OTHER PEOPLE’S IDEAS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 June 1939, Page 7

OTHER PEOPLE’S IDEAS

CARE OF OPEN SPACES (To the Editor.) Sir, —I heartily endorse the sentiments expressed in a letter written by "Citizen.” It seems a very great misfortune that the Masterton Park (because it is somewhat out of the way) should be the only space allowed by cultivation and the growing of shrubs and flowers to be made beautiful, and that the smaller areas, near town, cannot compete as they should and be a joy and an asset, instead of mostly an eyesore—especially when many have subscribed and helped generously towards their upkeep. Could not those who do not interest themselves in a monetary way or otherwise, young and old, do much and show interest and great help by not leaving packets, papers and peelings behind, and so have the benefit of a seat by a shady tree in tidier surroundings than the present state? All should endeavour to help, taking as an example the code of the Guides and Scouts: "Wherever it is. let us make the place better for our being there." —I am, etc., “APPRECIATION.” Masterton, June 28. ZONING OF CREAM (To the Editor.) Sir,—My friend “Another Very Interested Dairy Farmer,” introduces further vital points, but the fact remains the dairy farmer asked for zoning before giving due thought to the consequences and now it is practically established will the cure show a satisfactory result? I understand that in cases where farmers will be prevented from supplying the butter factory they have previously supplied, they are contemplating engaging motor lorries serving the cheese factories to cart their milk. If this were done, overlapping would still occur and heavier loads be carried on roads.

Further, what about a supplier who is a shareholder, and by supplying a factory for the past twenty years has helped to make this factory, freehold and now has to start all over'again and help to pay off the debt on another factory, who might have a big overdraft (mortgage)? His income (butterfat pay out) would undoubtedly be less this coming year and in years to follow. This will happen in a district which has just been zoned. As to my friend’s statement re grocers, I think it is an understood policy that both the Masterton and Mauriceville factories will be launching out further in grocery and drapery lines, which will tend to cause unemployment to legitimate men in these trades. Personally I think a butter or cheese factory should confine its efforts to producing these articles to the finest standard and leave grocery and drapery to those engaged in these trades. Benzine and butter or cheese do not blend well together, but you can buy these at any factory and no service is given otherwise, such as free air, tire repairs, etc. Cases •'of will also be caused by the fact of some cream carriers being zoned out of the area in which they collect cream and now practically left with none. They are out with trucks on their hands, perhaps half paid for, but what’s this matter in this little world of ours? It would be interesting to know what saving zoning will mean to the industry and whether the cost of doing the same warrants • its being carried out. * Finally, my friend, if you separate, you will have to put your independence in your pocket and go to the factory in the area you are zoned in. This is the law. —Yours, etc., BUTTERFAT. Masterton, June 28. OPERA HOUSE TEMPERATURE (To the Editor.) Sir, —It is well known that “music hath charms,” but it requires a very excellent programme indeed to so charm an audience that they'can forget they are cold. It is an amusing (?) spectacle to see patrons of the Opera House arrive with rugs in which to wrap themselves in an endeavour to keep warm. Why do we have to do it? Is the Trust Lands Trust to blame? The excellent concert rendered by the Orchestral Society last evening was spoil ed for a number of people by the in tense cold and I venture to say some people stayed at home because they had experienced sitting in the Opera House once before. Hoping the Press may help to remedy this matter. — Yours, etc., Masterton, ,June 28. The Opera House is fitted with an efficient gas heating system, which is in charge of the custodian. On Tuesday night the heating plant was put into operation at 6 p.m. and at about 9 p.m. it was automatically cut off for a short period by the, thermostat control, as the temperature had reached 70 de grees. •