1903

Here we are weeks past Xmas and New Year's. No news from the "boys." Well, that's not exactly correct, for there have come along several chatty notes just as though someone had dropped in for the evening and found fixin's for a happy bull session by the fire.

One writes, no news; then submits a list of personal projects. Still up in the air, adds that granddaughter or was it daughter is expecting. "Sec" forgets which. Hold for release.

Two are thinking of trips; still in discussion stage.

Another remarks on difference in number of names shown in class roster and those appearing in the class notes and adds "how come?" Sort of puts it up to the "sec." Maybe something to what he says. "Sec" will try to draw out more this year.

Did you do a "boy scout" on or before March 8, when Harold Hess became an octogenarian? Our first and only Treasurerl Ever since his address at The Old Pine, yes even before and right up to the present, Harold has been the fine example of what makes for a grand Dartmouth man and classmate. Best wishes from the class and many happy days ahead and that includes Grace.

Here's one who feels for the "sec," thinking he is probably swamped with class news so didn't send any, but did send some picture postal cards. Very interesting and pretty, thanks, but please know that class news is always scarce as —well, hen's teeth.

The "girls" did well. Heard from three over the holidays making last year a total of five out of Harold's sixteen.

One explains brain too tired to think, but did want to say "hello." Good old pal, you didn't let us down.

Another wrote interestingly of a deceased classmate who was with us but a single (senior) year.

Mention was made again of the classmate who a few weeks back sent along his own obituary.

Here's a quote: "There is nothing to write about, you say. Well, then, write and let me know just this—that there is nothing to write about; or tell me in the good old style, if you are well." Pliny the Younger, A.D. 61-105. Could be that he too was a class "sec."

Embers are dulling - glasses are empty. Hope you can sense the happy evening the "sec" had. Cheerio to you all and DON'T FORGET PLINY.

Secretary, 1822 Willow Rd.( Cedar Village Camp Hill, Penn.

Treasurer, 4A Rivermere Apts., Bronxville 8, N. Y.