lily PRIEST, who also looked very pretty in a dress of white and pale blue. The happy bridegroom was ably supported by the brother of the bride, Mr. Benj. TRIBE. After the ceremony Mr. Alfred LAMB, who presided at the organ, played the Wedding March, and the wedding procession left the Church to the grand old strains. A reception was given at the residence, Bathurst Street, where breakfast was partaken of, and where many friends assembled. During the day numerous congratulatory telegrams were received from all parts of the country, while the presents poured in from all sides. Mr. and Mrs. GARDE left for Port Elizabeth by the 11am train, where the honeymoon will be spent. We join with all other friends in wishing them every happiness and prosperity.

Friday 7 April 1899

Eight couples were married by the Landdrost of Johannesburg on Tuesday, among whom were Walter QUERL, 33, of Grahamstown, to Pauline BRAUN, 25, of Kingwilliamstown.

We regret to hear that Mr. Councillor Tom A. KING, ex M.L.A. for Victoria East, an old Grahamstown man, and well known throughout the Eastern Districts, died on Tuesday after a long and painful illness. He was buried next day, the Mayor and Town Councillors attending the funeral officially.

Saturday 8 April 1899

MARRIED – NORTON – PACKMAN
At St.Bartholomew’s Church, Grahamstown, by Rev. Canon Espin, assisted by Rev. Canon Mullins and Rev. W.H. Turpin, John O. NORTON, eldest son of J.O. NORTON Esq, of Carlisle Bridge, to Agnes Florence PACKMAN, second daughter of the Rev. C.H.L. PACKMAN of this City.

A PRETTY WEDDING
NORTON – PACKMAN
On Thursday morning last St.Bartholomew’s Church, Settlers’ Hill, was the scene of a pretty wedding between Mr. J.O. NORTON Jun, eldest son of J.O. NORTON Esq, ex M.L.A. for Albany, and Miss A.F. PACKMAN, second daughter of Rev. C.H.L. PACKMAN, Rector of the Church. The bride, who looked charming, was assisted at the altar by her sisters, Misses Nora and Lily PACKMAN, and Misses Maude and Kathleen NORTON, while the best man was Mr. B.B. NORTON, brother of the happy bridegroom. The beautiful wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon ESPIN, assisted by Rev. Canon MULLINS and Rev. W.H. TURPIN. The bride was given away by her father, Rev. C.H.L. PACKMAN. The service was fully choral.
Mr. and Mrs. NORTON left for Port Alfred the same afternoon, where the honeymoon will be spent.
Hosts of telegrams and presents were received, which are only an evidence of the universal friendship with which the young couple are regarded, and to the good wishes of those friends we venture to add our own best wishes for every success.

Tuesday 11 April 1899

SUDDEN DEATH – MRS. EDWARD DIGGEDEN
We regret to chronicle today the death of Mrs. Mary DIGGEDEN, wife of Mr. Edward DIGGEDEN of this City, which occurred yesterday afternoon between 4 and 5 o’clock. It appears that Mrs. DIGGEDEN, who is 69 years of age, had had a good dinner about 2pm, and after having a letter written for her, and attending to some various household matters, seemed as well as possible. A little after 4 o’clock a little boy came running in to get a piece of bread and butter, an saw the old lady lying full length on the floor. He summoned assistance, and the doctor was sent for, but it was too late, Mrs. DIGGEDEN being quite dead. We extend our sincere sympathies to the bereaved relatives.

Thursday 13 April 1899

SHAW
Died at Montagu on the [11th] inst, Bessie Bramwell, beloved infant daughter of G.H.B. and S.R.G. SHAW, aged four months and eighteen days.

DIED at her residence, Manley’s Flats, on the 13th April 1899, Harriet, widow of the late George FORD, aged 76 years and 4 months.

Saturday 15 April 1899

HOOLE – BARCLAY
Married at Trinity Church, Capetown, on 5th inst, by the Rev. G. Litchfield MA, James Cotterell, eldest son of Mr. E.B.C. HOOLE, of Grahamstown, to Ethel Mary, second daughter of Mr. R.J. BARCLAY of Capetown.

