Mintaro, May 1900
MINTARO, May 20.—Great joy was manifested here over the Mafeking news. Hearts—pent up with feelings of sympathy for the beseiged, and with seven months’ unexpressed admiration at the gallant leader’s remarkable skill and bravery—burst forth in glad exultation and thankfulness that the troubles of the garrison were over. A large procession, headed by the good old ‘Union Jack’ and brass band, marched along the principal streets, singing and cheering. Guns and rifles of many descriptions, old and new, rusty and bright, were loaded, and many a volley flash went heavenward, telling of inseparable links between Britain and her daughters. Patriotic songs were sung, and after the strains of ‘God Save the Queen’ had died away, there came a still deeper love for our motherland.
Impoundings
IMPOUNDINGS (From the ‘Government Gazette’ of May 10.) … MINTARO, James McDermott—One Chesnut horse, white stripe down face, hind feet white, long tail, no shoes on, no brands visible. To be sold June 2.
Mortlock birthday celebration
On Saturday, April 14th, Martindale Hall, Mintaro, the residence of Mr. W. Tennant Mortlock, was the scene of a happy birthday celebration in honor of Master Jack Mortlock. A Punch and Judy show, character songs, and a reception by Commodore Nut; were successful items on the programme. After refreshments, a bran pie and a birthday tree, from which handsome presents were given to the little guests, finished the evening’s amusement. On the following Easter Monday Mr. and Mrs. Mortlock opened their house to the villagers of Mintaro, and all those on Martindale Estate, when a grand character concert was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hammond and family, and Miss Ada Bray, members of Mrs. Mortlock’s Easter house-party. Successful items were Babies on our Block, by Mrs. Hammond, Huntingtower, by Mr. Hammond and Mrs. Mortlock, Miss Heather Hammond’s Geisha songs, graceful dances by Miss Bray, and The Bogie Man, by Mr. Hammond. After refreshments, the guests left about midnight.
Baronet granted to Samuel Way
Mail News. PERSONAL NOTES FROM ENGLAND (From our Special Correspondent.) London, March 23, 1900. Last Friday’s ‘Gazette’ contained the following somewhat belated announcement, dated Whitehall, March 15:— ‘The Queen has been pleased by letters patent, under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to grant the dignity of a baronet of the said United Kingdom unto the Right Honorable Samuel James Way, of Montefiore, North Adelaide, and Kadlunga, Mintaro, both in the colony of South Australia, Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Justice of the Supreme Count of the said colony, Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, and member for the Australasian colonies of the Judicial Committee of her Majesty’s Privy Council, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten.’
Mintaro, April 1900
MINTARO, April 22. A grand social entertainment was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mortlock to the residents of Mintaro district, at the Martindale Hall on Easter Monday evening. Mrs. Mortlock, who made a capital hostess, welcomed the visitors at the Hall door. A splendid programme of songs and music was prepared, in which Mrs. Mortlock, Mr. and Mrs., and the Misses Hammond (Adelaide), Miss Bray (Adelaide), and others, took part. Mr. Hammond as “Ah Snook,” in a Chinese song, and as Dr. Quack, in “Medicine Jack,” was particularly successful. Mrs. Mortlock sang “No sir,” in good style, and with great expression, and also “Star of My Soul,” for both of which she received well-deserved encores. Misses Bray and Hammond sang “A Little Peach in an Orchard Grew,” in which the sad fate of Johnny Jones and his sister Sue was told in a thrilling, and yet amusing, way. In the fan and Cachouca dances, Miss Bray fairly brought down the house by her light and graceful movements. The clever acting of Miss Bray, and sweet singing of Miss Hammond in a scene from the “Geisha,” provoked continued applause. There were several other items, all of which were well received. Mrs. Hammond acted as accompanist in a creditable manner. After the concert was over refreshments were handed round, and cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Mortlock, Mr. and Mrs. and Misses Hammond, and Miss Bray, final cheers being given for the popular host and hostess, and the company dispersed, after having spent a very enjoyable evening. On Friday evening Mr. E. Ward, M.L.C., addressed the electors of Mintaro. Mr. Ward received a good hearing, and the meeting, under the presidency of Mr. Mortlock, was a very quiet one.
