This suggestion is referred to committee. Inquest on the remains of John Adams, who while in a drunken state, fell from his van and was run over by the wheels of the vehicle. Another inquest on the remains of Charles Edward Machon, who died suddenly at his home, Nelson Hall . An autopsy is ordered. Fire breaks out at the home of Mr Drelaud, builder, on Providence Street.
Damages are insignificant.
A Bretonne woman, employed by Mr E. Le Boutillier of Blanche Pierre, St Peter, fell from the top of a load of potatoes and is quite seriously injured. After hearing the results of the autopsy the jury renders a verdict of death due to a fall sustained after the deceased slipped off a small ladder on which he was standing and fell to the ground at N o 11, Peter Street. Visit of two torpedo boats from the Royal Navy. Sudden death of Mr L. Leopold, businessman on King Street. Sudden death of a young Englishman named Reginald Jas.