A QUIET WEDDING – HOOLE-BARCLAY
A marriage was celebrated on 5th inst at Trinity Church, Capetown, by the Rev. G. LITCHFIELD MA, the contracting parties being Mr. J.C. HOOLE, formerly of Grahamstown, and Miss Ethel Mary BARCLAY, daughter of R.J. BARCAY Esq. of Capetown. The wedding was a quiet one, only the immediate relations of the bride and bridegroom being present. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked most charming in a dress of white broché, with [.....] train and trimmed with lace and orange blossom, and she wore a wreath of orange blossom and Brussels lace veil. The bridesmaid was the sister of the bride, Miss May BARCLAY, who wore a frock of white muslin trimmed with [valenciennes] lace and chiffon over eau de Nil silk, with white hat to match. The best man as Mr. [Clifford READE] of [Langeberg]. The service was fully choral, the bride having been a member of Trinity Church Choir for some years. The organist played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March in masterly [style] as the wedding party left the Church. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents in the garden, after which the happy couple left for French Hoek. The presents were numerous and varied and included a [b....... presentation] from the staff of the S.A. Mutual Society and also from the Secretary of the Society of which Mr. HOOLE is a member.

Tuesday 18 April 1899

THE WOMAN’S VOTE
“Should woman have a vote in politics?” is a question that is constantly cropping up. In some places, Wyoming for example, she has already obtained it, and it is interesting to observe how she uses it to vote for the good against the bad. Her power of discrimination is very great. Note how she appreciates Van Houten’s Cocoa. Whenever she has tried it, she has immediately pronounced it to be absolutely the best! And this without hesitation. The reason is evident enough.
In the first place, Van Houten’s Cocoa is pure, soluble and extremely nourishing. This the members of the medical profession are ever ready to acknowledge.
Secondly, it is delicious in taste, and very economical to use. And lastly, the numerous testimonials from “all sorts and conditions of men” prove that it is alike valued in the palace and prized in the cottage.
The moderate cost places it within the reach of all, for it is less than one farthing per cup; and it is so easily assimilated and digested that all may take it, be they weak or strong.
BE SURE YOU TRY VAN HOUTEN’S EATING CHOCOLATE

BIRTH at Bathurst Street on the 15th inst, the wife of Williamson WHYTE of a daughter.

Wednesday 19 April 1899

Mr. RHODES recently gave a commission to a Miss CARLISLE to paint his portrait, but nothing would induce him to give her even one sitting: so in order to gain her end she had to “shadow” him as he passed her studio in the mornings on his way to the park, and on other occasions of which he was utterly oblivious. Miss CARLISLE is a Grahamstown lady, and her grandfather, Sir John BISSET, is still remembered here; and when quite a young girl she went over to England on the same boat as Mr. RHODES, who was then on his way to Oxford. She is said to describe him as being at that time “a long and lanky youth who spent all his time in reading books.”

Thursday 20 April 1899

The death of Mr. Chas. H. PEARSON, of the Standard Bank, Mafeking, on Sunday last, from typhoid and other complications, is reported.

Friday 21 April 1899

MARRIED – DRIVER-NORTON
At St.George’s Cathedral, Grahamstown, on April 20th 1899 by the Rev. Canon Espin, assisted by the Rev. Canon Mullins, William Impey Stanford DRIVER, eldest son of the late C.H. DRIVER Esq. of Bulawayo, to Mary Mitford, second daughter of J.O. NORTON Esq., Carlisle Bridge, Albany.

WEDDING BELLS
DRIVER – NORTON
The bells of St.George’s Cathedral rang out a merry wedding peal yesterday afternoon, foretelling joy and happiness to the nuptials of Mr. William Impey Stanford DRIVER, eldest son of the late Harry DRIVER Esq, (who was so well known in Civil Service circles here, and who just previous to his death occupied an important position in the Rhodesian Civil Service) to Miss Mary Mitford NORTON, daughter of J.O. NORTON Esq, ex M.L.A., of Carlisle Bridge, Albany. The wedding was a fashionable one, the guests being numerous. The sacred knot was tied by the Rev. Canon ESPIN, assisted by the Rev. Canon MULLINS. The bride was escorted to the altar by the Misses K. NORTON, Nina CLARKE and Eileen WHITE, while Mr. Arthur W. NORTON made a most efficient best man. The bride’s dress was a charming confection of white satin trimmed with white chiffon, and she carried a lovely spray bouquet. Mr. J.O. NORTON was at the altar and resigned his daughter to the watchful care of her husband. After the ceremony Mr. W. DEANE, the talented organist, played the Wedding March, and the happy party repaired to the residence of Mr. Dennison L. CLARKE, Prince Alfred’s Road, where a reception was held, and where sheaves of telegraphic and verbal congratulations were received. The wedding presents were a magnificent display, and testified to the hosts of friends the young couple have made. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford DRIVER left by last night’s train for Bulawayo, their future home, where it is our earnest wish, in common with all other friends, that they may enjoy every happiness.

