1908

Christine Amidon reports that the Vernon Court Junior College at Newport, R. I., at which Cleveland is vice-president and dean of the faculty is an "all girls' school and today these are really something to handle, but the problems are no different, we understand than at most all schools. - Newport, being a summer place, is very quiet for the winter and we are isolated. Probably 25 of the mansions are occupied for the summer months. Many have been torn down. Some remain standing, standing and boarded-up, but are deteriorating fast. Several schools have taken over some of the mansions and in time it looks like Newport will become a school town."

Ralph Currier reports that he is getting along fine after a three weeks' stay in the Southbridge Hospital and for the present is comfortably situated in his son Robert's family in Amherst, N. H.

Helen Dunn, Ted's widow expresses her appreciation for the contribution from the class to the United Hospital Fund. "He was such a loyal man and his college and classmates meant so much to him. A few of his friends realize this and have sent money to the class of 1908." (Alumni Fund, S.L.R.)

Dolly Gray wrote to Larry Symmes: "As for health which is a serious problem for people of our vintage - we live in the wine country — we have it. We feel as good as we ever have except we're not as agile as we were 50 years ago."

Life Greeley also to Larry: "Mabel and I are as well as anybody pushing 80 can be — but we walk and don't run any more, and as for a hop, skip and jump, that is out and how."

Charlie Hall, one of the two ordained ministers in the class, reports he is still in process of recovery from prostate operation on November 8, but doing nicely for a gent of moderately advanced years. He is a parish visitor of the Cathedral Parish of St. John in Providence. R. I., and spends one day a week taking Holy Communion to sick and aged parishioners and the rest of his time at the disposal of Archdeacon Kite wherever he is needed. Joe Hammond, the other reverend, writes that since December 1 he has been preaching at two services each Sunday morning, driving 23 miles, so he is getting younger.

Roger Hill writes that he and Mrs. Hill will probably get down New England way later in the year, but are still trying to figure out where and when. We suggest you visit the Lakes Region, which will be at its best and visit your home town of Tilton where you are still remembered and on June 9 attend Doric Lodge of which you are still a member and not forgotten, then take in our informal reunion in Hanover on June 15-17. How about that for a schedule?

Art Hopkins reports to Larry that he is starting on a book about all the interesting persons whom he has known from politicians to paupers, etc., in the score of states where his work has taken him. More power to you, Art.

Charlie Severance writes from Menlo Park. "We have slowed up but that should hardly come under the heading of news. We live only three minutes' walk from our daughter Alice and her family and we get a great kick watching the grandchildren, Charles and Lois growing up, and, I might add, some thrills when I was assisting Charles in obtaining his driver's license. I see WebEvans fairly often and we are due to have a golf game."

Honker Joyce reports a call on Jack Everett in New Haven and writes that Jack is a liberal host, and turned up a "full house."

Art Soule reports that the ferry across Long Island Sound from Greenpoint to New London has been discontinued and he may not be able to get to the reunion as it adds 140 miles to the trip which is too much for him. We'll miss you, Art.

Class Notes Editor R.F.D. 1, Laconia, N. H.

Secretary, 120 Broadway, New York 5, N. Y.

Class Agent, North St. (R.D.), Medfield, Mass.