General Register of Native Pupils and Apprentices Lovedale Missionary Institution A – F

Abraham, Jacobus.

Jacobus Abraham, of Adelaide, entered the Carpenter’s Department February 1875, and was indentured for five years. His character was fairly good. He was diligent and willing during the first three years, but during the last two he did not apply himself to his trade. He was discharged with indentures and certificate of character on the completion of his apprenticeship in February 1880.

 

Accom, George William.

George William Accom was born in 1859, at Uitenhage. Entered the Third Year’s Class in Preparatory School at Lovedale, April 1876, and continued until December of the same year. He was apprenticed to the trade of Mason at Port Elizabeth; worked there, an subsequently at Graaff-Reinet, and at Uitenhage in 1880.

Address: – Uitenhage

 

Adams, John M

John M, Adams, or Gilana, was born at Peelton, about 1859. Of his parents, his mother only professed Christianity. She died while he was still young, and his father was robbed and murdered while returning from the Diamond Fields. He was taught by Mr Owen in 1869 at Peelton, and then at Graham’s Town by the Rev. Mr Turpin, of the English Church Kaffir Mission. Was sent in January 1880, to Lovedale by the Congregational Union, as their Student; and, as such, has passed the through the Preparatory Classes. In 1883 he obtained, the Government Provisional Teachers’ Certificate. He is now, 1885, attending the Theological Classes of the Institution.

Address:- Lovedale, Alice.

 

Adams, Josiah.

Josiah Adams, Transkei. Entered the Second Year’s Class of the Preparatory School in January, 1874, and attended one session. Till June of that year.

During his stay his conduct was good, and he took a fair place in his classes. On returning home he taught the Native School at Zanqayi in 1876, and that at Nteshe ( John Adams’ Location). Fingoland, for two years, where he died while acting as a teacher, in 1878.

 

Africa, Benjamin.

Benjamin Africa, of Shiloh, came to Lovedale in July 1873, with a recommendation from the Rev. Theodore Weitz, Moravian Missionary, but was shortly afterwards re-called; did not return.

 

Africa, Frederick.

Frederick Africa, of Oxkraal Location, Hackney, born about 1860, came here when a boy of sixteen years, showed little improvement during the four years he was a scholar, and was dismissed in 1880.

 

Africa, Juta.

Juta Africa, or James Smith, a Day Scholar, from a Basuto Family at Fort Hare, attended the Second Year’s Class during the whole of 1881. He was well-behaved, and anxious to improve. From school he went to the Resident Magistrate’s Office at Cathcart, where he is employed as Constable or Interpreter in the present year, 1885

Address:- R.M. Office Cathcart.

 

Africa, Marou,

Marou Africa was born in Basutoland about 1857. In 1872 he entered the Farm Department in this Institution; remained about a year and a half. Obtained employment on leaving in a store in Alice, and has since cultivated land at Kromme River, and afterwards at Eland’s Post, 1881.

Address:- Eland’s Post

 

Africa, William.

William Africa was born at Hackney, Ox Kraal, where he probably got his elementary training. He was apprenticed to the Blacksmith’s Department in August, 1861; his progress was in no respect satisfactory, and he was discharged for misconduct on December 23rd 1864. On leaving he became a transport rider. He died at Hackney in July 1873.

 

Andreas, Herman

Herman Andreas, from Shiloh in the Queen’s Town Division, was admitted in January 1877 into the Preparatory School, but was dismissed in March, 1879, and now works at home.

Address:- Shiloh, Whittlesea.

 

Andries, Martinus.

Martinus Andries, from Blinkwater, Kat River, entered the Preparatory School in January 1865. His conduct, while he was at Lovedale, was unsatisfactory.

 

Appel, Jonas.

Jonas Appel, of Graham’s Town, was born about 1857; entered Preparatory School in April 1871, and subsequently joined the Teachers’ Training Class. As he did not wish to be chargeable to his mother, who had other children to provide for, he left, on his father’s death in April 1873. He apprenticed himself to the saddler business in Graham’s Town, and is supposed to have died in 1878.

 

April, Moses

Moses April, son of a native who was for some years general servant in the Institution. He received some previous education in the local Station School, and was admitted into the Institution Preparatory School in January, 1878. He left in June, 1878 and went to Basutoland with his father Address: –

 

Arends, Alie, Senr.

Alie Arends, senr. Was born at Eland’s Post about 1854 and attended Mankazana Day School. In July 1872 he entered the Blacksmith’s Department here. In July 1877 he completed his term of apprenticeship, and was reported fairly competent. On leaving Lovedale, obtained employment at Graham’s Town, and afterwards at Port Elizabeth, where he continues, working at his trade.

 

Throughout the whole of his five year’s engagement he conducted himself well, being industrious, respectful, and obliging.

Address: – Care of Mr. C. Smith, Blacksmith, Port Elizabeth

 

Arends, Alie, Junr.

Alie Arends, junr., Mankazana, was born at Eland’s Post about 1856, and attended the school there. He entered as apprentice in the Waggon-making Department, Lovedale in July 1872. He passed through is apprenticeship with credit, and was certified in the same terms as Alie Arends, senr. He finished his apprenticeship on 25th July, 1877, when he was reported fair competent. He afterwards wrought at his trade in Fort Beaufort with Mr. Buglin and Mr. Baker. In 1878, he served in the Fort Beaufort Contingent against the Gaikas at Pirie Bush, and , on his return, was, for a short time, employed in Alice by Mr. Wiltshire, and then at King William’s Town. In 1879 he went to Umtata. In 1881 he wrought his trade at the Clarkesbury Institution, under the Rev. P. Hargreaves. From 1881 till 1883, he worked as journeyman in the Waggon-making Department in this Institution. Has since left and is now 1885, at home

Address:- Mankazana Stockenstrom.

 

Arends, Andries.

Andries Arends, Mankazana, after a little elementary instruction at his home, was admitted into the Preparatory School, in March, 1872. At the age of seventeen entered Blacksmith’s Department, February 1874, but his indenture was cancelled in July 1876..

 

Arends, Isaac.

Isaac Arends, son of the sexton of the Dutch Reformed Church at Hertzog, was born at Bellvale, Stockenstrom, in 1857. In 1964 he went to school at Hertzog under Mr. John A. Bennie, and Mr McDiarmid. Entered Lovedale February, 1875, and left December, 1877. In the Elementary Teachers’ Examination he stood twenty-third in he Honours’ List in 1876. On leaving Lovedale he taught the Native School at Menziesberg till 1878. After serving in the Divisional Police Corps at Menziesberg for a time, he returned to teaching, and conducted the Wesleyan Mission School at Bull’s Hoek, Kamastone, from 1880 till 1884

Address: – Hertzog, Stockenstrom

 

Attwell, James.

James Atwell, born at Mankazana on August 6th, 1859, attended school at Lushington, under Mr James McKay, for three years, and afterwards at Philipton, under Miss M. Read. He entered Lovedale Preparatory School in 1874, and remained till September, 1875. He then went to Seymour, and there engaged in business for himself in shoemaking, and is still carrying on his trade, 1885.

Address: – Seymour

 

Attwell, Moses.

Moses Attwell attended the Institution for a very short time, from June, 1874, till December of that year. He is said now 1885, to be engaged at work, on a farm in the East London District.

 

Baard, Kivit.

Kivit Baard, Kat River, entered the Preparatory School of the Institution in July, 1873, and left in June, 1875. He is employed with his father on a farm near Eland’s Post. During the outbreak of 1878 he enlisted in the Stockenstrom Levies, and served with them during that war.

Address: – Seymour, Stockenstrom.

 

Baatjes, Johannes.

Johannes Baatjes, from Port Elizabeth, entered the lower division of the First Year’s Class and attended during the two years, from January 1882, till December 1883. No information since leaving.

Address: – Port Elizabeth

 

Badi, Frank.

Frank Badi, a Day Scholar, from Gqumahashe, has attended the Preparatory School Classes since January, 1882. He still 1885, continues.

Address: – Gqumahashe, Lovedale

 

Bakaco, Aaron.

Aaron Bakaco was born at Peelton, near King William’s Town. At the age of twenty he was admitted into the Preparatory School in February, 1870. On leaving in June, 1872, he became teacher at Rabula for some time, and after that at Ngxakaxa, Idutywa Reserve, Transkei, till 1873, then at Ngudli’s kraal, King Williams’s Town, 1874. His father having died he is now employed at home.

Address:- Peelton, via King William’s Town.

 

Bakaco, Elijah.

Elijah Bakaco, also of Peelton, was born in 1860. Entered the Preparatory Classes in July, 1872. Left in June. 1877, where obtained employment s teacher under the Rev. John Harper, in the Independent Mission School a Intsikizini, King William’s Town, from January to December. 1878; subsequently, in 1879, taught at the Free Church Mission School, Falconer Burnshill. In 1880 he acted as clerk under Inspector Landrey, Kei Road, and later on with Mr. R. Tudhope. Now at home, 1885 Address:- Peelton, via King William’s Town.

 

Bakaco, Maclean

Maclean Bakaco was born at Peelton, about the year 1840, He attended the Station School at Peelton, during five years under Rev. Thomas Brockway and Mr. Owen, and lived two years in Rev. Mr. Birt’s house. He came to Lovedale as a pupil for one year, from August 1866, till August 1867. He then obtained the position of teacher at Peelton under he Rev. R. Birt, and is said to have given satisfaction, and gained the respect and confidence both of Mr. Birt and the people of the station. After the war of 1878-79, he was engaged as Interpreter for a company of Kaffir woman who were transported to Cape Town for employment; but after the abolition of the depot in which these women were kept, he returned to the Frontier. Now engaged chiefly as Interpreter in the Police Force, and stationed at Kei Road.

Address: – Kei Road, King William’s Town.

 

Balfour, Alfred

Alfred Balfour was born at the Lovedale Station in February, 1859, and obtained his previous instruction n he Station School during some years. At the age of fifteen years he was admitted into the Preparatory School in July, 1874, and continued till December, 1877. Took a Government Elementary Teachers’ Certificate in the latter year and obtained employment at Adelaide, where he taught for two years. In 1880 he held a similar post at Macfie, Victoria East, for eighteen months and returned to Adelaide in July 1881, where he was engaged in the same work, till he took charge of the Elementary School at Lovedale in 1882-83. Since left, and is now, 1885, working at the Diamond Fields.

Address: – Barkley West, Diamond Fields.

 

Balfour, Hugh.

Hugh Balfour was born at Balfour, Stockenstrom Division, about 1830. Was a short time in the Station School and subsequently a day scholar in the Lovedale Institution, until he was dismissed for bad conduct. Subsequent career, so far as known, has been satisfactory.

Address:- Goshen, Whittlesea.

 

Balfour, Jan Beck, senr.

Jan Beck Balfour, third son of Robert Balfour, was taught by the Rev. Mr. Bennie, at Lovedale Elementary School. He was admitted, Mr. Govan writes, when eighteen or nineteen years of age, into the Seminary, as a boarder, when it was opened on the21st July, 1841. He remained in the school for a considerable time, and made tolerable progress. His conduct afterwards was unsatisfactory. For a number of years he was Interpreter to a Special Magistrate between King William’s Town and Panmure.” In 1877 he joined the rebellion against the Government, and was one of those who were excepted in the Governor’s Proclamation of Amnesty in that rebellion. He is, however, still at large, and is believed to be now, 1885, in Gealekaland.

Address:- Elusizini, Gealekaland

 

Balfour, John Beck, junr.

Jan Beck Balfour, junr., son of the above, entered the Institution in January 1873, and remained till October of the same year. During the war of 1877, under the influence of his father, he joined the rebels. He died in 1879, at Graham’s Town, of inflammation of the lungs.

 

Balfour, Ketshe.

Ketshe Balfour was some time in the Seminary previously to October 1855, when he became apprentice to the trade of Mason at Lovedale. Finished his apprenticeship October 1858, with certificate that he was qualified to execute any plain work in stone-building, or brick-laying, and in plastering. He continued to conduct himself well. Was working at his trade some years in King William’s Town, and died at Pirie about 1867.

 

Balfour, Ngqaba

Ngqaba Balfour was born at Balfour, Stockenstrom, about 1829. Attended the Preparatory School for some time in the early days of the Institution, but did not make much progress in learning. Was teacher for a time at Gqumahashe, and resigned on account of broken health. Has since lived at Lovedale Station, with the exception of a short time during the war of 1877-78, when he was employed as a driver (or leader) in the Government Mule Train.

Address:- Lovedale Station, Alice.

 

Balfour, Ngqumba Cornelius.

