SATURDAY, 28 JULY, 1923 MARRIAGES HOLMES-HOPTON. - - On 23rd July in Durban by Special Licence, P.V. HOLMES to Ethel HOPTON (nee GRAY), both of Newcastle. 5305 IN MEMORIAM DREW. - In loving memory of my dear Husband, Frederick William DREW, who died July 28th, 1919. Gone but not Forgotten. Inserted by his loving Wife and Sons. 5343 PHIPSON. - In affectionate memory of our dear Husband and Father, Howard Allison PHIPSON, who passed away, July 28th, 1921. To Memory ever dear. Inserted by his loving wife and family. 2928 OBITUARY ------x------ MR. ARTHUR FRICKER ------x------ >From Our Own Correspondent ------x------ ESTCOURT, July 25. In the passing away, at a ripe old age, of Mr. Arthur FRICKER, is recorded the loss of yet another of the old sterling type of colonist, who laid the foundation for others more fortunate, of the present generation. The late Mr. FRICKER, in his early youth, joined the Imperial Forces and saw much service, possessing several medals. Attached to the Wiltshire Regiment as Colour-Sergeant, he was stationed at Gibraltar and Malta, before coming to Natal with his regiment. He sailed for India, taking with him his wife (whom he met and married in Maritzburg), and on again returning to Natal, he fought with distinction through Secocooni Rebellion (1877-1878) and the Zulu War of 1878-1879, being wounded twice at Kambuia. Leaving the Army after 21 years' service, he returned on pension to England, where he was for some time steward of the Yarmouth Conservative Club, and on returning to Natal he entered the service of Tomkins, Railway contractor, and was for some considerable time in charge of the Railway Refreshment Rooms in Estcourt, finally opening what was known as the "Bottle Store" here. During his residence of over 20 years in Estcourt, Mr. FRICKER held the respect and affection of all who kenw him. He was a staunch supporter of the Anglican Church, and was People's Warden from 1912 to 1913, and was for many years a sidesman in St. Matthew's Church. At a Vestry meeting, held on Monday night, a vote of sympathy with the widow and daughter was passed, all standing in silence. Mr. FRICKER also took his share in the affairs of the town, being a member of the Local Board from 1908 to 1911, when he held office as Chairman of Public Works, also Building and Lighting. During the Native Rebellion of 1906 many were the acts of kindness shown by Mr. and Mrs. FRICKER to the troops passing through Estcourt, the kindly couple frequently sitting up all night in order to cheer "the boys" with cups of steaming hot coffee and tea. Mr. FRICKER was one of the foundation members of the Weenen County Lodge of Freemasons. He was at one time secretary of the Lodge, and held various positions, and was made a Life Member in 1914. A few years later, he and Mrs. FRICKER left Estcourt to live with their only daughter, the widow of the late Sergt. WARD (who was highly respected here), on her farm at Harrismith. Beyond the bare facts of his death last Friday, no details are known. The deepest sympathy is expressed for Mrs. FRICKER in her great sorrow, and for Mrs. WARD and the grandchildren. Of unflinching integrity, a most cheerful and generous disposition, with deep Christian principles, simply unostentatiously lived through all his long life, there are many hearts to-day who feel a sense of personal loss in the death of Mr. FRICKER, who was, in very truth, "a white man" all through his long and useful life. MONDAY, JULY 30, 1923 BIRTHS BARLOW JONES. - At Dundee on the 16th July, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas BARLOW JONES, a son. Both doing well. 2956 STEWARD. - At the Sanatorium, Ladysmith, on the 25th July, to Mr. and Mrs. STEWARD, "Oburn," Chiveley, the gift of a daughter. 2982 DEATHS PITHEY. - On the 13th inst at Johannesburg. Helen, relict of the late Edward PITHEY, beloved mother of Syd. PITHEY, Scheeper's Nek and daughter of the late Colonel Musgrave Eden HALL, Cumberland. 2968 IN MEMORIAM DALE. - In loving memory of our dear little boy, Harry Percival DALE, who departed this life on July 28, 1920. Inserted by Mother and Father. 5380 FABRE. - In loving memory of my dear friend, Fanny, who fell asleep on 29th July, 1920. Though time may bring its soothing cheer, And others may forget, To me she'll be for ever dear, In truth I mourn her yet. Inserted by her friend, R. TEMPLEMAN. 2975 SPENCER. - In memory of our dearly loved son and brother, Clifford SPENCER, who died 29th July, 1918. Fondly loved and sadly missed. Inserted by his loving Parents, Sisters and Brothers. 2970 SPENCER. - In loving memory of our dear brother, Clifford SPENCE, who died 29th July 1918. Inserted by his loving Brother Billie, Sister Emma. 2971 TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1923 BIRTHS HEATHMAN. - At Grey's Hospital, on the 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. HEATHMAN (nee LONDON), of New Hanover, a son. 2997 DEATHS HAMILTON. - On the 29th July, 1923, at the Sanatorium, Maritzburg, Albert Arthur, late of Rosetta, aged 41 years. Deeply regretted. Inserted by his sorrowing Wife and Children. 5434 HAMILTON. - July 29th, Albert Arthur, the dearly loved husband of Jane Gardner HAMILTON, of "Riverside," Rosetta, aged 42, years. To fall asleep is not to die, To rest in Christ is perfect life. 3025 IN MEMORIAM SCHEEPERS. - In loving memory of my dear husband, Coenie SCHEEPERS, who died on the 29th July, 1921. "To memory ever dear." 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