CLASS OF 1920
Twenty's Tenth in Thirty has come and gone and if anyone who was present thought that it wasn't a success, we haven't heard about it. All Friday afternoon Jimmie Vail and Al Prey were busy exchanging uniforms for checks. The ladies were provided with green sweaters and tarns and the men with green golf socks, an arctic white flannel jacket, a green baker's hat which some referred to as a beret. The warmer portions were soon shed but most everyone retained at least one sock as a mark of identification. One thing which we have failed to mention was a round name plate which taken all in all was the most useful part of the outfit.
As George Page would doubtless say, we arrived in 10's, 20's, 30's until the total had swelled to 109, which is substantially more than the most optimistic estimates of our chairman. Of this number, 46 were accompanied by wives and, if we are not mistaken, 3 with representatives of the next generation. These were: Dick Kimball, Ted Marden, and Norm Richardson. Also to the Kimball family go the honors for the longest trip, they having come from San Francisco. Stan Antrim's trip from his ranch in Stevensville, Montana, unquestionably qualifies him as runner-up.
The program was "informal" until about 10:30 when we joined with 1915 for a dance in Robinson: music by Breg and Sal at al. . . . and the music was good.
Saturday morning the scheduled baseball game with 1915 was won by default; just who did the defaulting will probably never be known. Many took advantage of the lull in the program to visit the many new buildings while others attempted golf. At two or thereabouts we gathered on the steps of Dartmouth for a picture, the preliminaries being thoroughly covered by cinema-photographers Newcomer and Steinbrecher. Incidentally these two enthusiasts have plans for combining the best of the yardage they took and it is hoped that the class will be favored with a presentation at the 15th. An extremely informal class meeting was summoned immediately after the picture by Vice-president Bernkopf. After a few words from Chairman Vail, Jim Chileott reported for the nominating committee. The following officers were nominated and elected for the next five years: President, Sherry Baketel; Vice-president, Hal Bernkopf; Secretary, Al Cate; Treasurer, Roc Elliott; Class Agent, A 1 Prey; and Chairman of the Fifteenth Committee, Eddie Bowen. The discussion which followed indicated that Eddie's choice was a popular one and we are confident that success equal to 1930 is assured for 1935. The class voted thanks to Jimmie Vail for his fine work on 10-20-30 and the meeting was promptly adjourned. Few probably realize the amount of work which Jimmie actually did, but we do all appreciate it and our hats are off to you, Jim! The girls soon discarded costumes, appeared in fashion's latest, and departed for the Alden House for bridge. This event was sponsored and ably conducted by Mrs. Vail. We do not know who all the prize winners were but we heard mentioned the names of Mesdames Carr, Foster, and Frey, but there were several others and all agreed that the prizes were most satisfactory, viewed from any angle.
Of the men a few venturesome souls tried golf again but most chose to spend the afternoon in and around Topliff preparing for the dinner which was held around 8:00 in the Cafeteria. The dinner was a success in spite of little or no speech making. Jimmie had the floor for a short appeal on behalf of the Alumni Fund which was so effectively done that several contributions were forthcoming. The wives returned from bridge and supper in time to attend the show, "Exit Smiling," originally presented at Carnival. Later many attended a dance in the gym to which we had been invited by 1905. The class greatly appreciates its inclusion. After this was over a few enthusiasts continued at the Sigma Nu House where any and all were welcomed.
To many the picnic at Lake Morey Sunday appealed as the most enjoyable part of the entire program. For one thing it was cool and we all had a chance to do or not to do just what we wanted. Some golfed, some swam, all ate. The golf started out as a tournament but no winners were acclaimed, no cups awarded. The buffet luncheon was excellent. So was the entertainment furnished largely by Dick Hayes, partly by Sal and Breg. More swims, a little golf, much talk, and back to Hanover. In the evening a few with aesthetic inclinations, very few, went to the symphony concert given by the Hanover Handel Society to which we were all invited by the Trustees. More selected the sacred concert in the Nugget.