Ngqumba Cornelius Balfour was born at Port Elizabeth about 1843, and entered the Institution in 1856. In February, 1858, he was apprenticed to the Waggon-making Trade, and completed his term of four years successfully. He acquired a good degree of skill and expertness in his trade, and conducted himself on the whole satisfactorily. He followed his trade at Kama’s Location, where he set up a small shop of his own. Then he worked for some time with Mr. Pinniway, Blacksmith and Waggon Maker in Alice. Along with Mr. Vockrodt as Blacksmith, commenced a small business at Stutterheim. After this he went to

Port Elizabeth, where he died in 1877.

 

Balfour, Robertson.

Robertson Balfour born at Chumie Hoek about 1832, was for a time in the Station School. He also belongs to the early days of the Institution, and continued in the Seminary a considerable time. Was employed as a teacher in 1850 in a school supported by Government at Fort Cox, for the children of the Kaffir Police, then commanded by Captain Davies; was said to have been dismissed from the situation on the representation of some Government Official. After the formation of Macfarlan Mission Station, he was appointed teacher there, where he remained for some time, and was ultimately dismissed. He was subsequently restored to the Church, and was for a good many years Constable, and part of the time Interpreter to the Magistrate at Alice. At present 1885, he is at Cala, Tembuland, and was for some time constable to the Magistrate there.

Address:- Cala, Tembuland.

 

Bali, Abraham.

Abraham Bali was born at Tafeni, near King William’s Town, about 1854, where he also received his early school education. At the age of seventeen was received into the Preparatory School at Lovedale, February, 1871. Was for a time teaching in the Station School Lovedale. Left in August, 1874, and afterwards was engaged in teaching at Tshatsha’s Location, near King William’s Town. Employed afterwards at home. Went to the Transkei as School Teacher, and subsequently became Interpreter in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Tembuland, 1881, and is still in the same service at Engcobo, Tembuland.

Address:- Engcobo, Tembuland.

 

Bala, Solomon.

Solomon Bala, from Butterworth, Transkei, was admitted into the Third Year’s Preparatory Class in July, 1881. Obtained a Government Elementary Teachers Certificate of Competency in September, 1882, standing twenty-eighth on the list. With an interval, January to June 1884, he continued his attendance till December, 1884.

Address:- Butterworth, Transkei

 

Bala, Zechariah.

Zechariah Bala, Butterworth, brother of the above, was born a Peddie about 1885; attended one of the mission schools there. Admitted into the First Year’s Class, Lovedale, in July1873, and after a year’s attendance, he left in June 1874, and was employed n Mr. Hedding’s store, at Butterworth. He re-entered Lovedale from January to June 1875. During the Gcaleka war he acted as interpreter in one of the Native Levies furnished from Fingoland

Address:- Butterworth, Transkei

 

Bam, Josiah.

Josiah Bam, from Tsomo, Transkei, was born about 1854. Admitted from Mbulu Day School, into the Preparatory School, Lovedale, Jul 1871. Left in July, 1873, and became Teacher at Tzolo, in 1874. In 1876 he obtained a Provisional Certificate and in 1877 a Certificate of Competency from the Government Education Department, standing fifty- fifth on the list. Was interpreter for Mr.

Levy, Resident Magistrate, at Southeyville for some time. When the Gcaleka outbreak occurred in the Transkei he enrolled himself in the Fingo Levies and served with them during the war. Returned to school keeping at Morley, Tembuland, in 1880; but is now, 1885, Clerk and Interpreter in the Magistrate’s Office, Umtata. Address:- Umtata.

 

Bana, James.

James Bana came from a Day School at Tshabo, King William’s Town. Entered First Year’s Class in July 1876, and was withdrawn in June 1878. Supposed to be at East London, where he works as an ordinary labourer.

 

Bangeni, Benjamin.

Benjamin Bangeni was born in the district of Bathurst in 1862. Entered First Year’s Class in January 1876; left in December of the same year. Went to Port Elizabeth, and there worked as labourer, or in a store. Died in 1878.

 

Bardman, Simon Peter.

Simon Peter Bardman was born at Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, March 1867. At his home at Mafeteng, Basutoland, he began to learn the reading of English and Sesuto; entered the First Year’s Class here in February 1882; still here, 1885.

Address at Present: – Lovedale.

 

Bartholomew, Jerome.

Jerome Bartholomew, from Mafeteng, Basutoland, entered as a pupil in January 1880, and left at the end of the session, June 1880.

 

Bassi, William Frederick

William Frederick Bassi was born at Knapp’s Hope, in April 1858. His parents were Christians; his father died in December 1869. Was sent to school at Pirie under William Kobe Ntsikana, in 1870. He was taught there for two years, and came to Lovedale in February 1873; dismissed March 1876. Passed Elementary Teachers’ Examination in Competency, in 1879. Taught at All Saints’ Tembuland, 1880, and at Xilinxa from 1881 till 1884. Address:- Xilinxa, St. Mark’s, Transkei.

 

Basson, Hendrick.

Hendrick Basson, from Balfour, Kat River, was some time in school previously to December 1861, when he entered as apprentice in the Printing Department, but was dismissed in December, 1864. Was then engaged for some years teaching at Balfour, and as clerk in the Resident Magistrate’s Office at No Man’s Land and at Port Natal. Doing well in 1880, so far as is known, as a Storekeeper in Griqualand East.

 

Behane, Yiliwe.

Yiliwe Behane, from Peelton, King William’s Town, entered the School Department about 1858; continued there for some time. On leaving, became Teacher at Peelton, and afterwards Court Messenger at King William’s Town. Subsequently he resumed teaching at Bedford, where he remained ten years, till his death in January 1880. Was thoroughly well conducted and respected by all who knew him.

 

Bekwa, Charlse.

Charles Bekwa, from Tsomo, Transkei, entered the First Year’s Class in July 1873, and left in December 1874. He obtained employment on leaving as teacher at Jikizwa, Fingoland, 1876 till 1883, and received Government Good Service Allowance during the three years – 1880, 1881, and 1882.

Address:- Ntseshe, Xilinxa, Transkei.

 

Bentele, Diedrick.

Diedrick Bentele was born at Lesseyton in 1863; came from Queen’s Town and entered the Preparatory School in January 1877, and left in June of the same year. Attended Heald Town Institution for a short time. On leaving served as a volunteer during the Tembu revolt of 1879. Is now, 1885 at home.

Address:- Lesseyton, Queen’s Town

 

Bevu, Edward Ndoqo.

Edward Ndoqo Bevu was born in 1856, son of an elder at Emgwali. Received his early training during some years at Glenthorn, and afterwards at Emgwali. Admitted into the Preparatory School in January 1874, and ceased to attend in June 1876, and was then employed at home. Died in 1880.

 

Bikitsha, David.

David Bikitsha began his school education at his home, Nqamakwe, near Butterworth. Entered the First Year’s Class in January 1973, and left in December 1874. Attended Kaffir Institution, Graham’s Town, for about a year; acted for some time as an Assistant Teacher in 1878 and 1879 at Veldtman’s, Butterworth. He afterwards became Teacher at Beechamwood, Transkei, and in 1880, at Osborn, East Griqualand. Had been previously a Volunteer in the Fingo Levies; and was teaching the Native School at Makazana in 1883. Address:- Willowvale, Gcalekaland.

 

Bill, Plaatje.

Plaatje Bill, was born at Egcuwa, Butterworth, Transkei, about 1852; parents were not Christians. He attended school at Engotini, near Whittlesea. Entered the First Year’s Class in April 1875; left in December 1876. Returned to Shiloh, where he was employed in farm work. No information since 1879.

 

Binase, David.

 

David Binase entered the Institution in 1876, and left the same year. After teaching for a short time at Mount Arthur, he proceeded to the Training Institution, Heald Town, but did not remain long; then taught at Wodehouse Forest in 1877; at Butterworth 1878 and 1879; and at Tyekana, Fingoland, from 1881 till 1883. He received the Good Service Allowance from Government from 1878 till 1880, and was appointed a Catechist in the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Ntseshe, Xilinxa.

Address: – Ntseshe, Xilinxa, Transkei.

 

Bimarck, Joseph.

Joseph Bismarck was born at Quillimane, on the Zambesi. When the Livingstone Mission expedition was landed at Quillimane in 1876, he came to the beach while the canoes were being loaded, and asked employment from Dr Stewart. Two hundred men having already been engaged, no more were required, but Bismarck was very much in earnest, and still asked for work, as he wished to go with the English. He was accordingly recommended to a gentleman, who was traveling with, but not attached to the Mission, and whom he served faithfully for two years. Was afterwards employed in connection with the Established Church Mission at Blantyre, and was sent there in Jan 1872 by the Rev D Clement Scott, but was allowed to remain only a year and eight months. He made a profession of Christianity, and his conduct while at Lovedale was in every way satisfactory. He is one of those who have made an excellent use of their opportunities – as his entire education has been obtained in connection with the Missions. On that day when he came to the canoes seeking employment on the beach at Quillimane, he did not know a letter of the alphabet. He has returned home, and is now, 1885, employed as a Teacher in connection with the Blantyre Mission, at an out-station on Mount Zomba, near Lake Shirwa.

Address: Blantyre Mission, Quillimane

 

Bobi, Benjamin

Benjamin Bobi, Pirie, attended the Station School there. Entered the First Year’s Class in the Institution here in July 1876; left in December of the same year. After a short stay at home he proceeded to Port Elizabeth, where he is said to have learned the saddlery trade.

Address: Port Elizabeth

 

Bobi, Shadrach

Shadrach Bobi was born at Fort Beaufort in March 1855; attended Station School at the same place, and at Kat River, and at Pirie. Entered First Year’s Class in July 1872; left in 1876, after having obtained the Government Elementary Teacher’s Certificate of Competency, standing thirteenth on the list. On account of ill-health, and after staying at Pirie a short time, he went to Morijah, Basutoland, and obtained employment as Teacher in the Boys’ School, in 1877. There before he died the same year. The following notice of him appeared in the Christian Express of February, 1878:-

 

“SHADRACH BOBI came to Lovedale as a boy from Pirie Station School, in July 1872. He was of the Gaika tribe; had a good deal of natural activity, and was in character remarkably open and sincere. At that time he was religiously disposed, but it was during the revival at Lovedale, in 1871, that he became a decided Christian. In the case of those who have been carefully instructed as he was from his earliest years, and who begin to seek God early in life, it is not always easy to say when the great spiritual change took place, but the day of grace referred to was at least a day of decision to him, if not of beginning the Christian life. He was appointed one of the teachers in the Lovedale Elementary School, and conducted his classes with zeal and energy. Too soon, however, signs of the malady, which carried off both his parents, began to appear, and holding now the Government Teachers’ Certificate, he went for a change of climate to Basutoland, and received employment in the Preparatory School at Morijah. He had a short day of work, and its evening closed amid the kindness and care of Christian friends. He had received his education through the gifts of certain friends in Scotland, who sent the money for his support through Miss Blair, of Pirie. The story of Shadrach Bobi’s stay at Morijah will best be given in the words of the Rev. Mr. Mabille:

 

“It is my sad duty to have to tell you of the departure of Shadrach Bobi for the rest which remaineth for the people of God. You know he could not live long; of late he had had ups and downs, so that we were prepared for what was coming. He got very weak, so as to be unable to lift himself up on his bed; he had to be carried like a little child, either from one room to another, or also outside when he wanted to rest for a while under the shade of the trees. Since we resumed work, on the 27th of November, he has not been able to do any teaching in the Institution. His fellow teacher, David Sofonia, has been his great friend and help, so much so that Shadrach could not easily bear the company of some of the boys, however kind and friendly they could be to him. One of the women who cooks the food of the boys has also had a large share in the care of Shadrach; her name is Pualopa; both David and she have done their best; Mrs Dyke, sen., had taken it upon herself to go every day, once or twice, to read and pray with Shadrach; and besides these, I can say that all tried to cheer him, and to do to him as the Lord has told us to do with strangers and the sick. Indeed he was no stranger to us; he was always so happy and cheerful.

 

“He may have written to you, or some other one at Lovedale, that we had a Literary Society, of the same kind as the Lovedale one, meeting on each Friday evening. He had been the prime mover in it, and did his best to keep it up; indeed, I must confess that is has gone down, partly because he could do no more for it. He rests now in the burial ground of the Station. As you did to our boy Abner, so have we tried to do with your son Shadrach.

 

We thank the Lord for having brought Shadrach to this place and for having given us he privilege to know and to love him.”A short memoir of Shadrach Bobi has been written by Miss Blair, by whom he was taught at Pirie.

 

Bobi, William.

William Bobi, born at Fort Beaufort, 16th April 1864; attended the Out-station School at Wezo, and also two other similar schools. Entered the Second Year’s Class in the Institution in July, 1878, when fourteen years of age, and remained three and a half years. He left in December 1881, to teach a school in is native place, which he continued to do till he died after a short illness in June 1885.

 

Boezak, Henry.

Henry Boezak Mankazana, Kat River, entered the Institute in July 1872, and was dismissed in May, 1873. Got employment, on leaving, from Mr. Walter Read, and when that gentleman was appointed Magistrate in the Transkei he went thither with him. No information since that time.

