TWO BOROUGH BATHS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 4 July 1911, Page 3

TWO BOROUGH BATHS.

To the .liditor. .Sir, —May I sincerely thank Mr Clark for his kind expressions of appreciation of my past services to the borough. Anyone who holds the position of .Mayor must always be expected to take many hard knocks, and therefore any acknowledgment 01* services rendered :.s acceptable. Mr Clark and myself have for many years beein the best of friends, and 1 trust that it will take more than " cold baths" to interfere with our friendship; and I can assure him that should he come to the council table during my term of office that I sha,Jl "play the game," '.veil if we do not see "eye to eye." Regarding the other parts of liis letter—and which contain many explanations and many apologies—in connection with liis now famous remark. viz., "getting behind the door." and which has now developed into local history—l think it unnecessary to comment on, as the punishment in having to humble him. self in admitting his error is sufficient; and f, as quickly as T (lid at the public meeting, accept 'his explanations. Mav I also state, for Mr Clark's benefit, that there is an impression amongst the public that he is opposinsr the obtaining of the £250 Coronation subsidy (for public baths in Levin) for political reasons, thinking that the Government candidate, would get some little credit for obtaining it. Tf this is so, may ,T remind him that these subsidies 'have been offered not only amongst the, Government seats, but also to the Opposition districts, and I suppose accepted. I think it is only fair to pire Mr Clark a chance to give further explanations; and I for one, if the rumour is not correct, will accept his denial. Tn conclusion, let me say tliat I accept the defeat with the best possible grace. Although beaten Tam not dishonoured, knowing that T conscientiously endeavoured to do my duty to the ratepayers and the public.—Yours, etc., B. It. GARDENER.