FOREIGN CABLES.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14885, 27 January 1914, Page 5

FOREIGN CABLES.

TO THE EDITOR OP "THZ PRESS." Sir,—l feel sure I am voicing tlio opinions of a large number of the public in entering a protest against the tone of a certain cable service that has been served up to us of late. Our old "Cable Agent" was often tho subject of attack, both humorous and serious, not altogether with justice. I think, as, on tho whole, the necessarily brief epitome of tho world's doings was extremely efficient. But at least he never insulted his papers, and they, their readers, with tho penny-a-line style that wo have had to put up with frequently during the period that our "News" has been supplemented by the new cable service. A choice example in a recent issue referred to King Alphonso remarking he would soon "have everything up the spout. (It would bo interesting to know the Spanish equivalent to this elegant term). In Saturday's issue another "gem" informs ti3 how disturbed poor Prebendary Webster felt when ho saw a, woman in an open dress. Many of us no doubt feel disturbed, but we do not publish it. Seriously, Mr Editor, a censorship is required to eavo us from such rubbish.—Yours, etc., SHOCKED. TAYLOR'S MISTAKE.. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE PHESS." Sir,—The name attached to tho locality at Sumner known as Taylor's Mistake was from Captain Taylor, of the United States ship, Volga, who gave evidence before tho Wharfage and Harbour Commission. Its report stated, inter alia:—Seamen all assort a more leading land-mark was then immediately required. All tho headlands near the entrance to Lyttelton, when capped by fog or in thick weathor, or when the light was dim, became so much alike that the oldest coasting sailors could not distinguish Adderley or Godley Head from any other. It was recommended a white triangle. 60ft long, with four bright, red bands. 6ft broad, be painted on the face of Godley Head, and that without delay, a beacon, to be visible thirty miles "in the offing, be erected. On Port Levy rocks, an outlying danger, an iron casket beacon, painted white, was further recommended. — Y ° UrS ' GtC " J.L.W. THE TOWN HALL SITE. "to the editor of "tele press.'. Sir,—May l, through your valuable columns, venture to call the attention of the residents of Christchureh to the great opportunity of securing an up-to-date site for the Town Hall:- I refor to tho lato Mr Wyiin-WiUiams's uiook, adjoining Latimer square (east side). 1 consider that the opportunity now offering is unparalleled", and should not be allowed to pass. The securing of such a site would, I think, be in accordance with the views of most ratepayers, ihe site is a good one, and commends itself for such a purpose. It is only a matter of a few years wLen the town must extend eastwards. The executors of the estate must know that the lato Mr Wynn-Williams always had the interests of the city at heart, and I am of opiuion that in no other way could the citizens erect a more fitting tribute to his memory. I would like to hare the opinion of "other readers as to whether the site should be secured by subscription.—Yours, etc.. ONE WILLING TO ATOP ~HIS QUOTA.