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At Cave Valley on the 27^th December, the wife of David Archer. Esq., of a son.

Yesterday at 2:20 p.m., DANIEL BENNETT. The funeral will leave No. 72 Barry Street and Mark Lane at 4:30 this evening.

In the R. M. Para from Southampton: -- Surgeon O'Mearo, R. N., Lord Dalrymple, Captain H. Dailey and servant, Mr. A. Chalmley, Major General Gordon, C. B., Mrs. Gordon, Hon. E. Ellis, Mrs. Ellis and maid, Colonel Townshend, Mr. William Jump, Lieut. Colonel Higgins.

From Demerara: -- Captain Gray, Mrs. Gray, 4 children and servant, Mr. A. J. Beattie and 2 deckers.

From Trinidad: -- Mr. H. J. Pratt, Mr. Cook and son, Mr. Younge.

From Barbados: -- Mr. Carney, 3 deckers.

From Jacmel: -- Mrs. E. Boodes, Miss Boodes, Miss Lery. In transit, 57 passengers.

In the s. s. Arden from the Outports: --

From Falmouth: -- Mr. E. S. Haggart.

From Port Antonio: -- M. E. Sutherland, Mr. P. A. Moodie, Mr. Escoffery and 2 children, Mr. D. S. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Heathcote, Mr. A. A. Lindo, Mr. D. S. Gideon, Mr. Abner DePass, Mr. French.

From Port Morant: -- Mr. A. C. Hollis, Mr. R.. H. Brice

From Morant Bay: -- Mr. R. E. Clark, Miss Geddes and 26 deckers.

In the s. s. Alvo from Haytien ports: --

From Jacmel: -- Mr. J. G. Westlake

From Port-au-Prince: -- Madam V. D. Mayreau, Mr. Thomas Clerie

From Jeremie: -- Mons. Dayerella

In the R. M. S. “Dee” from Vera Cruz: -- Two deckers. From Havana: -- Mr. Owen Borill. In transit for Colon: -- Mr. R. W. Wright; Mrs. E. N. Carriego

On the second January 1886, at Streadwick's Lodgings, Kingston, the wife of Sidney Moxey of a daughter.

In the R. M. S. Don from Colon: --

Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mrs. J. H. Cardoza and nurse, Mr. H. Corinaldi, Mrs. G. R. Quinzado, Mr. Chanaud, Mr. Ga. A. Cole, Mr. Juan Copiano, Mr. Henry LeHong, Mr. D. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Burat, Mr. Van Rees, Mr. E. N. Martinez, Mr. C. D. Corinaldi, Mr. H. J. Lindo, Mr. S. Davies, Mr. E. Ibanez, Mr. McEwen, Mr. N. C. Henriques, Mr. S. J. Finch, Miss E. McDonald.

Birth

At St. Michael's Rectory, Kingston, on Sunday, 3^rd inst., the wife of the Rev. R. G. Ambrose of a son.

In the District Court on Monday, Miss Hannah Lindo, proprietress of the Commercial Hotel, was charged by Sergeant Boswell with keeping open her hotel, after eleven o'clock, and also with unlawfully and knowingly permitting disorderly conduct in the same hotel on the night of 9^th of December last. Mr. E. F. Morais appeared for the defence. The latter charge was withdrawn and the former proceeded with. For the defence it was proved that on the night in question a large body of sailors entered the hotel, armed with marlin spikes, for the purpose of avenging an insult that one of their comrades had received the night before. Seeing that they meant mischief, Mr. Joseph Da Costa, the manager of the hotel, did his best to induce them to leave quietly and after some parley succeeded in getting them out quietly. It was also proved that the barmaid had instructions not to sell any more spirits for the night and that when Sergeant Boswell found the gate open it was only to give egress to the sailors who were upstairs. His Honor decided in favour of the defendant.

In the R. M. S. Don for Southampton: -- M. J. H. Sillem; Mr. L. Smith; Mr. Boville [sic] (may be Bovell); Mr. W. W. Kemble.

