1887

Mrs. Kittredge writes: "There have been no changes since Walter's death except the birth of two daughters, Alice and Virginia and one son Theodore to my youngest daughter Winifred, now Mrs. Webster W. Eaton of Elmira, New York." Mrs. Kittredge's address is 33 Orange Street, Nashua, N. H Welch is passing the winter at his home in South Hampton. He reports his physical condition as fine and that he utilizes leisure time in a renewed interest in astronomy and mathematics. .... Mrs. Carpenter's sister, long an invalid, and to whom Mrs. Carpenter was devoted, died in December Sanborn's business, due to war defense preparations, is very good. The Sanborns will be at Coquina Hotel, Ormond Beach, Fla., as usual, in late winter. Frank and the secretary called on the Merrills in December. Jigger's son, Chauncey Merrill '18, on the reserve list since World War, has been called into active service with rank of major. It necessitates removal with his family elsewhere, a loss to his parents as they resided next door Brackett writes (Dec. 5):

"I was keen for our entering the World War to defend Belgium and 'to make the world safe for democracy,' and I still believe that cause was just and right. But after the sickening disillusionments of the years following, even to the present time, I confess that much of my altruism has gone.

"For myself I have nothing new to report. I am living quietly in my home on Balboa Island; am well cared for, and find enough to do—within the limits of strength imposed by an old heart that is pretty well worn out. Still writing a little on my book whenever the spirit moves, and enjoying much the occasional visits of old friends and children. Especially do I enjoy any news of men of '87 and their families."

Brackett always has something original in the way of a Christmas card. This year it bears a lithograph likeness of the retired professor of Pomona College seated before an open fire in an attitude of reflection with an open book resting on his knees.

Secretary, West Southport, Me.