Class of 1903
In the October issue of this MAGAZINE I laid claim to the fact, most modestly to be sure, that my old roommate had broken into the limelight by presenting his better half and his lesser self at the portals of the class picnic at Vic Cutter's on August 1 and now comes forth a "tribute'' to that same "lesser self" in a recent issue of the Barre (Vt.) Times. You fellows will forgive my quoting.
"One of those secretaries (in Congress) who is particularly skilful in performing the various duties that devolve on the office is Sen. Warren R. Austin's secretary, Charles A. Webb.
"If our memory serves us correctly, it has been nearly thirty years since Webb laid down the editorial pen in Montpelier to become engaged in secretary's work at Washington. He has served all the intervening years in that capacity.
"He has seen senators and representatives come and go-in a swift moving line —and he has developed a technique in that period which makes him a very valuable aid to his present chief, Senator Austin.
"Webb knows the works thoroughly; has a wide acquaintance with members and Capitol attaches; is able to anticipate many of the problems that come to the Senator's office; keeps in touch also with conditions in his home state of Vermont; and in various ways helps to lighten the duties of Senator Austin.
"Secretaries do not get much public recognition, so we do not feel at all apologetic in saying the above words on behalf of Secretary Webb at the outset of another session. As 'forgotten men' in their particular line of service they deserve much commendation. Webb particularly so."
Good news comes from Bolz French. Just now, February 1, Bolz is enjoying the first real lazy life he has ever endured, down in Bermuda. With absolutely nothing to do, with no desire to do, and under orders not to do, he is doing just that. The doctor who brought all that about in Bolz's case deserves a Nobel prize, and the best of it all is that the cure is working, for in a most recent letter, Bolz says that he is just now feeling the slightest golfing itch.
On January 28, 1903 was well represented at the Boston Dartmouth dinner. Phil Jones, Nat Batchelder, Dick Brown, O. W. Smith, Pip Howard, Brutus Luce, Billy Keyes, Meat Hanlon, Bucky Bates, Charlie Hall, Vic Cutter, and Ned Kenerson were all present.
On January 12, 1937, Mrs. Raymond W. Brown died at Brightwaters, L. I., N. Y. of heart disease. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband and her mother. Interested in all community interests, Mrs. Brown took an active part in affairs of Brightwaters Village. The members of the class who have attended the Cutter picnics will recall her with a great deal of pleasure, and, Ray, the whole class extends its deepest sympathy to you in your great loss.
Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ollin J. Kelley of Franklin, N. H„ father and mother of our own Dr. Herbert L. Kelley of Bremerton, Wash., U. S. Naval Station, who recently observed their 58th wedding anniversary at their home in Franklin.
Secretary, 198 Humphrey St., Marblehead, Mass