For Jacmel: -- Mr. E. Bordes

For St. Thomas: -- Mr. and Mrs. E. Scott

For Barbados: -- Mr. Alexander Gath; Mr. W. E. Evelyn; Lieutenant Burton

In the s. s. Alvo for New York: -- Mr. S. S. Wortley; Capt. Daunt; Mr. A. S. Lazarus; Mr. Charles Schloss; M. A. D. Cadenhead; Mr. Watty Wallack; Mr. J. Rider; Miss Emma DeSouza; Mr. D. P. Henriques, Mrs. Henriques, nurse and child

The friends and acquaintances of Augustus Nunes Seixas are requested to attend his remains from his residence, No. 17 Duke Street at 4 o'clock this evening (7^th January, 1886)

In the s. s. Arran for the Mosquito Coast: -- Mr. and Mrs. Vincent.

In the s. s. Arden for the Outports: --

For St. Ann's Bay -- Miss Maria Rogers. For Falmouth -- Mr. and Mrs. Burger.

Died

In this City on the 8^th January, 1886, Miss Ann Jerelden McKenzie, aged 36 years, daughter of Robert McKenzie.

William Riley of the Government workshop was yesterday presented with a bronze medal from the Royal Humane Society for having saved the life of John Armstrong, who fell over board a few months ago. The medal was presented by Hon. Major-General Mann.

The shop of Samuel Harley, shoemaker, situated at 30 Charles Street, was broken into on Thursday night. An entrance was effected by breaking the lock on the door in Charles Street, and several boots, to the value of £2. 5s. were stolen. Where are the constables?

Birth

On the 14^th inst., at Marble Hall, in this City, the wife of H. Launcelot Edwards of a daughter.

Died

At Comber, Ontario, Canada, on Christmas Day, William James Shea, eldest son of Major W. A. Holwell (late of Military Store Staff, Jamaica).

The following gentlemen were elected, on Wednesday evening, the 13^th inst. to serve on the Committee of St. George's Church, Kingston, for the current year. Messrs. J. C. Fegan, H. J. Bicknell, Alfred Hitchins, W. McFayden Smith, J. Henry, R. A. Holwell, James Dayes, J. H. Aikman, George Duff, R. Smith. H. Richards and L. A. Turnbull. Messrs Fegan and Tyrell were elected Lay Representatives to the Synod.

Died

At his mother's residence, No. 1 Laws Street, John Hawkins Figueroa, son of the late Joseph Figueroa. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend his remains to the place of interment at 4:30 tomorrow evening.

At her residence, No. 33 George's Lane, Jane D. Gregory. Friends and acquaintances of Jonas T. M. Wilson are respectfully requested to accept this intimation and attend the remains of the deceased to the place of interment at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

We learn that a copious spring of fresh water was discovered by Mr. Gilmore on his property on the Long Mountain Road, on Wednesday last. The property is situated next to Happy Grove, belonging to Mr. Piper, and as it is believed the supply may be made available for the surrounding pens; it is the intention of the owner to consult the authorities with the view of the supply being utilized for that purpose.

On the 13^th inst., at Rae Town, in this city, the wife of S. Simon Magnus, of a daughter.

At Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Thursday, the 7^th inst., Leonidas Clearvaux alias Dadas. May the good Lord have mercy on his soul.

Married

MORDECAI -- DAVIES -- In this City, on the evening of the 18^th inst., by S. S. Lawton, Esq., honorary lay reader of the United Congregation of Israelites, assisted by H. A. Josephs, Esq., Lionel Mark, eldest son of Ainsley Mordecai, to Edith, second daughter of the late Jeremiah Davies, both of this city.

His Honor Mr. Justice Curran signed the absolute order yesterday morning, declaring Mr. David Baruch, cigar merchant of King Street, a bankrupt.

The following from the New Orleans Times Democrat may prove interesting: --

DELFOSSE -- On Saturday, Dec. 26, 1885, at 12:30 p.m. Charles Delfosse, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, W. I., aged forty-five years. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock Sunday, 27^th instant, from 391 South Rampart Street.

At her residence, No. 99 Upper Church Street, Miss Mary Ann Symmonett. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation as an invitation to her funeral at 4:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, 12^th January, 1886, T. T. Simpson of the Parish of Trelawny, aged 42 years.

