being specially developed. Finally, it is to be noted 

 that the soaps are wholly genuine, unadulterated soap 

 without any fillings or excess of moisture ; they are 

 intended as experiments in genuine goods and as object 

 lessons for future local manufacturers. 



It will be seen that we are satisfying the objects on 

 which we started, viz., pure, cheap soaps, suited in every 

 respect to the various classes of Indian consumers, 

 especially those who desire soaps of purely vegetable 

 origin, and suited to the waters in which they will be 

 used. 



26. During the period of work about 32 tons 

 'Washweir and 12 tons 'Vegetol' were made; more 

 was not then possible as the manager was occupied 

 in fitting up the toilet plant, experimenting, buying raw 

 material, training the staff, getting business together, 

 etc., so that actual manufacturing work was at first halt- 

 ing. Sales of these soaps to the 31st March aggregated 

 14 tons leaving about 33 tons in stock. Some of the 

 Washwell soap in stock on 31st March 19 17 formed part 

 of a parcel of 40 tons delivered to the Military autho- 

 rities by June ; the rest of the stock of all soaps was 

 readily sold out. Vegetol has obtained a great vogue 

 and is sold as fast as it can be made, owing to its composi- 

 tion, lathering qualities, etc. The milled toilet soap is 

 also growing in favour. " Coaltar " soap is much in 

 demand owing to its purity, cheapness and disinfectant 

 qualities; considerable sales, with constant repeat orders, 

 are being received, especially from the Military autho- 

 rities, Red Cross Associations, and others. 



27. Glycerine. — As the recovery plant from England 

 could not be obtained, though partly paid for and the 

 order accepted, glycerine could not be properly dealt 

 with, a serious misfortune since this article may easily 

 enable us to sell soap at cost price and yet obtain a sub- 

 stantial profit. Use was made of solar evaporation and 

 with some success, a few hundred rupees worth of crude 

 glycerine being now in hand, but the matter requires 

 much further examination and better apparatus which 

 will now be provided. 



28. His Excellency the Governor visited the fac- 

 tory in October, but the toilet soap plant and other 

 machines had not then been received. The Industrial 



