1894

The Boston gang met as usual at Patten's Restaurant on Court Street on Wednesday, September 26. The meeting was signalized by the attendance of Jim McGroty. It will be remembered that Jim was unable to come to the 50th, and we knew that he was seriously ill, or else he would have been there. Our delight may be imagined, therefore, in discovering that Jim, minus some pounds of flesh, seemed to be in good fettle and able to participate in the good time that was had by all. Jim reported that as usual he expected to be in St. Petersburg, Florida, this winter, starting sometime in October. Others present were: F. C. Allen, A. M. Lyon, Henry Howland, P. S Marden, B. A. Smalley, and C. C. Merrill.

At this gathering someone spoke of B. Smal. ley as being the "Isaak Walton" of the Class. B. immediately denied the allegation, stating that the honor belonged to his brother, Fredand then he recounted some of Fred's exploits during their recent fishing trip in Maine. Not only, however, did the Smalley brothers catch fish during this time, but they exercised themselves physically, it being necessary for them to walk through the jungle six miles to their camp, and to walk six miles back. Not bad for septuagenarians (to use that word again.)

Recent contact with Mrs. Ajax Rollins develops the fact that there are now ten Rollins grandchildren—four boys and six girls, one of the boys being named for his father, who in turn was named for his father (our own Ajax). By a recent change, Mrs. Rollins has with her as residents of White Plains, New York, her three daughters. The son is manager of the W. T. Grant Store in Gary, Ind.

Mrs. Rollins gave a very interesting report of Punch Rollins. In his retirement he has developed into a very successful gardener and carpenter. He has five grandchildren—three boys and two girls. His youngest son has completed five years of service in the Army of the United States, being assigned to Headquarters of the Infantry. He is a captain and expects soon to be discharged.

William Gibbon, as usual, has written an interesting letter. He tells of the three '94 men who had visited him at his home, namely Matthews, Gifford and Ford. He says that Matthews was particularly close to him in his college days; so was "dear Blakely," for whom his son was named. He also remembers Blakely because he was his reader when he entered St. Johnsbury Academy. "Q. was forever a very sweet character." He also refers to Bud Lyon, whose illness and speedy recovery was duly chronicled in this column some months ago:—"All these men plus a few others were mighty close to me in those stirring old days Dartmouth friendships and especially '94 classmates constitute the best friends of my life. I think of these men almost incessantly, though few of us ever exchange even letters..... My own health is almost unmarred, except for rheumatism in my knees, making it quite difficult for general navigation." Gib says to each one of us via the secretary: "Hurry up, dear fellow, and write me again before the usual urge prompts y0u!".... And then the last word: "Give every classmate you meet a cordial handgrip for me." Signed "GIB, '94."

VACATIONING FROM THE DARTMOUTH BOOKSTORE, David Storrs '99 enjoys a little rustic comfort, up in the hills of Norwich. Judge Nelson P. Brown was the cameraman who took this excellent picture.

Secretary, 74 Kirkland St., Cambridge (38), Mass Treasurer, 89 Prospect St., Somersworth, N. H.