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1206 A. I think I always visited them. I visited them that night in June, and subsequently as a trustee, I visited them one cold winter night. Q. What was your observation as to the temperature of the lodges in winter days and winter nights? A. I think they were full as warm as the main halls, perhaps warmer. Q. This winter night was the temperature of the lodges at or anywhere near the point of freezing? A. No sir. I think we were in one of the rooms that night. It seemed to me they were sufficiently warm for comfort. Q. Had there been any notice given of your visit or preparation made for it the evening you visited the lodges? A. I think not. Two of the trustees started from the trustees office and went with the watchman. I do not think we thought of making the visit five minutes before we started Q. Did you in the course of your experience as visiting committee and trustee know Mr. Sampson the engineer? A. Very well, was often in the engine room where he was. Q. What is your opinion as to his kindness of demeanor and treatment of those under him? A I always