DOORLEY -- On the 21^st of December, 1885, at the Poplars, Sunningfield Road, Hendon, Dorothy Walrond, Widow of the late Major Martin Doorley, aged 69 years.

In this city, on the 18^th inst., in her 19^th year, Sophia Stanley, second daughter of the late Henry Palmes and of Ellen his wife, after a short and painful illness.

At her residence, No. 21 East Street, at 5 o'clock yesterday evening, Mrs. Egle M. De Richemond. Friends and acquaintances of her brother, Mr. J. B. Morris, are requested to attend her remains to the place of interment, at half-past four o'clock this evening.

The election for Church officers for St. Michael's Church, for 1886, took place at East Branch school on 21^st inst., Revd. Ambrose in the chair. Lay Representatives of Synod, Mr. Thomas Harrison and Mr. Thomas Rodgers; member Parochial Council, Mr. Peter Magnus; Treasurer, Mr. G. M. Livingston; Secretary, Mr. Thomas J. Nix; Church Committee: -- Mr. Thomas Harrison, Mr. Thomas Rodgers, Mr. Thomas A. Smith, Mr. G. M. Livingston, Mr. Charles W. Magnan, Mr. James Roberts, Mr. John Milo Burke, Mr. Horace L. Pierce, Mr. Thomas J. Nix, Mr. I. C. Nethersole and Mr. John Harris.

In the s. s. Belize from Colon: -- Revd. Mr. Copp; Mr. D. Donaldson.

In the s. s. Arden from Sav-la-Mar: -- Mr. J. M. Farquharson. From Port Antonio: -- Mr. J. J. Orgill; Mrs. Heaven; Mr. A. Benn; Mr. Kennedy. From Port Morant: -- Mr. A. S. Hoyes. From Morant Bay: -- Mrs. Hawkins.

HARRIS -- DEPASS -- On Wednesday evening, 13^th instant, at 1B North Street, the residence of the bride's father, by D. Baruch, Esq., reader of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, Joseph Bravo, second son of the late Ralph Harris, to Judith, fourth daughter of Henry John [i.e. Henry James] DePass, both of this city.

Passengers Arrived

In the s. s. Arran from Grey Town: -- Dr. M. Cole; Mr. H. H. Leavett; Mr. Solomon E. Alexander.

Albert Essa, native of Kingston, Jamaica, died at Colon, on the 19^th January, in his 21^st year, leaving a circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

Among the passengers who arrived yesterday in the s. s. Arran was Mr. H. H. Leavett, United States Consul for Nicaragua and Grey Town, who is on his way to New York.

We regret to learn of the death of Dr. Anderson, at the R. M. Hospital, Port Royal, from malignant fever, which sad event took place yesterday morning. The deceased only arrived at few weeks since to join the troop ship “Tyne” on her arrival here.

In the s. s. Alvo from New York: -- Mr. F. L. Piper; Mr. G. F. Williams; Mr. Charles Morrice; Mr. Edward Morrice; Mr. Charles Lained; Mr. J. Cockshott and wife; Mr. John Jenkins, wife and infant; Mr. W. A. Hitchins and wife; Mr. J. Billings; Mr. L. Mackay.

CORINALDI -- MYERS -- At 41 Duke Street, in this city, on Wednesday evening, the 27^th ult., by Mr. S. G. Corinaldi, Jr. (the brother of the bridegroom) assisted by Mr. A. H. Josephs (Marriage Officer) Adolphe Joseph, son of S. G. Corinaldi, Esq., of Montego Bay, to Eliza, daughter of Abraham Myers, Esq.

On the 31^st December 1885 at Funchal, Madeira, the Venerable Archdeacon Rowe, M. A. Aged 72 years.

At his residence, No. 46 Laws Street, last evening, Charles James Bassett. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 4:30 p.m.

A telegram was received in this city on Tuesday evening announcing the death, in London, of Mrs. Samuel Lyons who was for many years a resident in this city. The deceased was a sister of the late Dr. Altman, and mother of Mrs. Isaac DeMercado, to whom, with her family, we offer our sincere condolence.

