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12) WHO'S WHO.

LYLE, Alexander; b. MACDONALD, George 16th Feb., 1864, in Mar­ Munro, Merchant ; b. itzburg; e.s. of late 18th June, 1867, at In­ Alexander Lyle, an early verness, Scotd.; s. of Colonist (of* 1860), and Wm. Macdonald, "Broad founder of the well- stone II o u s e," Inver­ known firm of Lyle ness; in., in 1892, Miss Bros., Maritzbarg, Lady- Gow, of "C r a i g s i d e smith, Dundee, and Port Lodge," Inverness ; 3 Shepstone ; in., 18 8 0, children. Educ. Inver­ Jeanie, d. of late John ness. Came to Colony in Adie, of Glasgow ; 0 1889. Hobbies: Racing children. K d u c. Govt. and sports generally. Model School. Hobbies: Add.. 140, Church St., Football and golf. Add., Marit zhtirg. M ember Lyle Bros., Church St., Jockey Club of S.A., Maritzburg. Capt. N.C.; Steward of City Sport­ Long Service Medal and ing (dub, member of Boer War Medal (3 Turf Club, and bars). Has been a Volunteer for 24 years. Through several other Sporting Clubs. Member Exejiifive of the Siege of Ladysmith. Clubs: Vice-President Royal Royal Agricultural Society of Natal. C.C.. Vice-President Y.M.C.A. Cricket and Swimming dubs, Vice-President Natal Swimming Associition. Vice- President Maritzburg Lacrosse Club. \ ice President Caledonian F.C., member Maritzburg Golf Club.

LUCKHURST, Thomas Charles Manager imperial •Cold Storage Co., Ltd.; Cmgeni Rd.; res.. Ridge Rd., Berea, Durban.

LYLE. Runert Davids, Asst. Magistrate, Um- MACDONALD, James, zinto ; b. 2nd A p r i 1, Supt. of Police, New­ 1871, in Durban; s. of castle; joined Ayrshire Wm. Bray Lyle, of Vel- Constabulary 1 8*7 0. at ley, Hartland, Devon.; age of 20 ; promoted m., 24th Oct., 1899, S e r g t. and Detective Hannah Mclxmd, 4th d. Ollicer Jan., 1 8 7 4, in of David Brown, J.P., of Carrick Division. Joined Darnall, Victoria Co., Par tick Burgh Police, Natal; 4 children. Educ. Glasgow, June, 1875. as Kelly College, Devon., Chief Detective Officer; Engd. Hobbies: Rifle transferred to Criminal shooting and sports gen­ Invest! gat ion Dept., erally. Add., Umzinto, Edinburgh Citv Police, Alexandra Co., Natal. July, 1881. Joined City Police, Maritzburg. on 3 years' engagement, June, 1882, as Sergt.; promoted Inspector and Acting Supt. of Police following May. At end of LYNE, Henrv Arthur: b. 2Nt dune. IS70. m Maritz­ engagement joined the Kiiubeib y Detictive Dpt.. un.ler burg; 3rd s. of late T. W. Lyim. Wilt-hire. Emjd. Educ. Mr. Roper, where he served for 4 years. Afterwards Maritzburg. Add., of Lyne \ Collins. Attorney of served Transvaal Government on De Knap Goldrields, Supreme Court of Natal, dun ey nicer. Notary I'ublic, and in Sept.. 1893. received, on application, the appoint­ and Commissioner for Oaths. Cummerea Court. I\<). Box ment of Supt. of Police at Newcastle, which portion 635, Durban; res., Sea View. Clubs: Durban Club, he still occupies. Has l'n-t elas-. eertifieates from R.N.Y.C., G.C., and L.T.C. Artieled llathorn \ Ma-on, Judges, Magistrates, and superior ollicers. notably one Solicitors, Maritzburg; with Jnhn Living-ion

MACDONALD, Rob- V14CGREGOR, Leo, b. crt Houston, Asso­ w1807 , at Bruges, Bel­ ciate of Royal Aca­ gium ; 2nd s. of late demy of Music ; Bor­ John Nugent Macgreg »r, ough Organist, and Or­ Naval Storekeeper, Si- ganist of St. Thomas' mo n s t o w n, C.C.; in., -Church, Durban ; Con­ 1882, Kate, d. of John ductor of Durban Musi­ Davis, Swadlincote, nr. cal Association and Derby, Engd.; 3 sons. Berea Choral Society. Educ. Ardingley Col­ B. 12th Aug., 1872, in lege, Sussex. Hobbies: Buenos Ay res, of High­ Target shooting, poul­ land parentage (s. of try, dogs, and sketch­ -Charles Macdonald, of ing. Add., S h i p p i n g, Olengarry). Went to Forwarding, and Com­ Engd. Nov., 1872; in., mercial Agent, Marine 12th July, 1904, .Miss E. Chambers, Durban: and M. Earley. Educ. (Tra­ Sydenham. Natal. Came cers' Company School, to Natal Sept.. 1883. London, and Royal Academy of Music. Came to Colony Had early experience with N.G.R. Took part in rush Jan., 1890. Hobby : Riding. Hon. Local Representative to Barberton Goldfields, and remained prospecting there of Roval Academv of Music, 1*90. (iaim-d Henry Smart for about 2i years. Had sub-contract on Portuguese Scholarship at R.A.M., 1890; given degree A.R.A.M., section of Delagoa Bay-Pretoria Railway (near Moveni). 1899. Composed songs and pieces, which have been Resumed service with N.G.R. on return from Delagoa published by various publishers. Add., Vnuse Rd. p Bay. Left 12 months later to join It. W. Evans, with Berea ; and Town Hall, Durban. whom he remained for 12 years, afterwards starting on his own account in 1902. Was at one time well-known as a Cartoonist on the "Natal Mercurv." Al ACFARLAN E, George James, C.M.G., J.P., Lieut.-Col. N.C.; Agent, etc.; b. 6th June, MACK AY, Thomas 1855, in Maritzburg; s. Hay; s. of late John o f John Mac fair lane, Mackay, of Edinburgh; R.M., Maritzburg ; in., b. in * that city 28th Sth Dec. 1887, Maria Dec, 1805; m.,2hrth Dec, Mary Macfarlane ; 2 1890, younger d. of late children. Educ. old High George Woodward, of School, M a r i t z burg. Durban ; 2 daughters. Mavor of Maritzburg Entered service X.G.R. <1898- 1902). Deputy 21st July. 1 8 80. On Mayor ( 1902-1903). 1st Dec,' 1890, was ap­ Served in Zulu War, pointed Chief Clerk to 1879; Boer War, 1899- General Manager. Placed 1900 (through Siege of on Fixed Establishment Ladysmith). Add., P.O. Civil Service of Colonv Box 09, Maritzburg. 1st Jan., 1902. Member Victoria Club, Maritzburg.

MACaOWAN^George, MACKELLAR, James, Manager Steel, Murray General Manager Natal & Co., Maritzburg ; b. Bank, Ltd. (since 18S3»; 1 8 0 0, in G 1 a s g o w, b. 1st Oct., 1843, at Scotd.; m., 1889, d. of Lambert Parish, S t i r- C. Shaw, Maritzburg. lingshire, N.B.; s. of Educ in Glasgow. Came Duncan MacKellar, late to Colony Dec. 1889. of "Devonshire House/' • Add., Maritzburg. Stroud, Glouct s.ershiie; m.. 23rd Nov., 1881, I>a- belle, d. of Jas. Chas. Foster, Great Berkham- sted, Herts., Engd. Educ. at Oban: Dr. A. Thom­ son's School, Edinburgh, and privately. Came to Colony Dec/ 1875. Hob­ bies: Country pursuits. Add., "The Kraal," Pino St., Maritzburg. Member Victoria Club, Maritzburg. 122 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

MACKENZIE, George Kenneth; b. 14th April. 1882, MACKINLAY, An­ at Calcutta; s. of late Surgeon Major Mackenzie. l.M.S. drew Grieve, Asst. Educ. Merchiston Castle, Edinburgh. Hobbies-. Golf, Maintenance Engineer hockey, and cricket. Add.. Headquarters Stall". N.P., N.C.R.; C.E., M.B. San. Maritzburg. Clubs: Maritzburg G.C., N.P.H.C. and Int., member S.A.A.A.S.; C.C. Came to Natal April. 1901. Won Natal golf b. 13th duly, 1872, at championship 1002-3-4. Won llel\ • 11 n!elnn>.»n Medal Musselburgh, Scotd.; s. 1903. Capt. N.P.C.C. and Vice (apt. N.1M!.(.:. of John Mackinlav: m., 22nd April, 1900, Clara, e.d. of (Jcorge Bell, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, ami grand-daughter of late Rev. (ieorge B e 1 1, of that city ; 3 children. Edne. dammar School, Musselburgh; (Jeorge MACKENZIE, John II e r i o t's Hospital Into Manager Peter, School, and He riot- the Federal Supply and Watt College. Edin­ Cold Storag e Co. of burgh. Came to Colony March, 1899. Hobbie: Oolf S.A., Ltd.; h. 27th duly, and gardening. Add., Engineer-in Chief's Ollices. N.G.R., 1809, at Hot ham Hill, Maritzburg; and "Waverley," I nisindusi Station. Victoria, Australia; s. of Alex. MacK e n zie, Wholesale Saddler, o f Melbourne; in., Flor nc^ MACKINTOSH, Geo. M y r a S t a r r. Kduc. Ronaldson, Chief Dick's Commercial Claims Clerk N.G.R.: b. School, and Scotch Col­ 18(>.">. at Cdny, Aber­ lege, Melbourne. Arriv­ deenshire ; on In S. of ed in Natal 1903. Hob­ late Geo. R. Mackin­ by: Sports general ly, tosh, "W bite rashes." especially cri'ket. Was I'd II V, Aberdeenshire; President of West Aus­ in.. 1893. d. of dames tralian Cricket Associa­ Wood, of "Burn End," tion, and presented valuable _i<>l.l years in­ Successfully represented Australian. New Zealand.. Lng- dentured to (it. N. of lish. and Scotch firms as Agent in We-iern Australia. Scotd. illy. Add.. Moore Owned Cottesloe Brewery there,, but >"I<1 nut. to come Rd., Berea, D u r b a n. to during the war boom. Armed after Came to Natal 1 8 8 7, peace declared. Started a- Suit Accountant, then Town and joined the N.G.R and Country Traveller, and finally Manager for the as Claims Clerk, Dm Federal Supply and Cold Storage Co. of S.A.. Ltd. Re­ ban; General Manager's signed recently to take o\er the Park Hotel. West St., Inspector. Durban. Resigned, and went to America Durban. 1892; connected with Railway work till his return, in 1900, when attached to Trallie Dept.: 1902 appointed Outdoor Goods Agent. Presented with roll-top desk by Outdoor Goods Staff, N.G.R., on being transferred from Chief of that Dept. to present position.

