278 THE PROSPECT AND KENNY HILL SCHEMES. 
water was very objectionable, as he had been convinced by his 
observations in London and elsewhere, for they were open to pol- 
lution by the most offensive matter, which became a i 
to the position of his supply reservoir, or how much the reservoir 
was capable of extension, although for miles around there was @ 
investigati ities having no connection, either 
further investigation by authorities having ae 
concerned in the question. ' se 
Mr. Goodlet and Mr. A. Dean spoke in favour of Mr. Gipps® 
scheme. lessee 
Dr Betarave observed that the adoption of » highpresom 
service would reduce fire insurance premiums to half the present 
rates. Such would be the certainty of extinguishing conta ia 
tions within narrow limits. There would also be fountams imo 
streets by means of pipes much more effectually than Wa" 
now. ‘The tramcars sight be driven as they were ™ Panis 
atmospheric pressure, instead of by the antiquated, meuply bad 
motors ; and in many other respects the high-pressure SPP! 
very much to recommend it. 
Mr. Jones said the ordinary pipes were for 
strong enough to bear a high-pressure stra 
those pipes, which were of very inferior iron, 
were laid down in the early days of the Colony, none ue 
reticulation would have to be taken up if the hig 
were carri 
out. 
Mr. Gipps, in reply, said: I propose 
answer in detail the various objections 
