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Birth

At Prospect Hill, Montego Bay, on 28^th ultimo, the wife of the Rev. Adam Thomson, of twins - a daughter and a son.

Married

On the 29^th ult., at St. Ann's Bay, by the Revd. Josias Cork, Rector of the parish, George Cooper Sanders, Govt. Med. Officer, to Jemima Mathilda, eldest daughter of Thomas P. Hart, Esq., Inspector of Constabulary.

Obituary

Died on Sunday the 2^nd instant, at the residence of her mother, Spanish Town, Ernestine, eldest daughter of the late David Melhado Esq. She was buried at 12 o'clock the same night in the Jewish Cemetery, Monk Street ...

Married

At Woodlands, on the 5^th instant, by the Revd. John Radcliffe Alf, James Johnson, Esq., Manager Farm and Cow Park, St. Catherine, to Rosalie Mary Caroline, only daughter of the late Richmond Braham, and grand daughter of Richmond Braham, Esq., of Phoenix park, St. Ann's.

Died

At Rasylin Penn, , St. Mary's, after one day's illness, Thomas Harrison, of Manchester. This is to inform his Relatives and Friends abroad, of his almost sudden demise.

Dr. Cotter, late of Stoney Hill, St. Andrew, has assumed the duties of Dr. Gayleard, Parochial Medical Officer, who left here, in the "Moselle", yesterday for Europe, on leave of absence.

The Installation of Wor. Master and Officers to serve the Phoenix Lodge, Port Royal, for the ensuing year, took place last evening, when the following administration was duly installed: --

Wor. Osmond Delgado ..........................................Master

Bro. The Rev. L. Shepherd, R. N............................S. W.

Bro. Osmond Delgado.............................................jnr. I. W.

Bro. John S. Campbell.............................................Secretary

Bro. Robt. Thompson................................................Treasurer

Bro. Chas. Levy.........................................................Snr. Deacon

Bro. John Hall............................................................Jnr. Deacon

Bro. Hanna.................................................................Inner Guard

Bro. Frank Hollar........................................................Tyler

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Maurice Levy, Esq., to be Postmaster at Shooter's Hill, in the room of A. W. Heron, Esq., resigned.

The Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of John V. Calder, Esq., of his appointment as a Member of the Board of Parochial Road Commissioners, for the parish of St. Elizabeth.

Birth

At Clermont House, St. Mary, on Wednesday, 7^th April, 1875, the wife of the Rev. M. Gregory Constantine, of a son.

The lot of land 104, Harbour Street, sold under the nuisance law, realised eleven hundred pounds Sterling. It has been bought by Mr. F. Alexander, a Merchant of this City.

Died

At No. 58, Water Lane (Corner of George's Lane), yesterday at 3 o'clock, Mr. James Martin Gosden. The funeral will take place at half-past 4 o'clock this evening...

Mr. J. Milo Burke of this city, having served his time as a Clerk at Messrs. William Malabre and Co.'s, has, now, himself opened a place of business at 14 King Street. ...

Died

Yesterday, the 19^th, at his residence, Ryan's Pen, North Street, Dr. Thomas Henderson Somerville. The funeral will take place at 5 this afternoon.

We regret to announce the death yesterday afternoon, at the Small pox Hospital, of Dr. Somerville, who for some time, held the position there of Medical Officer and Purveyor. The deceased a Scotchman, came out to this island several years ago, we are informed a hearty young physician. He was employed at the Public Hospital; and, in the exercise of his duties, met with an accident resulting in the fracture of one of his limbs, which, had ever since then, rendered him incapable of very active duties. He has died well stricken in years and after a very severe illness.

The Governor has appointed Mr. John Robertson to be the Assistant Clerk of the Mandeville District Court.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Arthur A Webster Wedderburn, Esq., to be a Sub Inspector of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

The Governor has accepted the resignation of Stephen Hannaford, Esq., of his appointment as a Member of the Municipal Board of the parish of St. Catherine.

