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 |