1893

George "Horace" Greeley fell the last day of April and fractured his hip. Taken to a Worcester, Mass. hospital he was kept under observation until late in July, and was then removed to the Marlboro, Mass. hospital where he died August 2.

Another '93 death a few days later was that of Arthur D. Arnold, former Superintendent of Schools in Passaic, N. J., on August 7. Obituaries on both men will appear next month.

Dr. George Pender sometime in February slipped on the ice and was very seriously injured. Taken to the Portsmouth, N. H. hospital, his condition was such that he was immediately transferred to the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, where eminent surgeons took over. X-Rays showed extremely serious and complicated injuries. After treatments for some time, he was returned home under the care of a Mass. General nurse, who remained with him several months. At last reports, he was gradually gaining strength and had recovered sufficiently so that he has been able to resume practice limitedly.

After twenty-five years of service with the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company as Vice-President and General Solicitor, President and Chairman of Board, our President Guy W. Cox has retired. His picture and the story of his life's activities appeared in numerous newspapers and we quote in part from the Boston Herald of June 30:

"No man has retired from our company with a finer record of service" President Paul F. Clark said in announcing the retirement. "During his tenure of office as president and chairman of the board, the company has experienced its greatest growth and development.

"Known not only for his business acumen, but for his outstanding scholarship, association with him has been a joy and a decidedly unique experience. He is an outstanding member of an illustrious family, being one ,of four brothers, all of whom have distinguished themselves in public and private life.

"A rare personality, Mr. Cox brings to his retirement the riches of a scholarly mind and a lifetime of unusual experiences. Our wish for him is that he may enjoy many years of good health and happiness."

His classmates all join with Mr. Clark in that wish. No word has been received as to his future plans.

Judge "Ed" Griffith of Manchester, Vt. has been under observation of a specialist in Rutland. He has, however, been able to continue his work at his office and at the bank of which he is President.

Rev. "Shorty" Bowers writes that he is quietly enjoying himself at his brother's home in Fort Plain, N. Y. He seems to have recovered from his operation of last winter. He deeply regrets that he did not feel that he should attempt to attend our reunion last June. He writes of his deep appreciation of the card which the reunionists mailed him and of a graphic description of the affair which "Woody" sent him.

Secretary, Cuttingsville, Vt. Treasurer, 197 Clarendon St., Boston, Mass.