Class of 1917

Just too late for the last issue of this MAGAZINE, I received official confirmation of the fact that Bill Fitch contemplates the step of holy matrimony. In fact, he has so far committed himself that cards have been sent announcing his engagement to Miss Maxine Spaulding. One by one, they seem to leave the chosen ranks, and those who still stick fast to single blessedness had best look to their laurels lest they be left very much alone.

The past month (October) has been one of considerable interest to all members of the class. Many of us have seen each other for the first time in a long while. In other cases, we have seen men and renewed acquaintances which had been suspended momentarily. The Yale game drew a splendid representation of the class, and the following men were known to be present: Jack Saladine, George Gregory, Butch Sherman, Hap Mason, Freddie Fredericks, Don Brooks, Sumner Emerson, Len Reade, Don Litchard, Heinie Wright, Dick Moremus, Walt Ferguson, Doug Fleming, John Chesley, Ralph Cocks, Mel Palin, Bunny Holden, Rowdy Clarke, Alex Steenrod, Arch Earle, Sam Saline, Rudy Miller, Don Richmond, Bob Adams, Les Stevens, Deering Smith, Vin Smith, Pay Barber, Win Scudder, Joe Myer, Ralph Britton, Mike Donahue, Bob Paine, Ike Sprague, Gil Swett, and Nick Carter. Undoubtedly this list is incomplete, but as was stated at the beginning, these were the men known to be present at the game and who were seen by the Secretary or reported to him.

On the way from New Haven to New York after the game, the Secretary saw the famous Joe Myer on the train. The latter possessed an air of affluence which was substantiated by well-rounded proportions and comely appearance. Joe seems to be enjoying good health and prosperity. And he is connected with Pace and Pace on Church St. in New York city.

At the Yale game, it was learned that our famous German halfback of the class of 1917 had found it necessary to take a two months' vacation in Europe. Barney had sailed on the first of October to be gone until the first of December. The other day we received splendid "carte postale" view of Paris, on which was written, "Sorry I will miss the class dinners and games, but will try to enjoy myself over here for two months. Barney Thielscher." If we were to write that message, we most certainly would omit the word "try." We hope that Mr. Thielscher will compose a treat to be presented at the Tenth Reunion, entitled "Little Barney's Travels in Montmartre."

At the Yale game, it was learned that Angus Black had left .Gorham, N. H., and had been seen in Brattleboro, Vt. It seems, however, that he has left Brattleboro in order to continue his study of medicine, and his present location is somewhat uncertain at this time.

The Yale game was not quite so popular as the Harvard game, although the latter turned out a very big crowd. The Secretary made no record of those who actually attended the game, but a list of those who were at the dinner, the night before at the City Club, is as follows: Forry Emery, Hap Mason, Butch Sherman, Howard Stockwell, Walt Ferguson, Pete Olds, Frank Huntress, Heinie Wright, George Currier, Don Richmond, Spike Maclntyre, Bunny Holden, Ed McGowan, Ray Sault, Reg Stone, Sam MacKillop, Connie Murphy, Rowdy Clark, Bill Eaton, Alex Steenrod, Swede Burnham, Arthur Duhamel, Bill Sewall, John Wheelock, Sherm Smith, Pay Barber, Ping Doty, Ev Robie, Don Litchard, Win Scudder, and Bill Fitch. After the dinner, the fodowing men were seen at the mass meeting: Paul Trier, Gene Towler, Burt Gale, Jim Rariden, and Husk Merrill.

The latter has left the shadows of the linden trees in Berlin, and has settled down to the quiet farm life at Center Harbor, N. H. Husk is looking very well indeed. And although we did not have an opportunity to talk at length, it seems quite safe to assume that he can supplement Barney's talk at the Tenth Reunion with a story of "Little Howard's Travels in Wilhelmstrasse."

Several men went to Hanover for the week after the Harvard game, and they were joined by many men at the time of the Brown game. Len Reade and Baldie Trier had a week of golf at Hanover, and were joined by the Class Secretary on Thursday.

One of the distinguished visitors to this game was Reggie Smith, one of our sorrel-topped classmates who hailed all the way from Niles, Mich. He was there with his wife, and it seemed good to see him again. Mott Brown was seen in the company of Henry Degnan, and Duke Edgerton was seen in the company of Ralph Brennan.

According to The Dartmouth, we see that Hap Mason has made a beneficial contribution to that paper of some bound volumes of TheDartmouth published back in 1841. It is nice to see evidence of the generosity of our more successful men.

In the last copy of these notes, it was impossible to give any information concerning the marriage of one Richard Holbrook. However, we are now able to announce that on the first day of November, ..Dick was married to Miss Orinda Sutherland at Rochester, N. Y. May the best of luck attend them both.

A note has been received from Jim Montgomery announcing the birth of Marcia Ellen Montgomery on August 18. We hope Marcia resembles her mother.

Johnny Wheelock has forsaken the ennui of business and has returned to school. He is at Harvard studying for his M.A., with the hope that some day his ability as an author will be fully appreciated by the Saturday Evening Post and its host of subscribers. All the tuck in the world to you, John.

Secretary, Arlington St., Cambridge, Mass.