GISBORNE MILK.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2233, 3 July 1908, Page 3

GISBORNE MILK.

[To the Editor.] Sir, —Reading “A Sufferers'’ letter which appeared in theso columns of Wednesday's issue, 1 m-.tuain that “A Sufferer” is probably thing the | separated milk which can 1 e nnmncd ( Ithink) for a very =u;aT sum at our local creamery. “A Siiti.rtr'’ is under a slight misapprchcision as to the affairs of the local vendors, hot all no know he might lie ..lie <b a p «' where you go and get a p’g tl.it iias not been washed out lor • uve o r tendays. and then at next delivery :’ny complain that the milk went sour few minutes after ■■on h./:. F.-om what I can sec "A £ iff tror ’ is a strong Socialist, and is trying t,, influence the local gowning body 'o t ike control of our good milk £■])- ply. Perhaps he is some ‘ dumm.'.” for ail intending Milk Company which propose starti ig hero to tiv and run the local vendo-s off with some inferior arv-l-: ''A Snffcitr” is absolutely wrong when lie says that the milk is diluted with water and other inferior stuff. I will give C"2o to the local Hospital if “A Sufferer” can prove that our milk is diluted. and I think I can confidently «ay this for all the vendors generally. When “A Sufferer” Ins grounds for assertions like he made through the medium of your columns let him publish them and have pluck enough to sign his name. The reason why 1 did not take this matter up sooner was because I thought- I would leave it. to somebody with an abler pen.— [ am, etc.,

R. 'WILSON. (For H. Wilson). Gisborne, July 2nd.

[To the Editor.]

Sir.—“ Sufferer” should obtain definite scientific facts before ho makes such wholesale accusations against milk purveyors in this town as he lias made, also’, he should state what disease or illness in his own experience he can trace to the milk; why, in. fact, he is a “Sufferer.” In a district where mud to the eyes in wet weather, and dust in and on everything in dry weather is the rule, a sediment, or grit, deposited in the milk after it has left the milking sheds, is not uncommon,. but this is not the same as milk .contaminated with disease bacilli, though, such bacilli may enter with dust ami grit But why not take the nii'l'er course? Send the complaint wi'li a fresh sample of the milk to the secretary to the local Board of Health, who will, I presume, do as is done with all other reputable towns n■ the size of Gisborne, hand the letter and the sample to the local medical oll'c ; of Health, who will the same bay analyse and' report on the sample, f presume that Gisborne lias a local 'military authority and Medical Hr:;. 1 th Officer who analyses samples r,l all milk sold, at proper intervals, probably weekly, and report to the Board any deviation from legal standards in the milk. I do know which of the army of doctors in this town acts as local health officer and analyses the milk, and investigates local cases of deficient sanitation, but 1 presume that Gisliorne is not so far hack in the dark, as not to possess such an officer.—Yours etc. “SANITARIAN.

Sir.—l desire to make a strong protest against the unfair statements contained in “A Sufferers letter which appeared ill Wednesday s issue of vour paper. The writer says:— T regret, to state that the milk supplied by at least some of the milkmen to their customers in Gisborne is diluted with water, and dirty wat- 1 or at. that. If the so-called milk be allowed to rest in tho jug ior an hour, you will find a filthy sediment at the bottom.” Now, sir. as one of the milk vendors of Gisborne, I would like to know why “A Sufferer” did not. keep a sample of this dirty sediment and show it to Mr. Little, the Borough Inspector of dairies? The dairies, cans, yards etc., of the local milk vendors have been all inspected by the Government ami Borough Inspectors, and analyses of the milk sent to Wellington. We are liable to surprise visits at any tune, and I am sure all the milk vendors would welcome the in-pection of the milk supplied to the customers at any time. Dr. Delude. Government Health Officer, ha; expressed approval of the manner in which Ihe dairie, and yards of the milk vendors of Gisborne are kept. We are annoyed that a charge should be-brought, which reflects on us all, and think “A Sufferer” should have signed his name and given the name of tho milkman, and not cast a slur on all. The standard required to he kept up by the Act is not- a high one. being only :i 3.(1 test, and if any of the milk vendors are adulterating their milk by the addition of dirty water, they should be 'epori.rl to the in spcctor, and the milk tont. in for analysis. I consider, sir, that ill fairness to ourselves, we should insist on “A Sufferer” proving his charges.- or publicly a|M>looising for the unfair reflections he has cast- on those milk vendors who go to extreme trouble and! care, to conduct their business in a proper manner. Thanking you. sir, in anticipation for thus trespassing so far on your valuable space.—l am etc. J. T. GRIFFIN. Whataupoko, July 2. THE “SMART” MAN. [To the Editor.] Sir. —There appears to be some foolish people who have not yet accepted our present up-to-date methods, and who still cling to the obsolete dogmatism of our forefathers, which laid down that honesty and integrity in a man, bath in public and private life, are more to be desired than riches ol popularity. For instance, may 1 refer to Mr. Rudyard Kipling, who is generally understood to voice Imperial and especially colonial sentiments, and yet < elapses K. the old way of thinking, in his advice to tbe students of McGill University, Montreal. He advises them to beware "of being written of, and pointed out as a “smart” man. and considers that even—from wliat he calls the lower point of view—it doesn’t pay to be obsesed with the desire for wealth, for wealth’s rake. He also ventures to predict that the man who acts with honesty of purpose for the benefit of his fellows will receive their esteem and achieve some honor among them. To our modern ears, this all seems too ridiculous to liaa'o emanated from a man so notoriously shrewd as Mr. Kipling, as we are o fully aware bv the examples so constantly coining before ns, that it is only necessary for a man to barely escape the grasp of law to 'nullify him for the highest public honors, and to make him the recipient of the people’s esteem. On the other hand, also, we know that it is only necessary for a man to make an effort to honestly point out tha character of such aspirants for public favor and tlie danger of bending to such demoralising tides, to render him exceedingly unpopular, and to cause people to cry “crucify him.” The laws of the Dominion rightlv reflect the views of the people, and consequently the libel laws prevent the Puss of the country, or individuals, from exposing the malpractices of those who transgress the fundamental principles learned at our mother’s knees. So rigorous are there laws, and go vehement is the censure of the people upon those who dare to open up, or dis"loso these cancerous sores in the hotly politic, to the public scrutiny, that scarce one can be found to undertake so thankless a task, for he would certainly be regarded with scorn and wonder for bis temerity, bv these who sympathise with his views, and left by them unsupported. Tempera mutaiitur, et. nos nuitaiimr in illis 1 So long as man is rich, so long as be is snccessuil. Let us cry with one voice “Great is Diana of the Ephesians” and exhalt him to our

highest positions. It matters not if he has broken the fifth commandment. it matters not- if he has robber the widow, it matters not it he has defrauded the orphan by false testimony, or robbed tho lgiioiailt and the poor. Provided that he has escaped the clutches of the Law. the poor will bless him and stone those who endeavour to protect them. Truth is out of fashion, and ho' who speaks of it is now vindictive and personal, or has ulterior motives. Thank Heaven patriotism is also dead, and now only cranks and faddists think of their country as an ideal. We can build up a lusty nation oil greed, on money, on alcohol, on meanness and selfishnesstherefore, let us discard the old principles which were the pride of our race, like an old garment, to that our children may grow up to honor us and do us credit by being “smart.’’ How long! how long!! how long!!! —1 am etc. “PRO PATRIA.”