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SHIPMATE HARRY R . ENGLAND,

'27, Editor ASSOCIATE EDITOR—HOWARD A. I. SUGG, '39

ASSOCIATE EDITOR—VICTOR F. BLAKESLEE, '20

VOL.

DECEMBER,

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1940

No. 10

Training Junior Officers For Our Expanding Fleet One day in i918, a Great American transport, having jusr taken aboard 5,000 soldiers at Hoboken, was about ready to back out into the stream when four young Ensigns came aboard ship to report for duty. The Officer of the Deck could see at a glance that these young officers were literally "scared stiff." It was their first assignment as all of them were just out of the training school.

After they reported, with a snappy salute, and presented their orders, the Officer of the Deck turned to them and said, "Young gentlemen, we are glad to have you aboard. We are just getting ready to sail for Brest and we know that you will enjoy the cruise. If there is anything that I can do for you while you're aboard our ship, call on me at any time, and I will be glad to give you any assistance possible."

The friendly welcome to these young men was almost magic in its effect. They brightened up immediately and it could be seen that the blood was again flowing in their cheeks. They did not know what kind of reception they would get when they reported to this huge ship, and the fact that it was a friendly reception did much to start them on their way with a good opinion of the Navy and of the ship to which they had been ordered.

Soon now hundreds of other young Ensigns jusr out of training school will likewise be reporting to their first ship, and no doubt many of them will come aboard just as scared as these young Ensigns were in 1918. If they are extended a friendly greeting, not only by the Officer of the Deck to whom they report, but also by the other Officers aboard the ships to which they are ordered, it will do much to start these young Officers on a successful voyage in the Navy.

They are a splendid group of young men that the Navy has been recruiting to man our expanding fleet, and with DECEMBER.

1940

Splendid Group of Young College Men aboard our training battleships. Six hundred young men took this cruise in Being Enrolled in Class V-7 June, and fifteen hundred followed on a Naval Reserve second cruise in August.

BY W I L L I A M V A N C. BRANDT, ' U At the end of the cruise, those who Philadelphia have impressed the ship's Officers as being good Officer material are rated up their education and training at the Mid- to Midshipmen USNR and are sent to shipmen schools, plus at least a year's Midshipmen schools in such numbers additional actual service in the fleet as facilities are made available. Four these young Naval Reserve Ensigns are hundred are now in the first Midshipundoubtedly going to make a fine body men's school established at Abbott Hall, of Junior Officers.

Northwestern University, and three hunSeveral thousand of them are being dred are attending the Midshipmen's enrolled in the Navy under the Class school on the USS Illinois, in New York.

V-7 Naval Reserve Program, and several When the first class graduates from hundred of them are now in training Annapolis in February, a third Reserve ar the two Naval Midshipmen schools Midshipmen School will be established established at Northwestern University, there for about 400 of these Reserve Chicago, and on board the U. S. S. Midshipmen. Meanwhile, the enrollIllinois. ment at Northwestern will be increased T H E CLASS V-7 NAVAL RESERVE PROGRAM

to about seven hundred in January, and by next June it is expected that there Under the Class V-7 Naval Reserve will be one thousand Reserve MidshipProgram, the Navy turned to our colleges men in the class at Northwestern and as a source of Officer material to supple- another thousand at Annapolis. ment the regular Junior Officers obtained At the Midshipmen Schools, the young from the Naval Academy. The plan men are issued Midshipmen uniforms provides for the training of several thouand an allotment of twenty-one books. sand young Reserve Ensigns the first During the course by concentrating on year. their studies, emphasis being placed on Under this program, which follows in Navigation, Seamanship, Ordnance, some respects that used to obtain Officers Drilling, Naval Regulations and Cusfor the Army and Navy Air Corps, young toms, etc., a Midshipmen will cover withcollege men between the ages of 19 to in three months of intensive study, ap26, who have successfully completed a proximately the same studies that are minimum of two years at an accredited covered by the Midshipmen enrolled in university or college, and who are unour colleges in the R.O.T.C. Units. Midmarried, and can meet the rigid physical shipmen enrolled in the R.O.T.C. Units requirements, are enrolled as apprenticed spend about three or four hours a week seamen in the Naval Reserve Class V-7. over their four-year course studying These young men are enlisted from all Naval Science and Tactics, or the equivasections of the country, each Naval dislent of about 650 hours of smdy during trict being given a certain quota. After their college course. meeting the established requirements, After completing the course, those who those who are successful are sent, on a quota basis, for a one month's cruise (Continued on page 3)

SHIPMATE PRESENTS CLASS OF 1899

This piaure was taken on the steps of the so-called "upper class quarters" before the bilgers of the plebe semi-annual passed out of the class. This picmre is dated January 4, 1896.

A number of our illustrious admirals are easily identified in this piaure, the front row itself showing Johnny Greenslade, Paul Dungan and Clark Woodward. In the rear rows, Fritz Home, Claude Bloch, Eddy Fenner, Chuck Counney, Hank Lackey, Gene Watson, Harry Brinser, Alf Johnson, Ed Kalbfus, Joe Taussig, Jimmie Buttrick and others can be picked out. It is impossible to locate Cy Cole in the picture, and it is presumed that he was probably on the "Santee," where he belonged.

The class of '99 has been endeavoring for a number of years to complete the class history including the bilgers. One bilger that could not be located was Russell Montgomery. His life story which is certainly an interesting one, was obtained from his younger sister who eventually married a naval officer, and whose letter we quote.

"My brother, Russell Montgomery's short life (he was lost whaling in Bering Sea) was like the hero of one of Conrad's novels. I wish I could do it justice in a few words for he was the hero of my young life and I believe even now, with mature judgment and the perspective of the years, that he lived a whole lifetime and abundantly and nobly in those short years.

"After bilging from the Naval Academy (because he was ill-prepared for it in Swiss and German schools and got a harsh letter from his father telling him not to return home if he was dropped) he went with the first rush to the Klondike. He was then seventeen years old and soon became known in Alaska as the Red Kid. Being hard pushed for money, he and another fellow constructed a raft

and took horses and kegs of whiskey down the White Rapids (where many men lost their lives) at a hundred dollars a head. He turned his hand to all sorts of things but never had much luck as a miner. As a matter of fact he was just a soldier of fortune, looking for adventure and not for gold. News that we were at war with Spain only reached him late that year and he at once made his way back to civilization to enlist but the war was nearly over when he reached the recruiting station and they were taking no more volunteers. He had written home from Alaska to his mother but the letter was lost and we at home thought him dead. My mother nearly lost her mind over this.

"The one outstanding thing that he did during the Alaskan period, which

stood out clearest in his memory he told at home, when he returned five years later, only as if he had played a minor part, not the leading role. He told us he had been a fireman on a Yukon River steamer 'BELLA' and that she had been chartered by the government to send in through the ice as soon as it was possible to rescue fifty or more starving miners up the Yukon. One day he met an old miner from Alaska in the street in Portland and my mother invited this man to dinner.

Great stories were told that night—I was a child of ten at the time and can remember it. Finally the old miner said, "Why Montgomery, you were in the BELLA when she went in through the ice that time to the starving miners up the Yukon.' 'Yes, I was,' said my brother quietly. Then the man remembered SHIPMATE

more and cried, 'Why you were the pilot that took the ship in through the ice!' and my brother answered modestly, "Yes, I was.'

"Then my mother who had heard the story of that dangerous voyage often cried, "But Russell, you never told me.'

He smiled and said quietly, "Why mother, you never asked me.'

"When he could not get into the Spanish War, he shipped before the mast and made frequent trips to South America.

On one of these trips he stayed in South America and made a trip up the Amazon into then unexplored territory with a German, far into the interior of Brazil looking for diamonds. They heard of a very large diamond supposedly at the bottom of a swift stream, saw it and fished for it but were chased out by the savages and unfriendly natives.

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was Russell. But both men and the boat were lost and no sign ever recovered.

After ten years he was legally declared dead. Before leaving home he had made his will in favor of his five sisters. ""I know you did not want this, but just a few facts, only I could not give you less—these are but the highspots, you can do what you see fit with it."

"From Barbadoes he wrote us he would be in N . Y. Address British Consulate, on the 19th of August but we SHIPMATE desires to know the whereabouts never got the letter till the 21st. When of the following bilgers of the class of '99: we sent a man to the Consulate we learned Frederick A. Asserson, Owen S. Bird, Walter he had sailed for Australia on a big B. Craighead, Ransom H. Gillet, Frank J. square-rigger to be at sea five months! Horn, Charles L. Maguire, John C. Muir, My father who adored Russell and deeply Arthur W. Northup, Frank M. Osterhout, John W. C. Parrish, Clyde W. Smith, Robert regretted his unjust action was dying of F. Turner, Arthur S. West. diabetes. When Russell landed in Sydney, he went ashore and enlisted for the South African War, but he did not take the shilling to bind the bargain. So COVER when our cables reached him he came home as fast as he could and reached The cover shows an architea's drawing of the new additions to Bancroft Hall that there 10 days before his father died. My are being added to the First and Third father was conscious to the end and I Batts. It also shows the new academic shall never forget the gentleness and building under construaion beside Dahlsweetness with which the boy sat day and gren Hall. night beside his father's bed telling him his great adventures—there was no bitterness at all

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"He already spoke French and German like a native having been brought up in Europe and he also spoke Spanish very well but took some Spanish lessons while at home to perfect himself and studied seamanship and acquired his master's certificate before again setting forth to the North to seek adventure. He was un. fitted after those years of roving, as his own master, to settle down in an office.

For the Navy he was then, of course, too old. At twenty-two he went to Alaska again and wrote us occasional letters, 'nien he wrote that he was going whaling in Bering Sea with another man and would be out of reach of all letters for quite a while.

"It seems they went in a small open boat, as I suppose they had no money to buy a better. The other man was some sort of norseman and a good seaman. So DECEMBER,

1940

(Continued from page 1) graduate will be commissioned as Ensigns in the U. S. Naval Reserve and ordered to active duty in the fleet for at least a year's additional training. It is quite possible that they will be kept on active duty during the period of the emergency. iVLANY F I N E Y O U N G M E N ENROLL UNDER T H E V-7

PROGRAM

The young men who get "through the mill" and into the Midshipmen schools are practically a picked group from thousands who are attracted by the plan.

For instance, for the second cruise which sailed in August, there were 583 young college men in Philadelphia who applied for enlistment under the V-7 program.

Of these, eighty-eight passed the require-

ments and of this number, sixty were sent on the second cruise. Of this number, fifty-four qualified and were rated Midshipmen. Thus, about one out of ten of those who originally applied succeeded in reaching the Midshipmen rating.

Famous Navy names appear in the V-7 Reserve. Among those enrolled in the Philadelphia area was the grandson of one of our most distinguished Admirals of World War fame. Another is the cousin of one of our ranking Rear Admirals in the Navy today. There were also two grandsons of a most distinguished Philadelphia lawyer and former U. S. Senator. As a matter of fact, the list of those appointed in the Philadelphia area reads almost like a "Who's Who" in the City of Brotherly Love.

All of these young men have a natural interest in the Navy. Most of them have been brought up around boats and ships.

They have the American boy's love of adventure and Philadelphia has always been a very strong Navy City.

A great many of these young men have wanted to attend the Naval Academy and follow the Navy as a career, but were denied the opportunity for one reason or another. Now this emergency gave them a chance to join up with the Navy and they were quick to seize the opportunity and offer their services.

It cannot be expected, of course, that a finished Naval Officer can be made in a few months. However, many of these young men are graduates of some of our most prominent colleges. All of them have completed successfully at least two years of their college education, and they have been practically hand-picked.

Furthermore, they are eager to learn and have an earnest desire to make good.

They are good Officer material and, undoubtedly, with the opportunity to learn which will be theirs in the fleet, if they are given the friendly cooperation and assistance of the regular Officers to whom they report and with whom they will be associated, they will develop, in due course of time, into a very fine body of Junior Officers.

They will likewise fill the great need of our rapidly expanding fleet, and here's hoping that, as they join their ships in 1940 and 1941 (some of them wearing the swords which their fathers wore in 1917 in 1918) they will get just as friendly a greeting and reception as the young Ensigns did who reported aboard one of our great Navy transports, just before she sailed for France on one of her cruises in 1918.

Spindrift

By LEE SHORES

A lot of the Midshipmen are going around saying that the old place ain't what is used to be in days of yore.

Meaning of course that they are not getting any Christmas leave. However, if they would take the good old days back just a few more years, they would find that there wasn't any Christmas leave then either. But no doubt the old days weren't good then.

