Just a note to let Listers know these "Snippets" and BMD Notices are from my own personal transcription work and are as they appear in the newspaper (except where I have used capitals for surnames in mid report). Also unless stated otherwise I have no further information - Saying that I hope there is still something amongst them that will help/interest someone. Heather Transcribed by Heather Carbis from The Southern Times published Saturday 8 June 1889 THE EARTHQUAKE On the evening of Thursday (Ascension Day) distinct shocks were felt here, leading to the conclusion that they preceded from the subterranean disturbances which were mentioned in our issue of last week as have being felt at Poole, the Isle of Wight and other places. Although not severe, the second shock was of sufficient power to make crockery ware, glasses &c., jingle. Ascension Day 1889 was on Thursday 30 May. I transcribe for FreeCen. Interested? Check Out the Website - http://freecen.rootsweb.com __________________________________________________________________________ Join Freeserve http://www.freeserve.com/time/ Winner of the 2003 Internet Service Providers' Association awards for Best Unmetered ISP and Best Consumer Application.