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The scene opens with Bay coming into the house to find Daphne and Regina watching the news report on a helicopter going down in Afghanistan. The helicopter was holding members of Ty's division in it. Suddenly, Bay's expression changes to a shocked look. Later, Emmett goes up to Daphne and says that she missed first bell. She tells him that she was watching the news about the helicopter crash. She is surprised that Bay didn't tell him and he says that they are in a fight. He asks about it and she tells him to talk to Bay. Meanwhile, Craig says that Britia has run into some money recently and says that Angelo must have given her money. This means that Britia is not a credible witness and that they are going to have to either find a different way or hope the hospital doesn't find out anything. Kathryn says that she was the one who gave her the money and says that they have to find a different way to proceed with this. Daphne practices when another Deaf kid named Travis comes up with the towel cart. She tells him that she has a towel and tosses it on the ground. He tells her to pick it up and then says that she thinks that she is better then everyone. She says that he doesn't know what he is talking about and says that she came back to help the team. He says that someone is benched because of her returning. She leaves upset.
She goes outside to find the Principal there. She says that Travis is being mean to her and she says that she will talk to him. Later that night, Emmett goes to see Bay, who is still emotional at the fear that Ty is hurt. He says that he is there for her. She asks Emmett if he would just leave like Ty did and Emmett says that Deaf people can't serve. Bay says that Ty normally responds quickly to her emails. He gets upset that Bay has been emailing Ty. The next day, Emmett talks to Daphne about Ty and Bay's emailing and she tells Emmett that Bay is crazy for him and not Ty. However, he is clearly upset about it. Travis comes up to Daphne and says that the Principal fired him. She tells Travis that he did that to himself. He says that not everyone is rich like her. Simone goes up to Daphne and asks how things are going for her. She says that they are great. Simone goes up to Toby and tells him that she has gotten him a gig at Top Five. He says that Guitar Face is playing at a party and that he can't make it. She tells him to drop it and go with the dig that she organized. Bay and Daphne go to John at the same time. Bay asks John if he can call the General he knows to find out about Ty. John says that he did already and that he is waiting for a call back. Daphne asks John to give Travis a job and he says that if Daphne vouches for him, then it is good enough for him.
At school, Toby tells Wilke that he has to bail on him. He says that he has a gig lined up that will take them across the college campuses. After a guilt trip, Wilke convinces Toby to go back to the original plan. Meanwhile, Kathryn wonders why Britia told Angelo what happened. John says that there is something that they don't know and Kathryn says that she is going to find out. John tells her to take Craig with her. Bay gets a book from Emmett and he says that it is for inspiration on her art. She thanks him. John comes up and tells Bay that Ty is fine. She is overjoyed and thanks John for the information. At the car wash, John shows Travis around and tells him what to do. He signs and John has Daphne translate. She tells Travis that he better take the job seriously. Wilke comes by and kisses Daphne. Travis says that it is nice to meet you to Wilke, but he doesn't understand the sign. He laughs about it and Daphne tells him that they have to go. Simone goes up to Toby and he says that he has to play with Guitar Face. She says that she understands and that he should play with his friend. They kiss and Toby is happy that Simone isn't interfering.
Craig and Kathryn go to Angelo's lawyer's office and the secretary asks them if they have a date set and Kathryn says that she is Kathryn Kennish. The secretary remembers and apologizes. Craig and Kathryn wait and Craig isn't too sure that this lawyer is so good. Kathryn is still gloating that the secretary thought that she and Craig were married. He jokes and says that he has been partial to red-heads ever since Mary Jane from Spiderman. However, Kathryn is confused. Connie, the lawyer will see them now. Meanwhile, Wilke tells Daphne about the part and she asks if Simone is giving her a hard time, but she says that they have no problems. He says that he is interested in going to Daphne's games and says that he is her "BF" (Biggest Fan). She gets a text and Daphne goes to the car wash. John is upset with Travis and tells Daphne that Travis flipped off an important client. John tries to fire him, but Travis says that he will sue if he fires him.
Daphne goes out and asks him what his problem is. Travis says that the guy that was rude to him started it. Daphne tells him to find another job and Travis quits. Kathryn and Craig meet with Angelo's lawyer and he says that Angelo had a source that had enough dirt on the hospital to have them give out a lot of money. In the car, Kathryn finds out that they are Craig's only clients. Later that night, Bay tries to get Emmett interested in what designs Bay has, but he can't stop thinking about Bay emailing Ty. She shows him her emails with Ty and they see that Ty has a street art design for him on the tank. Emmett is upset and leaves. The next day, Emmett and Daphne study and Daphne can't help but think about Travis and how he has been a mean person. Emmett tells her not to worry about it. Emmett reveals that he dropped Speech Therapy. Kathryn goes to Regina's and asks if she has been in contact with Angelo. She says that he tried to call, but she missed it. She tells Regina that she will tell her if they get a hold of him. Wilke meets Toby in the gym and tells him that their gig is canceled. Someone ratted out the party thrower. He says that is horrible. Daphne goes to Travis' house and finds out that none of his family sign and that he is treated as an outcast. She tells Travis that John isn't bad and that he tries. He says that she is right and apologizes.
Simone asks Toby to help her and he brings up the question is to if she ratted the party out. She says that she did and now he can play at her gig. He says that he doesn't know what to think of that and walks away. Travis goes back to the car wash and asks for a second chance. John allows it. Later that evening, Kathryn says that John has to be mad at her and he says that she has been acting like a free agent. Meanwhile, Daphne tries to get Wilke to communicate with her in sign language and she gives him his name sign. He says that he wants to know how to sign "I want to make-out". She signs it and he says that he will allow her. She turns off the light realizing that it is not going to happen. Toby comes downstairs and asks Kathryn about the situation about forgiving someone. She says that everyone deserves the benefit of the doubt. Kathryn asks Toby who Mary Jane Watson is and he says that she is a hot red-head. Bay gets a phone call. It is Ty. He says that he has missed her and she reveals that she is dating someone. He is silent for a moment and says that it is fine. She feels good about telling him about it. The episode ends.
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CEDAR CITY, Utah, 9/28/13 – Visiting Northern Arizona (5-2-3, 1-0-0) scored a goal with just over two minutes remaining in the second overtime period to come away with a 3-2 win over Southern Utah (3-7-0, 0-1-0) in the teams' Big Sky Conference opener on Saturday. The match developed into a back-and-forth contest that saw two ties, three lead changes and nearly two full extra periods.
"I thought that our team had long periods of time when we outplayed them and had more possession of the ball," stated SUU head coach Becky Hogan. "They had a certain urgency after goals were scored to attack and come right at us. They took advantage of those moments."
The Thunderbirds opened up the attack early on, outshooting the Lumberjacks in the opening half by a count of 8-2. SUU wouldn't break through until the 53rd minute however, when senior forward Sabrina Hernandez took a cross from freshman Brianna Brown and fired to the ball into the left side of the net to put SUU out in front 1-0. Northern Arizona answered just moments later as Cierra Gamble and Haley Wingender teamed up for a goal to even the score at 1-1.
Southern Utah went on to retake the lead in the 63rd minute when sophomore Nancy Brich collected a ball played into the box off a corner kick and sent a shot past the NAU keeper. The Lumberjacks rallied again though as Lindsay Doyle sent a deflection into the net for an equalizer just a few minutes later.
"That's maybe what we need to learn as a young team," explained Hogan. "Not to be so excited after you score, but realize that they are going to come back ten times as hard."
The score remained tied at the end of regulation, throughout the first overtime period and most of the second. Nicole Sherwin was then able to find enough space in the middle of the field to fire a shot over the Southern Utah goalkeeper in the 108th minute to deliver the 3-2 win for the Lumberjacks.
SUU finished the match with a 19-13 advantage in the shot column, as well as a 6-4 edge on corner kicks. Sophomore goalkeeper Tessa Christensen played all 108 minutes in goal, recording five saves while allowing three scores. Hernandez and Brich each notched their second goal of the season, while Brianna Brown recorded her first assists.
Southern Utah wraps up its five-game homestand next week with more Big Sky action as Weber State and Idaho State each make visits to SUU. The Thunderbirds and Wildcats square off on Friday at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Sunday meeting with the Bengals at 1:00 p.m. Coverage of SUU soccer is available at www.suutbirds.com.
