South African Commercial Advertiser 1831 - 3 - July to September
Saturday 2 July 1831
LODEWYK Junior
Wigmaker, hairdresser and Perfumer
Begs to return his sincere acknowledgements to those Ladies and Gentlemen who have honored him with their favors during a long series of years and particularly on the occasion of the late Ball at Government House, when he had for the first time the honor to serve so many ladies and gentlemen to whom, he doubts not, he has given the greatest satisfaction; at the same time he offers his services to accommodate those ladies and gentlemen on future occasions, and promises to treat them with the same attention and punctuality if only a day’s notice is given.
For Balls, Theatres and other occasions his establishment will be open from 6am to 6pm for cutting and dressing the hair of ladies and gentlemen, who will be served in his absence by two efficient persons.
NB Ladies’ fronts, gentlemen’s whole and half wigs made according to the latest fashion and most moderate terms.
Perfumery in great variety and all requisites for the Toilet. Razors set.
No.1 Shortmarket-street, corner of Heergeracht.
DIED on the 28th inst, my beloved husband Jan Andries HORAK Esq, aged 80 years 7 months and 4 days; of which painful loss to myself and children I hereby give notice to relatives and friends.
Cape Town 30th June 1831
M.M. MELCK, Widow J.A. HORAK
DEATH OF MR. HORAK
Died in Cape Town on the 28th instant at the advanced age of 80 years, Jan Andries HORAK Esq, native of this Colony. His strict integrity, obliging disposition and affable manners had endeared him to a numerous circle of relatives and friends, by whom he is universally regretted. His remains were interred in the family vault in the Dutch Reformed Church on Thursday last, the 30th ult, and notwithstanding the very boisterous and rainy state of the weather, the funeral was numerously attended. In consequence of his near relationship to the late Mr. Marthinus MELCK, the first and greatest benefactor of the Lutheran Community in this Colony, the bearers of the deceased were composed of the Deacons of the Church, four Elders being the Pall Bearers. The Rev Mr. Van Staveren delivered an appropriate discourse on the occasion.
ACCIDENT AT SIMON’S BAY
A fatal accident occurred at Simon’s Bay on Wednesday last. It appears from a letters received in town that a young man named JOHNSON, in the employ of Mr. Richard STONE, the stable keeper, went off in a small boat manned by two persons to board a vessel just then arrived in the bay, and when on his return the boat is supposed to have been swamped, and the three unfortunate persons were drowned.
ACCIDENT
Before the schooner Conch got under weigh on the 20th ult in Algoa Bay, a brass gun was fired for the purpose of warning the Passengers to embark, when unfortunately the gun burst, and severely wounded the seaman who fired the gun. He was immediately taken on shore, and it was found necessary to amputate one of his legs, but he expired on the following day.
CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Simon’s Town Sunday June 10 [sic] by the Rev Charles Wimberley, Acting Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. James BELL baptised James.
In the Wesleyan Chapel Wynberg Sunday June 9 [sic] by the Rev B. Shaw:
Thomas son of Thomas CARR.
John son of ditto.
Elizabeth daughter of ditto.
Wednesday 6 July 1831
ACCIDENT: CAUTION – On Monday afternoon a child belonging to Mr. CHAPMAN of Roeland-street Cape Town, aged two years, fell with his head into a tub of water which stood in its way; it was taken out, and medical aid procured, but it was found that the vital principle was extinct.CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Cape Town Sunday July 3 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of F. ARMSTRONG baptised Catharine
In the Military Chapel Sunday June 26 by the Rev B.C.Goodison, Chaplain to the Forces:
A son of D. BLAKE, Private in HM 72nd Regt, baptised Andrew.
On Sunday July 3 by ditto:
A son of John CHAPMAN of the Royal Artillery, baptised Edward.
Saturday 9 July 1831
DIED on the 5th July, our respected mother Magdalena DU PLESSIS, widow of the late Mr. H.J. LUTTIG, aged 74 years 1 month and 10 days, of which notice is hereby given to friends and relatives, requesting to be excused all visits of condolence,J.J. LUTTIG.
DIED this day our beloved son Theodor Arnold Willem, aged one year and some days.
Tulbagh, 5th July 1831
F. ENGELS
L.E. ENGELS born REYNOLDS
Wednesday 13 July 1831
CHRISTENINGSIn the English Church Cape Town Sunday July 10 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. Daniel Albert DISANDT baptised Daniel Albert.
A son of Mr. W. PRESTWICH baptised George Owen.
A daughter of J. SMITH baptised Ann Catharine.