MACKEURTAN, MACLEOD, John Rod­ Harold Graham. LL.B. erick, Bant- Teller; b. (Camb.); b. 26th Feb., 11th May, 1881, at Ard- 1884. in Durban; e.s. of gay, Ross-shire, Scotd.; George Maekeurtan, Ac­ s. of Rev. Alex. Mac­ countant, Durban. Un­ Leod, Parish Minister, married. Educ. Durban Kincardine, Ross-shire. High School and Trin­ E d u c. at Kincardine ity College, Cambridge. School, and Clifton A d v o cate of Supreme Bank College, St. An­ Court of Natal, Barri­ drew's. Came to Colony ster - at - Law of Inner in Sept., BIOS. Hobbies: Temple, of Shepstone, Tennis, golf, yachting, Wylie & Binns, Smith music, and photography. St.; and Musgrave Rd., Played Rugby for Fife- Durban. Member Cas­ shire, 1898: Durban Iiv uals C.C.; 1 year on tertown, 1 9 0 5; Natal West Coast, at Liberia, Currie Cup, 1900. Add., for C. Woermann, Gen­ African Banking Cor­ eral Merchant. poration, Durban. Member Durban Wanderers R.F.C. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 123 kB, J. C.,Asst. Manngcr. Bank of Afriea, Ltd., McALISTER, Thomas K.; b. and educ. near Maritz­ ; b. 1874. Had first experience with Bank of burg; s. of Robert McAlister. an early Colonist long 1. Entered the London Ollice of his present resident in Maritzburg. A Partner in and Manager of ion in 1807, and shortly afterwards joined the his father's well-known and old established Building staiT. and Contracting business. Has rendered valuable ser­ vices to the City of Maritzburg. occupying a scat in 3TER, Donald the Council and on many Committees since 1901. • b. 1 8(3 7, at srn ; 3rd s. of McALISTER, W. D., Chief Clerk in the Bomugh MeAlister (an Engineer's Dept., Maritzburg: s. of Robert McAiistcr, ettler, and well- of "Glen Islay." A keen football player. lb - . Seotts- iu Maritzhurg); viile, Maritzburg. )9, Caroline d. of Surgeon- [>n, of Cau He Id McAUSLIN, .lames; b. , London. Edue. Oth Nov., 18G0, in Glas­ sburg. Hobbies: gow, Scotd.; s. of J. », swinnning, rid- M c A u s 1 i n ; in., July, ti sports gener- 1888, E. Cowie, Aber­ ld., "Glenfinnan," deen; 2 children. Educ. s Rd., Maritz- at St. Enoch's, Glas­ [ember Senior gow. Came to Colony ative Club, Glas- April. 1887. Add., Monu­ idge City Sport- mental Sculptor. Long- lb. Vice - Prcsi- market St., Maritzburg. rates F.C1. Prince Alfred and County Lo.lges A prominent member JOIIS. A Zulu linguist, and has travelled extcn- of the Caledonian So­ n Zululand. ciety, and an enthusi­ astic Scot. 5TER, Kenneth Wallace. Asst. oiliee keeper. . Secretary's Office, 11th dan., 1892 ; 3rd Class 55th Nov.* 1803; 2nd Class Clerk. Shorthand to .Fudges, Custodian of Court Library, and See. : Justice, 1st Feb., 1800 ; has acted as K.^Llrav dt Courts at Newcastle, Greytown. and Wecnen, i several occasions as Registrar of Supreme McCALLUM, Col. Sir 1st Class Clerk, Mines Dept.. ISth Jan.. 1901 ; Henry Edward, RE ir's OJice. Supreme Court. 1st April. 1902 : A*-t. G.C.M.G. (1 90 4): b.. ir, 1st July, 1903. Yeovil, 28th Oct., 1852; e.s. of Major II. A. Mc- 5TER, R. ; «u early Colonist and an old and Callum. R.M.L.I., and d citizen of Maritzburg. Head of the firm of Eleanor, d. of Major •lister & Sons, Builders and Contractors. Club Brutton. R.M.L.L; in., ritzburg. A keen Scot, and for many years 1st, Lily, only d. of ed with Scottish Societies in the City. Entliu- late Vice-Adniiral John­ Masou. Res., "Glen lslay,'' College Rd.. Maritz- son. R.N., 1874 ; 2nd, Maud, 3rd d. of Lieut.- Col. Creighton, R.M.L.I., 5TER, Robert 1897. Educ. privately, Queen's Medal and at Royal Military War); b. 5th A c a d e m y, Woolwich. 1878, at "Glen Passed out of Wool­ Maritzburg ; s. wich first out of 52 . McAlister; ni., Cadets, 1871 ; Pollock •eh, 1906, Ruby, Medallist, 1871 ; Fowke Medallist. 1874. Chatham, V. A. Dunn, of 1871-4; Supt. Telegraphy Southern Dist.. 1S74; Inspec­ Durban. Educ. tor-General Fortifications Office. 1874."); private Secre­ z b u r g Boys' tary to Sir William Jervois. Governor Straits Settle­ 1 (Dux 18 95). ments, 1875-7; several times mentioned in dispatches bookkeeper, Cor- (Perak medal and clasp); Supt.. Admiralty Works, i Stores Dept.; Hong-Kong, 1877-8 ; Singapore. 1878 9 ; Royal Arsenal, Tathleven," Col- Woolwich. 1879-1880 ; Deputy Colonial Engineer. Pen- ., M a r i tzburg. ang, 1880-4; Colonial Engineer and Survcx or General, i Siege of Lady- Straits Settlements, member Executive and Legislative with Hotchkiss Councils, 1884-97; Commandant Singapore Volunteer etachment (De- Artillery, 1888-97; Special Commissioner in IVnang, it mentioned in Malay Peninsula, to suppress outbreak (received thanks ics). Natal Civil Service Exam. 1S0."». Thanked of H.M. Govt.), 1891 ; Governor and Commander-in- t. (July, 1898) for rescue of Official lb-cords, Chief. Lagos. 1897-9; special Mission to Hinterland, in lall fire. J.P. and Public Prosecutor. krugers- connection with French aggression in Lagos (received M)l; Public Prosecutor and J. P., Potchefst room, thanks of H.M. Govt.), 1898 (West African Medal and Elected Leader 1st Reserves, Wards 1 and 3, clasp); Governor of Newfoundland, 1898 1901; A.D.C. ireh, 1900; appointed as such 30th March, 1900. to Queen. 1900-1; Governor of Natal, 1901-6 (S.A. Medal 124 NATAL WHO'S WHO. with 4 clasps). C.M.G. 1887, construction of fortifica­ Served through Boer War (1899 1902) with Hampshire tions, Singapore; K.C.M.G.. 1898. special services Lagos Carbineers (Imperial Yeomanry) and Intelligence Dept. Hinterland; G.C.M.G. 1904. LYcivaiions: Cricket, shoot­ Landed at Reira, Portuguese. E. Africa, with Rhodesian ing, fishing, and golf. Member Junior tinted Service Field Force, and saw service in all S.A. Colonics. Add., Club and Windham Club. London. P.O. Box 209, Maritzburg.

MCCARTHY, Jeffray; McC ONNACHIE, b. 1 8 08, at Islington, John; b. 25th Nov., London ; e.s. of late 18G2, at Keith, Banll- James J. McCarthy, of shire ; e.s. of late Wm. London; m., 1893, e.d. M c Con nachie. Educ. of F. Head, of Johan­ Aberdeenshire. Hobby : nesburg; 3 children. Gardening. Supt. Goods Educ. London. Add., Dept. N.G.R. Add., 9th Sub-In spe ctor N.P., Ave., Berea, D u r b a n. Asst. Supt. of Water Came to Natal 1889; in Police, Point; and 240, N.G.R. ever since. Re­ Point Rd., D u r b a n. lief Stationmaster on Came to Natal 14th arrival ; transferred to Feb., 1892; joined Water Goods Dept.. Durlian ; Police 1st March same subsequently Chief Clerk year. Freemason. Past in that Dept. Promoted Sec. lilythswood Lodge. Stationmaster, Point. Past Grand Sword 1895; Goods Agent. Dur­ Rearer, District Grand ban, 1898; Goods Supt., Lodge Natal S.C.. Obtained charter for lirst Lodge Durban and Point, 1900. In 1904 Dist. Supt. Selected under Irish Constitution in Natal, in 1904 Pas t Sec, to clear wharfs during War, and was Acting Wharf- present Wor. .Master. Served in 11.M.S. Sua II itw, in master for over 2 years, until arrival of new Fort Capt. R.M.A.; purchased discharge 1S92. Winn \\ ar broky Thanks from Natal Gov t. and Fort Advisorv Board. out 2nd Class Sergt. in Water Foli.e ; a>VSII.IIC , 1 teni- porary command till May. >up.'i-vi>ul la iidmg of all McCRACKEN, Wil­ troops from the start until after Siege of Lady smith; liam; b. 27th April, has usual medal. A member of Point ILC : stro ke oar 1881, at Airdrie, Lan­ for several years, and has won many 4-mi red r ices at arkshire. Scotd.; s. of the Point. Wm. J. M c C r a c k e n. Educ. Victoria, Airdrie. MCCARTHY, John Came to Colonv 4th Francis; Grand Mas­ Sept., 1902. Hobby : ter local Lodge Oddfel­ Quoits. Season 1901-2 lows' Friendly Society ; (Football Association) b. 18th Feb* 1874, "at represented Glasgow C a h i r, Co. Tipperary, League against East of Irid.; s. of late Sergt. Fife, as halfback; sea­ Jeremiah McCurt h y, son 1904 represented (as Royal Irish Constabu­ half-back) Durban v. lary. Educ. at ( ahir Maritzburg, and in 1905 National School. Landed as goalkeeper. A d d., at Durban with the "Airdrie House," Stam­ Royal Irish Rides on ford Hill, Durban. 24th May, 1897. Joined Clubs: Coatbridge Caleys (3 years as right half-back), R.I.R. 15th Aug., 1892; Glasgow Petershill (2 years), Durban Forfar? (3 vears), served 10£ years (0£ as and at present Thistle (as goalkeeper). Sergt.). At l>adysmith 2A years preceding the McCRAE. John Mori- War, w h e n lent to son ; b. in Australia ; Major Thorneycroft for format inn of in. pillar mips v.s. of Capt. Alexander bearing his name. Served \\.\\\ < nrp- W<><>i Kiver, McCrae. 84th Regt. Colenso, Spion Kop. Hurt'-* Mill. I'ieter's Mill, and (who was Postmaster- Tugela Heights, which terminated in i he I! -lief ><\ Lady- General of Victoria be­ smith (King's and Queen's M»-daK with 1 ela*p«o. Sub­ fore Responsible Govt, sequently in oilice of Chief l'a\ma>ter. Natal. On ter­ was granted to Vic­ mination of hostilities took diseharg.-. and ha> remained toria). Previous to in Natal. Entered Dept. of Fostmaster General. When entering Life Assurance recent native trouble arose \\a^ unamnioii-ly chosen as business was connected leader of 2nd Reserves. Add.. Cormnicrcial Hotel, with 5 different Bank­ Maritzburg. Member C.Y.M.S. Club. ing institutions in the Australian Colonies for McCARTNEY, John Bedford. Sub-Leader Mariizburg about 13 years. In 1S80 Reserves; Accountant; b. '22nd Sept.. 1 S7(*». in Appleby, joined Colonial Mutual Westmoreland. Engd.; s. of Rev. Thos. J. McCartney Life Assurance Society, m.. 13th March, 190C. Edue. Collegiate School, Otley ; in charge of S y d n e y .and Kingswood College, Rath. Came to Colony 1902, Branch, and afterwards VATAL WHO'S WHO. 12>

•ydney Branch Mutual Assurance Society of Vic- MCDONALD, Alex­ Ltd. On that Institution amalgamating with ander Stuart; b. 12th nal Mutual Life Association of Australasia, re- Aug., 1881, in Durban; staff of Colonial Mutual, in charge of Western s. of D. A. McDonald. alian branch. Transferred to Secretaryship of Add., c/o Randies, Bro. y in Durban in 1900, where he has been in charge & Hudson; and 30, Bur- except during part of 1904, when he was in man Lane, Berea, Dur­ i of Capetown Office during the absence of the ban. Sec. Berea F.C. Was J.P. for N.S.W., and a Commissioner to (1905-6); member 7 \ mial International Exhibition, Melbourne. 1888. gari C.C.

IYSTAL, Henry :k. Troop Leader t z burg Reserves McDONAI.D, Charles RonMd Chelmsford; b. 1879, War Medal); in Durban; e.s. of Donnie McDonald, of Durban; m., n e r in firm of 1903, Thirza, d. of J. L. Burden, of Durban; 1 son. stal & Darkness, Educ. Boys' Model School, Durbin. Hobby: Sport. murg; b. 2 4th Add., Manager, Samuel Deane, Maritzburg.' Clubs: 1859, in Maritz- Etceteras F.C., Guild C.C. Represented Durban. In­ s. of late Pat- tertown Football, 1901; reprinted Maritzhur«r. Inter­ PCrystal: m., 7th town Football, 1902, 1903. 1904, ami 1900; represented 1897, Agnes, d. Natal, Currie Cup Football. 1902; represented Maritz­ H. Green, of Dur- burg against Corinthians 1903. Anglo Boer War Medal J sons. Educ. St. (2 bars). King's Medal. 1 e s' Gram mar . M a r i t z burg. >ies: Catt'e and McDONALD, Ronald v (many prizes). Roderick; b. 1865, in '186, Church St.; St. Helena; m., 29th Jpper Seottsvillc, Feb., 1890, d. of W. Gil- tourg. litt, Emberton: 5 chil­ dren. Educ. Lee School, Cambridge, Engd., and High School, Durban. Came to Colony 1875. Hobbies : Tern perance and native work. Add., "Pine Villa," . BBIN,T..Lt.-Col. D.L.I, (retired). C.M.G. (1003). 7 years partner with in Anglo Boer War (1899-1901) in command of McDonald, Durban; 10 Twice mentioned in dispatches. Queen's Medal years in Pinetown. isp. Commandant of Durban under Martial Law- recent native rebellion.

BBIN. Thomas, jun.; b. 1879, in Durban: 3rd s. . McCubbin, J.P., C.M.G., V.D. Edue. Durban McGIBBON, Alex­

School and Hilton College. 1 lobbies: Shooting ander James, Solici 'mnastics. Add.. Commission Merchant. S. licht tor; b. 18th Jan., 1865, ildings; and "Seaforth," Ridge Rd.. Berea. Dur- in Glasgow. Scotd.; s. Jlubs: Berea Sandow Club, Durban Pirates G\iu- of late Henry McGib- Club. Natal Coast Rife Association, lliltonian bon. Merchant, of Glas­ of Hilton. Joined D.L.I. March, 1901; Couir gow; ni., 4th Dec, 1895, i in 1902. Was on active service with N.M.I, Kate Constance Swee­ gaged patrolling border, Newcastle district. Was ney; 3 children. Edue. ilumns suppressing recent native rising. Glasgow Academy, High School, and University. Came to Colonv 1889. High distinction in ^ALD, William John, Draper and General Mer- Scottish Freemasonrv in b. 14th Aug., 1873, in Banffshire ; s. of Donald Natal. Add., -Fairfie/' aid. Educ. Berea Academy, Musgrave Rd., Dnr- Winter's Kioof, Natal; Came to Colony 1875. Supporter of athletic and Church St., Maritz­ agricultural societies, &c. Add., West St., burg. Member Victoria Club, Maritzburg. 126 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

McGILLEWIE, Don­ MclNTOSH, James re­ ald Lamont, Solicitor presented Durban Coun­ and Conveyancer ; b. ty in the Natal Parlia­ 2nd Oct., 1872, at Pot- ment from 1902 1900, chef st room, Transvaal ; when he resigned. Has s. of P. McGillewie, of played a leading part Queenstown, C.C.; m., in the commercial life 23rd Feb., 1901, Helen of Natal and Delagoa Hershensohnn; 2 daugh­ Bay for the past 3 7 ters. Educ. Queenstown, years, formerly as part- C.C. Came to Colony no r in A. Eindlay &. early part of 1890. Add", Co., of Durban, and Mc­ 390, Loop St., Maritz­ intosh. Findlay & Co., burg. of Delagoa Bay; latterly as James Mcin­ tosh & Co., of Club Ar­ cade a n d Commercial Rd.. Durban. Res., Hill Crest. Natal.

