1904
Thomas W. Streeter, together with two coauthors, Carroll Wilson and Frederick B. Adams Jr. recently produced a scholarly book bearing this title: "One Hundred Influential American Books Printed Before 1900." The volume is published in a limited edition of 600 copies by the Grolier Club of New York. It is a handsome volume of 134 pages, and represents the extensive scholarship of Mr. Streeter, who has achieved distinction in the field of his hobby, bibliography, which has been recognized by his election to the presidency of the Bibliographical Society of America.
"It is high time I informed you that another grandson, William Steers Cobb Jr., came last Christmas Day. His parents requested me to christen him on Easter, at their home. There were about thirty people present, and all seemed to enjoy the ceremony, including the baby. A number told me that it was very impressive, and I was glad to be able to please them. I have, by the way, christened all my own children, so as to start them 'right.' One was christened twice, first by another minister, and then by me because I doubted the desirability, to use a mild term, of his doctrine. You probably know what a single false step at such a tender age means hell fire, brimstone, everlasting tortures, fall from grace never redeemed, continuous payment for Adam's sin, and not a good word for Eve. When it comes to religious matters, one must be meticulous (to be alliterative), as well as ministerial."
The class will appreciate Perc Cobb's caution to avoid "false steps" in the pre-trainingpants stage.
"I shall not be able to attend," writes Chick Weston, "as I have already arranged to be in Vermont at that time to do some fishing. Probably you do not know it, but I go in for fishing for trout and salmon in a large way.* I belong to the Wantastiquet Trout Club in Weston, Vermont, where we have a central eating house and separate cottages for members. The lake is almost 65 acres, and the fishing is almost always very good. Then I usually go to Maine and fish the Kennabago Stream for the first run of salmon (land locked) and again the last part of August for about three weeks. At that time I get large trout and salmon.
You forget that in Perry's early youth you visited the Waterville Valley for a fly-tying-fishing period but my request for a fly-tying plan to use on the black flies has never yet been fulfilled.
"I make my own leaders and flies, dye the feathers and hair, and repair my rods. For several winters I have taught a class in fly tying, and also keep up a correspondence with a lot of the leading fly fishermen in the East. This does not interfere with my practice of law, but does furnish me with a fine type of amusement.
"I went through all the above with my son Perry, Dartmouth 1940, and now have this year started in on my grandson."
POSTMAN'S HOLIDAY BY IRA WILLARD
"I am just completing 32 years in the Postal Service and can retire on an annuity which, at the present time, is far from adequate to provide a decent standard of living, which was the intent of the Retirement Act of 1930. Congress has failed to amend that Act to carry out its original intent but we are hoping for favorable action in the present session.
"For the last 10 years I have been national State Representative of the National of P. O. Clerks. I have edited our State Federation Quarterly, the Granite State Fed, for 8 years. We are one of the charter members of the Postal Press Association—over 80 similar papers. In a contest last summer, our paper drew the highest award in the United States. Three first prizes, one under 'general publications,' one for 'covers,' and one for 'cartoons.'
"This work has all been in addition to my regular 40-hour work week. I have also recently completed a new work on economics, of 185 pages in mimeograph form. This is a result of years and years of research."
Twenty-one were registered for the fiveclass reunion, but a slight accident kept Ralph Sexton away—you will find the happy twenty listed in another column. Matt Bullock was just home from Chicago, where he attended a convention of the Bahai Faith. Recently at the annual meeting of the National Probation Association in San Francisco Matt was elected to membership on its board of directors.
Many report winter relaxation in Florida, Bermuda, Nassau, San Francisco, and Hawaii, but the visit of the Uniacs to Hanover in late February and early March, and a winter week spent by our sea-faring, parrot-loving class agent at Nantucket are vacation news.
The following cuts were allowed: Bartlett—Nassau and Florida for first real vacation since '41, play golf politely but only slightly for profit, Bridge as usual is above '04 standard, shall look up New Englanders while vacationing at West Harwich this summer. Boyle all three children married, both boys Navy, World War 11, Birnie Jr. Dartmouth '32. Johnson—Haven't been fishing yet, and I know where there are some good ones. Going to Hanover for the officers weekend. Mower Pittsburgh May 9-12, Florida with Mrs. Mower earlier. Bemis Pierce—Duties prevented attendance, expects to return with his sister to their home in Rome in September. Davis and Mrs. D.Home Missions study tour with group of 19, April 7-23, through 17 states in 17 days, mileage 2800, royally entertained at Chattanooga by the Fletchers at luncheon. Coming to Hanover for reunion June 20-22. Hinman previous plans prevent. Regards to the old men and boys. Brennon still enjoying teaching, doesn't drive alone after dark—can't make it. Hall—new and more responsible job prevents. I am sure I would enjoy meeting again men I hold in affection and high esteem. Slayton—On the ninth Marion and I expect to be greeting our new grandson and second child of our daughter Marion, West Haven, Conn. Recently occupied as acting superintendent (schools) in Gorham, N. H. for few weeks. Regards.
Plans will soon be completed and notices sent out for an off-year Hanover reunion, June 20-22.
Secretary, Canaan Street Lodge, Canaan, N. H Treasurer^ Morristown, N. J.