Saturday 16 July 1831
The body of Mr. Thomas L. JOHNSON, one of the two unfortunate persons drowned by the accidental overturning of a boat in Simon’s Bay on the 20th ult, was found, and buried on Thursday last. It will afford some consolation to the friends of that ill-fated young man to learn that more than 50 persons attended the funeral, an unusually large number at Simon’s Town, desirous of evincing the esteem and respect they entertained for the deceased, who, at the early age of 25 years, was prematurely summoned to the Throne of his Maker.In the account of the accident which appeared in the Advertiser of the 2nd inst it was stated that the three persons in the boat had perished. This is not correct. One of them, a youth, it afterwards appeared, was saved by a boat from the Vibilia. JOHNSON and a man of colour clung to the boat until cold and exhaustion compelled them to relinquish their hold, and the waves closed over them.
CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Cape Town Thursday July 14 by the Rev Henry G.P. Cooke AB, acting for the Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. J. ARCHER baptised Edward.
In St.Andrew’s Church July 13 by the Rev James Adamson DD:
A daughter of Wm. DICKSON Esq baptised Magdalena Hendrica.
In the Military Chapel Sunday July 10 by the Rev B.C. Goodison, Chaplain to the Forces:
A son of W. COTTRIL, Gunner of the Royal Artillery, baptised James.
In the English Church Wynberg Sunday July 10 by the Rev B.C. Goodison AM, Acting Chaplain:
A son of George APSEY baptised Thomas.
A daughter of ditto baptised Mary Ann.
A daughter of S. INGRAM baptised Susanna Margaret
Saturday 23 July 1831
BIRTH at Cape Town on the 22nd instant, Mrs. George GREIG of a daughter.MARRIED by special licence at Green Point on the 22nd inst by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain, Mr. Henry Ball RUTHERFOORD to Miss Elizabeth MORTON.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT
Paarl July 18: Since Saturday last we have had nothing but heavy and continued rains. About two o’clock this afternoon the gable of the house of Mr. ZINN, in Berg-street, fell and totally crushed a neighbouring building, inhabited by a number of free persons of colour, most of whom escaped. Unfortunately, however, a child of four years old was buried under the ruins, and its father so severely wounded that there is no hope of his recovery. Should these rains continue we fear that similar accidents will occur, as many houses are still wet from the previous heavy rains.
CHRISTENING
On Sunday July 10 by the Rev J. Cameron:
A son of R. BAKER baptised William George.
DEATH
July 16: A son of Mr. Samuel BENOY, named James Joseph, aged 1 month and 22 days.
Wednesday 27 July 1831
MARRIAGEIn the English Church cape Town Monday July 25 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Charles DAWSON to Margaret DONOHOE
CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Cape Town Sunday July 24 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. John ANSON baptised Eleanor.
A daughter of Mr. William BLACK baptised Mary Ann.
Saturday 30 July 1831
CHRISTENINGIn the English Church Cape Town Sunday July 24 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Two daughters (twins) of Mr. Evan William ROGERS baptised Helen Susan and Elizabeth Catherine.
DEATHS
July 25: The Rev Fearon FALLOWS AM FRS, Astronomer Royal at the Cape of Good Hope, aged 43 years.
At Simon’s Town:
July 22: Daniel WRIGHT, aged 42 years.
Wednesday 3 August 1831
Mrs. HOSKING, Milliner and Dressmaker, begs respectfully to return her acknowledgements to her friends for the kind patronage with which she has been favoured; and to inform them she has removed from Bree-steet to No.5 Burg-street, where she solicits the continuation of their favours.NB An apprentice wanted.
DIED in Cape Town on the 20th July 1831, Miss Susanna Juliana WILKIN, daughter of the late J.W. WILKIN and Anna WEHENAAR. Her friends residing in the country districts will be grieved at her loss.
J.B. HOFFMAN.
THE LATE REV MR. FALLOWS
Cape Town, August 1st 1831
If almost universal regret can in any case afford comfort to survivors, the immediate friends of our late Astronomer may lay full claim to this source of consolation. His Funeral was at once an affecting and an imposing scene: men of every rank, of every persuasion, almost of every shade of character, here met to deplore the death of one whose place will not easily be filled, and they united not only in the service of the lip but in the deep and unseen feeling of the heart; and many of them, in all the bitterness of undissembled sorrow.
The remains of Mr. FALLOWS were deposited in a grave, sunk at his own request at a depth of 12 feet, in an elevated spot of ground which he had destined for his sun dial. The impressive Service of the Church of England was read by the Colonial Chaplain; and at intervals two of his favorite Psalms (the 90th and 67th) were sung by a choir which he had himself formed. This also was in compliance with his special request.
