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 of Cambridge, under whose tutorial control, followed by that of Mr. J. A. Hartley, B.A., B.Sc, of London, and the present head-master, Mr. F. Chappie, B.A., B.Sc, of London, aided by a numerous and influential committee, the attendance at the College has steadily increased till it has reached some 400 pupils; and more than a thousand of its alumni are taking positions in almost every department of business life.

James P. Buttfield OINED the Government service in 1866 as Sub-Protector of Aborigines for the Northern District of the Province; appointed a Special Stipendiary Magistrate (his duties being confined to the Far North) on April 1, 1869. He held these positions at the time of his death, which took place at Blinman, July 14, 1885. In his magisterial capacity he acquired the confidence of the public by the fairness of his decisions and sterling qualities of heart.

Thomas Greaves Waterhouse, J.P., S a native of England, and came to this colony when about 29 years of age, in 1840. Early engaged in mercantile pursuits, he soon took a foremost position among business men for sound judgment and prudent foresight, so that his lead was readily followed. Had he chosen to enter public life, he would have found no avenue closed against him. He was an original shareholder in the once famous Burra Mines, and sat for several years on the Board of the Association. He was also on the first Board of Directors of the Bank of Adelaide. Mr. Waterhouse heartly entered into the project for the establishment of Prince Alfred College, which he has