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Show 33 ment of that simple dignity and repose of manner which we felt should characterize us as alumni. And weren't we successful? I am sure I never saw a better exhibition of those desirable qualities, displayed under the most trying circumstances, than was given by Harry when he stood on his head, by Mabel when she rode the horse, and by Sara when she chased the pigs. We all did exceedingly well in our efforts, but certainly these three carried off the palms. It seems a long time since that day when, among other things, we talked of a class letter. I hope the dignity I tried to acquire then has stood me in good stead for I have needed it. Like all other pedagogues I have had some hard problems to solve and stern experiences have fallen to my lot which have done me good. Yet, on the whole, my work has been pleasant and I like it better every day. My work is chiefly English and History. I have seven classes a day which keeps me pretty busy, besides some outside work. In connection with the English Literature class I have organized a Shakespeare club, which meets one evening each week. Aside from my school work I have no "special line of activity." I am fortunate in being half-way between two such good I. C. towns as Spencer and Algona, and I enjoy the occasional visits with my brother and sister '98ers there. Say, who is ready for a reunion in June? Everyone who wants to go to another picnic say "aye." Don't you think it would be a good plan to go back and show that little class of '99 how to graduate? I, for one, can't wait until '00 before I see old Grinnell. Hoping to see most of you next June and all of you in |