CORRESPONDENCE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18334, 17 February 1920, Page 5

CORRESPONDENCE.

C. E. Salter says there are two monsters of evil gnawing at the vitals of the Dominion, gambling and strong drink. He protests against the holding of a special trotting meeting on the occasion of the Prince's visit. "The Prince," says Mr Salter, " has expressed a desire to meet as many as possible of the people, including the children. At the trots he will see the trotters, but there will be but small opportunity for him to mix up with the people- The professional and the private gambler and the spieler will all be there plying their infernal business, and some of them may possibly fall into the hands of the police. A great many reputable citizens will be there, but great numbers who desire to express their loyalty to his Royal Highness, and who cannot conscientiously visit the trots, will be shut out from the gathering. Let us have an outdoor function at which all who are able to attend may be present, where the children also may congregate, and show the Prince the class of subjects which he will some day rule over."