1905

The celebration of the 63rd anniversary of the Class of 1905 took place as usual in mid-July. Our program varied in one respect. Unlike our previous gatherings, we did not attend the Norwich Fair. Instead, we went to the fair in Hanover Center, a smaller event and lacking some comforts such as chairs to sit on in the shade.

As was inevitable, our numbers were the smallest yet. Since our previous reunion we fortunately had suffered no losses, but at reunion time we learned that death had just claimed two of our number: ChesterLawrence died in a nursing home in Wood-stock on July 4, and five days later, in the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Sanford, Me., Ed Richardson passed on. The interesting, if quite different, careers of these loyal, able men will be found under "In Memoriam" in this or a subsequent MAGAZINE.

Ed's wife, May Alice Richardson, who had also been living in the same nursing home with Ed, is continuing there. Their son, John Richardson '41, writes that fortunately she has been in better health recently than two years ago.

The list of the faithful few who were able to be present at reunion is: Roger and Jane Brown, Carroll ("Camp") and Clara Campbell, Fred Chase, C.C. Hills, Ernest ("Cy") and Hilda White, and your secretary and Mildred. Notes of regret were read at the class meeting from: Fanny Ames, who has been with us so many times but was entertaining guests at that time; S. B. Cunningham - too long a journey; Stanley Besse - not able to travel; Alva Hatch - was needed to help with her family; Dick Tolman - unable to drive except for a short distance, and a telegram of greeting to the Class from Goldie Graves.

The only matter of business discussed at the class meeting was the announcement that the College is arranging a special program for June 16-18 in 1969 for all classes out of College fifty years or more. This will take the place of our own little private reunion in July. Details will appear later.

We are glad to learn that Cecilia, HarryLill's wife, has recovered from the illness which had hospitalized her for a time. Harry naturally is happy to have her at home once more.

C.C. Hills had the pleasure of being the guest of Bob and Edna Falconer at dinner in the Hanover Inn on July 26.

On August 10 Ned Estes suffered a heart attack and was taken by ambulance to Tri-county Osteopathic Hospital in Kittery. Mildred and I called on him there and found him very cheerful and receiving excellent care. As of today, August 28, his doctor reports that he is making steady improvement.

We extend our warm good wishes to two other '05ers who have been laid up by poor health: Norman Stevenson in Brookside Nursing Home, White River Junction, and Charlie Brooks, who is at home after a session in Derry (N. H.) Hospital. Roger Brown reports that he and C.C. called on Norman in July, and he and Jane went to see Charlie in August. Both men are making brave struggles to recover their health.

Roger and Jane Brown have the distinction of having attended all five sessions of the Alumni College. Our hats are off to them!

Secretary, 358 North Fuller Ave. Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043

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