1886
Edgar B. Philbrook, M.D., the first of the class to become 90, achieved this distinction last January 21. "My birthday was passed over very pleasantly at my daughter's home," he now writes to classmates. "The cake did not have 90 candles on it, but there were plenty." He lives at 756 So. Sycamore St., Los Angeles, with his daughter Mrs. Lorna D. Knoll, his granddaughter Jacqueline and an apparently important fourth member of the family, all of whom are shown in the accompanying picture. Dr. Philbrook appears to be in excellent health. He mentions some infirmities, but says that even having passed this 90th milestone he will not go into a philosophical disquisition regarding Be Senectute. He is too busy. He reads a great deal and continues to write. He also finds much to think about. One thing which he regrets is that "being deaf as a post," he does not feel he can join more often in the meetings of the Southern California Dartmouth Club to which he has cordial invitations. Although he was with the class only freshman year, he remains warmly loyal to his Dartmouth associations.
The secretary and Mrs. Kelly left St. Petersburg by plane May 2, after a pleasant winter. Their first stop was at Carmel, N. Y„ where they spent two weeks with their son Dr. William P. Kelly Jr. '23 and his family, also visiting their son David Kelly and his family at Madison, N. J. Their plans are to be in St. Johnsbury, Vt., until June 13, when they will go to their summer home at Caspian Lake, Greensboro, Vt., for the season.
Several commencements this year are of special interest to the members of 1886. Thomas N. Richmond of Portsmouth, N. H., Pete's grandson, graduates from the University of New Hampshire, and David Kelly Jr., of Madison, N. J., the secretary's grandson, from Williams. William Hall, husband of Dr.Gil Frost's granddaughter, Marguerite, receives his degree from Cambridge University. Three of Stet's granddaughters are graduating from high school, Faith Stetson and Carolyn Alger from Middleboro (Mass.) High School and Charlotte Kennedy from Newton (Mass.) High School, and Harry Burley's granddaughter, Nancy Burley, graduates from Milton Academy. Good wishes to them all.
Dr. Eliza Taylor Ransom wrote a card to the class on her recent birthday, May 1, from Southern Pines, N. C., which she has made her headquarters this past winter. She is well and sends greetings. With her 7; . I for living unabated, she went recently to the races at Pinehurst, where she enjoyed seeing "the fine horses from all over the United States and their wonderful riders."
The Newtons are planning to repeat this year their experiment of remaining in their apartment at Winter Park, Fla., for the summer. Last year's experience there was so pleasant they have persuaded a larger group of their friends to do likewise. Billie is a bit less active physically, but he spends much time working on Class and College matters, recently giving intensive consideration to the latest plans for the Wheelock Memorial. Mrs. Newton has just coached a successful comedy, The Country Auction, which raised $500 for the educational fund of the Orlando, Winter Park and Rollins College chapters of the United World Federalists. Dr. Hamilton Holt, president emeritus of Rollins College, appeared as the auctioneer; his first stage role, as a matter of fact, in his long and varied career. It is reported that the whole production was hilarious and a highlight of the late spring season.
Secretary and: Treasurer, Greensboro, Vt. Class Agent,, 456 East New England Ave., Winter Park, Fla.
