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By Those Who Like Us

From the secretary, The Owaka Cooperative Dairy Company, Ltd., to the Act-District Traffic Manager, Dunedin:—

In commencing operations for the incoming season we wish to express the appreciation of this company for the efficient manner in which our goods were handled by your Department during the last season.

The quantity of cream and butter was some few tons above the previous season's output, and the absence of any trouble whatever reflects very creditably on the Railway Department.

In passing, we will mention the staff at our local station, which although considerably reduced during the period, continued to give us every satisfaction.

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From the Manager, New Plymouth Sash and Door and Timber Company Ltd., New Plymouth, to the General Manager of Railways, Wellington:—

Owing to the bad weather conditions that prevailed recently at Onehunga, the boat service to New Plymouth has been much upset.

We have found it necessary to have a fairly large quantity of cement railed direct from Portland to here, and we write this letter to thank your Department for the assistance in bringing the cement through so quickly and satisfactorily. The matter was urgent, and after interviewing your local Acting-Stationmaster (Mr. Greig) everything was arranged to our complete satisfaction.

We are indeed grateful to Mr. Greig for his personal attention, and we feel sure with men of his calibre in the Department's service there is no fear that the Railways will not play their part in the transportation business of the Dominion.

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From Mr. G. Farrell, Auckland, to the General Manager of Railways, Welling-ton:—

I desire to take this opportunity of putting before you my very sincere appreciation of the kindly consideration of the lady attendant on the Wellington-Auckland 2 p.m. Express.

She did all she possibly could to make the journey for my aged mother and my sister and boy (who travelled to Auckland recently) as comfortable as possible, and it is service such as this that encourages one to use the railways.

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From the Teacher-in-Charge, Taihape District High School athletic team, Taihape, to the District Traffic Manager, Ohakune:—

In connection with the recent excursion arranged for the Secondary football and basketball teams of the above school, I wish to thank your Department for its attention to our requests.

The accommodation provided the teams was very good, and every officer with whom the teams came in contact was most courteous and considerate. We feel that this contributed largely towards the success of the day's outing, and we wish to express our appreciation for the excellent service rendered.

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