 

Boggenpoel, William.

William Boggenpoel, from Graaf-Reinet, joined the Third Year’s Preparatory Class in August 1880, and made good progress during his stay of eighteen months. On leaving for his home in December 1881, he was apprenticed to the trade as carpenter.

Address:- Graaff- Reinet.

 

Bokwe, Jacob.

Jacob Bokwe was born at Lower Ncera, near Keiskama Mouth. From an early notice by the late Rev. James Laing, of Burnshill, we quote the following:- ” Jacob has attended he Seminary since it was opened in July 1841. At that time he could read Kaffir, but knew nothing of English. He has however, profited much under Mr. Govan and has now attained to a very considerable knowledge of English. He is now able to afford good assistance in the work of translating various compositions. While his intellectual progress has been satisfactory, we hope he has been taught by the Spirit. He will soon enter on the duties of a Schoolmaster here at Lovedale, where he will still be under Mr. Govan’s inspection.”

 

Jacob continued to teach the Junior Classes in the Institution till after the War of the Axe, 1846-1847, when he received the appointment of Interpreter in the Magistrate’s Office at Alice, under Mr. Calderwood, which he held till about 1858. About 1855, he seems to have given way to unsteady habits, ad had o be suspended from Church membership. In September, 1859, he was seized with illness, which resulted in his death. During his illness, he expressed penitence for past errors, and on the day of his death said he hoped he had received forgiveness of sins, and was going to be with Christ, who has forgiveness for all.

 

Bokwe, Candlish.

Candlish Bokwe, the eldest son of Jacob Bokwe, was born at Lovedale, in the year 1845, and received his early training in the Station School. He entered the Institution in 1854, and when he left in 1860 has acquired a fair knowledge of English, having been for several years employed as Pupil Teacher.

 

For eighteen months after leaving, he was employed as Interpreter, and afterwards as Ward assistant, in Grey Hospital, King William’s Town, under Dr. Fitzgerald. He then obtained work as Assistant Gaoler in the King William’s Town Prison for fourteen months, and afterwards was Interpreter in the Magistrate’s Court there, under Mr. Taylor, for other six months. For a considerable time after leaving this situation, he had no special employment. In July 1873 he became teacher under the Rev. Bryce Ross, at Rankin, near Pirie, for about two years.

 

Leaving that school, he worked as an ordinary labourer on the buildings in connection with the Lovedale Institution, and also on the farm, but resumed teaching at Gqumahashe, in 1878, for two years. In October 1880 he was transferred to the Lovedale Station School, and taught there till 1882. In October 1884 was employed as Interpreter to one of the Location Inspectors for Victoria East, which position he still holds.

Address:- Ntselamanzi, Lovedale.

 

Bokwe, John Knox.

The youngest son of Jacob Bokwe, was born a Ntselamanzi, Lovedale, on 15 March 1855. He attended the Station School under Msindwana, William Daniel and William Kobe Ntskikana, and on the 24 July 1866 was admitted into the Preparatory Classes of the Institution. He joined the College Department in 1869, and attended till the end of 1872. In 1870 he commenced work as clerk in the Institution, chiefly in connection with the publishing of the Kaffir Express, which was started in October of that year. In the beginning of 1873 he was fully employed in the Lovedale Office; and, subsequently, was appointed book-keeper and cashier. During an emergency he acquired the art of telegraphy, and has been in charge of the telegraph station at Lovedale since January 1874.

 

He began to compose music in 1875, and is the author of several pieces – chiefly Kaffir hymn tunes – some of which have received public notice. Has published, 1855, a small collection of tunes composed by himself, suitable for hymns, entitled “Amaculo ase Lovedale, or Lovedale Music.” He has been an office-bearer in the Lovedale Native Church since 1875. Address: – Lovedale

 

NOTE BY DR. STEWART.

 

The subject of the foregoing notice deserves more space in this record that the few lines which it is only possible to give to so large a number of names; and there appear, accordingly, two or three quotations from widely different sources. I fully endorse every statement contained din the letter of the Rev. John Buchanan, and can add that I have known John Knox Bokwe for eighteen years. He began work, as a boy, at half-a-crown a month and his food, and his pay has steadily risen to over £100 a year. He is always cheerful and willing at any hour of the day or night – and the quality of his work is excellent.

 

His energy, reflection, and sound judgment, have rendered him a very valuable agent in connection with the complicated work of this place.

 

He is an exception to the general rule of natives in this important feature – that he accepts responsibility, and imposes it on himself to a degree I have rarely known in the case of any native. And this is just the point where the great majority of native fail, especially in work in which the brain is chiefly concerned. FROM REV. JOHN BUCHANAN

 

“I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the exemplary and thoroughly satisfactory character of John Knox Bokwe, of Lovedale. While acting for Re. Dr. Stewart, during his absence at Lake Nyassa, for more than eighteen months, I was necessarily brought closely into connection with him as Book-keeper and general Secretary in the Office of the Institution; and from first to last I found him to be most willing and trustworthy. I have never seen him in an angry or sulky mood nor received one disrespectful word from him lips. I was repeatedly unfitted for effort by continued illness, but his thoughtful and painstaking care kept everything in perfect order, and often left me nothing to do, but adhibit my name to well-written documents prepared by himself, even without my direction. He is as steady in temper and habit, as he is true in heart. I could trust him with anything – his honesty, integrity, and truthfulness being simply unimpeachable. I do not hesitate to say that, while he is a good book-keeper, a fair general scholar, and a musician, he is, in his whole spirit and character, an honour to Lovedale Institution and an ornament to the Christian Church.”

 

FROM “SOUTH AFRICAN PAPERS.” – NO. II.

 

“Lovedale: How it Strikes a Stranger.”

 

“The Doctor’s Secretary, who is also cashier and book-keeper, is a specimen and fruit of the work of Lovedale. A Kaffir by birth, trained at the Institution, to build which his father brought the first load of stones, he has himself, by natural aptitude and well-employed opportunity, fallen into a position of service and usefulness near the centre of the whole. He is what would be described in home circles as a well-trained, business-man. He is respected by every one, and is as ready to offer help outside his own sphere, as he is able to afford it within.”

 

FROM “KENNEDY AT THE CAPE.”

 

“The only Kaffir at the teachers’ (European) table was John Knox Bokwe, on of the most cultured natives we have met. He is Dr. Stewart’s right-hand man, and has been offered a large salary by leading merchants, but prefers to remain in Lovedale, with which he has a life-long connection. He has a tenor voice, and leads the Kaffir choir of the Kaffir Church. Among his other accomplishments is that of musical composition; and he presented us with an original manuscript duet, the penmanship of which was irreproachable. He writes and harmonises melodies for the Kaffir psalms, that language requiring a special adaptation of tune. The harmonies are not faultless in all cases: but John Knox Bokwe’s knowledge of music has been self-acquired, and his chords are wtitten (should this be written?) by ear. His compositions are printed in Tonic Sol-Fa at the Institution.

 

“On Sunday we attended the little Native Church of Lovedale and heard a sermon in English by one of the teachers, which was translated in Kaffir with much feeling by John Knox. We were much struck with the singing of the hymns. One of them was a strange composition – the first Kaffir hymn ever written.

 

Words and music were the composition of a convert in the earliest days of South African missionary effort. It has the simple pathos of its own. No Kaffir congregation can sing this hymn without shedding tears. The voices of these Lovedale Kaffirs were very full and melodious. And such bass! It moved along

like the tones of a violincello – not too pronounced, but very effective, and going to depths seldom heard in European choirs. These Kaffirs actually were singing down to C below the stave (bass clef.) The whole service was most interesting. Next day we had the further satisfaction of hearing the Lovedale pupils, under the baton of John Knox Bokwe, sing secular music in the lecture-room. We enjoyed, above all, the characteristic ‘Kaffir Wedding Song’

 

Bokwe, J. Melville.

1. Melville Bokwe, son of Candlish Bokwe, became a Day Scholar in the Preparatory Classes in January 1882, and is here in 1885, attending the Third Year’s Class.

Address:- Lovedale

 

Bolosha, Futi

Futi Bolsha was born at Macfie (Lovedale Out-station), in 1856, and attended the Station School there for four years, under Nkohla Falati, and for two years under Sokoyi Busakwe. Entered the Preparatory School of the Institution in February 1875, at the age of nineteen years. In February 1876 he entered the Waggon-making Department, and left again in December of the same year. Was working at Fort Beaufort in 1880, where he continued his trade.

Address:- Macfie, Alice

 

Bolosha, Maqungeshe

Maqungeshe Bolosha, Macfie, entered the Waggon-making Department in May 1872, and was dismissed about 1874, for not applying himself to his trade. Has, since leaving, been working at Fort Beaufort; finished his apprenticeship there, and at one time worked as journeyman at Lovedale.

Address:- Macfie, Alice

 

Bolosha, Matamba

Matamba Bolosha was born at Macfie in 1857, and attended school there. Attended Preparatory School Classes as a Day Scholar in this institution from February 1879 to December 1880. On leaving, obtained employment as the Diamond Fields as Messenger in the Telegraph Department. Is said to have given satisfaction, according to information from Mr Sievewright, General Manager of Telegraphs, Cape Colony. In October 1885 is said to have returned home for a time in bad health.

Address:- Telegraph Office, Kimberley

 

Bomela, Charles

Charles Bomela, a Day Scholar, from Gqumahashe, Lovedale. Attended the First Year’s Class in 1882, and the Second Year’s Class in 1884.

 

Bongco, George

George Bongco, from Mount Coke, entered as apprentice in the Carpenter’s Department in August 1844. Still here.

Address:- Lovedale

 

Booy, Daniel

Daniel Booy, from Knapp’s Hope, entered Lovedale in July 1872. Attended the First and Third Year’s Classed, and left in March 1875. On leaving, was employed as Teacher at Kwezana, Macfarlan; has been working as a labourer at Port Elizabeth since the beginning of 1880.

Address:-

 

Booy, Matthew

Matthew Booy came to Hlobo, Transkei, and after a short stay left for home. Supposed to be teaching about Xilinza, Transkei.

 

Booy, Silas

Silas Booy was born at Blinkwater about 1854, and received his previous education there; entered Preparatory School 1874. No information since leaving; believed to be in Transkei.

 

Botha, Johannes

Johannes Botha, born at Eland’s Post and was at school there. Attended the First and Second Year’s Classes at Lovedale from January 1873 to December 1874, and was employed at home for some time. Went to work at the Diamond Fields. No further information.

 

Botha, Joseph

Joseph Botha, born at Tsitsikama, Clarkson, educated at Gaga. Entered as apprentice to the trade of Waggon-making in December 1860. Was released from his indenture in November 1862, on account of a severe injury, which disabled him from work. On his recovery he worked at Fort Beaufort for three years. Moved to the Transkei, and worked with several former apprentices of Lovedale – Jende Ntusi, Nelani Jonas, Skiti Ndiki and John Figiland – who had small workshops of their own.

Address:- Faleni’s Location, Ndabakazi, Toleni, Transkei.

 

Botha, William

William Botha came from Eland’s Post and entered the Farm Department in

February 1884. Did not continue long.

 

Boti, Isaiah

Isaiah Boti, from Zazulwana, Butterworth, was for some time at Clarkebury Institution before coming to Lovedale in July 1881. Attended the Third Year’s and Junior Students’ Classes and obtained a Provisional Certificate at the examination of Elementary Teachers in 1883. Then Left.

 

 

Botoman, James Langeni

James Botoman, a pupil of Samson Majiza, Ross Kota, and of Antyi Ganandana at Burnshill, was at Lovedale during the three years, from July 1869 till November 1872. During this last year he was in the Second Year’s Class. His general conduct for some time was unsatisfactory, and he was dismissed temporarily for insubordination; did not return. Went to Tembuland, and is still there, 1885.

Address:- Tembuland

 

Botoman, Thomas

Thomas Botoman, born at Burnshill in October 1859, where he also was at school. Attended the First Year’s Class during the year 1887. He was generally well-behaved, and left in December of that year to work at home. After this he obtained employment as Teacher at Wolf River, which he gave up in 1800. He was appointed to another school at Debe, and has continued there from 1881 till now, 1885.

Address:- Debe, Burnshill, Middle Drift

 

Botoman, September

September Botoman, Cradock, entered the Lovedale Preparatory School in January 1876, and left in June of the same year. No information since leaving.

 

Bovula, James Jacob

James Jacob Bovula was born at Gillton, Chumie Hoek, in January 1863; went to the local Mission School there, and attended for four years, previous to coming to Lovedale, into which he was admitted in February 1872. He remained till 1876. On returning, in July 1878, he was admitted into the Higher Department, and attended classes until June 1881. His attainments were respectable, and he obtained a Certificate of Competency in September 1880. In 1882, he went to Zonnebloem Native Training Institution for a year. Since his return home, he has taught in the Free Church Station Schools at Kewzana, Beaufort Road, 1883, and at Roxeni, Macfie, 1884.

