CLASS OF 1911
Of course, the one big outstanding event of interest to 1911 men during the past month was the Dartmouth-Harvard football game in Cambridge on October 28, together with the old-fashioned reunion of men and wives . held in connection with this same stadium event.
As a result of the interest in the game, plus a nearly as great or greater interest to meet the boys again, 119 members of our class sat together in the middle of the stadium and cheered lustily for that Dartmouth touchdown which almost came. Seventythree of these same men, however, took time off to come early to Boston to join round the festive board in the City Club Friday night, before listening to the entertaining stories of Vic Cutter and Jim Kimball, and a real discussion of the College by the Dean, and a recital of the coaching policy by Jess Hawley and Jack Cannell. At our class party no business was done, but we ate, reuned, and made merry very thoroughly. All the old regulars were there, plus many others. Cy Young attended his first 1911 party in seven years, and l am sure he is never going to miss another. Doc Wyman again joined the ranks of our class, coming all the way from Honolulu for the purpose. Cap Duffie was on from the Golden Gate. George Morris was there from Washington, and with Dick Paul, Al Wheeler, and Lou Partridge helped keep things in order. Keele'r and Lou Sisson helped cheer for Ohio; and from New York and the nearer East very few were absent.
While we were conducting ourselves as 1911-ers should, the wives were doing their part at a dinner party at the Colonial Club, whence they continued their dissipation by seeing "Little Nellie Kelly."
Saturday evening, however, at the University Club, immediately following the game, witnessed one of the best mixed parties that 1911 has ever held. Except for the colored orchestra, we might have thought we were reuning in Hanover. Dick Paul and Chet Butts had arranged an excellent menu, which in spite of the score of the game was enjoyed by the 130 present.
It would be hard to pick out the bright lights of the evening, as they were many and not far between. Two members of our class apparently mistook the occasion, as they seemed to think it was a dinner given in their special honor. I refer to Jim Conroy, the pride of Worcester, regarding whom it was announced that he had become engaged to a certain Mary Walsh. This, Miss Walsh blushingly admitted was true, whereupon they both received our congratulations. The other man I have in mind is none other than Stan Macomber, if you will believe it, about whom the same thing was said, except that the lady's name was Miss Lillian Anne Lewis of Circleville, Ohio. Stan has always given his address as Aspinwall Road, Brookline, but apparently he had been traveling when he didn't know it. Then also Mrs. Al Wheeler, alias Mrs. Elmer Shurtleff, was present.
We were sorry to learn that Roily Hastings had been unable to make the trip because of the death of his father a few days previous, and the Secretary was instructed to inform him of our regret and sympathy. Johnny Pearson also had intended to be there, had it not been for the illness of his father.
Cap Hedges should be listed as among those who had fully counted on attending the Harvard game for fully a year, only to find that the illness of his father prevented his coming. Incidentally, Cap is doing a good job officiating in the Western Football Council this year, where he has already established for himself the name of being a very popular official. On the day of the Harvard game he was officiating in the Iowa-Purdue game.
Also, Carl Hoar had to turn his ticket over to somebody else, since he had . been unwise enough to go driving with another member of the Williams faculty, and as a result of his and another man's car trying to pass on a narrow bridge, Carl was much discomfited, although not seriously injured, to find that he had to go to the hospital before the game instead of afterwards
At any rate it's apparent that all had a good time, and that they still agree that any 1911 reunion is worth while, and, what is more important, they are not going to pass any up if they can help it.
Those who follow the papers will have noticed that in Nashua, N. H., on November 1, a son, George Moulton French, Jr., was born to Attorney and Mrs. George Moulton French at their home, 9 Hall Avenue.
Although Biff Thompson's daughter, Natalie Louise, will be a year old on the 19th of this month, it is advisable that we all know of her having been born, as I had not heard Biff boasting oi this event before. Biff and Mrs Thompson fully intended to be at the Harvard game, but at the last minute he had to attend to his business instead.
Deak Trask had been heard from, from the Rocky Mountain neighborhood, and I hope that next time we shall have more definite news of him and what he is doing.
Hopper Allison suggests that he has a new daughter by the name of Mary Allison, who was born on September 6. Hopper has sent a neighbor's boy to Dartmouth this year, who frankly admits that Hopper's new daughter is some child.
