1900
We are all saddened by the death of FrankHowe. His school duties generally prevented attendance at our June Round-Ups but on other occasions he was regularly present at our gatherings. Modest, unpretending, slow of speech, he was, none the less, always dependable, efficient, a force for good in the lives of those with whom he came in contact. here was nothing spectacular about his career, but there is none among us who can look back upon a past which has been more genuinely useful than his.
Our June Round-Up at the Follansbee Inn. Kezar Lake, North Sutton, N. H., was as successful as ever. The attendance was slightly smaller than has been customary in recent years, due, in large part, to the deaths of some who have been constant in attendance and the removal beyond reasonable travelling distance of others. However, 25 were present; a number which is considerably more than half of those who could be expected, in any way, to come. The following is the list: Brooks, Butterfeld, Cristy, Dunlap, Fowler, Hadlock,Hastings, Jenkins, McDavitt, Mahoney, Paddock, Prescott, Proctor, Putnam, Rankin,Roberts, Richardson, Sampson, Sears, Teague,Trull, Tuttle, Virgin, Wallace, Woodman. Fowler came all the way from Washington and Hastings from Baltimore. There was no complaint on the part of anyone that the gathering in its enjoyable qualities had deteriorated from its predecessors.
The Follansbee Inn, where we have held these Round-Ups since the early thirties, now attracts members of the class at other periods. Len Tuttle has spent his summers there for a number of years. Herbie Trull, with Mrs. Trull, were there this summer for a period, and so were Walter and Alice Rankin. During a second visit to New Hampshire, this time to the Spaulding Inn at Whitefield, the Rankins made their way to North Hatley, Quebec, for luncheon with the Virgins. It is to be remembered that Mrs. Virgin raises highly bred Jersey cattle, although Arthur professes no particular liking for the bovine species. During the summer one of Mrs. Virgin's prize cows, a champion with all sorts of honors, prizes and decorations won at Canadian cattle shows, died unexpectedly; a loss which those of us (if any) who are technically informed about Jersey cattle can lament with proper feeling—the rest of us can just lament.
Ned Bigelow was not present at the Round-Up, as he usually is. However, a card from him, dated Marseilles, indicated that he was enjoying the Mediterranean rather than Kezar Lake. In truth, it does have its points.
Hod Cristy, Ned's compeer and usual companion from Worcester, was there as usual, but later in the summer reported difficulties with surgeons, the outcome of which was a serious operation. At last reports Hod was making slow but steady progress and hoped to be strong enough to spend the late summer at his place on Cape Cod.
Fred Smith has also resorted to surgery, the difficulty in his case being with his eyes. The results, so he says, were successful both from the point of view of his own comfort and the financial comfort of his surgeons. He also announces the arrival of Eleana Rowena Kohloss, his third great-grandchild. Fred and ArthurWallace are alone in the class in this particular variety of contest. Just how the score now stands, the secretary is not quite sure, but as yet there have been no further entries.
Ben Prescott, having reached the age of 70, retired perforce on June 17 from the judgeship of the municipal court of Milford, N. H., after serving 34 years. In recognition of his services he was guest of honor at two large dinners. The first, held at the Nashua Country Club, was given by the Nashua Bar Association. The second was a community affair at Milford attended by more than 100 citizens of that community and by other friends. The numerous list of speakers included Justices Blandin of the Supreme Court and Grimes of the Superior Court of the State, and President Perkins Bass of the state Senate, the last of whom applied to Ben the well deserved title "most useful citizen." The class was represented by Wallace and Butterfield. Ben was presented with a portrait of himself, painted by Mrs. Albert d'Orlando of Wilton, which is to be hung in the municipal courtroom.
At the Montgomery Interscholastic Prize Speaking Contest, held at Colby College, May 21, in which 21 speakers representing schools in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts participated, the first prize was won by Robert Bean, of the Newton (Mass.) High School, with an oration "Racial Prejudice; Its Effect on Robert Bean is grandson of Harry Jenkins and son of Ruth Bean, the class baby of 1900.
Increasing defects in his vision have compelled Bobby Brooks to give up his medical practice and break up his home in Claremont. In the future he will live with his daughter at 60 Seely Place, Scarsdale, N. Y.
EDITOR'S ADDITION: In the annual report of Hanover's Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital the following tribute to the Secretary of 1900 is paid by Prof. John P. Amsden '20 , president:
"This year marks the retirement from the Board of Trustees of Prof. Leon B. Richardson after nine years of service on the Board, five of them as Vice-President of the Hospital. Among the many talents which he brought to the Board during his service was that of historian. Full advantage was taken of this in the historical brochure which was published on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of 'the Hospital. His capacity for identifying the essence of a problem, his ability to express his thoughts lucidly and effectively, and his devotion to the best interests of the Hospital have been of great value to the institution."
Secretary, Hanover, N. H. Treasurer and Class Agent 212 Mill St., Newtonville, Mass.
