1894

This column has asked for a special extention of the deadline for Alumni Notes in order that an account may be promptly given of the Matt Jones Fall Round-Up which was held at the University Club, Friday evening, November ia.

Thirteen men were present as follows: F. C. Allen, Ames, R. W. Bartlett, Griffin, Hall, Howland, Knowlton, Lyon, Marden, C. C. Merrill, Parker, Smalley, E. M. Stone. In addition 26 men sent regrets and greetings, thus 39 men in all were heard from.

The occasion was signalized by the presence for a little time of President Hopkins, who told us in an informal way about the present situation at the College and expressed a very definite interest in the 50th Year Reunion of the Class.

It would not have been a real Round-Up if Mrs. Jones could not have come personally and brought her greetings. She shortened a visit that she was making to Waitsfield, Vermont, in order that she might be with us.

It was assumed that perhaps the class would like to have this group transact in its behalf two important items of business. First, it was VOTED that barring the unexpected the 50th Year Reunion would be held at the College in June. The class officers were authorized to appoint the necessary committee of arrangements. Next, it was VOTED to publish the usual 50th Year History of the Class and an editorial \committee was appointed to write it, with power to add to its number.

A good part of the time was spent in listening to the letters from absentees. Somehow these letters seemed to be unusually interesting and there was a feeling of togetherness similar to what we have at our five-year Reunions. Moreover, if these 13 men are a sample we are not through with life yet, even though all but two of us have passed the three score years and ten.

Some items of vital interest were given in the letters. For example Jack Nutt announced a grandson, John Gordon Nutt, Junior, two months old. Kid Martin announced the approach of his eleventh grandchild. Jim McGroty was unable to be present because he had already gone to Florida, with address, General Delivery, St. Petersburg. Quincy Blakely and wife are starting for Florida the week following November 21.

Paul Jenks felt that the College could use the money he would have had to spend to attend the Round-Up better than the New Haven Railroad. To show that this was no idle matter he sent his check for §l5 as a contribution for the 1944 Alumni Fund, and it was duly turned over to Woody Parker.

Secretary, 83 Oak Avenue, Belmont, Mass. Treasurer, Somersworth, N. H.