Although our numbers had considerably thinned by Monday morning a good representation marched in the parade to the baseball game and attended the Alumni Luncheon in the gym which was held this year on Monday instead of Tuesday as in the past, a great improvement in the program, we feel. A few remained for the commencement exercises on Tuesday while others left for Whitefield where a post-reunion party was planned at the Mountain View House. A report on this project by someone who went will be appreciated and printed in the next issue of the MAGAZINE.
Among those back were many who had not been in Hanover since 1920 and a few even longer. We were all especially glad to see these men arid we hope that everyone will begin making his plans now to be back in 1935. The reunion was marred by only one mishap and this was the contraction, shortly after arrival, of a violent case of chicken pox by Les Willard. This necessitated a premature departure for home which we all regretted. This report has, of course, omitted many side lights and asides which should have been included. It is due only to the inability of one person to be everywhere at once and we shall be looking for letters covering in detail just these things so that in future issues all can be told. 10-20-30 will long be remembered and happily so.
The complete roll call as nearly as we can determine it is as follows:
Tommy Ainsworth John Amsden Sal Andretta Stan Antrim Emile Auger Mrs. Auger Bennie Ayres Mrs. Ayres Sherry Baketel Mrs. Baketel Red Barnes Mrs. Barnes Duke Bellen Mrs. Bellen Hal Bernkopf Mrs. Bernkopf Hal Bidwell Irv Blaine Spence Blake Mrs. Blake Eddie Bowen Vint Breglio Mrs. Breglio Jack Brotherhood Ginger Brucs John Buschmann Mrs. Buschmann Paul Canada Mrs. Canada Wes Carr Mrs. Carr Ted Cart Bill Carter Al Cate Mrs. Cate Sam Center Irv Hutchins Mrs. Hutchins Rayner Hutchinson Dick Kimball Mrs. Kimball Jack Lappin Charlie LeBoutillier Don Mac Donald Sel Mack Mrs. Mack George Macomber Mrs. Macomber Ted Marden Mrs. Marden Prank Mayer Jack Mayer Charlie McGoughran Mrs. McGoughran Doc Miller Herb Mills Theron Millspaugh Mrs. Millspaugh Bob Miner Frank Morey Francis Moulton Stan Munroe Stan Newcomer Mrs. Newcomer Hike Newell Ab Osborn Mrs. Osborn George Page Mrs. Page Ben Pearson Mrs. Pearson Rog Pope
Mrs. Center Dick Charlock Mrs. Charlock Jim Chilcott Hal Clark Charlie Crathern Mrs. Crathern Ed Curtis Mrs. Curtis Horace Dalrymple Mrs. Dalrymple Tom Davidson Hoc Elliott Mrs. Elliott Ben Farnsworth Bob Farwell Mrs. Farwell John Felli Walk Fielding Gene Fiske Gugger Fiske Al Foley Beardsley Foster Mrs. Foster Gard Fowler Al Frey Mrs. Frey Jim Frost Bill Fuguet Art Hale Don Harris Mrs. Harris Bunny Harvey Mrs. Harvey Dick Hayes Buttons Hill Lee Hodgkins Mrs. Hodgkins Pat Holbrook Mrs. Holbrook Jack Ho It Rog Horton Mrs. Pope Norm Richardson Mrs. Richardson Jim Robertson Mrs. Robertson Don Rogers Bung Roland Cy Rounseville Roy Rubel George Sackett Harry Sampson Charlie Sargent Art Smith Wade Smith Mrs. Smith Spence Snedecor Lyon Southworth Ken Spalding Mrs. Spalding Jim Stark Al Steinbrecher Mrs. Steinbrecher John Stickney AI Stillman Gerry Stone Bill Sullivan Mrs. Sullivan Ralph Sunergren Carroll Swezey Art Thomson Jimmie Vail Mrs. Vail George Vincent Mrs. Vincent Eben Wallace Mrs. Wallace Ted Weis Dick Welch Les Willard Mrs. Willard Bob Winters Harry Worth
SIDE LIGHTS ON '20's TENTH
"When do we get our costumes?" No. 101 will be open for business the first thing Friday morning and what a rushing business we did. Al Frey, Charlie Sargent, and others helped Friday and Saturday, and finally the costumes were distributed. Green tuxedo sweaters and white berets for the girls; white moleskin jackets, green berets, and green golf stockings for the men. Everybody wore a button with his name on it (a la Rotary Club) but that avoided calling Bill, Charlie or Frank or Jack, etc.
