RACING AND THE WAR.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16233, 31 March 1917, Page 5

RACING AND THE WAR.

To zhe Editor •« Herald." S,r 'T T i lo employees were somewhat amused and more disgusted by the aspersions cast on them by Mr Ji- K. Guinness m l vs letter against racing and thp war to rhc mS of Internal Aifaw. . It is a pity that n his desire to do good Mr Guinness did not! get his information or imagination contin-med and thus prevent hi m : self from misleading you and others (especially-the Minister for Internal Affairs). Re Waimate Races and the hutchers-the alleged holiday demanded by the butchers according Mr Guinness, is' a statutory holiday, known as 1 icmc Day (and payable on reasonable demand to the Company}. The holiday appeal's on.'- nearly • all the awards' and agreements at Smithfield. A fortnight's notice was given to the Company >hd '.the, question of -Timaru "trots" on the previous Thursday not thought of. The Company; acceded to the request and no douht • made such arrangements as suited themselves. Also if'Mr'Guinness had: divided the number of sheep and lambs awaiting slaughter ten he would' have been nearer the mark, - the killing capacity at the tiineireing. 4000 ,per "dav. Very few butchers went to the races, most spending a quiiet day resting on our beautiful Bay, to improve which Mr Guiimess; does, not' seem to over exert himself. Perhaps there is overmuch 7-ac-ing in "New Zealand, hut every 10s put on the "tote" means something to the patriotic 'fund. Thanking you in anticipation for putting a clas3 of men whose arduous and unpleasant duty demands a little relaxation at times, in their right place.—l am, etc., SLAUGHTERMAN'S DELEGATE,' Smithfield.