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success. Difficulties are being watched for as

they arise, and as far as possible are being met

without delay by such measures as the alteration of

hours of supply, and the erection of new fountains.

Temporary works undertaken up to date have involved

an expenditure of over $50,000.

Now that there has been some rain, though

not enough to justify removal of the restrictions, it

is not uncommon to see hands and feet or small pieces

of cloth being washed in casual puddles. The

practice leaves an easy inference concerning the amount

of washing of persons, clothing, or houses, that can

ordinarily be done. Apart from the question of

hygiene, it is hardly necessary to point out the

additional fire risks which the restrictions entail.

In

6. The Colony is firmly convinced that

salvation lies only in the Gorge Valley dam, which

forms the most important work in the second section

of the Shing Mun scheme. All responsible opinion

shares this view and is satisfied that the financial

burden will be readily borne by the Colony in return

for the advantages which are expected to accrue.

this connection, I invite your attention to the speech

of the Honourable Dr. Kotewall, recorded on page 38 of

Hansard; the necessity is so pressing that "the

people will not grudge any expenditure in the form of

interest and sinking fund in respect of loans raised

for providing waterworks...."

7.

Steps are steadily being taken to bring about

the adoption of universal meterage, and there is a very

welcome demand for meters from all classes of the

community.