CLASS OF 1889

John Barrett, director general of the Pan-American Union, Washington, has just returned from a two months' official visit to Great Britain and Europe, in which he made a special investigation of 'the preparations of foreign countries for the opening of the Panama Canal and for the development of their trade with the countries reached through the Canal. During his trip he was entertained by Mr. Asquith, the prime minister of Great Britain, Lord Aberdeen, the viceroy of Ireland, and Mr. Carnegie at the latter's Scotch residence at Skibo Castle. Mr. Barrett is now preparing a report on his investigations, which it is believed will arouse great interest in the United States towards larger efforts in this country to get ready for the Panama Canal.

Secretary, James C. Flagg, Danforth School, Framingham, Mass.