By Merle T. Orleans

WALTER FOLGER, JR. hydraulics, than the more simple word "box", which is the technical term of our pump-makers. For this discovery, or invention, I do not expect to take out a patent; but after making the foregoing statement, shall not be surprised should some other person, or some company of individuals lay claim to the exclusive right of taxing the public for its use. Such things have often been done with entire impunity. Walter Folger.

A Tribute to Hugh R. Chace

By Merle T. Orleans (Read at the Annual Meeting of the Association on July 20,1982)

ONE MAN WHO HAS BEEN important to the Nantucket Historical Association for the past ten years is retiring from active participation as of this meeting. This man, whom we all honor for his capabilities and his cooperation, is Hugh R. Chace.

Early in 1972 he agreed to be the Curator of the Old Town Office on Washington Street. He and Mrs. Chace set up this little office at the southeast corner of the Old Town Building, directly beneath the office of our President, Mr. True. The little room, resembling a town office as it might have been 130 years ago, has been admired and commented upon by hundreds of visitors over the years.

In the fall of 1972, W. Ripley Nelson resigned as Chairman of the Whaling Museum after nearly 20 years. Mr. Chace willingly accepted the responsibility in addition to his other duties. For the past five years, until he relinquished the chairmanship to Renny Stackpole, he has steered the Whaling Museum on an even course, often against head winds, and brought the Museum successfully into port. As was once said under different circumstances, "we had a damn fine sail".

Today we wish him well in his retirement, knowing we may always call on him for advice and assistance when we find ourselves in a severe storm.

The above testimonial was adopted by the meeting.