The Sun.
London, England, 1856-10-24 00:00:00

TILE NEW .DEAN OF CARLISLE.

The appointment of the Rev. F. Close to the vacant
deanery has been officially confirmed. On Monday last the
rev. gentleman received an authoritative announcement
from Lord Palmerston, intimating that the appointment
had, with her Majesty's sanction and concurrence, been
placed for his acceptance. The appointment is, we believe,
worth about 1,0001. per annum, with residence; and its
duties are chiefly to act as vicar to the cathedral, to over•
look the canons, and the general business of the chapter ;
to preach some 12 or 13 sersoms in the course of the year,
and to reside at the deanery for eight months out of the
twelve. The rev. gentleman will finally leave Cheltenham
for Carlisle in about six weeks from this time.
It is worthy of remark here, as a somewhat peculiar
coincidence, that on the 20th of October, 1820, he was
first ordained to the office of deacon, and that exactly 36
years from that day—namely, the 20th of October, 1856
he was presented to the deanery of Carlisle.
Mr. Close has contributed by his purse and his personal
exertions to advance in a very perceptible degree the
growth and improvement of the town, and he has suc-
ceeded in endearing himself to a very wide circle of the
religious public. We are not, therefore, surprised to hear
that the present opportune occasion is likely to be seized
upon for the purpose of offering him some substantial
parting token of affection and remembrance.

The rev. gentleman first officiated at Trinity Church on
the 24th of &larch, 1824, and was inducted to the incum-
bency of Cheltenham parish on the 19th of Nov., 1826.
His tenure of office has thus extended over, within one
month, 30 years, and he has, we believe, been the longest
resident incumbent since the reign of Henry the Eighth.

The gift of the perpetual curacy of the parish lies in the
trustees of the late Rer. Chas. Simeon's trust, these gen-
tlemen at present being the Revs. H. Venn, Dr. Marsh, E.
Auriol, W. Cams, and W. Holland. It is probable that
the living will be first offered to the Rev. J. Browne, of
Trinity Church ; bat from that gentleman's long con-
nection with the congregation of Trinity, it is not thought
likely that he would accept the appointment.—Cheltenham
Examiner.

INSTALLATION OF THE DEAN OF WEST-

MINSTER

The Rev. Richard Chenevix Trench, 8.D., of Trinity
College, Cambridge, who had been appointed to the deane►y
of Westminster, in succession to the Very Rev. Dr. Buck-
land, deceased, was installed with the usual ceremonies
yesterday morning in the Abbey Church. A large num •
ber of persons attended. At 10 o'clock Lord John Thynne,
the sub-dean, and two of the canons, the Rev. Dr. Words-
worth and the Rev. John Jennings, entered the Abbey,
followed by the Rev. J. C. Haden (the precentor), the
Rev. Messrs. C. M. Arnold, G. Repton , and. E. Antrobus
(minor canons), the Rev. C. B. Scott (head master of West-
minster School), Mr. St. Clair Bedford (the chapter clerk),
and a large body of choristers in surplices. Full choral
service was performed, the prayers being intoned by
Messrs. Antrobus and Maden, and the lessons read by ➢h.
Arnold. At the end of the first lesson, the Rev. Mr.
Haden, the precentor, and Mr. Bedford left their seats and
proceeded to another part of the Abbey, from which in the
course of a few minutes they returned, followed by the
new Dean, who who was not present during the first
part of the service. The Queen's mandate, authorising
his in stallation, was presented to Lord John Thynne,
and it was read aloud to the congregation. Mr. Trench
took the usual oaths, and read in Latin a declaration
promising to maintain the office of Dean in its integrity,
and properly to administer the funds of the Abbey. Lord
John Thynne then conducted him to his stall, and in
this consisted the ceremony of installation. The re-
mainder of the service was then proceeded with, the
anthem, which was beautifully executed, being taken
from the 106th Psalm. Mr. Turle presided at the organ.

