A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 20, 1 May 1929, Page 6

A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

(To the Editor)

Sir, —In your edition dated April 24 appears a letter signed by Douglas Kitchen, which contains a statement which I very strongly resent, It is as follows : “Mr Houston and Mr Wratball state that there would be an increase in rates —not a reduction, but mark this, ratepayers, bo!h these gentlemen refused a platform debate on the question —quite wise of them I am sure.”—-

Now Sir, 1 emphatically deny that 1 have ever refused a platform debate on the question, and l request Mr Kitchen to give this statement a Public den : al. If Mr Kitchen is sincere in his wish to have a platform debate on the matter 1 have much pleasure in accepting his challenge and that the following be the conditions: The debate to take place in the Northland Hall, Kaitaia on Monday evening, May 6th at 8 p.m. That Mr Alec Wright of Takahue act in the capacity of Chairman. That a silver collection be taken at the door, the balance after paying hall hire, to be expended in buying magazines and books for the two hospitals That Mr Kitchen being the challenger open the debate. And finally —that tjie debate be entirely between Mr Kitchen and myself. I am etc Thos. S, Houston,