An Appreciation.

On the occasion of his retirement from the Railway Service, Mr. W. A. Williams, Auckland, writes to the General Manager of Railways, Mr. G. H. Mackley, in the following appreciative terms:—

“Having recently retired from the Railway Service on account of ill-health, I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation of the courtesy and kindness always accorded me by the officers of the Department, particularly the Maintenance Staff of the District Engineer's Office, Christchurch.

“My period of service with the Railway Department was a most happy one, and it is with feelings of sincere regret that I have to terminate such pleasant associations.

“I assure you that I shall continue to do my utmost to further the interests of the Department, and again express my appreciation for the happy years I spent in the Service.”

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