Denbighshire Free Press

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN CLERK. On Monday, a sad accident occurred in Henllan- street, which might have resulted in the death of our much-esteemed Mayor and Town Clerk, who were, however, most miraculously saved. They had been out in the Mayor's conveyance collecting subscrip- tions for the National Eisteddfod, and returning from Gwaenynog-road, where proceeding towards Henllan. When at the top of the street, just in the narrow part beyond the last houses, they perceived a horse with a cart attached dashing down the road at a furious rate. This horse and cart belonged to Mrs. Story, Copy brewery. The carter, Robert Myddleton, had just returned from Henllan, when at the gate he was directed to go to Denbigh station. As the horse needed food and water, he took off the bridle to allow it to drink, and the mo- ment he did so, the animal bolted. Myddleton rushed at the horse's head, but was knocked violently to the ground, the cart passing over his legs and the upper part of the body, very badly injuring his arm, crushing his left hand, and injuring the leg and foot. On seeing the horse rushing madly towards them and finding that it was impossible to get out of the road quickly, the Town Clerk jumped out of the trap with a view of drawing the pony close to the ditch. By the time, however, he reached the head of the horse and was in the act of drawing him on one side, the cart rushed violently into them. The Town Clerk was hurled against the hedge bank, partly wall and partly hedge, and severely crushed between it and the cart; the skin being torn off his arm and down the whole of the one leg, and his foot and ankle sprained, besides other severe bruises about the body. The shaft of the cart came so violently against the Mayor's horse, that it was forced into the breast 22-inches, and one of the hocks on the shaft terribly tore the poor animal; the result being that it died almost immediately. The conveyance in which the Mayor sat was smashed to atoms, and .the astounding thing is that he was not killed on the spot. We are happy to say, how- ever, that he had a most providential escape, though his right shoulder, arm, and right side are badly in- jured, and give him much pain and also two of the fingers on the, right hand. Both he and the Town Clerk have suffered much since the accident, both from the bruises and the shock of the system. The Town Clerk has had to. keep his room; though, under the care of Dr. Tumour, he is progressing nicely. The event caused a good deal of anxiety and excitement, and there was universal congratu- lations that the gentlemen escaped as well as they did.

VALE OF CLWYD I CIIL,"B S' ASSOCIATION. The quarterly meeting of the above -was held at the National Schools, Corwen, on Saturday, when there were present Messrs. Lewis,Henllan (president), Parry, Denbigh (secretary), Miss llees (Denbigh), Miss Jones (Henllan), "Mrs. Parry, Mrs. Lewis, Messrs. Lloyd (Ruthin), Jerman (Llanychan), Steers (GyffyllIog), Hulme (Llanrhaiadr), Davies, N. S. (Corwen), Davies, B.S. (Corwen), Owen (Llandrillo), Owen (Gwyddelwern), Williams (Llangwm),'Williams (Bryneglwys), &c., &c. Mrs. Lee, Llanbedr, was also admitted a member of the association. Letters apologising for non-attendance were read from several to whom notices of the meeting had been sent. A letter from Mr. Jones, St. Asaph National School, resigning his membership was read. Interesting reports from Messrs. Taylor (Flint), and Woodcock (Connah's Quay), who represented this association at the Sheffield Conference, were read. On ithe motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. England, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the representa- tives for their services. The reply of the St. Asaph Guardians to the request of this association res- pecting the payment of school fees over pauper children was read and approved of. On the motion of Mr. Barnwell, seconded by Mr: Davies, B. S., Corwen, it was resolved that a similar request be made to the Ruthin Board of Guardians. At the suggestion of the National Union a deputation to the local M.P's. was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Davies (Corwen), Lloyd (Ruthin), Parry (Denbigh), and Lewis (Henllan). The secretary was requested to put himself in communication with the Wrexham asspc&tipn, q that a joint deputation may attend at the same time, Mr. Davies gave notice that he would at the next jneeti^g propose an alteration in the title of the association, so as tp enibrape assis- tant and other teachers. A highly satisfactory account of the recent examinations was then given by several teachers present. The proposed banquet suggested by the Holywell and Rhyl association was then considered, and a committee was appointed to act in conjunction with other associations in the maimer. The i-lingual D*fliculty question and B 1 several otliar matters were deferred until another meeting. Tea was Iqdd out in the Schoolroom, by Mrs. Humphreys, pf' The Qfjeeri," which all .seemed to enjoy, 'A delightful scramble to the 0 Berwyn brought to a close one of the most enjoyable ipeetiiigs of the association. A pic-nic was agreed on to take place in July, and the next meeting to be at Rhyh -————