work that was going on in the stairs. He was only
aware of it when I went and informed him, and he
remained in the pulpit addressing the people in
tie hopes of allaying the panic. I and others bad to
drag him out of the pulpit.
By the Jury—Mr. Spurgeon acted very properly.
Mr. Wm. Soames, enlraver, of Finclaley-road, Wal-
worth—l was at the Surrey-hall on Sunday evening last.
The disturbance commenced about the middle of the
second prayer. I stood under the gallery immediately
opposite the main entrance. At that time a rush took
place into the lobby from the gardens, which produced
a bustle in the hall, followed immediately by screaming
in that vicinity, and a general looking round to that
spot. The word "Fire" arose more as a matter of in-
quiry than an alarm, and immediately like a stream it
flew across the hall like a flash. Suddenly the avenue
gates were opened, and there was a rush producing a
sound as if a fire-engine were coming. Then the panic
arose. I had not then heard the tinkling of bells, but I
did occasionally the breaking of chandeliers. A general
alarm spread through the building—all appeared to get
out of their seats and trample over one another, from a
desire to escape. I assisted in breaking the glass in the
windows (but not with a chair) to give additional means
of exit. If it had not been done more lives would
have been lost. When I was breaking the glass
a person came up to me and said, "Be quiet,
don't do that, but trust in God." I replied
that I quite agreed with him in that sentiment, but at
the same time I considered myself justified in what I
was doing, in giving additional facilities to escape. I
do not believe the disturbance arose from a preconcerted
measure, but from the foolery of opening the avenue
doors when the ball was full. The panic arose from an
accidental and unforeseen circumstance. I did not see
any one put his hand to his mouth and call fire.
Mr. Isaac John Barrett, master of the Spa Wood
Grammar School—l was at the Surrey Hall on Sunday
evening in company with my wife. I stood with my
face to the audience about three yards, in front of the
pulpit. During the second prayer there was breathless
silence, and I distinctly heard the tinkling of the drops
of the gas chandelier and a rumbling sound of feet as if
stamping at the main entrance, simultaneous with
another such sound at the north-east entrance, accom-
panied with the breaking of glass. .I had not
then heard the word "fire." From the manner in

which Mr. Spurgeon addressed the audience in

prayer I thought a disturbance might occur. He
said, "There were a great many mealy-mouthed
ministers who were afraid to use the word hell to ears
polite, but that he should use it a great many times that
night in the course of his address. His master Christ
seldom spoke of heaven, but of hell." Immediately on
bearing that a thought crossed my mind that a disturb-
ance might arise. I believe the disturbance arose from
a preconcerted plan by the opponents of Mr. Spurgeon.
When the confusion commenced Mr. Spurgeon desired
the audience to be quiet—it was only "pickpockets."
I saw an old schoolfellow of mine named Young, who
has a wooden leg, go into the pulpit. He said " they
must be aware of the expense incurred in engaging the
ball, and that as they had not been able during the
confusion to collect as much as they anticipated, he
should feel obliged to the remaining portion of the
audience if they would subscribe as they went out." I
do not attribute the disturbance to anything Mr.
Spurgeon said.

