FARGIE AND ANOTHER v. LITTLE AND ANOTHER.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 270, 31 October 1862, Page 5

FARGIE AND ANOTHER v. LITTLE AND ANOTHER.

{To the Editor of tiie Daily Times.) Dear Sir,—We have to request your contradiction in this case, where you make Mr De Leon say, " formerly jp«rf««'with-Gieve and Co." This certainly astonished us, but on reference to the Colonist, we find that he actually said, formerly clerk with Cleve and Co., which can be the only true version. We are, dear Sir, yours truly, " ~ Cleve akd Co. Dunedin, 30th October, 1862.

WATER SUPPLY IN CASE OF FIRB. {To the Editor of the Otago Daily Times.) ' Sir—Last evening's parade of our Volunteer Fire Brigade, suggested some slight train of reasoning with respect to the element, without a full supply of which the efforts of our disinterested protectors would be ot httlo avail. Upon enquiry, I find that the means available for supply, or even storage, of water are very few, and not at all adequate to the extent of the valuable interests of the community. Af » very probable issue to an outbreak of fire would be a renewal of St. Petersburgh or San Francisco past experiences, I hope you will pardon my trespassing on your valuable space, to mention an idea, which while apparently efficient, would at the same time be a comparatively inexpensive project, viz.—Laymg a pipe from Princes-street, along Eatfci ray-street underground^ and extended to the beach,

below low water mark. The feed hose of the fire (engine could be attached to the end ou the Main- | street, bliould the scene of the fire be in the imiuejdiate vicinity, or water could be carried from a stand pipe in buckets to more distant spots. Water, with sale in solution, extinguishes fire more rapidly than when pure, this would be an additional plea in favor of the plan. - " I am, Sir, yours respectfully, S. G.