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The secretary and Mrs. Austin arrived in Florida, November 1, for their 25th season. They find that St. Petersburg has grown in population very materially since 1923. It still retains the friendly atmosphere that has always characterized it, but the former low cost of food and lodging has disappeared. This city like other parts of the country is experiencing the high cost of living and as a result the tourist population is several thousand less than that of January 1, 1947.

John Brooks reports an interesting comparison of the increased enrollment of college students in recent years. When he was chosen president of Clarkson College of Technology in 1911, the student body numbered 57. This year the attendance is 1757- It would be interesting to know how the problems incident to this large increase have been met.

It will be a matter of deep regret if the 1878 Class Notes are given up. The older secretaries realize from sad experience how difficult it is to persuade their few remaining classmates to send in any news of themselves. Mr. Parkinson's magic influence has brought interesting items each month and, in addition, his comments on current events have been very worth while. Let us hope that he does not completely "Let go."

Fund Contributors for 1947 3 Gifts (Participation Index 33). Total gifts: ? 140.00 (58% of objective). JOHN P. BROOKS, Class Agent.

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Adams, Warren S. Austin, Henry H. Brooks, John P.

CLASS AGENT JOHN P. BROOKS 'B5

Secretary and. Treasurer, 433 Fourth St., North, St. Petersburg 4, Fla. Class Agent, 1 Chestnut St., Potsdam, N. Y.