THE FOUNTAIN.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11773, 28 October 1912, Page 1

THE FOUNTAIN.

j To the Editor. I Sir.—l was pleased to notice in your Saturday's issue that Haywards are toI night showing, by special request, "The JFountaiu of Versailles." These pictures I the writer had the pleasure of viewing

«nen uiey were screened on a previous and as the question of the erection of a fountain is at present engaging'the attention of o'ur City Councillors I trust that they will make a point 1 of seeing these very beautiful pictures. In fact, they should be seen by all who take an interest in the subject—members of tho Beautifying Society, Horticultural Society, and private " citizens who- are'interested in matters of town improvement. Ido not for one moment suggest that we 1 in Oamaru with the funds at the disposal of the Council could attempt anything approaching the Fountain of Versailles, but I am convinced that any who see them will come

sible than they otherwise, would have, and very valuablo information in the matter of fountain construction rrould be gained. "Townsman," in his letter, puts forth the .suggestion that the fountain be erected in the lake. That idea.is shared by very many in our midst, and while not having questioned the selection of the site for the fountain (not yet made public), I trust that' when it .is erected the position will be the best possible, as ; we do not build fountains very' often in.Oamaru. that the selection of tho location will be the outcome of more "mature consideration, and that "before the. Councillors commit themselves to any position or design they secure as much information 'as they possibly can on tho matter. Thanking you in anticipation.—lan, etc.,- " •* . RATEPAYER.