TO THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING MAIL.
Sir, —In reply to the epistle of " Humanitas" in last night's issue, I hare to inform him that if he would retain his nam do plume, let him be a little more charitable and gentlemanly in his remarks, for if his actions correspond with his words, which are not comme il faut, I would not give much for the apparent sympathy he has for his fellowsufferers. lam no (( pedagogue " as our humane friend suggests, but a bond fide working man—one of Britain's sons of toil, who are renowned for their coolness, deliberation, and courage when required, and not so charged with spasmodic impetuosity as some nationalities. There is an old maxim, and a true one, "If ignorance is bliss," &c., which "Humanitas" seemingly discredits, for lie first gees his error, and then endeavors to justify what he says. As regards "lamentable facts," which, we all know, j are stubborn things, let me ask him one j question, Would he like deducted out of' j
his " screw" money equiralent to the time he and others lose in the way of holidays? Honi noit qui mat, y pense. — 1 am, &c, Skibo.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 612, 18 April 1878, Page 2
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197TO THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING MAIL. Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 612, 18 April 1878, Page 2
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