To the Editor of the News Sm,—L would like, through the columns of the "North-China Daily News," to draw the attention of riders the dangers which they encounter in fording the creek at Macleod Road where the wooden bridge used to be. This creek is tidal and the muddy bottom, even at low water, renders it practically impassable by horses or ponies, furthermore, there are hugh balks of timber in the bottom containing iron spikes pieces. been made across this cree! riders are at present leading their ponies across This also is extremely dangerous owing to the fact that the boards are not fastened in position in any way. I have seen
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