LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1339, 29 May 1918, Page 4 (Supplement)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

THE TRAMWAYS SPECIAL BATING AREAS.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

"Committee."—We know of no definite ruling thnt has been, or could be, given. We should say, however, that a school is entitled to add to its roll of honour the name of every soldier who has at any time been a regular pupil. This mean*, of course, that the same person will figure frequently on two or three honours lists. Does that really matter? "Give More and Talk Less."—Practise what you preach.

To the Editor of THE SUN. Sir, —In your issue of Saturday last you publish a statement in reference to the above subject from one who is, according to your report, closely connected with the working c" the tramway system. After wading through the report I think I have a fairly good idea of the source from which it comes, and as your informant has been so generous as to give the deficiency upon the working of the snecial rating areas, I shall be obliged if he will also give the public the loss on the working of the SumnerWoolston line and the North Brighton line—also what it cost to lay the extra line in East St. Albans, and why this line was put down without consulting the ratepayers in that district, and why the residents were not asked to pay another penny for the extra distance they travel. The reply will be looked for with interest.—l am, etc.. W. J. J EN KIN.

BE PUNCTUAL!

To the Editor of THE SUN. Sir, —As a hockey player of eight years standing—and still going strong—it would be interesting to know if the Referees' Association would make a special endeavour to have all games commenced promptly at the scheduled time (2.45) now. Why lam anxious, is because after playing my game I have to hurry back to my lodgings, get bathed, changed, etc., and get to the station in time for the north train at 5.10 p.m. 1 work in Christchurch for my livelihood, and feel it my duty to spend the weekend with my parents at Rangiora; but unless the matches are commenced promptly I feel that I must retire from the game. If every referee made a< point of blowing the whistle at 2.45, even though all the players were not present, it would have the desired effect, aa-they would never be late again. It is the only way. Also, we, as hoekeyites, should show the members of the oval ball game what punctuality is; and I feel sure the referees will give this matter their attention. I know of others, too, who would like to go away for the week-end, but cannot if the matches do not start promptly. Let us see what this Saturday brings forth.— I am, etc.,