These points, however, were but trifling proofs of his religious principles; for I cannot, with some others, consent to call them the weakness of scruple, and unworthy as such of a mind like his. His chapel, fitted up at his own expense, and at a personal sacrifice, of which it was often his honest pride to speak, will, I had almost said, be a living monument of his zeal in the Christian cause, and of the importance which, notwithstanding the continual and unceasing claims of his other duties, he attached to that solemn vow and engagement which, at his ordination, he had made before the Altar of God. At present we can only express an earnest hope that, in the event of a Christian Minister succeeding to his functions at the Observatory, it may ever remain as the memorial to his faith and fear. In this temple not only his own household but his neighbours, both Dutch and English, worshipped their God in common, and heard the words of eternal life. Yes! though we might almost literally declare that he knew the number of the stars, and could call them by their names, yet he forgot not God who created both him and them.
With the wisdom of true philosophy he united the simplicity and playfulness of a child. In him not only has Science (in whose cause he fell a martyr) lost a distinguished ornament, and England a faithful and unwearied servant, but society has to mourn the departure of an honest, upright and single minded man; and it is only a matter of sincere regret to the writer of this letter that he cannot add that he has personally lost a friend. For he may surely may be allowed to regret not having been the friend of one with whom he never conversed without being improved, and from whom he never parted but with the painful conviction that his own occupations would effectually prevent his cultivating as intimate an acquaintance with him as he could wish: and of whom, as far as his limited experience warrants the assertion, it might be said, and it is no little praise, that he had no enemy in the world. More indeed may be said of him: he was a peace maker; and may the blessing of the Peace-maker rest upon him!
The Poet’s praise in its best and kindest spirit is all his own. He shone, but it was with a still and tranquil light which Envy trembled to invade. He perishes – and is missed and loved indeed.
Urit enim fulgare suo qui praegravat artes
Infra se positus – extinctus amabitur idem.
MARRIAGE
In St.Andrew’s Church August 1 by the Reverend James Adamson DD:
Mr. George MASON to Miss Margaret CAMERON.
Saturday 6 August 1831
William GUNNSmith and Farrier
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public at large that he has removed from Strand-street to Rondebosch, next the Three Cups, where he intends continuing business in the above lines; and hopes by care and attention to merit a continuance of the favours he has hitherto enjoyed.
NB An excellent Covered Cart on springs and a Wooden House containing 2 rooms, for Sale.
DIED at Uitenhage on the evening of the 27th July, after a severe attack of scarlet fever, Frances Lakeland FLEMING, the eldest daughter of William and Frances FLEMING, aged 2 years and 7 months. No words can convey an adequate idea of the deep affliction felt by her parents. Those alone who have experienced a similar calamity can appreciate their feelings.
“Yes thou art gone! The God that gave hath taken:
Ne’er round thy mother’s neck those arms shall play:
Nor those bright eyes to life and joy awaken,
To glad they father with their star-like ray!
Yes thou art gone! In vain thy friends are weeping,
Naught can recall the immutable decree:
And though I grieve to think that thou art sleeping,
That MUST be right which God hath doomed to be.”
CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Cape Town Sunday July 31 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Sergeant J. HUME of the Honorable Company’s Bengal Artillery, baptised Sarah Gordon.
A son of Mr. E. SEARLE baptised Edward William.
A free person, native of the Cape, baptised Caroline RUSSOUW.
In the Military Chapel Sunday July 31 by the Rev B.C.Goodison, Chaplain to the Forces:
A son of Sergeant D. McGILL of the Royal Sappers and Miners, baptised Blashford Daniel.
DEATHS
July 31: John FISHER, seaman, aged 39 years.
Aug 2: A son of Thomas DENNIS, named Francis, aged 6 months and 5 days.
Aug 3: Mrs. Charlotte HAWKINS, wife of William HAWKINS Esq, aged 24 years 1 month and 28 days.
Wednesday 10 August 1831
DIED on the 3rd instant, deeply lamented by her family and friends, Charlotte, wife of Mr. William HAWKINS, and youngest daughter of Mr. Hamilton ROSS, aged 24 years and 28 days.MARRIAGE
In the English Church Cape Town Sunday August 7 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. Richard JENNINGS to Mary THOMPSON
CHRISTENING
In the English Church Cape Town Sunday August 7 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Henry HEWITT Esq baptised Sarah Henchman.
