Jack's money, watch and other valuables were later recovered and
returned to him.
Just before Jack and his mates were to leave the "Farnum" for the last
time, Lieutenant Commander Mayhew came aboard, followed by Ensign Trahern
and three of the midshipmen who had been under submarine instruction.
"Mr. Benson and gentlemen," said Mr. Mayhew, "I shall not make a set
speech. What I have to say is that the cadet midshipmen who have been
under your capable and much-prized instruction of late wish each of you to
take away a slight memento of your stay here."
Machinist Williamson had not been omitted. Each of the four received from
the lieutenant commander a small box, each containing a small gold shield.
In the center was the coat of arms of the United States Naval Academy. At
the top of each pin was the name of the one to whom it was given. Across
the bottom were the words:
FROM THE
BATTALION OF NAVAL CADETS
IN KEEN APPRECIATION
OF ADMIRABLE INSTRUCTION
"I think," said Mr. Mayhew, "that none of you will hesitate to wear this
pin on vest or coat lapel.
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