Superintendent Lund—l went to the Surrey Gardens
at half-past 5 o'clock on Sunday evening in consequence
of an application for eight policemen, and that Mr.
Spurgeon would preach there. I went there as a matter
of duty. On my arrival I found at least 15,000 persons
assembled. I took up my position at the gates of the
front entrance until five minutes past 6. A large num-
ber of persons had been admitted, and then there was a
large number remaining outside. I left the entrance
gates and made my way to the N.W. Tower. I en-
tered and
.saw the hall and galleries tolerably full. I
returned by the main entrance where a number of per-
sons were entering. I considering they would fill the
hall, and on meeting one of the deacons, I told him the
hall was pretty well full, and that I should take the
responsibility of closing the gates. I locked them, and
left three policemen at the gates to intimate to the people
that the hall was full. I returned into the hall, went
through the body of the hall and into the orchestra, and
took up a standing position on the left hand side of the
pulpit, which gave me a command of the whole build-
ing. The service had not then commenced. There were
between 5,000 and 6,000 persons in the body of the ball,
comprising men, women, and children. There were a
great many children, and a very large proportion of
women in the body of the hall. The three galleries
were pretty full, but I don't think there were so many
as on the Alboni night, when 13,000 persons were
present ; there was walking room round the first
gallery behind the seats, but I could not see how
full the ethers were. I should think there
were about 1,400 persons in the first gallery. The
other galleries appeared to be full. The service opened
about half-past six with a hymn, followed by a prayer,
add what Mr. Spurgeon said appeared to have a great
effect on the female portion of the audience. He said,
"There may be some daughters here who have erred
from the paths of virtue, and may have brought their
lathers' grey hairs with sorrow to the grave." There
was great sobbing and crying amongst the females. He
continued his prayer, saying, " What a glorious night
is this." I then saw two men, and a lad about 16 or 17
and considerably shorter than the other two, rise up in
the body of the hall, immediately opposite the grand
entrance. One of them held up his I.ms and called
out what I believe to be " fire, fire." The cry was
immediately repeated, and it is impossible to ds'
scribe the scene that ensued. I jumped down from
the orchestra. There was a tremenous rushing, and I
heard the greatest noise at the north-west gallery. I
saw no one attempt to arrest the parties who raised the
alarm. It appeared to be a general panic after the first
alarm. I don't think I should know the party again
—I may say certainly not. The ball was lighted inside
as usual, and there were some lights on the outside. I,
could see no cause for the origin of the cry of " Fire.'
I put Mrs. Lund, who was with me, out at the south-
east door, and I then proceeded to the north-west
door. The first thing I saw was a respectable female,
with her face fearfully cut. I assisted her to Mr. Tyler's
office, and she afterwards left ins cab. On my return I
was informed some one was lying dead on the fiats of
the refreshment rooms. I returned immediately, and
then saw the balustrade was down, and six or
seven people had fallen over to the bottom ; one
man's leg was broken. The people were rushing down
the staircase ; but they made way for me to ascend by
the side nearest the wall. On the matting of the first
gallery, inside the door, I saw a female lying dead, but
I can't identify her as being one of the deceased. lam
certain three dead bodies of females were brought down
stairs. I lifted the window a little, and I saw two
women, and as I came down the stairs I saw a man
lying on the flats dead. I afterwards sent sortie police
to the spot, who brought the bodies down, and they
were all found to be dead. It was my impression at the
time that the disturbance arose from the opponents of
Mr. Spurgeon, and that it arose by preconcertion, but
certainly not by them. As such I reported to the Secre-
tary of State ; but I have since had cause to alter my
opinion. I did not hear of a single pocket handk.rchief
having been stolen, The gates were closed at 10 minutes
past 6 o'clock. After that Sergeant Coppin went out-
side, and there saw a number of swill mobsmen. Their
practice is to go into a building with the tail end of the
people. The gates were closed 20 minutes before the
appointed time. I have not heard of anything being
stolen. I should have thought four policemen sufficient
for security inside, but as Mr. Spurgeon's friends asked
for more, he bad them. If I had not been applied to I
should have sent three or four men. About 13 or 14
persons were picked up at the bottom of the stairs.
asto ofmtahne—pal have
niefrmnformmyed a different
firctimpressivoiw as
ne,and
Bltiy7initchaeuFseore prosecuting
inquiries I must decline giving my
change of opinion, and the causes for it. There were
28 policemen present on the Alboni night.
By Foreman—How were the policemen disposed on
Sunday evening
Witness—Sergeants Coppin and Varney were inside.
The others were about the building and at the end
of the staircases.
Foreman—Was there a man stationed at this stair-
case

Witness—l believe so.
Foreman—Do you know who was there ?
Witness—l don't recollect ; but I can ascertain.
Foreman—Would it not be the duty of a man sta-
tioned at a particular spot to remain there ?
Witness--Not in this instance, because the instruc-
tions are general.
Foreman—l consider we should have the man before
us who was stationed there, because he must have seen
the accident.
Mr. Superintendent Lund—l will make enquiries
and le't you know if a policeman was at the bottom of
the stairs at the time. Witness continued, in answer to
a question put to him, to say that up to the time of the
cry of fire, the immense concourse of persons was orderly
and there was no indication of a disturbance likely to