Mon. Nov. 2
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Sun. Oct. 25
vs. Idaho State
Fri. Oct. 23
vs. Weber State
Sun. Oct. 18
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Sat. Aug. 13
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Wed. Aug. 17
@ Westminster
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Fri. Aug. 19
@ Florida Atlantic
Fri. Aug. 26
@ Utah Valley University
5:00 p.m.
Fri. Sep. 2
@ UC Riverside
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Sun. Sep. 4
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Table of contents
- 1. Rio Oro
10 in Crag
- 1.1. Main Wall 5 in Cliff
- 1.2. Free-standing Boulders 5 in Unknown
- 2. Index by grade
1. Rio Oro 10 routes in Crag
- Summary:
Mostly Trad
Long/Lat: -84.209956, 9.939207
- Description:
Rio Oro is a small wall in a tributary of the Virilla river system. Although not as fruitful as Forum, Cachi, or some of the other climbing locations in Costa Rica, Rio Oro does have some advantages. Firstly, the short walls, but higher grades provide an advanced version of El Coliseo that beginner climbers may find useful. Also if you like the idea of highball bouldering, but don't have the confidence to go the distance off a rope, this is a good training ground. Finally, the location and ease of accessibility make it a painless half day trip. This being said, Rio Oro does have a lot of homemade anchors and bolts. It is highly recommended to bring some stoppers to back up your belay, or top rope off of one of the many trees, rather than lead some of the routes and chance a fall onto a homemade bolt. Accidents have happened here so if you choose to climb at Rio Oro, please stay safe and be cautious
- The wall
The routes at Rio Oro are either on the 9m high main wall or on a series of dislodged boulders that are a couple of meters shorter. The wall can often become dirty due to the rainy season, especially near the top of the wall, so it is recommended that you bring a brush. Many are in need of replacement, and proper anchors, however most can be climbed using top rope stations set up on trees.
Routes are listed left to right on the main wall (when facing the main wall), and counter clockwise on the free standing boulders. Many routes have homemade hardware and therefore cautious climbers may wish to back-up their lead with trad gear or slings. All routes are short, but most pack a punch worth their weight.
- The Rock
Like Forum and El Coliseo, the rock is Ignimbrite, giving characteristic pockets and large sections of featureless vertical wall. Here you are going to find two main features, cracks and shallow pockets, although the odd pinch does show face. The shallow pockets and knobby feet require finger strength and footwork that will hone your skills.
Most of the climbs are vertical or nearly vertical with the exception of a few that are slightly overhanging.
- Descent / Exiting the Ravine
- In order to exit the ravine, you can either leave a rope on the large tree and climb out, then providing a top belay to your partner, or you can climb the large tree roots that run up the main wall. The roots can sometimes be dirty, and the most difficult section is at the top, so make sure that you are feeling strong and confident before scaling the roots.
- Eating
- Because of its location in the center of a housing area, there are no grocery stores or restaurants in the direct vicinity of Rio Oro. The best option is to bring food and water with you down to the wall. Other options include stopping off at Forum along the way to grab a bite at Mega Super, or one of the many restaurants in Lindora, or continuing along the highway towards Ciudad Colón for the eatery options for 'El Coliseo'.
Things to Remember
Costa Rica, more often than not, is an adventure to climb. Between trekking through jungles, fending off insects, and crossing paths with tropical animals you are sure to have a great day out. Here are a few things to keep in mind when climbing in Costa Rica:
- Bring extra water. With hot and humid often in the forecast you will drink more water than you may expect.
- Pack a brush; steel is best. Many climbs can become dirty after the rainy season and if you are climbing something that is friction dependent, you may need to do some spring-cleaning.
- It gets dark early and fast. This is especially true if you are in a ravine. Pack a headlamp or plan to get out early so that you do not get stuck in the dark.
- Bring a Spanish-English dictionary, if necessary. You never know when a couple words of Spanish will get you out of a jam.
- Approach:
By Car
Approximate time: 20 minutes
Take highway 27 from the south Sabana west out of San José towards Escazú, Santa Ana, and Ciudad Colón. After the tollbooth, where you will have to pay 290 colones, you will pass Multiplaza (a large shopping mall) on the left hand side. Continue on the highway for approximately 10 minutes, passing the Forum complex on the right after a large hill. After you pass the Forum Complex you will take the next exit off the highway. This off ramp will take you down to a housing complex on the right side with a large yellow wall. Do not stop here, but rather continue straight, driving back up and seemingly onto the highway, however stay in the right lane and exit on the road that goes off the highway to the right. This road will then bend to the left around a building with blue tinted windows and take you to a guard office with a large glass bestowed building directly in front of you, and a red walled house on the right. Tell the guards that you are going climbing and there should be no issues. Depending on the guard, they may not like the idea of you driving in, so instead offer to park in the parking lot in front of the large glass building. Whether you walk or drive in, follow the road into the housing complex. You will pass two T intersections, one on the right and then one on the left before coming to a 4-way intersection with a stop sign. At the stop sign make a left and then at the next street, turn right (there is a park on the left side once you have turned right). Follow this road as it curves to the left and then drive/walk approximately 300m. The entrance to the climbing area requires you to cross an empty fenced off lot directly to the left of a small light coloured house with red roof . If you drove into the housing complex, park on the road in front of the empty lot. Make sure that you do not park in front of the small house with the red roof, as the owner has been known to be not overly welcoming to climbers. If she does say anything, be polite and mention you are climbing in the ravine. Cross the field and find a small opening in the trees from which you can rappel down into the ravine.
By Bus
Approximate time: 30 minutes
Get yourself to the Comtrasuli (P: 2416-8036, 2258-3903) bus terminal, also the terminal for Ciudad Colón. Take a collectors (not direct) bus towards Ciudad Colón, and get off two stops after Forum. The bus driver will only stop at the first stop after Forum if someone has requested it. If the bus has exited the highway and gone through the free tollbooth, then you have gone too far. The best option is to ask the driver for the Urbanization de Rio Oro. The bus will let you off just after the pedestrian overpass with a blue guard rail, past the main entrance for the housing complex that is Urbanization de Rio Oro. You will need to walk back (opposite direction of traffic) approximately 50m and cross in front of the large glass building. The guards may ask you some questions, or they may just let you go without waking up. If they do request some information, just let them know that you are going climbing.
Continue walking down the street into the housing complex until you reach the first 4-way intersection (also the first stop sign). Make a left and then take your first right at the small park. This street will bend to the left, and then walk 300m to where you will find multiple vacant lots before a small light coloured house with a red roof. Cross the last lot just to the left of the house and in the middle of the back of the lot you will find a small opening in the trees from which you can rappel down to the base of the main wall in front of Media Luna.
- Ethic:
- Respect the land owners.
- They are kind enough to let you use their property for your enjoyment.
- Respect other climbers.
- Climbing is a community sport where the only opponent is the cruel crux that sends you airborne.
- Respect the environment.
- Above all, respect the environment. The plants, the earth and the rock itself were here long before you came into existence and will continue to exist long after you are gone. Sustain its survival by treating it properly.
Pick up trash, even if it is not your own. Take at least one piece out on every trip.
Do not kill flora or fauna, no matter how small or large.
Live and climb as though you are organic with your environment.
1.1. Main Wall 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
All Trad
|Selected ascents
No Name
The left most route has no name but many people call it La Comadreja Enchilada and at the time of writing the only route with seemingly bombproof protection, is also the hardest at Rio Oro. Start to the left of the thin crack with a good three finger pocket and a home made first bolt. Make finger strength and clean footwork dependant moves up and to the right to the commercial bolt for a feeling of security, and clip while pinching with the left. With a slight overhang, from here work your way through the crux, using the thin crack for a couple of moves before climbing back towards the left and finishing on a high step with great pockets before the anchors. As with most routes on the wall, dirt and overgrowth can be a problem, especially near the rounded top of the climb.