MclNTOSH, Robert, Lieut. N.F.A.; b. 27th May, 1880, at Hill McGLEW, Francis Crest; 5th s. of James Archibald; b. 1st Oct., Mcintosh, ex-M.L.A. 1875, at Mount Edge­ Bachelor. Educ. Dur­ combe, Victoria Co., ban. Hobby : Tennis. Natal; 2nd and y. s. Add., of James Mcin­ of late Robert Met Hew. tosh & Co., Merchants, E d u c. B o y s' G o v t. Club Arcade, Smith St., Model Primary School, Durban; and Essenwood Maritzburg. Messenger Rd., Berea. Clubs: Dur­ and Collector, Telegraph ban L.T.C. and Berea Dept., Maritzbuig. 1889- L.T.C. 2 years' service 1892; Asst. Postmaster N.FTX.; over 3 years in and Telegraph Officer N.M.R. Was recently Ermelo, Z.A.R., 1892-4 ; with columns suppres­ Telegraph Clerk, Jo­ sing native rising. hannesburg, 18 9 4-5; Asst. Postmaster and Tele graphist, Eshowe, MclNTYRE, Alexander Gordon. Merchant (Bi>ley& Zululand, 1895-7; Post­ Mclnlyre, Kokstad); b. 9th Sept.. 1878. at Queen>to\vn, C.C.; s. of John Mclntyre, M< Inly re & Kok- master and Telegraph Officer. Melmoth. Zululand. 1897- of Son. stack Educ. Public School. Queens;own. and Kokstad. 1904; Postmaster, Lower Cmkomaas. Natal, 1904. Add., Worshipful Master, Mouut Currie Lodge of Freema­ Postmaster, Lower . sons. 2299. Add., P.O. Box 33, Kokstad.

McKELLAR, Dugald; b. 1876, in Glasgow, Scotd.; s. of late Don­ MclLLERON, David ald McKellar, Gauchal- Cunningham; b. 28th land, Ayrshire, and March, 1868, at Chat­ Island of Mull, Argy.e- ham, Engd.; 3rd s. of shire ; m., 0th June, late D. 0. Mcllleroii, of 1 9 00, Marion Hutchi­ Lame, Co. A n t r i m, son, y.d. of late Allan Irld.; m., 3rd Aug., McCulloch, of Irvine, 1902, M. R. Donna n, Ayrshire ; 2 children. B.A., d. of Robt. Don- Educ. Galston Public nan, J.P., of 4< Bally, School, and privately. era n," Kircubbin, Co. Add., Manager Natal Down ; 1 son. Educ. Creamery, Ltd., Maritz­ Belfast. Add., District burg. Began career on Engineer, Post and a farm fn the "Dairy Telegraphs, Post Office, County": entered com­ Durban; and Ridge Rd., mercial life, and when Berea. Came to Natal 21, years of age was appointed Manager of Irvine and 1889, in service of Post FuJlarton Co-operative Society. Ltd., in the W. ot and Telegraph D e p t. Scotd. Came to Natal 1902. and since that time has Hobby: Cabinet-making. Served through late War as been Manager of*Natal Creamery, Ltd., Maritzburg. Lieut, in Natal Volunteers, and ot medal (with l^ady- An enthusiastic Freemason; member of Mother Lodge smith Relief clasp). of Scotd. and Lodge St. Andrew's, Maritzburg. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 127

McKENZIE, Archi­ McLARTY, William, bald, Al.D. (Ed in.), M.L.A. for Durban ; b. M.R.C.S. (Engd.), Ma­ 25th, June, 1858, at In- jor N.M.C.; 3. of late vercloy, Arran, Scotd.; Duncan McKenzie, o f e.s. of late Wm. Mc- "Lion's Bush," Notting­ Larty, of Invercloy; in., ham, Natal. Member of 30th* Nov., 1880, Sarah, Natal Medical Council. d. of late J. Williams, Add., Reed & Champi­ of Wy themoor Head, on's Buildings, cor. of Cumberland. Educ. Wrest and Gardiner Greenock. Came to Col­ Sts.; and "Glenlyon," ony 1807. Past Presi­ Musgrave Rd., Be r ea, dent Y.M.C.A. One of Durban. the originators and a member of the Durban Parliament. Was for 10 years in Queensland, New South Wales, and New Zealand. Stood for Parliament as Separation candidate for Charters Towers Goldfields, Australia. Has been 4 sessions in Parliament. Was the means of getting coolie porters McKENZIE, Duncan. removed, in favour of whites, on N.G.R. Originated Lieut.-Col., C.B. (1902), Shops Early Closing Act. Last year moved resolution C.M.G. (19 0 0); Com­ in favour of Govt, establishing an official Public Trustee, manding N.C.; b. 19th on lines of New Zealand Public Trustee Act, which has Aug., 1859; 3rd s. of late been in operation since 1872. First member in House Duncan McKenzie, o f to make a speech in favour of connecting up Bethlehem "Lion's Bush," Notting­ and Kroonstad Railway, and advocated Govt, finding ham, Natal ; m., 1883, the capital. Always a strong supporter of the Coal Katharine Agnes, d. of Industry and the development of the Colony. late Alexander Mae- Arthur, of Durban. Educ. Hilton College. A Pioneer o f Barberton, Johannesburg, and Rho­ desia in the old trans­ port days. Rendered inestimable services McLENNAN,John; b. 180^ in Glasgow: in., 1901, in during late Boer War, Glasgow; 1 child. Add., of IL Ayton & Co.. Wholesale inanding a wing of the I.L.H. Was in command of Outfitters, etc., Durban. Came to South Africa in 1895, Coionial Forces during late native rebellion in Natal and has held various appointments in different parts of and Zululand; it was largely owing to his masterly South Africa. Started his present business, in conjunc­ grip of the situation that this was so speedily and tion with Mr. R. Avton, in 1901. successfully stamped out. Recreations: Shooting and polo. Add., Cotswold, Nottingham. Natal. Member Victoria Club, Maritzburg.

McKI NLAY, John Ritchie, Builder and Contractor; b. 13th Aug., 1809, in Glasgow; McLOUGHLIN, Wil­ a. of James Mc Kin lay, liam Joseph, L.P.S.L. of Irvine, Ayrshire; m., M.P.S. (Natal), Chem­ 23rd Aug., 1893, at St. ist; b. 24th May, 1872, Saviour's Cathedral, in Dublin; s. of William Maritzburg, Florence, d. McLoughlin, of Dublin; of A. Wright, an early m., Otii Aug., 190G. Colonist fr o m London Mary Leonora Simla ir. in 1858 ; 3 children. Educ. Mullingar and Educ. Glasgow. Came to Dublin. Came to Colony Colony 20th Jan. 1888. 1902. Hobby: Dogs. Hobby: Shooting. Con­ Add., Port Shepstone, tractor N.G.R. Erecting Natal. Shop, Durban, cost £100j000; Southern Life Office, Durban, cost £33,000. Clubs: Durban Bowling Club, Caledonian Lodge Freemasons, Builders' Association, and Oddfellows So­ ciety. NATAL WHO'S WHO.

McN\UOHTON, Robert; b. 20th .Juiy. 18.VL at Loch McSWAINE, John Tay, Perthshire, Scotd,; c.^. < f late Alexander Mc- Robertson, S o 1 icitor Naughton; m., 1883. in Durban. Ii«—y Baillie. d. of S u p r erne Court of Joseph Lyon, of Kilmundie. loi far-lure; ."> eluldren. Queensland, member of Educ. Kenmore. Perthshire. Add.. Dan Ta\l«»r, Bcnuig- Natal Par; b. 10th Feb., field & Co., and Manning |jd. and Cato Bidm\ Durban, 1872. at Auchtennuchty, ('time to Natal 1881, by iiiM tnp if Diummniid Castle, Fife.; s. of Rev. Dr. J. For 20 years been associated with B. I •niiejtiehl \ Co., F. McSwaine, of Bris­ for last*2 Dan Taylor, BeiiiiiuticM A: c >.. of w Inch linn bane. Queensland. Educ. a Managing Director. Mem I .r New (I lib. A Krec- Australia. Was a (.'apt. mason; late Senior Warden, Natalie L •d-je. 1 ••:».">. Mar- in lnt 0 u e e n slanders it/burg. (now 9th Australian Com monwealth Infan­ try Regt.) : appointed to I'nattached List 9th March, 1904. Came to S.A. w i t h Australian Commonwealth Horse. Commissioner for Oaths of Supreme Court, Queensland, N.S.W., and Victoria, to examine witnesses and take bail and affidavits in Natal. Hobby : Music. Add., Pardj's Chambers, West St.; McNIRL, John, and Innes Rd., Berea, Durban. Member Pickwick Club. M.R.C.V.S.; b. 1872, at Greenock, Scotd.; e.s. of late John McNeil ; m., 19 0 1, W i 1 h e 1 m e n a Thompson, only surviv­ ing child of Rev. J. McWILLIAM, Alex­ Walker Maclntyre, of ander, General Mer­ Kilinonivaig, Inverness- chant; b. 20th July, shire. Educ. privately. 185."), in Si ot land (Aber­ Came to Colony 1900. deenshire); s. of Chailes Hobbies: Shooting, foot- McWillia in ; in., 6th lull, racing, and cards. March, 1882, Lily Man­ Was Veterinary Ollicer ger: 7 children. Educ. Cape Pidice, D.2. Add., Badenscoth, Adbordeen- Newcastle. shire. Came to Colony Feb.. 1882. Hobbies: Chess and business. Add.. Durban, Natal. Past Master Scottish Constitution Masons. Past Mast e r English Mark Masons.

McRITCH IE, Blair McWILLIAM, Charles Ogilvie; b. 1807, in Norman, 2nd Lieut. New York; s. of G. Mc- D.L.I.; b. 1880, in Dur­ Ritchie, of New York, ban; e.s. of A. McWil­ and Dundee, Scotd.; m., lia m. of Durban. Educ. 1898, in Irld., Alice, d. Gordon's College, Aber­ of late L. Smye, of deen. Add., of A. Mc- Annalong, Co. Down; 1 William. General Mer­ d. Educ. High School, chant, West St.; and Dundee, and Edinburgh "O v e r t o n/' Marriott University. Add., Solici­ Rd., Berea, Durban. tor (Scotd.), and At­ Clubs : Sandow Club, torney of Supreme D.R.C. Has b e e^n in Court of Natal, of Thos. D.L.I, for about a year. T. Poynton. Advocate, Was with columns sup­ Imperial Buildings, Dur­ pressing recent native ban ; res., Claik Rd., rising. Very keen Berea, Durban. 3 years Rugby enthusiast; in Natal, with present played twice for Dur­ firm; 5 years practising in Dundee, Scotd., prior coming ban in Junior Intertown. One of the founders of Old to Natal. Collegians R.F.C. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 129

McWILLIAM, O., MANSEL, George, Bank of Africa, West C.M.G. (1891), Chief St., Durban; s. of Alex­ Commissioner, N. P.; ander McWilliam. of s. of late Capt. Man- Durban, Merchant. Edue. pel, Inniskillings ; Sub- Bedford Gram ma r Inspector, N.M.P., 7 t li School. A member of March, 1S74; Insp. do., Wanderers R.F.C.. for 1st. Jan., 1879 ; Com­ which he played during mandant Reserve Ter­ season 1906. " ritory Carbineers, 1 s t April, 1883 ; Comma n- dant Zululand Police, 21st June, 1887; Asst. Com m i s s i o ncr, N.P., 30th Dec, 1897; Acting Chief Commissioner of Police, 9th Jan., 1902. Zulu War, 1879; Boer War, 1881.

MANSON. W., A.I.E.E.; b. 1860, in Caithness- shire, Scotd.; 2nd s. of late Alexander Manson; m.; 4 children. Learnt MANN, Arthur Hugh; the Telephone profes­ b. 1873, in Durban; 4th sion in all its branches s. of Rev. W. II. Mann; with the National Tele­ m.. 31st May, 1903, in phone Co., Engd.; was Umtali, Jean Henderson, Chief Engineer in Pais­ d. of Win. Moir, of ley, and retained that Montrose, Scotd.; 2 position until selected children. Educ. Durban by the Engineer-in-Chief Primary School and to take up a similar Forbes* Berea Academy. position in the Natal Add., S u b - M a n a gcr, Telephone Co., of Dur­ Bank of Africa, West ban and Maritzburg. St., Durban; and Bow- After 2 years' service kers, Natal. Joined was given full charge, Bank of Africa in 1888; under the Secretaries (Messrs. Champion & Co.), which Durban, 1888-1890; Jo­ position he retained until that Company's concern was hannesburg, 1896-1898 ; purchased by the Durban Muiiicij nlity. when he was Beira, 1898- 1900 (Ac­ taken over by the Corporation as Manager of the Tele­ countant); Umtali, phone Dept. It was upon the recommendation of 1900-1903 (Manager); Duiban 1903 till present time Messrs. Manson and Roberts (Borough Electrical Engi­ (Sub-Manager). neer) that the Municipality decided to adopt the pre­ sent magnificent and up-to-date system of Telephony which they now possess, and which was installed in 1905. The system is known as the "Central Battery," and is a marked improvement on any other system in use. Mr. Manson's Telephone experience extends over 25 years, commencing as Telephone operator. A trunk- MANN, William ing system has been established between Durban and Thomas; b. 18 7 0, in up-country towns, which is proving a great success. Durban; 2nd s. of Rev. W. H. Mann ; in., 20th MARE, Johannes A1- March, 1895, in Dur­ bertus Oerhardus, ban; 3 children. Edue. Farmer : b. 28th Oct., Durban. Recreations : 1844, in U i t e n h a g e, Tennis, and interested C.C.; s. of Johannes in all outdoor sports. Albertus Marc; m., 1st Add., Chief Clerk, Loco. Jan., 1872, Hester Pot- Dept., N.G.R. Offices; gieter ; 10 c h i I d r e n. and Florida Rd., Berea, Educ. Natal. Came to Durban. Was one of Sir Colony 1800. Hobby : David Hunter's first Farming. Add., "Pot- apprentices ; joined spruit," Krantzkop. N.G.R. in Jan., 1885 ; Member of Krantzkop was 5 years in General R.A. and K r a n t z kop Manager's Office, 3 years Road Board. Maintenance Engineer's Office, 3J years Stores Dept.; afterwards (1st May, 1902) transferred to present office. 13J NATAL WHO'S WHO.

