Issues for 9 – 19 July inclusive, 6.9.16 and 23 August and 6 September are missing from the collection at the British Library.

Friday 5 July 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Tuesday the 25th inst, Mrs. W.A. OXENHAM of a son.

BIRTH at Knysna on Monday 24th June, the wife of Mr. W. LLOYD of a daughter.

DIED at Whittlesea on the 27th June 1872, the dearly beloved wife of J.H. HILLIER, aged 45 years.

DIED on Wednesday 3rd July 1872, George Henry THOMSON, eldest son of George THOMSON Esq., aged 9 years and 8 months.

FATAL ACCIDENT
On Wednesday afternoon a cart was dispatched by Mr. ADRIAANSE in charge of a coloured man named LEWIS, for the purpose of conveying a passenger out of town. Not returning last evening, a search was instituted, and the unfortunate driver was found lying alongside the road, a little beyond the Creek, with his neck broken, and stone dead. It is evident that, in returning to town, the cart was capsized, and the driver thrown out, with the fatal result above recorded.

Tuesday 23 July 1872

MARRIED at Oatlands, Uitenhage, July 18, by the Rev. J.C. Macintosh, W. LORD, of Somerset East, to Ellen, fourth daughter of Mr. T. BROWN, of Uitenhage.

DIED at Knysna on the 13th July 1872, Herbert William, eldest son of William LLOYD, aged two years and six months.

Friday 26 July 1872

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Undersigned wishes to return his thanks to the Inhabitants of Port Elizabeth and its vicinity for their kind and very liberal patronage for the past six years in his Livery and Bait Establishment, and also in the Fountain that is still running, and no chance of becoming dry. He begs to state that in consequence of the arrival of his Brother from the old country, he has enlarged the Driving Department threefold. Horses and Carts are to be had at the shortest notice for Town or Country, and Horses second to none in Port Elizabeth. His numerous Customers will get the best of satisfaction, combined with cleanliness, civility and attention, and he hopes to continue in the same favour which he has hitherto been enjoying.
James LYONS
3 May 1872
P.S. Parties wishing to purchase Cheap Horses and Carts to proceed to the Diamond regions will do well to apply to the undersigned, as he will be able to fit them out Complete and Cheap. Four or five second-hand Carts and Harness for Sale or Hire.
J. LYONS
Queen-street, opposite MOSENTHAL & Co.

Tuesday 30 July 1872

DEPARTURE OF THE REV. THOMAS GUARD
The Rev. Thomas GUARD, who has been so well known here for some years as an able and efficient minister of the Wesleyan Church, will leave by the R.M.S. Norseman today for Southampton, en route to Baltimore U.S.A., where he is about to take up his abode for the future. During his residence in this town he has secured for himself a large circle of friends, who deeply regret his departure, but who fervently wish him God speed in his new home. As a pulpit orator, Mr. GUARD is without an equal in this colony, and since his return from America the religious services he has conducted have been attended by large and attentive audiences, who hung upon his every word. There is no need for us to expatiate on the soul-stirring eloquence of his oration, or the deep, metaphysical and logical tone which characterizes his pulpit discourses. They are too well known throughout the colony. As a mark of the respect and esteem in which Mr. GUARD is held by his fellow-townsmen, they have contributed a purse of £190, which has been presented to him with the best wishes of the donors for his future prosperity and success. We shall be glad to hear of him when he has entered on his new duties in the United States, and he may rest assured there are many in this colony who will long bear him in remembrance, and will always be glad to hear of his welfare. A deputation, consisting of Messrs. Sidney HILL, W.M. FARMER, and Jas. RICHARDS, waited upon Mr. GUARD this morning, for the purpose of presenting him with the purse referred to above. Mr. GUARD assured them that he felt most deeply this unexpected token of their kindness and the interest they took in his welfare, and through them thanked the subscribers for their very handsome donation.

DIED at the Provincial Hospital, Port Elizabeth, on the 26th instant, Mr. Alex. McNAIR (son of Mr. David McNAIR, St.Ninian’s, near Stirling, Scotland), of New Rush, Diamond Fields, aged 26 years.

DIED on the 28th instant, Sarah, the wife of Mr. H.H. SOLOMON.

Friday 2 August 1872

DIED at Paltje’s Kraal, Division of Uitenhage, on Wednesday 24th July 1872, James TOLMAY Sen., aged 74 years and 9 months. Deceased was born at Dunbar, Scotland, and came to this Colony with the Settlers of 1817. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.
Paltje’s Kraal, July 25 1872.

Tuesday 13 August 1872

MARRIED at Port Elizabeth on the 1st August, by the Rev. W. Stokes, Thomas, eldest son of the late William BILLSON, to Hannah Elizabeth, daughter of Edward WRIGHT, Port Elizabeth.

