1912

Henry Bailey Stevens has done it again! 'This time it is Para-Desa (meaning a walled garden), a modern version and a sequel to his previous book, The Recovery of Culture. It is an epical long poem in clear iambic pentameter appearing this year in time to enliven the World Vegetarian Congress at. the University of Maine, the sessions of which Henry attended. One of the reviewers called it the most powerful addition to Orphic literature since Shelley addressed his genius to the problem of carnivorism in the 19th century. We agree with Richard Eberhart when he says this poem is enjoyable to read and that it is rewarding in its breadth of knowledge and in its depth of insight. We are proud of our Henry.

Stan Lovell contributed a full-page discourse on the Roman origin of the secretary's address (street and city). His versatility knows no bounds. The next lesson doubtless will be taken from Sanskrit. Dutch Waterbury checked in after their trip through Panama Canal and found himself entertaining a grandchild from St. Louis. Added to this was some golf with Edith and landowner's problems with lawns in dry weather. Clyde Cooke reports celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary. Joe Doe, returning from his reunion trip, was faced with his garden full of weeds. Cheer up, Joe, the snow is on the way.

Leona Richmond, Ned's widow, has been favoring Lillian and Stan Weld with a short visit to renew old times. She is a busy woman. Last year she was chosen by the alumni of William Penn College in Oskaloosa to represent them on the board of trustees, the third Watlund to be so honored. Also, she is on the executive board of the Wm. Penn Auxiliary and is active on the Committee on Ministering Council of the College Avenue Friends Meeting.

Elizabeth Park is doing an outstanding job as chairman of the 1912 Widows' Committee. By her latest report 80 letters went out to our widows! We received a nostalgic letter from Alice (Cobb) Towsend enclosing a fine snapshot of herself. This came in response to a letter of sympathy on Col. Townsend's death. DorothyShapleigh tells of keeping busy entertaining relatives, both hers and Bill's. She has no time to become depressed. Jo Adams kindly sent us, per request, the possibilities for a winter sojourn in Venice, Fla. All for naught, as it proved a bit too late for reservations. Venice was the home of our beloved Florence Lewis during her last years and Jo makes it each winter to escape the snows of Derry.

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Treasurer, 4 Bank Building Middleboro, Mass. 02346