One thing that seems never to change about the Academy is the construction work. As far as I can remember there was always some major operation underway. It almost seemed that if there were nothing else to do, they would dig a hole, then fill it up again. The Midshipmen got so used to studying and working with the noise of rivet hammers, concrete breakers, donkey engines, etc. in their ears that if any of them by some mischance got into a quiet place they would go stark raving mad from the sheer impact of the quiet.

Work is now progressing rapidly on the two new wings of Bancroft Hall.

As usual, the first thing done was to put up a nice new board fence around the space to be occupied by the wings, interfering considerably with the sidewalk superintendents' view of the proceedings. After that was completed, the removal of the tall timber on the location got under way. The exec department, fearing that even an organized cry of "Woodsman, spare that tree!" would be of little eQ.ect, tacked neat little signs on their pet Charlie McCarthy relatives: "This tree to remain."

"Love 'em and Leave 'em" In the Autumn of 1897 a draft of sailors was made up on the receiving ship at New York and sent by train to Mare Island for service on the U. S. S. BALTIMORE, then going into commission.

Among them was C / , who was afterward in my division on the BALTIMORE in the Battle of Manila Bay, and

he recently loaned me the log he kept to see that it was burned in the best during that period. Upon looking it over possible way. During one of the Fleet I found the following: "October 11,1897. problems, his ship was being chased by Ogden, Utah. a cruiser when he found that his fuel supply was running low. He signaled "At 7 a.m. we were marched into the to his division flagship, "What is the dining room to eat our breakfast. I there best way to burn the wardroom furnitasted the best big pie I ever ate served ture?" The answer came back prompton our table by Miss Annie D , which ly from the flagship, '"Don't burn the name I hope never to forget and which I wardroom furniture. Use your head." shall meet again as soon as my time will Well, in spite of all the stories about be up in the Navy. The parting was hard Midshipmen from the mountains of but duty goes before love, so after I kissed Kentucky, I never thought it could my Annie faretvell and promised her to happen. But my informant says he will be true I left her just in time, for the train swear on a stack of Bibles that an inhad started!' structor in the Steam Department I must ask C— • if he ever met frapped a Midshipman for "Shoes, not wearing." Apparendy it takes a long his Annie again. time to change the habits of a lifetime.

That just reminds me. How many of Or perhaps the infantry drills were you were fortunate to hear the lecmre, making the dogs a little sore.

I have just finished reading a new "WHAT FOOLS WE MORTALS BE," book

by Kendall Banning, the author delivered by H. W. Buse, Sr., before the of ""West Point Today," and ""Annapoweekly forum of the Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va.? "Uncle Henry" presented lis Today." This one is called "The Fleet his lecture in a very interesting manner. Today." It is an easygoing account of The new Chaplain at Quantico presented our Navy and the men who make it.

Mr. Buse to a large audience. He admon- Beginning with the applicant for enlistished his hearers ""To Regulate the Nut ment it tells how he is selected, and which Holds the Steering Wheels, etc." then takes him through his days as a The Basic School, U.S.M.C, Philadelphia raw recruit, and on out into the Fleet.

Navy Yard, was formnate in having Through drills and watches at sea and Uncle Henry deliver this lecture at the liberty in port the life of the average bluejacket is revealed with a good deal School a short time ago. of frankness, and not a little humor.

H. W. Buse, Sr., is father of Capt. H. The book is designed primarily for W. Buse, Jr., U.S.M.C. ('34) and Lt. F. civilians who are interested in knowing Pv. Buse ('20) deceased. "Uncle Henry," more about the Navy. It is easy to whose home is in Ridley Park, Pa., 3 read, but that does not detract from its Bartol Avenue, is now busy in our Navalue as a carefully written and well tion's Capital. He is associated with presented account.

It should be of great United Service Life Insurance Company, value in winning a more sympathetic Wash., D. C. understanding of the characteristics of the average enlisted man, and the probHot Air Department: An instructor lems which he faces. I think, however, in chemistry had lectured long and that many of you who know something learnedly on the perfect gas laws. At about the Navy will find the book inthe conclusion of his stump speech for teresting. There were many parts in it Boyle and Charles, he asked if there that I had known little about or had were any questions. ""Yes Sir" said one given little thought to until I read about of the Plebes, "May I open a window?" them in the book.

That reminds me of a certain Captain "The Fleet Today" by Kendall Banwho had taken over the deck for some ning. Funk and Wagnalls Company. maneuvers. Not getting the proper re$2.50. sponse to his signals to the engine room, he whistled down the engine room voice tube, and when a muffled voice replied, shouted, ""What are you making?"

Clearer this time the voice came back, ""A dollar a day!"

Engineers seem to have a pretty hard time of it all around. The story is told of the Engineer Officer, on a can, I believe, who took very seriously his instructions to be economical of fuel, and SHIPMATE

If War Comes A great many inquiries have come in to SHIPMATE asking what to do now and later if "M" day comes.

W e have on file records of various alumni who answered the appeal made in the June 1939 issue of SHIPMATE. There are many who undoubtedly did not see this notice. W e therefore reprint it for your information.

It is our job as Navy men, to stand ready for the possibilities that may be ahead. Help the Alumni Association keep an accurate roster, and to be doubly certain, tell your national secretary where you are and what your experience is, that the Navy Department may have a broader knowledge of its available strength, if war comes.

Many of us, being veterans of the World War, which was far from a pleasant cruise, would be happy to see the entire world completely and permanently at peace. None of us, however, are willing to sacrifice honor that we might avoid a war. W e are, moreover, firm in our conviction the President, and aU others in authority, will strive diligently to maintain always an honorable peace.

It is not beyond the realm of possibility their desires may one day be overridden, and should this happen, the duty of every "NAVY" man, even though he be a civilian, is clear.

When and if this emergency arises, "M" day would be announced and there would be a general rush to "join up."

Some confusion obviously could not be avoided, and yet, if proper preliminary plans are laid, some of the confusion may be eliminated.

The Association, through the national officers, is most desirous of aiding the Navy Department at aU times and particularly should a crisis arise.

Through the office of the SecretaryTreasurer, the Alumni Association maintains an address system available to the Navy Department at aU times. The accuracy of these addresses is entirely dependent upon the individual listed, and while every effort is being made to keep the roster up to date, the constant shifting of a vast membership makes it a Herculean task to maintain a "2.5," let alone a "4.0."

Most errors are found in cases of men who either resigned as officers or as midshipmen. In this class are many whose experience would be invaluable to the Navy if war comes, whether it be in the staff divisions, at sea as commander, crew of a part of some new "mosquito fleet," or on a shore station instructing recruits The Navy stands a steel wall between the enemy and our shores. It is for us to keep our Navy superior to all others by holding its available strength at a high level in peace.

D E C E M B E R , 1940

Many of you are, no doubt, interested in the Naval Reserves. There are many positions that alumni can fill. It is impossible to list them all in this issue. We therefore recommend that you get in touch with the Commandant in your district and request a "Circular for the Information of Persons Desiring Appointments in the U. S. Naval Reserves."

For your information the addresses of Commandants of the several naval districts and the limits of their jurisdiction insofar as Naval Reserve is concerned are as indicated below: Commandant, 1st Naval District, Navy Yard, Boston, Mass. (States of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island, including Block Island.)

Commandant, 3d Naval District, Federal Bldg., 90 Church St., New York, N. Y. (States of New York, Connecticut, and upper New Jersey, including counties of Mercer, Monmouth, and all counties north thereof, also Nantucket Shoals Lightship.)

Commandant, 4th Naval District, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. (States of Pennsylvania, southern part of New Jersey, including counties of Burlington, Ocean, and all counties south thereof, Delaware, including Winters Quarter Shoal Light Vessel.)

Commandant, 5 th Naval District, Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va. (States of Maryland, except Prince Georges, Montgomery, and Charles Counties; Virginia, except Arlington, Fairfax, Stafford, King George, and

Prince William Counties, and the city of Alexandria; West Virginia, and the counties of Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Gates, Perquimans, Chowan, and Dare in North Carolina, also the Diamond Shoal Lightship.)

Commandant, 6th Naval District, Navy Yard, Charleston, S. C. (States of South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina, except the counties of Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Gates, Perquimans, Chowan, and Dare.)

Commandant, 7th Naval District, Navy Yard, Charleston, S. C. (State of Florida, except counties west of Apalachicola River.)

Commandant, 8th Naval District, Navy Yard, Charleston, S. C. (States of Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida, except counties east of Apalachicola River.)

Commandant, 9th Naval District, Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, 111.

(States of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebtaska, and Kansas.)

Commandant, 11th Naval District, Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. (States of New Mexico, Arizona, southern part of California, including counties of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino, and all counties south thereof.)

Commandant, 12th Naval District, Federal Office Building, Civic Center, San Francisco, Calif. (States of Colorado, Utah, Nevada, northern part of California, including counties of San Luis Obispo, Kern, Inyo, and all counties north thereof. ) Commandant, 13th Naval District, 553 Federal Office Building, Seattle, Wash.

(States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Territory of Alaska.)

Commandant, I4th Naval District, Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, T. H. (Hawaiian Islands, and islands westward, including Midway.)

Commandant, 15 th Naval District, Naval Station, Balboa, Canal Zone.

(Panama Canal Zone.)

Commandant, l6th Naval District, Naval Station, Cavite, P. I. (Philippine Islands.)

Commandant, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C. (District of Columbia, Prince Georges, Montgomery, and Charles Counties, Maryland; and Arlington, Fairfax, Stafford, King George, and Prince William Counties, Virginia, and the city of Alexandria, Va.)

WHAT'S THE DOPE? 1881

Hope you'll think of us again. H. H's. address is c/o Veterans' Administration, Bath, New York.

Eugene Carroll, '81, Vice President and Gen'l Manager of Butte Water Co., 124 West Granite St., Butte, Montana, 1886 member of ""Famous Class "81," writes us a friendly note, and we quote . . . ""I And were we glad to hear from Wm. had such a good time on my visit to AnH. Faust, '86, who lives in Ann Arbor, napolis that when I returned home, I Mich., 605 Oxford Road. SHIPMATE penned the enclosed reminiscences or appreciates the interesting "dope," and "Swan Song.' If you want to use it, it is the following we quote from ""Bill's" fine yours." . letter . . . !ED. N O T E : "Why of course, "Gene," "Like many other old "Grads' around SHIPMATE can use your fine article, A my date ('86) I was much interested in Visit to our Alma Mater, in the current the news items sent in by John M. issue, and appreciates your cooperation. ("Jacky') Ellicott, '83, and Julius M. ("Duce') Dashiell, '85, and published in 1884 the October number of SHIPMATE; and Harry Herrick McCord, '84 not only of the whereabouts of numerous other comes to the rescue of his class this grads of around my vintage. month, but sends in a fine article for " "Duce' Dashiell probably was the SHIPMATE. AS you read it boys, doesn't foremost athlete in the Academy during it take you back to your good old days the years I was there. He could dropof ""Math?" kick a football a cool mile. Many times have we been thrilled to see him kick MATHEWOCKY impossible goals from impossible angles. " 'Tws plusug and the minus x His brother, "Skinny' Paul, was also Did stress and function in the arc; famous as an athlete while he was a All tangent were the quadra-tex smdent at Johns Hopkins. The AcadeAnd the maxima outmark. my in those days maintained the most cordial relations with "Hopkins' in all "Beware the Mathewock, my son.

The sines that burn, the surds that snatch; branches of sports, except rowing. The present generation may not know that Beware the Calculus and shun "Duce' and Paul had an equally famous Todhunters Algebratch. older brother. Bob, class of '81, who was one of the Navy's foremost ordnance "He took his secant sword in hand, experts at the time of his unfortunate Long time th' eliptic foe he sought; death in 1899.

Then rested he by the cosine tree And stood a while in thought. ""The number of living members of my class is so pitifully small—only five "And as in triggy thought he stood —that to the best of my knowledge we The Mathewock with eyes of flame have never attempted to elect a successor Came fouring through the two-five wood as class president after the deaths of And factored as it came.

'Jake'Strite (our first) and "Josh'Billings (our second). At the time of our last "One, two—one, two—and through and class reunion in 1936 to celebrate our through fiftieth anniversary after graduation, I His secant blade went snicker snack; think the question of a president was disHe left it dead and with it's head cussed but I don't remember that any He woolseyjohnsoned back. definite action was taken. Incidentally the reunion dinner was given at the Yale "And hast thou slain the Mathewock?

Club in New York City by the sons of Come to my arms, my savvy boy: George Breed who later resigned after Oh p'rab'la day; hyperbolay— graduation to become a consulting engiHe bowditched in his joy. neer." " 'Twas plusig and the minus x 1887 Did stress and function in the arc; All tangent were the quadratex It is fine to see one of our R. AdmiAnd the maxima outmark." rals representing his class. He is Henry ED. N O T E : A swell composition, Mc. Francis Bryan, '87. H. F.'s new address 6

is 516 E. Main St., Meriden, Conn.

