1911

GREETINGS from Florida- Brr. - Brr. Brr.

December Northerners have been disappointed in December but are trusting souls and fully expect beautiful weather in January. Even so, it is jolly warm compared to today's report of minus 43 degrees in Minnesota. At any rate this is the time of year when it is heart-warming to receive and reread the pleasant messages and sentiments contained in the flood of Christmas and New Year greeting cards that have been pouring in from classmates in all sections of the country. We would like to acknowledge them all individually at once, but instead we will follow our practice of communicating with you at least once a year on the anniversary of your birthday or wedding, or both. This resolution is hereby renewed as of January 1. Moreover we will try to warn you of the coming event rather than remind you that it has gone by.

The sad news of Phil McQuesten's death on Thanksgiving Day morning came as a great shock to his family and host of friends in Nashua. N. H., where he had devoted his life to its citizens, as physician and civic leader. The Nashua Telegraph expressed the sentiment of the community as follows: "He was a kind and gentle man of the 'old school of physicians' with a courteous regard for his patients. Truly if virtues could be graded, Dr. McQuesten's well-spent life places him among Nashua's finest sons, past and present."

His death reduces to 95 the number of living members of the Class of 1911.

Benfamily, consisting of the second and third generation, spent Christmas in New Hampshire for the first time in many years. Rochester, N. H., was the gathering spot but their permanent address is Star Route, Center Harbor, N. H. 03226. Kim teaches in Spaulding High School in Rochester, Jean works in the library at New Hampshire University, Bonnie is an honor student at New England College and is a junior. Deb is a sophomore at Colorado College where she is majoring in art and hopes to become a magazine illustrator. Alan is attending Holderness School.

Ken Clark has closed his New York office but retains the one in Greenwich, Conn., at 80 Mason St. 06830.

With reference to Class Notes, Sam Pickering offers his thanks as follows: "Congratulations to all who contribute their time and effort to send us news of all their happenings. No other medium keeps us so well informed."

The Syd Beanes, like so many more of us, are enjoying themselves as grandparents. Linda is a third year student at the School of Nursing, Northeastern University, Raleigh, N. C. Betsy was planning a wedding in November in Braintree, Mass.

So often a classmate describes himself or his feelings in a way that fits so many more of us. Jim Conroy has been one of the most faithful correspondents in the class, and we feel for him as he writes: "Mary and I are both getting old, so we are restricted in our activities. At the present time however neither of us is sick or bed-ridden with pains or aches of any kind, just what comes naturally with old age."

Then comes this sentiment from HenSeaver: "There are no friends like old friends. The best years of my life were spent at Dartmouth. Bertha and I are still going fairly strong."

Jim and Helen Irwin have worked out their plan of operation covering household and health responsibilities looking forward to their Golden Wedding, less than two years away. Quoting: "To stem the tide here I go along with your sentiment about keeping up, one to another. My following this principle has led to some rewarding correspondence with classmates and friends. It is one pastime that makes it worthwhile to go to the mail box daily."

Ruth Hoar, as all our widows do, is making her adjustment including her continuing interest in Dartmouth. She adds: "Please do continue my name as an active member of his class. I shall continue his annual gift as long as I am able. As you know we were together nearly fifty years. His last regret was that he must leave me before July 20."

Troy Parker and Janet are spending the winter in Santa Barbara until April where he will be in the center of Dartmouth activities. He reports that Fred Long is recovering from a heart attack. He is planning to make our 60th Reunion and has this advice "Just keep program short and socializing copious."

It was good to hear from Peg Carroll following her card of New Year's greeting that her sons are looking after her well. In her words: "I have been rather fortunate right along. Dick knows good eating places and sometimes we ride quite a distance to spend the day with my nephews and family. Gerald comes frequently and likes conversation. All the kindnesses extended to me have contributed to my adjustment—very much so."

Chuck Bush promises to drop a line some day soon and explains "I do not get to Hanover, much to my regret. I dislike long driving, otherwise health is A-1. I keep in touch with several of the boys and all seem to be disgusted at what took place at Hanover last June. I just do not understand it, perhaps you do."

A card from Tom Plant's daughter says: "I honestly do not know whether to keep my father on the MAGAZINE subscription list or not. I have had all other magazines sent to him direct so probably should continue with this, as I know how much he enjoys it. His address is: Bldg. 207, Ward 19, VA Center, Togus, Me."

There is good news from Jim Malley: "Marguerite is getting about more on the walker but spends much of the time in a wheelchair. We are both pretty well considering everything, not the least of which is starting on our eightieth year."

Stopping en route in Los Angeles to visit old friends, Catherine Fuller is spending the winter in Hawaii with a long-time friend who lives there.

The Les Gibsons made their annual trip in the yacht "Gibby" to Clearwater via the inland waterways. Unfortunately they chose one of the two freezes that Florida has had for the occasion. This put a crimp into any cruising for a couple of landlubbers. They are enjoying their new 'round-the-year home in Ft. Lauderdale.

We were sorry to miss a visit from LivieChase's daughter and family last summer. They had not seen Dartmouth before and loved the place, bought a tiger at Campion's to take back to Mississippi. The two grandsons are hoping for Dartmouth.

There are three important dates to bear in mind in 1911's future. There is the annual get-together in Whitefield next June 25-27. Also June 16-18 are the dates set aside for the Bicentennial celebration to which several members of the class are intending to go. Then last but not least is our SIXTIETH REUNION in June 1971.

Ruth and Gene Gardner's New Year's wish is: "We hope to see you next June in Hanover."

Secretary, 1123 Drew St. Clearwater, Fla. 33515

Treasurer, Seaside Ave., Saco, Me. 04072

Bequest Chairman,