Public Opinion
CHARITY AND'GRATITUDE
Sir,- -Mr. W. J. Lyon's remarks regarding the inconsistency of many “religious” people are certainly very much to the point, and I can appreciate that it hurts. The charitable impulse of a section opposed to Labour, expresses itself in giving old clothes, old boots, any old thing but money. Before the election the opinion v. as frequently expressed that Labour “protested overmuch” its solicitude for the invalids, and that Nationalists were equally solicitous. We know now that, while the past Government was in office invalids were left to the tender mercies of Hospital Boards and the “old boots” brigade, but on the granting of invalidity pensions these persons were given the privilege of buying their own boots and new ones as well. Now, sir, which is the true charity? The “moaning” of the National Party al having to give an infinitesimal part of their income to help those who have hitherto been neglected, is sickening.—l am. etc.. “INVALID.”
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 66, 19 March 1937, Page 6
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162Public Opinion CHARITY AND'GRATITUDE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 66, 19 March 1937, Page 6
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