1899

Forty-five at the Forty-fifth. That was the total attendance at a successful and very enjoyable reunion at the New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass., June 24 and 25. Two days of rainy weather barred attractive outdoor recreation but did not dampen the ardor of the fortunate attendants. Many arrived Friday and some remained until Monday. The hotel accommodations were excellent. Comfortable roms and a luxurious table. The program was light. Rest, congenial chatting and reminiscence were the order of the day Saturday. Magistrate Wiggin held court in Room 201. All sentences were suspended. The high spot of the reunion was the family dinner in a private dining room at 7 o'clock that evening. The food was excellent and the occasion merry. With Sleep and Mrs. Donahue taking turns at the piano, the songs of earlier days were sung with gusto. Judge Brown, the toastmaster, drafted shortly before the dinner, presided with brevity, tact and wit.' The secretary briefly outlined his course for the future; P. Winchester read some interesting letters he had received as class agent; Benny gave a corking talk on scenes and incidents of our undergraduate days with remarkable feats of memory and sparkling quotations. Mary Parker Rix responded delightfully as a representative of the younger generation. Guy Corey, whose presence after forty years was warmly welcomed, was called on for impromptu remarks and spoke with fine tone and deep feeling. Bill Wiggin, also impromptu, was whimsical and witty as usual. Mrs. Sanborn, called on unexpectedly, pleaded for explanation of certain peregrinations of her husband in his undergraduate years.

The concluding talk by Ernest Silver was an eloquent exposition of the '99 class spirit and loyalty. Outdoor exercises planned for Sunday were abandoned because of the wet weather. However, the day was enjoyed much like Saturday and from general expressions all had a good time and were glad they came. It has been suggested that a '99 rendezvous be held at the same place and time next year. The roster: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Abbott, Mrs. Barstow and Marie Barstow Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. Benezet, Brown, Clark, Corey, Mr. and Mrs. Donahue, Gannon, Mr. and Mrs. Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Huckins, Mr. and Mrs. Joy, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. Leete guest of Winchester, Lynch, Eunice Miller, sister of Peddy, Dr. and Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Frances Parker Faxon, and Mrs. Mary Parker Rix, Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. Sanborn and guest, S. A. Seidel, Silver, Skinner, Sleeper, Smith, Storrs, Surrey, Mr. and Mrs. Watson,.Mr. and Mrs. Whittier, Wiggin, Winchester.

Lute Oaks' firm launched its 100 th LST in June and received a star for its Army-Navy "E" flag. Admiral Cochran, head of the Bureau of Ships, who was present at the launching, said the performance was the best in the country.

Sad blows to '99 families: Billie Faxon, son of Frances Parker Faxon, died June 7 after a ten-day illness. He would have been two years old in July. Jimmie Kendall, son of Warren's son Bill, four and a half years old, met a tragic end when he was instantly killed by a passing automobile as he was crossing the road near his home, June 16.

Bones Woodward slipped and fell from the roof of his country house while cleaning the gutters and broke his left arm and other bones the middle of June. At the end of the month he was expected to have to remain in the Swedish Hospital at Seattle for at least six weeks longer. Good luck Bones and happy landings next time!

Joe Hobbs retired June 22 and moved back to his old home town of Kittery, Maine. Our Minister, Montie Fuller, has been substituting as a supply preacher this summer.

Jack Ash has turned the conduct of his business over to his daughter Mabel and her husband and, aside from acting as advisor and bursar, is enjoying leisure.

Secretary, The New York Times 229 West 43rd St., New .York 18, N. Y.Treasurer, 18 Stoneland Roadway, Shrewsbury, Mass.