We learn that a subscription list is in course of signature, in order to raise funds for a band for the Kingston Volunteers, and that Messrs Charles Ward and George Stiebel have each subscribed £50.

A meeting of the Trustees of Wolmer's School was held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at the boys School Room. Present, His Honor the Mayor, Messrs. Branday, Soutar, Gall, Binney, Cassis, Lewis, Bourke and Lazarus. There were 99 pupils admitted, 55 boys and 44 girls. The several teachers and servants of the schools were re-elected for the current year and 1 month's leave of absence was granted to Miss Mallet.

On the 3^rd instant, at Ardlington Lodge, St. Andrew, the wife of C. A. Smith of the Public Works Department, of a son.

By license on Tuesday 2^nd, February 1886, at Carrick Hill, by the Revd. P. D. M. Cornwall, Rector Woburn Lawn, John S. Sambrook of Swansea, South Wales, Great Britain, to Mrs. Jane Amelia Gilroy, Widow of the late John Lee Gilroy of Carrick Hill and Line, of St. Thomas ye East.

At 78 Upper King Street, Lewis Cuthbert, Snr. Friends and acquaintances of the family are requested to attend his remains to the place of interment, at half-past four o'clock this afternoon.

Married

On the 1^st inst., at the Parish Church, Kingston, by the Revd. G. W. Downer, John Leslie Cox, L. R. C. P., to Florence Nugent, eldest daughter of the late Robert Oldrey, Esq., of Harpole Hall, Northamptonshire.

The installation of Masters and Officers of the Friendly Lodge No. 239, Pro. No. 2, took place on Monday last, at Freemason's Hall, Hanover Street. The administration is as follows: -- Bro. John E. Lyons, W. M.; Charles Solomons, S. W.; J. R. DeCordova, J. W.; M. R. DeSouza, Treasurer; J. R. Phillips, Secretary; N. Morais, S. D.; M. C. DeSouza, J. D.; C. M. Lindo, J. G.; Geo. Magnus, Tyler.

The wooden railing and wall surrounding the Parish Church will shortly be removed, and iron railings substituted.

Died

At his residence, No. 26 Duke Street, Joseph Pelissier. Funeral will take place at 4:30 this evening.

The Supreme Court met yesterday morning, before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Curran to hear an application by the Trustee in Bankruptcy for directions to act in the bankrupt estate of A. M. Surgeon of Browns Town; if he had a right to collect the assets on behalf of the creditors.

His Honor Mr. Justice Curran will hold a court of bankruptcy this morning, when an application will be heard by Mr. P. A. Hart of Montego Bay, a creditor of the bankrupt estate of Joseph Phillips. Mr. Advocate Oughton will appear for the appellant, and Mr. Advocate Lindo for the respondent.

Passengers Arrived

In the Atlas str. Albano from New York: -- Mr. Augustus Oilriehs; Revd. J. Prince; Mr. and Mrs. Fairweather; Miss M. Hall; Mr. E. Myers; Mr. E. Wortley; Dr. Appleton; Mr. P. Correoso; M. and Mrs. L. D. Delnolce; Mr. R. Beckett; Mr. Peter Ohagan; Mr. James Ohagan; Mr. Henry Ohagan; Mr. Stephen Ohagan; Mr. Bernard Cadden; Mr. Henry Crawford.

We are informed that at the present time there is no resident Minister at Port Royal attached to the Church there. The Revds. Douet and Little sometimes go down to officiate on Sunday.

In the ss Salvador from Cuba: -- 19 deckers. From Jacmel: -- Mr. D. Philisborg. From Port-au-Prince: -- Madam Boisrond Canal, Mlle. Boisrond Canal.

In the R. M. steamer Medway from Southampton: -- Brigade Surgeon H. Knaggs; Lieut.S. Walter; Admiral the Honourable W. P. Carpenter; Colonel the Hon. R. Talbot; Mrs. Knaggs; 3 Misses Knaggs and 2 children; Miss E. Gayleard; Miss M. G. Gayleard; Mrs. F. Panton. From Barbados: -- Mr. J. R. Hopwood; Mr. J. R. Scales. From Jacmel: -- Madame V. Monaiser and son; Miss A. Morel; Mr. S. Levy

In the ss Albano for Colon: -- Mrs. Julian Nelson; Mr. T. French; Madame Jule Justien.

