The Archive · 1902

A Public Nuisance

To the Editor of the "Norrn-Cmtwa Dalny News."

Srr,—I am sure that it is only necessary to draw the attention -f the "powers that be" at the Jessfield Camp to induce them to correct very serious nuisance. Since the new regiment arrived the edge of the land where the tents were pitched has been ornamented with certain metal buckets very disgusting to look at, and worse to smell. But worst of all, these buckets are cleaned in the adjoining ditch and pond!

Itis to be hoped that the buckets and filthy debris will be at once removed, and the ground and water thoroughly purified Defore sickness ensues. It must be noticed that this is a spot to which residents drive and rest, so that the best that can be done should be done to make it pleasant.

It is to be hoped that our present defenders will not, like their predecessors, use the field on the other side of the road place for the slaughter of goats, affording scenes that have shocked and sickened

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