1903*

Last June an event occurred in Stamford, Conn., which should be noted in the records of our class. It was a testimonial dinner tendered Earle E. Wilson, principal of the Rogers School, in observance of the 25th anniversary of his appointment to his present position in the public school system. Members of the faculty of Rogers, former teachers, principals of other schools, city and town officials, members of the Board of Education and educators from other communities in Connecticut, as well as former pupils and friends made up the group honoring him.

"Tributes for his service to the youth of the community, for his devotion to the development of character, for his cooperation with the clergy of various faiths in the teaching of religion, for his leadership that brought into full activity the best talent of the large corps of teachers that have served under him were paid by the various speakers." From the Stamford Advocate. The class tenders its hearty congratulations for a life work meriting so splendid a tribute.

The Annals of the American Academy ofPolitical and Social Science for November, 1940, contained an article by Ernest R. Groves entitled, "A Decade of Marriage Counseling."

An interesting letter from M. H. O'Mal-Ernest R. ley of Manila, P. I., records his complete recovery from a severe gall bladder attack, which illness prevented his return to this country at the time of our last reunion. His three boys and three girls have now all grown up and Mike is now a member of the '03 Grandfather's Club. He is looking ahead to peaceful retirement in the U. S. A.

Dr. Otis P. Mudge of Amesbury, Mass. has made something of a record and derived great fun in the effort. Last fall "Oat" finished his 27th year as physician for the Amesbury High School football team. A snapshot taken on the field shows "Oat" under full steam, little bag and all.

A letter from Billy Grant of Denver and suburban prairies was so interesting that it was read to the assembled classmates at the Harvard-Dartmouth game dinner and it was suggested that it be reproduced in these notes. Allotted space precludes such service, but some of the highlights may be touched upon. Billy has an English sonin-law who is a captain of artillery and has been stationed in south-eastern England, but lately transferred to the staff, while Billy's daughter is a Red Cross nurse attached to a hospital in Berkshire. Both report the spirit of soldiers and civilians alike as a "fighting" spirit and one not easily downed. Such a spirit is contrasted with that of the French in the fighting days of its army and the "muddled" thinking of the American people at the present. "At the same time, I see no reason why America should get into the war. We can use our resources better and more efficiently for at least a year to come by furnishing planes and munitions, as well as ships, and letting the British do the fighting. The situation is rather complex, but it is all perfectly clear in my mind." Billy reports himself as in excellent health after a thoroughly enjoyable hunting season.

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