MAY PLY OARS ON THAMES RIVER

The Thames Rowing Club of Putney-on-the-Thames, England, has, via a letter to President Lowell, extended the privileges of its organization to members of the University who happen to be in England and feel the loss of the rowing facilities of Weld or Newell, in Cambridge on-the-Charles. The letter to President Lowell follows:

"Dear Sir:

"With the entry of the United States into the war, it is probable that many members of your University Boat Club will at some time be visiting this country on their way to or back from the fighting line.

I am desired by my committee to say that although our active rowing members are all in France or elsewhere on naval or military service, the clubhouse is still open, and they would be delighted to welcome as honorary members any rowing members of your University temporarily in this country, and freely offer them the use of boats and gear if they can snatch a few hours to enjoy their old sport. I should be glad, Mr. President, if you would, in the way most convenient to yourself, give this invitation the widest publicity amongst your rowing fraternity, and trust it may result in our making the acquaintance of many of our cousin 'wet bobs.'