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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

a painful accident while at his work
Thursday when he got the end of his
little hnger caught in the machinery,
losing the end of 1t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Starbird of
Pennington. were dinner guests
Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Burrill. on Newhall street.
Miss Arlene Porter, who has been
attending Pennington Normal school,
arrived in tonw Thursday to pass the
summer with her mother, Mrs. Mary
Porter, of Newhall street.
Mrs. Charlotte Brown, of High
street, who has been confined to her
bed for several weeks, is able to sit
up.
Mrs. U. r. Whitcomb returned to
her home In Lenlinister, Mass,
Thursday, after visiting her mother,
Mrs. w. D. Horne, Of Osborne street.
Miss Vivian Glazier. who has just
graduated from Pennington Normal
school, returned home Thursday to
pass the summer. She was accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs Henry
Glazier, who had been attending the
exercises.
DR.. and Mrs. F. L. Tozier and
family, and Lawrence Putnam left
Friday for a weeks outing at Snow
Pond.
Charles Park passed Thursday at
Belgrade, where he was present at
banquet of the Wool Mems club, at
the Tam O. Shanter.
Miss Lillian Haley has gone to
Portland, where she will pass the
summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Patterson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Carter and child
rem, Laura and Mason, motored to
Temple Heights Thursday evening.
Mrs. Chester Hapworth and Mrs
Esther Bither and son, Chester, of
Lakeside, passed the day Friday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lowry, on KEEL
ly street
Rev. and Mrs. r c. Chapman went
to Lewiston Friday, where they at
tended the commencement exercises
at Bates, their son, Raymond, being
member Of the graduating class.
The remains Of Mrs. Julia Emery
of Waterville were brought to this
town Friday afternoon for burial in
the family lot in Maplewood Gene
terry.
The Royal Neighbors will hold
their regular meeting in their hall
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

Pleasant Pond Pavilion Now In ruu
Sway

Tonight marks the end Of the first
week this season and despite the very
unkind acts of Mr.. Weatherman each
night has attracted merry group of
dancers. All the way from Bath to
Augusta these dances are given wide
spread advertising, and from the pat
ronage to date we consider it a great
investment. Geo. Manson and his or
chestra of six real dance musicians
are certainly upholding their fine rep
utation, and should you not care to
dance, drive out and allow our attend
ant to know that you are out simply
to hear the orchestra. He will see that
you are parked in a choice location at
no charge whatever. Why not try it
tonight? Beautiful full moon N ev-
erything.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
Prompt Pupils

Pupils at the Plummer Street
school not absent during the spring
term are as follows: Grade l, Fred
erlck Choate, Ralph Davis, Charles
Long, Ruby Timer. Alice Williams.
Ruth Berry, Geraldine Belts, Frances
Gallant, William Smith, Arthur
Crotch: Grade 2. Langdon Jamison;
Grade 3. Theresa Carr, Henri De-
hors, Harry Douglass, Chester Croft
ten. Alfred Peterson. Lois Uumer,
Helen Ware. Pupils not absent for
the year: Grade l, Frederick Choate.
Charles Long: Grade 3, Henri De-
hors, Harry Douglass, and Alfred
Petersen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
Newark Unveils Colossal
? Tribute to Nations
War Heroes !

- ..
i On the historic ground of Military
EParl,, Newark. N. J., where thousands
of recruits IN the Revolutionary and
rCivil wars trained to fight the cause
{of freedom and liberty, was unveiled
SON Memorial Day a colossal trib-
Cute m bronze, known as the "WarE
kof America" and dedicated to the
Eheroes of the nations wars.
4 The memorial bears the distinction
s'of being the largest bronze monument
Jim the United States.
l Approximately 10000 persons, in
bciuding officials of the city, state and
hnation, veterans of three wars, women
land children stood with, barred heads
land sang the Hymn of the Republic
tduring unveiling of the monument,
T. Crowding the huge area of Military
kPark, the sidewalks around the park
Eand the windows of surrounding build
sings, the spectators saw Alice Mae
SWaer, grandniece of the late Amos
I'll. Van Horn, who provided in his
hWill for the memorial, draw apart the
Ehags which covered the mountainous
Epile of bronze
4 They saw two huge balloons draw
the flag of Newark from the impress
gsive pile and float high overhead
B They saw 96 horning pigeons, two
Flor each state of the Union, released
from the covering over the memorial,
srise high in the sky and then fly off
Ito their respective states, carrying mes
ksages to the governors. sast n szs5s 49,
4 They heard, by means of a special
Apubiic address system furnished by the
EGraybar Electric Company, con1memo-
Eration addresses by Secretary of the
Navy Curtis D. Wilbur; Gutzon Borg
rum, designer of the memorial; Gov
|sernor Harry A. Moore of New Jer-
sey: Brig. Gen Hugh A. Drum, rep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

