1911

Another sad loss in the all too rapidly diminishing ranks of 1911 was recorded in the recent passing of Reverend Ernest E. Morrill. See the obituary section in this issue. Our deepest sympathy to his widow Cora and all other members of his family.

During the summer vacation period a few most welcome communications were received from various members, which space limitations prevented me from including in the previous issue.

John Coggins announces his retirement from the active practice of law as of April 4, 1975. He states that so far he is holding up well and spends his leisure time pushing a grocery cart for his wife in the supermarket.

John Learoyd, our class agent, reports that he has received the first contribution for the 1976 Alumni Fund, a memorial gift from a 1911 widow. The 1976 Fund Year began July 18. A good omen for the coming year!

In expressing his thanks for a birthday card, Ben Livingston advises that he still manages to get to business regularly. Although not too happy at being 86, he feels that the alternative has less to offer.

John Norris, also acknowledging his birthday card, states that he still places great dependence on his trusty cane. In fact, the mere reference to this condition inspired a poetic outburst:

My legs are full of water They don't move the way they ought-er I am happy there is no pain

But I have to walk with a cane. Although the cadence is a bit uneven, the verse has a poignant appeal. Otherwise the general tenor of John's note reflects a spirit of buoyant optimism.

A fine letter was received from Spim Norris covering various subjects. He notes the wide contrast between his former life as a busy physician and his forced retirement of the present, where "I spend so much time doing nothing that there is no time left to do anything." He refers to the late Jim Malley and to Wee Kimball and their interest in having his grandson Andrew Breen, admitted to Dartmouth where he is now in his sophomore year. Spim has a summer place in Ogunquit, Maine, where he spends considerable time and where his grandson has a job this summer taking care of the 1½ mile walk along the shore. It was nice to hear from you, Spim.

A thank-you note for his birthday card came from Sam Pickering. He is still confined to quarters but reports his physical condition is good except for his right leg which can bear no weight. Sam has endured a long recovery period including hospitalization and rehabilitation at home. We trust his courage and determination will being the desired results.

I have been able to maintain my weekly visits with Charlie Jordan except for a change of locale when he came to visit me in the hospital last summer. Although not as agile as he would like to be, Charlie carries his 87 years in pretty good fashion, especially under the meticulous care of his incomparable housekeepercompanion.

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