Class of 1917
It seems almost imperative that we reserve a certain amount of space each month for a news item about the Rev. Donald B. Aldrich. His latest accomplishment is a sermon in Hanover at one of the vesper services, which attracted a great deal of favorable attention. He was very heartily received, and proved to be very popular with the boys. During a recent visit to New York Len Reade stated that he had attended Don's Easter Sunday service, and that he enjoyed it very much indeed.
Speaking of New York, it is necessary to correct a previous news item by saying that Eddie Burns is now located at the Child's Restauant at 1 East 42nd St., where he is head manager. We had a chance to see Ed for just a minute, and the old long drink has not changed a bit.
Sam White submitted one of his regular letters recently, "even though he had no headlines to transmit. He does report, however, that Carl Sweet is now located in Lancaster, Pa., (Bruce Ludgate please note) where he is working for the Ross Stores, Inc.
Miss Nanette Wright begs to announce her arrival in our midst on April 5, 1926. She says, that she looks like her Daddy, the famous Heinie, but we hope that th's is not true.
On the 17th of April, Roger Pomeroy Stone hied himself to New York and married Miss Carol Rix in Grace church. From there he. proceeded to Hanover, N. H., that open-armed haven of honeymooners, where they spent a week.
In going the rounds in New York recently the information was gathered that three of our Beau Brummels had been seen on Fifth Avenue. They were Messrs. Rubel, Barnes, and Morton, and it is quite safe to say that they managed to enjoy themselves in their own quiet way.
Newton L. Smith has become assistant manager of the Hotel Van Curler, Schenectady, N. Y. He has been in hotel work since the war, having most recently been assistant manager of the Hotel Somerset in Boston.
I had a letter from Hap Mason, in which he says that he laid eyes on Red Davison during a recent visit to Chicago. Hap says, "By the way, perhaps you know Red went into surgery last fall. I learned that he was attending surgeon of Cook Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Chicago. He is the youngest surgeon to have ever had this honor given him, and is getting away in great style." The only comment we can make on this report is that we think it a shame that a man should be so capable with a knife in his hands and at the same time be unable to use those same hands for writing purposes. We wish that Red would take steps to dictate or write us some word of himself, as he has been on our absent list for some time.
Hal Ruggles sends a nice long letter, and we quote the particular paragraphs of interest to the class. "After altogether too long a silence I dust the cobwebs off and am writing to tell you of any news that may interest you concerning myself and family. As you can see, I am still at Hampton, most of my time being spent in teaching mechanical drawing, although some in the department of building construction here, laying out buildings, grades, etc. As to my family, we welcomed a third son to our midst on October 12, 1925, making three boys, one five, one two and a half, and now this one. All are and have always been in fine health, so while there are now enough to play three 01' cat, who can tell when there will be a basketball team, or even a baseball nine ? Anyway, I have gotten a lap on you, Sunny."
From here on it is just a little story of the Secretary's trip to Hanover for the meeting of the secretaries. The first item of interest has got to be mention of the B. & M.'s new train to Montreal via White River. Yes, sir, believe it or not, "The Ambassador" (that's her name) flies over them old rails to the tune of four hours between Boston and White River. Think that over, and then ponder on this one. The train carries a club and observation car with parlor reservation,, together with a very good looking diner. We also understand that the old 8 o clock out of Boston in the evening—better known as "the Midnight" on the campus—now makes a fast run, so that it is just midnight when it pulls into White River. These trains are saving their time because no stops are made between Concord and White River. It's de luxe service for fair, and believe you us it sure is welcome.
We were wrong in saying that there would be snow on the ground at the time of the secretaries' meeting. No, there's no snow here in Hanover, but it's as cold as Balaam's bull pup and that s a fact. Saw Professor Fletcher on the street and he allowed as how it's eight degrees colder on the average this year than last. That's close to official, too. It has been so cold that George Gregory, whom we know to be in town, has not put in an appearance and we are a little worried. However, Mrs. Gregory has hastened to assure us that "he's around somewhere." This was the first meeting with Mrs. Gregory, as well as with Mrs. Gene Towler, whose husband is also here. The other Seventeener to appear was none other than Brattleboro's second citizen, Mr. Harold W. Mason. Yes, sir, they have one of them there Dartmouth Clubs in Brattleboro and Mr. Mason being its stellar young secretary was forwarded to Hanover with instructions to get all the hot dope. Ha, ha, we're laughing. Hap looks and feels like a million, and he wanted me to say that Al Edgerton has nothing on him. He's a country squire, too. Hap also figures on staying right there in Brattleboro until he is called by his country and the "pee-pul" to do bigger things.
As we have said, George has not been seen as yet, but we do know that he would insist upon mention of the fact that the books on the class fund close on June 30 with a final reckoning before that date by two or three days. I can imagine George uttering his doleful plea—"For the love of Allah be kind, be considerate, be cooperative, be liberal, be prompt, you heathen camel herders. Send out your gold that your conscience may be at peace and that you may know that someone else is not forced to pay penance for you in your selfishness." Them's George's words, and my advice is to heed them with ever attentive ear and respond with generosity and despatch.
Secretary, 37 Arlington St., Cambridge, Mass.
