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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1746, 23 August 1905, Page 15

Men in the trade state that owing to the increased importation of mar dhine-made horse-shoes many rough smiths are being thrown out of T?ork all over New Zealand. Considering the number of vessels which visit Foxton, it is not considered necessary by the Minister of Marine to appoint an assistant pilot. The grounding of vessels which has occurred has not been owing to the need of an assistant pilot, as the piloting is done by means-of-shore signals, and the present pilot is able to attend to them. It is not at present proposed to make any improvements in the river. Except as to the Railway Wharf, if any definite proposals are submitted they will receive the consideration of the Government.