ED. N O T E : Thanks, for your order, Admiral.

1890 Where a question mark appeared last month, we are glad to see the name of Henry S. Ritter, '90. SHIPMATE appreciates Henry's fine letter, his generous contribution towards our Trust Fund, and the following interesting article - - ""The philosophic injunction to "Know Thyself requires study, and its application, fortitude and my time is easily taken up as the republic of letters must be scrutinized. The result with me has thus far, since 1917, been such that I wish every one could and would do what I have done in this respect.

"The percentage of civilized man that know and apply the biological existence is very small, microscopic, one may write, and Dr. Arnold Lorand ends his Preface to his book 'Old Age Deferred' with 'If by reason of our advice we succeed in saving but a single human life from a premature grave, our aim will have been attained (I am one saved).'"

Before concluding his letter, Henry quotes a few lines from Lucretius B. C. 96-55 - - ""Nature can nothing do she has not done— Nature, to whom a thousand lives are one; And though a thousand lives were yours to endure You would find no new thing beneath the Sun." H. S. lives in Reading, Pa., P. O. Box 312.

It was good to hear from John R. Edie, '90. Our thanks go to "Johnny" for his fine contribution sent along with renewal subscriptions. The Captain makes his home in Wash., D. C , 1628-I6th St., N. W.

1891 In Washington, D. C , Charles F. Consaul, '91, Attorney at Law, has his office in the Mills Building. Whether in defense of complainant or defendant, "Charlie" surely knows how to "plead his cause." SHIPMATE appreciates this nice note, from C. F. - - ""Owing to the illness of Admiral Hough, I am acting as substitute Secretary etc. of the Class of '91, and enclose a memorandum which you may wish to use in the next issue. ""While I am now an old-timer, and SHIPMATE

do not find many items pertaining to men whom I knew during my abbreviated career at U.S.N.A., I enjoy your publication, including piaures, and feel that someone is assuredly entided to great credit for an onerous and more or less thankless job, well done.

"Admiral Henry H. Hough, (ret.) has had a siege of illness, with several operations, and was compelled to spend some months in a Boston hospital. He is reported as now gaining and hopes to return to Washington within a few weeks.

"Timothy F. Maurin, long a resident of Houston, Texas, answered the last roll call in that city on Oct. 20. Mrs. Maurin and their son, Robert, who had been a midshipman some years since, had died previously, and he left only a daughter, Miss Gertrude Maurin."

of President and Secretary of each class.

W. G. writes us he is President of his class, and his address is 179 Main St., Hudson Falls, N. Y. The Secretary is Wm. B. Ferguson, Jr. '00, United D. D. Co., 11 Broadway, N . Y . C .

What a pleasure it was to hear again from our good friend, Wm. V. Tomb, '00.

W. V. writes us he is leaving for the West Coast, and his temporary address will be 2923 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

SHIPMATE wishes for the Captain a happy residence in the land of sunshine and beautiful flowers.

1901

friend ever passes Murph's door as his hospitality is universally known. ""In Pass Christian, Mississippi lives John Henry Walsh, retired. His home also is a haven for friends. In good old "City—care forgot' John James Fitzpatrick (Schlitz to his classmates) is the efficient Manager of Jerry Land's Maritime commission. Try to slip through New Orleans without seeing Fitz—it isn't done. ""Just west of Louisiana on the Old Spanish Trail at Orange, Texas, you'll locate yours truly, Rufus S. Manley. He has five sons two of them married and one granddaughter. Navy friends find a hearty welcome at his home."

Have you tried "Black Beauty" Products of Texas Creosoting Company, 1902 located in Orange, Texas? If not, get in touch with R. S. Manley, '01, who esNow let's see ""Who's Who" in this From the West Coast, California is tablished this Company in 1923. Rufus class for December. the State, and Carmel is the city, we hear writes SHIPMATE a fine letter. We We were delighted to hear from Robfrom De Witt Blamer, '91. Drive out quote - - - Dear ""What's the Dope": ert Henderson, '02, who sends the followRoute 1. If De Witt isn't home, drop "Class 1902 now has only "Your reports from members of the ing "dope" your card in Box 64-A. various classes is a most interesting fea- four on the active list. James O. Richmre of SHIPMATE. It appears that 1901 ardson, '02 our Commander in Chief of Here is another of our Navy boys who is non-vocal as of all that able and dis- the U. S. Fleet, who seems to commute entered the Marine Corps, George Richtinguished class but one name, that of regularly between Honolulu and the ards, '91, who is a Brig. General, too. our esteemed Secretary Byron Long, ap- Navy Department.

George retired in '36, and is settled down pears in the October issue. Here in the "Wilson Brown, '02, Superintendent at in Green HiUs, College Park, Route 4, deep South we have four 1901-ers, John our Alma Mater, keenly interested in Staunton, Va. Here is an encouraging M. (Murph) Caffery, owner and mana- seeing that our youth there are properly note from him, and we quote. ""Am glad, ger of Columbia Sugar Plantation at trained. Edward J. Marquart, '02, now indeed, to send this little remittance in Franklin, Louisiana. He is now engaged R. Adm., is doing duty on U. S. S. Oglala, support of your publication SHIPMATE. in grinding cane, the French in this when I last heard. Gilbert J. Rowcliff, I look for its receipt for its interesting region call it "la roullaison.' He has a '02, I understand is aboard U. S. S. Chiinformation. Ninety-one in the last issue fine family of two daughters and three cago. Emory Scott Land, '02, who retired had but a (? ) question mark." sons, and two granddaughters. No in '37, is now rendering distinguished ED. N O T E : Tlianks for note. General, as well as enclosed information which we are pleased to have. I am glad your name appears in this month's class representaM A K E F U L L USE O F O U R C O M P L E T E tion. Keep the ball rolling!

1896 Duncan M. Wood, '96, sends in his new address, 500 North St., Portsmouth, Va.

1897 When U. S. S. Augusta, Flagship, Asiatic Station, cut the waves in China waters, Thomas C. Hart, '97, Commander-in-Chief, was very thoughtful to advise us his new address, thus helping SHIPMATE to keep her files up to date. It was good to hear from our Admiral, while in Tsingtao, China. His new tour of duty takes him to U.S.S. Houston, Asiatic Station, c/o P. M., San Francisco, Calif.

1900 Willis G. Mitchell, '00 was kind to answer our "plea" for name and address DECEMBER,

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service as Chairman of the U. S. Maritime Commission. James Reed, '02, who resigned in 1920, has just been elected President of Cramps Shipbuilding Corp., in Philadelphia. San Francisco is sorry to lose him."

ED. N O T E : Thanks ""Bob" for everything. W e note your address 829 Security Building, 510 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Clyde S. McDowell, 04, sends in his new address. C. S. sails through "The Golden Gate," settles in San Francisco, on 19th St., No. 2902.

Fred E. McMillen, '04, has left for Boston, Mass., his new tour of duty carries him to the Navy Yard.

1905

Are you preparing for "Jack Frost?"

Well, there's nothing like a May Oil Burner to give you that ""who cares" attitude toward approaching winter. M. Leon Goldman, '02, who is affiliated with M. O. B. Corp., in Baltimore, Md., will be glad to tell you all about it. M. L's. residence address is 3107 Berkshire Road.

We are happy to see J. A. Mandeville, '05, head his class column for December.

This is the friendly message we have from him "I am always glad to get your magazine SHIPMATE. I am so far inland that I see very, very little of the Navy." John lives in Carrollton, Ga., where we trek to see him, and what an interesting visit! J. A. takes us through W. G. Diman, '02, is Consulting Engi- the Mandeville Mills, we wouldn't have neer for American Bemberg Corp., and missed it for the world. His residence North American Rayon Corp., IA Eliza- address is 62 Maple St. bethton, I c ^ n . He lives at The FrankED. N O T E : Thanks for everything, lin Club, .^nc, which was named in honor John. SHIPMATE salutes you! of ""The Last State of Franklin, 178417."

Burton H. Green, 05, sends in his new Kirby B. Crittenden, '02, makes his home in San Francisco. ""Kirb" likes club life too, and lives at the Bohemian Club.

address, 56 River St., Boston, Mass.

1906 Here in "Ye Ancient City," at Wardour, overlooking the beautiful Severn river, lives Hollis M. Cooley, '06. SHIPMATE appreciates the friendly message H. M. sends along with his generous subscription.

Jingle, jingle, who has a jingle?

A balmy breeze from Warm Springs, Ga., is the bearer of this amicable communication - - - ""My sincerest apologies for the delay in sending this long overdue remittance."

"Month by month.

Send every issue.

You're getting so good I'd hate to miss you."

Think the above calls for another apology.

Very truly, Edward S. Moses, '06.

ED. N O T E : Why, "Ed," no apology

whatever. That's a fine 'jingle.' Let's hear from you again.

1907

Harold H. Utley, '07, entered the Three cheers for this class spirit! S. C. Marine Corps, and was a Lt. Col. when Hooper, 05, Class Secretary, a busy man he retired.

H. H. settled down in a is he, yet the Captain finds time to keep beautiful location.

Pacific Palisades, Cal., in touch with his class.

1904 his residence address is 515 Alma Real "U. S. N. A. 1905, like most other Drive.

New Commander of battleship divisclasses represented in the Navy Departion 5, Atlantic Patrol Force is David Le ment, assembles for an informal class We find C. H. J. Keppler, '07, at Breton, 04. Service with European Emluncheon nearly every month, usually at Brown University, Providence, R. I. The bassies at strategic Pearl Harbor, and on the Army-Navy Club.

We have quite a J Captain is in charge of Naval R. O. T. C. Yangtze River, China, are part of contingent here now.

At the last meetUnit.

Dave's record. ing Rear Admiral H. F. Leary was elected President of'05.

In North Carolina we locate a mem"Among those on duty in Washington ber of this class. He is B. B. Gossett, are: Rear Admiral Nimitz, Ingersoll, '07, affiliated with Chadwick-Hoskins Leary, Woodson, Furlong, Bowen, Hoop- Co., in Charlotte. Post Office Box is No. er, and Wilcox, and Captains Stewart, 1750.

Spears, Border, Gawne, Coman, and 1908 Greenlee. Captains (Ret.) Oberlin and John C. Latham, '08, heads his class Pegram and Lieutenant Commanders (Ret.) Frankenberger and Blasdel also column. He lives in the "Big Metropolive here and frequently attend our lis," 27 West 55 St., and still finds time to take interest in Alumni activities. meetings. With best wishes."

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Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va., claims Herbert E. Kays, '05.

Albert Norris, '05, after retirement in 1939, dug in at San Diego, but only for a short time, having been rooted out to become Supervisor of Shipbuilding, San Francisco. Al's address is Bethlehem Steel Co., Shipbuilding Div., Union Plant.

ED. N O T E : More power to you, Albert.

"At a boy."

J. L. Kauffman, '08, advises his change of address. The Captain is now on board U. S. S. LEA, c/o P. M., N . Y. C. Headquarters, Sixth Naval District, U. S. Navy Yard, Charleston, S. C , is where our publications find Charles R. Norris, '08.

Go with us to Leesburg, Fla., to say "hello" to C. H. Stoer, '08. If he is not home, we'll drop a card in P. O. Box 507.

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While in Florida we'll pay a visit to another member of this class. He is F. J. Comerford, '08, 1468 Maple St., Clearwater, Fla. Have you given a thought to ""Income and Estate Planning," which can be had with or without Life Insurance? If not, enter 1230 Empire State Building, N. Y. C , and talk it over with Edward H. Connor, '08.

is R. M. Griffin, '11, whose address is Naval Operations, Navy Department, Washington, D. C." "Tom" is here in the Academy, Director of Athletics, and a guiding "Starr" in athletic activities.

Wm. Van C. Brandt, '11, sends in the following "dope" from Philadelphia, Pa. ""By the way, our local Alumni enjoyed a football rally dinner and smoker at the Penn A. C. on Friday evenEvan Rinehart, '08, has left the bright ing, Nov. 1, the eve of Penn-Navy game. lights of New York, and is now busily There was a fine turn out. Incidentally, engaged at The Army Industrial College, I have been following, with very keen Washington, D. C Evan says, says he interest, the Navy Department's Class - - - ""enclosed is check for Register, V-7 Program, which is now underway. since my subscription dues to SHIPMATE I have taken the liberty of writing an are paid, and I'm back on Navy rations. article on the subject 'Training Junior Ordered to duty here for a short course, Officers For Our Expanding Fleet! a copy after which "quien sabe.' Think you are of which is enclosed." doing a swell job with SHIPMATE which ED. N O T E : Your article is fine. Van, I thoroughly enjoy. With thanks for and SHIPMATE is very pleased to publish sending the notice." it in the current number.

