1915

It is tough to have to record the death of Eddie Rice. But we have had to. Eddie was a good Fifteener, and everyone knew it, Fifteeners or otherwise. "Kike" Richardson was the official representative of the class at the funeral. We dislike, naturally, to start our column in such a manner, but it could not be helped, and Eddie deserves any mention that might be made of him.

It is rather difficult for us to digest all the news that has come to us this summer,—"underground," or otherwise. "Underground" is an old Yankee term,—meaning in plain English—"indirectly." You boys that read my items might think things over and write your Secretary. Undoubtedly he will not answer your letters, but if you do not write he will lie about you. So the best bet is to write. You have no idea as to what the "Underground" is up in this North Country.

Now to business.

Dale Parker reports that he and Ralph Grout hobnobbed up at New Harbor, Me., this summer. And Dale reports further that Al Priddy Jr. is entered in this year's freshman class. Isn't that good? Of course.

Earl Clough had the misfortune to let his cottage at the Weirs burn up on him, and it was a darned wonder that Earl did not go too. But he is now out of the hospital and O.K.—Cloughie's playmate, String Downing, has also been hospitalised, but is out and "fit as a fiddle."

Al Bradley was at Hanover in May, lecturing to the Tuck School students. Al says: "Unless they were kidding me, the talks were appreciated by the students and faculty." All we can say is,—that it was good to hear from you again, Al. Keep up your good work.

Kell Rose reports: "We had our final dinner of the season at the Dartmouth Club, and those present of our class were Dick Clarke, Carl Gish, Charlie Griffith, Russ Livermore, Ed Sanborn, Phil Murdock, Dabney Horton, and Kell in person!" In this connection it might be stated that Phil Murdock has moved from Chicago to New York (120 Broadway—Refreshments at the Fair, Inc.) Coca-Cola, as usual, we suppose.

We have to talk politics a bit, naturally. We would not be in the "North Country" if we did not. Ev Graves was recently elected selectman of the Town of Brentwood, N. H., and his wife to the school board,—both for a period of three years. Jack Warren is running for Congressman from the Second New Hampshire District. Several other candidates have sent their petitions to me, but they are outside of the jurisdiction of the "North Country," so we will have to await our decision pending more information as to their qualifications. Good luck to Jack, however.

Space is limited in this first issue of the MAGAZINE, so I will make my story short. Bill Huntress is doing a whale of a job in the organization of his committees for the 25th in 1940. Charlie Griffith is about to start something. But in the meantime, subscribe to this MAGAZINE.

Secretary, Orleans, Vt.