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 were re-published in a racy and readable volume. His lectures on "Electro-metalling," "The Telephone," "Microphone," "Phonograph," and "Mesmerism" are in great request, and readily given for philanthropic objects or for Young Men's Societies. Mr, Dobbie is an active member of Agricultural and Horticultural Societies, the Chamber of Manufactures, Prince Alfred College, the Stranger's Friend and Charity Organization Society, and others of a religious or denominational character. He enjoys the respect which intelligence, energy, and integrity always command.

Henry Dawson, 'HO lost his life by the capsizing of a yacht in St. Vincent's Gulf on February 8, 1884, was but a lad when he arrived in the colony, his father being one of the earliest pioneers and settlers at Brownhill Creek. He was apprenticed to Mr. Phillips, saddler, of Adelaide, and after completing his term started business at the Burra. He was the original contractor for the mail from the Burra to Outalpa, which he carried on for several years. By his frugality and thrift he acquired a large property at Mount Brian Flat, which he leased to tenants with right of purchase. He finally disposed of this, and bought the Coroona Run, thirty miles N.E. of the Burra, which he, after holding for some years, also sold. At the time of his decease he resided at Parkside. Mr. Dawson was a good friend in private life, and very energetic in discharging the many public duties which he undertook. He was one of the members of the first Burra Council, and a Justice of Peace for several years. He was widely known and consulted on all kinds of subjects; a man of great energy and perseverance, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a staunch supporter of Oddfellows and other kindred societies.