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1909 A visit to a Dude Ranch in the interesting state of Wyoming. W e pass through Cheyenne to visit George W. Hewlett, 09. His P. O. Box is 458, where our publication, an Alumni button and rosette reach G. W .

Horace W. Nordyke, '09, makes his home in Indianapolis, Ind., and his order reaches its distination at 3208 E. Michigan Street.

Hugh L. White, '13, advises his change of address. In Oct., Hugh left Burning Springs, Ky., for Florida, to bask in the sunshine at Miami, 1615 Jefferson.

1915 At the Naval War College, Newport, R. 1., we locate Irving R. Chambers, '15.

Driving down Rose Hill Road, in Southport, Conn., we meet M. T. Kinne, '15. He sports an Alumni button, and carries with him a rosette.

1916 Henry M. Mullinnix, '16, advises us that after Oct. 15, his address will be U. S. S. ALBERMARLE (Fitting O u t ) ,

c/o New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, New Jersey.

Thanks to you, Evan.

"Venga que venga, nadie lo sabe."

of duty is with U. S. Navy Radio and Sound Laboratory.

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1918

H. H. Little, '12, is another one of our brave boys. He extends the "life line" to his class this month. Harold is with Bureau of Ships, Navy Department, Wash., D. C.

Contemplating the scenic beauty in and around Pearl Harbor, on board U. S. S. RALEIGH, we locate Arthur T. Moen, '18.

1913

If you are in the market for good lumber, visit the Lafayette Lumber and Supply Co., Lafayette, Calif. H. S. Corbett, '18, will convince you that now is the time for building, and that the lum-

We learn that W. J. Ruble, '13, has left San Francisco and has established residence in San Diego, Calif., his new tour

1910 R . B . Hammes, '10, rescues his class from an interrogation point this month.

R . B . Hves in Hendersonville, N . C , 301 Fifth Ave., West. He sports an Alumni rosette and doesn't feel at all "lonesome" while looking through the 1940 Register of Graduates.

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The whereabouts or last known address of Solon Ezell Rose, '11, who resigned as Lt. Comdr. in 1919, is requested by R. S. Field, '11, Room 1868 Dep't. of Commerce, Wash., D. C. Anyone who can furnish this information, please communicate with the Commander.

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ber needed for your particular requirements is the Lafayette lumber.

1919 It was good to hear from James G. Atkins, '19, who requests SHIPMATE be mailed to U. S. S. OGLALA, now in Pearl Harbor, T. H. And Robert G. Waldron, '19, lives in Gross Pointe, Mich., 532 University Place, where our publications reach him regularly. An Alumni rosette found its way there, too.

1920 Extra! Extra! George H. Burnham, '20, commands the Baltimore Organized Naval Reserve Battalion. George spends busy days, and often strenuous nights in the Richmond Market Armory, for his job is a big one. His residence is 578 W. University Parkway, Balto., Md. Mitchell P. Crist, '20, sends in his netv address, 2021 Kenilworth Ave., Wilmette, III. Thanks, M. P. Harold Markell, '20, after graduation, continued military service in the Marine Corps. On entering civil life, he settled down in Buffalo, N. Y. His business address is 1515 Liberty Bank Building. Residence 333 Woodbridge Avenue.

Just when we were envying George B. Cunningham, '20, enjoying the balmy air of Alabama, in comes a note from G. B. advising his new address. Boiler Laboratory—^Navy Yard, Phila., Pa. ED. N O T E : Hope you'll like our winter weather, George.

S. H. Casteel, '20, paid a visit to Crabtown a few weeks ago. "Made the

rounds" in the Academy, and paid a visit to our office. Sanford is interested in the activities of our Association, and not only checked every item on the card, but added a fine contribution besides. W e learn that S. H. has reached the ""Sunny South" and is "back in harness." He is with Landreth Production Corp., Sinclair Bldg., Fort Worth, Tex. P. O. Box is 2077.

ED. N O T E : Thanks a lot, Sanford.

You never can tell about our Alumni. They are here today and gone tomorrow. Jefferson Kinney, '20, writes us and we quote ""I am now with the Navy Depattment (Bureau of Ships), Wash., D. C. Please see that my future copies of SHIPMATE reach me at that address. Have missed some issues since leaving the Canal Zone and want to establish contact again with Naval Happenings through the medium of friendly, informative SHIPMATE. Not since leaving the Academy have I been in this part of the country; consequently, there has been no opportunity to see an ArmyNavy football game. I plan to attend this year and root for Navy again."

ED. N O T E : A swell letter, ""Jeff." More power to you. Don't forget to cheer N-A-V-Y!

When U. S. S. CAPELLA was at the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., R. D. Hill, Jr., '20, took time off to drop us a line, and send in his subscription to the Register and SHIPMATE. We note Rowland sports an Alumni rosette.

1921 ""Homeside" sounds so hospitable and friendly. It is the name of the home of Daniel A. Frost, '21, in Edmonds, Washington, where winter has really arrived. Dan sends in an order for three

Alumni rosettes, which is greatly appreciated.

Having braved the cold in Washington State, we decide to go farther North, to the land of ice floes, snow, and igloos. What a thrill! On a sled, drawn by eight fine ""huskies," we glide over the snow to Juneau, Alaska, to pay a visit to James S. MacKinnon, '21. What a trip! Only one disappointment ""Jim's" home wasn't an igloo! His P. O. Box is 1504, and inside we note both of our publications, an Alumni button, and rosette.

The friendly and encouraging letters we receive from Dan O. Root, 21, surely give us moral support. W e quote - - '"I recently received the 1940 Register of Graduates, and I want to congramlate whoever is responsible for it on its publication. In my opinion it is a monumental piece of work. I was particularly pleased to find in it the alphabetical locator of non-graduates, and I hope this feature of the publication will be continued. Again, my congramlations on the fine 1940 Register." Dan is Principal of Crystal School, Suisun, Calif.

After he left the Academy he acquired three degrees from collegiate institutions.

Before he was Principal of Crystal School, he was in the transportation department of the Union Pacific railroad.

ED. N O T E : More power to you, Dan, and I want you to know how much we appreciate corrections and information you sent for the 1941 Register.

On to San Francisco, to visit H. L. Bixby, '21. We were keenly disappointed not to see Harry. His ship, U. S. S. OGLALA had sailed for Pearl Harbor, T. H. On our return to Crabtown, we stop in St. Louis, Mo., to pay our respects to

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two of our Navy boys. What a visit!

N o "St. Louis Blues" for us. Six Alumni rosettes delivered to Wm. Pitt Kellogg, '21, order having been received at our office by Air Mail. W. P.'s address is 630 S. 2nd. St., c/o Air Reduction Sales Company.

W e wend our way to locate Howard H. Hubbell, '21. The 1940 Register of Graduates, and latest issue of SHIPMATE we leave at his residence, 2817 Laclede Ave., St. Louis.

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It is always a pleasure to shake hands with our boys in the Marine Corps. This time it is a Major, no other than our kind friend W. N. McKelvy, Jr., '21, Marine Barracks, N. A. S., Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Remrning to "Ye Ancient City," a stop is made in Baltimore, Md., to see Charles R. Lamdin, '21, 4414 Roland Avenue.

1922 The only state in the Union to have at one time held its place as an independent republic, Texas, has, at the same time paid allegiance to more national governments than any other state. And here we find a Navy man. He is C. H. Steele, Jr., '22, who is with Consolidated Steel Corp., of Texas, and Orange is the city, P. d. Box 341. Residence is 803 6th St. Won't be so very long before we go to Louisiana. Why? To attend the "Mardi Gras" in New Orleans. While there, we'll visit S. F. Chase, '22, and thank him for his fine cooperation and Alumni spirit. "Sam's" address is 750 Carondelet Street.

This is the friendly message from B. H. Johnston, '22 ""Please mail the Register, continue to send SHIPMATE which I enjoy. Even tho inactive I am eager to know about "happenings' and news pertaining to the Service."

ED. N O T E : Fine to hear from you.

Bates, and thanks for those good suggestions. B. H. lives in Midland, Ohio.

(R.F.D.) With The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Meriden, Conn., is James H. Doak, "22. James sends in a fine order which received expedite delivery to his home, 122 Collins Avenue. '"The Unexpected is always the Most Pleasant," and thus it was when a letter DECEMBER,

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reached the office from W. E. Brice, '22. ""Bill" sends data to be recorded in 1941 Register, and writes ""I enclose this information inasmuch as the Association is doing Yeoman Service in keeping track of everybody, and is entitled to all possible assistance."

L. M. Fabian, '23, requests that the Register and SHIPMATE be mailed to Room 1100—485 California Street, San Francisco, Calif.

moving down here I sure miss my trips to Crabtown and want more than ever to keep in touch with the 'goings on.'

The hardest blow of all will be missing my annual trek to Phila. on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but I'U do the next best thing and listen in with the gang in Houston over the radio.

"I managed to get up to Houston for the Alumni luncheon this month and enjoyed getting to-gether again with a Navy group. Among those present were Geisenhoff, '13, D'Oyley, '22, J. B. Spangler, '23, Playter, '24, A. B. Wallace, '25, Weaver, '25, and Young, '37. Hope to get up there for another one before too long.

"By the way, if you hear of or see C. D. Beaumont, '23, tell him not to give up hope. I'm going to surprise him with a letter one of these days. I understand he is now in Washington after putting in a couple of tours of duty in and around Pearl Harbor."

The following interesting "dope" comes from another Navy man who lives in the "Lone Star" State. He is Lester H. Kern, '23. His residence is 3323 Avenue O, Galveston. We quote "Enclosed check for my subscription. Since

Gordon W. Daisley, '23, possesses a fine sense of humor. Why we should say ""George" instead of ""Gordon," we just don't know. Anyhow, we regret the error. "Gus," as many of his friends call him, says ""Please quit calling me

ED. N O T E : Fine, W. E. You remember the adage ""United, we Stand; Divided we Fall." Bill's address is 13 Hilltop Road, Silver Spring, Md.

1923 We learn that Frank W. Parsons, '23, is in command of Eagle Boat 56, training ship of the U. S. Naval Reserves in Baltimore, Md.

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"George!' Like Captain Ellicott of '83, I Do Not Remember when I was called "George' even tho' the initials are G. W." ED. N O T E : Pardon, a thousand times Gordon. I appreciate your letter, and thanks for enclosed "dope." G. W. is with the Law Firm, Cameron, Kerkam & Sutton, Patents, and Patent Causes, offices 700 Tenth St., N. W., Wash. D. C.

magazine. Don't forget to send it to above address, please. Many good wishes for continued success in your venture."

Louis W. Nuesse, '24, sends in his new address, P. O. Box 122, Stonington, Conn.

Crichton N. Hubbard, '24, lives in Kansas City, Mo., 8324 Terrace. He sends us a fine order to be delivered to fhe above address.

To the Northwest we go. Bremerton, Washington is our destination. Driving along through the rural district, it ' happens to be No. 1. W e note a famil""South of the Border Down Mexico iar name on Box No. 60, it is F. A. Ed- Way," we find ourselves in the land of wards, '23.

Montezuma, famous Aztec Monarch.

Through the Gulf, and we arrive What would we do without the at Vera Cruz. It is evening time. While Marine Corps? Every time we hear contemplating the snowy magnificence from this branch of our Service, we are of Orizaba flecked with gold, away in delighted. This time it is M. H. Mlzell, the West, a familiar voice, "buenas '23, who is with Marine Detachment, tardes, paisanos mios," awakens us Naval Prison, Portsmouth, N. H. SHIP- from our revery, and we recognize Wm. MATE salutes the Major.

P. Cochran, Jr., '24. Shall we remain to see the Corrida de Toros and Lidia de GallosP" Time is a consideration 1924 with SHIPMATE, and we must be on the Hunter Robinson, '24, writes us from march. When "Bill" tells us he is at on board U. S. S. VESTAL, C/O P. M., the American Consulate, we tarry long San Pedro, Calif. W e quote '"Just fin- enough to "formular un brindis," and ished reading SHIPMATE, your delightful here it is, ""Para nuestro compatrioto y

el pais que el representa; para el gusto de estar con usted en la tierra en que se encuentra."

1925 Flash! Robert N . Gardner, '25, is in command of the second division of the organized Naval Reserve in Baltimore, which was ordered to active duty for service in the Panama Canal Zone, to help man the Panama Canal defenses. This division is the first Naval Reserve Unit in the U. S. to be ordered into active Federal service.

The new address of Paul J. Kiel, '25, is 80 Medway St., Providence, R. I. E. K. Zitzewitz, '25, lives in the Prairie State, his residence is 833 Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge, 111. Business address, 4600 Schubert Ave., Chicago. E. K. is affiliated with Aetna Ball Bearing Mfg. Co.