Yesterday at her residence, No. 50, John's Lane, Ann, relict of Alexander Malliet, and mother of H. B. Malliet. The funeral will leave at 4:30 o'clock this evening.

In the ss Arden from St. Ann's Bay: -- Dr. A. M. Lang. From Port Morant: -- Mrs. Harrison and 2 children; Mrs. Edghill. From Morant Bay: -- Master McDermott.

In the R. M. C. str. Medway for Colon: -- Mrs. A. Pinto and maid; Mr. C. C. Mallet; Admiral Carpenter; Honourable Mr. Talbot; Mr. J. Mitchell; Miss Ruth Hyman.

On the 5^th inst., at Clifton Hill Penn, St. Thomas, the wife of Fred A. Rogers of a son.

In the Atlas str. Arden for Port Antonio: -- Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Mordecai; Mr. L. F. Drummond; Mrs. E. A. Kennedy.

The Major General Administering the Government has appointed Mr. Robert Roger Swire Spalding to be Receiver of Wrecks for the Port Morant District, and a Visiting Officer under the provisions of the Quarantine Law, 4, 1869, as well as an Emigration Officer.

Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. J. Gomes Casseres as Consul for the United States of Colombia, at Kingston, in this Island.

The Major General Administering the Government has renewed for the current year the licenses granted to the following Pilots: --

W. H. Manning for the Ports of Oracabessa, Port Maria, Annotto Bay, Port Antonio and Manchioneal.

Edward Brown, for the Ports of Oracabessa and Port Maria.

The Major General Administering the Government has appointed Thomas Charlton Day Thompson, Esq., to act as Inspector of Immigrants in the Parish of St. Thomas, until further orders, during leave of absence granted to Captain Hastings.

The Major General Administering the Government has approved of the transfer of Dr. Delmege from the Good Hope District of Trelawny to the Manchioneal District of Portland, and His Honor has appointed Dr. S. T. Vine to succeed Dr. Delmege in the Good Hope District.

The Major General Administering the Government has appointed the undermentioned Minister of Religion to be a Marriage Officer under the Marriage Laws 1879-80: -- Spence, P., Hanover, Church of England

In the ss Beta from Halifax: -- Mr. and Mrs. Eckley. From Bermuda: -- Mr. & Mrs. Linker, nurse and 2 children. From Turks Island: -- Mr. Alexander Wilson.

At “King's”, Westmoreland, in 51^st year of her age, Charlotte Harkness, beloved wife of C. M. MacLeod, Land Surveyor, leaving a sorrowing husband and five children.

In the Cunard str. Beta for Turks Island: -- Revd. Picot; Revd. Father Hathaway; Revd. Quinlan; Revd. J. B. Gedye; Mr. Jacob James.

At Spitzkop, St. Andrew, on the 19^th instant, Archibald Spencer, the infant son of John and Georgina Musson, aged 4 months.

The Reverend Father Hathaway sailed in the ss “Beta” on Saturday for Turks Island. As there is at present no Roman Catholic priest at that place, the rev. gentleman will remain there about a month.

At Port Royal, 21^st instant, the wife of W. D. Smedmore of a son.

In the ss Arran for Boca del Tora: -- Mrs. Da Costa and 2 children. From Blue Fields: -- Mrs. Blair; Miss Blair; Miss Henrietta Blair; Master H. Conner. From Wanta:-- Captain George Fitzgerald.

At No. 131 Orange Street, at 6:30 this morning, Claire Louise, infant daughter of Lionel and Alethia Samuel. Funeral will take place at 5 o'clock this evening

In the ss Alene from Port-au-Prince: -- Captain W. P. Forwood; Mr. A. DeCordova; Mademoiselle Flora Piccara.

119 Duke Street, Kingston, on the 10^th inst., Sainson: -- The wife of Paul C. Sainson, of Panama, of a son.

Last night at her residence No. 57 Church Street, Miss Georgina Stephenson.

We deeply regret to announce the death of Mrs. Charles Campbell, which sad event took place on Tuesday evening last.

