Abstract :
Members and guests of the Engineering and Chemical Societies in the New York City District are invited to participate in a special trip to West Point arranged under the auspices of the National Defense Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The Alexander Hamilton of the Hudson River Day Line has been chartered for the occasion and will make the trip to West Point on Thursday, May 12, 1927. The number of passengers will be limited to one-third capacity of the boat, in order to insure the comfort of all. On reaching West Point the party becomes the guests of Brigadier-General Merch B. Stewart, Superintendent. A close survey of the Academy will be permitted. There will be special drills, followed by an evening parade in full-dress uniform. Luncheon and dinner are included in the charge for the trip, which is $5.00 per person. Ladies are cordially invited to participate. Boat will leave West 42nd Street Pier at 10 a. m. and West 129th St. Pier at 10:20 a. m. Return trip will leave West Point at 7 p. m. arriving New York at 10 p. m. Send your reservations and make out checks to I. L. Martin, 29 West 39th St., New York City. (A. S. M. E. headquarters.)