LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21018, 6 May 1930, Page 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ELECTRIC LIGHT. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —On several occasions lately I have seen in the press appeals from our city fathers asking the public not to waste the water on account of its shortage. Now we are asked, which almost amounts to a command, to be extra careful with the electric light, etc., so as to save compulsory restrictions. Now this is quite right and proper, because if we do not economise there is a grave risk of some of our factories having to close down for want of power; and by so doing throwing many out of employment. The City Council, to set an example, has decided to switch off all street lamps at midnight, no doubt a very wise plan, but there are other ways as well, where economy could be practiced. The council must surely be aware of the vast number of lights used for advertising purposes in shop windows after closing time; there are hundreds of lights burning from four to six hours every night in the various shops and showrooms throughout the city. If these shopkeepers have no thought or sympathy for those who may be thrown out of work through the shortage of power, then it is high time some other means were taken to enforce economy. It is little use asking the householder to use one light instead of two, when one sees such waste and extravagance going on around us at such a time. —I am, etc. Live and Let Live. to pigs. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I would like to point out the unnecessary cruelty to 'stock on the railways. Only last Wednesday two small consignments of young (sucker) pigs in crateg did not reach their destination (28 miles] till Thursday afternoon. These pigs were taken from their mothers on Wednesday morning, sold at Burnside sale, bought by country clients, and had nothing to eat or drink for practically a day and a-half. They were consigned by the agents on Wednesday after noop, and no fewer than five trains passed beforce. they arrived at their destination on Thursday afternoon. Surely something must be wrong with the transport department. The department wants the people to support the railway. But such is only one'instance of how it caters for stock owners and encourages them to utilise motor 'power. Hoping some more efficient way of transport will be brought about for the dumb animals.—l am, etc.. Stock-owner. April 28. THE LATE DR HARRISON. TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —In the sad and untimely death of Dr Thomas Harrison, of Cromwell, Central Otago has suffered an irreparable loss, and thousands mourn the passing of one of the most generous and beautiful characters ever known to honour the most noble of professions. It is indeed very significant of the man that he met his death in the performance of his duty, and at a time, too, when he felt none too’well himself. As a practical tribute to the one who gave his life for others, to the man who was never known to exact a fee from a patient in humble circumstances, may I suggest that action be taken along the following lines;—That the various local - authorities in Vincent County, but especially in Cromwell, Clyde, and Alexandra, urge upon the Vincent Hospital Board and co-operate with it to have the late Dr Harrison’s salary as superintendent of Dunstan Hospital, or a sum equal to same, paid to his widow for a year, or at the very least for six months; obtaining. if necessary, a subsidy from the Government to do so. Furthermore, I would like to suggest that, in token of the esteem in which Dr Harrison was held by one and dll, every town in Central Otago name a_ street or park in honour of him. In closing, may I just offer a few words of heartfelt sympathy to the widow and children in their most tragic loss? “ Greater love hath no man, etc.”—l am, etc., Gratitude.