1914

Often the pleasant things of life come as a complete surprise and so it was early in April when the doorbell revealed Ham and GladysBarnes. At the Sno-bird party it was suggested that Ham take the class album of photographs to Charlie O'Connor, which he did. He reported that Charlie had gotten lots of real enjoyment, but had to be told which of the young fellows he used to know were attached to the bald or graying antiques in the pictures. You noticed at reunion how old the other fellow has grown and it must have been a shock to Charlie. It was a delightful evening with the Barnes, but ended with a note of envy when Ham proudly pointed to his auto registration plates, Rhode Island D-1914. The writer had that ambition once in Massachusetts, only to discover that Leverett Saltonstall was the proud owner of that number. We still maintain that he should let us have it on the green year while he keeps it on the red year.

On March 21, the Lawrence (Mass.) Tribune devoted several paragraphs under the heading, "Talks On Direct Cost Accounting."

"Jonathan N. Harris, widely known accounting authority, addressed the Merrimac Valley Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants on Tuesday evening, on direct cost accounting objectives.

"Mr. Harris, originator of a system of direct cost accounting now being taught at Harvard Business School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is comptroller for Dewey & Almy Chem. Co., Cambridge."

An interesting letter from George Gilbert, principal of the Lower Merion Senior High School, at Ardmore, Pa., reveals that he has just been elected president of the Head Masters' Association of America. To anyone connected with schools, this will be recognized as a truly high honor in secondary school circles, and is deserving of a Wah Hoo Wah by the class. Congratulations George. It was nice to hear from you.

Two more deaths are regretfully reported. First, from his daughter Marjorie Hall at Lake Worth, Fla., comes word that her father ErnestB Swain passed away on July 5, of last year, after an extended illness. Although his death certificate lists the cause as a coronary thrombosis, he had been suffering for a long time with cancer. The New York Herald Tribune of April 10 carried notice of the death of William Harold Barnes at Garden City, N. Y„ on April 9. Formal obituaries on these two men will be carried in In Memoriam of this issue.

It is interesting to note that Howard C.Hoyt has changed his address to 167 Freeman Street, Hartford 6, Conn., and that GordonSleeper and Sig Larmon have been recent guests at The Hanover Inn.

Here it is almost the middle of June! Have you sent in your Alumni Fund obligation? It is an obligation. As of the present writing, late in April, our class is way down on the list, but by the time this is in print, I know that will change. Don't you be the one to be left behind.

These notes are being written nearly a week early and the last few days usually bring in a batch of news which we can't use this time. As July will be the reunion issue, and August and September are vacation months, you will not hear from me again until October, but I'll try to have something worth while by that time. I am taking off for the Alumni Officers' meetings in Hanover May 2 and 3. Shall spend the first day of May visiting with the family in Norwich and then three meetings in a row at Hanover. First, Class Secretaries, then two combined meetings of all officers. These are always interesting, stimulating and worth while, and this year's advance program sounds intensely interesting.

Remember the August address will be Norway, Me., and if your vacation takes you near be sure and come in—also all invitations from Mainiacs gratefully accepted especially to free meals.

Have a nice summer.

INDUSTRIAL SERVICE HONORED: E. cLAYTON tUCKER '13 (center), first president of the Holyoke (Mass.) Industrial Association, received a special scroll from C.H. Kent '10 (left), past president, as a tribute at an April dinner meeting. New York State Senator O.M. Brees (right) was the principal speaker.

Secretary, 88 Sea Street, North Weymouth 91, Mass.

Treasurer, 165 Marlboro St., Wollaston, Mass.

Class Agent, 152 Stuyvesant PL, Staten Island, N. Y.