THE DIRECT VETO.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2560, 26 September 1893, Page 3

THE DIRECT VETO.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—A.a Mr Weavers has not got his barge afioat yet, but has been working very hard at it this last few days, with what progress I know not, as there is only a limited sample of his labors come to hand, I will content myself with just one or two remarks referring to the man Mr Weavers saw, while in Christchurch, come into the private bar of some hotel (the name of which he has omitted) where he (Mr Weavers) was quaffing the contents of a pewter. There is some delusion here. It must have been the man's necktie projecting through the button-hole of his coat which Mr Weavers mistook for the blue ribbon badge, or some wag donning the badge as a mockery, which I have seen many young fellows do. The temperance organisation does not in any way recognise any such conduct. Their standard iB far and away above such meanness, and may God still speed them on their way in the noble work they are doing. The wine used at the marriage of Cana of Galilee and at our Lord's supper was not fermented wine, as is now in use, and was not likely to make a man a pikestaff for a policeman. It was brandy Mr Weavers prescribed in the first case to bring a man back from death's door, but he is now prescribing beer. ,1 suppose the mediwineJhaß to be changed, according to the condition of the patient. 1 should like Mr Weavers to give us a few facts concerning the good strong drink has done or is doing. I can quote several instonces as to the harm it does both in New Zealand and other countries, and give figures. If, sir, you have seen so much of both sides as you say you have, why are your ideas so fanciful 1 Why not, like a man, admit proved fact. If, on the other hand, your platform admits the good strong drink does, let us have proof positive on the matter, and the degrees dispensers of strong drink have to attain at the universities. Hoping I am not trespassing too much on your space, I am, etc., Pbincipiis Obsta.