Saturday 13 August 1831
MARRIAGEIn Cape Town August 1 by the Reverend James Adamson DD:
James Lindsay CRAWFORD Esq to Miss Mary ALLISON.
Wednesday 17 August 1831
CHRISTENINGSIn the English Church Cape Town Sunday August 14 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. G. GREIG baptised Mary-Anne Helen.
A son of Mr. G. HERBERT baptised George.
A daughter of Mr. F. EVEREST baptised Mary Jane Gray.
A son of W.G. HICKMAN baptised William George.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday August 14 by the Rev John Pears MA:
A son of the Rev James ADAMSON DD baptised Peter Constantine.
DEATH
August 11: A daughter of Mr. T. SINCLAIR (a twin), named Catherine Malvina, aged 14 days.
Saturday 20 August 1831
J.T. ERITH respectfully informs his friends, the public of Cape Town, and its vicinity that he has commenced the business of Baker at No.12 Shambles, Strand-street, where he hopes by strict attention, with the quality of his goods, to meet with a continuance of that support which he has already received, and for which he begs to return his grateful acknowledgements.Home baked bread
Cottagedo.
Coburgdo.
Nelsondo.
Muffins and crumpets every afternoon.
Hot rolls every morning at 8 o’clock.
Sea biscuit for Exportation.
CHRISTENING
In the English Church Wynberg Sunday July 31 by the Rev B.C. Goodison AM, Acting Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. Wm. OSMOND baptised Leonora Maria.
DEATH
August 17: A daughter of Mr. T. SINCLAIR (a twin), named Aletta Margaretha, aged 20 days.
Wednesday 24 August 1831
George HUDD begs to inform his friends and the public that he is enabled to supply them with Roasted and Ground Coffee, by a machine made in this Town, equal in flavour to that used and generally approved of in London, at very moderate prices.Groceries of all kinds equally low.
Yellow Soap 2 skillings per lb.
No short weight.
No.7 Plein-street
MARRIAGE (by special licence)
In the English Church Cape Town Saturday Aug 20 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
John Deas THOMSON Esq, Naval Officer, to Miss Carolina Francisca STOLL, second daughter of the Honorable J.W. STOLL Esq, Treasurer and Accountant General.
On Monday August 22 by ditto:
William SPRATT to Carolina RUSSOUW
CHRISTENING
In the English Church Cape Town Sunday Aug 21 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
An adopted daughter of Mr. Stephen PRUCE, baptised Aletta Sarah.
DEATH
Aug 21: A son of W. LATCHEM, named Charles, aged 8 months.
Saturday 27 August 1831
NOTICE is hereby given to relatives and friends that my beloved wife, and our beloved mother, Mrs. Johanna GROVE, born LAUBSCHER, departed this life on the 23rd August, aged 57 years 4 months and 3 days. We request to be excused the visits of condolence.A. GROVE Sen.
N. ACKER for the Joint Heirs
Cape Town, Aug 25.
CHRISTENING:
In the Military Chapel Aug 21 by the Rev B.C. Goodison, Chaplain to the Forces:
A son of Gunner J. STEWART of the Royal Artillery, baptised Thomas.
DEATH
Aug 22: A daughter of Mr. J. BRYANT, named Sarah, aged 8 months.
ADVERTISEMENT – THE SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE
Prospectus of the Second Annual Public Examination of the South African College.
Order of Occupation during the Session
At 8 o’clock: All the Students assemble in the College Hall and the business of the day commences with Prayer and Reading of the Scriptures, by one of the Professors; after which portions of Scripture are read by the Students, on which they are examined.
From half past 8 to 10: The Students are thrown into Divisions, which attend, alternately, the Professors of Classics to be exercised in Grammar, Composition and other branches of literature; and the Professor of Mathematics, with whom they are engaged in Ancient and Modern Geography, the Use of the Globes, and the Elements of General History,
From 10 to 11: The Senior Divisions attend the Mathematical Class, whilst the Junior Divisions attend the Professors of Classics.
From 11 to 12: The Junior Divisions are engaged in the Mathematical Class and the Senior in those of the Classical Departments, which are continued till one.
From 12 to 2: The French and Drawing Classes are open.
From 2 to 3: The same order of occupation is observed as from 10 to 11.
From 4 to 5: The Senior Divisions are engaged in the Mathematical Class; at this hour also the Writing Class is open
The College Session commences on the first Monday of October and terminates in the second week of August, when the Annual Examination is held.
CLASSICS AND DUTCH LITERATURE
Rev A. FAURE BD, Professor.