1926 It was good to hear again from Harold A. Fravel, '26, U. S. S. SARATOGA, Long Beach, Calif. The following message is transcribed ""Salty" Salzman, '26, is in Department of Ordnance and

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Gunnery here in the Academy, and is leader of his class group at the Academy, for this year. Incidentally, he is another of our boys in the Marine Corps.

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W. C. E. Prins, '26, advises us he is leaving Chicago and his new address is 448 Lakewood Ave., Detroit, Mich.

On board U. S. S. WASP, c/o P. M., N. Y. C, we say ""hello" to James A. Morrison, '26.

D. M. Ogden, '26, along with renewal subscription to SHIPMATE, orders two Alumni rosettes to be mailed to his address, 124 State St., Pasadena, Calif.

For the information of the class of 1923, I thought maybe the dope on our monthly luncheon meetings might be of interest. I sent out a letter to all members in and around Washington, both in and out of the service, last November and received such an encouraging remrn that we decided to hold a luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. The first meeting was held January 17th and in spite of a blizzard that day, there were 21 men on hand. Friendship was renewed between men who had not seen each other since graduation and it was such a success that it was voted unanimously to continue the meetings and through the help of Pete Haas down at the Department, a good mrn out has been recorded for nearly every luncheon.

The names of the men attending one or more of the luncheons includes: L. E. Crist, jr., P. D. Gold, P. W. Haas, jr., H. H. Keith, A. C. Murdaugh, S. C. Ring, H. C. Robison, W. H. vonDreele, F. S. Withington, H. D. Krick, S. B. Spangler, Jack Moss, H. W. Dusinberre, C. W. Stevenson, G. W. Daisley, J. S. Fisher, R. B. Leavitt, J. R. Nunn, C. F. Schlicter, R. D. Stimson, M. P. Kingsley, R. W. Haase, R. M. Huebl, P. J. Cogger, E. S. Pearce, W. J. McCafi^erty, R. D. Lewis, G. M. Neely, J. E. Chapman, J. R. Perry, T. J. Casey, N. K. Dietrick, M. M. Dana, R. P. Roberts, J. R. Nunn, F. M. Hughes, W. S. Parr, Winston Folk, C. D. Beaumont, F. L. Barr, L. A. Reinken, P. E. McDowell, H. G. Moran, A. A. Burke, J. B. Morrison, H. M. Baker, J. B. Pearson, J. P. Bernard.

If any classmates would like to contact any of the above men, communicate with R. D. Stimson, 1427 Eye Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. and I will see that the message is forwarded.

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1940

1927 Not only a Georgia "cracker," what of a Georgia "pepper?" Definitely, yes.

We quote - - - ""I've been here with The Associated Press five years now, serving the last three on the night desk, i.e., in charge of the night office of the Southern Division from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., five nights a week. My main task is being responsible for all the news which originates in the South and moves in and out of the South during those hours.

It is certainly good to hear from you even if it was a circular post card, the first word from old "Alma Mamma' in about fifteen years. Sincerely, William M. Pepper, Jr., 27."

ED. N O T E : "Well, well! A lot of 'pep' has this Pepper. 'Bill, as he is known to his friends, lives in Atlanta, Ga., 301 Tenth St., N. E. His night desk is located in Constimtion Bldg.; day desk is in Journal Bldg.

A new ""Ford this year?" Talk it over with Joseph Bradshaw, '27, of Bradshaw Motor Co., Sales and Service, 124 W. Virginia Ave., Crewe, Va. Do you know that A. P. Tingle, '27, is with Armstrong Cork Co., Inc., 295 Fifth Ave., N. Y. C? That this class can boast of having a member with the title, Lord? Enter Naval Research Laboratory, Anacostia Station, Wash., D. C, and ask for Joel D. Parks, '27. The reply will be ""You mean. Lord Weatherby."

That Julius F. Way, '27, is in the Department of Electrical Engineering here at Alma Mater?

That Leo W. Nilon, '27, on board U. S. S. AUGUSTA wrote us from Tsingtao, China, advising his new tour of duty takes him to U. S. S. HOUSTON, Asiatic Station, c/o P. M., San Francisco, Calif.?

Do you know to travel and ship "American?" If not, just contact F. D. Toucey, '27, who is affiliated with U. S. Lines Co., Berth 232A & B, Terminal Island, California. This Line comprises U. S. Lines, Panama Pacific Line, and American Pioneer Line.

here, and have had the fullest cooperation from the University officials." R. M. Fawell, '05, is Prof. Naval Science and Tactics. D. C. Watson,' 15, is Ass't Prof.

N. S. & T. ""Last but not Least," by any means is this interesting ""dope" from ""Andy" W. Johnston, '27, 24 Linnard Ave., W. Hartford, Conn. We quote - - ""Just a word to let you know that the Hartford group feels that SHIPMATE is doing a grand job at keeping the old grads in touch with things. ""We have a local alumni group which has been functioning since about 1935 •—our activities are combined with those of the local West Point graduates in what we call the "West Point-Annapolis Alumni Assn.' The Pointers are a grand bunch of fellows when you get them off of the football field—in fact, I believe they are going to buy the Navy men a wager dinner after this year's A-N game. The wager dinner has been a local custom since the founding of the organization—the losers each year buying the winners a dinner with all the fixings."

In addition to this, the gang meets weekly on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the University Club for lunch. Grads passing through town should by all means drop in, they will be most welcome. ""Among the local group are:—'Art' Ashton, '30, Lloyd Backer, '13, Bob Brown, '26, Ellsworth Davis, '13, "Jimmie' Doak, '22, (Meriden, Conn.), Ralph Linsley, '26 (Bristol, Conn.), Bob Lewis, '21, Geo. Robillard, '24, Phil SuUivan, '19, Ken Woodward, '11 (Meriden, Conn.). ""Regards to any of my classmates who may be in "Crabtown' and best of luck to you, in carrying on your fine work."

1928 We learn that Robert M. Furber, '28, Capt., Infantry, N. G U. S., is at Headquarters 32nd Div., Army P. O. No. 32, Alexandria, Louisiana. The Captain not only ""holds his own" on duty, but holds down his class this month.

1929 And Myron W. Graybill, '27, is with Naval R. O. T. C. Unit, at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is Ass't Prof, of Naval Science and Tactics?

M. W. writes ""We have had very good luck starting a Naval R. O. T. C. Unit

When in Massachusetts, enter the Y. M. C. A., Youth Center in the heart of Metropolitan Boston, located 316 Huntington Ave. There you'll contact Carroll M. Blanchard, '29, who, sending in 13

renewal subscriptions, "Assures us his continued and whole hearted interest in all that is Navy. The onward march of the Big Blue Navy team is most encouraging for another Navy victory over the Kaydets."

C. F. Phillips, '29 reports his new tour of duty takes him to U. S. S. H E L E N A , c/o P. M., San Pedro, Calif.

1930 Denys W . KnoU, '30, while in Shanghai, China, drops us a few lines saying his new address is U. S. S. H O U S T O N , c/o P. M., San Francisco, Calif. D. W. "Anchors aweigh" in the China Sea long enough to "anchor" his class for December. ED. N O T E : Fine class spirit, Denys.

1931 "In the Good Old Summer Time" we visited H. W. Holden, '31, Stevens Orchard, in Orwell, Vermont. "When Winter Comes," Harry's address is Delray Beach, Florida.

From Hartford, Conn., we receive this "dope" on Thirty One News. ""The weather was beautiful in New England on Oct. 26 and Navy won a fine game in the Yale Bowl. We sat next to S. John Slater, who is in Boston with Air Reduction Co. Doug Hammond, John Fellows, W. B. Sieglaff, Ted Torgerson, and ""Mac" MacKenzie were present, too.

Tommy Booth, '31, came to Hartford this week to get the "dope" on some new engines for his Squadron. Incidentally, Tommy Gillespie, '31, was pilot of the plane you picmred on the cover of the November SHIPMATE. Sincerely, Robert B. Farquharson, Jr., '31. ED. N O T E :

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Fine report. Bob. Let us hear from you again.

Whether it be ""Tea for Two" or tea for more, George De Vault, '31 will be glad to see you at 403 E. Holston Ave., Johnson City, Tenn., George is affiliated with Tennessee Tea Company.

Counsellor at Law. "Johnny's" office is 420 Heurick Bldg., 1627 H St., N . W., Wash., D. C. Busy defending his clients, J. A. takes time long enough to come to the defense of his class for December.

1934 To say "hello" to M. W. Firth, '31, we board U. S. S. BROOKLYN, C/O P. M., C. J. Walters, '34 writes that "4734 Long Beach, Calif.

First St., No. Arlington, Va., is now his permanent address having bought that property. Please change my address as I 1932 would certainly not want to miss my copies of SHIPMATE. As far as that goes, Francis D. Roper, '32 lives in Marsh- so would my wife, that's a fact. ED. field, Mo., and is affiliated with A. D. N O T E : Okay, C. J., we'll expedite change Roper, dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, of address.

Shoes. This firm has nine other stores throughout Missouri. "Frank" checks Carlton B. Coen, '34 sends in a big every item on our Activity Card. He is order to SHIPMATE, which is appreciated an interested reader of SHIPMATE, and C. B. lives 1419 Yale Ave., N . W., Cansports an Alumni button and Rosette. ton, O. His P. O. Box is 184.

W e appreciate hearing from Harold E. Baker, '32, who requests SHIPMATE and Register to be mailed to 4805 N .

20 St., Arlington, Va. Brooks J. Harral, '32 reports his new address, U. S. S. S-11, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Dallas, Texas, the first city in the Southwest to establish a municipal airport, attracts our attention. Is it not Dallas on the Trinity River that claims the residence of Carlton E. HoUoway, '32? W e locate C. E. in Gulf States Bldg., and we learn he is Marine Special Agent for Firemans Fund Insurance Co.

1933

It is good to hear from William R. Lennox, '34, who requests a "full slate" to be mailed to 315 'W. 17 St., N. Y. C. SHIPMATE sincerely appreciates this friendly letter, we quote, "Please accept m.y apologies for not remitting sooner for SHIPMATE. I have enjoyed reading it tremendously since the first issue arrived.

Several of the boys without stationary addresses, also peruse my copies with much enjoyment. In addition, my IVj year old son derives pleasure in his own way by taking SHIPMATE apart, page by page, after it has been evenmally handed down to him. You can well see that SHIPMATE serves a definite purpose in my household." Sincerely, Junius P. Hobbs, '34, Dept. of the Interior, U. S. Housing Authority, Wash., D. C.

Do you need legal advice? Consult Of interest to classmates and friends John Alvin Croghan, '33, Attorney and of Robert Matthews Lee, '34, is the an-

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nouncement of his wedding, Oct. 13, Like a bird on the wing, the ""shell" glides 1940, at Edgewater, N . J. thru'; Mrs. Lee was formerly Jewel Shields Every dip of the oar will give us a thrill.

Macfarlane.

As we cheer for the ""stroke"—the young SHIPMATE extends congratulations and McGill. best wishes.

Way down in Georgia, we locate George Parrish Doster, '35, G. P. is with 1935 The Alapoha River Land Co., in WillaFrom James T. (""Tom") Reed, '36 coochee, P. O. Box 96. What is that comes the following—""Three cheers for favorite slogan you hear down there? Oh, yes. "Prevent Forest Fires. It Pays."

SHIPMATE! I think it is a fine magazine and always look forward to its arrival."

ED. N O T E : My appreciations, J. T. "Tom"

Pa. SHIPMATE sends congratulations and best wishes.

Bureau of Navigation, Navy Dept., Wash., D. C , is the official address of Elbert W. Pate, '38.

Paul G. Schultz, '38, when not busy with his studies at Graduate House, M.I.T., Cambridge, Mass., likes to read SHIPMATE. P. G. sports an Alumni button, and he also possesses a rosette.

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is now conneaed with the Inspection DeNorman I. Lee, Jr., '40, is down in R. F. Parker, '37, writes us from San partment of the Naval Aircraft Factory, Pensacola, Fla., experiencing busy days Diego, Calif., requesting SHIPMATE and Phila., Pa. His home is in Yeadon, Pa., at Naval Air Station.

Register to be forwarded to the follow509 Cypress St. ing address—Disbursing Office, Aircraft While U.S.S. PHILADELPHIA cruised Edward C. McLean, '35 is our genial Battle Force, Naval Air Station. Thanks, around beautiful Pearl Harbor, T. H., Ray. Secretary of the Chicago Alumni Branch R. L. Dodane, '40, sent in a short note . . .