Address:- Macfie, Alice

 

 

Bovula, Nicholas Jacob

Nicholas Jacob Bovula, was born at Gillton, Chumie Hoek, in August 1860. He received his schooling at the local Station School, for five years, under Zani Puhru. He entered the Preparatory School at Lovedale in February 1872, and attended the classes for several years. He passed the Elementary Teachers’ Examination in 1878, and obtained a Certificate of Competency. In January 1879, he apprenticed himself to Mr Francis, Waggonmaker, Neera, and was freed from his indenture on account of dullness of trade, after serving four years. Is now teaching Gillton School, 1885.

Address:- Gillton, Alice

 

Boyle, Isaac

Isaac Boyle, Phillippolis, Orange Free State, was born in Pretoria in June 1856. The history of this lad is a good instance of what may be accomplished by a friendly individual interest bestowed on native lads who are endeavoring to improve. Isaac Boyle is largely indebted to the interest taken in him by Mr J W Crossley, of Pretoria, and, nine years after the date we quote from a letter brought by him from that gentleman.

 

A few sentences are as follows :-

 

“I have obtained for him the enclosed character from his last (or late) employer, which I most conscientiously endorse, and which speaks for his moral character. His religious training has been nil. He is like Cornelius – anxious but confused. I have occasionally had him with me, of a night, trying to push him forward in the first rudiments of knowledge, and found him most willing and anxious to profit by this opportunity. I hope that now, with a regular and methodical course of instruction, his progress will be rapid. He has a rather large amount of ready money with him, which I advised him to place in your hands for safe keeping, and which I beg of you kindly to attend to. I have requested him, as soon as he is able, to write to me regularly. Having known him from boyhood, I take a lively interest, both in his temporal and spiritual welfare, and shall always be glad to hear from you, whenever your time permits, that he gives satisfaction to his teachers and friends.”

 

He had worked for a considerable time, and saved his money in order to get a little education. Leaving Pretoria under Mr Crossley’s direction, he traveled to Lovedale, bringing with him a bag containing his savings, forty seven sovereigns, and a revolver, provided for the journey. The former were deposited in the Bank to his credit, and the latter in the Lovedale Office as no longer needed. He knew little Kaffir, and no English and commenced his education in the Station School, in connection with the Institute, in the beginning of 1876; but was soon admitted into the First Year’s Class of the Institution. He remained about two years and

left in December 1877. Shortly afterwards, he obtained the situation of Assistant Messenger in the Standard Bank, Port Elizabeth. Still there, and after eight years’ service, is reported to be giving satisfaction, and ‘doing well’ – according to rely to enquiry, September 1885.

Address:- Standard Bank, Port Elizabeth.

 

Braam, Elias

Elias Braam (see Elias Davids)

 

Bubu, Elias

Elias Bubu, Emfundisweni, Pondoland, entered the Institution in July 1872, but was dismissed for bad conduct in December of the same year. In June 1879 was reported to be living in a heathen state.

 

Bukani, Faniso

Faniso Bukani was born of heathen parents in 1857, at Tutura, Gcalekaland, Transkei. His father, reduced to great poverty by the cattle-killing mania, brought his family to Peddie. From Peddie he removed to Rankine, near Pirie, where Faniso first attended school. The whole family afterwards returned to Gcalekaland. Faniso entered the Second Year’s Class at Lovedale in July 1874, passed the Third Year’s and Junior Students Classes, and entered the College Department in 1878. The same year he obtained the Elementary Teachers’ Certificate. He was a steady and promising student. He left Lovedale in 1881, and became a Teacher and Evangelist among the Gaikas, Ngcengane, Transkei, under the Rev Mr Auld.

Address:- Kogbonqaba, Gcalekaland, Transkei

 

Bukashe, William

William Bukashe was born at Peelton in 1859, and obtained his early training there. Entered the Third Year’s Class in January 1877, and obtained a Free Scholarship in 1879. Left in June 1880, and in January 1881 obtained employment as Teacher at Peelton. Was afterwards at St Mark’s, Transkei and now working on the railway, probably as porter, at Molteno Station.

Address:- Molteno

 

Bulube, Kolisi Currie

Currie, or Kolisi Bulube, from Idutywa Reserve, Transkei was a pupil in the First Year’s Class during both sessions of 1881.

Address:- Butterworth , Transkei

 

Bulube, Daniso

Daniso Bulube was born in Bomvanaland in 1854. His father was in the Police Force. In 1871 and 1872 he went to school at Ezazulwana under Charles Lwana and Theodore Ndwandwa. He came to Lovedale in 1873; attended the First and Third Years’ and Junior Students Classes, and left in 1876 to take charge of native workmen employed on the Western Province Railway. When the Gcaleka war broke out, he became interpreter in the Police Force under Captain Hook, while the corps was on active service. Was afterwards with Mr Reid, Resident Magistrate, Mount Ayliff, at a salary of £4 a month. In 1880 he became Clerk and Interpreter in the Idutywa Reserve. Has been always steady and promising in character. In 1884 he left Idutywa, and returned to Tango, near Butterworth, his father’s place, where now, 1885, has a large market garden and nursery. He

keeps a small shop in which he sells chiefly garden produce grown by himself. Address:- Tanga, near Butterworth, Transkei

 

Bulube, Nicholas

Nicholas Bulube, brother of the above, attended the First and Second Years’ Classes at Lovedale from January 1881 to 1883. He conducted himself satisfactory, and left in 1883. Is now understood to be in the Police Force.

Address:- Butterworth, Transkei

 

Burness, Alexander.

Alexander Burness, son of Edward H. Burness, Port Elizabeth, was born at Nanaga, near Alexandria, in August 1861. He received his early training there and at Union School, Port Elizabeth, under his father, who was School Teacher at the latter place for over ten years. Attended the First and Second Years’ Classes from October 1874 to June 1877. Entered Port Elizabeth Advertiser Printing Office as apprentice in the Printing trade, and finished his term in June 1881. He worked at Lovedale as journeyman in the Printing Department for some time.

Address:- Port Elizabeth.

 

Burness, James.

James Burness, son of Edward H. Burness, was born at Nanaga, Port Elizabeth. Entered the First Years’ Classes in January 1876, and left in December of the same year. In the beginning of 1877, he re-entered his father’s school at Port Elizabeth, and remained till 1879, when he entered a carpenter’s shop at Port Elizabeth as an apprentice. Was still there when last heard of.

Address:- Port Elizabeth.

 

Busakwe, Sokoyi.

Sokoyi Busakwe, born in 1850, in the Transkei, entered First Year’s Class in February 1871, as a Day Scholar, and subsequently as a boarder. Partly supported himself while in the Institution by working for Mr. Weir. After leaving, he went to teach in the Station School at Macfie or Roxeni, where he remained for five years, till compelled by illness to resign in 1878. After giving up his school, he went to his father’s house in the Transkei, where he died in 1879. He was a successful teacher, as appears from the Government Inspector’s report, June 1877 :-“English and Arithmetic very good; order and classification fair; work generally satisfactory.”

 

Busika, Solomon.

Solomon Busika was born at Alice in 1854. His father was a deacon in the Free Church Mission at Ely, Lovedale. Attended the Ely School for five years, under Sizani Mpondo. Entered Lovedale in 1869, and left in December 1875, being then in the Third Year’s Class. Was Teacher at Ox Kraal for two years. Left on account of ill-health. Is now, 1885, at home.

Address:- Ely Mission Station, Lovedale.

 

Caesar, Dinie.

Dinie Caesar was born at Nanaga, Alexandria, in 1861; is said to have attended school there. Attended the Preparatory School and First Year’ Class at Lovedale from October 1874 to December, 1876; then went to work with his brother, who is a transport rider. No recent information.

Address:- Nanaga, Port Elizabeth.

 

Captain, John.

John Captain, from Komgha, entered the Carpenter’s Department as an apprentice, August 1875, and remained rather more than one year. Indenture was cancelled before the Resident Magistrate, Alice, by mutual consent in 1877.

 

Carl, John Cumming.

John Cumming Carl, from Yellow-Woods, Bedford district entered the Furniture-making Department, May 1876 and completed his five years’ apprenticeship. Went to work at his trade at Kimberley, Diamond Fields. He afterwards worked with Mr. C. Howard, attorney, as Interpreter and Clerk, and is said, 1885, to be still there.

Address:- Kimberley, Diamond Fields.

Carl, Joshua.

 

Joshua Carl from Yellowwoods, Bedford, was in the First Year’s Class part of the second session of 1880, when he returned he was ill. Died at Graham’s Town in 1884.

 

Cawa, Mgwetyana Elias.

Mgwetyana Elias Cawa, from Kwezana, Beaufort Road, attended the First and Second Years’ Classes during latter half of 1880 and most of 1881. His father being unable to support him, he returned home and died, a Christian, in 188?

 

Cawa, Velapi.

Velapi Cawa, step-brother of Elias Cawa, attended the same classes during the same time, 1880 and 1881, and not heard of since leaving.

Address:- Kwezana, Fort Beaufort Road.

 

Cele, Bryant S.

Bryant S. Cele, from Groutville, Umvoti, Natal, came to Lovedale in September 1879. Attended Second and Third Years’ and Students’ Classes. Obtained a Provisional Certificate in the Teachers’ Examination, 1883. In December 1884, he returned to Natal, and commenced teaching at Umvoti American Mission Station.

Address:- Umvoti, Natal

 

Charles, William

William Charles was born at Gqumahashe about 1856, and attended the Station School there. Entered the First Year’s Class Lovedale, in February 1871. Was dismissed March 1872. Worked in several stores at Alice for a few months.

 

Worked also with Mr. Jack, farmer, at Ncera, and afterwards for about two years at the quarry and new building, Lovedale. In 1881 he went to Graham’s Town.

 

Chiky, Chavi

Chavi Chiku, from Blantyre, Central Africa, was brought for education to Lovedale in January 1878. He attended the Elementary School till August 1881 ; made very little progress, and returned home with the Evanglist William Koyi.

Address:- Blantyre, Quillimane

 

Cindi, Jacob

Jacob Cindi, son of Africa Cindi, was born in Basutoland in 1859. Attended school at Du Toit’s Pan, under J. Poote, J. Zuma and Joseph Moss, the latter a former pupil at Lovedale. Come to Lovedale in February 1879, and with an absence of six months remained till March 1884. Attended the First, Second and Third Years’ and Junior Students Classes. He then went home to Sloetfontein, and engaged in transport-riding. Course marked by general improvement, especially after he made an open profession of Christianity.

Addres:- Sloetfontein, Diamond Fields

 

Cindi, John

John, Cindi, younger brother of Jacob, born at Victoria West, in September 1866. Attended school at Du Toit’s Pan. Came to Lovedale with his brother, and till 1884 attended the same classes. Is now, 1885, in the Senior Students’ Class.

Obtained Teachers’ Certificate with Competency, in September 1884. Address:- Lovedale

 

Cindi, Mangaliso

Mangaliso Cindi, youngest brother of the above, also from the Diamond Fields, came to Lovedale with his brother Oliver, and remained till June 1884. Attended Station School and First Year’s Class. Went home to Diamond Fields, and as he was not making progress, was not allowed to return. Is now, October 1885, attending Heald Town Institution as a day scholar and is boarding in the Mission Station.

Address:- Heald Town, Fort Beaufort

 

Cindi, Oliver

Oliver Cindi, younger brother of Jacob and John, came to Lovedale in August 1883, and joined the Station School. Is now 1885 in the First Year’s Class.

Address:- Lovedale

 

Colani, Mbaliso

Mbaliso Colani, born at Gqumahashe about 1857; before coming to the Institution received some eduacation under Gwayi Tyamzashe in the Gqumhashe Mission School. Entered First Year’s Class in July 1872. Left in December 1875 and and was employed for a year as porter in a store in Alice. In 1876 employed as messenger in connection with the Standard Bank, Port Elizabeth. In December 1877 he entered the Divisional Police Force, Queen’s Town, under Capt. Harvey, at £4 per month. He seems to have given satisfaction, as during his last half year he was receiving £6 per month. His discharge runs as follows: –

 

“Mbaliso Colani has this day been discharged from he Divisional Police at his own request, his period of service having expired. Queen’s Town. 5th April 1879.”

 

Colani, Moss.

Moss Colani, of Lovedale native village, entered the First Year’s Class in July 1882, and is now, 1885, in the Second Year’s Class.

Address:- Lovedale.

 

Congwane, Peter

Peter Congwane, Tidmanton, Fort Beaufort, was born at Seymour about 1862. Attended Wezo Day School, one of the Heald Town Out-stations, for some years. Entered the Second Year’s Class in July 1879, and in February 1880, entered the Carpenter’s Department as an apprentice. Was not indentured, and left about a year and a half later.

