LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 511, 29 September 1915, Page 6

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

TRAFALGAR DAY. To the Editor Df THE SUN. Sir,—ln reference to the recent discussion in the City Council ill connection with Trafalgar Day, I should like to point out that the Council was simply asked for the use of some Venetian masft. If ail opinion had been asked as to the propriety of the proposed celebrations, ample reason would have been given. This year the effect of the day is to honour, not only the memory of Nelson, but also the British Fleet and the fleets of our allies. Besides the hoisting of Nelson's great signal, the masts are to be used for the display of wreaths, of which it is to be expected that a large number will be sent this year to the memory of the gallant sailors of England, France, and Spain, who fell at Trafalgar, as well as to the memory of our own sailors and those of our allies who have been killed during the present war. I will venture to say lhat there is not a single Frenchman or Frenchwoman, who would take exception to such a celebration. French officers, who passed through Trafalgar Square some few years ago had their carriages stopped in order that they might salute Nelson. Apart from the respect which they pay to a gallant and honourable foe, the French realise that Nelson's victory gave to Britain the sea power from which they themselves are now deriving immense advantage.—Yours, etc., T. G. R. BLUNT. Christchurch, September 28,