1888*

Dunlap, Fred T— From a recent copy of the National Surety Corporation House Organ, we learn that Fred and Mrs. Fred are "taking things easy in the only tropical climate within the bounds of the United States. ("Cal. paper please copy.") A good snapshot of Fred proves it.

Spencer, Henry F.— reports from St. Petersburg as usual, was late in getting South this year on account of a series of accidents—which befell Mrs. Spencer. All is now going well.

Williams, Berton—is still keeping the "home fires burning." He inserts a few remarks about our class President which should be inscribed in permanent form for future generations to ponder.

To the class, I offer an apology—Because of my lack of skill in counting I sent to Hanover for the Feb. issue much more material than our small, but valued, number is entitled to print.

Will Dunlap, Spencer and B. Williams please note. THE SECRETARY.

Bodwell, E. J.—the good scout has done his bit for this issue. To him we are indebted for the full account of Sam Nelson's life and works (see Necrology). Bod, as you will recall, came from Glover, Vt. while Sam came from Barton, adjoining towns, the reason why the news came to me via Oakland, Cal.

Dunlap, Fred T.—On Feb. 3 Fred gives a very pleasing picture of the life of a retired gentleman in Florida. Should like to print in full but Editor will say no.

Lougee, W. W— So far as known Doc is the only member of '88 to view with the scientific eye the work of the recent earthquakes at Ossipee, N. H., 17 of them as said by the press. But then, no other '88 man has a Prof, of Geology in his own family (son Dick of Colby).

Nelson, Sam B.— We shall miss him at our next reunion. I remember well the valedictory which he presented at our 40th reunion but which fortunately he was able to supplement at our 50th. I am sure there is something in the Vermont air or soil which stimulates right thinking but enables the individual to hold his silence until his thinking is done. Would that I were a Claude Fuess that Sam might take his rightful place with Calvin Coolidge, a son of Vt.

Mrs. Nelson in her letter speaks most feelingly of Sam's interest in the class and of Potter's New Year's letter which came only a few days before his passing.

Reynolds, Mrs. Elmer E.—Here again Henry Spencer is the good scout who sent

me a clipping from a St. Petersburg paper, announcing the passing of Mrs. Reynolds on Jan. 17 at the home of her son Harold T. at St. North. Mrs. Reynolds had been an active member of the Ist Ave. Methodist Church for 20 years. She is survived by her son, Harold and a daughter, Mrs. Mark Cooper of Maiden, Mass. You will recall that Mr. Reynolds died in 1930. I find in Potter's report of 1933 the following concerning Reynolds—"St. Petersburg is a better city because he lived and served in it," "His royal presence has been a benediction."

Secretary, 11 Oak St., Belmont, Mass,