5 SEPTEMBER 1914, Page 15

OBJECTIONS TO JOINING.

[TO THE EDITOR or TER " SPRCIATOR..."] SIR,—With reference to my letter " Objections to Joining," published in your issue of August 29th, I regret its having been written, as last week the young men of this parish responded exceedingly well to the united experienced and effectual efforts of the community. I am delighted to say that to-day (Monday) seventy-five per cent. of the unmarried young men, having been duly accepted, went off very keen to their respective destinations, and more are going next week, so I most gladly withdraw my previous description of slow moving. I should be obliged if you would kindly publish this in case umbrage should be taken at my letter.—I am, Sir, &c.,