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Readers Are Impressed by Fiftieth Anniversary Number HE. July number of MARINE | REVIEW commemorating the ‘ fiftieth anniversary of its founding presents a resume of the history, progress and development of the marine industry during this pe- riod. The Penton Publishing Co., publisher of MARINE REVIEW, spared no effort to make this issue worthy of the occasion, in substance, arrange- ment and in the quality of its physi- cal make-up. The final judgment on the success attained rests with our readers. It is therefore particularly gratifying to learn, through many let- ters received by the editor, of its generous reception. Some: of these comments, which are of general in- terest, are published herewith. J. C. Evans President, Great Lakes Transit Corp. WANT to compliment your com- pany on its July number of the MARINE REVIEW being your fiftieth . anniversary number. As an enthu- siastic subscriber of the MARINE RE- view for many years I have taken great pleasure in reading this wonder- ful anniversary number. The articles by my friends T. V. O’Connor, Prof. Herbert C. Sadler and Harry Coulby, and the article about Frank E. Kirby I found unusually interesting. The tribute that you paid on page 105 to two big noble lake men, the late Harvey D. Goulder and the late Alfred G. Smith, are so well written, good pictures of them. The pictures that you show of notable men in marine affairs, makers of maritime history on pages 90 and 91 bring back to my mind many men that I knew so well and admired for their genius and ability. You should all be very proud of this number. T. V. O'Connor Chairman, United States Shipping Board COPY of the fiftieth anniversary number of MARINE REVIEW lies before me, together with your letter of July 7. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. I scarcely know how to express my admiration for your anniversary num- ber, which strikes me as very fine in- deed, not only in the character of ma- terial presented, but also in the way in which that material is displayed. As a usual thing one expects to find a good deal of “padding” in special issues and anniversary numbers. In this case, however, the various articles, prepared by men who stand at the head of their respective professions, are exceptionally informative and time- ly. What could be better, for example, than Capt. Walter McFarland’s sketch of the development of marine propul- sive machinery during the past half- century? For the general reader this admirable paper, written by one of the ablest men ever graduated from An- napolis, is better than an_ entire library devoted to the subject of ma- rine engineering. But it is perhaps unfair to single out any particular article for special mention when all of them—at least all that I have so far had an op- portunity of examining—are so _ in- teresting. I shall want to keep this number close at hand for frequent future reference. Let me say in conclusion that in my opinion the most gratifying fea- ture of the entire production is your ringing editorial declaration for a real American merchant marine. I like the strong, dignified, and unmis- takable language in which this atti- tude is expressed. It puts the finish- ing touch to a great anniversary number. Permit me to extend to yourself and the entire editorial staff of the Ma- RINE REVIEW my heartiest congratula- tions on this splendid piece of work. Gen. A. C. Dalton Vice President and General Manager U.S. Shipping Board, Merchant Fleet Corp. AM pleased indeed to have yours of July 7 and your July number of MARINE REVIEW. I regret ex- ceedingly that I was unable to give you the article requested, and assure you that it was only due to my ab- sence from the city on that particular date. I want to compliment you upon the appearance of your magazine and, not only upon the appearance of it, but upon the educational features and mass of information contained therein. <p D. McComb President S. D. McComb & Co. Inc. HIS will acknowledge receipt of your letter of July 6. I want to congratulate you on your fiftieth an- MARINE REVIEW—August, 1928 niversary. The fact that you have gone along for fifty years shows the value of your paper, and I believe it is improving all the time. We always look it over with great in- terest. B. VioE: Nordberg Executive Engineer, Nordberg Mfg. Co. te? my return to Milwaukee I find your esteemed favor of July 7. I have also received the copy of the July fiftieth anniversary num- ber of the MARINE Review. I have seldom looked over an issue of any publication with more interest, for in it I find expressions on shipping news and events by men with whom I have personally come in contact, and whose word means a great deal to any one interested in shipping. It is evident that a great deal of effort has been put into this number and you are to be greatly congratulated on the work you have done. John G. Munson President Bradley Transportation Co. GREATLY appreciate the fiftieth anniversary copy of MARINE RE- VIEW and wish to compliment you on this very fine issue. J. B. Crowley Assistant to President American Bureau ET me congratulate you on the fiftieth anniversary number of your publication. The whole thing is a very interesting and handsomely gotten up project. There is one noticeable omission, however, that I thought I would men- tion, and that is the absence of Com- mander Stevenson Taylor’s picture from the groups on pages 90 and 91. I am sure that this was an uninten- tional oversight, as unquestionably you will agree with me that he was of the notable men in marine affairs. Capt. R. D. Gatewood Manager, Maintenance & Repair Division U.S. Shipping Board, Merchant Fleet Corp. VERY much appreciate your kind- ness in sending me a copy of the fiftieth anniversary number of Ma- RINE REVIEW. I desire to congratulate you on the fine way that this is gotten up, and the success and value of your publica- tion. 39