1903

Sorry to have to start off by telling you the bad news of Dick Brown's death March 6. — It seems to have been very sudden. For more details please refer to the "In Memoriam" column in this or a subsequent issue of the MAGAZINE.

Also I am sorry to have to make report of a second death in our ranks; this time that of Chester B. Hadley, of Concord, N. H. More details will be found in the In Memoriam section in this or a later issue.

A letter from Gink Ford of March 24 indicates he is back home in La Canada, Calif. He said at that time spring was busting out all over in his part of California — I can only guess from many years' experience that by May time, when this reaches you, spring will have started in earnest around this garden spot of New York State. Still have my snow treads on to be safe.

Leigh Kimball has sent in a very brown, time-worn copy of instructions to him as Band Leader, in 1901, covering the route of march, stops, selections to be played, etc., at the 1901 Webster Centennial. I have forwarded this possibly historic archive to the MAGAZINE office for such safe-keeping as it may seem to deserve.

Ernest Brown has forwarded an interesting letter from Horace Kidger. Horace has had an outstanding record in the educational field — 1903 should be very proud of him. Last Nov. 14, at a luncheon of the New England History Teachers Association, he presented the Kidger Award for its 15th presentation. A translation of his text book of American History is now the text of the officially approved United States History used in the Puerto Rico High Schools.

Please note on your list change of address for Omar Swenson to 174 Center St., Concord, N. H.

By the time this reaches you the '65 Alumni Fund campaign will be well underway. I hope most of you by this time have sent in your gift, cheerfully and in accordance with your ability. Please do not consider this high pressuring — it is not. Just let your conscience be your guide in doing the best you can and no more and no less.

Ned Kenerson, back in Green Valley, writes he is making progress in his recovery from his respiratory illness. I know you all want to join me in wishing him a prompt and complete recovery.

Secretary and Class Agent 13 Vermont Ave. Binghamton, N. Y.