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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 183, 4 July 1936, Page 13

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In these days of so-called advanced civilisation I was botli pained and surprised to witness what I consider was a display of manners un- 1 worthy of civilised men and women. The episode referred to occurred at a social function wb’cli took place recently, and those who had the misfortune to be caught in the crush will have cause to remember the first-class display of the tactics which might have existed amongst the ancient Britons when Julius Caesar paid a visit to the British Isles in 55 B.C. Such a display can be understood when one realises that primitive man relied on such tactics for his very existence, but a reversion to the old order of tilings is entirely unnecessary at supper-time at a function such as the one referred to. Those in charge are to he congratulated oil arranging such a fine evening’s entertainment, but much of the joy and pleasure was spoilt by the inefficient manner in which supper arrangements were attended to. This letter should serve as a warning to other organisations which contemplate holding a big annual ball, and I feel sure that a little extra organisation at supper-time would gain for them the appreciation of patrons who have paid well for their evening’s entertainment.—T am. etc., R. J. WRIGHT. 67 Roy Street.