TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 405, 13 July 1928, Page 10

TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED

HOW many of Auckland’s many sports bodies realise that the last session of the present Parliament is under way, and that the fate of Daylight Saving will soon be the subject of wordy eloquence on the floor of the House? The opponents of Summer Time are already actively engaged in a vigorous propaganda campaign, while the majority of sports bodies, which have as much as any section of the community to gain from the passing of the measure, are doing nothing. It is all very well passing formal resolutions at club meetings supporting the principle of “ Sidey Time,” but unless the sports bodies take more energetic action, they will presently find their meekly-worded representations submerged beneath the clamorous arguments of a stubborn and intensely active opposition. It is election year, and the 80 members of the House, who will decide whether daylight saving is to. be given a further trial, can be forgiven for paying most attention to the contending faction which makes the most noise. Obviously, summer sports like cricket, tennis, bowling and athletics, have most to lose by a return to the old order of things. The headquarters of most of these bodies are situated in either Wellington or Christchurch, but that does not absolve provincial centres from getting busy on their own account, especially Auckland, which in one sport alone, bowling, has over 5,000 members within its boundaries. It is no use taking things for granted, and it is high time the New Zealand headquarters of all sports bodies were urged to get together in conference, to formulate plans for an effective campaign in support of the Bill.