In the Atlas steamer Arden from Montego Bay: -- Mrs. F. R. King, infant and nurse. From Lucea: -- Master H. Parnell. From Sav-la-Mar: -- Revd. Mr. and Mrs. Milner. From Black River: -- Mr. W. Ewen; Dr. Rand; Mr. and Mrs. Dingwall; Revd. J. S. Fraser; Revd. J. Stewart. From Milk River: -- Captain Dennberg.

Died at his residence, No. 81 East Street, yesterday afternoon, Edward G. Tyrrell, aged 65. The funeral will take place at 5 o'clock this evening.

The Major General Administering the Government has granted leave of absence, from the 19^th instant to the 25^th March, to Father Hathaway, S. J., Chaplain to the Roman Catholic prisoners in the General Penitentiary, and has appointed Father Dupont, S.. J., to act in his stead.

The Major General Administering the Government has appointed Major O'Brien, R. E., Assistant Director of Public Works, to take administrative charge of the Department of Public Gardens and Plantations, during the absence of D. Morris, Esq., to whom leave has been granted from the 4^th proximo.

The Major General Administering the Government has accepted the resignation tendered by D. Morris, Esq., M. A., Director of Public Gardens and Plantations, of his office of Governor of the Jamaica Institute, as from the 3^rd proximo.

His Honor Mr. Justice Curran held a court of bankruptcy yesterday, when the examination of Mr. Archibald Lindo was adjourned for four weeks time. The bankrupt was ordered to produce papers at once, as he delivered no books to the Trustee in Bankruptcy.

At his residence No. 34 Foster Lane, at 9 o'clock last night, William R. Simmons.

In the R. M. C. str. Don for Colon: -- Mrs. Humphreys and 2 children; Mrs. G. Edwards; Mr. A. DeMercado; Mrs. M. M. French

In the ss Alene for New York: -- Miss M. Leband; Mr. and Mrs. Walton; Mr. J. Billings; Mr. G. M. Black; Mr. G. T. Gray; Mr. and Mrs. Cockshott; Mr. L. Da Costa; Capt. J. Fitzgerald; Mrs. Johnson; Miss Warner; Mr. T. Gardner; Mrs. N. Gardner; Mr. M. Hayden; Mr. F. E. Harvey

In the R. M. S. Medway for Southampton: -- Mr. and Mrs. Morris; Lieutenant Stevenson; Mr. R. Carlyle; Mr. R. Carter. For Barbados: -- Mr. Jacob Kennedy. For Grenada: -- Mr. Elliott.

Last evening at 6:30 at her son's residence, 56 John's Lane, Marie Louise Garel, the widow of Don Pedro Nolasco Cassis; aged 87 years.

Last night at ten minutes past seven, Mr. Matthew E. Viau. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend his remains from his residence No. 79 King Street to the place of interment ...

We learn that Dr. Gayleard is ill and that Dr. Da Costa is doing his work.

On the 23^rd of January, at Bath, after a long illness, Agnes Eliza, widow of Samuel Rennalls, Esq, late of Spanish Town, Jamaica. Aged 82.

Died

In Spanish Town, on the 24^th ultimo, Helen Harriet, fourth daughter of the late Revd. Sam. Whitehorne and Margaret his wife.

Dr. Alex Ewart has been appointed G. M. O. for Kingston in the place of Dr. S. Gayleard, who has left the Island on leave of absence.

On Sunday, 7^th instant, at No. 93 King Street, Daniel C. DeSouza, Merchant of Falmouth, son of D. H. DeSouza, Esq., of London.

At No. 16 East Street, Vernon, infant son of Charles and Rosalin Valencia.

Birth

On the 6^th March, 1886, at Hagley Park, St. Andrew, the wife of C. Colquhon Aitkin, of a son.

Died

At no. 1 Chancery Lane, Minnie, second daughter of E. C. Hinchcliffe. Aged 13 years.

A dividend will be declared by the Administrator General on Friday on the Estate of Sylvester Cotter.

The general examination of David Baruch, in bankruptcy, will be held before his Honor the Chief Justice on Thursday 11^th inst. at 11 a.m.

