WATER SUPPLY FOR DEVONPORT.

Sleeting of Ratepayers.

As adjourned public meeting of the rate payers of Devonport, convened by tue Mayor (Mr M. Niccol), for the purpose of considering the question of a water supply,

took place last night in the Devonport Hail.

Between 90 and 100 persons were pre- S6The Mayor, in opening the proceedings, paid that he had convened the meeting upon his own responsibility, for the purpose of affording the ratepayers the opportunity or expressing their wishes with respect to bne momentous subject of providing trie borough with an adequate water supply, borne people had insinuated that there waa something hidden behind this action but he assured the ratepayers that there was not. In the first instance the borough had been formed tor the purpose of taking steps to obtain a permanent water supply. Against his own opinion, the BorouVh Council determined to jnake ex periments with the wells of the district in order to ascertain whether the water supplied was sufficient for all pur poses. £200 was spent upon these ex- , periments, and the result of them was that the Council authorised Mr j\nox,C..h., to prepare plans and estimate or a scheme of water supply from Lake Takapuna not to exceed £10,000 in carrying out, \\ hen Mr Knox submitted his plan, it was found that its cost would be £13,000. A report; upon it was obtained from Mr Emngton, and proved to be favourable. That water Supply scheme would yield 30gak per diem for each person in the community, lii&u of course, was an excessive quantity, and Mr Knox had been requested by the Coun cil to prepare an amended scheme so as to cheapen the total cost, Mr Knox now toll him that by substituting single engines Cor double engines, and by a lessened con sumption, the cost of the scheme could be brought within the specified limit o. £10,000. As to ways and means, a rate of 9d in the pound on the present valuation of £20,000 would yield £750 per annum, which would pay interest and sinking fund on a loan oi £10,000. Tho working expenses would amount to about £400 per annum, and a consumer's rate would yield considerably in excess of thatsurn. Apartfromthe ordinary consumers, there would be the Ferry Com pany, which would take about £150 worth of water per annum, and the Dock, which would take about £100 worth. The posses sion of ample water would remove all com plaints as to the unhealthiness of the dis trict, lessen the number of empty houses,and reduce the insurance rates to an extent larger than the amount of tho consumers rate. The resolutions of the meeting could only serve as a guide to the Council in indicating the wishes of the ratepayers upon the matter. Mr Gerald T.Peacocke moved, (I)'' That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable to take steps to obtain a water supply for the Borough of Devonport, and this meet ing therefore requests the Borough Council to° insert advertisements in the local papers inviting competitive schemes for a water supply, including an estimate of cost. (2) That in the event of any of the schemes sent in being accepted the successful competitor shall receive pef cenfc- commission on the cost of the work." They should not bind themselves prematurely to any particular man or scheme, and there was no necessity for undue haste.

Mr Rowley seconded. Mr Eraser thought the motion should specify that the supply should come from the Lake, in order that there might be no further experiments with wells. (Laugh- Mr Gaseoigne suggested the advisability of making provision for a drainage scheme at the same time. Mr Peacocke accepted the suggestion, and added the words "and drainage scheme" after " competitive schemes for a \vaber supply." Mr O. Mays deprecated the question of •water supply being encumbered with that of drainage—a matter that could be carried out piecemeal at any time. No district could bo so easily drained. For water supply purposes nature had provided Devonporb with everything but iron pipes. He endorsed Mr Fraser's suggestion. Mr Peacocke revoked his decision to add the words " and drainage scheme " to the motion. He consented, liowever, to amend his motion by adding the words 'vfrom Lake Takapuna" after "water supply." The amendment was agreed to by the meet ing. An elderly and spectacled gentleman wished to know if there was nob a danger of tho Lake being drained dry. The Chairman thought it exceedingly improbable. Mr Fowler had heard that the water of the lake had a purgative effect. The Mayor, in reply, stated that Mr Pond had reported that the water was ex cellent for all domestic purposes.

Mr Roberts denounced as a waste of public money the £200 spent by the Coun cil upon the well experiments. The calling for competitive designs should have been the very first step taken. The speaker proceeded to show that the gain in reduced insurance rates resulting from an adequate water supply would con siderably move than cover the involved outlay in rates. It would pay even as a private undertaking. However, before the water pipes could be laid, all streets would have to be formed, and pipes should not be laid in any thoroughfares not dedicated. Mr Symons was concerned at the possi bility of the water being fouled, but the Chairman did not think it probable for very many years to come. Mr Mays gave some further information with respect to the excellent qualities of the Lake water.

