1908

Good things come in small packages, such as your Secretary's mail. Pop Chesley sends two color snapshots, one of Pop and his admiring Scotty. The other is a snap taken at a blow-out given Pop on the occasion of his eighty-ninth birthday. It shows a large group hovering closely over the refreshment table, while Pop and the president of the Institute huddle in discussion in the foreground.

Joe Hammond explains the recent move. His sister's health did not allow her to continue the housekeeping, or "getting the meals" as Joe puts it. As expected, Joe comments, "D football perfect to date." That was before the Yale game.

Elizabeth (Mrs. Edward P.) Bartlett joins a number of 'OB ladies in appreciation of receiving a copy of the Directory. Thank you, Elizabeth.

Finally a long letter from Miss Margaret C. Wilson, daughter of George F. Wilson. In the mail with the Directory, a note to Margaret told how your secretary had been intrigued to learn that her father was born in England and had come to America at age seven. Your Secretary was born in England and boarded a ship at Southhampton at age seven and landed in New York at age eight. With her letter Margaret enclosed a news-print picture .of George. Does anyone remember him from freshman or sophomore years? To help you, George was about five and one half years older than the average of the class. He never weighed more than 116 pounds. To confuse you, three Wilsons are officially listed with 1908, none of whom were with us more than two years.

So, this is December: At Christmas play and make good cheer

For Christmas comes but once a year.

Secretary, 18 Bailey Ave., Montpelier, Vt. 05602

Treasurer,17 Harland Place, Norwich, Conn. 06360