Class of 1888
Brock, Charles H.Not one personal word from Charles, but we have received a clipping from the Wall Street Journal, Pacific Coast edition, of December 27, 1934- (Thanks to Pattee and Lougee.) Part of this clipping follows:
"Charles H. Brock, prominent SouthernCalifornia legal counsel, will retire fromhis post as counsel for the Title Insurance6" Trust Co. on January 2, to become associated
with the law firm of Musick &Burrell, Los Angeles. Mr. Brock is knownas an outstanding legal expert on titletnatters, and is considered an authority onMexican land grants. He will have completed 21 years of service with the company, having become associated with it in1914. During ten years of this time heserved as chief counsel. While chief counsel for the company, Mr. Brock played animportant part in the interpretation oflaws affecting titles. He wrote the principal and controlling brief which resultedin establishing the validity and constitutionality of the probate code of Californiaby the Supreme Court."
Chandler, George F. Mrs. Chandler, Zack's wife, writes that life goes on just about as usual. She also gives the astounding information that Avery was in town for a brief stop recently. This is the first intimation this Secretary has had, since he took office, as to which side of our ledger Avery should appear on.
Clark, John Lew Perhaps "life begins at forty," but I am sure in John Lew's case it begins at the retiring age. The latter from John Lew, which was mentioned in an-> earlier issue, proves this. The few quotations which we are sending in will perhaps be printed in full.
"I do not know whether I am retired ornot. I have been engaged as interimpreacher, including some services in casesof serious distress in the parish, until mysuccessor shall have been found andplanted in the manse. It lets me downgently and is not burdensome Thisdecision to retire was one of the most difficult I have ever been called upon to make.. ... It seemed like throwing down yourgun and running to the rear while the battle was still at its height, but I was forced tothe conclusion that my feeble blows couldnot win the victory, and I would bettergive a better man my armor and my place.Since this decision was made I have feltmost happy about it, for it seems I shallfind plenty to do I have boughtfrom the trustees of Dartmouth College ahouse which they fell heir to last spring."
All of '88 hope the trustees gave him a good deal.
English, Lee F. A letter from Lee dated March 20 says he and Mrs. English are leaving San Diego for home on March 28.1007 Greenwood Ave., Wilmette, Ill., will be his headquarters until cold weather again threatens the lake region. He reports a good winter and general improvement in health. He also records a pleasant call from Gove, who seems as youthful and cheerful as ever.
Gove, Frank E. Frank is again in Denver, so says a telegram received today. He and his wife spent much of the winter in California. Says English is looking well and is booked for the doubtful honor of becoming, one of these days, the last remaining of '88. Gove reports all well with himself. Perhaps the depression overlooked Denver.
Livermore, Arthur L.Good letter just received from Livy. He writes that on receipt of my distress signal soon after his return from Miami he called his slickest stenographer and told her what to say to me. I note some of the facts.
"Arrived from Florida by airplane onMarch 2.9. Left Miami at 9 A.M. and waseating dinner in New York at 8:30 P.M.Never felt better in my life. Rented myhouse (he should have said estate) inMiami, the only income I ever receivedfrom real estate. The day I arrived inMiami I met Wendell Williams and hiswife at the Pancoast Hotel, lunched, dined,and rode with Wendell in his Lincoln, enjoyed it. Lunched with George Hardy inNew York in February, who hopes tospend some time in Florida on a largepaper mill project. Mrs. Wallace Shortleft Miami the day I arrived, so did notsee her, but my son Henry, who lives there,said he never saw her looking better, andthat's some."
If we all had a duplicate of Livy's slick stenographer, '88 class notes would be worth reading.
Pattee, Fred Lewis Too bad that Father Pattee's last letter is not fit to print in full. I never did like expurgated editions. Who says that teaching youth in the sun-kissed clime of Winter Park does not engender perpetual youth?
Williams, Berton Pattee writes that Mr. Farley, in order to make Massachusetts safe for Democrats, has declared a vacancy in the postmastership at Ayer. We are sorry, for Berton has been an efficient holder of that office these many years. If this sounds like politics, remember that I am only quoting Father Pattee.
Secretary, 11 Oak St., Belmont, Mass.
