Class of 1888

Bodwell, Edwin J., in a recent letter adraits that even California has been hit by the depression. As you will recall, Bod has retired, but he is still keeping up his interest in education by doing library work in one of the Oakland senior hirfi schools. "

Clark, John Lew—His new address in Exeter, N. H., is 25 Elliott St.

Davis, Frank /.—Left Hanover in spring of junior year, was superintendent of the Ansonia, Conn., Water Works for many years, now retired, living at 564 Weldon Ave., Oakland, Calif.

Gregory, Warren F.-Reports the arrival on May 3 of the long-looked-for grandson Warren Gregory Bird.

Hardy, George F.—A two-line letter from George's office, showing he was try ing to be the first to respond to Alumni Fund suggestion.

Nelson, Sam B.—A letter as rare as a June day in Hanover. Is looking forward to the 50th. Says grandchildren have now reached a goodly number.

Pearson, Fisher H-Letter indicating surprise that the Secretary or any other member of the class is still living. Hopes to be able to pull through till the 50th. If he does, will walk to Hanover to attend Depression still violent, business rotten Seven grandchildren. And Fisher is cheer' ful.

Rand, Richard 8.-Dick takes time, which should be given to his patients! to write that life moves on, people are sick just as of old, but collections are nearing the vanishing point. Mrs. Rand, he records, met with a serious accident several weeks ago, causing concussion of the brain and serious injury to the back. Dick is able to report improvement.

Simonds, Benjamin S.-Ben has retired and is not yet on the "relief roll." Incidentally he is treasurer of the Building and Loan Association and secretary-treasurer of the Pottsville Club, so why should he be on the relief roll? Children all married and away from home. He says he and Mrs. Simonds are enjoying the best of health, and so far as he can see, "The Old Gentleman" can hang up his scythe for the next twenty years. "Please engage a room for me in Hanover for our 50th. 1938 is not far away."

Stevens, Henry J.-Steve writes that his present address is 519 West 123d St., New York City.

Spalding, Charles R.-We note that his new address as recorded in the Alumni Records Office is 828 Reba Place, Evanston,

The Secretary ceases editorial work till August, and now becomes class agent for the Alumni Fund. Hence it's a full-time job you have wished on him.

Secretary, 11 Oak St., Belmont, Mass.