1919

Currently (early March) something is happening in still sunny Florida to keep the temperature at an all time low for 20 years - guess it must be that northwest wind which sure has been blowing cold air into the state. However, a few hardy northerners are still going to the beach to try and work on their tan - they just couldn't go back home without one.

First call for the 1968 Alumni Fund - all of you have doubtless heard from Fred Daley, our hard working Head Agent, or from one of his assistants. So cooperate and send in your 1968 gift pronto. The undergraduate of today still only pays approximately one half of the cost of his education so we must make up the difference to help keep the College reasonably solvent. This same situation obtained in our day.

Two 1919 widows, Jane Cody Blyth, widow of Lou, and Polly Wilson, are in Delray Beach and it has been a great pleasure to see them. Ed and Bea Martin also are here for the month of March, after a stay in Sarasota and still are looking for some warm weather as these notes are being assembled. Rock and Alice Earle Hayes stopped by for a couple of days en route to California.

The Country Club of Florida is buzzing with Dartmouth men, although your secretary is the only representative from 1919. Sykes Hardy '27 had arrived as well as Gene Leonard '21, Bob Maxwell '23 and two of our distinguished trustees, Bob Oelman '31 and Charlie Zimmerman '23, are on hand polishing up their golf game. Also Hugh Moore '25 and Nate Parker '26 are expected soon. Dick Owsley '29 is another one of the "younger" alumni who has been around most of the winter.

A note from Charlie Harney thanks the class for his birthday card and is looking forward to 1969 when he hopes to be able to make Hanover which will be his first visit in many years. Walt Cooper has retired as a general partner of F. S. Smithers & Co. in New York and continues as a limited partner. Ed Fiske reports seven matches in curling in five days and "only feels 173 years old not young." The Fiskes will be travelling to Florida in March and hope to make Delray in their travels.

Bob and Anne Lewis are on a tour of New Zealand, Australia, Fiji Islands, and Hawaii and say they will be ready for Florida next year. A nice letter from LeftyFarrar, quoting, "Once again my sincere thanks to Batch and you for your efficient handling of birthdays which come with amazing frequency. It is hard to believe that the Class of 1919 is now steeped in antiquity. I note with interest that the map, which you indicate that the Class is still on, is largely featured by the cemetery in the heart of Hanover and the two old codgers would appear to be picking out a place to rest the remnants of their weary bodies. Such is not the case around here. Second childhood has now taken over burials have less than no interest for me as of" today. With all good wishes to you loyal Nineteeners who do your best to keep us informed and succeed admirably."

A note from Lucile (Mrs. Eldin G. Lougee) indicates that Eldin has retired and is not in good health but they do enjoy-reading the Smoke Signal.

Secretaryi 152 Gleason St. Delray Beach, Fla. 33444

Class Agent, Route 1, Box 889, Venice, Fla. 33595