Suggestions and Inventions Commendations.

Anderson, W., Cranedriver, Christchurch.—Suggestion re firebars in the boilers of steam cranes.

Campbell, E. H., Leading Fitter, Petone.— Suggested method of fitting studs to engine bogie and tender wheels.

Flbbs, W., Lifter, East Town.—Suggested improvement to brake blocks.

Harman, A. E., Leading Fitter, Hillside.—Suggested device for holding and driving small screws.

Kennedy, J. Fitter, Hillside.—Suggested improvement to No. 6 governor of Westinghouse air-pump.

King, W. H., Shift Engineer, Railway Power House, Otira.—Suggestion re diverter rheostat and exciter field switch for exciter of Pelton set at Otira.

Robertson, L., Queenstown.—Suggestion re lighting of P.S. “Mountaineer” with electricity.

Walker, L. R., Porter, Palmerston North.—Suggestion re fitting of “grab irons” on Uc wagons.