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not accustomed to the usual appointments of
common lodging-houses. Nasty, however, as
they undoubtedly looked, these quilts had the
merit of being thick, soft, and warm.
No less than 126 beds are provided,
affording a cubical space varying from about
214 to 478 feet per bed ; the beds, therefore,
need re-arranging, and notices will be served
on the occupier accordingly.
The water-storage capacity is equal to 10
gallons per bed, and the w.c. accommodation to
one w.c. for every thirty beds. A separate
urinal is also provided in the open air, and is
properly ventilated and flushed.
There are two kitchens in the basement,
containing respectively 6,211 and 2,100 cubic
feet, or, assuming the presence of 126 persons,
only 65 feet cubic space for each. They are
low, dark, and ill-ventilated, and doubtless
become very damp and foul from the condensation
of the breaths of many inmates arriving
with wet clothing, in addition to the imperfect