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Since it is as yet unofficial, may we offer our unofficial CONGRATULATIONS to Lieutenant-Commander W. J. Salmon. While confirmation by Dupers' semimonthly in still forthcoming, the info's appearance in the Army-Navy Register definitely takes it out of the scuttlebutt class.

Now that "Es verboten' to walk in the driveway behind Morgan 3," the necessity for a door in that direction seems, in itself, questionable. So, we spent the week looking for a reason behind the new screened-box arrangement aft of Cowle, and have reached, after what might be called an exhaustive research, a startling conclusion. From those in the know comes a plausible, if not satisfying, explanation: To wit: Boston is a very cultivated and humane place. Along with Societies for the Continuation of Pilgrim's Day and the Prevention of the Slander of the Irish, is the Greater Society of Greater Boston for the prevention of cruelty to the summer season's flies. For that purpose, it seems, the screened-box arrangement has been originated. Theoretically, it gives the flies a chance to get inside, have a good smell, and get out most expeditiously.

The rosy complexions of our sun-worshipping fourth company brethren are attributable to their romp with nature in the form of a skiing excursion to the North Conway trails last Saturday. If you're of like mind, there's a suggestion for the weekend. If not, here's another. A special leaves at 1225 tomorrow for Providence, R. I., where "they're off" at Narragansett at 1430. Naturally officers don't gamble, but servicemen are admitted free, and watching others get rich on Reyes in the fourth race will be a pleasant pastime.

It's unbelievable, but true: Boston weather has played into our hands. Despite the set-to's it originates with the four month boys in the breakfast line; despite the trial on the entry duty officers, and despite the necessity of foregoing the obvious pleasure of taking our deepknee bends before dawn with the midshipmen, we've spent a fortunate week in the sack-hitting regard. And to make it better, the monsoon season is overdue!

For those with an eye on the calendar, the tentative dates for "change to grays" may be of some interest. The First Naval District is a month behind its New York neighbor in the change to dress blue baker (white covers), but we'll narrow the gap on 1 May when official Navy summer hits Massachusetts.