First Class:
In Hebrew: During the first six months this Division has been engaged Hebrew Grammar, by Schroeder, and in translating the first five chapters of I Samuel
In Greek: Grammar, Syntax and the Dialects. In translating the Epistles of Paul to the Romans and Philippians, also the Epistle of James and Homer’s Iliad Book 1.
In Latin: Translated first four books of Virgil’s Aeneid, Excerpta ex Ovid, Fasti, Heroid. Cicero ex Officiis Lib 1 and part of Lib II. The most difficult Themes from Werner Part II.
In Prosody: Verses arranged from sentences dictated in prose. Scanned portions of Virgil and Ovid.
In Rhetoric: The Grammar of Vossius by Schepers.
In General History: Curas and Schrock
Prize awarded to D. FRANKEL in Latin and M. KUYS in Greek.
First Division, Third Class:
In Greek: Etymology, Translation of the first four chapters of St. John’s Gospel, Epistle of Paul to Philemon, Epistle of Jude, and the first 26 pages of Valpy’s Delectus.
In Latin: From Nepos the Lives of Aristides, the first three books of Caesar’s Commentaries, selections from Ovid, Heroid, Dejanira Herculi, Ariadne Theseo. Penelop. Ulyssi.
Prosody with the first class.
Prize awarded to F. SCHOLTZ in Latin and P. MEIRING in Greek.
Second Division, Third Class:
This Division has commenced reading Greek.
In Latin: Been employed during the first year in translating from Dutch into Latin, chiefly from Werner Part II to page 110; also from Latin to Dutch, from Carnelius Nepos, including the Lives of Miltiades, Aristides, Cimon, Iphicrates, Chabrias, Timotheus, Datames.
During the last months they have exercised in Prosody and scanned in Virgil.
Prize awarded to Jacobus ROUX.
First Division, Fourth Class:
This Division have had constantly explained to them the Rudiments of the Latin language in use in the S.A. College. They have also translated from the 11th to the 50th page of Valpy’s Delectus, the first 25 fables in Phaedrus; have translated sentences placed on the board from Dutch into Latin; also corrected short exercises of bad Latin according to the rules of Grammar.
Prize awarded to W.C. FAURE.
Second Division:
This Division has been exercised in the Grammar of the Latin language the same as the former. Has translated from page 15 to 26 of Valpy’s Delectus; and rendered short sentences placed on the board.
Prize awarded to J. AURET
Third Division:
This Division commenced Latin in October 1830. They have been exercised in the first rules of Etymology and the declension and conjugation of parts of speech. They have translated the first 9 pages of Valpy’s Delectus.
Prize awarded to M. WOLFF.
DUTCH LITERATURE
First Class:
Universal History, Syntax, Parsing, Translation from English into Dutch and Reading of Poetry.
Prize awarded to W. SCHOLTZ.
Second Class: Dutch Grammar, Exercises in bad Grammar, Parsing and occasional Translation from English into Dutch.
Prize awarded to D. MARQUARD
Third Class:
Reading, Dutch Grammar, Exercises in bad Grammar, and Parsing.
Prize awarded to J. TRUTER
Fourth Class:
Dutch Grammar, Parsing and Translation form English into Dutch
Prize awarded to W. AZEROND.
Fifth Class:
Dutch Grammar, Exercises in bad Grammar, Reading and Parsing.
Prize awarded to A. DE VILLIERS.
CLASSICS AND ENGLISH LITERATURE
Rev J. PEARS AM, Profesor
Fourth Division:
In Latin: Have read Caesar, Virgil, Sallusti. They have also been exercised in writing Themes and in the composition of Latin Verse.
In Greek: have read part of Homer’s Iliad, Xenophon’s Anabasis and Memorabilia, and a large portion of [obscured]. Also Huntingford’s Exercises.
Prize awarded to D. VERSFELD.
Third Division:
Nepos, Caesar and Mair’s Introduction have been read by this Class, together with the Greek Grammar, Valpy’s Greek Delectus and part of the New Testament. Latin Themes have also been given in thrice a week.
Latin: Prize awarded to Ed. SOLOMON.
Greek: Prize awarded to Solomon SASS
Second Division:
This department has studied the Latin Grammar, Valpy’s Delectus and part of Nepos, and has written Exercises three times a week.
Prize awarded to Saul SOLOMON.
First Division:
This Class has studied the Latin Grammar and part of Valpy’s Delectus. It has been taught by Mr. VERSFELD, and examined twice every week by the Professors. The progress of the Pupils was much retarded during the early part of the course from the scarcity of books, but they are now making very respectable progress.
Prize awarded to __ JURGENS.
