SAVING DAYLIGHT.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17645, 23 December 1922, Page 4

SAVING DAYLIGHT.

"FINEST THING IN ENGLAND." "The finest thing in England that came Under our notice was the daylight saving," said Mr W. W. Parkin, of Parkin Bros., builders, who has just returned from a trip to ths Old Country. "There is no doubt it is a great thing for everybody. All the trades, factories, shops, and offices observe it, and they wonder why on earth they never thought of it before. And it really makes no difference. There is the sun high up in the heavens, and the clocj: skoivs 8 o'clock instead of 7. which means that those accustomed to turn to at '8 go at 7, and those who ordinarily commence-at 9 begin .8. AH knock off an hour earlier, which gives them a long evening for recreation of all kinds. How do you think it would work ou-t in New Zealand? he was asked "Splendidly," said 'Mr Parkin. "Indeed, it would be much more advantageous in New Zealand, as we have less daylight than they have in England. It is practically dark here at 8 p.m. in midsummer, whilst in England it is light until 10 p.m. Our trouble is that we sleep too long- whilst the gun is up in the mornings, so it applies more to New Zealand than it does to England. Daylight saving has caught on in America, too, and as its advantages become known and appreciated the idea is spreading."