"Will that music ever arrive?" They said they would be here, and sure enough Breglio and his crew made the grade, and the joint party with 1915 was one of the high spots of the reunion. Perhaps the best part of that party, however, was the gang that got up on the stage and helped the orchestra—Sal Andretta, Sherry Baketel, Dick Charlock, Cy Rounseville, Eddie Bowen, and a lot more. Ted Cart, the donor of the golf bags for the tournament on Sunday, was up there too with his old side kick, Gene Fiske.
One of the outstanding things of the whole reunion was the quiet that enshrouded the dormitory Topliff every night! ! !
Saturday came some baseball and the picture in the afternoon. It was a huge success, and Eddie Bowen is to be complimented on the job he did in getting the gang out. Over 90% of the crew that was in Hanover at the time was in the picture. "Vice-President" Bernkopf conducted the meeting which followed right after the picture, and Sherry Baketel was elected president, Eddie Bowen, chairman of the 15th reunion, and the balance of the officers were re-elected.
The feminine contingent (about 40) left right after the picture and went up to AldSn Tavern for an afternoon of bridge and dinner. When they returned they went to see the show put on by the Players.
In the meantime the class killed a few cock robins and soldiers, and then the banquet and a Turkish bath at the Commons. Not many rolls were in the air, and the food was darn good.
Classes of 1905 and 1910 had a dance at the trophy room and invited 1920 to join them. Seniors formed a great stag line and hemmed the dancers in until the music stopped and almost everyone went up to eat.
Sunday was another beautiful day even though it was hot, and the whole class went up to the Lake Morey Club for the nicest day of the whole reunion. If my bathing suit is any example, approximately 75 went swimming even though there were only about 10 or 12 suits, for seven different people wore my suit. Gugger Fiske had his own suit, as the movies which were taken will attest. Quite a crowd played golf and Stan Munroe and Art Hale were the lucky ones who won the golf bags. The Club served a great meal.
Sunday night was the vaudeville show, put on by the classes of 1910, 1915, and 1920, which included some good acts, some very clever "cartooning" by 15's honorary member (can't remember the name), some music by Breg's gang, and movies.
Came Monday and the best college baseball game, between Cornell and Dartmouth, that I've ever seen. Dartmouth came out on top with a home run in the 10th, winning 3 to 0. Then followed the alumni luncheon at the Gym, where John D. Rockefeller, Jr., spoke. "A real guy" was the comment. An excellent lunch for those who sat near the breeze, for Monday was awfully hot.
Most of the class left Monday, and about 20 of us went up to Mountain View House. All 19 (to be exact) stated that the postreunion up there was without doubt a marvelous idea, and by all means to do that every reunion year. Frank Dodge of the class of 1911 runs the hotel, and pen and ink are far too inadequate to express the wonders of his hostelry. Perfect accommodations, great food, a very snappy golf course, and beautiful scenery. The Harveys, Munroes, Snedecors, Curtises, Macombers, Steinbrechers, Stan Antrim, Freddie Ives, Vails, and some others made the grade up there and the program included golf, swimming trips, dancing, bridge, and EATS (fried chicken for breakfast!). A wonderful party.
May I personally thank each and every member of the class for their cooperation in making '20's Tenth a success. See you in 1935.
