Class of 1900
Harry and Mrs. Sampson sailed on February eleventh for a trip to Egypt and points bordering on the Mediterranean. They will probably be gone quite a long while. Harry has certainly been a very hard worker all these years, and it is fine to be able to take so long and so delightful a trip.
Congressman Hale of Laconia has offered a bill to permit Ray Firth to file a claim on account of eye disability with the United States Employees' Compensation Commission. Ray was dropped from the service on March first, 1927, and has not been able to use his eyes for some time. We sincerely hope that action is taken in his favor.
The secretary of one of the classes of our time had a delightful visit with "Hi" Orcutt in Washington. Hi is doing legal work in one of the government departments and is prosperous, happy, and interested in the College and the class. He has not written us for some time, but we are glad to know that he is well and thriving. Perhaps he will show up at one of our old age reunions.
Johnny Warden writes a charming letter, stating that he hopes to have a good, long vacation this summer and visit all his friends in the East. He is having a busy time at the Veterans' Hospital in Maywood, 111. It is always a delight to get a letter from Johnny, because he preserves his youth better than most of us. He always attends the alumni dinners in Chicago and writes the Secretary about all the friends whom he sees. In this letter he says that Bill Howard has left Chicago and he thinks has gone to New York. The Secretary is busily employed trying to find out his new address. Bill sometimes escapes for several years at a time, but we always find him again and hold on to him as long as we can.
1900 men were all invited to attend a luncheon at the University Club on February 29 to greet their fellow members in the teaching profession. This was in connection with the meeting of the National Education Association. F. C. Lewis was on from New York. At this writing the Secretary has not learned of any other 1900 men who were present, but we hope that it included Chan Sanborn and Fred Hadlock.
Judge Benjamin F. Prescott, whose permanent residence is in Milford, N. H., has been spending the past few weeks in Florida. He stayed at the Miramar Hotel, and the postal card that he sent shows him hidden behind a pillar in the lobby. Henry has tactfully sent Ben along to Havana, and I suppose word will be received from that point about his activities. Ben makes no mention of Mrs. Prescott nor when he will return home. A complete account of this trip will appear in the Milford Cabinet, and members of the class who wish to be put on the mailing list may secure this privilege by an advance payment of five cents a month.
The following notice appeared in the ExeterNews-Letter under date of March second. In the middle of the last paragraph, well-wishing friends will question the use of the word "otherwise." Whether it has to do with Julian's habits of life, I do not know.
"Mr. Julian W. Phillips has tendered his resignation as vice-president and treasurer of the Exeter Banking Company to take effect the last of this month in order to accept the position of treasurer of the Excess Insurance Company of America, which specializes in underwriting excess portions of casualty, surety, and fidelity insurance, dealing largely with public utility and industrial corporations. Mr. Phillips will assume the duties of his new position at the offices of the company in Newark, N. J., on April 1, next.
"During his three years in Exeter Mr. Phillips has been devoted to his official duties. He has been solicitous in his service to the public, and has courteously given every attention to all patrons of the bank. Otherwise he has been the ideal citizen. While wishing him all success in his new post, his friends none the less regret his departure. Mrs. Phillips has likewise made friends throughout the community. They will be gratified that she will retain residence in Exeter until summer."
Secretary, 10 State St., Boston