And speaking of daughters, Ray Palmer is quoted as being the father of another. So far, Ray has neither admitted nor denied this, but we hope that it is true.
Sidney Beane has been forced to give up his work in Cleveland because of ill health, and has returned with his family to his old home at 175 North St., North Weymouth, Mass. Sid is getting along nicely, and hopes to be back at work soon.
Jack McDonald still continues to be making his way in the country's affairs, and is doing signally well in his new position as assistant counsel for the United States in the American - British Claims Arbitration. Jack offers to do the honors for any '11-er visiting Washington, where he may be reached through the Department of State.
Again speaking of daughters, Don Cheney is this time the father, the sister of his young son being Miss Barbara Randolph Cheney, who joined the family ranks on August 31.
The class should be congratulated on finding a man who is able not only to wring money from itself, but who is making many new recruits to the active list of the class. Wee Kimball has received dues so far from forty men who during the last six years have never paid any class dues at all or only in part. We all hope that the using of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE as a medium will en-
courage many more to renew their active interest. Incidentally, may I say that this will depend much upon my being able to get news to insert in this column. I am still finding it very difficult to manufacture news which I can stand back of. You may consider this a plea both from Wee and myself, if you choose.
It is a fact that many of the class are still much on the move. We can't seem to hold them down. This may be testified to by the number of changes in jobs and residences, and so forth, which have taken place in the class recently. For instance, Aubrey Butler has moved into his new house at 330 Elm St., Northampton, Mass.
Gabe Campbell has joined the Mexicans, and is representing the Ingersoll Rand Company in Mexico City. His address is 208 La Mutua, Mexico City, D. F.
John H. Card is now living on Summer St., Holbrook, Mass.
Gabe Farrell reports from 36 Conley Place, Bloomfield, N. J., although his church has not been moved.
Jack Ingersoll, on November 1, gave up his work wth the Rumford Press in Concord, and has joined the staff of Lee, Higginson and Company in Boston, although he still resides in Concord, N. H. Wliy Jack ever left the influence of Ben Ayers and Bob Barstow to join that gang in Boston, I don't know.
Ken Knapp's new address in Rochester, N. Y., is 4 Livingston Park.
Bill Marden has left Providence, and is now located in Bridgeport, Conn., where he is connected with the D. & W. Fuse Division of the General Electric Company.
Larry Odlih is. leaving for the Philippines, where he is to be for three years, and may be reached at the U. S. Naval Station, P. I Mail should be addressed, care of Postmaster, San Francisco, Cal.
Howard Parlin has again moved, but still stays in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his new street number being 82 Martin Ave.
Dartmouth headquarters in Boston are now changed, since Dick Paul's new address is at 18 Oliver St. At the same time Dick decided Canton is still a good town, and has taken a new residence at 48 Spring Lane.
Mac Rollins is located permanently in Newport, N. H., where he will have the steadying influence of his older brother, although Mac is going into the jobbing business for himself. I expect we shall all receive much advertising propaganda soon.
Jack Ryan will return from his very successful and much appreciated work as end coach at Hanover this fall, to his old business in Milwaukee, Wis., after the Brown game. All of the Dartmouth people have spoken very highly of Jack's work and of his willingness to do the job. Here's hoping he will be back next year.
Charlie Stebbins has forsaken the famous town of Cambridge in order to lend dignity to Jamaica Plain. When you go across Boston to Franklin Park, as you pass through Pond St. think of Charlie at No. 258.
Jim Cuddy, now conducting a transportation and trucking service of his own, hangs out at 1411 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.
T. F. (Imbee) Morrison has returned to the States, and is with the Lockwood Greene Company, New York city.
Forrest Owen writes from 338 W. Jackson Ave., Libertyville, Ill., that although he graduated with 1913, his affection remains undimmed for his first love and that he is a real member of the class. We are glad to welcome Forrest back to our city.
Dave Tratiel is still located on the East River at Webster Ave., Long Island City, where he is a member of the firm of the Tratiel Marble Company.
George Y. Young, Jr., who surely looked fat and healthy when he appeared at the Dartmouth party in Boston, is now living at 28 Gordon Ave., Hyde Park, Mass.
Secretary, Prof. Nathaniel G. Burleigh, Hanover, N. H.
