CHRISTMAS SINGING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1990, 4 January 1890, Page 2

CHRISTMAS SINGING.

TO THE EDITOR. Sie, —It was with considerable regret, mixed with pity for the ignorance that could prompt the writing of such a note, that I read " Courtesy's " (?) rude letter in your issue of Thursday last, and I trust you will allow me also a little space in which to clear one interested from the stigma* which might otherwise attach itself, of being in any way associated with the letter. The writer asserts that a good many persons were pressed into the service, whereas in reality only four persons actually outside the choir took part in the singing. The letter must therefore have been inspired by or on the information of ona of those four, and my reason for writing is to disclaim on behalf of a relative of my own having had any connection with the production. ""Courtesy" complains that the visiting singers have not received any acknowledgment of their services since Christmas Day. The fact is that ho written acknowledgment, auch as be suggests, was required, as the choirmaster personally, and very cordially thanked them for their assistance at every practice held while the music was being rehearsed. As to receiving a note of thanks, the person on whose behalf I write never for one instant thought such a thing would be sent, The thanks given were more than were in any way deserved. Not only so, but the same person did not render the little assistance in her power for the thanks to be received, but simply enjoyed, thoroughly, taking part under such a capable and courteous leader in so enjoyable a service. I regret exceedingly having to mention such a distasteful subject as the receiving of thanks for such a very slight assistance given, but cannot allow anyone connected with myself to remain under the possible suspicion of having been in anyway associated with such an exceedingly rude and totally uncalled for letter. —I am, «Sc,

H. K Hiskens G-eraldine, Jan. 3,1890.