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 Rev. E. Baker RRIVED in the colony about forty years ago, and was for a considerable time pastor of the Independent Church at Maclaren Vale. Was a staunch member of the Anti-State Aid League, and materially aided its efforts by tongue and pen. Died at Morphett Vale, January 20, 1885, aged 78. A man of liberal opinions and advanced views, he was eminently esteemed.

Rev. J. Hotham, ONGREGATIONALIST, died May 26, 1885, at Port Elliot, where he had been for thirty years stationed. As a preacher he enjoyed an excellent reputation, and his style was polished and marked by much earnestness. He was elected Chairman of the Congregational Union some years ago, and filled the position for the usual term in a creditable manner.

Dr. R. W. Moore, M.R.C.S., ORN in Cork, Ireland, in 1819; died at North-terrace, Adelaide, December 6, 1884, aged 65 years. He began the study of medicine in the South Infirmary at Cork, in 1835, and in 1840 proceeded to the Charing Cross Hospital, London, where two years later he was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy. In August, 1842, he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and studied in various hospitals in London. Took his degree as Doctor of Medicine in 1845, and in the following year accepted the appointment of Medical Officer to an emigrant ship for Sydney, N.S.W. Remained in that city until 1847, when he came to South Australia, and located at the Burra Mines,