MARGRIE, Fred­ MARRIOTT. Samuel; erick ; b. in South of b. 15th April, 1839, in Devon; s. of George Nottingham, Engd.; m. Margrie, Builder and Miss Greenwood, of Contractor. Manager in Nottingham; 8 children. Durban for the wed- Came to Natal 1891. known firm of Hubert Deputy Dist. (Jrand Davies & Spain, Elec­ Master of E.C. Free­ trical Engineers of Jo­ masons. In 1864 joined hannesburg. Came to late partner (Geo. Rus­ Durban previously to sell), who was then in a the commencement of small way of business the Boer War. During as Accountant and Gen­ the time he has been eral Agent; afterwards Manager for Hubert Notary Public. Intro­ Davies & Spain his firm duced'to 1LR.IL Duke has been successful in of Connaught. 1865 to securing and executing 1880 Deputy-Sheritr of several large and im­ Durban, Victoria, and portant contracts in Natal ; among others being the Alexandra Counties. Interested in all public affairs of contract for laying the Durban tram track, lighting the the Colonv. town of Ladysmith, supply and erection of the N.G.R. turbo generating plant, &c.

MARRIOTT, Walter James, Accountant, MARITZ, Adrian F.I.A.N.; b. 5th Jan.. Johannes Stephanu*, 1867, in Durban; e.s. of J.P., Magistrate; b. 28th •Samuel Marriott, of July, 1801, at linpol- Durban; m., 23rd Oct., weni, Natal; s. of S. S. 1901, Mary, d. of Joel Maritz (e.s. of founder Lean, of Durban ; 2 of Maritzburg); in., 28th children. Educ. Govt. Aug.. 1894, Maud, 2nd Prim a r y School and d. of Thus. Thresh, of Durban High School. Greytown ; 5 children. Hobby : Tennis. Add., Educ. Broughton. I'm- "Woodsidc," cor. Currie geni, and Bishop's Col­ and Marriott lids.; and lege, Maritzburg. Hob­ of Russell & Marriott, bies : RiHe shooting Imperial Buildings, (winner of several cups) Smith St., Durban. Vice- and electricity. Served President Mitchell Park through Zulu War L.T.C. Past Dist. Junior (medal and clasp), 1879, Grand Warden Natal Dist E.C. as Lieut. Amaf unzi Mounted Natives. Add., the Residency. Melmoth, Zulu- land. Clerk of Court and Zulu interpreter to Asst. Commissioner and R.M., Entonjaneni Dist., 13th April, 1887; 3rd Class Clerk, Magistrate's Ollice. Lmgeni. 28th May, 1888 ; Umvoti, Feb., 1889 ; 2nd Class Clerk and Zulu Interpreter, Alexandra, 15th Aug.. 1889 ; Lion's MARSHALL, William, River, 1st May, 1891 ; Umvoti, 17th Dec. 1S92 : Acting Chief Clerk Statistical Magistrate, I insinga. June to Nov.. 1897 : Clerk of Branch, Railway Ac- Court and Zulu interpreter. Newcastle. 9th Dec. 1S97 ; countant'R O ffi c e, N.G.R.; b. 24th Mav, 1st Class Clerk. 1st Jan., Is9s : transferred to Magis­ trate's Otlice, Lower Tugela, Nt l-Vb.. Is99. lias acted 1881, at Falkirk, Stir­ as Magistrate, Newcastle and Lower Tugela Divisions; lingshire, Scotd.; s. of William Marshall, of Acting Magistrate. Ingwavunia. l-Vh.. 1902 : Magistrate for Colony, Magistrate Mahlabatini. l>t Aug.. 1902 ; Shotts, Scotd. Educ. Entonjaneni, 15th Feb.. 1904. Public School, Shotts, and Allan Glens Tech­ nical College, Glasgow7. Came to Natal Oct., 1902. Add., "Dilcoodia," MARKU CY, Curt; b. 12th July. 1884. at Breslau. Ger­ Berea Rd., D u r b a n. many; only s. of late Dr. Markusy, of Ibe^lau. Educ. Member F o r f a r shire Breslau and Berlin. Hobbies : Photography and riding. F.C. (1905); Thistle Add., Joint Manager, Arthur Koppel, Ltd., Oamaru F.C. (1900). Selected to Buildings, 344, Smith St., Durban. 4 years' training in represent Durban in In- Berlin, and Bochum, Westphalia. 1 year in Johannes­ tertown football contests 1905. Secured Wilson's Trust burg; 1J year in Durban. Bursary (Scotd.), taking first place in 1893. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 131

MARTIN, John Brand; b. 1857. nt Baling.y, Fife- MARTYN, Edward Georee, Solicitor and Commis­ shire; y.s. of late Henry Martin, of Leslie, Fife.: m., sioner for Oaths, Mutual Buildings: and "Maristowe," 1st May, 1899, Tomina, d. of ('apt. Thus. Elliott (late Musgrave Rd., Berea, Durban. S. of Win. Martyn, of of Bullard, King Line); 3 children. Educ. Leslie Parish Bodmin. Cornwall. Educ. Cannock College, Stafford­ School. Hobby : (hardening. Add.. Asst. Supt. Sur­ shire. Matriculated Sydney University. Came to Natal veyor of Machinery, Port Dept., Point ; and "Leslie 1893; practised in Zululand till war broke out, when House," Haden Rd., Berea. Durban. Came to Natal premises were raided by ; escaped to Durban, 1889, as Chief Engineer of the bucket dredger Otter. where he has practised since 1903. Member Civil Ser­ Since with Port Dept. Otter brought up pieces of vice Club. Was commissioned to revise Mining l^aws sandstone rock, the large** <>f which weighed 5 tons. of Natal. Went in charge of this dredger to East London, and increased depth of channel b\ 8ft. in .'> months (on loan from Natal to Cape Govt.}. Always blent ili d with dredging. Served time with Messrs. Simons & Co.. of Renfrew, Scotd., Builders of all tire Igcrs in Natal. Chief MARWICK. R. A., Articled Attorney, with Messrs. Engineeer's certificate. Allison & Uime, Solicitors. Timber St.. Maritzburg; s. of J. Marwick, of Richmond, Natal; in., d. of lion. F. T. Angus, of Ravensworth. A keen sportsman, and recog­ nised authority on native affairs.

MARTIN, William Paulin, M.A. (Edin.); Public Accountant; b. 1873, in India ; s. o f Rev. G. Martin, of Raj- putana. India; m., 1902, Constance Ethel, 4th d. MASON, Rev. Fred­ of Rev. Win. Berry: 1 erick, Minister of the child. Educ. Watson's Wesleyan M e t h o dist College, Edinburgh, and Church; entered Minis­ Edinburgh C n i versit v. try Aug., 1855; b. 24th Came to Colony 1904. March, 1834, in Much Hobbies: Golf, tennis. W e n 1 o c k, Shropshire Formerly manager o f Co., Engd.; s. of 1 hos. the Flotilla Co. of Bri­ Mason ; in., 3rd Aug., tish Central Africa, and 1859, Maria, 3rd d. of ex president of the Bri- John P. Gillespie, of t i s h Central African London; 8 children. Chamber of Commerce. Educ. Guildhall School, Wenlock. and by pri­ Add., 65a, Gardiner Street and 81 Currie lid.. Berea, Durban. vate study. Came to Colony 12th May. 1850. President of Conference of Wesleyan Methodist Church of S.A. in 1880; Chairman of Natal Dist. 10 years, and of Grahamstown MARTINEAU, Horace Dist. 3 vears. Member of Natal Native Commission Robert, V.C.; b. 1873, 1881-2. in London; y.s. of Win. Martineau, M.I.C.E.. of London; m., 1900, Flor­ ence, d. of late Mr. H e 11 s o n, of London. Educ. Clifton College.

Add., African Boating MASON. John Shaw ; Co., Point ; and "Por- b. 1854, in Maritzburg; chester," Point, Durban. e.s. of Richard Mason, Member New Club. an early Colonist of Came to S.A. in May. 1 8 5 0, and for in a n y 1892, and in Oct. left years a M a r i t z burg

for India with 11th Town Councillor. M.f Hussars. Returned in 1878. Mary, d. of late 1895 ; went to .Johan­ J a in e s Merry weather, nesburg, subs eqnent ly founder of Merry- to Matabeleland, a n d weather & Son, Wagon took part in the 1890 War th i»re \\a> I<>i 2 years in and Cart Builders, Bcchuanaland Border Police. nd afterwards joined the Church St., Maritzburg Protectorate Regt., and was with them during the (of which he is Sole Siege of Mafeking, 20th Dec. 1809. seiviug 17 months; Proprietor). 9 children. afterwards was awarded V C ait Game Tree, for res- Add., Town Hill, Mar­ cuing a man under tire, being hit 4 tunes. In 1901 itzburg. No hobbies or came to Natal, and joined the African Boating Co. recreations other than (brother-in-law of John Morrison), with whom he has those found in his busi­ remained ever since. ness and home. 132 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

MASON, Richard MASON, Joshua Thorn**; b. 1862, in Martyn, Merchant; b. Maritzburg ; 3rd s. of 29th June, 1801, at Sale It i e h a r d Mason, an (near Manchester) ; s. early Colonist (1850); of Rev. Joshua Mason. m., 1 d. Add., Manager, Educ. Wocdhouse Grove. Cyclone Gate and Fence AL. 12th June. 1884, Co.; and 167, Kerief Annie Wilkii s n; 5 chil­ St., Maritzburg. dren. Came to Colony 1885. Hobby: Mechanics. Served a p p r enticeship with Edmonds & Hork- way, L t d.. Hardware Merchants, Halifax; from there went to Ladd & Co., Electrical Engineers, London, and was connected witn the Anglo-American Electric Lighting Co.—the first electric lighting company ever started in England. Often used to go to the residence of Spottiswood, to help with electrical experiments,, and many times brought in touch with W. H. Preece. While with Ladd & Co., was sent to Somerset House Hotel, Strand, to call upon a Mr. Adams, a gentleman MASON, Sowersby whom Edison had sent over with his first phonograph, Joseph, J.P. for Col- and, as this gentleman was ill. he gave him the ony, Grain Merchant ; wonderful phonograph (which was the very rirst phono­ b. 6th Oct.. 1855, in graph in England) to take to the office. 57. Grace- Maritzburg ; 2nd s. of church St. Had the pleasure of unpacking it and hearing the first message ever heard in England on Richard Mason, J.P.; this instrument. Was also at the first public exhi­ in., 18th Dec, 1 8 7 8, bition of it, and this was before the Engineers' Society, Ophelia Jane Rcll ; 7 where W. H. Preece got up and said that he would at children. Kduc. Maritz­ once cable congratulations to EdNon. During time burg. Hobbies : Shoot­ with Ladd & Co. met the great American engineecr ing, gardening, and c.mi- Herreshof, and. to his instru.-tions. made a plan of his incrce. Late M.L.A. for tubular boiler, now in use in lorpedo-hoats. ike. City; many years Town Councillor "(Mayor 1902- 3). Several years Chair­ MASSON, John Leslie, Sur\c\or General of Natal; man Chamber of Com­ acted in Surveyor-General's Ollice from 15th Dec, 1881, merce. Member of Rail­ to 31st Dec, 1888 ; 1st Cla» Clerk and Chief Clerk, way Advisory R o a r d Surveyor-Gcneial's Office, Lst Jan.. 1889; As^t. Surveyor- and Port Advisory Geneial, lst July, 1890 ; Sui veyor General. Kith .fan., Hoard (Govt, appointments) Add.. 289. Church St.; 1894. Was Chairman of the Civil Service Board of and "The Manor,'' Maritzbin; Member Victoria Club. Examiners.

