1888*
Dunlap, Fred T.—We think Fred must have had a hankering for a whiff of the Atlantic Ocean for on May ist he and Mrs. Fred moved from St. Petersburg to Daytona Beach, and he says it is good. He feels better and thinks he may loiter for a while.
He even hints that he may stay all summer and then he will be there when cold weather again strikes New England. Hates to miss the Hanover visit in June but suggests there will be other commencements in years to come.
His Florida address is 232 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach.
Ely, Dr. Richard S.—Late bulletin from "Dick" and we are able to infer that he is now more interested in the well-being of his patients than in his own health, which you will remember from his last report was not so good. Says he is looking forward to the next class reunion in 1943. Good for Dick.
Hardy, George F.-Writes like a man of 45 years, full of ardent interest in his work to hasten the more abundant life of generations yet to come. One would never guess he graduated 52 years ago.
Keay, Dr. Forest L.—Cully still believes in the virtue of brevity. I quote entire-"Have not done anything worth bragging about, regards, etc." Let me add that he took time to write a check for the Alumni Fund.
Nelson, Sam B.—Sam speaks mournfully of the fact that he has his "full quota of grandchildren" but adds, for keeping up our hope, that he has 2 boys and 1 girl yet to be married. So you who are in the race for the largest number of grandchildren must still keep an eye on Sam. His children are scattered to the four winds so Sam and Mrs. Nelson are alone for the first time in 50 years. He has some physical ills, perhaps he had them for many years but with 12 children and 19 grandchildren he had no time to worry about such trifles.
Pattee, Prof. Fred L.—I have just ordered a copy of The Feminine Fifties. Hope Pat read this. We take the liberty of quoting a few lines from the Author's letter of May and and if you think this advertising why forget it—Pat says, "nothing to report on the Southern line, all objectives have been reached according to schedule, the enemy retreating all along the line, my latest perpetuation upon an innocent public appeared on April 26th. I think it was stillborn, though I have documentary evidence that 15 copies have actually been sold. The title is The Feminine Fifties. Despite its sexy title it will injure the morals of nobody, save it may provoke profanity."
Those wishing to curse the author may write him after June 16th at Blowing Rock, North Carolina where both Prof, and Mrs. Pattee will conduct the summer school of English on behalf of Duke University. N.B. Don't blame the Publishers for his latest they did the best they could with the material furnished by Father Pat.
Pearson, Fisher H— Letter from "Ben" recording the sad news of the passing of his dear wife on May ist. She had been, as previously recorded, much of an invalid for more than a years, but her passing was quite unexpected. Our Ben can be assured of the sincere sympathy of every man of '88.
Spencer, Henry F and Mrs. returned from St. Petersburg on April 27. Attended the Florida Dartmouth dinner, saw much of Fred Dunlap during the season as well as a host of other Dartmouth men, vintages of 72 to 88, hence felt himself youthful in such gay old company. Says he may be mistaken in his observations as one eye is failing him, might give a different report if both eyes were operating as of yore. His letter was a scream (but that is not the word). What would it have been if the writer had 2 good eyes?
As to his physical well being he says he still would rather look at a job—than do it. Mrs. Spencer responded to the change of climate most favorably.
Williams, Burton, gives a good report of himself. Says life of a retired gentleman is briefly summarized as follows—"in winter keeping the home fires burning. In summer keeping the lawn and shrubbery in condition to please the neighbors." Report says in both undertakings Burton is highly successful. Says he hopes to visit Maine and Cape Cod this summer.
Williams, Wendell—Vie and Mrs. Williams are to spend the summer at Osterville on Cape Cod. As for health, Wendell says he is now going about much as usual, has attended one ballgame, goes to Boston once a week. Says he does not know how much he can do as he has not tried to find out. Rather he is trying to see how little he can do and still be contented.
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