THE THREE LAMPS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21868, 2 August 1934, Page 13

THE THREE LAMPS

Sir, —1 would like to join in the protest of old Ponsonb:/ residents against the permanent removal of the historic three lamps, which have conferred on the Ponsonby district a distinctive place-name wcfrtliy of perpetuation. In these days of greedy commercialism any link with the past disappears too soon, though it may bo the tangible emblem of so much local pride and sentiment. 1 hope tho City Council will see to it that a standard is erected in some suitable position so that the three lamps may continue to shed their light, as in days gone by, with a fine indifference, on young and old, rich and poor alike. Pony.

Sj rj —Why not consider the usefulness of the Three Lamps standard before removing it: —(1) It is the best-lit crossing—and almost the only one so lit in Auckland. (2) Motorists positively cannot "cut" this corner. Hence its freedom from accident. (3) Motorists making a right-hand turn have to slow down. It is one of the few corners which force me to, and I pass round it every day, so I know. So for the sake of pedestrians and motorists I say, "Hands off Three Lamps." Three Lamps.