(A letter in a similar strain was forwarded by Mr. McEwan to the Stationmaster at Putaruru.—Ed.)

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Tangible evidence of the benefit to be derived from the correspondence course of the Department's Training School at Wellington is contained in the following letter of appreciation from Gordon J. King, clerk, Timaru, to Mr. Bracefield, officer in charge of the school:— I have just received advice that I have passed the senior examination for Grade 7 members, and would like to thank yourself and staff of the Training School for the help given me through your correspondence course. I would not have had a possible hope of passing the examination had it not been through the knowledge received while doing the lessons. I would also like to thank you personally for the assistance given me when I was a student of the previous correspondence course issued from the Training School in Christchurch. I wish you the greatest success possible for your efforts on behalf of all members.