1902

You will note with the same great sorrow as mine that since the last issue of this MAGAZINE, two of our classmates have passed on. You will find their death notices in another part of this publication. I have received letters from Harvey's wife and from Roy's sister, Mrs. Mary Barnes. As usual, Herm Farwell and HowardHarris wrote me as soon as they had word of the passing of our friends. Thank you both for your kind thoughtfulness.

Not too long ago came a letter from Harvey enclosing a newspaper clipping regarding a dinner that had been given in honor of ArthurRuggles. He went on in his letter to speak of what a fine citizen Art is and what a loyal alumnus. Included was a picture of Art and the principal speaker at the dinner given in his honor. Art has undergone a recent operation but seems to be quite himself again.

While I was north in July I tried to reach Percy Dorr at his summer home in Branford, Conn. A recent letter from Percy explains that he was in the hospital the whole month of July. He says,

"For some unknown reason I developed fluid in my right lung which they finally tapped and took out 1½ quarts of fluid. I was critically ill for a time, with oxygen for 48 hours, and one night the doctor and nurses gave me up, but my rugged constitution brought me through and I am feeling better than for three years."

His appetite has returned and he is eating lobster and green corn. Good for you, Perce. We mustn't lose such men as Percy.

Stevie Stevens 'Ol sent me a clipping telling of the death of Harvey. Stevie is always so thoughtful.

The other day there came a letter from Ed Ford '09 enclosing a letter from Roy the day he died. It was most helpful in writing Roy's obituary.

"Soap" Davis wrote that he was taking things easy in Paradise, Calif. Pinochle seems to be his favorite exercise. He wants to come to Hanover for our 55th reunion.

Harold Plumer said that he hated to wait another two years for our next reunion. He says the last was the best he had ever had.

Karl Brackett has definitely retired. He and Gertrude are living on a small place two miles west of Campton, N. H. The next time any of you who are up that way, drop in and see them. Karl, send your present address for the class and college records.

Shortly after Cap's death, Hermon wrote to his surviving brother, Dr. Boyden Pillsbury '95, in Lowell, Mass. Among other things, Dr. Pillsbury said in his reply, "I miss Harry very much, although except when he was here in Devens I have seen him very little." I wish some of you who live near Lowell would go to see the doctor. He is 81 years old.

Herm sent me a letter from Julius Arthur which tells of his happiness during the past year in being in Egypt. He says the next year will probably be his last before final retirement. Last summer he probably was with his son in the mountains of Austria.

Take care of yourselves, dear boys. I want to see you all at the 55th reunion - a year from next June. God bless and keep you all.

Secretary, 210 Columbus Ave., Coronado Station, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Treasurer, 18 Lafayette Circle, Wellesley 81, Mass.

Bequest Chairman,