The Pine Tree Literary Club held
their last meeting Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Florence Fairbroth-
er on lower Main street. The meet
ing opened with repeating the Club
Collect, after which the regular bust
ness was taken up. The following
officers were elected for the coming
year: Miss Mabel Downs, president;
Mrs. Florence F'airbrother, vice pres
ident; Mrs. Alice Marden, secretary;
Mrs. Alice Weston, treasurer; Mrs.
Minnie Adams, corresponding secre-
tary. The retiring secretary gave a
brief report of the work accomplish
ed by the club during the past year.
The afternoons program was in
charge of Mrs. Susan Savage, who
read an interesting paper on "Insti-
tutions of Maine" Piano solos were
also enjoyed. The meeting closed
with the singing of the Pine Tree
Song. Plans were made to hold
their annual picnic in Mrs. Alonzo
Days grove on Bunker avenue on
Thursday, June Goth.
Mrs. Sarah Luce has gone to Free
dom to visit her grandson, Edmund
Luce.
Miss Dorothy McKecknie, who has
been attending the Pennington Nor
NAL school, has arrived in town to
pass her vacation at her home on
Summit street.
Friends in town Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rollins Clark, of Auburn, will be in
terested to learn their son, William,
won the prize in a tournament given
by the Universalist Alliance Wednes-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark wers for
Of hi
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wall, of
Providence, r. l., were calling on
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Files Friday on
their way to Bangor. Mr.. Wall is in
spector for the TeXaco Oil Company.
Carl McKechnie. who has been
teaching in Frankfort, and who has
been passing a few days at his home
on Summit street, has gone to Dover
FoXcroft. where he will play base
ball during the summer.
Mrs Belle JOY has moved from the
Hotch house on North street, t. the
Jaquith rent OH Gilbreth street.
Mrs. Ralph Edgerton, was calling
on friends in Winslow Thursday.
DR.. Iceland Miller has returned to
Douglas Hill, where he is employed,
after passing few days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. L. Nichols niotored
to Pittstield Thursday evening, where
they attended the Eastern Star meet
ing. They We're accompanied by Mrs,
f. T.. Tozier and Mrs. w. A. Nc
Auley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ackley have
returned from Worcester, Mass,
where they have been visiting rela-
tives.
Willie Peters, who is employed in
the American Wooden Co., met with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
Cat Has War Histnrv

Paris, (P1-The Siamese cat that
won first prize for her breed at the
recent Paris cat show has quite a
war history. She answers to the
name of Liegette, when she feels in
clined, and was so christened by NJ.
de Nusey, French soldier, who
found her in Belgium during the first
months of the war. He placed the
kitten in his hayersack and kept her
with him, IL, the front lines through
out the whole war. She is now
twelve years old. a ripe old age In
the cat world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
n. E. Engineers Elect
Officers at N. Bedford

New Bedford, Mass, June 1872
At today's session of the New Eng
land States Association of Stationary
Engineers, in convention here, oft-
GERS were elected as follows:
President, Thomas Clark, Worces-
ter; vice president, Freeman L. Ty-
Ter, Taunton; treasurer, Walter H.
Damon. Springfield: secretary. Harry
H. Johnson, Webster: doorkeeper,
Joseph E. Kelley, Providence; con-
ductor, Frank Henderson. Boston.
Portland, Maine. was chosen as the
convention city for 1927.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

loney. Elizabeth Matthews, Earle
Mccormick, Lewis Naima. Dorothy
Rines, Charlena Sleeper, Josiah
Smith, Wilhaimina Lathrop.
or the above, four, MadeIyn
Burch, Elizabeth Matthews, Dorothy
Rines, and Charlena Sleeper have
not been absent during the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
our neighbors and friends for their
kindness during the illness and
death of our beloved sister, and for
the beautiful floral tributes, and es-
pecially to the community in which
she lived and to the members of
Pell Clason Auxiliary, No. 16.
MR.. AND MRS. w. E. ROBINSON
MR.. AND MRS ARTHUR NEWELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