The Governor has been pleased to accept Mr. John F. Gabay's resignation of his appointment as an Assessor of Damage under Law 46 of 1872, for the Parish of St. James.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Captain Charles John O'Neil Ferguson. R. E., Deputy Director of Roads, to be an Inspector for the purposes of "The Railway Regulation Law, 1875"

The Governor has been pleased to grant leave of absence for six months from the 10^th instant, to Thomas Oughton, Esq., Clerk to the Legislative Council, and to appoint Henry Garsia, Esq., to act as Clerk to the Legislative Council during such absence.

Birth

At Allsham, Manchester, on the 19^th May, the wife of Mr. G. Munton, of a son.

Married

In Spanish Town on Sunday, the 23^rd, by the Rev. A. H. Nieto, Minister of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogues, Mortimer, eldest son of Hyman Magnus, Esq., Chapelton, to Sara, eldest daughter of Maurice Levy, Esq., of Kingston.

Died

From the effects of Sun Stroke, on Sunday night the 16^th instant, at Paisley Penn, Clarendon, the residence of Dr. Clarke, William Gostwyck Prideaux of Mahogany Vale, Port Royal Mountains, only son of the Revd. Gostwyck Prideaux, Rector of Hastirgleigh, and Vicar of Elmsead near Canterbury, England. Aged 39 years.

Died

This morning, at 3 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. Leah M. Sollas, No 21 Orange Street, Jeremiah Davies. The funeral will take place at 8 o'clock Thursday Morning, 27^th inst.

At Morant Bay, on the morning of the 8^th May, at rapid consumption, Miss Mary Robertson ...

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. Boomer, Government Medical Officer of the St. David's District of the parish of St. Thomas, to act as Government Medical Officer of the Morant Bay District, in addition to his own duties, during the absence from the island of Dr. Gerrard.

The friends and acquaintances of Mr. George Edward Aldred, are requested to attend his remains from the House, No 123, Corner of Duke and Tower Streets, at 5 o'clock this evening.

Died

This morning at 3 o'clock, Thomas, eldest son of Mr. Thomas S. Pike. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend the remains from the Pen, Windward Road, to the Place of Interment, at 5 o'clock this evening.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. David Mordecai Hart as Postmaster at Little London, in the room of Mr. Joseph Blake, resigned.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint John Raffington Scarlett and Richard Cowan Fonseca, Esqrs., to be members of the Municipal Board of the Parish of St. Catherine.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Phillpots Brown, Esq., to be Clerk of Petty Sessions for the parish of St. James; Clerk of the Montego Bay Circuit Court, and Assistant Clerk of the Montego Bay District Court.

Died

In the parish of St. Mary on the 25^th day of May 1875, Mrs. Mary Litherland. She was the Widow of William Litherland who departed this life in the year 1859. She has left a large family to mourn their loss.

Among the cases for trial at the Supreme Court on Monday are the following: --

The matter of John Robinson. This is "a case" sent up from the Stipendiary Magistrate of Kingston for the opinion of the Judges on some important law points; the matter of the bankruptcy of Henry James DePass. This is an appeal against the decision of Mr. Drake, Judge of the Kingston District Court; the matter of bankruptcy of Isaac Dolphy. This is an appeal from the decision of Mr. Bruce, of the St. Catherine's District Court. The matter of Peixotto vs. Henriques, also an appeal from Mr. Bruce's decision.

Birth

In this City, on the 6^th instant, the wife of Mr. James Clough, of a son.

Died

At New Savanna, St. Elizabeth, on Thursday 1^st April last, Frances Smith, relict of the late Theodore Stone, Esq., aged 72.

On the 13^th ultimo, at the same place, her eldest son George Graham Stone, Esq., Attorney-at-Law, aged 51.

At Savanna-la-Mar, on the 11^th May, 1875, Arthur Diddams Hale, aged 48.

