RAILWAY EXPERTS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18216, 29 October 1924, Page 9

RAILWAY EXPERTS.

*7ARRIVAL IN CHRISTCHURCH. The, two distinguished British railway experts, Sir Sam Fay and sir Vincent Raven, who have been invited by tho New Zeal And Government to investigate and report on the railways of the Dominion, arrived in Christchurch by special train from Parnassus shortly after D o'clock laat oven inn. They were accompanied by Meaers Charles Travis, M.lnst.H., editor of the "Railway Kngineer," Mr J. A. Wdiwn* King, aud Mr $ K, Fay, non of Sir Sara Fay. There ware also included in the party Messrs R. W, MoVilly, Gen* eral Mana«er of Railways; F, W. |*iirUert Chief Public Work# Engineer; *. J. Jones. Chief Kngineer of Railways; K. E. OiUon, ChU>f Mechanical lingneer ; H. J. Wynne, Chief signal and Electrical Engineer; F ; District Locomotive EngWOer, Wellington ; H. Ch»vi>inan, l>utrtf>t Tmffio Manager, Ohristchurch; A. J. McCredie, District ifingineer, Cbristchuich, and G. Wilson, District Ixwomotive Kngineer. A number of other D©pnrt«K>ntai officers, secretaries and typist* also accompanied the party. Yesterday morning the official partv left Blenheim by special train forWurd, and continued the journey south by motor-car to Parnassus, where they were joined by the Chriatchurch railway officials, and came on to Christchurch by special train. They will spend the greater part of io-day in <vnd •wound Christchurch and will go on to Dunedin to-night by special train. From Duneain the party will travel to Inveroorgill and over tho southern lines, viaitin® Queetostown en rout®, and finally returning to Chris tclntrch on the evening of Friday, November 7th. On that date the Commission will probably hear the evidence of tho. C'hiistonurch Chamber of CommerceFrom Christchurch tlje party jvill go across to the West Coast. Already the tour of the North Island linos ha* been completed, and it ia the intention of the Commission to inspect the South Island Jinaa before taking evidence. The Christchurch yards and adjacent lines will be inspected to-day. Last evening Sir Saw F/iy and Sir Vincent Raven stayed at the Canterbury Club. SOUTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK i LINE. (srECUL TO "TK> FIESS.") BLENHEIM, October 28. The oommiaeionere who ore to report . on the New Zealand railway system, Sir sam Fay and Sir Vincent Raven received a delegation from the Marlborough Pragma League, who shortly represented the Leaguo'a oaee for the completion of the South Island Main Trunk Railway (from Picton to Bluff). The Commissioners appeared to be much impressed withiho League'• case and seemed to appreciate the necessity for completing the lino ao- to to give Marlborough on adequate outlet for ita primary production® and the advisablpnes* of filling tbeowp from the national point of riew. They promised to give the eaae careful consideration, and expressed appreciation of the fom of thi»argumeots used. Tbey appeared to bo of the opinion that tne merits of the cose for completion of the lino were' ao clear that it waa only a matter of . finance. SECRET OF LOVELINB9S. The real secret, of loveliness lies undoubtedly in possessing beautiful hair, which baa been secured bj many women using Kamos Rosemary and Quinine Tonic, sold by E. Cameron Smith. Cathedral square. 68628-1383 "Oh, for the joy of Spring.Zenophea. Spring weather is changeable. Spring chills are common. Keep Baxter's Lung Preserver always handy. Splendid remedy for coughs and colds. Orand tome. 2a 6d and 4a 6d. All chemists and stores. 82767-0