1894

First is Eddie Grover's poem about Eisenhower (omitted in December);

AMERICA AT THE THRESHOLD

August 22, 1956*

I see America standing at the threshold of the years, Eager for the new day, when freedom-loving men the world around Shall claim their birthright of liberty for all.

I see America standing at the threshold of the years, Happy in the fulfilment of her own Dream of Freedom, Ready for new Dreams of each for all and all for each.

I see America kneeling at the threshold of the years, Praying for guidance that she may use her strength and her wisdom Only in the cause of Peace and for the broth erhood of man.

I see America standing at the threshold of the years, Ready to serve her own people and the peoples of the world.

America proud, yet humble, strong in her own strength, And rich in the good things of life, Offering of her largess, that all men may share.

Saying to all the world - I also serve.

* Written after listening to the Acceptance Speech of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

This also seems to be a good place in which to quote what Eddie said about Ben Welton after he had seen the notice about him:

"I was glad to see this notice and letter but they do not do Ben justice. He was a real fellow, and made a large contribution to his time. I was on the track team with Ben for four years and he was admired for his sturdy character and sportsmanship - win or lose. It is sad that he had to go so early."

Having sold their home in Bethel, Vt., Mrs. Welton has changed her permanent address to the house which they bought in Vero Beach, Florida, 4540-18th Street. She writes about the Ameses, "I see Nettie and Billy Ames frequently and they seem to be quite well from all appearances. Billy misses not being able to dash off in his car and go to his orange grove, but his friends take him about and he is still able to keep his friends supplied with fruit. The cold weather sweetened and colored the citrus so that it is very delicious right now."

Here is a brave word from Herman Lovejoy and his wife. Referring to her as "also having to obey the doctor's orders," and to his own necessity for a day and night nurse, he says, "Fortunately for us both, she is naturally inclined to 'look on the bright side,' or try to find one, and make the best of existing conditions. Thanks to my bookworm nature it doesn't bore me to be a shut-in."

Now that Gib has gone, John Cassin is our oldest living member. We quote from Valley News:

John Cassin observed his 89th birthday on October 20. He was given a card shower and gifts by friends and relatives. Mr. Cassin is accustomed to long walks, when his health permits, often accompanied by one or another neighbor's dog. Mr. Cassin graduated from Dartmouth College in 1894.

Three corrections must be made in the list of Alumni Fund Contributions given in this column in December. It will be remembered that Arthur Adams put "A3" on the Class cane as his nickname, so we were surprised to find "M" as his middle letter in the list of memorial contributions. Much more important however, is the fact that the Rolla W. Bartlett memorial contribution, given by his wife, is credited to another Bartlett. Also very important is the fact that B. Smalley, who has come to be known as one of the Fund's most regular contributors, is omitted entirely from the list although word came from the Fund office that his contribution had been received June 23rd.

Secretary, 74 Kirkland St., Cambridge 38, Mass.

Treasurer, 2246 17th Ave., Vero Beach, Fla.

Bequest Chairman,