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 well as called forth the admiration of old Portonians, amongst whom Mr. Mempes had so long lived, and by whom he was so much respected. One of the daughters of Mr. Mempes is married to the Rev. J. Hall Angas, the Presbyterian minister of Port Adelaide, and his second son (Mortimer L.) is (like his father) an artist of no mean capacity, he having gained several prizes for his etchings, &c., in various competitions in London, and, amongst others, one in connection with the Crystal Palace.

Thos. Goode, Sen., J.P. ORN in the West of England in 1816, arrived in South & Australia, 1851. In the early days of the Murray River Steam Navigation Company's existence he pitched his tent at Goolwa, and opening a general store, watched patiently for results. Owing to his untiring industry, he prospered, and as Goolwa grew his business grew with it. There being no medical practitioner, Mr. Goode, who was a thoroughly practical chemist, having had great medical and surgical experience in the old country, became the friend and adviser of everyone who had ailments of any kind. He turned his medical knowledge to account without fee or reward, as many owners of broken legs and arms could testify. Mr. Goode erected large and convenient premises for business, and threw himself heart and soul into every project for the advancement of the South and benefit of the river trade. He was frequently urged by numerous friends to allow himself lo be nominated as representative in the House of Assembly, but as he never courted popularity, and feeling that he could serve the district better in a private capacity, declined to come forward. Was placed on the Commission of the Peace, and exercised his functions with moderation and uprightness. Believed in the practicability of the Goolwa canal scheme, and advocated