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seemed to be met by a counter-shock, for I first was sent towards the 

 east side of the room, then south, and west, and all round, for quite a 

 minute." 



As at Mussoorie, many people heard sounds either before or during 

 the quake. They are likened to that produced by a storm or a high 

 wind,whilst some heard a roaring or rattling noise. 



Earthqxiake Forms — Mussoorie and Landour. 



(The same remarks apply here as in the case of the Dehra Dun 

 Earthquake Forms, see page 93. All sleepers were awakened.) 



Mr. W. J. Goodman, Sub-Engineer, Military Works, Landour. — There were 

 first tremulous vibrations for 15 seconds. Second, two severe shocks with 15 

 minutes interval (sic). Third, end vibrations for 15 to 20 seconds. Direction 

 ]jj # e. — S. W. by displacement of roof timbers. Sound like reverberations of a 

 blast coming up from the valleys N. W. of Mussoorie and dying away in that 

 direction. He opened door with difficulty. Saw natives escaping down the 

 " khud " (hill slopes). Bell of St. Paul's began to ring in an undecided sort of 

 way. Iron tank, 4' by 4' by 4' for rain water, threw out water at every two 

 seconds. Water afterwards 1 foot below the rim. N.B. — There was a lid. 

 There was a dusty haze in the direction of Mussoorie. Earth fissures behind 

 depot parade ground. The earthquake emphasised the difference between good 

 and bad buildings. 



Mr. W. Beaford, late of the Forest Department. — Direction N. E. — S. W. about. 

 Standing and walking was difficult (indoors). A dinner waggon was thrown S. 

 A large mirror was thrown off wall 4 feet to the N. Bottles and vases over- 

 thrown. Earth fissures near Prospect Point, varying in direction between E. — W. 

 and N. E.— S. W. 



Rev. J. S. Woodside, American Presbyterian Mission. — There was 1st a slight 

 quivering, 2nd a shock, from N. W. (he thinks) met by a counter-shock, because 

 he was first sent to the E. side of the room and then S. and W. and finally all 

 around for 1 minute. Vase on N. side of room fell inwards a little W. of S. 

 Water jug did not fall. The rush of sound lost in the creaking of timbers 

 and jarring of doors. During 56 years in India, though he had felt many earth- 

 quakes, none were so severe as this. 



Lieutenant H. W. Kettlewell, Station Staff Officer and Cantonment Magistrate, 

 Landour. — Time 6-10 a.m. by new watch exact with telegraph time. First trem. 

 vibrations for 3 or 4 seconds, then 2 seconds interval ; 2nd a violent shock, duration 

 15 seconds. Direction S. E. — N. W. in the form of lateral vibrations 4 to a second. 

 The sound a distinct rumbling accompanying the main shock. The house rocked 

 violently and it was difficult to stand. Bottle of spirits fell N. E. Two silver 

 cups fell E. S. E. 



