1898

A very beautiful story came to the secretary by way of Seth Pope. It seems when our classmate, George Farley, was stricken blind he at once felt that his work in the 4-H Club, in which he had been a prominent leader, was finished. He was much discouraged about the prospect ahead. Dr. Robert Small, Director of Vocational Work for Massachusetts, then came into the picture. He got up a largely attended banquet for George with loyal colleagues as speakers who stressed the fine work our classmate had done and how the work needed him to continue in it. They convinced him that he was really wanted, and he changed his mind, promised to do his best, and for years continued as a most inspiring leader of the 4-H Club young people, to their great profit and to his great happiness and usefulness. Thus did the kind heart and understanding mind keep our classmate in a position of great usefulness. Would that there were more Dr. Smalls!

Lt. Col. John Gilman is back in the Army after a retirement of one year. Thus John has the record of serving in two wars after reaching the age of forty. His youngest son is serving in Egypt or North Africa.

The Everett Hoyts are rejoicing in the good fortune of having three granddaughters and two grandsons.

Hugh Mitchell is wintering at PaJm Beach, Florida.

Harry Clark and wife have decided to spend the winter in North Weare, New Hampshire. Thanks to Harry's practical turn of mind they are as comfortable in their summer home as two bears "denned" up for the winter.

Mush Jones is a freelance and has been having a good time in New York City this winter. He reports both he and his wife are happy and well. Major A. S. Worthen has been elected Mayor of Zealandia for the 16th consecutive term. Mayor Worthen has one of the most attractive gardens, vegetable and flower and also orchards in Zealandia.

Seth Pope has been conducting an adult class in Sandwich on what will make a successful peace.

Ted Leggett is much interested in having '98 have an informal reunion next spring. Bob Peck and new wife are off to California for an indefinite stay.

Charles Littlefield is again girding himself for another good year for the Alumni Fund. May we all respond promptly to such a loyal and cheerful successor to our wonderful Ted Leggett.

Three cheers for Ich Crane and Jim Aubrey in their brave effort to regain health. Also, for their faithful wives.

LT. COL. JOHN A. GILMAN '98 Now serving for the second time in aWorld War.

Secretary, 57 Grove Hill Ave., Newtonville, Mass.