Died

Yesterday morning, 9^th instant, at his residence, No 68 West Street, Mr. Richard John Edwards, late Inspector of Weights and Measures. The funeral will take place this evening at 4 o'clock.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. Edward Duffus to be Postmaster at Gordon Town, in the room of Miss Harriett Hall who has been relieved of the Office.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Thomas B. Johnson, Simon Cridland, Thomas Stewart McNeill, and William Dewar, Esquires, to be Members of the Board of Parochial Road Commissioners for the Parish of Hanover for the year 1875.

Married

On the 2^nd June 1875, at Timsbury, St. Mary, by the Rev. Thomas Banbury, Osmond Maxwell, Esq., of Evandale and Happy Hut, youngest son of the late James Maxwell, Esq., M. D., formerly Custos of the Parish, to Elizabeth Ann, eldest daughter of James Hammett, Esq., of Moore Town, Portland.

Died

At Falmouth, on the 5^th June 1875, David, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dignum, aged 3 years.

Our readers will no doubt be glad to learn that the Medical Staff of Kingston is about to be strengthened by the sojourn among us of Dr. Hugh Croskery, of Chapelton. This gentleman has selected this city for his future labours, as affording a larger field for his abilities and energies; and in response we are informed to numerous calls. Dr. Croskery was in his early career attached to the Royal Navy, which he left to settle in the Clarendon heights. During his sojourn there he married the daughter of a very worthy divine, and believing he could extend his usefulness, entered into Holy Orders, and has for several years been labouring in the Vineyard of the Saviour. The Doctor has earned for himself a reputation in his parish that augurs well his success in Kingston, and we cordially welcome him amongst us as an old friend, having been long connected with the press, as well as having been an able contributor to Medical Journals.

Their Honours the Judges of the Supreme Court, after hearing argument - in appeal - on Saturday, in the matter of the bankruptcy of Henry James DePass, together with a petition against the bankrupt, at the instance of H. F. Colthirst and John Orrett, and the order of adjudication thereon (a decision of Mr. Drake in the Kingston District Court) confirmed the judgment, dismissing the appeal with costs.

Birth

On the 7^th, at New Ramble Estate, St. Mary, the wife of Geo. F. Edwards Esq., of a son.

Died

On the 11^th June at Cornwall Penn, in St. Elizabeth, Mary Jane, the wife of W. J. Tomlinson, aged 35 years.

Died

Susan Cushnie, the eldest daughter of Thomas S. Cushnie, by his beloved wife, Angel Cushnie, departed this life on the 16^th of June, 1875.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Samah Gedelia Corinaldi, Esq., to be Notary Public for the Parish of St. James.

We regret to announce the death of the Revd. S. H. Cook, of Moneague, late Rector of St. Thomas in the East, on Wednesday morning.

Married

In this City, by the Rev. W. C. Murray, Wesleyan Minister, Adam Young, of the Parish of St. Martin's in the Fields, London, to Maria C. Floody, widow of the late James Floody.

Died

This morning at four o'clock, at his residence, No. 166 Tower Street, Mr. John Escoffery, aged 83 years. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend his remains at 5 o'clock this evening.

Died

On the 17^th instant, at Black River, Andrew Dunn, M. D., aged 71 years.

At New Providence, St. Catherine, on Sunday, the 13^th inst., after a short and painful illness ... Anne Elizabeth, only daughter of L. Patterson, Esq., of St. Mary, Commissioned Surveyor ...

Died

In this city on Friday the 18^th June, 1875, Emily Ann, aged 20 years, second daughter of the late Robert McClelland, Esq..

At the residence of P. J. Ferron, No. 31 Hitchins Street, Allman Town, his sister, Emily Ferron. The funeral procession will move off at 5 p.m. this evening.

The friends and acquaintances of Mr. Robert Davis are requested to attend his remains from his late residence, No 113, corner of Orange and Beeston Streets, to the place of interment at 4 o'clock this evening.

