CHAIN LETTERS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10570, 27 September 1910, Page 2

CHAIN LETTERS.

To the Editor. Sir, — From time' to time one sees one of these strange' letters received by some member of his family. It is f-ith"r not signeel e>r is so anonymously. On the face''of it there is evidence of blasphemy, or oi crass stupidity, and of cowardice. Of blasphemy, for in .-.ome cases limy are sent for a "lark"; of crass stupidity because the probable e-,il elf'-ei is not known ; anil of e-owardioe- because the writers are a lounoiT to sign !hem. Therefore, the -ending e>f thi-m in any ease deserves coiidemnaiinti. Besides, the ri-epiests tin- cause of expe-nse ami v.aslo. For what good should one' waste !!d in postage ami pap"! ; Then llie throats made in consequence- of iion-fuHikimni mav cause certain nervous minds aiiyihiiig but a pleasant time, ileiw anyone ' with a knowledge of the love _of our Lore! dare use His name in making a threat of ill is beyond the comprehension of the most humble follower of His teachings. Bum them is my advice.--!" am. e-tc. MORRIS HARNETT.