1888*
This is the writer's first experience in trying to live after the 50th. It's not so easy. In fact, most of us seem to have passed out after sunset on June 20. The flood of letters expected did not arrive. The few exceptions I now record.
Cobb, Charles L., reports his address as R. F. D., Housatonic, Mass.
Clark, John Lew, the old faithful, writes two interesting letters in recent weeks, full of cheer, enthusiasm for Dartmouth, and as much interest in football as 54 years ago. These letters made the recipient feel young again. Wish-. I could print them in full. Was it the letters or was it the pleasant call the Secretary had on Mrs. Clark about a month ago one day when John Lew was away? Those who met Mrs. Clark at the Reunion will know what I mean. I found the Clarks most agreeably situated in a charming house, made more charming by the present owners, a house once owned by Dartmouth College, 25 Elliott St., Exeter, N. H. Near the Academy, and the Clarks fit into the academic atmosphere perfectly.
Their older daughter returned in May last after 13 years as a missionary in China. She is now an important member of the family as well as the secretary of the faculty at the Academy, all of which helps to keep the older generation in a state of perpetual youth.
At the class dinner on June 19 John promised that he would soon contribute another grandchild to the '88 collection. Now when John makes a promise he keeps it, for a few hours after, that same afternoon, Warren Thurman Brinley announced his arrival in no uncertain terms, and that he wished to be registered in the class of 1958 or thereabouts. John Lew's son Robert, Dartmouth 1928, is manager of the New Hampshire Employment Service, with headquarters at Berlin, N. H.
Chase, Fred H., has reported his continued existence even after the 50th, but insists that nothing has happened to him since June.
Dunlap, Fred T., appears to be taking in all the football games in the East this season, and talks about the subject like a professional now that insurance is no longer his major interest.
Gove, Frank E.-We learn from a Denver paper of two weeks ago that Frank did not fail to remember Dartmouth and what it stands for, as it is noted that the Colorado Dartmouth Association, Inc., becomes the residuary legatee after provision for his wife, relatives, and friends. The income from the fund, which should be considerable, is to be used for financial aid to Dartmouth undergraduates from Colorado.
Hardy, George F.-We learn with regret that George has recently suffered from an injury, received not in an automobile accident. Laurence Lougee, son of Doc, who recently called on him, reports he is getting on in fine shape and expects soon to be at his old job.
The usual get-together of die men of the 'Bo's after the Dartmouth-Harvard game rounded up 24 men, and the game was not mentioned. Our class was represented by Dunlap and Cate.
Secretary, 11 Oak St., Belmont, Mass.
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