1902

Let me share some more of the good Christmas cards which I received. From Warren and Hazel Wells, "Glad to have the good report in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE." They are at 601 Lantern Lane, Orange City, Fla. 32763. From Mrs. J.L. Genevieve Huntingdon, "Thank you for your lovely Christmas greeting." From Mrs Clara Farr, who is in a nursing home in Concord, N.H. "With every good Christmas wish." Enclosed is her picture- one of a bright attractive lady—and it is much appreciated. From Mrs. H.F. Parker, "For Christmas, Merriment—for the New Year, Happiness—for always, Contentment." From Mrs. George (Eth-el) Dow, "I am living in Manchester, Mass., a place called Oakland Nursing Home—it is a very beautiful place—it is the former estate of the William Coolidge. I am getting great care and I'm told by my children it's just fabulous."

I received from Herman Farwell this poem which, we believe, was composed by him.

A Christmas verse should not be long Yet bear a message that will cheer, It can't do much to right the wrong, However anxious and sincere.

It will, of course, express desire To find you free from care and pain, With some activity on fire To keep you busy, free and sane.

And now a word about the man Who still can walk four miles a day He travels when and where he can To see his twelve great grands at play.

His postscript is "It was kind of Charlie (my son) to drop in and see me, but it is not easy to think of these grown men as children of 1902." My son, Charlie, adds, "it is delightful to visit such a fine alert man as Hermon Farwell."

From Jennie Thompson, "I have happy memories of all the good times our 1902 class has had together including our memorable reunion at Interlaken enjoying your gracious hospitality. This year I have a very special reason for being 'joyful' as I am the grandmama of eleven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren, two of whom are new little great granddaughters. What greater blessings could one ask for? Also one of my dividends is to have all of my children nearby. May the blessings of this holiday season be yours."

From John Walker—"I am suffering from bursitis in my right shoulder, but I don't think it will last long. Otherwise, I am O.K. Just to let you know that our ups and downs and comings and goings were those of an average life until September. I had planned a trip to Cheyenne, Wyo., and the San Francisco Bay Region. Mrs. Walker also received an invitation to visit relatives who would be in Germany on business for a few years. This caused for serious discussions. We talked the matter over, then as Bobbie Burns reminded us, the best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft a-gley. So my plans went a-gley and Mrs. Walker went overseas and I went to a nice local retirement home. We closed up the house, but when Mrs. Walker had been in Germany a few days, she was taken ill and spent eleven days in a German hospital. We are both home now, and I am sorry for not getting this to you earlier." Thank you for your delightful letter. As you know, it won't be too long until Bobby Burns' birthday, and if you celebrate it, a little Johnny Walker will make the haggis more palatable—and as the girl said when she met Bobby Burns, "I'll put down my baskets nu."

Secretary, Hanover Convalescent Center Lyme Road Hanover, N.H. 03755

Treasurer, 7 Burt St.,' Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101