La Virgen
Directly to the right of 'David Ulloa' and just to the right of the thin crack is the delicate and resolute La Virgen. Climb up the crack using the odd face hold clipping the homemade bolts along the way. Past the third and final bolt climb up and to the left using large pockets and slopers until you reach the same anchors as 'David Ulloa'. This route has yet to see a successful headpoint.
El Pedo Loco
For this climb follow the kinked pen mark crack directly to the left of the easily identifiable Media Luna. At the time of writing this route does not have any top anchors and is missing a first bolt, and therefore the best thing to do is to set up a top rope on one of the trees at the top of the wall. Climb directly up the face using some well placed feet to ensure a successful attempt for the top.
La Media Luna
Media Luna is the most apparent climb on the wall as it follows the obvious crack that is just to the left of the strangler fig tree roots. This is also the route that you will rappel in from when entering Rio Oro. Start with an easy step up onto a ledge before using a mix of layback and juggy crack moves to make your ascent. The homemade anchors at the top of this climb are a little sketchy, I would recommend creating a top rope from a tree, or if leading, topping out and then down climbing the roots. This climb can also be completed as a trad route.
La Galleta de Soda
This climb is just to the right of the tree roots. At this climb the wall is slightly forward leaning and therefore this route provides a good warm-up for others on the wall. At the time of writing, all the bolts on this climb are homemade and one of the two anchors is missing, which is sad as it would be good to see one of Costa Rica's first bolted climbs retrofitted with a new set of hardware.
1.2. Free-standing Boulders 5 routes in Unknown
- Summary:
Trad and Top Rope
|Selected ascents
La Chimbombina
This scarcely bolted route is the most easterly climb on the set of freestanding boulders. Climb the face using a series of slopping crimps and slippery feet. Despite bearing only a single bolt if you are confident and courageous, you can always boulder the route at about V5.
La Viagra
The middle north facing climb on the dislodged boulders is La Viagara. Using solely the face of the boulder, gloriously crimp this short route to the hanging chains above. You will find the climbing to be discreet and you will be at the anchors before you know it. For a much easier version of the same route, use the large crack between the boulders in a layback style to make the ascent. Sending the route in this manner brings the grad down to 5.9.
La Caja de Leche
Directly beside a tree (across from Media Luna and the strangler fig tree routes) and on the shortest boulder's north face, La Caja de Leche uses a set of homemade bolts and chain anchors. Squeeze milk out of the box by hugging the boulder and compressing inward with all four limbs, trading movements between extremities until you reach the anchors. Due to the low height of this climb, it can easily be bouldered if you are really antsy to get on it.
This route is on the west face of the most westerly dislodged boulder, directly in front of the tree, just around the corner from La Caja de Leche. There are no bolts on this climb, and the anchors are homemade with chains. You can use the anchors to set up a top rope if you trust the homemade chains, or you can boulder the relatively short route; be careful of the tree.
El Pecho del Palomo
On the back of La Viagara is El Pecho del Palomo, a short, dashing, classic with a vivacious crux. Start by standing on the small boulder and then follow the side pull up to a good horizontal crack. Pull on the crack to work your way onto the slopping ledge before reaching around the overhang and clipping the anchors. At the time of writing, this climb has all homemade bolts and anchors.
2. Index by grade
|La Galleta de Soda
|1.1. Main Wall
|La Media Luna
|1.1. Main Wall
|El Pecho del Palomo
|1.2. Free-standing Boulders
|1.2. Free-standing Boulders
|La Caja de Leche
|1.2. Free-standing Boulders
|La Chimbombina
|1.2. Free-standing Boulders
|La Viagra
|1.2. Free-standing Boulders
|El Pedo Loco
|1.1. Main Wall
|La Virgen
|1.1. Main Wall
|No Name
|1.1. Main Wall


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rr^HE Railway News suggests certain alteraX tions in connection with the Ludgate-hill and Victoria Stations of the Chatham and Dover Railway, which would (in onr contemporary's opinion), if carried out, not only be of great public convenience, but would lift that unfortunate undertaking out of the financial mire in which it has so long been placed. The Ludgate Station is beginning to be felt too small for the constantly-increasing traffic, and there aro no means of improving or extending it except at a fabulous cost, as Apothecaries' Hall, the Times office, and other valuable property, would be required. Seeing this to be the case, our contemporary advocates the construction of a new station at and on a levol with the Holborn Viaduct, as at the point where the line at present passes beneath that structure the company has a large amount of surplus property, and upon this a commodious station could be constructed without difficulty and at a very moderate cost. The railway has four lines of rails to within a few yards of the Holborn Viadnct. All that is required is to raise cither the two outer or the two inner of Ihe existing rails, and lead them at a higher level into the proposed new station on the south side of the eastern half of the Holborn Viaduct. These two lines of rail wonld then form up and down lines for the passenger traffic on the main line of tho railway, terminating at the new terminus on tho Holborn Viadnct, the lower and remaining two lines of rail being still used for the short or omnibus route in connection with the Metropolitan Railway, nnd passing to the right or left of the proposed new terminus. The situation of the station on the Holborn Viaduct, levol with the roadway, would certainly be greatly advantageous when compared with tho Ludgate-hill (•ite, and the alteration will involve no wholesale demolition of proporty and no compensation. It is suggested that half of the sum to be paid by Government for the telegraphic system of the company (£100,000)—or, say, £50,000—could not be better employed.
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Crystal Palace School Op Art, Science, And Literature.—It was, in the first instance, with a view to utilise their most valuable resources for educational purposes that the directors, some ten years ago, established the above institute, and we are glad to be able to record the success which has year by year attended it. Its operations are confined to female education, and comprise lessons and lectures by eminent professors and teachers on all subjects which are embraced in a liberal education, and tho courts and collections of the Palace are made available by way of examples and illustrations. The new session (1869-70) will commence on the 18th instant, when the various classes will be resumed. According to the prospectus, which is already issued, there are many priv'leges accorded to registered pupils, such as the free use of a good reading-room and library, and an opportunity of purchasing a season ticket to the Crystal Palace, at half-price. These arrangements indicate great liberality on the part of the executive, and, being in keeping with the original aim of the promoters of the Crystal Palace, we arc the more pleased to find they are appreciated.
Maidstone.—The distribution of prizes to those students of tho Maidstone School of Art who successfully passed the Government examination, took place on the evening of Monday week, James Whatman, Esq., M.P., in the chair. The report, read by the Rev. H. Collis, said the progress of the school was satisfactory. Since the commencement of the present year 73 middleclass students and 30 artisans have been under instruction. The following numbers passed at the Government examination in March last:— Freehand, 12; geometry, 11; perspective, 2; models, 10. At this examination 7 students were awardf-d prizes; 313 drawings were sent from the school for the approval of the Science and Art Department.
Preparations For The Council At Roue.—The preparations in the transept of S. Peter's are (says a Roman correspondent) going on apace. So are those in the Cortile of Santa Maria degli Angoli. It is intended now to cover in the Cortile with a glass roof, and run a series of galleries round it, and thus create more space for the purposos of the oxhibition of ecclesiastical art which will be held simultaneously with the sitting of the Council, the number of applications for space already received rendering it probable that the area already marked out would have proved insufficient. A paragraph has been going the round of the papers to the effect that tho order for the carpets and hangings required in S. Peter's for the Council having been sent first to Paris, then to Lyons, and then to Aubnsson, everywhere met with tho answer that it was not possible to execute it within the required time. It was next sent to Berlin, where the manufacture of such articles has taken a rapid development of late years, and a telegram immediately was returned thence undertaking the work at the required time.
Payment Of Wages At Public-houses.— A correspondent calls for a few lines in reprobation of a custom which some M.P. should bring in a Bill to abolish. It is this:—The clork of the works or foreman, in league, it may be, with the publican, pays his men at a public-house, and the men, out of good temper, weakness, or shamefacedness, stand treat and drink at the bar. One glass acts as a slipper to another, and the man often finds himself "cleaned out" of a goodly proportion of his hard-earned cash. The clerk of tho works or foreman must be either a fool or a rogue to thus increase tho already existing numerous temptations to drink, and a short Act would render illegal a custom which is as bad as it is old.
Churches Axd Chapels.
