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La gaceta., 1936-05-26
I~NAUGJNRADA LA FERIA
DEL LIBRO

Madrid, mayo 26.-La cuarta
Feria del Libro fue inaugurada
aver, en- ell Paseo de Recoletos,
por su Excelencia ell presidente
de la RepIblica, a quien acompa
naban varios ministries.
Els grande ell ndmero de IL
bros nuevos, como grande fue
la animation del p1blico, inte-
grade por elementos de todos
los grupos sociales.
La gaceta., 1936-05-26
LOYAL KNIGHTS OF AME-
RIGA
SECCION JUVENIL

De orden del hermano Presi-
dente de esta seccion, cito a to-
dos los hermanos y hermanas de
la misma, para la tenida gene
raj de iniciaci6n, que habra de
celebrarse Ell proximo Mierco-
les, q del corriente, a las 8 p.
en- ell local de costumbre. Ha-
bra installation de los nuevos o.
ficiales. Sc ruega la asistencia
de todos.
Fraternalmente,
Ana ArduengO, :
Secretaria.
La gaceta., 1936-05-26
PETJCION DE DATOS So
BRE Ell INSTITUTE DEL
CAFE

Habana, Mayo 26.-Una pc
tici6n de datos Sc hizo aver ell
la camara de representatives,
relacionada con ell Institute del
Cafe. AsegGrase que con los in
tereses de dicho Institute hizo
La gaceta., 1936-05-26

tambi@n juegos malabares Ell
Or. Garcia Baylleres, exsecre-
tario de agricultural. La sema-
ma pasada, en- una asamblea,
los colonos hicieron duros car
gos contra ell exsecretario, los
cuales pr~seentaran al DR.. Co
mez, presidente de la Republi-
ca.
La gaceta., 1936-05-26
LIE TOGO UN PREMIO AL Gu
BANJO MARTELL

Habana, May 26.-Un pre-
milo de consuelo de 500 libras
esterlinas lie corresponds en- Ia
"loteria" de Dublin, que fun
ciona conjuntamente con las
'carreras de caballos, al Sr. Ra-
mon Martell, vecino del Veda-
do, en- esta capital. La noticia
lie fue communicate aver.
La gaceta., 1936-05-26
.CASARES QUEROGA DES-
PACHOr EN- Ell MIN1STE-
RIO DE LA GUERRA

Madrid, Amayo 26.-Pas6 la
mariana de aver despachando
en- Ell ministerio de la guerra,
el ]primer ministro Casares Qui-
roga. Recibi6 Ell Sr. Casares al
ministro de la gobernaci6n, don
Juan MOles, v al general Riquel-
me.
La gaceta., 1936-05-26
ALMUERZO EN- HONOR DE
JOSE PEDRAZA

Habana, Mayo 26.-El cuer
pc facultativo de la policia 0 :
aver un almuerzo, en- la
estaci6n del CalvariO, al tenien
tie coronel Jose Pedraza, su je-
fe.
AL acto asistieron varios je-
fes del ejercito constitutional,
pero no ell coronel Batista.
La gaceta., 1936-05-26
HABLO Ell DIPUTADo URI-

Madrid, Mayo 26.- Sc infor-
ma al gobierno que aver pronun
clio un discurso en- Vigo, abogan
do por ell cumplimiento del pro :
.grama del Frente Popular, ell di
putado comunista Sr. Tribe.
The Indianapolis times., 1936-02-29
READ THE STORY. THEN COLOR THE PICTURE

The cattails were real funny men.
the sort you read of, now and then.
Their bodies were real slender, and
their heads were long and thin.
A tiny stem popped out on top,
so thin 1t seemed that it would drop.
You never have seen such strange
chaps, no matter where you've been
AS they approached the flower
pot, one said. why, we can help a
lot tward freeing all the TIMES
who are prisoners inside.
We'll swing our mallets. They
will smash the pot, and bring an
awful crash. Gee, this will be the
first time that a stunt like this
we've tried"
Once more they heard a Tiny
shout, Hey, hurry, please, and lei
us cut. We're packed in very clos
ly. 1t is not one bit of fun.
Wee Goldy's standing on my
toes, and some one poked me in the
nose. Whatever you are going tc
do, please rush and get it done"
Miss Tulip answered, "Okay, lad
The Indianapolis times., 1936-02-29

