and while it was admitted that it was exceptionally
advanced in social policy, its achievements may nevertheless be noted as an example of what may be done
in this line.  The plant, which had been rebuilt two
years ago, consisted of attractive brick buildings
which are entered from a spacious court. All the
roads and paths were stone-paved to allay dust, and
the grounds were broken up into attractive grass
plots. The steel-supply heaps, as well as the re-
fuse piles, were housed in low sheds in order to be
out of sight as well as to decrease dust. The large
machine hall was high ceilinged, air conditioned and
marvelously light. Electric power was supplied to
each unit separately, thus obviating overhead shafting which, besides being dangerous, makes for bad
lighting conditions. The workers and employers
ate in three shifts in an airy dining-hall where
an exceptionally good meal could be obtained for 40
pfennigs. There, was also a vast assembly hall with
a stage for plays, lectures or concerts. The wash
and locker rooms were of the most luxurious kind, the
search after convenience extending to the provision
of a special wash room for the war-wounded who, by a
series of macabre arrangements operated by foot or by
hand, could repair the deficiency of a missing limb
in turning on taps. A separate establishment for
the training of apprentices was included in the
plant, the boys receiving a general education in
addition to their mechanical schooling. Although