Transcribed by Heather Carbis from The Southern Times published Saturday 22 June 1889 Just a note to let Listers know these "Snippets" are exactly as they appear in the newspaper (except where I have capitalised surnames in mid report) and unless stated otherwise, I have no further information. Saying that, I hope there is still something amongst them that will help/interest someone. Heather A PLUCKY GIRL-An example of the courage and presence of mind of the weaker sex took place at Julians on Friday last, when Ada BRYANT, a servant, in the employ of Mr. J. Tilsed, saved a little girl named HOOPER, aged 10, daughter of Mr. Hooper, tailor, from drowning. It appears that the little girl was pushing an empty perambulator up the hill over the bridge, when the wind took it and forced it and the child through a gap in the hedge into the stream which runs into the river there. Ada Bryant, who was a little distance off wheeling a perambulator, heard the splash, and, having ensured the safety of her charges, rushed to the gap in the hedge and saw the hand of the child above the water. Without hesitation she plunged into the water, and succeeded in bringing the child safely back into the bank. It was however in a very exhausted state, and has had to be carefully attended since. There is no doubt that but for the prompt act of Bryant the child's life would have been l! ost in another minute or so. It is perhaps needless to state that the parents have made the girl a present as a token of their high appreciation of her conduct. 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.