It is with the greatest regret that I have to record the death on the 22nd December, at his residence Lower Hutt, of Mr. A. N. Longton. The late Mr. Longton joined the Railway Service as a Cadet in the Chief Engineer's office in 1897. He was later transferred to the Head Office, where he served several years, both as a Cadet and clerk, being subsequently stationed at Stratford, Wanganui, Aramoho, Otaki, Wakefield, and Lambton (Wellington). For the past six years he had occupied a responsible position in the Wellington goods office.

The late Mr. Longton took a keen interest in the affairs of the Railway Officers' Institute, being an active member of the Wellington branch, and a member of the Branch Committee. When the Executive Committee and the Headquarters of this Institute were transferred to Wellington, Mr. Longton was elected a member of that committee. He was also a member of the North Island Railway Appeal Board, being elected in 1920, and capably filled the position for a term of three years.

Although suffering from ill-health through a period of many years, nothing could daunt his cheerful courage and manly optimism. In his death the Railways lose a fine officer and the community a worthy citizen.

The funeral of the deceased took place on 24th December at Karori Cemetery. Four of his fellow officers acted as pall-bearers, and all branches of the service were represented.

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