Japan. only yesterday the pupil OF
ancient China in the arts and Gull
ture, now gives itself airs. 1t struts
about. The japanese do not ride
on the Chinese side of the Jim Crow
cars, but on the white mans side.
He goes at will into the white mans
park. He beats the Chinese worker.
when it is himself who should be
beaten by a Chinese for being an
impudent imitator OF the white man.
San Francisco Chronical.
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A Tribute to Mrs. Clara ]. Hinkley

The community was greatly
shocked by the sudden death of Mrs
Clara j. Hinllley, "a woman of high
character. a kind and loving neigh
Dor and friend, always ready to res
pond to the call of the needy, to
care faithfully for those sick or in
distress. will be mourned by a large
circle of friends.
Her cheerful disposition and
peasant words have brought COM
fort and cheer to many a person in
times Of sorrow or sickness. and her
ministrations will be greatly missed.
L. s NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

Miss Marguerite Cressey and Miss
Louise Brockman have returned TO
Auburn after motoring to Gardiner
Wednesday night to attend the grad
uat1on Of their schoolmates at the
Grant Street school in Farmingdale.
The former has attended every
graduation since she was five years
old. -,..s-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
NOTICE

wish to declare that since the age
of 10 years 1 have been self-support-
ing. that my father George Chase, has
paid no bills of mine since that time,
and that at present 7 am supporting
nv brother, Warren Chase.
(Signed) MURIEL CHASE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEP-
HERD, UNIVERSALIST-M
Worship at 10:45 with sermon by the
pastor on the subject THE keynote
in the jam" Sunday school at noon.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Baby
Sunday will be observed Sunday
morning. All mothers and babies
will be cordially welcome. Junior
Church school at $50. Kindergar-
ten class under the direction of Mrs.
Grace Archer at 10:45. Morning wor-
ship at 10: As. Anthem, mixed chorus.
Story for the children. Dedication of
babies. Sermon by the pastor. Other
departments of the church school at
song service led by Harry Plummer.
Sermon by the pastor on the subject
THE Disturbing Christ"
SHAWMUT UNION CHAPEL
Preaching Service at $3.50 with SER
mon by the pastor. Anthem, Ladies'
trio. Sunday school at 1890.
1MACULATE HEART OF MARY
.CHURCH-First Mass at s o'clock.
This will be Thanksgiving Mass for
the graduates. Singing by the Chill
dren's choir. English sermon by the
pastor. st. Theresa Society will re-
celve Holy Communion in a body.
High mass at 10 o'clock with French
sermon. Singing by the mixed choir.
Meeting of the st. Theresa society at
. o'clock. There will be no Sunday
school. Vesper, service at o'clock.
METHODIST CHURCH - Morn
ing Worship at 1915. Anthem by
Chorus Choir and baritone solo by
Mr.. L. p. Hoyt. There will be a bap-
tism and reception of members. Brief
sermon by the pastor, Rev. T. c.
Chapman, on SHARP Tools for Good
Workmanship" Sunday school at ~.
The Epworth League devotional SER
vice will be omitted At o'clock
the young people of the Sunday
School will give the pageant specially
arranged for Childrens Day and en-
titled "Pierrot Lights the Torch"
The offering will go to the Student
Loan fund of the church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
Mrs. Melissa e Spraous

Mrs. Melissa E. Sprague, the WI
dow of the late John B. Sprague
passed away at her home on Robin
son street, Tuesday at the age of 81
years. Prayer was held at the house
Thursday, Rev. T. C. Chapman, pas
tor Of the Methodist church, offfciat-
ing. The remains were taken to
Cherryfield, where the funeral SER
vice will be held. The burial Will be
in Cherryfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

