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Show 32 Dear Classmates :- On leaving Grinnell last June we were all more or less tired and in that I differed none from the rest. I believe, however, my method of resting was different from that of any other member of the class. I spent a few weeks at home vainly seeking rest and strength but as they seemed to elude me I determined to pay a visit to Davenport and try the merits of St. Luke's Hospital, which report said was quite successful. In two weeks' time after leaving the hospital I was sufficiently recovered from my operation to begin teaching school. I kept growing stronger and now enjoy better health than ever before. My life in the country has been enjoyable mainly. The environments are not conducive to study or reading, but I live through it. Occasionally attending a social, or addressing a young people's meeting, or preaching a sermon has been the 'spice of life." The thing I now am awaiting is commencement in 1900 when we can all "meet again." Sincerely, CLAUDE N . PIERPONT. Lyons, Iowa, Jan. 30, 1899. My Dear 'g8ers:- Whenever I think of the class letter I always have a vision of that hottest of all days last June, when the glorious class of '98 armed itself with pillows, reception lemonade, and provisions enough to last a week, and ventured forth to spend a quiet day "near to Nature's heart." Do you remember what a quiet time we had? I recall how earnestly we devoted ourselves to the acquire- |