SCHOOL .71 OAR J). At the meeting on Thursday Mr. J. R. Heaton presided, there being also present the Mayor (Mr. J. Harrison-Jonss), Rev. H. Humphreys, Mr. Thomas Gee, Rev. Thomas Thomas, Mr. Ellis Williams. The reports of the Love-lane boys' and girls' schools were received, but not those for Henllan or Pron Goch schools. The grant obtained by the boys' school was E116 18s, last year it was zelll lis this yiifhd phQte were presented 114 passed in reading •113', writing i0j§s arithmetic 110. In the girls' school the grant was 2102, aui ths-e were presented 108 parsed In wading 102, writing 83, arithmetic 83. It seemed that when the Board took over the boys'school the grant was 271 18s, so that there was an increase of £ 45; and when they took over the girls' school the grant was only £ 35 last year £ 77.—The Clerk said the Inspector had spoken to him most highly of the girls' school, though, perhaps, too much time had been taken in special subjects. A remark was made as to the extraordin- ary failure in writing. M. E. Davies, J. Davies, and G. P. Williams passed well. As regards M. E. Davies, the Clerk said the Inspector told him that the girl had passed well, and had higher marks for history than any other girl he had ever examined, and that had been some 2,000, and she had as good marks in arithmetic as any other girl he ever ex- amined. Isaac Davies, Love-lane school, had passed, and was qualified to act as assistant teacher; and after considerable discussion, he was sent for, and offered the appointment at the rate of X22 10s for the year. He took time to consider his decision.- The reports were on the whole excellent ones, and bore out, in fuller terms, the previous remarks on the teachers' parchments. The staff of the Fron Goch school was re-arranged according to the require- ments of the school.—Miss Gratton applied for an increase of salary, and in doing so referred to the fact that it was now the best infant school in the district; and a reference to the grants gained were very sttisfactory.-Oii the motion of Mr. Gee, seconded by the Mayor, it was agreed to increase her salary from 1;90 to £ 100.—Mr. W. Lewis wrote reminding the Board that some time ago his salary was reduced from E120 to EIIO, and he now asked that it be restored, referring to the increased at- tendance, &c.—On the motion of Mr. Ellis Williams, seconded by Mr. Gee, the question was adjourned for a month.—A correspondence had taken place between the Clerk and the Governors of the Grammar School as to the high charges made for books and stationery to a boy named Griffith, son of Mr. R. Griffith, Chapel-street, who had won a Hugh Griffiths' scholarship at the Grammar School, but had been withdrawn and sent again to the Board School, as the father felt that the charges named above were far beyond what he could afford to pay. According to the Grammar School Master, the average charge for books had been 6s 2d per quarter, and for stationery, &c., about 2s per quarter, although the average charge for boys in the standard in which this boy was placed was about 3s 6d. A long discussion ensued, it being thought by Mr. Gee and others that these charges acted to the disadvantage of boys from elementary schools, for whose special benefit the scholarships were founded. It was agreed that the boy's father see the letter, and be asked to investi- gate it, and communicate again with the Board.- Plans and estimates for proposed alterations at Love-lane Schools were considered, and other routine business transacted.

