Class of 1885
John Brooks and his wife left their home in Potsdam, N. Y., early in February for their annual winter sojourn in the South, going by automobile. They will go first to Augusta, Ga., where their headquarters will be at "Partridge Inn." After a few weeks there, they will go to the "Hollywood" in Southern Pines, N. C., which is much like home to them, as they have spent many winters there.
There is a persistent rumor that "Life Philbrick will make a trip to Boston in April or May. One year's absence from the beauties and fine food of New England is about all he can endure without relief. We' who enjoy all these benefits throughout the year will be glad to welcome him back. Otis Hovey recently made a business trip to Pittsburgh, taking his daughter, Mrs. Ellen Davis, with him; as his son Otis is in business in Pittsburgh, the trip was something of a family gathering. Mrs. Davis had previously resided in Pittsburgh for several years and her friends there, including the Secretary's daughter, Mrs. Marian Bayley Buchanan, took advantage of the opportunity to entertain her.
It is surmised that president "Fuddy" Plapp of Chicago and vice president Frank Whipple of Lynn are visiting Henry Austin at St. Petersburg, Fla.—at least the Secretary has heard nothing to the contrary. Perhaps this news item will bring some prompt and appropriate confirmation or denial.
The Secretary recently met Sam Hudson here in Boston, and is glad to report that his (Sam's) appearance radiated good health and prosperity.
HEARS FROM OTHER SECRETARIES
The Secretary has been enjoying recent correspondence with some of the members of the near-by classes—Jim Houston, the efficient secretary of the class of '84, whose letters are always interesting and inspiring, and Fred Howland of the class of '87, who so happily mingles wit and wisdom.
The management of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE deserve very high commendation on the appearance and contents of that periodical. Particularly striking and fitting are the front outside covers, which would lead us to become active members of the D. O. C. were we not fast becoming centenarians. The January issue contained a very interesting and valuable history of "DARTMOUTH HALL-OLD AND NEW," by Francis Lane Childs '06. We all recognize that Dartmouth Hall sentimentally typifies the very heart of the College— none of the buildings, old or new, can ever rival it in the affection of any Dartmouth man. The wisdom of the trustees was amply justified in so closely perpetuating its original appearance in the restorations they made after the disastrous fires of 1904 and 1935.
Secretary, Kimball Bldg., Tremont St., Boston
