Class of 1898
Both Ted Leggett and Witte sent me a copy of The Churchman, the official organ of the Episcopal church. The magazine contained a fine picture of Walter Sumner and a very appreciative article on his lifework. There came also a letter from Rock Island, 111., with a clipping from the local paper called the Argus. The editor, Miss Bartholomew, spoke of the unusual work Walter had done while with the Episcopal clergy of Chicago. I am sure all '98 men are grateful for the well-written obituary notice by Ich Crane that appeared in the last number of the MAGAZINE.
W. H. Mitchell is taking up his important work in Dummer Academy with his usual good cheer.
C. W. Littlefield is completing his term of office as the eightieth grand master of the Masons of Rhode Island, and in the magazine of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island that has just appeared there is a yery fine photograph of Charles on the front page, with an interesting biographical sketch.in which it is stated that Charles is at this time the president of the Rhode Island Baptist State Convention. In the magazine is also printed an interesting address by our classmate in his official position as grand master.
Charlie Duncan writes from Concord, N. H.: "'98 lost three of its best, and it isup to the rest of us to make up for thatloss by each doing a little better all thethings of life."
Bob Peck spent an enjoyable vacation in California. He is now back as head of the Latin department in St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.
Seelman writes: "The last year has takenfrom us men of high honor and affectionwhose loss we can ill afford. The preservationof closer ties should be our constant effort."
Charles Montgomery has moved into a very attractive new home opposite the site where the new $500,000 high school is soon to be erected for Newburyport.
Pete Adams still continues to gather in the honors, for Denis Crowley handed me a clipping in which was stated the following: "Dr. Walter Adams, director of MountWilson Observatory, was elected vice-president of the International Astronomical Association on July 77 in Paris, France."
Joe Carney is still working strenuously for the government, but manages to spend his week-ends at his beautiful summer home at Oyster Harbor, where a good game of golf is his favorite form of relaxation.
C. E. Clark was recently commended for his honorable work in the medical profession in far-off Turkey.
Fritz Robbert is very much on the job in his banking institution in New York and is enjoying good health.
Clarence Sibley has expressed his earnest purpose to attend our next reunion in Hanover, in 1938.
I am sure '9B extends its sympathy to Ev Snow in the loss of his brother, Dr. Dryden Snow of North Conway, N. H. For many years Dr. Snow has done faithful work in that north country.
No one takes a keener interest in the affairs of '98 and is more anxious to have the class spirit maintained to high degree than Denis Crowley. This year it seemed more advisable to have our regular round-up in the form of a party in the spring than to try to have a meeting before the Dartmouth-Harvard game. A variety in the program makes for greater interest.
Secretary, 57 Grove Hill Ave., Newtonville, Mass
