A PUBLIC MENACE.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 96, 25 April 1907, Page 8

A PUBLIC MENACE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir j—Now that the ratepayers in their wisdom have once more given Councillor Carr another term in which to participate in his favourite hobby,, viz., that of keeping down the rates, that worthy gentleman might now be so generously inclined that he will confer a favour on the said ratepayers. On© oi: the most noticeable sights to visitors to Blenheim is the great array ot pots, pans, and all sorts and conditions of goods arranged on the footpath outside Mr Carr's shop. Why this is allowed is beside the question', but when the assortment is removed for the night two vicious rolls of lead are revealed. These rolls do not seem to diminish in size, and nightly some passer-by collides with same amid broken t-o&s and objurgations. Fortunately, as yet no necks have been broken, and when that happens perhaps the authorities will move in the matter, and tlien Councillor Carr may move the lead.

This obstruction is certainly a menace to foot passengers, and if the police cannot keep the pathway clear, -perhaps a few strong-limbed citizens will unite and carry the obstruction to the river.

"LEAD KINDLY LIGHT."