The South dlestern Gazette. No. 46. LONDON: JANUARY 1st, 1885. PRICE 1D. PROMOTIONS AND CHANGES IN THE STAFF Qui non proficit deficit. TRAFFIC Department. Mr. Henry Colsin, of Ringwood, for upwards of 30 years superintendent ofPermanent Way on the Central District has retired from that position, and Mr. J. Baines from the Great Northern Railway has succeeded to the post. Mr. Vallance relieving agent has been appointed asst. supt. of Western division, vice Taplin. Mr. Castleman clerk in charge, Yeovil-junction, succeeds Mr. Vallance as relieving agent, who in turn is succeeded by M r. Capel from Seaton-junction. Inspector Burge of Exeter has been appointed station - master at Ripton St. John, vice Baker, removed to the Waterloo booking office. Mr. Nobbs booking clerk Seaton, has been removed to Ilfracombe. Mr. A. Greaves of the Wimbledon booking office takes charge of the new station at Claygate as agent, whilst Mr. John Cobley from Waterloo booking office, is appointed agent at Oxshott. Mr. Grimbley of Medstead removes his quarters to Stoke and Cobham and is succeeded by Mr. Chalwin from the goods dept., Hampton Court. Mr. Hayward of Thames Ditton migrates to Horsley and his place is filled by Inspector James Cooper from the luggage dept., Waterloo. Mr. Hooper, Itchen Abbas takes charge of Clandon and is succeeded by Mr. White, booking clerk at Bishopstoke. Mr. C. Gaines chief booking clerk at Guildford isappointed agent at the new London Road station, with Mr. Greig of Chertsey as his clerk. Mr. F. J. Cooper chief booking clerk at Southampton takes charge of Bookham. Mr. E. J. Jones chief accountant, Waterloo retires from the service and is succeeded by Mr. Hartnell, late accountant of the Somerset and Dorset joint railway. The following men have left the service :— H. Crispin, carriage cleaner at Woking; J. Thorne, porter at Sarum ; F. Cooper, lamp boy at Hook ; W. Goldsmith, parcels porter at Waterloo; R. H. Wright, points cleaner, Surbiton ; H. Pulham,’carriage cleaner, Hampton Court ; R. Bradburn, porter, Ashford ; G. Johnson, porter, Weybridge ; J. Hutchins, porter, Herne; W. H. Green, porter, Malden; D. Smith, lad porter, Hounslow; M. J. Coombs, porter, Haslemere, Shunter Lawford, at Ringwood, has been promoted signalman at Crow Crossing, Ringwood, and porter Milborne, Ringwood, has been promoted shunter at that station. Signalman New, of Shaftesbury Road, has been removed to Staines as signalman. The following men have been promoted to assistant guards:— . Foreman William Friary; porter and relieving guard Pearce, Barnstaple : porter and relieving guard Tarrison, Ilfracombe. — . — , , Wm. Topp, Walter Watts and H. W. Pitcher have been appointed as porters. . . . C. R. Lidbury has been appointed city inspector, vice lnpPeeees H"S“Yhouss; and J.Jenkinson, and number taker A. Aylwin have left the service. _ Porters R. Taylor and G. Bishop, and messenger G. Pryke have died. . Guard E. Davis has been promoted to inspector at Waterloo. The following have entered the service :— E. Damm, carriage cleaner at Woking ; H. J. Winslow, carriage cleaner, Sarum; A. E. White, lamp boy. Hook; J..W. Tarrant, parcels porter, Waterloo; F. Dare, point cleaner, Surbiton ; J. Radford, carriage cleaner, Hampton Court; H. J. Sparshott, number taker, Bournemouth East ; J. J. Ware, jun. porter St. Margaret's ; E. Shellwood, porter, Christchurch ; E. Noakes, jun. porter, Malden ; T. James, lad porter, Hounslow ; W. T. Eels, porter, Haslemere; C. Wright, gate lad, Ringwood ; W. Mitchell, signal boy, Woking. Carriage cleaner D. Theare, at Sarum, has been pro - moted to porter, vice Thorne. Signalman F. Mulberry, of Staines, has been made porter at that station. W. Smith, assistant signalman at Fulwell has been promoted to signalman at St. Margarets. T. Madge, jun. porter at St. Margarets has been removed to Fulwell, as porter, vice W. Smith. J. J. Peters, number taker at Ringwood, has been promoted to porter at that statio n. Locomotive Department. The following have entered the service : R. Carter, fitter ; A. Ely, machinist ; T. Applebee, lad:; R. Carlisle, labourer; A. Easton, labourer ; F. Mitcham, labourer. The following have left the service :— J. Robinson, stationary engineman; C. Hutchins labourer; W. Brooks, labourer ; J. Brown, erector ; C Bulley, moulder. CARRIAGE Department. The following have entered the service: H. Cummins, coachmaker ; A. Gibbons, carpenter, A. Stone, screwer; P. Sullivan, turner; W. Cable, labourer ; A. Bartlett, labourer : A. Murray, labourer ; T. Wright, wagon maker; J. Batteridge, smith; J Bishop, striker ; 2R. Tutt, striker ; H. Weaver, smith; G. Gould, smith. The following have left the service : S. Flint coach trimmer ; F. Tanner, coach trimmer; E. Millborrow, coachmaker; J. Finter, labourer; W. Candy, lad. INTER NOS. At Clapham Junction, main line side, a strong force of men are at work on the construction of a second Up line for through traffic, this will be taken along the back of the offices on the up main platform and through the shunting yard. On the Andover and Redbridge line the doubling of the section from Clatford to Fullerton has been completed and brought into use. The next section to Stockbridge is now in progress.

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. Christchurch station is in course of reconstruction and enlargement, so that sufficient accommodation may be given when the Bournemouth Direct line is opened. Overheard on down platform at Queen Street Station Xmas, 1883.—Dairyman handing porter three half-pence to be divided between himself and another, aS remuneration for extra services rendered during the year. • John, here’s a Christmas box for you, but George mus’nt come next time." . t Reply of John—“ You had better keep it for George then." Our attention has been drawn to the "Casualty Fund” of the Railway Benevolent Institution, who make their annual collection for 1885 on New Year's day, every clerk, driver, guard, mechanic, policeman, porter, platelayer, &c., should give his shilling and if he does not require assistance during the twelve months, he is helping his fellow servants who are less fortunate. Any station-master will enter it on the lists, that have have been supplied by Mr. W. F. Mills the secretary. We would in commencing another year thank those of our readers who have supplied information, &c. during former years, and ask for a renewal of their favours. Much more might be done by each station trying to get more subscribers and also one or two advertisers. Surely a fly proprietor or hotel keeper at every station or town would gladly help us if asked, by giving an advertisement and so assist that excellent society that has for its object the support of the Widow and Orphan. We have a few copies of " South Western Gazette" from its commencement till end of 1883, handsomely bound and gold-lettered,to depose of at the price of 7s.6d each. Early application should be made for them to Mr. W. H. Goffe, Waterloo Station. We are asked to remind those who have not yet replied to the circular sent out by the Staff Provident Association, to do so at an early date, so that the provisional committee may draw up rules, &c. for its management. Mr. W. H. Goffe is at present acting secretary and communications should be sent to him at Waterloo. The Rev. S. B. Brackenbury, of Bournemouth, who claimed £2,614 for injury done to his cricket-field by the Company’s new extension, has been awarded £500. Brunswick House gives the following programme for January, viz. : Monday 5th—Entertainment by members of the Dramatic Club. January 12th—Miscellaneous Concert by Mr. and Mrs. Henry. January 19th—Negro Entertainment by the Ebony Minstrels—January 26th a Miscellaneous Entertainment by members of the Institute and Club of which further particulars will be announced. Members desirous of taking part should communicate with the Secretary, Mr. E. E. Smith. The number of parcels this year at Waterloo for Xmas shows an increase of 2451, viz., 1883, 75,612; 1884, 78,063 ; so that the Company hold their own in spite of Parcels’ Post. 1 Cherbourg—We much regret to report the sudden death of Mr. Edward Mahieu, senior partner of the firm ofMahieu Bros., agents of the Company at this port. The funeral took place on 8th ulto., when upwards of 1000 persons followed his remains to the grave, including the Port Admiral and many other of the leading naval and civil authorities of France. The Southampton Dock Company have issued a handsome sheet almanack for 1885. It bears at the top a superbly engraved bird’s-eye view of the Docks, showing at a glance their extent and the exceptional facilities provided for the landing or embarkingof every description of cargo, &c. The proposed new deep water dock to the south-west of the present Docks is also shown. The calender contains many references to local events, especially those connected with the Docks. At the foot is a quantity of condensed information important to shippers and traders, pointing out the great natural advantages of the Docks and the extensive facilities and accommodation afforded for the landing embarking, and storing of merchandise of all kinds, animals, &c. ; also showing the number and extent "of the dry docks, and the accommodation which exists for repairing and overhauling vessels. The whole is beautifully printed, the name of Sir Joseph Causton & Sons, whose imprint it bears, being sufficient guarantee of the workmanship, and it forms a very interesting and valuable local almanack. An additional receiving office for parcels has been opened to-day (Ist inst.), at W. Chaplin and Sons, Universal Supply Stores, Waterloo Place, Southampton, for receipts of parcels to all parts of the kingdom, vi South Western. . We have received 1Os. from Mr. Hippesley Smith, of Chobham, per Mr. N. Glover, of Woking, for Widow and Orphans’ Fund. Owing to the difficulty in obtaining settlement of various accounts it is impossible to publish a balance sheet this month, which must be postponed till February. The South Western have still another rising artiste, Mr. McCall Chambers. Those who saw him at the Drill Hall, Kingston, on Boxing Night as Sir Rowland Rasherham in " Babes in the Wood,” were highly pleased, and his Buffo Song, “ Only One,” took the audience fairly by storm. We have just received a circular of a proposed Orphanage for South Western Servants,’ which is to be supported by voluntary contributions, and think we cannot do better than print it in full in another column, and in calling the attention of the staff generally to it we wish the committee of management every success, and trust when the time arrives for it to be put in active working the Directors of the Company will be able to spare a piece of waste land not far from some station, on which to erect a suitable building, and so take a weight of responsibility from the present pioneers of the L. & S. W. R. S. O. We are asked by a correspondent when the revised catalogue of books for the Library at the Institute and Club will be issued ? It has been promised a long time. We commend this to the Committee.

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. ppoposED LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY SERVANTS ORPHANAGE. SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONSpresident the Right Hon the Earl Cairns; Vice-Presidents, the Richt Rev the Lord Bishop of Ninchester. Lord Brabazon, the per Canon Wilberforce, The Deanery, Southampton , the Rev. Canon Hussey, D.D., Rural Dean of Kennington . the Rev- Allen Edwards, Vicar of St Philip’s Kennington; the Rev. J S Pratt, Vicar of St. Stephen’s, South Lambeth , the Rev- A W. Jephson, Vicar of St. John’s, Waterloo-road , the Rev. John B. Chandler, Witley Surrey: the Rev. J Holroyde, Vicar of St. Andrew’s. Battersea: J. Stewart Hodgson, Esq., Haslemere, Surrey: Loftus Fitzwygram, Esq., 89, Eccleston-square . W. S. Portal, Esq., Deputy Chairman L. & S.W Railway Company; A Scott, Esq. General Manager L. & S.W. Railway Company : J. T. Haddow, Esq., Goods Manager, L & S W Railway Company; J. Frost Esq Holly Lodge, Clapham Park; Mr. J Bennett, Secretary, — X >..R Friendly Society. Trustees, General Sir Frederick Fitzwygram, Bart., M.P., Leigh Park, Havant; J. Stewart Hodgson. Esq., Haslemere, Surrey; W. S. Portal, Esq., Deputy Chairmau, L. & S.W. Railway Company : the Rev. Allen Edwards, jun . Vicar of All Saints, South Lambeth. Henry Doulton, Esq., Thames Embankment Treasurer, W. Matthews, Esg. I St, Barnabas villas. South Lambeth. Bankers, London and Westminster Bank, Lambeth branch. It has long been considered necessary that a home should be provided for the orphans of men who, at the time of their death, were in the service of the London and South Western Railway Company, leaving families unprovided for such death being the result of accident or natural cause. The above-mentioned noblemen and gentlemen have promised their active support to this undertaking The following gentlemen are in sympathy with this movement, and have also promised their support —W. E. Ruegg. Esq., Sherborne, Dorset :F.J. Macaulay, Esq, Secretary L & S.W. Railway Company . W. Jacomb, Esq.. Engineer, L. & S.W. Railway Company ; W. Adams, Esq., Locomotive Superintendent; H. Taman, Esq, Assistant .Secretary , E. W. Verrinder, Esq. Superintendent of Traffic . G. R. Barrell, Esq., Store Keeper, Nine Elms ; T. Higgs, Esq.. Locomotive Department . H. Elliott Walton, Esq. The undermentioned committee is now formed to carry out the said object :—F Sims, Goods Guard, Chairman ; A. D. Mountain, Inspector: J. Dungate, T. Edwards, Goods Guard; C. Burt, G Reed, F. Woodcock, R. Hannan, Goods Guard; R. Young, J Courtney. H. Brewer, W. Gude, Goods Department; G. Smallbones, C, Diddams, T. Gibbs, Goods Department : T. Madge, A. Carter, F. Oliver, E. Prior, Locomotive Department, and W. Blacker. There will also be sub-committees at all the chief stations, to be appointed by the railway men of each district. All elections shall be by vote of subscribers, and there shall be no purchase or preference. Every subscriber of 5s. at any time before the first election shall be entitled to one vote for any one child eligible for admission at such election, and so on for every 55. subscribed. After the first election such subscriptions must be paid before the 31st day of January in order to entitle the subscriber to vote in that particular year. Every donor of £5 in one sum shall be entitled for life to give as many votes as there are vacancies at each election. Children shall be admitted between the ages of six and eleven years, where they will be fed, clothed, and educated, and remain in the home until fourteen years of age for boys, and fifteen years of age for girls, unless the mother re-marry. when such child must be removed. There shall be no uniform or other conspicuous dress or badge worn, neither shall there be any distinction as to the grade or department to which the deceased parent belonged. The committee desire to call special attention to the fact that they believe the Orphanage in contemplation will prove a home to many poor children whose claims would fail to obtain recognition in larger institutions, where the voting often becomes a matter of interest. The committee are pleased to say they have suitable premises in view, within one mile of Nine Elms Station. ' You are earnestly invited to give this matter your careful consideration, and to make it known to the staff, as the committee feel confident that it will meet with the approval of all the servants of the Company. The committee guarantee that forty children can be comfortably maintained, if every person employed by the Company will give an annual subscription of One Shilling only. Any further information can be obtained of the undermentioned Honorary Secretaries, who will also receive subscriptions. By order of the Committee, J. Dungate, Inspector; F. Woodcock, Goods Guard, Nine Elms. WHISTLING. The controversy as to the railway whistling nuisance continues. A very important addition to the literature of the question is, however, made by a writer, who says :—" Having seen several letters in your paper relative to the Railway Whistle, I am induced to bring forward an idea, which, if it could be carried out, would, I think, be desirable Surely, instead of the shriek, so fearful and startling, the signal might be, if not melodious, at least more agreeable The old coach horn was quite enlivening; why should not the whistle be like a wind instrument ? and, in these days of invention, be modumight not give an uncertain sound, but one which would express what was to be signalled." Certainly. The idea is superb Let us see how it would work. Trains are approaching Clapham junction. The drivers in the distance wish to let the signalman know where they are going The driver of one train intimates that he wishes to to go Putney, and accordingly tunes up " Wait till the clouds roll by" upon his modulated stops. The signalman lowers his signal and allows him to proceed. In another direction is heard the "See saw" waltz, blown from a very choice Brighton expressengine, while a locomotive on the Chat am and Dover opens out its pipes with " The last rose of summer." A London and North-Western train at the same moment gives a selection from the " Harmonious Blacksmith." A galaxy of sounds of this kind all going at once would give the whistling a long start and a beating — Fortsman. SEASONABLE GARDENING FOR THE M N TH. All vacant ground should be deeply trenched and 1 all wanured and the surface left as rough as possible to help drainag :thr more it is left exposed to air, wind and sun the better, as cro: ping must be guided by the weather. Should frost hinder other oi zrations,it will give the gardener a good opportunity to wheel hir nanur "o where it will be required later on Autumn sown onions should be looked through, cleaned, and raised by frost or thaw, put right. Asparagus beds should be looked through, cleaned, and ifraised by frost or thaw, put right. Asparagus beds should be looked through, and rich manure put on if not already done : frosty weather is a capital time for doing this. Beans : Long Pods or ‘Mazagan, may be planted in a warm, sheltered border, and any that were planted in November should be attended to: draw a little earth up to the stem, and protect from slugs with ashes, &c. Cabbages should be made good with those taken from the nursery bed, filling up all blnk spaces. Carrots: Sow a small frame of Early Forcing or Early Scarlet Horn, and a few on a raised bank or under a south wall. Cauliflowers want attention in frames or handlights; give air to prevent drawing, a sow a few Early London White or Walcheren under hand glass. Cucumbers : Prepare materials for making bed for these, and sow a few early sorts—Daniel’s Improved Telegraph, Mouro’s Duke of Edinburgh, &c. Cress and Mustard may be sown, but not at same time, as the mustard outgrows the cress. Radishes may be sown on a slight hot bed, also in a cold frame, and some in the open air, they will form a useful succession if they succeed, and if not, sow again under glass in February Sea Kale must be covered with pots or a good depth of litter, and this should be done early in order that it may be thorougny blanched. To BE CONTINUED MONTHLY: MARRIAGES. CHAMBERLAIN—MARCHANT—November 20th, 1884 at StAndrews Church. Bath. by the Rev. C. H. Winchin, Tom Chamberlain of the Somerset and Dorset (joint committee), audit office, to Minnie, youngest daughter of Mr George ar chant, of Bath. BRUISON— BLAND.At Holy Trinity, Wimbledon by the Rev H. B. Williams, Robert A. Bruison of the Telegraph Department Clapham Junction, to Emma Bland, eldest daughter of the ate John Bland of Wimbledon. BIRTH. WILKINS—On the 25th November, at Lodge Road Bevvis Mount Portswood, Southampton, the wile of William Wilkins (District Goods, Supts. office) of a son.

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. INDIAN tea. aP. LIDDELL & Co., T 6. Lower Thames Street, London, E.C. 1b. Packed in Hib., ilb. “oine aer ERC:R Staton nEcnt5.AI --P--” - kedevceicousSsirenganana Tavourar 16 perib. Parcels of slb. and upwards carriage paid Ele South WesternGajette 1st JANUARY 1885. SUMMARY 1884. IANUARY roth.—Inaugural Dinner on opening the 2 New Goods Yard Warehouse and Offices, Southampton. , FEBRUARY 8th.—Half-Yearly Meeting—dividend 7 per cent. — _ „ i ith.—Death of Mr. Attfield, Cattle Traffic Canvasser. - . MARCH 2nd.—Opening of additional Down Line, Clapham Junction to Wimbledon. „ 16th.—Opening of Double Line, Redbridge to Romsey. . „ 16th.—Deviation of up Leatherhead Line, at Raynes Park. „ 30th.—Opening of up local line, Hampton Court to Clapham. APRIL.—1st Opening of Earlsfield Station. Retirements of Messrs. Pendray, Exeter.— Spencer, Surbiton.—Gibbons, Ash. MAY.— 1st.—Opening of Lymington Pier Extension and purchase of Solent Steam Company’s Vessels. „ Trial trip of S.S. Sherboro’ at Burnham. Presentation to Mr. Gammon. JUNE 1st.—Retirement of Mr. Anderson, Station Master, Portsmouth. „ 3rd. -Accident at Downton, 5 passengers killed and about 30 injured. , 4th.—Opening of 2nd. line. Ash to Farnham Junction. , 27th.—Collision between " Csarea " and " Strathesk " loss of former vessel. JULY rst.—Opening of Double Line Poole Junction Poole. Opening of Staines Curve and High-st. Stn. Retirement of Mr. S. Fay, as Editor of South Western Gazette. Opening of 2nd Line Wincanton to Templecombe. „ 12th—Widow & Orphans’ Fte at Penton Lodge, Andover. „ 21st—Presentation to Mr. S. Fay; at Kingston „ 23rd—Opening of the Waterloo Station Staff Coffee and Dining Rooms by Mr. W. S. Portal . 26th—Institute and Club Fte Sandown Pk. » 27th—Opening of New Loop Line, Woking Station. ,, 31st—Death of Mr. John Hart Towersey (Waterloo). AUGUST rst—Presentation to Mr. T. w. Pendrav, Exeter. » 7th—Half-yearly Meeting, dividend 41 per cent » 14th—Slight collision at Staines (Windsor Race train and some EmptiesJ. AUGUST 24th—Death of Mr. J H. Mangles, (Director). SEPTEMBER 16th—Fatal accident to Mr. Tyler at Vauxhall. , 21st—Opening of Double Line Andover Town to Clatford. „ 24th—Presentation to Mr. Taman at Brunswick House. OCTOBER rst—Death of Mr. Knight, Agent Haydon's NOVEMBER 2nd—Death of Inspr. Smith, Waterloo. „ 13th—Annual Dinner L. & S. W. Ry. United Cricket Club. Major General Marshall as chairman. DECEMBER 7th—Opening of Double Line Clatford and Fullerton Bridge. „ 24th—Empties of 6.50 a.m. up-train off line at Surbiton. Line blocked several hours. „ 31st—Retirement of Mr. E. J. Jones, Chief Accountant, Waterloo. local Notes. BROCKHURST —William Joyce, platelayer, was unfortunately run over and killed here on the zoth ulto. GUILDFORD.—An inquest was held a the Royal Surrey County Hospital on Saturday afternoon by the Borough Coroner, Mr. T. 1. Schollick, on the body of Charles Wade, a platelayer, who was illed in the goods yard of the South Western Railway Station, on Friday afternoon. Mr J Mansell was foreman of the jury, and the case was watched on behalf of the Railway Company by Inspector Carwood. From the evidence it appeared that the deceased was 56 vears of age, and had lived at Lion-green, Shotter Mill. On Friday afternoon, when the 3.40 express out of London came along, and while the brake was being applied to stop the train, the fireman fancied he saw two men walking on the line. He gave the alarm on the whistle, and the men separated. It was found, however, that the deceased had been knocked down by the engine, and he was icked up by Arthur Searle, a foreman platelayer, but was found to e quite dead. The shunting engine was at work on the Godalming siding, and it was thought that the deceased got out of the way of the waggons on that line and in the way of the down train. The body was taken to the hospital, and Mr. W. B. Horrocks, on making an examination, found that seven ribs were broken on the right and three on the left side. The heart was ruptured. The Jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death." HAMPTON COURT.—In September last Mr. McDougall completed twenty years of service at the railway station, and it was thought by many of the travelling public that so long a term spent in one place fairly deserved some recognition. A committee was formed consisting of the Rev. W F Reynolds, RearAdmiral Wilson, Capt. Lonsdale, Mr. Evan McGregor, C.B., and Messrs. Fletcher, Kennedy, Payne, Keeling, Young-Adams, and Garland, with Mr. Athelstan A. Ainger as honorary secretary, for the purpose of inviting subscriptions In the circular issued the proposal was stated to be the presentation of a testimonial to Mr. McDougall "in recognition of his invariable courtesy and attention to the travelling public in general and the residents in this vicinity in particular during the past twenty years." That the uniform conduct of the worthy station master has been as stated, no one who hashad opportunities of judging will for a moment deny. The response to the committee's letter was that a sum just upon 40guineas was received, and with a very complimentary letter the amount has been sent to Mr McDougall by Rear-Admiral Wilson, who, for himselfand those associated with him, expressed the hope that he might long enjoy health and strength to continue the performance of his duties with the same credit to himself and comfort to others. NORTHAM.—A serious accident, resulting in a considerable destruction of property and imminent peril to human life, took place during a drenching downpour of rain at Northam Railway Station fittings fell to the ground. The line wasat once blocked with fallen debris, and as trains laden with passengers are passing this spot almost every minute, it was feared that some serious consequences might ensue. The officials were fully equal to the occasion, and

