Development Follows Railways.

Mr. D. Rodie, commercial manager for the New Zealand Railways, stated that during his thirty-three years' connection with the Railway Department, he had seen much country opened up by the railway, and had seen how it had been improved by the application of cheap fertilisers and by providing adequate facilities for the carrying of stock. Speaking of the line beyond Tutira, he said that it was under construction practically all the way, and in two years he estimated that a further eighteen miles would be opened up. He urged settlers to make use of the Department's, commercial agent in the district, Mr. McNeil, who would be only too ready to give any advice and assistance sought after.