1889

On the 64th anniversary of our graduation there were present in Hanover at Commencement time, attending '89's annual rendezvous, four of our six living graduate members: Frost, Ferguson, Davis and Bartlett; also, of our Class-Family-Group, Mrs. Harry M. Frost, Mrs. Burt H. Redfield, and John Gill Ferguson, our Class president's son. We were next to the oldest class represented at the Commencement and Baccalaureate Exercises, which received wide publicity on account of the presence of President Eisenhower.

On Saturday, after having our group photograph taken, we attended the Commencement Luncheon at the gymnasium and the General Alumni Association meeting held there immediately following. That evening, at the Inn, Class President Ferguson was host at a sumptuous dinner for the entire Class-Family-Group, at which Gage and Sanborn of the Class of '87 were also present as guests. While in Hanover brief letters, signed by the four members present, were mailed to our two absent graduate members George Bard of Birmingham, Ala., and Clarence Moulton of Montpelier, Vt„ neither of whom, much to our regret, was able to attend. Our two living non-graduate members, Ralph Doane of Harwichport, Mass., and Alexander Nelson, now living in Costa Mesa, Calif., both past the mideighties and still proud of their Dartmouth affiliation, have rarely, if ever, attended '89's post-graduate gatherings.

The Alumni Council Committee on Bequests and Estate Planning is to hold in Hanover September 11 and 12 the third annual fall meeting of class representatives. Your secretary, in his capacity as bequest chairman of '89, plans to attend. The Dartmouth Bequest and Estate Planning Program, in the opinion of those who have given to it exhaustive study, presents by far the most promising overall plan the College has ever had for meeting its long-term financial needs, also, for insuring a strong Dartmouth in the future. Many doubtless would contribute to Dartmouth's financial needs under carefully prepared plans were it explained to them how, under certain circumstances, a bequest may be made to Dartmouth, either unrestricted as to its use or for a specific purpose, a substantial part of which bequest otherwise in the. settlement of their estate might be taken by the government in taxes. For persons who have benefited financially through a bequest or inheritance in the settlement of the estate of a Dartmouth graduate, what finer or more appropriate appreciation could possibly be shown than by donating to the College a sum of money consistent with their means, family obligations and other considerations, in memory of that graduate? Donating to the College a sum of money, the income of which is annually to be paid to the Dartmouth Alumni Fund, in memory of a deceased graduate, is an excellent way of keeping alive the memory of one's relative or friend, in addition to benefiting the College.

Should you wish to participate in aiding Dartmouth's endowment under circumstances that would give to Dartmouth a substantial amount of money in the settlement of your estate that otherwise might be taken by the government in taxes, notify the class secretary, now serving as bequest chairman of '89, and he will put you in contact with officials of the College, the facilities of which and the advice of Dartmouth lawyers experienced in the field of tax law are available, without obligation and on a confidential basis, to all prospective donors in working out their respective particular problems.

Mrs. Robert B. Taylor, daughter of our late class secretary, Dr. David N. Blakely, accompanied by her husband, their car included, sailed for England August 18 on the S.S. NieuwAmsterdam. They will be abroad during Mr. Taylor's year leave-of-absence from Phillips Andover Academy, where he is an instructor in Spanish. They plan to travel somewhat on the continent, but their main objective is to become familiar with England and her people. Their address will be: "Care of Miss R. Stracey Clitherow, Homefield, King's Worthy, Winchester, Hants, England.

An investigation by your secretary disclosed that Alexander P. Nelson, our classmate, who left college at end of sophomore year, is still living, but that his wife died at their home in Santa Ana, Calif., October 31, 1952, at the age of 84. She was the former Frances R. Kendrick of Lebanon, N. H., where they were married November 25, 1914. "Alec," as he was familiarly known in college, disposed of his home after his wife died, and now is living in an apartment with friends at 2674 Elden St., in nearby Costa Mesa.

Secretary, Treasurer and BequestChairman, 108 Mt. Vernon St., Boston 8, Mass.