been made to the Very important part played by him, and the Warm 

 spot of friendship in the hearts of all. 



The book is necessarily in the first person. The write/s qualifi- 

 cations consist principalis in his personal acquaintance with the 

 participants in the recorded events and his personal participation in 

 them. 



I wish to express my appreciation for the co-operation of the 

 Olympia Oyster Growers Association and its members. Especially 

 do I mention F. W. {Mat) Mathias and Boh Bowers, the commit- 

 tee selected, to collaborate with me. They have spent much time re- 

 viewing and perfecting the manuscript, as well as in assembling the 

 data. 



E. N. Steele 



Olympia, Washington, September 30, 1957. 



