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Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18, 23 January 1911, Page 6

During the past two months several Dannevirke residents havo formed themselves into parties and essayed the ascent of the Ruahine Ranges. Those who have succeeded in accomplishing the feat speak, says the Dannevirke Advocate, highly of the beautiful scenery and foliage. On a bright day an excellent view of tho town of Dannevirke and the surrounding districts is to be obtained. Dr. Thacker has recently made some investigations in regard to the effect of the smoke in tho Lyttelton tunnel on drivers who are frequently employed on trains that run between Lyttelton and Christchurch. He has found (says the Lyttelton Times) that a surprisingly large number of the drivers have symptoms of a lung disease called anthracosis, which, evidently, can be traced to the smoke hi the tunnel. He believes that prolonged employment in the tunnel will inevitably undermine the drivers' health, and he suggests that ' men who are on the lino ought to be given one month's holiday in the year i in order to have a chance to recuperate. The Akaroa correspondent of the Lyttelton Times telegraphs that the reaping of cocksfoot is now in its closing ! stages. Threshing has continued intermittently, the prevalence of high winds delaying it somewhat. On Thursday a strong northerly gale blew all over the Peninsula, and had a severe effect on the standing crops which, since the vain of last week, have been very free to shed, and where exposed have shaken considerably. Reports from the threshing floor are generally disappointing as to quantity. The seed is bright jmd clean as .regard the softer grasses. No sales of any consequence have as yet taken place, but next week should see samples jin and an average price* determined. The full extent of the wharfage extension at Nelson can now be seen (reports the Mail), as practically all the piles in the north-eastern extension have been driven, and preparations are now being made to put the mooring piles in position; but unfortunately there is still much that remains to be done before this much needed extension can be utilised for shipping purposes. Captain Collins, harbour master and pilot, is earnestly waiting for a speedy completion of the work, for it is with extreme difficulty that all the vessels can be berthed under present conditions. It is thought that when the extensions can be made use of the shipping of the port, both as .regards berthago and cargo, will be able to be carried on with convenience and despatch. Saturday's yachting race, under the auspices of the Te Aro Sailing Club, wa« marked by an unpleasant experience, which necessitated the race being postponed. There was a strong northerly wind as five, boats got away, and all went well until the Winifred was some distance to windward of Point Jerningham, beating up to the Coromandel buoy. Then a small jib, which seemed to be of little value, was lowered, and a larger one hoisted in its place. As the craft turned, an exceptionally fierce squall struck her; the jib sheet became jammed, and the yacht heeled right over. The erew — Messrs A. and C. Beaumont and S. Mason — climbed on to the bottom, and remained there till the Kaitare — whose crew had seen the mishap— had beaten back to render assistance. The auxiliary yccht Ririhi arrived shortly after, and "towed "the Winifred back to the boat harbour. A cutter from H.M.S. Cambrian was also promptly on the spot, but tho three yachtsmen were by that time safely on the Kaitare. The Winifred suffered a broken bowsprit, the loss of a jib, and several stays, and minor damage to ths deck. "I was delighted to see the progress that is being made in the city of Auckland," Mr. D. M'Laren, M.'P., told a Post reporter to-day. "Though belonging to Wellington, *I, can readily agree with those who say that Auckland is the finest city in the country. The only thing I fear is that tho method of appraising land afc excessive values seeiub to have got hold of the city and its surroundings, and though the land agents deny that anything in the nature of a boom exists I see considerable evidence of land outside tho city being held out of use and fictitious values placed on it in the hope that these lands Mould later on be taken irp as building allotments. Trade and business in Auckland is in a moro flourishing condition than I have ever seen it beloro. The improvements at the wharves are going ahead very rapidly, and the port of Wellington has got a competitor that it can't afford to smile at. f vras interested in the erection of a lorge shed there which the Harbour Board is providing for the use of the employees. The area of this building is 80ft by 80ft, and it will provide offices, waiting-room, baths, and all necessary accommodation for the men. The officers of the board and the chairman (Mr. A. J. Entrican) were exceedingly kind both to Mr. J. Hodge, M.P., and myself, and piaced their launch at our disposal so tnat we might see their harbour thoroughly. It is certainly a harbour worth seeing, in my opinion coming second only to that glorious stretch of water, Sydney Harbour." Mr. L. F. Ayson and his assistant (Mr. Condon) are busily making preparations for tho reception at Lake To Anau of the 1,000,-000 Atlantic salmon ova due to arrive at Wellington by the Euahine on 6th March. The intention is to stock the Waiau with the salmon, lv this Dominion, and elsewhere, there has been considerable difficulty in the acclimatisation of this, the best sporting fish of the salmon family. During the past few years the Marine Department has successfully acclimatised the quinnat salmon, and in conversation with Mr. Ayson a representative of the Southland Times was told that ho (Mr. Ayson) was quite optimistic with regard to the ultimate success of the effort to acclimatise Atlantic salmon in the Waiau, which will be carried out on the American principle. Should his expectations be realised (and there w no reason to doubt that they will) the Waiau, already famed for its magnificent brown trout fishing, may in a few years be teeming with Atlantic salmon. If only a small portion of the ova hatch out and the species become acclimatised, a mighty colony of salmon may be expected to spring up in tho Waiau that will be of incalculable benefit to Southland in particular and to the Doinimon generally. The experiment will ba watched* not only by anglers generally but by the people of tho Dominion, who realise what vast possibilities await the future. Even as Retoi'ua and Taupo aro famed for tho rainbow trout, in like manner may the Waiau become famed for its salmon. Why fetter yourself with baggage when we check it i'ree to your destination ? You've nu bother. Baggage crrives soon as you, and you pay only trifio for express. New Zealand Express Company, Ltd. — Advt. For tho next fow weeks two rival interests vtlll occupy practically evory household in the Empire City, viz., Summor Holidays and Summer Sales. Even the mere man will bo moro or loss affected theroby, while tho ladies, of course, rr» deeply concerned with both. The Spie that stands out above all olhei-s for tho valuo and variety available will bo found at the establishment of C. Smith, Ltd., Cuba-streot. This house has a great and well-earned reputation for value, and two Special Lines of Sunshades now on offer at, 2s lid and 4s lid will enhance the prestigo of the store. These goods cannot bo described, and they aro soiling too fast for any list to remain' accurate. See thorn without delay.— Adv.t*