The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-03

Continued rom Page One) us. He speaks our language ane thinks our thoughts"
 His interest in and work fo the schools has made the town { better place in which to live, a. has his service in connection witt the Chamber of Commerce. Int town has been made a more beau. tiful place in which to live through his connection with the Pores Service. He mentioned few o the projects in which Mir Merrit was keenly interested-Mt. Roberts trail, public camp grounds anc facilities for outdoors recreation and amusement on Glacier High way, particularly Evergreen Bowl which, Mir Hawkesworth declared will become without doubt "the playground of Juneau" His going he added, will be a real loss to the community.
 Leaving with Regret
 Expressing keen regret at leaving Juneau, the things that make ur the community and it's environ ment, MT. Merritt said it was his daily association with the people of the city he would miss most of all. "The people here are un- usually friendly and I am going to miss that friendship"
 He paid warm tribute to his chief, Regional Forester c. H. Flory with whom he has been associated | for a quarter of century, and his other associates in the Forest Service, and on the local School Board.
 l MT. Flory, he said, has always been fair and impartial in all my dealings with him. He has always delegated to those under him re- sponsibility for the things which they have to do and the thinking out the way they ought to be done"
 His successor, Wellman Holbrook who has lived here many years, he declared is a man of ability, judg- ment and experience" and added il was fortunate that the community had in him a man of such ex- perience, background end qualifi- cations to step into llle position.
 Confidence in Future
 He expressed confidence in tht future of the community and Ter ritory. Although development is slow and has been in some ways disappointing, he is convinced that the future shows a lot of promise T hope you always keep in minc in your development that it is mol always the biggest investment anc the largest profit that makes fol permanent growth.
 You should have regard for the results which will bring in tht greatest number of people, create the most homes. If we can see t( it that the fisheries, mines ane timber are developed so that they will increase the homes and people in the Territory it will be really worthwhile"
 | He expressed appreciation for tht courtesies shown him and his fam. fly during his residence here, ana urged anyone from Juneau to lool him up when they come to Port. land.
 Cleanup Week Successful
 A vote of thanks was extended to the Chambers special Cleanup Week Committee for what wa. termed by President c. T. Gardner as the most successful in the com. munity's history.
 MT. Gardner announced the ap- pointment of Special Committed to meet the young ladies represent. ing the Seattle Hotel Greeters' As. sociation when they arrive her, next week On this committee hs appointed w. s. Pullen, Jame, Stapleton and Curtis G. Shattuck
 A communication was receivet from Frederick & Nelson askin! for exhibit material and supple for their special Alaska display t, be put on during the months O ' July and August, in the height O the tourist season.
 Applications will be received fo the next week or ten days for tn, , attendant of the Information Booti