The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-13

the committee the adoption of that of MT. Wheelwright as the cheapest and most feasible.
 The committee accepted his recom- mendation; they in turn recommended it's adoption to the board of health, and the board of health then adopted their recommendation.
 A contract was then drawn up by the city attorney and signed by MT. Wheelwright and the board of health. A site was selected on Ash Creek and approved by the board of health as suitable for the location of the plant. Building plans were submitted by MT. Wheelwright and accepted by the board of health, but after delay of several months he was unable for financial reasons to build his plant and forfeited to the city his bond of 1000.
 In December, 1910, the. board of health accepted the Fischer proposi- ton, as he was the next lowest bid der and as this was the most feasible.
 The old By-Products site was select ed as acceptable to the board of health. A most stringent contract was drawn up by the city attorney and signed by MT. Fischer and the board of health.
 Mr. Fischer immediately filed his bond and began building his plant, which was completed and opened for the reduction of garbage on April 23, 1911
 The plant continued in operatio until August 26, 1911, when it was partially destroyed by fire. The gar- bage again had to be buried on the town farm.
 MT. Fischer at once began rebuild ing his plant and resumed operations on November 8, 1911.
 MT. Fischer has had 20 years expe- rience in the reduction of garbage, and I believe has as good reduction plant as can be found anywhere.
 If MT. Wheelwright had built his garbage plant, it-was the intention of the board of health to build a new slaughter house, as the old slaughter company property and the city was warned off this property
 Five thousand dollars was appro- priated for this purpose.
 But as MT. Fischer located on the old By-Products site, the board of health decidedsto use the old slaugh- ter house.
 A new lease, calling for much more land than was formerly occupied, has been obtained by the city from MT. Fischer l. Many improvements have been made on the old slaughter house dur ing the past year.
 Isolation Hospital. r Many improvements have been made in the isolation hospital during the past two years. A saving on the transportation of patients has been effected through cooperation with the board of charities.
 My Service.
 The past two years represent much strenuous work. But the work is a splendid training for any physician in the line of preventative medicine. and I do not regret the time which I have spent.
 The study of the health laws and sanitation and their practical appli- cation will make any physician a bet ter one.
 There is much yet to be done in this department and I sincerely hope that future boards will raise its stand ard of efficiency and make 1t what if should be.
 I have now completed four years service as a member of the board ot health. During the past year I have had the honor of serving as president I shall always recall with pleasure, this honor which you conferred upon me one year ago. I have tried to dd my duty and improve the department in every way I could. And now that my official term Is ended I wish to thank you for your kind cooperation and assistance in the work, and to wish you every success in your future undertakings.
 I shall be pleased at any time in the future to render any assistance in my power.