PUBLIC OPINION

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21410, 2 May 1941, Page 7

PUBLIC OPINION

lAs expressed by correspondents I whose letters ere welcome, but for i whose views we nave no responj sibility. Correspondents are rei Quested to write in ink. It is essential that anonymous writers enclose their proper naines as a guarantee of good faith. UnLess this rule is complied with, their letters will not appear. CHILDREN’S CRECHES (To the Editor) Sir,—The increasing demand on the country’s manpower—the limit no one can ascertain—naturally imj plies a greater demand on the services of our womanhood. This, in turn, in the interests of efficiency, will necessitate the formation of infant creches and kindergartens. In Europe, out of simple necessity, these child welfare concerns rapidly came into existence. Here, as in the Old World, public bodies and women’s organisations should take steps to develop these necessary amenities. With the municipal elections next month the respective candidates will be doing an estimable service by endorsing and pledging themselves to work for the establishment of these invaluable facilities.—l am, etc., T. HARRIS. Frankton, May 1. INCREASED BIRTH RATE (To the Editor) Sir, —Evidently “ Young Father of Three ” must have expected a “ bite ” from the women. Now, are all these wonderful arrangements planned by the fathers, or has the mother of the said 30 or 40 offsprings any say in the natural or unnatural business of keeping the cradles so full? I wonder if “ Young Father ” would give a lecture on this important subject at the meetings of woman’s organisations, W.D.F.U., or Happiness Club. There is a wide scope for the suggestion In “ black and white ” and these sane and experienced women would deal with the matter and take into consideration the health of the mothers-to-be. Can a mother in all common-sense give that many children a healthy start with such a drain on the system? Ask your medical adviser before putting it to the test. Taking care of what are born today and bringing them to 100 per cent at 21 years of age would be safer. In my 1 mind quality is more important than quantity in the management of children. A woman is not a machine, j however alive she may be.—l am, *. etc., YOUNG GRANNIE Hamilton, May 1. (To the Editor) Sir, —We are aware that there is a scriptural injunction to “be fruitful | and multiply.” We are not aware of the possibility of increase as noted 1 by “ Father of Three.” It may be useful to inquire where are the other ! 27 children of “ Father of Three.”—l am, etc., PIED PIPER Hamilton, May 1. VISITORS ADVICE (To the Editor) Sir,-*-Revisiting Hamilton after many years, I was amazed at the grov/th of the town, and the wellmanaged crossings and excellent street lighting. The buildings are : up-to-date and not surpassed for architectural merit by eithter Auck- : land or Wellington. The Garden ; Place metamorphosis is arresting. Thus far, all my impressions are highly commendatory. But in view of the possibility of an outbreak of ' meningitis I must add a condemna- ; tory criticism. Passing through 1 Palmerston Street this morning, I was astonished at seeing quite a J number of garbage tins, minus the lid, placed out for collection with' 1 crowds of schoolchildren passing. 1 This was proved to be the cause of < the alarming cerebro spinal menin- j gital epidemic in South London (England) in 1904, with many ] fatalities. Wake up, Hamilton, and 1 remove this serious menace. Surely 1 Hamilton householders are cognisant of the importance of proper sanitary precautions to safeguard even their " own offsprings.—l am, etc., J ANDI ALTERAM PARTEM? ; Auckland, April 30. £