tEbe 6pertator, Rini( 23rb, 1853
FOR some years past boys have been in the habit of playing a game called " tip-cat" about the streets of London: the cat is a piece of wood pointed at both ends; it is struck with a stick so as to make it mount in the air, and then by hitting it while in the air it is sent as far as possible—very frequently through mindows or into the faces of passengers. Recently the nuisance has become excessive; and correspondents of The Times have stated that not only have many windows been broken, but in numerous instances persons have lost the sight of an eye by the pointed " cat" striking the organ of sight: the surgeon of an ophthalmic hospital certified to three recent cases of the kind. The Commissioners of Police have moved in the matter; and constables have orders to seize " cats," and in bad cases to arrest offenders, who art liable to a fine of forty shillings. A number of boys have been bought before the Magistrates.
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