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After the sketch of W. D. M. Smith had been hastened in for the March Necrology, word came, delayed by his own illness, from Smith's son-in-law, Mr. J. A. Willis, that Mrs. Willis was preparing biographical data to be sent later.

The obituary should have been recalled to await more complete data and a later MAGAZINE. Unfortunately the Class Secretary let the opportunity pass, and before Mrs. Willis's very complete statement arrived, the March Necrology was already in print. So amendments-and apologies, very humble—must be made in this column in April.

Mrs. Willis's carefully prepared notes extend over the long period during which her father was not making personal reports. It seems that he had a serious breakdown in 1891, interrupting for two years his work as a powder salesman, after which he continued that business in Illinois and Missouri, until illness again interfered. From 1896 to 1914, such time as his health permitted he was employed in an oil company in Charleston conducted by his brother-in-law. During the War he had a position in the Government Powder Plant near Charleston, and from 1920 to 1932 he was an auditor in the State Workman's Compensation Office, retiring in the latter year. Since the death of his wife he has lived with the Willises in the same house that had been his home for many years. During this period he has been able most of the time to enjoy his leisure and renew his interests. Mrs. Willis says, "The Dartmouth reunion in 1938 was the most interesting and gratifying event of his later years," and adds "Greatest thrill, receiving Dartmouth news." Mr. Willis, extending best wishes of self and wife to the members of the class, says "You of the Class of '7B and Dartmouth College have meant a lot to Mr. Smith in the last years of his life."

During that long silence the daughter Eleanor became Mrs. Julius A. deGruyter Jr., of Charleston, and the number of grandchildren increased to eight, four in each family, ranging from 14 years to 35, all well educated or in process of becoming so, and all those of age, well employed; two as engineers of mining companies. A sister, Mrs. Ida M. Hill, of Plymouth, Mass. also survives.

Mrs. J. B. Gerould reports from Winter Park, Fla. Finds it delightful there. She and her husband were among the few of the Class circle who had repeatedly met the Whittelseys in recent years. She remembers Telley, too.

Sully says he is still lively, walks at least two miles a day, weather permitting, and does errands that require further ambulation. Would welcome a call from Whittelsey's son, or other friends of the Class.

Fund Contributors for 1940 Contributors: 12 (133% of graduates). Total gifts: $158.50 (223% of objective).. WILLIAM D. PARKINSON, Class Agent.

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Bouton, Tilton C. H. Caverly, Charles S.1 Field, Brayton A.2 Gerould, Joseph B.3 Harlow, George R. Hayt, Walter V. Parkhurst, Lewis Parkinson, William D. Smith, Webster D. M. Stimson, Martin L.4 Tarbell, Hervey A. Whitney, Frank E.5 Whittelsey, Charles B. IMemorial giftfrom Mrs.,Caverly. 2Memorial gift from hisson, Mr. William T. Field.zMemorialgiftfrom Mrs.Gerould. 4 Memorial giftfrom Mrs.Stimson. sMemorial giftfrom Mrs.Whitney.

Secretary, 321 Highland Ave., Fitchburg, Mass.