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masons, brick layers, carpenters and blacksmiths was largely 

 augmented in consequence of the development and progress of arch- 

 ways and other constructions requiring mechanics' labor. 



DISCIPLINE. 



The following abstract shows the promotions, suspensions and dis- 

 charges which have occurred during the year : 



PROMOTIONS. 



Promotions from laborers to Assistant Foremen 1 



Promotions from Assistant Foremen to Foremen 4 



Promotions from Foremen to Assistant General Foremen . 1 

 Promotions from Assis't Gen'I Foremen to Gen'I Foremen . 1 



There were five resignations of Foremen and Assistants, and 

 three deaths. 



SUSPENSIONS. 



Number of Foremen suspended for breach of discipline 15 



Number of Assistant Foremen suspended for breach of discipline . . 10 

 Number of laborers suspended for breach of discipline 145 



DISCHARGES. 



Number of Foremen discharged for disobedience of orders and 



neglect of duty 3 



Number of Foremen discharged for inefficiency 3 



Number of Assistant Foremen discharged for inefficiency 9 



Number of Assistant Foremen discharged for other offences ... 3 

 Number of laborers, &c, discharged for neglect of duty and 



inefficiency 327 



Number of men discharged for intoxication 10 



ACCIDENTS, &C. 



During the year five men were injured by falling of banks of earth, 

 and in the severe heat of the summer season several sunstrokes oc- 

 curred, resulting fatally only in one case, owing to the fact that reme- 

 dies and proper attention were promptly provided by the foremen and 

 keepers, in accordance with printed instructions. 



