1898

It is always pleasant to receive news from the widows of departed classmates. Mary, widow of George Farley, wrote Jack Spring a most interesting letter when remitting a contribution to him for the Alumni Fund in memory of George. She wrote in part, "So, each winter I have tackled a language. It's tough going and this winter I am doing Norwegian. I fear it is my Waterloo. You say 'Why Norwegian?' I took a cruise on a Norwegian freighter to the Carribean in October. My only thought is 'Why did I not go before?' I liked the people so much I decided to know what they were sometimes talking about. I might get to Norway. This will make seven languages besides my own."

Shortly before leaving Florida your secretary had a visit from Gertrude and Eddie Batcheldor who had arrived in St. Petersburg early in April for a month's stay. Eddie had a serious illness last year and was confined to the bed for seven weeks. He is now in such good condition that he drove from Dover to Florida even over the high bridge at Charleston, S. C.

The time has now arrived when members of the class are celebrating golden weddings. Charlie Littlefield had his on April 12, 1947, and Melvin Smith celebrated on October 5, 1950.

Harry Nichols is the only member of the class who has given heed to our request for letters giving some news about themselves or their family. He wrote,

"I note your appeal for items for the class report. Since I have no family group to report on I am mailing you likeness (prepare for a shock) of what is left of the 'Old Hoss' who has just passed his 77th birthday (may be my last) as I have been suffering from a severe case of chronic bronchitis which affects my breathing.

"I do not get out much anymore. A few days ago I- enjoyed a visit of two members of our Dartmouth Club, David Hedges '34, connected with the large City National Bank, and Dwight Edson '1B, owner of Edson Petroleum Co., real Dartmouth men. Our winter here in Houston has been much like the Florida weather. Trust you and yours are enjoying good health and regards to all men of '98."

Harry is the third oldest living graduate ofthe class. Of the two older, one was 79 in Apriland the other will be 80 in October. Howmany will in the picture heading these notesrecognize the big, sturdy Harry Nichols of ourundergraduate days?

Secretary and Treasurer, 14 Say ward St., Dorchester, Mass. Class Agent. 86 Main St., Nashua, N. H.