Nursery Governess wanted
WANTED for the Country, a Nursery Governess or Companion, able to teach; Musical and good with the needle. Apply by letter, enclosing reference’s, to Mrs. Mortlock, Martindale Hall, Mintaro.
Mintaro Methodist Circuit
RELIGIOUS. Mintaro Methodist Circuit.— The Quarterly Meeting of the Mintaro Circuit was held at the residence of Mr. W. James, Auburn on Wednesday, March 28. The Rev. D. S. Wylie presided over a fair attendance of officials. The income, including £20 special donations, collected by Mr. Tralaggan, for Circuit debt, amounted to £71, and the Circuit debt was reduced from £35 to £10. Arrangements were made for this to avoid carrying any Circuit debt into the new Auburn and Mintaro Circuit. The membership was reported as 80. The Sunday-schools were reported to be in a satisfactory condition. Mr. Tralaggan was appointed to act as Circuit Steward in the new Circuit. This being the last meeting of the Rev. D. S. Wylie in the Circuit, the Circuit Stewards moved a hearty vote of thanks for his services. Messrs. Quinn, James and McLeash supported, making special reference to Mr. Wylie’s preaching. Mr. Wylie, who goes to the Meadows Circuit, suitably replied. Mr. and Mrs. James were kindly thanked for entertaining the meeting.
The Late Mr. Briggs
The Late Mr. Briggs.—A very old colonist in the person of the late Mr. John Briggs passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21. The deceased was born in Northamptonshire on July 12, 1834, and arrived with his parents in South Australia in the ship ‘Poictiers’ on November 21, 1848. After visiting the Victorian goldfields, Mr. Briggs settled in Mintaro, where be resided for twenty-two years, during which time he was engaged in farming pursuits, and also as mail contractor between Mintaro Station and township. He was then appointed caretaker of the Pirie-street Exchange, which position he occupied with the utmost confidence and respect of his employers for the past fifteen years. Mr. Briggs leaves a widow and six children, four of whom are in the Convent of Mercy, Sisters M. Augustine and M. Gabriel at Angas-street, Adelaide, and Mother M. de Pazzi and Sister M. Josephine at Coolgardie, W.A. One daughter (Mrs. J. J. Nash) resides in Fremantle, W.A., while the other lives with her mother. The deceased, who was fortified with all the last rites of our Holy Church, was buried at West-terrace on Thursday last, Rev. T. Doheny officiating, and Revs. J. A. Conies and F. J. Adamson assisting at the graveside. Many handsome wreaths, especially those from the Convents of Mercy, Angas-street and Parkside, St. Vincent de Paul’s Orphanage, and the members of the Stock Exchange, were placed on the grave. ‘May his soul rest in peace.’
LYNCH FAMILY BELLRINGERS
AMUSEMENTS. LYNCH FAMILY BELLRINGERS. The campanologians’ provincial campaign is proving very successful. At Burra on Thursday evening they filled the Institute Hall to the doors, and the audience was quite as appreciative as it was large. A similar state of affairs also occurred at Mintaro on the evening following, where the patriotic songs rendered by the company roused the audience to the highest degree of enthusiasm. The Lynch Family are due in Adelaide on Monday next.
Mr Giles’s Letter
CORRESPONDENCE. … “Mintaro” writes:-“The statements contained in Mr. W. E. Giles’s letter, which appeared in your issue of the 19th inst., are, I believe, absolutely correct; but one contributor of a small amount was under the impression that he was giving direct to “The Register” Shilling Fund. Others, I think, thought likewise. For that, however, Mr. Giles is in no way to blame.” …