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width between the stalls, is preferable to the open-roofed stable 
with a centre division-wall, and two passages each of half that 
width. 
5. That besides ridge-ventilation arid light, each stall should 
be provided with a swing window over the horse, and a row of 
perforated bricks should be carried round the stable under the eaves. 
6. That each stall should have a supply of fresh air introduced 
in the space between the stalls, about six inches from the ground, 
through perforated bricks. 
7. That improved impervious paving be introduced. 
S. That all drainage within the stable be carried away in 
shallow impervious open drains by a rapid slope to the outside 
of the stable. Covered drains and cess-pits within stables or 
near the stable-walls being discontinued. 
In order that these principles of construction may be better 
understood, the model-plan given on the next page accompanies 
the Report. 
A few remarks, chiefly taken from the body of the Report, 
will further explain this subject. 
Recommendation No. 2. As to the open i - oof. Since no 
suggestion is made as to the covering of the roof with slate or 
otherwise, the question of partially lining or ceiling between the 
rafters is not touched upon ; the Report is in this respect some- 
what defective. 
No. 3. It is suggested that the light be admitted on the 
northern side of the ridge. 
No. 4. The farmer is often peculiarly circumstanced as to the 
contour of his buildings, which are designed not only to house 
certain animals, but to form enclosures for others which run 
loose in yards ; moreover, his team is differently organized from 
the cavalry troop, and the less each set of carters and horses is 
interfered with the better. In neither respect will the double row 
of stalls generally suit his purpose. Such an arrangement gene- 
rally economises walls, but necessitates a more costly, because 
broader, roof. * 
No. 5. The Report further suggests that an improved air-brick, 
" with a louver to throw the air upwards," is a desideratum 
in stable-ventilation for the course placed under the eaves ; on 
the other hand, the air-bricks inserted just above the ground- 
level should throw the air-current downwards to the floor. 
Whether these air-bricks be made of iron or of brick-earth, 
the trade will, no doubt, with a little encouragement readily meet 
this requirement. 
No. 6. It is elsewhere stated that the area of the holes which 
admit fresh air in the space between the stalls above the floor 
should be equal to that of two or three ordinary air-bricks. 
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