1900

Ruth Reed, daughter of J.M. Dutton, informs me that she and her husband Lt. Col. Reed, have retired from their exacting duties at the U. of Kansas. Ruth and her husband are former residents of New York state and they have moved from Lawrence, Kan., to Clifton Springs, N.Y. Perhaps they feel some of the poet's nostalgia who sang: "Back to the old home haunts again, Back where the bull frog sobs: Back to my float and leaky boat, Home and the breath of God."

Ronald Eaton, son of "Pa" Eaton, writes a vigorous response to my Christmas letter. He says in part: "It is possible that our tolerance has been interpreted as weakness and it appears that permissiveness has replaced discipline and firmness. I am not possessed of enough wisdom to place the blame for our current troubles but I certainly do not hold blameless the three major communication net works, the Supreme Court, the lack of religious training and education, and the economic situation which requires most mothers to hold jobs when they should be bringing up their children."

In his kind inquiry about my well-being he quotes an elderly naval officer who used to say "the good Lord made one big mistake—we should have been born old and grow younger every day."

Olivia Allaway, daughter of "Olive" Foster tells of the activities of her family. Bill, the traveler; Olivia, the student; Erie, the swimmer; Ben, the chef; Bill Jr., the horseman.

Secretary and Treasurer The Austin Home Warner, N.H. 03278