146 THE peesidbht's address. 



having just been opened. Increased advantages in the use of 

 electric Telegraphs and Telephones, with greater Postal 

 facilities have been accorded to us, Electric Light and Power as 

 well as the power of Q-as and Steam are severally making their 

 way in our midst, Steamers convey our western products to the 

 market, Education is advancing, Lifeboats are supplied if 

 Harbours of refuge are denied, and altogether, in spite of the 

 vicissitudes attending Agriculture, Mining, Eishing, and 

 Trading, our County continues to be a fairly contented part of 

 Her Majesty's domain. 