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. telegraphed in all directions, blocking the lines, and calling for assistance. Mr R. P. Wiltshire, the Southampton station-master, Mr Hunter, of the Northam engine shed, and other responsible officials were quickly on the spot, and took immediate steps to drag up the partially embedded engine, and to remove the hanging debris of the wrecked signal box. It is exceedingly fortunate that no one was hurt, though the signalman in the box, John Titheridge, who lives at St. Denys, had a narrow escape of his life. The greatest difficulty was experienced in pulling down the immense supports on which the box was constructed, and which hung over the main line in a most dangerous position . but this was ultimately accomplished by the help of a couple of engines brought from the shed for the purpose. During the progress of these operations, a pilot engine was employed to take out and bring in all trains on the reverse line, and the utmost precaution was taken by Mr Wiltshire to minimise the risk resulting from the unfortunate accident. The breakdown gang was summoned from Bishopstoke, and during the night they succeeded in clearing away every vestige of the remains, the signalling having since been carried on by means of flags shown by men stationed at short intervals on the line. RoMSEY.— Charles Martin, platelayer, was knocked down by a train and killed here, on the 23rd Dec The deceased was only 18 years of age—surely too young for such employment. SOUTHAMPTON.— The members of the Southampton branch of the Railway Temperance Union, met on the evening of the IIth ulto., in the large hall of the Cocoa Rooms, St. Mary’s-street, when a capital tea, to which some 60 sat down, was followed by an entertainment in aid of the funds. The attendance was not so large as could have been wished , but a great treat was provided for t hose who braved the unpleasant weather, in the shape of the following programme, which was carried out in exceedingly good style —Piano solo. Miss Hart , song. * Brave old oak " Mr Gandy . song, * Far away" Mrs Tilbury; "Tom Bowling" Mr. Bond: song, “ Bride Bells,” Miss Ball , flute solo, " Nell Gwynne " Mr. Ramshaw ; song " The Bos’n " Mr. Gandy ; song, " The Chorister,"Miss Chappell ; song, " Rub a Dub-dub," Mr. Bond ; recitation, * The Cameronian’s Dream " Mr. McWhinnie; song "When you and I were young Maggie," Mrs. Tilbury: piano duet. The Misses Pond ; song, " Sold Everywhere," Mr. G. Hayes; song, ' Will you come to my Mountain Home," Miss Hart ; flute solo, ' Blue Bells of Scotland," Mr. Ramshaw . song, " I cannot sing the old songs," Miss Morris; reading * How the five bachelors kept house, Mr. Wallace; song “The rustic beauty," Mr. G. Hayes , National Anthem. Where all did so well, itwould be invidious to particularise ; but it may be mentioned that Mr. Gandy was encored for his rendering of " The Bos’n " and Mr. Geo. Hayes produced roars of laughter by his character songs. He also gave a very clever exhibition of ventriloquism as an encore. Mr. McWhinnie’s recitation was very fine, and far in advance of most amateur performances A very pleasant evening was passed, and all present seemed highly delighted with their entertainment. SURBITON—An accident which might have been attended by serious consequences, occurred here on the morning or the 24th. it appears, the empties of the 6.10 a.m. down train were being shunted to form the 6.50 up, when by some means they mounted at the diamond crossing and left the rails, blocking down main, local, and up main roads. Single line working was used for some hours und e Insp. Greenfield, and about 12 o’clock the lines were again opened r Very little delay took place to the numerous trains running the day before Christmas day. Twickenham.—Onthemorning of Friday, 12th Dec.,a welldressed female wearing a thick veil was observed by two men named Gilbert and Dabbs, workmen in the Company'semploy, sitting on a seat on the down platform. The men remarked to each other that it was strange the lady should be sitting on a damp seat at that early hour —7-20 a.m. when therewasa comfortable waiting room close by. The lady remained sitting there for about a quarter of an hour, until the 5-5 and down Shepperton goods train, which had been putting off waggons at the east end of Station came along at about 1o miles an hour, when she got up. walked straight to the edge of platform and deliberately jumped down on the line immediately in front of the engine, then about six or eight feet away. The enginemen did not observe the act, so that the whole train passed over her. and she was found about twelve yards away, lying crosswise between the rails with both her feet crushed off, her legs lacerated, and her head injured. She was immediately placed upon a stretcher and taken into the general waiting room and medical aid procured After ... "E= Pas- SeVEn moutnpe DAVIP8 come UP to London 1oTa change, being depressed in spirits—suffering from melancholia. She was last seen alive by her friends at II p.m. on the 12th December, when she went to bed She must have risen early next morning, and got out of the kitchen window, which was found open when the servant came down at 6 30 a.m. An expression of thanks to the railway authorities for their attention was made through the coroner on behalf of the deceased’s relatives. On the :6th Dec., an elderly man named Bowles, residing at Dorrington. Salop, who had been staying with some friends in Twickenham for a short time previously, came on to the down platform about 6.30 a.m and entered into conversation with Inspector Payne, respecting a horse box and carriage truck which he had ordered After a few minutes he suddenly became excited, and said " I will throw myself under this train,” and made a rush to leap off the platform just as a goods train was shunting through the station Inspector Payne seized and held him until a Metropolitan police-constable, who was on the platform looking out for prize fighters who were expected down came up, by whom Mr. Bowles was taken to the police station aud charged with attempting He was taken before the Bench at Brentford at 10 o clock same morning and by them remanded until Saturday. 20th December, when he was ordered to be taken to a Lunatic Asylum. It appears he had been giving way todrink of late having ToTTON.—An accident resulting in the loss of two lives occurred in the neighbourhood of Totton Station on 16th December. It appears that some time during the night a number of goods trucks came to grief at the forcing points outside Iyndhurst-road Station, and this necessitated the working of a single line between that place and Totton until the damage could be repaired Shortly before daylight two men named Jeremiah Gingeli and William Vincent, belonging to the breakdown gang, and living near Totton, were walking up the line to commence their work when they heard a train coming from the direction of Southampton, and the poor fellows, it is supposed, must have got on to the up line for safety, when they were almost immediately knocked down by theengine, and sustained such serious injuries that they shortly afterwards expired. The inquest on the bodies of the men, Jeremiah Gingell and William Vincent, was held at the Swan Inn, Totton, on Thursday afternoon, by the deputy county coroner, Mr Benard Har field.— The jury, ofwhich Mr. J. Hayes was foreman, having viewed the bodies (lying encoffined in an adjoining room), and after hearing the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of accidental death —Mr. G Knight, of the law department watched the proceedings for the company COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF SOUTH WESTERN TRAFFIC. Total decrease 11.037- Week ending Miles open 1884 1883 Amount Incr. Dec. Amt. 1884 1883 Per Nov. 30th 7984 7984 £ 46,833 44.732 s 2,106 6 A Dec. 7th 40,694 42.024 1,320 50 „ 141h 41,566 43,525 1,959 51 „ 21st 46.199 56.053 9,854 57 was 37.484: in 1883. 36.156 TO CORRESPONDENTS. Communications and contributions of all descriptions should in future be sent to W. H. Goffe. General Manager’s Office. *yaterlo >. and should be written on one side of the paper only: which shou i ne operation was Ptttormed in tue aitcrngon, but although she rallied somewhat after the operation she gradually bank and died at 9.30 pm on the 13th December trom shock and exhaustion. The inquest was held by Mr. Buxton Hicks, Deputy Coroner, at, 7 pP.m. on the 17th Dec., and a verdict returned of suicide whilst, temporarily insane. The deceased came from DerWick. Shetland. She was single, aged 32, and in comfortable cirNir. n COOPER, 0% (I.C -ccoun’A — t e ----71 ments for Advertisements or Sale of Gazettes, and it is, hoped amounts owing will be remitted early in each quarter orAer the the outstanding account in balance sheet may be reduced: To meet the wishes of persons living a distance from a South Western Station, arrangements have been made to supply the ■ South Western Gazette,” as published on payment of 25 PEE.PX

6 THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. CHILDREN S ENTERTAINMENT AT BRUNSWICK HOUSE. for the opening Gia“suaap,n d br the offspringsof the Compar ic lantern) were a decidea improvement on last year, whilst the childrens delight Punch and [nlygave evident satisfaction to all An improvement was made in admitting the children through the main building which also an orange on --"5: !I‘22 .-------------- — -- crei - empty hall that a short time before had contained hundreds of SVL dently well pleased youngsters, who won’t forget for a lons time Dec 8th. The Committee worked well (that is those who turned up), and Mr E. E. Smith, together with the housekeeper deserve a word of praise. GRATIFYING PRESENTATION TO Mr. ADKINS. On Monday evening a large gathering of the railway staff took place at the Aldershot Station, for the purpose of presenting Mr and Mrs. Adkins with a testimonial on their leaving Aldershot, and as a token of the respect and esteem in which they were held by the staff generally The testimonial took the form of a handsome silver - Biscuit Box." which bore the following inscription—"Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Adkins, on their leaving Aldershot, as a mark of esteem by the staff of Aldershot, Farnborough. and North Camp Stations, Dec. 1884." Advantage was taken of the occasion to present the two sons and two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adkins—each with a valuable souvenir, also the gift of the railway staff, thus testifying to the general respect in which all the family are held. REDBIDGE WHARF—ENGINEER S DEPARTMENT The second anniversary of the opening of the Engineer’s Dept at this whatf was celebrated by a supper at the "Ship Hotel,’ Redbridge, on Saturday evening. November 29th last. About seventy men sat down to a substantial repast, and, after the cloth was removed, Mr. Johns, of the chiefengineer’soffice; Waterloo, addressed the men. He said it gave him much pleasure to be with them that evening, especially as the gathering was entirely due to the men themselves He thought that showed they were all working hand in hand, and took an interest in what they were doing. That of course must be of advantage to the Company as well as to the men. Regarding the amount of work done, it could n it but be said that a fair year's work had been performed, the number of sleepers adzed, bored, creosoted and chaireu, and the quantity of baulk timber sawn up during the twelve months being quite surprising. Continuing, Mr. Johns said he had reason to believe that Mr. Jacomb, the chief engineer, was satisfied with their past year's work, but he (the speaker) hoped, with the men's help, to have even a better result at the end of next year. In Mr. Brewer the Company and the men had an excellent resident foreman, and to him he was obliged to leave a great deal. He always did so confidently, and hoped the men would always assist their foreman and thus help themselves. He was glad complaints had been few and trifling, and trusted that augured well for the future. That would be assured if the men continued to work well together, and studied the Company's interest, always doing a fair day's work for a fair day's pay. He concluded by proposing Mr. Brewer's health. The toast was enthusiastically received, and songs were then sung by Messrs Wilson, Stooke, Beauchamp and Rolfe, after which Mr Brewer returned thanks, and added he was sure they were all much obliged to Mr. Johns for coming among them, and he was pleased to hear that the chief engineer was not dissatisfied with their past year s work He hoped the men, with him, would try and do even better next year, and thus win more favour. He concluded by proposing Mr. Johns health. - r =- --92" ----- "daeH --0-5 S0Lg9 WCIC suns 9y Messrs. Dyer, jun., Stanbridge, and Mansbridge. In responding, Mr Johns said he should always be pleased to he= the men in any way he could, consistent with his duty to the Company He was glad the men had such an enjoyable day in London in the summer, and that they all reached home safe and sound, "with nointoxication aboard." He was also pleased to find that there were ten or a dozen teetotallers among them that evening. Although not one himself, the more there were the less drinking there would be, and that of itself was some consolation. He was B'p to see one of the public among them. He had not the pleasure 01 knowing hr. WJ1leor. out Pav t.=az,. g------ te ‘ —Sr ------------s' -,-tEl WV —5 Presence in conclusion, the speaker stated he was requested to - nnounce that —r- Stride, a gentleman whom some of the men knew had just been good enough to contribute to their evening's enjoyment, and his health was thereupon drunk. Mr. Wilson's health having also been drunk, he briefly responded and assured the men it gave him great pleasure to be with them. More songs having been sung by Messrs. Smith, Mitchell, and Hodder, the party shortly afterwards broke up. having spent a very enjoyable evening. UNITED KINGDOM RAILWAY TEMPERANCE UNION, EXETER, (L & s. w.) BRANCH. A Public Meeting toinaugurate this branch, washeld’on December 3rd, in the smaller Victoria Hall, Exeter, the Bishop of the diocese presiding. I ‘rior to the meeting, a Tea took place, at which about 300 persons sat down The ladies presiding over the tea tables, included Mrs. Terrill, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. and Miss Risbridger, Mrs. W H. Smith, Mrs. Criddle, Mrs Rowden, Mrs. Chamberlain. Miss Smith, Miss Harvey and Mrs. Palmer. The Chairman of the branch is Mr G Risbridger, the Hon Secretarys Messrs W. H. Smith and A. H. Palmer, land the Hon. Treasurer. Mr. W. Rowden. The Society has only been in existence a few weeks and already it numbers 74 members. The meeting was largely attended, among those present were Mrs Temple, Mr. Arthur Mills, (Director L. & S. W. Rly., and late M.P. for Ereter) the Revs. W. Richards and J Dymond. Col. Colquhoun and Messrs. T. Rowe, Risbridger. Parkhouse, Bayley. Mcore, Smith, Rowden, Inspectors Burge and Chamberlain, &c. Miss Rudd presided at the pianoforte. tunity of presiding at a meetingsuch as theirsthat night-—(applause) —because there was in their Association, something very peculiar and very striking. It could not be said that railway men were as general rule greatly tempted to drunkenness. In the first place, they were, generally speaking, well-conducted men, and they would not be selected for the post that they held, if it were not pretty well ascertained that they were sober and well conducted, and in the second lace, everyone of them would think that nothing would be more ikely to ruin them than if they gave way to drunkenness Taken altogether, he had no doubt but that the railway men as a body were as temperate a body as could be found—(applause). He doubted whether they could find another body of men in the same rank of life, with the same natural openings for intemperance, who were so generally sober and well conducted as the railway men—(applause). It wasnotoriousthat avery large number of the human race were weak and they desired to prevent thisassault on theirweakness—(applause). It was wrong for many reasons that public-houses should be allowed to remain open on Sundays—(applause). A great deal could be done by personal influence. Could not they standout against the customs all around them ? What could they do with their children ? Surely they might do something for the next generation—they could bring up their children without any liking for this mischievous thing— (applause). He urged them to work steadily and to be encouraged, for he was convinced that they would eventually succeed in making such an impression upon the public mind, that a great deal of what was now a very common and ordinary practice in society, would entirely and spontaneously disappear. Some years ago, a strange and mischievous delusion possessed the minds of a large number of people, that intoxicating liquor was good for work. He thought that the railway men could prove to the contrary, and he himself could bear personal testimony to the good effects of total abstinence There was no theory in this matter, they had plain and indisputable facts—(applause). Mr. RISERIDGER, as a member of the Committee of the Exeter Branch of the Association, thanked the Lord Bishop for presiding that evening, and welcomed with pleasure the presence on the platform of Mr Arthur Mills, one of their directors—(applause). Mr. W hite, the Divisional Superintendent, who had given great assistance to them in view of this meeting, he heartily thanked—(applause). Although the Association was formed under the auspices of the Church of England Temperance Society, it was entirely unsectarian and they all met on the same platform—(hear, hear). Mr. Risbridger read letters apologising for their absence from the Rev w G Mallett, and Messrs W. S. Portal, G. Franklin, J.P.. and Ingersent, (Chairman of the Parent Temperance Society in Exeter). He was &ad to say that 64 employes on their railway, had been already en. r olled as members—(applause). " Mr. Azrnux MILLs. who was very warmly received, said that he coU-C not resist his inclination to come there that evening because he wished, as one of the Directors of the L &S.W R to testif, the interest which he felt in this work, which the men had under, taken themselvesJor their own improvement and for their own more welfare There were 16.300 employes on the staff of that ailway. taking together all those salaried and those receiving weekly

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. 7 pay and out of that number there were 2,400 temperance men, a very fair and considerable per centage of the whole applause). Of course, he did not mean to suggest that the remaining 13,000 odd were all intemperate . far be it from him to make any such suggestion —hear, hear). He just wished to take this opportunity of clearing himself from the imputation that he was there under false colours, because he must make this public confession—that he was not, like his friend the Bishop, a total abstainer. After so much had been said about total abstinence, he thought it desirable not to pretend to be what he was not. He had been partaking of the hospitality of the Bishop, and he must admit, that, while his lordship drank water he himself drank a glass of wine. He mentioned this, not to glory in it but simply to confess a weakness which some of them had. He Piper, Miss Amenia Salmon. In the second part Miss Norris gave an ther selection, and Mr Inkpen a song. " The Saucy May." Mr. Chaicy had a double encore for the comic song “ I'vebeen and got married today." Mr W. Pow, whose dancing on former occasions has been So much admired, danced “ The Highland Fling " and fully sustained his fame. " My turn next " a farce which has been before played in Shepton, was laughed at most heartily, for a more funny Taraxicum Twitters than Mr. T P. Besant, we havenever seen here amongst amateurs Mr W. H. Hoskinsas Tim Bolus, ably seconded the funny incidents, looking and acting the character to perfection Miss Bella Salmon as Lydia, was very good, and Miss A. Salmon sustained the character, Pegzy. well. The remaining characters were represented as follows—Tom Trap, Mr P. C H Notter Farmer Wheatear. Mr. W Seymour: Cicely. Miss Mary Salmon was, he appeared before them, not, he hoped, as an intemperate member of society, but as one not being in the high ranks of total abstinence. He was glad to hear that toleration was a principle of the Society, and to see by the kindness with which they had received his confession of infirmity, that he was not to be condemnedat once this matter was apparent When he had the honour of being one of the members for Exeter, it was his privilege to receive a good many applications for subscriptions towards different objects. This was the common lot of all Members of Parliament, he believed, at any rate that was his experience—(laughter). Among various objects he subscribed to two Temperance Societies ; he did not glory in it ; he was very glad that he had done so. Some years ago, he received a lettr from a gentleman, asking him to subscribe towards the funds of a Band of Hope Well, he did not know the gentleman at all, but he thought Bands’ of Hope extremely good things for teaching the young idea how to be temperate, and he sent back a guinea A few days afterwards he received a letter from another gentleman, who said that his previous correspondent was not the proper man to receive subscriptions, and he had no right to ask for them. The second writer said that he was the proper secretary, and told him moreover, that he should not have thought of appealing for subscriptions to such an avowed enemy of temperance as himself-— (laughter). He thought this rather unfortunate language, and naturally expected to find the guinea returned in the note, but his correspondent forgot to do that—(renewed laughter). It was of the utmost possible importance in work of that kind that they should be tolerant, and that their weaker brethren should be treated with kindness and consideration, though they might not have come to the point of perfection of total abstinence—(hear. hear). He hoped if he should be appealed to by the Railway Society to help them, and if he should send them some small contribution, that it would be accepted with toleration—(applause). . The Rev. W. RICHARDS congratulated those present upon gatheringin such force, and expressed his gratification at seeing so many ladies in the audience; they wanted the wives as well as the men to join the Society—(hear, hear). He was also pleased to know that they believed in the Gospel and Temperance joining together, for Temperance alone was a poor prop to lean upon for eternity(applause) The Rev. J. DYMOND followed with an able but brief address, and concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to theBishop forpresiding. Mr. T. RowE, JP , seconded the vote, which was carried with acclamation. The singing of the hymn Bringingin the Sheaves' and the benediction terminated the proceedings, which throughout had been of a most hearty and enthusiastic character. BATH RAILWAY AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. For two or three years this club has visited Shepton Mallet, and on each occasion has received’a bumper house, and on Wednesday night they received a similar compliment It was, as usual, too a noisy house, the "gods " in the back of the room, containing among themselves the elements of rough merriment. which made the inter, vas anything but tedious A good selection by Miss Ettry Morris on the pianoforte. opened the evening’s amusement, followed by a duet by Messrs W. Pow and F. Rice, the ■ Larboard Watch • which was oudy applauded. Mr T P. Besant obtained several encores for a comic song, and was followed by Mr. Inkpen, with the song ••Anchored." M-W __________________ ____ _ MANIFESTOES Ago. it were impossible to guess The period precisely, nor indeed My worthy list’ners, is there any Weird stories with strange endings, grand and vast. Fading away into the mystic past. When Rome was built, or Paris, am’rous boy! Bore lovely Helen to the gates of Troy, When Boadicea, with despairing gaze. Beheld her conqu’rors from her ancient chaise. Or, coming down to later times than those. Think of th’ unnatural wars ‘twixt Rose and Rose, innumerable tales that might be told As food for waking and for dreaming hours. To tax and test Imagination's pow’rs. Once on a time in some far century gone An Emperor of Russia sat alone. One afternoon, on his imperial throne, (This ‘tic’lar Czar in solitary state Would often sit and deeply ruminate. The mood was dangerous, as all agreed ‘Twas difficult to know to what ‘twould lead. Some counsellor next day his head might lose. Some civil brawler dangle from the noose.) The potentate look’d grave and rather sour, ‘Twas past his time for feeding, and the hour Was waxing late, when suddenly his fool (King’s had theirjesters then, a funny rule). Appear’d before him garb’d in motley gear. With antic gesture and fantastic leer— ‘ What want you clown," the Emp’ror bellow’d loud, " To ask a question if you’r not too proud " To answer your own brother, prithee say" ("‘ You will not guess the riddle by the way’). " What diff’rence is there my imperial joy. “ Betwixt your Highness and a beggar boy ?" " What diff’rence twixt a ragged little elf " Fresh from the gutter and my royal self’ Exclaim’d the Emp’ror, " take care what you say." * Or you may lose your foolish head, one day, •I’ll not be trifled with—what diff’rence ? well, "I’ll give it up, for sure, I cannot tell." " You issue, and the mighty trumpet blows, " The beggar manifests his tors without his shoes." The Empror, like a true born Bruin, roar’d. With mirth, and praise upon hisjester pour’d, " A goodly joke, you are a worthy clown, " And well know how to smooth my choler down: • Yox shall be gladdened with a stoop of wine." J. J. HATCH. Articles for Salo, Exchange & Wanted. ILVER ENGLISH LEVER WATCH, Hall marked, in good order Price 455. Money returned if not approved or Address. H.B., care of Mr. W F ' Goffe, "S. W. Gazette. ' Waterloo. OR SALE, a TOP COAT, suitable for a man 5ft. Sin or roin Nearly new Price 205 Sent on approval. Belcher, S-W Gazette office, Waterloo Station.

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE LONDON &s.w R. JUNIOR CC BALANCE SHEET. SEASON: 1884- -OBomations and Subscriptions By Rent of practice ground at Putney. . Ground man .. Stock-New Material - .. Second Hand • ... 2 10 o# TORSCE LARKMAN, Honorary Members Auditor W. C. DONALD. Playing MONTAGUE HART. Hon Secretary and Treasurer 2Sth Nov., 1884_______________ - SIXTH ANNUAL Members’ Contributions _ ,_ -g ..s ---ehrir. 1 Fines -- = Ninety-three Emtranc- "T*-Le rut BALANCE SHEET NINE ELMS HOLIDAY FUND 1884 A&SAnced to Members taking their Holidays Withdrawn by ditto - • " Printer s Account - ** — — Stationery. Postage, &c. . * ** 5 Balance in hand forDivision ** *" 5 Interest £465 >9 £465 19 I Of the balance of gios 125. 64, £99 os. od. is the amount paid leaving a profit of £9 12% 6d: by Members in excess of the sum advanced them for holiday] PROFIT AND Loss AccoUsT FOR THE Year. RECEIPTS. Ninety-three Members’ Entrance Fees Ninety-three Books of Rules- 30 ■ Fines ... .................................... 1o per cent, on ditto ..................... One Member Forfeited ............. • Interest ............................................... £10 16_ 8 EXPENDITURE. Printer’s Account . Stationery, Postage, &c. Balance for Division Being a profit of 7d. per share. D. FRANCIS, ? Auditors THOS. W. LAMBERT, 3 ""PT’i THE RECEIPT OF ONE IN A DRAW. BY ONE o‘ THE LINE. You did’nt hear of the Prize Goose, but allow me first to take this opportunity of expressing to you my pleasure of seeing so great an improvement in the Company under whom you serve; their running stock twenty years ago and the present time presents.a Striking contrast for the then dingy carriages hardly seemed a fitting thing to the purpose, namely, of running through some of finest scenery, in England It is indeed well worth the journey to trave from London to Ilfracombe or some other Southern Sea-Side resort, if only to view the fine and picturesque scenery through which the South Western travels, the air of which also beins very bracing and salubrious. I here hastened to explain to her that the Company were doing their utmost within the range of possibility for theevery “ An Intending Subscriber." Southampton Stn., Dec. 23rd. I have just had my attention drawn to a circular just issued respecting a proposed L. & S. W Railway Orphanage. which is to be supported by voluntary contributions. All the preliminary service of the company to whom the proposed orphanage would prove a blessing But, Sir, as the committee is now formed, which ——• 22 ------------ — -5» -- --5 ----=? ■ . Probably, if this were the case, it might lead to the accomplishment of their object at an early date, and wholly by the contribu tions of the servants themselves. " i Craving pardon for trespassing on your space To THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. yoa’s and after Jimmy had been proclaimed the winner he was very soon missing, and on his homeward march in company of the goose which Christmas -------- enjoved his good luck and though he was a tough un, I runs a hook thro’ the gentleman’s leg and would’t be bested a getting of un to pieces so hung-un up to the ceiling and hangs on to the tother leg and the gentleman would’nt part then. I did’nt like to throw un away so give un to the dog. He howled, barked and tugged bout un fur four hours and he would’nt part then and the last I see of was the dog a hurrying of un in the ground. I had a good Sixpennorth of one £ but I wont ha another goose as I long as I live. OUR LETTER BOX.

