1889*

The Secretary finds preparing notes for the August issue an even pleasanter task than usual, for he is writing them in Hanover, while enjoying a short vacation.

Three of our Class came for an informal reunion May 15-17, Bard, Ferguson and Reynolds, the last attending the meeting of the Class Agents Association and, in the absence of the Secretary he represented '89 also at the meeting of the Secretaries Association.

Ferguson's granddaughter, Janet Gill Perry, was married to Captain Marlin Clark Martin Jr., U. S. Marine Corps, June 9, at Yuma, Arizona.

Flagg suffered a great loss in May when Mr. Wheeler, his close friend and companion for more than 40 years, died.

In the MAGAZINE last November we announced, without details, the death of Alexander P. Nelson. Although our source of information seemed dependable it proved not to be. He had had a long illness, had given up work but now he has recovered sufficiently to enjoy his flower garden and horseback riding, after a good winter in California, just before returning to Montana in April, Hazen called on Aleck at his home in Santa Ana, and sent us this good news.

As you may remember, since Sparhawk retired from the American Bridge Co., he has been with the Pittsburgh Agency of the New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. His home is in Beaver, Pa. The April bulletin of the agency contained this tribute: "Eight years ago George F. Sparhawk signed his New England Mutual agent's contract, at a time when many men are willing to let their efforts grow slack. Our best wishes to him. He has earned our respect for his ability, knowledge and stamina in the years he has been associated with us."

Secretary, 501 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.