1902

As "retirement" creeps up on more and more of us the question of occupation for leisure time becomes more and more pressing and the answers are more and more varied. But I doubt if there is a more original one in the class than that found by Fred Bradley. He gets great satisfaction in the attempt to solve the 'ancient problem of trisecting an angle with only a ruler. No, he is not crazy. He knows perhaps better than most of us that it has been proved by mathematical analysis that the solution is impossible. His latest on the subject deserves wide publicity. Let me quote part of it. I can vouch for the Dartmouth Spirit in California but not for the correctness of the Latin. He writes: "Quite a while ago, I decided to abandon my hobby in favor of something really useful like pitching horseshoes but when I copied the drawings I sent you, my resolution evaporated into thin air. In spite of myself I set to work again and in no time at all, lo and behold - two new trisections, one the first method I ever found for wide angles, the other a somewhat similar special one for the 60° angle to add to my rather considerable collection. Unfortunately my waste basket is filled to overflowing and the task of emptying it is beyond my strength, so how would it be if you generously let me use part of yours just this once more. At any rate here are the new trisections. ... My hearing is still very acute. If after a few days, I should hear coming from the general direction of New Hampshire the sound of someone muttering, Quo usque tandem abutere Bradley patientia mea, I'll know who it is - and why. F.O.B."

Another man whom I commend most enthusiastically is Harold Fitzgerald. He does not say what his hobbies are, but I do know that he is invaluable in keeping us informed about our classmates. He sends me a recent clipping about Duke Anguera which is worth quoting in full. Here it is: "at 83 Herman de Anguera, a retired Y.M.C.A. secretary, and clergyman of Wakefield, Mass., gives liberally to his church and community in voluntary service. Four years ago he organized a mature citizen's group and has been its active leader ever since. It meets twice a month; the programs alternate between speakers and recreation. He has set up a fine wood-working shop in the church basement. When new bookcases, shelves, or cupboards are needed, 'Duke' is the one who builds them. Every Monday afternoon he calls on people who are confined to the hospital. A talented banjo player, he travels widely with the men's banjo club to play in its weekly concerts. Ten years of his Y.M.C.A. experience were spent in Montevideo, Uruguay. He speaks Spanish fluently and meets regularly with other interested people who are trying to learn the language. Some years ago he wrote a fascinating story about his grandfather, a Spanish nobleman who came to America seeking adventure and remained here to make his home. He also wrote a number of stories for his children, some of which were published. His many friends know him as a genial host, an accomplished chef who turns out an excellent turkey dinner. One thing he never worries about - what to do with his extra time."

Secretary, 29 Messer St., Laconia, N. H.

Class Agent, 35 Du Bois St., Noroton Sta., Darien, Conn.