Glenelg "Colonna"

Built on land acquired 1881 by James Howie, home of his son George Cullen Howie & family, later transferred to son’s widow Clara Jane, leased then purchased 1890s by Arthur Onslow Whittington, used by daughters to teach piano & violin to their students.

 

“Glenelg Corporation. . . George Howie asked the council to define the line of Robert street, as he wished to erect a house.” [Advertiser 10 Sep 1881]

 

“For Sale, Splendid Building Site, in Robert street, Glenelg. . . Surrounded by first-class residences, and about 200 yards from the beach, and five minutes' walk from train. . . G. C. Howie, Robert-street, Glenelg.” [Express & Telegraph 19 Dec 1881 advert]

 

“Good General Servant Wanted. Apply to Mrs. G. C. Howie, Robert-street, Glenelg.” [Express & Telegraph 14 Apr 1882 advert]

 

“HOWIE.— [Birth] On the 3rd December, at Robert-street, Glenelg, the wife of G. C. Howie, of a son.” [Register 8 Dec 1882]

 

“HOWIE.— [Died] On the 8th September, at his residence, Glenelg, George Cullen, second son of the Rev. J. Howie, Maclaren Vale, in his 33rd year.” [Register 10 Sep 1883]

 

“To Let, Furnished, the Residence of the late G. C. Howie, Robert-street, Glenelg, within three minutes' walk of the Beach.” [Register 7 Nov 1884 advert]

 

“Correspondence— From A. O. Whitington re Robert-street, and asking Council to put the street in a healthy state.” [Evening Journal 13 Dec 1890]

 

“Miss Sylvia M. Whitington, A.M.U.A., Teacher of Violin, Resumes Duties February 5, at S. Marshall’s, Gawler Place, Adelaide; and ‘Colonna’, Glenelg.” [The Mail 26 Jan 1918 advert]

 

“Talented Young Musician.— Maureen O’Grady, aged 12 years, shows extraordinary musical gifts in both practice and theory. Four years ago she was taken in hand by Miss Hilda M. Whitington, of Robert street, Glenelg, and from the outset the child showed such aptitude that a promising career was predicted for her. . . Miss Whitington, who is a sister of Miss Sylvia Whitington, the well-known violinist.” [Register 14 Dec1918]

 

“[Results of Music Exams]. . . Miss C. M. Whitington, Colonna, Robert street, Glenelg. — [teaching] pianoforte. . . Miss S. M. Whitington, Colonna, Robert street, Glenelg.— [teaching] violin. . . Miss H. M. Whitington, Colonna, Robert street, Glenelg.— [teaching] pianoforte. . . grammar of music.” [Register 15 Apr 1919]

 

“WHITINGTON.— [Died] On the 141h May, at his residence, Robert street, Glenelg, Arthur Onslow, the beloved husband of Evelyn, A. Whltington, aged 61 years.” [Register 16 May 1919]

 

“Mr. Arthur Onslow Whitington, for many years secretary of the South Australian Jockey Club. . . He took over the reins of control when racing was at a particularly low ebb, and, sparing neither time nor physical strength, he toiled day and night with the one object of placing his club in such a position that one day it could possess the freehold of its beautiful course at Morphettville.” [Register 15 May 1919]

 

“Mr. Whitington was the youngest son of the late Mr. W. S. Whitington, who came to the State in his own boat, the New Holland, in 1840. . . He has left a widow, two sons (Messrs. H. and Edgar Whitington), and four daughters (Misses Hilda, Clytie, Sylvia, the well-known violinist, and Gladys Whitington).” [Observer 17 May 1919]

 

“Town Hall, Adelaide. . . Adelaide Bach Society. . . Assisting Artists: — Sylvia Whitington. . . ” [Register 16 Aug 1927 advert]

 

“On December 15 the marriage was celebrated of George, younger son of Rev. John Pearce, o£ Jamestown, and the late Mrs. Pearce, to Sylvia, third daughter of the late Mr. A. O. Whitington and Mrs. Whitington. of Colonna, Robert street, Glenelg. . . the ceremony taking place in the drawing room at Colonna.” [Register 17 Dec 1927]

 

“Miss Hilda M. Whitington. Robert Street, Glenelg, Pianoforte and Theory. Resumed Teaching February 15th.” [Glenelg Guardian 9 Feb 1928 advert]

 

“WHITINGTON.—On the 20th of May, at her residence, ‘Colonna’, Robert street, Glenelg, Evelyn Amelia, beloved wife of the late Arthur Onslow Whitington, and loving mother of Hilda, Clytie, Sylvia (Mrs. G. Pearce, Brighton), Gladys, Harold, and Edgar. Requiescat in pace.” [Advertiser 22 May 1941]

 

PEARCE.— On January 27, at Colonna, Robert street, Glenelg, Sylvia Muriel, dearly loved wife of George Mayo Pearce, of 27 Downing street, Brighton. Requiescat in pace.

PEARCE. — On January 27, at Colonna, Robert street, Glenelg, Sylvia Muriel Pearce, beloved daughter of the late Arthur Onslow and Evelyn Amelia Whitington, and loving sister of Hilda, Clytie, Gladys, Harold, and Edgar (Brighton). Requiescat in pace.” [The Mail 29 Jan 1944]

 

“WHITINGTON.— On May 15, at her residence, ‘Colonna’, Robert street. Glenelg, Clytie Myrtle, beloved daughter of the late Arthur Onslow and Evelyn Amelia Whitington, and loving sister of Mabel (deceased), Hilda, Sylvia (Mrs. G. Pearce, deceased), Gladys, Harold and Edgar (Brighton). Requiescat in pace.” [Advertiser 18 May 1954]

 

REV JAMES HOWIE

“HOWIE.— [Died] On the 10th September, at the Manse Maclaren Vale, the Rev. James Howie, in his 76th year.” [Register 11 Sep 1894]

 

“Rev. James Howie, who, for 35½ years was pastor of the Congregational Church at Maclaren Vale. . . born in Leith, Scotland, on September 16, 1819. He was trained for the ministry at Glasgow, and accepted a call to the Independent Church at Nairn on October 24, 1846. After a pastorate of 11 years his attention was directed to South Australia, to which he came under the auspices of the Colonial Missionary Society embarking in the ship Annie Foster on October 14, 1857, and landing here early in March of the following year. . . Mr. Howie for a few months supplied at Houghton, Teatree Gully, and other places. Proceeding to Maclaren Vale on January 16 1859, he soon after settled there, exercising for over 20 years a highly successful ministry. His remains will be interred in the cemetery at Maclaren Vale beside the graves of two daughters, a son, and his wife. The only surviving children are two daughters — Mrs. W. C Auld and the wife of Mr. C. H. Harris.” [Advertiser 11 Sep 1894]

 

Done