The leys are thus used again and again, (each successive change, or charge of ley, carrying forward the extractive matters it has dissolved from the fibre with which it has been in contact) until exhausted or neutralized, (when they are discharged), fresh leys being methodically, and successively, supplied, until by degrees, the extractive matters combined with the fibre or fibrous material have been rendered sufficiently soluble, when hot water for washing, or rinsing, is in the same continuous manner run successively from vessel to vessel, over, and through, the material contained therein, until the extractive matters rendered soluble by the previous alkaline baths have been carried forward and discharged, leaving the residuary fibre sufficiently cleansed. By this system of boiling in continuity, until all the effective alkali in the leys is exhausted or neutralized, I realize an economy of from 30 per cent. to 40 per cent. of soda over the ordinary process of boiling, and by the subsequent washing, or rinsing, in the same continuous manner, without removing the material from the vessels, the normal structure of the fibre is in a great measure retained, waste is minimized, and thus, while being thoroughly cleansed and freed from extraneous matter, the strength and staple of the fibre are preserved; a considerable saving of fuel results from the heated liquors being used again and again, less steam being required, as also less water, while at the same time economy of both labour and power is effected over the ordinary system. Assuming the boiling and succeeding washing processes to be concluded, and the material ("BAMBOO") in one of the vessels of the series in its regular succession, to be found sufficiently treated and cleansed, a final cooling water is run on and through the fibre, which is then drained, and the contents of the vessel (disconnected for the time being from the series) emptied into a waggon running on a railway, by which it is conducted to a press or otherwise to abstract all the remaining moisture possible. The dry, or semi-dry fibre, is then submitted to the action of a willow, or devil, by means of which it is opened or teazed out, and converted readily into a tow-like condition, when it is dried by a current of heated air, induced by a fan-blast, and finally baled up for storage or transport, in a similar manner to COTTON or JUTE. In this condition of "_Paper-Stock_," it may be kept an indefinite length of time without injury, and when received by the Paper-manufacturer requires merely soaking down and bleaching, to fit it for making into paper, either by itself, or used as a blend with other materials, as desired.