1899

The 53rd Annual Roundup was held on the perennial Saturday date, at the usual place, the University Club, Boston, March 7.

Although Phil Winchester scooped this column with news of it in his letter about the Alumni Fund sent to class members in March, the chronicle is here in the usual place for the record.

Fifteen were present, as follows: Ed Allen and his two nieces, Wilhelmina Allen and Mrs. Howard A. Pierce, the class Secretary, Art and Tat Irving, Warren Kendall, Daveand Esther Parker, Herb Rogers, Eddie Skinner, Sam Smith, Herb Watson and Phil andSadie Winchester. A picture of the group is reproduced in this issue. Several who attended last year were missed, including Frank Surrey and his guests, Mrs. Peddie Miller and Peddie's sister Eunice, Dr.and Mrs. Dearborn, K and May Beal, who were spending the winter in Florida and Georgia where they went early in December to stay late in April; also Agnes Watson who was ill, Bill Wiggin and George Clark. who started for Boston early in the morning and missed his train: the first, and possibly the records may show, the only Roundup he ever missed. Better luck next year, George!

A card dated March 3 from Warren Kendall, who previously was doubtful about coming, stated that he would be unable to attend. We were happily surprised when he walked in and joined the group about an hour before luncheon started. As in the last two years, the meeting was at noon instead of at night for the comfort and convenience of a majority. Those attending gradually drifted in, some as early as 11 o'clock. The customary green candle was lit when the luncheon started and burned until 4:30. The Secretary, after some brief remarks, and reading a letter from Lute Oakes and a few words from some others, announced to Warren Kendall's surprise that it was the sense of the meeting that he should preside. Warren disputed this, alleging that the selection was arbitrary. However it was, the choice was a good one and Warren kept the conversation going in his usual tactful manner. All of it was in the nature of informal chatting. The question of a summer class family meeting, like those held at Swampscott, was discussed. Suggestions were made about tentative plans as to time and location, not at Swampscott but at a less expensive place, possibly somewhere on the Maine coast.

The ladies present graced the table and added to the interest of the Roundup in which they have participated in the last few years.

Late in March the Secretary was honored by a visit from Hawley Chase who was on his way home to New Hampshire after a month's vacation in Miami, the lure of which proved very attractive to him. He enjoyed a visit with the Sanborns from whom he received up-to-date and expert information about the hosses at Hialeah.

A FAMOUS ROUNDUP: The Class of '99 celebrated its 53rd annual winter Roundup in New York on March 7. Around the table, beginning in foreground, I to r, are: Edward Skinner, Samuel Smith, Philip Winchester, Herbert Watson, Herbert Rogers, David Parker, Mrs. Irving, Arthur Irving, Joseph Gannon, Mrs. Parker, Warren Kendall, Mrs. Winchester, Miss Allen, Edwin Allen, Mrs. Pierce.

Secretary, New York Times, 229 W. 43rd St., New York 36, N. Y. Class Agent, 659 Allen St., Syracuse 10, N. Y.