1903

From a Boy Scout Bulletin we learn that Otis Mudge served as Staff Physician for 35 years at the Amesbury Boy Scouts' camp donating his services and talents day or night without remuneration. A while back the Bay Shore, Mass., area of Boy Scouts presented Otis with a replica of the Liberty Bell. Since then Otis has greeted every Scout or visitor with this challenge - "give you a nickel if you can tell me what is inscribed on the outside of the bell." Better bone up if you are planning a visit to Otis. You will recall mention was made in previous notes that Otis had been hospitalized but the "sec" understands that he is again home and resuming practice on a restricted basis.

Dana Whipple and Ernest Brown attended the services for Charlie Hall but didn't meet up with one another. Horace Kidger kindly helped in preparing the obituary for Charlie. Charlie and Horace came to Dartmouth from Everett, Mass., and roomed together their entire course. There was a strong attraction for Dartmouth among Everett boys about our time and Horace recalls that there were ten or more in college with us. The "sec" doesn't recollect them all but he with many others will remember the exploits of "Wife" Jennings and Tommy Thompson on the football field and the cheers we gave for them.

When you read this Kidger will be back again at his Blueberry Hill home in East Wakefield, N. H., looking after his garden. Mrs. Kidger was a bit under the weather during a part of their annual winter stay in Florida but at present is much improved.

The sympathy of the class goes out to you Jules Walther in the sudden death of his daughter Barbara who had helped to fill in the big loss for Julius when his wife died. It had been but a few weeks earlier that the "sec" received a letter from Jules telling of a couple months of happy visits with Barbara and her family in not too far away Allentown, Penna., and of his return home in snowbound New Jersey where he was marooned for two days before being shovelled clear. We are glad that it was your good fortune to have had that visit, Julius, the memory of which will always be bright.

Change of address - Edward H. McCarthy, 1555 University Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

Ned and Charlotte Kenerson on their way home from Arizona swung east into Florida where they have a son living at St. Pete. They had a pleasant call on Cornelia Smith, widow of our Jake. She is well and had many questions to ask about the class. It is hard to realize that Jake has been dead some twenty years. They also saw the Howards. Pip has not been well but is interested in the class as usual. How about a letter or at least a card to Pip who so long served you as Class Secretary? Ned wound up his trip with a telephone chat with Horace Kidger who sent "cheerio" to all.

About a year ago Dana Whipple's wife, Isabel, fell and broke her hip. She has had a remarkable recovery for which she has our hearty congratulations. Dana continues to work on a part-time basis as a registered pharmacist in a "fine ethical shop" says he. Guess he is telling us that he is not working in a "cut rate" store where banana splits and hoagies prevail but in a good old-fashioned drug store where in addition to all drugs known to pharmacopoeia carried well stocked shelves of such well known family remedies as Perry Davis' Pain Killer, Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Sloan's Linament —"Good for Man or Beast."

Took a breather this evening before winding up these notes and was surprised to see on TV the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. That's our George Ford's show and a fine exhibition did we see. Made us wonder a bit about George. Haven't heard from him for a long time. But apparently he is still around and his pen is going strong for the "Sec" noted with appreciation that George is again an early and generous contributor to Alumni Fund. Hope when your season's affairs are wound up, Gink, that the class will hear from you. How's the new book going?

This brings to a close another pleasant and happy season of note gathering. The "sec" has enjoyed the continuance and strengthening of many contacts some for the first time this year. The Wadhams' good wishes go out to you all for a happy summer. Keep away from poison ivy and DRIVE CAREFULLY. Be seeing you in the fall, D.V.

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

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