In this city on Tuesday the 2^nd instant, Mrs. Marie Anne Maximia Vendryes, relict of the late Henry Vendryes, Esq., and mother of Mr. Advocate Vendryes, at the advanced age of 82 years, leaving a large family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to mourn her loss.

A solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on Thursday next, the 11th instant, at 6:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Church, in this city, at which friends of the deceased and of her family are invited to assist.

This morning at her residence Simmers Villa, Elletson Road, Mrs. John S. Brown, widow of the late John S. Brown, aged 85.

At the residence of M. D. Mynott, No. 47 Beeston Street, at 9 o'clock last night, Mrs. John Beckett, wife of the late Dr. John Beckett.

At his residence Essendene House, East Queen Street, Solomon Nunes Da Costa, late H. M. Customs ....

At Spanish Town, on the 5^th inst., William D. Humber, aged 43 years, leaving a large family and numerous friends to mourn their irreparable loss.

In the R. M. C. str. Para from Southampton: -- Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Marescaux; Miss Marescaux; Miss Fisher; Miss Fox; Miss France; Mr. and Mrs. Browne and 2 children; Mr. D. McKellar; Mr. J. McGaw; Mrs. Hart and child. From Grenada: -- Mrs. Lewis and servant. From St. Thomas: -- Mr. Darby. From Barbados: -- Col. W. Rooke, R. A.

Passengers Sailed

In the ss Haytian for Liverpool: -- Mr. Johnson. For New Orleans: -- Mr. J. f. Harvey. wife, 2 children and apprentice; Mr. D. P. Mendes. For Vera Cruz: -- Mr. J. Morrioty.

In the R. M. S. Para for Colon: -- Rev. John Duff; Mrs. Emily Wilkins; Mrs. Oscar Plummer; Mrs. Sanches; Mr. P. Williams; Mrs. Samuels and infant.

The many friends in this city of Mr. H. W. Wood, who for some time was book clerk for D. Henderson & Company, will learn with regret of his death, which took place in England on the 14^th ult.

SIMONS -- BRANDON -- Married in this city, on the 10^th March, by A. H. Josephs, Esq., reader of the Amalgamated Synagogue, Abraham Simons, to Hadassah, third daughter of the late George Brandon of this city.

At no. 4 Lower East Street, John A. Meddis, (late of the Globe Hotel). Friends and acquaintances of the deceased, and of Mr. Louis Bell, are requested to attend the remains at 4:30 this evening.

On the 4^th instant, at Culebra, Isthmus of Panama, John Winter Hooper, aged 61 years ...

In the R. M. S. Don for Southampton: -- Rev. L. Miller and wife; Admiral Carpenter; col. Talbott; Mr. A. H. Wedderburn; Mrs. Lee; two Masters Lee; Captain Taylor; Mr. R. V. Sherring; Dr. Jennikngs; Colonel McNair and wife; Mr. J. G. Westlake; Mr. Samuel Desdunes; Dr. J. B. Triggs. For Barbados: -- Colonel Rooke.

At 1 o'clock this morning, Mrs. Elizabeth Ross Henderson. The funeral will move from No. 75 corner of West and Port Royal Streets, at 4:30 this evening.

On the 30^th March, 1886, at Woodlands, St. Andrew, George Rose, aged 58 years.

At No. 135 Upper King Street, Eliza Alice Cushnie.

At her residence, No 121 Orange Street, Cydeppie Sarah, wife of the late Walter Brett, of Halls Delight, St. Andrews.

In the ss L. D. Baker from New Orleans: -- Mr. A. Morales; Mrs. B. Morales; Miss B. Morales; Miss E. Morales; Miss G. Morales; Miss L. Morales and child; Mr. Ernest Morales; Master Osmond Morales; Miss Matilda Corinaldi; Mrs. Myers; Mrs. Frank; Miss Irene Frank; Miss Etheline Frank.

In the ss Alene from New York: -- Dr. Carpenter; Mr. and Mrs. Reilly; Mr. L. Clark; Mr. C. Smyth; Mr. J. A. Hewett; Mr. I. Cox; Dr. Ogilvie; Mrs. J. McDonald; Mrs Goodyear.