Abraham Crosswell of this parish, a Juror, summonsed to attend the Circuit Court, now in Session, in this City, having been called over yesterday without any answer or excuse from him, he having been thus absent every day since the beginning of term - was fined, by order of His Honor the Chief Justice, in the sum of £5.

Married

On Tuesday 25^th May 1875, at the British Embassy, Paris, by the Reverend Dr. Forts, Richard T. Lyons, Esq., Surgeon-Major 28^th Regiment Bengal Army, to Eliza Grace, third daughter of Sir John Rose Cormack, M. D., and Granddaughter of the late William Hine of "Hampshire", Trelawny.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Phillpotts Brown, Esq., to be a Notary Public for the Parish of St. James.

The Governor has accepted Mr. Neil McDougal's resignation of his appointment as Clerk of the Spanish Town District Court.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Richard Carter to be a Justice of the Peace for the Parish of St. Thomas.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Captain Mainwaring, R. N., Stipendiary Magistrate for the Parish of St. Thomas, to act as Inspector General of Police during the absence, on leave, of Major Prenderville.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Charles Benjamin Vickers, John Williamson Mennel, and Robert McFarlane, Esquires, to be Justices of the Peace for the Parish of Westmoreland.

Married

In this City, on Wednesday the 30^th inst., at the English and German Synagogue, by the Revd. B. Rittenberg, Solomon E., eldest son of Thaddeus Alexander, Esq., to Francis Eliza, second daughter of Abraham DeSouza, Esq., both of this city.

Died

In this City, on the 18^th June last, Emily Ann, aged 20 years, and on the 3^rd instant, Ronald George, aged 18 years, the second daughter and second son of the late Robert McClelland of this city, leaving a sorrowing mother and four brothers and sisters .....

A Pen Residence in St. Andrew, near Halfway Tree, adjoining Devon Pen and Trafalgar Park, and containing about 38 Acres of Land. The Water Works pipes are laid on the premises.

The Glebe Land known as the Old Muster Ground, about 15 acres.

Apply to:

John Orrett or Jasper F. Cargill Churchwardens of St. Andrew's Church

Married

On the 23^rd ultimo, at Spanish Town, by the Venerable Archdeacon Campbell, M. A., assisted by the Reverend T. Valespinosa, Edward Hyde East Maclaverty, Esq., eldest son of the late Reverend Colin Maclaverty, M. a., to Elizabeth Claver, youngest daughter of Edward Claver Smith, of Spanish Town, solicitor.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. Samuel Simon Magnus, of Spanish Town, to be a Stamp Distributor in that Town.

The Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. F. H. Hawkins to be Clerk to the Parochial Boards of St. Thomas, in the room of Mr. E. C. Baines, promoted.

The Governor has been pleased to grant leave of absence for six months to Dr. Croskery, Government Medical Officer of the Chapelton District of Clarendon, and to appoint Dr. Walrond to act temporarily as Government Medical Officer of the District, during the period of Dr. Croskery's leave.

Birth

In this city on Friday morning, 9^th inst., the wife of Mr. Altamont DeCordova, of a son.

The friends and acquaintances of the late Leopold Stein are requested to attend his remains from the residence No. 74, Hanover Street, to the place of interment on Sunday, the 11^th inst. at 8 a.m.

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Julian Keisselback, widow of the late Robert Keisselback, are requested to attend her remains from her residence, No. 35 Beeston Street, to the place of interment, at 4:30 o'clock this evening.

Died in this city, at 3 o'clock this morning, Rebecca, daughter of the later Marcus Gompertz. The funeral will take place from the residence of Abram Pinto, Esq., 84 East Street, at 5 o'clock this evening.

Died

At New Orleans on the 8^th June ultimo, Mr. B. Y. Benjamin, formerly of this city.

Altamont DeCordova, Esq., acting as agent for some Engineers in London, is about to apply to His Excellency the Governor for letters patent, for the invention of improvements in Floating Docks and pontoons, and in securing ships on them.

The Funds of the Sailors' Home, at the West End, are reported in a healthy condition. A recent adjustment of the accounts shews a small balance on the credit side of the Institution.

