The Sun.
London, England, 1862-05-10 00:00:00

METROPOZITAN BOARD OP WORKS.

The usual meeting of the Metropolitan Board of
Works was held yesterday at the office of the board
in Spring-gardens, Mr. J. Thwaites in the chair.
The financial statement was presented, which
showed the total cash balances in the hands of the
treasurer to be £59,946 2s 3d; Government securi-
ties, £69,892 5s lld ; checks ordered but not pre-
sented, £i8,273. The Chairman said he regretted
to have to make any communication of a personal
nature. His health had for some time been any-
thing but what he could desire, and on Thursday
week previous he had consulted his medical adviser,
who recommended that he should immediately ab-
stain for a time from all business. If he did not,
the consequences would be of a most serious nature.
The cause of his illness was anxiety and constant
pressure on the brain, but he had himself to blame
in the matter, as the members of the board had
repeatedly and. kindly advised him to take this
step, and he would have acted wisely had he taken
' such advice. A physician of high standing had
confirmed the statement of his own medical adviser,
and had urged strenuously the necessity of an im-
mediate change, and for at least two months a re-
lease from all anxiety and business. He must ask
the indulgence of the Board to accord him time for
that purpose. Mr. Tite,M.P.,said he had no doubt
the Board would receive an announcement of so
melancholy a nature with deep regret, for if at any
time they needed the wisdom, prudence, and judg-
ment of their chairman, it was at present. He
moved—" That this Board receives N%ith great re-
gret the Chairman's announcement of the state of
his health, caused in a great degree by his devotion
to the public service, and hopes that his temporary
release will prove effectual in his restoration to that
career of usefulness which he has so long pursued
with so much advantage to the Board and the rate-
payers of the metropolis." Mr. Bristow, M.P.,
seconded the motion. It was put and carried um.-
mously, as was a subsequent resolution, " That it
be referred to the Main Drainage Committee to make
arrangements during the absence of the chairman."
Various recommendations of the Building Com-
mittee were adopted. The board adjourned.

THE MONTH OF MAY.—Who does not hail the
month of May, espeeially the whole tribe of honest anglers ?
What a charming time it is for the enjoyment of the coun-
try. While anglers are preparing their rods, lines, and
flies for their anticipated sport, let us walk out this beautiful
May evening, calm and peaceful as it is, and view the
moonbeams glittering on the winding stream— see the trouts
rise on its surface, and let us inhale the perfume of the
fresh mown grass, and the sweet scent of the hawthorn.
bushes. Let us listen to the responsive songs of the night-
ingales as they warble in yonder "bosky bourn." Most
enchanting are the sunsets at this time of the year. Bat it
is now evening, and amongst the objects to be noticed one
of the most interesting is the glow-worm. Examine it.
How it sparkles even in the moonlight, and looks, as one
of our poets called it, a " moving diamond." The morning.
sun will, however, extinguish its lamp,—EDwAar) JESSE in
Once a Week.

A girl at a party was asked what made her face
look so red, She replied, those horrid chaps.