1899

Felicitations and May flowers in their natal month to Dearborn, Hawkes, Hoban, Kendall, Lynch and Whittier.

A card from Tim Lynch late in March stated that he enjoyed a round of golf on the famous course at Pinehurst, N. C., with Fred Channing, 1900, Chan Cox, 1901 and Bill Hart, 1911. As these notes are written, Tim and '99 Florida birds are preparing to wing north again, except Dan and Mrs. Ford who live in Sarasota the year round.

At the Roundup the wish was expressed that the '99 weekend family gatherings at the New Ocean House at Swampscott be resumed. Therefore, arrangement has been made for the weekend of June 17 and 18. All those who can come will enjoy what has proved to be a pleasant and relaxing brief reunion with no formalities.

Leon Woodward wrote to the Secretary expressing his pleasure at the receipt of one of the post cards which George Clark arranged to be sent out the night of the Roundup. He shyly mentioned that his name is now in Who's Who. Other '99 names with descriptions of their careers in the current edition are those of Benezet, with a long personal history, and Gerould. Silver's name which was in the last edition is still continued. The Secretary doesn't recall '99 names in past issues except that of Pearl with a detailed description of his impressive career in the field of biological science. The Secretary would like to nominate for the consideration of the publishers of the book the names of other classmates now living whose careers have been outstanding.

Professor Benezet has made another shift. This time to enjoy more leisure. Let him tell about it in the following letter to the Secretary:

"1105 S.E. First St. Evansville 10, Indiana March 24th, 1950

"Dear Joe: We are back in our former home, and have been for two weeks and more. Last Christmas we spent a week with Louis and family at Allegheny College. Then came down here for a four-day visit. We found so many of our old friends here, and they were so glad to see us that we made up our minds that we were losing a lot by remaining in Peoria. I was very happy in my college work in Bradley. There are some grand people among my colleagues and I found them most congenial and cooperative. The administrative staff were most cordial. I was given a lot of committee work to do and enjoyed it. I was called on to give nine lectures before the student body and found it always an exhilarating experience.

"But the work was heavy. I hated to turn down the Sophomore class and the Independents (nonfraternity group, 65% of the student body) both of whom asked for me as Faculty Advisor. Socially, we were losing. There was something at the University practically every night, and we saw our friends very infrequently. We had thought, in November, of moving back to Hanover, or to Norwich, where son-in-law Richard had an option on 4 acres. Then this was knocked in the head when our daughter wired that they were moving instead to Hartford, Conn., where Dick had been offered a partnership by Jack Nichols '27. The visit to Evansville convinced us. I went to President Owen and tried to resign. He wouldn't listen to it. We finally compromised on a semester's leave of absence. We hired an apartment here in Evansville right across the hall from one of our oldest and best friends and only 150 yards from two others. I had figured on settling down to finish my book on Shakespeare (twice President Owen allowed me to teach a class in Bradley on my Shakespeare views) when another of my close friends, who is a trustee of Evansville College, said that President Hale, having heard of me from Dr. Owen of Bradley, wanted to see me. To cut a long story short, I am engaged to make a survey, with a committee of seven faculty members to give me data and advice, of the future needs of the College (enrollment 1700) with regard to physical plant, curriculum, entrance requirements, etc.

"It will be fun to do it, but hard work, too. Socially we are very happy. Our old friends flock in to see us. I was stopped and called by name 19 times during my first three days here, by my former students. We drive back to Peoria (270 miles) twice more to give my lectures April 11 and May 1, but I think we are here to stay. "I was greatly pleased to get Art Irvings card regarding the Roundup.

Yours, Louis Benezet"

In March the Secretary was pleased to receive a letter from Mrs. Herbert Collar, now living in Lakewood, N. Y. She inquired about Kimmie, who roomed with her husband in College and was also with him at Worcester when Herb made his great showing in the 440-yard dash in the Intercollegiate track meet. Mrs. Collar is in good health and spirits and expressed the fervent hope that her five grandsons would not have to fight in a third world war. So say we all of ours!

If not already done, please lend a hand to Phil Winchester in his assiduous and ever faithful efforts to have a favorable class showing in the Alumni Fund.

Please send the Secretary some news. There must be something you might like to say about yourself and about your family. Any more grandchildren, for instance? How are the cows and chickens, George?

Secretary, The New York Times 229 West 43rd St., New York 18, N.Y. Treasurer, 11 Park View Drive, Worcester 5, Mass. Class Agent, : 659 Allen St., Syracuse 10, N. Y.