1899

Our 46th Annual Roundup was held at the University Club, Boston, on the usual date, the first Saturday in March. The following were present: Allen, Barney, Brown, Chase, Clark, Corey, Dearborn, Donahue, Gannon, Hawkes, Hoban, Huckins, Kendall, Parker, Rogers, Silver, Skinner, Sleeper, Surrey, Wardle, Watson, Whittier, Wiggin, Charles p. Golding, and George M. Rounds Jr. As they came in from time to time during the afternoon each was warmly greeted. Most of them have been regular attendants for several years and it seemed but a little time ago that they clasped hands again in loyal comradeship. Especially gratifying it was to see Tom Whittier and Weary Wardle who had not attended for some years, also our two young guests, Lt. Comdr. Golding and George Rounds, who represented his father. At dinner time the perennial green candle was lighted to glow until the last man had left. The secretary read letters and greetings from the absent and then called on each one for remarks. Warren Kendall was the first and after briefly telling about the stupendous tasks performed by the railroads, including the allocation and movement of the vast number of cars under his direction, spoke of his many contacts with classmates in Washington and throughout the country. Ernest Silver modestly mentioned his forty-six years of service at Plymouth Teachers College, of which he is' President, and announced his forthcoming retirement in June, Dr. Parker gave sage medical advice on the syndromic (sic) significance of glandular evolution, and Dr. Dearborn delivered his usual one sentence speech. The two politicians, Chase and Corey, exchanged opinions on the state of the nation. Judge Brown put the judicial stamp of approval on action taken on two questions—Shall the date of the Roundup be changed to a date later in the season?— No. Action not to accept an invitation of the College to hold a 45th Reunion in Hanover the last weekend in July together with the classes of 1898-1900 and 1901, met with approval. We had our 45th in 1944 at Swampscott. The classes of 1898 and 1900 also decided not to accept. Judge Donahue spoke feelingly about the life and character of Mot Sargeant. Bill Wiggin philosophized in his usual sincere and distinctive style and mentioned his remarkable progeny. The two young guests edified us with their excellent talks. And so it went, until everyone had his say, all worthy to report, if the limit on space herein did not preclude. The peroration was eloquently delivered by Hobe, a song from his heart—sweet music to our ears. Thus another of the '99 traditional Roundups passed into history.

Many present expressed their intention to attend the class family gathering at Swampscott in June.... Montie Fuller writes that he is now sitting up in bed after ten weeks in the Torrihgton, Conn., Hospital Hale and Mrs. Dearborn enjoyed a five weeks' vacation at Miami in January and February.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Woodward Jr., February 20, Mary Calista, another granddaughter for Mr. and Mrs. Bones to join her sisters Carolyn and Mildred.

The death of Mot Sargeant occurred February 25 at the New Bedford Hospital where he had been for several weeks with a serious illness. The sad news was received at the Roundup with expressions of keen regret. Details will appear in next month's issue.

Secretary, The New York Times 229 West 43rd St., New York 18, N. Y

Treasurer, 18 Stoneland Roadway, Shrewsbury, Mass.