Palmerston North News.

The local staff, and those of the surrounding districts, have worked hard to assist in the gaining of new traffic. Negotiations with those who have “strayed from the fold,” and with consignors who have been consigning their goods by road, have met with a large measure of success. Importers also are displaying very keen interest in the system under which the Department clears impors for them through the Customs. This system meets with much favour in Palmerston North. Our clients frequently express their genuine appreciation of the staff's close attention to the commercial side of our service. The Commercial Branch officers it should be mentioned, are unremitting in their efforts, and give every assistance in these matters.

Ambulance work is being keenly taken up locally, and the appointment of an organiser is a forward step in this humane work. The local slogan-“Your Mate is Working to help you if necessary-How about your qualifying to Help Him if Necessary?”-is a good one, and excellent results are anticipated.

The hostel for the accommodation of cadets attending the training school in Wellington has been spoken of in a very appreciative manner by a mother whose son is at present located there. The good work of Mr. and Mrs. Bracefield (in charge of the hostel) is highly commented on.

The London letter in the April issue of our Magazine is of great interest. Our Editor is to be congratulated on obtaining this class of matter which should prove a good “serial” in each issue.

The writer of the article on “Control on the Railways” has done excellent service in quoting from Philip Burtt's treatise, and can be assured that members will look forward to, and appreciate, further information on this interesting and important question.