ship's boat to fish in nearby waters, accompanied by several members of
 
his party and by his son, Ensign Franklin D. Roosevelt, Yr., U.S.N.R.,
 
(U.S.S. MAYRANT), who had come on board AUGUSTA shortly before noon.
 
Some fish were caught, mainly small cod and a few flounder. It was
 
reported later, on good authority, that these fish were wormy and
 
their edibility questionable. During the afternoon the President
 
cruised close along the shore, inspecting the waterfront and the
 
Argentia Base development. On return to the AUGUSTA the President
 
held a conference with the Nilitary and Naval members of his party.
 
After this conference the fellowing officers from TUSCAL00SA remained
 
on board for dinner as guests of the President:
 
     Major General Henry H. Arneld, U.S.A.
     Major General James H. Burns, U.S.a..
     Rear Admiral Richmond K. Turner, U.S.N
     Commander Forrest ?. Sherman, U.S.N.
     Lt. Colonel Charles W. Bundy, U.S.A.
 
A motion picture, "The Shepherd of the Hills," was shown on
 
deck after dinner, but the President did not attend. Ships present
 
darkened ship at 2200.
 
     Friday 8 August
 
During the forenoon Brigadier General Harms, U.S.A., and
 
Captain Elliot Roosevelt, U.S.A. (A.C.R.), flew down from Gander Lake
 
and came on board to call on the President. Ensign Reosevelt and
 
Captain Roosevelt were assigned additional duty as Aides te the
 
President.
 
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