His Excellency the Governor has appointed James Alwood, Junior, Esq., temporary Clerk of the Montego Bay Circuit Court, vice Mr. Phillpotts Brown resigned; and Mr. J. C. Humber to act in Mr. Brown's place, as Clerk of Petty Sessions of the Parish of St. James.

Died

In Spanish Town, on Tuesday 13^th July 1875, Christiana Greensword, aged 74 years, relict of the late Thomas S. Greensword, Esq., Master in Ordinary of the Court of Chancery.

Died in this city this morning at his residence, No. 81 Orange Street, Mr. R. Brown. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend his remains to the place of interment at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

Died

At Falmouth, on the 9^th instant, George A. Johnson, aged 51, son-in-law of A. Willis of St. Ann's, leaving a sorrowing wife, daughter, and three sons ....

A. O. F. F. S.

Court Hinds - No. 4188

Brethren and friends of the late Edward Johnson are requested to attend his remains from his residence, No. 55, Barry and East Streets to the Place of Interment, at 4 o'clock this evening.

Married

On the 7^th inst. at the Holy Trinity Church, Kingston, Jamaica, by the Revd. Thomas Little, assisted by the Revds. Dupont and Bartolio, Virginie, eldest daughter of Arnold L. Malabre, Esq., to Ivanhoe, third son of Charles Gadpaille, Esq., both of Kingston.

Died

In Kingston, on the 25^th inst., after a brief illness, Icilda Ada, the beloved daughter of Mr. T. L. Byles, aged 17 years and six months.

Married

At St. Thomas' Church,, Stewart Town, on the 7^th inst., by Rev. Y. L. King, Doctor F. L. Stanigar, Government Medical Officer, to Rosalind Eliza, second daughter of Charles S. Cover, Enfield, St. Ann.

This valuable Sugar Estate, situated in the district of St. Thomas ye Vale, parish of St. Catherine, will be put up to public auction by Joseph Stines, Esq., auctioneer, on Friday at 12 o'clock in front of his vendue and commission agency, Port Royal Street. We learn that there are several parties likely to compete for the purchase of this fine Estate, and therefore anticipate spirited bidding. We hope to see its full value realized.

Died

On the 22^nd instant, at her residence, No. 7 Old Market Street, Spanish Town, Judith, relict of the late Lawrence Spyer, Senr., Esq., in her 85^th year ...

Bybrook Estate was not knocked down at Auction yesterday. Mr. Stines, the Auctioneer, declaring the price offered insufficient. The bidding reached £5,500; competition not very brisk.

The following is the list of passengers on board the "Tagus" expected to arrive here on the morning of the 5^th instant: --

Mr. D. P. Trench, Collector-General; Miss Trench; Miss Steer of St. Ann; Miss Saunders; Mr. Stokes; Mr. Monk; The Misses Da Costa; Mr. Nunes; Messrs. Corinaldi; Mr. Davis; Miss Groves; Mrs. Anderson; Mr. Samuels; Mr. Saunderson from Barbados.

The last-mentioned gentleman is the new Clerk of the Spanish Town District Court; he is a member of the firm of Carrington, Seeley & Saunderson, Solicitors, of Barbados, and was Clerk to Sir Bouchier Clarke, Chief Justice of Barbados, and is married to a cousin of Governor Berkeley of Antigua.

Died

In this city, on the 25^th ultimo, after a short illness, Mr. John Warr, late Cashier of the Treasury, aged 57 years. He was an excellent Public Servant, a faithful friend and a charitable man. By the Kirk, of which he was an Elder, his loss will be much felt; equally so by the Society of Masons, of which he was for 30 years a member. He has left a widow and several relatives to mourn their great loss.

Birth

In Dublin, on the 30^th June, 1875, the wife of James O. Marshall, Esq., Royal Engineers Department, of a son.

