Class of 1888
Ely, Richard S.—Dick is still the faithful family doctor of West Townsend, Mass. All classmates, when en route to Hanover, should go by way of Dick's house, where vitalizing cheer will be dispensed free for old time's sake. Dick reports himself as full of enthusiasm for Old Dartmouth, and binds himself to be present at our 50th.
Hardy, George F.—A pleasing and much prized letter from George just at hand. The Secretary knows of no one more anxious to learn of the happiness and wellbeing of 'BB than is George Hardy. Remember his office is 305 Broadway, New York City, where any classmate will get a cordial welcome and will leave wondering why he does not get the habit of calling often. Hardy reports himself a "hopeful prospect" for our 50th.
Lougee, Dr. W. W.—Doc reports a busy summer, which prevented his getting the vacation which he did not need. Mrs. Lougee has needed and received Doc's skillful ministrations during the summer, but she surely did look "fit" when Mrs. Cate and the Secretary called a few days ago. Doc reports that his older boy, Richard (the official photographer for our 45th reunion), is now connected with the U. S. Government Erosion Service, stationed at present in Mississippi, a branch of geology in which he has long been interested. Last year he was teaching geology at Vermont University.
Pattee, Fred Lewis—ln a letter of September 20 he reports getting back to Coronado Beach—"1500 miles, 8 days—whosays lam defunctt" The Secretary surmises that it took some time for him to recover after his "opus magnum," "First Century of American Literature," 599 pages. In a letter of October 2 he reports "improvingin health and morals." Good Father Pat, he sends along a lot of information concerning the civic virtues of our "Rare Ben Simonds." (See below.)
Simonds, Ben S— Our Ben is still a good sport, as shown by a letter of September 25. While on a fishing expedition during August the good citizens of Pottsville put him in the primary nomination for school director, a job for which he had no taste, but having nearly gone to his doom in the Atlantic, he considered being a school director might be pleasant by comparison. Wish I might print the letter in full, but we scribes are told to be brief. To Pattee we are indebted for the information that in the primaries Ben won out by more than 4 to 3. In a two-column Pottsville journal article we learn that Ben is one of the most respected citizens of that "burg," and that his election is assured. But all this becomes a matter of record in the "Gold Book."
Williams, Wendell—"What is so rare, etc."—a good letter from Wendell Williams, dated September 25, tells of being in Hanover at the time of college opening. Called on Pattee in Bristol. Spent a week at Lake Placid during the summer and some days in Maine, with two months in Florida last winter, and so runs the story of his past year. A year ago he announced he was going to take less of the strenuous life. Still Wendell is a man of his word.
Secretary, 11 Oak St., Belmont, Mass.