Mr Knox, C.E., reminded the meeting that he was the duly appointed Borough Engineer, and asked what necessity was there for competitive designs. Nothing had been found wanting in his scheme, and if it was too costly, that could be modi fied. Its cost depended upon its extent and magnitude. He had formulated three separate schemes quite in harmony, but to cost £5,000, £10,000 to £13,000 respectively, the two latter being merely enlargements of the first. He saw the move behind this pretended desire for competitive designs. He had been persecuted in another borough, and these persecuting and interested in dividuals were now bringing their efforts into play in Devonport as well. The speaker then proceeded to explain at length his water supply schemes. It was too bad to invite competition after his plans had been open for 12 months to be overhauled, and had practically become common property. The difference between his schemes was merely the difference be tween a Bhopt pocket and a long coat—the material and workmanship were the same. Mr Brown offered some remarks in justi fication of the "wellsscheme."

Mr E. W. Alison blamed the Mayor for convening the meeting without any refer ence whatever to the Council, which should lead the people rather than be led by them. The desirability of a water supply had been affirmed two years ago ; the only question was as to its cost, and the borough's ability to bear it.

The Mayor replied that having been elected by the ratepayers, he was account able to them rather than to the Council. The Council had had the water supply question for a very long time before them without any practical result accruing, and as his term of office would coon ex pire, he had thought it right to

call the ratepayers together in order to give a direction to the Council on the matter.

Mr Peacocked resolution was then put and carried, there being only seven or eight dissentients.

With reference to the second resolution Mr Mays pointed out the inexpediency^ offering commission as remuneration to the successful designer.

The Chairman remarked that Mr Mays's caution would have its due effect in causing the Council to have the conditions drawn with care.

Mr Peacocke then withdrew his second resolution in order to leave the question ot remuneration to the Council.

FrREBEIiS.— Upon the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Vosper, it was resolved "That the Borough Council be urged to take immediate stepsto provide a lirebeH or tirebells for the district." Fire Bbioade. — As the hour was late, the Mayor announced that he would call another meeting to take steps to form a Fire

Brigade. The meeting closed with a vote oi thanks to the chair.

CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Tue ordinary meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was held yesterday afternoon,

Mr W. R. Waddel in the chair. There

were also present Messrs Kicld, Lamb, Udy, Majs, Suiter, Goldie, Wilson.

Retckns.— The usual returns from the different institutions under the control of tho Board were read, but the matter con tained in them was of very little interest. Three deaths were reported to have taken place at the Hospital, one being from hears disease ten minutes after the ad mission of the patient. The inmates of the Hospital now numbered 61 men and 18 women. Permission was re fused to the steward to use Newcastle coal, with coke, and he was instructed to try Westport coal. The House Committee recommended that clothing be procured from the wholesale houses tor the Refuge patients and made up in the Refuge, and the recommendation was agreed to. The filling up of the vacancy caused by the departure of Nurse Brown was left to the Lady Superintendent. The question of laying on gas and water to the Smallpox Hospital at a cost of £32 was referred back to the Committee.

Inquiry Asked for.—-Dr. W. H. Haine." wrote as follows, acting on behalf of the Medical Staff, of tho Hos pital, and on tho advice of tho New Zealand Medical Association :--" I write to

request an inquiry into the relations at present existing between the Board and the staff, and into the charges made by the former against the latter. I would suggest that such inquiry by conducted by Dr. Mc- Gregor, Inspector of Hospitals, or his nominee, and two gentlemen of standing and repute, unconnected with either the medical profession or the Board." Mr Kidd asked what complaint was re ferred to, and the Chairman said he did nob know, bub he suspected what it was. Mr Suiter said tho only thing that could be referred to was the attack by Dr. fiirdler. Mr Mays moved, "That the writer be informed that the Board (locs nob con sider any inquiry necessary." Tho Chair man said his idea was that the Medi cal Staff were not prepared to retain their present connection with the Hos pital on the grounds on which the Board proposed to conduct it witlj re gard to the appointment of a Medical Superintendent. It was subsequently moved by Mr Kidd that the letter be re ferred to the House Committee, in order that they might confer with the staff and report to the Board as to the nature of the charges referred to, Pie was quite satisfied that charges had been made, •and there was no v.so saying they had nob. It was better that they should part amicably with the staff. Mr Mays said ho wished to give the medical men as much freedom as possible, bub he objected to their trying to run not only the Hospital,but the Board an well. There was a necessity lor some recognised head in the Hospital. Mr Kidd's motion for the refer ence of the letter to the House Committee for their report was adopted.

