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These charges cover thirty words, exclusive of address and 

 signature, and are increased, irrespective of distance, by m i$2d. for 

 each extra word. A person receiving such a message may send 

 back by the messenger a written reply at half-price if not exceeding 

 thirty words, with -132^. for each extra word. 



6. Bates applicable at public telephone stations. Persons 

 using a public station must pay a first charge of ten ore, or i'$d. 

 This covers a five-minute talk with a subscriber within Christiania. 

 If any other service is taken advantage of, the following additional 

 charges are made : 



For a five-minute talk to a suburban subscriber (according 



to distance) . . . . . . . . 2d. to 3 -3^. 



For a five-minute trunk talk ...... b'$d. 



For a telegram to the State telegraph office, 2-6d. for 

 20 words, with -66</. for each additional 10 words . 



For a message for local delivery by the company (according 



to distance of addressee from point of delivery) 4^., 5'3</. , and 6 '5^. 



Habitual users of public stations may obtain some reduction 

 on the tariff charges by subscribing for quarterly, half-yearly, or 

 yearly tickets. 



7. Rates for messenger service : 



For fetching a non-subscriber to a public station (payable by 



person called) ........ 2'6d. 



For sending a messenger to a subscriber's premises . . i -$d. 



WAY-LEAVES 



None of the companies possesses any compulsory powers, and 

 way-leaves have to be arranged by negotiation with the proprietors 

 and local authorities concerned. In Christiania facilities have, as 

 a rule, been obtained on favourable terms, the maximum con- 

 sideration given being a free telephone connection, corresponding 

 to 4/. Ss. i \d. per annum. Many buildings are roofed with iron, 

 which is not nearly so susceptible to damage as slates or tiles, a 

 fact which has helped the company to obtain and keep its way- 

 leaves. 