Address:- Fort Beaufort

 

Connelly, Edward.

Edward Connelly, born at Bellvale, in July 1862, was for nearly three years a school at Hertzog. Entered the Third Year’s Class in February 1875, and left in December of the same year. Became a mason under his father at Seymour, and is now working in hat town at his trade, 1885.

Address:- Seymour, Stockenstrom.

 

Corner, William.

William Corner, born at Blinkwater in June 1855. His father was a blacksmith at Philipton, and a deacon in the Church there. Was two years in school at Mankazana, before coming to Lovedale in July 1872. Was a satisfactory pupil, and found worthy to hold positions of trust and responsibility in the Boarding Department,. He passed through the First, Second and Third Year’s Classes. Left in December 1877. Became a mason, and is now engaged at his trade at the Upper Mankazana. Address:- Mankazana, Seymour

 

Coutriers, Edward

Edward Coutriers, born at Port Elizabeth about 1865. Attended the local school here before entering Lovedale in January 1877. Was in the Second Year’s Class, and left in December of the same year. Worked at Port Elizabeth as an ordinary labourer. Still there 1885.

Address:- Port Elizabeth.

 

Coutriers, Herman.

Herman Coutriers, born at Port Elizabeth in 1869. Attended Independent Mission School there, before entering Lovedale in January 1877. Was in the Second Year’s Class. Left in December of the same year, and had himself apprenticed to the trade of Mason in Port Elizabeth.

Address:- Port Elizabeth.

 

Coverwell, John Philip.

John Philip Coverwell was here from July 1881 till June 1881. Had to be sent home. Address:- Kimberley, Diamond Fields

 

Craig, Burns.

Burns Craig, from Burnshill, attended the First and Second Years’ Classes. Was under instruction from July 1880 till June 1881. He made but slight progress, and was sent home.

Address:- Kimberley, Diamond Fields

 

Cullen, George.

George Cullen, from Philipton, was a pupil from January 1861 till June 1862. No information since.

 

Cumbela, Funo.

Funo Cumbela was born at Ely, an out-station of Lovedale in July1859; was for a considerable time in the Station School there under Sizani Mpondo and Zingani Siwundla. He was a pupil in the Institution for the last six months of 1877, before he became a Printer’s apprentice in February, 1878. He was indentured in November 1878, but left in December, 1880 for the purpose, it is believed, of joining the abakweta. He was employed in the printing office of the Port Alfred Budget from May, 1881, but is reported as having died about 1883.

 

Cumbela, Mantiya John.

Mantiya John Cumbela was born at Ely, Lovedale, and was at school there; came to Lovedale in January 1867; attended the First Year’s Class; became a Blacksmith’s apprentice in November 1868, and stayed till May 1870. On leaving, he was employed first at Port Elizabeth, next with Rev. Richard Ross, Toleni, then he became Interpreter Umtata. Taught at Ceru-Bawa, Fingoland, in 1874, and at Gwadana Native School 1877 and 1878. Was for several years Interpreter at the Magistrate’s Court, Umtata, up to 1883; for some reason is said to have lost his position.

 

Cumberlege, Stephen.

Stephen Cumberlege, from Spring Grove, Bedford, was a pupil from January 1881 till June 1883; attended the Second and Third Year’s Classes. Although he made very moderate progress as a scholar, his character and conduct were quite satisfactory, and he was both anxious to improve himself and to make himself useful. Since working at home.

Address:- Spring Grove, Bedford.

 

Cumberlege, William.

William Cumberlege, a younger brother, was in the First Year’s Class for one session, from January to June 1884. Did not make much progress.

Address:- Spring Grove, Bedford.

 

Dana, Josiah.

Josiah Dana, from Shawbury, Qumbu, Griqualand East, was at Clarkebury Institution for some time before entering Lovedale in July 1880. He remained in the Institution during one session while attending the First Year’s Class. In February 1882 he returned, and left with his brother towards the end of the year. Attended school at Blythswood Institution 1884.

Address:- Shawbury, Qumbu, Griqualand East.

 

Dana, Pambaniso.

Pambaniso Dana, an elder brother, also from Qumbu, was also at Clarkebury Institution for some years, came here at the same time in 1880, to prepare for the Elementary Teachers’ Examination, but failed, and returned home at the end of the year. He came a second time, and, as before, did not remain long, but went home. Is said to be interpreter at the Magistrate’s Office, Qumbu, 1884.

Address:- Shawbury, Qumbu, Griqualand East.

 

Daniel, Nathaniel.

Nathaniel Daniel born at Macfarlan in 1855, where his father was an elder in the Free Church Mission. He received his early education at home, being under Mr. McDiarmid for two years, and under William Daniel for six months. Was then teacher at Kwezana. Entered Lovedale Institution in February 1875, but was recalled, that he might keep school at Macfarlan. Was re-admitted into Lovedale, February 1876. While carrying on his own studies here in the Junior Students’ Class from 1876 till 1878, he taught in the Elementary School with steadiness and success. His general conduct was very satisfactory, and he gained the esteem of his teachers, as well as of his class-fellows. The double work of teaching and learning threw him into ill-health, and he returned home in June 1878. In the month of September following, he obtained a Certificate of Competency in the Government Elementary Teachers’ Examination. From that time till now, 1885, he has been a Teacher, chiefly in connection with St. Mark’s Mission, Transkei. By the Bishop of St. John’s he was granted a Catechist’s Licence in 1884. For the three years, 1880 to 1882, he received the Good Service Allowance, given by Government as a bonus to those who have been favourably reported on for five years and upwards. Some of his scholars have come to the Institution for the higher instruction given here.

Address:- St. Mark’s, Transkei.

 

Daniel, William.

William Daniel, brother of the above, entered Lovedale in 1861. While attending the classes in Lovedale he taught in the Elementary or Station School. After leaving in 1863, he was appointed Interpreter and Dispensary Assistant in the Grey Hospital, King William’s Town. He remained there together with another Lovedale pupil, Govan Koboka, for four years. His course for some time afterwards, as probably he himself would be now the first to admit, was not very satisfactory; but, during the past twelve years he has been teaching at one or other of the out-stations of St. Mark’s, Transkei, being at Isikobo in 1874; at Sabelela 1876 till 1888; and at Tshingeni in 1884. While at Sabelela in 1876, he gained the Teachers’ Elementary Certificate, standing sixteenth on the list. His success as a school teacher has brought him the Government Good Service Allowance every year from 1877 till the present time, 1885

Address:- St. Mark’s, Transkei

 

Daniel, Zenzile.

Zenzile Daniel, from Gaga. (See Zenzile Daniel Gulwa.)

 

Danise, Henry.

Henry Danise, Fort Beaufort. (See Henry Danise Langalasembo.)

 

Danise, Keyi.

Keyi Danise. (See Keyi Danise Langalasembo.)

 

Danster, Robert.

Robert Danster was born at Ox Kraal, Hackney, in 1861. He attended school there, and at St. Mark’s, Transkei. He entered the Second Year’s Class at Lovedale, in July 1878, and soon advanced to the class above. He stood fairly well in the classes. On Leaving in December 1879, he became a transport-rider with his father’s waggons, and is still so employed, so far as is known.

Address:- Ox Kraal, Queen’s Town

 

Dasintu, Louis.

Louis Dasintu was born at Mazaro on the Zambesi in 1864. His parents are still heathen, 1885. He went to school at Blantyre Mission Station, Central Africa, and was brought down to Lovedale by Miss. Waterston, Medical Missionary, in connection with the Livingstonia and Lovedale Mission. He is being supported

here at her expenses. He has passed through the First and Second, and is now, 1885, in the Third Year’s Class. He has been well behaved since his arrival in July 1886, and is anxious to improve. He will probably return in 1886 to the Zambezi region to be employed as Schoolmaster or Evangelist among his own people.

Address:- Lovedale.

 

Davids, Adrian.

Adrian Davids, of Queen’s Town, entered the Blacksmith’s Department as an apprentice in February 1880, and completed his indenture in March 1885. His conduct was generally satisfactory, and he was willing and obliging, though his ability as a tradesman was not very great.

Address:- Queen’s Town.

 

Davids, Elias.

Elias Davids, or Braam, from Port Elizabeth, attended the First Year’s Class from August 1883 till December 1884. Though never in fault, he made little progress. Went home for his holidays, but did not return.

Address:- Port Elizabeth.

 

Davids, Johannes.

Johannes Davids, educated at the same schools, and under the same t4eachers, attended the Firs Year’s Class from January 1874 till October 1875. His conduct all along was unsatisfactory, and at one time it was suggested to his father to take him away from school. He was afterwards dismissed. Nothing known of him since leaving.

 

David, Martinus.

 

Martinus David, from Mankazana, Bedford, attended during the two years, January 1881 untill December 1883. He was indolent, and broke the rules frequently. He returned for a quarter, but was dismissed March 1884. Nothing known of him since leaving.

Address:- Glenthorn, Bedford.

 

David, Moses

Moses David, a Basuto boy, from Colesberg, came to Lovedale in 1881, and remained two years, attending the Second and Third Years’ Classes. Left in the end of 1882. He knew English well, made fair progress, and was well-behaved while here.

Address:- Colesberg.

 

Davids, Henry Nathaniel.

Henry Nathaniel Davids was born at Fort Hare in July 1859. He attended the Mission Schools at Keiskama Hoek, at Mankazana and at Knapp’s Hope, for six years. At the age of fourteen he entered the First Year’s Class here in July 1874. His purpose was to qualify for being a schoolmaster. He left in June 1877. From the beginning of 1878 till 1881 he was teaching at Keiskama Hoek.

 

Address:- Keiskama Hoek.

 

Delvine, Joseph.

Joseph Delvine was born in Graham’s Town about 1860. After a short attendance at a school there, he was admitted into the First Year’s Class here in January 1879, and left in June of the same year. He is said to have apprenticed himself to the tinsmith’s trade at Graham’s Town.

Address:- Graham’s Town.

 

Depa, Charles.

Charles Depa, from Qakazana, Transkei, was a pupil in the Third Year’s Class from January 1884 till the following June. Is now working at home.

Address:- Qakazana, Nqamakwe, Transkei.

 

Dhlakadla, Maweni.

Maweni Dhlakadla, from Rabula, came to Lovedale as a pupil in the First and Second Years’ Classes, and remained two years from January 1876 till December 1877. Died in 1878 or 1879.

 

Dichaba, Osia.

Osia Dichaba, born at Mafeteng, Basutoland, in December 1863; attended he French Mission School at Hermon. On coming to Lovedale in December 1882, he joined the First Year’s Class and has made satisfactory progress. At the present time. 1885, he is in the Junior Students’ Class qualifying himself to be a teacher.

Address:- Lovedale

 

Dikweni, Charles.

Charles Dikweni, from Mgqwakwebe, near Pirie, King William’s Town, was born about 1853. When twenty years of age he entered the First Year’s Class in January 1878, and left in December of the same year. In the year 1880 he was working at Port Elizabeth as a labourer, discharging cargo on the beach. He has also been employed in the same work at East London Harbour.

 

Dikweni, Samuel.

Samuel Dikweni, another of the same family, was here during the two years from January 1860 till December 1861, when he left. Nothing known since then.

 

Dikweni, William.

William Dikweni, born at Mgqwakwebe, Lower Pirie, about 1862. He attended school there, and was taught by Thomas Sambula and John Matimba for one year. When eleven years old he came to Lovedale in July 1873, and attended the First and Second Years’ Classes. He left in March 1876 and afterwards attended the Kaffir Institution, Grahamstown. On his return to his home in Tembuland he took charge of his father’s farm. His career is said to be satisfactory.

Address:- Tembuland.

 

Dingiswayo, Njovane.

 

Njovane Dinigswayo, born at Burnshill in 1851, and attended the Station School there. He came to Lovedale in February 1871, at the age of twenty, to join the Blacksmith’s Department; was not indentured, and left in December of the same year. He became an apprentice to Mr. Green, blacksmith, Alice. In 1876 he worked at his trade in Graham’s Town, and afterwards with Mr. Francis, Neera. He returned home, and engaged in transport-riding with his father’s wagons.

Address:- Burnshill, Middle Drift.

 

Dingiswayo, Thomas.

Thomas Dingiswayo was born at Fort Beaufort in 1849. He attended the Station School at Burnshill. In 1870 he came to Lovedale and entered the Waggonmaking Department, but left in 1872, and became an apprentice to Mr. Gardiner, waggonmaker, Alice. On completing his term he worked in Mr.

Gardiner’s employment as a journeyman. In the war of 1877 he entered as a volunteer in the Fingo Levies, and, on his return home, he was seized with illness, believed to be inflammation of the lungs, and died in 1878.

 

Dlali, Zanywa.

