1888*

The only important happening since the last batch of Class news resulted from a bold and generous suggestion from Wendell Williams that he get together as many of our Eastern members as possible. April 22nd was the date decided on; place, the University Club in Boston, where 10 of us sat at Wendell's board for a noon dinner and talk which lasted till late afternoon. Only 4 of our men, who from their geographical location might be expected, failed to show up. Two of these declined for reasons of health and two because of professional duties. It was a memorable day for which our lasting gratitude goes to Wendell. It was the first opportunity for most of us to talk with Rob Fairbanks in 54 years.

Those present were—John Lew Clark, Rob Fairbanks, Geo. Hardy, Cully Keay, Doc Lougee, Charlie Spalding, Fred Walker, Berton Williams, Wendell Williams and the Secretary.

Chase and Ely offered professional duties as their excuse, while only Cobb and Richardson offered health. Cobb writes on April 21—the day before Wendell's party " What a great gift to old age (and he's only 75) is the fellowship of men." Here is something to think about. There is at this writing no govt, rationing on letter writing.

Fred Dunlop is settled for the summer at Daytona Beach, Henry Spencer has returned to his home in West Haven. Rob Fairbanks is living at 13 Western Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vt. Pattee retired from teaching on June 1. He says the War Dept. is about to take over his home at Coronado Beach, but refuses to give him gasoline enough to move. But such is war.

will make excursions to his familiar habitat, in Northern New Hampshire. Secretary, 11 Oak Street, Belmont, Mass.