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Staff.

To work four cells the following staff would probably be required for each shift:-

One Engine Driver who would also act as Foreman.

One Coolie to assist him.

Two Stokers to attend to the furnaces.

One Feeder to feed in the refuse.

There should be three shifts. The whole might be under the charge of an European Overseer or Nuisance Inspector, whose duties would be arranged to fit in with the required supervision, and who would probably be only too glad to undertake it, if comfortable quarters are provided. In the first instance, constant supervision would be necessary, but this could probably be dispensed with gradually as the attendants become used to the work.

Upkeep.

The Horsfall Syndicate estimate the "annual cost of repairs to the furnaces, based upon experience in this country, will not exceed £3 to £5 per cell." Assuming the latter figure correct then £5-$50 × 4 (cells)$200 per annum.

There will also be the clinker to dispose of amounting to, say, 3rd of 24 tons = 8 tons per day.

Cost of Burning.

The estimated cost of burning 24 tons of refuse per diem, irrespective of the cost of collection, is

Labour.-3 Engine Drivers,

-3 Coolies,

-6 Stokers,.

-3 Feeders,... @ $ 8

@$15 per month $ 45.00

@ $ 8 @ $10

$ 24.00

>>

$ 60.00

19

$ 24.00

$153.00

Cost per day. $5.10

2.00

..... .55 1.00

Disposal of Clinker 8 tons @ 25 cents per ton, Upkeep. Repairs @ $200 per annum,

Oil and sundries, say,

Total Estimated Cost per day,.

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.$8.65

24 Tons @ $8.65=36 cents per ton or about 8ğd. which compares very favourably with the cost in England. This figure would, of course, be reduced if the furnaces are capable of burning more per diem.

CONCLUSION.

In conclusion, I would state that I have visited furnaces at-

Ealing, Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Liverpool constructed on the "Fryer" principles as

carried out by Messrs. MAULOVE, ALLIOTT & Co.

At Hornsey and Poplar constructed by Messrs. GODDARD, MASSEY AND WARNER.

At Edinburgh and Bradford constructed by the Horsfall Syndicate.

At Leyton constructed by Messrs. BEAMAN AND DEAS.

At Manchester constructed on the "Whiley" principle; and I wish here to acknowledge the great courtesy and kindness I have met with from the Engineers and others connected with the Cities and Vestries as well as from the representatives of the four firms who were asked to tender.

I append to this Report-

Appendix 1.-Specification, with covering letter, and correspondence with the four firms

asked to tender.

Appendix 2.-Report on Refuse Destructors by the Medical Officer and Engineer to the

London County Council.

Report of the City Engineer of Newcastle-upon-Tyne of the year ending

March 25th, 1898.

Tests of Destructors at Bradford, Hornsey, and Kurrachi.

Appendix 3.-Drawings, Specification and Estimate by Messrs. GODDARD, MASSEY AND

WARNER.

Appendix 4.-Drawings, Specification and Estimate by the Horsfall Syndicate.

J. R. CROOK,

Associate Member, Iustitute Civil Engineer, Fellow Sanitary Institute.

December 3rd, 1898.