CORRESPONDENCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1028, 9 April 1912, Page 3

CORRESPONDENCE.

(To the Editor)

Sir,—l wish to protest with regard to the way in which the opening night of the skating at the Municipal Hall was conducted. I paid my money to go in, and naturally expected that I could come out and go in again as often as I wished up till 10, o’clock. As my wife was not very well, I took a run over to see how she was getting on, but on going back the doorkeeper demanded payment again. I say why ? In all other entertainments we can get passes, why not at the skating? If I want a beer or a shandygaff when I get warmed up, am I not entitled to get one ? I wish to impress on you, Mr Editor, that the sooner the Council gives passes lor the skating the better their patrons will be pleased. —I am, etc.,

Peter Robinson,

(To the Editor.)

SIR, —I think your paper is the best place to advertise a grievance, and I want to know why the dress circle was shut up the first night of the skating to those who paid to look on. I was on the stage to look on, but could not see half the performance, as I could not get a front seat. The Hall belongs to us, Mr Editor, and I think when we pay to go in we ought to be able to see a bit for our money. It’s up to you to shake up the Council, Mr Editor.—l am, etc., C. Q. . (To the Editor.) Sir, —I went to the skating rink on Thursday night, and paid a “sprat” to see all the fun I could. Naturally, I went to see the learners skating, as 1 thought I would get the most fun there. Suddenly, along comes the man iu charge, and says, “all spectators on the stage !” I was only standing in the lobby, looking through the doorway. But 1 want to know how I can see the learners skate if I’m on the stage. I know the Council want me to enjoy myself at the rink. You know me, old sundown —I’m

PETER Gaeeagher, The wrestler,