CLASS OF 1903
Last month we reported the foresting efforts of Earl Wilson up in the state of Vermont. Some years ago Ned Kenerson became interested in the planting of an apple orchard in Newbury, Mass., and has since developed his holdings to quite a large orchard, capable of supplying the market with a delicious fruit. During the apple blossom season Ned packs a lunch away in his car, gathers his family and passes invitations along to his friends to enjoy with him the sight of the orchard in full bloom. This year was no exception and the bloom was reported to be the equal, if not surpassing in beauty, those of previous years. Among those who enjoyed the sight were relatives from Bellows Falls, Vt., "Oat" and Florence Mudge, and "Meat" and Sue Hanlon.
Orvil and Amy Smith with friends motored from their camp at Ragged Mountain in Andover, N. H., on May 3, and enjoyed dinner at the Outing Club Cabin in Hanover. "Orv" has built a cabin up on Bagged Mountain, and thoroughly enjoys his week-ends away from his corporation law classes at Boston University and an active practice.
Floyd O. Hale, vice-president of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank. Ted has been connected with the Bell Telephone system ever since leaving college, in Pittsburgh, New York, St. Louis, and since 1921 in Chicago, as chief engineer and later as vice-president in charge of operations. Ted has a son, Robert, a member of the class of 1931, who is a DKE and a Dragon, and has recently been appointed, one of five men, a cheer leader of the College.
Henry G. Safford of Houston, Texas, retiring president of the American Cotton Shippers Association, delivered the annual address of the president at the convention held at Memphis, Tenn., April 25 and 26. More of that address and a splendid letter from "Queech" in our next Potholesker.
Miss Elizabeth Erwin, daughter of Cora and Clayt Erwin of Bellows Falls, Vt., graduated from Simmons College in Boston the 13th of June. Kuth, a younger daughter, has been attending the school of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston the past year.
Charles Taber Hall, rector of St. John's Church, Arlington, Mass., took advantage of a good old so'wester the other day and wrote me a real letter. More material for the Potholesker. Charles reports that his youngest son Ed, who decided a short while ago to do without his appendix, is once more enjoying his high school life without traffic signals from his tummy.
Ned Kenerson writes that David, his younger son, has struggled through a very severe attack of erysipelas and is once more back at school. The attack occasioned great anxiety for a time. We rejoice that David slew that dern Goliath. On June 5, Boyd B. Jones, the father of Philip M. Jones '03, passed away at his home in Haverhill after an illness of six months. Philip's father was a leading member of the Massachusetts bar and United States attorney for Massachusetts under President McKinley. He was a member of the well-known law firm of Hurlburt, Jones, and Hall at 53 State St., Boston. We extend our sincere sympathy to Phil in his loss.
The wedding of Miss Frances F. Comins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danforth W. Comins of Concord, Mass., to John B. Kenerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kenerson of Winchester, Mass., took place on the lawns of the Comins estate on Lowell Road, Concord, Sunday, June 22, at four o'clock. Congratulations, Ned and Charlotte, on the addition to your happy family.
At the Commencement exercises in June the sons of William W. Grant, Jr., Charles E. Newell, and William H. Watson received their diplomas. Watch these boys as they run down the lanes of life to better their dads' records.
"Andy" Perham was always one of the most likable and dependable fellows of '03. He has risen still higher in your Secretary's estimation for the simple reason that after twenty-seven years of worldly contacts he has responded pronto to a letter I wrote him just a few weeks ago. It came about in this way. Good old Brutus Luce heard of Andy's change of address from Atlanta, Ga., to Charlotte, N. C., and sent your Secretary a scrap of paper stating the fact. A letter to Andy brought forth an immediate reply. Are there any more such fellows as Brutus and Andy in our class? Andy lived in Florida for thirteen years, then in Atlanta, Ga., for ten years, and having been offered a better opportunity in his line in Charlotte, he moved on. He thinks he may strike Hanover in 1933 if he continues his hitch-hiking to the nor'ward. The address in force at present is F. S. Perham, 213 Builders Building, Charlotte, N. C.
Yes, in answer to my inquiry above, here is another good old Potholesker Harold D. Comstock of Riverton, Wyoming. A fine letter in reply to mine brings out many interesting facts of Harold's existence, and if the government's Reclamation Service does not confine him too closely in 1933 we ought to have the pleasure of a real chat at that best of all reunions of 30 years. Harold is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, is listed in "Who's Who in Engineering" and in "Who's Who in Government." He sends this message to you all. "Riverton is on the best highway to Yellowstone Park, the largest and best National Park. Enquire for 'Comstock' anywhere in central or northwestern Wyoming, and you will be properly directed to my door, the latchstring of which is always out."
Clayton L. Erwin of the Vermont state Department of Education delivered the address to the graduates of Bradford Academy on June 13. Clayt graduated from the Academy in 1899.
Ernest L. Brown says we don't advertise Wakefield, Mass., very much, but if we put on a Fourth of July celebration place a wager that it will be good. It is a safe bet, fellows. Your Secretary took some Marbleheaders over to see the fireworks in the evening, and while listening to the "best band in the state" was tapped by Ernest and Elaine. Both are looking well and carry the same genial smile that makes you always glad to be in their company. Ernest seemed fit to catch behind the bat for the 30th, as he did for the 10th.
Marblehead, "the yachting center of the world," is in a receptive mood this year. The harbor is full of boats varying in size from the Bridal Beasts to Morgan's Corsair, the finest afloat. Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday are the race days, and if any of the plutocrats of '03 think they would enjoy seeing over 200 boats go across the line at the report of the gun, come along down. The only penalty is a stop at the Burbecks' at 198 Humphrey St.
Secretary, 198 Humphrey St., Marblehead, Mass.
