CORRESPONDENCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3586, 13 January 1927, Page 2

CORRESPONDENCE.

(To The Editor). Sir, —As the signal of the approach of the elections has been hoisted, per medium of the Triangle chains, it is also to lye the signal of the entry into publicity, from time to time, of various aspects of the affairs and conduct thereof on the part of the present Councillors, as a measure of guidance to those whose duty it is to elect that Council, and as a warning that the soft pedal of the Mayor with one eye on the elections and the other on the seat, will not avail, should the electors differ with his actions. That the Triangle chains have served their usefulness is very apparent, for while in years past they have been useful to enclose wandering donkeys, etc., their retention merely shows that the spirit of that deceased animal still lingers round his old browsing place. What earthly use to perpetuate those actions of long past Councils I know not. Why not apply that dictum to streets, now being brought up-to-date, and other modern improvements? The price of the posts and chains would about pay for a small kerbing. Why quote Palmerston N.f Is it flic extent of that particular Councillor’s travels? Is there no more beautiful place than Palmerston N T During the holidays I travelled extensively in some of the main North Island towns, but in only an ancient village or two did I see a garden plot chained up. What I did see, except in parks and large gardens, was that where there were plots of small dimensions, they were quite open, and cultivated. If the Mayor is so enamoured of those chains, why not a short length for his badge of. office? Yours etc. GIVIS, Sir, —Re the chain fence surrounding the Triangle. AVill you, sir, or (he Mayor, inform me in what year the fence was first erected and whether the Borough Council was then in existence? I believe the chain fence was erected about forty years ago, at the same time as the old lirehell tower, which would have still been a thing of ridicule to visitors if certain antiquated people had had their way. If the replacing of the chain fence by a raised kerb means that those supporting it will lose their seats at the next election, then it does not say much for the intelligence of the Foxton public. Rather I would say the public would oust them for not supporting it., I believe the returned soldiers would be willing to pay the cost of the kerbing rather than that it should disfigure their fallen comrades memorial. Thanking., you in anticipation. Yours etc., PROGRESS.