SANITARY STATE OF DENBIGH: IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT REPORT. It will be remembered by our readers that after the combined sanitary authorities in Denbighshire and Flintshire rejected the proposal of the Local Government Board to form an amalgamated district with one medical-officer, the Government sent down Dr. Parsons to inspect the district. The result of his visit to Denbigh and Henllan is embodied in an important report, copies of which have just been received by the Town Council, and it seems clear that upon this report the Local Government Board will base what they will consider arguments strong enough for the formation of the proposed district. With that question we do not now deal, but shall content ourselves with giving extracts from the report. After describing the position, area, population, and rate- able value of the Borough, and mentioning that it includes Henllan, the Green, the Asylum, Infirmary, &c., it describes the appearance of the town, castle, &c., and says that in a net-work of small houses north of the Market-place, the houses are closely and ir- regularly crowded together, having very little space about them. The appointments of medical-officers from June, 1873, to the present date are then detailed. No yearly reports of the medical-officers are furnished to the Local Government Board, though one in June, 1881, by order of the Board, was sent up, which was, however, purely statistical. As regards inspections, the medical-officer visits those places to which his attention is specially directed. After detailing the grave nuisances mentioned in Dr. Thorne's report in 1877 (which at that time created so much sensation in the town), it proceeds to shew that much had been done by the Council to remedy the evils existing, and mentions that the water supply has been improved through the Water Com- pany having extended their supply the laying down of pipes by the Council to Ty Coch, and the erection of standpipes, there being no houses in the town proper, except a few in the Castle, further than 160 yards from water supply. Beyond Ty Coch three wells are used. The Council have not ordered the closing of any polluted wells. The water at Lenton- pool pump having been condemned by Dr. Letheby as contaminated, a board was put up stating it unfit for domestic use. Since Dr. Thorne's visit, a con- trivance has been attached to the spout which, whilst allowing the trough to be filled for cattle, is supposed to prevent the water being taken away. This it might perhaps do if kept locked, but as it was not so at the time of my visit, the water was accessible for all purposes as before." The drainage system has been completed, is flushed, and ventilated, and all the houses within range of the sewers connected, except about six but, during the visit, old defective drains were observed in use, large catch-pits of an objection- able kind are in frequent use as drain inlets, some- times in situations close to the doors and windows of houses, and in some cases the pipes of indoor sinks were found to lead direct into the drains without even the intervention of a trap." As regards Excrement disposal." Since the completion of the sewers, water closets are generally adopted, especially in new houses, and "trough-closets" have been recom- mended by the medical-officer where one privy has to serve for several houses. Privies polluting the brook had been removed, but the inspection showed, how- ever, that in the poorer parts of the town, and in Henllan, privy nuisances of the worst description still remain, frequently in close relation to dwelling- houses." The report proceeds thus The Authority do not undertake the removal of excrement and refuse, for which individual house- holders have to make their own arrangements. It was stated that, except at harvest time, "there was no difficulty in getting farmers to remove such matters. At the time of inspection in August there were con- siderable accumulations, especially in the village of Hpnllan. Privy accommodation is deficient, one privy ia some instances having to serve for five or more houses. I was informed that pig-keeping was prohibited within a distance of 30-feet of a dwelling- house. As a matter of fact I found gross nuisances of this class, pigstyes abutting on^ dwelling-houses and heaps of manure piled up against them. It is stated that all the slaughter-houses are registered, and that no new ones in the town are licensed. It is evident from the condition of many of the premises visited that the mode in which the duty of inspection of nuisances is performed leaves much to be desired. Some graye nuisances were met with which I was in. formed had never been reported to the Authority. No means for the isolatiqn of peysong.suffering from infectious diseases have been provided, The Medical- Officer of Health does not think such accommodation necessary. Clothing and bedding are disinfected by fumigation with burning sulphur, or in case of small- pox are burnt. The Medical-Officer of Health has recommended a stove for disinfection by heat, but no such apparatus has yet been provided, nor a mortuary. In mv inspection of the town I was accompanied by the Mayor, the Town Clerk, the Medical-Officer of Health, the Surveyor, and Inspector of Nuisances. Ou the day of my visit it happened that a large monthly cattle market was being held in the streets, productive not only ot inconvenience, but ot con- siderskblp wiswee. On May 7th, 1878, the Board sanctioned a loan of £7;050 for street improvement and a cattle market. The ground of the latter has been acquired, but nothing further has been done. The following notes refer to some of the places visited, and exemplify the remarks previously made :—There are two privies for eleven houses in Wesley-court. These are situated in a gap in the row of houses, abutting on those on either side the seats, however, are not on the side next the house wall. Between the two privies is a large open middenstead, 11 by 13-feet, i oughly made with bare earth bottom; the privy roofs drip into it, and it was very wet. Lloyd's- terrace.—One water-closet for five houses the flush- ing valve out of door. The ashpit is under the window of a house. In several of the houses there were sinks with untrapped pipes communicating directly with the drain. Plough-yard. Dilapidated privies, with large open middenstead, into which the roof drips. This is only 8-feet from the end house in Lloyd's-terrace,which is on alower level than it. Druid Yard in filthy state pigstye abutting back wall of a house on a lower level, and manure piled up against house wall. Rosemary-lane.—Large wet open mid- denstead, into which roof drips, G-feet from window of house. Pigstye close by in a confined situation. Drainings of midden run into a large flag-trap- ped catch-pit, serving as drain inlet, 7-feet from house door. (This case had never been reported). Panton Hall.—Nuisance from slop water, and from drainings of pigstyes, which are in front of cottages, and only G-feet distant. Lenton-pool.-In low wet situation. Slop nuisances. One cottage in a most dilapidated condition, with large holes in the thatch roof, yet inhabited. Old stone drain 10-feet from a cottage door, partly uncovered, and full of sewage and sediment. Henllan-street.—A large heap of manure only 3-feet distant from window of bedroom, which is on ground flour. Privies with wet open midden steads. One abuts the Baptist Chapel, and is under a window. A new privy, a rough wooden erection. A large rough catclipit in- let close to a house door drain runs under the house. Accumulation of stable manure close to house. Mount-pleasant.—A very large middenstead, ap- proached by a narrow tortuous passage; hence its cleansing is neglected; it was overfull, refuse was littered about the yard, and children were playing among it. Henllan, visited on another occasion with the Medical-Officer of Health, is a village of about 500 population. The village has no sewers, except a few drains constructed for carrying off the surface water on the roads. The water supply is insufficient, difficult of access, and liable to contamination. It is obtained from about five dipping wells. One of these by the roadside was dry at the time of my visit; another, Pandy Well, is a small dipping well by a stream, quarter of a mile from the village, and loO-feet lower, the water was muddy, and 4-feet from the well in a garden on the other side of a wall was a heap of manure; another, Ffynnon Wern, is 630 yards from the nearest house, and 100-feet lower, approached by a rough footpath across stiles it is a (-lipping well in a boggy meadow, containing a small quantity of muddy water, and there were cow drop- pings by it in such a position that the next shower must wash them into the well. Excremental, slop water, and pigstye nuisances were found even more rife in Henllan than in Denbigh, and in some in- stances were loudly complained ot; some were immediately under windows, in other cases the drainings ran over the surface of the yard down to the immediate vicinity of the house- doors. The accumulations of privy contents and refuse were on a large scale. A more neglected place as regards sanitary condition I have never seen. Thereportthen proceeds to urge themany arguments there are in favour of combined districts, such as a better salary for a medical-officer such officer being free from private practice, and from the risk of offending patrons by reporting nuisances also, free from the risk of exciting the jealousy of other practitioners. Dr. Parsons is strongly of opinion that in this district, sanitary administratiou would be better carried out ¡by the combination system, and having the entire services of a medical man, the district being so formed as to be well worked. He then proceeds to meet and endeavour to refute the objections raised against one medical-officer, namely, that he would be less favourably situated for ob- taining early information of disease than a resident, but it is shown that the Inspector would report to the district officer, just as he now does to the local officer the district officer would be as able to give prompt attention to outbreaks as the local officer, who is often engaged with private patients, and that the district officer making systematic inspections would find out the nuisances and causes of sickness which might never come under tho notice of the local man. The argument is refuted that sub-officers would be needed by referring to other united districts where they have not been required. The report fully takes the view that in all respects it would be beneficial for the sanitary state of the district, if it were formed into a combined district with one Government Medical- Officer of Health, half of whose salary would be paid by the Government. The report must of necessity receive the prompt and earnest attention of the Council. We may remark that reports of the state of Ruthin, St. Asaph, and the other places interested, have been prepared by Dr. Parsons.

CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS. As stated in last week's Free Press, the anniver- sary services of the Sunday Schools began last Friday, when, at a largely-attended meeting of the teachers, the Rector bore testimony to the good work they did, and dwelt upon the necessity for the teach- ing of distinct Church doctrines, as well as the truths of the Bible. The Rev. W. A. Corbett, London, selected ten children connected with the schools, and in the presence of the teachers gave them a lesson, and afterwards an address to the teachers upon the best mode of teaching the kind of teaching, and the best means of preparing for teaching. At the meeting were the Revs. Canon Edwards, Morris Jones, J. Evans, J. F. Reece, and John Williams, Ruthin. In the evening there was a very large and deeply interesting meeting at the Assembly-room, over which Dr. A.E. Turnour presided, and expressed the interest he felt in the schools, and his anxiety to see them prosper, as now that the Legislature had so limited the time which it was possible to give to religious instruction in the day school, the work in the Sunday school was greatly increased in import- ance. Interesting addresses were given on the work done in Sunday schools by the Rev. W. A. Corbett (a most pleasant and effective speaker) and the Rev. D. Williams, Llandyrnog. Votes of thanks were tendered to the speakers on the motion of the Rev. Morris Jones, seconded by Mr. Cottom, both of them referring to the excellent work done in the Denbigh schools. The Rector proposed a vote of thanks to Dr Turnour for presiding, and dwelt upon the importance of the school work, and the necessity there was for more teachers, urging many present to give their services. The Rev. J, Evans seconded the motion, which was cordially carried, and Dr. Turnour (who had kindly attended at great inconvenience, and although badly suffering from a cold) briefly replied, and the meeting closed with singing and prayer. On Sunday, two eloquent sermons were preached by Mr. Corbett, and in the evening by the Ret. D. Williams, Llandyrnog, in Welsh, In the afternoon, the scholars of bo^h schools., numbering over 400, assemble4 W St, Mary's Church, where a bi-lingual service was held of a very hearty kind. Addresses were delivered in Welsh by the Rector, and in English by Mr. Corbett. At the close, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Block, who until recently were teachers in the English Sunday School, was baptised in the presence of a large attendance of friends, teachers, and scholars. In the Holy Communion was administered in St. Mary's Church to the teachers of both schools. There ws a full attendance, the Rector and Rev. J. Evans officiating. All th,3 SeOvy^ces were of a deeply in- structive and interesting character. The collections were much larger than last year, and amounted to about £ 12,'

