Hodkinson,

CHILD DROWNED. - On Monday 21st inst, a pump on the premises of Mr. William Hodkinson, lot 10, con 4, Eramosa, had been removed for repairs, and the well had been temporarily covered with planks. During the afternoon a little son of Mr. Hodkinson, about six years old, was playing round the place, and it is supposed that it must have removed some of these planks and fallen into the well. He was missed in a short time, and a search instituted, and he was finally discovered down the well. Mr. Hodkinson was away from home, and some of the neighbors were sent for, who took the child out, but he was dead. The event has cast a gloom over the neighborhood, as Mr. Hodkinson and family are very highly respected; and much sympathy is felt for them.