The South ddlestern Gazette. No. 47. LONDON: FEBRUARY 1ST, 1885. PRICE 1D. PROMOTIONS AND CHANGES IN THE STAFF Qui non proficit deficit. TRAFFIC Department. Mr. Chas. Scotter the goods manager of the M.S.& L. Ry. has been appointed by the directors to the vacancy caused by Mr. Scott’s retirement from the post of General Manager, in order to take a seat at the Board of Directors, and will probably commence hisnew duties in the course of a few weeks. Mr. A. E. Elgey, having resigned, Mr. T. P. Kelly has been removed from Southampton to Northam. Mr. W. Meaton takes the place of the latter at Southampton. In our last issue we stated Mr. Chalwin was appointed agent at Medstead, it should have been Mr. Carpenter, from Wimborne. Mr. A. P. Young has been appointed chief clerk in the booking office Southampton, vice Cooper. Mr. Wills removed from Northam to Grateley, Mr. Watkins, from Grateley to Northam ; Mr. Paine, from Hampton to Clapham Junction ; Mr. Oliver, from Clapham Junction to Brentford ; Mr, Webb, from Brentford to Turnham Green ; Mr. Taylor, from Turnham Green to Southampton Telegraph Office; Mr. Kneller, from Southampton Telegraph to Booking Office ; Mr. Eyres, from Ilfracombe to Epsom ; Mr. Jerome, from Epsom to Wimbledon ; Mr. Simms, from Eggesford to Feltham ; Mr. Evans, from Feltham to Bishopstoke; Mr. Figg, from Brockenhurst to Wool ; Mr. Paine, from Wool to Dorchester ; Mr. Score, from Farnham Goods to Wimborne; Mr. Tate, from Twickenham to Guildford ; Mr. Score, from Waterloo Booking Office to Twickenham. Wm. Worth, Barnstaple, meat loader, has been removed to Exeter as porter ; Henry Rogers, lad porter at Broad Clyst has been removed to Seaton as porter, in place of William Beer, removed to South Molton Road as porter to fill the vacancy caused by the dismissal of porter, Uriah Wood. W. J. Passmore, parcels porter at Ilfracombe for the summer, has been brought to Exeter as porter. Fred Billin, new man, has been appointed porter learner at Exeter, vice Wm. Manning, removed to Crewkerne as porter in place of Charles Bishop, who has been trained in the block and removed to Dinton as porter and relieving signalman, vice Geo. Richards, removed to Sutton Bingham as porter and relieving signalman, in place of Richard Taylor, who has been promoted to signalman at Sutton Bingham.vice Richard Raymont removed to Seaton as signalman and relieving guard, vice Thomas Brown, removed to Exeter as travelling signalman, in the place of John Underhill, who has been promoted to inspector at Exeter. .F.H. Conning, new lad, appointed messenger at Tavistoch Town Office, viceW. H. Nosworthy, removed to Eggesford as parcels porter, to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Samuel Chiswell to the Eastern Division. W. H. Bickley, new man, appointed porter learner at Exeter, vice Frank Alford, removed to Friary as porter in place of Fredk. Darch, the latter being removed to Sidmouth Junction as porter, vice Albert Withey, who met his death on the 30th December, by being run over by a fish special. Norman Blackmore, new lad, appointed warehouse lad at Honiton, vice John Wale, removed to Exeter, telegraph messenger, vice Reginald Godbea, removed to the weighbridge at Exeter, as messenger, vice Thomas Roberts, removed to the goods office as messenger, vice Ernest Gibson, promoted to goods clerk at Exeter, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation af Mr. H. E. Clarke. The following men have been appointed :— A. E. Moore carriage cleaner. Leatherhead S. J. Morris, porter, Earlsfield: G. King, carriage-cleaner Hampton Court ; G. W. Kingsley, carriage cleaner, Staines: C. Colborne, signal boy.Woking; E.Waite, porter, Brentford : J. Cattle, porter, Moreton ; H. Biddle, porter, Brentford ; A. Rapps, porter, Surbiton ; J. Bromley, signal boy, Alton-junc. ; H. Goodchild, lamp boy, Udden’s Crossing. The following promotions havingtaken place:— G. Still porter at Bentley as assistant signalman at that station : J. Bell porter at Hampton Court as assistant signalman at that station ; L. Ambrose carriage cleaner as porter at that station ; W Varrow, Waterloo has been removed to Clapham-junc. as additional collector ; J. Furber, parcel porter at Vauxhall has been promoted to collector at that station. The following have left the service :— Porters W. H. Jarrad, E. Harris, D. Tatchell and J Pattington. Tarpaulin lad, F. J. Rogers. J. Collins, carriage cleaner. Leatherhead ; A. Munday, porter, Earlsfield ; J. Hewitt, carriage cleaner, Hampton Court ; G. Mansfield, porter, Medstead ; J. Hughes Signalman, Twickenham ; C. Moore, porter, Brentford; H. Jefferies, porter, Surbiton ; W. J. Hopkins, ticket collector, Vauxhall; T. Knight, shunter, Clapham-junc. Locomotive Department. Entered the service :— w. Higgins, millwright ; W. Moreton, moulder : J. Baillie, A. Smith, drillers ; R. Brooks, moulder : E. Shoit, turner ; W. Clay, planer ; J. Cornish, brassfinisher ; R. Richardson, boiler-mounter ; W. Robinson stayer ; L. Conelan, smith ; C. Spooner, G. Watt, pattern-maker ; H. Lawrence, driller ; J. Mitchell, A. Webb, R. Atherton, J. Stagg, C. Allen, H. Hawker, C. Spittle, W. Morley, G. Brown, J. Tidy, W. Webb, W. Quinlan, labourers. Left the service :— — M. Powles, erector ; W. Ward, smith ; J: Henser, millwright ; J. Fisher, lad ; E. J. Thorn, erector. CARRIAGE Department. Entered the service :— , G. Charlwood, J. Haddon, carpenters ; — Smithers, G. Williamson, C. Dawson, J. Champion, H. Boston, painters; J. Tamplin, T. Madigan, W. Sharp, F. Puddy. labourers. W. Eggler, W. Perkis, J. Toye, J. Shelley. W. Strapp, J. Brinson. W. Sills, coachmaker : D. Doughty, J. Beavis, lads. Left the service :— W. Bamforth, smith ; F. Jennison, striker i A: Cozens labourers.

INTER NOS. The number of passengers booked at Clapham JJunk: tion during the year 1884 was 136,000, showing an in crease over 1883 of 63.473. The workmens weekly sicLets a large number of which are issued. at this kigkssn enabfing the holders to travel six times per week, are only counted once. If therefore the number of journeys performed by season and weekly ticket holders were taken into account, the above ngures would be considerably increased. The number of imperial gallons of milk conveyed to Waterloo during the quarter ending 31st December, 1884, was 931,488, and to Vauxhall, Clapham Junction Chelsea, &c., 439,500, making a total of 1,370,988. The receiving and enquiry offices at the " Swan with two Necks," Gresham Street, were opened Jan. ISt. Mr. Mortlock has charge of them. Liverpool to London via New York. We know that wine and spirits are often sent on a voyage to mellow, but it seems that the same process has been applied to general goods for a different reason. A Liverpool firm having 1,000 tons of rough freight for London, finding that ros. was the lowest rate quoted, made overtures to the managers of a trans-Atlantic line, who accepted the goods to 6s., provided they were not tied as to delivery. The shippers being in no hurry accepted these terms, and the route specified in the bills of lading was via New York. The goods would go out to New York as dead weight, and would there be transferred into a London bound steamer. This may be a new and cheap route, but it is rather round-about-one. We thankfully acknowledge the sum of 7s. 6d. as a contribution from the Christmas boxes from the station master and staff of Hampton Court, 8s. 6d. from the Staff at Witley, and 6s. from Messrs. Hewitt,. Pierson, Finch, Marshallsea, Dare and Ray, of Camberley. Will not others follow this good example and help the W. & O. B. Society. * Two sermons were preached in aid of the South Western servants’ proposed Orphanage in St. Stephen’s Church, Albert Square, by the Rev. J. S. Pratt Vicar on Sunday, January 25th. The collection at both services amounted to £21 1 8 Want of space prevents our full report this month. 1 -The Dec. 31st, dividend 1884 isdeclared 62 per cent, for the carrying half forward of Tear£11,038 ending as against 7 per cent. and £13,450 in 1883. 113 m!tnR:narueset—mszns.lr=e namp g "make°Mr. Th,„ame..toe share of the .attel™ t Enger Driver, Senteral Stakaiai, . .. , Bommouth East. The writer must have had a bad cold in his 1 evidently his spelling chart wants attention head. WESTERN GAZETTE. The darkey who greased his feet so that he would not make a noise when he went to steal chickens, slip ™d from the hen roost into the custody of the owner. Be gave as a reason for being there" Dat he only cum dar to see if de chickens sleep wid der eyes open." During the agitation for shortened hours of labour, the workman in a town on the east coast were very zealous forthe change. None seemed m ore enthusiastic than the children, but what follows shows that, as was to be expected, they were only ignorant followers of their elders. A gentleman, passing through the town, observed a large building in course of erection. He called to a boy playing on the street, and asked him what large work was being built. " I dinna ken," replied the boy, “ unless it be the nine hours' movement f hear a “body speakin aboot." « Now, children," said a Sunday school superintendent, who had been talking to his scholars about good people, and bad people, " when I’m walking in the street I speak to some persons I meet, and I don’t speak to others ; and what’s the reason ?" He expected the reply would be, " Because some are good and others are bad but, to his discomfiture, the general shout was "Because some are rich and others are poor." The new branch railway to Southsea, which is to be worked by the South Western Company, is making rapid strides towards completion. It is about one mile in length and joins the South Western and Brighton Companies’ line at Fratton, about one mile distant from Portsmouth Town. There will be two stations on the railway, one at Southsea, the other at Fratton. The removal of the houses belonging to the company and fronting the York Road, Waterloo, is now going on ; the site is required for the erection of the new general offices. 7 A new junction is being formed at Worgret, a short distance below Wareham station, to connect the Swanage Rai way with the South Western Company’s Dorchester line. It is expected that the new railway will De completed within a very few months. By the Isle of Wight time book for January we see a page with 24 o'clock system showing the 9.30 train from Waterloo via Portsmouth timed to arrive at Ryde Pier Head 13 10 and Ventnor 13.51, whilst the 11.35 arrives at Ryde 15.15 and Ventnor 15.56. The 14.15 via Stokes Bay at Ryde 17-25 and Ventnor 18.6, and the 16.10 via Portsmouth at Ryde 19.45, Ventnoi 20.27 Up trains are similarly shown. 7 Messrs. Glyn, Mills, and Co. having formed them selves into an unlimited joint-stock balk marked the occasjonbya.specialact edX Sfeof generosity «XnS'lafc What if such a thinKld’ollm int»ds Staff—to“Xil commemOratetnesourh p l when, Westeth. a sharehosder KX

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. The total number of messages dealt with at Waterloo Telegraph office during 1884, were--Railway 126504, Postal 82780, being a total increase of 6947 over the preceding year. This does not include TA’s The number of messages dealt with at Southampton Office during last year was as follows :— On Saturday, January 17th, a presentation took place in the Audit Dept., to Messrs. Forsyth, Milne and Hughes jon their retirement from the service, they having accepted appointment in the Central Argentine Railway, Rosaris, South America. Mr. Sowden on behalf of the subscribers presented each with a very suitable and useful present in the shape of dressing cases to the two former and an album to the latter, as a mark of the esteem in which they were held by those around them, at the same time wishing them every success in their new undertaking, a wish which was echoed by all those with whom they had been associated during their term of service. The entertainments for February at Brunswick House are as follows :—2nd inst., by members of L. & S.W.Ry. Institute Dramatic Club. 9th.—Mr. H. G. Clarence’s Royal drawing room entertainment,entitled "Apleasant Pastime." 16th—Members’ Soiree. 23rd—By members of the L. & S. W. Ry. Institute Dramatic Club. We have just received the second annual report of the Savings Bank, for the year ending 31st December 1884, which shews that during the year 236 accounts have been opened and 39 closed; leaving 462 as the total number of depositors to date. The sum received during the year, in 6185 deposits, amounted to £7190 5s. gd., to which £299 45. 6d. was added for interest ; while 182 sums, amounting to£1152 6s. 6d. were withdrawn. The balance remaining to the credit of 462 Depositors is £10175 4s. iId. asagainst £3838 Is. 2d. at termination of 1883, thus shewing the bank is getting favour with the Staff. It may be interesting to our readers to know, that on opening the new line to Guildford, the 2nd February, an additional mileage of 20 m., 22-chns. will be added to the South Western System, making, with the present 7981-m. a total of 8182-m. the local distances being as follows Hampton Ct-jn. to Claygate, 1-m. 613-chns., Claygate to Oxshott, 1-m. 70-chns., Oxshott to Stoke and Cobham, 1m. 644-chns., Stoke to Effingham Junc, 2-m. 194-chns. Effingham June, to Horsley, 1-m. 81-chns., Horsley to Clandon 3-m. 13-chns., Clandon to Merrow Siding (Goods) I-m. 28-chns., Merrow to London Road (Guildford) 1-m. 712-chns. London Road to Junction with Direct Line 1-m. ox-chns. Leatherhead to Bookham 2-m. 36-chns. Bookham to Effingham Junction rm. 49-chns. It is with extreme regret we have to record the sudden death on the 25th ulto., from heart disease, of j — Ireadingham. the joint supt. of the Portsmouth and Ryde steam packets. • Arrangements are being made to continue the widen- ‘8 Of the main line from Hampton Court Junction to Weybridge. • , Instructions have been issued for the doubling of the North Devon line, from Barnstaple Pill bridge to Umdereigh. Railway Postal Forwarded 35991 Received 30771 44953 7241 Transmitted S. G.s 118956 ( Forwarded 10462 ( Received 26532 ’55950 increase. 377 4130 497 5004 644 6925 Decrease. 463 463 463 Total increase on 1883, 6462. We—regret - ----------------------------------------------- to announce the death of ... Mr. Davey, the stationmaster at Chapeltown; on the 23rd ulto. On the 17th ulto. the vice-captain of the L.& S. W. Railway Junior Cricket Club was presented with a copy of Lady Brassey’s "Voyage in the Sunbeam.” The presentation took place in the " Large Room” of the Audit Department. Mr. Sowden after a few appropriate words handed the little keepsake to Mr. Milne who thanked the members for their kindness to him. Mr. Bassett, of the Goods Audit, beautifully inscribed on the front page of the book the following words: "Presented by the Members of the London & South Western Railway Junior Cricket Club to Alexander Milne, (vicecaptain of the above club), on the occasion of his leaving England for the Argentine Republic, as a slight recognition of the esteem in which he was held by them. N.B.—The annual general meeting of the above club will be held in one of the Committee rooms, Waterloo Station, cisely. preside, wishing to send Friday, February 13th, at 5.15 p.m. preH. Taman, Esq. has kindly consented to Junior clerks at Waterloo and Nine Elms to become playing members are requested in their name forthwith, to Montague Hart, Audit Department, Waterloo. The election of all the officers for the ensuing season will take place at this meeting.” MARRIAGES. We are asked to correct a mistake in our last issuein the marriage notice, the name ofBruison should read Brinson.—[Ifcorrespondents would write legibly, these mistakes would not occur.— ED. S.W.G BIRTH. HEWITT—January 11th, at 2, Partesbury Road, Camberley, the wife of Albert Edward Hewitt, booking clerk, of a daughter BED ROOM with use of sitting room and partial board, if required. Articles for Salo, Ezchange & Wanted. TWENTY WORDS, ONE INSERTION, SIXPENCE. ILVER ENGLISH LEVER WATCH, Hall marked, in good order. Price 45s. Money returned if not approved or Address, H B . care of Mr. W. B. Goffe, "S. W Gazette, • Waterloo. OR SALE, a TOP COAT, suitable for a man 3 Nearly new. Price zos. Sent on approval. Gazette office, Waterloo Station.

the sooth WESTERN GAZETTE 3/- IN DIAN LA. ~ T P. LIDDELL & Co., T 1b. 76. Lower Thames Street, London, E.C. Ib. Allour TEAS being bought diced on the Tea ** - - - -vino of bags, without ex The goutl Western Gazette 1st FEBRUARY 1885. TWE new route to Guildford, to be opened on the 2nd, will ad 1 another twenty miles to the South Western System, of which ditional stations ; it was inspected by the Board of Trade Official, Col. Yolland, on the 19th and 20th ulto., accompanied by Mr. E W. Verrinder (Traffic Supt.). Mr. W.Jacomb (Chief Resident Engineer) and Mr. C. Bainton (District Superintendent). The specials left Waterloo at 1o a.m. for Guildford, via the new junction (Hampton Court), and returned via Effingham Junction and Leatherhead The Earthwork, Bridges, Signals, Stations, &c. were found to be of the newest design and best description, and stood the most severe tests that could be wished. The country through which the new line passes is perhaps the most beautiful part of Surrey, and opens up a splendid district for residential purposes ; of course the traffic at first will be small, but in course of time this must prove to be a good source of revenue to the Company, and will ultimately pay as well as any line in the suburban district. LOCAL NOTES. ALDznsioT —At Aldershot Police Court on the 1 . named Andrews was charged with having on Sat^rda"Ito:a wreck a train, near Aldershot. A sleeper, weientea aY attempted to iron, was placed upon the rails in broad daylight and =.hC"d with part of the line The 10.40 a.m., train from Londonat an open pass, and the driver, on rounding the curve eneiwas the next to obstruction. He at once shut off steam and apsht sight, of the the tram could not be brought up in time to avBladthe brakes, but sleeper T he engine was damaged, and the passe-™ 8 into the a high bank overlooking the line He was" reMas agun brought before the Magistrates at Aldershor by saving rst August last two bales of silk. our .Swans BOOLIK,Mr Sheldon, a silk merchant in the Ci.’ -8 Office, Camomile-street, from whenc station, 21 Mr Purchase, hon. sec. General CommcoDtn Dis"Sided to invite Bournemouth West. Christchurch hs I ^“,0.0 Bournemouth East and this, form astrong brand” "00 ‘ several employes of the Company at those stations I iners, but do not at present belong to the society ,700 branch established in this neighbourhood till now "y 300CC55, IOi LU--0 - ------- -- run. - knowledge of, and to see around us the evil ing. poverty, unhappiness, death Taking (.9"-__-:=-emrorate and much has to Italy DOD- ---2 ...... 77 -------- —,1—7 10% Thar fellow workers, but much now has to be done. consolidation of. work, zealous and watchful for every opportunity to promote:, objects of the union by every member, temperate, loving, and ... suasive argument, and above all, the principle of exampl.’, . -- - large station testines to the --- -t-, " , — men are total aDstaEt?,AI, ‘e* "2"HE Jeast Cause t complain of them or of the duties allotted to them being indiffer, ently performed ; he has never the least anxiety, for he has con. fidence in his men Let railway men lift themselves and take a pride in their responsible duties, and they will have no remore t endure for inattention, and the best way to promote th’s is to be temperate and by joining such a society as this as a helptokeep M Gosport.—On Tuesday, 23rd Dec. William Vaughan, aged 68, a much respected servant of the company for 37 years, latterly gate man at the Anglesey Crossing, was knocked down and iostanta. neously killed by an empty train. It is supposed he forgot the empty train, although he had called tohis wife to avoid a downtrain that he had just signalled. His skull was fractured, but the train did not pass over his body. Gosport.—On Thursday, January 8th the railway staff of this town and a few friends sat down to a capital dinner, and which, no doubt, will become an annual meeting, at the Sun Hotel, Gosport. Mr. J. W. Dyson, presided, supported by inspector Wentworth in the vice-chair. The company, to the number of about 40 included Messrs. W. O. Field, G. Pearman, J. B. Dyson, F. Field, J Field, C. Folgate, C. Chapman, C. Freemantle, W. Foster, F. Hazzard, C. Dyson, W. Dyson, S. Harris, H. Bryan, E. Bryan, G. Dix, R. Gilham, Dore, A. Privett, Spencer, W. Emery, J. Hurst, Burl, Bryant, Johnson, Withers, J. Moran, Lock, Dorey, Churcher, W. Westbrook, Hubsdell, Wright, Wilson. Present after the dinner Messrs. J. Hayter and S. H. Smith. A capital dinner was placed on the table, which was done ample justice to, and gave universal satis; faction. The tables wereexcellently decorated by plants arranged with great taste and judgment. The walls were also enlivened by fags, shrubs, and mottoes or texts. One, kindly prepared by Mrs and Misses I. & A. Dyson, was greatly admired for design, shewing abour and time had been spent on its production. Lhe usual toasts were given, and on inspector Wentworth prO posing the health of Mr. Dyson, Mrs. Dyson. and family in a " appropriate words, intimating his inability to express his feelings," sutcient terms for the kindness and worth of their esteemed supenin seneent and his family. Mr. F. E. Field supported it in litti" terms and the toast was drunk amidst hearty enthusiasm “il" musical honours and cheers. Mr. Dyson responded in his kind nlth manner for himself and family, and concluded by proposing the of the vice-chairman, inspector Wentworth and family." Thbmwasdue in a great measure, the success of the gathering splyi sreceived with musical honors and responded to by. wartor Wentwort h The toast of the host an d hostess, M r and “R procexawas accompanied the singing of"Auld Lang Syne , Rar l nos were interspersed by songscontributed by Mest E MDyson.J “ Dyson. Dorey Gilham, Hazard. Diss Tieora • E Bryan, Hayter. Johnson, Westbrook and H. Anthem 6 s entertainment closed with the singing of the Natio?" a handsom. Station staff presented Mr and Mrs Chee nted to £2- r. e amp. out of the Christmas list," t

