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[[underlined in red]] samples. [[/underlined in red]] which Berliss says he can easily sell. [[underlined in red]] Am very favorably impressed with the ability of our research men. Ellingwood does not impress as well, looks more like a "No can do" man; [[/underlined in red]] complains he has no understudy in Perth Amboy and has his hands full etc
Evening supper at [[underlined in red]] University Club [[/underlined in red]] my avocadoes and my beer much appreciated by [[underlined in red]] Pupin, Holden, Bridges, Hutchinson, Ordway and Parsons. [[/underlined in red]]
[[underlined]] Sept 26. [[/underlined]] Drove directly to Bloomfield from here after luncheon. Yesterday and to day my [[underlined in red]] first experience with new tunnel under Hudson which allows to drive directly [[/underlined in red]] without the use of Ferry boats. Fine and useful piece of engineering. Brings our plants in Jersey much nearer to us.
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[[left margin, in red]] Bakelite [[/left margin, in red]]
I am to [[underlined in red]] speak to night to the Bakelite Research Club. [[/underlined in red]]  Dinner served in one of the old research buildings. nicely fixed up and furnished with cooking outfit and general dining requirements Some Ph.D's show their skill in cooking, others in laboratory apron serve the guests. Swan and four of his sales engineers amongst the guests. Talked to them on general subjects. ^[[Good]] Judgement and knowledge, relation of research to new industries etc. also put in some eulogious words for [[underlined in red]] Hoover. [[/underlined in red]] Left at 8:30 P.M. was back in Yonkers two hours later Redman left for Niagara
[[underlined]] Sept 27. [[/underlined]] Cold day! All day in conferences at office
[[underlined]] Sept 28. [[/underlined]] Signed sales agreement for purchase of [[underlined in red]] "The Crags". [[/underlined in red]] Conference with Thompson for further data about my