Alexandra.

Dunstan Times, Issue 2093, 3 September 1901, Page 5

Alexandra.

[P."OM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,]

Thewater supply for the borough has advanced another stage. Mr Hay, v\ hose opinion on the different schemes brought forward by councillors, lias" presented his report, and has condemned most of the supplies for various reasons, with the exception of the one ing from the Manorburn stream Mr FiiveiSj who holds'a first right from this stream, Ims offered the Council hah' a head of water for L 1250, with a further supply of half a head at the rate of LI 00 pet year. Councillors were amazed at the price—and no wonder, as i seems to be very exorbitant. I<is. moreover, a supply which could not )>e obtained in the winter moaths. I feel certain that the price will have to be materially reduced, and a larger supply given, before 'he borough will close with Mr 11 vers- In the meantime the matter stands adjourned until a more detailed report is obtained from Air Hay'The body of the boy Neiper (who was drowned some weeks ago) was picked up by the crew of the Hendiiro last Thursday about three miles below the town- An inquest was held the following day when the jury returned a verdict of " Accidentally drowned " The remains were interred in the new cemetery on Friday, the Kev Mr Mackie officiating at *he graveA meeting convened by the mayor, was held on Friday evening for the purpose of forming a fire brigade There was only a meagre al ten dance- but it was solved to form a brigade. A com mittee was formed, and Mr J\- Keid was appointed captain pro tern. It wag resolved to have a held day on Thursday when members will have an opportunity of manning the pumpOur football team have aone on a football tour to Maniototo- They played St. Bathans on Saturday when the match ended in a draw.