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 definite measures of relief, at the same time lays down the fundamental principles of industrial housing. First, the report goes to the root of the whole complicated subject by emphasizing the essentials of durable construction, and of daylight, ventilation, garden and recreation space in the architectural design. To quote the report: "We believe that the only plan by which apartments can be provided will be an apartment house or a modified form of tenement house containing not more than fifty apartments. Such a building should be of slow-burning construction with fire-proof stairways, and should provide ample light for every room, and sufficient ground should be left free to provide adequate air space and attractive surroundings. It should be provided with a central heating plant for heat and hot water. The kitchens should be heated and equipped with gas stoves and laundry tubs. The entire building should be equipped with shades, screens, ash and garbage cans. Each apartment should be provided with separate and complete bath room equipment. Playground, and if possible, a small additional park, should be provided adjacent to the building for the exclusive use of the tenants. The main purpose in the erection and operation of such a building should be to demonstrate that it is possible to provide satisfactory living accommodations for working men at a reasonable rental and as a business proposition that will net five to six per cent." It would be difficult to find, in a few words, a clearer statement of the policy of housing in its social, architectural and financial relationships.

Following this enlightened statement of principles is the Committee's recommendations for definite action. They are here given in full as a model statement of a practical housing program:

1—That an attempt be made to provide model apartments as above outlined for one hundred families of Bayonne wageearners as a practical demonstration that will lead to further provisions of a similar nature.

2.—That the Bayonne industries and business men be invited to provide $100,000 as working capital to make possible the carrying out of the provisions of this recommendation.

3.—That the corporations and individuals furnishing this capital be advised to organize a corporation to be known as the Bayonne Housing Corporation, a majority of whose directors shall be residents in Bayonne. This Company to construct two buildings to house approximately fifty families each and to