ful as expected, for the boat
stuck on the ways and was not floated till two days later.

[Illustration: AT THE "DEFENDER'S" LAUNCHING.]

As soon as the launching was over, I looked around to see what
yachts were in the harbor. At our left was the _Colonia_, the
practice boat for the crew of the _Defender_, consisting of
thirty-three men. Among the other yachts were the Valiant, the
handsome _Conqueror_ of F. W. Vanderbilt, the _Shearwater_,
_Sakonnet_, and many, many others. The harbor, indeed, presented a
beautiful picture from the shore. After lunch, my chum and myself
went in one of the row-boats up near the cup-defender, thus
getting a finer view of it than ever.

Souvenirs have been floating around Bristol and vicinity for a
month in the shape of aluminum rings; but other souvenirs were
sold on the launching-day. Some were stick-pins made from the
bronze of the rudder-post. About 3.30 a stiff breeze set in, and
many of the yachts took advantage of it and started out on a spin.
When we got back to our yacht the waves were dancing merrily about
its bow, much to our delight.

When we got "under way" and fairly flew out of the harbor, the
crew of the _Colonia_ took off their caps and waved to us (Captain
"Hank Huff" also), and it is needless to say the salute was
returned, and kept up for at least three minutes. With our
spinnaker "set" we just skimmed homeward, reaching Warren in an
hour. The spray came over the boat as we sped along. For my part,
I got an extra coat of tan. I should like to know if any other
members of the Table were at the launching.

LUISE DE ALCAZAR, R. T. L.
WARREN, R. I.

Questions and Answers.

Ida Fitzpatrick: We believe there is no active Chapter in Hempstead now.
J. C. Failing: There is no active mineral Chapter. Can't we have one in
Oregon? All Chapters interested in minerals also collect stones,
flowers, etc. Noah Roark: It is likely that we shall have some
attractive offers to make to members in September. Watch for them. They
are not quite ready now. Will Frances A. Rice send her address, that we
may return some stamps?

We have to thank Katherine Warren for her morsel about Bermuda. We fear,
however, we shall not have space for it. Does any member know of a rule,
condition, or whatever it might be called, regarding the title of the
Emp