Costly Society In The Navy

A corumauder iu tbe United States navy says that the heaviest drain on the resources of the officers comes from social obligations, especially in foreigu ports. They are invited to diñe with a king, a prince, a governor, and as a representativo of this uation they have to go. Then in return they must invite the potentate to dinner with them. They must decórate the ship brilliantly and provide a sumptnous "spread" not only for the king, but for as niauy ministers and hangers on as he chooses to bring with him, and every time this is done each of&cer must go down into his