MATHESON. Donald; b. 28th March, 1878, at Lochinver. Sutherland- shire: 3rd s. of J. Ma* theson, of Sutherland- shire ; in., 19th June, 1 90 6, Catherine Ross. MASON, William Ed­ Educ. Killearnan School, ward, member of the Ross-shire. Add., of Mac- Phonetic Society, Engd.; g i I 1 i v r a y & Grant, Manager Singer Manu­ Architects, S o u t h em facturing Co., Ltd., Mar­ Life Buildings, Smith itzburg ; b. 19th June, St., Durban. Was ar­ 1873, at Widnes, Lanca­ ticled for 5 vears with shire. Arrived in Cape Ross & Macbeth (LL.D., Colony 1895; lived in F.R.T.B.A.), Architects, Orange Free State, Inverness; and subse­ Griqualand W., E. Pro­ quently with them for vince, and Kaffraria; 3 years. Came to S.A. came to Natal 1898. in Lovat's Scouts, and was for 15 months at the front Add., Town Hill, or with them. After the war he returned to S.A., to take P.O. Box 240, Maritz- up his present appointment with Messrs. Maegillivray burg. Member Maritz­ & Grant, with whom he has been ever since. At pre­ burg R.A., Maritzburg sent superintending erection of new premises for the Bowding Club. African Banking Corporation, Durban, at cor. of West and Field Sts. Member of Durban R.A. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 133

MATHESON, Roy; is MAYHEW, John. Im a New Zcalander by porting Merchant ; b. birth ; Asst. M a s t e i\ 4th Jan., 1S59, at Stot- Berea Academy, Dur­ fold. Bcdfordsh ire, ban. Plays Rugby foot­ Engd.; s. of Henry Bull ball, being Capt. of the Mayhew. Widower; in. N.Z.R.F.C.; captained twice; 7 children. Educ the Manawak R.F.C. in Ba block. Herts. Came New Zealand; played in to Colony in 1877. Hob­ 1904. 1905, and 1900 bies: Shooting, boating, Rugby Intertowns for and fishing. All Katir Durban, and represented Wars up to 1880, and Natal in 1900 Currie Boer War to Relief of Cup tournament at Jo­ Ladysmith. Travelled by hannesburg as three- bullock-wagon to Bula- quarter and full-back. wayo from Kiinberley. and back there f r om, Is a member of Inanda 1882-3. Add., P.O. Box Lodge of Freemasons. 263, Durban. Member R.N.Y.C. MATTHEWS, Maynard Resrin-Id Ne'sor, J.P. (Col­ ony); Messenger, Telegraph Dept., 1878; Junior Clerk, Telegraph Office, Durban, 14th Feb., 1879; Third-class Clerk, Magistrate's Office, Durban. 10th Nov., 1880; Field-cornet for Borough of Durban. 5th duly, 1886; Second-class Clerk, 20th Sept.. 1880: acted as Clerk of MAYOH. Arthur. Con the Court, Durban and linlazi Divisions, in 1886 and tracting Civil Engineer; 1887; Clerk of the Magistrate's (ourt. and Registrar, b. 6th A ug., 1804, l n Circuit Court. Klip River Division. Ist Dec, 1887; Manchester. Educ. Man­ acted frequently as Magistrate. Klip Biver Division, chester and L undo n. for various periods between 1889 and 1895; Acting Came to Colony April, Magistrate, Inanda, Ist Feb.. 1895; Magistrate, Wee­ 1900. Hobbies/ Dogs nen, 21st June, 1895; Assistant Magistrate, Durban, and motors. Direc tor 9th Nov., 1890; Magistrate. Weenen, 23rd April. 1897; Fulham Steel VV o r ks Acting Magistrate and Marriage Ollieer for Division of Co., Ltd., Erecting Coal­ Newcastle, 23rd Sept., 1901; Magistrate. Dundee Divi­ ing Plant, Bluff. Pait- sion, 9th December, 1901. Received thanks of General ner in Mayoh & Haley, Sir Redvers Buller for services lendeied to him as an Contractors, L o n- intelligence officer during Anglo I'oer War, 1899-1902. don. Erected the West- inghouse Works, M a n- chester; Midland Hotel, Manchester; Savoy Ho­ MATTINSON, Henry tel, London. Sole Con­ Ernest, F.I.A.N.; b. tractor for largest pow­ loth March, 1870, at er station in the world for the electrification of the DiSr Bexley Heath, Kent ; trict Railway Co., London. Add., Marine Hotel. Dur­ only s. of late John ban. Mattinson, of Bexley; m., 1902; 1 s. Hobby: Yachting. Add., Secre­ tary, Natal Trust and Finance Co., Ltd., Club Arcade, Durban ; and MAYSTON, George. Hunt Rd., Berea. Mem­ Collector of Customs ber R.N.Y.C. Came to and Controller of Ex­ Natal 1889 as Account­ cise; b. 1st June, 1856, ant (on his own be­ at Portsmouth, Engd.; half ; latterly in part­ y.s. of late John May- nership with Fred. ston ; m., 1879, Helena Lucas), and on forma­ Charlotte, d. of late A. tion of Natal Trust J. Rider, of Ports­ and Finance Co., Ltd., took over Secretaryship. mouth; 1 s. Member of Coal Commission, 1898; Adviser to Conference MAYDON, Hon. John Georsr', M.L.A.; Member Legis­ at Bloemfontein 1903, lative Assembly. Durban Comity. Sept., 1893; Durban and Maritzburg 19 0 6. liorough, 22nd May, 1901; reelected, Sept., 1901; and Educ. Portsmouth. Add., Nov.. 1902; Colonial Secretary, 18th Aug., 1903; as­ "C r o a mhurst," Moore sumed control of Railway and Harbour Depts., 4th Rd., Berea, Durban. July. 1904; Minister for Railways and Harbours, 3rd Clubs: Durban Club, Nov., 1904; resigned, 16th May. 1905; re-appointed, 16th Civil Service Club. Came May, 1905. At last election," in Sept., 1906, returned to Natal 1898. to fill present position 21 years in Cus- for Durban Borough. toms and Excise in Engd. 131 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

MAYSTON, Lionel MENNE, Theodore, George Harvey. So V.D., Farmer; b. 12th licitor of Supreme Court Nov., 1850, in Maritz­ of Natal and Notary burg; s. of late Theo­ Public ; b. 6th June, dore Menne, of 1882, at Portsmouth ; M e n n e h e i m, Co. s. of George Mayston, L'mvoti. Educ. Somerset •Collector of Customs, West, C.C. Was Lieut, Natal. Educ. East An­ of Natal Hussars dur­ glian School. Bury St. ing Zulu War, attached Edmonds, and Carnar­ to Gen. Pearson's col­ von C o u n t y School, umn. During early part Engd. Hobbv: Tennis. of late Boer W a r in Add., 312, Smith St.; command of two squad­ and Moore Rd., Berea, rons of Colonial Scouts Durban. stationed in Zululand. From Nov., 1900, to end of war com m a n d ed Menne's Scouts. Accom­ panied C o m m a ndant Raaf in his expedition from Fort Tuli. During 1905 was elected Permanent Commandant of (J rev town. Inter­ ested in dogs, and is a member of several Kennel Clubs. Add., "Angekatale," Greytown. and inspector of Farms for the Transvaal Consolidated Umd and Exploration MELL1SH, Arthur Co., Johannesburg. Deane, Chief Account­ ant General Post Ollice, MENZIES, Andrew Os­ Maritz burg; b. 25th good ; b. in Engd.; e.s. March, 1807. Came to of late Andrew Liddell Colony lst March, 1004. Menzies; m. 1896. Eduo. Appointed to the Home London and Nieuwied, Civil Service 1880; a/m Germany. Came to transferred to the Colony 1890." Was in Transvaal Civil Service business in Vryheid for in 1002, and to the 10 years. Is largely in­ Natal Civil Service lst terested in reclaiming March, 1904. Served in the noted Qudcni F o r- S.A. War, in the City ests, Zululand, and the Imperial Volunteers attendant t i m ber-fell- (1900), and afterwards ing and sawrmilling in­ in the Imperial Yeo­ dustries thereat. Is the manry (1901-2); Queen's sole South African r e- and King's medals. presentative of Cock- Member Victoria Club, Marit/.burg, and Athenaeum burn & Co., the old-es­ Club, Johannesburg. tablished Wine and Spirit Merchants, specially appointed to King Edward the VII.; also General Agent. Add., 9, Bank of Africa Chambers, West St., Durban.

MRRRIMAN, James Arthur. Manager Standard Bank of S.A., Ltd., Durban. B. in Cape Colonv ; joined Bank in 1809. Add., West St.; and Springfield Rd., Durban.

MERRIN. Charles MENNE, Jeseph Edward ; b. 2nd Feb., Charles, Farmer ; b. 1 8 7 2, in Kensington, 25th Sept., 1855, i n London; 3rd s. of Rev. Somerset West, C.C.; s. W. Merrin (B.A. Lon­ of late Theodore Menne; don), of Willen, near m., 1885, Martha, d. of Newport P a g n e 1, P. Mare, of Greytown; Bucks.; m., 5th Jan., 7 children. Educ. Her­ 1898, in Johannesburg. nia nnsburg. C a in e to Educ. privately, and at Colony M a rch, 1 8 6 2. King's College, London. Was a member of the Was Tutor in L'niver- Natal Hussars during sity School, Stroud the Zulu War. Hobby Green. London. Hob­ used to be beautifying bies: Stamp collecting, farm by planting trees; photography, and car­ now rille practice. Add., pentering. Add., Stock " Hannahdale," Grey­ and Share Broker, 25, town. Club Arcade, Smith St.; NATAL WHO'S WHO.

"Willen," Currie Rd., Berea, Durban. Member MEYER, Wassili Von, 1 Colonial Institute and student Institution of Engineer; b. 19th Nov., ig and Metallurgy. Member Natal and Coast 1847. at I'kraine, South­ :rv Club. Member Hothesnv Lodge Freemasons, ern Russia; s. of John 5.C.; 2,054, Wilson-Iles. E.C. 'Member IJerea L.T.C.; George Win. von Meyer an R.A. Came to S.A. 1893 : C.rabamstown 18 (British subject 0< t. 1, hs ; proceeded to Transvaal lS9t> : remained in 1839), Edue. Silesia, mesburg till 1898; Govt. Audit Dept.. Capetown, Prussia. Came to S.A. onths. Came to Durban 1902, and joined Mr. in 1893. Commandant er, Stock and Share Broker; when the latter left o f Aniatemba R e g t. ohannesburg took over business, which he has re­ during Basuto War, el since. 1881. Add., P. W. D., Ixokstad.

CALFE, Percy James; b. 29th Aug.. ls;o. at K Yorkshire; e.s. of John Metcalfe, of llowick ; 393, in Maritzburg; 2 children. Kduc. Maritzburg. Manager Beatley & Co., Smith St. \\\: and Lam- MICHEL, Augustin Rd.. Berea, Durban. Has followed a coinmercial Ravoul, Solicitor of Su­ r since leaving school ; present appointment since preme Court of Natal, nn started, on lst Sept., 1991. Field St., Durban; and 9th Ave., Berea ; b. 31st July, 1874, in Mau­ ritius; s. of late Albert Michel. Manager In- hambane Sugar Co. 'H VEIN, Cath- Kduc Mauritius. Hob­ WHIiam, F.R.S.K, bies: Shooting, driving, J.E.. F. R. LB. A., and riding. Bachelor. .; b. 24th Sept., in Edinburgh; e.s. te Dr. Win. Lam- Methven, U.S.; in., ars ago, A. M., d. te John Andrews, irkcaldy; 7 chil- Educ. Royal Na\al MICHELL, William Fancourt. Post ma.-t cr Harding; ie, New Cross, and 1). 18th May, 1879, in Irld.: s. of W. Kanmurt Michell \ndrews, Scotd. I M.A. Geological Survey, C.E., and M.I.C.K.): in., 12th ies: Painting and Dec.. 1899, Ethel Marion Thornhill: 2 children. Kduc. . Add., Club Ar- in Irld. Came to Colony Oct., 1897. K\racing eyelist. and "Glen Fruin." Interested in native questions; travelled to source of , Durban. Member Orange River 1995; wrote several articles on Basuto- in Club: Fast Pre- land, native customs, &c. Escaped from Ladysmith ;. Natal Institute with information when heliograph communication was tects. Pupil under interrupted, in Nov. and Dee.. 1899 (owing to Boer Tohn Sang, of Kirkcaldy, and late W. R. Ixinniple, raid to the south); mentioned in Gen. Buller's dis­ ininent English Harbour Engineer 18 veai* Asst. patch. ixir Engineer Greenock; succeeded W. 11. Kinniple igineer-in-Chief; appointed Engineer-in Chief, Natal MICHELMORE Syd­ >ur Works, in 1888 (till 189.")). Reported on Ca]>e ney Bertram; b. Nov., for Cape Govt. Recomiiieiided present extension 1881, at Totnes. Edue. le Capetown Docks, in conjunction with Mr. Ilain- Totncs Grammar School, ey-Heenan, Resident Engineer. Examined coa-t of privately (nr. London), ind. recommending Cmhlatuzi Lagoon a- l»<-t *ite a ml Leipsic, S a x o n y. irbour. Consulted by Portugin se Covt. re Dela^on Hobbies: Sports gener­ and many others on marine work-. As an Aivhi- ally. C 1 u b s: Casuals tias erected many handsome building-, and as an C.C. (Hon. Sec. and ; has exhibited in nianv of the leading galleries in Treas.), Star F.C. (win­ ners Senior League 1909); delegate to D.F.A.; member Queen's Park S.C. and D.A.C. Played for Crouch End ER. Julie*; b. 18(58. in France; s. of Emmanuel Vampires F.C., London; r. Educ. Paris. Add., Merchant and Commission London League ; City t, 322, West St., Durban. Extensive horse kraals, of London, 1900-1902. it South Coast Junction. Came to Natal 189G. Came to Natal Sept., : Rand Club and New Club, Johannesburg; Civil 1903. Intertown football 1905-0 ; Natal Cup final 1905;. »e Club, Durban. Transvaal team 1905. 133 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

MIDDLEBROOK, Harold; b. in Durban; 3rd s. of late MILLAR, Harold W. J. Middlebrook, one of the early Colonists; in.. 1895, Martel, Attorney Su­ e.d. of A. Currie Smith, late Agent'for Union-Castle Co., preme Court of Natal Durban; now in their London Olliee; 4 children. Kduc. and Conveyancer ; b. Durban, and Harrogate, Kngd. Nice Consul for Argen­ 20th July, 1865, in Dur­ tine Republic, and of Wm. Cotu & (Jo.. Steamship and ban ; s. of late Hon. Insurance Brokers, Merchants, and Importers, Natal John Millar, J.P., Bank Buildings; and Davenpoit Rd., Berea, Durban. M.L.C., of Durban; m., Was a well-known footballer. Member Victoria Ath­ April, 1898, d. of late letic Club. Still interested in all outdoor >port>. John P. Zietsinann, of Frere, Natal; 3 children.

