expressed himself as being impressed with the strides made 
during the past three years in improving the defenses of the 
Zone, one of the most important of our national areas* 
The military bearing of the troops and naval units inspected 
and the excellent condition of their equipment also drew 
commendatory remarks from the President. 
All members of the Party voted the day as most interesting 
and instructive, but all breathed a sigh of contentment and 
relaxation when "home " was again boarded. 
As an aftermath of the "night »befo re", Pa was reput e d 
to have received a most endearing telegram while crossing 
the Isthmus by train. The fact that Pa had been inducted, 
apparently, as a charter member of the Hollyw ood "Movie Colony" 
was a source of much amusement to the remainder of the Party* 
