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The secretary wishes to disclaim any responsibility for the appearance of his photograph in a recent issue of this magazine. He has begun an investigation, but at this writing has not been able to discover the guilty party. This explanation is offered, since there has been some comp laint that when space is so limited, whatever there is should be devoted to news of our classmates. The snapshot was not done in Florida, but on a bench in the Bronx River Parkway, by Mr. Joseph DeVore Norton, an amateur photographer, who has won distinction among the prize winners. The secretary, unfortunately, did not have a chance to pose!

The New Hampshire delegation in Florida, including D. Waldo White, "Sonny" Gage, and the secretary have all returned to their native New Hampshire. The secretary asks all to use the summer

address, Bath, N. H. Please to wire "collect" all news of major importance. We have cheerful letters from "Dean" Cleaves (including an Easter greeting) and Charlie Conn. Conn writes: "I am glad to report that I am feeling well and back at work on a limited schedule. I expect to be at the Farragut Hotel (the Wentworth being closed) for a couple of weeks about August 1, and would be glad indeed if any members of '87 would drop in there and have lunch with me and a good visit. Please pass the word along." Thank you, Charlie. Here is at least ONE good meal we can count on.

FROM THE PACIFIC

DOCTOR BRACKETT, from his retreat on Balboa Island in the Pacific Ocean, has written a most interesting letter, not all of it quotable for military reasons. We wrote him, since we knew he was carrying on important researches, hoping to learn that he has made important discoveries. He probably has, but could not disclose them. He writes, "I presume my location on Balboa Island is a little more hazardous than it would be in the interior, but I am not worrying about it. Newport Harbor is a busy place, on land and sea and in the air—yes, and under the sea, too. My cottage is practically under the wings of the United States Coast Guard, which has a station within a stone's throw. Nearby is the West Coast Air Training camp. We are advised that Jap raids may be expected at any time, but the Coast is guarded by strong defense, both United States and civilian."

Secretary, Bath, N. H. Class Agent, 115 Broadway, New York City