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. 5 were subsequently brought to Nine Elms. A forged stop order was presented at Nine Elms the same evening, and on the following day a forged delivery order was brought to Nine Elms and the two bales given up on the faith of it being genuine as it bore the printed heading of above booking office. Or the 28th August the matter was placed in the hands of the police and company’s police inspector Banks and detective sergeant Vagg of the W. division made enquiries which resulted in the apprehension on rst Nov. of Leonard Collinson son of Mr. John Collinson, the proprietor of above booking office, and on the 22nd November of Andrew Quail, a publican of Bow, and Richard Tubbs, a general dealer. These men were remanded from time to time and on the 19th ulto. at the Central Criminal Court Quail and Tubbs were found guilty by the jury, and sentenced to eighteen months hard labour each. Collinson, who had been previously found guilty, will be sentenced next session. The Recorder, in commenting on the case, highly commended inspector Banks and sergeant Vagg, for the ability shown in detecting what appeared to be a very elaborate fraud, and adding that the company were indebted to them. It may also be stated that these two officers, especially inspector Banks, are deserving every praise for their conduct thoroughout this difficult enquiry, and bringing to justice such a dangerous class of persons. ROMSEY.— The annual supper of the staff at the Romsey Statfon was beld on Monday, the 19th ulto. at the ‘ Fleming Arms’ Hotel. Between 30 and 40 sat down to a capital spread, which was placed upon the table by Host Russell in his usual excellent style ; the chair being taken by the respected station master, Mr. J. E. Hilditch and the vice chair by Mr. D. Phillips, senior booking clerk. After the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair and well received. The principal remaining toasts were "the chairman," "vice chairman," "visitors," “host and hostess," &c., which were all duly honoured and suitably acknowledged. During the evening some capital songs were given by various members of the company assembled. Mr. Beare ably presided at the piano. An hour’s extension was kindly granted for the occasion, and at 12 o’clock, after the singing of the National Anthem, a most enjoyable evening was brought to a pleasant termination. Sidmouth.—On 12th ulto., at the Royal York Hotel, Mr. W. Thornton gave his annual supper to the railway employes. The chair was taken by Mr. Falkner, station-master, and the vice-chair by Mr. J. Hayes, guard. After a sumptuous repast, served up in first class style by Host Rogers, the several toasts followed. The Chairman, in a very neat speech, spoke in the highest terms of Mr. A. Scott, general manager, and Mr. G. T. White, divisional superintendent. He also added with great regret that Mr. H. Cobby was prevented (through ill health) from occupying thechair on that occasion. After supper several tradesmen joined, and some capital songs were sung by Messrs. J. Lake, Hayes, Rogers and others. Southampton.—A special meeting of the proprietors of the South ampton Dock Company was held on 14th January, at their offices in Bishopsgate, for the purpose of approving a Bill to be submitted to Parliament to enable the Corporat ion of Southampton to borrow and lend money to the Southampton Dock Company. Mr. Stewart Macnaghten, who presided, stated that the Bill proposed to enable the Corporation ofSouthampton to advance to the Dock Company a sum not exceeding £220,000, including a sum of £20,000, supposed to be allocated beforehand to meet interest that might accrue from time to time on such advances. The board of directors on the 18th December decided by a majority that it would be expedient to approve of the Bill, and as a board they recommended it to their shareholders. The dock accommodation at Southampton had been severely tried for some months past, the superintendent being unable to accommodate ships with sufficient quay-berth space. Indeed the company had received notice from the Royal Mail and Union Steamship Companies that in the event of their not receiving such accommodation as they desired, they might be compelled to seek accommodation elsewhere. The area of the new dock would be 16 acresits depth 26ft at low water, and its cost £200,000. The rate of interest was to be 32 per cent. He concluded by moving the approval of the Bill. Lord Frederick Kerr seconded the motion. In the courseof a discussion which followed, Mr. Giles, M.P., stated that deeper water accommodation was absolutely necessary. On being put to the vote, there were 8 for the motion and 9 against it, A poll was demanded. " • STAIES—The staff at High Street and Staines Junction stations combined, having a desire to show their great regard for their much respected agent, Mr Wilson, presented him with a valuable tea pot and kettle on the 21st ult. Mr. Wilson thanked the whole of his stat in a very suitable and touching address. The presentation was made by MessrsWebber and Molyneux. Surbiton—The Baron Pawel Von Rammingen, on heha , H R.H. The Princess Frederica, of Hanover, and himself, presented Mr Layler. the stationmaster, with a very handsome pin set with pears, and sapphires, as a new year’s gift, and a token of the respect in which he IS held by the princess and himself, and the invariable courtesy shown them. H.R.H. and the Baron have been acquainted with Mr 1 ayler not only since he has been station master at Surbiton. but also previously when he held a similar position at TwickST. Denys —A block occurred here about 8.15 a.m. on the -th ulto.. through the engine of the 6.35 down Basing goods getting off the line at the cross over road points while shunting. Single line working was carried on until 1o o clock, when, through the indefatig. able exertions of Mr. Foster and his staff, assisted by Mr. Wiltshire Southampton, and Inspector Elliott, Bishopstoke, traffic was resumed on both lines. It may be as well to observe that extensive siding accommodation has recently been opened at this station A want that was very much needed through the continual increase in the goods traffic. Twickenham—On Thursday, January 22nd Mr. Judd was presented by the Twickenham Staff with a handsome writing desk ‘ Inspector Payne, in making the presentation, asked Mr. Judd to accept the desk as a mark of esteem, in which he was held by the whole of the staff at that station. • Mr. Judd, who was taken by surprise, thanked the staff for the present they, had made him, and said he should regard it as a token of the cordial relations existing between him, and those under Templecombe.—What may be rightly called the most perilous adventure that has ever occured since the formation of the Salisbury and Yeovil Railway took place between Templecombe and Gillingham. It appears that a working man named Wm. Butt, of Tisbury, had been on a visit to some friends at Bristol, and had travelled by the 3-35 train from Bristol to Templecombe. There are two trains timed to leave the junction about 7 p.m., one at 6.58 and the other at 7-13, The first of these trains is a fast one, calling only at Semley before it reaches Salisbury. Butt, not being much accustomed to railway travelling, stayed about on the platform till the first trai was starting, when he, thinking it was his train, ran towards it and endeavoured to get into a third-class compartment. The train having started, the company’s servants failed to pull him away. A telegram was promply sent to Mr. Samson, the station-master, at Gillingham, to stopl the train. Mr. Samson quickly ordered the signals to be put against the train, and when it pulled up, the man Butt was found still hanging on to the carriage. His explanation was that he was afraid that the train would leave him behind, and so ran and jumped on the footboard, thinking to get in the carriage ; but, when the train had started, he became so frightened that he could not open the door, and determined to hang on until the train reached its first stopping place. He was not hurt in any way, and did not even lose his hat. His name was taken, and he went on to Tisbury by the 7.26 train, of course feeling thankful that his life had not been taken through his very rash act. VIRGINIA WATER.—Mr. J E. Poole, of the Railway Hotel, entertained the staff of the station here to an excellent supper, on 13th ulto. The host took the chair, and in the absence of Mr. Sansom, the stationmaster, the vice-chair was ably filled by Mr. W. Brown, the chief booking clerk.—The cloth being removed, the chairman gave the toast of " The Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, and the other members of the Royal Family," which was heartily drunk. The chairman next gave the toast of " The South Western Railway Company,’’ wishing them prosperity, coupling with it the names of Mr. Scott and Mr. Verrinder. The toast was responded to by head porter Dobbs and signalman Read. Mr. C. W. Maddocks next proposed the toast of the "Host and Hostess," thanking them for the very liberal entertainment they had afforded that evening. Mr. Poole responded, saying he was very pleased to meet them on thisoccasion also remarking that he had always received the greatest civility and attention from theofficials at that station, and hoped he should meet them again on future occasions. The evening was enlivened by several good songs. Miss Humble and Master Poole presided at the piano, their services greatly adding to the pleasure ofthe evening The party broke up at about II o'clock after the playing of the National Anthem, having spent a most enjoyable evening. WAREHAM.—We are pleased to say that the Xmas subscription list from the public using the above station amounted to the handsome sum of £26 16s., which was equally divided amongst theclerks, signalman and, porters, each man receiving nearly £2 9s., out of which, they gave IIS. to the South Western Widows and Orphans The above we think speaks well for the civility and attention the passengers have received at this station for the past year.

THE 1,954 1,655 Total increase a.z— -ing.- COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF WESTERN TRAFFIC. Dec 200 Jan. 4th The number of trains run during thee above four 0 was 36.257 in 1883-4, - ------------------- ------- ----- __________. —ra= "ILeral com a.ToMKaR“s OUR LETTER BOX. WATERLOO STATION, . Yanuary 16th, 1005: =========== - 13-e Mseniven and Cameron s The dining rooms inthemselvesqreevai with them has arisen a Pensbomnamduwof a^stink" (no other name is suitabi-)which The compound parts of this noxious effluvia appear to be burnt fat, and lamp oil. Formerly the vapour was allowed to roam at its own sweet will, through the whole length of the building, but alas, and what have we Jone to meet it ? A brilliant idea has led someone to erect a swing door a few yards south of the dining rooms, which now has the effect of concentrating the evil, and throwing into our unlucky system a double dose of the noisome pestilence. The glass in the passage is literally reeking with its moisture, the platform being totally invisible, and bad as the smell is inside the offices, you can, figuratively speaking "cut it with a knife out side. Perhaps someone in authority will be good enough to interest himself on behalf of the unfortunate clerks, who have to work in the Your Obedient Servant, "One of them.’ PROPOSED ORPHANAGE. MR. EDITOR, Will you allow me a few lines to express my views on the above subject Very glad was I to read in your last issue of the probable starting of such an institution on behalfofthe South Western where is Waterloo ? Surely out of a staff of some hundreds, they have some one or two who will move in the matter, “The Orphanage," I take it being open to all South Western staff of whatever station or grade Concerts and entertainmentscould be got up for death benefits,guards' universal, and Widow and Orphans sncieties. then before your next issue, let me hear of a meeting, being called of the staff generally at Waterloo, with an invitation to the Nine Eims Pioneers to meet them and so form a branch, at least to do somethin, towards the general cause. I am sure Mr. Hilditch the genial station supt will set apart a room for the purpose, and some gentleman at the head of affairs take the chair if only asked to do so. I am, Mr. Editor, Your obedient servant. Waterloo Station, January 20th, 1885 WESTERN GAZETTE: . SERVANTS ORPHANAGE . r valuable space to say a few words y i crave a corner sea Orphanage I think I cannot do ^ference to the PrOPAting that in my humble opinion, the .than commence by stay K debt of gratitude to the man in better stern servants ovea ast originated, for he has set before South “hsarYAile what brain many themay,Ce"absolutely scheme s nopelessnecessary task, but The one which idea isto a bold my "ma, not only feasible bu‘“t of patience and perseverance to miedna requires, grpt asce"tne project can be made a grand carry through, but i success in all the large centres of the South if committees are ‘Feermediate brethren invited active intelligent Western system. their interm enlist the sympathy of the public more and energetic men chosen and gentry I for one have not the particularly that of ‘he’sofcient funds willbe promptly forthcoming slightest doubt but that su orphans of our departed fellow-servants to maintain the whole of 8South Western men It would be as as befttingihgradesofIthe service were elected on the committees and no distinction made m s Onkesigh on the part of the newly But Mr. Editor is it not. that the Orphanage should be in formed committee, 10.PI 2?Basing or Sarum. If the orphanage is London, why not have", -Aes are so high, it will cost much more in London, where rent, ndF i than it would at either of the for the maintenance ofeach .Smeol f readers may say public aforesaid country, t’ e exempt from rates (granted) but the procharitable fiffiSta. institet ion 11 inasmuch not“Comeaswithin itwill betheonlycategory for a certain of public class Then again are not the committee acting unwisely in soliciting Thenasai" from the servants before the thing is fairly on the way sulhscziP&ionsfsowf"aamp me enthusiasm which would otherwise prevail if things were worked different y. For instance why not ask the beads of departments to combine together and get up public meetings, invite all the high personages iNFcnesr ■ - —respective .__ — -aeset localities. -=--=5a-- Those ---personages, ther doingwould so would probablyact 35 all ILCU-CA-- -----9 " . e-ree ■_ held small appeals should be printed and circulated broadcast among the public, books similar to cheque books should be procured and one or more sent to each committee or person whois willing to.conec funds. A receipt could then be given to each donor orsubscriber as the case may be, the counterpart remaining in the collector s Dook and at the end of every quarter, committees and collectors shou be called on to render an account of all money received by them: on a printed list supplied for that purpose, on which should be written the name and postal address of all donors and subscribers; The collector’s book or books should always accompany the printed list to see if both tallied. No doubt some will say this is a useless paraphrenalia, never the less I venture to submit that it is a system by which the public can see that they are guaranteed against imposition and that they are parting with their money for a good purpose. It will also show that in a business like manner, the South Western men have at last deemed it wise and expedient to found a home wherein shall be fed. clothed and educated, the children of those noble and generous fellow-workers who have gone before us, a home which we can al look "p to with pride and pleasure. And which present and future South Western men can refer to as “Our Orphanage’ Apologising for the length of my letter I remain. Sir, Yours obediently, Jons REGAN. St Deny’s Signal Box, January 17th, 1885. TO CORRESPONDENTS. ft' onl, which meMts ACROrFr. of the Accountant’s Office, will still receive payamounts own)" sements or Sale of Gazettes. and it is hoped the outstanding Eloberemitted early in each quarter in order that T 3 —Iin balance sheet may be reducedwesem“stheowishesof persons living a distance from a South ‘South Wester “arrangements have been made to supply the per an-.. -". €, as Published on --oment of 2s per copy

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. 7 PRESENTATION TO Mx. HARTNELL On December 24th,. at the General Offices of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Line, 14. Green Park, Bath, a deputation, consisting of Mr Leaker, chief clerk, and other officials representing the various departments, waited upon Mr. F. Hartnell, chief accountant to present him with a valuable silver epergne, on the occasion of his leaving the service to fill the appointment of accountant to the London and South Western Railway Company The epergne bore the following inscription— Presented to F. Hartnell, Esq , by his staff and friends as a slight token of esteem, on the occasion of his leaving the service of the Somerset Joint Committee. December, 1884. Mr. Leaker, in making the presentation, referred to the regret expressed by all at Mr. Hartnell’s leaving, after having been associated with them so pleasantly for so many years, but hoped that their losswould be his gain, and concluded by wishing him, and his, God’s blessing, health and prosperity in his new vocation. Mr. Hartnell suitably replied, thanking them and friends for their kind feeling expressed towards him, which, ifthose expressions alone had been made to him, he should have been very happy indeed, but the present was a substantial token, and would beaccordingly prized by him, and serve to keep before him pleasant recollections of the many years he has spent on the Somerset and Dorset Railway. SEASONABLE GARDENING FOR THE MONTH. Let the weather be what it may. this should be a busy month for the gardener, however tempting the sunny sky or mild air, there should be no general sowing of seeds, except in some favored spot where the East winds cannot make havoc, but as the seed sowing month is to follow, make preparations for it. No hard ground should be seen, but all dug up roughly for frost and air to fertilate, any weeds being trenched in, for they are nearly as good as a dressing of manure. Beans may be sown for both early and main crops with but little risk of damage by spring frosts; the driest and warmest situations however, should be selected for early sorts, and heaviest for late. Long Pod is as early as any. and Blood Windsor for main crop. Broccoli.—Sow Walcheren on a warm sheltered border, and at same time a pinch in a frame ; it is not at all a bad plan to have two strings to your bow with snch an important crop. Cabbage may be sown plentifully, but in cold districts it is as yet too early for main crop of large sorts. Sow pickling, or red cabbage attheend of month. Carrots.—Sow French Horn for early crop on a warm border; they will prove the most tender roots for first use. Garlic—for those who are fond of it—should be planted in rows nine inches apart, the separate six inches apart, and three deep, in rich mellow soil. Lettuce should be planted out in mild weather, if fit, making sure first that they are well hardened. Mustard will be wanted for salads. Sow the best white. Parsley should be sown towards end of month, it is always useful Peas should be sown plentifully. Rows that are doing well should be taken care of—put sticks to, as it affords protection, as also light hedge clippings or light manure, on the windward side. But any not doing well dig in and plant again. Bad rows of peas never pay and only vex the grower. , Parsnips should be sown as early as possible on the deepest and best ground as to texture, but it need not be the richest—although double trenching is required, as they require to push down. Potatoes in small quantity may be planted for carly use if the ground is dry and the weather soft. If the first haulm is destroyed by frost, it will soon be renewed, and in the end the crop is little worse for it. Savoys.—As these are prized for size, they must have a long growth, therefore sow early, weather permitting, on a rich mellow seed bed, and prick out before they become crowded Shalots.—Very few know what a good paying crop this is togrow, but they require time to attain proper size, so plant early on rich ground in rows a foot apart, and the bulbs six inches apart Press them into the ground with thumb and finger, but do not bury them as some are apt to. Spinach.—Sow the round seed plentifully ; if you over do it, the extra crop can be dug in for manure, and so it will pay even as that. Turnips of a small white sort—Sutton’s Snowball—may be sown on warm borders, but it is too early for large areas in open ground. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. A READER.—Sow the late potatoes first and the earliest last to avoid frosts, but not main crop till middle of next month. HAMPSHIRE.— You would be much too early for French or runner beans yet, wait till May. A BEGINNER.—C. Fidler, of Reading, will send you his catalogue of seed potatoes, post free; these we can recommend, and the prices are reasonable. Try his " Enterprise." To BE CONTINUED MONTHLY. BRUNSWICK HOUSE, VAUXHALL. On Monday evening, January 19th the "Ebony’ Minstrels gave one ot their select negro entertainments before a crowded house. The first part opened with an overture ‘.The Darkies Medley," introducing several songs and ballads, followed by " Mary Jane, Mr. R. Edgar. "The Vacant Chair," Mr. Scott. " Brown, upsidedown" Mr. H. Fuller. " We never speak as we pass by," Mr. Rayner. •Love, it is a very funny thing,’ Mr. W. Roberts. "A soldier and a man.” Mr. Moore. " Kitty in the City," Mr. P. Holliday and " Dream Faces" Mr. French The first part concluding with a Military Burlesque, entitled " The Runaway Musketeers" by Bros. Edgar, Roberts, Sinclair, Fuller, Moore and Holliday. The songs were plentifully interspersed by very amusing jokes and conundrums. During the interval Mr. James Neville (interlocutor) gave a recitation entitled “The Signalman,” by G. R. Sims in a very able manner. The second part introduced among others Mr. S Oliver in a sand and clog dance, both of which were exceedingly well executed : after this. Master Harry Oliver (aged five and a half years) appeared in the same line of business, and he may be said to have fairly brought down the House. Special mention must also be made of‘the splendid performance of Mr. Arthur Tilley (the premier banjoist) and of the very eccentric duet by the Bros. Edgar The performance concluded with a laughable farcical sketch, entitled i Wax," characters by Messrs. Holliday, Moore, Wallace, Roberts, Neville, Fuller, Sinclair, and Bros. Edgar. The whole performance gave every satisfaction. and much credit is due to Mr Holliday for his able tage management, and to Mr. Theobald Wallace as musical directors BALANCE OF SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE ACCOUNTS. HALF YEAR ESDIG 31ST. DECEMBER, 1884 —rr £s.d. To Gazettes issued at Id. ... ... ... 85 o o n Advertisements ... ... ... 52 ro 9 w Subscription and advertisements paid in advance 19 o 3 w Subscriptions and advertisements unpaid on last - balance ................................................. 46 I 7 n —onation from Mr. Hippersley Smith per Mr. N. Glover, of Woking ... 0 10 o C«. £ » d. By Publisher’s bills ............................................. 79 8 ° .. Stationery ... - • IO0 .. Expenses of management - • •* IIS I , Canvassers’ commission, &c. - - 8 17 (4 . Bad debts ................. - • 10 3 U .. Free copies to advertisers, &c. - - 1 18 ° . Lost in transit - - —053 .. Copies on hand - - — 16 4 I Subscriptions unpaid — •* 10 2 2 . Advertisementsunpaid ... - • 3° 4 3 Cash on hand (paid in advance) .. •: 19 O 3 , Balance handed to Secretary, Widows and Orphans’ Fund ‘... • * 3 9 7 £203 12 7 I hereby certify that 1 have received the sum of Thirteen Pounds, Nine Shillingsand Seven Pence from Mr. Goffe, the proprietor of ‘You— "eern Gazette. I also certify that I have examined the accounts and vouchers, and find the above statement correct: JOHN TRIVICK, Secretary Widows’and Orphans’ Fund.

plsMNLMMainlAMMMNMM™"" a THE SoUTE 2wPenlooacLAPmasHASDBELLNINGERS: WESTERN GAZETTE The quletbopgof,"tte”ea= P0e A pearefts, dow r of creaturehood, Thatrisxehakes it happiness to live Win®*- J. J. HATCH. On Tuesday. December soth.at.W.B ATroy i epariment, Waterloo, wh bNSY set ofrineers—2 handbell North . _ .- staunch sup- ===== nan who has always Dea. me donations bells. I at Mucking Vicarage about 3A1,”pRovided by mford Station in a catia&a," and introduced welcomed by the VC Lher and sister. .. and Miss Morgan, his broth any guests L . the schoolroom where many J t0 wbe. “KSSerOnea Io" witness, the Preeert EerNasium.where some very difficult,feat By some ofthe village lads. in whom the Inerest They then were invited to join 1 dinner? to which they did ample justice i proof of ability as ringers till the 5,u, 101 to leave the V -ICal idnt> “ .4 2 . the Vicar and his guests a. OI ------ “-r-reeat 7-30 to cate the last train to London the. Vian e"oula“pay another visit, having to leave so early, and hoping they “o2 when they would be able to stay longer TO A LADY ON HER BIRTHDAY. To some serener. happier home My spirit would awhile resort. To shades where discord cannot come. To regions of sublimer thought. Where I might tune my harp again, To sing a soft, seraphic lay , Of joys that have no sting of pain And hopes that shall not fade away. In such a clime, unknown to care. How calmly could my soul repose. And find its choicest pleasures there, ‘Mong flow’rets lovelier than the rose. Far from the busy hum of life. From clang of words, from tumult far. Where angry thoughts engender strife To find in Nature, changeless bloom. The golden light of summer skies. The pleasant shade but not the gloom What bliss to hold the reins of pow’r In thought and action, and to grow Rehearse the glories of old days. New that Your birthday comes again. ________________________________________ for THE ox & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY SERVANTS’ ORPHANAGE Feed.my.IgingtnroughthePast. .Came l"kasthere greater claim. The.sgate"hP“neipsog,hand, tsszFablrHas=VOF"pSShae4. Forinasmuch as ye have done To one the least of these,' you’ve done it onto me for so Eternal truth decrees. 1 Wa5 The DUo orphan ’J , child will say. And is it nothing saving such Becoming waif or strayTo found a refuge for the poor. The helpless, lone and sad. And give the orphan one a home. And make its young life 8a— And help to make another spot That shall with hope be DrSE ; Where Charity and Mercy dwells. With Faith in fond delight. The London and South Western’s rich In aims for doing good : To every class by every means. If rightly understood. And yet another not the least. Is starting into life, . An antidote for sorest ills, . To ward off care and strife. To bring a soothing, healing balm. In sorrow’s keenest need. And in the bitter darkest hour. Become a friend indeed. To those who suddenly are plunged In depths of deepest woe. And help to cheer a little, those. Who feel the crushing blow. With such a grand and bold array. Of friends, the wisest, best ; The worth of such a work as this. Displays the truest test. The humblest one may act his part. And share the honours to ; ‘Tis not how much a man may give C.-t v.-__S _ — Do not begrudge a little dole, -Twill yield a quick return ; reventing, moth and canker worm. y ----- -- PPHILSS, in the doing deeds of kindness, ne ... t.ee_ .s=s And may it nobly rise, —.ower for good, and welc that gratitude will prize. Loco. Department. Nine Elms. "MMMTAAnu w. T. BADLEY Jan. x2th.

The South Weston Gazette. No. 48. LONDON: MARCH 1st, 1885. PRICE 1D PROMOTIONS AND CHANGES IN THE STAFF Qui non proficit deficit. TRAFFIC Department. Mr. Scutt has been appointed chief clerk in the City supts. office, in place of Mr. Mortlock. Inspector Stote of Barnstaple goes to Chapeltown, in place of Mr. Davey, deceased. Mr. Falkner, late relieving clerk, has been appointed agent at Sidmouth, vice Cobby (deceased), whilst Mr. R. Cable, of the stores dept, succeeds his late brother as agent at Norbiton. Mr. T. Jebbitt, relieving agent has been appointed assistant station supt. at Waterloo, and is succeeded by Mr H. H. Chitty, late of the telegraph relief dept. Mr. W. Gould succeeds Mr. Carpenter as chief booking clerk at Wimborne and Mr. W. H. Watts from the telegraph office takes his place as second clerk. W. J. Wright and E. Berfoot have been appointed as porters. Truck carman W. Peck, Porters J. W. Luff, William Hartland, G. West and W. Wheeler. Housekeeper, W. Attwood, tarpaulin lad, H. Legg, have left the service. Porter A. Weston has been removed to Clapham Junction as shunter. Porter Clement Thicks transferred to traffic department. Porter D. F. J. Lashbrook, of Exeter, has been re moved to Morchard Road as porter, in place of porter David Radford on sick list. John Thomas Fairchild, new lad, has been appointed lad porter at Fremington, vice James Hoare, removed to Barnstaple as horseman, in place of Wm. Spearman, removed to Exeter as breaksman, to fillthe vacancy of Thomas Loosemore, promoted to goods guard, vice Samuel Crocker on sick list through accident. James Hill, dock porter, at Exmouth is on sick list. William Charles Browing, new lad, has been appointed messenger at Yeovil Junction, vice W. J. Norman, promoted to parcels porter to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Charles Eve, junior clerk. John Lambert, Exeter, spare porter has been removed to Barnstaple Quay as porter, vice R. Blatchford removed to Barnstaple Junc. as porter vice Wm. Vinner promoted to yardman at Barnstaple, in place of G. Hutchings promoted to shunter at Barnstaple, vice F. Hutchings promoted to head porter, in place of Wm. Pollard, who has been promoted to Inspector at Barnstaple. W. H. Bickley porter at Exeter, has been appointed porter in the Exeter goods, vice James Karslake to be Weybridge porter in place of Henry Brown, deceased. Porter W. J. Brooker at Exeter has been removed to Sidmouth as porter, vice Henry Ralph porter and relieving signalman, promoted to signalman and relieving guard at Sidmouth, to fill the vacancy of Henry Barnes, the latter being removed to London as assistant guard. The following men have been appointed, viz : T. Harris, porter, Brentford. H. Dobbs, porter, Kew Bridge, J. Corbett, signal box learner, Clapham. J. Osgood, parcel porter, Waterloo. J. Trowbridge, horseman, Poole. A. C. Webb, signal boy. Bishopstoke. F.W. Pyda, signal learner, Waterloo. W. Briant porter, Brentford. W. Foot, lamp boy, Kimbridge Junction. W.J- Chaunell, junior porter, Witley. J. Thorne, learner, Clapham Junction. G. E. Avlan porter, Guildford. A. H. Cozens, porter, A. E. Kempson, porter, E. J. Everett, porter, A. Parkham, porter, J. Claxton, lad. H. J- Swyer, porter, Waterloo. The following men have left the Co.’s service, viz.— A. E. Holdaway, porter at Brentford ; J. A. Marchan telegraphist at Vauxhall ; H. Butt, parcel porter a Waterloo; H. Henden, H. Dempsey, No. takers at Southampton ; W. Rowland, goods porter,Southampton H.J. Biddle, porter, Brentford. Signalman Willis, Worcester Park, has been removed to D. Box, Vauxhall as signalman. Porter Geake who has been promoted to assistant guard. Porter F. Smith, Clapham Junction, has been promoted to assistant guard. P. S. Wickens has been removed to Southampton, vice sergeant J. Tyrrell, resigned. Locomotive Department. The following have entered the service : — Furnaceman, G. Wormsley ; erector, C. Winter ; improver, G. Lister ; moulder, G. Maish ; labourers, E. Newton, J. Quinn and E. Whitley; lads, W. Adams, F. Batt, T. Campbell, G. Coveney, W. Cox, W. Fairclough, W. Gilbert, G. Grace, A. Jaquest, A. Page, A. Prescott, H. Spray, H. Turner. The following have left the service :— Erectors, Ashworth, Traverse, Kelly, King, Vickers and Rose ; millwrights and fitters, Tibbs, Lambert, Shepherd, Risdon, Budden, Shearman, Porteous, Higinbotham, Bleasdale, Higgins and J. Quirk ; turners. Mountain, Hilliker, Arter, Harris, Miller, Appleby and Whensley ; boilermakers, Gardner, Sinclair, O’Neil, Martin, Lloyd, Jones, Entwistle, Dillon, Andrews and Vaughan ; angle iron smith, Briggs; coppersmith. Hopkins ; pattern maker, Howell ; planer, Blunsden ; strikers, Hillier, Flintham, Bedford, Trimby and W hitmarsh ; labourers, Vass, Baillie, Newland, Nelson, Mitcham, Carlisle, Olney, Westbrook, Wallbrook, Eason, Connor, Apark, Paton, Dimmer, Dibley, Wilson, Hub, bard, Webb, Cocks, Watson and Stevens : painters’ assistants, Dovey, Fuller, Kilgour, Avery Foster, Miller and Mutter ; lads, Anderson, Hart, Thornton and Barriball. CARRIAGE Department. The following have entered the service — . Painter, A. Thomas ; painters’ assistants, S. Cant, and J. Thomas : driller, W. Buckingham ; labourers. W. Strickland, J. Belcher and G. Budgett ; Screws r J. Wenborn ; brake cleaner, H. Webb ; lads, W • God frey, W. J. Stone, G. Collins and J. C. Sheldon. Coachmakers, The following G. have Archibald, left the J.F. service Dodd. :— W . - Essber, W. Early, A. Elleray, F. Harley. J. Harris and " -