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Third Division:
This Division has been engaged in studying History, Grammar and Logic. During the former part of the course the progress of the Students was considerably retarded from want of previous preparation and suitable books, but during the latter it has been steady and satisfactory.
Prize awarded to D. VERSFELD.
Second Division:
This Division has been chiefly employed in studying History and English Grammar, and three times every week passages of incorrect English have been dictated as Exercises in Spelling, Grammar and Composition. This class has been taught in two divisions and much of the Teacher’s attention has been devoted to [them? - obscured]. The progress of the students may not seem adequate to the great labour bestowed on them, yet if it be taken into account that many of them knew little of the English language previous to their entering the College, their attainments will not, it is conceived, be found inconsiderable.
Prize awarded to J. FAURE and J. RENS
First Division:
The pupils in this Class have been engaged in reading English, Spelling, and the first principles of English Grammar. Much of the teacher’s time has been devoted to this division, many of the boys having been very deficient at the commencement of the course, and their progress has been steady and satisfactory.
Prize obtained by R. LE SUEUR.
MATHEMATICS, ELEMENTS OF ASTRONOMY AND GEOGRAPHY
James Rose INNES AM, Professor
Fourth Division:
In Arithmetic: This Division has gone through Ratio, Arithmetical and Geometrical Proportion and Progression, and the Construction of Logarithms.
In Algebra: Miscellaneous Exercises on the Elementary Rules of the Science, Algebraic Fractions, Involution and Evolution, Treatment of Irrational Quantities, Application of the Binominal Theorem to the Expansion of Series, the principles on which Simple Equations are solved, which involve one, two, three or more unknown quantities. In Quadratic Equations they have analysed the various methods of resolving Complex Adfected Quadratics and employed them in the solution of numerical and [obscured] problems. They have also treated an imaginary quantity and the interpolation and summation of Series by the Differential Method.
In Geometry: After committing to memory an abstract of the principles of the first six Books of Euclid’s Elements, they have read the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and part of the 5th books; the 6th, which contains the doctrines of ratio and proportion, have been demonstrated analytically. They have also applied Algebra to the solution of Geometrical Problems.
In Trigonometry: They have demonstrated the propositions required in Trigonometrical Calculations, the [obscured] of Sins, Tangents &c, the investigation of formulae for the transformation of the products of angular quantities, the application of Trigonometry to the Measuration of Heights and Distances.
In Measuration of Surfaces they have gone through the first eight Problems.
Subjects for Examination:
Algebra: Simple and Quadratic Equations, Treatment of Imaginary Quantities, Summation and Interpolation of Series.
In Geometry: 1st 2nd and 3rd Books of Euclid.
In Trigonometry: Demonstration of the Propositions and Investigations of Trigonometrical Formulae, Solution of Problems for the Measuration of Heights and Distances.
Prize awarded to G. MAASDORP.
Third Division:
In Arithmetic: Commenced with the Rules of Practice, and have gone through the whole of Commercial Arithmetic. In Abstract Arithmetic, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots, Ratio, Arithmetical and Geometrical Proportion and Progression, the Construction of Logarithms and Logarithmic Arithmetic.
In Algebra: The Elementary Rules, Algebraic Fractions, Involution and Evolution, Irrational Quantities, Expansion of Series by the Binominal Theorem and the solution of Simple Equations involving one unknown quantity.
In Geometry: Have committed to memory an abstract of the principles contained in the 1st Book of Euclid, and had thirty Propositions.
Subjects for Examination:
Logarithmic, Arithmetic, Algebraic Fractions, Involution and Evolution, Surds, Expansion of Series and the solution of Simple Equations involving one unknown quantity. In Geometry, the General Definitions of the Science. Abstract of the 1st Book of Euclid and Demonstration of the Propositions they have read.
Prize awarded to Jacobus ROUX.
Second Division, First Class:
This Division began at Reduction and has gone through Commercial Arithmetic, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, the treatment of Interminate Decimals, Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots and of Roots in general, Ratio, Arithmetical and Geometrical Proportion and Progression and the Construction of Logarithms.
They would have commenced Algebra, but were prevented by want of books.
Subjects for Examination:
The several rules of Commercial Arithmetic, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, Extraction of Roots, Ratio and Progressions.
Prize awarded to Saul SOLOMON.
Second Class:
This Division commenced with the Elementary Rules of Arithmetic and have gone through Reduction, Simple and Compound Proportion, Rules of Practice, Reduction of Weights, Calculation of Interest and Commission: Reduction, Addition and Subtraction of Vulgar Fractions.
They will be examined promiscuously on the rules they have gone through.
