"The heathen in their blindness bow down to wood and stone."

[Doyle v. Brook. An interesting case brought before A. W. McArthur, S.M., illustrating the principle "Ignorantia juris non excusat." James Brook, caretaker of Victoria College, buried a cow (named "Star") in the Collage grounds. James Doyle, Inspector of Nuisances, prosecuted. Counsel for the defendant (Professor M. W. Richmond) explained that Mr. Brook was ignorant of the law, that the act was done openly, without any "brazen" attempt to "hide" the cow. A large quaniity of lime was used to fulfil the requirements of public health. Judgment for plaintiff, fined 7s. This judgment undoubtedly sound in principle. Extract from Salmond's "Leading Cases."]