Ass'n. "Ed" says—""For your information, "Enclosed is my subscription to SHIPHarry F. Klein, '37, lives in Brooklyn, the Army-Navy battle will be fought out MATE. I enjoy it very much and feel that N. Y., 176 Seeley St. H. F. is planning to in Chicago again (as well as a ball game in Philly) on the great day, Sat., Nov. 30. take in the Army-Navy game, and looks it will be a fine way for me to keep in contact with the members of my class The Atmy Alumni Ass'n. will be our forward to the big event, Nov. 30. and friends. Here's hoping for bigger and hosts this year and while plans are not better SHIPMATES!" Thanks, Bob, we are 1938 complete, the order to ""hold" is hereby hoping the same. ""Bright Minds run in given all "Middle-Westerners" who can't Interesting news for this class. Frank the same ChanneL" make the game in the City of Brotherly Curtis Lynch, Jr., '38, was married Nov. Love'." SHIPMATE learns that '"Ed" visited Thomas A. Baume, '40, settled down 2, 1940 to Miss Emily Harrison Todd.

Crabtown, Oct. 5, first visit in five years, in Glendale, Calif., 912 Norton St. The ceremony took place in Philadelphia, and noted many changes. E. C. is with National Machine Works, 1559 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, lU. Here is another of our Navy boys who prefers the Marine Corps service. He is W. N . McGill, '35, who sends in interesting dope from Parris Island, S. Carolina, and we quote—"Class '35 is well represented down here right now, but we will be off to distant parts before long.

It has been just two years since I returned from the Far East. Buddy Shelburne, Dick Weede, Dunkle, and Your's truly are holding forth in the Fourdr Defense Battalion, and Walseth is doing a short tour with the Recruit Depot. Bob Black stopped here the other day on his way to Guantanamo with VMS-1 where the First Marine Brigade will soon be augmented to the size of a streamlined division "a la the Army.'

The latch string is always out in the McGiU domicile and we are always glad to have Alumni drop in. Incidentally, we are boosting our entry for the stroke position of the I960 Navy crew and he is rapidly getting into shape. My P. O. Box is No. 103, Marine Barracks." ED. N O T E : Surely appreciate hearing from you, Bill. Here's Best Wishes to our I960 Navy Crew.

DECEMBER,

1940

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Navy 12—Princeton 6 October 15, 1940.

Dear Editor:— The victory over Princeton was sweet; I was proud of the way our team outplayed the strong Tiger Club. W e hope that the victory will put added fire and confidence into the players.

In checking the game over with slow movies, we have seen that Navy made many errors that must be taken care of.

I have had an opportunity to talk with the boys and have stressed the fact that we must work even harder from now on to maintain our development. Every effort will be made to keep over-confidence from creeping in. This week especially, we are guarding against a mental let down. Drake comes here Saturday with a fine, powerful team. Until Samrday when they were defeated

by Kansas State, Drake ranked No. 1 in the country with a 485 yard per game average gain. Moore, their star back, has 18 out of 23 attempted passes completed to his credit. O'Connor, their left half, is one of the finest backs in the Mississippi Valley. We will have our hands full.

Fortunately, we came out of the Princeton game with very few injuries.

Joe Sliwka has a sprained left elbow but Dr. Dena assures me that he feels certain that Joe will be ready Saturday.

Bill Busik, Butch Werner, and Bob Zoeller all had minor hurts which appear to be OK now. Captain Foster may be ready to lead his team for the first time Saturday against Drake. His ankle has been coming along slowly and I don't intend to let him play until he is absolutely sound. John Harrell will be ready Saturday and we can certainly use the big wrestler.

Our kicking was well above average Saturday and coverage on kicks was fair.

Our pass defense, after Princeton's successful touchdown drive in the first 16

period, functioned much better than last year but still needs plenty of work.

In our own passing game, both Busik and Clark were hitting the receivers well but three or four were missed.

Our pass receiving will receive a great deal of attention this week.

There were no particularly shining stars tho the work of Busik, Clark, Cameron, Lenz, Wanggaard, and Chewning was of high caliber. The two team setup was used very effectively again on Saturday. The first two teams are nearly equal in ability and by making team substitutions, we were able to keep the maximum pressure on Princeton throughout. Unless we are beset with injuries, we expect to carry on with this method of substitution.

We are going ahead planning on each game as it comes.

Cordially, SWEDE.

Navy 19—Drake 0 October 21, 1940.

Dear Editor: — Turning back the Drake team Saturday cost us the services of Bill Maxson for at least two weeks with an ankle sprain. Outside of this injury, the team came out of it with only the usual bumps and bruises.

Starting the first team as usual, we had the ball on our own 35 yard line (kick-off out of bounds) and made no progress on our first two running plays; on third down, Busik's pass, intended for Lenz, was picked off by Czech, an alert Drake guard. Jumping into a spread, Drake ran over the left side of our line for a first down and with the aid of a pass, had the ball on our 5 yard line first and goal. Four plays later, we had the ball on the 20 and Drake never again threatened. With the ball on Drake's six, the second team came into the game and scored, a per-

fect pass from Clark to Boyer. A few minutes later, Lars Wanggaard tackled O'Connor, the Drake speedster, so hard that he fumbled and Gene Flathmann recovered in the end zone for our second score.

Our final score was made in the fourth quarter on a perfecdy executed pass from Boothe to Clark.

The Navy's defensive play has increased in effectiveness with each game.

The line charged well and our secondary backed them up with surer and more deadly tackling. In the main our pass defense looked improved.

A smdy of the moving picmres of the game indicated that our first lineup's offense was handicapped by the fact that Joe Sliwka, regular right guard, was not in the game. Ed Svendsen was in this spot with only a few days' practice (he is a center and one of our best defensive men) and was just a little slow on his blocks. We had him in this spot because of our defense—^we used a 53-2-1 and Svendsen handles the middle backer-up spot better than anyone on the squad. This week we expect Sliwka to be back in there.

We used a double safety Saturday for the first time. The backs failed to get the maximum out of it and we will work hard on that particular setup this week. Drake's pass defense was excellent and Bill Busik, particularly, had difficulty locating an open receiver. Our entire passing attack will receive plenty of attention during the week.

Yale's comeback against Dartmouth with Seymour and Anderson, backs, in harness (these two fine backs did not play against Pennsylvania) indicate that we will face Yale at their peak Saturday in the Bowl. Navy has never won from Yale in football and we are determined to click on Saturday. Despite the defeat at Penn, we realize that Yale this week will be a tough ball club, very likely an inspired team.

SHIPMATE

For the fourth successive week, Hal eron's 35 yard dash for the scoring zone.

Harwood and the so-called second team The third team played the final five has looked as good or better than the minutes and sparked by Gebert and starting outfit. There is keen rivalry be- Froude, more than held their own. In tween these two units, making for bet- all, we used 36 players. ter performance on the part of every Several fine plays were nullified by one. holding penalties against our boys and Navy players who stood out Saturday in a closer ball game it might well mean were Flathmann, Froude, Harwood, the contest. Most of these infractions Chewning, Busik and Clark. Cameron, can and will be cleared up. as usual, ran well but was too reckless Pennsylvania after being knocked off in the use of the lateral pass. This will by Michigan and Harmon will come be smoothed down. bounding back this week. They have We are entering the real, tough sled- a veteran team; all but one are players ding part of our schedule and all hands who played and beat us 13-7 last year.

We must be at our peak to win. They are determined to do a good job. will be favored and personally 1 would Cordially, prefer going up in the under dog spot.

SWEDE. We all realize what a win over that powerhouse means and will be up there Navy 21—Yale 0 for no other purpose than to win.

October 28, 1940.

Cordially, Dear Editor:— SWEDE. W e were all pleased to see our Navy P.S. In the "B" Squad vs. Pittsburgh team completely out-class Yale 21-0 in ""B" Squad game on Friday, Frank Fosevery department of the game except ter used 39 players in defeating the kicking. Now we move on to four visitors 7-6. Don Blue, Charbonnet, tough assignments.

Lang and Donaldson played stand-out Two of our usual starters, Kennie games for Navy.

Steen, left tackle, and BiUie Maxson, John Wilson's undefeated plebe outright end, did not see action. Steen fit defeated the strong Bullis aggregacould have played but I felt it was tak- tion 33-7. The starting outfit with ing an unnecessary chance on aggravat- Gordon Studer at tail back looked iming his ankle injury. Maxson was not pressive. in uniform but he, along with Steen and Malcolm who has now ben out for Navy 0—Pennsylvania 20 three weeks, since the Cincinnati game, November 4, 1940. should all be available for service on Franklin Field this week. As far as I Dear Editor: — Pennsylvania, rebounding from their can tell at present. Bud Boyer's was the only serious injury in the Bowl—he defeat in Ann Arbor, cracked our hopes bruised his side rather severely but we of an undefeated season on Franklin hope that he too will be set by Samr- Field, 20-0. They took us on the score and we came out of it with all the staday.

Starting the first team with Captain tistical advantages plus experience.

Except for Penn's touchdown drive in Dick Foster at the helm for the first time this year, the boys took over at the first four minutes, which was reonce and played hard, aggressive ball. lentless, our team played fine courageOn our first drive into Yale territory, ous football, pushing the fight to the receivers were over-anxious and dropped opponents at all times. 1 have heard Bill Busik's tosses; however, it was not some remarks about Bud Boyer's call long before they clicked with Busik for a pass on fourth down in our own With 50 seconds to go, shooting one to Lenz for ths first score. territory.

Regan back 45 yards, I felt it a good The second team scored also by means play; there was a big hole in Penn's deof a pass thiown by Howie Clark and fense but unformnately the pass failed beautifully handled by big Jack Mcto click and with 10 seconds to go, Tighe. Just at the end of the second Allen fired a pass to Kuczyneski to score. quarter 1 substimted Busik for Clark This particular play was one we had and then Bob Leonard for Werner to drilled against all week and as Butch stop the clock. With the score 14-0 Werner told me between halves, "Coach, in our favor, I figured three points as 1 thought I had him covered." good as another touchdown but against Coming out trailing 13-0 in the seca stiff wind, Leonard's boot was short.

The final score came as a result of a ond half we were definitely in the game. hard hitting drive, climaxed with Cam- The guardians of the goal posts were DECEMBER,

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completely taken in by fine acting on the part of Regan to nullify two fine plays, each of which put us definitely in scoring territory—the first one on Penn's 9 yard line. Hope started to fade midway in the foutth quarter when the second varsity aggregation failed to score after driving to the three yard line. A few plays later, Welch got hold of one of Howie Clark's passes and raced 75 yards to score the last touchdown. Gene Flathmann made a magnificent try to cut him down but Welch outran him.

Naturally, we are downhearted and terribly disappointed at dropping this game. It was a tough one to lose, but it may be the makings of our Ball Club.

On that hope and with that attimde we face the last three games. All will be hard tests—how tough, a smdy of the Army-Notre Dame game will indicate.

Army, picked to lose by 40 points, acmally outplayed the favored team in every department of play and should have won. As a result, Notre Dame will be on fire Saturday in Baltimore. Army, instead of being a "weak Army team" as every one figured until Saturday, will be one of the best teams in the East on November 30.

We used the two team method of substitution again this past week and plan to use it against Notre Dame. Our kicking and covering of kicks showed a great improvement over any game so far this year. Penn's covering of passes proved to be our undoing, time after time picking passes from the hands of our receivers as we were driving into scoring territory. Some of this was due to missed blocks on the part of our boys—this department will receive plenty of attention this week.

Gene Flathmann once again played a stand-out game on the line with Busik and Boothe sharing honors in the backfield. All hands came out of the game without injury and we should be at full strength on Saturday.

The Plebes have finished their schedule, winning all five. They wound up with a fine 31-0 win over Belmont Abbey Junior College. For the balance of the year John Wilson will have them running Army plays against the Varsity.

Frank Foster's "B" Squad won a hard fought game from Penn State Junior Varsity on Friday, 6-0. The play of Charbonnet and Joe Hunt was outstanding.

Cordially, SWEDE.

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Navy 7—Notre Dame 13 November 12, 1940.

Dear Editor:— Once again we came off second best in a game where we were right in there statistically. It was a tough one to drop, particularly after our team had come from behind to lead 7-6 with only minutes left in the game.

Much has been written about the game, but the final score was Notre Dame 13—Navy 7, and that is in the records.

Now, with examination week on us, we start our preparation for Lou Little's Columbia outfit. Our scouts report a strong club—about on a par with Notre Dame. To win we must be prepared for 60 minutes of tough sledding. Nine of their starting team played 60 minutes agaist us last year. Little has been using about 16 players in each game.

Litde Howie Clark was slightly injuried in the second period but is fully recovered already. Wes Gebert jumped into the spotlight and sparked the team to its touchdown. His calling of plays was excellent. Busik's kick from the end zone to Notre Dame's 30-yard line stands out, with Gebert's touchdown dash, as the finest Navy plays of the day.