occur.
By a juryman—l heard no tinkling of bells or of
glass. 1 heard no screams prevyus to the panic.
By Mr. Holland—Do you think the breaking of the
chandeliers might be taken for that of bells?
Witness—Yes.
John Varney, police-constable 333 P—l was on duty
on Sunday evening at the front gates. Persons rushed
out crying " Fire !" and from what they said to me
I fetched a surgeon. On returning I went into
the hulloing. The,witness then repeated the evidence
given by him on Tuesday with reference to the identity
of the bodice. The gates were burst in from Penton-
place after the alarm was given. There were more than
a thousand persons in the gardens who could not gain
admission into the body of the hall.
Evidence was then taken to complete the identity of
Mrs. Mead, which was not completed on the former
day and where her death took place.
Robert Paine Grace, 14 years of age, residing at 11,
Lyndhurst-grove, Lyndhurst-road,
.Peckham—l was at
the Surrey-gardens on Sunday evening, in the third gal-
lery on the left hand side from the pulpit, After being

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EYE ING, OCTOBER 24, 1858.

Thomas Cooke, beadle and constable of the parish--
I received the bodies at the workhouse. I have since
visited the gardens and taken the dimensions of the
staircase at the N.W. entrance: The flooring is of stone.
There are 14 steps to the front landing-5 ft. 10 in. in
length from the wall to the bannister, the length I in.,
and the width at the wall from 12 to 13 inches, and
next the balustrade bars 6 inches. The first landing
at the wall is seven feet three inches, and by the side
of the banister tour feet. There is ten similar steps
from the landing to the first gallery. No part of the
stone work of the steps is displaced. Everything ap-
peared perfectly sound in its construction. I presume
the steps are supported on one side by the brick wall
and on the other by an iron pillar. It is called a spiral
staircase. The balustrade had partly given way at the
first landing downwards. The stonework had given
way and the woodwork broke in the solid. The depth
from the first landing to the bottom of the well is eight
feet, and the one above 13 feet 10 inches. The iron
bars were fixed two and a-quarter inches at !east in the
stone from the edge. The width of the galery door is
four feet, and the window five feet, and three feet
from the floor. There are two doors from the gallery
on to one landing, and the crowd from above would also
meet there.
The Coroner asked if any gentleman present wished
to give evidence.
The Foreman said that Mr. Superintendent Lund had
sent for a man who saw the balustrade give way.
Mr. Superintendent Lund said that police-constable
164 P saw the balustrade break.
Police-constable 164 P was then called. lie said—
As I entered the building I saw a woman hanging from
the balustrade. She fell down and injured her head.
A man fell on her. I pulled her out, and the blood
streamed over me. I put her on the grass. At
the time I was pulling the woman from under the
man the balustrade pave way, and about a dozen or 18
persons fell over. The woman was hanging by the
banisters before she fell. After that abut 50 persons
ell on the others with their heals downwards. The
public after the balustrade broke was made to go down
the other staircase.

Mr. G. Diggings, superintendent of the gardens, in the
employ of the company.--LOn Sunday night I was in
the ball standing in the principal entrance about a quar-
ter to 7 o'clock. Up to that time there was perfect
silence in the ball. My attention was attracted by a
noise, and I saw three or four persons run out followed
by a great rush from the body of the ball. I was
unable to enter the hall by that entrance, and I
went to the north-Ast tower and endeavoured to
ascend the staircase. There was no one on the ground
at this time. I was unable to ascend the staircase from
the number of persons hurrying down. I got up after-
wards six or seven steps on the outside of the banister,
but was obliged to descend, and returned to the well of
the staircase. Just after that about three feet of the rail
gave way, through which two persons fell through and
others jumped through. I saw Mr. Superintendent Lni.d
there when I first went in. I'understood several persons
had been killed on the upper landing of the first gallery.
I saw a man (Heard) lying on his back with his head
on the first step of the second flight of steps. I saw no
female down. I assisted with others in forming a bar-
rier, by linking our arms, to prevent the crowd from
above and the first gallery going over the stair-. In the
north-east tower I saw Sergt. Coppin endeavouring to
appease the people. I afterwards saw three females on the
leads, who, I understood, were placed tbere. There
was no dead body in the lower part of the hall until
they were brought there by the police. There is no bell
in the building. The nearest fire-place is 80 feet
from the hall, and has not been used for some
months. I cannot trace the slightest cause for
an alarm of fire. No portion of the ceiling has
given way. I have heard a tinkling sound repeatedly
from the current of air rushing through the drops of the
chandelier. It might easily be mistaken for the tinkling
of a bell. I should think there was not more than 5,000
or 6,000 persons prevent. There was much unoccupied
room in the galleries. The ball is estimated to hold
10,000 persons, and I have seen more in the ball than on
Sunday evening last,
The Foreman of the Jury said he considered it strange
the witness should have forced his way up the gallery to
prevent the ogress of the people.
Witness—I went up to see what was the matter, and
prevent the pressure from the galleries.
Mr. Superintendent Lund said if we had notdone it, and
formed a barrier to prevent the people from rushing
down, more than 100 persons would have been killed.
Mr. Jones, the architect, who was not sworn, said the
measurement of the stairs, as stated by Mr. Cooke, was
nearly correct. He attributed the breakage of the ban-
nister to the pressure from living beings, relieved and then
reapplied. Every other part of the building was sound.
No accidental fire can arise in the building without
matches or things of that sort being thrown about the
building ; and in the case of an escape of gas., the build-
ing being mostly lit from above, it would escape by the
facilities of ventilation in the roof.