MIDDLETON, R. C.; Tel.-phone Dept : wed known Educ. Durban High amongst Natal cyclists; was <»•.,. <>f t!»«• t'.u cinust riders School and Hilton Col­ in Natal, and afterwards be im- an oMicial ot the Natal lege. Hobbies: Yacht­ Cyolists' Union. He now takes no actiw interest in ing, shooting, and gen­ his old sport.' eral sports. Add., Mal­ vern, nr. Durban ; and Mandelsloh's Buildings, MILBORROW, Ed- Durban. Commodore of Hobbies: ward T, Specialist on C.Y.C. Member Church of England in Natal. Diseases of Colo nial Entomology and taxidermy. Stock; b. 1850, in King- williamstown, C.C.; re­ moved, with parents, at an early age, to Ora- hamstown, and live d there until 21 years of age, when he was at­ MILLAR, Herbert, tracted to the Diamond Registrar of Deeds Fields (0 years); from and Registrar - General, there travelled through Natal ; b. lltb Sept., Orange Free State and 180.3, in Durban ; s. of Transvaal, going far be­ Tate Hon. .John Milllar, yond the northern bor­ J.r., M.L.C.; in., 23rd der of the latter coun­ Jan., 11)0 2. Heloise try, into what was then Marie, e.d. of .1 a in e s known as "No Man's Forder, ,J.L\ (late Mag­ Land." After many stirring adxenturcs and •\jie.ienccs, istrate for Colony of came to Natal and settled in Maritzhurj. Soon after- Natal) ; 1 d. Educ'lligh wards married d. of Samuel Leake. II.is a ways taken School. Durban. Hob­ a keen interest in Colonial Stock and th ir diseases, bies : Golf and bowls. After going into business for a hort period, took Add.. Alexandra Rd., up stock-dealing, near Maritzburg. His exceptional Maritzburg. Clubs: Vic­ knowledge of Colonial herbs and their medicinal value toria Club, R.N.Y.C., brought many farmers and others to him for advice, Maritzburg G.C., .Mar­ so decided to do Veterinary work, which has kept him itzburg Rowling Club, busy for over 20 years. Proprietor of many valuable Maritzburg L.T.C. Tennis Champion of Natal ISul Stock medicines, which are known throughout S.A. lias in his possession a most interesting collection of abnormal growths, &c, removed from sick animals coming under his supervision.

MILLAR, Alfred MILLAR, William Due h esne, Advocate, Robert; b. 6th July, Solicitor, and Notary 1809, in (ilasgow ; e.s. Public ; b. 30th J u 1 y, of W. Millar, of Crieff, •U858, in Durban; s. of Scotd. E (1 u c. Leys late Hon. John Millar, School, Cambridge. J.P., M.L.C, of Durban; Add., Agency Director, in., Jessie Jane, d. o f New York Life insur­ late Robt. N i m m o, of ance Co.. B a n k of Durban; 3 children. Africa Chambers, West Educ. Durban High St.; and "D a 1 m e n v." School and Hilton Col­ Duff's Rd.. Natal. lege. II o b by: Natural Member Durban Club. h i st o r y. A d d.. "Avo- 10 vears in N a t a 1. chic,"' Ridge Rd., Berea; Served with the N.M.R. a u d Marine Chaiifocrs, during the late Boer Durban. Member Dur­ War. ban Club. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 137

-ER, Charlrg Edward James, D.C.M., Solicitor, MILLER, Percy •urt; h. 1870, at Capetown; s. of late Major Alex, Ed wy, Earnier; Boer t Miller; m., 1901, Ethel Margaret, d. of Mr. Early, War Medal. B. 1865, at itney, Engd. Educ. Hilton College and Diocsan Coi- Whittlesea, C.C.; s. of Rondeboseh. Hobby: Shooting. Member Weenen Joseph Miller, of Hope- ty Rifle Association. Was through Siege of Lady- field, Queenstown, C.C.; Member Estcourt Club. m., 18 9 2, Florence Barnes ; 5 children. Educ. Queenstown Pub­ lic School. Came to E. Griqualand 1 8 85. Hobby : Breeder of p u r e - b r e d Merinoes. Long-distance runner (£ mile and 1 mile). Add., LER, Charles "Tweefonteiii," Kokstad. jrt; b. 1866, at nton, London; e.s. te Rev. Chas. Hil- d Miller, M.A. ham College, Ox- and St. Helen s, rich); in., 1889, ide Laura, d. of C. W. Stier, of MILLER, Roht. N. ; g williamstowii; 7 b. 16th Dec, 1851, at en. Educ. Bedford South Shields; s. of mar School (first Robt. N. Miller ; m., and a gymnasium 18th July, 1879, Eliza­ r). Hobbies : ln- beth McCombie; 4 chil­ ;ed in sports gen- r dren. Educ. 1) u n (1 e e, ; riding and Scotd. Came to Colony ig. Has been a Feb., 1 87 8. Hobbies': ber of various Vocal music and bowls. • ican Church choirs in S.A., and has Ming tenor Add., W a g o n Builder, of several oratorios in Durban. Add., Kciit- Market Sq.; res., 'Fore- i & Co., Shipping Agents and Carriers. Point, Dur- kink," Braid St., Mar­ and Old St. Thomas' Vicarage, Ridge lid.. Iterea. itzburg. Vice-President to S.A. 20 years ago, and, after being in Port Caledonian Society t>eth, East London, and E. Griqualand, came to (joined 1879). i in 1896. He represented A. Hiss & Co.. and das. tosh & Co., through Natal, Zululand. and else- j for 7 years. In 1993 acquired business of late L Kent-Smith.

£0 MILLER, Ronald Henry; b. 1 868, in East London district; 2nd s. of late Joseph -ER, John Luke; Miller, of East London. 71, at C a r 1 u k e, Educ. East London and rkshire; only s. of Kingwilliainstown. Add. Rev. John Miller. Miller, Wcedon & Co.. F o r r e s, Scotd. Point, Durban ; and Asst. D e p u t y- M a n n i ng Rd., Berea, • i ff of D u r b a n, Durban. Clubs: Ex Cap­ ; - house, Durban ; tain Durban G.C., Berea 25, Sea view St., L.T.C. Rowed for Buf­ i. Hobby : Shoot- falo Grand Challenge \fter leaving school in the Leander Rowing to Burmah, where CI u b for 2 y ears eld a commission (1890-1) in East Lon­ e Police, and sub- don. In connection ntly was in Siain­ w ith tennis relation­ ter vice. Organised ship, m. ex-South African Lady Champion and present Vestern Malay Si- holder of Natal Championship. Nora. d. «»f late E. H. • States Police, and Hickman; 2 children. Attached to Sir (has. Warren's vards was in Ban- StafT as a Scout during the Ladysmith relief operations, in charge of the Town Police. Has h •Id his pr« for which he got the King's Medal and bars (Relief of ntment since lst Jan., 1906. Ladysmith and Tugela Heights;. 138 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

MILLER, William Coolehronke, Advocate and Solici­ MILNE, William tor of Supreme Court of Natal; Asst. Clerk of Peace, M.I.M e c h.E.; b. 10 th Durban and . Law Lecturer in Durban (ap­ March. 1840, at Strat­ pointed by Law Society of Natal i. 11. Kith dune. 18(59, ford, Essex, Engd.; m., in Capetown; s. of late Major A. G. Miller. R.A. Kduc. 1809. in Engd., Rebecca, Hilton College, Natal. Add.. Pardy's Chambers. West d. of late Henry Wa ker; St.; P.O. Box 325, Durban. Member Durban Club. 7 children. Educ. South Essex Academy, Strat­ ford. Add., Castle Build­ ings. West St., Durban; a ii d "Furnheim," Ro- MILLER, W. H. (Field-cornet. Klip River Division, setta Rd., Berea. Ap­ Natal), Auctioneer, Agent, and Conveyancer, Central prenticed to G.E.R., and Murchison St.. Ladysmith: -nee. eded the late linn of remained till 1801 (Engi­ Scott & Hyde. P.ol Box o:>. Represents star Life As­ neer's Dept.) ; lent by surance Society, Sun Fire < Mliee. Law Aecnlent insur­ G.E.R. to Russian Govt, ance Co., Building Society, etc. as Inspector of Rolling Stock. On return was appointed Inspector for >K new rolling stock made by Contractors in Birmingham and South Stafford. Dists.,* for >\ years; then appointed MILLIGAN, Alexander: b. 1804. in Edinburgh. Educ. Inspector of running engines <*2nd in charge of Wheel Merchant Company's Schools, in Edinburgh, and at Dept.); was appointed Loco. Supt. of Mauritius Govt. Heriot Watt College. Studied Music under Messrs. Railway, and remained 7 years Appointed Loco. Supt. Wilkie and Poyser, of the Gaiety Theatre and Theatre of N.(LR. in Aug.. 1877. and so cnployid for 18 years, Royal, Edinburgh; Prof. .1. C. Grieve, of Heriot Watt till 1895; since when he has practiced as an Engineer College, and Prof. Sir Herbert Oakley, of Edinburgh on his own behalf. Organise! tii>t I-he Brigade in University. Was associated with .1. C. Dihdin in com­ Natal (Railway), which oil many occas-ons did good piling "Annals of the Edinburgh Stage." the standard service for the town, for which he reeeheil tl^uiks ot work on Scottish theatrical history. Engaged f«»r some Mayor and Corporation. In conjunction with a few years in journalistic work on Scottish daily and weekly others, started first Ambulance Association in Natal. Press, and was a frequent contributor of theatrical and musical criticisms to "rl he Stage." -The Musical Standard," and other musical and dramatic journals. MILNE, William Hen- Came to Natal in 1889, and was for a time employed ry ; b. 22nd May. 1870, in Secretarial work in the Engineering Dept. uf the in Mauritius; s. of Wm: Natal Harbour Board, joining the Editorial Stall' of Milne; m., 20th Feb., the "Natal Mercury" in 1893. He represented that 1903. E. A. Baytopp, of journal at the native rebellion in Mozambique Province, Pinetown; 2 c h i Idren. in 1894; the Jameson Raid, and opening of Bulawayo Educ. tiovt. School, Railway, and during the S.A. War i 1809-HNI2), for Durban. Came to Colo­ which he holds War Correspondent's Medal. Was one ny 22nd Oct., 1879. Hob­ of the founders of the Durban Municipal Art Gallery, by: Reading. Electrical and has been Hon. Sec. since its inauguration. A Engineer in charge of foundation member of the Durban Savage Club, and of the Point Station and the Durban O.C.; was Capt. of latter 1899. Member of flo-iting plant. Eight the Inst, of Journalists, and of the S.A. Philosophical years in the Electrical Society. Member Civil Service Club. Durban. Add., Dept., Natal Harbour "Natal Mercurv" Office, Durban. Works; 4 years as Chief Asst. Ele c t. Engineer. Add.. 18 Bell St., Point* Durban.

MILLS, Frederick MIRRLEES, William William, A.M.I.E.E.; Julius, Lieut. N.M.R.; b. 1 8 70. at Peterbor­ J.P.. M.I.C.E., B.Sc; b. ough; 2nd s. of George 1800, in Glasgow ; e.s. JM ill s, of London; m., of late J. B. Mirrlees, 1898 ; 1 child. Educ. of Mirrlees. -Watson & University College, Lon­ Co.. Glasgow ; m., in don. Chief Electrical Glasgow, d. of late Alex. Engi n e e r of Railways Moncrci ff, Sheriff of and Govt. Electrical En­ Ross and Cromarty; 3 gi n ee r. Add., Gordon children. Educ. Glasgow Rd.. Berea, l)u rban. A c a demy. Wellington Came to Natal (1897) College. Engd., and Glas­ for Woodehouse & Raw- gow University. 13 son, Electrical Engin­ years in Natal. Hobby: eers: afterwards joined Volunteering. Res., In- the Railway to form changa. Proprietor and Electrical Dept. Mem­ Editor "Mosquito," Bank ber Durban G.C. of Africa Chambers, NATAL WHO'S WHO. 139 n. (Tubs: Durban Club; Royal Societies Club, MOLYNEUX, William Henry Arthur; Served in nics St.. London. A Director of Tonga at Sugar N.M.P., 1879-80; Zulu War (medal with daspi; Secre­ Lgent for Mirrlees, Watson & Co. Vice-President tary to Railway Commission, 1882; Clerk. Colonial En­ u Horticultural Society; Vice-President Durban gineer's Office, May, 1883; Accountant's Clerk, Jan., y Club; member Committee of Durban and Coast IssU; resigned, Jan.. 1888; R.S.M., N.C., IS8.V7. and iltural Society ; Chief of Natal Caledonian So- from 1892 to Oct.. 1895; Sergeant-at-Arm's, Legislative Helped to raise the Colonial Scouts during late Council, 25th Nov., 1890; Sergeant-at-Arnis. Legislative War. Raised Verulam Troop of N.AI.IL. and was Assembly, 20th July, 1893; District Adjutant. Volun­ ' field with Colonial Scouts. Was with columns teer Dept.. 8th Oct.'. 1895: appointed Acting Stall' Offi­ neetion with recent native rising. cer. Volunteers, lst May, 1900. and Paymaster. Volun­ teer Force, hoiu Apiil, 1901; Acting Ordnance Store HELL, Edmund Henry • b. 17th Nov., lsoi, in Officer, from lst May, 1901. to 14th Nov.. P.iol: South >wn: s. of G. R. Mitchell ; m., loth April, lsso, African War 1899-1902. took part in the defenc • of Lady- Calvert: 0 children. Educ. St. Mary's School, smith; O.C. Ladysmith Town Guard; Acting Controller shurg. Add., Asst. Secretary to Post office. Gcn- of Anns, 6th April. 1902; promoted Hon. Lt. Col. whilst 'ost Office. Maritzburg. Member l-'rccmason-*. Odd- on duty as Secretary, Coronation Contingent, oth s, and Foresters. Came to Natal 1894. Entered May, 1902; reverted to* rank of Major, 11th dan.. 1903; Service, as lst Messenger, 18th Sept., 1874. appointed Staff Officer of Cadets, lst dan., 1903.