In this city, at North Street Villa, Segisman [sic] DePass.

In this city yesterday, Isaac H. DeMercado, aged 56. The funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 90 Hanover Street, at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

In this city on the 20^th March, 1886, Mrs. Elizabeth Ross Henderson, at the age of 84 years ...

On the announcement of the sudden death of Mr. Isaac H. DeMercado yesterday, the flags of all the shipping in the harbour, together with those at the Merchants Exchange, the Atlas Company's wharf, and the office of J. H. McDowell and Co., were placed at half mast.

Yesterday the city was plunged into deep gloom by the announcement that MR. ISAAC H. DEMERCADO, the respected head in Jamaica of the firm of CHARLES LEVY & COMPANY, had suddenly, and without a moment's warning, been summoned to his eternal home. For months past the state of MR. DEMERCADO'S health had been a source of great uneasiness to his family, it being apparent to all who knew him that assiduous and unremitting attention to business was telling on his once vigorous constitution. It was hoped, however, that rest would restore him to at least comparative health, but those hopes, unfortunately, were doomed never to be realized. Yesterday morning he proceeded to his office as usual and having attended to some business and written a letter, left again with the intention of going home. Arriving at the corner of Church and Port Royal Streets,

“God's finger touched him, and he slept”

He was seen to fall back in his carriage and his hat fell from his head, and when friends rushed to him to render assistance, it was found that the pure, noble, manly spirit of ISAAC H. DEMERCADO had taken its flight, leaving but the casket which contained the jewel behind it. Tender hands endeavoured to restore consciousness, and medical aid responded to an immediate call, but in vain, for apoplexy had stilled the busy brain for ever.

At the age of 12, ISAAC H. DEMERCADO commenced life in the service of ABRAHAM LAZARUS, and remained in the same office, when subsequently DEPASS BROTHERS bought out the business, and wee succeeded by SAUL MOSS & COMPANY. That business eventually became merged in the firm of CHARLES LEVY & COMPANY, and about 25 years ago, MR. DEMERCADO'S sterling ability and integrity were justly recognized by his being admitted a partner in the firm. For many years he has held the responsible position of resident partner in Jamaica, managing the entire business, CHARLES LEVY, ESQ., having taken up his residence in England. Truly may it be said that the deceased was one of the brightest ornaments of the community in which he lived, for his name was the synonym of honor, integrity, benevolence and sympathy. Among the commercial community he was admired and respected by all, while the poor of every creed and colour found in him a sympathising friend, ever ready to turn a willing ear to a really deserving appeal for help. In religious matters connected with his co-religionists in this city, he ever took the deepest interest, and has been at the head of his congregation a great many times; but politics and public matters were distasteful to him, and he never could be induced to interfere in any way with them.

A devoted son and brother, it is not surprising that he developed into the tender, loving husband and father. Setting a noble example to his children, one of whom, CHARLES DEMERCADO, ESQ., has recently entered the mercantile community, and also to those around him. he leaves behind him a name of which his children may justly be proud, for it will ever be mentioned with love and respect by all Jamaican. To his bereaved wife and family we tender our deepest sympathy and condolence. Their loss, however, is his gain, for after a well-spent life,

“Tired he sleeps, and life's poor play is o'er”

At No. 37 Laws Street, at 4 a.m. Benjamin Dennie.

Died

At No. 68 East Queen Street, on Sunday 28^th instant, Miss Elizabeth O'Callaghan aged 70 years.

A Gazette Extraordinary was issued yesterday, stating that His Excellency Sir Henry Wylie Norman, K. C. B., C. I. E., has returned to Jamaica and resumed the Administration of the Government of the Colony.

In the R. M. S. Dee from Vera Cruz: -- Mr. J. P. Laraque. From Havana: -- Mr. D. M. Cooper; Mr. José Leon; Mr. Emanuel Elias.

In the ss Athos for New York: -- Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Wolfe; Miss Wolfe; Miss Ella Wolfe and maid; Mr. W. C. Lyle; Mrs. Lyle and 3 children; Mr. Ordish; Dr. Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. G. J. DeCordova; Mr. Edgar DeCordova.

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