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Anent the request for information regarding the Class pipe, asked for in the January MAGAZINE, Woodbury clears it up fairly well. He draws an almost perfect picture of the shape of the pipe and he indicates its size with his diagram. He states that it was bought from S. Karldenberg and Company in 1889 and cost $25. It is pure Meerschaum. "Was presented and smoked at Class supper, February, 1890, at New Manchester House, Manchester, New Hampshire, also at Hotel Claremont, February, 1891."
In addition to the above from Wood bury, Selden writes that the Class pipe was sold at auction near our graduation for something like $20. He cannot remember who bought it. "Jim Van Horn nominated me as auctioneer. When I reproached him, he said that was the only thing he knew of that I had not done, and he did not want me to graduate with such a gap in my experience."
A further note from Woodbury says, "Someone told me that 'Cubby' Baehr bought it, and I had always assumed that that was what became of it." Also, "I am half inclined to believe it was 'Bob' Maynard who took it when I turned it in."
Further information as to who bought the pipe and how it came into "Skid's" hands would be appreciated.
Speaking of "Cub" Baehr, your Acting Secretary, in going over some old papers, dug out a letter written in January, 1920, from Herman Baehr, "Cub's" oldest brother, former mayor of Cleveland, telling of "Cub's" death September 6, 1918, after an illness of a few days, from heart failure. He had had a bad heart attack ten years before and had never fully recovered so that he was compelled to give up business. His brother says:
"I was very proud of Emil. Ver successful in business and a splendid character. Thousands of Cleveland citizens paid their last respects to him at the funeral He was always so kind and considerate in every act, and we miss him very much The tribute paid him by Mr. Boyd, one of our prominent citizens, was that Emil probably was the only man he knew who didn't have a single enemy. That is an exceptional statement to make, but I guess very true." This letter, while old, is enlightening regarding "Cub's" death.
We notice that Deacon Samuel P. French of the West Lebanon Congregational Church was on the Anniversary Committee for the Church's ninetieth birthday, November 10, 1939.
Learned that George Pender was under the weather the early part of the winter but is now around about as usual.
A fine letter from "Shorty" Bowers indicated that he and Mrs. Bowers are "unusually well and busy trying to keep warm through these cold days." Mrs. Charles C. Goss writes that she was pleased to receive her annual message from "Shorty" Bowers. Those of you who have visited "Powder Major's," Madbury, New Hampshire, the summer home of the Goss family, have had a very pleasant and most interesting experience. This historic estate, with its old Colonial mansion and beautiful surroundings, attracts to its doors the many friends and associates of Mrs. Goss who is very active in local, state, and national civic and social affairs.
Gustin writes interestingly of illustrated lectures which he has been giving at various clubs, granges, and churches around his section of the country, ably assisted by his son, a horticulturist of note, located at North Amherst, Mass., Gustin's home. Following is a list of these lectures, based on Gustin's actual experiences:
1. God and Man glorifying the Earth, 2. Rambling through the Northland, 3. Westward Ho! 4. The Pilgrims and Plymouth, 5. What Flower Lovers Enjoy. Those who have heard these lectures have spoken very highly of them. Perhaps some of us may be able to recommend these lectures.
A note from "Skid" as follows: "Letter from E. Griffith tells me what you doubtless know that his girl is leading her class at the Seminary where she is. Our Class's first baby, Perley Baker, has for years been a professor at Norwich University, and now our Class's last baby is showing the same scholastic trend." "Skid" says he is just the same so far as he can see and has not lost any of his writing assignments. "The doctor drops in occasionally, more to talk politics than to take my blood pressure."
Word from "Dayton" Miller advises us that he has had a very severe and extended attack of the flu, but at last accounts was coming along in good shape and would soon be out.
Talked with Dr. "Roller" Mason in New York the last of January and learned that he is very busy with his work in public schools and has not been too well since he returned from his two year sabbatical last fall. Mrs. Mason, who has been at the Mayo Clinic several times, started South during the winter but was taken with a bad spell and was brought back to New York. They plan to be at East Northfield, Mass., during the summer and will be glad to see any '93 men who might be in that neighborhood.
Secretary, Concord, N. H. Acting Secretary, Upland Way, Barrington, R. I.
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