1903

There are many ways of celebrating New Years. But the Champ Folletts came up with a new one when it was reported that their store was entered that evening and a large amount of merchandise and a safe containing a considerable amount of money as well as all account books were made away with. What otherwise would have been a quiet and homey celebration turned into a busy and annoying one.

Through the college press service we learn that our Ned Kenerson has established scholarships to assist deserving students to pursue their education to be awarded annually at three Vermont preparatory schools located in Caledonia County. One McIndoes Academy where Ned's father and mother taught in the 1870s; another Lyndon Institute in memory of O. D. Mathewson, D'1890 for many vears a friend of the Kenerson family and the third, Peacham Academy in memory of Mariam Dimond Farnum also a close friend of the Kenersons.

Evelyn Fant Avery, widow of our Maurice Avery, died early in February after a long illness. You will recall the long service of Maurice in the Library of Congress. Mrs. Avery also had a long career with that Library as well as with the National Geographic Society.

Forrest Hall has suffered the second bereavement during the past year. First his wife Evelyn and now a daughter, Mrs. Florence Hall Proper, who had made her home with Forrest for several years. Our sincere sympathy goes out to you, Forrest, in these trying days.

Harold Comstock wants the "sec" to pass on his best regards to any classmate he may see. Sure will, pal, but don't know when such an event might happen. Haven't seen a classmate face to face except Harold Hess since taking over this job.

Charles Tabor Hall died March 26 following an operation from which he did not have the reserve strength to carry him through. More detailed remarks will appear in June in In Memoriam.

The "sec" is out on the limb again all because of mentioning that the class tree had succumbed to Dutch blight and that a new tree had been assigned to the class and marker and tree relocated. Then came a note claiming ignorance of a class tree; when did it happen and on what occasion? GOSH, the "sec" doesn't know and though he made several inquiries every one seemed to be as dumb as he. Question weighed heavy on "sec's" mind. Finally came up with this solution and would suggest that it stand unless some one comes up with a better one. A class tree was to be dedicated one reunion. Pip Howard had been appointed to make the acceptance speech. A well heeled group had gathered and Pip was set to go when a rowdy (What Potholers? Never.) few through vicious heckling refused to permit the speaker to proceed and the exercises ended. Any way there was a 1903 elm which thrived for many years diagonally across the street from old Wilson Library and is now replaced by a young and vigorous elm in a more prominent location close to the senior fence. Look for it when next in Hanover and also don't forget Pip's lost speech.

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

Class Agent, Rivermere Apt. 4-A, Bronxville 8, N.Y.