DIED at Rondebosch on the 7th inst, Laura Jane, second daughter of the late Mr. Thomas JONES, in her eighteenth year.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 10th instant, Emily Louisa, second daughter of Mr. W. Septimus JONES, aged eight years and four months.

Tuesday 20 August 1872

BIRTH on the 14th instant, the wife of Edward Binstead HUGHES Esq., of a son.

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 14th August, at St.Mary’s, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. E. Pickering, Colonial Chaplain, Benoni Horace, sixth son of the Hon. George WOOD Esq., M.L.C., to Florence, youngest daughter of the late William SMITH Esq.

Tuesday 27 August 1872

HATHORN – On the 4th August, at his Residence in Pietermaritzburg, John HATHORN Esq., Master of the Supreme Court of Natal, aged 61 years.

THE LATE DR. ALFRED HOLDEN
It is with much regret that we have to record the death of Dr. Alfred HOLDEN, medical officer of R.M.S. Celt, which sad event occurred in Cape Town yesterday. On the voyage out Dr. HOLDEN suffered from dysentery, and on his arrival at Cape Town felt so ill that he thought it advisable to place himself under the care of the medical staff at Somerset Hospital, where he no doubt received every attention, and the best medical advice that Cape Town could furnish. Capt. WARLEIGH did not apprehend any danger, and was as much surprised and grieved as anyone at receiving the sad tidings. The deceased was the son of the Rev. W.C. HOLDEN, Wesleyan Minister, and a young practitioner of considerable ability and much promise. By his kindly courteous bearing he ingratiated himself with all with whom he came in contact, and his loss will be deeply felt by a wide circle of sorrowing friends. On receipt of the intelligence here flags were hoisted at half-mast at the office of Messrs. W. ANDERSON & Co., agents for the Celt, and also on board the steamer. To his bereaved parents we offer our heartfelt sympathy in their sore affliction.

Tuesday 3 September 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 2nd September 1872, Mrs. DUNCAN of a daughter.

A young woman named DURACK died suddenly in Cape Town on Sunday week. The deceased was only eighteen years of age.

Miss ANDERSON, who was recently married at Rondebosch to Mr. R.C.R. BOYES, had sixteen bridesmaids to assist at the nuptial ceremony.

ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
Mr. LEANE, of Mr. P.W. COURT’s establishment, had a very narrow escape from drowning yesterday morning, whilst bathing on the south side of the breakwater. He was observed by Messrs. Jno. A. BELL, of Her Majesty’s Customs, and Mr. Durban DYASON, who were bathing a little nearer the breakwater, to be carried out by the current. These gentlemen immediately swam to his assistance, and, with some difficulty, brought him ashore in an exhausted state. It was very fortunate that assistance was so promptly at hand, for in a few minutes longer life would have been extinct. There is frequently a strong current near the breakwater, and bathers should be very careful indeed. It is not at all safe to bathe within the shield now that the stones have been removed from the piles. The sand has been carried away, and a strong current sweeps through.

ACCIDENT TO MR. SIDNEY HILL
We are sorry to hear that a sad accident befell Mr. Sidney HILL on Saturday last. He was riding a spirited horse, which, when within a few hundred yard of his residence, bolted with him, and, in order to save himself from more serious injury, Mr. HILL threw himself off. He was cut a little on the face and head, but not seriously, and unfortunately broke the bone of his right hand thumb. Dr. ENSOR was sent for, and set the broken bone. It is fortunate that Mr. HILL was not more seriously injured. As it is, he will be incapable of using his right hand for several weeks, and this to a man of Mr. HILL’s active business habits will be a great penalty.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE
Last night, about a quarter past ten, an alarm of fire was raised, and the fire-bell, which has happily remained idle for many months, was set in motion. Proceeding to the spot indicated by the ruddy glare, it was discovered that the provision store of Mr. Henry BATES, situate at the junction of Main and Hill-streets, was on fire, and the flames pouring through a window at the north end of the shop. There was a light north-west breeze at the time, with heavy rain, and it is well that it was so, otherwise we might have had greater destruction to chronicle. The engines having arrived upon the scene, some little delay was caused by a difficulty in fixing the hose to the hydrant, but nothing could be done except to throw water on the adjacent houses, and thus prevent the conflagration spreading. In an incredibly short space of time the whole building was completely gutted. The house is the property of Mr. John CONRY, and is insured in the Port Elizabeth Fire and Marine Assurance Company. The shop stock and furniture are also insured in the same office. At one time it was feared that the adjoining premises occupied by Mr. W. GILLMAN as a furniture and glass warehouse, would fall a prey to the devouring element, as the ceiling was ablaze, but thanks to the prompt measures taken by Messrs. GILLMAN and BRISTER, and the efforts of the Fire Brigade, the stock was but slightly damaged, and that is amply covered by insurance. It was believed last night that Mr. BATES was from home at the time of the catastrophe, but, sad to relate, at eight o’clock this morning his charred remains were found in a corner of the shop, dreadfully disfigured by fire, and with one of his legs burned away to the knee. It is assumed that the unfortunate man suffocated in his sleep, and that his body fell through into the shop when the floor of the bedroom gave way. Mrs. BATES slept at her son’s house last night, and thereby escaped the terrible fate of her husband.

