An Incorrigible Rogue.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19270, 6 January 1931, Page 6

An Incorrigible Rogue.

To the Editor. Dear Sir,—Was it a crime for a man to remove his boots and go to sleep under a tree in “ God’s Own Country,” or was it because he got too near the Bible Class Camp? “ Rescue the perishing.” Would it not have been more in keeping with the Bible teachings to have given the man food and a spare rug if one could be found? Why had he been cadging? Was he without work, hungry and friendless? Two swaggers, passing a pretty garden, asked the owner, a man of small means and a non-believer, if he would spare them tea and hot water for their billy. They were asked to take a seat under a shady tree. Soon the lady of the house appeared with a tray and a good meal, the best that could be got ready at short notice After eating and resting, they were given half a pound of • tea. a tin of tongues and other little things. Take it from me, Mr Editor, that that humble couple were much happier than they would have been had they rung up the police. Surely at a time of great stress, like we are passing through at the present, a man might be forgiven even for cadging. If this “ rogue ” is anything like the men I saw having a meal at “ Manna House,” Auckland, then I sav God help him and all such as he.—l am, etc., GRACE HEAVEN, Lincoln Road.