THE DIGGER'S LETTER BOX.

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 9, 14 May 1920, Page 8

THE DIGGER'S LETTER BOX.

The Cdmmissioner of Crown Lands, Invercargill. \ Dear Sir.— Now that the Department have closed down on advanc.es under the Discharged Soldiers' Settlement Act, is it not fair tliat you should acquaint the people eSaclly what applications will be dealt with by your department Instead of that applications are still commg into your office and are being returned, which is not only a waste of time but an extension of that glorious indefiniteness which characterises the Land Board. If funds are low we will gladly put a paragraph in "The Digger" free of charge, and thus save returned men the trouble of sending in an application. — Edt. E.H.D., Waimatua. — Clippings from Horne papers are suitable and appreciated. Glasgow, Invercargill, writes asking if the sound which comes from the bagpipes is music or a noi?,e. While New Zea-land troops were on their way to the front- some of them were fortunate enough to call at American ports. One of tb,e. contingents had pipes and marched > th rough the city playing them. The press ,gave prominent headings to tlie event and this vexed question was raised. One paper was bold enough to say : "It is certain that its quality, its thrilling incessanf skirling, is one that sets the heart to beating and the mind to working over in h'gh colours inherited memories that hoid an eternal lure." As far as the question itself is concerned we should say much depends upon whether you are a Scotchman or a Sein Feiner. However these columns are open for both sides of the question to he discussed. — Edt.