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less than 93 per cent. as compared with 1893,
in spite of large additional demands by reason
of the extension of the Underground Latrine
system, and other places.
The initial cost of the machinery erected in
Golden Lane in connection with this matter
may be taken at £250.
COST OF DISINFECTANTS.
Old Method.
1891 Paid to Contractors £981
1892 „ „ £1,231
1893 „ „ £1,800
In 1894 the cost for the first six
months was £783.
New Method.
1895 Cost of Chemicals £112
1896 „ „ £195
1897 „ „ £139
In 1894 the cost of materials for the
last six months was £85.
These figures shew an average advantage
in favour of the public purse of 89 per cent.
per annum in the outlay for disinfectants, or
in other words in 3½ years the Commissioners
of Sewers under the old method paid £4,745
against £531 under the new method for the
last 3½ years, a saving of £4,213 or 89 per
cent. as above stated.