DOGS AS MANURE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14447, 13 February 1909, Page 3

DOGS AS MANURE.

Sin.—Surely "Progress" was joking when he penned his letter suggesting that all town dogs should lid converted into manure, or perhaps tie is in league with some of the gangs of burglars who pay periodical visits lo fiie larger towns. "Progress" should try living in some of t.ho suburbs for a time, and lio might, find out. whether it was better to keep an Irish terrier or sit on his wood pile all night.— I am, etc., Axti-Piiogress. Sir,— I The idea of "Progress" so far is good, but will the men who scour the town for dogs play fair? What about our pots? In Melbourne one bears of dogs being taken out of private Burdens, even though their registered collars may be on their necks. Yes, stray dogs are a very great

nuisance, and yelping pups ore worse; but if these are to be cleared away may I ask if a much greater one ciinjot bo cleared away? I refer lo the appalling noise made every Monday evening at tlin foot of Howling street steps. It is not creditable to any town, and certainly it is not religion. No doubt the Army does a great deal of good, but more dignity and less noise would be appreciated.—l am, etc., Monr. Progrkss. Dunedin, February 9.