October 30, 1940

fear Mrse Seymours

I wish to thank you for your kindness in asking me
to address your Board-Teacher Banguet, to be held in Ottawa
on March 18, |

I am just a little wmoertain at the present time
regarding my ability to be with you on March 18 I am to
serve as Managing Director of the National Collegiete Saskete
ball Tournament in Mansas City late in March, and the dates
as yet have not been defini sete

Would it be possible for you to wit a few weeks
until we get more definite information om the dates? If

you
plans because I have tentatively pronised these other people and
cannot close a date until I have finished my acreenént with theme

Thanking you for your courtesy in asking mo, I am,

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Varsity Sasketball Coach