earth closet

An earth closet, as it is called, if carefully looked after, is never offensive.

The "dry earth closet" of the philanthropic clergyman was found to work well, and was acceptable to his parishioners.

Mr Moules earth closet consists of a box with a receptacle below for the excreta.

The earth closet is more particularly adapted for small villages and isolated mansions.

Let whoever can do better; but meantime let us welcome and diffuse the Earth Closet.