CROQUET IN THE PARK

Hutt News, Volume XII, Issue 22, 17 November 1948, Page 7

CROQUET IN THE PARK

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —As 1 walk through the beautiful park and see those middle-aged and elderly women enjoying themselves at croquet I think what a finie thing it is to keep well and happy with outdoor exercise and so spread happiness in their home life and to the public at large. Also the mothers watching their children taking a first venture on the swings and slides in the glorious setting of flowers and natural beauty of the gardens. It is a very bright spot in a rather drab world. So, dear matrons, keep on with your games. —I am, etc.,

ADMIRING GENT,

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —I notice with deep regret the letter in your issue of November 10 signed “Wondering,” criticising the use of a portion of Riddiford Park by middle-aged and elderly women to play croquet.. Who ot us would grudge these folks a few hours of pleasure? They have borne the heat /and burden of years, rearing large families and no 10s a week, and without the up-to-date amenities enjoyed by the present-day parents. I say let these people enjoy their remaining years in this world. The small children will be well taken care of by the pleasure-loving, cigarette-smoking adolescents of today.—l am, etc., GRANDPA.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In reference to the letter regarding croquet lawns in Riddiford Park may I draw “Wondering’s” attention to the fact that the croquet players don’t wheel bicycles over the. freshly-planted flower beds, pull up the plants, >or litter the park with pie crusts, wrappings from fish and chips, and ice cream cartons, as children do. Croquet players pay rent for the courts, and as most of them are ratepayers they do it twice over. Fresh air, exercise, and sunshine are not for the exclusive use of the children. Certain play area is useful for mothers to park their children’ there while they are getting their hair permed, so they are unaware of the fights, falls, and screams which take place during their absence. A little croquet would unquestionably improve “Wondering” both mentally and physically. —I am, etc.,

ONE OF THE CULPRITS