Zanywa Dlali was born at Hackney, Ox Kraal, in 1854, of Christian parents. At

the age of twenty-one he came here from Encisininde, Transkei. Although he had been at different schools for several years, he could only do addition and subtraction when he entered in July 1875. His time had been occupied with sheep-herding and travelling with waggons. He remained here till June 1876, and then left.

Address:- Hackney, Ox Kraal.

 

Dlambulo, Dirk.

Dirk Dlambulo was born at Glenavon, near Somerset East, in 1847. He came from the Station school, Bedford, in 1870, at the age of twenty-three years. He was a fair scholar, and was the first to hold the Eckhardt Bursary, appropriated to the education of natives attending Lovedale classes. He went to work at the Railway Sheds, Uitenhage, where he continued for three years. He is now, 1885, in Tembuland, but what employment he is following is not known.

Address:- Cala, Tembuland.

 

Dlambulo, Henry.

Henry Dlambulo was born at Herschel, after the war of Mlanjeni, about 1853. He attended school at Amatole Basin, for a time, one of his teachers being Samuel Ntsiko. While there he became a Christian, and was afterwards the means of leading his mother, sister, and brother to Christianity. He came to Lovedale in February 1877, and, excepting an interval of one session, was here until September1880.. In this interval he was employed in the Magistrate’s Office at Gatberg. During his stay at Lovedale he made satisfactory progress. In 1883 he was teaching at Nqayi, Griqualand East.

Address:- Maclear, Griqualand East.

 

Dlambulo, Isaac.

Isaac Dlambulo, from Bedford, entered the Carpenter’s Department as an apprentice in August 1879, and was indentured 25th July 1882. On finishing his term of engagement 2nd September 1884, he was thus reported on by the Master Carpenter:- “Has a fair measure of intelligence, and with practice and application may become a fairly useful carpenter, but has yet much to learn.” He received certificate of good character and duplicate of indenture.

Address:- Cala, Tembuland

 

Dlanga, Charles.

Charles Dlanga was born at Oxkraal in 1886. He received some education at St. Mark’s Transkei. He came to Lovedale In January1885, and entered the Second Years’ class. Still Here.

Address:- Lovedale.

 

Dlanga, John.

John Dlanga was born at Oxkraal in 1886. He went to Idutywa with his father, who was an elder of the Mission Church there. He was said to have been sometime at school, but was so constantly engaged in herding and

transport-riding that when he came to Lovedale in 1875 he was reading Step by step, at the age of twenty-one years. He entered in July 1875, and remained till December 1876. During that period he made fair progress in his classes. Since leaving he has been engaged in transport work on his own account, and latterly removed to Engcobo, Tembuland, where he has a small farm.

Address:- Engcobo, Tembuland.

 

Dlanga, Peter.

Peter Dlanga was born in 1850. He came to Lovedale from Idutywa, Transkei, in February 1871, at the age of twenty-one years, and became a pupil in the School Department. Stayed about two sessions. When he left he joined the Police Force under Captain Harvey, and served at Cathcart and St. Mark’s for six years. His father died about this time, and, as the eldest son in the family, he left the force to take charge of affairs at home. He has now engaged in transport work. His brothers, John and Charles Dlanga, have been supported in the Institution by him.

 

Address:- St. Mark’s, Transkei.

 

Dlazi, Smith.

 

Smith Dlazi, from Butterworth, Transkei, became a pupil in April, 1873, and attended the First and Second Years’ Classes till December 1874. He was teacher at Tyinira, Transkei, in 1878. Afterwards he entered the Fingoland Levies. In July 1881 he became Jailor at Butterworth, under T.R. Merriman, Esq., Resident Magistrate. Still there 1885.

Address:- Butterworth, Transkei.

 

Dlazi, William.

William Dlazi, from Butterworth, Transkei, entered Lovedale January 1877, and returned home in June following. He taught the Native School at Zangwa, Fingoland, in 1880, and had charge of that at Katangana’s in 1882.

 

Address:- Butterworth, Transkei.

 

Dlebe, John.

John Dlebe, from Esikobeni, Rabula, was a pupil in the First Year’s Class from July 1875 till December 1876.

 

Dlengezele, Thomas.

Thomas Dlengezele, from Kabousie, King William’s Town, was a pupil in the First and Second Years’ Classes from January 1876 till December 1878. Has been employed at home since.

Address:- Kabousie, King William’s Town

 

Dlilifa, Robert.

Robert Dlilifa, from Knapp’s Hope, entered the First Year’s Class in January 1876. He became a Carpenter’s apprentice in Jul 1877. He continued at his work until April 1879, when he ran way and joined the abakweta. He requested re-admission in the same year, but was refused. This he repeated, in a letter from Potchefstroom, Transvaal, August 1882. Since that time he has been in employment in different places – latterly in the Transvaal, and has adopted the name of “Robert James”

Address:- Potchefstroom, Transvaal

 

Dlikidla, Nongele.

Nongele Dlikidla, from Burnshill, was the son of Christian parents. He was for some time in the family of the missionary there, the Rev. James Laing. He came to Lovedale in December 1859; was indentured February 1860 as an apprentice in the Carpenter’s Department. At the end of his four years’ engagement, the Master Carpenter stated that he had learned his trade fairly well, though latterly his conduct was reported as not quite satisfactory. He left December 1863. In after years he did better. For several years he worked at his trade as journeyman to a carpenter at Dohne; then set up a small shop of his own at Stutterheim in the Native Station there. Removed in 1874 to Tembuland, where he has taken to farming. Has now adopted the name of “John Mtyapi,” and has sent his son Edward Mtyapi to the Institution.

Address:- Engcobo, Tembuland

 

Dlodlo, Velebayi.

Velebayi Dlodlo, from Ncwazi, Burnshill, was admitted into the First Year’s Class in July 1874. With the exception of one year, he attended classes till June 1879. Since then he was for a time engaged teaching in one of the out-station schools, in connection with the Mission at Burnshill, and now 1885, is said to have removed to the Transkei.

 

Dondolo, Edmund Charles.

Edmund Charles Dondolo, from Kamastone, entered the First Year’s Class in July 1881, and continued his attendance in the Second and Third Years’ Classes till December 1883. Was well behaved, and made good progress. Now, September 1885, acting as Sergeant of Native Police at Cartcart.

 

Address:- Cathcart.

Dontsa, James.

 

James Dontsa, born near the Orange River, attended school at Tina, under Henry Maqungro. He came from Gatberg in January 1877, and attended the Elementary School at first. With the exception of a session in 1878, he continued till June 1879. Returned home.

Address:- Tina, Maclear, Griqualand East.

 

Dontsa, Simone.

Simone Dontsa, a brother of James Dontsa, came and returned with him at the above dates

Address:- Tina, Maclear, Griqualand East.

 

Doto, Thomas.

Thomas Doto, from King William’s Town, entered the Printing Department in July 1872. He did not apply himself, and left in January 1874. Obtained employment in one of the printing offices at Queen’s Town, but did not remain long; went to the Diamond Fields, and was last heard of at Jagersfontein, Orange Free State, at the Diamond Mines.

 

Dotwana, Zenani.

Zenani Dotwana, from Mbulu, the station of the Rev. James Davidson, Transkei, came to Lovedale in February 1872, and remained till December 1874, attending the First, Second and Third Years’ Classes. He taught at Cume Wesleyan Mission School, Transkei, 1877 and 1878. His father was one of Kreli’s chief councillors, and the Gcaleka outbreak was possibly the cause of his school being closed.

 

Dube, John

John Dube, from Tina River, Gatberg, was in the First Year’s Class from January 1882 till the end of that year. Was quiet and well-conducted while here. Learned the trade of mason at which he is now employed.

Address:- Tina, Maclear, Griqualand East

 

Dugan, Henry

Henry Dugan was admitted into the Waggon-making Department in October 1880, and left in September 1881, without completing his apprenticeship. Has since been at odd jobs.

 

Dukwana, Alexander

Alexander Dukwana, from Emgwali, King William’s Town, came to Lovedale in 1858, and, after three months, ran away along with three or four others. Stayed at home with his father. In the Gaika outbreak in 1877 he took part, and was present at the death of Sandili and of his father Dukwana; was one of those excepted in the Amnesty, but has been since forgiven. He is now, 1885, at Elusizi, Gcalekaland, a headman of one of the sections of the Gaikas removed there.

Address:- Elusizi, Gcalekaland.

 

Dukwana, John

 

John Dukwana, from Emgwali, King William’s Town, was born at King William’s Town in 1853, and attended school at Peelton, and afterwards at Emgwali. He came to Lovedale in 1865, and made satisfactory progress. Was appointed teacher of Buchanan School, and was interpreter to the Rev. J. G. Robertson, Missionary of the Lovedale Native Congregation, till 1869. He then went to Elujilo to teach and interpret for the Rev. James Davidson, and continued there till he died in 1876. In 1874 he ontained the Teachers’ Certificate of Competency, being seventh on the list.

 

Dukwana, Thomas

Thomas Dukwana, brother of Alexander and John Dukwana, came to Lovedale in January 1873, and continued to attend till

November of the same year. He was dismissed for misconduct, along with fifteen others, who were ringleaders in raising a disturbance between the Fingo and Kaffir pupils in the Institution. In the Gaika outbreak, 1877, he joined his father, and, after his father’s death in 1878, he surrendered himself and was transported to Cape Town. After a time he was sent to Zonnebloem College, where he learned the carpenter trade. He is now, 1885, with his brother Alexander, at Elusizi, Gcalekaland.

 

Dundas, Edwin.

Edwin Dundas, or Dondashe, from Peelton, King William’s Town, was a pupil from July 1871 till December 1872. He had previously visited England with one of the Peelton Missionaries, and attended school there, and could speak English fairly well. Since leaving Lovedale, he taught the Independent Mission School at Wilberforce in 1874, and the United Presbyterian Mission School at Theopolis in 1883 and 1884.

Address:- Elusizi, Gcalekaland.

 

Dunge, Jacob.

Jacob Dunge, or Ndunge, the son of Christian parents, living at Ox Kraal, was indentured as Blacksmith’s apprentice in December 1860, and completed his term of engagement 4 December, 1864. He acquired a considerable degree of skill and dexterity in his trade. For some time he was Master Blacksmith at Lesseyton Industrial Institution, and from 1872 till 1875, he had a shop of his own at his home at Ox Kraal. Now at work in Transkei.

Address:- Maxongo, Transkei.

 

Dunga, Lennox.

Lennox Dunga, or Ntanga, from Qumbu, Griqualand East, entered the Second Year’s Class in January of this year, 1885. Still here.

Address:- Lovedale.

 

Dunga, Solomon.

Solomon Dunga, from St. Mark’s, Transkei, was a pupil in the Third Year’s Class when here, from July 1882 till December1883. He seems to have tried to apprentice himself to the District Surgeon of Engcobo, but difficulties were thrown in his way. The following paragraph appeared in the Colonial papers while this “Register” was being printed, September 1885 :-

 

“The Colonial Medical Committee have acted with foresight and wisdom in their decision relative to the young Kaffir named Solomon Dunga. The District

Surgeon of Engcobo offered to take Solomon for three years as an apprentice, to teach him dispensing, and possibly to instruct him further in medicine and surgery. Dunga is a Lovedale youth. The Medical Committee have sanctioned the good project of the Engcobo surgeon. This will open a new and legitimate field for such Lovedale students as may manifest an inclination and aptitude for the healing art. But it will do more – far more than this – it will sound the death knell of the witchdoctors. Training the educated Kaffirs to a proper knowledge and use of medicine and surgery will do more towards annihilating witchcraft, smelling out ‘the dolosis’ and Kaffir poisoning by misadventure or ignorance than all the legislative enactments the world could effect. The movement should command the hearty sympathy of the colonists generally.” – Port Elizabeth Telegraph.

Address:- Engcobo, Transkei.

 

Dunga, Stephen.

Stephen Dunga was born in the Orange Free State, 1854. He was educated at St. Mark’s and at St. Matthew’s for a short time before he was indentured as an apprentice here in July 1873. He left 30th September 1878, when it was certified that his conduct was satisfactory, and that his character as a workman was fairly good. On leaving, he was a carpenter at St. Mark’s, under Archdeacon Waters, for four months, and at Umtata for a short time under Dr. Callaway; then at Zumbu for two and a-half years; then at Lubisi, under Mr. Levey, for four months; at Queen’s Town for two months, and at Port Elizabeth until July 1882, where he had been seven months. Went to the Diamond Fields, where it is said he still continues at his trade.

 

Dungela, Duff Matayo.

Duff Matayo Dungela, son of Matayo Dungela (see below), was born at Xukwane, or Knox Station, Pirie, in 1863. Before coming here he was taught by his father at home, and by Dubula Sihawu at Lovedale. He entered the First Year’s Class in July 1875, and remained as a day scholar till June 1876. He was re-admitted in July 1880, and continued till June 1883. In September 1883, he obtained the Elementary Teachers’ Provisional Certificate. From August of that year, until now, 1885, he has taught the Free Church School at Gaga.

