A HOT SPRING TIME.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 27 May 1915, Page 3

A HOT SPRING TIME.

(By a Springs Visitor.)

On the other inst., the -Domain Board paid an official visit to the para site Hot

Springs

The business was briefless.

Visitors' Book.—Chairman Paddock closely inspected the Visitors' Book, and promised to turn over a new leaf for the ensuing year, and earnestly exhorted his fellow Councillors to follow his example.

Windows.—Cr Beacon remarked that the windows had hinges on the bottom, rendering the windows liable to be called "bottle windows," because they opened at the top.—lt was resolved to allow the hinges to remain.

Drainage.—This caused a long and simultaneous discussiou. The Sanitary Inspector Minehold urged upon the Board the absolute necessity of draining the baths. At the same time he considered, after mature consideration, it advisable to let the water run down-hill.—The Inspector was thanked for his valuable suggestion, and it was decided to let the water run down-hill.

The Board, in discussing gully traps for each bath-house, deplored the absence of the Constable, who could have given valuable information concerning "traps."

Councillor Buyers spoke strongly in favour of deepening and widening the main out-fall drain. He spoke for the shipping interest, as well as the improvement of the Domain. He considered it would be economical for the steamers to run up and take in hot water, thereby reducing coal consumption, and at the same time he undertook to see that no hot water would be sold to towns or aerated water factories.

Petition for Spring Board in Swimming Bath. —Councillor Petlamb . considered it a very unreasonable request asking the Board to put in a Spring Board in the Autumn.

Deputation.—At this period a deputation of the leading Parakai residents brought before the Board the necessity of improving the taste and strength of the water by at least a three-fifths majority, as stronger water could be obtained in the vicinity, to the detriment of the local production.

Painting.—On the motion of. Councillor Lett, it was resolved to paint parts of the main bath house, any surplus may be used in painting the town red.

Paths. —Councillor Billson pointed out that the paths and drives required to be re-covered with shell. The caretaker was authorised to supply a quantity of peanuts. Bore for extra hot water supply. — The new bore was inspected, and instructions were given to have the bore photographed in geyser form. This closed the business, and the Board left for home with very bored expressions.