1894

; In the obituary for Aubrey Lewis prepared for the March MAGAZINE the two following paragraphs were omitted in publication.

"Visits to the Lewis home these days (his long residence at Hopedale) were especially delightful. Quite likely one would find them at their garden where 'Luce' had made himself an expert in the growth of gladioli. After awhile grandchildren came and he was their intimate companion.

It was also during this period that he was able to attend year by year the Matt Jones' Round-Ups both when they were held at the Jones' home and later when they had to be held elsewhere. Such evenings were evidently events in his life and he helped to make them eventful for others."

The following note has been received from Mrs. Paul Jenks:

"Will you express to the remaining members of Class of '94 the deep appreciation we have of their wonderful floral basket which they sent to Paul. They were with him at the last. We also were very grateful to you and Mr. Knowlton and Mr. Martyn for coming."

If there be discouragement because four successive issues of this Magazine have carried obituaries of '94 men, let us remember the first 20 years after graduation when we lost only two. At the time of our Thirtieth Reunion we had lost only three. At the time of our Fiftieth we had 48 graduates living of whom 36 were present. Even the Class of '94 can't have it both coming and going!!

The account of a day in the life of our worthy Treasurer during the closing weeks of his sojurn in winter quarters:

Today got up early 7:30 and went to the grove where one Waters delivered 3 large truckloads of loam. Got 5 trees to replace and will give them some good soil to start on. Nettie has one load in the yard and will have lots of fun putting it round her plants. We are planning to go over to Winter Haven (abdut 90 miles) on Friday 20th, to the Florida Citrus Exposition. It is a real event each year. Going back to the grove now (just had dinner) to pick 5 baskets of oranges for a man from Maine who sends them to friends back North. Thus go the days."

Continuing with our Florida sojourners, let us see how Ben Welton hypnotized a Florida policeman while he and Mary were at Vero Beach preparing the way for the later coming of Billy and Nettie Ames to that now famous Florida resort. Ben tells the story to the man who writes "Listening in on Detroit" in the Detroit News.

"I had to get a check cashed, so I nosed my car in to the curb, and saw I was facing a parking meter. However: It looked to me as if there was enough time left on the meter so I wouldn't have to deposit any money. But:

"I did get restless in that bank. It was crowded. And I was sure I'd used up more than the time-limit. So:

"I sprinted out, and behold' There was' more time left on that meter than there had been when I'd first parked.

"I stood staring at the meter, and a man sitting on a bench chuckled: 'A Good Samaritan came along and saved you a ticket by putting a nickel in the meter... Want to thank him?'

" 'I certainly do,' Ben answered, and the man pointed up the street, saying: 'There he is, at the corner.'

"And, on the corner stood a policeman!

"I walked to him and said: 'Officer, did you put a nickel in that meter back there?' and he said, in good Floridian, 'Ah did, Suh.'

"I said: 'Well, I certainly want to thank you, and repay you, but I don't quite understand How come you didn't give me a ticket?'

"The policeman grinned and responded: 'Well, Suh, Ah looked at your license and saw you were from Vermont, and Ah figured it wouldn't give you a very good impression of Florida if you got a ticket!' "

Secretary, 74 Kirkland St., Cambridge 38, Mass. Class Agent, 82 Hillside Ave., Nutley 10, N. J.