Address:- Gaga, Alice.

 

Dungela, Joel Matayo.

Joel Matayo Dungela was born at Pirie in July 1859, and attended Knox Station School, where his father was teacher. He came here in July 1874, and remained till March 1876, first as a boarder, and afterwards as a day scholar. Since leaving he has been living with his parents, and works as a day labourer.

Address:- Ntselamanzi, Lovedale.

 

Dungela, Matayo.

Matayo Dungela, attended in the early days of the Institution. On leaving, he was appointed Teacher at one of the Pirie out-stations – Xukwane or Knox – and continued there for nearly twenty years. He afterwards removed to be Scripture Reader at one of the United Presbyterian Missions in the Transkei, under the Rev. John Dewar, but the people dispersed owing to the war of 1877. He then returned to Lovedale, where he is now staying. He has always been anxious that his sons should be sent to school. (See notices.)

Address:- Ntselamanzi, Lovedale.

 

Dungela, William Matayo.

William Matayo Dungela attended the First Year’s Class as day scholar, from July 1881 till December 1882; re-admitted in July 1884, and remained for a year. The want caused by drought made him withdraw for a time. He is now working as a day labourer, with the intention of returning in order to obtain the Teachers’ Certificate.

Address:- Ntselamanzi, Lovedale.

 

Dunjana, Peter

Peter Dunjana, from Hackney, Ox Kraal, became a Carpenter’s apprentice in February 1884; was found incapable of acquiring his trade. Discontinued in April 1885, and is now at home.

Address:- Hackney, Ox Kraal

 

Duzi, John

John Duzi, from Izidenge, King William’s Town, was a pupil in the First and Second Year’s Classes from January 1876, till December 1877. Nothing known of him since leaving.

 

Dwashu, David

David Dwashu, from Peelton, King William’s Town, came to Lovedale about 1862, and stayed for short time. He became a Teacher in 1867, at Peuleni; then at Izidenge, 1877; then at Keiskama Hoek; then at Izeli, where he still is, 1885, teaching and preaching in Hlangana’s Location.

Address:- Izeli, King William’s Town

 

Dwesi, Joseph

Joseph Dwesi, son of an elder at Emgwali, King William’s Town, was born at Mankazana in 1856; attended school there, and at Henderson Mission Station; later on at Emgwali, under William Gqoba, Joseph Mfana, and Nkohla Falati. He was a pupil at Lovedale from February 1875 till June 1876, and attended the First and Second Year’s Classes during that time. Is now said to be at home in bad health.

Address:- Emgwali, King William’s Town

 

Dyumba, Stephen

Stephen Dyumba was born at Gqumahashe in 1857, where his father was a deacon in the Mission Church of Lovedale. He attended the Mission School at Gqumahashe irregularly for five years, alternating schooling and herding. At the age of sixteen years he entered the First Year’s Class in January 1876. He left in June 1876, and became a letter carrier in the Post Office, King William’s Town.

 

Was prosecuted, along with another, for non-delivery of letters entrusted to his care, andsentenced, at the Circuit Court in King William’s Town, to several years hard labour. After expiry of his sentence, he died, November 1883, at Cape Town.

 

Faba, Samuel

Samuel Faba was born at Gwali, Chumie, about 1844. Attended school at Peelton, and at Engwali under Simon Gasa and Pepe. When seventeen years of age he joined the classes in the Preparatory School in 1861, and, as a scholar, conducted himself well, and made fair progress. He was indentured to the Waggonmaking in May 1863, but was fined and dismissed for misconduct in May 1867. After leaving Lovedale he worked at his trade, and has also been employed as a wagon driver. On his reported to be doing well, his fine was returned to him. He taught for six months at Henderson Mission School till the war of 1877-78. After the war he was employed on the railway line for some time; and is now, 1885, working at Cathcart, it is believed, in connection with the railway.

Address:- Cathcart, King William’s Town

 

Fadana, Andrew

Andre Fanada, son of Fadana Salakutyelwa, at one time an elder in the Native Church, Lovedale, and for a long time constable in Alice, was a day scholar from July 1876 till June 1877. He attended the First Year’s Class, and re-entered the classes from January 1880 till December 1881. The engaged in transport wok with his brothers, and has since moved to Tembuland.

Address:- Cala, Tembuland

 

Fadana, Benjamin

Benjamin Fadana, another son, born at Alice, July 1860. After attending the

Elementary School, became a day scholar attending the First and Second Years’ Classes from August 1879 till December 1881. After a short illness, due probably to hereditary tendency, as in the case of his brother below, he died in the beginning of 1884.

 

Fandana, Boyce

Boyce Fanada was born in the year 1862. He first went to the Elementary School, and then entered the First and Second Years’ Classes in February 1871, as a day scholar, continuing till June 1873. On leaving, he was for some years engaged in transport work. He died in 1878. This lad acquired a taste for reading English books, and never went on a journey without one or more, which he took good care of, and punctually returned to the Missionary.

 

Fadana, Charles.

Charles Fadana attended the Preparatory Classes for several years, from 1865. Since leaving, has been engaged in transport work on his own account, and has now removed to Tembuland.

Address:- Cala, Tembuland.

 

Fadana, George.

George Fadana, the youngest son in the same family, was also taught at the Station School, and entered as a day scholar for First Year’s Class in July 1883; left December 1884.

Address:- Gaga, Alice

 

Fadana, John.

John Fadana, another of the same family, from Gaga, entered the classes during the two periods from July 1876 till June 1877; and from January 1880 till the end of that year. Then removed to the district of East London, and engaged in transport work. Since removed to Transkei.

Address:- Tsomo Post, Transkei.

 

Faku, John Mayedwa.

John Mayedwa Faku, from Gqumahashe, was a pupil in the First and Second Year’s Classes in Lovedale during the two years, January 1882 to December 1883.

Address:- Gqumahashe, Alice.

 

Faku, Samson.

Samson Faku was born at Emgwali in 1871. He was taught at Gqumahashe Mission School, near Lovedale, and entered for Third Year’s Class in January 1885. He is still here.

Address:- Lovedale

 

Faku, Umhlangazo.

Umhlangazo Faku, grandson of Faku, Paramount Chief of the Pondos, was brought to Lovedale in July 1872, by the widow of the Rev. Mr. Jenkins. That missionary had been charged by Faku, before the Chief’s death, to take charge of his sons. Umhlangazo was accompanied by his three brothers— Nombitshi, and Mgweli Sitata, and Josiah Jenkins— the last having been brought up as the missionary’s child, and thus allowed to adopt the missionary’s name. Mrs Jenkins, who frequently visited Lovedale, took a special interest in all these lads, and entirely supported the last.

 

Umhlangazo was a man of about thirty years of age when he left his family and his people, over whom he was chief, to satisfy a strong desire to get some education. He had scarcely been to school, the amount of his education being only the ability to read a very simple Kaffir book. He could not write, nor could he speak a word of English. He commenced, therefore, in the Station School, and soon made satisfactory progress. In 1873 he was able to enter the First Year’s Class of the Institution. He continued till March 1874, when he had to leave for home. In consideration of his high position among his own people, he was placed at the European table instead of the ordinary tables for native pupils; and, we are lad to say, he did not, at any time during his say of rather less than two years at Lovedale, abuse the privilege thus extended to him.

 

By his example he exerted great influence for good, and he was always willing to engage in work of any kind, in the Institution gardens, or elsewhere, when there was a call so to do. Through the Hon. Charles Brownlee, then Secretary for Native Affairs, part of the expense of Umhlangazo’s education was met by the Government, though the most of it was paid by the Chief himself. Since leaving Lovedale he has taken—as was to be expected— a prominent part in the settlement of political questions in Pondoland. He and Josiah Jenkins have at present, 1885, the principal guidance of affairs there, under their uncle Umqikela. Umhlangazo married “ Victoria” daughter of the Gaika chief Sandili, who was educated at Peelton, and we understand that both are keeping up, among the still unlightened Pondos, the Christian habits an civilized ways which it was their privilege to learn.

 

While this “Register” was passing through the printer’s hands, a deputation from Pondoland arrived in Cape Town, at the head of which was the subject of this notice. We extract the following from the Cape Times of October 27, 1885 :….

 

THE CAPE GOVERNMENT AND THE PONDOS

 

ARRIVAL OF THE PONDO DEPUTATION IN CAPE TOWN.

 

“The Pondo deputation, which is accompanied by Mr. D. Strachan and Mr. Louis Zietsman, arrived in Cape Town yesterday morning by the Garth Castle. On arrival they were soon waited upon by the Hon. Mr. De Wet, Secretary for Native Affairs, who at once arranged an early interview with the Hon. The Treasurer-General. The Pondo representatives are a fine and intelligent lot of natives, and they give the most favourable impression of the tribe to which they belong. The Chief, who has a pleasing face and affable manner, speaks English fluently and with much softness of accent. He expressed himself as very much impressed with the appearance of the large towns he had seen, but his utmost admiration was reserve for the Garth Castle, in which he said he was quite at home. That is to say the change from the small coasting steamer, in which he suffered from mal de mer, to a large ocean boat, was conducive to his comfort.

 

The Chief and his suite, with their followers, were all dressed in European costume, and the members of the suite only gave evidence of their tribal life in the large and well polished ivory buttons which they wore in their ears. The members of the deputation are: Umhlangazo, nephew of the Paramount Chief Umqikela, and his chief counsellor: Oham, son of Umqikela; Umdiliza, Ketshe and Umgwenya, chief counsellors. Mr. D. Strachan, whose influence in Pondoland is so great, has been placed in charge of the deputation, and the other Europeans of the party are Mr. W. Barnabas, interpreter; Mr. McNicholas, secretary to Umqikela; Mr. Tyson, secretary to the deputation; and Mr. Zietsman, legal adviser. The object of the deputation, as is well known, is to lay a statement of their grievances, which have been pretty considerably aired in the South African Press, before His Excellency the High Commissioner and the Cape Government, and Mr. Strachan points out that the fact of these men having at such inconvenience gone through a sea voyage, which natives so much detest, together with the circumstance that they will defray all the expense of the journey, is proof of their desire to work in accord with the Cape Government. They hope that the results of their mission will be the drawing up of a new treaty, by which there will be a most amiable understanding between the Cape Colony and Pondoland. The deputation had an interview with the Treasurer-General this morning, and afterwards with the High Commissioner. There is to be another interview this afternoon with the Treasurer-General, and tomorrow the High Commissioner will give the deputation another audience, when the business for which the mission has been undertaken will be formally commenced; we say commenced for the palavering of native chiefs is generally a very slow process.”

 

The Cape Argus, writing on the visit of the deputation, says: “ There are in addition about six native followers of Umhlangazo. The whole party put up at the Royal Hotel, in Pleinstreet, where Mr. Lyon has taken al possible pains to consult the tastes of his strange guests. Umhlangazo is a somewhat portly man, of full height, with a pleasant countenance and agreeable manners. He speaks English, and when a representative of the Argus called upon him last evening, was lightening his graver cares with a perusal of Harper’s Magazine. He is, of course, surprised with the size of Cape Town. He spread his arms in different directions to show how, to his mind, the town seemed to stretch itself everywhere. The followers have a comfortable room provided for them, where they can enjoy themselves in their own way. Last night they were each busy with a “churchwarden” which mine host seemed to consider the most suitable smoking tackle, and one of them was delighting his mates with the strains of a concertina. Umhlangazo dines in the long room of the hotel, and seems to enjoy the substantial fare provided for an appetite not spoilt by the enervating life of towns. The claims of the deputation are the old Pondo demands for the restitution of St John’s River and the Xesibe country, but the business to be discussed will, doubtless, cover a much wider field.”

Address:- Emfundisweni, Pondoland.

 

Faku, A. Nombitshi Sitata.

Alfred Nombitshi, son of Sitata and grandson of Faku, was born at Esihlonyaneni, near Faku’s village, Pondoland. On The Pondo deputation is said to have been unsuccessful and a statement appears that Umhlangazo has departed in the Garth Castle for Germany. coming to Lovedale in July 1872 he was sent to the Elementary School. He returned home in March 1874, and came back again to Lovedale in November 1876, where he remained till December 1879, a period of three years. In the elementary Teachers’ Examination for Certificates in 1879 he stood seventh in the Provisional List. Mrs. Jenkins, as well as his own guardian, wished him to be trained as a Native Missionary but he “found out that the work of being a missionary is not an easy one.” He is now, 1885, in his own country, and like all sons of Kaffir chiefs, holding some position as a sub-chief of a section of the Pondo tribe.

Address:- Emfundisweni, Pondoland.

 

Faku, Mgweli Sitata.

