THE SABBATH AND THE VOLUNTEERS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXI, Issue 15257, 18 March 1910, Page 8

THE SABBATH AND THE VOLUNTEERS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Amongst the locals appearing in a recent issue is one in which it is stated that the R-ev Mr Pinfold, in his sermon one Sunday, expressed regret that the Counoil of Defence, in its general order for Lord Kitchener s visit, could not leave Sunday free from military exercises. I am hopeful that the reverend gentleman is in error m his assumption, and that no such arrangement lias been made; if, however, it be true, then, as an old Volunteer, as a father who has two sons wearing his Gracious Majesty’s uniform, and as a God-fearing citizen, I must enter my earnest protest. There can smell he no need to trench on the day of rest. It ought- to be enough that young men who are called upon to serve should give up their usual week-day pleasures and occupations. The general tendency to turn our Sunday into what is called the Continental Sunday may find favour with a good many, but there are still some who look upon it as a Godgiven day of rest, and the State has no right to violate the religious objections of any except under the stress of necessity.—l am, etc., READY.