Z HELL, Thomas le, Public Ac- mt ; member of 3f Dull', Eadie & . in Edinburgh; s. hn Mitchell : in., MOLYNFUX, Lionel ng., 1883, Mary. d. John; b. 1884, in Mar­ te J o h n B*i r d, itzburg: 2nd s. of Col. .; 6 children. Educ. Molyneux, of M a r i t z- e Watson's Col- 1 urg, ami nephew of F. ^chool, Edinburgh, S. Tatham, ex-M.L.A., > r i v a t e schools. K.C. Ethic. Maritzburg to Colony 1878. College and Hilton Col­ lent Natal Society lege. Add., Candidate r itzburg) ; Fellow Attorney, c/o E. G. me of the founders Martyn. .Mutual Build­ e Inst, of Account- ings; and "Eastwood," in Natal. Add., Musgrave Rd., Berea, West St., Maritz- Durban. Sec. Wanderers C.C.; Sec. Old Colle­ gians R.F.C.; has played for M a r i t.z burg and Durban in Jntertown 2. Louis Harms, cricket ; played for LL.R., J.P. (Col- C.S.A.R. in Transvaal Senior League at .1 ohanm sburg. 3rd Class Clerk, Lieut. D.L.I.: was with columns siippr ssnio recent itrate's Office. L'm- native rising. 26th Feb., 1889 ; ?lass Clerk and Interpreter. Mag­ e's Office. Lower a, 1st Dec, 1894; ferred to Sec. for i v e Affairs' Olliee, MONHAUPT, Gusta- in.. 1898; has acted Carl August. Order of lagistrate; Regis- Prussian Royal Crown; Special Treason German Consul. 1 8 7 9- :, Aug... 1900; lst 1S9S: b. 1849. in Mag­ Clerk. Registry of deburg, Germany ; m., » Office, lst Aug., in Natal, 1880; *4 chil­ Registrar Native dren. Edue. Hamburg. Court, lst Sept., Add.. Wool Merchant, Junior Magistrate for Colonv. \eting Asst. Gardiner St., and "Edel­ itrate Durban, lst Jan.. 1904 : Ma-istraie weiss/' corner Mu*grave Division, 11th April 1904. and Sydenham R d s., Berea. Durban. C a in e YNEIJX. 0««ree **. J. • b. loth Mareh, 1S74. in to Natal dan., 1876. and Vaterford. Irld.; s. of Henry 1 learn Molyneux, of afterwards started his Waterford. Bachelor. Educ. StonyhurM and present business. Takes ra I'niversity. 14 years in Natal. 31, years pre­ interest i n m u s i c a I position, as Licensing Officer. Town Hall, Durban. movements. M e m b e r a»r Durban Club. Brevet-Major D.L.l. Was in Durban C 1 u b; Savage ona and Boer Wars. Accountant by profession. Club; Chairman German Club. 140 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

MONTGOMERY, Capt., MOON, Walter Wil­ Alexander Nixon, liam, M.X.I.A., M.S.I.N. J.P.; s. of Hancock Mont­ (Council i; b. 1804, in gomery, Bessmont Parrlq, Maritzburg; on.s. of Ed­ Co. Monaghan, lrld., mund Moon; in., 1880, and Alicia, d. of David Alice, d. of late Geo. Verner, e.n. of Sir Wm. Dalton. of Durban: 4 Verner. Bart., M.P. children. Educ. Durban (wounded at Waterloo High School. Hobbies: as Lt. 7th Hussars); b. Sports generally. Add., 1839.in Dublin; in.. 1801, Architect and Govt. Sur­ to Istere Alicia, d. of S. veyor, Hermitage St., Atrutel, of Gibraltar; Durban, and "The Car- 9 children. Educ. Marl­ damons," H i d g e lid., borough College, Wilts., Berea, Durban. Clubs: and private tuition. Lt. Durban Golf Club, Dur­ Roval Fusiliers, 1855; ban Savage Club, Com­ Capt. 1804; Military mittee, Durban Library, •"•^ Captain grantee, Natal, After leaving school 1872. Commandant 1st. Natal Native Contingent. 1879. Colonial Commander No. 1, Natal, 1879. Served in was articled to the late W. E. Robarts, some time Crimea, India, Mediterranean, Canada, and Natal , l880-lSSr>. Compiled a Borough (medals and thanks of Government). .LP., Co. of Plan, and subsequently entered the Borough Engineers' Maritzburg, and U.C. Division, 1874. J.P.. Colony, Dept. as assistant in Waterworks, and finally joined 1895. Special d.P. for I .1 . Division, 1890. and for the Borough Kngineer's stjilT. Whilst in thi< oilice •portion of Camperdown Division. 1903. Has acted U>si- promoted to Assistant Borough Engineer, but resigned '.dent Magistrate at Richmond on several occasion*. Was in 1880 to join his old master. >oon afte- being ad­ .one of the founders and chairman of the Farmer*.' Club, mitted a partner, where he remained till end of 1901. Mid-lllovo, for five years: is author of the "Natal He then started practice on his own behalf as Govt. Magistrate" (Maritzburg, 1870). "Hints about Egypt." Surveyor and Architect. "Cetywayo and Zululand," " Egypt for the Egyptians" (London/1882), "Liberty," "Cnion Jack v. Vie'r Kleur" (Natal, 1899), and other pamphlets, etc.: was for years member of J.I'.S. Club: resigned on coining to Natal. Add., Ismont, Mid-lllovo.

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MOOR, Hon. Fred­ erick Robert, M.L.A.; b.. May, 1853. Educ. MONTGOMERY, John Hennannsburg Sell o o 1, Willoughby Verner, Natal. Diamond digger, Kimberley, 1872; owned Capt. N.C. (King's and claims Kimberley Mine; Queen's medals and twice member Kimber­ clasps); farmer; b. 18th ley Mining Board. Re­ May, 1867, at Brant- turned to Natal 1880, ford, Ontario, Canada: and settled down as a e. sur. s. of Capt. Mont­ farmer, which occupa­ gomery, J.P. Educ. Hil­ tion h e still follows. ton College, Natal, Elected Legislative As­ B r i g h ton College, and sembly 1880; continu­ Repton School, Pmgd. ous membership since. Came to Colony, June, Was one of party who 1872. Hobbies: (late . carried Respons ible Capt., M.I. C.C.), athle- | Govt, for Natal. Min­ ties and country sports. ister Native Affairs in Robinson Ministry 1893: con­ Achvmts.: Siege of : tinued under Escombc Mini>'iv till 1897; retired with Ladysmith, and Lieut, Escombe Ministry 1897; dec'm-d office under Sir Henry in V.C.R. to end of Boer War: wa with Pulteney's Binns 1897; reappointed in I lime Ministry 1899. Dele­ column; recovered gun taken by (Jen. Hot ha from gate Customs Union Conference. Capetown, 1898. Natal Cough's column—"mentioned in dispatcln s " London delegate, inaugural festivities. Australian Common­ Gazette"; commanded "D" Squadron. N.( ., during na- wealth. Acting Prime Minister during Sir A. 11 line's tive rising, 1900, and subsequently N.C. Special Service visit to England for Coronation ceremony. Add., E*t- Squadron, . Add., Ismont, Mid-lllovo P.O. court. Natal. Victoria Club, Maritzburg/ NATAL WHO'S WHO.

R.William Ernest MORCOM, Richard lair; Barrister-at- Francis; b. 15th May, Middle Temple; 1855, at Redruth, Corn­ ca t e. Supreme wall; 2nd s. of late ; of Natal; b. 1882, William Morconi; m., stcourt; 2nd s. of 1883, Nina, e.d. of Rev. F. R. Moor, M.L.A., John Whalley, formerly ?r of the Opposi- of Maritzburg, now of Educ. Maritzburg United States; 3 chil­ je, South African dren. Educ. private je. Capetown. Hob- schools. Hobby: Read­ Shooting, ttshing, ing. A d d., Advocate, sports generally, Solicitor, Notary Publij, of Walton and Conveyancer, and Pa­ . Timber St., Mar- tent Agent, 4, Court •g. Clubs: Old Col- Gardens, and 2 5, Loop is. Played cricket S:., Maritzburg. Came outh African Col to Natal 1801. Solicitor i n Orahamstown for Natal Bank, Ltd., ution Tournament. and Bank of Africa, Ltd. Admitted Attorney 27th Ma v. 1870; Advocate 27th May, 1882.

MORCOM William > RE, Alexander Boase, K.C., M.L.A.; b. er; b. 2nd Dec, 9th Oct., 1846, at Red­ at Row, London; ruth, Cornwall; e.s. of >f late John Hen- late Win. Morcoin. Add., loore, o f Glynn, Advocate o f Supreme & Co., Hankers; Court, 4, Court Gar­ i02, in Dm ban. late dens, and 331, Loop St., •es Elizabeth, e.d. Maritzburg. M ember te G. J. Cato, o i Victoria Club. Came to Manor; 3 daugh* Natal 1801. Was Attor­ Educ British Or- ney-Gen eral of the * S c h ool. Slough, Transvaal du r i ng Bri- i. Hobby: t' a r- tish occupation 18tf0- ring. Add., of Gur- 1881. Attorney-General, & Moore, Import- Natal, 1889-1893. Pen­ f Artistic Furnish- sioned when Colony Durban, Johannes- granted Responsible g, and Pretoria. (Government. ' Subse­ to Natal 1887, quently in 1897 elected to represent the City, which with Harvey. Greenacre & Co.. in Joh. nines- was position he has retained ever since for 10 years, until he joined his present pi irtner 90. Member Durban Club.

MORLEY, J.; arrived in Natal with Miss Jen­ nie Lee's Dramatic Com­ )RE, Frederick pany in 1895, since lam Louis: b. 5th when he has been close­ , 1866, at Chatham, ly connected with r Brunswick, Lord's ground, hav i ng da; s. of late Rev. acted as groundsman i e ri ck W. Moore, and caretaker for sev­ . Prince of Wales eral years; is Secretary ge, Canada. Hob- of the 1) u r ban and Golf. Add., Chief Coast Agricultural So­ table, Maritzburg. ciety, Durban Crick e t b : Victoria Club. Cnion, Durban Sports i to Natal March, Association; has organ­ Que e n ' s S.*A. ised many dramatic I and 6 bars. performances: "Trilby," "Jess," "David Gar- rick," "Silver King," etc Has been an official starter at athletic ineetiu »s. Add., 339, Smith St., Durban. 142 NATAL \VHl.)\S WHO.

MORGAN, William Powell; 1>. ISrh Oct.. 1871. at MORRIS, Ge«r?e. J.P. Cardiff: s. of E. Morgan; in.. 30th .Inly. 1002. Nuah for Alexandra County; J., d. of late Win. Spencer, of Maritzhmg: 2 children. founder of the linn of Ed lie. Cardilf Public School-. Add.. Iii-peet<»r Natal (ieo. Morris & Sons; b. Audit Dept.. Maritzburg. Came to Natal a' outbreak 1st Nov., 1842, in Ro- of hostilities in 1800. Eight \«ar- in Smith Wales therhaiii. Yorkshire; s. Coal and Shipping Trades. I wo year- with Chartered of late John Morris, of Accountants and compiling statistic.-* lor Cardiff Cham­ Rotherham; in., 2 7th ber of Commerce: three ycai* < <>nnn<-c;al nie in .In April. 1800. E. Bath; 7) hannesburg. and Accountant Natal \ u untrn Relief children. Kduc. Rother­ Eund. Entered Natal Service Paul. ham. Came to Colony June. 1882. The piomcr townsman of S o u t h Barrow, Lr. Cmkoinaas, in Alexandra County, being the hist to build in t !i e when MORNING. Charles; railway communication b. 23rd Nov. 1880. in ; was ii is t opei.ed to that Cape Colony; s. of Rich­ now popular seaside resort. Introduced ami installed ard Morning. E d u c. the first illuminating gas plants in Nat il during the Govt. School. Came to 80*s. Add.. "Stella Mount,' Cinbilo Rd., Durban. A Colony 1881. Hobbies: foundation member of the Yorkshire and Lancashire Eootball and cricket. Association in Durban. Played against Callcy s Transvaal Team, 100o. Late member of Lord's Bicycle Club. Add., 88, Old Dutch Rd., Berea, Durban. Clubs: Rangers E.C. (2 years sec); M0RRI5, George Hen­ Berea E.C., 2 years ry, member of tliJ* firm (League winners), Glen­ of Ceo. Morris & Sons; wood E.C. (Sec). b. 3rd. Dec, 1873, in Whitby, Yorkshire; *. of Geo. Morris, J.P. Educ. Berea Academy, Miisgrave Rd., Durban. Came to Colony June, 1882. Hobbies :' Shoot­ ing and practical me­ MORRIS, David Al­ chanics, in conjunction bert, Chief Timekeeper with his brother owns and Labour Supt., Na­ one of the best private tal Harbour Dept.; in o (1 e 1-making equip­ South African >\ar me­ ments in Durban. Add., dal. 2 clasps; b. 1st "Stella .Mount," Umbilo March, 1874. in Bombay, Rd., Durban. India; s. of late .lames Morris, merchant, Bom- b a y; in., ."> t h A u g., 180*6, Minnie Lunn, of Durban; 3 children. Edue. Durban Boys' Model and Durban High MORRIS, Henry Ern­ School. Came to Colonv est. Govt. Surveyor; b. in 1882. Hobby: Rac­ 1881, i n Oudtshoorn, ing (o w n e r of La d y t .C; on.*, of late Arthur Hermit. Quecnie, a n d Frederick Morris ; in., others). Add., Eseombe 1000. Olive, d. of W. L. Terrace. Point. Member of Durban Turf ( "bib an.I < ity II. Brooks, of Grahams- Sporting Club. Achvmts. : Served 13 months with Natal town. Educ. St. An­ Volunteers, Boer War. Re*.. Wellington 1M.. point, drew's College. Gra- Durban. hamstown. Hobby: Pho­ tography. Was engaged in late Boer War tine dal). Add.. Vryheid. Member Vryheid C 1 u b MORRIS, Edwin Benfield: b. 27th Nov., issi. in Mar- and several local sport­ itzburg; s. of James Benfield MorrK Educ. Maritzburg ing clubs.

