1903*

An interesting reaction to the effort to gather the New England representatives of the first-of-the-century classes on March 15th, was the unanimous expression of those replying to the invitation, whether able to attend or not, that the idea was an excellent one. Some even accused your Secretary of freshening the pangs that always rend me when I have to decideagainst going to such a gathering, and of causing nostalgia. Granted that such "pangs" and "nostalgia" may become through repetition less and less discomforting, we can suggest but one remedy: break the habit of remaining away. Those who have been regulars in attendance at class functions through the years will agree with me that nothing in this existence quite takes the place of association with the college day friends. Believe it or not, try it out to a conclusion.

The Alumni Office has just received word that Daniel Hinckley, formerly in Atlanta, is now doing business as advertising executive with Plough, Inc., Memphis, Tenn. Residence, 1657 Linden Ave., Memphis.

Stanwood Cobb, who has just finished another book titled, America's Destiny inWorld Affairs, wrote me: "A new and better Europe will arise. That leisurely pleasure loving artistic culture will probably not return. And better not too, for it had in it a self-indulgence and a sensualism that are seeds of decay."

Judge William L. Stevens of Concord, N. H., writes that he has been enjoying (to the best of his ability) a month's forced idleness, but is now about ready to take action in the busy world. He sends best wishes to the class.

Robert Davis of the history department of Middlebury College in an interesting letter has told of his experiences there. At present he is performing some of the functions of the president of the college due to the latter's illness. On February 28th, Robert spoke before the Middlebury College Alumni gathering at Boston, and according to newspaper accounts was well received. The years of experience may call for the titles but for us it will ever be the friendly "Bob."

Fund Contributors for 1940 Contributors: 60 (61% of graduates). Total gifts: $1,776.50 (105% of objective). MORTON B. FRENCH, Class Agent.

1903

Badger, Edward L. Baker, Fred W. Batchelder, Nathaniel H. Bennett, Hamlin P. Bergengren, Roy F. Brown, Ernest L. Brown, M. Richard Brown, Raymond W. Burbeck, Edward K. Cobb, Stanwood Cohen, Arthur J. Comstock, Harold D. Cutter, Victor M. Drown, Frank S. Edwards, Charles B. Erwin, Clayton L. Follett, Herbert C. French, Morton B. Grant, William W. Groves, Ernest R. Hale, Floyd O.1 Hall, Charles T. Hall, Forrest J. Haney, Lewis H. Hanlon, Arthur E.2 Hess, Harold M. Howard, Preston W. Jackson, Andrew Jones, Philip N. Wilson, Earle E. Worthen, Carl B. 1Memorial gift from hisson, Mr. Robert L. Hale '31.2Memorial gift from his Kelley, Herbert L. Kenerson, Edward H. Kidger, Horace King, Harold D. Lewers, Ralph E. Luce, Charles L. McElroy, John H. McManus, James W. Matteson, Byron W. Mudge, Otis P. Musgrove, George E. Noyes, Arthur P. O'Malley, Michael H. Patch, George W. Paul, Carroll3 Pierpont, Henry W. Rice, Winfield L. Ropes, Howard L. Schlatter, Edward B. Sleicher, George I. Smith, Albert E. Smith, Orvil W. Smith, Sherman Stevens, William L. Swan, Laurence C. Tobey, Walter H. Wadham, John P. Watson, William H. Wentworth, Frank W. classmate, Mr. Ralph E.Lewers.3Memorial gift fromMrs. Paul.

Secretary, 198 Humphrey St., Marblehead, Mass