Upon taking control of the New Zealand Railways, Mr. H. H. Sterling, General Manager, took in hand the matter of devising an effective and unmistakable type of signal for crossing-keepers. A great many ideas were explored, and were eventually reduced to one or two. The warning signal selected consists of a display board upon which the word “Stop” is picked out with reflecting lenses, the signal thus being visible to motorists approaching a crossing from either direction. The board is attached to a staff about 4ft. in length, the whole device being constructed with a view to its being made readily portable. When the conference on motor legislation was convened by the Minister of Transport some months ago, opportunity was taken to put the ideas before the conference. The conference confirmed the idea which had been suggested by the Department of providing the crossing-keepers with the portable notice as described. However, the necessary material to permit of the notices being provided immediately was not in the Dominion. The Department has taken steps to obtain supplies, and these are expected to arrive shortly. Immediately supplies are to hand the work of constructing the notices will be commenced, so as to have them in the hands of the crossing-keepers with the least possible delay.