1890

Nutt wrote from Florida: "Had a few days' visit recently with our old friend and exchampion whist player of Reed Hall, Will Earle of Miami. 'Mr. Pillee' has a fine home beneath cocoanut trees, a charming wife and —what is important, ten gallons of gas."

Speaking of whist, Nutt evidently forgot that Hilton also roomed in Reed! ....

Lester Smith writes from Winchester: "I am sure you will deserve at least a little financial acknowledgment of all the faithful service you have given the Class since you took over the job of secretary.

"I am still at the old place and working at the same old job.

"This winter has made transportation a serious problem at times but have not lost much time. My wife is not so well the last few weeks but the four children and thirteen grandchildren in four states, were, at last accounts, all well."

And this from W. P. Earle from Miami: "I beg pardon for being so dilatory in answering your letter and my only excuse is procrastination.

"I have just had a visit from Howard Nutt, who is spending the winter in Florida. Dora, and we had a wonderful time recalling our college days. We had not seen each other for fifty-five years. How tempus does fugit! Howard is looking extremely well and takes as much interest in alfairs as ever. He recalled to memory of how he and I used to beat you and Hilton at whist so frequently during our sojourn in Reed Hall. (Earle is quite a joker!).

"Mrs. Earle and I are both well and happy and are enjoying to the fullest extent this marvellous Florida climate.

"At seventy-six I am working every day, trying to keep up with the high cost of living and pay the income tax. I am enclosing check to help meet class expenses, as per your suggestion.

"Trusting that you are well and with kindest regards."

On the way to New York we ran into the top officials of the Fund Committee going over to invade the Big City. Found Jimmy Reynolds, who spearheaded the attack, holding the bridgehead at the Union League Club. .... Perry Boynton told us his wife had a touch of pneumonia in the winter, but recovered very well.

Their son Perry in Europe was trying to keep up with Patton, but he had to hurry! Son Carroll had to make an extended trip abroad on a special and secret mission.

Secretary and Treasurer, 34 Gray St., Arlington, Mass.