BRIGHTON BREEZES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16780, 8 July 1922, Page 2

BRIGHTON BREEZES.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK, (Special to the “ Star.’*) HIGH PRESSURE WATER Chatting with the chairman and members of the Fire Prevention Committee, your correspondent gleaned 6ome interesting information regarding the position the Council has arrived at in connection with high pressure water for New Brighton, which, it is agreed, is the greatest need of the borough today. Mr Ward thought that residents would be interested to hear of the findings of the committee set up to collect data as to the cost of installing a high pressure water supply for the prevention of fire, and as a general water supply for the borough. In the first place, the oommittee ascertainedas near as possible, that to reticulate the whole of the streets of New Brighton from Jellicoe Street northwards, would cost £35,200. Thin includes all machinery, and fire plugs every few chains, giving a pressure of 1101 b to the inch, the same as in the City. To raise this amount of money, figures have been obtained which show that on the general unimproved value of New Brighton (£250,660) a rate would be necessary of a little over one penny in the pound. This would mean that on a £IOO section the cost would be about 10s per annum, which appeared to the committee to be very reasonable for the great benefit provided. High pressure water would be a boon to New Brighton. A deep well costs almost £IOO, and the present system is an economic waste. The installation must be faced sooner or later. The committee having obtained the necessary data, it remained now for the ratepayers to decide. A clause in the Fire Prevention. Committee’s report reads as follows: High Pressure Reticulation.—A reliable estimate for laying high pressure steel water mains was obtained. With pipes varying from 6in to 2in in diameter, complete with fire plugs every three or five chains, the average cost of installation was estimated to be £l7 10s per chain. Air Stewart’s estimate for pumping gear lias already been given at £1650. Allowing for a pumping plant at Central, North and South, a 3in well will be necessary at each end of the borough, at an approximate cost of £*2so each. Tabulating these items, an estimated cost of a high pressure water supply for the whole of the borough will be arrived at as follows:

Two wells (one at North and one at South at £250) 500 Three pumping plants at £1650 4,950 Reticulation—Centre, 510 chains at £l7 10s 8,925 North, 786 chains at £l7 10s 13,755 South, 404 chains at £l7 10s 7.070 Total £35,200 COUNCIL COMMENTS. A remarkable tribute to the buoyancy of the borough in spite of the present financial stringency, was manifested on Monday evening, when the Finace Committee recommended to the council that a revaluation of the borough should take place as soon as possible. Probably no other borough ; n the Dominion is asking for a revaluation at the present time. The last revaluation took effect as from March 31. 1919. It has been decided to leave the kc >' of the South New Brighton fire engine house at the Convalescent Cottage. A siding to accommodate a steamer alongside the river is to be formed in conjunction with the present reclamation work that is being carried on at Richmond Terrace. Dealing with the data collected with reference to improved fire protection, the following clause appears in th© Fire Prevention Committee’s report : —“A quote has been obtained for a. two-cylinder pump engine and chemical combined, with hose reel and hose and nozzles, for about £375, which does not include ladders. A suggestion was made that in place of combining the pump and chemical on th© one chassis, only a punrping engine should be procured, which would tow the present chemical, which of course would need to be fitted with suitable wheels. Tins scheme would enable the motor to tow the chemical to the scene of the fire to carry oh the work while the pump was picking up the nearest water supply. This latter scheme would cost in the region of £175 less than the former. The prices indicated do not include the purchase of a chassis, which would re- ; ouire, say, £300.” A great improvement is taking place •to tho right-hand side footpath of Es~ i tuary Road. The footpath has been levelled to Beatty Street and clayed to

Craddock Street. The path wag to have been formed to JeJlicoo Street, but as the clay pit is rather wet and Recess badj this may b© delayed a while. The spoil from the levelling up process on tlie> right band side is being dumped on the left hand side. LADIES’ MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB Very gcod scores were put on by the Ladies at their weekly shoot on Monday night, Airs Harding registering the second possible for this season. The match with the Sumner Ladies takes place next Thursday. This week’s highest scores were Mrs Harding 70. Airs Fantham 67, Airs Salter 66, Mrs Cooke 66. SOCIAL AND DANCE. In spite of the inclement weather a very successful social was held in the South Brighton Hall last Saturday. An enjoyable programme of games and dances was taken part in by all present. Alusical items were rendered by Air A. W. Scarr, Messrs F. Woodward, I. AT cP her son and H. AY. Ayres. Air !’• AVoodward contributed recitations. The accompaniments were played by Misses R. AlcFadden, G. AVeavers and Afr H. AA r . Ayres. METHODIST CHURCH. The quarterly loaders’ meeting was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday, when the various activities of the Church were brought under review. Satisfaction was expressed at the continued progress of all the- organisations It was decided to hold an evangelistic mission to commence on September 3, and in preparation of this mission, a series of Cottage Prayer meetings will bo bold. The Monthly Teachers’ meeting on AVednesday was well attended, the Rev AA r . Walker presiding. It was reported that during the past month there had been a public recognition of junior members, when 70 of the schojars were admitted. It was decided to •hold the Anniversary services on October 15. The schoolroom was packed fo°7 er r flowing on Thursday when the United Band of Hone held its monthly meeting. Rev J. Jackson presided, and gave an address. An excellent programme of musical and elocutionary items was presented by the children. The thanks of the meeting were extended to Airs and Aliss Hall for the efficient manner in which they had trained the performers. Special services will be held on Sunday, when the preacher will bo Rev A\ r . AVa.lker. In the evening the service will he musical- The choir will render anthems, and solos will ho sung by Aliases Af. Soratt and O- Curtis, and Messrs Claude Burrows and E. D. Sincock. PERSONAL. Air and Airs E. Rowe (Dunedin) hav© taken over the Alaori Tea Rooms, Sea View Road. Air Rowe has been in th© business for many years, and customers can rely on receiving the best of attention. GALA BAZAAR. In connection witli the Bazaar to be held for the 1923 Gala a number of ladies are working under the direction of Airs Bellamy. Material is needed for this purpose, and the series of concerts now being held are is aid of the Alaterial Fund. By an advertisement in another column a meeting of all ladies interested and willing to help in bazaar work is called in th© Council Chambers at 3 p.m.