The Foreman of the jury said they were ready to
hear the evidence of any person who had any additional
information to give.
The Coroner asked Mr. Superintendent Lund if he
had any further evidence to offer, or knew of any?
Mr. Superintendent Lund—No.
The Coroner, at five o'clock, commenced slumming

there about half an hour I saw a middle-aged man near up the evidence to the jury, who at half-past six
the principal entrance. He had dark whiskers and a ; o'clock returned a verdict of " Accidental Death."
beard. He threw about his arms and cried "Fire "
several times. I heard another man cry " Fire," and at ,
the same time a young man do the same. The cry of
METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORK(
"Fire" was repeated from one to the other. A general
commotion took place and variotal cries were raised. I (This Day)
don't think I should know the above persons again. IA.
Police constable 171—On Sunday evening last I was The Board assembled this day in the Council Chem-
on duty at toe Surrey Hall. I was under the direction ,
of Police constable 65. I was at first stationed at th© her, Guildhall. Mr. TLiwaites in the chair,
gate in Penton-place to keep the people back to allow i The minutes of the last Court having been read,
those with tickets to come first. I remained there about A deputation from the Vestry of the parish of Ro-
e quarter of an hour, when the gates were opened to allo w therhithe was introduced, and presented a memorial
the public generallyto goin. I then went to thegrove, and relative to the formation of a park in that place.
afterwards to the hall. I was posted at the main
.en-
trance, and to attend to the inside occasinally. The ball Mr LEGGE, on the part of the memorialists, stated
was then filling fast. I had charge also of the door. I that the ground proposed to be taken comprised 32
was at the stairs near the door until after the rush of i acres in the parish of Bermondsey, and 54 in Rother-
people trying to make their exit from the hall. At the lithe. It was at present partly occupied by market
time of the rush I was four or five yards inside the build- gardeners, and the expense of making the proposed park
ing. I saw nothing that gave rise to it. It was a spun- would amount to 40,000/. The land would cost 32,0001.,
taneous movement. I saw no rush to come into the
building ; they came in thick and gradually. When the and after the park had been laid out, it could be kept in
rush was made I was forced out of the building by the order for about 200/. per annum.
internal crowd. Anxious inquiries were made, " What's The memorial was ordered to be received.
the matter " and screaming. There were in an instant 20 The board was afterwards occupied a considerable
or 30 persons on the ground round my feet. After the time iu hearing a statement of Mr. Badger, district stir-
rush
,was over, I went into the building again by the veyor, in answer to a complaint of Mr. Harding, a
main door. There was still great confusion inside, occa- builder residing at Lewisham. The point was whether
sioned by persons trying to make their way out. I cried sufficient notice had been given by the district surveyor
out "Keep back—keep your seats, it's all right." that a certain bow window, in a house in the course of
About that, time a gentleman said to me, "Policeman, erection by Harding, was contrary to the act.
you had better make your way to yon corner, the peo- A division was taken, when the statement of Mr.
ple are being killed." I went as fast as I could to the Badger was decided to be unsatisfactory.
north-west corner, and I there saw at least 100 persons A report was brought up from the Committee of
lying one upon another. They were on the stair- Works and Improvements, recommending that the
case and on the stones, at the bottom of the necessary surveys be forthwithl made for widening Union-
stairs. I believe I was the first policeman there, but I street, Southwark, in conformity with the reconernenda-
almost directly saw police-constable 153 there. The tion of Mr. Irvine in his suggestion for improvements in
balustrade had then given way. I carried three women the borough of Southwark, and also that Messrs. Smith
out of the crowd, and gave them to their friends. I and Son should be allowed 7001. for their professional
think one man I took from the stairs afterwards died. services for the twelve inonthe, beginning Ist Novem-
I didn't Lake any one out dead. I rendered all the ber, 1856, and ending 31st October, 1857.
assistance I could to remove them from the staircase. That part of the report relative to the Messrs, Smith
I took no one into custody for an offence. A great was received.
many persons appeared to be more or less injured. Mr. TURNER then moved the second part of the re-
George Smee, tailor, 20, Ironmonger-row, Old-street, commendation, viz., that surveys be forthwith made for
St. Luke's—l was in the front seat at the end of the top widening Union-street, Southwark.
gallery, facing the pulpit. When Mr. Spurgeon was Mr. FEW said if the new street in Southwark was
praying I was looking into the body of the building, and to be made, he could not see why this survey should
I distinctly heard a cry of " Fire !" but lam unable to take place. He could not understand the use of widen-
say from whence it proceeded. I immediately rose on ing Union•street, without it was intended to shelve the
the alarm, left my seat, and went to the top of the stairs. making of the new street in the Borough.
At that time there were about 500 more persons on the After a short discussion, that part of the report ITN
bottom of the lower flight of stairs. There appeared to tive to the widening of Union-street was withdrawn.
be a block. I stood still, and in less than half a minute A report of the committee on the duties of the board
