1892

Isn't this an attractive picture of the Lam-preys before their fireplace at Oldfields, in Sudbury, Mass., next-door to the Wayside Inn? Charley has certainly solved the problem of finding happiness after retirement from many years as Director of the Model School, in connection with the Boston Normal College. In a recent article in The Boston Teachers' NewsLetter, he writes:

"The years of retirement ought to be among the happiest years of life. They bring opportunity for cementing worthwhile friendships, for making adjustments suited to individual tastes, for engaging in constructive projects that appeal to the imagination and stimulate joyous effort.

"Let me set down a few of the simple things that bring happiness to one retired teacher who asks of life little more than an opportunity to live in close communion with the Out-of-Doors, in friendly relations with kindly people.

"Twenty-seven years ago three thousand pine trees were set out in waste places on twenty acres at Oldfields. The largest of these is now thirtyeight inches in circumference near the base, and more than thirty feet high. Since then other plantings have been made, and as the years go by the little transplants are gradually assuming tree stature. They are my children, and constitute a living memorial to a lifetime of effort.

"On about two acres of sandy loam a fertile garden spot has been created. There is no activity more fascinating to me than improvement of the soil. Mrs. L. and I share the labor, and are richly rewarded by summer food and winter store. Another joint activity is the extensive rock garden of wildflowers and ferns. We have both found delightful recreation in this creation of beauty.

"I have enjoyed taking pictures in color of all these activities. The camera and screen given me by generous friends have enabled me to carry a message to hundreds of boys and girls in summer camps and in the Martin School, as well as to members of numerous garden clubs.

"Years ago I contemplated the making of a sign for the entrance to my driveway:

OLDFIELDS DEDICATED TO A LIFE OF LEISURE

Gradually leisure became leisurely activity, and now I realize that activity is the dominant note. But I still look forward to that life of leisure."

The Lampreys have been at Oldfields allthis winter and seem to enjoy battling with thewinds, the colds, and the snows of this abnormally bad season. But they always knewthis fire-place was waiting to welcome them toits warmth and comfort.

THE LAMPREYS OF OLDFIELDS: Charles M. Lamprey '92, Director Emeritus of the Model School in Boston, '-is shown with Mrs. Lamprey at Oldfields, next door to the historic Wayside Inn, in South Sudbury, Mass.

Secretary and Treasurer, Longwood Towers, Brookline 46, Mass. Class Agent, North Thetford, Vt.