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Q-Will that relieve the present state of congestion ?
A—I don't know what particular branch of the Department it will be for.
Q-It is intended to give some relief to the present congested condition of t offices occupied by the Colonial Secretary and Director of Public Works. Will not this addition tend to remedy the condition of affairs to which you have called attention ?
A-I think it might be a temporary relief, but I don't think it will be sufficient to last any time.
Q-You think still more accommodation will be necessary
A-I think so.
Q-Have you any other suggestion to offer?
A-No.
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E. W. CARPENTER, sworn:—
By the Chairman.-What is your position in the Public Works Department? A-Assistant Engineer.
Q-How long have you been in this Department?
A-Since April this year.
Q-Did you come out from home to join the Department ?
A-No, I joined locally.
Q-What were you before you joined ?
A-I was Assistant Engineer with the Dock Company.
Q-I understand you are concerned with the following works :--Latrines, bath- houses, house for quarantined dogs, urinals, etc.?
A-Yes.
Q-Any other works besides these?
A-The coolie quarters at the Peak. I am in charge of the levelling instruments and of the plans,
Q-Who assists you in your duties?
A-Nobody except Mr. GALE. I am under Mr. GALE, and I have no overseers.
Q. Do you superintend directly the works with which you are connected?
A-Yes.
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Q-Do you find that you have plenty of time for supervision?
A-I have to start about eight o'clock every morning.
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Q-And when do you stop?
A-About four or a quarter past.
Q-You find that, working from eight to a quarter past four, you have time to discharge your duties?
A-Yes.
By Mr. Shewan.-You don't feel overworked, Mr. CARPENTER?
A-No, I take plenty of exercise.
By the Chairman. Have you any suggestion to make that might be of use to the Commission in its enquiry?
A.-No.