1904

One of the most gratifying rewards of being a Class Secretary, especially of such a Class as 1904 of Dartmouth College, is to receive from classmates, and the families of classmates, who have passed on, so many fine messages of good wishes and expressions of appreciation which have come to your Secretary during the past holiday season.

To each of you he sends his sincere thanks. His most earnest wish is to keep fresh in the minds and hearts of each of you the memory of friendship we formed 59 years ago; friendships which have enriched the lives of ail of us, and which have become more precious with the passing years.

On June 12-13-14, when we gather for our 55th reunion in Hanover, we hope many will be present. From hopes expressed by classmates far and wide a goodly number will show up. So, good wives, take good care of "The Boys"!!!

One of my prize letters received came from Kid Vail from St. Petersburg, Fla., where that gentleman, with his lovely wife, resides. He kidded me about running the mile in shorts in February, temperature zero, on the board track outside the old gymnasium. No thanks, Kid, no more running for Old Man Johnson. I wonder - does he - or any of you remember returning to Hanover after the Christmas Vacation in 1904 — when the thermometer registered 420 below zero? The Secretary remembers seeing the Kid, Dr. Jack, Squid, Jimmie Brotherhood and Don Logan going up to bed on the third floor of the Dragon House, no heat, wrapped in everything but the hall rugs. It was great to hear from you, Kid. Bask in the sun and keep well. Letters too, came from Bernie Boyle, the Sandersons, Carrie Drew and Harriet Muchemore, all from Florida. Sally and the Secretary hope to see some of them this winter.

Another letter received, came from Connie Pratt, the daughter of Don Logan. How well the Secretary remembers Don coming to Paris, Christmas time, in 1918, to tell him of the birth of little Connie. Word had just come by cable. Connie, we went to the Cafe de la Paix and drank many toasts to you and your dear mother, Marie.

Other letters came from California. Perk had his eye operation, and is coming along slowly. Lester Gibson and Ida wrote from their new home in Palo Alto. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last August. Reddy Hatch, the Hills, Eddie, Max Lennan, Mrs. Favour, Mrs. Fiske and Roscoe and Margaret Smith all sent notes from California. Great to hear from you. Keep well! May you all be blessed with warmth and sunshine.

From south of the Mason Dixon Line came greetings from the Fords from North Carolina. They plan to come to Hanover in June as do the Fletchers from Tennessee. A note came from Mrs. Mike Dailey from Baltimore.

George Scales from Michigan writes he is grounded because of health - perhaps his Sally may drive him to Hanover.

From the far West came notes from Bascom Brayton from Idaho and Child Lewis from Montana. All these good folks, far away from New England, deeply appreciate news from the North and to know that "The Still North remembers them, The Hill Winds Know their Names."

Your Secretary must stop here because of limited space allotted. To all he wishes he might drop in and say Hello - and express his deep appreciation for the letters and cards. It's not too late to say to you again - Happy New Year and a sincere wish for your good health, comfort and cheer.

See you in June on the 12th-13th-14th at our 55th in Hanover, N. H. Take good care and you'll be there.

Secretary, 100 North St., Pittsfield, Mass.

Treasurer, Box 406, Morristown, N. J.

Bequest Chairman,