THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11956, 1 February 1901, Page 6

THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—lt is now highly probable that the Imperial soldiers will be allowed to avail themselves of the characteristically generous and spontaneous offer of the citizens of Duncdin and suburbs, There is only one matter that requires attention to ensure the complete success of the proposal. Non-commissioned officers and privates of the line are very much like the rest of us— flesh and blood,—and if the public will only refrain from pressing liquor on the city's guests, the latter will be saved from very great temptation. To do otherwise would really be most unfair to the men, and a wholly mistaken kindness. The generosity of the publio may fittingly expend itself in gifts of tobacco, cigarettes, and cigars (for all the meh smoke), and a combined effort by all classes should bo made lo discountenance indiscriminate treating. The men will #11 be the guests of private persons, and will receive the treatment of ordinary visitors. There will, bo no cxcu'sc for outside treating. I feel certain that the men will appreciate very highly the oxceptional compliment paid them by the city, and all that is required to make the movement, an unqualified success is the cooperation of every loyal and patriotic person wiio happens to be in Dunedin when the Imperial troops visit us. Tobacco, not liquor,' will be a capital motto to start and finish with.-I am, etc.