there were 400 or 500 persons on the stairs. Sing- was then brought up. It recommended that surveyors
ing commenced afterwards within the building. for the district of St. Mary's, Newington, the central
I called out "It's a false alarm," and division of Lambeth, and the northern division of Bat-
just at that moment the balustrade gave way. I s tee tersea, be elected on Friday the 31st, and that advertise-
no policeman there at that time. I saw from 80 to 100 ments be inserted in the papers, inviting applications
persons fall down the well—they were hanging to one from such candidates.
another like bees. The balustrade must have given The report was received.
way from the pressure. Several persons fell after that. Various reports from the engineer, Mr. Bazaleette,
One woman, dressed in black, fell on her head, which among which was one on the failure of the Gland June-
rebounded so much that he almost saw her forehead. I tion and Grosvenor Canal Company to give three clear
saw a woman partly out of the window, but what be- days' notice of their intention to run off water from their
came of her I dont know. works into the metropolitan sewers. This report was
One of Mr. Spurgeon's friends said that the woman ordered to be printed.
alluded to left the grounds in good spirits. BUILDING OVER IFORECOURTS.
Witness said he considered the block arose from the Mr. D'IFFANG4R moved that Mr. James Bolt, of the
bar being over at the end of the stair. Princess Royal public-house, Paddington, have leave
Mr, Superintendent Lund said the bar had been re- given him to extend his shop front. The local board
moved. had given their consent to the alteration.
Witness said there was a part of a bar across the Mr. Deputy HARRISON opposed the application. The
stairs when he first went up. superintending architect had reported against the appli-
Mr. J. A. Joyce, coal merchant, Rosemary Branch, cation, and be thought that decision ought to be sup-
Canal-bridge, Hoxton—l entered the hall three minutes ported.
before six o'clock, and took my station about the middle Various motions and amendments were made and
of the lower gallery, over the entrance. Everything ap- divisions taken, but ultimately the motion of the super.
peered to be going on peaceably. I distinctly heard at intending architect was confirmed.
first a slight clapping of feet, followed by a cry of " fire." THE MAIN DRAINAGE SCHEME.
In a moment there was a panic throughout the building, A resolution passed at last meeting was then read.
and every one made for the most ready exit, some It was to the effect that the plan agreed to for the main
to the doors and others to the windows. I got drainage scheme be considered, and the best means for
on the seat behind where I bad been sitting, and laying it before the Government be adopted.
jumped over to the floor. When I got to the top Mr. Deputy HARRISON said that he was present on
of the north-west staircase I saw it give way. the occasion when a former deputation waited on tee
The stairs were densely crowded. The woodwork of Government, and be then saw that the chairman and
the balustrade broke, and the iron bars were torn from engineer were the persons chiefly consulted. On the
their sockets. Every person near the spot were hurled present occasion he should move that this board, when
with great force to the well before. My attention was it submits to the Government the scheme it has adopted
afterwards called to the window of the balcony at the for the main drainage of the metropolis, be represented
end of the gallery. I saw one person in particular—a by the chairman, engineer, and clerk.
dying woman, whom I have since ascerta:ned was Mrs. Mr. CARPMAEL seconded the resolution.
Barlow—lying on the leads. I saw a tall, stout man Mr. LESLIE protested against the whole proceedings.
(Heard) fall with the balustrade, and flied. He maintained that the decision arrived at was illegal,
The Coroner—l think you make a mistake. inasmuch as it was agreed to by a board not specially
A Juror—A tall, stout man fell and broke his leg. convened for the purpose.
Witness—lt may be that I have made a mistake in The CHAIRMAN said the court was specially convened
the man. I saw a woman, whom I believe to be Mrs. for the consideration of certain matters, the main drain-
Mead, put through the window from the gallery to the age amongst them.
leads. There was a great pressure in the crowd at the Mr. LESLIE having stated several other objections,
time. handed in a protest against the decision, and said lie
Thos. Fullager, sen., house-deoorator, Doctors Com- should feel it his duty to accompany the chairman when
mons —I was at the Surrey Gardens on Sunday evening he waited on Sir E. Hall, in his capacity as a member
last. I was standing at the entrance door when I saw for Belgravia, and strongly urge upon the hon. bare-
two men enter and whisper together, as if bent on tnis- net his reason for objecting to having a permanent
chief, one came out and laughed and went in again, pumping station in the parish of St. George's am-
end soon after there was a mob of people ; there was no over-square, whereby the sewage from Hammer-
rush inwards. Two men forced their way into the hall, smith, Kensington, and other places, would he col-
and I heard one say "Jack has played his cards well, lected in that vicinity, and create there an insufferable
and has won his bottle of brandy. I wish he had put nuisance.
the gas out." Mr. [limns wished that the decision arrived at
The Foreman—You had better put yourself in com- the last meeting of the board should be recon-
munication with the police. sidered and rescinded.
Mr, Superintendent Lund—l know all about it A short discussion here took place, in which some
already, speakers were in favour of a deputation of the six mein-