Tuesday 10 September 1872

BIRTH at Rock House, Port Elizabeth, the wife of F. ENSOR Esq., Surgeon, of a son.
September 3 1872.

Friday 13 September 1872

BIRTH at Springfield on the 3rd inst, the wife of Mr. H.W. INGGS [sic] of a daughter.

BIRTH on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr. John SPENCE, Queen-street, of a daughter.

Tuesday 17 September 1872

BIRTH at Sunnyside, Port Elizabeth, on the 14th instant, the wife of William HUME Esq. of a son.

ATTEMPTED RAPE
A man named Willem HANSEN was brought before the Resident Magistrate this morning, on a charge of having criminally assaulted Matilda MORTON, with intent to commit a rape. From the evidence of the complainant it appears that last evening, while she was on her way home to a house in the rear of Queen-street, the prisoner seized her, threw her on the ground, and, after using some very filthy language, attempted to assault her. Her screams brought her elder sister to her aid, and the prisoner was secured. The girl’s dress was torn, and her jacket soiled and dusty. The prisoner, in answer to the charge, professed entire ignorance of the whole affair, and said there was a conspiracy against him. He came from Cape Town some four months since, and was now employed as a schoolmaster at Blaauwkrantz. His Worship remanded him until Thursday, for the evidence of the doctor.

Friday 20 September 1872

BIRTH on Tuesday the 17th instant, the wife of W.J. NETTLETON of a son.

MARRIED by Special Licence at Uitenhage, on the 18th September 1872, by the Rev. E. Hepburn, August HIRSCH, of Port Elizabeth, to Kate, daughter of the late T.W. GUBB Esq.

DIED on the 4th September 1872, at De Beer’s New Rush, from inflammation of the lungs and fever, Paul Hendrik WOLMARANS, aged 22 years.

DIED at Port Elizabeth this morning, September 20, after a long and painful illness, Jessie Jane, youngest daughter of James and Anne FORSYTH, aged 1 year and 5 months.

DIED Sept. 18, Cecil Edward, son of William and Frances Ellen GREENSTOCK, aged 1 month.

Tuesday 24 September 1872

BIRTH on the 21st inst, Mrs. BRAMSON of a son.
Port Elizabeth.

DIED at Klipdrift, Diamond-fields, on the 9th September 1872, Mr. James Dunsmure COUPER J.P., in the forty-first year of his age, a native of the Shetland Isles, deeply regretted.

To Relatives and Friends
DEPARTED THIS LIFE on the 18th September 1872, Peter Cornelius VAN NIEKERK Esq., aged 74 years and 9 months, deeply regretted.
Wid. P.C. VAN NIEKERK
Humansdorp, Sept. 20 1872.

Friday 27 September 1872

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BRAMSON, Mrs. L., at Port Elizabeth, on the 21st inst, of a son.
DUNCAN, Mrs., at Port Elizabeth, on the 2nd inst, of a daughter.
ENSOR, Mrs. F., at Port Elizabeth, on the 3rd inst, of a son.
HUME, Mrs. W., at Port Elizabeth, on the 14th inst, of a son.
INNGS, Mrs. H.W., at Springfield, on the 3rd inst, of a daughter.
NETTLETON, Mrs. W.J., at Port Elizabeth, on the 17th inst, of a son.
SPENCE, Mrs. J., at Port Elizabeth, on the 11th inst, of a daughter.
MARRIAGE
HIRSCH, Mr. A., at Uitenhage, on the 18th inst, to Miss Kate GUBB.
DEATHS
COUPER, Mr. J.D., at Klipdrift, on the 9th inst, aged 41 years.
FORSYTH, Jessie Jane, daughter of Mr. J. FORSYTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 30th [recte 20th] inst, aged 1 year and 5 months.
GREENSTOCK, Cecil Edward, son of Rev. W. GREENSTOCK, at Port Elizabeth, on the 18th inst, aged 1 month.
VAN NIEKERK, Mr. P.C., at Humansdorp, on the 18th inst, aged 74 years.
WOLMARANS, Mr. P. Hendrik, at De Beer’s New Rush, on the 4th inst, aged 22 years.

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT
We have with regret to record the death yesterday, on his farm at Chelsea, of Capt. MALLORS, who has for many years been a resident of this town. The deceased gentleman (who is father-in-law to our respected Mayor) retired from the sea some years ago, and has since devoted himself entirely to agricultural pursuits, in which he was eminently successful, as the prize-lists of our agricultural shows will testify. Capt. MALLORS was universally respected, and leaves a large circle of acquaintances and friends to mourn his decease