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116 but lower than amber. Came home at about 9.P.M. my pockets full of samples of pipe stems. [[underlined in red]]Saw first time one of [[Bakelite]] pipe stems being finished.[[underlined in red]] Workman says it works as well as amber. It is is decidedly stronger. Demuth says color is not light enough. I think color could remain as it is provided material be introduced under its own name. May.27. Conference at [[underlined in red]]Hookers [[underlined in red]] office [[strikethrough]] in regard to Siemens Halske agency for Townsend Cell. Arriving there got news that Cell room and bleach room has burnt last night and plant will be stopped for four months. I presided conference Gruff and Frank being present [[end page]] [[start page]] 117 [[margin]]X 1 day[[margin]] special memmorandum of which has been drawn up (Charge 1 day) at 2 P.M went together for lunch at Drug Club. I then went to University Club with Gruff where I left at 7 P.M and took train home. [[strikethrough]] Bright [[/strikethrough]] Clear dark night. On walking thru our lane saw first time Halley's comet. with long straight hazy tail very visible altho' not very brilliant Head of comet looks like a nebula. May 18. Went to fetch [[Dr Rocher?]] and Mrs. [[Rocher?]] at 72d street They took lunch here and I motored them back at 7.P.M Fine warm day. Evening [[superscript]] chemists [[/superscript]] Club smoker. Evans presided the Pres and sec being absent without excuse. Attendance moderate but matters went along pretty [[end page]]