Class of 1921

The sacred secrets about that "third" reunion will appear in the next issue of the Smoker, to be published as soon as all the information has been rent !from those "who know." Big Jack Hubbell and Danny Ruggles have promised to divulge some of the happenings, of which most of the attendants .have been loath to speak. There's something peculiar about the whole party,— nobody remembers what happened. We hold before us a group photograph of the seventy-odd who returned, and who wandered off to the Mel Adams Cabin for some reason or other. The cabin in the background is clear and perfect; but hovering over the heads of the assemblage 'in the foreground floats a haze that reminds one of Conan Doyle's well-known ectoplasmic apparitions. We assume that these photographed. spirits are. still available -by writing to . Woodman the Photographer, at Manchester, N. H.

Hanover's check list includes five members of 1921, engaged in a variety of occupations. Paul Sanderson still pilots the D.C.A., and is attending the Medical School, George Frost is instructor in French, and Nelson Smith enjoys the title of assistant professor in economics after completing two years of graduate work at the University of Michigan. Our internationally known poet, Franklin McDuffee, is teaching English after three years at Oxford, and also after breaking tradition over there by being the first American to run away with honors in literature. Ye Secretary has re-enlisted as instructor in economics to teach a new accounting course in the academic work after two years in Rochester with the Eastman Kodak Company. This last item should mean that more frequent information will be sent along in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE.

Along the matrimonal line, Prexy Sanderson's engagement has been announced, as well as the marriages of Tom Cleveland, Jeff Lawrence, Nels Smith, and Larry Nardi. (Details will be issued later).

All the way from Haines City, Florida, comes this pitiful plea dictated by "Van" Cleve. We publish it for the benefit of those pioneering souls who like warm weather and cold cash. "Dear Bob: I have just come across the May, 1924, 'spasmodic' issue of the Smoker, so thought I'd write and ask you what the chances are of creating another spasm which will give us poor unfortunates, who could not get back to commencement, some hot dope on the triennial reunion of 1921.

"I sure would like to have Jseen there, but it was utterly impossible to make the grade, due to the high cost of shoe leather. It sure must be a long walk from Haines City to Hanover.

"You may be interested to know that I came down here to the Land of Sunshine and Flowers in February, and have opened up a Winchester sporting goods and hardware store. This is a great country down here, Bob, so if you know of any of the boys who are anxious to make a lot of "Jack" in a hurry, send them down here. This section sure is on a boom, and it sure is a wonderful place to live. There is plenty of money floating around, and most everyone talks in large figures. "I suppose you are busy making Eastman Kodaks. I am trying to sell a few for you so you can get a few more dividends this year.

"Well Bob, I'll be anxious to hear about the big Third, so take a day off and let's have another Smoker."

The foregoing notice probably answers your request, Van. I judge the other 350 feel the same about it, though they haven't chirped up a;t all. Your "day" off will have to be about a week,—we can't work that efficiently.

Yesterday we "found" a lost man! At least, we hope he has been found. Ever since 1921 Tex Kouns has been listed as missing. A Kansan told us he is now living at 162S McVicar Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Tex is interested in an automobile1 financing corporation in the New England Building at Topeka.

1921 did its duty to help win the Brown game last Saturday. Among those present were Mick Shoup, Tom Norcross, Hoyt Marsden, Jack Lappin, Sandy Sanderson, George Frost, Hilt Campbell, Nels Smith, Dan Ryder, Bob Elsasser, Jack Hubbell, Franklin McDuffee, Hal Braman, Chick Stiles, Cory Litchard, Dick Rolfe, Dan Ruggles, Manchester, Goulding, and Baker (the Phee Gee).

Malcolm D. Clarke is teaching French at Country Day School, Newton, Mass., and also coaching the second football team.

Roland C. Batchelder has resigned his position as principal of the high school at Stowe, Vt., to take a position in the high school of Elizabeth, N. J.

On the Moose Mountain Trail

Secretary, Hanover, N. H