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 Jacob Bowden, NATIVE of Cornwall, where he was born, April 1, 1809. Arrived in the colony by the "Royal Admiral," January, 1838. Established business as an herbalist in Gilles-street in that year, and continued the same till 1882, when he retired in favour of his son. Many most successful cures have been effected by his treatment, and during a long and successful practice he has enjoyed the confidence of the public. Mr. Bowden is now in his 77th year, and is a veritable type of the South Australian pioneer colonist.

 Rev. Thomas Hope, ORN in Manchester, 1846. Studied at Owen’s College, and at Lancashire Independent College, with a view of preparing for the ministry. In 1872 was ordained, and accepted the charge of the Congregational Church, Bungay, Suffolk. His health failing, was recommended to try the colonies. Arrived in South Australia in 1874, and in May of that year accepted the pastorate of Clayton Church, Kensington, at which place he still continues his ministry.

 G. M. Waterhouse, ORN at Penzance, Cornwall, April 6, 1824. Son of the sf Rev. John Waterhouse, of that town. Educated at the Wesley an College, Kingswood, near Bristol. His father and family left England for Hobart and arrived there February 2, 1839, where the subject of this notice was employed in a merchant’s office. This gentleman having business relationships with Adelaide, Mr. Waterhouse was led to turn his attention to South Australia, and early in 1843 came here