CORRESPONDENCE.
THE SALVATION AEMY AND THE RECENT COURT CASES AGAINST BELFIT AND ANDEESON. [We are not responsible for the opinions of our correspondents.] TO THB EDITOB Of THK STAB. Sir, — I am informed that the local Captain of the Army last night organised (in a very praiseworthy manner) a collection to defray the fines imposed on the defendants in the recent cases, and the result was something over £2. The fines amount in all to £7 15s, leaving aside the question of payment of the defendants' solicitor, so there is still a heavy deficiency. . '■ ■ Nowwithoutdisputmgtherighteousness of the decisions, it will be generally admitted that there were many mitigating circumstances as (indeed is evidenced by the subscription above mentioned), and as public opinion is somewhat exercised on the question, and the defendants earn their bread by the sweat of their brow, which can hardly be said of the prosecutor, I would suggest that some disinterested person make a canvass to defray the fines, or that you would receive small donations for the purpose. Of course if defendants' solicitor's costs were included, " Barkus is willing." — I am, &c., * Wm. S. Stattb, Solicitor for defendants. Feilding, July 27th, 1885.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS18850728.2.17
Bibliographic details
Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 20, 28 July 1885, Page 2
Word Count
196CORRESPONDENCE. Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 20, 28 July 1885, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in