1900

1900 will celebrate its seventieth reunion June 12-14. Bob Jackson is the only member of the class who is able to be present on this occasion. It is to be hoped some of the members of the 1900 family can be in Hanover to participate in the Commencement activities and to extend a welcome to Dr. John G. Kemeny who was recently inaugurated as the thirteenth president of Dartmouth College.

Ruth Bean, daughter of "Cap" Jenkins, writes me that she is looking forward with much anticipation to the series of events commemorating the centennial of Boston's Museum of Fine Arts of which she is a member. Of special interest is the exhibit later this year of her favorite contemporary artist Andrew Wyeth. Ruth is also very active in the ecumenical group, Altar Guild and Woman's Council of the church of which she is a member.

Elizabeth Gaffney, daughter of George Tong, tells me they spent a few weeks in their trailer visiting Blythe (on the Colorado River), Phoenix, Wickenburg, Lake Havasu City, and Altadena. For two weeks in February they toured Old Mexico via Nogales to Guaymas, camping in trailer parks in Kino, San Carlos, by the sea, and in Hermosillo. Because of the serious illness of Bill's mother and father it seemed necessary for them to take up residence, at least temporarily, in Lewiston, Idaho. Here is a brief story of "fisherman's luck." Casting gaudy flies on Idaho streams, Bill, the indefatigable angler, has lured trout, steelheads, and Chinook salmon into his net.

Ruth Reed, daughter of J. M. Button, sends me a most interesting letter about her favorite volunteer activity. Kansas U., located in Lawrence, admits students from foreign countries with many diverse backgrounds. This has led to the establishment of a community-wide project participated in by many Protestant denominations, Roman Catholics, and Jews, which brings helpful service to these overseas people who need counseling, advice, and help, in meeting difficult cultural adjustments. Recently Ruth new to Florida for a vacation, and enjoyed a three weeks' visit with relatives and

Secretary and Class Agent The Austin Home Warner, N. H. 03278