A SECOND TUNNEL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1764, 31 May 1913, Page 6

A SECOND TUNNEL.

THROUGH MOUNT VICTORIA.

CIVIL ENGINEER'S REPORT.

For some time past tho residents of Hataitai and Kilbirnio have been keenly interested in getting a second tunnel through Mount Victoria, to take tho traffic, apart from that which is catered for by the municipal tramways. Tlio position at present is that any wheeled traffic lrom town has to make a detour either by way of Conslablo Street or Oriental and Evans Bay before Hataitai can be reached. 'There is another way, via Oriental Bay and Koseneath, but that is almost as circuitous and rather more hilly. The residents, speaking through the Hataitai Municipal Electors' Association, have been urging the provision of a short-cut through the hill. The association recently commissioned Mr. Leslie Keynolds, C.E., to report upon the proposal, which report has just been handed to tho association.

"I liavo throughout my investigations," ho says, "endeavoured to locate a routo that will bo of tho best possible service for all the suburbs lying to tho southeast of the city, and not merely for the benefit of any one of them. I''have also kept before mo the essential principle that a work of this character must necessarily'be such as will provido for the largo development that will undoubtedly take place in these several localities. "I have examined carefully the city side of tho ridge from Elizabeth Street southwards, with the result that I am convinced that a most suitablo site (keeping in view locality) for tho western entrauco of the tunnel is near tho terminus of Patterson Street, thence running in a direct line through the ridge to a valley on the Town Belt immediately behind the Hataitai tramway waiting shelter in Sloxliam Avenue.

"The approach on the city side would bo by means of a short length of new street from Sussex Square to Brougham Street, and thence by a cutting-approach to tho tunnel moutli. The grade from Sussex Square to the southern end of Bt-pughnm Street, u distance of six chains, would be 1 in 20, and from that point to tho tunnel entrance lin 25. This would be, in my opinion, satisfactory grades for all kinds of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, "The tunnel portal would enter a chain short of tho head of Patterson Street, 13 chains from Sussex Square. The.grado in the tunnel would be 1 !n 85, rising towards the east. From tho Eataitai end of the tunnel I propose the construction of a short length of roadway and approach, and nine and a half chains to a point situated on a vacant section of land immediately at the junction of Hataitai and-Waitua Roads and Moxluun Avenue. Tho grade at this end of the tunnel would be lin 85. I further propose that the main roadway to tho tunnel should- be a new and .practically level street running due south on the Town Belt immediately in the rear of the private property abutting on Moxhain Avenue, and a point between Goa Street and 'Wellington ltoad, whero it would diverge into Charles Street. The spoil Iruln the tunnel can be utilised in tho construction of a new highway which, when formed, would relieve Moxhaiu Avenue, n street ol but 40ft. in width, of tho heavy traffic which would otherwise requiro to pass down that street, in addition to the tramline. This new street k will give an excellent frontago to a largo and valuable portion of the Town Belt, .which can easily be converted into ii park and recreation grounds. .The balance of tho spoil can bs used to form playing areas in the several gullies that here exist, and otherwise form into a highly-desirablo recreation ground which at .present is waste land. Tho asset to the city thus created would doubtless bo a vnluablfc tst off against the cost of the construction of the tunnel.

"The large and increasing road traffic between the city and the areas lying w the south-east, with their immense possibilities, has perforce to tnuel via Constable Street, with its severe grade and extra distance,' and this means of .improvod access should bo of great benefit to trade and commerce."

Details of tho schemo aro added as under:—

Length o[ tunnel, ill chains! width ot tunnel floor,' 25ft.; width of footpaths, sft. through tunnel (single), Gft. approaches and roads; cutting at western entrance, 4Gft., at eastern entrance, 47ft.; length of new streets and approaches, 22| chains; new.street from tunnel to Charles Street, 35 chains; estimated cost of tunnel, street, and approaches, from Sussex Square to the intersection of ' Waitoa Road and Moxham Avenue, «£G1,920; if 'new street from tunnel to Charles Street bo undertaken in addition to above, add -£2910, making a total of iCi.SGO.

The fact that all real progress involves suffering and pain may bo—indeed, must without dispute, for in' regard all things that really matter it is all too true. But acceptance of this truth as an axionjatic fact is no exciiso for suffering needlessly, for it applies only where some form of utility is the outcome. The man or woman who continues to suffer year in and year out when re- . lief is obtainable is foolish in the extreme—foolish to himself (or herself) and foolish to tho world, for his utility is lost thereby. Doctors, giving evidence at tho : District Court. Sydney, before Judge Murray, admitted that tho Dr. Sherman method of treating rupture had succeeded where they had failed. In his sworn evidence Dr: Bowker jaid: "The great difficulty has been to get a good truss. I think this [Dr. Sherman's appliance! a very excellent appliance"; anil another doctor (Dr. Veech, M.8., C.M.) said, after examining one who had been cured by the Dv. Sherman method: "I made a thorough examination, and found no hernia." This man had previously been a patient of b:th Dr. Veech and Dr. Davis. Dr. Davis had recommended an operation, but as i he rntiont was about 10 years too old to benefit thereby, he advised a truss. The patier.! tried the truss, but, finding it unbearable. at last turned to the Dr. Sherman method. with the result intimated. He admits now that he has pnt on weight, improved generally in health, and he "thanks God" (to .use his own words before the .Tudge) that he saw Mr. Martin's advertisement. A clergyman writes: "It gives me pleasure to assure you of my continued and increasing confidence in* Dr. Sherman's method of treating rupture. In comparing it with two other modes of treatment which I tried, both claiming to bo the'best. I have to say that your treatment has been of more value to me in the past four months than theirs for an equal number of years. It i= what the runtured need, and I feel as though' T could not too strongly recommend it." This is strong and conclusive testimony concerning a matter of vital importance to the thousands who ire troubled with that serious ailment. Yet, notwithstanding the fact that, it is only one of hundreds written in similar vein by men of high standing and good reput". by men and women ill all parts of the world, .rich and roor. cultured and uncultured, still hundreds go on suffering. ar>' th" natural question to ask surelv ! s—AVliv? Some =ay they have consulted a doctor and learned from h'm that only a trriss or an operation will cure: and that, having tried the t''U=s, not only is their ruep not improved, but what was once in the doctor's eyes only a reducible rupture hod now become an irreducible on?, to euro which a r'slty, difficult operation was the only resort. A f«w more days will l>rinir to a clo c i Mr. Martin's s"ioiirti in Wellington, so it is imperative that those who are not tooonc'led to another years' nnin and v-orrv should make up th"ir mind? speodilv if they want to avail themselves of their nniinrtmiity. Jlr'. Mar!in "'av he wnsulNl free of charge at the Ho!el fV-il until AVsdnesdnv evening, the 'till of .Tun". Booklet on runt lire ami its treatment free to any sufferer.—Advt.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Godley, wlio, with General Godley, is leaving shortly on a visit to England, gave a tea at her homo in Oriental Bay. Tea was served in the dining and breakfast room, and the guests were received by General and Mrs. Godley in the drawing room, th'e hostess wearing black lace and liinon over white silk. Messrs. London, Goss and Co., Eidgway Street, Wnngamti, have 192J acres of land situated in the llangitiked district for salo or exchange. For Bronchial Coughs and Colds, Woods' Great Popserniiat Cure. Is. Bd.*