Class of 1900
Our two invalids are getting along finely. Gilbert Balkam has left the Quincy hospital after a most successful operation, and when this issue of the MAGAZINE reaches you he will probably be as good as new. He appreciated very much the many fine letters he received from classmates.
Charlie Dolloff is still taking it easy, as he should after so many years of continuous and absorbing work. Let's hope that his new schedule will be less arduous, with lots of time for recreation at his summer home on Lake Keezar.
Just as we announce the rapid convalescence of our two invalids, Ben Prescott upsets the apple-cart, or rather the furniture, and crashes into our casualty column. It seems that the Prescott mansion on the hill in Milford was undergoing a thorough spring cleaning. When all, the familiar interior routes were changed or blocked and Ben wasn't given a map of the revised layout, the result was he got off the highway one night, collided with a fence in the form of a chair, table, or chest of drawers, and broke his nose. As a loyal supporter of George Moses, Ben believes in a strictly laissez faire policy, and is willing to risk his life to maintain it. Ben's comments on the New Spring Deal can't be printed here, but their effect can be graphically recognized when you see Ben.
Roger Dunlap reports a very enjoyable double life, selling insurance weekdays and acting as pastor of the Community church in Deering, N. H., on Sundays. Roger writes, "Each part of my life hasbrought me a good measure of success andhappiness, and certainly a feeling of freedom, as I am. no longer dependent on thewhims of a small parish." Roger is living in a charming and very old house belonging to his wife and sister. Deering is only thirty miles from Concord. By the way, Roger is special agent for the Massachusetts Protective Association, whose main office is in Worcester with Lem Hodgkins as. treasurer.
P. Redington has sent the Secretary a map of his new kitchen garden called the Shoshone National Forest. It is the oldest national forest in the United States, having been crested by President Harrison in 1891. It covers one and one half million acres in one of the most rugged sections of the Rocky Mountains. Paul's headquarters are at Cody, Wyo., the outfitting point for trips through the Shoshone Forest, Yellowstone Park, and Jackson Hole. Better drop out and see him.
Reunion plans are proceeding finely. Walter reports a splendid promise of attendance. L. B. has a great program all settled, including more interesting events than ever before. We are all set for a glorious 35th, with the assurance of fine weather, beautiful side trips, and the Outing Club house for our local rallying point. Mass. Hall awaits you. Come one, come all, for the class of 1900 is the one organization we exclusively own, cherish, and love. Its numbers will decrease, but its strength should increase if we loyally maintain our trust.
Secretary, Hanover, N. H.
