Dear Sir

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 15, 11 April 1947, Page 4

Dear Sir

Letters to the Editor must be clearly written on one side of the paper only and where a nom-de-plume is used the name of the writer must be included for reference purposes. The Editor reserves the right to abridge, amend or withhold any letter or letters. STRENGTH IN CO-OPERATION Sir, —In your leading article of January 24 (An Unfortunate Rift); Politics creep in, and on the surface would show disunion! But the pros and cons are as under. That the' North Auckland Province has always been a bone -of contention politically from both sides of the House. Naturally this comes about on account of its opposition to the methods employed to keep the farmer in a state of frustration. That farming co-operation under unity does not suit the money spinners of Tooley Street and the Meat Corporations working through those financial institutions of London and New York, and-its agents is quite evident by the amount of insinuating propaganda that is being deseminated throughout the farming community. So I say, to those who do not want to be tied to economic serfdom, to stop for a moment and think of the old adage that a bundle of sticks tied together is stronger than one on its own. Note: If the assets of the farmers (Auckland Province) had been handed over to Federated Farmers, and if we should want to maintain our individuality we could not; for the want of our 40 years gatherings. And don’t forget there are those who have spent 40 years to break us. This not only applies to the Auckland Farmers’ Union but it is on the same basis as the Bank of International Settlements, and world wide economy. So whilst “Party Politics” keeps you divided, outside influence will destroy jtou. So stand fast to Federated Farmers (Auckland Province) in co-operation, but be not centralised. Yours etc., 35 YEARS A MEMBER.

TIMES HAVE CHANGED Sir, —I am sending donation towards fund to building of Mr J. McEwan’s island shack. When I first met him nearly 37 years ago, we were able to buy from him three large schnapper for a shilling and a four bushel sack of maize was procurable from the Maoris for 10/-, but could not buy any vegetables. Yours etc., F. MAHY, Sen. (We acknowledge receipt of our correspondent’s cheque for £1 and wil post it to the Mayor’s fund in this connection. Ed.)

A BAD HABIT Sir, —The habit of licking fingers for the purpose of facilitating the release of paper, paper bags, etc., in food stores is most objectionable. Bread, butter, biscuits, etc., should not be subjected to such unhygienic treatment. Cannot the managers institute hygienic measures? Another matter which I consider needs a drastic measure is the passing on of clothes to others of persons who have suffered from serious complaints. Surely this should be prohibited by law. Yours etc., HYGIENIC.