Commendations.

Graham, L., Stationmaster, Orari.—Suggested that Woods locks be fitted to tablet instruments

Hudson, C. E., Tinsmith, Addington.—Suggested light refractor for acetylene head lamps of locomotives.

Kidman, H. V., porter, Otorohanga.—Suggestion in connection with, special flooring for cream wagons.

Sharman, J. I., Enginedriver. Invercargill.—Suggestion that a triangle be provided at Wairio.

Sloan, J. M., Guard, Tokarahi.—Suggestion regarding special coal wagons to facilitate discharge of coal at depots.

Stevens, M. F., Clerk, Invercargill.—Suggestion that important locomotive matters be printed on back of W.G. 23 Locomotive Pay Dockets.

Thomas, K. J., Cadet, Wellington.—Suggestion in connection with special excursion round trip.

The Administration invites ideas likely to effect economies or improvements in any phase of Railway operations.

To the keen, observant employee, methods for improving the service sometimes suggest themselves in the course of the day's work.

Your suggestion or invention may be valuable both to yourself and to the Department. Do not hesitate to send it along to the Secretary, Suggestions and Inventions Committee, Head Office, Railway Department, Wellington.

Note—Although the suggestions and inventions listed have not all been adopted, the enterprise of the members concerned is greatly appreciated.