TAYLOR'S MISTAKE.

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

TAYLOR'S MISTAKE.

TO THE EOITOP. OF "THE PKESS." Sir, —Tho 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 assert a more leading land-mark was then immediately required. All tho headlands near the entrance to Lyttelton, when capped by fog or in thick weather, 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 whito 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. — Yours, etc., J.L.W. THE TOWN HALL SITE. "to the editor of "the press.'.' Sir—May l, through your valuable columns, venture to call the attention of the residents of Christchurch to the great opportunity of securing an up-to-date site for the Town Hall I. I refer to tho late Mr Wynn-WiUiams's mock, 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. 1 he site is a good one, and commends itself for such a purpose. It is only a matter of a few years when the town must extend eastwards. Thc executors of tho estate must know that the late Mr Wvnn-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 have tho opinion of other readers as to whether the site should be secured by subscription. —Yours, etc.. ONE WILLING TO ATOP *HIS QUOTA.