WEDNESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER, 1918 BIRTHS COOPER. - At the Sanatorium, Pietermaritzburg, on November 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. R.W. COOPER, of "Stapleford," Ncwadi, a daughter. Both doing well. 6115 EDINGTON. - On the 4th November, at Howick, Natal, to Dr. and Mrs. A.D. EDINGTON, a son. 6103 FANNIN. - To Mr. and Mrs. J.G. FANNIN, at Kilgobbin, Lidgetton, on 24th October, a son. Both well. 6110 KNOWLES. - To J.H. KNOWLES, Richmond, Surrey, England, wife of J.H. KNOWLES, of Pietermaritzburg, 2nd South African Infantry, France, a son. (By Cable.) 6122 MARRIAGES CROUCH-CULLIS. - On the 24th October, 1918, at the Catholic Church, Malvern, by the Rev. Father CHAUVIN, Herbert CROUCH, of Eton, to Ethel Mary, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. CULLIS, of Escombe. 6113 DEATHS GALLWEY. - On the 22nd October, 1918, of influenza, Munty Aitchinson, the dearly beloved wife of W.J. GALLWEY. ei6106 HEGGE. - At Howard Hill, Hemu-Hemu, on November 3rd, of influenza, Thora HEGGE. - R.I.P. MAHARAJ. - At Seven Oaks, on the 3rd, from pneumonia, Ram Saroop MAHARAJ, beloved husband of Mrs. R.S. MAHARAJ. Deeply mourned. Aged 45. ei6128 MAHARAJ. - In my ever loving memory of my dear friend, Mr. R.S. MAHARAJ, who passed away at Seven-oaks, on the 3rd inst., 11.15 a.m., from influenza, supervened by pneumonia. Inserted by sorrowing friend, Nawab KHAN, Noodsberg. ei6127 MAHARAJ. - At Seven Oaks, on the 3rd inst., from pneumonia, R. Mahabir MAHARAJ, dear brother-in-law of Bachaov MAHARAJ and brothers. Deeply mourned. Aged 27. ei6124 STRONG. - At Glencoe Junction, on the 30th October, from pneumonia, Edward Alfred Vezey STRONG, beloved husband of Florence STRONG. Deeply mourned. 6104 ROLL OF HONOUR FRASER. - Killed in action in France, on October 17th, Robert Malcolm, dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. F. FRASER, Alexandra Road, aged 19 years. OBITUARY ------X------ VOLKSRUST ------X----- >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ MR. T. KEOGH ------X------ November 2. The death roll from influenza-pneumonia during the past week included Mr. T. KEOGH, engine driver, S.A.R., at the age of 29 years. Many of deceased's comrades attended the funeral, the service being conducted by Councillor COOK, of the English Church. ------X------ MR. HENRY DE VILLIERS. ------X------ Mr. Henry DE VILLIERS, son of Mrs. DE VILLIERS (widow), a member of the staff of Castle Brewery Co., Volksrust, was laid low by this fatal malady, dying at the age of 27 years. Deceased had served through the Rebellion, German West and German East, was a keen sportsman and a good soldier. The Rev. J.I. DE WET officiated at the grave. ------X------ MR. P.J. STOOP ------X------ Mr. P.J. STOOP, of the Railway Goods Staff, a fine young man of 24 years, has died, leaving a young wife and children. ------X------ MR. AND MRS. P.F.C. VAN DER MERWE ------X------ A pathetic case was that of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. C. VAN DER MERWE, Vlakpoort, who died, the one on Wednesday, and the other on Thursday. ------X------ MRS. A.M. DE JAGER ------X------ Mrs. A.M. DE JAGER, wife of Mr. J.J. DE JAGER, fell ill of the dread disease and died on Wednesday morning. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. Josua F. JOUBERT, and was in her 41st year. (Note: Should read "Joshua"?). ------X------ MRS. WANNENBURG ------X------ Mrs. WANNENBURG, wife of Mr. P.J. WANENNBURG, M.P.C., died at the farm Klipfontein, and was buried on Sunday afternoon. (Note: Should read "WANNENBURG"). ------X------ MRS. KUIT ------X------ Mrs. KUIT, wife of Mr. Manie KUIT, S.A. Railways, was stricken down, and, after an illness of eight days, died in her 31st year. The Rev. J.I. DE WET conducted the funeral service. ------X------ MR. H. VAN RENSBURG ------X------ Mr. H.C.M.J. VAN RENSBURG, at the age of 31 years, who was about to be married, suddenly sickened and died at his farm Zandfontein, near Wakkerstroom. ------X------ MRS. S.J. VAN OUDTSHOORN ------X------ Mrs. S.J. VAN OUDSTHOORN, 61 years of age, fell ill at the farm Elandsfontein, and, notwithstanding every attention, died on Saturday. ------X------ MR. JAN NEL ------X------ Mr. Jan NEL, a young man in the best of health, took