CLASS of 1903
The big item of the week (this is written on May 2) is the Secretaries Association meeting at Hanover Friday and Saturday. Your Secretary is absent, though not through choice; his state of health won't yet permit so long a trip. No loss to the class is entailed, as it will be capably represented by Charlie Luce, who has kindly consented to act in our place. His report will be published in the MAGAZINE for August. A fine program is planned, and I certainly hate to miss this meeting, which would be my first. Domimanendum est mihi. Hop on that, you classicists.
Kenerson writes that he expects to be in Hanover this week. The lucky stiff!
Two of our Californians have moved their respective household goods since last writing; Herbert Follett now resides at 540 West Santa Inez Ave., San Mateo, and Lester Williams at 868 Arlington Ave., Berkeley.
Charlie Webb is secretary for one of Vermont's two congressmen. On the new apportionment Vermont gets only one congressman. Will Charlie land? The latest report is that he and the rival secretary may flip a coin to decide the matter. Anyway, Charlie, all 1903 wish you good luck. You've been in Washington a long time, and know the ropes thoroughly.
Speaking of Washington, our correspondent there reports that Kenie, Mrs. Kenerson, Peggy, and David motored thither from Boston recently. John Bodge was held up in Hanover by an infection on his chin, but joined the party by train later, and returned home in the Chandler.
Fred Baker was in Boston this winter. He was seen coming out of Bergie's office and going into Bill Keyes', or perhaps it was the First National Bank. Conflicting reports on this point. It is also stated that Fred consulted with a Boston M.D. as to some trouble in his nose. How about that other eminent "North Kentry" lawyer, Andrew Jackson? Does anybody ever see him or hear from him? I don't, not since last summer anyway. Drop us a line, Andrew, or I'll be printing your obituary.
Harry Fitts is reported to be furnishing the steel for the new hotel at North Station, Boston. His recent jobs around that city include the new station, Boston Garden, and Keith Memorial Theatre. Monuments enough for any man. That Mrs. Fitts is not idle is attested by a letter-head of the Newton (Mass.) Community Theatre, Mrs. Fitts, chairman of the dramatic committee.
Albert Smith writes that spring came early in Binghamton. He speaks of his peonies being up six or eight inches, and his tulips ready to blossom; also plum and peach trees in bloom (April 13). I suppose the hepaticas are coming up in the woods, and the trilliums almost in bloom by this time. Spring, the sweet spring, is the year's pleasant king. Then blooms each thing, etc., etc. It happens that as a rule spring arrives late on the west shore of Lake Michigan, so I enjoy reading these pleasant details, and pass them on for what they are worth.. Spring was also early in Hanover, but just as everybody began to feel congratulacious, socko,—rain, snow, blizzards, just as in years gone by, remember?
Prexy opines as follows regarding Meat, Kenie, and golf: "Meat Hanlori is apparently worried about the coming golfing season; not for fear there won't be one, but that the press of business (he is almighty busy these days) may keep him from even talking the game over with Ned Kenerson, who, of course, is never busy; at least, not so busy that he wouldn't want to talk to Meat."
The flu epidemic laid the Stockwell family low this winter, to the extent that a hospital was used to relieve the situation. All are thankful it was no worse.
The annual dinner of the Vermont Alumni Association was held at Montpelier in February, with Governor Weeks as guest of honor. In the- election of officers, Clayton Erwin was chosen vice-president. Erwin spoke recently before the Ludlow Rotary Club at a meeting held at Black River Academy.
Alton Pratt is serving on the board of selectmen for the town of Middleboro, Mass.
Vic Cutter, congratulations. Word came some time ago of your election to the board of directors of the New England Telephone Company, and only this week I heard of your election to the board of directors of the Boston First National Bank, a signal honor.
Walter Lillard took his Tabor boys on the Caribbean trip this winter; of course the two Mudge boys went. In an indoor track meet between Tabor and Brown and Nichols School, Bun Mudge put the shot (12-pound) 41 feet, 11¾ inches. I'll bet that kid against the field to win the football rush for the freshmen next September, if such a thing is still on the program, which is unlikely..
Charlie Luce writes, "I haven't seen any of the fellows lately, and have no news, except that you could say that Andy Perham expects to be in New England this summer. Stenographer on strike. 'Facit per alium, faait perse.' I am now doing it per se."
I hope you will get all the Latin in this letter translated before another month rolls around; I expect to call on some of you to translate the various passages.
Secretary, 1033 Northshore Ave., Chicago