All hands played grand ball, both lines' doing a particularly excellent job.

This week in preparation foi Columbia, we are stressing pass defense and line work in defense against cross-checking. The team leaves for New York after practice on Friday and will be at the Croydon Hotel.

Cordially, SWEDE.

Navy 0—Columbia 0 November 20, 1940.

Dear Editor:— Before a shivering crowd at Baker Field Lou Little's Lions held our boys in check, final score 0-0. Two fine tail backs, Howie Clark and Wes Gebert, were on the bench, but unable to play, due to injuries sustained in the Notre Dame game. We could have used either one to advantage.

Our line again completely outplayed the opponents. Dick Opp's play at tackle and Hal Harwood's defensive play at center were particularly outstanding.

Bill Busick stood out as the best back on the field. His punting was excellent; he ran hard and quarterbacked the team well. "Butch" Werner also played an exceptional offensive game.

Suavely and Wood, the Columbia backers up, played the best defensive 18

"Bombing" There's an ominous sound above his head When the bombers drop their "eggs"; And he feels the shock—he seems half dead As he drives his tortured legs.

The anti-aircraft guns scream out In dull, defiant shout, While down in the depths of a dampish well The "limey" grins—says ""what the 'ell!"

He stays in his hole 'til the signal sounds And he knows the skies are clear.

Then he slowly makes his daily rounds Where death has been so near.

He sees the shambles of his home Then hurls a curse toward the vacant dome Of the peaceful skies the bombers fled To leave him with his lonely dead.

But there's not a thought of fear within His pounding British heart For he knows that England won't give in To the Nazis awful art.

He'll find his work bench as the dawn Reveals his smbborness and brawn And he'll build additions to the might That shall bring peace to earth's calm night.

Robert C. Conrad, '25.

game we have been up against this year.

Time after time they broke up our running game. We all felt that Busik had made the necessary yard for a score in the third quarter but he was inches short.

A chance to get three points went glimmering when the pass from center was not handled cleanly. Two other scoring chances were missed as a result of a fumble on the 7 and again in the closing minutes of the second quarter with Froude in the clear on the 5 yard line.

All in all the boys played a fine game and acquitted themselves well on the field. Fewer mistakes were made than in any game to date.

Examinations ate over today and we have 10 days of practice left in which to prepare for West Point. Starting today we will be in the trenches winding up in heavy work Saturday in a six quarter game with the Plebe and B squads.

Our passing attack has not been effective the past three games and we plan on putting in a lot of time on that particular department and in sharpening up our blocking.

John Wilson and Frank Foster will have their squads running Army plays.

m^t iLa£ft CaU "I need not journey far This dearest Friend to see.

Companionship is always mine.

He makes his home with me."

Lt. Comdr., U.S.N. (Ret.), '08, died in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sept. 24, 1940.

FRED CORNELIUS BEISEL,

Rear- Admiral, U.S.N. (Ret.), '92, died at Naval Hospital, Wash., D. C, Nov. 3, 1940.

GEORGE CALVIN D A Y ,

Lieut., U.S.N. (Ret.), '14, died at Naval Hospital, Wash., D. C , Nov. 5, 1940.

JULIUS MADISON MOSS,

Please send in all information concerning vital statistics to Shipmate.

John concentrating on offense and Frank on the Army defensive formations.

Busik and Foster were slightly injured Samrday but appear fine now. We don't expect to allow Busik in much contact work from now on. Clark and Gebert should be ready for full work

by Wednesday. We are picking up Jimmie Donaldson from the B squad to bolster the No. 2 back position. He has been playing excellent ball all year on the B squad at center and is an exceptional defensive player—he may fit the bill.

Practically the entire coaching staff will be at Princeton to see Army's last game there on Samrday. Despite the heavy losses sustained so far we all know that Army has a grand squad and that previous records mean nothing in the big game of the year. This is one we can and shall take!

Cordially, SWEDE.

A Visit to Our Alma Mater By

EUGENE CARROLL,

'81

Graduating from the Naval Academy in June 1881 with a paper commission as Past Midshipman, demoted to Naval Cadet in August 1882 by Congress and ordered back to the Academy fot final graduation in 1883 and passing the final examination, the writer had the choice of a commission as Ensign, Second LieuSHIPMATE

SHIPMATE The Publication of the U. S. N. A. Alumni Association, Inc. President, E. J. Sadler, '99 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York Gty. President Emeritus, W. H. Stayton, "81 National Press Bldg., Washington, D. C. Vice President (East Coast), Capt. Bryson Bruce, '07, U. S. N., 3100 Highland Place, N. W., Washington, D. C. Vice President (West Coast), Qyde W. King, '22, 10584 Kinnard Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Harry R. England, '27, U. S. N. A., Annapolis, Md. EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1943 Mr. Wm. H. McGrann, '91, 120 Broadway, New York Qty; R. Adm. H. E. Yarnell, '97, U. S. N . (Ret.), 62 Ayrault St., Newport, R. I.; R. Adm. Wilson Brown, '02, Superintendent U. S. N. A., Annapolis, Md.; Adm. Harold R. Stark, '03, U. S. N., Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Dept., Washington, D. C ; Mr. T. A. Nicholson, '10, Conon Exchange Bldg., Oklahoma City, Okla.; Lt. Comdr. M. D. GUmore, '11, U. S. N. (Ret.), Navy Ath. Assn., U. S. N. A., Annapolis, Md.; Lt. Comdr.

A. H. Guthrie, '12, U. S. N. (Ret.), Garnet, Calif.; Lt. Comdr. E. F Cochrane, "16, U. S. N. (Ret.), Dept. S. & N., U. S. N. A., Annapolis, Md. EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1942 R. Adm. D. F. Sellers, '94, U. S. N. (Ret.), 2216 Wyoming Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C ; R. Adm. W. H. Standley, '95, U. S. N., (Ret.), 535 Park Ave., New York City; Capt.

C. C. Soule, '04, U. S. N. (Ret.), Box 440, Jamestown, R. I.; R. Adm. C. W. Nimitz, '05, U. S. N., Chief Bu. Nav.-Navy Dept., Washington, D. C ; Mr. C. McK. Lynch, '07, Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. W. Van C. Brandt, '11, Elearic Storage Battery Co., 19th St. and Allegheny Ave., Phila., Pa.; Comdr. H. V. Wiley, '15, U. S. N.; Mr. C. C. Vickrey, '15; 1 Cedar Street, New York City.

EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1941 R. Adm. H. G. Gillmor, '91, U. S. N. (Ret.), 1720 N Street, N. W., Washington, D. C ; Captain Chester Wells, '93, U. S. N. (Ret.), Wood End, Chevy Chase, Maryland; Captain G. V. Stewart, '05, U. S. N. (Ret.), 128 N. Royal Ave., Front Royal, Va.; Mr. H. W. Abbott, '12, 17 42nd St., New York City; Mr. E. M. Major, '16, 25 Drumlin Road, Newton Center, Mass.; Mr. G. W. Daisley, •23, 700 10th St., N. W., Washington, D. C ; Lt. Col. W. F. Bullis, '24, Silver Spring, Maryland; Lt. Ben. S. Custer, '26, U. S. N., Annapolis, Md. tenant in the Marine Corps, or Admiral in civil life with an honorable discharge and one year's sea pay. Deciding on the latter, I found myself thrust out in the cold world to start life over again after six years of smdy and experience to perfect myself as an officer in the United States Navy. W i t h the splendid education received at the Academy, first-class physique from my six years regular exercise, correct food and strict discipline, I found myself well equipped to struggle with Life's problems, and feel that I have D E C E M B E R .

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accomplished much more than simply growing older and have done my bit in helping to make this world a better place to live in.

In 1939, I received from the Naval Academy Board a degree of Bachelor of Science, and May 31st, 1940, as seniot ranking graduate at the Alumni Dinner, was honored by a seat at the head table on the right of the presiding officer. Such is the Naval career of a graduate of the Class of 1881, often called the "Famous Class of 1881." It deserves the name of "Famous" to my mind for several reasons.

Scattered over the world, in United States men of war, without notice or warning, we were plucked by an ex post facto law, passed by Congress long before the establishing of the Plucking Board. Some 7 5 % of our class had to start life ovet again, and we ate entided to be called "famous" from the fact that we made good in every walk of civil life, from politicians to cletgymen, reaching the top in every profession and business; two United States Senators, pioneer inventors in the electrical and steam fields, successful business men in almost every line, doctors, lawyers, engineers and one Presbyterian minister of the gospel; famous for the fraternal spirit, which carries through to the present time, of our members, the loyal support of our Government and Navy, our devotion to our Alma Mater, and the great record of our members who remained in the Navy in evety department.

Mrs. Carroll and myself wishing to view our final resting place in Arlington, visited Washington on Decoration Day. W e were received with open arms by Captain Bill, and Ike Parsons flew from Hayward, California, to join us. Mrs. Carroll said it was a sad sight to see the three old men wandering among tombstones on the 1881 plot in Arlington, placing flowers and reading the various names of those who have gone before, recalling some pleasant remembrance of each one.

N e x t day, we visited Annapolis, the guests of Captain Bill at lunch, and the Alumni dinner. Ike Parsons and I spent the afternoon wandering through the grounds, admiring the beautiful new buildings, and wonderful changes in the grounds, and with the exception of old Tecumseh and a few monuments, not a single familiar sight or building of the old Academy we knew.

1 have followed with deep interest the advance our Navy has made in the past

fifty years, and am glad to see the recent actions of Congress though I deplore the cause.

W h i l e 1 have led an active life, and noted the wonderful changes that have taken place in the last half century, nothing impressed me so greatly as this recent trip to the Naval Academy, where I spent four happy years from 1877 to 1881. It did seem too bad that not even Fort Severn was retained, where we used to have such wonderful times with its circular dance floor in which a m a n had no chance whatever to dodge a "cut-in."

BRANCH ASSOCIATIONS AKRON,

OHIO

For information concerning the Akron Branch, please communicate with Larry Becht, c/o Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio.

BALTIMORE,

MD.

Maryland Branch of Alumni Assn. had a monthly dinner meeting at Hotel Stafford on Wednesday evening, November 13th. Guest speaker for the occasion was Captain T. S. King, U. S. Navy, Direaor of Athletics at U. S. Naval Academy, who gave a very interesting talk on Athletics at Annapolis, and following his talk technicolor movies of recent Navy-Yale game were shown. A very enjoyable evening was had by all who had the courage to brave the wintry elements.

The Maryland Branch of the U. S. N. A. A. A. has completed arrangements fo a Bingo Party and Dance to be held at Hotel Stafford, Charles and Madison Sts., Baltimore, Md., on Saturday evening December I4th, 1940.

Dancing and a delicious Buffet Supper will be served, following the Bingo, and guests will be welcome. The cost per capita will be .^1.50 per person, and it is hoped that at that figure the Treasury of the Association doesn't go bankrupt.

A grand party is assured all who attend. Come one. come all.

For information concerning the Maryland Branch, please communicate with W. Beverly Bristor, Aintree and Hastings Roads, Towson, Md. BOSTON,

MASS.

For information concerning the Bo.ston Branch, please communicate with W. E. Haycock, '22, 140 Federal St., Boston, Mass.

CHICAGO,

ILL.

For information concerning the Chicago Branch, please communicate with Edward McLean, '35, 1559 Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

CLEVELAND,

OHIO

For further information concerning the Cleveland Branch, please communicate with A. R. Stoudt, '19, 922 Union Trust Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS For information concerning the Corpus Christi Branch, please communicate with L M. Alexander, '09, P. O. Box 679, Corpus Christi, Texas.

DENVER, COLO. The Denver Navy Wardroom Club held its regular meeting at the University Club. Our speaker was John E. Field and his subjea was Influence of Drought on War. For further information concerning the Denver Branch, please communicate with George Tarbox, 1709 Arapahoe St.

DETROIT, MICH. We had a small meeting Saturday, November 9, a football lunch for the Notre Dame alumni at the Naval Armory wardroom, at which 25 were present, listening to the NavyNotre Dame game. Our club did very well and gave the Irish a good run for it.

The Michigan Alumni are forming a naval unit under the new Federal law, to be a nucleus of the State Defense Force, which in an emergency will be organized to take over certain designated duties, such as protection of government property, and manning emergency communications.

There was a bit of excitement here on Saturday, what with the Marine detachment leaving for a year's training, and the arrival of the USS Dubuque from the refitting dock at Wyandotte, preparatory to a 2000 mile voyage to Charleston, Massachusetts. She will have on board Comdr. M. R. Wortley, Lieut. Dave Miller, Lt. Comdr. Leon Jacobi, Lieut. Wendell Osborn, Lieut. B. R. Johnson, and Ens. R. H. Stevens, among others of our local Navy contingent. This takes five more alumni away, which cuts our local roll by ten for the past three months.

