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use whenever needed. He should be empowei'ed to arrest trespassers 

 or persons injuring the property. If stock stables for breeding purposes 

 are maintained he could be kept employed in overseeing and caring for 

 the animals. If a park and experiment plats and gardens or plantations 

 are laid out he could find plenty to do in keeping them in order and 

 attending to their cultivation. The buildings, by having a custodian in 

 charge, can be insured and thus be protected against less by fire. 



WATER SUPPLY. 



An abundant supply of vi'holesome water is most important, and the 

 fair grounds should not be located where this can not be had. Where 

 connection with a town water system is not possible a reservoir sup- 

 plied either from springs or from a well is a necessity. The pumping 

 engine should be of sufficient capacity to throw a large quantity of water 

 in case of fire or other emergency. 



SEWERAGE. 



The safe disposition of sewerage is a most important part of the 

 equipment of a fair that is to be permanent. Connection with the town 

 sewer system is often the most convenient and economical method of its 

 disposal. Where this is impracticable a cesspool that can be disinfected is 

 an alternative. Disposition of sewage can also be made by means of 

 septic tanks. 



PUBLIC COMFOET. 



Well-arranged and sanitary rooms or buildings should be located in 

 easily accessible places as retiring rooms, fitted up with basins and 

 closets. Custodians should be in charge to see that everything is kept 

 clean and fit for use. 



LIGHTING. 



A thorough and safe system of artificial lighting should be installed. 

 This is not only neecssary for evening performances, but it is the cheapest 

 and most effective protection at night against disorder and theft that 

 can be devised. 



TELEPHONE SERVICE. 



A local telephone connecting the main offices with the police head- 

 quarters and with all of the principal buildings, including the hospital 

 and the general-service phones or telegraph office of the community, 

 should be established. 



HOSPITAL. 



There should be a building for a hospital, with a physician and nurse 

 in attendance, and with conveniences for the care of any persons taken 

 ill or receiving injury while in attendance at the fair. An ambulance, 

 which may also serve as a patrol wagon, and a set of stretchers should 

 be at hand for bringing any sick or injured to the hospital, or for 

 removing them for the purpose of taking a train, or, if necessary, for 

 taking them to their homes. 



