CAYFORD V. LOUGHNAN.

Dunstan Times, Issue 830, 15 March 1878, Page 3

CAYFORD V. LOUGHNAN.

—o—(TO THE EDITOR OF THE DBNSTAN' TIMES.) Sir, —ln the issue of the Cromwell Argus of March 5, instant, appeared a local which I have no doubt is intended to point at me about making L7OO a year, &c., and as the same is likely to mislead the. public-, 1 ask peruppsipn of you to insert this in your

paper 1 was called ou in my position as a I farrier to attend on a valuable cult of Mr j Louglman’s, and I so attended live .time?, I lour of which I hatl to hire a bond at JO? ■each time, and the station provided one. I had also to provide medicines, liniments, j. bandages, and to travel a distance of ten miles each way. My' gross charge for the • same was Lid 12s, and. to my surprise Mr I Longhnan disputed it and sent me a cheque for L 7, and 1 bad io sue him for the balance and supply a bill of particulars, and on that 1 was severely criticised by the lawyer for the defence. lam made to say after very severe cross examination what - my earnings were, aiid stated from L2 to L2 10s per day, out of which I bad to pay my man and deduct expenses. The public should understand that if I have to leave the shop without 1 could put a man in my place the work must stand still, my man’s wages and rent going on- at the same time, or the chance of work going elsewhere. My knowledge as a farner, which 1 acquired with my father and in the army, has not been got without some study and oast to my parents and self, aiid I - think it very unfair that my wages for the same should bo computed at the rate which could he earned at the anvil. With regard to Mr Wilmott’a assertion .about my incnmpetoncy I leave it for what it is, worth. I consider it a piece of presumption on his part to judge of my ability. Any way the disputing of the account may be a warning to others net te iet -aneoKntS Tun, or start on a journey without a guarantee of a reasonable amount being paid. Horse hire, L2 ; 100 miles to travel, at is. per mile, '1.5 ; time allowed, 30 hours, at 2s 6d per hour, 1.3 15s, making a total of LlO -15s. I ask why was my account cut down to L 9 I4s, or what was allowed for medicines, &c. Hoping you will insert the above, 1 beg to remain. —Yours, &c-, . ' ’ Richard CAvroh®.