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. We also have with regret to chronicle the death of Mr. D. Cable, Station Agent at Norbiton, on the Sth February, after a few days illness. Messrs. Lucas and Aird (contractor for the new Guildlord Line) have sent a large quantity of the plant used in the construction of that line to Egypt for making the Government Suakin and Berber Line. We are glad to see that P.C.H. Benford (who was so dargerously injured at Vauxhall by a passenger) has now returned to duty. A bad beginning.—" The trouble is with you young fellows nowadays, you want to begin where your fathers left off,” said an old chap out West. " I don’t want to begin where my father left off," replied one_ of the young fellows present. "No? And where did your father leave off?" " He was hung." No great loss.—A gentleman bought a newspaper, and tendered in payment a piece of forty sous. The newspaper woman—"I haven’t the change; you can pay me as you pass along to-morrow.” The gentleman —“But suppose I should be killed to-day ?" The newspaper woman—" Oh, it would’nt be a very great loss. We would call the attention of our readers (see advertisement on last page) to the opening of the Waterloo Hotel (York Road), near Waterloo Station, which bids fair to supply a want long felt by the South Western travelling public, as well as the staff, who may want to stop in London at any time. To make good jam : Place one finger in the crack of a door. Shut the door slowly but firmly, and keep it closed for at least ten seconds. Then open the door, and remove the finger, and add plenty of interjections. Never use your own finger if you can avoid it. We are obliged topostponeseveral reports and letters owing to want of space this month. A GHOST ON THE LINE. BY ONE OF THE LIE. The above heading, sir, you will perhaps think rather curious or startling in a degree, but as I could not possibly define any other which would adequately, or in a similar light, truly represent my story. I have determined to adopt the same, thoI hope at the same time it will not shock the weaker feelings. My story being not without intricate difficulties to relate, I will endeavour to represent it in the startling and amusing tone in which it was told to me. I myself being a traveller in a certain afternoon train from Waterloo, quite recently, from CtoC was quietly musing over the prettyness Of thesurrounding country, when we stopped at the station of W. 1 had been previously alone, but here a man, rather aged in appearance. opened the carriage door and stepped in; he was indeed rough in appearance, but engaging in his look : the train started, he freely entered into conversation. and the heading under which I write is its prominent feature: his own words. This what ire going to tell you is ‘rect, you maydis’leave it, but it’s as right as my name is tohn Johnson I used to foller the occupation of a engine driver, but you see I ire perty old now—nine and sixty—well, I reccolect once 1 was never so young since: ah ‘twasanight sure, hard winter, "Row near "p yer neck. I was on a goods train then, and the gradents was one in. Ah. there, I don’t seem to s’xactly reccolect how many Jundred, but I was there, and had as good a engine as ever moved wheels; but don’t see she got bested and I frightened near out of my life. You looks, but ire telling yoe right; the road Was so heavy and the snow so deep we stopped right stuck and horrors, we stuck right in front of a ghost. There he was only a FW yards off to tell you the truth. 1 could feel my hair rise, for I was always rather weak in the ‘cstution against them things to stor right in front of a ghost seemed ill luck. I’d a run over the white gentlemen if I could ha’ done, but he seemed to know I was in a fx- I was the only one on the engine at the time—left mate behind last station Knocked “p. Well, there he stood, I should reckon bout seven foot high. right cross the road. What would you ha’done 2 lay down out away, so could I. but I seemed brave some how, asmy train must go or eise stop express. So I polishes up fur ‘en I takes my jong hammer, and when I steps off the engine my eyes shot sparks, my hair riz, my teeth chattered like a water wheel, my knees wobbled togeather, the hammer fell out of my hand. You ask how’s that ? Why, he fell right forard near me, on his face and knocked me down. I fainted, and when I come to I was never so old in all my life, no never afore. You ask what then ? you ask what then ? Ah, there, it's a simple explanation, why he was a wilful madeup snow ghost planted right on the line. SEASONABLE GARDENING FOR THE MONTH. During this month most of the principal crops must be got in, and the whole garden cropped on a carefully considered plan, so that of none the same character should follow on the same spot if possibly avoided. Beans (French) may be sown towards end of month, but principal sowing leave till next month. Brocoli.—Such sorts as Walcherne, Purple Cape and sprouting may be sown the same as Cauliflower or Cabbage—and be ready to plant out in May or June. Carrots.—May again be sown, but main crop should be deferred till first week in next month , in preparing the ground no manure should be used, as it induces them to fork and become grub-eaten. in strong soils a dressing of sand is useful. Celery—Sow seed this month for transplantingin April—in Seedpans or on a small heap of stable dung, just sufficient to produce gentle heat. Cabbage.—It is advisable to sow some of a quick hearting sort, to follow those raised in January, they will be of service latter on.— Early York, Nonpareil or Matchless. Cauliflower.—Seed sown now will furnish plants for May and June —it will do in frame, hand glass or in open ground if protected. Peas.—Should be sown in succession, and coal ashes scattered at roots of those coming up to prevent ravages of slugs. Potatoes may now be planted generally, late ones first and early to follow, except a few ash-leafs. Radishes.—Sow thinly between the rows of more enduring crops, such as onions, &c. Spinach,—Sow again for succession.— The Perrenial Spinacn beet is one of the most useful vegetables known, it will endure heat anI when the other is running to seed it remains green and sucTurnips may be sown in quantity towards end of month,—six weeks, or all the year round. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Enquirer.— You cannot better the Magnum Bonum. NORTH DEVON.—Try Brinkworth & Sons of Reading, they are wel known as Potato Growers. AMATEUR.—Any respectable Seedsman will supply you. To BE CONTINUED MONTHLY. MARRIAGES. MARRIAGE IN IQUIQUE—On December 6th, by her Majesty’s Vice-Consul. Messrs. George Augustus Goulden and Charles Denison Mundy, of the Cable office (late ofWaterlooTelegraph office) to Senoritas Erene Victoria Carilla and Rosita Carilla (Hermanas) sisters, late of Lima. BED ROOM with use of sitting room and partial board, if required. Moderate terms. N.D., 48. Gladstone-road. Wimbledon. Articles for Sale, Exchange & Wanted. TWENTY WORDS, ONE INSERTION, SIXPENCE. ORTRAIT OF A. SCOTT, Ese.. Late General Manager. An excellent cabinet copy of the latest photograph taken of the late General Manager, may now be obtained upon application to X.Y. Z., care of Mr. Goffe, Waterloo Station. Price One Penny. OR SALE German Concertin... Twenty Ivory K in good condition Price, gs. 6d. C. Batten, ticket examiner. Waterloo. F OR SALE.—Musical Box. plays ten popular tunes, including • Willie we have missed you," * Ministrel Boy." " Beautiful Star," " King of the Cannibal Islands," in good condition Patent winder, inner glass lid, &c. Price, 60s. Can be seen by appoint ment. C. Batten, ticket examiner, Waterloo.

THE SOUTH P. LIDDELL & Co., T lb 76. Lower Thames Street, London, E.C. 1b. sI pa Eis being bought direct on 1st MARCH 1885. not be out of place and we know it will be interesting to »ho comes to the South Western as its General Manager inst. Mr. Charles Scotter started life as a junior clerk is Department of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnay at Hull, in April, 1853. and after advancing to more important duties, was in July. 1860, selected to take the whole charge of that company’s passenger arrangements at Hull. That position he continued to occupy with credit to himself and advantage to the company until March, 1866, when he was appointed Continental Superintendent to look after the Continental and Foreign Traffic generally, through the Humber. In September, 1872. he was appointed assistant Goods Manager of the company, and in the following May (1873) he was appointed Goods Manager, which position he continued to hold to the entire satisfaction of his superiors up to the time he was appointed to succeed Mr. Scott as General Manager, who, as we stated in our last issue, has taken a seat at the Board of Directors after a faithful service of thirty-two years, and it will be seen from the foregoing that curiously enough Mr Sculler's service with the M. S. & L. Railway was exactly of the same duration. A Contemporary, in mentioning the new appointment, states ′ The gentleman, who, for the past elevenortwelve years has been the chief Goods Manager of the Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway Company in Manchester, was ast week appointed to the supreme executive position, viz., that of General Manager of the London and South Western Railway Company, whose head-quarters are at Waterloo Station, London. Mr Scotter is to ba congratulated upon his promotion, which he richly de serves, his signal abilities having long ago marked him out as a railway administrator of a high order He has been connected with the Nancheter. Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway Company of the London and South Westera Company. During Mr. " tenure of office as chief of the continental traffic depart- ‘ iam. and Hamburg, he was brought largely into contact with ere. In parliamentary circles he is also well and favourably WESTERN GAZETTE: - - - - devet, both in that capacity, as in others, he ' the Protection ° , smart as well as a sagacious business man, was looked "Po" 2. at an times considered valuable. He takes whose i"dE""s uncnester the hearty goodwill of his present and with him fom. and the best wishes of all who have known and former “appreciated him for many years. and wholooked upon SOn"CQ"S"bXbI,"themost" capable traffic manager that the Man him PEXE and Lincolnshire Railway Company (who have ' has ever turned out He has won all along on his own merits. LOCAL NOTES. * —Railway Supper. 14th January. On Wednesday P.. amplovees at the Bideford passenger and goods Stations iSSSESKi”’!” Inn Hotel There were between Fort, and fiftypresent, including a few visitors, amongst whom were T Hetway, Esq., Mayor, who presided, G.W. Vincent, Esq., B.SrayorE“KouselEsq Mir G Pollard. Mr. H P-Tardrew,Mr. Parkhouse, Mr. Laver (Barnstaple), and one or two others. An excellent spread was provided by the host, [and after ample justice had been done to the repast, the tables were cleared, and the Mayor gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which which were duly honoured —His worship then gave the Army. Navy and Reserve Forces, to which E. Rouse, ESQ- responded. The MAYOR next read letters regretting absence from Mr. Geoghegan (Lapford), Mr. Pridham and others, and than gave" The L & S. W. Directors and officers," coupled with the names of Messrs. Scott, Verrinder, White, iladdow and Geoghegan.—Mr. Laver acknowledge the toast, regretting the absence of the Bideford Station-master and paying him a compliment as an efficient and courteous officer, on behalf of the officials he would say they tried to do their duty towards the public, and he believed their efforts were appreciated—Mr. W EBB, also, suitably replied. Mr. ROUSE proposed “The Mayor and Corporation."—The MAYOR first replied, and in doing so acknowledged the unvarying courtesy and kindness he had always received from all the officials of the L.& S.W., from Mr. Scott downwards. Mr. Ascorrthen gave" The Town and Trade of Bideford," a toast which, he thought, could appropriately be drunk at this gathering, as the railway and its traffic were of course closely connected with the trade of the town. —In replying, MrVincent alluded to Bideford as one of the prettiest towns in the North Devon, and one which during the past few years had made wonderful progress. Mr. Vincent then proposed the Mayor's health.—in acknowledg ingthe MAYOR also made reference to the trade and general progress of the town, remarking upon the improvement in the neighbourhood as wel as the town and observing that Westward Ho i with its two Colleges was benefiting Bideford very considerably.—in conclusion tepleaor proposed Mr. Vincents health, to which that gentleman Polled Visitors," proposed by Mr. Webb, was responded to by Mr Po ad waslnlPark house. “The Bideford officials." given by Mr. vorr—was.repled to by Messrs Webb and Lodder, ‘he Utter »fineetnplovces unders of the Feast," and expressing the gratitude -=====-==-= DEoox"PasTacSSincetheestablishment of ‘he Army Discharge As, now, since Ie urSL quite a special traffic has sprung up here charged is four or five^Wd ervice system, the number of men disreturning from IaX .more than it used to be, and all those that fort when a.a nd other foreign stations are discharged from they are sent awas is pep arrive at the Fort from the troopships, on Wednesdaysnis.es OLooto 300, and sometimes more; for these men’are Eroas! lays with a few exceptions. The warrants the tickets have to Le 5s this station, on the previous night, and warrants are made out to the men in the morning. As these amount of cr .._ _ “ home or destination of the men apreat ....... ..... . sreeee as athough it is not ore he v.as chosen as a director of the Guardian Society for .9with correct ng.. "59, it may be in urea, being to avoid hurting the snrayay inserted : not the least care who may t... - __ __ “-sccptibiiity of an --1. aamnany morning of theirrssxx arcomextins route to a particular seation’ Platform, beforeaa. special czain,""ana 2 X"5iw WEMHSEENEMRNN"TMADuunnsmni

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. 5 authorities call out each man’s name and station, the station-master hands him his ticket and puts hu in the train. Each morning there are a few absentees who have bren put under arrest in the guard room of the Fort for some offence or other. The special train runs as far as Waterloo, setting down as required. Some of them do not reach their destination for days, having got out at some station and indulged very freely in the " Cup that cheers " One man was traveling about for three weeks, and then turned up at the Fort again and had a fresh start before he got to his destination. Another man had a ticket to one of the northern stations, and when he got to London, got drinking and lost his ticket and next morning turned up at Waterloo, having lost his bundle and ticket, and only about 1s 3d. in his pocket, he telegraphed to the Brockhurst Station for his ticket, and after waiting a short time, he started to walk, and tramped from London back to the Fort to see about his ticket, from whence they sent him off again. As for losing their luggage, they cannot be surpassed at it. Several in every train lose it although they always take it with them in the carriage. If any of the S.W. clerksthink thethrough classifications a pleasure to work out, Iadvise him to have a try at the Brockhurst one, which consists of six pages or rather leaves, and is composed solely of ? rate soldier’s tickets, printed tickets to about 100 stations and the rest paper, the paper t ickets varying up to 500 tickets. I calculate he would leave it alone as much as possible in the future. BOURNEMOUTH EAST —The Christmas Box list fund for 1884. amounted to £16 75. 6 . and it was distributed to the staff on the 6th of February. (70 at 45 8d.) We are very pleased to state that the sum of £255. was given by the staff at this station to the L. & S. W. Railway proposed Orphanage. Fareham.—The annual dinner of the members of the staff employed at the Fareham railway station was held at the Railway Hotel on 14th ult , when Major T E Brace occupied the chair, and was supported by Messrs. J B Goldsmith, E. Hall, E. Cawte, T. Moore, T Whiteman. Gilbert, Heath, Gibbons, Pink, Davis, Treacher (inspector of permanent way), A. Adams, Mr. J. Watts, the popular stationer-master, filled the vice-chair. The room was prettily decorated with bunting, ever greens, paper flowers, &c., and the tables with palms and ferns, while the catering of Mr. J Coles, the new host, gave every satisfaction. After the loyal and patriotic toasts, the Chairman submitted * Success and prosperity to the London and South Western Railway and its officials." The South Western Company carried its passengers safely, and he knew of no station where he received more kindness, attention, and civility than at Fareham (Applause). There were many gentlemen in business connected with the town, who could, perhaps, speak with greater authority on that subject, but that was his personal experience. The gallant Major referred to the benevolent society in connection with the company, which, he said, was deserving of every support, because men employed on the railway were continually exposed to danger, and when they considered the great strain to which they were subjected they had every reason to be grateful to them for the safety with which they were carried. (Hear, hear) —Mr. Watts, the station-master. acknowledged the compliment. and said that the fact that many gentlemen in the neighbourhood supported the staff at their annual convivial meetings proved that they appreciated any attention paid them by the officials The railway system was now interwoven with the national life of the country The company which he represented was not one of the largest in the country, but yet it was an important one, and it was one of the first in the field, as shown by the fact that, though the first railway was not opened 60 years ago, their station had been in existence 43 years last November, so they were amongst the pioneers of the movement. (Hear, hear) During the past year railway companies in general had not been very successful, as they had felt the general depression in trade, but they must hope for brighter days to come. (Hear, hear). His company had not felt a falling off in the receipts so much as some others, but at the same time the year had not been one of unmixed prosperity for them, as there had been one accident of some magnitude on their line, which hetrusted would not be repeated during the year upon which they had just entered Noone person could conduct the duties of station master efficiently unless he was well supported by the members of the Statt, Decause there were so many ways in which accidents could Occur and things go wrong, that it secmed almost impossible to keep free ‘rom casualties. But it was the duty of all to do their utmost to protect and assist the passengers, and he hoped they met with a’ar measure of success. (Applause) They would greatly miss their 6eneral manager, Mr A Scott, who was about to retire after ServS the company for 32 years, as Mr Scott was generally respected "P and down the line. He concluded by proposing the health 9 thechairman (Applause) —Major BRACE, in reply, again reterred to the importance of every traveller rendering some support however, small, to the benevolent society —Mr. ODELL proposed he "iitors, and Messrs. GOLDSMITH and E. CAWT= responded. The Town and Trade of Fareham" was subsequently proposed by the VICE-CHAIKMAN in suitable terms, and Mr. MOORE responded poms excellent harmony was contributed during the evening. ..GOSPorT —Several small parties of Marines and soldiers have left this station, also Brockhurst and Gosport Road for the Soudan ane other foreign stations, consequent on the move occasioned 1. the new expedition via Suakim. Her Majesty the Queen and suite left here by Special State Train at.T1.4° a.m Thursday. 19th ulto., en route from Osborne to tndsor Thejourney had been postponed owing to the indispositiom of Her Majesty. . , The points in the yard abutting on the remaining lines have now been connected with the levers in the new signal box by rods and the junction and departure platform are also controlled by new Signals which arc worked from the new box and will shortle L. brought into use. • . GOSPORT ROAD —On Tuesday 17th ulto.. Lieut. Wells of H.M s Vernon, accompanied by a petty officer of the same ship, made some interesting experiments on the metals by attaching wires, which were connected wita an electric battery and other instruments. He fxed wires to the up metals as 4 30 p.m up train left Stokes Bay. and kept them on until train had passed Brockhurst. The trials were made with a view to ascertain by the effect on an electric dial, the distance off, or position of a train, whether it was running or had come to a standstill, and is intended to be made use of in the Soudan, on the Suakin and Berber Railway, during the operations against the Soudanese in the new expedition. A further reading was taken from the down express, after its leaving Brockhurst and during its stoppage here and Stokes Bay. The Officer, who is under rders for Suakin, was "quite satisfied with the results obtained, and believe it will be of much use at the base during the railway portion of the coming campaign. A short time ago, during the dynamite and infernal machinescare a man who resides in the town, came to the office in an evident state of alarm, and informed us in a profoundly confidential tone, that in passing over the foot bridge near this station he had noticed some peculiarly arranged instruments close to the line of rails, which were there no doubt for the purpose of blowing up the train as it passed. On going to see about these infernal machines, we found about a foot from the metals—only three or four insulators, which had been tossed thereearlierin the day by the telegraph maintenance department. The gentleman did not wait to be thanked when their dangerous nature were explained to him. HOOK STATION —It gives us great pleasure to be able to give publicity to the fact that the members of the staff attached to the interesting—interesting on account of its utility—station at Hook, have so far won the goodwill of their patrons, as to be entertained at their expense to a supper at the Old Posting House, the White Hart. The event came off on the evening of January 24th. Every member, with one exception, being present at sometime during the course of the evening. The Magistrates had granted an hour’s extension, and the occasion was of sufficient importance to bring together a company numbering about sixty, many of whom had ridden from the adjacent villages in order to be present, and the Basingstoke staff was represented. The chair was taken by Dr. A. J. McIntyre of Odiham, and an excellent spread was put on the tables by the landlord, Mr Fastnedge. After the customary loyal toasts, the chairman proposed health and happiness to the station staff, calling upon the oldest member, Mr. Lewes to respond. The respected Inspector, tersely related some of his experiences as an employe of the Company, having been Number I. in different departments, and now gentlemen, said the venerable speaker, "you see what I am come to," (laughter and applause). He then further entertained the company by singing "The Sucking Pig,” a ditty concerning the mishaps of a Parson who attempted to seize his squeaking tithe in the presence of its porcine mater. The toast was also further responded to by Porter Leach. The Chairman proposed " Prosperity to Agriculture," to which. Mr Cleeve, a farming gentleman of the neighbourhood responded. The toasts, loyal and local, were heartily taken up. excepting that of The Ladies, to which there was no reply: the Station Gallant, who was called upon, declining to pay hisdevorr to the gentler sex. It was altogether a most enjoyable—a jolly meeting, vocal harmony was abundant, the last soloist—a farmer from a distance, energetically expressing his hopes that in twelve months’ time there will be a repetition of the jollity. " Let us sing and drink together said he, " It is much better than fighting." A verse of " Auld Lang Syne," and the first social meeting of the Hook Station Staff broke up in perfect peace. NOwTHAN.—On January the 26th, Mr. Wills was presented with a handsome silver mounted pipe by the staff at this station. Collector Belbin. in making the presentation, asked Mr Wills to accept their small present not so much for its intrinsic worth, but as a momento of the respect they all entertained for him. M r Wills, i replying, remarked that he gladly acc epted their present, and should highly value it as he knew it was the spontaneous outcome of that friendly feeling that had hitherto existed between them.

