The arrangements for the distribution of milk to London households
have been marked by a characteristic episode. The new " containers " are very much lighter and easier to transport than the old ; and in part owing to this the alterations in the handling have been rapid and revolutionary. In view of this some producers have approached one of the railways for fresh terms in consideration of the regular use of just so many trucks. The reply is that the established price is Median and Persian and could not be altered. The final result of the negotiations is an immense addition to the fleet of motor cars that will carry the milk in its new containers direct from the farms to central London. They will return with cake and other food for the cows. The railway suffers a double loss. On the other hand it is fair to mention on behalf of railway managers in general that some of the newly installed apparatus, for instance on the Great Western trains, is probably the best in the world ; and the systems of organiza- tion are excellent. * * * *
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