1900

In a recent letter Marion Atwood, widow of Frederick E. Atwood, sent me a photograph which revived pleasant memories. The picture shows three attractive ladies: Mrs. Atwood, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Goodhue, and was taken by H. Le Baron Sampson at Lake Morey when the Class was celebrating its 35th reunion. Marion tells me that she's quite able to drive her car and makes several trips to Chelsea, Vt., during the summer. She continues active in the Dartmouth Woman's Club of Boston, of which she is a charter member. She also is a member of other local clubs and active in church work. Keeps in touch by radio and television with current events and is hopeful that the new Republican Administration can do something to solve the very serious problems of our time.

Mrs. William Gaffney, daughter of George Tong, tells me of the rather delightful situation in which she and her husband Bill find themselves at this Christmas season. She speaks of the fine view which they have from their residence in Redding, Calif. On clear days Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen are clearly visible in all their glory. Although Redding is likely to be hot in the summer months, the Gaffneys can resume their trailer-ways at will and seek the cooling air of the mountains. Daughter Betty Jean and her son Brenden are now located in Palo Alto where she is a research assistant in the department of chemistry of Stanford U. Son Edward and his wife Peggy with three Siamese cats and one new Samoyed puppy have taken a house in Altadena. Peggy is children's librarian in the lovely Altadena Public Library, while Edward continues his graduate work at Cal Tech. Son George is doing graduate work in physics at Stanford. At long last, the family is gathered together in one state, at least for this year, and they celebrated Thanksgiving as a family group in Redding, and Christmas at Edward's home in Altadena.

Ruth Roberts, wife of Arthur Roberts, reports that it was inadvisable for Arthur to go to their summer home in Conway Center, N. H., and so during the summer months he was forced to hibernate in their home in Natick. In the fall the Robertses had another important decision to make. Their downstairs apartment which for several years had been occupied by an elderly minister and his wife fell vacant. After extensive repairs they felt obliged to accept as tenants a young married couple and their two small children. Let us hope that the youngsters are not too rambunctious and that the Robertses can adjust themselves with considerable equanimity to the hustle and bustle of the younger generation. Ruth and Arthur are certainly fortunate to have children, grandchildren, and other near relatives in the area who can give them help and encouragement when necessary.

Fund nor the news of the day nor '99's Seventieth Reunion will be neglected. Secretary and Treasurer The Austin Home Warner, N. H. 03278