Your plight is really not SO bad
cause in about a minute you can
step out to the ground.
"All huddle close together and
you'll shortly hear a mallet land
Protect yourself from flying bits,
and you'll be safe and sound"
The cattails then began to swing
their mallets. What a real deep
ring. "The flower pot is tough,
said one, but we will swing some
more"
Crash, crash" Tie noise rang
through the air. II gave the Tiny
girls a scare. MY goodness" shout
ed Goldy. MY eardrums are get
ting sore"
And then, the next thing that
they knew. one of the mallets
crashed right through Hello
there, TIMES" said cattail. Glad
to meet you all.
We've made the opening just
wide enough for you to step out
side. Now, take it easy al of you
and do not trip and fall"
The Indianapolis times., 1936-02-29
BACK HOME AGAIN

belong to:
p. Z. Burkholder, s622 creston DIR. Ford
ton-st.
Roy wilmeth c.. 720 N. Meridian-st
Ford coach. foura in front OF 604 Tor
!ames. LAWN. $3.50 N. Meridian-st. Ford
seaan. found At 600 n. West-sL
The Indianapolis times., 1936-02-29
Gone, but Not Forgotten

sAutomobiies reported to police as stolen
ftong to:
John A. Book. s26 N. Alabama-st, Essex
8upe. X sS-47o. Michigan, from 9th and
2abama-sts.
sKargaret Lewis. s325 Brockinridee-dr
"a cabrolet. 5o-o0s, from in front OF s3s
kcapitol-aV.
lest Side Chevrolet Co. 24is w, wash
on-St, Chevrolet coach, M-gI4 from
ront OF l39 S. Illinois-st
w. Aichorn 3740 Carrollton-ay, Chey-
coach. 3-E40. from in front OF 1854
m-st.
Z Smith. sos E. Louisisna-st. FORD
The Indianapolis times., 1936-02-29

coach. from in front OF 700 Fl. Wayne
av.
Finley. Monroe. 70 N Belleview-av De
1ngram-st
Herbert Stewart. 25i5 College-av. Ford
coach. 6-867, from Monument Circle and
The Indianapolis times., 1936-02-29
Ahern

Dick and Dock heard the clamor, and they now
knew enough of the language to comprehend the
refrain which beat upon their ears. "Tarzan is
dead. Gudah killed him!" The Tarzan Twins were
filed with dsmay. 1T was our fault-an our fault"
Doc eroaned uiserabv
The Indianapolis times., 1936-02-29

YES" Dick agreed; 'if we hadn't been foolish
enough to get lost in the jungle, of this would
have happened. I suppose this is the end of us,
too" Even the usually optimistic Doc had no word
of encouragement now. The news of Tarzan had
cast a pail over him
Evening star., 1936-12-10

