VICTORIA HALL SEATING

Southland Times, Issue 23374, 4 December 1937, Page 5

VICTORIA HALL SEATING

To The Editor Sir, —Methinks my friend “Sorely Afflicted” has murderous intentions toward me. The days of duelling are past; but it is said, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Believing in this implicity, I fear my friend will have to change the “coffee” for tea (strange to say, my taste does not favour coffee!) as he has already admitted his lack of literary ability. The Mayor has given his pledge in connection with the intended renovations to Victoria Hall, so we can both lay down our pens feeling that our objective has been made. We have wasted much ink without the unnecessary spilling of blood, Dare I make the suggestion that those “seats” be used in our new museum!

And so, farewell. Let it be hoped that this dastardly onslaught on city property may not recoil upon the innocent head of “Sorely Afflicted.” I have no fears for myself, with “youth and beauty at my side.” May the curse that was placed on the “Ancient Mariner” not be his lot; as this is much too grisly a tale to bear repetition. And now to have the proverbial woman’s last word—Who am I? What is he?

“What is my name? Whither am I going? Where do I dwell? Am I married or single? Then, to answer every man directly, briefly, wisely and truly: wisely, I say, I am a —maiden.”—Yours, etc.,

A SUFFERER AT REST. December 3, 1937.