, 1874-06-24

the building the Committee had namely
found the Oistern full of water, SO that they
concluded that the spouts are in a state capable
of filling the c%istern, and meantime the expense
may be postponed. The Committee also
thought that $3.50 for making holes in the
western walls could be left out, as such a small
piece of work could be done by the prisoners
when they have nothing else to do.-Under the
Buildings at Kingshill $50 are proposed for
repairing glass sashes; but the Committee had
been informed that that part of the house in
question is not IN use so there was no need of
the expense. It was also thought by the Com.
mittee that the Stables at Kings Hill would
not require so much as $50 for current repairs
but the Committee arrived at the conclusion
that $25 would be suti :ient. AT the same
time it must be remal ked that such small re-
pairs at Kings Hill often cause a deal more ex-
pense than requisite, which Is perhaps owing to
the fact that it would not do to carry a work.
man from town to do such small Jobs, which
therefore are lett to be done all under one as
big Jobs whereas if the Commander or the
Policemas;er were to be furnished with means
20 have such small things done at once, q
deal might be save8.-The Committee
has observed that pretty large sums have
been entered for repairs Of doors, shutters
etc. at some buildings, but, strange to say, at
others not, and this is the case with the build
ings at Kingshil, which shews that the EST
mate in principle diyiates under the different
buildings, These reductions, together with
some few others for buildings at Frcderiksted,
give q total reduction Of S649. 80 in the amount
in the Inspectors Estimate.
The President after examining the report from
the Building Committee would give the follow
ing answer. Regarding the $50 GO proposed
to be struck out under the Blrracks at Chris
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of the step, for the repairs of which $14.9 81 out
of that amount are estimated, will see that it
is in a very disorderly state, the bricks being
worn out to such a degree that it is a wonder
that misfortunes have not occurred. However,
as it has been SO long in that way and times re-
quire evory possible saving, the Presidency
would not Obiac to tho amount being omitted.
With regard to the S474 for repairs to the roof
above the entrance to the Depot Building, he
was afraid it would be bad policy to defer the
work, for the longer the roof remains in a Ieaky
state, the greater the damage to the boards and
rafters. The house HIS from time to time been
rented out, and at some future time this work
must be done, and it might be that the small
repairs that may now be done for $4.74 will
10 time take much more. Such little things as
these ought certainly not to be refused, as long
as the work can not be proved to 30 snpei Auous,
which is not the case here. The repairs to the
floor in the Weigh Office had Just been consider
cd very necessary by the Officials concerned,
but the Presidency would not urge it, after the
remarks from the Committee. But in regard to
the proposal to omit the repairs to the bridge at
tho Point Battery, he could not accede to that.
The Establishment there stationed is under the
control and supervision of the Chief of the Gus
toms Department, and there must certainly be
provided means for that Official to come there
and inspect the establishment without this
bridge he could not conveniently do So the
man stationed there can now only land by the
aid Of q fat-bottomed boat which can BE- hauled
ashore it could not be expected that the Chief
Officer should do the same.-With reference to
the Schoolhouse in Christiansted, there are two
Members of the School Commission here pre-
sent, and before saying anything on the matter,
he would await the expressions of those Mem
bers, who will be able to explain the matter.
But as regards the little item of $3.50 for max
ing some holes in the wall, it is really SO very
trifing that it appears strange the Committee
would enter upon it; the object of the holes is
to procure an outlet for the water in the yard,
when ever it rains, as otherwise the water is
stagnant and causes dampness. With reference
to the work at the Prison, there the Presidency
would withdraw the proposal for repairs to the
Shed for the Fire Engines, as the articles can
be stored without that shed. Ruk "a reoarde