soon as possible after the news of the storm had reached him. Praise of Mr. Gilman's capable handling of the difficult situation is heard on all sides. Upon Mr. Romfh's return he assumed the reins in the calm and efficient manner which is characteristic of him, though Mr. Gilman retained chairmanship of the Central Relief Committee. These agencies co-ordinated the activities of the city and county police, fire department, and military, and conducted first aid work for days before the Red Cross stepped in to take charge. There were many volunteers and a number of units engaged, and all are entitled to that measure of credit which such noble work deserves, but if one may be permitted to designate a single unit which did particularly prompt and courageous work, that was the American Legion.
Headquarters on Bayshore Boulevard were turned into an emergency hospital, where many of the injured were taken. They tendered their services to the police department and assisted in policing thetown. They looked after the distribution of large quantities of food and other supplies.
The promptness with which the Legion acted may be judged by the fact that patients were being cared for in its improvised hospital by noon Saturday, before the storm had really subsided. On Friday night, when the hurricane reached Miami Harvey Seeds Post was in the midst of a festive occasion which had been termed Mardi Gras, planned for the purpose of paying expenses incident to attending the convention in Philadelphia. Thus members of the Legion were ap-
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HOSPITAL SCENE AT AMERICAN LEGION HEADQUARTERS.
