It was with feelings of considerable surprise and great regret that her many friends heard of the death of Mrs. McKellar, of 'Murtoa,' Jamieson Street, Warrnambool, which occurred at her residence on Monday night. The deceased lady, who was the widow of the late Mr. John McKellar of 'Ardachy,' Branxholme (writes the "Standard"), had been in failing health of late, but it was not generally known that her condition was of a critical character and that the end was so near.

Born at Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1836, she, with the rest of the family, came out to Australia when she was 16 years of age, her father being the Rev. Andrew Ross, who was in charge of the Presbyterian Church at Portland during the fifties. He retired from the Ministry about 1859, and being a man of culture and literary tastes, for some years subsequently contributed leading articles to the "Portland Guardian."

In 1853 the deceased lady married Mr. John McKellar, of 'Ardachy,' Branxholme who was an extensive squatter in the Portland District, and died many years ago. She subsequently removed to Warrnambool. She was in her 77th year, and leaves a large number of children and grandchildren.

The daughters are Mrs. William Broughton (Hamilton), Mrs. Richard Broughton (Warrnambool), Miss Jessie McKellar and Miss Maud McKellar. The sons are Mr. Neil C. McKellar, stock and station agent, Sydney; Mr. Glen McKellar, who holds a banking position in Sydney; Mr. M. S. McKellar Western Australia; and Mr. Ross McKellar, who lost his life in the Boer War.

She also leaves a brother, Mr. Alex. Ross, who was connected with the Government Statist's Office for forty years, when he retired, and a sister, Mrs. McEachern, of Brighton.

The remains were on Tuesday interred privately in the Warrnambool Cemetery. The deceased lady was a member and generous supporter of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Warrnambool, and was of a very warm-hearted and kindly disposition. She served the cause of charity in a literal and unostentatious manner, and was held in the highest regard by an extensive circle of friends whose sincere sympathy will go out to the bereaved family in the great loss they have sustained.