CLASS OF 1915
Because of the unprecedented number of inquiries which have been received since the first printing of the drawing which appears above, a few choice words are due our public. The letters inquired politely as to the identity of the models or characters depicted. The one on the right is presumably a composite illustration, although the exposed features might lead one to think that it was Dave Hitchcock or Shorty Gray. It can't be Dave, for we hear from him once in a while and know that he sticks pretty close to New Haven most of the time. But for all we know it is Shorty, who from last accounts was located in Abilene, Kans., but to us Easterners, it seems easy to get lost in Kansas, which perhaps explains why he is not heard from. As to the other character, our suggestion is to clip out the picture and bring it to Hanover in June for identification purposes.
The Boston alumni dinner was a huge success this year, and apparently March 1 is a better date on which to have the dinner than February 1, as was evidenced by the fact that no less than twenty-three 'lsers heeded the call. Here they are, or were: Hill, Sherman, Wilcox, Lounsberry, Humphrey, Rice and Rice, Sullivan, Sutcliffe, St. Clair, Barker, O'Hara, Priddy, Tuck, Richardson, Sham- bow, Milmore, Atwood, Mason, Taplin, Clough, Downing, King. There might have been one or two more, but it was difficult to check them all, as the boys seemed a little restless and were visiting around. Dr. Wilcox, school committee-man and physician from Woburn, was overheard conversing with Dr. O'Hara of Waltham upon the advisability of getting himself (O'Hara) a wife before the 15th—we shall see! Everybody was glad to see Wally Shambow, who says he hopes to make Hanover in June. As it always happens when they get within calling distance of each other, Adam Sutcliffe started to heckle Duke Sullivan, and although it took him a little longer than usual to get hot the Duke passed the hons mots back so fast that finally Adam retreated. Ray King left the dinner early, as he had to return to his responsibilities in Springfield, but not before we heard how Springfield happened to send a Democratic congressman to Washington. That debate in Hanover,next June between King and Chase is becoming a reality. Charlie Taplin has decided to enter politics and carries nomination papers around with him, but hasn't decided just yet what office he will run for. Fish Atwood is another whose M. D.'s duties do not permit him to attend as often as he might wish.
The thaw which occurred in Hanover the latter part of February caused much disappointment in the Burt family. It seems that Leo had journeyed to Hanover with the family to permit son Charles to participate in the children's carnival, but lack of snow necessitated a cancellation of all the events. Charles was willing to compete on roller skates if they had been available.
John Slattery is another member of the class who is practising law in New York city, with an office at 51 Chambers St., and at one time assistant corporation counsel and assistant district attorney for the city. Phyllis is John's three-year-old daughter, and judging from her attempt to decorate the questionnaire, she may be the star of the Carnival a few years hence.
We have been aware of the fact for some time past that Tommy Tomfohrde and Al Livingston have been living on the Pacific Coast, but only recently have we heard direct from Chief Myers. Chief is a practising physician at 1052 West 6th St., Los Angeles, and with Mrs. Myers is grooming two sons for either Dartmouth or the University of California.
So far as is known, the only member of the class who is actively engaged in aviation at present is Ralph Norris, who has his commission, and is stationed at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Hampton Roads, Va. It would seem as though his transportation problem in June could be readily solved, even though probably Mrs. Norris and their two daughters would be in the party too. However, Ralph does not say whether or not they are airminded as yet.
It begins to look as though Eddie O'Shea put one by us as he has been married to Mary Cassidy of Brooklyn, N. Y., since last September, and is just getting around to publishing the fact. Apparently Mr. and Mrs. O'Shea must have honeymooned to Canada, for they stopped in Hanover to see the Norwich game on their return last fall. The O'Sheas live in Holyoke, Mass., where Eddie handles pianos, radios, etc.—we should have said, sells them.
The class is richly endowed with lawyers and doctors, but Bill Lyman can rest assured that he is the one and only professional beekeeper in the class. Bill grows or raises bees for pollination and honey, and in this business bees are rented to fruit growers during certain times of the year, just about the same as one would rent out a dress-suit. If any of you agriculturists want to make use of Bill's trained bees, guaranteed not to sting or bite, address him at R. F. D. 1, Northampton, Mass
Speaking of agriculturists brings to mind the challenge that Bud Doe, the gentleman farmer of Harvard, Mass., issues to all other gentleman farmers. Bud claims the championship of this locality, and if any feel constrained to doubt his claim arrangements will be made to settle the question at Hanover in June. Implements will be provided.
Representative Kendrick H. Washburn, a member of the Massachusetts state legislature, resides in Middleboro. The translation of this is that Washburn is our only representative in the Massachusetts legislature, and when he isn't representing the 7th Plymouth District constituency he is a practising attorney in his home town.
Arthur and Olive Hatch are parents of Patricia, Hugh, and Mary. Patricia and Hugh, however, we believe have the distinction of being our only class twins, and live with their parents and sister in Camden, Me. Perhaps they will come to the 15th with their parents in June.
Now, lest you forget, Jack Bowler has indicated just where our treasury stands at present, due to the oversight in the payment of dues. The deduction is, of course, that if this MAGAZINE is worth reading it is worth the class dues. N'est-cepas?
Secretary, 9 Woodland St., Arlington, Mass.