For further information concerning the Detroit Branch, please communicate with R. B. Netting, '19, Secretary, c/o Navy Recruiting Office, Federal Building, Detroit, Michigan.

HOUSTON, TEXAS For further information concerning the Houston Branch, please communicate with T. H. Schirmeyer, '27, Cotton Exchange Bldg., Houston, Texas.

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. For information concerning the Los Angeles Branch, please communicate with D. G. Campbell, '26, Metropolitan Box 6330.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. For further information concerning the Milwaukee Branch, please communicate with Kavanaugh C. Downey, '17, 3328 N. Bartlett Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW YORK, N. Y. OCTOBER LUNCHEON Mr. J. C. Ward, Cornell '14 was the speaker at our last luncheon held on Wednesday, Oaober 9th, at the Downtown Athletic Club.

About 150 of our membership turned out to hear Mr. Ward give a most interesting

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talk on France and her industrial situation before and during her fall.

The speaker had been in France as the chief of an American mission that had been invited to the Third Republic to inspea, comment upon, and authorize any necessary changes in the airplane industry in France.

His job was to help increase the work power of the French produaive units particularly as they affected warplanes in all of their parts.

Upon arrival in Paris he was conduaed with extreme courtesy throughout not only the plants under his jurisdiction but also to some of the more secret portions of the French Military. He found that at first, the manpower hours were being most efficiently used at privately owned plants, the government owned and controlled industries lagging considerably.

Later, as the idea spread that the Maginot Line was not the impregnable wall France had been led to believe, production stepped up to such a degree that praaically all reached a point not far from the American norm.

Among the impressions that the speaker left with us were the horrors of war—its effect upon civilian populace and its effect upon labor; the necessity of preparedness and the importance of American observation and application of the observed to our benefit.

The first impression—that concerning the effea of war's horrors upon civilian and labor classes shows the utter loss of rights and privileges that war brings. The forty hour week disappeared and with it went all other benefits that France had obtained at the expense of preparedness.

The speaker brought to light the faa that during the Spanish Civil War the entire German legion was formed of non-commissioned and commissioned ofiicers of the German Army. Every German made plane was checked and rechecked after each flight across enemy territory and each bullet hole, and injured part plotted. The result was that Germany upon entry into this present mess was well equipped with planes more strongly proteaed by reason of the observations made in Spain.

The speaker concluded with the thought that America would prepare if she would prevent the same fate as other nations, and hoped for the continued unity of purpose by all classes, to this end.

YALE-NAVY CLUB One hundred of our members were extremely fortunate on Friday Evening, Oaober 25th.

T'hey were the lucky few who were able to attend the smoker held at the Yale Club the night before the Yale-Navy Game.

A great crowd was waylaid and their cause hindered at the well stocked bar set up for those former sons of Eli. After tussles with temptation in which many elbows were injured, the Fleet moved on to the formidable array of ham, turkey and sandwiches that confronted it. With ease and grace the enemy, proven friendly, was shortly over-powered and consumed.

The members now were able to settle back and converse at length with Captain King, Direaor of Athletics, Swede Larson of the Marines and Rip Miller late of South Bend, all of whom were kind enough to stop over to visit with us.

The remainder of the evening was taken up in a motion piaure lecture. Both Swede

and Rip aaed as commentators over the techniques employed by the Navy Squad in past games—^using the aaion piaures on the screen to illustrate his points. As a matter of faa we were treated to an example of modern day coaching work.

The meeting broke up at an unknown hour with a hundred souls well satisfied with the event.

NAVAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK Announces its ARMY-NAVY GAME SPECIAL November 30, 1940 All Naval Academy Alumni and their Guests Welcome.

ALUMNI SPECIAL TICKET $5.50 INCLUDES: 1. Round trip to Municipal Stadium on our train, or return on any Pennsylvania Railroad coach train within 20 days.

2. Cars and tickets will bear same numbers —only 70 tickets will be sold for each car of 80 seats—and only ticket holders of a particular car will be admitted to that car prior to departure from New York.

3. Tickets will be sold for specially reserved and numbered NEWARK CARS. 4. Each car will have its own attendant who will serve lunches, coffee, ice, and all your other wants down and back.

5. Excellent box lunch, including hot black coffee with cream, one bottle sparkling water or ginger ale, cups, ice, etc.

6. A fully stocked bar car.

7. Efforts will be made to place classmates in same cars—bear this in mind when purchasing tickets.

ORDER OF THE DAY THE BLUE SECTION DEPARTS: Pennsylvania Railroad Station, N. Y. 9:20; Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Newark 9:35.

THE GOLDEN SECTION DEPARTS: Pennsylvania Railroad Station, N. Y. 9:35; Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Newark 9:50.

Both seaions will depart ON TIME, and each will stop at Newark 15 minutes later where cars reserved for Newark Alumni will be opened.

Seaions will arrive at Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, at siding convenient to the Batde Area at 11:18 and 11:33 respeaively.

Seaions will depart from siding at Municipal Stadium 45 minutes after game—ON TIME. ONLY HOLDERS OF BLUE TICKETS will be permitted to board BLUE SECTION, and only holders of GOLD TICKETS may board the GOLD SECTION. Sections will be at N. Y. loading platform 15 minutes before departure time.

These arrangements will be rigidly adhered to and are made for your comfort and convenience, and to minimize crowding and confusion. Please give us a hand to accomplish these aims.

Tickets for our train will be on sale November 4, 1940, at 49 Broad Street, New York City. Written reservations should be accompanied by check or money order and stamped self addressed return envelope, and will be taken care of in order received. Checks should be drawn to order of—LEONARD KIRBY, CHAIRMAN, SPORTS COMMITTEE. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW. SHIPMATE

W E C A N ' T HELP Y O U ONCE T H E T R A I N IS SOLD O U T .

Leonard Kirby, Chairman, Sports Committee, 49 Broad Street, New York City.

Telephones H A n . 2-1200; H A n . 2-1975.

O a o b e r 3 1 , 1940.

For information concerning the New York Branch, please communicate with N . D. Drake, Room 2 4 5 6 — 3 0 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. For information concerning the Oklahoma City Branch, please communicate with T. A. Nicholson, '10, Allied Materials Corp., Oklahoma City, Okla.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. T h e Rittenhouse Room of The Penn Athletic Club witnessed our most outstanding meeting of the year, when eighty-five turned out for a highly successful joint dinner with the West Point Society, Friday, November 1st, the eve of the Navy-Penn Football game. It was a tremendous success—a meeting to remember—and thanks is due Bruce Miller for his handling of the arrangements.

President "Packy" Graff, opened the speaking portion of the program by introducing Colonel King, President of the West Point Society who spoke briefly. H e was followed

by Charles Miel, Secretary of the General Alumni Society of the University of Pennsylvania, who in turn, presented his guest, R. J. Sailor, Editor of the Alumni News of Cornell University. Blackwell Newhall, ' 2 3 , president of the Philadelphia Red Cross Chapter, told in a few words of the local Red Cross drive.

Captain Starr King, of the Navy Athletic Association, who had rushed up from Annapolis, told us briefly of the splendid spirit and possibilities of this year's crop of moleskin men. W h i l e Captain King was telling his story in fascinating fashion, " R i p " Miller, Navy's celebrated line coach, who had come on a later train, arrived from Crabtown. " R i p " had left immediately following that afternoon's football p r a a i c e and was to be in Philadelphia only fifty-nine minutes between trains. H e followed Captain King and exoressed the regrets of "Swede" Larson, who had planned to be with us, but at the last moment had to forego the flying trip because of an extremely heavy cold. W e appreciated immensely the great effort made by Captain King and " R i p " in coming to our dinner and hope that they will be frequent visitors.

Next came "Lou" Young, Penn football great, and Penn's head coach from '23 to '29.

His droll football stories, so ably delivered scored a great hit, and kept the crowd clamoring for more. Colonel Betteson, old time Army footballer and former coach was called upon, and lent a Kaydet flavor to the proceedings.

Last, but by no means least, of our speakers was the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin's wellknown commentator on military affairs. Captain John H . Craige, U. S. M. C Retired who kept the diners highly entertained.

T h e meeting with its banner list of headliners was a memorable one, the success of which was most gratifying for all who attended. It may be of interest to note that we outnumbered the West Pointers five to one.

Saturday, November 2nd, following the

Navy-Penn game, in which a Navy power house outplayed, but was outsmarted and outlucked by Penn, a reunion was held at the Hotel Philadelphian by the Philadelphia Branch. It was very well attended.

Branch, please communicate with W a r d W .

Waddell, '09, 1432 W . Montecito Way, San Diego.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.

Do not forget the reunion cocktail party sponsored by the Philadelphia branch, to he held immediately after the Army-Navy game. in the Clover and Pink Rooms of the BeUevueStratford Hotel. No tickets! No cover charge!

No minimum charge! Entertainment.

This is the central spot at iihich your friends and classmates are planning to gather after that final u-histle!

Our November meeting was addressed by Professor A. C. Bellquist of the Department of Political Science at the University of California whose talk was based on personal observations in Finland during the Russian occupation, as well as in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Russia. The methods and technique employed both by Russia and Germany were unfolded, and the Professor's journey For further information concerning the through Siberia to Japan and thence to the Philadelphia Association, please communicate United States completed a talk of interest and with Dick Wilkinson, '27, 1700 W a l n u t instruction.

Street, Philadelphia.

Routine business was also carried out, and letters and telegrams which were exchanged between Commander McGrann and ReprePITTSBURGH, PA. sentative Maas relative to the latter's attack on For information concerning the Pittsburgh the Naval Academy which appeared in a well Branch, please communicate with C. J. Moore, known periodical were read; and it was the c/o Elearic Storage Battery Co., 595 Union unanimous opinion of the meeting that a letTrust Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. ter be addressed to Commander McGrann commending him on his stand.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, DeROCHESTER, /V. Y. cember 5th, at the usual time and place— A T T O R N E Y HEADS G R A D U A T E G R O U P noon, the Commercial Club—and our speaker Henry R. Dutcher, attorney, has been will be the well known commentator. Royal elected president of rhe West Point-Annap- Arch Gunnison, who will tell us, among other olis Club, composed of graduates of the naval things, of Singapore and the many thoughts and military academies. and problems which cluster about it. An unDutcher was elected at the annual meeting usually good attendance is expected.

For information concerning the San Franat University Club, Lieut. Col. Roy L. Bowlin was chosen secretary-treasurer. Members are cisco Branch, please communicate with Russell planning to hold an afternoon party Nov. 30 C. Ryan, 909 Hyde Street, San Francisco. in connection with the Army-Navy football game on that date. The club will meet on the ST. LOUIS, MO. first Monday of each month during the winter For information concerning the St. Louis season.

Branch, please communicate with W m . Pitt For further information concerning the Kellogg, 630 South Second St. Rochester Branch, please communicate with Henry R. Dutcher, 315 Gennesee Valley Trust WASHINGTON, D. C. Building. Rochester.

For information covering the Washington Branch, please communicate with E. V. Burt, SAN DIEGO, CALIF. ' 3 1 , 914 Evans Bldg., Washington, D. C. T h e San Diego Naval Academy Alumni Association held its regular monthly meeting at the officers' club. North Island on October 25th. Jeannette E. Daley, Assemblywoman from San Diego, spoke on ' T h e Cave of the W i n d s (lower house) at Sacramento." It was an extremely interesting recital of the difliculties encountered in attempting to legislate for economy in California state government.

The meeting was most disappointing from an attendance standpoint—particularly so when the speaker was so excellent. Conditions for the meeting did not appear propitious as the evening proved to be an unusual California evening, /. e.. rainy. Further Al Smith was scheduled for a radio address for Willkie; also Irving Cobb was to be presented immediately thereafter. Well I won'r go on.—there were just not many there, that's all.

Those attending: W . P. Scott. '94, R. E. Pope. '99, F. C. Martin. '02. N . E. Nichols, '02. J. N . Ferguson. ' 0 5 . E. Lando. '07. J. F. McClain, '08, K. F. Smith, '08. W . W . W a r dell. '09. A. B. Root. '16. P. V. Mercer, '24.

1 7 6 MAIN ST New ofiicers elected: Pres., R. E. Pope, '99, Vice-Pres., F. C. Martin. '02; Sec.-Treas., W .

ANNAPOLIS W . W a r d e n . '09; Directors, B. B. Taylor, '07, (1 y e a r ) ; R. E. Pope, '99 (2 years); J. E. Lewis, '99, ( 3 years).

Next meeting January 24th, 1941.

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