1915

Here we go—right in the midst of all the doings that Christmas produces. May the aftermath be reasonably intelligible and, repeating a previous introduction, "let the chips fall where they may!"

A note from Maud Lafferty reiterates a reprint from "The Dartmouth" that the song "Men of Dartmouth" best captures the independent spirit which has characterized the Dartmouth student for more than 200 years. This writer agrees!

Best wishes from Matt and Margaret Gray puts in a plug for the country west of the Mississippi and the Rockies—pointing out that it would be well to keep '15sers out there still interested in these Notes and pass them on to "our great-grandchildren."

A card from Virginia and Speed Granger reports them both in good spirits and all going OK—with good wishes to all.

Dan Daniell, out in Green Bay, Wise., hopes we are high enough to stay out of the rainy and snowy weather that was reported to them as invading this part of the country. The answer to that 7 degrees hasn't hit this part of the country yet.

Pete Pray phoned recently and advised they were having their 55th Wedding Anniversary on December 27 and ended up with "Wow!"

Jack and Madelon Ferguson report they are expecting three new great-grandchildren in the not too distant future. They have had the coldest weather in 50 years—with the temperature not getting above 22 degrees in 11 straight days. That's cold for Tulsa. Okla.!

George and Ruth Daisy come up with a cute one: "You 'boys' really make 1915 a banner Class" and adds "Congratulations." Thanks for "them kind words!"

Joe Pitman reports they are in good health for being retired and hopes we are too. He adds that at 80 he is very lucky—to which the reply is: "Me too!"

Tracy Brownell states the passing of the Indian Head makes him mad but what can a guy do who wobbles when he walks and tries to hurry home to take the pills the doctor ordered. However, he adds he has nothing to kick about since he and his bride of 51 years are still "up and at 'em." He further adds his thanks for the years this Class Secretary has put in!

A lush card from Althea and Hal Claflin say they keep going, not quite as fast, but still "on the ball." They see Chink Chamberlain and BobFrothingham about every month at the Dart mouth Club luncheons in Hyannis and ran into Dale Barker a couple of times last summer. So do '15ers keep in touch with each other!

George Martin reports that Kike Richardson had a check-up last week and everything OK It took a lot of doing to influence Kike to skip the Cornell and Penn. games—a repeat of getting him to cut out office parties. Knowing Kike, that took a lot of doing!

George Dyke says he's back in Lakeville, Conn., after a visit to their young son Gibson at his New Jersey home and a hurried trip to Sarasota, Fla. He reports some snow there which is fast disappearing. Referring to the Class, he reports the feminine touch is showing up more and more and comments that their help is most beneficial. They are looking forward to another reunion in Hanover, probably in June, which will give many a chance to see friends in close by classes. He then refers to the New Year and hopes we all can make the new one better than the last. To which we say Amen!

Eben Clough comes up with his usual newsy letter. He reports that Kike Richardson has finally annexed a young assistant to catch up on his backlog of tardy cases even though he was scheduled for a checkup at the N. E. Baptist Hospital—which proved to be quite successful. Eben reports that one of the gang up in the North Woods had stashed away some partridge breasts which he would bring with him when he came back. He reports that George Martin was in good spirits in spite of a holdup at gunpoint a while back. Eben then visited with Chan and Dot Foster on Thanksgiving Day.

A phone call from Carl and Helen Gish reported "All's well" with them. Which is the kind of a call we all like to get!

With which we are glad to wind up with best wishes to all and may the New Year continue to treat us all in the right spirit!

Secretary, 245 Avenue C—Apt. 7-G New York, N. Y. 10009

Treasurer, 54 Warren Ave., Plymouth, Mass. 02360