punished, but unfortunately this came on so soon after, there was no opportunity Q: Was the ventilation good on the date of the accident? A: I couldn't say that day, but it must have been good or the fireman would have detected it. [?] there the [?] Saturday and it was very good. Q: You didn't visit the Second South Level on that day? A: No. By [W.] Pauley:- With reference to the open lamps that were found in the [intake?] in the level. A question was asked by my friend Mr. Patts, of the [?[] as to whether that [intake?] is part of the ventilation [?]? A: No, it is not; it is not in that [?] at all. The [destruct?] begins with the first working place, in my [?], otherwise it must begin at the shaft Q: All the workings to the right of that [intake?] are in the [destruct?]? A: Yes. the working places are. Q: Will you explain that to the gentlemen of the jury?