Arthur Colling

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Microfilm# 1560884 Methodist Parish Records Uitenhage: 1844-1879 Item 3 Transcribed by Ellen Stanton

Entry #106 Child: Arthur COLLING Parents: Jabez and Sarah Born: 6/6/1862 Baptized: 7/17/1862

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Grahamstown Journal 1880 - 4 - October to December Written by Sue Mackay. Posted in The Grahamstown Journal

Friday 3 December 1880

MR. ARTHUR COLLING, of the 3rd Yeomanry, who was killed at Gola Mountain, was (says the G.R. Herald) the son of Mr. Jacob COLLING of Uitenhage, and formerly of Port Elizabeth. The deceased was a fine young man of about eighteen years of age, well disposed and highly respected.

Monday 6 December 1880

MEMORIAL SERVICE AT UITENHAGE On Sunday last the Wesleyan Chapel was draped in mourning in consequence of the death of Arthur COLLING, who was killed whilst fighting with the 3rd Yeomanry in one of the last engagements in Basutoland. In the evening the Church, says the Chronicle, was filled to overflowing, and it was found necessary to put extra seats in the aisle in front of the communion rails to accommodate the large numbers who were desirous to take part in the solemn service. The Rev.Mr. PRICE delivered a very telling and impressive address from the words “There is but a step between me and death”. The Rev. gentleman’s description of the sentinel on duty in South Africa during war time, when the enemy was expected, was true to life and very effective. During the sermon many persons were moved to tears. Several ladies and gentlemen kindly assisted the choir, and the singing was in keeping with the sad and mournful character of the service. The Rev.Mr. PRICE read in conclusion a very interesting memoir of the lamented young man whose death gave point to the text.

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