1911

In response to a birthday greeting, in which Ken Clark was complimented on the active life he was still pursuing, he replies in the following manner. "1 am conscious of how little I have done and how much I ought not to have done and how much there is still to do but for which there is so little time. If that adds up to an active life, I must plead guilty."

We usually associate the name Wee Kimball with his progressive leadership of the Class of 1911, particularly in relation to the many problems and changes confronting Dartmouth in recent years. However, it appears that there are other diversionary causes calling for his attention and the exercise of his obvious talents. In a recent issue of the Concord Monitor, Wee's picture was shown while addressing a record turnout of voters of the Contoocook Fire Precinct. The accompanying article explained that the matter under discussion involved a requested appropriation of $35,000 for the purchase and installation of water meters. Wee was opposed to the measure. After listening to his persuasive arguments, the requested appropriation was voted down by the decisive margin of 187 to 20, amid the loud applause of the assembled participants. It all figures.

As evidence of the violence and lawlessness of present day life, Carl (Dutch) Waterbury writes of a blood chilling episode experienced by his wife Helen. Alone in the house one afternoon, she answered a knock at the door which gave admittance to a hooded man, brandishing a long steel bladed knife. Her loud screams brought several female neighbors to the scene and the intruder escaped after picking up her handbag and bill fold. Being in rather frail health, it took the victim some time to recover from the upsetting event.

A letter was received from Helen Irwin (Gallagher), daughter of James (Dutch) Irwin, in which she reports that her father has failed considerably in the past year, especially since hit with an attack of flu. She visits him every day at the infirmary. She is quite positive on one point: if Dutch was able to cast his vote on any increase in the female population at Dartmouth, it would be an emphatic "NO."

A note from Sam Pickering indicates that he is still confined to his room and cannot move without assistance. But he adds that it is good to be at home after two years in a hospital and nursing home. The courage of those who have been less fortunate than some of us who are still able to carry on is awe inspiring.

In a letter to Wee Kimball from Lillian (Mrs.Stanley B.) Macomber, she expresses her regret that she will be unable to attend our coming Reunion in June. She states that I am on crutches still and, while I drive, Hanover is a little beyond my range and I fear the walking around would be too much, too." It is her opinion that if Stanley were alive today he would be much upset over the "New Dartmouth."

As these represent the final class notes before the summer break, we send best wishes to you all for a pleasant and restful vacation season.

Secretary, 43 Deering St. Reading, Mass. 01867

Class Agent, The Harborlight 1 Monument Squre, Beverly, Mass. 01915