CORRESPONDENCE

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2091, 17 January 1908, Page 4

CORRESPONDENCE

[Correspondence on public matters is welcomed at all times, but it must be distinctly understood that this journal is in no way associated With iho opinions of its correspondent*.]

THE DROWNING CASE

[To the Editor.]

Sir. —In. a letter signed. ‘•AntiHumbug” in yesterday’s issue the writer states:—lt is-on record that the apparently drowned, who lnivo been in the water for even half an hour have recovered by tlio aid ot •artificial respiration. Presumably under the water is meant, as the apparently drowned might have been in the'water almost any length of time and recover. But presuming under the water is meant can “AntiHumbug” inform the readers of tho “Times” where it is on record, the names of the parties concerned, 'and tlio date oil which the occurrence took place.—l am, etc., 1 JAMES liS AES. GISBORNE, January 16.

[To the Editor.]

Sir. —1 ani iii no way desirous ot bringing my name severely before tlio public, in 'reference to the above matter, but as someone calling himself ••Anti-Humbug” practically challenges my previous assertion- that some sort- of recognition is due to Trooper Irwin, I feel it incumbent upon mo to answer the writer, who apparently had some fear or misgivings as to signing the full name, instead, using a liom do plume. This, I'cosider, somewhat —well —akin to cowardice, r would like to ask whether “AntiHumbug” ever tried climbing a mountain range in riding pants, (say provided by himself), if not 1 may inform him that I have many times travelled the northern as well as tho southern ranges in such apparel, booted and spurred, and found the journey more than a trifle. Now then •‘Anti-Humbug”, did you ever try swimming in riding pants and tunic? Now thon “Anti-Humbug” don’t you think you might consider that a policeman's life is not a happy one and from your writing on the question, in .hand, I feel confident that you are not even capable ot giving honor when honor -is due.— I am, etc., THOS. F. EARLEY. Gisborne, January 16.