1895*

I regret to give bad news from "Bug" Folsom. Early in December, I received the following from him:

"Last Wednesday night, in our home, Mrs. F. fell, breaking her right arm close to the ball and socket joint. She is now in the hospital."

Some of us will remember Henry M. Loud who entered Dartmouth with us in the fall of 1891. He later transferred to Amherst. For some years his home has been in Los Angeles, California. He and Mrs. Loud are members of a Musical Organization in Los Angeles which recently performed in a two-day Bach Festival at Los Angeles. Arthur and Mrs. Bugbee were invited guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loud on that occasion. The two of them sat down together and looked over the July issue of the DARTMOUTH MAGAZINE in which there are accounts of the various reunions. Bug "called the names of most of the men and I have them numbered so I will enjoy again looking them over and wonder how nature has taken on such strange 'hues' and shapes through the intervening years," says Loud.

I received two Christmas greetings from classmates, done in rhyme. Here is H. Dan Watson's: "CHRISTMAS, 1940 Peace on Earth ! Good Will to Men ! When again ? Most High, O, when ? 'Gainst this day's insane disgrace, Lord of Hosts, turn Thou Thy Face. Grant that we may know again Peace on Earth ! Good Will to Men ! Best wishes!" And here is Joel Harley's "IT'S CHRISTMAS Yes, it's the same old Christmas And the same old wishes ; The same old festival With the same old dishes; It's Christmas! There are nuts and candied patties And apple pie and cake; And goose with sauce and dressing Just like Mother used to make ; It's Christmas! There's a pair of socks from Adeline A handkerchief from Sue ; And neckties till I wonder Whatever I shall do ; Same old Christmas! But I wouldn't change the Holiday Or make a substitution ; I wouldn't trade Old Santa Claus For any Institution. It's Christmas! So gather 'round the fireside With merry song and laughter ; And may your spirits light and free Be merry ever after; MERRY CHRISTMAS !"

Dr. Jesse K. Marden and Mrs. Marden are still in Athens. Communication with Greece is now by cable only and that is difficult. In May, Jesse wrote:—"We have a feeling that communication by mail may be cut off most any day. Significant changes are taking place almost over night. We listen to the radio to see how near the storm has approached us. Some Americans have left, but most of us are staying by hoping for the best, but realizing that strenuous days may be ahead."

Secretary, White River Junction, Vt.