1920

Before me is a volume of Essays on NewHampshire's Part in the Struggle for AmericanIndependence (1767-1777)." The essays were collected and edited by the Bicentennial Committee of the New Hampshire Sons of the American Revolution. For its loan I give grateful thanks to classmate Hibbard Richter. The first chapter, "The Founding of Dartmouth College in 1769," was written by Abraham Lincoln Weld '2l and Hibbard Richter, who were roommates at Dartmouth. Hib has also served the Society of New Hampshire's Sons of the American Revolution as its chancellor. And, at one time or another, former governor Sherm Adams and the late Paul G. Richter, who was a life member, both served as president of that distinguished group. Other Dartmouth alumni (non-1920) have made notable contributions to the society and to this excellent book of essays. Perhaps your local library, especially if you live in New Hampshire, may have a copy of it. It is recommended reading.

Continued progress is being made on 1920's 60th reunion. The Medical School is fashioning a wonderful program for us and our constituency, which has done so much in the past for that excellent institution. Only a few more things need be done before the mantle of responsibility can be laid aside and the performance can go on.

An unexpected and real pleasure was: provided the Carter household a few days! before Christmas a telephone call from JoeBrewer, who was visiting a cousin in Phoenix: They joined us for luncheon at Sun City's lovely Fountainbell Restaurant, and we had a fine talkfest. Joe has had a remarkable and interesting career in the field of education. He served Olivet College in Michigan as its president, with distinction. Upon resigning, he moved on to become librarian of Queens College in New York. Joe has traveled much - he is especially fond of Italy - and continues to lead a busy life pursuing his many interests. We hope he will join us in Hanover on June 6-8.

Congratulations should have gone to SpencerSnedecor on February 24, for on that date our youngest classmate joined our ranks as an "Octogeranium." (Remember my bit of doggerel?) Dr. Spence has packed his years tightly, serving humanity each day with the medical skills and principles he learned so well in those early years at the Dartmouth Medical School. So, welcome to the Octo-Club, Spence. We are happy to have you in the fold.

A fine note came in from Dean Travis in Bozeman, Mont. He reported good hunting and fishing. He already has a full larder with a white tail buck, his share of ducks and grouse, and excellent trout, all of which supply plenty of variation of diet. He also reported much cold and snow outside but wood a-plenty inside to keep warm before a blazing fire. Sherm Adams would welcome some of your snow and cold weather, Dean. Any for export?

That is all at this sitting. Adios, amigos. Hasta la vista.

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