1904

It's wonderful to have Xmas and New Year holidays come, if for no other reason than to receive so many kindly messages from classmates & classmates' families. My punch bowl used for liquid refreshments on special occasions is overflowing with cards and notes far more stimulating and appreciated. Sally and I are grateful indeed to you all.

Nice note from Ira Willard, Keene, N. H. Three years ago Ira suffered from a collapsed lung. He has had a long hard pull up and has been confined to his home since last March. Why don't some of you boys call on Ira, when on your way to Hanover? He would be delighted to have you call.

Lester Gibson writes he would love to see a white Christmas. "Well Lester, some of us would prefer sunny California for a change." Both he and Ida May are fine, though inclined to do more sitting around than of yore.

A nice card from Mrs. Harriet Muchemore, from De Bary, Fla. We hope to see her this winter when in Florida. Also received one from Sue Norton who had a fine Xmas with her son and daughter and the grandchildren.

Right in the midst of these cold winter days comes a letter from Rosie and Ellen from Clearwater, Fla., with 80° heat. I'll bet it was 20° up in North Stratford, N. H. They are at 103 B. Rogers Street, Clearwater. Send them a snow ball.

This guy Child Lewis is having a great time out in Montana, getting fat on deer and elk meat, "ain't seen no bear yet." Goner be a tough winter Child — better stock up.

Glad to hear from Charlie Weston in Springfield, Mass., who has been ill for some time. Judge he is improved and attending to his law practice.

It was pleasant to receive a card from the Hastings family, with picture of their fine old homestead in Mansfield Center, Conn. Sally and I have visited them there.

Another card of appreciation came from Mrs. Percival Cobb. Percy died just a year ago. He was one of the outstanding scholars of the class. A card too from Mrs. Jerome Meyers which was greatly appreciated. Jerome was Valedictorian of the class.

Dave and Mildred Ford had a house full of children and grandchildren for Xmas, and two new grandsons just in from Japan. A happy family, where love and understanding, courage and cheer prevail.

The Earl Herman family sent a fine letter to me. Their son Laurence '34 has a boy sixteen, six feet and weighing 210 pounds; a good line man for Dartmouth some day, perhaps. Mrs. Herman is well.

Ike and Ida are coming along slowly. I wish I had the space to write more, but '05 is coming up, so I stop here.

I regret to report the sudden passing of Paul Darrow on December 21 at his home in Chicago. In another section of this number of the MAGAZINE you will find an In Memoriam to Paul. Son of one of the most distinguished criminal lawyers of his day, Paul shunned the legal profession and entered banking and the public utility field in Greeley, Colo. After twenty years in business, in his later years he devoted himself to the private investment field. For many years he was president of the Illinois Humane Society, a child protective agency, and few classmates have been aware of the fine work he did in this field. It became his pet project. Messages of sympathy and respect have been sent to the family. Peacham and Mrs. Blanchard represented the Class at the funeral.

Your secretary had a little setback in December and spent a few days in St. Luke's Hospital in Pittsfield. He is feeling fit and back on the job.

Secretary, 100 North St., Pittsfield, Mass.

Treasurer, Morristown, N. J.

Bequest Chairman,