ST PATRICK'S BRASS BAND TO THE EDITOR.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 3282, 13 August 1872, Page 3

ST PATRICK'S BRASS BAND TO THE EDITOR.

Sut —I would not again refer to this, subject, were it not that your correspondent, with a characteristic amount of "Colonial brass," denies the whole of my assertions iexpecting the motives which induced them to procure instruments, &c. He further states, with equal effrontery, that the instruments were pm chawed "for the benefit of the Irish citizens." I only trust my honoured countrymen will ever remember this unsolicited compliment. Being highly interested in everything fthat reflects credit or honour on my native country, I regret exceedingly that the glorious name of St Patrick was «o unwarrantably assumed by a fe\r would-be ciithuKi.-iEts, who 'enacted''the " Tooley street Tjiihirs" convention, by the usurpation of the name of the Irish citizens. Now, Sir, hi justice fo those. ,wlu> bo largely contributed',towards the purchase of those instruments now in possession of tlio newly- (k'dged ',' I'r- >viucif»l Jfland," I would suggest that a ruectiug of tho»e interested be called jit an early date, to adopt means for tlie disposal, by auction, or otherwise, of the instruments procured expressly for the Sfc. 1/atriek'B JSand, ho tliat the amount realised may be handed over to some charitable institution.

In proof of my former assertions. I'rcqnci*l that Mr Cahill (the .Secretary of tho Hand) would justify his conduct by publishing a balance sheet, which I am satisfied will show that mnny lii-ihini-u in this city contributed largely towards the maintenance of the Baud. 1 trust that as the subject has been mentioned, the mattir will be investigated thoroughly by the public, which ivi 1 have a salutary effcet in preventing a further misapplication of their generosity. Apologising foe again trespassing upon you, —f am, Sic, ' v 'J Irishman*.