BRIGGS COMPLETES
MERGER PROPOSAL
Share for 3 of Motor
Products Corp. viii Be
Basis of Offer.
Nv the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. December 10.-Nego-
tiations have been completed for the
merger Of Briggs Manufacturing Co.
and Motor Products Corp, 1t was an
nounced today by Robert Pierce,
Briggs treasurer.
Details Of the merger of the motor
accessory companies have not yet been
worked out and the plan is subject
to ratification by the respective boards
of directors and stockholders of the
two companies.
Briggs Manufacturing has six plants
in Detroit and one in Evansville. Ind.
1t also has large manufacturing IA
cilities in England. Motor Products
Corp. has It's main plant in Detroit
and another plant at Walkerville.
Ontario.
The basis Of the merger, it was
stated, is to be an exchange Of stock.
Briggs will offer two shares Of its
capital stock for each three shares of
Motor Products Corp.
The companies are two Of the oldest
organizations in the country making
motor supplies.
While no change Is contemplated
Of the personnel Of the organizations II
the announcement said. "it is believed
that the merger will not only facilitate
an expansion of the business of the
two companies, but will also make for
greater efficiency in operations.
Briggs Manufacturing on April 16,
1886, employed 24676. Motor Products
employees numbered about 3,100 in
January. 1886.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. December 10 .R-United
States Department Of Agriculture. HOGS.
$4,000, including 1000 direct; slow.
steady to shade lower than Wednesdays
AVERAGE top, 1905: early bulk good
best light lights, $50: good sows largely
Cattle. 1000. including 1000 direct:
general general market steady % weak: killins
supply good to. choice medium weight and
weiehty steers held over from "Wednesday:
demand for these weighty bullocks mar
row: some action on medium grades selling
st 6.25as 90, but outlet centered on year.
linEs and light steers rather than kinds
scaling 1,20O pounds upward: strictly
choice yearlings held above 1850 and me-
dium weights up to 1900. but practically
nothing done. heifer yesrlings sold, how
ket, about steady, with middle-erade heifers
dull and even all the, way from 6.25sS 90:
common heifers steady at 500 down: cut
ter cows 350a4.l5: bulls firm and active:
outside. 5.75: mostly 5!65 down: vealers
slsc sn so active at s.ooa11oo; mostly s.50a
Sheen. 10000. including $500 direct:
fat lambs opening slow; bids and indica-
tions around steady at ,s.75a9 90 on good
upward on best natives; sheep steady, ma
tive ewes 5oa4 rs: feeding lambs little
CHANGED; deck 72 pounds. averages. $50.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
MARYLAND UTILITY
MERGER PROPOSED
Agreement Between Eastern Shore
Public Service and Consumers
Public Service Filed.
Ry the Associated Press.


BALTIMORE, December 1o.-An
agreement of merger between the
Eastern Shore Public Service Co. of
Maryland and the Consumers Public
Service Co. was filed with the State
Tax Commission today.
Under the terms of the agreement,
the firms will exchange 1921 900 in
common stock. The Eastern Shore
Public Service Co. listed S640 900 in
outstanding capital stock, while Con-
sumers set S282.500 as the amount of
its authorized capital stock
The Consumers Co.'S main Office Is
at Cristfield the Eastern Shore Public
Service Co.'S headquarters is at Sails
bury.
Also included in the merger agree
ment was proposal to increase the
capital stock of the Eastern Shore
Co. from s1o000O0 to S2.0OO,000.
The Salisbury utility was organized
in 1927 through combination of gas
and electric companies in Salisbury,
Cambridge and other Eastern Shore
sections.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
BIG DROP IN GOLD
IMPORTS REVEALED
November Total at SIS, ,769, ,661,
Against $21s,s2s,514 in
Previous Month.
bs the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
A sharp drop in gold imports during
November was reported by the Com
merce Department, supporting admin
istration contentious that the current
inflow has passed its peak
Imports for the month were S75.-
769. .66l. compared with s21S,928.514
in October, $17i 1866, 1873 in September
and s2l0.809, ,729 in November, 1885.
OF the golc imports last month
s44,664,551 came from the United
Kingdom.
Gold exports in November totaled
sl26553. compared with sl16,527 in
October and s242,322 in November a
year ago.
Silver imports last month were s4,-
64l, ,634, compared with S26, ,930,7l0 in
the previous month and $60. .065, ,379 in
the same month last year. Silver ex-
ports we're $411.251, $267, 1856 and
SSH, 1854. respectively.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
HOE & co. REPORTS
BIG PROFITS GAIN
Consolidate Net Of $127,39S,
Compared With $4s6,293
Loss in 1885.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Cpeclal DlspatCn 10 Inc star.
NEW YORK, December l0.-R. Hoe
e. Co, Inc. manufacturers of news
paper and magazine printing presses
and equipment and a large producer
of band saws and circular wood saws,
reports consolidated profit of s3el,.
S58 before interest charges for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1886,
After interest charges of s264,45s
on the company,s 6l2 per cent bonds
and 2 per cent notes. there was a net
consolidated profit Of s127,398 befo-s
income tax for the fiscal year, 1885,
as against a deficit Of $4S6,2e3 be.
fore interest charges and a net los,
Of $650,753 for the fiscal year 1885
For the IL months period ended
September 80, 1886, a combined total
of s6,245,6 ,643 of orders were secured
by the New York and London com.
panieS, representing an increase oi
approximately sl,s72,27s over 1885
and the largest volume of sales fol
any year since 1929-30. Unified
orders as Of September 30, 1895, were
about 81 600 900 larger than on the
same date last year.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
ATLAS CORP. IS NAMED
IN CRAWLEY COMPLAINT
By the Associateo Press.

