ALTERING THE CLOCK.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20981, 18 September 1931, Page 12

ALTERING THE CLOCK.

Sir, —Ifc seems rather amazing that the wishes of the farmers, who are the backbono of this country, should be absolutely; ignored regarding this matter. The majority of the voters in favour of the time being altered live in the cities. Apparently tho farmers are expected to take a back scat in connection with a matter which upsets the whole country. If these town and city dwellers can afford to indulge in sports, why can threy not rise earlier in the mornings themselves and not inconvenience the people who have to get up early all the year round, not for sport, but to work? If these city people on getting up early would spend half-an-hour or so in a garden (be it ever so small) and cultivate a few vegetables and flowers, they would receive more lasting enjoyment and would •be nearer to the One to whom everything belongs. Many people are continually seeking after pleasure, but when their money is done (as all these sports cost money) they get very unhappy. It does not seem to dawn on them to seek the only true and lasting happiness which brings pleasure to the owner and also causes others to be happy, too. L.W.