KEEP YOUR OWN SIDE.
To the Editor. Sib, — I noticed a local in your columns a few days ago drawing the attention of the public to the fact that they ought to keep to their own side of the way whilst crossing the railway bridge. It seems to have had but small efiect on some, or at least, on one, of the riding public ; as yesterday at dusk, I had occasion to cross the bridge; when about half way over, I met a man, or at least an apology for one, on horseback, riding at a furious rate on the wrong side, be nearly knocked me down. I called to him, but received no' answer, I hardly had time to escape from under the horse’s hoofs by jumping acrooS to the other side of the bridge, when I was again encountered, this time by a trap, which necessitated another quick move back to my own side again. .Now, Sir, can you tell me who would have to defray doctor's expenses if an accident wove to happen through the carelessness of ono of these riders, or if you think the lailway authorities are waiting • for somebody to get killed or maimed for i life, before they erect the much-needed hand rail for the protection of foot passengers.—l am, &c., Pedestrian. Ashburton, May 4th, 1882.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 629, 6 May 1882, Page 2
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223KEEP YOUR OWN SIDE. Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 629, 6 May 1882, Page 2
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