Death

In Dublin, on the 4^th July, 1875, Anna Louisa, the beloved wife of James O. Marshall, Esq., and eldest daughter of the late A. W. Aikman, Esq., Crown Solicitor, Jamaica, aged 30.

Married

On the 13^th July, 1875, at St. John's, Greenock, by the Revd. D. B. Panton, of Jamaica, assisted by the Revd. J. R. Oakley, Augustus Panton, second son of the late M .... Short, Barrister-at-Law, Middle Temple, to Edith Anne, second daughter of the late William Haughton, of Jamaica.

From the Quarterly Review: --

Girdlestone - Salmon -- June 30, at Alveston Church, Gloucestershire, by the Rev. Canon Girdlestone, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. J. Rawes, vicar Francis Brooke Girdlestone, Esq., to Emily Frances Anne, daughter of William Brice Salmon, Esq., and granddaughter of the Hon. John Salmon, of Jamaica.

Birth

In this city, on Friday Morning, the 6^th instant, the wife of R. S. Magnus, Esq., of a daughter.

We announce with much regret from yellow fever the death of Navigating Lieutenant Hoskyn, R. N., of the schooner "Kate", which occurred on the evening of Thursday last at his residence, Bamboo Pen, a few miles from the town. The funeral took place yesterday morning.

The friends and acquaintances of Charles Desgouttes are requested to attend the remains of his son, Joseph, from No. 101 Church Street, to the place of interment at 5 o'clock this evening.

The friends and acquaintances of Mr. Horatio R. DaCosta are requested to attend the remains of his mother, Abigail R. DaCosta, from her residence No. 122 Barry Street, to the place of interment at 5 o'clock p.m. this evening.

Died

In this city on Saturday the 14^th inst., Ralph Bourne, Esq., of Stone, Staffordshire, England

On Friday, the 13^th inst., at his residence, No. 29 Nugent Street, Spanish town, Thomas Jackson Fuller, aged 74 years, 7 months, 18 days. He filled the office as beadle of Trinity Chapel for the space of 26 years, and for many years discharged the same duty at the Cathedral in Spanish Town.

Birth

On Sunday night instant, the wife of Mr. Amos Morais of a son.

Died

At No. 3 Luke Lane, at 5 o'clock this morning, Miss Ellen Brown, aged 36 years, the beloved daughter of Richard Alexander Brown, Artist. Friends and acquaintances of Richard Alex. Brown are requested to attend her remains to the place of interment at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, 21^st inst.

Married

In this City, on the 18^th inst., by the Rev. A. Bourne, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. George C. Baylis, to Miss Elizabeth H. McDonald, both of Port Royal.

A meeting of the Pilot Board of District 1 was held at the Municipal Board rooms on Friday last. His Honor the Custos in the chair, also present Captain Derbyshire, J. P., Mr. Bicknell, Police Magistrate, Mr. Gayleard, and Staff Commander Phillips, of H. M. S. Aboukir. The following were examined by the board -- Robert Macdonald, Philip Hall, Alexander Walker, and Robert Jennings. After four hours' examination, Hall was the only one able to pass; he was therefore recommended as a Pilot for Kingston.

Married

In this city on Wednesday, 18^th instant, by the Rev. B. Rittenberg, Moses M. Alexander, to Anastasia Hart Salmon.

Died

At Dry Harbour, St. Ann, on Sunday, the 22^nd August of croup, after a few days' illness, Millicent Lavinia Turner, the infant and beloved daughter of Alfred John and Mary Agnes Rodgers, aged 7 months and 2 weeks.

Among the Governmental notices in The Gazette of the 26^th , we notice the restoration of H. J. Samuel, Esq., to his rank as a J. P. We understand that Mr. Samuel, who had previously resigned the commission of the peace, re-accepted it at the request of the Home Government.

Died

At St. Ann's Bay, on Sunday last, the 21^st inst. Eudora, the wife of John Colston Lewis.

Jewish Alms House - Monthly Committee

September 1875 - Geo. Magnus, S. H. Samuels, H. J. Depass.

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