Water! Water! Water

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3611, 16 December 1905, Page 2

Water! Water! Water

SOME NEW SUGGESTIONS.

TO THE EDITOR OR THE MANAIVATB HERALD,

Sir, —I must apologise for trespassing upon your valuable space again on such a well-known subject as water, but the importance of a good supply to the township, both for fire and domestic purposes must be my excuse, as it cannot be over-estimated.

Mr Martin, the steam wellsinker, has offered the Borough Council to put down an'artesian well near the wharf, and guarantee a good flow of water for but as the Council has no money at present available for that purpose, five of the Councillors of-, fered to contribute £lO each, but the other Councillors not seeing their way to do the same, the chance of a good supply ol water for the township has fallen through in that direction. I would suggest that were all the tradesmen in the township to subscribe to the fund the difference, a good supply of water would make to their Insurance premiums for one year only ; not only would the well be paid for, but also most of the expenses of bringing the water into the township. For instance, should any storekeeper be paying a premium of ,£l2 per annum when a reduction of one-third is made on account of their being a good supply of water and a manual fire engine, then he could contribute £4 to the well fund, and it would prove one of the best investments he has ever made, as it would return him 100 per cent interest per annum on his outlay of capital, because every year he continues in business he would save that amount, and possibly sleep more soundly, being assured there was some chance of saving his premises should a fire occur.

It is unfortunate that Mr Martin should have chosen such a low level, but he would not guarantee a supply of water at any other, and besides he requires a good supply of water for his work. Should a plentiful supply of water be struck he could then determine where to sink another one should it be thought advisable. Thanking you for your indulgence. I am, &c..

“Water.”