THE SOUTH =—============ nee MrFBall (delivery agent) enevice, ott?e doth^ chairman ============ ============= followed, w hich metw ith great PP owledge. The health of The of the Feast was then gisnand,e“responded in an able manner Visitors" was next drank MT Nais ana Warden, then followed. Atrio by Messrs. Penwardep. "Ewrenee-was proposed by Mr after which. "The health of s Among the other toasts were Ball. and drank with musical hong" Perreries. "The Hostess.” ack- -The Ladies' responded to by "Faseman." who made a suitable nowledgedby Mrs P otwiMEnai which was dulyacknowledged with more songs and aid was thoroughly enjoyed by all. RN—TL amna gimberofthexe-.Poolesteftcemse" #‘r Railway Hotel, on Monday apdvy asoutn Western Friendly Lawton. the medical officer Pouct occupied the vicechair Acapital Society, presided. and Mr peas P by Mrs. McCalla, and dinner of roasttand hiled. Yr Noccasion, over the door running the room was made brighUer "e. was full, the guests, including a the words” Welcome "Theromso? th2 delivery agents. The few visitors and h 1 J^-The Oucen and .The Directors" cloths having been cleare."h, “neain of .. Mr. Potter." the qE E seri ==========[” “xeefucseneyang.eurvazRtcuv“sXocve"geanion“"FO““RRE"ETh”: Mr Arthur Potter, goods clerk, and Mr. Kail, foreman. Mr.Furmage responded for " The Delivery Agents’ and proposed ‘The Chairman," Mr. Arthur Potter gave "The Visitors, for whom Messrs. Smith and Holme* responded. "The Hostess ,was given from thechair. During the evening songs were given by Messrs Holmes, Bartlett, Smith, Furmage, and others and a very capital time was made of it. RICHMOND.— The annual dinner of this club was held at the"Sun Inn," on January 29th, when a large number of members and visitors sat down to an excellent dinner. Mr. Dover, the station master, occupied the chair, the vice-chair being taken by Mr Sumpster. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been duly horoured, the • Richmond Stations Cricket Club" was proposed by the chairman, who said the toast he was about to propose was certainly the toast of the evening, and spoke of the success of the club, and congratulated the officers for the interest they had taken in it. Mr S. l Larcombe, hon, secretary, in responding, thanked those present forthe kind manner in which they iad received the toast. He explained what had been done during the past season. The club had been put to a great disadvantage. as it was formed so late in the season, consequently it was only able to arrange Id not boast of Messrs. Stapsby --, 7* --- . ---- J —2--» ----- -=—7 “II. Robert Loyd Lindsay, M,P . Mr. G. Palmer, M.P., Messr5 Messrs rm1 : th 11 the ciu’e nad WESTERN GAZETTE ======= - _ .. umpire,"coupled withthe name of ============ Tippingiprop osed ths,” "Drcombe proposed the Vicet I Cook-I ho responded: Mr. — ‘—== that he was 2* all 1 prese undertaking which the men inanX toasts were the “Officers of the -2 Goddard. and responded to by " .. The remainder of the evening was aid of some good songs- and 2 lberal might propos. d gre-nOzing:ana agrecaby,BA consump"”Sr the fragrant weed ... thoroogely, reexsreetatiye ied.dofaratis JSS"i the southampece.sg"te" ethul” ■ io consider the t "asxensoxpprornonang"tMX‘enYereseszosnhoe.grRe-rOERP@easseXs WaEhire occupied the chajtsaney. Thomas, Holloway. Bull, Hardy. E. Tilbury. Goods S"Pt.h (agon-master). Inspectors Lane Miller. Laurence, Whatley. Leghw"Baey: (Per way) Bonner. (Stables) and Ames . Hoskison, (PoCepnvs &c. . Inspector Dungate, and Samuels. (Loco.) Resan (st Erensverealso present. The chairGuard Woodcock trom —D. , ... well chosen remarks, after which man addressed the metingia ana clear account of what the Nine Guard Woodcock gave aJuc “hat they intended to do, and the Elms Committee had done.Ma for present purposes. He also amount of funds that werereure Me Macaulay and others. Sigread several communicati s.Ir been connected with the Railnalman Regan. St. Deny : her for many years, and who was way Servants Orphanage a I the^children of the platelayer Parker, instrumental in getting toof the chuuirea funas could be easily into that institution, aid that the ee"“ signalman Regan’s obtained, provided all worked, avestoX as to whether he would give augured well for the future of the proposed orphanage, tO. SeCose many of the staff present on that occasion, and if things, were con Sias they had commenced, he had no doubt but the scheme would be made a decided success. Salisbury.—The new engine shed at Salisbury which has recently been completed, and which is a capacious building capable of holding twelve of the largest express engines, was formaly opened on Thursday evening, the 29th January. It was arranged to have what may be very properly termed a promenade concert in the above new shed, to this end a band stand and refreshment oar were erected and the pits immediately surrounding boarded oVer Through the kindness of several gentlemen of the City fags and banners were hung about in various places, and evergreens as distributed very tastefully about the building, and altogether the place—for an engine shed—presented a very pleasing appearance The band stand was occupied by the Salisbury (L. & S. V’a way Brass Band), which, under the able conductorship of. Sewell contributed very largely to the enjoyment and success of the evening. It is estimated that four hundred persons visited the building during the evening, and Mr. Marten, who supplied the temperance refreshments came in for a fair amount of patronage Mr. Ridett occupied the position of chairman, and in his opening remarks alluded to the gallant conduct of our little army in the Soudan—the news of whose succees had just come to hand—and called for three cheers for them, which were heartily given. Mr Ridett then proceeded to call on those who had so kindly promised to contribute towards making up the programme, which consisted of selections by the band, interspersed with songs by members of the Railway staff " God Save the Queen" was played by the band at 10.30 which brought to conclusion a very successful evening. W INCHESTER RAILWAY.— The line of railway, intended to establish direct communication between the north of England and the port of Southampton, was officially inspected 20th February; PV the directors, engineers and contractors, preparatory to the public opening by Lady Loyd Lindsay, next month, when the Corporate several members of the Corporation, received the directors . and the *“oF Party subsequently partook of luncheon at the Royal Hotel.

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF SOUTH WESTERN TRAFFIC. The number of trains run during the above five weeks of was 46,850: in 1884, 45,701. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Communications and contributions of all descriptions should i n future be sent to W. H. GOFFE, General Manager's Office. Waterloo, and should be written on one side of the paper only, which should reach him by 20TH OF MONTH for next issue. Mr. A COOPER, of the Accountant's Office, will still receive payments for Advertisements or Sale of Gazettes, and it is hoped amounts owing will be remitted early in each quarter in order that the outstanding account in balance sheet may be reduced. To meet the wishes of persons living a distance from a South Western Station, arrangements have been made to supply the ‘South Western Gazette," as published on payment of 2s. per copy per annnm in advance. Postal or post office order should be sent Mr W. H. Goffe, " S. W. Gazette" office, Waterloo Station. RAILWAY GUARDS UNIVERSAL FRIENDLY SOCIETY Presentation TO MR. SAMUEL RUMBELOW. The third annual dinner of the General Committee and Members of the above Society took place in the Venetian saloon of the Holborn Restaurant on the 18th ult., when the chair was taken by Mr.G. Fairall (L. C. & D. Railway), with Mr. Masterman in the vice. About 130 sat down to a repast that did credit to Mr. Hamp. Amongst whom we noticed Messrs. Mathews, Tooze, Hoskison, Cockburn, Sherry. Goffe, Townsend, Rampton, Lingley, &c., of the South Western Company, and the representatives of some fifteen districts of the Society comprising, Edinburgh, York, Birmingham, Hull, Doncaster, and the various London and Suburban ones. After the usual loyal toasts had been honoured, the CHAIRMAN gave "The Health of the General Committee, and prosperity to theR G U. F Society.” coupled with the name of the Chairman of Committee, Mr. Samuel Rumbelow Giving details of the working of the Society for a lengthened period. During last year they had paid to sick and injured members £3.970. and to relatives of deceased members £1,095: in the reserve fund they had invested some £ 30,000. which spoke well for the well being of the concern. As regards Mr. Rumbelow they had a very energetic and painstaking member, who worked well for them, and during the past Six and half years he had done wonders, having been the means of adding to their funds no less a sum than £1,730 of which nearly £700 had been obtained from three concerts, and at the conclusion of his remarks, he presented Mr Rumbelow on behalf of the members with a handsome silver tea and coffee service, elaborately mounted with figures of Dutch people, the embossed designs were from the paintings of David Teniers (1610—1694). and represented a Village feast, one of the subjects for which he was so famous, the service weighing 112 ozs. in solid silver. The salver bore the folWPE inscription —"Railway Guard Universal Friendly Society, tresented to Samuel Rumbelow. by the members of the above Society, together with a silver tea and coffee service, and an illuminated address, Feb. 18th, 1885." Mr RUMHELOW, amidst loud and continued cheers, rose to reply, saying he had a duty that night to reply for the executive of the peey-9 whith it was every man’s duty to do what good work 2 soudfor their fellow members. No one could do too much, in “.9— :0o Attle ' it was not so very long ago that an Inspector E —ne —ms met with a severe accident by which he lost both his less, and after being treated at St Thomas’s Hospital, he trasstill alive, and although it was thought at the time that he coua " survive he had, up 1o th. rr.r... .... _ ____ . — 2 -9 not 2Y: , "Dg OVer this, he came to the conclusion that the funds could not stand the strain on them without outside assistance the members contributions not being sufficient to meet the demands' He had therefore devised the concerts Mr Fairall had mentioned with such god results, and he hoped to be able to do much more 111 IuItrre the ore -sce---c! -- -tl - -- r, = _ 21--------------- —----"-V P-EL teII Gredit; but as their Payment to members exceeded their contributions by ( 000 axeap j shewed,how necessary it was to put their shoulder to the wheel. He (Mr. Rumbelow) then went on to thank them for the beautiful present they had that night given him, he could only thankthem from the bottom of his heart, and may they and he be spared for many years to work together As he had served them in the past he hoped to continue to do in the future, and if possible to a greater extent. (Loud cheers, during which he resumed his seat.) Song: Mx. RANSOz. . MR. GROSVENOR then proposed • The Directors and Officers of the Railways of the United Kingdom." Hecould personally tender "is thanks, for during twenty-two years he had received many tavours at their hands, and found they were ever ready to assist the Society, and at the many festivals they had come forward to support thefunds, both by their presence and subscriptions. Knowing the principles were good they therefore gave their countenance and support, and as Messrs. Richardson and Abbott were unavoidably absent, he would ask Mr. Chas. Dickenson to respond, which that gentleman did in a short but effective speech, saying his trade was railway making, not speech making, but he thanked them heartily for the manner the toast had been received, and as brevity was_ we were told—the soul of wit, he would sit down. Song : MR. BROOKS. The Vice-Chairman then proposed " The Health of the Chairman, ' which was well received with musical honours, to which that gentleman replied in a feeling speech. Song • Mr. Collingwood. MR. WATSON next proposed " The Health of the General Secretary. Mr. Way," and he responded in a suitable manner. Song: Mr. Matthews. Mr. Rumbelow gave "The Auditors,’ for which Mr. WALKER replied. Song Mr. Culver. _ MR. Lingley was entrusted was the " District Secretaries and Society’s Workers." Said, as a very old member, he knew the duties were heavy, and they wanted trustworthy men to carry them out, and was glad to know they had them, in every sense of the word. It was no easy duty to examine all candidates and see they were fit an i proper persons to be admitted to the Society, but they had selected the best men for office, and on behalf of the members he thanked them MR. CLEGG, Hull, and MR. CORPS, of London Bridge, responded. Recitation: Mr. Shelley. The "Vice-Chair" was then given by MR. BROOKS, and well received with musical honours, and briefly, MR. Masterman replled, giving some statistics of how they earnt money in the north. Song . Mz. WALTON. MR. LANGFORD then gave "The Press,” for which the representative of the“ South Western Gazette replied, pointing out the power the press had, and how they exercised that power for the good of the weak, and such societies as the one they were that night celebrating the annnal dinner. Look also at those two brave men who had just lost their lives in Egypt in order that the public generally might have true and correct news of how our victorious soldiers and sailors were getting on in the Soudan. He thanked them on behalf of the Press for the way in which the toast had been received, and may it long continue to be the mouth piece of all that was good and true. (Cheers.) Song: MR. LOvEGROVE. "The Visitors" was left in the hands of Mr. Culver, and responded to by Messrs SHELLEY and MORRISON, the latter gentle; man regretting the absence of Mr H. Lavington, C.C., who should have replied, said till that night he was unaware of such a society being in operation, and he was sure many thousands of the travelling public were in the same position, but he trusted that through the medium of the press it would soon be widely made known, and so be the means of obtaining subscriptions to their funds. He could safely say there was no body of men who were more worthy of support than the railway guards . for the last twenty years he had

Kenumberor wagons tiansferred at Brentaand Yalesdew Ry. tions iromshWO.No.heo junctions :-One spector. one yard engines and Stat “"I.., {wo under shunters, six number orgusea. "Working the trams. Accidents to Loaded wagons from Brent, N line -- - Loaded Brent to Battersea. 59.109 , kindness, thirty-nine y ears service is a : to merit. S"cm nation would be remembered with feeling, ton time but such A’REeburse of time has its drawbacks as well as ‘"S-itude to all. Ihe.. horse and mill left a deal of time at of Esatre, as the escape stoWas°A blessing to all, but he hoped £ disposal. Employymen.time now in a wise and proper manner, he shGa employ his,‘POSF INy“chairman had remarked with a fir soumspzsodaBE=n=EEYcrcequ="zs==O"OY.:, toy He had, ‘ofexpen=e, but still theoldengine, although engine got up regardless 8 (be broken up. but would still be used put into the siding Was, times, and he hoped to nave the pleasure 8 do a little shuntinga Vears. He was very pleased to hear of the of seeing their ce), he hoped his successor may have to chronarea of the subsC"iP"iThe future for the company, and also larger icle larger receipts Tn conclusion be felt highly favoured by salaries for the stan. them nothing better than long life the gift, and hecouare, thank them again." and happiness and.NEea the chairman for presiding and felt Mr. by *r staff on such held as secretary of the company, to do what was right nd tare 'heoiaocnnginscrsption. Presented to E l Jones, Esq . ppdkorthas“at the London and South Western Railway, as a mark of respecr on his retirement from the service of that company. January. 1885 Empties from L.&S.W. Ry. to Brent Midland Ry. ... 60,200 Loads from L & S W. Ry. to Brent. Midland Ry w 3,120 Empties from Battersea, L B. S. C. worked by L & S.W -1 9.0 engines and men to Brent, Midland " "5"4° Total of wagons handed to Midland Company •115.160 EPHesfrom L. & s. w.Ry. toWillesden, L. & N. W.R. 50,400 FP sw Rv to Willesden, L. & N. W. R. 14.400 Total handed toL.&N. W. Company at Willesden • 64,800 Grand total handed both Company's • • 179.960 Grand total received from both companys • • 169,225 Sum total of wagons transferred 349,185. This does not includethe cattletrain every Monday and Thursday morning handed to North London Co. at Willesden, or the sheep specials from the great fairs in the summer, or the potatoe traffic transferred at Clapham. PRESENTATION TO Mr. EDWIN J. JONES, late chief accountant of the Company. On the 30th January, a meeting was held in one of the committee rooms at Waterloo, to present Mr E.J Jones, the late chief accountant, with a testimonial. on his retirement from the service, after a long and faithful service of thirty-nine years. Mr. F. J. "Fellow officers and friends, it is an honour to preside at such a ceremony, and a pleasurable one, but it is not without feelings of going into honourable retirement. I have known him many years, Ido not think I am wrong in saying 34 or 35. which is really a life and he hoped he would accept it in the same pleasurable terms as i was given, he could often look at the clock and remind himself of the many pleasant hours he had spent amongst them, and he would conclude by asking Mr. Jones to accept the clock and article, behind him, not for their intrinsic value which was nothing com red to thekind feelings that went with them, afterhis lone service n true friends, including names from the general manager to Fe junior clerk, which were given as a real earnest of our wa affection? (cheers). Mr Jones, replying, said, "Mr Chairman and gentlemen, you can well understand the feelings of pleasure I have VIVE MEMOR LETHI Ere the sun with ruddy lips, . Touch the bows of home-bound ships. When thou liest on thy bed _ By some sweet thought comforted. And the dumb, unwakeful street Echoes to no human feet. When thou liest there alone Thinking of the days long gone. Of the earlier days of home Ere thy footsteps learnt to roam. Or of school boy friendships seen Now thro mem’ry’s hazy screen. But which then, it seem’d, no tide. Save of death, could e’er divide— In that hour so still and sweet. When the night and morning meet. As thou liest on thy bed Thinking of the happy dead Whose lov’d faces seem to shine With a beauty half divine, Tho’ in earth’s dark chambers hid By the coffin’s mould’ring lid ; Let thy soul in rapture climb Ee’n beyond the bounds of time And in fancy join the host. (Mong which are thy loved and lost) That are safe for evermore. All their pain and anguish o’er. Dwelling in the light that lies In the blue of cloudless skies. When are ope’d the world’s great doors And thou tread’st its slippr’y floors. Mingling with a motley crew Of the false and of the true. Of the wise and the unwise In their varied destinies— Some with thoughtful step and slow Pondring chances as they go. others, with more quicken’d pace. Running in life’s fitful race, Pazzled by some gilded toy That may yield a fleeting joy. But ere while will break and leave An unsettled mind to grieve— Think how soon for them the sand shall be turn’d in Time's rough hand. And that then another crowd, Alas restless, vain and proud And as anxious, shall their place ake in the same fev’rish race. Till at last the goal is made Py the sexton’s busy spade , J. J. HATCH-

The South odlestern Gazette. No. 49. LOND ON : APRIL 1ST, 1885. PRICE Id. PROMOTIONS AND CHANGES IN THE STAFF Qui non proficit deficit. TRAFFIC Department. Mr. L. E. Wright, from the traffic superintendent's office, Waterloo, succeeds the late Mr. White as station master at Mortlake, and is replaced in the time table department by Mr. Thorne. Alice Rosina Kathleen Cobby has been appointed clerk at Sidmouth, vice Francis Emily Cobby, removed to Devonport as clerk, to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Gerald Falkner, promoted to station master at Sidmouth, vice W. H. Cobby, stationmaster, deceased. James Vanstone has been appointed at Gillingham as porter, vice Thomas Furse, porter, trained and certified in double line block signaling and promoted to porter and relieving signalman at Gillingham in place of Henry Tubb, who has been removed to Torrington as porter and relieving guard to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of George Hunt to London as assistant guard. E. W. Sly has been appointed porter at Barnstaple, vice George Humphries on sick list. Charles Cruse, Sidmouth, parcel porter, has been certified in single line block signaling and promoted to parcel porter and relieving signalman at Sidmouth. W. J. Wagland has be appointed porter at Seaton Junction, vice Wm. Dobbs, who has been certified in double line block signaling and removed to Broad Clyst as porter and relieving signalman in place of Tom Baker, removed to Devonport as office porter to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of James Grayer to London as assistant guard. James Hill, Exmouth, dock porter on sick list has resumed duty at Exeter as porter. W. J. Wagland, Seaton Junction, porter, and William Madge, Wilton, porter, have exchanged places The following men have entered the service :— A. Bailey, porter at Rayne's Park : J. Foster, porter, Lymington ; M. Lawford, telegraph learner, Alderbury Junction ; R. Shepherd, carriage cleaner, Twickenham ; J- O'Connell, shunter, Clapham Junction; C. Pearce, porter, Guildford ; G. Tubb, porter, Putney; W. Gatrill, porter, Bournemouth West; C. Toomer, messenger, Bournemouth West ; C. Taylor, shunter, Clapham Junction; J. Skerry, porter, Brentford; G. Gardner, porter, Brentford ; W. E. Eyles, lamp boy. Fareham ; S. Chilcott, gateman. West Moors ; W. Bacon, porter, Bishopstoke; W. J. Brooker, porter, Sidmouth; G. Taylor, porter, Gosport. The following men have left the service :— H. Johns, porter, Raynes Park : J. R. Turner, point cleaner, Twickenham ; C. Norgate, shunter, Clapham, Junction ; C. Jefferies, porter, Bournemouth West ; F. G- Carter, lad porter, Horsley ; J. Edmonds, assistant signalman, Claygate ; T. Harris, W. Briant, porters, Brentford Porter W. Manels has resigned. We regret to announce the death of Collector Soffee, of Twickenham, whereby the following promotions have taken place Collector Wearing, Vauxhall, removed to Twickenham ; Collector Smith, Queen’s Road, removed to Vauxhall ; porter Ames, Queen’s Road, promoted to ticket collector at that station. F. Poland, signal lad, Clapham Junctior, has been promoted to lad porter at Queen’s Road. H. Bugden, porter. Putney, has been promoted to collector at that station. Porter Hicks, Nine Elms, has been promoted to signalman at Datchet. Police-constable Hughes has been promoted to signalman at Fulwell. Porter Love, Woking, has been promoted to assistant guard. Mr. Baster, of the assistant engineers department, at Clapham Junction has been removed to Bishopstoke as assistant to Mr. Drage. Locomotive Department. The undermentioned have left the service :— H. Jenkins and J. Jephson, coppersmiths; W. Smith, plater; C. Hawker, J. Belsey, and E. Hutchins, boilermakers; A. Rogers and A. Lloyd, fitters; C. Spooner, patternmaker; G. Burlinson and H. Dady, turners; G. Pain, bricklayer; D. Beeken, screwer; W. Brown, striker ; J. Milles, Holderup, Atherton, Stagg, Wiggins and Bowser, labourers. T. Dean, lad. The following have entered the service :— F. Francis, trimmer; J. Hopkins, striker; J. Dancy, turner ; and lads Reede, Hooker, Dunnett, Butcher, Ayles, Jenkins, Laidler, Gates and Smith. CARRIAGE Department. The following have entered the service :— J. Cowey, smith ; G. Spratley and H. Hibbert, chair makers; J. Walker, A. Burt and F. Randall, strikers; A. Brooker, wheelwright; W. Newland, H. Harrison and S. Munday, greasers; H. Beaver, T. Kyberd and A. Rouse, labourers ; A. Wright and H. Smith, lads. The following have left the service:— Timms, Copestick, Webb, Stanhope and Martin, coachmakers, Dodd, Merritt, Mitchell, Walker and Sawyer, wagon makers; E. Coxhead, tinman; J. Bettridge, smith ; H. Streeter, Street, and Hutchings, strikers; E. Rook, painter ; D. Munday and G. Bishop painters’ assistants; Bartholomew, Whitaker, Joy: Little and Amos, labourers. Sweetman, Johnson and Stafford, lads ; J. Henrick, fitter, deceased. INTER NOS. —:o:— We have much pleasure in acknowledging 1oS. received from the staff at Brockenhurst, through Mr Jenkins, for the Widows’ and Orphans’ Benefit SocietyAlso from the staff at Bournemouth West, per Mr Bunney, ros.

THE SOUTH . WESTERN GAZETTE: ulto. Ou Thursday rath March .he extensive.neweneine sidings which have been laid down on the Windsor si | . Waterloo Station. were brought into use togtler with a new coal stage and engine turntable, the latter is worked by hydraulic power. —noht The next section of rhe improvements to hebrTOW% into use here, will be a portion of the addition Pat form and passenger siding accommodation which will "E “Sidings laid in new levers to the number of about 50 have been added to the a sienal box, which now contains 200 levers, and a new signal box called the " Windsor Line Box has been built containing 33 levers. At Clapham Tunction the work of constructing a second up main line is going on as rapidly as possible, a new platform will be built in connection with 1t, adjoining the present up main line offices. —:o:— The widening of the main line below Hampton Court Junction is being carried out in two sections: from Hampton Court Junction to Weybridge, and from Weybridge to Woking. The Contractors are hard at work at various places between these points making the most of the present dry weather. In the early days of railways the following intelligible notice was posted for the guidance of drivers : " Hereafter, when trains moving in an opposite direction are approaching each other on separate lines, conductors and engineers will be required to bring their respective trains to a dead halt before the point of meeting, and be very careful not to proceed till each train has passed the other.” A statistical reporter watched while a thousand men passed a looking glass displayed in a shop window. The result of his observations showed that 999 men glanced complacently at their image as they passed ; the other man was blind. Four hundred and fifty-two women passed during the same hour and a half, and none of them looked into the mirror—all of them being intently engaged examining each other’s appearance and dress. - -o:— When Lord Muskerry sailed to Newfoundland George Rooke went with him as a volunteer. George was greatly addicted to lying, and my lord, being very sensible of it, and being very familiar -ith George, said to him one day—"I wonder you will not leave off the abominable custom of lying, George." " I can’t help it,” said the other. "Pooh !" says my lord, "it may be one by degrees. Suppose you were to begin by uttering one truth a day." A newly-married lady was telling another how nicely her husband could write. "Oh, you should just see some of his love-letters !" “Yes, I know," was the freezing reply ; "I’ve got a bushel of ‘em in my trunk T-H. - ' =========bruary last, a singular fate befel a On the 28th ofF a.m. train from Waterloo to poor rook. As "oraching Chard Road, the guardwas Devonport was aPPn, of glass in the roof light of his startled by asmash, fime received a severe blow on his van and at the same, "lass and the feathered black-un. head from the broBhat, from the surprise, he looked After recovering S and soon found lying at his feet a about for the cause declined to be handled, showing fine old rook, which FRe only injury it had sustained fight with his b1 • 1 was afterwards killed, and may was a broken wing-, awav the small feathered tribe now be seen1 sea g - in return for the scare frovavesrsmass"enterg rudely The milk traffic at Vauxhall for 1884 was 151,575 f mer with 42,407 transferred to other staglons-vzstse the number of parcels transferred to other stations was 24.973-_____________________________ “Death has again thinned our ranks by taking, away the 27th Feb., Mr. W hite.the veteran station fromees at Mortlake, after a short illness, and his well known face for the best part of half a century will be missed for many a day to come. We regret to announce the death of Mr. D. Chapman, of the Booking Office, Waterloo on the 26th ult. Many of the older members of the staff will remember him as Station Master at Rowlands Castle and Overton. A grand concert will be given by the Viscountess Folkestone, assisted by other talented artists at the Drill Hall, Kingston, on the 22nd, in aid of the Railway Guards Friendly Society, and we hope to hear of its being a great success. —:0:— The Widow and Orphans’ Society also announce a concert in aid of their funds at the County and Borough Halls, Guildford, on the 16th inst., and we wish them our hearty good will. Weybridge, we hear, is to follow and may they do as well as on the last occasion. The Annual General Meeting of the members of the Widow and Orphans’ Society, took place at Brunswick House, on the 27th February, when the usual report and balance sheet was submitted and adopted, the Chairman being Mr. C. Johns, the retiring Committeemen and auditor were re-elected, and we are glad to say that at the request of the members Mr. W. — Goffe has consented to withdraw his resignation. We hear the cause of its having been tendered is in a fair way of being overcome. —:o:— We are obliged to postpone several reports and letters owing to want of space this month. —:0:— The S.S. “Sherboro" commences running for the summer season between Burnham and Cardiff to day, com manded as in former years by Capt. Barron. The cost of stopping a train is said to be from two to three shillings. When the train is stopped by arother train these prices become somewhat inflated. I ."Open and above “Board.”—Rector: And howdoes Mary like her new place ? Mrs. Jones : Oh, very much indeed, sir! The people are very nice, and never lock | anything up. * ’

