February 1 Tuesday ca. – In Hartford Sam responded to a form letter from Mrs. John M. Holcombe for the Darby and Joan Club of Hartford, which had decided to rename itself the Century Club. Sam wrote across the form, “Dear Mrs. Holcombe. The old Clemenses have joined.” Others named on the form were Mrs. J.M. Taylor, Mrs. William Hamersley, Mrs. George Perkins, Mrs. William Matson, and Mrs. Alfred B. Bull. The group announced it was having “one meeting this season at Seminary Hall” on Feb. 22 [MTP]. Note: Sam’s “old” comment is understandable with the knowledge that “Darby and Joan” with attendant clubs goes back to the early 1700s in England, and usually was intended for older folks and pensioners.