Class of 1916
A short time ago we learned from the Memorial- Field Committee that the class of 1916 had outstanding pledges to the amount of several hundred dollars on the class block subscription to the Memorial Field. The closing date was set for June IS, when the final records were to be turned over to the college office. With the possibility before us of falling short on the paid-in quota, special delivery letters and, in some instances, telegrams were sent to the men not paid in full. The returns were highly gratifying, and 1916 carried well over its quota in cash.
Fifteen days later the call was sounded for the final push on the Alumni Fund, and again the class established itself well up among the "over-the-top" group. While the highly sat- isfactory returns are of interest to us all, of far greater moment is the fact that 1916 has ar- rived at the point of consistent and sustained support of the College.
To Jesse Fenno, who for two years has been the untiring mainspring of our Alumni Fund activity, the class conveys its heartiest thanks for service rendered.
To the members of the class who, by their solid support, have enabled 1916 to establish itself on a firm foundation, the Secretary wishes to express his sincerest appreciation for their splendid co-operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Pease announce the arrival on May 7 of Judith Miller Pease. An up-to-date summary has mother and daughter thoroughly enjoying their new home in Ded- ham.
Ed Kiley on his first trip out for the Blabon Company of New York reached the West Coast before he remembered that the closing date of the Alumni Fund was close at hand. Ed crashed through by "special" from Port- land, Oregon, and mentioned therein that he had run across Hank Blaney. "Hank is mov- ing fast in the Swift and Company organiza- tion, and is the same as in 1916." In the great majority of respects we'll have to hand it to Hank for his ability to maintain his pre-war status, but that isn't saying much for his pool and billiards.
When Larry Hayward awoke one morning in May to learn that his house had been tran- sacted by sale from under him, he decided that it was high time that he became his own landlord. Larry forthwith stepped into the market, and now boasts a very attractive home at 1825 Main St., Stratford, Conn.
"Come down to Texas, and we will show you a good time," vouches Ben Eastman as he encloses his check to Perc Burnham for class dues. Perc allows, however, that New York is still wild and woolly enough for him. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Prentice Winchell as an associate editor of The Iron Age;—congratulations, "Winch." New address, 239 West 39th St., New York city.
"Zach" Taylor also announces a change to 15 East 26th St., New York city.
Ray DeVoe and Dick Coburn are two more of the Manhattan contingent who recently ex- changed greetings with the Secretary.
In a recent letter to Jesse Fenno, El Mack reports that he is on the road to recovery and planning to leave the hospital for a long rest in the North-country. El and wife will be located at Camp Elf-Pines, Wallingford, Vt. Among' his many visitors at the Red Cross Hos- pital in New Haven El mentions Doc Greeley, Karl Shedd, John Barker Stearns, and Mr. and Mrs. "Zip" Conley.
Balmacaan Local No. 7, relaying through Local No. S at Warsaw, Poland, announces the return from Red Russia of Freddie Fred- eriksen. Freddie was due at New York on June IS.
Mrs. William H. Fogarty announces the mar- riage of her daughter, Gladys, to Mr. John Alden Pelletier on June 20, at New Britain, Conn. The heartiest felicitations of the tribe of Balmacaan go out to our most recent bride and groom.
If you find that the daily rush to and from the office and the commonplace details of business begin to pall with monotonv, send for a copy of Rog Evans' diary on the vagaries of life in Shanghai. Rog encloses a very interesting account of the recent strikes, riots, and general disorder rampant in that section of China, and reports that Hobey Marble is well and busy. While his letter is decidely optimistic concerning the after effects of the present strife, of particular interest to us is his assurance of his return to the Tenth.
John Barker Stearns and Karl Shedd, recent recipients of the coveted Ph. D., are two more 1916 beacons lighting the trail of higher education. To them both we extend our hearty congratulations.
On June 23 Willis Rice Putney, teacher of Latin in the high school of Burlington, Vt., was married in Burlington to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard B. Howe. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. C. C. Adams '96.
. More and more is Hanover becoming the Mecca of honeymooners. Our own Jesse Fenno and bride cantered through on the home trail just before Commencement, and three days later Gladys and Johnnie Pelletier headed north directly from the wedding breakfast.
There weren't so many of us on hand to witness 1915's Tenth, but 'twas a great party nevertheless. Jack English was everywhere present for the informal campus hums, and missed nothing but his sleep. Dick and Mrs. Ellis and Chan Green checked in Sunday morning. With the co-operation of ''Jay" Gile and Gil Tapley the local scenes were set for Balmacaan's Biggest Barbecue in June of 1926. With preliminary arrangements completed in Hanover, Jack English and the Secretary hit the old trail north to Lake Morey on Saturday afternoon. The Lake Morey Club Inn now occupies the site of the former dance hall on the historic Balma'caan ;bank, and tentative reservations were made for 1916 occupancy for the three days following the Commencement reunion.
Nine years have slipped away since Balmacaan staged its last barbecue and field day, yet the lake and setting have changed not at all. It was not beyond the stretch of the imagination to picture the tribe again in action, even to the mystic water-walker who hails from Lynn.
From Warsaw to Sacramento and Shanghai, from Ontario to the Argentine, they'll all be back and thrill again to tread the shores of Morey and list anew to the teachings of the mighty Medicine Man.
A more intimate recounting of deeds of yore and of future machinations will be broadcasted to all hands at an early date as the sunrise gun to Balmacaan's Biggest Barbecue.
Secretary, 85 Sargent St., Melrose Highlands, Mass.
