Mankind in the Making

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I am greatly obliged to Mr. J. Leaver for a copy of the following notice:

"Attention is drawn to the frequency with which the death of young children is caused owing to their clothing taking fire at unprotected firegrates. During the years 1899 and 1900 inquests were held on the bodies of 1684 YOUNG CHILDREN whose death had resulted from burning, and in 1425 of these cases the fire by which the burning was caused was unprotected by a guard.

"With a view to prevent such deplorable loss of life it is suggested to Parents and Guardians, who have the care of young children, that it is very desirable that efficient fire-guards should be provided, in order to render it impossible for children to obtain access to the fire- grates.

"E. R. C. BRADFORD,

"The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.

"Metropolitan Police Office,

"New Scotland Yard,

"January 28th, 1902."