Prize awarded to M. RUSSOUW.
First Division, First Class:
This Division has been engaged in Compound Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Reduction of Money, Weights and Measures, as also in the Rule of Three, Direct and Inverse.
Prize awarded to A. ZEEDERBERG.
First Division, Second Class:
This Division has been engaged in Compound Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division and has just begun with Reduction of Money.
Prize awarded to W. FAURE
GEOGRAPHY AND THE ELEMENTS OF GENERAL HISTORY
First Division:
This Division has studied the Political and Physical Geography of Europe and Asia; and has had read to it Professor Tytler’s Elements of Ancient and Modern History, from which they have taken notes. The whole Division has gone through the Problems on the Terrestrial Globe contained in Bruce’s Introduction to Geography and History and an outline of the Classical Geography of Europe.
Subjects for Examination:
The Geography of Europe and Asia. The Problems on the Terrestrial Globe.
In Ancient History: The Assyrian, Persian and Greek Empire.
In Modern History: From the Subjugation of Italy by the Lombards and the Extinction of the Western Empire to the Commencement of the Tenth Century.
Prize awarded to Jacobus ROUX.
Second Division:
This Division have studied the Maps of Europe, Asia, Africa and America, in connection with an introductory outline of the geography of their divisions and the nations they contain. It has also commenced an introductory outline of Modern History and the solution of Problems on the Terrestrial Globe.
They will be examined upon the whole outline of Geography and that part of Modern History they have gone through; also on Solutions to Problems on the Terrestrial Globe.
Prize awarded to John RENS.
Geography Class, Third Division:
This Division has been engaged in the Geography of Europe and Asia, and are prepared to point out on the map the principle features of the different countries in Europe and Asia.
Prize awarded to L. DE JONGH.
GERMAN CLASS
Rev L. MARQUARD, Teacher
FRENCH CLASS
Mr, FABE, Teacher
DRAWING AND WRITING CLASS
Mr. BROOK, Teacher
Wednesday 31 August 1831
MARRIED on the 3oth instant by the Rev G. Hough AM, Senior Colonial Chaplain, Mr. Richard CLARENCE, second son of R. CLARENCE Esq of Himley Park? {image blurred] Surrey to Miss Maria Iresin, second daughter of the late T. HEWSON Esq of Stratford Grove, Essex.DIED on the 24th Aug 1831, Edward, the infant son of Captain SANDERS, Bengal Engineers, aged 13 months and 19 days.
MARRIAGE (by special licence)
In the English Church cape Town Monday Aug 29 by the Rev George Hogh MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Samuel PARLBY, Major in the Hon East India Company’s Bengal Service, widower, to Miss Hester VOWE, only daughter of Hungerford VOWE Esq.
CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Cape Town Friday Aug 26 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of W. DUCKITT Esq baptised Mary.
On Monday Aug 29 by ditto:
A daughter of F. DICKINSON Esq baptised Maria Aletta.
DEATH
Aug 24: A son of Louisa GRAVES, named Edward, aged 13 months.
Saturday 3 September 1831
BIRTH on Monday 29th ult, Mrs. J.H. TREDGOLD of a son.MARRIAGE
In the English Church Cape Town Tuesday Aug 30 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. Richard CLARENCE to Miss Maria Anne Iresin HEWSON
Wednesday 7 September 1831
DIED on the 29th August, my beloved wife J.M. WHITE, born VAN DER SCHYFF, aged 52 years 5 months and 7 days, leaving myself and 6 children to bear the affliction of their departed and much esteemed mother.T.S. WHITE Sen
Simon’s Town, Sep 1.
DEATHS
Aug 31: A daughter of Mr. William DAVIS, named Martha Moody, aged 6 years and 3 months.
September 3: Mr. Thomas CATTELL, aged 25 years.
Sep 4: A son of James William FAIRBRIDGE Esq MD, named Robert Neave, aged 1 year 5 months and 12 days,
Sep 4: A son of the late Captain Richard BUTLER, named Richard Francis, aged 3 years and 21 days.
Saturday 10 September 1831
BIRTH at Clanwilliam on the 6th inst, the lady of C.C. BRESLER Esq, Clerk of the Peace, of a daughter.DIED at his residence near Caledon on the 2nd inst, in the 75th year of his age, John CROZIER Esq, for upwards of 50 years on the Half-pay of the 29th Regiment of Foot.
“Belfast Newsletter” 13 may 1831.
