1895

Henry Loud, although he transferred toAmherst, remains much interested in his Dartmouth classmates. He recently wrote me asfollows:

Just want to tell you that I really "thrilled" as I read your account of that "thirty-five minutes of surpassing eloquence of true simplicity" at the inauguration of the new president of Dartmouth. It must have been really thrilling, because you carried the sustained thought all through your letter. I enjoyed it, every word.

And then for you to follow that up with the dire report of* your tackling that "dread" parasite, "strep."

But "no man is useless while he has a friend," and when a friend is "down and out" he surely needs one. So this last day of '45, with the balmy weather on the outside and the doors wide open, and in such pleasant anticipation of viewing on the morrow the finest of Pasadena's Rose Tournaments, I'm taking a little time out to wish for you a thorough "scourging" of all traces of the malady that brought you down, and that you will be kind to yourself from now on. Hence, it is very appropriate that I wish for you a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. This includes Mrs. S.

Just want to send a line to send the season's greetings, and also to say "thanks" for the big job you handled so well for the Reunion. As yet, have not met Bugbee, but hope to soon.

Know you had a grand time on your trip to Boston with the grandchildren. We had our grandchildren, too. Granddaughter went to Corpus Christie, Texas, at Easter time last year to marry her "man." They had been together while at the University of Oregon. She returned from the East two months ago. He arrived at 9 p.m. Christmas eve. A fine fellow.

Best regards for a speedy recovery. As ever, Loud.

Here is one of John Lord's valued letters:—

Your Post-Reunionist written on your hospital bed has come to me and I want to thank you for it and to give you my sympathy in your illness. I am glad to learn from the second page, which I overlooked at the first reading, that you had recovered enough to be allowed to leave the hospital and to look forward to a Christmas trip to Boston. I hope that you and Mrs. Stevens were able to go and that you kept well so that you could enjoy every minute of your stay.

You certainly were good to think of us classmates and take the trouble to get out this number at a time when you were sick abed. I know that we all deeply appreciate it, and wish you a speedy recovery.

I was greatly interested in the number telling of the ending of Hopkins' and the beginning of Dickey's administrations. I showed it to others who had not seen the report.

It is 22 below zero and makes me glad that I live in St. Louis and not Hanover. You probably have a couple of feet of snow, too. You are welcome to it, so far.as I am concerned. With thanks for your work for our class and best wishes for a Happy New Year to you and Mrs. Stevens, John K. Lord.

Secretary, White River Junction, Vt. Treasurer, Hanover, N. H.