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went on and on. Batchelder knocked a cocktail shaker over smashing glasses, et al. Waller knocked over a bottle of whiskey. It was a very convivial affair - even the solemn and almost horrifying news over the radio of King Leopold's sudden and inexplicable surrender of the Belgian army to Germany, failed to stop the conviviality for long. Old Bill Emmet or "the Professor", was there - a remarkable old man - now over 80 and still keen. I met and talked to and liked Brosemer, Asst. Engr. of the Pacific District, here by chance and invited out as a special guest.

The dinner at Hunter's Lodge was a great affair attended by about 450 and Shreve pinch hitted for Phil Reed, giving his usual vigorous, impressive talk. There's a MAN!  I sat beside Bob Adams who was here for Tom Knight (who went fishing). Bob was pretty high and did a lot of wandering around but he gave me a fine oration on the advantages of the accordian, which he is now learning to play at about 60. John Anderson was nearby and was going out of his way to be affable to the shop men around us - and he can make you feel like his long lost brother - a good quality, and one to be emulated. Tony Anthony beyond Adams was pleasant but inclined to be a bit quiet. Whitey was on stilts again and was out at the bar when Shreve was speaking. We got them all to the station and their proper baggage and tickets in their hands in plenty of time for the various trains. They are a fine bunch and I know I can mix with them and be liked by them as time goes on. The great advantage of getting Henry's