POINTS FROM LETTERS

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 136, 5 December 1929, Page 8

POINTS FROM LETTERS

._ Eaves criticises architectural styles in Wellington, particularly the erection of. high-pitched roofs, which the writer suggests are; a waste of space and labour, a target for winds, and block views and cast shadows. Garages more often than not look like high vaults. Eaves would soften the outlines and make the buildings more picturesque. Reference to improvements on the Pare-mate-Pahautanui-Haywards road is made by Motorist," who considers that there nas been insufficient filling at bends, and that many corners could be cut back furdu- ™ "srouid have been better >£ the PuHic Works Department had made a thorough job of the improvement while the work was in hand, though it would have cost more.

AVhile acknowledging the good things of Wellington, "Old Wellington Boy" draws attention to some things which spoil the a*y- He enumerates footpaths finished with sharp stones, sudden stopping and starting on some tramcars, the state of many apartments and rooms which are in need of cleaning and papering, and the noises of motor-cycles on roads and at beaches.

Two correspondents reply to "Prd Bono ■Fublico regardicg Communist methods and literature. Helen Hartwell ridicules the idea that the Communists have made a new discovery in the use of the printing press. 'Although not a Communist or likely to become one, this method of debate is too childish for words. The concept of Communism as a 'plot' cannot bo seriously entertained by any man. or -woman with a knowledge of sociology, or with, the faiataat glimmerings of world history, ro ■o'i i !Pernici°us literature/ of -which Jr.B.P. -writes, one must remember that a large number of the world* greatest books, from the Bible downward have been considered unfit for public consumption. But posterity has delivered judgment against the inquisitor and kings, and posterity will judge also those 30th century inquisitors who think to combat living ideas with the sword of persecution." W. J. Collins holds that the Communist organisation was .called into being by historic development, "which has now reached the epoch of Imperialism, the extreme limit of capitalism, past which oppressed mankind can no further advance until the husk of present society is burst asunder to make way for its successor, Socialist society, where all are free and equal. 'Pro Bono Publico' is quite correct when he says that the Communist Party of NewZealand is probably the weakest in the world; which does not require much accounting for, as the standard of living in this country is high m comparison with that of decadent European countries, but there will certainly be a change with the increasing productivity of labour power, resulting m fiercer competition and its attendant evils for the workers."

Sundowner" writes:—"l -wish to support most of "Home-Australian's" remarks in the "Evening Post." I visited other countries five years ago, and can remember many good idea or methods used in other countries that could well be employed in New Zealand for the benefit of the people generally. For instance, the delivery of meat to shops is antiquated. The method employed by fish shops of displaying fish is also out-of-date, and the health bylaws could be tightened up to enforce that the fish be kept away from tha flies and dirt. There are no really up-to-date baths—l mean public baths. Business men find great difficulty in walking along the footpaths at any pace at all, there being no pedestrian regulations enforced. Most hotel bars could be made more hygienic by the use of clean towels, etc. The bacon could be improved: in any case, one should not have to swallow boracic with it. The local manufacturers of sauces and condiments Ehould be compelled by law to put their goods up free from acids and other preservatives. Other countries do it."