RUTHIN. STRAY NOTES BY WATCHMAN."—We regret we have been compelled to omit these notes, which, amongst other things, deal with the proposed aboli- tion of the ex-Clerk of the union's pension. TRAMPS.—On Thursday, before Dr. J. R. Jenkins, two tramps named John Clarke and Charles Green, were brought up in custody by Police-constable Thomas, charged with begging at Llanfair Green also being very insolent. He was sent to gaol for 14 days, and Clarke for seven days hard labonr. COUKTY COURT.—Mr. Horatio Lloyd held a Court on Thursday. There were 60 plaints and 22 judg- ment summonses. All the former were settled before the Registrar except one, in which John Williams, Wernfechan, Ruthin, was plaintiff, and Edward Edwards, Liverpool, defendant. The claim was for £6 3s 4d; but defendant only admitted ow- ing £1. Mr. Alun Lloyd was for plaintiff, and obtained a verdict for the amount and costs forth- with. THE VOLUNTEERS.—This company paraded at head-quarters on the 4th inst. in undress, with arms and accoutrements, and were marched to the drill ground, being the first time this year that daylight and the weather had been favourable fpr the purppse in the evening. There was a very fair muster on parade. Lieut. R. G. G. Ellis was in command, and complimented the men very highly for their clean and soldierlike appearance also he complimented Drum-Major Robert Lloyd in the very highest man- ner for his untiring zeal in bringing the drum and I c) fife band to such a perfect state. The band is a very great credit to the Drum-Majpr, and to the members. The company commenced class-firing on Saturday last, at their rifle-range, Coedmarchan mountain. There were 13 members present, and some very good scores were made. The old Sergt.- Major proposed that they should all toss with him for the honour of firing the first shot this year, and that honour fell to Private T. G. Humphreys, the second being the Sergeant-Major, and the third Corporal Price-Morris. Company Orders, No. 573. —Private John Evans has been appointed Lance- Corporal, to bear date from the 1st of May. This member has been promoted purely through his own merit, and his ability and willingness in assisting to drill recruits during the past three years. It is to be hoped that other members will follow his example. The members are informed that the camp will take place at Wynnstay, on Thursday the 3rd August, until Tuesday the Sth.-Coi-.

COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY.—Before J. R. Jenkins,Esq., Robert Blezard, Esq., and Capt. Cole. UNION CASE.—Thomas Griffiths, relieving-officer of the Ruthin Union, summoned David Roberts, Ruthin, for the maintenance of his parents, who are chargeable to the Ruthin Union.—Defendant did not appear, and an order was made to pay the jE2 7s and costs in eight days. CASES ADJOURNED.—A case of rate owing had been settled out of Court; and another case had to be adjourned, as the summons was not served. A DRUNKEN BUTCHER.Robert Beech, butcher, Llanarmon, was summoned by Police-constable Thomas Williams for being drunk and disorderly whilst in charge of a horse and cart, thus endanger- ing the lives of the public.—Fined zCl and costs. DRINK AGAIN.John Williams, Llanarmon, summoned by Police-constable Williams for being drunk in the above case, was fined 5s and costs. HIGHWAY Or FENCE.—John Roberts, Llanarmon, was fined Is and costs for riding in a, cart without using reins, Police-constable Roberts proving the case. LICENCEs.-The licence of the Eagles Inn was transferred from Samuel Green to William Wright. Mr. G. J. Catherall desired the Union Inn transferred to his father, Joseph C. Catherall, but the Magistrates declined to do so. DllUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Roger Edwards, Llan- fwrog, Ruthin, had had a summons issued against him on the information of Inspector Humphreys, for being drunk and riotous in Well-street, Ruthin, on Tuesday, May 2nd,-The defendant did not appear, but his wife said her husband had gone from the tøwn, but where, she did not know.- Police-constable Lloyd, who served the summons, said that it came to his knowledge that the defend- ant had left the town on Wednesday, the day preceding the one on which the summons was served. Several previous convictions were proved against him. The case was indefinitely postponed to see whether the defendant will return. »

ST. ASAPH. The Free Press is on sale regularly on Fridays and Saturdays at Mr. Charles Tomkinson's, Chester-street, St. Asaph. Price—One Penny. THE CANONRY.—The Ven. Archdeacon Smart has this week come into residence at the Canonry in succession to Canon Jones. ARCHDEACON'S COURT.-On Monday Archdeacon Smart holds the adjourned inquiry into the allegations against the Parish Clerk of Abergele, brought by the Vicar of the Parish. THE LATE MR. WYNNE.—The funeral took place at Kensal-green, London, on Saturday, and was attended by several gentlemen from this district. In addition to the vote of condolence passed by the St. Asaph Guardians, similar votes have been passed by the Abergele Magistrates, the Abergele Highway Board, and other public bodies. n this district he will be much missed.

CATHEDRAL SERVICES. 5th Sunday after Easter, May 11th, 1882. Morning at 11 Service, Whitfield in E; Anthem, "I will sing of Thy power" (Sullivan); Hymn 153. Evening at 3.15 Service Whitfield in E; Anthem, "0 give Thanks" (Sydenham). Evening at 6.15: Chants; Hymns 109, 180, 322. In Residence, Archdeacon Smart. Succentor, Rev. W. Morton, M.A.; Organist-R. A. Atkins. Esq.—Choral services are held at the Cathedral on Thursdays at 11.30, and Saturdays at 5.

CAERWYS. A MAJT KILLED ON THE RAILM-LY.-Orl Wednesday, as the driver of the 2.5 train from Chester to Denbigh approached Caerwys station, he observed something lying, as he thought, in a heap on the line. Before he could pull up he discovered that it was a man. The guard in front of the engine struck him on the head, and dashed him on one side on to the permanent way. The train was stopped, and the poor fellow, who was frightfully injured about the head, placed in 11 y an empty compartment. At Caerwys he was discovered to be Griffith Evans, a workman at the Pandy Mills, and a nephew to Mr. Evans, the proprietor. As he appeared alive, it was thought best to take him to Denbigh Infirmary, tilt n on- arriving at Denbigh Station he was dead. In- formation was given to Dr. Pierce, the coroner, who, having examined the body, directed that the man be removed to Caerwys again where an inquest could be held, and the facts of the case inquired into with gyeater facility than at Denbigh. There seemed great doubt as to how he got on the line. llle thought lie had passed through a gate to cross the line, and Lad probably stumbled and fell, injuring himself so, as to be unable- to rise or give an alarm. Another theory was that, by judging ivum some circumstances of the case, he 0 may have slept on the line the driver, however, thought that when he first saw him he seemed in j; a crouching position on the line,

of marc space for the Hccrcation Room has been greatly felt, but the committee have made so many appeals to the public, ivho have responded so liberally) that they felt they could not even con- template the alterations. Knowing this great necessity, Dr. Tumour, without the slightest solicitation from anyone, generously offered to enlarg.e the building, and bear the whole of the cost himself. Need we add that this kindness met with the hearty thanks of the committee, and that the kind offer loas promptly and gratefully accepted ? Plans and specifications hare been Prepared, and the work commenced by Mr. J']. Roberts, Beacon's-hill. 'Thus, the committee are lelieved of a difficulty, and a great public im- provement carried out which will be a boon to a large number of ivorking people, who will eagerly flock into the new room. -=- _-==:===:=.=:=-==