Page 60 O.J. Friermuth, transmission engineer, addressed the students of the American Institute of Engineers at the University of Nevada recently. He spoke on the topic, "Telephone Repeaters and Vacuum," and their uses in connection with the transmission of speech by wire. Equipment Installer W. H. Feldman completed the installation of KPO broadcasting equipment and KLX line equipment at the University of California stadium for broadcasting the football games for the 1926 season, under the supervision of O.I. Crites, equipment supervisor. Three sections of No. 600-C type multiple switchboard, replacing two sections of the No. 550 type, were recently installed and the work completed by equipment installers of the forces of the supervisor of central office installations at the Aaron Taxi Company, San Francisco. Mrs. Lou Kutzkau, telegraph department, San Francisco, was a recent visitor at the San Jose long-distance office, where she received a hearty reception from her former associates. Mrs. Ellen E. Anderson of our San Jose long-distance office was recently appointed evening supervisor. Miss Reynolds of Sunset office, San Francisco, surprised everyone by wearing a beautiful diamond ring. Congratulations and best wishes, Thelma. Three new brides in our San Francisco Sunset office are Mrs. Lemon, Mrs. Maillard, and Mrs. Jones, and best wishes are also accorded to them. Miss Katherine Mamola, San Jose long-distance office, has fully recovered from the effects of an appendicitis operation. Mrs. Mattie Leach, operator at our San Jose local office, has returned to duty after an absence of three months due to illness. We are glad to have her with us again. Equipment Installer J. H. Roos and Line and Station Installer C. B. Wahlund recently completed the installation of one section of 80-line 550-C switchboard, twenty-three series lines, seven relay lines, eight trunks, and fifteen pairs of cords for the Howard Automobile Company, Oakland. Jim Nichols of the Oakland business office has recently returned from his vacation, which he spent in looking over his gold mine in Calaveras County. Mr. Nichols states that he has named the diggings the "Bright Star Mine," as brighter and bigger nuggets are expected to be taken from it. Strips of white linoleum are being installed on the stairways of the various company buildings in San Francisco as a reminder to persons using the stairs to keep to the proper side when ascending or descending. This is in line with the company's campaign on behalf of accident prevention. Miss Alice Butzbach, chief operator of our Oakland Humboldt office, has been absent due to illness. We are happy to have her with us again. We are also happy to report that our supervisor, Mrs. Florence Misippo, has returned from the hospital, and we are hoping to see her back on the job real soon. Miss Mildred Wisewell of the Oakland district commercial office was recently transferred to the Bay Division office in San Francisco. She was the recipient of an attractive blue silk umbrella presented to her by the Misses Pozzo, Casey, Pedersen, Odell, Long, Stuart, Mrs. Hull, and Mrs. McPherson. Miss Aileen Leahy of Fillmore office in San Francisco, who is regaining her health at the Arequipa Sanitarium, is not forgotten by her coworkers, as last week she received a pair of earphones from the Fillmore girls for the radio which is installed there. She can now enjoy the concerts to the greatest advantage. The Hartford Fire Insurance Company of San Francisco has recently installed one position of No. 700-C type p.b.x. switchboard, together with associated mechanical equipment, which consisted of fifteen manual, eighteen dial, and four attendants' central trunk circuits, along with 160-dial station multiple. John Schlarb, our Tacoma manager, recently paid a visit to San Francisco on his return trip from the Telephone Pioneers' convention. Mr. Schlarb and E. G. Fensler, Bay Division supervisor of directories, renewed an old acquaintance during the course of Mr. Schlarb's stay. He also called on many friends in the Bay cities. Alice Carter, Tulare operator, slipped away to Selma last month and became the bride of Andrew Limebarger. A delightful surprise party in the form of a miscellaneous shower was given the bride, who was the recipient of many gifts. Afterwards refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. Congratulations, Alice. M. Simidian, uncle of Gloria Rasmussen of our Berkeley business office, is visiting at her home in Richmond. Mr. Simidian, a resident of Miami, Fla., was extremely fortunate in escaping the violent storms which recently swept Florida. He is an ardent booster for "Sunny California" and is enjoying every minute of his stay here. Mrs. Eunice Flesher has returned to her duties at our Sebastopol exchange, after a vacation spent in her old home town in Southern Oregon, visiting grandma, who has grown younger, as grandmas will, and who arranged for Eunice to have a memorable time. The little Flesher, with his first train ride fresh in his memory, said to us, "Gee, I sure did like the porters." Dan Cupid is evidently up to his old tricks again, as Miss Mary Naughton of our Randolph