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- 190 THE means “camping out” because he is not within its walls. Every one has some favorite spot; mine is Southern California, which as a place to live or visit (especially if one has seen Chicago or other busy centers) is far more desirable than New York. Joun J. Barry. P.S.—I have enjoyed THE Arcosy monthly for thirteen years. WHAT HE LIKED AND DIDN’T The only drawback to the subjoined is the fact that Mr. Dennison neglects to state how he came to get hold of that first copy of THE Arcosy which fell into his hands over eleven years ago. His letter, in the main, is just the kind I like to receive, expressing ieee per- sonal likes and dislikes. Helena, Montana. The first copy of your magazine that I read was in the early portion of 1005, I thmk. At any rate the title of the story was “ The Land of the Long Night.” It was a most excellent story, and a good sample of what THe Arcosy ~ has been since. You will note that I am not on your subscription list, but being on the move most of the time, I have no permanent address, and have therefore to depend upon the news- stands for my copy of THE ARGosy. The Log-Book is a very interesting section of the magazine, and I note that “The Man With the 44 Chest” received quite a bit of praise, of which every bit was fairly earned. The later stories that appealed to me as being most in- teresting were—‘ A Mystery of Roscoe Conk- ling Park,” “Why There Was a Murder on Pearl Street,’ and “Getting Away From Thompson.” All your authors are good, and no matter what the kickers say about them, it will have to be admitted that there is not a “bum” author on the list of THe Arcosy writers. However, there appears a foolish story in the April number entitled ‘‘Who Is Charles Avison ?” But, unlike some of the contributors to the . Log-Book, I am not offering that author any advice. I couldn’t even have written as good a one as that myself, whatever I think of that story. O. E. DENNISON. | GOOD NEWS FROM DIXIE Here’s another specimen of the sort of letter an editor likes to receive. As he is looking for New York City color, even though now a resi- dent- of Georgia, Mr. Broughton will, no doubt, enjoy the Washington Heights novel in this issue, as I hope he did the Bronx story in the last. I have more of Mr. Moran’s tales in stock, he will be glad to know. Savannah, Georgia. Just a few lines from Dixie in praise of the June Arcosy. Have just finished the Log-Book, and certainly wish that I had the July number to start on to-night. “Ships of Strife” cannot be equaled, in my estimation. I enjoyed every line of it, and For a story of adventure, ARGOSY. think that Captain Dingle should be called on for another story hitting on life on the sea on board the old wind-jammers. In regard to the short stories, Neil Moran’s “Movie Men fora Day” should have first place, although they are all very good. Having lived in New York City for several years, I am look- ing forward with much interest to the July novel, “A Secret of the Bronx.” G. J. BroucHTON. P.S.—Am very glad to say that the stories in ree Arcosy are not, like the State of Georgia, ry SEA FIGHTS OF THE PAST AND PRESENT Modern methods of fighting are by no means as picturesque as were the old sea battles, when ships were lashed side by side and, amid waving swords, men engaged in hand-to-hand encount- ers. John Paul Jones, for instance, would not have cut much of a personal figure in the North Sea battle between the English and German navies of June x. Thus it looks as though the present war would put a crimp in sea fights as effective fiction material. 3 Laguna Beach, California. I am sending on one dollar for renewal to THe Arcosy for another year. It is an A No. 1 magazine, and I enjoy reading the stories. All of them are fine. Of course there are some stories people like better than others. I like Bedford-Jones’s stories. “Scud of the Banks” was great, and so was the fight between the Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis. THE Arcosy can’t be beat. You can tell your authors I said so. WILLIAM WILLIs. A COMPLIMENT THAT ISN’T DOUBTFUL Yours is certainly a peculiar case, Mr. Forrest. You say you are conscious of a feeling of dis- appointment on finishing reading THr ArGosy, yet can’t get along without it. You refer to something lacking in the make-up. Arrange- ments have been made for a greater variety in each issue. Possibly this will solve your diffi- culty. I hope so, and, meantime, must con- sider your remarks, on the whole, decidedly complimentary to our magazine. What say you, readers ? Messick, Virginia. My subscription expired with the March issue, and as I am very busy at this season of the year, I thought I would not have time to read THe Arcosy, so I concluded to let it slide. I find, however, that THE Arcosy habit is not to be broken off so easily as I thought. Since my subscription expired, I have been under the necessity of making two trips to town, a dis- tance of eighteen miles each way, to secure the April and May issues. In view of the above facts, and as it seems that I simply cannot do without THE Arcosy, I will have to ask you to CORMICLOOOKS (C@