OTHER PEOPLE’S IDEAS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 August 1940, Page 6

OTHER PEOPLE’S IDEAS

THE PARK CUSTODIAN

(To the Editor). Sir. —The dismissal of the Park Custodian came as a surprise to the Park croquet players, some of whom have been players there for the past 15 years and during that time have proved the worth of Mr Sturgeon as a green keeper, a flower producer and a good boss amongst his men. The ratepayers are taxed for the upkeep of the'Park, and if they look back to 10 years ago. they must feel that they have had their money's worth and can see the vast improvement of the Park during that time, particularly from the Park pavilion to the Cemetery gates, which has been created entirely by Mr Sturgeon. Visitors to our croquet tournaments, etc, from as far as Auckland have been full of admiration. Lord Blcdisloe was known to say he had never seen a finer display of roses. We have lawns to be proud of in spite of the difficulties Mr Sturgeon has had to contend with in the way of tree roots, etc. Is the apparent unjustifiable dismissal of Mr Sturgeon in keeping with British principles? Is this the time for the civil population to be hard on a man whose son is willing to give his life for them? If there is any misunderstanding, surely our councillors are big enough men to get together and in view of Mr Sturgeon’s worth and the times we are passing through withdraw this dismissal. The Park is looking beautiful at present and anyone can see it will be even more beautiful in a few months’ time. Why not let Mr Sturgeon stay and reap the credit. —We arc. etc. —PARK CROQUET PLAYERS. Masterton, August 26.