1900

At long last Commander and Mrs. William S. Gaffney, George Tong's daughter, have made the notable City of New York. But not quite, for they have established residence at East Williston, N. Y.! This means for Bill a forty-minute commuting jaunt morning and night to and from his office in the city. However, once home he can enjoy all the delights of country living far from the rush, clamor, and clatter of the teeming throng in the metropolis. Elizabeth along with her cat companion will presumably keep the home fires burning. She may have the opportunity to pursue unmolested her classical studies and revel in the peace and serenity of rural life. But possibly this is too idealistic a picture of East Williston. It is said that the fast-stepping and pressurized American life has even invaded the suburban and rural areas of this country.

I am glad to report that the picture of Joe Wentworth with his winning Case football team has found its appropriate niche in the display case of Case Institute of Technology, Cleveland, O. John Anderson '34, whose father is a Case graduate of Wentworth's time, has this to say of the gift by Mrs. Wentworth: "I recently attended the Case Alumni reunion and they had a display there that would interest 1900 and the donor. The large framed montage of photos of Joe Wentworth coaching the 'golden era' of Case football was prominently displayed. It is really a fine souvenir, and practically the only one Case has from that memorable era. In fact, Mr. Philip Heim, the present head of athletics, said 'Case needs more of this sort of thing; the present generation has little of the spirit of those early days and needs to be reminded.'" 1900 is certainly happy that one of its number in those years at the turn of the century contributed so much of moral leadership and athletic prestige to this mid-western collegiate institution.

There is an old saw which states that: "A man is not without honor save in his own country." The implication appears to be that a person is too well known in his own community. Dr. Arthur Wallace proves that this adage does not hold true in his case. He is much honored for his contributions to wholesome community living in both Milford and Nashua, N. H. Now comes a clip- ping from my friend. Wallace Blakey '30 of Stamford, Conn. This clipping has a picture of Art in a group of officials at an installation of the Nashua Lions Club. The clipping also spoke of him as one of the oldest practicing physicians in the state. It went on to say that: "He is the medical officer for the Barracks World War One veterans and recently attended the state convention. He surely must be in his eighties (87 to be exact) but that does not stop him from working and being active in state affairs." And now you see his fame has reached down to the Nutmeg State.

During a part of September and October Dr. Edward Bigelow and his wife were guests at the Mountain View House in Whitefield, N. H., enjoying the scenery, the food, and the folks. According to Ned's account that fine hostelry is at its attractive best during the autumn foliage color parade.

Secretary and Treasurer Box 714, Hanover, N. H.