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[page 447] particular objections for two attendants to take charge of three halls, which would be one and a half a piece, provided quite a portion of their patients were in the amusement hall. Q. But when that case exactly did exist the building took fire. Now don't you see an objection to that? A. No, I dont know that I do. Mr. Baker: Of the building taking fire? Q. You dont mean to say you do not see any objection to the building taking fire? A. I was not answering that question. Q. Do you think it is safe to leave things in that shape? A. Yes, practically safe. Q. You think it is practically safe? A. Yes, sir Q. And you think that is a proper way to manage the building? A. The facts of the case are that many of the patients were in the amusement hall; nearly all of them came from these particular floors, at least, a large proportion of them. Q. Do you agree with the administration of the hospital in the matter of treating the very violent, the lodge system? A. Yes, sir.