WATER AND DRAINAGE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2173, 7 September 1920, Page 3

WATER AND DRAINAGE.

REASONS IN SUPPORT,

Seven reasons why yon should vole for a Water and Drainage Scheme: —

(1). Because it is in the interest.'; of public health. The local health authority has stated that most ol the throat troubles arc caused by bad drainage. It is also well known that stagnant tank water in a questionable stale of cleanliness is one of the most fruitful, sources of summer colic. Good health cannot lie measured in terms oi money. A man cannot be either menially or physically efficient when ill. In the above-named diseases it is the defenceless children (who have no voice in the management of public affairs) who suffer most. For the sake of the children, .remember an ounce of prevention is worth mainq pounds of attempted cures.

(2). Because it will give ns an ample supply of water. Tbe wells at present running in the borough are capable of yielding double I lie. daily requirements of the existing population it! 50 gallons per capita.

(3) Because it will give ns pure water. The Government analyst has slated that a sample of Foxton artesian water was one of the purest he had ever analysed. (4) Because it will attract an increase of population. 'Workmen will come to lay pipes, fall in love with our delightful climate, and remain to pay rales, also adding to the general prosperity of the (own. (5.) Because it will increase the value of property. Boroughs in New Zealand similar in size to Foxton are worth tip to treble the capital and unimproved value of our town. Whv ! Because these towns possess valuable assets in (he iorm of water and drainage schemes. Remember that although the large property owners will at the first have to pay the heavier share of the rales they will ultimately lie the gainers by IHe increased value of their holdings. ((4). Because it is indispensable for tire-lighting purposes. Foxton possesses a most enthusiastic volunteer fire brigade. The members arc very much handicapped through having no high-pressure water supply. Note this fact: one fire suppressed may mean a saving in money equivalent to, or greater than the annual cost of interest and siuk-< jug fund on the whole loan. (7). Because the present is an opportune time. As regards finance, we hope to be able to raise the hulk of tho money at 4A per cent., plus li, per cent, sinking fund, and even if we have to pay as advertised, t)A per cent., plus 1 per cent., this will ho reasonable in view of the prospective money market. Financiers tell us that the coming period will be one of dearer money. Remember, 1 per cent, interest means a saving of over £20,000 spread over the period of the loan. Do you wish to support a business proposition ? Did you ever hear of a town going bankrupt through installing a water,and drainage scheme ; Do you wish to deal a death blow to a large percentage of dirt,'dry rot, and disease ? Then vote out Stagnation, and vole in Progress.