1902

I hope that all the classmates have read Herm Farwell's letter in which he attempts to explain our record of contribution to the Alumni Fund. I frankly admit that I do not understand the method of computing class contributions any better than I did. But, of course, that is due to the fact that I have a most unmathematical mind.

Personally, I give so little that I am ashamed to name the amount. Herm says that the median gift was about $25. This means that I am slightly under the median in my giving. Sorry but I have done my demndest. At any rate you will note that I was correct in my statement made at various times that the fact that you gave, not the amount, is what counts with our class agent. Come on fellows and give next year, no matter how small the amount. There is a great satisfaction in knowing that one has helped out, regardless of how small the amount.

I had a nice letter from Charlie Dudley and a copy of the catalog of his camp.

I am vastly pleased with the copy of FrankDrake's picture which appeared with last month's notes. He is a fine looking man. His last letter which came a short time ago shows that he is the same modest person that he was in college.

Now, I am going to write about me and mine. My dear wife, Estelle, is beginning to be quite herself again. I never was better in my life. If I felt any better I would send for a doctor as I would know there must be some- thing. wrong to feel so good. I think you all are aware of the fact that I plan to live to be one hundred and seven. Why 107? I dunno. It's just a good sounding age to be.

Here is hoping that this letter reaches the MAGAZINE by the fifth of next month, that it may be published. I was delayed in writing it because my daughter and her husband have been with us. He has returned to Connecticut, but our daughter is still here and spends enough time at our house to make me forget all about class notes. As we sat over a game of cards tonight it suddenly dawned on me that I hadn't written my notes. However, I shall do my darndest and send this tomorrow by air mail.

I enjoy and profit much from the letters of Howard Harris. He is a fairly frequent correspondent. Thank you, dear fellow. So many of the fellows sent me their copies of Frank Drake's picture. I would thank them all.

Classmates will be sad to learn that BobClark's wife Frances died in Enfield, N.H., on January 23 after a long illness. The funeral was held in the Woodstock Congregational Church where Frances was christened, and where she was married.

May I just say in closing that my thoughts are with you all much of the time. God bless and keep you all, and all yours.

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

Treasurer,18 Lafayette Circle, Wellesley 81, Mass.

Bequest Chairman,