Others' Points of View

Northland Age, Volume IX, Issue 67, 31 May 1940, Page 1

Others' Points of View

The “Age” is in no way identified with opinions expressed by Correspondents Sir.—Will you be kind enough to publish the following letter : It has come to my knowledge that rumour is about that I am a Communist, that I am taking the chair at a Communist meeting to be held in Kaitaia, and possibly other details that have not yet reached me. I have not heard yet that I am a member of the Fifth Column, but possibly that will follow. I don’t know who originated the idea, but give the person credit for genuine misapprehension, and will explain to him or her that possibly the fact that I have suggested to a couple of the clergy in Kaitaia that I would like to invite Mr. Bryan Dunningham ( the organiser of the Christian Social Justice sessions that are put over the air every Sunday night, the speakers being the leaders of all the churches in turn) to come

to Kaitaia and give an address at the picture theatre one Sunday night after the church services, the local clergy to share the platform, has caused misunderstanding. This is the only meeting that I am interested in, and that so far is only an idea, no invitation having yet been made to Mr. Dunningham. Apart from this I would like to make my position clear. I could not be President of the Labour Party, or even a member, if I were a Communist. I am an Englishman with all my relations and friends in and about London. Is it reasonable to assume that I would endeavour to impede any war effort at this juncture? Possibly I am the only local man of my age that has written to our Member offering my services in a->y capacity of our war effort. I am keenly interested in the Social Justice movement but am sufficiently sane to realise I could not expect much social justice under the iron heel of Hitler. I trust this makes my position clear. 1 accept the charge as a genuine mistake, and received the first report with amusement, but it has been repeated by so many others that I am compelled to take the matter seriously. Yours, etc., A. E. HOLLAY.

Considerate “What makes you think Jones has such a thoughtful wife?” “She always has pork chops ready when he comes home from a fishing trip.” * ☆ * Weathd Prophets A ship arrived in port after convoy duty and gave week-end leave to part of the crew. Before leaving, the men were inspected by the duty officer, an Irishman. After the inspection, the officer said: “There’s a lot of you men without oilskins; so if it rains hard on Monday morning I advise you to come aboard on Sunday night.” ☆ ☆ ☆ Long Visit Forecast Tommy: “I don’t think Auntie will stay; she didn’t bring any luggage.” Johnny: “But look how long baby has stayed, and he didn’t bring anything.” it it it Strength Where Needed Waiter: “Why did you put a lump of butter in your cup?” Diner: “Well, you see I am a Britisher, and I believe in the strong helping the weak.”