LANE PRAISES CAPTAIN SHANNON.

The following letter, appearing in the current issue of the Alumni Bulletin, from C. C. Lane '04, Major of the First Battalion, is printed concerning the influence which Captain Shannon had over the men in last summer's R. O. T. C.: Editor, HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN:

I wish that the Bulletin's account of the work of the Harvard R. O. T. C. might have included a more adequate recognition of the debt of the University and its friends to Captain Shannon; for the success the Corps achieved last summer was due in very large measure to his untiring efforts as Commandant. It would have been difficult to find a better man for the job. His solid ability and conscientious service won the respect of the cadets, and his consideration and constant good nature won their affection. By tact and good judgment he was able to be exacting and at the same time beloved. More important, perhaps, he presented to young men of an age when example counts quite as much as precept a conspicuous instance of what a soldier's life should be, a combination of clean living, clear thinking, and hard work that gave significance to the phrase "an officer and a gentleman."

It was a pleasure and an inspiration to work with him, and, although he was with the Corps but a short time, the impression which he made upon its members will be lasting.