Cleator.—On tho 3rd inst. the foundationstone of a new (Roman) Catholic Church was laid at Cleator, near Whitehaven. The building, which is cruciform, will accommodate abont a thousand worshippers, and is expected to cost something like £4,000. The internal dimensions of the building are 130 feet by 50 feet and 75 feet across the transepts; its height being about 65 feet. The foundations have been put in of slag concrete from the iron furnaces at Cleator Moor. The slag is laid about three feet deep, and is now as hard as rock. Mr. Edwards, of Whitehaven, is the builder, and Mr. E. W. Pugin, is the architect.
Bridlington Quay.—Anew church, dedicated to S. Anne, has been consecrated. Tho church is designed to accommodate, on ordinary occasions, 200 people. The ground plan consists of a nave, 57 feet long and 28 feet wide, with a western porch ; chancel, terminating in an octagonal apse, 30 feet long and 20 feet wide ; with organ chamber and vestry. Mr. C. Toft Newstcad, of York, is the architect, and Mr. John Brown, of Monkgate, the contractor.
Shrewsbury.—St. George's.—This church, erected in 1832, h:is been re-opened, after undergoing considerable alteration. The high pews have been removed, and new and uniform open seats are now provided, with stalls for the choir. The organ has also been repaired and removed from the west gallery to the south side of the chancel. The pulpit, altar-rails, &c, are new, and an improved system of warming has been adopted. There are now wide central passages in nave and transepts. The work has been carried out by Messrs. Nevett, of Ironbridge, from the designs of Mr. E. Haycock, jun., architect, Shrewsbury.
Sheffield.—The memorial stone of a new Baptist chapel was laidatGlossop-road, Sheffield, on Monday. The style is Geometric Gothic, and the building will seat 820 persons, at a cost of £5,000. Messrs. Innocent and Brown, of Sheffield, are the architects, and Mr. W. Dickinson the clerk of the works.
Leigh.—The ancient pile known as Leigh parish chorch, Lancashire, is, after many years of dilapidation, made the subject of a " restoration" scheme. The date of the edifice is unknown. Tho parish church of Leigh was mentioned in the Valor of Pope Nicholas, A.d. 1201, but it is probably of much earlier date. It was tho only church in the parish till 1633, when S. Stephen's, Astley, was built by Adam Mort, the lord of the manor of Astley. The organ, which is one of the finest in Lancashire (it was bnilt by Samuel Green, of London, in 1777), has recently been thoroughly repaired and restored by Mr. W. B. Parvin.of Bridge-street, Bolton, and was re-oponed on Sunday last, when collections in aid of the church restoration fund wero made.
Totnbs, Devon.—The north aisle of the parish church, dedicated to St. Mary, has been rebuilt from tho designs of Mr. G. G. Scott, R.A., and will be available for uso at the end of tho present month. Built in tho Perpendicular style, it was not until 1800 that any certainty existed as to the exact date of the whole church; in that year the south-east pinnacle being struck down by lightning, fell through the roof of a small room over the porch, in which were found two chests full of ancient records, from which it appeared the church was rebuilt in 1250, and again in 1432. The ancient rood-screen, which is exceedingly handsome, and bears many traces of very rich decoration, is the chief glory of this chnrch. It is of Beer stone, the old pulpit being also of the same material. A gallery has been erected in the restored aisle, which, together with the roof and open benches, is of deal. The walling of the new part is limestone raised from the Darlington estate, the parapet of red sandstone from Stoke Gabriel, aud the windows, piers, arcades and all dressings are of Doulting stone from quarries in tho neighbourhood of Ilminstcr. Mr. Reeves, of Totnes, is the contractor, and the wood and stone carving has been executed by Mr. Hems, of Exeter. The entire cost will be about £1,600.
Monkton, Devon.—Tho church of St. Mary Magdalene, rebuilt some years ago from the designs of Mr. J. Hayward, of Exeter, has been rendered complete by the restoration and heightening of the old tower, the only remaining portion left of the ancient structuie. This has taken place under the direction of the same architect, and the effect is very satisfactory. The gurgoyles and other carving are the work of Mr. Harry Hems, of Exeter; and Mr. Goldsworthy.of Honiton, was the mason employed. The whole of the cost has been bore by Mrs. R. S. Gard, upon whose manor the church stands.
Launceston, Cornwall.—A new chapel for the Wesleyan denomination has been commenced in this town from designs (selected in competition) by Messrs. James Hine and Alfred Norman, architects, Plymouth. The building, which is to scat about 700 persons, will be in the Early Decorated style, and will consist of nave, with clerestory, aisles, transepts, and apsidal chancel. It is proposed also to add a tower and spire at the south-west angle, and adjoining the church will be school and class rooms. The buildings will be erected chiefly of local stone, with Bath stone and granite dressings. Mr. Blatchford, of Tavistock, is the builder, the contract snm being £3,008.
Finsbury.—The new building in Cowperstrcet, Finsbury, for tho Middle-Class Schools Corporation, is now nearly completed, and is to a large extent in occupation. It is destined to accommodate 1,000 buys, and alrea'lv contains 850. The cost of the land was £30,000", and that of the building will bo £16,000. Tho building has very little architectural pretensions. Broad corridors, accessible by wide stone staircases at each end, traverse the whole length of the building on each floor.
Truro.—On Monday last the new Public Rooms were opened at Truro. The edifice con" sists of a central block, with two small wingsIts exterior is not impressive. The style adopted is Tudor. The architects are Messrs. Habershon and Pite, of London. The walls are of stone from Mylor, the greenish drab of which is boldly relieved by the cream-coloured Bath stone dressings. The main doorway and the windows over are well-designed, and there is a well-proportioned oriel in the Green front. The building will cost about £900, and contains a large hall capable of seating 800 persons.
Poht-glasgow.—On Tuesday the foundation stone of a Town Hnll for the burgh of Port-Glasgow was laid with full masonic honours by tho Provincial Grand Master for Renfrewshire West, Sir M. R. Shaw Stewart, Bart. The design is a mixed Italian, and the facade bold wi'hout any elaborate details. It is divided into three compartments, tho centre projecting beyond the two sides. The principal entrance is placed in the centre, having a carved opening surmounted by a trussed cornice and pediment. The entrance hall is 14ft. square. The length of tho hall is 85ft. and the breadth 55ft., and it will he seated for 1,000 persons. The front gallery is placed above the entrance hall and waiting rooms; the platform, which will seat 100 persons, faces it. There is a committee room behind the platform capable of accommodating 200 persons.
Wharton.—On Sunday week new Presbyterian Schools at Wharton, Lancashire, were opened. The building is ^-shaped on plan, the cross portion, 60ft. long by 18ft. broad, being the boys' school-room ; the other pirt (42ft. by 18ft.), separated from tho boys' school by a movable screen, being devoted for tho purposo of a girls' school-room. Messrs. Corson and Aitkin, of Manchester, are the architects, acd Messrs. Smith and Asbton were tho builders, the desks and seats being fitted up by Messrs. Banks and Co.,of Manchester.
White Colnk.—The new vicarage house at White Colne, in the county of Essex, hud just bocn completed from the designs und under the superintendence of the architect, Mr. Charles J. Moxon, A.R.I.B. A., of 48, Albany-street, Regent's Park, London. The material used is the best red brick which the neighbourhood affords, with black bricks used in bands and also in tho arches of all window and door openings. Tho roofs are covered with red flat tiles, with an ornamental crested ridge. In addition to the house, stables have also been built. The whole of the works have been mo>t satisfactorily carried out by Mr. Z. Rogers, buildor, of Enrls-Colne, near Halstoad, at a total cost of £1,354.
Stibbard.—An entirely new rectory house has been erected on the Bite of the former old one (which was in a dilapidated condition) at Stibb ird, in tho county of Norfolk. The house, which is a small one, is built of red brick. The
works have been carried out by the builder, Mr. Robinson Cornish, of North Walsham, Norfolk, from the designs and under tho superintendence of the architect, Mr. Chnrlcs J. Moxon, A.R.I.B.A., of 48, Albany-street, Regent's Park, London, at a total cost of £952 13s. HI.
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Received.—J. L. It., sketch returned—IT. IT. 8.— W. II. C—J. It. V.—C. B. A.—J. P. S.—C. H. J. K. C. — II. II. V. willi photo, (can't promise to insert it).— R. S.
