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Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1928, Page 2

In less tli.iii >t fortnight now tin- da.vwiving experiment authorised l>_v I arliamciit Inst session will exhaust- itscll. Tho opponents of daylight wiving ;tiv not hiding tJicir objections. and there «ill he. when the opportunity conies again, massed objection to a renewal of the extra hours daylight in the daily round of .summer-time. We do not know that the question should he determined on personal grounds so much as for the greatest good for the' greatest number. Probably the best way to decide that issue would he by a referendum. So far as wo have followed the oh joe tors there does not appear to he very concrete grounds for their objection Farmers are notably divided over the matter. On the other hand there is much unison among the town dwellers. The extra hour has added to the life and vigour of outdoor pastimes, and that must have meant a great deal for the public hoiilth The necessity for early rising too would have had its advantage in Llml respect. Whether an extra hour's rest i-i lost at the end of the day, is imbably governed by the direction of he domestic household, or the strength m- weakness of the individual to take l‘is or her proper rest There need he no lost sleep—there is no compulsion il * lrHlt d Imt it is essential to rise earlier and take part in the proper duties oi the day. As was mentioned before some oi the industries on the Coast observed advanced time with the clock all the year round for the

convenience of working. Most of tin labouring community therefore, die not find the legal change at all irk some. W hat was enjoyed were th< long pleasant evenings during the present spell <>f magnificent weather. Folk could sit out and enjoy a pfeiTsant atmosphere. or attend to outside duties, instead of being herded inside an hour earlier in the evening. The health advantage of that must have !>eon considerable, and there was of course an economic saving in lighting. Taking the general situation as n whole, it would appear t-liat any disadvantages of the system are more than outweighed by the advantages, and that on a. further trial daylight- saving will he more appreciated still.