1905

Roger Brown, I am informed by Royal Parkinson, had the discomfort of spending Christmas at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, Mass. He had been suddenly taken ill with appendicitis while driving with his son and had to undergo an emergency operation. Though peritonitis had developed, the report as to his progress toward recovery was favorable.

Royal also called attention to the fact that in the green report of the College finances the names of several '05 men are cited as contributing to funds other than the AlumniFund. Besides some who are still livingthere appear the names of Jimmy VaughnGeorge Proctor and "Rufus" Day — perhapsothers. It is most likely that others of youare considering a similar move.

A note from Fred Chase, who is now enjoying life in his winter retreat in DunedinFla., includes a clipping stating that Walter H. Lillard ("Lill" to us), retired headmasterof Tabor Academy, had been appointed tea.porary town clerk of Cohasset. So many of usjust can't seem to get fully retired!

A brief note from Esther Billman, "Varsity's" wife, says they are well. Howard hadwithstood the shock of Everett's accidentwell. Howard Jr. had been flown home fromJapan for a short visit after the funeralDwight, their youngest, is attending collegenearby and living at home. Esther keeps verybusy with her teaching and home duties.

Green Acres Inn in Hampstead, N. H., wasthe scene of a pleasant little reunion of '05erson Saturday, November 23. Before the delicious dinner, the company met at theHampstead home of Charlie and JessieBrooks for a social hour. Those who camewere Solon Cornish, Roger and Jane BrownOscar and Helen Gilbert, Ed and May Richardson, Royal and Ida Parkinson, Ned Estesand his sister, Mrs. Oliver.

Here is an added note on Tom Ready in connection with the honors shown him at Lehigh (mentioned last month). He was accompanied on the trip by his sons, Richard of Melrose and .Walter of Nashua, and his grandson and namesake Thomas Keady II Walter, by the way, is a teacher at Nashua High School. Tom, they tell me, is proud of Walter's daughter Michele for her ability as a ball player. It must run in the family.

In a kind note Ernest Gregory says he is comforted in his loss by having three "wonderful" children and eight grandchildren His eldest son, John Brooke, is Dartmouth '35.

I am adding a picture of Shirley Cunningham, looking very happy and perhaps a bit smug, with his wife and eight (step) grandchildren. I wish Shirley might come up for our July reunion. I'd like to see again my old manager" in the 1903 cane spree, when I struggled against that worthy foe, Thurlow Gordon '06.

You will be pleased to know that Wall Conley has made such good progess in his health that he and Ethel have reservations for an 18-day Caribbean cruise starting Feb. 21. Bon Voyage, Walt.

Secretary, 358 North Fullerton Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J.

Treasurer, 5 Pine Ridge Rd., West Medford, Mass.

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