College. Bepresented Maritzburg in cricket la>t three years. Clubs: Old Collegians Cricicet and Eootball. Add., Box 27, Maritzburg. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 143

IRIS, Percival MO WAT, Ken. K., t member of the Hon. See. and Treasurer of Geo. Morris & Durban Rugby Union. ; b. 10th July. 1872, Is Home born, but came /hitby, Yorkshire; io t h e Colony at an Geo". Morris, .1.1*. early age. Kduc. Hilton , in Durban. Came College, where lie e x- tolony June, 1^82. eelled in Football and ies: Shooting and Cricket. After being in 1 engineering. Has .Maritzburg for s o in e ,y with his brother tune, he settled in Dur­ if the best private ban. Plays Association I e 1-making equip- I'ootball for the Vic- s in Natal. Was toria F.C., Rugby for i number of years the Wander e r s, and P.A. Add., "Mella cricket for the W a n- it," Cmbilo it d., dcrers C.C. He has re­ presented his town a t tRIS, William dson, Chief Clerk h i e f Accountant, t.; b. 5th Dec, in Aberdeen; y.s. MUDIE, Charles John, :e Chas. Lyall Mor- Supt. of Education, Na­ of Aberdeen; m., tal, and a member of Nov., 100 5, al the Council of the Uni­ ersdorp. d. of late versity of the (ape of Lrskinc, of Bnr- Good Hope; b. 1857, in u. Kduc. Gordon s Dundee. Forfarshire ; c. ije, Aberdeen. Hob- surviving s. of William Tennis. Came to Bell Mudie. Educ Dun- I 29th Sept., 188!), dec and Edinburgh. Be­ has been in N.G.R. fore coming to South ;e e\er since. Add.. Africa was a teacher in 10th Avenue, Dur- several Scotch schools. Meniber Durban 1883 entered service of is C 1 u b, Rellair Natal Govt, as First As- is Club, and Durban Rowing Club. Started at liel- sistant Master in t h e subsequently 0 months later transferred to Goods Boys' Model School, , Durban, and remained there till 13th April, ISOS, Durban, and has passed when he has been in the Accountant'* Dept., being through all the grades Chief Clerk in April, 1903. Went to Canada under of his department. In 190JJMie was seconded b»r a ar of age, and remained until 1877. returning to period of service with the Scotch Department s one and when 5 years of age. of Mis Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. Hobbies \ a ri- TIMER, J., Partner in the linn of W. K. Rale (»us. Member Victoria Club, Maritzburg. M., 1892, ortimer, Conveyancers House, rotate, and Fin- Adele M. Anderson; 2 children. 1 Agents, 135, Church St.. Maritzburg. Many years isiness from which he has now practically resigned. Hilton Rd. iVAT, Eric Sin- ; b. 1879, in (Jhis MULHOLLAND, Mar- 2nd s. of dames tin Luther; b. 1855, at, J.P., of Glas- in London; 4th s. of iu., 1890, Jessie late Win. Mulholland, d. of late John of Cork, lrld: bachelor. icson, of Hamilton, Hobbies: Fishing a n d rio; 3 sons. Kduc. photography. Add.. Min­ High School. Gias- ing and Mechanical En­ Followed Commie- gine e r, D a u nhauser Agency business in ( Du r ba n Navigation jow for s e vera I Collieries). Arrived in % before starting South Africa 1895, a n d nresent business in was in Johannesburg I. Came to Colony with Barnato Bros. Af­ Member of Dur- terwards joined Trans­ 0 h u r c h Council. vaal Coal Trust; de­ , Mownt & Wallace. signed and erected the bants, Foy n ton's Rietfonteiu Colliery ibers. Smith St.: and Ridge Kef.. Berea, Durban. plant. At Wi lankColU.. 144 NATAL WHO'S WHO.

Springs, designed and erected plant for Neumann & Co. MUNRO, James D.; On outbreak of war left Tran^xaal and returned to b. 1878, at4 Pinetow n; Natal; joined Marine Collieries designed, erected and e.B. of Geo. Munro, oi managed Glencoe Collieries. Subsequently joined Dur­ Pinetown, one of the ban Navigation Collieries; designed and erected their early Colonists. Educ. plant; simultaneously on Marine Collieries being des­ Wcenen County College, troyed by fire requisitioned to reconstruct and restore Mooi River. Add., of damage, which he did in record time of :\ weeks. Over Butcher & Sons, Dur­ 30 years' colliery experience in North of England; ban. Club: D.A.A. (ori­ gained early training at South I let ton and Murton Col­ ginal member). Lieut. liery Co., Durham, afterwards at liroouihili Collieries, Commanding Pinetown in Northumberlandshire. Member New Club. Member Troop, N.M.R. 3 years Institute of Mining and Mocha ncia! hiu:iu"ix and cer­ in N.M.R.; was with tified Mine Manager. 2 yeai- at - a as Marine En­ columns suppressing gineer, during which time \i*ite| many countries. late native rising. Duke Whilst with Barnato Bros, was occupied in gold mining. of York's medal; Coron­ Designed and patented improvement* screening and ation medals for sprint- washing coal. ins.

MULLINS, Harry MUNRO, William; b. in the sixties in Canada. Came Spence ; b. 18 0 3, at to Colony 1800. Capt. Chippewa Uicrosse Club, and Brixton. Surrey; e.s. of has played since its revival (1807). Bachelor. Has late A. S. Mullins; m., played Intertown and with Transvaal. Add., care of 1001, Flora Stuart, d. of Price & Overholt, West Street. Durban. Robert Gladstone, of Wool ton Vale, Liver­ pool. Edue. Godolphin School. London. Add., Point Manager, Dundee Coal Co.. and "The Bun­ galow,' l uriie Rd., Dur­ MUR1SON, Patrick, ban. Clubs: Natal Turf M e d i e a 1 Officer o f Club and Kennel Club. Health, Borough of Went to sea in 1880, Durban: M.D. of Edin­ and remained till 1800, burgh; B.Sc. D.P.ll. of being for 12 years deck Cambridge University ; officer in the Castle S.S. b. 1 8 0 4, at Dun d e e. Co. Left sea to join Scotd.: in., 1888, Flor­ present Company. ence, d. o f late W m. S m ith, T liornbur y, Gloucestershire: 2 chil- d r e n. E d u c. Dundee High School. Hobby: MUNN, Duncan B.; Reading. A d d., Cato b. 1867, in Glasgow; 2nd Rd., Berea, Durban. De- s. of late Stuart Munn, put v Medical Officer of of St. John's, New­ Health to the City of foundland ; m., 17th Dundee. Was J.P. and Eeb., 1807, F. E., d. of Magistrate for City of late Capt. Browne, R.N., Dundee. Director of High School, Dundee; Medical Portsmouth. Educ. Glas­ Officer of Health, County of Sutherland. Scotd. For 4 gow and London. Hob­ years in Natal as Health Officer. Capt. Commanding bies: Yachting, driving, r'B" Battery, N.F.A. and outdoor sports. Add., Shipbroker, For­ warding, and Commis­ sion Agent, Anglo-Afri­ can / House, Durban, MURRAY, Andrew Milne, Y.D.M. (Moderator of the Point, Johannesburg, Dutch Reformed Church of Natal). Minister of D.K. and Delagoa Bay; and Congregation in Weenen; b. 4th July. 1802. in Wor­ Seaview, Natal. Member cester, C.C.; s. of Rev. William .Murray: in., l.">th dune, R.N.Y.C. First arrival 1898, Miss Nel, d. of John Nel, of Elfadale; 0 children in 1887; subsequently through Matabcle rebellion. One (3 by a former marriage). Educ. Victoria College and of the Rhodesian Pioneers. Asst. Traffic Manager, Beira Theological Seminary, Stellenbosch. C.C. Came to Colony Railway, during construction under Geo. Pauling & Co. in Jan.. 1891. Hobby Pastoral visitation. Chaplain Came to Natal during war, 1001. Joined Asst. Director appointed by Natal Governor to Burgher Camps, Co- of Railways as Chief Clerk, and eventually took over lenso and Pinetown, during Anglo-Boer War. Add., control of Civil Supplies. Weenen. Natal. NATAL WHO'S WHO. 145

MURRAY, Herbert; and Works in Robinson Ministry. Colonial Secretary s. of Lady Murray, of in Escombe Ministry. Member of Assembly since 1886 "Cleiand," near Maritz­ until retirement. Represented Natal at Royal opening burg, Natal ; b. 2 n d of Australian Commonwealth Parliament. 1901. Natal May, 1871, at Capetown, delegate at Railway Conference, Pretoria and Cape­ laved in Ladysmith un­ town, and Customs Conference, Bloemfontein. Director til 1880, when parents of many public companies. President Sports Clubs, So­ came to Maritzburg and cieties, etc. Add., "Cleland," Maritzburg. Natal. settled at "Cleland." Educ., 1880 to 1884, Boys' Model School, Maritzburg; Southport, Lancashire, 3 years, and MURRAY, Robert, 18 months Liverpool Merchant; Partner Win. College. On return, 1888, Cotts & Co.; b. 24th articled to K. 11. Ha- April. 1880, in Birken­ thorn, K.C.; admitted a head; s. of Robert John­ Solicitor 1802. In 18 9 8 stone Murray, Birken­ joined Walton & Ta- head; late Dumfries, tham, Ladysmith; four years Manager legal and con­ N.B. ; m., 20th July, veyancing department. In February. 1902. joined F. S. 1905, Kate McEachran Tat ham, K.C., in partnership Tat ha in, Wilkes & Mur­ McNaught, 2nd d. of ray; dissolved 30th June, 1900. Now practising on own G. H. McNaught, Green­ account at 9, Timber St., Maritzburg. President. 1905 ock. Educ. principally and 1906, of the Maritzburg Juridical Society; member at St. Andrew's H. G. Committee Natal Law Society. A keen sportsman; be­ He h QI 0 I, Birkenhead. gan athletic career at Liverpool College, and won Came to Colony March, several prizes. In Maritzburg was member Athletic 1901. Started" business Club for some time, acting as Secretary, and on the own account as Com­ Committee; Captain Standard C.C. 1891-2: Maritzburg mercial Agent 190 2. C.C. 1893; Standard F.C. until 1804. when he joined Joined W ni. Cotts & Savage F.C. Member lirst Natal football team to visit Co. Julv. 1993. Accredited to be youngest Merchant Kami 1892; member Natal Curve Cup team 1894. in Durban. Add.. Wm. Cotts and Co., 310. West St., Member Speedwell Cycling Club 1*95: Captain Lady- Durban, and Clyde Hank, Manning Rd.. Berea. smith Cycling Club 1898. Lieut. N.F.A., "C" Battery, which he joined in Nov.. 1904: in., 2nd dune, 1896, Agnes, d. of Francis Upton. Architect and Surveyor, Maritzburg; three d. Res., 4,Atholl," No. 319, Bulwer MYBURU, M. W., M.L.A.; b. Somerset West. C.C. St., Maritzburg. Migrated to the New Republic on its foundation 1888. Afterwards territory annexed to Transvaal; after Boer War transferred to Natal. During war was in com­ MURRAY, John Ky- mand in various parrs ot Natal and Transvaal. Delegate noch; b. 9th Oct., 1876, to Vereeniging Conference for Paulpietersburg Com­ in Durban; s. of James mando. Returned as M.L.A. for Utrecht in 1893, and Hugh Murray; m.,25th again unopposed in Sept., 1906. Add.. General Agent, Jan., 1899, Alice Jubilee, Auctioneer, and Conveyancer, Paulpietersburg, near y.d. of Richard Mason, Utrecht, Natal. J.P.; 2 children. Educ. Boys' Model School, Maritzburg. M a nager Wholesale Dept., Turner & Co., Chemists, with NEEDHAM, William whom been connected Robert; b. 8th Sept.. for the last 17 years. 1865, a t Congresbury, Was in charge of N.C. Somerset, Engd.; s. of Medical Stair till it late Major-Gen. Wm. was disbanded to form Robert Needham. Educ. a Medical Corps. N.C.O. Framlinghain, Suffolk. in charge of Volunteer Manager African Bank­ Field Hospital attached ing Corporation. Ltd., to Col. Mills' column to Krantzkoj 1900. Selected as Maritzburg. M ember one of the Natal Coronation ntingent. Add.. 438, Victoria Club. F r o m Longmarket St., Maritzburg. 1883 to 1893 New Ori­ ental Bank Corporation, MURRAY, Hon. Sir THOM A* KFIR. K.C.M.G. (1902), Ltd., Japan, Hongkong C.M.G. (1895); b. 1854, in Natal; s. of A. K. Murray, and Straits Settlements. of Glasgow; m., 1887, Annie, d. of Henry Procter. Came to South Africa Served as Volunteer during Langalibalele. Zulu, and Boer in 1895 in the service Wars. Raised and commanded Murray's Horse and of African Banking Cor­ Murray's Scouts. Chief Intelligence Ollicer on Gens. poration, Ltd.; Asst. In­ Clery's and Buller's staffs (dispatches 3 times). General spector, 1898. Sub-Manager, Johannesburg Branch, 1899 Superintendent Burghers Camp, Natal. Minister of Lands to 1902. Came to Natal 1902.