lnc hbnOClhtSp FIebS.
NEW YORK. December 10.-Francis
M. Crawley, representing stockholders
Of the Securities Allied Corp. filed suit
in State Supreme Court for s34.286, ,71O
against the corporation. the Atlas
Corp. the Chatham Phoenix Corp.
and so of their officers and directors.
A 60-page complaint charged that
since September. 1929. the defendants
had converted and misappropriated
assets of the Securities and Chatham
corporations to the advantage of the
Atlas Corp.
Among the defendants named was
Floyd B. Odlum. president of the Atlas
and Securities-Allied firms, and a
prominent financier. The defendants
denied the allegations.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
CURbL|ST TAKES
UNEVEN COURSE
Few Utilities, SpeciaIties
Gain, While Oils Go to
Lower Levels.
ey the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. December 10.-Prices
shifted unevenly in the Curb market
today, with a few utilities and indus
trial specialties achieving gains rang
ing from fractions to several points.
Oils were lower.
Aluminium Co. of America and
Aluminium, Ltd, scared about 4la and
8 points, respectively, on limited
volume. Detroit Steel Products, Jones
e. Laughlin Steel and Youngstown
Steel Door climbed l to 3.
American Light g. Traction, Electric
Bond g. Share, Northern States
Power "A" and United Gas accounted
for fractional advances.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.
Reported by Chas. D. Barney & Co

exchange Arm: Great Britain in dollars,
others in cents: Great BritaIn--Demand,
4.90i4: cables. 4; 4;9OH: 60-day bills. 4.s9A y.
Italy-Demaud, ,5.26a; cables. 5.2612.
Demands-Belgium, 1892: Germany.
free, 40.23h: registered, .025; travel,
sweden. 25.2s: Denmark. u SO: Finiand.
2.17: Switzerland, 22.9sa: spain: nm
land. 1888: Czechoslovakia. 3.53Ia: Yuso-
slavia. 2.34; Austria, iS.73n: Hungary,
1880: Rumania. rs: Arsentina. 30 ION:
29.SO: Hongkons, 30.65; Mexico City.
27.sS. Montreal in New York. 100. .O9ss |;
New York In Montreal, e9.90as.
Nominal.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Building Awards
Well Above 1885
Despite Decline
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, December 10
Although engineering construction
awards declined from last week a
sharp gain over the last year was
scored, statistics released by Engineer
ing News-Record showed today
Awards for the week ended Tues
day totaled s59,244,0 900, compared
with STA 1928 600 the previous week and
S35 1887, 900 in the like week last year.
Private awards totaled S28 1868 900,
compared with s38,5l7, 900 a week ago
and S4,077,000 in the like week last
year.
Public contracts was S30,381 900,
against S35,8ll 900 last week and $780,
e60,000 in the same week last year.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Occasional
rain probably tonight and tomorrow;
colder tomorrow: lowest temperature
tonight about 40 degrees; gentle to
moderate shifting winds.
Maryland and Virginia-Probably
occasional rain tonight and tomorrow;
colder tomorrow and in west portion
tonight.
West Virginia-Probably occasional
rain tonight. changing to snow fiurries
tomorrow; colder tomorrow and in
west portion tonight.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
very muddy today.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
FOREIGN MARKETS.

market closed strong prior to the ofncial
announeement OF the Kings abdication.
traders having seemed to discount the oe-
curities was reflected by q steady tone IN
the gilt-edged division, War loan bonds
mining shares also moved higher. Rubber
Shares and home rails sold lower and Eu-
ropean bonds remained steady. Trans:
Courtaulds was a strong stock In the tex
tile group.
PARASITIC Bourse closed with a mixed
Railroad stocks rose sharply and banking
securities were also in demand. Royal
Dutch and Canadian Pacific sold above
yesterdays close.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
7. w. A. DisclOses
Huge Increase In
Passenger Traffic

