1905

Mrs. Ina Russell sent a check in memory of Varney. She adds, the winter has seemed longer to me with Varney gone. We had a colder winter in Yakima than most years, but it won't be long now until the fruit trees begin to bloom. All kinds grow in this valley which is well named the fruit bowl of the Nation." Their two granddaughters are 16 and 20. She sends best wishes to all '05 fellows.

Mrs. Mildred Putnam writes that she will not be able to get to Hanover for Commencement in June. She is happy to report that George's namesake, grandson George Putnam Butterworth, now at Dartmouth, has been accepted for entrance to Dartmouth Medical School, a real honor. Young George will take next year off to earn money for his education.

Mrs. William Chamberlain of Lexington sent her usual check for the '72 fund. I talked to her and she has plenty of courage. She is still living with her sister in the big brick house. "Willie" was one of our first contributors to the fund and, with Mrs. C's yearly gift, is only one year behind our two leaders, Fred Chase and Robert Falconer.

The Herford Elliotts returned home April 1 after a very pleasant vacation at St. Thomas Island. They were lucky enough to leave Boston before the bad snow storm but woke up on April 7 to find three inches of snow on the ground.

The 1914 news column in the March Magazine has a very interesting article about L.K. Little with a good picture. It is well worth reading.

Mrs. Mary Wilkins, our oldest widow, was 90 on March 13. About two months before her birthday she had a bad fall, but fortunately she broke no bones. Her daughter Ann has a married daughter in California who has a fine son and who is expecting another baby soon. Mary may be a late starter in the great grandchild derby, but she is coming along fast.

Maude Harding reports a quiet winter at home. Her very good friend and life-long companion, Jean, has bought the next cottage at North Falmouth and fixed it up so that now she rents it while they enjoy the cool summer breezes. Maude and Mary Wilkins were classmates at Boston University and, while they do not see each other, they keep in touch by letter or phone.

My effort toward the first day issues of the National Park stamps has been slowed up by long delays in the Post Office Department. I sent 100 addressed envelopes for the Yellowstone Park first issue but as of to date (April 10) none have been received. I sent out envelopes for Cape Hatteras on March 30. I hope you will all have received them by the time you receive this May Magazine.

Secretary and Class Agent 5 Pine Ridge Rd. West Medford, Mass. 02155