leading from St. Ann’s-road to the Green-lanes, was a private road, the property of Mr. Scales. There were beautiful fields on either side, and half way up on the left stood four good houses, each standing in its own grounds. First came “Bridge House,” where Mr. Shirley Hibberd at one time resided. He was particularly fond of ivy, and had twenty-five different varieties growing in his garden.

Next was “The Retreat,” and then “Vale House,” of which the last occupier was Mr. San Giorgie. He kept an emu in the field opposite his house; children all round were very fond of going to see it. Lastly came “The Swiss Cottage.” The road was enclosed with park gates at each end. In those days it was a charming walk; now the aspect is entirely changed, the estate being covered with houses.