No doubt many inventors are wondering what disposition has been made of the Anthony Pollok Prize. Commun cations which have been received by the editor from Paris state that, owing to the unsatisfactory results of the former competition, the founders of the prize were undecided as to what should be done. Before taking any steps it was thought advisable to make an investigation. The Inter-maritime Association in Paris sent out letters to the leading maritime associations, chambers of commerce and boards of trade of the principal maritime cities of the world, asking for advice as to the best methods to be pursued in order to obtain more satisfactory results in a possible future competition. Many replies were received and a large number of suggestions made.

A report containing the various recommendations and suggested changes was submitted by the Intermaritime Association but a short time ago. The founders of the Anthony Pollok Prize intend shortly to pass upon the report and adopt resolutions for the final disposition of the prize.