1901
Fortunately for our readers we do not have a copy of "The Old Farmers 1967 Almanac." As a result of this lack of news on the weather, we can submit the February - birthday dates of some of our class: Channing H. Cox, February 28, 1879; Waldo T. Davis, February 23, 1878; Francis B.Marsh, February 18, 1879.
Speaking of birthdays, the writer received a birthday card from Waldo T. Davis, and a congratulatory telegram from J. Michael McGean '49, Secretary of Dartmouth College. The writer is able to answer Waldo's and his sister Mary's card, by sending a February birthday card to Waldo. In the case of Secretary McGean, we lack the knowledge of his birth date. However, we take this opportunity of thanking him, sincerely.
A report has reached the writer, that, during a recent visit to his boyhood city, our own, Channing H. Cox, former Governor of Massachusetts, met Governor John M. King of New Hampshire. The chance meeting took place in one of Manchester, N. H., large insurance offices. The reporter told me that Channing carried off the honors in a very lively conversation; but, do you know, I think our reporter is a Republican.
In a yearning for something of "Long Ago," will some one tell me whatever happened to the "mileage books" we used for train fare, back around the "Turn of the Century"? The writer found them particularly to his liking; especially in Hanover, where, it is my recollection, a holder of such a book containing train-fare for 100 miles or more, could swap it for a stipend at "Colburns." We seem to recall that the railroad ticket office sold these books to cover several hundred or more miles of travel, at a rate of two (2) cents per mile.
A card from Alumni Records office announces a change of address, as follows: Mr. Frank E. Cudworth, 750 Burlington Ave., N. St. Petersburg, Fla. 33701.
As we were about to close this column, a letter of birthday greetings to the writer from Channing H. Cox arrived. We mentioned Channing's birthday in the above opening, and he confirms the date, and acknowledges his entrance to the 88 Club.
It seems that, in addition to the loss of. his dear wife, after a prolonged illness, his operation for the removal of a cataract has made the past year one of his toughest. He had difficulty getting used to bifocals, but believes he is getting accustomed to them now.
He says he is most fortunate in having two fine and devoted women who have been members of his household for many years past, and a devoted chauffeur to help him over the rough spots. All of us join in hoping that he will find relaxation in the coming year.
Secretary, Box 205, S. Woodstock, Conn. 06267
Bequest Chairman,
