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Coast, whilst they may have an injurious effect by turning the cur- 

 rent on particular points and lead to an error in the calculation of 

 the boatmen when crossing and recrossing the surf, which might 

 prove dangerous to passengers in the boats. Others again are too 

 short to be of the use to the extent required, as demonstrated by 

 some of them having been washed away almost as soon as laid down 

 and part of the Beach with them. These opinions were entertained 

 and facts witnessed especially by the late Master Attendant in his 

 time, who remarked that when the sea and surf have been high, 

 they have forced themselves round the inner terminus of the 

 Groynes, especially the weathermost one, and washed away and de- 

 stroyed a large portion of the soil which had been formed round 

 them. 



12. The form and position of the Groynes are the next in im- 

 portance for consideration. Although I am aware there is still dif- 

 ferences of opinion upon the former, there need be none regarding 

 the latter, as close observation clearly points out where erosions of 

 the Coast take place and what sites are indispensably necessary for 

 the erection of future Groynes if any be contemplated. 



13. In concluding, I have to explain why I have taken upon my- 

 self the self-imposed task of recording these daily observations, 

 which is simply because I am daily employed between one Groyne 

 and another, and the officer who was entrusted with the Superintend- 

 ence of the Groynes candidly informing me that his urgent duties 

 prevented him doing so himself, and further assured me that he 

 thought my remarks would be interesting to read, and the ex- 

 Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce also considering they would 

 be more so if published. 



A description of the Buildings in the Ginji Fort. By Captain E. 



A. Foord, District Engineer of South Arcot. 



(Communicated by Government.) 



I had the honor to acknowledge the receipt, on the 15th of Oc- 

 tober last, of the Deputy Chief Engineer's letter to yourself, calling 

 for precise information regarding the buildings in the Ginji Fort. 



