LIGHTING OF MANGERE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15551, 7 March 1914, Page 11

LIGHTING OF MANGERE.

Sir, The question of & water supply for the Mangere district is at present engaging the attention of the Road Board. That such a supply is needed I am sure a majority of the inhabitants aro agreed, but there is another mat of equal imjiOrtanco that certainly should .be considered at, the same time, viz., that of lighting the district. For this purpose electricity seems the ideal thing for a district with a scattered population, and I am sure the authorities will find that light and power can be obtained at the minimum cost if electricity is used, and if the scheme is carried on at tho same time as the installing of a water supply. The new Mangere Bridge will soon be completed, it will require lighting, and 1 am sure the lighting of the district could be made a paying proposition if ibe proper steps are taken before it is too late. It is time a more progressive spirit was shown in Mangere, which hae so many natural advantages. Progress. Mangere, March 4, 1914.

RELIGION* AND POLITICS. -Several of your correspondents object to Mr. Fowlds mixing religion with politics. Docs not Christ "ay down rules for all his followers how they are to conduct themselves towards their families, their neighbours, their nation, and all mankind? Are not the whole of these political? If any of our civil laws conflict with Christianity, then wo are not wholly; a Christian people. If a Christian believes one of our civil laws conflicts with ChrisItianity, is it not his duty to endeavour to j bring it into harmony? I believe Mr.! Fowlds, as a Christian, thinks private ownership of land is opposed to Christ's law, as the early Christians possessed everything in common. Mr. Fowlds has made single tax a pari; of his religion, a tenet of his faith. To him it is supreme and sacred, and that is the reason he will not argue the matter out with me. Mr. Fon-Ms intends to contest Grey Lynn at next election, and then perhaps ne will give us something in the form of reasonable evidence and sound argument. Ample) proof for or against can be collected in single tax countries, which, it is to bo hoped, he will visit for the purpose before he returns. John Johnson. Mount Albert.