WEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER, 1918 MARRIAGES DAVIDSON-GASKIN. - On the 31st August, at the Church of the Annunciation, Chrislehurst, by the Vicar, the Rev. S.E.B. SERLE, Francis Ellis FARQUHAR, South African Infantry, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. DAVIDSON, of Howick, Natal, to Lilian Frances GASKIN, second daughter of the late Lewis GASKIN, of Burton-on-Trent, and Mrs. BARRON, Worleston, Cheshire. 736 DEATHS CAIRNS. - At Barlow House, Ladysmith, on Friday, October 25th, 1918, Leila CAIRNS (nee THOMSON), beloved wife of James CAIRNS, jun., aged 29 years. Deeply mourned. (Home papers please copy.) 745 CARBUTT. - At Kaffirstad, on the 25th inst. Douglas Hamilton, the dearly loved youngest child of Stephen and Daisy CARBUTT, aged 2 years. ei5934 COCKCROFT. - At Ladysmith, on the 25th October, Evelyn Buller, beloved son of O.A.W. and the late Violet Evelyn COCKCROFT, aged 18 years. 741 JACK. - At Ladysmith, on Wednesday, 23rd October, 1918, Ivy Elizabeth, aged 34 years, wife of Robert JACK, and daughter of George MARTIN, of "Claybrook," Ixopo. Also, at Ladysmith, on Saturday, 27th October, Robert Jack, aged 34 years, husband of the above mentioned Ivy Elizabeth. 743 MACPHAIL. - Died at Craigside, Dundee, on the 18th October, 1918, aged 35 years and eleven months, Duncan Dugald, dearly loved youngest son of Dugald and Annie MACPHAIL, and beloved husband and father of Violet and Ian MACPHAIL. 5964 MASON. - At Wankies, Rhodesia, on the 26th inst., from influenza, W.H. MASON, second son of the late W.H. MASON and Mrs. A.E. MASON, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 35 years. ei5942 MATTISON. - At "Fernhurst," Estcourt, on the 20th October, from pneumonia, Lewis Archibald, second dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard MATTISON, in his 25th year. ei5962 TERRY. - At Estcourt on the 19th October, from Spanish influenza, Francis Wardrop (Baba), beloved son of Francis and Agnes TERRY, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 19 years. ROLL OF HONOUR BATEMAN. - On the 17th October, 1918, in England, Hilton Finley BATEMAN, S.A.I., aged 19 years, dearly loved and only son of James and Minnie BATEMAN, of Potchefstroom. Deeply mourned. 5939 OBITUARY ------X------ MR. W.H. MASON ------X------ A telegram has been received by Mrs. A.S. MUNRO, stating that her brother, Mr. W.H. MASON, succumbed to an attack of influenza on Saturday morning last. Mr. MASON was the second son of the late Mr. W.H. MASON and Mrs. A.E. MASON, of this City. For the past few years he has been at the Wankies Coal Mine in Rhodesia, where he was deservedly popular. At the time of the torpedoeing of the "Galway Castle" he was making preparations to leave Rhodesia and come back to Natal, where he intended to start farming with his blinded brother, Corpl. MASON, who, with his mother, was returning to Natal on the ill-fated vessel. ------X------ MR. ERNEST T. DYER ------X------ >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ MOOI RIVER, October 28. After about ten days' illness, commencing with Spanish influenza, and developing into heart trouble, Mr. E.T. DYER expired on Wednesday evening last. It was hoped he would have been able to pull through, as he seemed to be progressing favourable till shortly before the end. The late Mr. DYER, who was only 32 years of age, was employed at the Signal Cabin here for the past two years. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, at St. John's Churchyard, Weston, the ceremony being performed by the Vicar, Rev. S.H.R. NOBLE, the pall-bearers being members of the Railway staff. ------X------ MR. PERCY WILKINSON ------X------- >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ ESTCOURT, October 28 It was with deep regret that the sad news of the death of Mr. Percy WILKINSON was received here on Friday. The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. WILKINSON, he was born in Estcourt and educated at the Government school. Of a quiet and reserved nature, he was highly respected by all who knew him, and amongst his colleagues in the Railway Department he was well known for his efficient and conscientious work and life. A victim of the epidemic, he died at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. H. HORNER, Frere, on Thursday, leaving a wife and four children to mourn their loss of a good husband and kind father. To the desolate widow and little ones, and also to the bereaved parents and family, very heartfelt sympathy is extended in their sorrow. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, at the pretty little cemetery of St. Matthew's Church, the Vicar, the Rev. R.P. ROGERS, M.A., officiating. Wreaths were sent by: Amy and Wallie, Mother and Dad, Ivy, Loo and Cyril, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. PORRILL and family, Mr. and Mrs. GILLBANKS, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. BEATTIE, Mr. and Mrs. Robert BEATTIE, sen., Mr. and Mrs. GELLING (Mayor and Mayoress), Mrs. and Miss. STUART, Mr. and Mrs. THOMALLA, Mr and Mrs. NELSON, Mrs. LANGSTON and family, Mr. and Mrs. DANIEL, Mrs. HEARNE, Mrs. Edwin WOODS, Mrs. W. DOUGLAS. Mr. and Mrs. WILKINSON express their sincere appreciation of all the kindness shown, and also for Dr. BREWITT's attention during the illness of their dear son. ------X------ AN APPRECIATION OF THE LATE SGT. A.A. LOW ------X------ >From a Correspondent ------X------ GREYTOWN, October 28. The scourge of Spanish influenza, now raging in most European countries, has added to its heavy toll one, whom all knew him, held in highest esteem. Courteous, of a genial disposition, honest and manly, ever willing to lend the helping hand, his friends will call to memory of Alf LOW - good old "Alfie." Having served through the German East campaign, and hitherto the native rebellions in this country, when the "call" came again during the dark days of March last - the call to leave home and family to uphold the honour of the Motherland - like all true hearted Britishers, Alfie once more joined up to do his "bit." Attaining the rank of Sergeant, he left with a detachment of S.A. Infantry, arriving in England early this month. Not destined to hear again the sound of booming guns, or the rattle of rifle-fire and machine-gun - shorn of the glories of a death upon the battlefield, yet, Alfie, old boy, you found a soldier's grave, and wrapped in the "Emblem of Sacrifice," for which you nobly died, the "Last Post" sounding on the autumn air of the Mother land, bade farewell to another of England's sons who have made the Great Sacrifice. To his sorrowing wife and children sympathy is extended in their sad loss. "ONE WHO KNEW HIM." THURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER, 1918 DEATHS CARBUTT. - At Kaffirstad, on the 25th inst. Douglas Hamilton, the dearly loved youngest child of Stephen and Daisy CARBUTT, aged 2 years. ei5934 MACPHAIL. - Died at Craigside, Dundee, on the 18th October, 1918, aged 35 years and eleven months, Duncan Dugald, dearly loved youngest son of Dugald and Annie MACPHAIL, and beloved husband and father of Violet and Ian MACPHAIL. 5964 MATTISON. - At "Fernhurst," Estcourt, on the 20th October, from pneumonia, Lewis Archibald, second dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard MATTISON, in his 25th years. ei5962 TERRY. - At Estcourt on the 19th October, from Spanish influenza, Francis Wardrop (Baba), beloved son of Francis and Agnes TERRY, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 19 years. IN MEMORIAM KOMEN. - In loving memory of my dear mother, Antje KOMEN, who died on the 31st October, 1916. Inserted by her youngest daughter and grandchildren. "Gone but not forgotten." 5994 ROLL OF HONOUR CARR. - Died at Keetmanshoop, Lieut. R.J. CARR (Bob), only son of Mrs. M. CARR, of 111, Commercial Road, City, brother of Mrs. D.M. FRASER, Mrs. J.E. PETERS, and Mrs. W.E. EARLE. Deeply mourned. Aged 34 years. ei5997 COLLINS. - Died of wounds, in France, on the 8th October, Brian, son and only child of M.E.W. and H.B. COLLINS, of "Brianston," Blackridge. 5992 GIBSON. - Died at Inkerman Barracks, Woking, England, of influenza, on 23rd October, John, dearly loved eldest son of Alexander and Margaret GIBSON, "Craigie Lea," Town Hill, Maritzburg. 5980 GODDEN. - Killed in action, somewhere in France, on October 8th, 1918, No. 15918 Charles Robert GODDEN, aged 29 years and 4 months, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GODDEN, of 31, Longmarket Street, Pietermaritzburg. 5982 Transcribed by: Tara NORTON (born SHRIVES) taraanorton@gmail.com<mailto:taraanorton@gmail.com> Researching: ATKINSON (ENG), BENECKE, KILLERBY (ENG), (GOLDSMITH-)LESTER (GER/IRE), LOURENS, MARTIN, MILLER, MILLIKEN (IRE), PARKER, SHRIVES (IRE), WALTERS, WINGHAM (ENG) and related families. ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. 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