DAYLIGHT SAVING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3714, 8 November 1927, Page 4

DAYLIGHT SAVING.

BENEFICIAL MEASURE. A MEDICAL TRIBUTE. “The introduction of “Summer Time” will mark an important change in the lives of the people of the Dominion,” said Sir Truby King. “I have every confidence in saying that it will prove to he one of the most popular and beneficial measures which have, up to the present, been adopted for the social advancement of the community. Health is the foundation of om* happiness and prosperity. Sunshine and outdoor exercise provide the natural means to health, and the object of the change is to make better use of daylight and sunshine. The day will be so divided that the hours used for work will leave a greater period of daylight for recreation. This, I confidently anticipate, will be of unbounded benefit to the whole community, particularly to those whose occupations make it necessary for them to spend many hours indoors removed from 'the beneficent effects of sunshine and light. I look upon the adoption of ‘Summer Time’ as an important contributing factor towards the efficiency and prosperity of the peoi>le. I venture to say that not only the general health will be as a result, the period of life will be extended. New Zealanders will continue to lead the world in health and strength if they live natural lives and take full advantage of the extended opportunities for so doing, which the passing of the Summer Time Act has given them.” •iSir Truby King said that all were indebted to Mr. Sidey for the important part he had played in bringing about the change.