Mgweli Sitata is the youngest brother of Nombitshi and Josiah Jenkins. He came here in July 1872, and left along with Umhlangazo in March 1874. He commenced from the Station School, and stayed too short a time to advance further than the elementary studies of the First Year’s Class. Address:- Emfundisweni, Pondoland.

 

Falati, Nkohla.

Nkohla Falati, from Peelton, King William’s Town, came to Lovedale in July 1864 at the age of twenty-three. He entered the Junior Classes, and later on assisted in the Elementary School. In August 1868 he was admitted into the Higher Department, and left some time in 1870. He then taught successively at Gqumahashe and Macfie, out-stations of Lovedale. From 1874 till 1878 he taught in Station Schools at Dliso’s Kraal and at Emgwali. In the war of 1878 he was Interpreter to Captain Stevenson. From 1879 till 1882 he was Assistant Teacher at Blythswood; and became Teacher and Catechist at an out-station of St. Mark’s, Transkei, in 1883-1884. He received the Government Good Service Allowance as a Teacher during the five years from 1877 to 1882. During nearly twenty years he has been regularly employed as Teacher, and his history since leaving Lovedale has been creditable; he has sent his daughter to the Girls’ School here.

Address:- St. Mark’s, Transkei.

 

Faniso, Josiah.

Josiah Faniso, from Transkei, was a pupil in the Junior classes from July 1876 till December of the same year. No information since.

 

Fashe, Job.

Job Fashe, born at Noncampo, Mngqesha, King William’s Town, was at school for a short time, previous to his becoming a carpenter’s apprentice in March 1857. He continued till October of the same year, when he left, and became a farmer and transport rider. He afterwards obtained service as a letter-carrier n connection with the Post Office.

 

Fenyang, John Sepinare.

John Sepinare Fenyang was grandson of Sepinare Moroka, Chief of the Baralongs, who was shot while defending his village at Thaba ‘Nchu, when attacked by Samuel Moroka, another claimant to the chieftainship. This occurred in 1884, after the death of the former Chief.

 

John Fenyang came to Lovedale in April 1883, and joined the Station School, as he had to commence his education from “Step by Step.” In July 1883 he joined the First Year’s Class, and continued till August 1884, when he had to cease attending classes owing to his feeble health. From that time till he left in February 1885, his health gradually failed, though every effort was made to save him. He was a gentle and observant boy, liked by everyone. During the last six months, when he did not attend classes, he used to come to the Office to see the people who came there, and was a great deal about Dr. Stewart’s and other houses, being allowed to go out and in very much as he liked. Latterly he was confined to bed. His mother sent for him, and though the journey was one of 400 miles, he seemed rather to improve after reaching home. In the end of March he grew worse, and died somewhat suddenly. His death caused his mother, who was a widow, much grief.

 

We say almost nothing in these pages about he religious history of those whose names are here recorded, though that might be expected to form the chief part of a record from a Missionary Institution. That does not happen because there is nothing to say, but because this volume is prepared on a different plan, and is mainly a Register of names, a statement of training given, and of employment subsequently, so far as known. There is also a line beyond which it is safer to say little on that about which God alone is able really to judge and with young people who may be spared, it is better to let the life and character testify to the reality of religious profession. The tree is known by its fruit, and others must judge of that as well as those who do missionary work. But this little lad’s religious history was full of interest. Latterly his favourite chapter in the Bible was the 14th of St. John, and his favourite hymn, which he often repeated on Sunday afternoons, was that well-known English hymn, the first and last stanzaa of which are : “ Walking with Thee, my God,

Saviour benign, Daily confer on me, Converse divine;

Jesus in Thee restored, Brother and blessed Lord, Let it be mine.

“ Gently translated, they Pass out of sight,

Gone as the morning stars Flee with the night;

Taken to endless day, So may I fade away, Into Thy light.”

 

Supposing that these words did express the feeling and faith of this poor child of the African race— and there was no reasonable ground to doubt that they did— it gives one a wider view of the all-embracing pity of God to all weak and helpless things, and of the power of Christian truth. With his small body hopelessly shattered by disease, of which hereditary pulmonary mischief was a part, it was both strange and touching to see him always bright and full of courage, and using the words of that hymn as expressing his real feeling and hope.

He was old enough to understand, and yet too young to calculate on the worth to himself of a mere hypocritical profession. It is not surprising then that there is still here a pleasant memory of this poor boy, and that we regard the work of Love date as well bestowed on such as the grandson of Sepinare— but of the Barolong chiefs— whose country is now absorbed into the Orange Free State.

 

Figiland, Alexander.

Alexander Figiland, is one of a large family, who lived at one time near Fort Beaufort. About 1862 they settled at Burnshill, on a considerable farm. Latterly, about 1883, some of them have gone to Cala, Immigrant Tembuland. Eight sons and two daughters have attended Lovedale as pupils or apprentices. Alexander Figiland was born at Burnshill in 1864, where he attended school under Antyi Ganandana. He was admitted to the First Year’s Class in January 1881, and attended the classes till December 1883, when he went home for six months, and re-entered in the following August 1884. He has been fairly well behaved, but not remarkable as a scholar. Still here in the Second Year’s Class, November 1885.

Address:- Lovedale.

 

Figiland, George.

George Figiland, came from Burnshill as a candidate, to fill a vacancy in the Waggon-maker’s Department. He was taken on trial October 1867, and was accepted in January 1868, when he was engaged, by verbal agreement, and completed his term in 1872. He followed his trade after he left, and died at home, after having been to the Hospital in King William’s Town in 1874.

 

Figiland, George Gordon.

George Gordon Figiland was born at Burnshill October 1869, and entered the First Year’s Class, Lovedale, at the age of twelve years in January 1881, and is now attending the Third Year’s Class, November 1885.

Address:- Lovedale.

 

Figiland, Henry.

Henry Figiland, of Burnshill, entered as a pupil of the Fir5st Year’s Class in January 1880, and advanced to the Second Year’s Class, when he became a Blacksmith’s apprentice in February 1882. Is still here, 1885.

Address:- Lovedale.

 

Figiland, James.

James Figiland was born a Burnshill in 1863, and came to Lovedale at the age of twelve in July 1875. He continued he First Year’s Class till June 1878, and

re-entered January 1880; attended the Second and Third Years’ Classes for a term of eighteen months, and left June 1881. His success as a scholar was moderate. Is now cultivating land, which forms part of moderately – sized farm, at his home at Burnshill.

Address:- Burnshill, Middle Drift.

 

Figiland, John

John Figiland was born at Fort Beaufort in 1853; attended school for some years at Burnshill under Ross Kota and Antyi Ganandana. He became a pupil here at the age of sixteen, and attended the Junior Classes from July 1869 till April 1872. At the age of nineteen entered the Blacksmith’s Department as an apprentice, and completed his indenture April 1877. During the latter part of his stay at Lovedale, he conducted himself well, and learned his trade successfully. On leaving, he was entertained by his fellow-apprenticeship. The Master Blacksmith reported that Johan Figiland had proved himself a faithful, obliging, and efficient workman. At small Industrial Exhibition, held within Lovedale in 1876, he gained a prize of five guineas for the iron work of a large transport wagon the judges being— David Watson, Esq., of Llangollen, and James Weir Esq., of King William’s Town. After leaving Lovedale he worked at East London and Nqamakwe, Fingoland, at good wages, earning seven shillings a day. In 1880 became Blacksmith at Clarkebury Institution, Transkei, but left on the breaking out of the Tembuland war in October 1880.

Address:- Burnshill, Middle Drift

 

Figiland, Mpambani

Mpambani Figiland was born at Fort Beaufort in 1854. He also attended school at Burnshill, under the same teachers as his brother John. At fifteen he entered the First Year’s Class in July 1869, and attended until December 1873. Has since cultivated land in Tembuland.

Address:- Cala, Tembuland.

 

Figiland, Peter

Peter Figiland was born at Burnshill in 1865. There he attended school, and came to Lovedale in July 1881, and remained rather more than three and a-half years, making moderate progress. Went to Tembuland in 1885 to be employed on a farm.

Address:- Cala, Tembuland

 

Fini, Robert

Robert Fini was born in Gqumahashe, near Lovedale, in 1859, and attended the Station School there for several years, under Bolompana Majombozi, N. Falati and J. Msikinya. At the age of fifteen he entered the First Year’s Class in February 1875, and continued his attendance till December 1876. He was a fairly diligent pupil, and well-behaved. He began to teach in the Native School at his home at Gqumahashe in 1883, and continues there, 1885.

Address:- Gqumahashe, Alice

 

Fortuin, Johannes Alexander

Johannes Alexander Fortuin was born at Philipton, January 1861, where he attended Mrs. Baker’s school. His father became Clerk to Adam Kok, Chief of the Griquas, and his son was sent to Lovedale for the year September 1879, till October 1880, to get such instruction as would fit him for assisting his father. So far as was known to his teachers, his conduct was quite satisfactory.

 

Fourie, Daniel

Daniel Fourie, one of three brothers, sons of an elder of the Philipton Church, came to Lovesale, recommended by the Rev. Jas Read, Philipton. During their early they were taught religious truth by their mother, but they had little opportunity of going to school, because of their helping at home in tending the cattle, or going with their father when transport-riding. He became a Blacksmith’s apprentice in February 1874, and finished his engagement in February 1880, when the Master Blacksmith reported that with care, and more experience as a tradesman, he would probably give satisfaction to those who might employ him.

 

Fourie, Isaac

Isaac Fourie was born at Readsdale, November 1855. He was taught there by Lena Plaatjes, and at Mankazana by Jacob Vincent. He came to Lovedale in July 1872, at the age of seventeen years, and his acquirements on entering were very moderate. Attended the First, Second, and Third Years’ Classes. On Undenominational Public School, and was at work there during the years 1877 and 1878. Subsequent employment not known.

 

Fourie, Matthias

 

Matthias Fourie was born at Readsdale, Kat River, in 1856. He was sixteen when he came to Lovedale in July 1872, and had made less progress than any of those who came with him from that district; but at the end of five years, in June 1877, he was attending the Third Year’s Class. Applied for and got a certificate, and was recommended for his steadiness and good character. At the time his attainments were not such as to enable him to pass the Government Teachers’ Examination. No information since leaving.

Address:- Readsdale, Seymour

 

Foxongwana, Henry

Henry Foxongwana was born at Knapp’s Hope, Midle Drift. He entered Lovedale with his brother Renton, as a pupil in the First Year’s Class July 1872. He remained six months, leaving in December following. He was re-admitted in

January 1876, stayed the half year, and finally left in June. He taught the Wesleyan Methodist School at Buffalo Ford during 1878-79, and was then transferred to that at Erode. Since dead.

 

Foxongwana, Renton

Renton Foxongwana, was born at Gqumahashe in 1857. There he taught by Gwayi Tyamzashe. He entered Lovedale as a pupil in the First Year’s Class in 1872, when fifteen years of age, and continued his attendance till December 1876. He taught the school at Tshatshu’s kraal during 1877-1878; and later on, in East London, got into trouble. We can give education, but cannot be responsible for the use which may be made of it. Is now, 1885, said to be at home.

Address:- Debe, Middle Drift.

 

Fraser, Abraham Brown.

Abraham Brown Fraser, from the Hottentot Location, Fort Beaufort, entered the Waggon-making Department, October 1880. Had little perseverance, and left about a year later. Subsequently worked for a short time at the same trade in Graham’s Town.

Address:- Blinkwater, Fort Beaufort.

 

Frans, Siyolo.

Siyolo Frans, from Nqamakwe, Transkei, was a pupil in the First Year’s Class during the year January to June 1877. No information since leaving.

 

Frederick, Carolus.

Carolus Frederick, from Somerset East, attended the First and Second Years’ Classes from July 1876 to December 1877, when he left. No information since.

Funani, Richard.

Richard Funani, born September 1855 at Wezo, near Fort Beaufort, at which place he was first taught in the Wesleyan Mission School by Samuel Mtimkulu. He went to school at Tsomo, first under John Sigenu, and then under John Siko Radasi. He came to Lovedale in January 1874, at the age of twenty, attended the Second and Third Year’s Classes and left in June 1876. At the Elementary Teachers’ Examination in September 1877, he obtained a Certificate of Competency. In 1879, he taught at Sontana, St. John’s Territory; in 1880, at Tsojana, Fingoland; in 1882, at Nabeleyo; and in 1883-84, at Cwecweni, Fingoland. Now, 1885, Assistant Teacher at Clarkebury Training Institution.

Address:- Clarkebury, Transkei.

Futshane, Andries.

Andries Futshane entered the Waggon-Maker’s Department at Lovedale in August 1874; was indentured April 1875, and was dismissed August 1878, when the indenture was cancelled by mutual consent before the Acting Resident Magistrate, Alice. Continued at his trade in the King William’s Town district. In 1883 he was at Izeli.