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December l0.-Trans-
continental g. Western Air, Inc. an
nounced passenger trafiic had tn
creased 122 per cent in November, the
first month of operation at reduced
Winter rates.
President Jack Frye said 9,139 pas
sengers were carried by the air line in
November, compared with 4.l10 car
ried in November, 1885.
Business" he added. indicates re-
duced fares are popular"
Evening star., 1936-12-10
POOR & CO. VOTES
COMMON DIVIDEND
Railway Supply Company's
ST Payment Is First Since
December, 1881.
b the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 1o.-Poor g.
Co., railway supplies. with plants at
Hoopeston, III: Canton, Ohio; Troy,
N. Y, and Birmingham, Ala. declared
a dividend Of s. on the class "a" stock.
payable December "A to stock of record
December l6. The previous dividend
ON the shares was 81. cents paid
December !, 1881.
OilstOcks, Ltd.
Oilstocks, Ltd, oil securities invest
ment concern, declared an extra divi-
dend of SO and regular semi-annual
dividend of 20 cents on capital stock
both payable December "a to stock of
record December Is. An extra of 10
cents was paid July 10 last.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
MONEY MARKET.

NEW YORK. December 10 LP.-call
money steady / per cent all day; prime
commercial paper - per cent: time loans
steady so day5-6 months Ia per cent
Offered hankers' acceptances UNCHANGED:
rediscoupf rate. New York Reserve Bank.
"a per cent.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. December 10 GPi.-Eggs.
p. S91i steady. Mixed colors: Under
grades. 3oa31h7: other mixed colors un-
changed.
Butter. e.30a: slightly firmer. Creamery.
higher than extra. 34i4a35; extra (92
seorel. 33'4a34: other butter prices un-
Cheese. S6.aa3: steady and UNCHANGED.
ems; Rocks, 15a16: colored. mixed with
ROCKS; 13a13; Leghorn,. II; Fowl: Col
ored l5als; Leghorn. 11a12; roosters, 10;
turkeys. 14a2I: ducks. I5a16
Evening star., 1936-12-10
METAL MARKET.

steady; eiectroiytic spot and future. 1880:
and nearby, 81 50; future. az: 6. O. tssa .t
st. Louis, sos. zinc, strong: East et.
Louis spot and future. Sis. Iron. aiu-
minum, sntimony. quicksilver. platinum
and wolframite unchanged.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
q. s. TREASURY POSITION.
sy the Associated Press

The position of the Treasury on Decem-
Der s.: Receipts. SI4.940 S26 So; expendi-
se5. .S11 .4s: customs receipts for the month,
S1I 427. .404.5S.
Receipts for the fiscal year tsince July
i1aludine fneendsfuss:s sfS-
0S621 Of emergency expenditures): excess
of expenditures. 81 .292 0S1 941 "a: gross
debt S33 ,s36 .544. 1855 a decrease of
sets S11. .193. 3.946. 296.09.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
WAGES ARE INCREASED.

BERLIN, N. H. December 10 @.-
The Brown Co, paper manufacturers,
posted notice today of a 10 per cent
increase for 5000 employees effective
January 4.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
FOREIGN BONDS

ww-with warrants xw-without war
rants. New. wi-When issued. st
tstp)-Stamped.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Washington Exchange
SALES AFTER CALL.

Mergenthaler Linotype-10 at 5234. so
at 5z34. 20 at 5234.
Real Estate Mortgage and Guarantee
pfd-75 at 6l2.
Capital Traction $500 at s3L.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
RUBBER FUTURES.

NEW YORK. December 10 GPl.-Crude
rubbe- futures opened hrm Is to 90
higher December. unquoted: March. 19.20
al: May, I9.0Sal0.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
FREIGHT LOADINGS.

NEW YORK: December 10 lP.-Revenue
freight csrloadines en- railroads reporting
Yesterday for the week ended December s.
included: Week Prev Last
Dec. 5. week year
Burlineton 1856 "a fti3 % 5.,:,
Evening star., 1936-12-10
INVESTING COMPANIES