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. 3 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF SOUTH WESTERN TRAFFIC. Week ending Miles open. 1885 1884 1885 unt 1884 ther Dec. Amt. Per. 1 s * £ s £ Mar. 1st 8181 7981 45,154 46,085 T 08 . 8th 41,051 42,044 993 50 „ 15th 43,672 44,382 710 53 . 22nd .. 42,231 42,143 88 51 Total increase 454. The number of trains run during the above four weeks of 1885 TO CORRESPONDENTS. Communications and contributions of all descriptions should in future be sent to W. H. GOFFE, General Manager’s Office, Waterloo, and should be written on one side of the paper only, which should reach him by 20TH OF MONTH for next issue. Mr. A. COOPER, of the Accountant's Office, will still receive pay: ments for Advertisements or Sale of Gazettes, and it is hoped amounts owing will be remitted early in each quarter in order that he outstanding account in balance sheet may be reduced. To meet the wishes of persons living a distance from a South Nestern Station, arrangements have been made to supply the ‘South Western Gazette," as published on payment of 2s. per copy per annnm in advance. Postal or post office order should be sent ’ Mr.W. H. Goffe, "S. W. Gazette" office, Waterloo Station. Articles for Sale, Ezchange & Wanted. TWENTY WORDS, ONE INSERTION, SIXPENCE. ORTRAIT OF A. SCOTT. Eso., Late General Manager. An excellent cabinet copy of the latest photograph taken of the late General Manager, may now be obtained upon application to X.Y.Z., care of Mr. Goffe, Waterloo Station. Price One Penny. BED ROOM with use of sitting room and partial board, if required Moderate terms. N.D., 48, Gladstone-road, Wimbledon. WANTED a respectable GIRL from the country, about 14 or 16. • ‘ as useful help, would be treated as one of the family of threeApply toW. H. Goffe, General Managers office, Waterloo station. O LET. eight roomed HOUSE, with nice garden. Close to Fullwell and ten minutes from Strawberry Hill or Teddington stations. Rent £25 per year. Apply toE.D.. 2, Aston villas, Stanley road, Teddington. LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN LONDON (CITY) GOODS DEPARTMENT STAFF ANNUAL DINNER. The first annual dinner of the above, took place at the Oriental Restaurant. Blackfriars, on the 14th March, when Mr Thos Hicks. Some 150 guests were present, amongst whom we noticed Messrs. Joseph Barwick, W Gammon, Hilditch; Hoskison, Bainton. Donnelley, Connor, Riddick, Terrill. Goffe. A. W. Hall, Hawkins. Grimsdick, Dunne, Chambers, Snape, Dominey, Woodbridge. East, Ricardson, Bird, Piper, Wadden, Dobby, Lambert, Hornsby, E.E. Smith. Norwood. &c. After the loyal toasts, the chairman in propos- ‘8 the toast of theevening." Prosperity to the Company,"gave some interesting statistics showing the progress of the line. In 1852 the number of miles open was 251, whilst in 1884 it had increased to 797 Thirty-two years ago therevenueof the company wasabout £350,000 whereas last year it reached no less than £1,263,000 Within the nage had risen from 356,000 to 3,567,000. The success accomplished by the South Western must be mainly attributed to the skill of those at the head of affairs, especially to the ability of Mr Archibald Scott, the late general manager, who services had been recently recognised by the company in the most unmistakable manner The were now entering upon a new era, and, urder the auspices of Mr Charies Scotter, they sincerely hoped that the prosperity of the past would be equalled by that of the future. Like the rest of the world they were experiencing the ill effects of the depression of trade but he trusted that better times were in store: and seeing that vast works were approaching completion, and that an honourable truce r -----:uei0------------- — --‘‘-31, ail IC "eu Sure that those connected with him in their particular sphere. Viz. that of canvassing for traffic in thislarge Metropolis would do their part to assist—Cheers, And he would ask Mr Wadden, of the supts. office, Waterloo, to respond, which that gentleman did in a short but well received speech. Mr. Hicks then proposed the health of the chairman in an able manner, and the way in which it was received showed the feeling towards Mr McGarey by those it is his duty to superinten i as the company’s City representative to which that gentleman replied. Mr. A W Hall then gave the vice-chair (Mr. Hicks), which was received with hearty applause, which the veteran Smithfield agent duly acknowledged. Mr. Bird had no slight duty to do next, viz.: to give the "Stewards," Messrs. Fletcher, Dixon, Smith, Mortlock and Scott who had worked so hard to make the evening’s entertainment a success for which the former gentleman responded, giving some few or a railwayy company in connection with the --.pandashire Engineer Volunteer Corps, on tee — derstanaig that it will be recruited solely from among railway employes. Great preparations have been made by the Government for the new system of sixpenny telegrams: the extensions have been made on the basis of an estimate that the reduction in tariff will cause an increase to the extent of 30 per cent, within the first year. Three new trunk lines have been formed, one of which is, over the L&S. W. R. to Basingstoke. through Andover and Salisbury to Exeter, with branches at various points from the main circuit. "This is George the Fourth," said an exhibitor of waxwork for the million, at threepence each, pointing to a very slim figure, with a theatrical crown on his head. “I thought he was a very stout man," observed a spectator, “Very likely," replied the man, shortly, not approving of the comment of his visitor ; " but if you'd been here without victuals half so long as he has, you'd have been twice as thin.” —:o:— The result of the Concert at Kingston, in aid of Railway Guards' Society, is we hear, £19o 155. 6d.—Well done Rumbelow ! —:o:—■ The Guildford Concert, we are informed, has been the means of adding £40 to the exchequer of Widow and Orphan's Fund, and there is no reason why this should not be made up to £500 a year by tapping other towns on the S. W. system. " Unity is strength.” —to:— We are glad to and that Mr. W. S. Portal, the respected deputy chairman, has returned from the continent, much invigorated by his lengthy stay, which will, we hope, set him up for many a year to come. —:o:— A witness testifying in a bicycle case gave this as the result of his observations—“If you ride slow you turn over yourself; if you ride fast you turn over somebody —:o:— On the way to Guernsey.—Important passenger. “Tell me, pilot, what's the boat stopped for?"__Pilot - Too much fog-—IP. • But I can see the sky over head.’ riot : Yell; unless the biler busts, we ain't agoin' that way. For the information of those who assisted in the Election of John Edward Towersey, we are glad to sav at the April Election, he was third on the list of successful candidates. We hope to give full details in our nesr 1eeaWESTERN GAZETTE: ==------- . " said a child of five, " I’m so glad there " O mamma. Why, my child ? exclaimed mamma, wasaflool hadn't been any flood. I shouldn’t Ss and 1do love "ly * - Polish lews were on a journey-one hot summer’s I Two Have yiu anything with you Matthias ?" “Yes. day-.: na Hungarian wine, what have you. Tiloff?" a bottle of I” "Good ! Then we 11 divide our pro- "A dry tong -• Begin." Matthias produced a visions-, wine from his wallet, and its contents were bottle ofW divided. After this had been done, Matthias honourably “IKasked his fellow-traveller to bring wiping piovstor"” "17answered Tilof. Why. yes your dry tongue!" "I haven't one now' was the reply. “Madam said a husband to his young wife, in a little altercation, which will spring up in the best regulatedfamilies. " when a man and his wife have quarrelled and each considers the other at fault, which ofthe two ought to advance toward a reconciliation ?” “ The better-natured and wiser of the two,” said the wife, putting up her mouth for a kiss, which was given with an unction. She was the conqueror. The contents of a dromedary's stomach.—On May 16th at Crewkerne, the proprietors of Wombell’s Menagerie were summoned for cruelty to a dromedary, it being in a very weak state when travelling between Yeovil and Crewkerne; as Mr. Bostock had the animal killed, no fine was inflicted. It was sent to Exeter by van, and there killed by order of a veterinary surgeon, who has sent the skeleton to London. The evidence showed that when the dromedary was killed, upwards of a pound of iron nails, 44d. in coppers, a marble, and a quantity of sand and ashes were found in the stomach. —:0: — It may interest the readers ofthe “Gazette” to know that the L. &‘S. W. Railway is represented at the " Inventions Exhibition." in both sections—Inventions and Music. Mr. Hall, of the Goods Audit, has sent his working model of a "train communicator," in other words, communication between passengers, driver and guard. It occupies a very good position in the South Gallery, Stand, No. 666, in the midst of other railway inventions, and alongside Mr. Webb’s exhibit of a compound locomotive engine of the L. & N. W. Ry. In the music division, Mr. Hall exhibits models of his " Interlocking Gear," for preventing injury to church bells and chiming apparatus. To those interested in the art of campanology. these models should prove at tractive, and the ultimate value of the invention to a " ring of bells" is sufficiently guaranteed by Messrs. Gillett & Co., of Croydon lending their name to the inventor as sole constructors. The two exhibits mentioned, represent only a small portion of scientific ap paratus and instruments Mr. Hall has invented or improved upon, and the fact of his being silver medal list at the Royal Cornwall Poly technic Society’s Exhibition of 1882, together with his having earned many other scientific distinctions, prove him to be an inventor of no mean order. It is to be hoped he may reap success and eventually, some tangible results as the reward of his labours. The pursuits congenial to his nature, as related to his calling bear the analogy of a square peg in a round hole.

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETE. " What have you taken your hat off for ?" “ I always do when a funeral passes," he answered. ‘That’s not a funeral, you idiot; it’s a South Eastern express.’— Railway Times. —:o:— On Thursday, the 21st May. Major Marindin. on be half of the Board of Trade, inspected and passed the New Railway from Hurst bourne, on the Basingstoke and Salisbury Line, to Fullerton, on the Andover and Redbridge Line. The whole of the works have been carried out under the direction of Mr. Jacomb. the Company’s Chief Engineer : the Contractor being Mr. J. Firbank, of London. The New Line is little over seven miles long, and there are two stations on it. one at Longparish, the other at Wherwell. —:o:— It is with regret that we have to report the death of George Hewson, many years porter in the Cloak Room at Waterloo. He was buried at Brookwood Cemetery, or the 5th ult., and amongst those who followed his remains to the grave, we noticed, Messrs. Midwinter. Sweetland. Churches, Lofting. Richards. Durley, &c. —:o:— “ Railway Management " by Mr. Ivatts, Goods Manager of the Midland and Western Railway of Ireland, has just come under our notice, we have not time to review fully this month, but we would invite ourreaders to get one for themselves Messrs. McCorquodale &Co. of Cardington Street, Euston Square, N.W., will send on receipt of P.O. order for 6s. Money well spent. —:o:— We have just seen the directories of Southsea, Isle of Wight and Southampton, published by Messrs. R. Clay & Sons, of Bread Street Hill, E.C., and visitors to those localities will find them handy little books, especially those looking out for apartments, &c., of which a registered list is given. " Bother the parrots " has been the expression on my lips for several days past, caused by the insertion of the latest hoax (committed not a hundred miles from 114 Waterloo Road) in your widely circulated service paper, your mentioning that a certain "singing man " had a prominent or rather played a prominent part (though I should have thought he would have sang his part, perhaps whistled by now) has caused me a great amount of unnecessary trouble and correspondence. through having to explain to my acquaintances, Messrs. Legion, that I was thoroughly ignorant of the transaction. I simply dreaded going about alone ; if I had been guilty of such a freak of nature, I certainly should have expected to be accompanied by a keeper. Everywhere it was, "Well old man, is that you and the parrots ? " " Oh, blow the parrots ' "" and it has simply'worried me to that extent, that in duty to myself and personal friends I must through your paper, disclaim having any connection with the basket, I mean cage of parrots But, Mr. Editor, I must, for your own information, tell you that themusical talent that was not a 100 miles from Waterloo Road is very first class We have altos, tenors, Dantones and basses in abundance, in fact, we have a double voice Yost amidst our happy selves, but I think that we are all entitled IISIrK IENOR COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF SOUTH WESTERN TRAFFIC. Week j Miles open. Amount 1 Amt. ending 1883 1894 1885 1894 Tner Dec m. s s £ [ s g April26th 8181 7984 18,960 49.961 1,001 59 May 3rd . . 57,4129 51,780 5,619 70 - 10th .. . 48.634 49,932 1 298 5 .. 17th „ „ 49,048 47,721 1.327 59 „24th . . 54.623 51,124 3,499 I 65 Total increase £8176. The number of trains run during the above five weeks of 1885 was 47.416: in 1884. 46,174. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Communications and contributions of all descriptions should in future be sent to W H. GOFFE, General Managers Office, Waterloo, and should be written on one side of the paper only, which should reach him by 20TH OF MONTH for next issue. ' ments for Advertisements or Sale of Gazettes, and it is hoped amounts owing will be remitted early in each quarter in order that he outstanding account in balance sheet may be reduced. To meet the wishes of persons living a distance from a South Western Station, arrangements have been made to supply the ‘South Western Gazette," as published on payment of 2s. per copy per annnm in advance. Postal or post office order should be sent Mr.W. H. Goffe, " S. W. Gazette’ office, Waterloo Station. Some men, it is said, have honours thrust upon them; not so Dr. G. H. JONES, Surgeon Dentist, of 57. Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, for it is by sheer hard work, and clever, inventive brain that his honours have been won. His discovery of Painless Dentistry and the practice of same has gained for him Medals, Awards of Honour, and Diplomas far more numerous than have been gained by any other member of the dental profession, and he is now reaping to a certain extent the benefit of his earlier labours. His artificial dental work is a marvel of accuracy, detail, and finish ; and I heartily recommend my readers and friends to visit and consult him should necessity or pain render a visit to the dentist advisable. His consulting and reception rooms are replete with every comfort and luxury, and his hours ofconsultation are daily from ten till five. Dr G. H. Jones may also be consulted by appointment, at his private residence, 2, Hyde Park Place, W. Articles for Salo, Exchange & Wanted. TWENTY WORDs, ONE INSERTION, SIXPENCE. DORTRAIT OF A. SCOTT. Eso, Late General Manager. An I excellent cabinet copy of the latest photograph taken of the late General Manager, may now be obtained upon application to X.Y Z . care of Mr. Goffe, Waterioo Station. Price One Penny each when six are taken, or Two-pence each single copy OR SALE, cottage PIANOFORTE. in good condition. Price 14 gns , or if wished can be paid for by instalments "Piano, care of Mr. Goffe, Waterloo Station DEATHS. On May 3rd, at Camberley. Daisy Ethel, only daughter of Albert Edward and Janet Agnes Hewitt, aged four months On May 5th, at Southampton, Mr. A F Riley, clerk in Steampacket Department. aged 22 years. On May r4th, at Barbican Cottage, Paul Street, Exeter, Alfred John Henry Mitchell, aged 20. of the Goods Department, Exeter.

2/- INDIAN TEA. 2­ - P. LIDDELL & Co., T 1 76. Lowr Thamex Street, London. E.C. 1b. AU our TEAS being bought diree on the Market, there is a saving of 6d to 9-1 per ib by their use. Compare our 2/- Blend with that obtainable in the country at 2/6 per 1b. One trial ensures repeated orders being sent. The attention of Hotel Proprietors and other large C onsumers is directed to our 2s. Tea. Packed in alb., 3Ib., and Ab. bags, without extra charge, slb. parcels and upwards sent carriage paid on receipt of remittance. Agents wanted at every station. Liberal Terms. A reduction to L & S.W.K. Station Agents and Employs. Tea of marvellous strength and favour at 1/6 per 1b. Parcels of 8lb. and upwards carriage paid. Cle &outl Western Gazette ist JUNE, 1X85. EcosoaY—perhaps a strange thing, some would think to advocate in a paper like the " South Western Gazette," but to our mind a very proper subject to bring beforeourreaders, especially that portion who have the reins—and a subject, which will we hope, be taken to heart, by one and all, in their various positions, for, at the present time, when trade is stagnant, and traffic dull, may not each, in his own sphere, or capacity, do something to help the Company in their hour of trial ; many little things may be looked to, and economy used, especially in gas, stores, coal, and stationery; of the former, a large saving might be effected by judicious arrangement or burners, by turning down between trains; not lighting up too early, or burning too late, and seeing that two lights are not burning, when m would suffice. Again, fires are often kept iD at the Company's expense when they would not be were they at the cost of the servants. Good cinders are thrown down banks and in bye places that would be burnt again did those who rate them bare to pay for them out oltheir own pockets-and this might be said of many other articles, such as oil, fa.. fa„ this lavish waste and consequent expenditure, effects us all—as, with large expenses, no rises of pay, or increases of salaries come, so, a word to all, do your duty to your employers, .nd it will return to you, after many days, in the form which you all look forward to. the SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE— —= _ ' LOCAL notes. " =Anglesey though not popularly known, ANGLESEY GSE?or seaside watering places. It has a splendid oneofthehseleasernend of which there is a railway station, and bay ’ near’“eehe same name The sweep of the Hay is of splen. steam boatrin is often compare ‘ to the Bay of Naples, ’he best did.PORPTs Obtained from the pier The beautifully clear watt of Me washes its shore and a magnificent view of the Isle of the Po-Eined from any part of the beach. The yachts laying Yiahtis harbour areeasilyUn. and Osborne House. the Marine Residence ofher Majesty, the Towers of which are prominent oberl The woodedshore thenceto Ryde m almost unbroken. Off sdemay be seen the Hospital ships whose white and black lines show up Uy plainly against the dark back ground of wood.The -rown of Rvde is nearly opposite and its houses, and public edifices are easily distinguishable. At night its streetscan be traced, by the street lamps when lit. Sea view, and its pier are also seen at the east part of the Island, The beach at Stokes Bay is shirgle. and much liked by bathers, its waters being so clean Haslar Hospital for Naval invalids, standsabout a mile away facing Spithead, and its melical museum is very instructive, and may be inspected at certain hours of the day. Haslar wall aprotection against the inroads of the Spithead waters, forms also a splendid promenade nearly a mile in length, and the whole of Spithead lays before you. with the Forts in in the midst of the sea: Ryde, its Pier and Town, and Bembridge to the right , Southsea beach, and piers, and Castle to the left, and mostly some portion ofthe English fleet, in the open sea in front of you ’ Browndown is near Anglesey Alverstoke Village is joining Anglesey, and few visitorsknow whenthey have left one and are in the other. Anglesey being actually part of Alverstoke. Gosport is the nearest Town. Alverstoke parishincindes, Gosport, Alverstoke. Anglesey. Forton, and several other places round Portsmouth and Southsea areeasily reached through Gosport, and the floating bridge Alverstoke Village, and Anglesey areabout equidistant from Stokes Bay Station, and Gosport-road Station Its principalrequirement is an extension ofbuilding operations, and their seems to be some chance of this occuring, as 44 acres of land for building, ad joining Gosport Road Station,were put upfor sale in London on May 27th. BOTLEY.— The first strawberries of the season were forwarded to the London markets the third week in May. Bournemouth.—On Tuesday. May r2th, a navvy, named Richard Hill, employed at the East Station railway works, was admitted to the Dispensary, suffering from a fracture of both bones of the right leg. it appears Hill was engaged in excavating work on the new line, about 9 o’clock in the morning, when about a ton of gravel fell upon him and partially buried him. At the Dispensary his injuries were at once attended to, and he is now progressing favourably. Chilcompton.— A serious accident occurred here on May rzth. two men named Thomas James and Arthur Macey, and a lad. Ernest Youble, were engaged blocking in one of the cuttings, and ut in a charge ofgunpowder for blowing up a rock. The fuse was it. but the three did not get a safe distance away, before the exPlosion occurre- The lad’s hand was shockily crushed, and both men when picked up were found to have extensive wounds or fractures. They were conveyed with all speed to the Roval United linms =» 1aat, “ Fareham.—As a result of the concert organised in this town by —essrs Odell and West, of the station, upwards of £ro was handed tothe Portsmouth and Gosport Hospital—“WELL DONE." SostonT ROAD.—A hamper of live pigs was received from Chard 2 "=x,aYs Since, on parcels a‘c , and the waybill was endorsed by a Euarc, "Leaky when received,” The olfactory organs of all who happened to have any dealings with them, emphatically verified the correctness of tho n-c — .GOSFORT Road—Mr. Chapman, whohas been Messrs. Smith and 2on5 representative at the Gosport, Gosport Road, Brockhurst and Xtoes Bay Stations for the past seven years, has now left on promotion—Since his stay he has gained the esteem and goodwill of a Ereat portion of the inhabitants, and needless to say, was very popular N‘h the railway staff at the above stations, who regret losing him no auties were handed over to his successor, Mr. Andrews, on May rends." " - chapman eft, with the hearty adieus of several .GOSTorT The Transport Australia arrived at Portsmouth. on NaY 10th, with the first Battalion of Marines from Suakin They werranded at Clarence Yard, Gosport, in the afternoon, and pro- ECCCu( (O the lorton I-.. 11. ... .....- -- -__ _ - T:. "=---49- me un>Lers and men ol the Plymouth Division, left Gosport Station by a special at five am T —evonport ; those belonging to the Chatham Division.

THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. leaving by special via Herne hill at 8 30 a.m., both on Sunday r7th May. The late Commanding Officer Colonel Ozzard. died at Forton Barracks, on the day of their arrival, having been invalided home a week earlier HAMWORTHY JUNCTtON.—Mr. T. Bickers, for many years agent at Hamworthy Junction died on the 18th ulto , at the age of 70 next birthday He was buried on the z1st ulto.. at Canford Cemetery Wimborne, followed by Mr J C. Holliday. Mr. C. W. Edwards and many other railway officials. NETLEY.-The Queen, accompanied by the Princess Beatrice, and Prince Henry of Battenberg, left Windsor, on May 16th, by special train for Netley, arriving just after three o’clock There were 679 patients under treatment, on the morning of that day. but these were added to in the evening by about 80 new comers, who arrived at Portsmouth, from Egypt in the morning on board the Australia, and were forwarded to Netley by special train. The Royal Party after leaving the hospital, paid a short visit to the Dowager Countess of Hardwick, and then returned to Netley station whence the special started for Windsorat a quarter to five. At the station a bouquet of orchids, lilies of the valley and Maidenhair fern, was offered to her Majesty by Miss Queenie Gundry, a little maiden of four summers. Grand daughter of the station master, and was graciously received by the Queen, who seemed much pleased This little episode was witnessed by a number of spectators, who cheered again andagain until the train started Windsorwas reached about a quarter to seven o'clock. The Royal train was in charge of Mr E W. Verrinder for the London and South Western Railway Company. Mr. Adkins, district superintendent, alsoaccompanied the train PORTSMOUTH.—Edward Gosling. 43, described as a licensed victualler, of Creswell-street. Landport, Portsmouth, was on 12th, ulta charged on remand before Mr. Chance with conspiring with others not in custody to defraud the London and South Western Railway Company by travelling with a fictitious railway-ticket, also with forging and uttering the same at Waterloo Station. Mr. Horace Avory prosecuted on behalfofthe Company, and Messrs. Beale for the Midland Railway Company John Wood, an inspector in the South Western Company's service, and Richard Gadd. ticket collector at Vauxhall Station, gave evidence showing that on Tuesday week the prisoner arrived by a Portsmouth train and produced a ticket purporting to be available from Cowes to Manchester. This ticket was found to be a forgery, and upon the prisonerother forged tickets were found When the clipped tickets were pointed out to the prisoner he said, " I did that myself. I cut the pieces out, and have done many ofthem, and can do it again easily with a penknife." The witnesses, in answer to Mr Gregory, for the prisoner, said the " clipping" was not what would be produced by such an instrument as is used by railway companies, -ame evidence as to the prisoner being seen to enter the train at Portsmouth having been given, Clara Vicars, wife ofa sapper in the Royal Engineers, was called, and said she lived at Westcott-street, Old Brompton, Chatham. On 2oth April she went to Portsmouth to see her husband, and stayed with him at the Buckingham Arms’ Hotel, kept by the prisoner, until the 25th April. The prisoner promised to see that she went home by the next train free of expense, and he accompanied her to the station, put her in a first-class carriage. and gave her a ticket. At Waterloo, when she produced the ticket she was detained, the ticket being stated to be wrong. Several witnesses were called from the different companies showing that the tickets used and those found upon the prisoner had never been issued from the regular offices, but were forgeries. It was further stated that the forgeries had been well executed Detective-inspector Bidgood, of the Portsmouth borough police, stated that in consequence of certain instructionsbe received after the prisoner had been taken intn custody he went to the Buckingham Arms, and saw the wife of the prisoner He went into the skittle-ground and there made a search Upon searching some drawers under a bench he found type produced set up in a small frame. He also found some blank pieces of cardboard, such as would be used for tickets, and some colouring, such as would give a yellow colouring to a ticket like that produced He also in a tin box on the bench found some ordinary printing ink. On the floor, he also found some Pieccs of blotting paper bearing fac-similes of some ofthe words on the ticket as well asthe names of places down several lines of railway The prisoner was removed in custody, and on the 20th, committed for trial.—Daily News. POoLs —William Turner, described as residing at Westover Cottges. Bournemouth, waterman, but who said he nowlived at Blue BorLane, Poole, was summoned on information laid by William Alfred Hoskinson, railway inspector, Southampton on the 7th ulto. for Ting on the London and South Western Railway on the -th of April without having a ticket. Defendant said he “ knew nothEbout " " Thomas Ridrley, ticket collector at Pi ole Station, said defendant tried to pass him on the 7th April without giving up a ticketand on being applied to said he had not come by train JePe Hary Potter, station-master, said he saw the defendant in the act of getting out of the railway carriage. When brought back | defendant said he had not had time to get a ticket. He had previously had to caution him Defendant said he did not dispute the charge, but he "didn’t remember whether he ame by train or not." The Bench fined him 5s. and os. cost ; if not paid seven days । PORTSMOUTH —At a Concert held at St. Luke’s School Room, Landport on April 29th, on behalf of the widow and children of the late Engine Driver. Richard Heath, who was accidentally killed at Bishopstoke, in March last, a sum of £21 175. was realised and handed to Mrs. Heath. Salisbury.—In connection with the work among railway men an excellent tea was provided in the new Iron Room. which has been erected in the Fisherion Rectory grounds, on 11th May, when over sixty railway employes sat down The tables had been nicely decorated with plants, &c. Subsequently a meeting was held at the same place, which wasopened with singing and prayer After a few remarks from Mrs. Bothams (who intimated that it was now ten years since she first took an interest in railway men) and Miss Lowdell. Mr. Andrews gave an earnest and impressive address, in the course of which he advocated the constand use of prayer and faith in any of their efforts. He contended that although he had been a teetotaller for fifteen years, they must go further then temperance in their work. The speaker illustrated his remarks by personal reminiscences At the close of the meeting. Mr. Ridett said he could not let that opportunity pass without thanking those ladies who had so kindly interested themselves in railway work, particularly speaking of the services of Mrs. Bothams. He said he had been on the railway for 25 years During the evening, music &c , was introduced, Messrs. Finedon and Tyrrell singing "Are the signals all right ? " recitation, " The Muster Roll." Mr Wild . trio, • I will sing." Messrs. Finedon, Phillips, and Tyrrell: Miss Lowdell presided at the harmonium The men, evidently, appreciated the proceedings, which were of an enjoyable character. SoUTHSEA.—On Tuesday, May 12th, Henry Freemantle, of 19. York Row, Southsea. and Walter George, of 2. Catherine terrace. Southsea. in the employ of Mr W. Evans sub-contracter of the new Southsea Railway, were employed in the construction of a signal box at Southsea, when a piece of scaffolding upon which they were standing, broke, and both were precipitated to the ground. Freemantle appeared to have sustained serious injuries. and he was by order of Dr Guillemard, of Southsea, removed to the Hospital. Torrington -On Wednesday, 22nd April, the officials and employes at the Station, and numerous friends, (about fifty,) were entertained at supper at the Newmarket Inn, by his Worship the Mayor (G. Fisher, Esq.) Amongst those present were the ex-Mayor (W. Ashplant, Esq.), Mr. Dalby (station master), Messrs. J. Stephenson, R. Pettle, H. L. Mallet, T. Rowe, W. H. Turrall, F. Holwill, C R Doe, G. Blatchford, J. Short, J. Hower, W. Wilson, W Cull, and representatives of all branches of the railway work. The chair was occupied by the Mayor, who, on removal of the cloth, gave the usual loyal toasts, and "The Army Navy, and Reserve Forces." to the latter of which Captain H. L Mallet responded. The Mayor then proposed the health of "The employes of the South Western Railway connected with the Torrington District." coupling with the toast the name of the station master. Mr. Dalby. His Worship said they had met that evening to recognise, in as pleasant and agreeable a manner xs they could, the universal kindness, courtesy, and obliging manner in which the whole of the Railway officials of the Torrington Station carried out their onerons duties. (Applause) It gave him much pleasure to meet them ill Torrington was famcus for being considerably behind the times in soms respects, and it had especially been so in its treatment of those who were present that evening. Hitherto, Torrington had not done itsdury but hehad endeavoured to make up their default now. and save them all a a hearty welcome (Applause) The rapid strides of improvement in locomotion to and from Torrington had quite altered the place since he came to it, some eighteen years ago. Then, the only means of getting here, was by an omnibus The advent of the South West: ern Railway had cansed many important changes for Food, and considerably enhanced the business of the town. He.was Elas to hear that the proposed scheme for an extension of theline was likely to be adopted, as he believed it would prove of immense, advantage He believed the town would be considerably benefitted iftheinhab itants would tale the necessary steps to advertisetheneighbourhood and attractions of the place. He was very pleased to welcome them and wished them every good wish, with health and PrOSPer"). (Loud cheers 1 Mr Dalby, station master, responded on bchal of various emplores. It gave them all much pleasure in attending, and he hoped that all future Mayors would follow the example set Dy Mr Fisher The men under him were a gvod body °f men anu were ever ready to study the requirement and interest of Petrons f the line, as well as the company interest, and it “as 2 Eeat Pees"r to find that they succeeded in giving the satisfaction tothe, PUPU the Mayor had given them credit for He quite believed the rarwe