Wednesday 14 September 1831
Departed this life on Sunday evening the 11th instant, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with truly Christian fortitude and resignation, in the 39th year of her age, Mrs. NEEDHAM, the wife of Mr. J.S. NEEDHAM of Sir Lowry’s Pass, Hottentots Holland, deeply and deservedly lamented by all who knew her.MARRIAGE
In the English Church Cape Town Monday Sep 12 by the Rev G.P. Cooke AB, acting for the Rev G. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Samuel RANDALL to Johanna BARRY
Saturday 17 September 1831
MARRIED on Thursday the 15th instant by the Rev B.C. Goodison AM, Chaplain to the Forces, Thomas Edgar LACY Esq, Lieutenant HM 78 Highlanders, to Maria, second daughter of John Bandwell EDDEN Esq of Cape Town.MARRIED by the Rev Mr. Porter of Bathurst on the 29th August, Mr. P.W. LUCAS of Graham’s Town to Miss Sarah M. BISSET, eldest daughter of Lieutenant Alexander BISSET RN of Fairfax, Albany.
NOTICE is hereby given to friends and relatives that Mrs. M.J. LE ROEX, widow of the late R. DU TOIT, departed this life on the 15th August, aged 62 years and 3 months. All persons having claims against her Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned within 3 months from this date, and those indebted to it to settle their debts within the same period.
D.J. LE ROEX q.q.
Kleine Drakenstein
14 Sep 1831
MARRIAGE
In the Military Chapel Monday Sep 12 by the Rev B.C. Goodison, Chaplain to the Forces:
Sergeant Major Wm. BROOKS of HM 75th Regiment to Catherine HURLEY
CHRISTENING
In the English Church Wynberg Sunday Sep 11 by the Rev B.C. Goodison AM, Acting Chaplain:
A daughter of James CAREY Esq, Commissioner of Stamps, baptised Emma Augusta.
Wednesday 21 September 1831
MARRIAGEIn the English Church Cape Town on Monday Sep 19 by the Rev H.G.P. Cooke, acting for the Rev G. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
John McFARLAN to Matilda ARNOLD
CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Cape Town Sun Sep 18 by the Rev Charles Wimberley (Hon Com Chaplain for the Bengal Establishment), acting for the Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. Robert EAGAR baptised Henrietta Johanna.
A son of the Rev C. WIMBERLEY (Hon Com Chaplain Bengal Establishment) baptised Edwin Balfour.
Saturday 24 September 1831
Doctor Jacob BRUSEOfficial information having been received by the undersigned it is hereby requested that Dr. Jacob BRUSE, who arrived in this Colony in the year 1797 in the Swedish East Indiaman Goethenburg, Captain TRIOTIGER, or his legal Heirs, Descendants or Representatives, will apply and come forward with the necessary proofs in order to hear some pleasing news. Any information respecting the said Doctor Jacob BRUSE will be gratefully accepted by
Maximilian THALWITZER
Cape Town, Sept 20th 1831.
NOTICE is hereby given to relatives and friends that my beloved husband, Lodewyl Frederik Godlieb CLEENWERK died on the 20th instant, aged 35 years 11 months and 7 days, deeply regretted.
Widow CLEENWERK, born ZOMERMAN.
CHRISTENING
By the Rev Mr Sutherland, Minister of Worcester, at Mr. J.A. DE WAAL’s, Field Cornet, Cold Bokkeveld, Margaret, fourth daughter of Mr. RATTRAY, English Teacher there.
Wednesday 28 September 1831
VETERINARY SURGERYMr. John CRUMP, Veterinary Surgeon, “late to the Emperor of Brazil”, offers his services to the gentlemen of this Colony in treating the diseases and accidents of horses. As a Member of the London Royal Veterinary College he trusts that the practice of his profession, founded on acknowledged principles and much experience, will render him useful in a community where good horses abound and their value to Man is appreciated.
Residence: Mrs. HUGHES’ Burg and Church Streets
Cape Town Sept 20.
DIED yesterday evening aged 7 years and 16 days, our beloved daughter Catharina Susanna, deeply regretted by her parents and friends.
W.A. WENTZEL
S.M. WENTZEL born BRINK
Cape Town, 26th Sept 1831.
CHRISTENINGS
In the English Church Cape Town Sunday Sept 25 by the Rev george Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. J.A. SINCLAIR baptised Maria Magdalena.
In the English Church Wynberg Sunday Sept 25 by the Rev H.G.P.Cooke, officiating for the Rev B.C. Goodison MA, Chaplain &c
A daughter of Mr. H. GIRD, Surgeon, baptised Wilhelmina Elizabeth.
DEATH
Sept 21: George Walter LEWIS, seaman, aged 22 years.
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