The following pupils in the Seventh
grade of the Junior High school, in
Miss Peacocks class have not been
absent during the spring term:
Lavina Berry. Irving Branch, Ma
delYn Burch,, Richard CASTOR, Anna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

The Loyal Club met Wednesday
evening with Mrs. Gideon Bennett on
High street. A social time was en-
joyed playing cards. Prizes were on
by Mrs. John Brooks. Mrs. Fred
Loubier and Mrs. Emile Croteau.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Sylvia Loubier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

AT. will be open from ~
lss p Uoon until o'clock at night
ttlsS asv for the primary election.
q Noa nsi voting places in the seven
% us ~. IN this city will be main
rscnc's 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

n.vis of Lynn. Mass. is
Alson D sew days with his parents.
,sng . MIS- Mrs. Frank Davis of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

DR.. and Mrs. r. H. Willis Of Mount
vernon street will leave Sunday
morning for a ten days automobile
tour to New York, Philadelphia and
Washington, D. C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
LAST NOTICE

All autoists are notified that they
must have their lights focused and
tail lights in proper condition. Also
that they must drive at moderate
rate of speed through the residential
and business sections of Gardiner.
Officers will be on duty in different
parts Of the city and violators will be
punished.
ROSCOE c. DUNN,
Chief of Police
Gardiner, Maine.
Jn19d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

THAT famous soprano you had at
your dinner party last night sang
like a bird
Like a bird is right! was con-
scious of her bill the entire even
ing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

G. Smith and Co. have, some
me >. FOR three days. See their
Is as .s,s issue for items and prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

.,n;e Heddigan has returned
lrs ae on Deane street after a
hsr no m,th her brother Thomas
u Wv IN Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

The Cash Market Co has some
specials In meats, fish and groceries
that should attract the attention of
the careful buyer Don't forget their
quality grocery products.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
Too Permanent

Father: We'll. never mind, dear.
Bobby was Gaughtier. but the boy
will only be Apung once
Tired mothsr: Il know, but he's
young SO long!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

,,ildred Berry has returned
yls .arae In this city from Farm
b her pU,here she was graduated
rtun.,. Normal school this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

,, rome and see Who's I'm
Hs snn.s1,e;on" play given by Angus
III susp ... also an old-fashioned
10 . ;1 bean supper, June 49, Gard j.
-. rountry club. Jnloozt
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They Will reside on Silver street.

The Royal Neighbors will hold
public supper in their hall this eve
ming from to $50.
The Social Neighbors met Thurs
day evening with Mrs. Isaac Ames
on Burrill street. After the regular
business had been transacted So
cial time was enjoyed and delicious
refreshments were served by the
hostess. It was voted to discontinue
the meetings until September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

Vanity Fair, the newest design in
plate, made by Gorham, America
leading silversmith.. is being featur-
ed at the Award T. Purdy ana Co.
JeWelry store.-Adv. 3 y ..,s-,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
GARDINER

r,,,s Little Of East Pitts
yrs Laailing on friends here Fri
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Piano Recital

A piano recital was given by the
pupils of Mrs. Christine Hume at
her home on High street Friday eve
ming at 7,30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

Denver dispatches to Wall Street
say Continental Oil Company has ac-
quired a half interest in the S. c.
Munoz lease on Ratt1esnalle Dome in
the northwestern section OF New Mex
leo. The company expects to run oil
from Rattlesnake to Gallup through
its 90-mile pipe line by July l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19
Wall Street Briefs

NEW Olk, June 16.--lH0l-MdfkeQ
activity in the cast iron pipe indus
try is reported from the Birming-
ham district, with all shops operat-
ing at virtual capacity, shipments of
pressure pipe going out as quick as
manufactured.
Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing
has called for redemption on August
2, s10,000,O00 of it's three six year
percent gold notes, due February J.,
1928. and is retiring an additional
$780, 900 of these notes purchased by
the company.
Factories Of Stromberg Carburetor
Company of America are taxed to
capacity, foreign business being I'M
usually good, both inquiries and or
ders showing an increase, says c. w.
Stiger. president.
Depression talk" has been over
done in the opinion Of H. S. Wilkin-
son, chairman of Crucible Steel
Company of America. He said I'M
DERIVING conditions were favorable
and indicated a good volume of bus
mess the balance of the year.
Members of the rubber exchange OF
New York have voted to take a three
day recess over Independence Day.
Wall Street estimates of this years
earnings of General Railway Signal
Company indicate possibly SIS share
on the common stock, based on the
steady expansion of incoming business.
The common was spit five for one
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SewaIl-Iander