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THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. Hope will cheer the honest toiler. Through reverses sharp and keen . But he halts not for the glimpses Of her bright and golden sheen Oh. how sweet in disappointment. In our failures in our schemes. From its bursting forth in children. To the latest of life’s dreams. Sweetener of life’s bitter sorrow. Pointing to bright skies again. When the discipline is over And the smile succeeds the pain. Hope, there is, like sparkling jewels. Flashing with inherent light. As they’re tested, tried their lustre Will become more dazzling bright. Purer in its rich unfolding. As we value to the tomb . Then from it’s undying nature Immortality shall bloom. Bearing up the soul aspiring. In its lofty flight from earth . Springs it not from man’s conception. It is Heavenly in its birth. Who would not when thoughts come o’er us. Of our future weal or woe; Wish for hope which death will brighten, E’re we o’er the border go. When life’s fitful dream is over. And its mysteries made known. Care we not for things eternal. Where men reap what they have sown. w. T. BADLEY. Loco. Department, Nine Elms. GARDENING FOR JUNE To a great extent the crops will now take care of themselves, “and we may consider the chief anxieties of the season over . our notes, therefore, will now be more brief, but we don’t counsel the cultivator to "rest and be thankful." tor its better for him to work, but he must be thankful all the same, if he would bebappy in his healthy and entertaining employment. Watering and weeding are the principal labours of this month. BEANS may yet be sown, a small quantity will probably suffice. ' - " BROCCOLI to be planted out at every opportunity Sow in the first week for cutting next April. 1 CABNAGE —Sow a good breadth of small cabbage and coleworts. They will be very useful to plant out as summer crops are cleared. CAULIFLOWER.—Sow now where they are to remain; of course thin out at proper time to required distance. Those already planted out require watering and shading from summer’s sun ’ CELERY —Plant out without loss of time in showery weather, if possible, if not, well water them. LETTUCE.—Sow and plant out at every opportunity. TURsIPS -May be sown and in quantity, after Midsummer Day. it is a good plan to put a sprinkle of artificial manure in the drills with the seed, as by hastening the early growth, the fly is kept in ONE-MAN CROSS-CUT SAW—See advt., last page We suppose there is no body of men taken as a whole, who require a good saw more than those employed on a railway for cutting up sleepers, rough wood, &c., and to them especially would we point out the above saw, and having both personally as well as taking the experience of a man well versed in such matters on a small farm, tried one of them, supplied by Messrs. Wrinch and Bames ofWoodbridge. Suffolk. We without hesitation, say, 'get one as soon as possible" and if you are ever without plenty of fire wood and logs, it will be because there is noneto cut up, for doing so becomes a pleasure by its use. OUR LETTER BOX. SALISBURY RAILWAY UNITED C.C. Sr. MARTIN’S c.c. To THE EDITOR OF "S. W. GAZETTE." SIR, We occasionally see at railway stations an appeal for subscriptions to aid the Widows or Orphans of a deceased railway servant. This has a very ugly appearance. Why should the employes of a rich company beg charity of the public ? I am told that 12,000 men are employed on this line, surely a large number like that ought to do something to assist each other. Say every man had ONE PENNY a week stopped from his pay, that would amount to £50 per week or £2,650 in twelve months. What an enormous amount of good this money would do if properly handled. What a relief it would be to the dying man’s mind to known that he was not leaving his wife and children penniless or dependent on the charitable. Again, a man may be ill for a month or longer and of course his pay stops. His wife or children may be ill for a lengthened period, this means great expense, and a little assistance from a fund such as this would be appreciated more than ifit had been wrenched from the public The management need cost comparatively nothing, in fact, stationery only I would gladly give some of my spare time to assist a more able man, and I am sure many others would do likewise To keep it from being imposed upon, every application for assistance should be endorsed by applicants own station master who should satisfy himself that it is a bona-fide case. However, there is time to make rules if the affair is looked upon with favour, which I hope it will be, as one penny a week would not break any man. Trusting to hear the opinion of others on the subject. Yours faithfully w. PS—This need not interfere with the proposed Orphanage in fact I think it could be worked so as to assist it.—w Played at Salisbury on Wednesday, April 29th, 1885. Score:— ST. MARTIN’S c.c. R. M. Hall, b S. P. Davis ... t F Harris, c Curtis, b S. P Davis i E. C. Harris, c A.S. Davis, b Curtis ...................................... 8 L. G. Fulker, c Clark, b Curtis o J W. Collier, c Percy, b S. P. Davis ... -- ... 1 C. Brown, b Curtis ... ... 2 Rev. G. Kent, b Curtis............. o G. W. Harris, cJebbert, b Curtis o Rev. F. Cunliffe, c Saunders, b Curtis ........................ 2 W. Snook, b Curtis ... ... o — Knapp, not out --- 4 Extras ...................... 3 c Hill, b S. P.Davis o b Curtis ............. o b S. P. Davis ... o c Dibben b S.P Davis 1 Not out ... ... o Run out --- 3 b Curtis ... o b Curtis I Absent ............... o Absent ... o b S. P. Davis - o Extras -- --- 6 SALISBURY RAILWAY UNITED C.C. s. P. Davis, bE.C. Harris ... ... : J Clark, Ibw.b Collier ... ... 9 W | Jebbid, c and b Fulker ... --2; A. Dibben, Ibw,b Collier ... ... o A Kneller, b Collier ... ... ... 4 W T. Lofting, c and b Collier --- 6 N. Curtis, b Collier .......................... i A. S. Davis, not out .......................... 6 F W Hill c Brown b Collier ... 2 C Percy. bE.C Harris --- 24 E Saunders, C sub b C W Harris - 9

THE SOUTH L *S. W. Rly UNITED CRICKET CLUB. Combs, b Holmes MIR. SPENCER PORTAL’S ELEVEN. Total ... 38 Total 69 Played at Richmond on May gth,Y- Ris Run out --­ c Swift, b Jones b E. Skilton b E Skilton w. Giles, c Pentelow, bClifford .......... ... J W. Hale, run out • Western team returned to town, full of gratitude to their host fora thoroughly enjoyable day. and hearty good r the welfare of himselfand family . . . I’ SnouiCld beDE mentioned -----. that the .17—South -cr. W-------- - estern Artist, -------- —Mr-RN, Goodden, of Putney, was present, and photographed a group, which included Mr Wyndham Portal. The likenesses are good, and will form a pleasa nt memento of the occasion. hizhyaPRr. 11 ,0. and as will be seen rrom rne score apommencedeeain‘“a victory for Mr Kneller’s eleven by erete Ais result was principally brought about by the ckety, "A.TMesrs Jones, w Jebbitt. and E. Skilton. Eorovn Messrs."Wallington, Beaumont and Walker played Holmes ... - • T. Pharo, c Hammond, D Holmes G Archibald, b Vassila . . H. Holmes, b Clifford F. W. Laker, b Clifford - W. Kerridge, b Vassila C. Skilton, st. Clifford - E. Skilton, c Kelly, b Clifford ... - ... J. Bartram, c E. Skilton, b C. Skilton ............. Skilton ........................ W. Pentelow, b C. Skilton G. Clifford, c Kerridge, b C. Skilton . W Stoner, b E. Skilton C. King, b C. Skilton W. Baker, b E. Skilton W. Pearce, b E. Skilton E. Sweet, not out ... W. Kelly, b E. Skilton £ Yassila b E Skilton Played at St. Cross, Winchester, v St. Cross, on May 12th. Score . C. Skilton, c Stroud, b Brazier A. Teakle, b Brazier ... C. Grey, b Page ........... J. W. Jacomb-Hood, b Page H. Holmes, b Page .. b Beaumont ... b Brazier not out Byes, 3, leg byes Extras S Smith, b E. Skilton bPage not out not out ... • 9 not out .............. 8 c Wallington,bBeaumont 10 INSPECTION OF THE NEW SWANAGE RAILWAY. On Tuesday, May 5th, the new railway, which is eleven miles long was officially inspected by Major Marindin, R.E., Board of Trade .DSPectOr.: Messrs. Galbraith & Church, engineers: Mr. Harold L. AND s. w. RLY. A. Byles, b Brazier Tot continued to Corfe Castle, the first station K. Smith, bC Skilton --­ A Chamberlayn, c Holmes b C. Skilton WEST ERN GAZETT E ■--------------A DAYS CRICKET AT MALSHANSER . ... .EiLeters under the captaincy of Mr. A team of South Westsnaam Portal’s seat at Oakley, on wed- A Kneller, visited Mr: “ XEan eleven captained by Mr. Spencer iay the tathNaxotlwith lovely weather some good cricket talandahai"Fose enjoyable day spent '*is well known amon A. Jeffreys, c Swift, b Jones - E. J. Beaumont, c Laker, b Jones E. Wallington, not out............. J. G. Walker, b C. Skilton L. M. Richards, absent ... C. E. Baxter, b Jones - E. Hubbard, c sub. b Jones --­ D. Dale, c Swift, b E. Skilton E. S. Barton, b Jones ............. S. J. Portal, b E. Skilton •. J. E. Pine-Coffin, 1bw b Jones Byes 3. leg byes t ... b E. Skilton ... b E. Skilton c E. Skilton, b Jones not out ............. c Laker, b Jones ... Byes -- ... A. KNELLER’s ELEVEN. J. Jones, st. Walker, b Wallington 6 W. Jebbitt, b Beaumont 24 F. W. Laker, c and b Beaumont... 1 A. L Swift, b Wallington ... o E. Skilton, c Jefferys.b Wallington 2 C. Skilton, C Walker, b Wallington 5 W. T. Lofting, b Beaumont ... o A. Byles, b Beaumont ............. 2 Davis, st. Walker, b Beaumont ... 1 H. Chitty, not out...........................5 . Knelier, b Wallington............. 2 Leg byes ........................ 2

Oh South alestern Gazette. No. 52. LONDON: JULY 1ST, 1885. PRICE Id. PROMOTIONS AND CHANGES IN THE STAFF Qui non proficit deficit. -------o------- TRAFFIC Department. Mr. S. N. Davis, of the booking office, Salisbury, takes charge of the new station at Southsea. Mr. Greig, from Guildford (London Road,) has gone to Wareham vice Green : Mr. Togood has been removed from Salisbury to Waterloo; Mr. Renison, from Verwood, succeeds Mr. Gale at Semley : Mr.Hurst, Brockenhurst, is removed to Horsebridge ; Mr. Hardy. from Horsebridge to Brockenhurst. The following men have entered the Co’s service:— H. Moore as carriage cleaner at Chertsey ; S R. Dainty as porter at Weybridge ; W. H. Addington as telegraph learner at Wimbledon ; J. Ayland as lamp boy at Woking ; G. Newton as lamp boy at Whitton unction ; J. Brown as carman at Camberley : J. Meady as junior porter at Guildford ; C. E. Bridle as signal boy at Shaftesbury Road ; T. Wooldridge as porter at Teddington ; H. Bryant as porter at Grately ; J. S. Searle as porter at Virginia Water ; W. A. Fullford as porter at Salisbury : W. Hopkins as messenger at Basingstoke ; W. Saunders as signal boy at Turnham Green ; A. Baker as porter at Richmond ; G. Jalmer as messenger at Waterloo; J. Field as porter at Vauxhall ; G. Wisdom as carriage cleaner at Godaiming Old; H. D. Reed as carriage cleaner at Richmond; G.A. White as Messenger at W aterloo. The following men have left the Company’s service : W. J. Methren carriage cleaner at Godalming Old ; G. H. Lovegrove carriage cleaner at Chertsey ; R. Candy porter at Wimbledon ; H. Cooper lamp boy at Woking; G. E. Jotter as carriage cleaner at Waterloo; J. Trump porter at Virginia Water ; H. Ray porter at Camberley ; W. Barber porter at Barnes ; R. Allenby parcel porter at Guildford ; R. Herring signalman at Queen’sroad ; G. Holden shunter at Clapham Junction ; H. Norman porter at Horsley ; J. W. Jenkins parcel porter at Farnham ;J.R. Chilton signal boy at Turnham Green ; J. Croucher examiner at Waterloo ; F. C. Dixon signal boy at Loco Junction ; W. T. Cox porter at Vauxhall ; F. Green signalman at Wimbledon ; M. Glorer, No. taker at Guildford ; F. J. Joland junior porter at Queen's-road. T. Cuell lamp boy at Winchester Junction has been promoted to junior porter at Itchen Abbas. H. Stingimore carriage cleaner at Chertsey has been promoted to porter at Virginia Water. W.J. Emms breaksman at Nine Elms has been removed to Mortlake as signalman. Left the service - -Porters J. Hammond, F. Littlefield, J. Martin, C. Hoar, and W. Baggs. Porter G. Venn died from injuries received in Nine Elms Yard. Appointed as porters : H. Kelley, G. Taylor, L. Allen, W. Holgate, C. C. Turnbull, A. Lisle, W. Mustin, H. White, A. H. Weatherston, A. Marsh and R. Butler. E. J- C. Bending has been appointed messenger at Exeter, vice M. E. Hutchings removed to Bonhay office Exeter, as messenger in place of Wm. Rogers removed to the signal box as signal booking lad to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Frederick Taylor. Charles Alfred Perriton porter at Semley has been removed to Exeter as porter. Frank Gill, Yeovil, porter, has been removed to North I Tawton in place of Wm. Coles promoted to Horseman, i vice Wm. Northam trained in the block and promoted to signalman to fill the vacancy caused by the removal I of John Hancock to Yeovil as porter. George Howard has been appointed at Dinton, vice Lawrence-Short on sick list. Porter Parker at Templecombe on sick list has resigned. John Wicket Furze has been appointed goods clerk at Exeter to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alfred Mitchell. CARRIAGE Department. The following entered the service during May— C. Smith, fitter ; G. Neal, painter ; G. Smart, painter ; E. Richardson, labourer ; A. Dennis, labourer ; H. Sweet, labourer; W. Young, lad; A. Davis, upholsterer ; W. Tranfield, painter; W. Gorman, French polisher ; A. Musty, screwer ; H. Treble, screwer ; H. Hodges, hammer driver; J. Billington, lifter; A. Henry, sawyer ; W. Morris, smith ; H. May, smith. The following left the service during May, 1885 T. Adams, labourer; W. Hollis, labourer; J. Tamplin labourer; D. Hall, sawyer’s assistant; J. W. Payne, lad; E. Holmes, lad; J, Harris, turner; J. Stone, turner; J. Rand, carriage lifter; J. Atkinson, coachmaker ; J. Conley, coachmaker ; W. Shed, coachmaker ; B. Kitson, coachmaker ; H. Weaver, smith ; R. Pilot, smith ; W. Norris, smith ; H. Kingshott, wheelwright. Locomotive Department. The following entered the service during May— J. Bates, labourer; L. Shea, labourer; T. Adams, J.Wilson, labourers ; E. J. Menett, labourer ; E. Bennington, labourer ; R. Lardlaw, improver; C. Callaga, improver; E. Lay, riveter ; D. Collingbourne, riveter ; J. Wallis, riveter; H. Packham, striker; W. Gates, lad . J. Chandler, lad ; H. Coveney, lad; W. Coleman, slotter; J. Andrews, millwright; W. White, driller; W. Wood, driller; Richard Allen, driller; H. Paine, boilermaker; W. Chapman, boiler maker; J- Varty, erector. The following left the service during May—­ C. Harris, turner; H. Jefferies, turner: J. Wright, turner ; W. Pringle, brass finisher ; R. Smith, brass finisher; T. Noah, labourer; T. Minday, labourer; J. Marshall, labourer; J. Palmer, labourer; E. Newton, labourer; W. Coxam, boiler mounter; R. Richardson, boiler mounter; G. Cook, riveter ; J. Staples, fitter; H. Washboun, fitter; J. Skipper, fitter; S. Kyte.adi W. Hodge, lad ; H. Cottier, driller ; W.Inland. drier ; W. Gosden, erector ; W. Wood, erector; W. Ireson, erector; G. Cooper, erector; W. Russun, moulder; R. Fenny, moulder; W. Davis, boiler maker; H. Horn, painter ; A. Chinnock, planer.

2 THE SOUTH WESTERN GAZETTE. INTER NOS. We would call the attention of the staff to the Widows and Orphans Fte, which will be held July 4th for the third time, in the magnificent park kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by the Earl of Portsmouth at Hurstbourne. The country members of the staff will find this a good opportunity of enjoying a rational day’s outing, and the park is only half a mile from Hurstbourne station. We have to acknowledge receipt of 2s. 6d. from Mr. F. Massey, per Mr. Hatcher, North Camp Station for Widows'and Orphans’ Fund. A short time ago a New Hampshire man wished to run a telephone wire from his office to his residence. Its best line lay over a cottage wherein resided two venerable maiden ladies, one of whom answered his request for permission to use the route with the statement that while she should be glad to accommodate him, the noise made by people constantly talking over her head would be too annoying to permit it. At the annual meeting of the members of the South Eastern Railway Servants’ Saving’s Bank, at Canterbury, the year’s doings shewed a net increase of 164 new accounts, and a gain of over £"14,000. While reading our Standard some days ago, we lighted on the following spicy addition to our limited stock of“wittles." "Put a soup-plate, half filled with vinegar (not beer, as in the ordinary way of catching Beetles), on the floor, with the usual sticks leading up to the basin for a trap, and when thus caught in the morning let them stay for six hours soaking in the vinegar ; then turn the Beetles out, and dry them in the sun for at least two hours, when the outer shell can be easily removed, the flesh then resembling that of a shrimp, to be put into a gallipot, and mixed up with flour, butter, pepper and salt, to a thick paste; stew in the oven for two hours, and when cold, I can assure your readers it is a most delicious compound eaten with bread and butter." We remember having once heard a political economist give it as his cpinion that a red herring was a very good dinner for a poor man. How that good man’s heart would have rejoiced had he lived long enough to read this. 3 What reader of our Gazette will prepare this toothsome dish, and, greater problem still, what reader will befrst to taste ? Don’t all speak at once, please. What would the Rev. Mr. Chadband have said, had such a dainty dish been set before him by the stationer’s wife- Lovers of Dickens will remember the unctousness of this oily ecclesiastic when, on sitting down to a carefully prepared meal, he commenced a long winded oration with "What have we here" and proceeded to enumerate the viands, describe their uses, effects etc Rausta patience of his audience was well nigh ex. In my mind’s eye, I see him sitting down, eyeing the most delicious compound' and condensing his learning andloguence mua into the exceedingly unecclesiastical for. " hat the -------- 1 is this mess’ ? cKeaders, please note, the beetles must be dried inthe sun for two hours. For many months in the year we shall get no chance of drying them. 9 TARaces. During the Ascot meeting, the S.W. ran 8s special trains, carrying 16,200 passengers against ran 05 PP , 1 - 300 to the same 1 aces of last year. , s&Xwas as follows, Tuesday 22 -hX. carrving 4,700 passengers : Wednesday 17 specials. 3 558 passengers ; Thursday 30 specials, 6.000 passengers : Frida? 16 specials, 2,500 passengers. —:o:— The Southsea branch railway is to be opened for traffic on July 1st. There will be two new stations, viz one at Fratton where the line joins the Portsmouth main, and the terminus at SouthseaNervous Traveller:—“ This carriage seems to oscillate very much.”—Fellow Passenger; "Oscillate! I should think it does; and that's not the worst, I had a dose of nitro-glycerine an hour ago, and I am atraid the shaking will send it off!" (N. T. flies to the communication cord). In the Orphan Fund account of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, for 1884, just issued. The celebrated collie dog "Help" is credited with collections for the Orphans in various provincial towns to the amount of £258, 18s. 7d. Recently at Accrington, " Help " collected £15 in the course of a fortnight. —DAILY PAPER An amusing rumour gained currency in Winchester that the Government had offered the Suakim-Berber Railway plant to the directors of the Didcot and Winchester Railway for the completion of their line. It is needless to say that they will not be helped out of the fog in the manner stated. The shareholders of the Didcot, Newbury and Winchester Railway, are making strong efforts at Southampton, to obtain further capital, so as to complete the line to that town. They seem rather wary of investing themselves, and their latest attempt to “raise the wind" has taken the form of resolutions to issue preference stock to the amount required. Some of our railway stations are quite gay with flowers in bloom, amongst others, we notice thestriking display of various coloured pinks and other flowers at Brockhurst. Rogate certainly deserves notice for its magnificent rose tree, which trails upon the up platform buildings. It has been carefully trained and is now covered with hundreds of fine blooms and buds, giving forth odorous perfumes. T The conscript Fathers of Benares, the Holy City of -ndia, have a superabundance of monkeys in their City, and have asked the Railway Company to convey ten thousand to a remote town. ' But the Railway company not being particularly enterprising, and not having the fear of competition before their eyes, have declined to treat for the conveyance of such a lively cargo. We venture to think such a cargo would tax the energy and resource of any railway manager. The G.W.R. Company offer £1o reward for information as to the perpetrators of the attempt to wreck the train on the Dorchester section in May.

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