THE LATE MR JOHN CARR The subject of this short sketch was in all probability one of the best known men in the district, and it has been thought that these few items in reference to him will be of interest to our readers. Mr Carr was born at Newton Heath, near Manchester, England, March 16th 1850, and was therefore at the time of his death 41 years of age. In 1854 his parents emigrated to Australia, and after staring a few weeks in Melbourne can to Frankston, which is consisted at the time of only one of two houses. From that period to the time of his death he was resident in the township or the immediate vicinity, and might therefore be almost called a Frankston native. A the early age of 12 he became a member of the Wesleyan Church and at 21 was made a local preacher which off he filled acceptably until within a few months of his death. In the office of local preacher he was wonderfully faithful to his appointments and nothing but sickness prevented him from fulfilling his duties. A few months previous to his death he severed his connection with the Church to join the Salvation Army, thinking by so doing he could increase his usefulness and it was thought his instrumentality that the army established themselves in Frankston. Mr Carr was also a strong advocate of temperance and was frequently heard on the platform in opposition to the drink traffic. His last illness was exceedingly short, only lasting a few days and his remains were followed to the Frankston Cemetery by a very large number form all parts of the district the funeral being headed by the Frankston Town Band who played the “Dead March” very creditable. The burial service was conducted by officers of the Salvation Army, The Rev R. O. Cook of the Wesleyan Church, and Mr J. Thompson also addressed the assembled.