Monday 24 April 1899

PASSED AWAY on April 24 1899, Wreford Leslie, the tenderly beloved son of Benjamin Booth and Cordelia ATTWELL, aged 17 years and 5 months.
The Funeral will move from Mowbray House, Oatlands Road, tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock. Special request: “No flowers”.
A. WILL
Undertaker

We regret to record the death in the early hours of this morning of Wreford Le, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. B.B. ATTWELL of Mowbray House. The deceased has been ailing for a considerable time, but on his return from Natal, with his father, a few weeks ago, he appeared to be a great deal better in health. Unfortunately, however, last week serious symptoms appeared, and he was on Saturday morning removed to the Albany General Hospital, where he died early this morning. We tender our sincerest sympathies to his bereaved parents and friends.

The engagement is announced of Mr. S.H. GODWIN with Miss Mary HOLLAND, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas HOLLAND of Grahamstown. All friends of the contracting parties will join in wishing them every happiness. Miss HOLLAND is at present staying with Mrs. Jerome SHARP at “Klooflands”, [Bertram’s], Johannesburg.

Tuesday 25 April 1899

The funeral of the late Mr. W. Leslie ATTWELL took place this morning at 8 o’clock, moving from the residence of Mr. B.B. ATTWELL, Mowbray House. There was a large attendance of deceased’s schoolfellows and masters from St.Andrew’s College, including the Matriculation Class, of which deceased was a member. Six of deceased’s intimate friends were pall-bearers. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dean HOLMES and Rev. W.H. WHITE, in the Anglican Church at the Cemetery. The body was laid to rest in the Wesleyan Cemetery, where other members of the family, who have gone before, are buried. By special request no flowers were sent. Telegrams of sympathy were received from Capetown, Natal, Johannesburg and other centres. It seems to us the saddest occurrence that could happen when a young man is cut off just on the entrance to Life’s journey, and we would respectfully add our sincere expressions of sympathy to those already received by our bereaved friends.

Wednesday 26 April 1899

BIRTH at [Hodges-street] on the 25th inst, the wife of Harry CUTMORE of a daughter.

DIED at Bathurst on Saturday April 22 1899, George BAGER, in his 82nd year.
Mrs. BAGER wishes to thank the many friends for their kindness during her husband’s illness.

Thursday 27 April 1899

MARRIED JARDINE-WEBBER
At the Baptist Church on April 26th 1899, by Rev. G.W. Cross, Joseph Ernest, second son of F. JARDINE Esq to Alice Letitia, third daughter of J.H. WEBBER Esq. of this City.

A PRETTY WEDDING
Yesterday morning the Baptist Church, Bathurst, was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Miss Alice WEBBER, third daughter of Mr. J.H. WEBBER of this city, was united in holy wedlock to Mr. J.E. JARDINE, second son of F. JARDINE Esq, and partner in the well-known firm of Jardine Bros. There was a large congregation, and the service was fully choral. The [nuptial .... ....] by the Rev. G.W. CROSS, Pastor of the Church. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary WEBBER, sister of the bride. The best man was Mr. [Albert] JARDINE. The bride wore a very charming dress of white [.....] trimmed with chiffon and orange blossom [illegible line], which was the work of Messrs. Muirhead & Gowie. She also wore a wreath and veil. Mr. and Mrs. JARDINE left yesterday for Port Elizabeth, from where they will proceed to East London, and we wish them a happy trip. There was a [quiet] breakfast at the house of the bride’s father after the ceremony, where the young couple received the congratulations of their friends. The presents were both numerous and costly [illegible line]. In the evening Mr. J.H. WEBBER entertained his employees and their families at a [regular] wedding feast at his house, Market Square, where there was much fun and jollity.

Friday 28 April 1899

[Transcriber’s note: The following is all that is legible of a long obituary to William ELLIOTT, whose Civil Death Notice says he died on the 7th April, aged 80 years, one month and 23 days. The scan of the column has let in so much light that it is virtually white in most places.]
THE LATE MR WILLIAM ELLIOTT
A BRITISH SETTLER
As the sun was setting on the [..... ] on Friday the 7th inst [rest of paragraph illegible]
His parents [........] the Nottingham Party, settled at .. [the rest of the column is virtually illegible, but seems to cover his experiences in the Frontier Wars]