RE JOHNSON V. GILTRAP.

Waipa Post, Volume I, Issue 36, 18 August 1911, Page 2

RE JOHNSON V. GILTRAP.

TO THE EDITOR.

SIR, —I read your remarks on above case. I must say truly, your one-sided remarks. You know an ass makes fast galloping by himself. How was it you forgot to mention the facts of both sides ? Would it be libellous for you to have stated the glaring and monstrous fact of Johnson being compelled by me to produce a naked dagger in Court ? How was it you forgot to comment on the constable (McCarthy's) —or as he (McCarthy) called it —the irregular note book as he told us it was not the regular one; and of his producing such a book in evidence after 4 months all but a few days ? Is it libellous to state I addressed the S.M. Mr Loughnan by his proper name, and in the proper way, as chairman, and that I would " Worship " no man living on earth ? Again, I can address no volunteer or militia man as captain or colonel save those men in the Line or Navy. Only while in training or active set Vice should they be addressed in that manner. If any man is a gentleman, he won't take a false position, which we see round about us every clay so many doing. I should consider if you are a fair journalist, and thinks that for the good of your clients and the public, you should in future either abstain from giving one-sided comments, as some wonderful penny weeklies sometimes do, or state the facts of each side. I ask you to publish this letter with my authority. I will answer for it. —I am, etc., James Giltrap. [The above is published at ad« vertising rates.—ED. W,P,]

TO THE EDITOR. SIR, —I have just read in Tuesday's POST your leader on the proposed water supply, and strange though it may appear, the saying that patience is seldom found in woman but never in a man, flashed through my mind, and 1 assure you, Mr Editor, that it is a ptWerb which is sweetly cherished and not forgotten by one of us who lay claim to.that noble yet " modest" army of patience, aud seeing that it is so rare a luxury for us to score one over the lords of creation, we will I am sure be forgiven for holding tightly 'the one talent given so graciously to us, and now our patience is to be rewarded, and the worries and anxieties of a fast diminishing tank supply of stale rain water will now be forgotten in the welcome advent of a bountiful water supply which we feel sure the worthy members of our Town Board are agreed upon to a man that we deserve. For this is assured in the fact

that they are calling a public meeting on the 23rd inst., and ratepayers will, I am sure, attend in large numbers and go into the subject with zeal, and get the matter into ,hand at the earliest opportunity, not only for the sake of household supplies, but as a protection to our town against fire which may occur at any time. . The question of raising so large a sum of money may be appalling to some of our residents, but we must remember the more progressive and up-to-date we make our town, the greater are the inducements offered to those looking for desirable homes. Increased population means a greater revenue. Every fresh home means another ratepayer. Thus the burden on a few is lightened by the many. -It is advisable to consider whetherthelesser cost at the beginning is going to prove the greater in the end, so that ratepayers will do well to go into the subject carefully as to the pressure, necessary to supply the whole of the town, and above all the purity and sanitary condition of water, so that when completed we shall have a water. supply second to none in the Dominion. Our leading citizens are worthy of'the greatest praise for the way they are keeping the flag flying in furthering the interests and well doing of our town." —I am, etc., . DULCIE.