A Constant Reader.—Questions answered last week.
Student must bo very sensitive. Ho must try and take the good with the bad in " Intercommunication," or leuvo it all alone if he likes.
Edward H. Smales.—Your sketch of Whitby Abbey will appear; please send description.
Robert Tonge.—Thanks for the report.
Architectural Studest.—Read The Building News, and write to the Secretary of the Institute, D, Conduit-street, Regent-Btrcet, London.
(To the Editor of The Building News.)
Sir,—A letter addressed to yon in The BuildIng News will probably attract attention elsewhere. It is at anonymously signed, but it is easy to guess who is most likely at the bottom of it. What he finds in yonr particular condition to need amelioration scarcely appears, and architects in general will be slow to thank him for his chivalrous anxiety on their behalf. Should ho even help " the young architects of this country" to hold tho high place among their fellow citizens that, in their own estimation very possibly, ought to be theirs, the gratitude most be very uncertain of people whom ho himself paints as incapable of any sentiment except an inordinate thirst for money, nnd whom he strives to allure by the image of monopoly. Has monopoly taught the sculptor to produce more exquisite forms? Has it given the painter a higher power of design? Has poetry drawn from it more elevated inspirations? or does music by its aid more rapturously express proportioned sound? I say emphatically, No ] Neither will architecture flourish under its influence. The writer of that letter, however, is the champion, not of architecture, but architects; still, their interests should be inseparable. Granting that the '' accomplished" architect ought to know a good deal, it is certain that his knowledge must be to a large extent specific—personally and practically obtained among workers in wood and brick, and stone and metal. Knowing the true source of professional power, the civil engineer makes a residence among works and workers the preliminary to business as principal; but the architect too commonly begins only after the commencement of practice that extensive observance of works in all stylos, in all materials, of all forms, and of all ages, that constitutes his proper store of information—his own distinctive treasury. Here we can see and understand that "the necessary qualifications of an accomplished architect arc many and difficult of attainment." To one the conditions of time and opportunity may come easily and plentifully, to another sparingly and late; but who shall prevent their appropriate exercise, come when they may? Shall intellects, dovotod wiih life-long patience, and lovingly, to the noblest of the arts, be denied their proper application, that those who will not learn for learning's sake, who limit their sordid aims to ready cash, and see tho food of avarice in monopoly, may bo pampered and fenced about by rules and schools, degrees, nnd money down? You are asked to concern yourself with tho question, "What is an architect?" Will you also consider what nn architect after this sort, coined at " University " or " King's," and, do listen, an apprenticeship to " the trade, mystery, and calling of an architect and surveyor" into the bargain would be? The project for shutting up the Institute, and the liberal treatment of professors
of a liberal art with which you, a liberal President, are invited to sympathise, is equally fine, and, should it succeed with architects, there is no reason why painters should Hot make Academicians for " a round sum paid down." At any rate, the "nobodies," those unsufferable gentlemen amongst the Fellows of whom nobody knows anything " but that they have been seven years in practice, doing little or nothing, alas! but regularly paying all that time four guineas a year," are to be extinguished out of hand. The pecuniary benefits of medals are to be shown by tariff, and the marketable value of those absurd examinations, that were so clamorously asked for and so signally shirked when granted, is to be declared and guaranteed. This reminds one of a good-for-nothing boy who thonght it too much to be even good for nothing. The A and B story, upon the strength of which the Institute is denounced as the "house of refuge for the incompetent," simply supports a not uncommon notion that the student, who by aint of cramming gets through an examination, and thenceforward thinks himself a hero, will often suffer by fair and and steady comparison with the owner of more sterling but less showy qualijies. The noxt financial project is a sort of Stock Exchange manoeuvre for bringing existing fellowships to a premium by means of a new class—a hj brid of the genuine architect and the Oxford B.A. All this is calculated to deceive. The fault lies rather with the law than with the Institute, and the first upward step for architecture and architects must be a change in the exocntive system of the Building Act. Here, Sir William, is the Augean stable. Your foot is on the tlireshhold, and the companion of Hercules, Resolution, can make the cleansing, as of yore, practicable, if not light—Yours &o., Anti-monopoly.
Sir,—If the "Sculptor of the Figures" carefully reads again my article on Salisbury Cathedral, he will find there is not such a variance between my statement, which he quotes, and his own, as he imagines. As to the west front having been restored to its present completeness "a year and a half ago,"I do not oven question it in my notice ; and I should be sorry if my rematks are calculated to interfere cither with the efforts of the Dean and others to restore the figures to the vacant niches, or the sculptor in completing his labours. I think, however, there are many other parts of this noble building that require more immediate attention.—I am, Sir, &c, The Writer Op The Article.
Sir,—I fear some collusion has again been exercised in the case of the above competition, as three Bradford men have been placed the winners, which is very extraordinary, to say the least of it, as we have yet to learn that the architectural talent of that town is of such a very high order as to eclip-e all others in a public competition.
There Bccms to be no doubt that architects must soon do something positive if they wi«h to keep their proper professional ttatim, inste id of being dragged through tho mire, which is s > frequently the case—talent and merit being cast aside through the unprofessional touting of some wellknown local man, who, with a mariter in modo style, manages to worm himself into the good graces of sure of the m. re important members of the building committee. I think the best thing we can do is to insist upon either one or two firstclass architects being called in to decide, and that we should demand that this should be stated in the conditions before sending in.
From all I can hear, the plans to which the second and third premiums have been awarded are greatly inferior to several sent in, and that there is no doubt most sh ame f ul favouritism has been shown. I think that something ought to bo done in this case, and that the unsuccessful competitors, as a body, should sign a document protesting against this unjust decision. Could not such a protest be got up, signed by those competitors, nnd sent to the mayor or town clerk of Bradford, proclaiming against such unfair proceedings, and asking them, for the credit of the town, to re-consider the matter? It would at any rate show what architects think of the affair, and might possibly cause the pe pie of Bradford some degree of shame.—I am. Sir,
Sib,—I lmve seen the correspondence on this subject in yonr valuable paper and some of your contemporaries, and have been much interested in the form the discussion has taken, but, like Elihu in Job, I would also show mine opinion. I have been practically engaged in the supply, and sometimes in the quarrying, of building stone for more than thirty years, and the late Thomas Chappie (for so many years foreman to the eminent firm of Messrs. Cuhitt and Go.) paid me the compliment of stating that he know no one so well acquainted with the various Yorkshire stones as Myself, and no one had a better judgment of good building sione and the practical working of the same than Mr. Cliapple.
The scientific commission appointed to visit quarries and examine the qualities of stones to be used in building the new Houses of Parliament made a chemical analysis of several specimens of sandstone, and it is to be regretted they did not make choice of a sandstone somewhat similar to the Darley Dale in Derbyshire, bnt not so hard and expensive in working, or, on the other hand, one too soft or porons.
Dr. George Wilson, in hispaperon the " Chemis try of Building Materials," see the Builder, Vol XIII. page 506, says. "Pine grained, hard, compact i-andstoncs are superior to every other building material for the construction of edifices where delicate tracery and minute carving are exposed to the destructive meteoric agencies of a variable northern climate and a cityatmosphere."
Had the costly work on the exterior of the noble pile of building with which Sir Charles Barry has enriched the nation been executed in such a stone the " ihingof beauty" would have been a "joy for ever," instead of which a great mistake wns committed, and the work of decay commenced before the workmen left the building. It is to be hoped the result of the free discussion that has taken place on the qualities of a good building stone, wkh properties to withstand the action of the weather, and at the same time suitable for carving, moulding, projections, aud first-cluss masonry, will be that some such stone will be introduced for the Law Courts, and other new and important buildings about to be erected in London. The palatial edifices at Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, and Huddersficld, which are built of good weather sandstone, I venture to recommend to the notice of those who are directly interested in those matters, as a stone eminently adapted for use in London.
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., is now having carved lions of large size put in front of his public buildings at Saltaire, in stone possessing all the qualities enumerated above. Thcso quarries, with the facilities given by railways, can supply the London market in any quantity or size at a reasonable price.—I am, &c, JOHN TRICKETT.