A quiet home wedding took place
Thursday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Smith on
Newhall street, when Mr.. Smiths
sister, Mrs. Mary Lander, was united
in marriage to Charles Sewall in the
presence of only the immediate fam
lily. The room in which the cere-
mony was performed was prettily
trimmed with ferns and lilacs. The
wedding ceremony was performed by
Rev. T. c. Chapman, the pastor Of
the Methodist church. The double
ring service was used. The bridal
couple were unattended. Little Isle
Dorian, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dorian and granddaughter
of the bride, acted as ring bearer.
The bride was prettily gowned in
blue rayon silk, with hat to match,
and carried a bouquet of lilies-of-
the-valley.
They Will reside on 6 Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

Mrs. George Sedgeley of Bowdoin-
ham was business caller in the city
Friday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

=, .,b,oned dance at Academy
oa. T.s. Pittston, Saturday even
ll Last Jn1Sd2t
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Pittsburgh, June 1S.-(P)-The body
of DR.. Thomas L. Porter, recently re-
signed head of the department of phys
les of Washington and Jefferson Col
lege. victim of the Blairsville, Pa,
train wreck yesterday, was sent TO
Worcester. Mass today for burial. HIS
wife and two children have been with
Mrs. Portors parents in Worcester
since April. DR.. Porter was on the
way to Washington when killed Tor
conference regarding a government
position he had in prospect. He had
intended to go to Worcester for 4 va
cation.
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last year. The company is reported to
have closed another large contract for
automatic train control installation
with mid-western carrier, closely ap
preaching the 100000 order booked
last year for the New York Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

CENTER-Sunday School at 2.15,
Mrs. F. M. Upper. Superintendent
The offerinv will go to the Student
Loan Fund. Public worship at 3
o'clock with sermon by the Pastor,
Rev. 7. G.. Chapman,
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tocAL NOTICE

Dance o. June19d1t
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NEWS BRIEFS

Salisbury Beach, Mass. June 10.
-(P)-A Is cent toll charge held up
the party of Crown Prince Gustavus
Adolphus and Princess Louise OF
Sweden today. The party was on it's
way to Gloucester from Portsmouth.
n. H., and came to the bridge from
Hampton Beach, n. H, to this place.
In spite of the motorcycle escort and
fying flags the keeper demanded the
full toll for every automobile which
crossed the bridge, including that OF
the prince and princess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-19

Members of the rubber exchange OF
New York have voted to take a three
day recess over Independence Day.
Evening star., 1926-10-24
Radio Aids Ocean Study

sonic depth. finder and Fessenden o..
cillator have been installed on a Coast
Guard cutter.
The results OF the use OF this ap-
paratus show that the distance and
bearing Of bergs can be obtained by
means Of echoes Given of by the sub
merged faces Of the herg. but. az onlv
the after oscillator can be used. echoes
are not obtained from ahead. nor are
the ranges as great as desired That
the apparatus has good possibilities
for use in detecting and ranging ice.
berss has been clearly demonstrated,
and further developments are. expect.
ed during the ice patrol season.
The Coast Guard cutter Tampa has
made good use Of her underwate ter
sound equipment in obtaining sound.
ings and depth data over considerable
uncharted areas. and this has been
forwarded to the photographic once
of the Navy. BY means Of sonic
soundings and radio compass bear.
ings from the Navy radio compass
stations. the Tampa was enabled to
give with great accuracy the location
Of the various bergs she met, even
though the weather was unsuitable
for obtaining astronomical Sights"
upon which navigators depended for
determining positions at sea before
the advent Of the radio compass and
the sonic depth.f1nder.
Several of the devices for finding
depths by radio sound waves have
been so improved that they do not
depend on human expertness and &C.
curacy. but a mere pushing Of a
switch button sends out the electri.
cal impulse. and when 1t returns, the
depth II found Is automatically illu-
minated on q dial.