LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31316, 11 March 1967, Page 12

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

(1) Letters sent to the Editor for printing should preferably be typed, otherwise they must be written in ink on one side of the paper only. A legible signature and full address are required whether these are to be published or not. A P.O. box number is not a sufficient address. (2) Writers must say clearly whether or not their letters are being or have been sent to other papers. (S> The Editor cannot return or keep any letter which for any reason is unsuitable for printing; nor can he acknowledge unsuitable letters although this will be done where it seems to be needful, or enter Into any correspondence. (4) Letters must not be of more than 150 words.

Bow-wow. —No space to discuss pets’ cemeteries. Presbyterian.—Religion is not the subject of the correspondence. Red Herring.—Our readers are not morons and can form their own opinions about such replies. Hammer It Home.—No space for another correspondence on hydatids just now, even if your letter complied with our rules. Tired.—No space now to repeat the periodical complaints about school children who fall to yield their seats on buses to their elders. Inquirer.—Standard forms are obtainable from leading stationers, but we would not advise anyone to try to prepare a will without competent legal advice. J.L.R.—The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury (Professor N. C. Phillips) replies: "If the critic regards the concrete work as poorly finished, it could be that he misunderstands the architectural Intention of the design, which is to contrast rugged, bold structural members with softer highlyfinished materials. Precast concrete and concrete block contrast with varnished timber, smooth linings, floor coverings, and furnishings. This variety of texture can be more satisfying and more lasting in a building such as the Students’ Union than the more conventional treatment of smooth plastered surfaces throughout.”

M. B. Jameson and C. G. Freeman.—Mr L. J. Cherry, to whom your letter was referred, replied: "The meeting on Sunday is undenominational and does not press any particular religious viewpoint. Public notices inserted in both Christchurch newspapers on March 3 made it clear that the meetings are under the sponsorship of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The name of the church was not mentioned specifically on our literature as this is a fairly general policy among evangelists. But three telephone numbers were given and if your correspondents had cared to ring one of them they would have received the Information they sought. There is no specific manner of selecting names for a mailing list for invitations. We choose a quota at random either from the electoral roll or the telephone book.”