Dacre Bank, Ripley, Leeds.
[1621.1-CURVED CHIMNEY FLUES. — Some smoke flue, lined with In* socketed earthenware drain pipes are curved soqulckly that the ordinary sweeping machine cannot be passed up. Is any pliable material ever adopted instead of the usual Btiff rods, by which such flues can be swept from tbe flroploce opening ?—
ri5S8J-LENGTH OF HIPS. - " F." thanks "W. a.," "H. D. C," and Robey Carpenter, tor their solution of his question, and confirmation of his opinion thereon. "Win. C.'s " attempted solution is mainly noticeable for its pseudo " Wm. C"-callty.—F.
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-I have read with pleasure your able article on the last number, but I think you have
fallen iuto an error in your account of the discovery by Mr. Milner of the use of alum os a fireproof composition. 1 have always lielleved that the composition oi which alum lorznfl Bo large a portion was invented and patented by Tann. the safe maker. This invention was the subject of litigation between Milner and Tann's ygent, in which Milner was successful, he having in Ids patent claimed the principle of protecting safes and boxes from destruction by lire, while Tann's invention was only another method of doing it. From the time of this trial until the termination of M ilner's patent, he always used this alum composition instead of the tubes containing water. Messrs. Tann and Son may probably reply to your article. J. W,
Sir,—Oho of your correspondents was iuquirlng about Plymouth Guildhall competition. Mr. Waterhouse was selected to adjudicate on the designs, which he examined at Plymouth about three weeks ago. Several meetings have been held throughout the town, nt the whole of which resolutions have been passed, declaring that the town is already too heavily involved in debt; that it is undesirable to increase the burden for the purpose of building a new Guildhall; and that they support those candidates for the Town Council who are in favour of reduced taxation. J. H.
Amunificent Gift.—The Manchester papers record a noble act of munificence on tho part of Air. Robert Barnes, of that city. The Cheadle Hall estate has for some time been occupied by the trustees of the Manchester Royal Infirmary as a convalescent hospital. Mr. Barnes has now signified his iutcntiou to purchase the estate for tbe ti ustees, and further, to devote £10,000 to the extension of the charity.
Also what is the meaning ot the sign i/. "To find the strength of girders of wood with W. I. fletches.K Thus:—B = breadth of wood in inches; D = depth iu inches; t = thickness of iron fietch in Inches; L = length of bearing in feet; W = breaking weight in cwts. in middle. Formula—
W = — (CB + 30t)
C = 4 0 teak = 30 oak, and so on Is the sign if intended to convey the same meaning as «/, which usually has 2 or 3 placed against it denoting square or cube root? the former sign I flud both with and without the root figure in the work mentioned.— Formula.
[1681.]—CONTENTS would kindly furnish
pond, Robey Carpenter and " It. P.," who both work upon assumed premises. Incorrectly—might adjust their difference of (1110—1245), 105 cubic feet. Other correspondents might acquire a kuowle.dgc as to method of correct admeasurement, and " S. It. T." might also be iu receipt of a solution of his mystery— F.
[1600.]—ARCHITECTS' ESTIMATES.—It would be absurd to suppose a job for which an architect's estimate of £5,000 was backed by a contractor's estimate for £6,300 could ever reach £11,000 without his desigus were deviated from or extras incurred in additional work. The commission, of course, is charged upon the amount of the contractor's account. I of course assume the extras are incurred with the knowledge of the client; if not, it would be a question ol law how far the architect was a responsible agent Contractors have often had difficulty in obtaining payment for work done when the architect has exceeded his instructions. Should an architect have misled his client to the tune of £4,M» in a job of the above magnitude, he can hardly expect his commission on that amount in equity, however successfully he may be enabled to enforce his claims by law.—Formula.
[1602.1—A NICE QUESTION—I consider "An Assistant" has an undoubted right to give evening assistance to another architect, unless he has an agreement with his employer to the contrary, but ho should be careful he docs not in any way allow it to interfere with his dally duties by overworking himself at night, and thus prevent the development of his energy in the day time. Neither, in my opinion, should be give either architect the benefit of any good points that legitimately bolong to the other, and which he may have become possessed of while in their employ, but this, I presume, it would be difficult to avoid, if employed to design.—Formula.
[1007.]—SURVEYORS' FEES.—The fees due to district surveyors, if not paid by the builder, nie recoverable against either the owner or occupier.—Formula.
[1620.]—CEMENT FOR TANKS.—I should think your correspondent "Kappa" would find Portland cement, mixed with sharp sand iuequal proportions, answer his purpose.—J. S.
[162a]—CEMENT FOR TANKS.—I should advise "Kappa" to renew the portions of tho stone gutters that have the faces broken off either wholly or partially ; if partially, the new portions ought to be dovetailed into the old. I should not recommend cement for the purpose, as frost is liable to lift it. A good way to make the joints of stone gutters watertight Is to have the faces of the joints cut in the form of the letter V, stopping the same with tow aud whitelead. 1 have seen joints severed, in consequence of alterations, that have stood twenty winters, and which appeared upon separation to be iu as good condition as the first day they were stopped.—T. L. P. H*
Morpeth Church.—A window of stained glass lias this week been erected in the parish church, Morpeth, to the memory of George, sixth Karl of Carlisle, and his wife. It is in the north side of the chancel, and the subjects are the Crucifixion of our Lord, and S. John taking- the Virgin home after that event. The window is tho work of Mr. Baguley, of Newcastle, The tracery, which is mostly old glass of the fourteenth century, has been restored by the same artist.
STATUES, MEMORIALS, &c.
A Monument To No AH t—The inhabitants of the Grand Duchy of Ohnchoseu assembled recently to inaugurate a monument recently erected to Noah 1 The memorial has been sometime in abeyance —iu fact, since IfcoG—but is at last completed. The monumcut is of the character of a baronial tower, ^0 leet high aud :iti feet square. Above the gateway is the figure of the ark. A spiral staircase leads to the spacious chambers, in which it was proposed to place collections of antediluvian remains. On the summit isa short pedestal, on which is placed a bronze figure of Noah: at each corner oi the pedestal'la a large and beautiful cabbage, the emblem of Ohuehoscn.
The Lions At Saltaire.—Tho history of those lions, now placed in front^of the Mechanics' Institute at Saltaire, is a little remarkable. They were llrst designed by the sculptor, Mr. Thomas Milncs, of Loudon, for the base of the Nelson column in Trafalgar square ; but, after he had completed the models and made all preparations for proceeding with the work, the commission was taken out of his hands aud given to Sir Edwin Landseer. In the meantime, tho models remained in Mr. Milnes's studio, where they attracted the notice of Sir Titus Salt. Sir Titus was desirous of having the lioDB at Saltairo, and after a consultation with Mr. Lockwood, his architect, it was decided to place them in front of the building named, two on each side of the road. The lions are four in number, and are intended to represent Vigilance aud Determination—qualities which none will deny were possessed in a high degree by England's famous admiral—and Peace and W ar. Two ot them have just arrived, and one has been setup on its pedestal. The figures aie each eight feet long, three feet wide, and five feet high. They have been sculptured in Pateley Bridge stone, and the weight of each is nearly three tons. The stone is a beautiful rich coloured sandstone, now being introduced into the London market by Mr. Samuel Trickett, of ^, Gresham Buildings, Basinghall-street.
WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY MATTERS. The Feasibility Of Making Gar From Sr.Wage. —Sir Johu Thwaitcs, at a recent meeting of the Metro
olltan Board of Works, alluded to a paragraph which ad appeared in a newspaper to the effect that gas was being made in India from sewage, and leading to the inference that the same results might be obtained from metropolitan sewage. The writer appeared to have ignored the fact that Indian sewage consisted principally of solid matter, whilst London sewage contained , 94 or 95 per cent of liquid matter, which would render the cost of extraction too heavy to be of any practical utility. At the same time, on the part of the Board, he wished to state that they would give every facility to persons who wished to experiment with a view of arriving at any results not hitherto attained.
