THE OPERA HOUSE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 18 April 1935, Page 4

THE OPERA HOUSE.

(The Editor.)

( Sir, —Can you fell mo whether it is true that the Opera House was erected after a vote of the electors had been taken on this specific point? If such a vote was taken, are not the Trustees bound in conscience to carry out the will of the voters?

Now that the Trust shops have been restored, or nearly so, are not these Trustees in duty bound to restore the Opera House? The only other alternative is to go again to the electors. To do otherwise would be to flout democracy. And what is more, Trustees are bound by certain strict laws in New Zealand and are held personally responsible in law if they violate their trust. I mention this because it has been stated by “the man in the street” that the building may be restored and rented for purposes quite different from which the money was voted. Fortunately, the near approach of an election makes it possible for a decision to be arrived at in a fair and legal manner. It would be little short of criminal. to dismantle this easilyrestored edifice within such a short time of an election, when the opinion of the voters can be obtained. —I am, etc., “CITIZEN.” Masterton, 17th. April.