Costley Home Designs.—A letter was re ceived from Mr Burrows on this subject, and the Chairman moved without prejudice that £25 be offered in satisfaction of the claim. Agreed to. New Refuge.—Mr Suiter moved : "That the resolutions passed in June, that no action be taken as to the building of a new refuge, but that the Costley bequest be in vested, and that the proceeds be devoted to the maintenance of the inmates of the Refuge, be rescinded," On being put to the meeting Messrs Goldie, Mays, Udy, and Lamb voted against the resolution, and Messrs Waddcl, Wilson, Suiter, and Kidd for it. The Chairman gavo his casting vote in favour of the resolution.

AUCKLAND CRICKET CLUB.

The annual general meeting of the Auck land Cricket Club was held on Saturday evening last, Mr Dewes presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet were sub mitted, showing that the Club was in a sound financial position. - On the motion of Mr Arneil, seconded by Mr Morey, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. Messrs Morrison, Gray, Byng, Plummer, and Lundon were elected new members, and Dr. Purchas and Mr McLellan honorary members. Last year's officers and delegates were re-elected, and Mr Yon Stunner was appointed Assistant Secretary. The follow ing were chosen as a committee :-Messrs J. Arneil, W. E. Barton, H.A. Morey.W. Mclntosh, A. O'Brien, C. F. Reid. The Chairman, in a few appropriate remarks, presented the trophies won by the Club members during the past season to their respective winners. . Messrs Kemp and Beale offered medals for the best batting average attained by players in the first and second season. The Club will also present trophies for bowling and batting. The ar rangement of practices, the choice of elevens, and the fixing of the date of open ing match were remitted to the Committee. Several motions to be placed before the next meeting of the Cricket Association were agreed to. Votes of thanks were ac corded to the Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer for their services, and regret was expressed at the retirement of Mr Dewes from an active share in the Club's opera tions. '

CORRESPONDENCE.

Kaffir Shearers.

(To the Editor.)

Sra,—l see that it is proposed to import Kaffir shearers into this colony. lam much amused, as perhaps I have had as much to do with Kaffirs as any one in New Zealand, having lived among them for 15 years. If Kaffirs were brought here, they must be selected by people who know them well, and that they are good clippers. And these people must alto como with them.andevery fchi.ng must be done through them. They must also have power to prevent the Kaffirs taking strong drink, and prevent those they have brought ovei to oppose supplying them as in South Africa there is a'penalty of £10, for supplying drink to natives. Unless this can be done, the Kaffirs will be a failure.—Yours, etc., E. Harrow, Lake Takapuna.

"Lawless" Ireland.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—ln order to show the state of things" j disclosing the crimeless condition of Ireland, as well as the criminal waste of public money which goes on there in connection with petty prosecutions, I would mention' that this was recently re vealed by a question put in the House ot Commons by Mr P. J. O'Brien, M.P. The member for North Tipperary inquired ot the Chief Secretary whether at the recent quarter sessions held at Nenagh the only case returned for trial was one con cerning the larceny of a duck ; whether the finding of the Grand Jury in this case was "no bill;" whether witnesses were brought from Roscrea, a distance ot <S0 miles (as all my brother " V ips ' well know), and jurors from their homes even more distant; whether several jurors had not been fined for not at once answering to their names, although no petty jury had been empannellcd; whether the Crown Solicitor. Mr George Bolton, was in charge of this prosecution, and ) how much it cost the country. Mr O'Brien queried further as to whether, in face of such an entire absence of crime in the North Riding of Tipperary, the extra police located there would be withdrawn from the district, and drew attention to the fact that a passage in his query relating to the enormous expense incurred in bringing trifling cases before a court of quarter sessions had been judiciously expunged by one of the clerks. And, as a matter of course, sir, the task of replying fell to Mr Balfour's "fag," the Colonel King Harmon, and he discharged it after his usual fashion. Taking advantage of the erasure, ho suid it was' only his duty to answer questions as they appeared on the paper, but he had to admit that the facto were as stated in the first three paragraphs. He exonerated the immaculate Bolton from the charge of having had any share of the swag resulting from the larceny case, the amount of which had noc been ascertained. Ten of the extra police would be removed, and that was all that could be done to remedy i the grievances complained of. This, Mr Editor, though relating to small matters, is a typical specimen of the very much dis guised blessings conferred on "Patient i Ireland "by Castle rule. AproposJ attach | the following excellent parody taken from a Scotch journal. — Xkll FLAHBETY's Drake.

