THE BARRACKS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16456, 18 June 1921, Page 9

THE BARRACKS.

to the xenon. —I would like space in your valuable paper to comment upon the letter of your correspondent.. “ Let Well Alone.” Your correspondent apparently thinks the barracks only a place ol ; minor importance as far as safeguarding is concerned. Well, considering that Christchurch has held some of her largest functions there, he is far from on the right track. He suggests that the barracks should be neglected and places where a large number of employees are engaged should be more adequately supplied vtith a menus of escape in case of lire or panic. 1 cannot, understand the attitude of some people with regard to this subject. If a panic or outbreak of fire did occur and casualties resulted, then a few people such ns your correspondent would realise the need for more adequate means of escape in the barracks. Anyhow we should not have to depend on a. military barracks for a place in which to hold memorable functions. "Perhaps (he prohibiting of the barracks for public amusement will hasten the erection of a Town Hall and thus prove to be a good thing. ” Let Well Alone ” stated that the barracks do not need any extra means of exit, yet ho contends that if the whole frontage towards Cashel Street was* removed, casualties 'may result •if a panic occurred.—l am, etc., 1 A. G. S.