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The December 1997 issue of Wild Bird has three brilliant pictures of ospreys taken by Julian Robinson for a piece he prepared, titled "A Martha's Vineyard Osprey Encounter." In one picture they are in flight, in the second, and in the third but wait! Yes, they're in an advanced state of courtship. Julian is an accomplished photographer in addition to possessing a passion for birding and particularly birds of prey. The osprey are fish-eaters who travel from South America in late March to nest, feed, and yes procreate on the Vineyard. Bird pictures take ironclad patience. Julian positioned himself at the mouth of the harbor and lay propped against a sand dune gazing skyward for two four-hour periods buzzing through several rolls of film to produce these three images. His self-control is rewarded: the one shot is rare indeed.

Many of us remember that Julian was active in Democratic politics and municipal government in northern New Jersey. He managed many candidates and public officials, and he remarks that posing politicians for "candid" campaign brochures may not be the best training for bird photographs but, he says ironically, it does trade one bird of prey for another.

Not long ago, Em White, who lives in Naples, Fla., staged an impromptu minireunion with Quent Squires and Tim Jameison at Quent's home in Indialantic to swap happy memories of 314 Wheeler Hall, where the three roomed freshman and sophomore years. The three were dating Sue (Squires), Sally (Jameison), and Ginny (White) even then and have been married since graduation. Quent starred in a production of Cabaret this past summer on Cape Cod. This is a new pursuit, as he demonstrated no acting interest at Dartmouth. Videotape highlights of the production were played at the "reunion," and all present pronounced the performance to be challenging and professionally executed. Tim, in nearby Vero Beach, is publishing a medically oriented newsletter as a fulltime job and does volunteer work on the crisis hotline. Quent and Tim play golf frequently and well. Em plays lots of tennis at Naples and travels and sails as much as he can. Quent and Em recendy challenged two of Em's tennis club members, and Dartmouth won.

Burt Flounders's daughter, Ann, sent an e-mail to John North to say how happy Burt was to hear news of the class. He missed reunion this spring because of surgery that removed most of a malignant brain tumor. He has progressed through radiation and is now undergoing chemotherapy. He is doing well, is in good spirits, and has a gentle sense of humor and a determination to battle the disease. Letters and cards would be much appreciated. A supportive letter from Roger Phillips gave Burt a big boost.

Flash. '52 in Bermuda. Labor Day weekend. Don't drive: float. Call Ruth Guild: (802) 223-2085.

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Julian Robinson has photographed some passionate birds of prev. Henry Williams '52