Electrical engineering in mines, suggests William contacts Geological Survey; road being made in front of house; Miss Scutt first visitor to house; ducklings and chickens reaction to water, William should read Lloyd Morgan's "Habit & Instinct"; Percy Curtis sends thanks for photos; letter enclosed from (Mr) Wareham (not present); books ARW has read; "Bounder" writing in The Clarion; William and walking companion should look for the "toad in the coal".