CLASS OF 1900
The fifth annual out-door round-up of the class of 1900 was held at Ipswich Bluffs on June 6, 7, and 8. It was a success from start to finish. About twenty-five members of the class were present. Jonakowski came from New York, F. D. Sears from Philadelphia, and Augustus Hadley from Marion, Mass. Probably the most significant event was the sudden change in temperature which occurred while the regular ball game between the "nears" and the "fars" was in progress. The thick wave of cold air was seen approaching down the bay, and when it struck the perspiration on the brow of Judge Prescott was modified to icicles almost within an instant. Of course, there was a welcoming committee which had everything ready, and the launch from Ipswich brought a host of new arrivals on each trip. The delegation from the legal fraternity of Lawrence, Mass., was the last to arrive. It seems that the motor had only one cylinder working, and the sea was so high that the Captain was afraid to complete the trip. He took them up on the heights and showed them the promised land, and it looked as if they would have to be satisfied with the view. However, another launch came along and towed them to their destination, where they were greeted with a sumptuous repast and cheered by a warm fire in the kitchen stove. Most of the party stayed the entire three days, with the exception of F. E. Atwood, who was absent the first night. Much could be written about this gathering, but suffice it to say, it was just a return to undergraduate days, except that the food was considerably better than ever was served at Madam Clancy's or the Key Club. In closing, we must admit that there were some differences of opinion. Court had to be summoned with Judge Prescott on the bench to bear a case presented by Mr. Atwood. There were many interruptions before the judge's opinion was rendered, but all who heard it agreed that it was absolutely just.
Guy A. Ham has organized the Citizens National Bank, which is located in Dewey Square in Boston. He has been elected president. This bank is so located that it can give especial attention to the interest of the leather and wool merchants whose places of business are in this vicinity. This bank, in connection with the Metropolitan Trust Company, has purchased the Commercial National Bank of Washington, whose president is Ralph E. Bowling, brother-in-law of the president. This latter institution has total assets of over $16,000,000. This places the Citizens National Bank in a position to handle business from the South.
An interesting note has been received from Paul Redington, who has just taken a trip in an aeroplane to be used for fire patrol under the cooperative agreement between the Departments of Agriculture and War. It is proposed to cover certain of the forestry sections in the West to detect fires. They can be more readily seen in canyons from an aeroplane than by look-out men. This service is an outcome of the development of aeroplane work in the war.
Dr. James B. Woodman has just been promoted from major to lieutenant-colonel, and is now in charge of the Base Hospital at Bordeaux. Dr. Woodman organized the Ill th Hospital Unit in a Southern training camp, and took it to France. This unit has now taken over the 20th Evacuation Hospital in Bordeaux, which is the most complete and best equipped hospital of the A. E. F. Dr. Woodman has under him 40 officers and 400 enlisted men. The medical men of 1900 have certainly done notable service in this great war.
Captain John C. Redington has returned from France with the Rainbow Division, and spent a few hours in Boston with some of his classmates. He certainly had a very active and successful service. The Rainbow Division, after its parade in Chicago, will be mustered out, and Captain Redington will return to civil life. The only 1900 man he met in France was Captain Fowler. It seems that Redington's battery had been without food for some time. They finally found some potatoes which had been hidden away by the Germans, and boiled them. While each man was munching a potato, two French officers and one American officer came up and asked for something to eat. John replied that they had plenty and told them to help themselves. He was surprised to have one of the officers step out and say, "Hello, John". This proved to be Captain Fowler, who was doing topographical work with the French army.
D. Bradley Rich represented the Boston Real Estate Exchange at the annual convention held at Atlantic City. Mr. Rich made a speech which was one of the particular occasions of the convention. He returned with the honor of vice-president of the National Association.
E. S. Yeaton is general manager of the Federal Shipping Corporation of Seattle, Washington. His particular work is the handling and booking of freight for Oriental ports. He reports a very pleasant visit from Henry Teague early in the year.
Secretary, Natt W. Emerson, 10 State St., Boston
