1900

George Tong, a long time physician and surgeon, is in the process of being educated in some new areas. George has gone back to school. He is taking courses in adult education, English, and in drama. Can it be that we have a drama critic or a specialist in education on our hands? The disciplines which, at the moment, he is electing to follow are surely a far cry from the teachings of Hippocrates, the great grandaddy of medicine, or present day surgical technology. George's excursion into the cultures speaks well of his mental flexibility, and at his age his daring to pursue studies so far removed from those of his professional life. It is evident that George is not allowing any grass to grow under his feet.

The year i960 has been a banner year for the Emerys. Mrs. Emery is the former Elizabeth Gilson, Brock Gilson's daughter. Last June a son was born to their daughter, Maryann, and so for the first time the Emerys became grandparents. This in itself was a large event. Then on November 23 they celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The class of 1900 certainly joins in congratulations to the Emerys for these two outstanding events within their family.

Roland Eaton, son of "Pa" Eaton, reports that his mother at age 84 is in very good shape for one of her years despite an unfortunate hospital experience, last year.

Great news in the Woodman family. Ethel, Jim Woodman's wife, says that her son Everett, his wife, and four daughters left New Delhi, India on November 6 and were coming to the U. S. by way of Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Honolulu, instead of their usual route via Europe. At the time of writing Ethel expected they would reach Franklin shortly after Thanksgiving. Everett it on vacation from his job with the Ford Foundation in India. Ethel expects this lively and happy family to be with her until about the first of February. What a wonderful reunion is now in session down Franklin way!

Rose Howe, Frankie Howe's wife, in a letter to me says that during the summer she spent some delightful days as guest at a small inn near Kennebunk on the Maine coast. The people at the inn were pleasant, food was good, and the change of scene was beneficial. Because of a physical difficulty it is not easy for Rose to get about, and in Fitchburg she never goes out on the street alone. She has had to give up many community activities, and is compelled to stay at home. However, many friends drop in to see her and she much enjoys the conversation with them. During the summer months her back yard serves as the gathering place for these forums.

Last spring Ned Bigelow and his wife journeyed by train to Bishop's Lodge, a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fé, N. M. weeks. they sPent several very delightful weeks. The train trip gave them the opporunity to see the country they were passing through, and this added to the enjoyment of the whole trip. At the present writing the Bigelows are on their way to the Vinoy-Park Hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla., where they expect to spend the winter.

Martha Fowler, Alvah Fowler's wife, in the heart of Washington, D. C., the center of much political ferment, is quite upset over the recent election. She is certainly not unique in this respect, for, I am certain, some 33,000,000 other voters are in a like predicament. Martha has recently sold her home in Washington, and has moved to an apartment house. Her present address is Apt. 326 B, The Westchester, 4000 Cathedral Ave., N.W. I fancy it was a real struggle for Martha to come to the decision to relinquish her home with all its precious associations.

Estelle Brown, Ned Brown's wife, reports from Windsor, Vt., that she remains in good health, and that she is able to move about in a real brisk way. Just perhaps, for one of her years, she may at times step out to speedily. However, she says that she has always been fast on her feet - "Whoosh so," Ned called it —, and she doubts, in spite of two recent warnings, that she can educate her sub-conscious to slow motion. Estelle speaks of the pleasure she has in her association with her grandchildren, and now some great grandchildren. She much enjoys having this vigorous, active young life around her.

Secretary, 3 Pleasant St., Hanover, N. H.

Treasurer, 20 Chapel St., Brookline 46, Mass.