Preliminary.—The greater part of the letterpress and accompanying plans were sent into the competition lately requested by the Borough Magistrates of Hull, and were awarded the third premium. The elevations and architectural details were designed with much care and success by Mr. B. S. Jacobs, of Hull; the sanitary and sewage works were prepared by Mr. George Bohn, C.E.; while the writer is responsible for the ground and first floor plans, and for the internal arrangements generally.