1895.
Welcome Yachtsmen.
The Y.M.C.A. had a triangle made of Japanese lanterns. There were also pictures of the Defender made of cloth and outlined with electric lights. It is estimated that there were between 25,000 and 30,000 lanterns used. A great many lights were constructed in such a way as to make the whole outline of the boat show. There was red fire and green fire burning all the time, also many fireworks and two search-lights to brighten up the harbor. The sky had a reddish tint. The naval reserves had a sea-serpent about seventy-five feet long. Old Father Neptune took things easy on the back of the monster. The serpent looked very docile, and its eyes stuck out, taking in the grand display.
Chester Gladding.
Newport, R. I.
Any questions in regard to photograph matters will be willingly answered by the Editor of this column, and we should be glad to hear from any of our club who can make helpful suggestions.
ABOUT OUR PRIZE COMPETITION.
Our annual Photographic Prize Competition has, as usual, attracted a great deal of attention, not only from members of our Camera Club, but from many who wish to become members in order to enter the competition, for as this is the first time that the Round Table has opened a photographic competition to all amateurs without regard to age, the interest is much more widespread.