1894

The death of Elmer Tenney is noted in the obituary list, but his sketch, written by B. A.Smalley, will not appear until May. One remarkable thing about Elmer was the fine courage he showed in the midst of his many physical troubles in recent years. Extracts from his letters which this column has been able to give from time to time have proved this. Elmer was not above the wisecrack. When his last child came (I suppose it was his last), he said:

"I would not take a million dollars for the last one, but would not give thirty cents for another."

Don Colby reports the death of Mrs. CharlesRossiter. She had been ill for a considerable period. Don represented the class at the funeral which took place February 27. It will be remembered that Mrs. Rossiter was one of three ladies who came together to the 50th Reunion, the others being Mrs. Penniman and Mrs.Sawyer. This was only one of many evidences of her interest in and her affection for the Class.

Those concerned about the success of former Governor Stassen, seeking the Republican nomination for the Presidency, were hoping for the election of Robert Burroughs as a delegate to the National Convention. However, the Dewey forces were too strong, but undoubtedly Mr. Burroughs will continue to follow in the footsteps of his father as a factor in the political life of New Hampshire.

Erwin Read sends in the following:

"May I remind Bar Cass in, Gibbon, and other octogenarian enthusiasts who have been hurrying along to their eightieth anniversary that in the Balkan countries formerly it was not unusual for a man to celebrate his 146th. And Coptic Christian Masters have passed their 150th. Be not over proud —there is yet a long way to go.

"Since retirement from teaching in 1936, I have passed through several changes in employment to grasp the ever elusive, dollar. In 1946, I took on casualty underwriting and in January this year an agency for the Pacific National Assurance Co. of Salt Lake. These promise to continue to keep the wolf from the door or the door from the wolf, albeit many desirable amenities and associations must be neglected for lack of time and available wampum."

Mrs. Arthur Adams suggests that anyone going through Springfield, Massachusetts, take time to look her up at the Oaks Hotel. Mrs.Pearl Gifford makes a similar suggestion for Randolph, Vermont. Mrs. Quincy Blakely did not make her usual trip South this winter on account of having to undergo a serious operation. Reports are favorable for her recovery.

April birthdays: 7th, Aubrey Lewis (1870); 13th, Dwight Hall (1872); 25th, Frank Balch (1870).

This vox column has been delayed a couple of days partly to record the meeting of the Boston Gang which took place Thursday, March 11. The "regulars" have now been reduced to P. Marden, K. Knowlton, A. Lyon, B.Smalley, and C. Merrill. These were all present and reported themselves as in usual health. Some discussion was had with regard to the vacancies in the offices of the Class President and Class Vice-President. It was finally decided that so far as this group was concerned nothing would be done about this vacancy until the 55 th Reunion which comes a year from nextJune. If anyone cares to protest against this opinion let him speak.

Secretary, 74 Kirkland St., Cambridge 38, Mass. Treasurer 89 Prospect St., Somersworth, N. H. Class Agent, 9 Felton St., Hudson, Mass.