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Juniors transferred to Members (8). 
Carl A. Bergstrom, Leading Draftsman, Fore River S. B. Co., Quincy, Mass. 
Frederick A. Hunnewell, Draftsman in Charge Suptg. Constructor, N. Y. 
Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J. 
Ambrose M. Merrill, Draftsman, Hull Division, Navy Yard, New York. 
A. Loring Swasey, President Swasey, Raymond & Page Inc., Colonial Bldg., 
Boston, Mass. 
Howard C. Towle, Leading Draftsman, N. Y. Shipbuilding Co., Camden, N. J. 
Nathaniel A. White, Draftsman in Charge, Estimating Dept., Hull Division, 
Navy Yard, Philadelphia. 
Ernest Fils, Chief Draftsman, Robins Dry-Dock & Repair Co., Erie Basin, 
Brooklyn. 
Eads Johnson, Consulting Engineer, 30 Church Street, New York. 
Juniors transferred to Associate (4). 
Frank H. Crane, President and Manager, Townsend & Moore Engineering 
Works, Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Robert C. Simpson, Draftsman, New London Ship & Engine Co., Groton, 
Conn. 
- Constantine D. Callahan, Naval Architect & Engineer, 1811 Center Street, 
San Pedro, Cal. 
William J. J. Young, Draftsman, Suptg. Constructor’s Office, Fore River 
S. B. Co., Quincy, Mass. 
THE PRESIDENT:—According to the Constitution, a ballot must be taken, if 
demanded. Do you desire a ballot to be taken? As no ballot seems to be 
demanded, I ask your pleasure as to the election of the candidates whose names have 
been read to you. 
Mr. LEwis Nrxon:—I move that they be elected to the various grades of 
membership stated by the Secretary. 
(The motion was seconded and carried.) 
TuE PRESIDENT:—The gentlemen named are now members of the Society, of 
the grades of membership specified. 
With a great deal of pleasure I request Sir William Henry White and Past 
President Bowles to take seats on the platform. (Applause.) 
The next business in order is the annual address of the President. 
President Taylor then read his address, which was greeted with loud applause. 
