1903
One has to hustle to keep up with AG and Miriam Smith. Comes a card from Florida and a few weeks later one from Honolulu. AG "jetted" all the way; elapsed time from New York to putting out the light in Honolulu, 25 hours. A nine-hour lay-over on the West Coast found the Smiths helping home from "Maternity" daughter Martha and newborn granddaughter, Jacquelin Martha Lowell. Believe it or not, Jacquelin, your grandparents did in some six or seven hours from New York what a hundred years ago took the "see's" grandfather 116 days in his sailing ship, "Prima Donna," and that was then considered a fast passage. What will the next one hundred years witness? Day after arrival AG resumed study of hula rhythm begun a year ago. On January 17 the Smiths celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Late but hearty cheers from the class.
February Wah Hoo Wah column carried a name which caught the eye, that of Howard D. Crosse '31, elected Vice-President of Federal Reserve Bank of New York in charge of Bank Supervision and Relations. 1931 Class notes also carried a picture of Crosse. No mistaking him as the son of our own Dutchie Crosse who died in 1927 about the time that Howard was entering Dartmouth. Dutchie was one grand fellow and the son is apparently of the same caliber. Our congratulations and best wishes, Howard.
Dana Whipple was recently honored on completion of fifty years' membership in local Masonic Lodge, in appreciation of which and for many years of honorable and helpful service he was made an honorary member. The "sec" was the recipient of a similar award in 1958 but was not "honorarymem bershipped." There are probably many instances stances where classmates have received similar types of awards for long and meritorious services in varied fields. If so, why not get it in the records?
Al Pratt sends greetings from Sarasota, Fla. Not sure whether he is wintering there or on a short visit; any way the Pratt family seems to be in good shape. Good to hear from you, Al, and now that the ice is broken won't you let us hear from you more frequently?
Lillian Hall, wife of our Forrest Hall, died February 17, 1960, after a single day's illness. Forrest and Lillian had been married 46 years. He will maintain his home in Keene, N.H., aided by a daughter, Mrs. Florence H. Proper, who for many years has lived with her parents. The sympathy of the class goes out to you, Forrest and to your daughter. Forrest is in good health but not especaially active, being on the retired list.
Frank Perham sent on a book "Romance of Student Life Abroad" written by Richard Burleigh Kimball, D.1834, and "dedicated to the undergraduates of Dartmouth — my revered Alma Mater." Don't recall "Clothespin" mentioning the author but he must have been held in high respect for he was given an LL.D in 1873 and the book in question was of the eleventh edition. Many thanks, Frank, am going to pass the book on to Baker.
Peerade Drown says that reference in recent notes to Sunday Chapel serves to recall that Dr. Tucker's book, "Personal Power Counsel to College Men," has been a companion for many years. Frank also writes that early in the century he became acquainted with Carmel where Bill MacLennan lives and fell in love with it and also spent several vacations on the Monterey peninsula. Frank, you and Bill should start up correspondence and Champ Follett is not too far away.
Speaking of Bill MacLennan take a good look at the picture of him and his good wife Eunice. Don't think that Bill has ever been back to a reunion but has always retained great interest in the college and the class. He and his brother Edgar and NedKenerson came the same year to college from Roxbury Latin. May be in error, but believe that Bill went West years back for health. The change was apparently good, for his hale and hearty appearance can well be envied by most of us.
The scant remarks in the In Memoriam section regarding Clary Howes reveals an unfortunate situation which might apply to one's self. Clary was a friendly and likable fellow and loyal to College and Class. He regularly attended reunions and supported all class activities but seldom replied to requests for personal record. There is nothing on record concerning him since the early twenties. This year he failed to answer the call for class dues and a casual check revealed that Clary had for some time been living at a convalescent home and had died some months prior to the inquiry; that information regarding surviving family was not available though it was thought that some were living in the vicinity of New York. Records of many members are almost as sketchy as those of Clary. The classmate who recently sent in a recital of what he wished to be put in In Memoriam at the appropriate time was thoughtful. If you do not care to do likewise, may this suggestion be made. You have no doubt made a will and indicated other last wishes; how about adding that the College and Class Secretary be notified? It would be a kindness to interested friends and also assure the perpetuation of your memory in college archives.
Eunice and Bill MacLennan '03, shown atBlack Sand Beach, Kauai, Hawaii, last May.
Secretary, 1822 Willow Rd., Cedar Village Camp Hill, Penn.
Class Agent, Rivermere Apt. 4-A, Bronxville 8, N.Y.
