The death of Mr William Moffan Mowatt, Chief Inspector of Machinery, which was briefly recorded in our last issue, was startlingly sudden. It had been known for years previously that his heart was affected, but the disease did not interfere with the regular performance of his duties. On Friday last he was apparently in good health and spirits, and was engaged at his office in the Queen’s Chambers up till 5 o’clock. In the evening a children’s party was hold at his residence in Thompson street, and Mr Mowatt with his customary geniality entered warmly into the romps and amuse ment of the little people. He retired about half-past 11, and had just taken up a book to read when Mrs Mowatt heard a slight groan, and looking round found hop husband with face downward clutching at the bedclothes. Before any assistance could bo rendered ho was dead.
