After having heard a few witnesses the inquest in postponed until Wednesday. Mr Ernest Edwin Mourant is elected without opposition as officer of the Conn table. He replaces Mr Geo. Marett who has recently been elected Centenier. A violent storm hit the Island last night.
Much damage is reported.
A young boy by the name of Jeune receives a very serious dog bite on Commercial Street. Police had to put down the animal. A flotilla of English torpedo boats, under the command of Commander J. S. Dumeresq, enters St Helier Harbour this afternoon. Inauguration of a new rifle shooting club at Prince's Tower, by His Excellency the Lieut.-Governor, who also offers a Prize Cup. She is transported to hospital.