WHITE AND BROWN BREAD

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21465, 6 May 1935, Page 18

WHITE AND BROWN BREAD

TO THE EDITOR OF THE I'ItESS. Sir, —In reply to "More Light's" letter, I should like to say that I am amazed at his verbosity. Bread, whether white or brown, is the staff of life. "Why quarrel about their respective properties? If "More Light" wishes to impress with the higher nutritive and other qualities of brown bread, I shall, in a spirit of friendly antagonism, take up the cudgel on behalf of white bread. The processes in manufacture which differentiate brown and white breads are not ones which increase the nutritive value and palatability of brown at the expense of white. There are only two points in* favour of brown bread: first, the marked laxative effect of brown —a doubtful benefit; second, owin£ to its colour, brown bread prevents the consumer from discovering just how dirty and full of impurities flou" can be. Some like brown bread, some 'ike white, and I am amazed that some people waste their time in trying to convert those who prefer hygieniclooking bread to eating against their will an inferior-looking article. It upsets the health of animals to change their diet radically. People would be far more happy, less susceptible to colic, ague, and other disorders of the alimentary system if they made their motto: "Eat white bread all the time." —Yours, etc., MORE WHITE. May 4, 1935. 10 TIM EDITO* OY THE I'llEaS. Sir, —"More Light's" letter urges me to reply and give an example of indecision, which is rampant amongst householders, as a result of the recent flour controversy. When I enter the baker's shop to purchase the daily bread I am forced to reflect upon the recent convincing articles in your paper concerning the merits and demerits of brown and white flour as a food. "More Light'' upholds the scientists and dietetics, and at the same time condemns them for being disingenuous. What must we believe? To buy tlio brown loaf or not to buy, that is the question. Whether it is noblei lo reject :t and indulge in white, Oi boldh c ftiui that rou<rbn"e i* the ritrlj Vitamins and Rerm oil may abound : n I rcnd Shou d scientists claim juet bow I should be fed ■! VI ow my fato end modern tnle {<> t.p'l, j White bread will lead me lo my ilourv knell. —Yours, etc., J.B.R. May 4, 1935. AMURI COUNCIL ELECTION | TO THE EDITOB OF THE PUBSS. Sir—l would like, with your permission, to reply to "Ratepayer," Culverden, May 2. Ido agree with him. "Ratepayer," when he (or she) says, "We do not want any smart Alicks to butt into this election." As a Hanmc-r Springs ratepayer of many years standing, I am supported in these views by local ratepayers. W'e do not wafii any change. We arc satisfied with our present members. Regarding rales, 1 think we have got off very luckily in recent years. With the money at the council's disposal I think it has done more than well. With regard to the candidate who is offering his services to the county in this election, why did he not call a meeting of ratepayers, and disclose his policy—if any? I would urge my ratepayer friends to vote for their present members. It is better to have a devil you know than a devil you do not know.—Yours, etc., | RIP VAN WINKLE. I Hanmer. May 4. 1935. WILD DUCK ON THE AVON TO TH« CDITOH Oi I'UE PR ESS Sir, —The presence of wild duck on the Avon before the opening of the shooting season may probably be accounted for by the fact that a number of persons, in a district south of the city, frequently fire guns just after dusk to scare ducks otT their ponds.— Yours, etc., G.N. May 4. 1935. A 1935 MUNICIPAL PROGRAMME TO THE CDITOB OT TUE PEBSS Sir, —Here is a 10-point municipal programme for readers of "The Press" to think over. * (1.) The appointment of a medical psychologist with special training also in philosophy, ethics, and religion, to give advice free to all citizens of Christchurch who are seriously troubled about any matte* whatsoever. (2) The appointment by the City Council of a special cultural committee from among the best qualified ol' the citizens to advise the council how best to advance the cultural (emotional and intellectual) progress of the people of Christchurch. (3) The City Council to acqu'rcpart or complete control of the radio station 3YL for use in connexion with the cultural committee. (4) The City Council to birld a public rostrum in a convenient part ci the city where anything and everything may be discussed by any citizen. (5) The City Council to establish a wireless-receiving station capable ci i picking up all those broadcasting s'a- | lions in the world which disseminate news about their own particular countries, and so arrange its operation that any citizen of Christchurch may at any time listen in to what the peoples of other countries are thinking and doing. (6) The City Council to adopt cH.ir of similar size in all the countries of the world and to set apart a room in the civic chambers in which exhibits of all kinds from these sistereities could be displayed, at the same time sending similar exhibits to the sister-cities. (7) The City Council to start a children's cinema in the C vie Theatre., tlv same to be controlled by a special committee of experts in modern education. (?) The City Council to appoint a house furnishing officer who. for a small fee, if necessary, should advise people how best to furnish and equip a home. (9) The City Council to set up a special committee to consider how community created values may be retained by the community so that more assistance may be available for those willing to work but compelled to be without it. pending the estab'ishment ol less cruel form of society than we have at present. (10) The City Council to inaugu/au a marriage preparation class for engaged and married people where such problems as sex-relations, mutual understanding bet worn man and wife, the best way to bring up children, etc., etc., could be freely discussed jLinder the guidance of the medical psychologist (and other experts) provided for in the first point above. I venture to think that some, uti the above suggestions contain at least