Richmond.—The third annual meeting of the Richmond (100th) Starr-Bowkett Building Society was held on the 2.1rd ult. The income for the year from subscriptions alone was £2,172; £8,700 has been advanced on property mortgaged to the Society, £792 of which has been returned. The profits were increased by £70. The report, which was of a satisfactory nature, was approved and adopted, and the directors for the past year re-elected.
Bristol.—On Wednesday week the fourteenth annual general meeting of the Union Building and Investment Society was held at Bristol. The report showed a considerable increase in the society's business on that of the preceding year; that 78 new members had joined the society sinoe the issue of the previous year's report; that 426 2-10 new shares had been issued; and that there were in force on the 81st August last— the date to which the society's accounts were made up —1847 3-10 shares, representing an invested capital of £33,500; also that there were on the register 375 shareholders. The aggregate amount of advances to shareholders on mortgage security of freehold and household properties was shown to be £66,326 16s. 6d.
The Conservative Land Society.—At the sixtyeighth quarterly meeting of the members, held on the 4th Inst., the report of the executive committee stated that the receipts for the four quarters of the past year were £161,136 12s., and the grand total to Michaelmas, 1869, is £1,450,( 82 19s. 3d. The total withdrawals to Michaelmas, 1869, are £356,880 0s. 4d., and the reserve fund to Michaelmas, 1869 (exclusive of office premises and furniture account), is £10,464 8s. Id. As the annual meeting will take place early In December, the eriod has arrived for the members to elect two shareolders, who, with two nominated by the executive committee, will have to audit the accounts of the Conservative Land Society. The auditors were duly elected to audit and report as to the account and balance-sheet for the financial year ending the 30th September last Tho directors further reported that the United Land Company (Limited) having announced that they will submit four estates for sale under the allotment system in tho course of this month (October), tho executive committee remind the members who hold rights of choice on the register of the Conservative Land Society that by mutual arrangement they will have priority of selection on the days of allotment, viz. .-—The 20th (Portsmouth No. 2), the 22nd (Westhill, Putney-heath), and the 27th inst. (Shccrness Xu. 2, and Hammersmith).
A Conflicting Decision.—A correspondent of the Solicitors' Journal calls attention to the decision of the Hou se of Lords in the case of " The Hammersmith Railway Company v. Brand" (L. R. 4 Eq., and Ir. App. 171.) It declares the law to be that a person is not entitled to compensation nnder the Lands Clauses Act and the Railway ClanseB Act for depreciation in the valne of his house by reason of the vibration ransed by a railway train. This is the opinion of Lords Chelmsford and Colonsay, Justices Blackburn and Mellor, and Baron Channel 1. The contrary opinion is held by Lord Cairns, Justices Willes, Keating, Lush, and Montague Smith, and by Barons Bramwell and Pigott. Can any decision be more unsatisfactory?
Important To Builders' Carmen.—Heley v. Hill And Others.—-The defendants, Mefssrs. Hill, Keddell, and Waldram, the extensive builders, of 38, Kingsland-road,| were summoned at the Shoreditch Court on the 11th inst., by the plaintiff, one of their carmen, for a debt of 16s. 8d., alleged to be due from the defendants to tho plaintiff for wages. The plaintiff said that he had been employed by the defendants as carman, and as a weekly servant, at a salary of £ 1 per week, and that he was discharged from their service on the first day of the week, withont any notice, and was, consequently, entitled to a week's wages, less 3s. 4d., which they had paid him for one day's work. The defendants, on the other hand, maintained that the plaintiff was not a weekly servant. Thoy reserved to themselves the right to dischargo any of their carmen at any time on payment of a day's wages, at the same time, however, thej made it a rnle not to do so except in a case like the present, where the plaintiff was discharged for insolence to one of their foremen and refusing to obey orders His Honour immediately decided in favour of the defendants.
Decay Of A Fresco At Lincoln's Inn. —The Atlienwum regrets to observe that the progress of decay in Mr. Watts's great fresco which illustrates the History of Law, in the Hall of Lincoln's Inn—an injury which attracted some attention a few months since—does not seem to have been arrested; at least, the defects have not been at present repaired. Mr. Watts's generosity in producing, with a patriotic view, this admirable work, would be aptly supplemented by the execution of such repairs as are now obviously needed. This painting, which was produced about ten years since, shows.no general signs of decay; its surface remains as rich and clear in tone and colouring as ever ;but some of the more important parts have materially changed. Thus, the faces of Justinian and Theodora—that of the latter fignre especially ; those of the scribes who sit at their feet, particularly that of the man on onr right; parts of the figure of Charlemagne; the face of Ina, King of the West Saxons, for which Mr. Holman Hunt sat as the model, are almost faded out of sight. The figure of the Earl of Pembroke, for the face of which Sir John Lawrence sat, and other less important parts, show great deterioration.
Plymouth Guildhall Competition.— Some time alter these drawings were received the committee deemed it well to ask for a sum of money to be placed at its disposal for the purpose of obtaining professional advice. The request was granted by the council, and Mr. Waterhouse's services were secured. This gentleman selected seven designs, out of the twenty-six submitted, as the best, and reported on these to the committee. Although two or three weeks have elapsed Bince Mr. Waterhouse's visit, we do not understand the committee has yet made its award. Within the last week or two several meetings of the ratepayers have been held, at the instigation of the Ratepayers' Association, and at each meeting a resolution in opposition to the erection of a Guildhall at present has been passed.
The Arms Of The City.—Mr. Charles Bouiell, writing with respect to the arms of the City on the bridge spanning Farringdon-strcet, I egrets that the able architect and engineer of the viaduct has overlooked the fact that colour is not an arbitrary accessory, but an essential clement of, true heraldry. At present the honourable and time-honoured ensigns of the City appear conspicuously upon tho noble bridge, painted brown, and heightened with ad libitum gilding, in strict conformity with the treatment of the rest of the metal-work of the structure. This completely destroys the true heraldic character, and consequently the significance, of both the arms, the supporters, and the crest. The general effect of the whole composition, in which these heraldic devices take no unimportant parts, would be greatly improved by the introduction of the true blazonry, instead of the present unmeaning brown and gold. I need scarcely add (says Mr. Boutell) that the shield is silver or white, charged with the red cross of St George of England, and with the erect sword (red also) of the great patron Apostle of the good city, St. Paul; and further, that the dragon supporters, and the dragon's wing crest, are of a thoroughly dragonish green and pink, with touches of gold upon their scales and membranes, and on every wing the red cross of St. George.
Bunhill Fields Burial-ground.—This celebrated burial-ground, where lie the mortal remains of some of tho wisest and best of England's sons, was re-opened yesterday (Thursday). It has been re-laid out and planted at the expense of the Corporation of tho City of London, and a considerable amount has been expended upon it. The tombs have been set up where required, paths laid out, trees and shrubs planted, and a new railing provided on tho Cityroad sido. On the granite piers of these railings will be inscribed the names of the most distinguished men who are buried in this " Campo Santa" of Dissenters.
The New Route From Islington To The City.—The preliminaries to the completion of this line and thoroughfare would seem at length to have arrived at the beginning of the end. The new route will start at Essex-road, not far past Islington-green, utilising Packington-street, Shcpperdess-walk, Bath-street (City-road), and Bunhill-row. The City-road and Old-street, St. Luke's, will both bo crossed at right angle0, and on
arriving at Chiswell-street, Finsbury-square, the new thoroughfare will be continued via one of the small streets leading southwards from Chiswell-street, which will be opened out at the southern end so as to debouch by the Moorgate-street station, Finsbnry Pavement. The thoroughfaro is complete, with the exception of this its most cityward portion, and a small length of Shepherdess-walk adjoining the St. Lnke's workhouse. The narrowness of this latter portion will necessitate the setting back of the workhouse premises, and we now hear that all the deeds in connection with the sale of the parochial property have been signed and sealed. These deeds bind all parties to the decision of the umpire, E. N. Clifton, Esq., by whom the price is to be settled, and on the return of the parties to town the negotiations will be completed. It is therefore probable that by the close of the year the new route ( with the exception of the small piece at the City end) will be opened for traffic.
