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be taken that the main branch pipes are wider than the outlet. Taps would 

 be required to each branch pipe, with openings equally large, or at all events 

 larger than the outlet or apex of the jet. It is always best to have both tap 

 and supply pipe large enough, as all can be regulated by the tap. I scarcely 

 need say that the whole of the pipes must be concealed under water in 

 passing to the parts where they are to rise. All the pipes should be turned 

 up at the ends, so as to cause the water to rise quite perpendicularly, with 

 threads or screws fixed on, of proper widths to receive any device that may be 

 required. 



However, it is my opinion, (as I have before stated), that, in preference 

 to any other device, a solid column of water is the grandest and most beautiful 

 when it is allowed to rise out of a plain orifice only so high that its apex 

 will appear solid, close, and perpendicular, and not to spread and fall in 

 misty spray. Of course, the bottom of the pool or cistern of water required 

 to supply the fountain, must be of a higher level than the height the jet is 

 to rise. If the reservoir is near, a few inches will do ; but more will have to 

 be allowed in proportion to the distance, except the conducting pipe has a good 

 fall, and is of greater width than is necessary for supplying the branch pipes. 

 These considerations are requisite as a set off against friction in the action 

 of the water passing through the pipes. 



To my mind, a group of fountains issuing out of masses of stones similar 

 to those before mentioned, and rising various heights, from a foot to three or 

 four feet, in a boihng manner, has a more pleasing and natural effect than if 

 raised higher. For these rude kinds of jet, I would take a position about the 

 middle of the lake, if it is small; but efforts must be used to prevent the rocky 

 island appearing formal, by placing other islands on each side of it, as well as 

 promontories shooting into the water from the shore. This, properly managed, 

 would allow a central position, without the appearance of formality. It is 

 essential that so striking a character should appear somewhat central, or an 

 unseemly balance would be observed. This will be obvious from analogy. 

 Suppose the stiff striking figure of a weeping ash or elm, or an architectural 

 figure or fountain, placed upon a naked lawn, near to and in a line, or almost 

 so, with one end of a mansion; when this was viewed either from the windows 

 or park, the eye also embracing the whole scene, a second object would be at 

 once required at the opposite angle, in order to be harmonious. Not that I 



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