1898

Jack Spring, upon his retirement as Chairman of the New Hampshire Tax Commission, was tendered a testimonial dinner by the Association of New Hampshire Assessors at the Masonic Temple, Manchester, N. H., on November 27. Jack was presented with a Zenith radio and a defense bond. Jack has retired after 26 years' service on the commission, during the last 25 years being Chairman. Attending the dinner were the New Hampshire Governor, former members of the Supreme Court, former members of the commission, bank presidents, the Vermont State Treasurer and associates of the commission.

Your secretary had a very pleasant visit with Fred Lord and Jean at their Dunedin winter home. He found Fred looking much better than at any time in several years. Fred had had a serious male operation at the Mary Hitchcock Hospital shortly before leaving for the South. He declared he was feeling better now than for a long while.

Melvin Smith, Fred Lord, Bill Mitchell,Mushy Jones, your secretary and possibly FredBennis should be the enVy of all our other classmates for we are all down here in Florida where we are enjoying fine balmy weather and free from the snow, ice and cold which have been plaguing the northern members of the class; We are not boosters of Florida but we do recommend to our classmates the passing of the winter here where it will be pleasant and comfortable.

Secretary and Treasurer, 430 Oak Ave., Clearwater, Fla. Bequest Chairman, 86 Main St., Nashua, N. H.