1908

Credit for many of these notes goes to Larry Symmes, who forwarded letters he had received from classmates.

Paul Batchelder sent your editor a beautiful card of Cypress Gardens in Florida and wrote that he expected to return to his home in Austin, Tex., early in March.

Harold Cogswell wrote to Larry that he had a sojourn in the hospital with an attack of "thrombophlebitis" but his doctor did a good job on him and he feels fine. To me he wrote "I have joined the pill brigade. But only one a day for a few months. If a pill a day will keep the doctor away, I will not complain. The pills are to keep the blood thinner."

Howard Cowee sent your editor a card showing Poipu Beach on the Island of Kaui with a note. "For a change in spring vacations we are trying out the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. For an extended vacation Kauai comes first."

Dolly Gray wrote to Larry. "It seems every guy and his brother wants me to make their income tax returns. They not only come from our most beautiful city but from the near and far environs. I either make a superior mousetrap or have an elastic conscience.

"When April 15 rolls around and it can't come too soon, Jane and I plan to climb into our Renault and drive north away from the maddening throngs of Sebastopol and then come back by Nevada where they have tables on which a few bucks can be risked and lost. (Let us know how you come out SLR.)

"Jack, our son and the heir to our debts is no longer employed by the Bank Of America, for which Allah be praised. He is now with the Stanford Research Institute as 'Cost Analyst, Systems Systems Division,' doesn't have to commute to San Francisco any more and makes more dough. Our son-in-law also works for the same organization."

Harold Clark to Larry: "Just to let you know that I am in pretty good health. Went skating this winter and usually enjoy a half mile to a mile walk each day. My wife and I find plenty of interesting things to do."

Both of our Reverends are retired but keep busy. Rev. Charles Hall has been serving during March as Interim Vicar at the Church of the Resurrection in Norwood, R. I. He is also Chaplain at St. Joseph's and Lady of Fatima Hospitals and Parish Visitor at the Cathedral Parish of St. John's in Providence, including one day a week for private communions to shut-ins.

Rev. Joe Hammond to your editor. "My interim assignment in North Parish Congregational lasted six months, less two Sundays and not only kept me young but made me younger. You know my best touch in any sermon of the 6 months? It was from the ALUMNI MAGAZINE account of the Ledyard Canoe Club doing the Danube River, when the old shepherd told the boys, it would 'take a lot of time and God' to reach the Black Sea. I called that rich and from their response my congregation agreed."

Amos Lanphear wishes to make a correction on their wedding anniversary. It should be on June 15 and will be their 50th.

I humbly apologize, will send them a greeting card and hope other classmates will do likewise.

He reports that he and Leita missed the usual trip to Vero, but as to class get-togethers; they are interested and hope they may be able to participate if anything is on the fire."

Dorothy, Mrs. Mason A. Lewis, sent a check to Larry for class dues so that she may continue to receive the ALUMNI MAGAZINE and keep in touch with Mason's friends. She continues: "I have a new grandson, born last December and named for Mason. He is the only boy in the family and we hope, when the proper time arrives, he will go to Dartmouth."

Ray Marsh sent me a copy of an article which appeared in the August number of American Forests, "Forestry A Way Of Life." He had previously given this as a paper at the Viking Club of the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

He wrote: "Unhappily Lillian's health has worsened. In January we moved her to a nursing home where she could get better care and be in less danger from falls than at home. I spend some time with her daily."

"Kid" Richardson sent me two pictures of himself and four lovely ladies at their swimming pool but unfortunately they are in color and can not be reproduced. However, they will go into my class records.

He extended thanks for the birthday card I sent and wishes through me to say Hello to all classmates. "Would that they, one or severally, might drop in on Florence and myself when the chance offers ... tell them to come over — all is forgiven. Florence and I manage to get all the enjoyment out of life which goes with perfect health and have plenty of time on our hands. Instead of traveling much we are inclined to stay in our own bailiwick."

Bob Kenyon '07, wrote from Anna Maria. The only '08er, Cy Rutherford, has left for New York State and the rest of the Dartmouth delegation will be checking out soon, just when the weather gets at its best. Bob tells of picking strawberries, 15 to a pint box, but admits that the flavor does not compare with New Hampshire berries.

Art Soule reports that he and Juliet will be back at Shelter Island Heights, Long Island 11965, early in May. He also reports on a meeting he attended on March 5 at the Southern Florida Dartmouth Club where he was the oldest alumnus present and he received the usual "old man" respects. "Bob Blackman made a fine speech. I never knew that he was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated cum laude. There were 140 present and it was an inspiring evening. When we were in college scarcely anyone was from south of the Mason-Dixon line. Now even Florida is sending a fine delegation."

John Thompson to Larry Symmes: "I find myself at the office daily with an assortment of tasks which are generally interesting and which I enjoy tackling. Of course Lucille fusses about 'working too hard' and 'be careful of the icy sidewalks' etc. Just to prove she is right, I banged my knee the other day. Not startling - what?"

Henry Stone wrote to Larry. "I come down to the office a part of each day to collect the money due us. Now that we are out of business, creditors feel it unnecessary to keep their credit rating good with us. Hope we will have a good customer for the real estate. Blanche has had a miserable time with arthritis and glaucoma most of the past winter. Now she is feeling more like herself."

Your editor received a copy of the Hackley Alumni Review from the Hackley School of Tarrytown, N. Y., with notes on the dedication on October 16, 1964, of the Laurence M. Symmes Hall. It reads: "On October 16, the School dedicated Laurence M. Symmes Hall which houses the Lower School. The new building is named after the Chairman of the Board of Trustees who has made a significant contribution of his service over the years to Hackley."

In Concord, Mass., Margaret (Pope), wife of the late Gardner S. Marion, passed away suddenly on April 3. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth N. Hedlom of Acton and a son B. Pope Marion of Rye, N. H. Larry Symmes sent a contribution in the name of the class to the Heart Fund.

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