1878*

Field, oldest of us survivors, is the only one to refuse any measure of retirement from business. He still goes regularly to his office both forenoon and afternoon, except that he takes an afternoon off when he has an evening appointment, as he recently did to attend a dinner in honor of himself and several other old residents of the town of Hounsfield. Travel over the Thousand Islands Bridge, which we have come to associate with the Fields, father and son, greatly exceeded estimates for its first year, but because of war conditions has suffered considerably since September. Discount on Canadian currency and diminished purchasing power on the Canadian side constitute a barrier to international traffic In response to an inquiry about the present condition of his granddaughter, Helen Davis, who was in delicate health when she was with him at our 60th, Tarbell forgets to tell of her present health in his enthusiasm to recount her high standing in a large class recently graduated from high school. The inference seems obvious however that she is now fairly robust.

Bouton, whose eyes are holding good for star-gazing and marksmanship but whose ears have been failing for some years, has discovered a similar failure on the part of his nose; but the loss seems to have compensations. A friend who is interested in astronomy and is a frequent visitor at Bouton's observatory, has learned to operate the telescope, so when he brings friends Bouton may sit serenely in his chair and merely answer questions. Sitting thus at ease one evening he was puzzled to see his friend and his guests go rather hastily to the door and look cautiously out. In answer to his question he was told that a skunk had announced his presence in the vicinity. So Bouton learned that for better or worse his once discriminating nasal appendage now refuses to transmit fragrances, however intriguing.

The photograph of Harlow referred to in our January notes was not a success; but another, an excellent likeness, has reached us all, presenting Harlow as he holds for burning the mortgage of his church. Receipt of the picture has brought approving and congratulatory responses from several of the class. One is sure Harlow had more to do with the removal of that mortgage than burning it; a second fears his fingers will get burned if he doesn't look out; a third says if the program runs true to form, the mortgage will soon be replaced by another; and a fourth opines that Parkhurst also knows a thing or two about burning church mortgages and has possibly sometimes burned his fingers in the process.

Fund Contributors for 1939 Contributors: 11 (110% of graduates). Total gifts: $132 (186% of objective). WILLIAM D. PARKINSON, Class Agent.

1878

Bouton, Tilton C. H. Caverly, Charles S.1 Field, Bray ton A. Gerould, Joseph B.2 Harlow, George R. Hayt, Walter V. Parkhurst, Lewis Parkinson, William D.

Smith, Webster D. M. Tarbell, Hervey A. Whittlesey, Charles B. 1Memorial gift from Mrs.Caverly.gift from Mrs.Gerould.

Secretary, 321 Highland Ave., Fitchburg, Mass.

* 100% subscribers to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, on class group plan.