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pipes and connected with the water system, 

 may surround the pond. This will very 

 effectually flush the pond, but is not necessary 

 since a single faucet through which the water 

 can be turned on from time to time is amply 

 sufficient to remove any scum which may 

 accumulate on the surface of the pond. Of 

 course an overflow, connected with a drain 

 or silt-pit, must be provided. This should 

 be placed in position before the laying of the 

 foundation is begun. A narrow drain pipe 

 will be sufficient for all requirements. 



The cost of construction of a lo x 24 ft. 

 pond of the above character is : 



LABOUR 



Excavating, i man, I day $ 2.00 



Masons, 2 men, 2 days 24.00 



MATERIAL 



Brick and cement $20.00 



Clay, piping, etc • 2.00 



Total $48.00 



Larger ponds are arranged on the same 

 principle and their cost is greater in 

 proportion. 