hers who had previously waited on the Government
taking the scheme up.
Mr. TAYLOR said he thought the proper course to
adopt was to place the official seal of the bJard on the
plane, and send it in the ordinary way documents arc
forwarded to the Government. He did not see any
occasion why the chairman or engineer should be sent
with the scheme.
Mr. NIOHOLAY moved an amendment—" That the
plan be sent to the Government with the official seal of
the board upon it."
Mr. LIAILIE said he should vote for the scheme being
sent to the Government with the seal upon it. He •
hoped it would be' sent as soon as possible, for he was
certain they would have it returned to them, and the
whole subject would have to be reconsidered. (Laughter
and hear, hear.)
Mr. TENNIS said he thought the best plan was to send
it in a brown paper parcel by the Parcels Delivery
Company. (Laughter, and hear.) He thought at ail
events it ought to be sent up without any deputation, as
it could not be defended for an instant.
Mr. Deputy HARRISON said it would be a disrespect
to the chairman, if they sent the scheme with merely
the seal of the board upon it. (No, no.)
The Clerk then road the motion that the plan be sub-
mitted to the Government by the chairman, engineer,
and clerk.
4. division was then taken on the question that the
official seal be placed on the' scheme, and it be trans-
mitted to the Government without a deputation. The
motion was negatived.
A. division then took plac3 upon the original motion
that the chairman, engineer, and clerk convey the
scheme to the Government, when there appeared—
For the motion
Against it 8
Majority
The motion was then agreed to.
After the transaction of some routine business the
board adjourned.