London Association Of Foremen EnGineers.—It has been arranged, thanks to tho kindness of Mr. J. W. Bazalgette, engineer to the Metropolitan Board of Works, that the members of this institution, honorary and ordinary, will visit, on Saturday (to-morrow), the Abbey Mills pumping station of the great main drainago works at Stratford, and inspect the whole of its mechanical and other arrangements. Diagrams and drawings on a large scale will be exhibited in the engine rooms, and every preparation is to be made for the information and edification of the practical men who form the mass of the members of the association. After the visit of inspection, a collation will be served at the Royal Hotel, Bowroad, at which Mr. Joseph Newton, Royal Mint, will preside, and several officers ot the Board of Works will be present. The time of the meeting at Stratford on Saturday is 3 p.m.
The Tesselated Roman Pavement.—At the meeting of the Common Council at Guildhall on Wednesday, Dr. Sedgwick Saunders brought up a report from the Library Committee, recommending that a detailed description of the tesselated Roman pavement recently discovered at the back of the Poultry and of similar remains found in the City be obtained, and that the drawings of the pavement be chromo-lithographed, at an expense not exceeding £135, and a copy be sent to every member of tho Court, the Metropolitan Board, and the various learned societies. Ho moved accordingly. Tho recommendation was seconded by Mr. R. N. Phillips, and adopted.
Death Of The Queen's Librarian.—Mr. Woodward, librarian in ordinary to the Queen at Windsor Castle, died on Tuesday night. Mr. Woodward was a man of considerable literary and artistic culture. He wrote a history of Wales, and a history of America, and a local history of Hampshire, was editor of the Fine Arts Quarterly Review, and was lately engaged on a life of "Leonardo da Vinci." Mr. Woodward was born at Norwich in 1816, and graduated at London University.
State Of Trade Among The Carpenters. —The state of trade is returned by fifteen lodges of the general union of operative carpenters and joiners in the September trade report as good, by fifty-nine as middling, and by fifty-four as bail. Two a re on strike, and sixteen make no return, seventy-one lodges are woiking under the hour system, and the same number under the day, and four make no returns on the subject.
Slates Superseded.—The continually extending use of enamelled iron plates for advertising purposes having tended materially to diminish the cost at which they can be brought into the market, has led to the suggestion to employ them as a substitute for roofing slates and tiles. They world bo fixed precisely as the galvanised tiles recently introduced. They are to bo fastened by a single nail of galvanised iron, with which is used a small leaden washer, to render the nail-hole perfectly tight. The advantages of such tiles are numerous. In the first place, they aro not affected by fire like zinc, they do not oxidise, and thoir dilatation and contraction havo not the least effect on the roof.
Byzantine Cameo. — We hear that nn interesting discovery has just been made in Russia—namely, of a Byzantine cameo in onyx, dating from the seventh century. The gem, which is embedded in a jolden cup, presented to the Cathedral of Ouspcnski by Catherine II., is two inches in length, and of an oval form. The relief represents a cross surmounted by a medallion bearing the effigy of the Saviour, accompanied by two figures of angels. An inscription in Greek


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HENDERSON, Texas (AP) - Two men have been charged with capital
murder over a double slaying in Rusk County in which the victims were shot and dumped along a road.
The Rusk County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Drake Dario Blanton and 24-year-old Jason Terel Hunt were jailed Tuesday on $1 million bail apiece.
Sgt. Viki Penny told The Associated Press that she had no record of attorneys for the Rusk County men. Both were arrested over the weekend.
Investigators say one of the Jan. 25 shooting victims stayed alive long enough to describe who allegedly attacked them.
The victims were 29-year-old Rigoberto Tovar Pina and 27-year-old Steve Abran Parra, both of Center. A vehicle belonging to Pina has been recovered.
A motive for the shootings is sought.
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Hovhaness - Mysterious Mountains / Schwarz, Royal Liverpool
1 CD / Telarc / 2003-04-22Works: Alan Hovhaness: Symphony no 2 ("Mysterious Mountain"), Op. 132; Symphony no 66 ("Hymn to Glacier Peak"), Op. 428; Symphony no 50 ("Mount St. Helens"), Op. 360; Boreas and Mount Wildcat, Op. 2a
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Tactical Agriculture Teams (TAg) expand
TAg Teams, an educational concept begun in New York by the IPM field crops team in 1990, reached out to new audiences in 1996. Sixty farmers from 11 counties were enrolled in TAg Teams this year, bringing the total number of people who have received TAg instruction over the years to approximately 650. This year's group included both Amish and Native American growers for the first time.
Identical tests administered to participants before and after the TAg program proved the high educational value of this year's sessions. Test results showed that grower understanding of alfalfa insect pest management issues improved by 80 percent and knowledge of corn rootworm improved by 55 percent.
Knowledge about corn rootworm is especially important. Growers with only a partial understanding of this pest often try to manage it with routine, preventive applications of soil insecticides. TAg Team participants learn that such routine treatments are not necessary in first-year corn and can be avoided thereafter with no risk of corn rootworm injury if crop rotation is possible.
Pest data collected by TAg scouts provided additional proof of the wisdom of using IPM instead of blanket treatment programs. Only 33 percent of the alfalfa fields in the TAg project had alfalfa weevil populations over the "action threshold" (the population of a pest that, if left untreated, would cause significant economic damage). These fields were managed by timely cutting of the alfalfa; no use of pesticide sprays for alfalfa weevil was reported.
Scouting for the potato leafhopper, another alfalfa pest, showed that only seven percent of the fields were over the action threshold this year. Several growers were able to avoid treating for potato leafhopper by re-checking their fields after a heavy rainstorm. Rain can cause high mortality rates for this and other small insects.
Evaluations of the educational program by this year's participants reflected both gains in knowledge and favorable impressions of TAg:
100 percent stated that TAg helped them better understand their IPM role
100 percent plan to continue scouting their fields
86 percent said that TAg increased their awareness of pest and crop events
75 percent would recommend TAg to others "very strongly"
"I have seen a real savings on fertilizer cost and a yield increase by using the pre-sidedress nitrogen test.... I got so much out of TAg that I would like to do it again."
-Gary Davis, Schoharie County
"I taught soil science for years at SUNY-Morrisville, so I was used to working with the principles we dealt with in TAg, but now I have a real appreciation of what it's like to actually apply these principles."
-Edward Lynch, Madison County
"What I learned from TAg has helped to prove what I thought was true, that you can grow corn without commercial fertilizer.... I also appreciated the opportunity to talk with other farmers, to solve problems together. Sometimes you think you're the only one with a problem. It's a relief to learn that you're not."
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Tea Party double-talkMonday, September 20th, 2010
Our resident socialist calls the Tea Party out and reminds them governing is hard
By Rod Brooker
Tea Party people: I get it. I get you. Tell me if I'm wrong.
You wish things were simpler. You want things that work with much less government. You don't want to give your hard-earned money to a wasteful government. You want a job for everyone who wants one, and you want everyone to want one. You want to buy and sell American. You want parents to parent, and teachers to teach. You want society to have a moral basis. (more…)


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Mercedes Benz Ecu's fitted to CLK 320/ SL 280/SL 320 can now be remanufactued. Vehicles are suffering from mis fire with car running without all cylinders firing. These units are own unit rebuild only due to coding issues. Remanufactured units come with a 2 year warranty. See below for complete listing of vehicles this ECU fits.


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A black hole is a region of spacetime from which nothing, not even light, can escape. The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass will deform spacetime to form a black hole. Around a black hole there is a mathematically defined surface called an event horizon that marks the point of no return.
The book A Brief History of Time written by Stephen Hawking was subtitled From The Big Bang to Black Holes, referring to black holes.
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I love looking at games aimed for younger audiences. As I brainwash my girls into the world of gaming I can't just sit them down and say lets play Twillight Struggle so I need something to keep them interested. Electronic Labyrinth is one of those games I don't mind playing. It's well done and requires a lot of thought for planning moves. The younger the child the longer it is going to take to play this game as they get up to speed but in the long run it's worth it because they are really working out their brains.
I had to shoot this with my iPad because my video camera is having issues. So I could't put it on a tripod , hopefully you can endure the Blair Witch style footage.
About Dan Spezzano
Dan Spezzano has been writing about games in one form or the other since he was 12 years old. That makes him pretty old.