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openings of the verandah windows, or to remove the shutters of the inner windows;
as in hot weather the more means that there are of closing during the heat of
the day, the cooler will they be. The ropes of the clerestory windows might be
removed, and the shutters fixed during the hot weather, if so required by the
Medical Officer. With reference to the waste-water from the men's ablution-
rooms, and the iron receptacles at present in use for its reception, it is recom-
mended to remove these iron vessels, and that the refuse-water which would
collect in the cesspits is to be removed daily, either by the men for the purpose of
watering their gardens in front of the barracks, or by the conservancy establish-
ment of the regiment—which might with advantage be increased by two
sweepers.

      Para. No. 9.—The filters, which are of the standard plan adopted through-
out the Presidency, work fairly well if properly attended to; this is a matter
of regimental interior ecconomy. That a filter entailing little or no trouble
would be better, there can be no doubt; but it is hardly thought that the system
at present in use should be altogether condemned.

      Para. No. 10.—The lighting of the barrack-rooms at present is bad. Kero-
sine lamps, as suggested by the Sanitary Commissioner, would be an undoubted
improvement, though it is feared the cost to carry out the suggestion would be
considerable.

      Para. 11.—There is no doubt the cook-rooms would be much benefited
by being lime-washed once a month. Should it, however, be found that the cost
of carrying out this proposition be too great, the Committee would strongly re-
commend that the operation be performed at least once a quarter, in place of
twice a year, as at present. The Committee also recommend. that iron tanks
fitted with brass cocks be placed outside each cook-house, for the purpose of
containing the water required for cooking purposes, in place of the wooden cask
now in use. The top of the tank to be covered with a lid fastened by a padlock,
the key of which should be kept by the cook-house orderly, who should remove
the lid to admit of the bhistie filling the tank daily.

      Para. No. 11.—The floors of the enclosure for dry refuse should be paved
roughly. It is not thought desirable to introduce glazed piping for refuse-water;
surface drains appear to be better suited to India, and it is believed they are in-
sisted. on by Government. There is not sufficient water to flush out pipes in the
worst—i.e. hottest—season, and they would be likely to get choked. On the
question of extending the hospital it is thought nothing can be done till the
Royal Artillery Syce Lines are removed; and when it is decided to extend the
hospital, the two staff quarters on its left flank may be brought into use for sub-
sidiary buildings—infectious ward, &c. The two cells for cases of delirium
tremens might be easily altered and improved; there is no necessity to remove
them.