it succeeded. In the St. Leonards Gazette of August 6th was a lengthy description of the building and its uses, but it must here suffice to say that its manager, Mr. Grosslob was well known as for many years manager of the spa, on the west hill. It was he, also, who, on the contiguous ground erected the Russian Bath, and obtained numerous testimonials of the efficacy of that establishment. It was patronised by persons near and far, and several long standing personal maladies were eradicated. But the building being composed chiefly of wood, was not fire-proof, and was accidentally burnt down. Sentiments of regret were freely expressed for the loss of the Russian Bath, and in a short time, mainly through Mr. Grosslob's suggestion, a limited liability company was formed for building larger and more suitable premises. The site of the old Bath was purchased, an architect (Mr. Henry Burton, of London) was engaged to prepare the design and plans, and the erection of the building was the result. The Company wisely secured the services of Mr Grosslob, and it was felt that the excellent management and good deportment of that gentleman would be a sufficient guarantee of the thorough attention that would be paid to all who might patronize the establishment.
Vestry Meetings (St. Leonards
A rather numerously attended meeting, with A. Burton, Esq. in the chair was held at the Railway Inn Bopeep on the 29th of March, when Messrs. Peerless and Payne (returning officers) together with Messrs, Gausden, and Rodda were nominated for magisterial selection of overseers. Mr. J. Phillips was re-elected vestry-clerk, Mr. Draper (an official of several years standing), and Mr. Livermore were elected Road-Surveyors, and Messrs Eldridge and Lamb were reappointed assessors. some little discussion took place as to the difficulty of keeping the roads in repair, it being stated that less satisfaction had been given although double the amount of time and money had been devoted to the object. It was, finally resolved to use broken hard stone in future instead of beach. A poor rate at 7d. and a highway rate at 4d. were agreed to.
At a previous meeting (Feb. 19) Jeremial Cruttenden, brichlayer; Chas. Wrenn, shoe-maker; Geo. Roberts, carpenter; Michael Dickson, upholsterer; and Geo. King, carpenter, all of the Tivoli, were appointed constables.
At a meeting on the 29th of April. W.E. Skinner and A Harwood, were elected assessors, and C. H. Gausden, waywarden.
At the meeting on Nov. 3rd, the only business transacted (at the Terminus Hotel, Bopeep) was the passing of a poor rate at 8d. and 6d respectively for inbounds and bounds of the parish.
Westry Meetings (St. Mary Magdalen)
A meeting of ratepayers of this parish was held at the Norman Hotel on the 28th of March. Mr. Church was called to the chair. There being no rate to be made, the business was confined to the nomination of L. Deering, B. Bickle, H.R. Putland, W. Harman and J. Moffatt, for overseers; the election of W. Skinner and A. Harwood as Assessors, and W. Savery, as Vestry-Clerk. A a previous meeting (Jan. 7) A poor rate -
