1889

Responding to an item in our Class Notes in the April issue, ten of our members have signified their intention of being in Hanover June 28 to 30. At this writing it has not been definitely decided what our accommodations will be. The facilities of the Hanover Inn at that time will be greatly taxed. There may not be any more opportunities to get together for some us, so, even though we are obliged to

accept first floor dormitory accommodations, let's take it in stride and go to Hanover prepared to thoroughly enjoy every moment "we boys of '89" are privileged to be together again.

We should bear in mind that the Alumni Fund Campaign closes June 30. Last year our Class stood fourth from top of the list measured by percentage our contributions exceeded our quota. This year our quota has been increased owing to the goal being substantially higher than last year. This necessitates larger individual subscriptions, if our Class is to hold its high ranking position. Remember our old rallying call "Eighty-nine up."

The regrettable news has been received that Chester Flagg underwent a prostatotomy operation at the Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Calif., the middle of April. He entered the hospital at the very time he had planned to start on a trip East to visit his old home in Marblehead, Mass. He reports receiving excellent care and making a good recovery. He expects to visit Marblehead later in the seasonin time to be with us in Hanover, he hopes.

Blanchard spent last winter with one of his daughters at her home in Brook! ine, N. H. In early spring he began his gardening which will keep him busy pleasant days from now on and during the summer. He already has planted peas. His family had quite a birthday celebration for him on April 14—his 87th birthday—with everyone meeting at his cottage in Dunstable. He was generously remembered by his many friends, including greetings and congratulations from '89.

"Doc" Warden, a frequent visitor to America's largest city, spent April in the East. In New York he attended a meeting of the

directors of the Associated Press, and also the annual meeting of the Association, at which he was re-elected an Associated Press director for an additional three-year term. He also visited the National Capital.

Ned Dearborn and his daughter, Mrs. Mills, after spending most of the cold season in the South, returned to their home in Littleton, N. H., late in March. Their winter motor car wanderings covered nearly four months and about 8,000 miles. On the way back from Texas, they came across Arkansas so that Ned, as he puts it, "could brag of having been in every state of the United States."

A recent letter from Alec Nelson reports that after 55 years of the practice of law he has retired. He has sold his house in Santa Ana, and he and his wife—both enjoying good health—are now living in their new home at 2674 Eldon Ave., Costa Mesa, Calif. Alec sends kindest regards to all men of '89.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frost, who spent the winter in Florida, returned to their home in Swampscott, Mass., early in May.

"E.B." Davis was ill with pneumonia in April. From latest report he was making a satisfactory recovery. He plans to pass the coming summer in Hanover, arriving there in season to attend our get-together.

The Board of Directors of the National Life Insurance Co., at its quarterly meeting in Montpelier, Vt„ April 16, 1946, paid signal honor to Clarence E. Moulton by voting to incorporate in the Company's records the following tribute to him:

The Directors of the National Life Insurance Company desire to place on record their deep and grateful appreciation of the faithful and useful services of Clarence E. Moulton, who will retire from active duty at the close of the present month after 54 years and 7 months in the employment of the Company. The large number of officers and employees who have continued in line of duty with our organization for many years is one of its elements of strength, as well as one of its highest honors. No less than fifteen persons now with the Company have served 40 years or more. In the entire history of the Company only our late Secretary, Col. Osman D. Clark, served a longer period than has Mr. Moulton. During his activity with the Company, Mr. Moulton has been Assistant Treasurer (1897-1902), Actuary (1902-1929), and Treasurer (1929-1940). He has been an efficient member of the Committees on Selection, Insurance and Finance. While emphasis will be placed on the length of Mr. Moulton's service, as is only natural, the Directors are mindful also of the high qualities of mind and personality which he brought to the discharge of his duties. He has been a worthy example of the scholar in business. Possessing a keen mind capable of thorough analysis, he had a faculty of discerning the main issue in any problem and holding to it. He did his work without ostentation, and he never hurt the feelings of a friend. He was always the gentleman, both with equals and subordinates. The Directors congratulate Mr. Moulton on his long record of duty well done, and wish for him peace and a satisfied spirit in the evening of life.

Secretary and Treasurer, 108 Mt. Vernon St., Boston 8, Mass.