LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13395, 25 January 1907, Page 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

ORAKEI WHARF.

.Sir, —Wo arc daily passengers on tho ferry boat plying from Auckland •to St. Hollers Bay,' and are pleased to sec that Mr. J*. A. Vailc has, through your columns, drawn attention to the danger attending the landing of passengers at Urakei Wharf. Unless a lower landing is provided thcro will most certainly be an accident— probably . attended with loss of life. It is no uncommon thing to Bee from fifteen to twenty passengers (men, women, and children) climb up an almost vertical stage. Tho matter has been more than once brought to the notice of the Harbour Hoard officials, but nothing has yet been done. Should a, fatal accident occur the. Harbour Board would possibly have to face a claim for damages. At an inquest (hey would probably have someone to '"watch the proceed-j ings" for them, and the expenses of this! alone would be more than the cost of mak-< ing the wharf safe. The attention of tho Hoard's engineer was drawn to the matter a few days ago, and we fee! sure that if the Hoard will ask his opinion as to the advisability of (lie work that which is ne- i eossary to ensure the safety of the public < will be done without any delay. W. .1. Jaggs. (J. FOSTEK. 11. Waite. Frederic W. Brookfibld, ■ 11. Kinder. W. Whathall. D. SiiirsoN. F. <;. Walsh. .7. K. (icTHHIE. F. 11. FOKDE. Auckland, January 23, 1907. AUCKLAND POST OFFICE. Sir, —1 observe by the papers that the • Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, Is passing through our city on his way to England, and that the council of the Chamber of Commerce propose to entertain him at luncheon. I should like to suggest to that body that the presold would be a most fitting time to form a deputation and lay before Sir Joseph Auckland's claims for a new post office. There is no necessity for me to go into details, as it is too well known that wo are at least 15 years behind the times in this connection. Private Box. THE M.C.C. MATCH. iSir, —1 was pleased to see Cricketer's" letter in this morning's paper, and trust the powers that be will endeavour to follow out his ideas, and not run the risk of another drawn game. Would it not bo possible to adhere to English hours, vis:., start on Saturday at twelve noon, and on the other (lavs'at half oast, eleven a.m. Then if there be a real desire re save t.imo why not do awav with that abominable afternoon tea interval. This used never to be indulge,! in, in the good old days. and was never thought of until introduced on one of tho Australians' visits to the Old Country. In m cricketing days .a refresher on the ground on a hot day was found sufficient. CIiICKETEH<