rid doubt there was danger in that kind of tunnelling. The overseer appeared to be till experienced a : nd trustworthy man. He would make no further suggestion's to the jury. .The room was cleared about half-past one, and the jury remained in consulta tion for a considerable ttme, ultimately Returning the following verdict :— " That this jury find, that Patrick Clark, John CJuainj and Bartolli Tapanaro met their aßaths.by the accidental falling of a slip Of. earth In the Chaucer-road on Saturday last, 20th September, 1370. The jiiry further thinks that very great blame attaches to the contractors, Messrs Da vies and Connor, for the slight nature of the tunnel ; and they further hope that' the said contractors should do their utmost for the widows and orphans of the de- Ceased. This jury is further of opinion that the system of excavating adopted in Kapierj and particularly in this instance, is exceedingly dangerous, and would re (Sotriniend tlie Mayor td bring this subject before the Municipal Council." j*

SMALL FARM ASSOCIATIONS.
