Correspondence.

Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1181, 22 January 1880, Page 2

Correspondence.

(Our correspondence columns arc impartially open to all, but toe do not in any way identify ourselves with opinions expressed tliercvi).

TO THE EDITOE. Sib,— l have been requested by the jury cited to enquire into the sad circumstances attending the death of the late Mr Peter Walker, to mention an episode indirectly brought to their notice, which they think should be generally known. Mr James Alfred Kelly, surveyor, son of Mr John Kelly, of Mount Eden, and brother-in-law of Mr Brea*ell, was the first person met by Mrs Walker in her search for assistance, when the sad truth of the case seemed to be forcing itself upon her. He rode immediately to the spot where the unfortunate gentleman was lying ; and, with a delicacy aud refinement of feeling, which no words of mine could do justice to, took off his own shirt, and with it tenderly bound the poor wounded head of his friend before going for further help. The jury ask for a little space in your paper to make this known, because it is more like the act of a man well used to troubles and tragical occurrences; and the kindly - hearted delicacy which prompted the tender deed, so tenderly done, speaks volumes for the doer, and by your inserting it honor will be given where honor i8 due. — I am, &c, Jas. McPherson, Foreman of the Jury.

TO THE EDITOR. Sin,— As one of the audience at Chiniquy's lecture here last night, I was rather surprised to observe that the Rev. Mv Willis was conspicuous by his absence. Can you or any of your nnmerous readers explain the reason ? Being a Protestant myself, I consider it the duty of every Protestant, particularly the bhepherds, to asbist hi pulling down the strongholds of Popery. — Yours, &c, Observer. Cambridge, 20th January, 1880.