From the Deal, Walmer, and Sandwich Mercury, 16 June, 1900. 1d.

A THIRSTY BULLOCK

A bullock, on its way through Walmer, had a somewhat exciting adventure on Monday last. It seems that, in company with a companion, the animal was passing along the Strand, on the way to its doom, when, fatigued by the extreme heat of the day, the two became somewhat obstreperous. One ran at the drover in a savage manner, and whilst it was being corrected for its folly, its companion, probably observing the sign of "The Queen's head" over the porch of the house bearing that name, and thinking the heat of the evening and the circumstances warranted "a drunk," rushed in and turned into the bar. Fortunately there was only one customer in at the moment, and his presence of mind, on seeing the animal approaching, led him to scale the counter and free himself from what would have been a most perilous position. Attempts were made to get the terrified animal out of the building, but without success, till at last, after half an hour had elapsed, a bundle of hay and a bucket of water induced it to approach the door. It was then secured with ropes and had to be dragged bodily out, and as soon as it could be again released, was driven to the slaughter-house. fortunately no damage was done by the unwelcome visitor.