SCOTLAND AND IRELAND.

Fkom this "People's Journal" (Scotland). Is there for truth and liberty Thttt dare not fljjht and a' that? The coward slave we posj him by, And hold by right for v! that. For a' that an' a' that, We'll no turn back for a' that! "For Ireland justice !" is our cry. Wo'll conquer still for a' that. What though they're puir an' trodden doon By landlord strength ana that? Tho- Km'rild yet bhall rice): the croon Wi' staainless liftht for a1 that. For a' that, an' a' that. Their woarv wait, an' a' that; Tho night o' blood Hhal\ pasa away, An' fruudotn shine for a' that. You sec yon birkee*. decorate Wi orohirl bloom an' a' that. Though fain wi' Kadieals he'd mate, They ken owro much for a' that, .(•'or a' that, an' a' that, 3£13 grand pretence for a' that. The ceo o' common sense can sec The cioven fooL for a' that. The Whigs may gloom, tho Tories rail, An' lee an' forge, an' a' thut, Their dirty tricks shall not avail, We'll stand by Pat for a' that. For a' that an' a' that. Coercion Hills an1 a' that, Ha'e patience but, an' bide a wee, We'll beat them yet for a' that. Then let us pray that come it may, (As come it will for a' that) ; Tho Kingdoms thrco shall over be Knit fast in love an' a' that. For a' that, an' a' that. It's coinin' fast for a' that: The Uraund Old Man leads on the van, He'll coxqueu yet for a' that. A,S.ff. *Crafty Joe Chamberlain.

The Litany at Evening Service.

(To the Editor.) Silt,—Permit me through the medium of your valuable journal to ask the incumbent of St. Sepulchre's in the words of the Jews to our Lord, " By what authority doest thou these things, and who gave thee this authority ?' The Yen. Arch deacon will perceive that I refer to his practice of reading the Litany on certain Sunday nights, including last Sunday even ing. Now, I should like to know what are the weighty reasons that compel the rev. gentleman to violate the laws and customs of the Church by, Sunday night after Sun day night, reading the Litany, which has only to be read in the morning after morn ing prayer ? If it is by command of the Bishop,why do not all the other churches do the same?—lam, etc., William Hicuakd Bowbkidge. o

Dr. Girdler and the Landlords.

(To the Editor.) Snt, —It is easily seen that Dr. Girdler is no landlord. Referring to prostitution, he says landlords should be held responsible, for they charge three or four, times the usual rent, and make money out of prostitution. If Dr. G. had two or three houses to let, he would soon be led to know very different. You have a house empty, you put a ticket up, "To Let>." A respectably dressed woman calls to see it, and asks the rent ; you tell her ; she will ask it for two or three shillings less; it will not do, you tell her, you want a good tenant. She tells you her husband is so and so, or she may be a widow with grown up daughters. The house suits her, she pays a week's rent. The house lias, per haps, been a week or two empty, and you are in want of the money to pay the mortgagee his interest, or, what is more important, you are perhaps in want of the money to buy food for your family. You let the house, and before long you find you have made a mistake. What are you to do ? It is not so easy to get such tenants out as getting them in ; and yet Dr. Girdler says hold the landlord re sponsible. It is all very well writing and talking about such things, but put him in the landlord's place, and I think he would soon change his opinion.—Yours, &.c, 0-ne Who Knows.

Youthful Talent.

(To the Editor.) Sin, —I wish to draw your attention to the lack of practical sympathy in these British colonies, more especially in New Zealand, for the development of youthful talent. I have known instances in the Old Country when a youth had shown that his or her intellect was greater than the facility for development, some philanthropic person or persons took those youths by the hand, had them educated at their own expense, which ultimately reflected on them, and not only on them, but on the country which gave them to the light of day. I could give many instances of this. Permit me now, Mr Editor, to introduce you to a child of scarcely four summers, in the Mount Eden district, viz., Master Joo Buohanan, who already has proved himself aprodifjee mudcale, minus the means for de velopment, his parents being of tho work ing class. Therefore, Mr Editor, I hope you will commend him to those philan thropic people who are anxious to see the great worth of intellect the natural store of !\ew Zealand can disgorge by timely assis tance to her own honour and glory.— Yours, etc,, James Henry Matthew Hughes. ■

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TtTESPAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1887.

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