office in San Francisco is the proud possessor of a beautiful diamond. Two diamond rings have also appeared in our Valencia office. Miss Lena Camenzind and Miss M. Sherry are the lucky girls. Congratulations and best wishes are extended. Things are looking up in Placerville, due to profitable fruit-growing activities, and from the fact that Tahoe travel goes through this town. The Placerville-Lake Tahoe Summit job is under way by Foreman J. Mosher, representing a $20,000 expenditure. Mr. Sarver's stock sales rank next to the high spot in the division, and the end is not yet. H. D. Maybury, our Madera manager, attended the Rotary Club executives' convention at Santa Maria, September 17 and 18, while on his vacation in that vicinity. Mr. Maybury has been appointed district commissioner of the Boy Scouts. H.G. Adams, wire chief of Madera, is instructor of first aid, and is to serve on the "Court of Honor" board. Earl C. Anthony, Inc., dealers for the Packard Motor Car Company, are now located in their new quarters. Their telephone equipment consists of an 80-line No. 4 switchboard and thirty stations. This work was completed by H. D. Eager and H. Cooper, equipment installers, working under the supervision of S.R. Cooper, equipment supervisor. C. A. Burke has been assigned the duties of area clerk in the district construction office, replacing Mr. Cooke, who was transferred to other duties. Harry A. Grady, clerk in the district construction office, has resigned to accept another position. Albert V. Cook, formerly area clerk for the Randolph-Market and Mission districts, has taken over Mr. Grady's duties. Mrs. Fred Kerstad, nee Lucia, Vallejo operator, was a beautiful bride in a white satin gown at her wedding recently. All of her friends, including the Vallejo operators were the invited guess. The reception was held at one of the most prominent halls in Vallejo, where several hundred guests assembled. Carrie Beauchamp, chief operator, and Eunice Castagnini attended the wedding breakfast. One of our Winnemucca customers, while waiting for a long-distance call, noticed a large snake protruding its head from the coils of the office radiator. The customer, first making sure that he was really seeing a snake, asked the Winnemucca clerk for a ruler and dispatched it after a short and exciting battle. So it is really true that reptiles are being killed on the floor of the Winnemucca office. The sewing club of our Petaluma exchange held its first meeting after the summer season at the home of Miss McFadden. A most delightful time was enjoyed by those present. Hazel Wright and Rose Bauer rendered several delightful vocal solos, accompanied by Eleanor Gilardi and Helen Woldemar. The home was beautifully decorated with choice flowers of the season. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour. Miss Evelyn Kelley of the Berkeley business office informs us that she has as her house-guest Mrs. Florence Boswell of Sacramento County, whom she has not seen in several years. Many pleasant affairs are being planned for Mrs. Boswell, and Miss Kelley has not overlooked to include a visit through the Berkeley exchange, where the intricate equipment of our company will be cheerfully explained by those in charge. Miss Mabel Shaffer, teller in the Sacramento local office, surprised her many friends recently with a telegram from Woodland stating that her marriage to H.J. Duffy had just been solemnized. Both Miss Shaffer and Mr. Duffy are local favorites, Mr. Duffy being well known to baseball fans throughout the valley. While the union of these young people has been in prospect for some time, it nevertheless was a complete surprise. W.S. Ballard, who has been in the service of the company during the past year and a half, was recently transferred from Area No. 1 of the Oakland business office to his new office at Thirtieth and Adeline streets, where he has assumed the duties of left-in disconnect salesman. Mr. Ballard was succeeded by John Thomson of the collection unit of Area No. 1, and the services of Mrs. Emma McNally have been secured to occupy the position vacated by Mr. Thomson. Clars. L. Garnier, stenographer for District Wire Chief W. B. Cook, has resumed her duties after a delightful two months' vacation spent with her parents in Bismarck, N.D. She left on the H.F. Alexander, over the Canadian Pacific, and stopped off at Lake Louise and Banff. On her return trip Miss Garnier says she was very fortunate to see the Grand Canyon and visit friends and relatives in Los Angeles. "The trip was all very wonderful, but of all places I've been, there is no place like San Francisco," is her ultimate remark. The following is from a Sebastopol customer, who unhesitatingly corrects us occasionally, and then when we get something like this we feel more than repaid for the efforts we put forth to give service: "Just a little token of kindness to you all, Knowing in ev'ry life there comes a little squall, Tho'oft we grow discouraged trying to do our bit, There's nothing like carrying on just purely from our grit, So when the rural subscriber rings in on number nine, Remember she is crabby, but thinks you girls are fine."