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28 353. The difference netween the true meridian and the magnetic meridian of any place. 354. Two. 355. When the magnetic needle is drawn to the right of the true meridian it is named easterly and when it is drawn to the left it is called westerly. 356. The influence on the compass due to the ship being built of iron and all equipment of steel and iron. OBITUARY. The late .A. C. Saunders, president of the Lorain Coal & Dock Co., was a man of singular charm of person whose loss will be deeply felt throughout the whole lake district. He was one of those rare characters whom it is a delight to honor. An intimate friend, writing of him in the Plain Dealer, said: "The sketches of the life of Mr. Saun- ders, which have thus far appeared, have been quite full as to his biography and business career, but have not set forth that phase of his character, which so much endeared him to a very wide circle of friends. Hs great business capacity and excellent judgment, it is true, en- abled him to attain a large measure of success, but this was also very largely due to a frankness, firmness and integrity of character which those with whom he had dealings quickly came to recognize and depend upon. "Tn addition to these qualities, which led to his success in the business world, Mr. Saunders was charitable in judgment toward his fellowmen, gentle in his con- tact with others, and most affectionate in his home life. These were the qualities which most marked his life and dominat- ed his conduct} both in business and private relations. "While absolutely loyal to the large in- terests entrusted to his charge, a broad minded fairness habitually characterized his consideration of questions arising in connection therewith, and he _ never sought an undue advantage. "As a large employer of labor, his treatment of his employes was consider- ate to such a degree that no cause of complaint was ever found among them. During the recent stringency, to meet pay rolls, Mr. Saunders went to New York and purchased currency for that pur- pose at a large premium. To the re- 'monstrance of a friend that such an ex- penditure was unnecessary, as the men might as well be paid with such checks as were then in general use, Mr. Saun- ders replied that when the men undertook to use these checks among trades people they would be subjected to discounts that would materially reduce the amount of their wages; that Thanksgiving was approaching, and he was determined, no matter at what cost to his company, that TAE Marine. REVIEW his men should have their full wages. This was characteristic of the man.~ "The same qualities marked the course of his private life. To lend a helping and kindly qualities which actuated the man in other relations were here at their best. . His family and wide circle of friends experienced, while others may STEAMER SOCAPA IN DRY DOCK NO. 2 AT SUPERIOR. hand, or to do a kindness, afforded him the greatest pleasure, and no effort to that end was ever burdensome to him. No worthy charity ever appealed to him in vain, and his giving, while entirely unostentatious, was most liberal. He was never heard to speak a harsh word of anyone, and if forced to criticism, used know with certainty, their beneficent ef- fect." WINTER DOCKING IN LAKE SU- PERIOR. Docking a boat on Lake Superior dur- ing the winter time, as the accompanying photographs show, is not an easy mat- STEAMER SOCAPA IN DRY DOCK NO. 2 AT SUPERIOR. it so sparingly and reluctantly that no offense could be taken. "Of the home life of Mr. Saunders, it is not necessary to speak. The gentle ter. The steamer is the Socapa, which was put in dock No. 2 at Superior on Jan. 7, the ice measuring a little over 2 on ft. in thickness in the dock. At the time