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It seems appropriate to continue from last month Olivia's, daughter of "O.W." Foster, story of the family move from Palo Alto, Calif., to Santa Barbara. The distaff side of the episode is now to be told. Apparently not all is clear sailing for mother when Bill is occupied with his educational mission to foreign countries. Olivia's task has been one of adjustment from the semi-luxury of Wilbur Hall with its amenities to the aching responsibility of running an independent menage in Santa Barbara. Possibly, in one sense, the old adage that "all is not gold that glitters" holds true for Olivia. While Bill is away she has willy-nilly to "keep the home fires burning." In her letter she parenthetically remarks that "She has to contend with two growing boys and a growing girl, as well as sundry shrubs and posies some of which also grow." Olivia tells of her attempt to remodel, with the aid of a course in lanscaping and gardening and the vocal help of all her neighbors, the front landscape of their Hawaiian-style house. The growing children require much attention, some disciplining, and some cuddling especially when the young six-year-old has not fared so well in a free-for-all with the neighborhood preteen-age youngsters. When there is a bit of respite from these arduous duties, mother plays the piano, devotes herself to church work, or with the aid of maps and books armchair-wise accompanies Bill on his journeying to and fro, particularly if this involves a trip South of the Border. Latin America happens to be Olivia's pet interest. It is easy to see that there is no monotony in this young and energetic family.
Since tripping seems to be quite the vogue in this jet-space age, another newsworthy item comes to hand. Marian Atwood, "Chels." Atwood's widow, accompanied by Mrs. W. O. B. Little whose husband was a member of the class of 1902 bade a fond farewell to old man New England winter and journeyed down to the warmth, flowers, beach life, and sunshine of the Caribbean. The trippers spent some days in March getting acquainted with the quaint customs and scenic beauty of Montego Bay, Ocho Riva, and Kingston, Jamaica. It was a most relaxing and delightful experience. The two ladies must have come back rejuvenated and quite fit to cope with New England's break-up from snowy bondage.
Dorothy Ashton, daughter of Arthur Hayden, reports the arrival of another granddaughter, Ethel Rosella Bently. This is the second grandchild, and if Arthur were living he would be rejoicing in the fact that he was a great "grandad" twice over.
Out of the Midwest comes a story of evening grosbeaks. Despite the heavy winter in Illinois, Harold Holland, 1900's leading ornithologist, reports from Galesburg an unusual influx of grosbeaks in northern Illinois. The evening grosbeak is quite a common winter resident in Hanover and vicinity much to the dismay of those with bird feeding stations as they see the rapid depletion of their winter supply of sunflower seeds. However, this member of the bird tribe is seldom seen in the Illinois area, but this year sizable flocks have been spotted along the Illinois River. Harold says that his acquaintance with this vivid - yellow, white, and black plumaged - member of the bird family was on his trips years ago to the Huachuca Mountains in southern Arizona. He found them nesting in this area. One Sunday afternoon in late September of last year, your secretary saw a large flock numbering 100 or more feeding on his back lawn. It was a thrilling sight for a bird enthusiast.
Bill Emerson, son of "Nat." Emerson, writes that his brother John is happily located as Dean and Head of the History Department at Texas Military Institute in San Antonio where "Bob." Sandoe '46 is Headmaster. Bill is enjoying his work with the Arthur D. Little Company of Boston and his family, wonder of wonders to numerous inhabitants of this area, thoroughly enjoys a New England winter with its opportunity for skating and other winter sports. Climatically Lexington, Mass., is a considerable change from southern California.
Ronald Eaton, "Pa." Eaton's son, reports that his mother, who lives with his family in Troy, N. Y., is very well for one 85 years old. Among other things she takes a lively interest in television programs, and in this way keeps abreast of world affairs. Undoubtedly she has followed with rapt attention the good-will tour of Mrs. Kennedy to India, Pakistan, and England.
Byron W. Matteson '03 of Denver rarelymisses a Dartmouth event in that activealumni center. He is shown here at anenrollment-program session on March 17.
Secretary, 3 Pleasant St., Hanover, N. H.
Class Agent, 20 Chapel St., Brookline 46, Mass.
