COMMUNITY SINGING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18762, 16 July 1924, Page 7

COMMUNITY SINGING.

Sir,—l)? "Unable to Go" really means that "by far tbe beat way is to help one at a time, so that it can operate quickly for the benefit of those it seeks to help," it will take years to help more deserving charities in our midst. Only those who have watched for years the different social works really understand how very unfair it is to donate all) community singing collections to one of these many deserving works of God. To many it savours of greed, nay, almost a hold-up. Mother.

Sir, — ,: Unable to Go " writes as follows: "By far the best way is to help one at a time, so that it can operate quickly for the benefit of those it seeks to help." This advice sounds like empty brass to those who have a knowledge of Auckland's many deserving causes, and in following this plan the last charity on the list would get some support from the " sings" when entering the heavenly community choir. Sport.

Sir, —In this morning's paper, "Metz" replies to my letter in which I appealed for a wider vision as regards the proce*ds from the weekly " sings." Am 1 to understand that the prominent business men mentioned turned the singing down on account of there being a likelihood of having to divide the funds ? No doubt the plan adopted by the present committee, viz.: "Having in view only one deserving charity," will save a lot of misunderstanding. It is quite nerve-restful and satisfactory for the t' one charity " concerned. Fair Play.