IT is with great satisfaction that we record the fact that two old employees of the Institution have received distinction for good work in the field.

LIEUTENANT H. G. SPARY, who was a clerk in the Midland District Office, has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy. After the lines had beenbroken he entered the enemy lines and brought back valuable information and, although wounded, he for six days held his position with the few remaining men, and took three officers and forty three men prisoners.

CORPORAL LEESON, late storekeeper the Midland District Office, has won the Military Medal in Italy.