CORRESPONDENCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1928, Page 6

CORRESPONDENCE.

KOITKR ANGUS !;n.\R. (To the Kdifor.) Sir Allow m-e space in your valuable paper to contradict a letter which appeared in your columns of the Itb. under tin- heading of “Poroiigh Road I log” by “Once Bitten,’ or on lies own admission to me. Mr it. Monk. This arliele was directed at. me. being part owner with Mr 0. Spence of the only large white hoar in this district, imported from Waikato at cous id< Table expense. if is a valuable I wo-ye a r-oid extremely <loeile animal, mi iiii.s those six inch razor like tusks referred to by “Dime Pitten.’’ 11 is ridiculous article is entirely uncalled for. as be admits never seeing the boar. Mow my neighbour could write such a letter to I lie press i.s beyond comprehension unless prompted by jealousy. As Chairman of the local School Conimilt.ee I have received no complaint from any of the parents regarding children being intimidated by any animal, so this part of bis b-tt'-r seems as contemptible as the rest. However, our hoar can be inspected by anyone al any time at my place without. danger, which is considerably more t -an “Once Bitten’’ can say about bis own. Thanking you for your space. I am etc.. S. lIA MILL. Kuiterangi. Dec. 7lh.