Commendations.

S. A. I. Taylor.—Carpenter, Newmarket.—Suggested improvement to “P” wagons.

M. Coutts, Stationmaster, Waimangaroa Junction.—Suggested set of books for dealing with inward shipping traffic.

L. A. Sharpe, Leading Fitter, Napier.—Suggested improved nipple for water gauge columns.

A. McQueen, Casual Fitter, Dunedin.—Suggested template for boring stiffeners on girders of bridges.