1903

The Alumni Fund results to the time of this writing will be so far behind by the time you read them that I will only mention that my most recent interim report shows that 1903 is now over its scoring base of 18. This is largely due to the beautiful participation of our widows, relatives, and friends. Their gifts outnumber those of the class both in participation and amount.

I plan to send you a second News Bulletin the middle or latter part of May so you will already have had at least the half way results before this reaches you.

At the Class Officers Week-end May 12-13 I hope to learn more about the planning for our 65th and last official reunion in June of 1968. I will try to keep you informed on this important event and ask that later in the year you also keep me informed of your hopes and planning. This goes for the widows, relatives and friends as well as our class members. I am repeating in June my call for volunteers to help to make this 1968 reunion a success.

A good letter from Rachel Hartshorn tells of the new living at Claremont Manor in Claremont, Calif. She mentions the new administrator, Fred Chamberlin '45, and son of the late Rev. Roy B. Chamberlin, who "brings with him a Dartmouth atmosphere to add to our family life here."

A nice note from Mrs. Winifred B. Safford enclosed with her Memorial gift for our Queechie Safford. She also gave some family news which I will save for my next news bulletin.

With her Memorial gift Mrs. HamlinBennett wrote an interesting letter. She tells of Charles Dudley '02. It is her recollection that it was Dudley who started the custom of the senior canes. Maybe some of you can furnish more facts as to the how and why of this historic custom. My cane is over by the fireplace in the living room just a few feet from where I am slowly grinding out these notes.

Horace Kidger is still at his winter home, P.O. Box 23, Anna Maria, Fla. 33501. For the third and fourth editions of his Senior High School text book, "Problems of Democracy," he took on a co-author. Recently what might be called a fifth edition of his book has appeared with his former co-author as editor. This edition bears the following, "Dedication: To Horace Kidger who through inspiring teaching and writing this past quarter century has made 'Problems of Democracy' a truly vital part of the Social Studies Curriculum."

The Spanish translation of part of the Muzzey-Kidger American History continues to be the official United States History in use in the public high schools of Puerto Rico. Horace is one more of our number to distinguish himself not only in his teaching profession but also as a successful writer.

Just received a notice of the death of Mrs.J. William MacLennan, June 24, 1966. of Carmel, Calif., widow of our late Bill MacLennan. She was a well known artist in California.

A pleasant and healthful summer to you all and if you have put it off, grab a pen and your check book so as to get your Alumni Fund check in before June 30.

Secretary and Class Agent 13 Vermont Ave. Binghamton, N. Y. 13905