York Security Dealers Association.
Noon ouotationsD
Evening star., 1936-12-10
ACTIVITY MOUNTS
AT STEEL PLANTS
Operations Gain Two Points
Under Strong Pressure
for Shipments.
Ey tne Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, December 10
Daily Metal Trade today says:
Under the greatest pressure for Ship
ments encountered in several years
steel-making operations have risen
two points to n per cent Of capacity.
AS the month progresses It Is indi-
Gated further advances will be re-
corded since 1t is likely delivery pres
sure will become even more insistent
over the next three weeks. Even with
added capacity engaged 1t is unlikely
all fourth quarter tonnage on mill
books will be shipped by the end OF
the month, and consequently it ap.
pears certainty that ingot operations
will be continued through January at
the present rate or higher.
Demand Is strong in virtually all
directions Major interest has switched
from the lighter products to the
heavier materials. This is attributable
to the fact most producers of the
lighter products have Withdrawn from
tne market Tor fourth quarter Ship
ment, but some tonnage in ths
heavier materials for that delivery
still Is available.
NEW YORK, December 10 P.-
Finished steel shipments by United
States Steel Corp. in November were
the highest for that month since 1929
at 8S2,643 tons, the corporation an
nounced today.
They showed a decrease of 124,774
tons from the previous month and an
increase of 200.823 tons over Novem-
Der, 1885. The shipments Of Novem-
Der. 1929. totaled l,o37,36s tons.
For the II months ended November
80 shipments we're 9.757.767 tons,
against 6,709.7s4 tons in the Like 1898
period.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Bid and Asked Prices.
BONDS.
PUBLIC UTILITY
STOCKS.
PUBLIC UTILITY

Amer. Tel. IL Tel. (s) - 1854
Capital Transit Co. IA l41a
N & w Steamboat 90 - '10I -
Pot. Eiec. Pow. Sc pfd. t6)- 1l0lz -
Pc. El. Po- 5lzSe pf. (5.50- Ill -
Wash. Gas 1t. Co. $500 so 81
Wash. Ry. d Elec. com 1867 G25 ---
Wash. Ry. d El. pfd. 80 1lUis -
Evening star., 1936-12-10
PARIS BANK CHANGES.

PARIS, December 10 O41.-The Bank ol
fance statement for the week ended De.
emGer Tin millions of frsncsl:
rotd reserve 6u.35S 4 .000
Evening star., 1936-12-10

Record for Last 24 Hours.
(From noon yesterday TO noon todsy)
Highest. AZ. at . pm. yeSterday.
Lowest. 30. at am today
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest los. on July 10.
Lowest. 0. on January %.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon today0
Highest. 81 per cent At Am. today.
Lowest. II per cent. at noon yesterday.
Evening star., 1936-12-10

Dividend rates 70 dollsrs nsss1 oc ,scs, s
1 nus1 .ats@ncs = ineIudins extfss. : ieeu.
muiated dividends 2 Paid tnn yeasl
r,,S .ss ssa1 er s.snn
Evening star., 1936-12-10

MONTREAL SILVER.
MONTREAL. December 10 Up Silver
futures opened steady. 90 higher Decem-
Der. -. sob: March. 45.90b; May. 10000.
Bid
Evening star., 1936-12-10
U. S. TREASURY NOTES

tReported by Chss. D. Barney & CO..
Rate. Maturity Bio Ofer.
Evening star., 1936-12-10

Report for Last 81 Hours.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Tide Tables.

Furnished by United States Coast and
Geodetic SuryeyD
Evening star., 1936-05-31

cial naval features, from that Of any
other college.
It has also proved a far better ar
rangement for the Board OF Visitors,
who are able to see the Naval Acad-
emy under its normal conditions and
to gain a far better knowledge Of
its practical workings.
The exercises in which the midship-
men now participate during June week
are few in comparison with those of
the old days, and make little demand
upon their time. They are short, and
of the kind that most interests the
visitors-dress parades, with special
features, the physical drill under arms
without command, and to the music of
the band, snappy infantry drills, COM
bat exercises and the like.
THE development Of June week may
- be traced in the changes which
have attended the color competition,
always one of its most interesting fea-
lures, eliminating in presentation of
the flags to the commader of the win
ming compay by the girl Of his choice.
Back in the days when the student
body numbered $50 and was formed
into a single battalion Of four COM
panies, the color rivalry consisted of
a single competition among these
companies, in close order infantry drill,
known as the flag drill" and occupy
ing morning in the June week pro-
gram.
At present, included in this compe-
tition is the work done in various drills
and professional branches, and in ath-
letics, and it lasts the entire academic