ill on the farm of Mr. J.C. GREYLING, Welverdiend, died and was buried on Tuesday. ------X------ MR. NICHOLAS WESTHUIZEN ------X------ A son of Mr. J.J. VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Mr. Nicholas Hendrik, caught the disease at Ladysmith, and died at the age of 23 years. ------X------ MRS. STRUWEG ------X------ Mrs. STRUWEG, in her 30th year, was caught in the grip of the fell disease at Verkyk, and died on Monday morning. ------X------ MR. H.L. BAUMGARTEN ------X------ On Tuesday last Mr. H.L. BAUMGARTEN, a highly esteemed old resident, passed away at the age of 58 years. Influenza was not the cause of death. ------X------ MR. GEORGE HACKLAND ------X------ >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ RICHMOND, November 2. Another old colonist has passed away in the person of Mr. George HACKLAND, of Stone Cottage, Richmond. Like many old settlers in the Richmond district, he came from the Orkney Islands. After residing for a few years near Glasgow, he arrived in Natal by the Conway, in 1880. He has been described as a man of few words, being of a quiet and retiring disposition. All who had the privilege of knowing him intimately bear witness to his many splendid qualities and unblemished life, and though he had long passed the allotted span and exceeded the four score years, he was never heard to utter and unkind word about anyone - truly a fine record. During the last few years he was almost stone deaf, and as a consequence, discontinued attending the church services, though having been a regular attendant all his life. He was fond of Spurgeon's sermons, and was a man of simple faith, who lived very near to his Maker. It can truly be said that he has gone to his reward. He leaves a widow, five sons, two daughters, and three brothers to mourn their loss. Only a few months ago they were all gathered together in the old home with their respective families to celebrate the golden wedding. Three other old Richmond couples have also recently celebrated their golden wedding. Can any other district produce such a record? His end was typical of his life. He passed away quietly and peacefully in the presence of his wife and daughter. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.B. THOMSON and Rev. Henry LUCKHOFF to-day, when the remains were laid to rest, a large number of friends having gathered to show their last mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. The chief mourners were Messrs. J.G. JAMES, W.H. and R.B. HACKLANDS (sons), Mr. J.R.L. HACKLAND (brother), and Masters Ernest HACKLAND and Magnus SCOTT (grandsons), Messrs. J.P. and H.C. HACKLAND (nephews). One son was unable to attend owing to being down with influenza. Our sincere sympathy is tendered to the sorrowing widow in her loneliness, after half a century of happy married life, and also to the other relatives. ------X------ MRS. H. BROWN ------X------ >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ RICHMOND, November 2. Mrs. H. BROWN, who has been in indifferent health for some time, passed away on Thursday night at the residence of Mr. John MASSON. During the three years that she resided at Richmond she has gained for herself many friends by her kind manner. The funeral was conducted by the Ven Archdeacon BURGESS on Friday afternoon. To her daughter (Mrs. J.B. POLGLASE) and grand children we offer our sincere sympathy. ------X------ MR. OTTO SCOTT McKENZIE ------X------ >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ RICHMOND, November 2. I regret to report the death of Mr. Otto Scott McKENZIE, whose life has been cut short at the early age of 39. He contracted influenza on the farm and pneumonia intervened. As a last resource he was brought to Richmond to his father's residence, and though everything that medical skill and careful nursing could do, he passed away at midday yesterday. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. A.W. CRAGG, and the large congregation of friends around the graveside born simple testimony to the popularity of our friend "Jock," as he was familiarly called by all who knew him. He was well liked for his hearty manner and disposition. Our deep sympathy is extended to his sorrowing father, brothers and sisters. 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