Class of 1876

A letter received in February from Mrs. William H. Gardiner, widow of the former secretary of '76, written at her headquarters, "The Rosslyn," Los Angeles, indicated that she and her daughter, Alice, were thoroughly enjoying their winter in Southern California. They had frequently met Frank P. Hill and wife, who were spending several months in that region. Mrs. McElroy of the '76 fellowship was at the same hotel. Hunt and wife, with whom acquaintance had been resumed at Hanover last June, were seen at their home in Riverside. Mrs. and Miss Fairfield were living in Los Angeles. Peabody's home was not far away at Pasadena, and Woods' at La Habra. Stimson and wife were expected at "The Rosslyn." Surely Los Angeles is more of a Mecca for '76 this winter than any other place on the map.

Five members of '76, Abbott, Hardison, Hibbard, Piper, and Tripp, came together for the annual winter dinner in Boston February 19. The death of Hibbard so soon thereafter (February 20) will create a sad memory of this event. Probably no other member of the class had been present at all of the fortythree winter gatherings in Boston.

Hay still keeps his gaze on Paris as the scene of future studies in painting.

"Reports from time to time of Woods at La Habra suggest Horace at Tibur. One of his more important satisfactions is his garden; there he is found, in winter as well as in summer, planting, weeding, pruning, irrigating, and all the time enjoying. In the distance rise snowcapped peaks which may stand for Soracte. Woods' letters, as might be supposed, are entertaining reading for those who are fond of books and reading, the quieter human intercourse, and the outside world.

The high appreciation in India of Abbott's translations from Marathi is most gratifying; so, also, the extended review of the first volume in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE for March.

Secretary, 411 High St, West Medford, Mass.