1908

At this writing the first few messages in answer to our yearly appeal have come to hand.

John Thompson, now our oldest living classmate, offers a bit of his wisdom, prudence, or comedy, as you see it. "If one survives long enough the ultimate distinction is to be 'Sole Survivor'." At this moment John is the sole survivor of his law firm as it was in 1929. "Mere survival seems to be a relatively unimportant achievement with nothing to brag about." John is known in his apartment building as "The Apple King." Another claim to distinction is the "best darn custards ever!" - this on authority of a devestating redhead who knows her custards. It is the same with his apple sauces. "Of course, the only direction I can go is down." P.S. "When you supply the stamps, how can we lose?," says John.

Walter Furman declares, "Alas, we don't lead the sort of lives that make for experiences that will be interesting to other members of the Class." Nevertheless, Walter, as a widower and partially handicapped, carries on his attractive home where he has a large library. His favorite authors are Trollope, Tolstoy, and Faulkner, as well as much biography and history. Walter has plenty of company at his home and on visits. He ends his letter with this: "Dues: but no news."

Tom McAllister makes his short and sweet: "No change in names or numbers of our children or grandchildren since I reported last."

Mrs. Cecil Goodheart, formerly Mrs. BobMarsden, adds to her reputation as a devoted '08er. Now we learn that Joe Goodheart whose death was reported recently was an uncle of her present husband.

Secretary, P.O. Box 821 Montpelier, Vt. 05602

Class Agent, 257 Loring Ave. Pelham, N.Y. 10803