Class of 1900
After a week's illness from pneumonia, Mrs. Dorothy Witter Branch Jackson died at the Deaconess Hospital, Boston, on the last day of May. Mrs. Robert Jackson had a very distinguished career in the state of New Hampshire, quite in line with her illustrious ancestry. She was the daughter of Oliver Branch, for many years a leader of the New Hampshire bar. She was a graduate of Bradford Academy, and in 1909 married Robert Jackson. There followed many years of great activity in politics. She was one of the founders of the National League of Women Voters, a trustee of the New Hampshire State School at Laconia. Then too there was continuous work for the Red Cross and the Family Welfare Society. Hand in hand with her husband she worked for the election of President Roosevelt. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson had two daughters, Mrs. John C. Comley of Milton and Miss Hope Jackson, a student at Miss May's School in Boston. The deep sympathy of the class goes to Robert Jackson and the two children. The state of New Hampshire has lost one of its leaders, and the city of Concord especially will miss Mrs. Jackson.
The July issue of the National Geographic Magazine contained several pictures of the duck hawk which Charles Proctor photographed last summer. The pictures are most unusual and have great scientific value. Charles, by the way, spent his sabbatical year in Europe, making his headquarters in France. He was accompanied by Mrs. Proctor and their youngest son, John. No doubt much research work in optics was done in France and Germany. By the way, Charles' course in optics is considered one of the toughest ones in the curriculum.
The annual class round-up was held at Keezar Lake, near New London, N. H., the last week in June. It was a great success, and the attendance was the best ever. Ray Firth, escorted by Ben Prescott, was present during the entire session, and had a wonderful time. Of course, there was another unfortunate incident occasioned by Chelsea Atwood's lack of decorum, but this is no place to describe it. Whether or not the class can ever return to Keezar Lake is a question. Mrs. Dolloff and Charlie entertained again in their unrivaled way. We missed Harry Hutchins, and do not know yet why he did not show up. The old clock on the church near by sounded as usual, but the only one who complained and seemed unaccustomed to such a sound was Ben Prescott. The golfers performed as usual, but Harry Sampson was off his game, while Capt. Boy-ed was way above his usual form. So another grand reunion goes down into history, with 28 men attending.
Day Condit now has a responsible traveling position with the Ditto Company. He has made one trip to the Coast, and expects to be in New England in the fall. Day has been such a home man that this will seem like a real change. By the way, Day reports a fine visit with Eva Yeaton in Seattle.
The NRA has kept Mc chained to his job, and so he missed his summer vacation. He hopes to take a long motoring trip in October, covering most of northern New England. His Athletic Council job takes him frequently to Hanover.
An enthusiastic friend of Nat Barrows claims that the old woolen manufacturer has kept his men busier than almost anyone else in that line, and has paid higher wages than any one else in his locality. And he has made money too. Pretty creditable for Nat.
Bob Jackson announces the marriage of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jackson Comley, to W. Forbes Morgan of New York and Washington. The ceremony took place at the Lincoln Chapel of the New York Avenue Presbyterian church in Washington on September 5. Only immediate members of the family attended. W. Forbes Morgan is very well known in New York financial circles. In 1914 he organized the Lafayette Fund in this country to aid France. He was vice-president of American Relief, which was merged in 1917 with the Red Cross. He was treasurer of the Roosevelt pre-Convention campaign. Last April he joined the organization of the Farm Credit Administration. This is the second marriage for both.
Sam Banning is president of the Chicago Alumni Association, and anticipates a busy year.
Bill Colbert's latest address is 1370 C St., S. W., Washington, D. C. Bill is suffering a lot from arthritis, but he is just as cheerful as ever.
Vic Salinger is now a Federal receiver. It must seem fine to receive anything nowadays, and Vic says there is little to collect in Los Angeles.
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