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geometrical devices as at Pig. 153. The patterns are un- 

 objectionable, but unnecessary. In this figure the trap in 

 the box is a blot on the arrangement. 



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Fig. 152. — Methods of laying Paving Bricks in Stalls ; 6 and d are good 

 arrangements. 



Whatever pattern of brick or other material used for 

 paving, it must rest on a solid concrete foundation. 



The passage of a stable is not infrequently paved herring- 

 bone pattern ; it is effective in appearance, but possesses 

 no hygienic advantage. For industrial stables the most 



Fio-. 153. — Loose Box Paving. 



useful paving both for the passages and stalls is the 

 ordinary square granite block set in cement. It is durable, 

 but like all other paving is slippery. 



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